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MLB Daily Line Drive: Monday's Picks, Betting Odds and Analysis


Double-Play Picks

San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee Brewers (+100, 8.5)

The Giants and Brewers open a four-game series Monday evening in Milwaukee with a very interesting pitching matchup and a curious betting line.

The Giants come to town losers of five of their last six games, including losing two out of three to the lowly Philadelphia Phillies this past weekend. Meanwhile, the Brewers also lost two out of three over the weekend but they were all very competitive battles against a very good Los Angeles Dodgers team.

For Game 1 of this series the Giants are sending veteran Jeff Samardzija to the mound - a guy who makes a lot of money to throw baseballs but is, in all honesty, a better wide receiver than he is a pitcher. "Shark" has a very rocky history pitching at Miller Park, and against the Brewers in general. Samardzija has made 10 career starts against the Brewers and his teams are 1-9 in those outings, including losses in eight straight. His teams have lost his last five starts at Miller Park where he owns a 6.15 ERA for his career.

The Brewers will be sending their ace Junior Guerra to the bump. Guerra will be making his third start since missing seven weeks with a calf injury. He has an electric arm and looked great while allowing only one run over 11.2 innings (0.77 ERA) since returning from the disabled list.

The Giants are a dismal 10-21 on the road this season, so them being favored by oddsmakers over a pretty good team who will be starting their ace tonight doesn't make a lot of sense. The conspiracy theorist gamblers would say, "There's something fishy about that line."

One aspect of the Brewers that we don't trust tonight is their bullpen. They possess one of the worst bullpens in baseball over the first two months of the season with an ERA of 4.05, 11 blown saves (second most in MLB), and a major league high 16 losses.

All of this info wrapped up together is screaming for a five-inning wager on the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pick: Brewers 1st 5 innings (-105)

Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals (+120, 9.5)

The Astros and Royals open their four-game series Monday night with a matchup of hittable right-handed starting pitchers.

Mike Friers (4.96 ERA) gets the ball for the Astros on the road tonight where he has been much more comfortable this season. Friers is 2-0 away from home thus far in 2017 and over his last three starts he owns a fairly reasonable 3.24 ERA. Home runs have certainly been his Achilles heel, with 18 big flies allowed in 10 starts, but a light hitting Royals lineup with a slight breeze blowing in from center should help his cause in that regard.

Ian Kennedy will get Monday's start for the Royals and he is having a terrible season in 2017 at 0-5 (team win/loss 2-7) and an ERA of 5.12. Over his last three outings it has been even worse with a 12.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and only 10 total innings pitched in those three starts.

The Houston Astros are the best team in baseball and have been incredible in the road this season at 21-6. Their league-leading road performance over the first two months of the season has profited bettors $1497 (based on a $100 wager for every road game). They have almost as many road wins this season (21) as the Royals have overall wins this season (24) and they are currently in the midst of a ten-game road winning streak.

You give us this kind of value on this Houston Astros team and we'll take it every day.

Pick: Astros -135

Yesterday's Picks: 1-1
Season To Date: 54-43-5


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Carlos Martinez, St. Louis Cardinals (4-4, 3.08 ERA, $-63)

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation has been rolling over the last few weeks and their Opening Day starter Carlos Martinez is no exception. The wins haven't been there to the level that he would like, but if he continues to pitch the way he's been tossing over his last three outings the wins will certainly come.

Over his last three assignments, Martinez owns a 1.48 ERA, a 0.74 WHIP, and an opponent's on base percentage of only .207 in three quality starts.

Martinez gets the ball today in Cincinnati against the Reds and the Cards are favored at -140.

Slumping: Bartolo Colon, Atlanta Braves (2-6, 6.99 ERA, $114)

Bartolo Colon's struggles have continued as a member of the Atlanta Braves. This is three or four times that "Big Sexy" has been featured in our "Slumping Starting Pitchers" section.

It's tough to hide when you are Bartolo Colon - and it's even tougher to hide when you are 2-6 with a 6.99 ERA and you have allowed 16 runs over your last two starts (7.1 innings of work).

This Colon experiment in Atlanta can't last much longer if this continues. The Braves are slight favorites at -120 at home against the Phillies tonight.

Monday's Top Trends

* The Philadelphia Phillies are 1-12 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record. +110 today @ Braves.
* Jeff Samardzija's teams have lost his last eight starts against the Milwaukee Brewers. -115 today @ Brewers.
* Under is 8-1 in the Chicago Cubs' last nine games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins (Straily)/Cubs Total: 7.5.
* Under is 8-0 in the Kansas City Royals' last eight games vs. American League West. Astros/Royals Total: 9.5.
* The Los Angeles Dodgers are 7-1 in their last eight games vs. a left-handed starter. -125 vs. Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

There is some rain in the forecast today for Atlanta (50-60 percent chance) where the Braves are scheduled to host the Philadelphia Phillies. There will also be thunderstorms in the Atlanta area all day, so we'll have to wait and see what they decide to do with that contest.

The Wrigley Field wind today will be a stiff 15 miles per hour blowing straight in from the left field bleachers. The total for tonight's game between the Cubs and Marlins has been set at 7.5.

There will also be a 12-15 mile per hour breeze blowing out to center tonight in Oakland where the Blue Jays and A's will be facing a betting total of 8.

 

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Trends - St. Louis at Cincinnati


W/L Trends


St. Louis
•Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
• Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
• Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
• Cardinals are 2-8 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cardinals are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Cardinals are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
• Cardinals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cardinals are 0-7 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
• Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 10-1 in Martinezs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 7-1 in Martinezs last 8 Monday starts.
• Cardinals are 5-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Cardinals are 13-3 in Martinezs last 16 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cardinals are 8-2 in Martinezs last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 24-8 in Martinezs last 32 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cardinals are 8-3 in Martinezs last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cardinals are 34-13 in Martinezs last 47 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts.
• Cardinals are 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts on grass.
• Cardinals are 23-11 in Martinezs last 34 starts vs. National League Central.
• Cardinals are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 road starts.



Cincinnati
•Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Reds are 5-11 in their last 16 vs. National League Central.
• Reds are 20-46 in their last 66 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.


OU Trends


St. Louis
•Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 on grass.
• Over is 13-4 in Cardinals last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 games following a loss.
• Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 18-8 in Cardinals last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2-2 in Martinezs last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Under is 10-3-3 in Martinezs last 16 starts vs. National League Central.
• Under is 10-3-2 in Martinezs last 15 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Martinezs last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 11-4-2 in Martinezs last 17 starts on grass.
• Under is 11-4-2 in Martinezs last 17 starts overall.
• Under is 8-3-1 in Martinezs last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3-1 in Martinezs last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 road starts.



Cincinnati
•Over is 8-2 in Reds last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 20-6-2 in Reds last 28 vs. National League Central.
• Over is 15-5-1 in Reds last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Reds last 8 home games.
• Over is 19-7-2 in Reds last 28 games following a loss.
• Over is 18-7-2 in Reds last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 40-16-6 in Reds last 62 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 7-3 in Reds last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 11-5 in Reds last 16 on grass.


Head to Head


•Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
• Cardinals are 5-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts vs. Reds.
• Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. Reds.

 

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Trends - Philadelphia at Atlanta


W/L Trends


Philadelphia
•Phillies are 20-41 in their last 61 overall.
• Phillies are 20-41 in their last 61 games on grass.
• Phillies are 21-44 in their last 65 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 20-45 in their last 65 games following a win.
• Phillies are 15-36 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Phillies are 15-37 in their last 52 road games.
• Phillies are 6-15 in their last 21 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 10-25 in their last 35 Monday games.
• Phillies are 6-16 in their last 22 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 4-12 in their last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Phillies are 3-13 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Phillies are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Phillies are 1-12 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
• Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Phillies are 0-4 in Pivettas last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Phillies are 0-4 in Pivettas last 4 starts.
• Phillies are 0-4 in Pivettas last 4 starts on grass.
• Phillies are 0-4 in Pivettas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Atlanta
•Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
• Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 Monday games.
• Braves are 25-11 in their last 36 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Braves are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Braves are 5-12 in their last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Braves are 1-4 in Colons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Braves are 1-4 in Colons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Braves are 1-4 in Colons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Braves are 1-4 in Colons last 5 starts on grass.
• Braves are 1-4 in Colons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Braves are 1-4 in Colons last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Philadelphia
•Over is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 games following a win.
• Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 26-9-3 in Phillies last 38 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Phillies last 26 road games.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Phillies last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 vs. National League East.



Atlanta
•Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games following a win.
• Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Over is 43-12-1 in Braves last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 19-7-2 in Braves last 28 Monday games.
• Over is 19-7-2 in Braves last 28 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Braves last 12 on grass.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Braves last 26 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Over is 35-14-2 in Braves last 51 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 10-4 in Braves last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 30-13-3 in Braves last 46 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 13-6-1 in Braves last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Over is 34-16-2 in Braves last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 21-10-1 in Braves last 32 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 33-16-2 in Braves last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 33-16-2 in Braves last 51 home games.
• Over is 35-17-1 in Braves last 53 vs. National League East.
• Over is 65-32-4 in Braves last 101 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Colons last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 5-0 in Colons last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Colons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-1 in Colons last 7 starts overall.
• Over is 5-1 in Colons last 6 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-1 in Colons last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
• Phillies are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings.
• Phillies are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta.

 

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Trends - San Francisco at Milwaukee


W/L Trends


San Francisco
•Giants are 6-2 in their last 8 Monday games.
• Giants are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Giants are 19-49 in their last 68 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Giants are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
• Giants are 5-16 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
• Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
• Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
• Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Giants are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Giants are 8-18 in Samardzijas last 26 starts.
• Giants are 8-18 in Samardzijas last 26 starts on grass.
• Giants are 2-5 in Samardzijas last 7 road starts.
• Giants are 2-5 in Samardzijas last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
• Giants are 2-6 in Samardzijas last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Giants are 3-9 in Samardzijas last 12 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Giants are 3-10 in Samardzijas last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Giants are 2-7 in Samardzijas last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Giants are 1-6 in Samardzijas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.



Milwaukee
•Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 19-7 in their last 26 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Brewers are 9-19 in their last 28 Monday games.
• Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Brewers are 0-6 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Brewers are 4-0 in Guerras last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Brewers are 8-1 in Guerras last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Brewers are 5-2 in Guerras last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Brewers are 1-4 in Guerras last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Brewers are 1-4 in Guerras last 5 home starts.


OU Trends


San Francisco
•Under is 5-0-1 in Giants last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 games following a loss.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2-2 in Giants last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
• Under is 4-0-1 in Samardzijas last 5 road starts.
• Under is 4-0 in Samardzijas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 9-1-1 in Samardzijas last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Samardzijas last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Samardzijas last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1 in Samardzijas last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 10-2-3 in Samardzijas last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 18-5-3 in Samardzijas last 26 starts on grass.
• Under is 18-5-3 in Samardzijas last 26 starts overall.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Samardzijas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 6-2 in Samardzijas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Samardzijas last 5 starts vs. National League Central.



Milwaukee
•Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 Monday games.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 7-2 in Brewers last 9 vs. National League West.
• Over is 20-6 in Brewers last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 16-5-2 in Brewers last 23 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
• Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 home games.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Brewers last 11 overall.
• Under is 7-3-1 in Brewers last 11 on grass.
• Under is 9-4 in Brewers last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
• Over is 17-8 in Brewers last 25 games following a win.
• Under is 8-1 in Guerras last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Guerras last 11 home starts.


Head to Head


•Giants are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.
• Giants are 14-3 in the last 17 meetings.

 

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Trends - Miami at Chi. Cubs


W/L Trends


Miami
•Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Marlins are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
• Marlins are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass.
• Marlins are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
• Marlins are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
• Marlins are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Marlins are 5-15 in their last 20 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 6-21 in their last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 3-11 in their last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Marlins are 3-12 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
• Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
• Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 Monday games.
• Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Marlins are 1-4 in Strailys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Chi. Cubs
•Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
• Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
• Cubs are 41-17 in their last 58 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Cubs are 50-22 in their last 72 home games.
• Cubs are 45-21 in their last 66 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Cubs are 38-18 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Cubs are 63-31 in their last 94 during game 1 of a series.
• Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 Monday games.
• Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Miami
•Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 vs. National League Central.
• Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Marlins last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 road games.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 10-3-1 in Marlins last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 16-5-2 in Marlins last 23 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 19-6-5 in Marlins last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 19-7 in Marlins last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 5-0 in Strailys last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-0 in Strailys last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 5-2 in Strailys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.



Chi. Cubs
•Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League East.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 8-1 in Cubs last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 overall.
• Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 on grass.
• Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 16-5-1 in Cubs last 22 home games.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 Monday games.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Cubs last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 19-7-1 in Cubs last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 8-3-1 in Cubs last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 13-6-1 in Cubs last 20 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Marlins are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago

 

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Trends - Houston at Kansas City


W/L Trends


Houston
•Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
• Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 Monday games.
• Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Astros are 14-2 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series.
• Astros are 18-6 in their last 24 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 38-13 in their last 51 overall.
• Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 39-15 in their last 54 games on grass.
• Astros are 41-16 in their last 57 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 37-16 in their last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Astros are 39-17 in their last 56 road games.
• Astros are 48-22 in their last 70 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 45-22 in their last 67 games following a win.
• Astros are 6-1 in Fiers' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Astros are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 7-2 in Fiers' last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Astros are 7-2 in Fiers' last 9 road starts.
• Astros are 7-2 in Fiers' last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Astros are 15-6 in Fiers' last 21 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 12-5 in Fiers' last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Astros are 9-4 in Fiers' last 13 starts vs. American League Central.



Kansas City
•Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
• Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Royals are 17-35 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 9-19 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 16-37 in their last 53 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 Monday games.
• Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. American League West.
• Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Royals are 4-9 in Kennedys last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Royals are 5-16 in Kennedys last 21 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. American League West.
• Royals are 1-5 in Kennedys last 6 home starts.
• Royals are 1-5 in Kennedys last 6 starts.
• Royals are 1-5 in Kennedys last 6 starts on grass.
• Royals are 1-6 in Kennedys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Royals are 1-6 in Kennedys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Royals are 1-10 in Kennedys last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


OU Trends


Houston
•Over is 2-0-2 in Astros last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 vs. American League Central.
• Over is 3-0-2 in Astros last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 4-1-3 in Astros last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-2 in Astros last 7 overall.
• Over is 4-1-2 in Astros last 7 on grass.
• Over is 4-1-2 in Astros last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1-2 in Astros last 7 games following a win.
• Over is 7-2-2 in Astros last 11 road games.
• Under is 16-5 in Astros last 21 Monday games.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Under is 17-7-2 in Astros last 26 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Fiers' last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 8-1 in Fiers' last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 Monday starts.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-2 in Fiers' last 6 starts on grass.
• Over is 3-1-2 in Fiers' last 6 road starts.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Fiers' last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-2 in Fiers' last 6 starts overall.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Fiers' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 15-6 in Fiers' last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Kansas City
•Under is 4-0 in Royals last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-0 in Royals last 8 vs. American League West.
• Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 19-7-1 in Royals last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2-1 in Royals last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 19-8 in Royals last 27 home games.
• Over is 7-3-1 in Royals last 11 Monday games.
• Under is 54-24-4 in Royals last 82 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Under is 29-14 in Royals last 43 on grass.
• Over is 5-0 in Kennedys last 5 starts on grass.
• Over is 5-0 in Kennedys last 5 starts overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 7-0-2 in Kennedys last 9 starts vs. American League West.
• Over is 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 13-4-1 in Kennedys last 18 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Kennedys last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 14-6-1 in Kennedys last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Kansas City.

 

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Trends - Toronto at Oakland


W/L Trends


Toronto
•Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
• Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Blue Jays are 10-3 in their last 13 overall.
• Blue Jays are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
• Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Blue Jays are 2-9 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Blue Jays are 6-0 in Happs last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Blue Jays are 10-1 in Happs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 9-1 in Happs last 10 starts vs. American League West.
• Blue Jays are 11-2 in Happs last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 10-2 in Happs last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Blue Jays are 10-3 in Happs last 13 road starts.
• Blue Jays are 6-2 in Happs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Blue Jays are 9-3 in Happs last 12 starts on grass.
• Blue Jays are 19-7 in Happs last 26 starts.
• Blue Jays are 7-3 in Happs last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Blue Jays are 3-9 in Happs last 12 Monday starts.
• Blue Jays are 2-7 in Happs last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.



Oakland
•Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Athletics are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Athletics are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Athletics are 4-9 in their last 13 Monday games.
• Athletics are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Athletics are 7-23 in their last 30 during game 1 of a series.
• Athletics are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
• Athletics are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass.
• Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Athletics are 9-3 in Manaeas last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Athletics are 2-5 in Manaeas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Athletics are 1-6 in Manaeas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.


OU Trends


Toronto
•Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games following a win.
• Over is 11-3 in Blue Jays last 14 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 10-3 in Blue Jays last 13 on grass.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Blue Jays last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 18-7-3 in Blue Jays last 28 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 34-14-6 in Blue Jays last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
• Under is 12-5 in Blue Jays last 17 Monday games.
• Over is 11-5 in Blue Jays last 16 road games.
• Under is 33-16-4 in Blue Jays last 53 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 47-23-4 in Blue Jays last 74 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 4-0-1 in Happs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Happs last 4 starts on grass.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Happs last 4 road starts.
• Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 Monday starts.
• Over is 4-1 in Happs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 4-1-2 in Happs last 7 starts overall.
• Under is 16-5-2 in Happs last 23 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Happs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Under is 13-5-2 in Happs last 20 starts vs. a team with a losing record.



Oakland
•Under is 7-1 in Athletics last 8 Monday games.
• Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 home games.
• Over is 14-4 in Athletics last 18 games following a loss.
• Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
• Over is 14-6 in Athletics last 20 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 7-3 in Athletics last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 18-8 in Athletics last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 37-18-2 in Athletics last 57 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-0 in Manaeas last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Manaeas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 home starts.
• Under is 9-4-1 in Manaeas last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.


Head to Head


•Over is 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings.
• Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland.
• Blue Jays are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
• Blue Jays are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in Oakland.

 

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Trends - Washington at LA Dodgers


W/L Trends


Washington
•Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League West.
• Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
• Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
• Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
• Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 19-9 in their last 28 games following a win.
• Nationals are 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts vs. National League West.
• Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Nationals are 6-13 in Gonzalezs last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 2-5 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Nationals are 3-9 in Gonzalezs last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Nationals are 3-9 in Gonzalezs last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Nationals are 1-4 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts.
• Nationals are 1-4 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts on grass.



LA Dodgers
•Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
• Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
• Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 10-3 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 24-8 in their last 32 vs. National League East.
• Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 overall.
• Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass.
• Dodgers are 23-9 in their last 32 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Dodgers are 38-15 in their last 53 home games.
• Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 Monday games.
• Dodgers are 5-2 in Ryus last 7 home starts.
• Dodgers are 5-2 in Ryus last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Dodgers are 7-3 in Ryus last 10 starts vs. National League East.
• Dodgers are 2-9 in Ryus last 11 starts.
• Dodgers are 2-9 in Ryus last 11 starts on grass.
• Dodgers are 1-6 in Ryus last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Dodgers are 0-4 in Ryus last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Dodgers are 0-7 in Ryus last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.


OU Trends


Washington
•Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Nationals last 8 vs. National League West.
• Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 10-2-1 in Nationals last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 overall.
• Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 road games.
• Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 on grass.
• Over is 13-4-1 in Nationals last 18 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a win.
• Under is 9-3 in Nationals last 12 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Over is 9-3-1 in Nationals last 13 during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 19-7-1 in Nationals last 27 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 Monday games.
• Under is 5-2-1 in Nationals last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Under is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
• Over is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
• Over is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 road starts.
• Over is 7-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 9 Monday starts.
• Over is 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Over is 22-6 in Gonzalezs last 28 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
• Over is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Over is 35-17-5 in Gonzalezs last 57 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.



LA Dodgers
•Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
• Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 during game 1 of a series.
• Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 on grass.
• Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
• Under is 8-2-1 in Dodgers last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
• Over is 15-5-4 in Dodgers last 24 vs. National League East.
• Under is 33-16 in Dodgers last 49 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Under is 3-0-1 in Ryus last 4 Monday starts.
• Under is 7-1-4 in Ryus last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Ryus last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
• Under is 13-3-1 in Ryus last 17 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
• Under is 8-2 in Ryus last 10 starts on grass.
• Under is 8-2 in Ryus last 10 starts overall.
• Under is 4-1 in Ryus last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 6-2-1 in Ryus last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
• Under is 3-1-1 in Ryus last 5 starts vs. National League East.
• Under is 6-2-2 in Ryus last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
• Under is 8-3-2 in Ryus last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
• Under is 5-2-2 in Ryus last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.


Head to Head


•Nationals are 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts vs. Dodgers.
• Over is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts vs. Dodgers.
• Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings.
• Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.
• Nationals are 8-26 in the last 34 meetings in Los Angeles.
• Nationals are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.

 

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Preview: Pittsburgh at Nashville
When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, June 5, 2017
Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

Music City has provided quite the festive backdrop throughout the NHL's postseason, with the Nashville Predators giving their enthusiastic fans even more reason to party with an impressive 8-1 home record. Fueled by a resounding victory in the first Stanley Cup Final game played in The Volunteer State, the Predators look to even the series with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday when the teams reconvene for Game 4 at Bridgestone Arena.

"You know what, best atmosphere I've ever played in," defenseman P.K. Subban told reporters after his team made good on his vow for a Game 3 victory with five unanswered goals in a 5-1 triumph on Saturday. "It was pretty spectacular. Anybody who paid the price of admission to watch the game, I'm sure it was money well spent for them." Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel continues to pay dividends with a league-best 13 goals in the playoffs and four in the series, with the first statistic putting him within one of tying a single-year NHL rookie record (Minnesota's Dino Ciccarelli in 1981) while the latter has him one shy of the rookie mark for the Stanley Cup Final (Boston's Roy Conacher in 1939, Brad Marchand in 2011). Former Hart Trophy winners Evgeni Malkin (NHL-best 26 points) and captain Sidney Crosby (23 points) weren't as fortunate as they were each held without a shot for the first time in their 143 playoff games together.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS

ABOUT THE PENGUINS: For all of his success, Crosby has failed to score a goal in 12 consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances and has just one tally in his last 19 Final games. The 29-year-old, at least, was 15-of-26 in the faceoff circle in Game 3, while Malkin lost seven of nine. "I thought they had some looks," coach Mike Sullivan said of the superstar duo's difficult night. "They had some attempts. They didn't hit the net, obviously. Those are important guys for us. We want them to get pucks on the net because they obviously have the ability to score."

ABOUT THE PREDATORS: While Subban mouthed the words for a guarantee, fellow defenseman Roman Josi went the extra mile to make sure it paid out as he scored a goal and set up two others in the second period. "Well, I think it's part of our system (which) allows us defensemen to jump up in the play," said Josi, whose six goals lead all blue-liners while his 14 points are second-best at the position (Ottawa's Erik Karlsson, 18) and just above fellow Nashville defensemen Ryan Ellis (12), Subban (11) and Mattias Ekholm (10). "Yeah, (coach Peter Laviolette) wants us to jump up and make something happen in the offensive zone, too." Filip Forsberg leads the team with 15 points in the postseason, but has yet to hit the scoresheet in the series.

OVERTIME

1. Nashville G Pekka Rinne owns a 1.49 goals-against average and .949 save percentage at home in the playoffs.

2. Pittsburgh D Ian Cole has set up a goal in back-to-back games and owns four assists in his last seven.

3. The Predators are 4-for-10 on the power play in the Stanley Cup Final while the Penguins are just 1-for-13, with their lone tally coming on a 5-on-3 advantage in Game 1.

PREDICTION: Predators 4, Penguins 2

 

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Trends - Pittsburgh at Nashville


W/L Trends


Pittsburgh
•Penguins are 39-13 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• Penguins are 41-14 in their last 55 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Penguins are 8-3 in their last 11 Stanley Cup Finals games.
• Penguins are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
• Penguins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
• Penguins are 61-25 in their last 86 games playing on 1 days rest.
• Penguins are 35-16 in their last 51 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• Penguins are 49-23 in their last 72 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Penguins are 35-17 in their last 52 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.



Nashville
•Predators are 10-3 in their last 13 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Predators are 20-6 in their last 26 Monday games.
• Predators are 20-7 in their last 27 home games.
• Predators are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• Predators are 8-3 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Predators are 13-6 in their last 19 overall.
• Predators are 11-27 in their last 38 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• Predators are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.


OU Trends


Pittsburgh
•Over is 8-2 in Penguins last 10 Monday games.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-2-2 in Penguins last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Central.
• Over is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Western Conference.
• Under is 3-1-2 in Penguins last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Under is 9-3 in Penguins last 12 Stanley Cup Finals games.
• Over is 6-2-2 in Penguins last 10 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
• Over is 17-6-1 in Penguins last 24 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 9-4-1 in Penguins last 14 road games.



Nashville
•Over is 2-0-2 in Predators last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Over is 2-0-2 in Predators last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
• Over is 3-0-2 in Predators last 5 games following a win.
• Over is 3-0-1 in Predators last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Predators last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• Under is 11-3-4 in Predators last 18 games playing on 1 days rest.
• Under is 7-2-3 in Predators last 12 home games.
• Over is 15-5-4 in Predators last 24 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Over is 18-7-1 in Predators last 26 vs. Metropolitan.
• Under is 5-2 in Predators last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
• Under is 14-6-7 in Predators last 27 overall.


Head to Head


•Home team is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
• Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
• Penguins are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.

 

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Jesse Schule
Jun 05 '17, 8:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Marlins vs Cubs
Play on: Marlins +109 at BMaker
This is a Free #MLB play on the Miami Marlins.

The Cubs host Miami in Game 1 of a three game set at Wrigley tonight, and these two teams are a lot closer than most would have expected. The Fish have won seven of eight while the Cubs have lost six of their last nine overall.

Dan Straily will toe the slab for the Fish, and he's been dealing. Straily (4-3, 3.56 ERA) struck out 10 batters while allowing just one earned run in a home win over Philly his last time out. He's won three straight starts, and two of his last three on the road.

The Cubs hand the ball to Eddie Butler, who was roughed up in San Diego in his last start. Butler (2-1, 4.42 ERA) allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks over just 4 1/3 innings in a 6-2 loss at PETCO. He's really struggled with his control, walking 13 batters in just 18 innings pitched over four starts.

The Marlins are 6-1 in their last seven games versus a right-handed starter, and they've hammered Butler in the past. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 12.46 ERA lifetime versus the Fish.

Take MIA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

 

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Info Plays
Jun 05 '17, 8:15 PM in 7h
MLB | HOU vs KC
Play on: OVER 9½ -122

1* Bonus Play on Astros vs Royals over 9½ -122

 

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ASA
Jun 05 '17, 7:35 PM in 6h
MLB | Phillies vs Braves
Play on: Phillies +109 at betonline

ASA Bonus Play on Philadelphia Phillies Money Line (+) over Atlanta Braves, Monday at 7:35 PM ET

The Phillies have won back to back games for the first time since late April! Coincidentally, that was a 6-game winning streak in late April for the Phils that included a 3-game sweep of these Braves. While Atlanta will be out for revenge here as a result, the problem for the Braves is the fact that Bartolo Colon will be toeing the rubber this evening. Atlanta has lost Colon's last two starts by a combined score of 18 to 7 and Colon has a 2.40 WHIP in his last 3 starts! That means Colon is allowing an average of about 5 baserunners every 2 innings! This could be our last chance to take advantage of the fact that Colon is still starting as this could be his final shot in the rotation. We'll step in here and grab some underdog value with Philadelphia. Even though the Phillies have certainly struggled this season, the Braves haven't been much better and Nick Pivetta could be a difference maker for the Phillies here. He has allowed a total of only 8 hits in his last 2 starts and each outing he has come up just one out short of completing 5 innings. The point is that he appears closer and closer to his breakthrough start where he gives the Phils a solid 6 or 7 and this could be it! He allowed only 3 hits in his most recent start and he has struck out 21 in 19 innings since moving into the rotation. The money line on this game was in the -130 range and has dropped. Public money doesn't bet the last place Phillies folks! In other words, some sharp money is coming on the Phils in this one. Count us among that group and this is our Bonus Play: Bet the Philadelphia Phillies on the money line in early evening action Monday!

 

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Doc's Sports
Jun 05 '17, 10:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Blue Jays vs A's
Play on: Blue Jays -105 at BMaker

Monday, June 5, 2017

O.co Coliseum

Probable Pitchers: J.A. Happ vs. Sean Manaea

The Toronto Blue Jays head to O.co Coliseum on Monday, June 5, 2017 to take on the Oakland Athletics. The expected starting pitchers are J.A. Happ for the Blue Jays and Sean Manaea for the Athletics.

The odds for this matchup have Toronto at +105 and Oakland at -115. The Blue Jays have a 27-26-3 over/under mark and a 26-30-0 run line record. The Athletics are 27-28-0 against the run line and have a 30-25-0 over/under record.

Valuable Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends

The Toronto Blue Jays are 27-26-3 against the over/under

The Toronto Blue Jays are 26-30-0 against the run line

Important Oakland Athletics Betting Trends

The Oakland Athletics are 30-25-0 against the over/under

The Oakland Athletics are 27-28-0 against the run line

Key Toronto Blue Jays Injuries

05/24/17 LF Anthony Alford Wrist 10-day DL (05/24)

05/20/17 CF Darrell Ceciliani Shoulder 10-day DL (05/19)

05/20/17 P Aaron Sanchez Finger 10-day DL (05/20)

05/15/17 1B Steve Pearce Calf 10-day DL (05/15)

04/09/17 P Bo Schultz Elbow 60-day DL (03/30)

04/03/17 CF Dalton Pompey Concussion 60-day DL (03/30)

04/03/17 P Glenn Sparkman Thumb 60-day DL (03/30)

Key Oakland Athletics Injuries

05/28/17 P Kendall Graveman Shoulder 10-day DL (05/26)

05/28/17 P Jesse Hahn Tricep 10-day DL (05/24)

05/28/17 P Ryan Dull Knee 10-day DL (05/20)

05/28/17 P Sean Doolittle Shoulder 10-day DL (04/30)

05/28/17 P Bobby Wahl Shoulder 10-day DL (05/24)

04/17/17 SS Marcus Semien Wrist 60-day DL (04/15)

04/01/17 P Chris Bassitt Elbow 60-day DL (03/30)

04/01/17 CF Jake Smolinski Shoulder 60-day DL (03/30)

Useful Pitching Statistics

The Blue Jays have a 27-29 overall record this season. Starting pitcher J.A. Happ has a 0-3 record with an earned run average of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.20. He has 23 strikeouts over his 20 innings pitched and he's given up 21 hits. He allows 9.5 hits per 9 innings and he has a FIP of 5.09. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.05 and they have given up 179 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .232 against the bullpen and they've struck out 228 hitters and walked 77 batters. As a team, Toronto allows 8.7 hits per nine innings while striking out 9 batters per nine innings. They are 15th in the league in team earned run average at 4.22. The Blue Jays pitchers collectively have given up 487 base hits and 237 earned runs. They have allowed 72 home runs this season, ranking them 8th in the league. Toronto as a pitching staff has walked 192 batters and struck out 504. They have walked 3.4 men per 9 innings while striking out 9 per 9. They have a team WHIP of 1.34 and their FIP as a unit is 4.17.

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Hitting Statistics

As a team Toronto is hitting .245, good for 20th in the league. The Blue Jays hold a .415 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .312, which is good for 23rd in baseball. They rank 20th in MLB with 8.3 hits per game. Kevin Pillar is hitting .269 with an on-base percentage of .324. He has 59 hits this season in 219 at bats with 13 runs batted in. He has a slugging percentage of .434 and an OPS+ of 101. Jose Bautista is hitting .243 this year and he has an on-base percentage of .353. He has totaled 49 hits and he has driven in 28 men in 202 at bats. His OPS+ is 110 while his slugging percentage is at .436. The Blue Jays have 465 hits, including 88 doubles and 76 home runs. Toronto has walked 173 times so far this season and they have struck out 431 times as a unit. They have left 355 men on base and have a team OPS of .728. They score 4.39 runs per contest and have scored a total of 246 runs this year.

Useful Pitching Statistics

Oakland has a 24-31 overall mark this year. With an earned run average of 3.91, Sean Manaea has a 4-3 record and a 1.03 WHIP. He has 54 strikeouts over the 48.1 innings he's pitched. He's also given up 31 hits. He allows 5.8 hits per nine innings and his FIP stands at 3.31. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.68 and they have given up 179 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .249 against the Athletics bullpen. Their relievers have struck out 165 batters and walked 73 opposing hitters. As a team, Oakland allows 8.6 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.9 batters per nine innings. They are 23rd in the league in team earned run average at 4.57. The Athletics pitchers as a team have surrendered 457 base knocks and 244 earned runs this season. They have given up 58 home runs this year, which ranks 27th in Major League Baseball. Oakland as a staff has walked 180 hitters and struck out 420 batters. They give up a walk 3.4 times per 9 innings while they strike out 7.9 per 9. Their team WHIP is 1.32 while their FIP as a staff is 4.14.

Hitting Statistics

As a team, they are batting .235, good for 26th in the league. The Athletics hold a .426 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .304, which is good for 27th in baseball. They rank 29th in MLB with 7.8 hits per contest. Jed Lowrie comes into this matchup batting .295 with an OBP of .363. He has 59 hits this year along with 20 RBI in 200 AB's. He maintains a slugging percentage of .490 with an OPS+ of 135. Yonder Alonso is hitting .299 this season and he has an OBP of .399. He has collected 43 hits in 144 at bats while driving in 34 runs. He has an OPS+ of 195 and a slugging percentage of .688. The Athletics as a unit have 428 base hits, including 94 doubles and 82 homers. Oakland has walked 175 times this year and they have struck out on 508 occasions. They have had 346 men left on base and have an OPS of .730. They have scored 4.05 runs per game and totaled 223 runs this season.

Who will win tonight's Blue Jays/Athletics MLB game against the spread?

Doc's Sports Pick: Take the Blue Jays

 

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Totals Guru
Jun 05 '17, 8:05 PM in 3h
MLB | MIA vs CHC
Play on: OVER 8 -120

Free Total Annihilator On Marlins vs Cubs over 8 -120

 

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Bobby Conn
Jun 05 '17, 8:05 PM in 3h
MLB | MIA vs CHC
Play on: OVER 8 -110

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Sal Michaels
Jun 05 '17, 10:05 PM in 5h
MLB | TOR vs OAK
Play on: OVER 8 -120

Bonus Play on Blue Jays vs A's over 8 -120

 

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Tony Karpinski
Jun 05 '17, 10:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Nationals vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers -132 at Bovada

My Bonus Play today is on the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Washington Nationals.


Great spot for the surging Dodgers, who have won 13 of their last 16 games and return home after splitting a four-game set in St. Louis and winning 2 of 3 in Milwaukee.


I like Ryu, who is back in the rotation because of Alex Wood’s injury. He followed a four-inning save by allowing a mere one run in six innings against St. Louis his last time out - his best start of the year - and tonight will step up against the powerful Nationals.

Hyun-Jin Ryu is a tough lefty with a great ERA here at home. I'm on the Dodgers late Monday night!

 

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DAVE COKIN

PHILLIES AT BRAVES
PLAY: OVER 10

Short and sweet. This would appear to be a likely shootout. The ballpark is extremely hitter friendly, and so are the two pitchers.

Pivetta has dominated at AAA, but at that level his mainly two-pitch arsenal can do so. Not so much in the majors and Pivetta has also been less in command of his stuff at the top level.

Colon has been really awful in most of his recent starts, and I think there’s some substance to the thought he’s finally at the end of the line.

So the Phillies-Braves Over looks live to me, and I’ll play it that way. Note this will be a half unit selection for me as I will also be playing the side in this game.

 

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Cappers Club

Marlins vs. Cubs
Play: Cubs -122

This play just missed out on our premium card. The Miami Marlins and the Chicago Cubs face off on Monday night, and I think the defending champs have a lot of value in this one.

The Chicago Cubs have really been struggling this year, but this past weekend they showed a glimpse of what could be if they continue playing up to their potential.

They got good pitching most of the weekend and did enough at the plate to complete a three game sweep of their rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals.

On the mound for the Marlins is Dan Straily who has pitched well this year but the Cubs have too many offensive weapons, especially at home.

Some trends to note. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. National League East. Marlins are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.