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MLB

Friday, August 22

Trend Report

2:20 PM
BALTIMORE vs. CHI CUBS
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY YANKEES
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

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

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing San Francisco

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. CINCINNATI
Atlanta is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. BOSTON
Seattle is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle

8:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Texas is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Kansas City

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 15 games on the road
Detroit is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:40 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Miami is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home

9:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

10:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games
Oakland is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games

10:10 PM
NY METS vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, August 22

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ST LOUIS (69 - 57) at PHILADELPHIA (56 - 71) - 7:05 PM
SHELBY MILLER (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 4-15 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-35 (-8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 31-36 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MILLER is 4-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 386-365 (+41.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
KENDRICK is 75-54 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 140-88 (+30.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 129-160 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-37 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-37 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-27 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-56 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-22 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 (+1.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MILLER is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

KYLE KENDRICK vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KENDRICK is 5-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.254.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (67 - 59) at WASHINGTON (73 - 53) - 7:05 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-39 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-97 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-15 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
FISTER is 14-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FISTER is 14-4 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-27 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-27 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-14 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
HUDSON is 47-25 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 53-18 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 46-24 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUDSON is 160-89 (+37.3 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 54-63 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

TIM HUDSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HUDSON is 17-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.088.
His team's record is 20-10 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-15. (-1.1 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FISTER is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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ATLANTA (67 - 61) at CINCINNATI (61 - 67) - 7:10 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 51-50 (-8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 33-33 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 41-19 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CINCINNATI is 36-47 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MINOR is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

MAT LATOS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LATOS is 3-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.54 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

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PITTSBURGH (65 - 62) at MILWAUKEE (71 - 56) - 8:10 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-30 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-30 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 244-476 (-102.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 107-240 (-72.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 71-56 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 70-52 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-34 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-23 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-32 (+13.1 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.
GALLARDO is 10-1 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 162-133 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 49-37 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 10-3 (+7.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LOCKE is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.55 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GALLARDO is 12-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 18-5 (+12.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-16. (-10.8 units)

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MIAMI (63 - 63) at COLORADO (50 - 76) - 8:40 PM
HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R) vs. FRANKLIN MORALES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 63-63 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 61-63 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 48-38 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 17-10 (+9.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ALVAREZ is 16-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ALVAREZ is 16-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ALVAREZ is 12-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 50-76 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 50-76 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 33-52 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 33-57 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 49-72 (-26.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. MIAMI since 1997
MORALES is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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SAN DIEGO (59 - 67) at ARIZONA (53 - 75) - 9:40 PM
ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE (R) vs. JOSH COLLMENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 43-54 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 53-75 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 51-62 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-37 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 48-59 (-22.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-75 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 36-52 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-57 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-3 (+3.5 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

ODRISAMER DESPAIGNE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DESPAIGNE is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSH COLLMENTER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
COLLMENTER is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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NY METS (60 - 68) at LA DODGERS (72 - 57) - 10:10 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 35-72 (-26.0 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.
NY METS are 39-30 (+15.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 71-76 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 71-76 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 32-31 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 7-13 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-31 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-37 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HAREN is 23-32 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 16-25 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 23-32 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 25-34 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 28-37 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 11-22 (-18.0 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
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

JON NIESE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
NIESE is 2-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.4 units)

DAN HAREN vs. NY METS since 1997
HAREN is 3-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 6-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.1 units)

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HOUSTON (54 - 74) at CLEVELAND (64 - 62) - 7:05 PM
BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 49-105 (-38.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-100 (-34.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-85 (-33.3 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.
CLEVELAND is 156-133 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 88-55 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 150-127 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 83-45 (+30.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 46-17 (+23.8 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.
CLEVELAND is 28-47 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.

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

BRAD PEACOCK vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 68) at NY YANKEES (64 - 61) - 7:05 PM
JOHN DANKS (L) vs. SHANE GREENE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 122-167 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 117-161 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DANKS is 6-21 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DANKS is 2-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-40 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 517-541 (+40.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-33 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 25-32 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 30-31 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-17 (-10.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 30-31 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 38-45 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 33-39 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JOHN DANKS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DANKS is 2-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.513.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)


SHANE GREENE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (62 - 65) at TORONTO (65 - 62) - 7:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. MARCUS STROMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 62-65 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-42 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-39 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 46-47 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 4-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-38 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SMYLY is 7-14 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SMYLY is 4-11 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 27-21 (+7.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 543-622 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-4 (+3.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

MARCUS STROMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (68 - 58) at BOSTON (56 - 71) - 7:10 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JOE KELLY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 31-36 (-11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 329-307 (-77.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HERNANDEZ is 4-11 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 30-35 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KELLY is 13-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KELLY is 12-3 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 68-58 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 34-26 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 11-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
SEATTLE is 31-25 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 45-44 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-72 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 29-38 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 52-63 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 40-52 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 37-49 (-18.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 30-39 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 28-39 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 4-11 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 8-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 10-5 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-7. (+0.9 units)

JOE KELLY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (70 - 56) at TEXAS (49 - 77) - 8:05 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 70-56 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-28 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-4 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 66-53 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-35 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 111-90 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 40-27 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 29-16 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-77 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 20-36 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 23-38 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TEXAS is 13-29 (-18.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 21-30 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-73 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 31-60 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 34-54 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 17-31 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 10-22 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 20-44 (-26.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

YORDANO VENTURA vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

COLBY LEWIS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LEWIS is 1-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.550.
His team's record is 1-3 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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DETROIT (68 - 57) at MINNESOTA (56 - 70) - 8:10 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 166-132 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 159-126 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-38 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-31 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILONE is 46-30 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 44-28 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 34-15 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 32-17 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 28-17 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 59-84 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-25 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-18 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 59-84 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-51 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-44 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-4 (+2.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RAY is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TOM MILONE vs. DETROIT since 1997
MILONE is 3-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.15 and a WHIP of 1.227.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (76 - 50) at OAKLAND (74 - 52) - 10:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 3-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 60-64 (-19.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 61-81 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SANTIAGO is 5-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SANTIAGO is 5-12 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 172-121 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 16-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
OAKLAND is 145-84 (+34.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 285-215 (+58.0 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 167-113 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 172-115 (+46.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-24 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 62-48 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 76-50 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 739-719 (+67.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 19-8 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 270-197 (+51.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 71-48 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 60-37 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 55-33 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 103-65 (+31.4 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 6-3 (+3.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.93 and a WHIP of 0.879.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GRAY is 1-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (73 - 52) at CHICAGO CUBS (55 - 72) - 2:20 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 10-21 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 9-2 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 74-52 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 40-26 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-5 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-19 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-32 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-49 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 53-37 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 38-34 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 32-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 121-169 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-20 (-11.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-84 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 214-291 (-86.1 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-52 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 121-169 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-133 (-36.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 145-196 (-66.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

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

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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PURE LOCK
NFLX | Aug 22, 2014
NEW YORK GIANTS @ NEW YORK JETS (7:30 PM EST)
PLAY ON: NY JETS +1 -110

 

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JOE WIZ

Under 43 Giants and Jets

 

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Friday, August 22 is:

Jets PK over Giants

 

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CHIP CHIRIMBES

Chip’s Free MLB WINNER
Baltimore vs. Chi Cubs, 08/22/2014 14:20
Money Line: +101 Chi Cubs
Cubs over Orioles- The Orioles have won four straight and visit Chicago for this inter-league contest as they start 23-year-old Kevin Gausman (7-4, 3.70 ERA) who has never faced the Cubs. Chicago will start their most effective starter in Jake Arrieta (6-4, 2.61) who once registered 10 wins with Baltimore.
This time it’s the CUBS!

 

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NEWSLETTER Major League Baseball Prediction From Doc’s Sports

Take ‘Over’ 8.5 – San Diego at Arizona (9:40 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22)
We should see runs aplenty in Friday night’s matchup in Arizona. First and foremost, we have two starting pitchers that are overrated in my book. Odrisamer Despaigne comes in with a 3.28 ERA, but that’s extremely deceiving. First of all, half of his starts have been in pitcher-friendly Petco Park in San Diego. But even beyond that, Despaigne has a horrid 37-23 K/BB ratio and he’s been fortunate with a low BABIP of .269 thus far. As a result, we’re going to see Despaigne getting knocked around a little bit before this season ends. Chase Field is much less forgiving for pitchers, so there’s a good chance he gets roughed up a little bit tonight. For the Diamondbacks, right-hander Josh Collmenter toes the rubber. His numbers aren’t terrible, but a 4.31 ERA and 1.30 WHIP are certainly nothing to get excited about. He did work out of the bullpen a little bit and that generally is much easier work than facing hitters multiple times in the same game. I’ve never liked Collmenter’s stuff very much as he doesn’t throw hard and relies too much on deceiving hitters and hitting the corners of the plate. He was able to get by like that over the first few years of his career, but hitters are finally catching up with him. The Padres have been swinging the bats better than anyone else in the NL since the All-Star break, so no reason for that to end tonight. This one has all the makings of a slugfest, so we’ll sit back and tally the runs as they cross the plate. Take the over here.

 

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NEWSLETTER NFL Preseason Prediction From Jason Sharpe

Take #254 Detroit (-3) over Jacksonville (7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22)
The Detroit Lions love to impress their loyal fan base and they will usually try to do so by putting on a good show when at home in the preseason. Look no further than the fact the Lions are 12-1 in their last 13 preseason home contests. Not only do the Lions usually win these meaningless contests but will do so in very strong fashion usually as their winning margin has been by an average of 12 points per victory during this stretch.

Last year the Lions won their Week 3 preseason game at home by a 40-9 score. The one before that was a 34-10 home win in the week three preseason home game back in 2011. In 2010 the Lions also played at home in week three and scored 35 points in that game as well meaning the last three times in this spot they’ve averaged 36 points per game and scored 34 or more points in each one. This is obviously a franchise looking to entertain their fan base here in what is considered by many the so called “dress rehearsal” contest for NFL teams.

Jacksonville is a team in rebuilding mode. The Jaguars went 4-12 last year in what was head coach Gus Bradley’s first season. The goal right now for the Jaguars is to try and restore some pride and excitement back into what was not only a very bad but also boring football team last year. The Jaguars scored the fewest points in the NFL last season and because of that they made it a point to go out and take the first quarterback in this year’s 2014 NFL draft by grabbing Blake Bortles. Developing Bortles seems to be priority number one for them this preseason as Bradley stated he will let Bortles play with the first team this week against Detroit despite the fact he will not be their opening day starter. A move like this proves that is that Jacksonville is concerned more about Bortles getting some quality playing time over them winning this meaningless game here. Take Detroit minus the points

 

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NEWSLETTER NFL Preseason Prediction From Robert Ferringo

Take ‘Under’ 45.5 - Carolina at New England (7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22)
There is just never any telling what Bill Belichick is going to do with his starters in the preseason. He could play Tom Brady for an entire game. He could play him one series. He could not play him at all. With a fierce Carolina pass rush on tap this week I think that Belichick will protect his star player. Also, the Patriots offense got a lot of work in last week against the run-run-run Philadelphia system. The Panthers defense looked really good last week against Kansas City and I expect the Panthers to play full bore in this game. Carolina knows what it is: a team that runs the ball and plays great defense. They aren’t going to find the going too easy against an improved Patriots defense. But I also don’t see Carolina trying to get too creative to score points in this one. The Panthers have gone ‘over’ in both of their preseason games this year. But I don’t see that trend continuing. They are 1-3 against the total in Weeks 3 and 4 the last two years and I think that this one will go ‘under’.

 

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MIKEY SPORTS
NFLX | Aug 22, 2014
CAROLINA PANTHERS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7:30 PM EST)
PLAY ON: NEW ENGLAND -5.5 +103

 

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JEFF BENTON

Your Friday freebie is the Under in the White Sox-Yankees meeting in the Bronx.

Even though John Danks has a season ERA near 5, it is doubtful to me that New York's feeble offense will be able to come up with enough runs to get this game Over the total.

New York has not scored more than 4 runs in a game since August 8th, and have gone 11-3-1 Under the total their last 15 games overall.

The Yankees will send Shane Greene to the mound, and the lanky righty has been very strong in the rotation for Joe Girardi this season, going 3-1 since July when he stepped into the rotation, with a 2.91 ERA.

The Under is 5-1-1 when Greene starts, and I will side with the trends that say to play the Under in the Bronx here on Friday night.

Pale Hose-Yanks stay Low.

2* WHITE SOX-N.Y. YANKEES UNDER

 

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BRYAN POWER

1* St. Louis (7:05 ET):

Winners of four straight, the Cardinals are going for broke here w/ a pitching change from Shelby Miller to Adam Wainwright. They just swept Cincinnati at home and have won 7 of 8. That win streak has them occupying the top Wild Card spot in the National League as they get set to open a series w/ the last place Phillies...
Though he has not been as effective in August, there is no denying that Wainwright gives St. Louis a great shot at winning every time out. He is tied for the MLB lead in wins w/ 15. He has also been effective in the past versus Philadelphia w/ a 5-1 record and 2.32 ERA in nine starts. He's won 3 straight against them, including back in June where he allowed just 1 ER in 8 IP. He is 2-0 all-time at Citizens Bank Park w/ a 1.64 ERA. For the season, he ranks 3rd in the National League in both ERA and innings pitched.
I just don't buy into this Phillies organization and I have no idea why they didn't turn into sellers at the trade deadline. At 56-71, they're not going anywhere this season and I don't see this as a team that's exactly built for the future. Going w/ Kyle Kendrick tonight probably isn't the best answer for Wainwright as Philly's starter has a 6.80 ERA over his L8 starts. A Cardinals lineup that's batted a collective .338 during a four-game win streak should be able to jump on Kendrick early as he has a 9.00 1st inning ERA, the highest among all qualifying starters

 

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MARC LAWRENCE

Play - Milwaukee w/Gallardo.

Edges - Brewers: Gallardo 13-1 last fourteen team starts during August, and 11-2 home career team starts in this series, and 26 strikeouts and 6 walks last six starts. Pirates: Locke 0-4 last four away team starts and 0-2 last two teams starts in this series.
With Pittsburgh 3-11 the last fourteen games in this series, we recommend a 1-unit play on Milwaukee.

 

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BRAD WILTON

Former Baltimore pitcher Jake Arrieta will make his first start against his old club, and with a chip on his shoulder, and a 6-4 mark with a lowly 2.61 ERA you can bet that the first place Orioles will have their hands full in this matinee from Wrigley.

I still with side with the O's, as Chicago had a rather long rain-slogged day at the park yesterday when the played San Francisco.

The Cubbies have lost 5 of their last 8 overall, while the high-flying O's come into the Friendly Confines having won their last 4, and 6 of their last 8 overall.

Kevin Gausman will go for Baltimore, and he has turned in a 3-1 mark with a 3.23 ERA his last 5 trips to the hill.

At the end of the day, Baltimore is just the better team, and this price is dirt cheap when you consider that fact.

Take the Orioles.

4* BALTIMORE

 

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SARATOGA – 8/22/14

Race 1-

1ST #6 TWIN ENGINE

2ND #5 DOUBLEDOWN AGAIN

3RD #4 MOMENTS NOTIZ

#6 TWIN ENGINE rallied nicely to snag the show dough last time out at 26-1. He will get some pace to run at this afternoon and has been on the improve of late. This barn has struggled at this meet and that’s not something that can be said for the vast majority of this field. Any lingering moisture in this surface will not hurt this son of Mr. Greeley. #5 DOUBLEDOWN AGAIN goes first off a claim by Gary Contessa for the potent Winning Move Stable. He has shown increased speed of late when 2nd in three straight outings, and that speed will help him this afternoon. He can revert to the tactics that worked best for him in the past today, and that’s to lay back and make one run. #4 MOMENTS NOTIZ is the one to catch today as he goes 2nd off a layoff and returns from a trip to Delaware. He had a strong winter down at Aqueduct and loves wet surfaces, so there’s plenty to like today. Should he get clear under the hot-riding Irad Ortiz, Jr., his chances will improve.

Race 2-

1st #8 KNOW IT ALL ANNA

2ND #2 ZARLEEZA

3RD #7 NEJMA

#8 KNOW IT ALL ANNA drops in class for trainer Rudy Rodriguez and has drawn a cozy outside post position. This barn has already hit twice with 2YOs in maiden claimers at the Spa, and this filly showed some life last time out when she made a middle move after stumbling at the start. With a cleaner beginning and the addition of blinkers, she will be much more involved in the opening stages. #2 ZARLEEZA is a 2nd timer by Harlan’s Holiday and is out of a stakes winning dirt sprinter. This filly debuted at Monmouth and made a decent late move on the slop that day, so there’s something to build on for the future. Trainer Todd Pletcher is 7 for his last 12 with 2YO 2nd timers dropping in for tags on the Spa main track ($2.10 ROI). #7 NEJMA found trouble on debut when she broke slowly before making a minor late move. She is kin to three winners and came back to work well after her debut, so an improved run is expected.

Race 3-

1st #3 BAHAMIAN SQUALL

2ND #1 ROYAL CURRIER

3RD #2 TRAFFIC LIGHT

#3 BAHAMIAN SQUALL drops in class after falling apart late in the Vanderbilt earlier this month. He has had success here in the past and will be in position to capitalize on the fast pace that figures to develop in the opening stages. If he can bounce back to some of his better efforts today, he’ll be a prime win candidate. You’ll also get a fair price based on the poor running line from the Vanderbilt. #1 ROYAL CURRIER went back to what he does best in his last start when he wired the field in an optional claimer at Delaware. He is undoubtedly fast enough to get control of this race from the opening bell, and some of his best sprint races are good enough to win this thing. His stablemate, #1A CANDYMAN E is an off the pace threat who won a graded stake earlier this year for trainer David Jacobson. #2 TRAFFIC LIGHT ships in for trainer Alfredo Velazquez, who has run only three horses in NY over the last five years. He is drawn poorly on the inside, but has a great deal of speed and entered the Don Levine Memorial in late June off a big win at Monmouth two weeks before. Thus, he has good recent form and will be in position from the outset.

Race 4-

1st #3 JUDY LEGEND

2ND #4 VIA STRATA

3RD #1 RUNNING WILD

#3 JUDY LEGEND goes 2nd off a lengthy layoff and ran a bang-up race last time out from the inside post. She was close to the strong early pace that afternoon before tiring late, and now gets blinkers added for high percentage trainer Graham Motion. The fact that she showed much more speed last time out is a positive sign and the shades will sharpen her early today. #4 VIA STRATA has worked very well for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin according to the DRF clockers. This filly is by 9% debut sire Street Cry and is out of a Grade III winning mare. This barn won with a firster on Thursday and this is hardly the toughest field of MSW runners you’ll find at the Spa. #1 RUNNING WILD goes 2nd off a layoff as well and ran a credible race in her 2014 debut. This daughter of Indian Charlie rallied well to finish third and can be a bit more alert in the early stages this afternoon.

Race 5-

1st #4 CIGAR STREET

2ND #5 PICK OF THE LITTER

3RD #7 BAD HOMBRE

#4 CIGAR STREET is a Grade III winner who is returning from a 17 month layoff for trainer Bill Mott. He is 7 for his last 27 with all starters coming off of 365+ day breaks, good for a $3.38 ROI and this 5YO is working well for his Hall of Fame trainer. He is 3-3 for Mott after returning from a layoff late in 2012. The versatility he’s shown is an important weapon and will enable him to either take control from the start or rate just off the early pace. #5 PICK OF THE LITTER went wide while chasing a sluggish early pace in the Monmouth Cup last time out. He is proven at this N3X level and should get a decent pace to run at in the late stages of this affair. While his trainer has struggled mightily at this meet, this son of Kitten’s Joy will offer value and is in good form. #7 BAD HOMBRE made a bold middle move to contest the pace before tiring in his last start. He was returning quickly that afternoon after clearing the N2X condition downstate, and now gets the rider back who piloted him at Belmont. He is an off the pace type who’ll benefit if he gets a patient ride from Junior Alvarado.

Race 6-

1st #12 SUCCESFUL BROTHERS

2ND #2 COSMIC COINCIDENCE

3RD #5 HONOR THE KITTEN

#12 SUCCESFUL BROTHERS goes 2nd off a claim for trainer Gary Contessa after finding trouble in crunch time of his last outing. He faced open 35k sellers that afternoon and now returns to the conditioned claiming ranks. The outside post is no bargain, but the combination of the class relief he gets as well as his ability to stay close from the outset makes him a threat at a price. #2 COSMIC COINCIDENCE was claimed on Monday by trainer Gary Gullo and now returns quickly. This colt has turf pedigree in his 2nd family and the inside post should facilitate a ground-saving and forwardly placed trip. If he can sneak away, he’ll prove tough to catch in the late stages. #5 HONOR THE KITTEN was claimed for 40k last time out and now drops in class for new trainer Jimmy Klesaris. He came up short after going wide in his most recent start and this barn is sure to break through in due time. DIRT: 12-10-1

Race 7-

1ST #1 GAP YEAR

2ND #3 PAULASSILVERLINING

3RD #8 STORMY SKY

#1 GAP YEAR is by Bernardini, a 13% sire and is training very well for Kiaran McLaughlin. This filly is out of a mare who was a Grade I winning sprinter, and she has dropped one other winner. His dam, Dubai Escapade, is also kin to Grade I winner Madcap Escapade and this barn hit with a 2YO firster here yesterday. The fact that Joel Rosario is in the irons is a positive sign. #3 PAULASSILVERLINING showed speed on a wet track in her debut when she set the pace before tiring late. She ran into an impressive winner that afternoon and now faces what looks to be a softer field today. This well-bred filly is kin to Grade I winner Dads Caps and has a great deal of upside for a barn that has had a solid meet. #8 STORMY SKY is by 17% debut sire Sky Mesa and is out of a dam who was a winner on synthetics. She is kin to multiple dirt winners including the stakes winning router Don Dulce. This barn has had two winners at the meet with debuting juveniles.

Race 8-

1ST #6 CRUSHING

2ND #4 SINISTRA

3RD #2 MR VIBER

If there is still a great deal of moisture in this surface, Chad Brown is likely to scratch #6 CRUSHING. He is 0-5 in his career over wet surfaces, but has done excellent work on fast strips. His last start at Delaware was ruined when he was given an overly aggressive ride by Trevor McCarthy, as he wound up chasing a white hot pace before tiring late. The runner-up in that affair was GIII Iselin winner Balance of Power, which speaks to the quality of that field. #4 SINISTRA was up in time to take the Evan Shipman last time out for Karl Grusmark and now gets a rider change to Joel Rosario. He showed good tactical speed in that victory before pouncing when ready and he can race forwardly once again today. The likelihood of a wet track also helps his cause. #2 MR VIBER raced close to a very strong pace last time out and stayed on well to take a N1X at Monmouth. That was a much weaker race than this event, but trainer Todd Pletcher is 32% with dirt starters coming off of wins and returning from 45-75 day breaks ($2.17 ROI). He is bred to absolutely love wet tracks as well.

Race 9-

1ST #6 CLOSE HATCHES

2ND #7 PRINCESS OF SYLMAR

3RD #2 STANWYCK

Whether this race is run over a wet or dry track, #6 CLOSE HATCHES is the one to beat. She is 3-3 on the year and scored a stirring victory last time out in the Ogden Phipps on the Belmont Stakes undercard. Jockey Joel Rosario kept her in a comfortable spot early and she pounced when ready around the far turn. That required her to prolong the bold move she made on the sweeping far turn, which is never an easy task. There’s other speed signed up in here, which should prompt regular rider Joel Rosario to put her in a comfortable spot rating in the opening stages. #7 PRINCESS OF SYLMAR has dropped her last two and will now be outfitted with blinkers by trainer Todd Pletcher. She was a below average 2nd in the Delaware Handicap last time out and has not shown the same stretch punch in her last two that we grew accustomed to seeing from her in 2013. This has been her favorite surface thus far and she figures to get a contested pace to run at in the late stages. #2 STANWYCK had more go against her in the Shuvee than did #1 ANTIPATHY, who eventually reached the winner’s circle. Stanwyck was wide and off the pace over a wet surface that played kindly to speed. Should she be able to take back and make one run in this affair, she is the likeliest upsetter in this bunch.

Race 10-

1ST #2 MOP HEAD

2ND #4 FILM SHOT

3RD #6 MEDIA KID

#2 MOP HEAD has endured a pair of troubled trips in his last two turf starts and now draws a cozy inside post. He was away from the gate slowly last time out before attempting to rally into the moderate pace set by eventual wire-to-wire winner Shining Copper. Two back he was stuck behind a wall of horses before angling out and finishing well under today’s pilot. You’ll get value here for a barn that has quietly had a productive stand. #4 FILM SHOT is an accomplished veteran who now stretches out in distance for trainer David Carroll. He showed a great deal of speed last time out going a trip that’s far short of his best, and he returns to routing today. That should prompt him to show some speed in the opening stages, and he has a great deal of back class to draw from today. #6 MEDIA KID had no real excuse when beaten two starts back as the 3-2 favorite. He gets back to his preferred surface today and will be within range from the opening bell. He has improved steadily for trainer Tom Morley since being claimed and will be re-united today with the pilot who won aboard him in April. DIRT: 9-5-6

Race 11-

1st #1 SMOKEY BROWN

2ND #3 ARIPEKA

3RD #8 PECORINO

#1 SMOKEY BROWN gets a huge rider change after falling too far behind a moderate pace in his last start. He wound up making a decent late move after racing very wide on the course that afternoon and continued a string of strong performances on the weeds. This son of Big Brown has not been terribly fond of winning, but now has the meet’s leading pilot and a cozy inside draw. #3 ARIPEKA had no real excuse when beaten last time out as the favorite and now bids to break through 2nd off a lengthy layoff. Trainer Eddie Kenneally is having a terrible meet, but this gelding likely needed a race when last seen and should get another ideal trip just off the pacesetters. #8 PECORINO is by Afleet Alex, a productive turf sire and is out of a dam who is kin to turf winners Big Booster and Unbridled Essence. Trainer Linda Rice is 16% with runners going first off of claims and trying turf for the first time, good for a $2.00 ROI and this gelding should be loose early. DIRT: 8-11-7

 

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MLB
Short Sheet

Friday, August 22

St Louis at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Miller: 1-7 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
Kendrick: 17-8 OVER in home games

San Francisco at Washington, 7:05 ET
Hudson: 160-89 TSR after a win
Fister: WASHINGTON 14-21 after allowing 3 runs or less 3 straight games

Atlanta at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Minor: ATLANTA 18-8 against NL Central opponents
Latos: CINCINNATI 25-39 after scoring 3 runs or less 2 straight games

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 8:10 ET
Locke: PITTSBURGH 17-30 in road games against right-handed starters
Gallardo: 22-10 TSR after giving up 1 or less earned runs last outing

Miami at Colorado, 8:40 ET
Alvarez: ALVAREZ 12-5 in night games
Morales: COLORADO 49-72 after a win

San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Despaigne: SAN DIEGO 37-16 UNDER as an underdog of +100 to +150
Collmenter: ARIZONA 7-21 after allowing 2 runs or less

NY Mets at LA Dodgers, 10:10 ET
Niese: NY METS 21-15 in road games after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Haren: 7-13 TSR as a home favorite

Houston at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Peacock: HOUSTON 6-1 in road games after 6 or more consecutive road games
Carrasco: CLEVELAND 28-47 in August games

Chicago White Sox at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET
Danks: 2-14 TSR in road games after a loss
Greene: NY YANKEES 55-45 after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Smyly: TAMPA BAY 43-20 after a one run win
Stroman: TORONTO 73-91 when the money line is +125 to -125

Seattle at Boston, 7:10 ET
Hernandez: SEATTLE 11-3 when playing with a day off
Kelly: BOSTON 14-26 after 2 or more consecutive losses

Kansas City at Texas, 8:05 ET
Ventura: KANSAS CITY 40-27 in road games after a loss
Lewis: TEXAS 14-32 as an underdog of +100 to +150

Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 ET
Ray: DETROIT 18-26 in road games after scoring 2 runs or less
Milone: 32-17 TSR after a win

LA Angels at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Santiago: LA ANGELS 3-17 as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Gray: OAKLAND 41-19 as a favorite of -125 to -175

Baltimore at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Gausman: BALTIMORE 10-21 after 3 or more consecutive wins
Arrieta: 9-2 TSR after a loss

TSR = Team Start Record​