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MLB

Monday, August 8

Trend Report

7:07 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. MIAMI
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
San Francisco is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:20 PM
ATLANTA vs. MILWAUKEE
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games

8:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. MINNESOTA
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Houston's last 23 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati

8:40 PM
TEXAS vs. COLORADO
Texas is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games
Colorado is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Texas

10:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games

10:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. LA DODGERS
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

10:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games on the road
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 8

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SAN FRANCISCO (63 - 48) at MIAMI (59 - 52) - 7:10 PM
JOHNNY CUETO (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-19 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 59-52 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 42-32 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 380-441 (+39.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
FERNANDEZ is 12-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 32-6 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 26-6 (+16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 32-6 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 24-5 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 18-3 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 193-141 (+42.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1113-941 (+107.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 591-578 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-31 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 395-400 (+35.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 762-758 (+42.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CUETO is 26-11 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JOHNNY CUETO vs. MIAMI since 1997
CUETO is 4-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.416.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.3 units)

JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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ATLANTA (41 - 70) at MILWAUKEE (49 - 60) - 7:20 PM
ROB WHALEN (R) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 44-71 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-25 (-14.6 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.
MILWAUKEE is 30-25 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-25 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-29 (+6.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 76-120 (-37.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-49 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-0 (+3.3 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ROB WHALEN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH DAVIES vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (45 - 65) at ST LOUIS (58 - 53) - 8:15 PM
CODY REED (L) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 108-164 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 108-164 (-41.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-47 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 41-67 (-24.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 51-96 (-28.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 26-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-32 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 15-21 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 5-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 4-5 (+0.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

CODY REED vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
REED is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WACHA is 6-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.09 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 8-3 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (+0.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (52 - 61) at LA DODGERS (62 - 49) - 10:10 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. JULIO URIAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-61 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 51-60 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-35 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-32 (+14.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-57 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 417-403 (+55.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 156-122 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 59-47 (-3.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-40 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 86-71 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 33-28 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

ZACH EFLIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

JULIO URIAS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (45 - 65) at TORONTO (63 - 49) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 45-65 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-11 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 27-41 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 28-34 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-51 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-42 (-23.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-35 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 610-700 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
DICKEY is 8-15 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 2-10 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 7-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 3-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season. (Team's Record)
DICKEY is 0-6 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-4 (+2.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. TORONTO since 1997
ODORIZZI is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.093.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.3 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DICKEY is 8-9 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 8-12 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-5. (+5.9 units)

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HOUSTON (57 - 54) at MINNESOTA (45 - 66) - 8:10 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. TYLER DUFFEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 57-54 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-21 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 58-78 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-52 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 36-38 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 9-18 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 128-145 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 65-62 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-7 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MCHUGH is 35-19 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 43-65 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-51 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
MCHUGH is 3-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

TYLER DUFFEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DUFFEY is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (63 - 47) at OAKLAND (48 - 63) - 10:05 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 56-79 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-40 (-17.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 5-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 3-13 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 63-47 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 58-39 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 44-34 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 46-34 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-23 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 112-78 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 48-63 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 24-32 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 45-60 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 74-95 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 37-51 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-39 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GAUSMAN is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 11.57 and a WHIP of 2.057.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

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DETROIT (61 - 50) at SEATTLE (57 - 53) - 10:10 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 161-235 (-55.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
SEATTLE is 41-29 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
IWAKUMA is 15-6 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
IWAKUMA is 12-3 (+8.9 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)
DETROIT is 61-50 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 56-47 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 37-31 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 44-35 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 35-27 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FULMER is 15-2 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 10-2 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 14-2 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 7-1 (+7.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 8-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 133-139 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 66-70 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 125-135 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 47-51 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 56-75 (-30.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 (+4.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
FULMER is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.924.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. DETROIT since 1997
IWAKUMA is 1-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.0 units)

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TEXAS (65 - 47) at COLORADO (55 - 56) - 8:40 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMELS is 16-24 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 55-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 55-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 65-47 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 31-30 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 64-44 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 46-33 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 51-46 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 38-26 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 32-26 (+6.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HAMELS is 16-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 16-6 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 36-20 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 22-8 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 12-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 38-51 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

COLE HAMELS vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAMELS is 4-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.065.
His team's record is 6-6 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.9 units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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MLB betting cheat sheet and odds: Houston, we have a problem

Just as the Astros seemed to be finding their way in the American League playoff race, they’ve hit a major pothole.

Our MLB cheat sheet breaks down the best MLB betting notes so you can handicap every series like a pro this week, including a series between the pitching-weak Minnesota Twins and the struggling Houston Astros.

Houston, We Have a Problem

Just as the Astros seemed to be finding their way in the American League playoff race, they’ve hit a major pothole.

Houston has scored a paltry 17 runs over its last nine games, going 2-7 SU and 1-7-1 O/U over that span. The good news: an upcoming four-game set with the Twins could reverse both trends.

The Astros won two of three while going 2-0-1 O/U in its previous three-game set with the Twins, and while Minnesota has been scoring a ton of runs, it still has a 4.48 ERA since the break.

Sanchez’s Starter Swansong?

The Blue Jays have decided against shuffling ace starter Aaron Sanchez to the bullpen - at least for now. But the hard-throwing right-hander may be making his final start of the year Saturday afternoon against Houston.

Sanchez’s overall numbers look fantastic (11-2, 2.85 ERA, .289 opponent OBP), but he’s just a middle-of-the-pack starter in terms of units (-65).

Keep a close eye on Saturday’s total. While the Astros are having all sorts of trouble generating offense, Sanchez, despite going 6-16 O/U in 22 games season, has seen an average of 10.2 runs scored in six day starts this season - well up from a 7.75 runs-per-game total over his 16 night outings.

Thanks for Nothing

The National League Central is on pace to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in six years - and it isn’t good.

All five NL Central teams are at a negative unit return heading into the new week; the Pittsburgh Pirates lead the way at “only” 141 units lost, followed by the Chicago Cubs (-278), Milwaukee Brewers (-367), St. Louis Cardinals (-482) and Cincinnati Reds (-844).

If the numbers hold, the NL Central will be the first division to be without a positive money line since the American League West all finished with negative units won in 2010. It would be a surprising result for a division that, just last year, was considered among the strongest in baseball.

Hitting Notes

* The Minnesota Twins have been a red-hot over play (more on that below), and they have a few of their hitters to thank - Joe Mauer chief among them. Maker’s best days are clearly behind him, but he still racked up five straight multi-hit games this week, driving in nine runs in six outings.

* Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado put on an incredible show in Sunday’s 10-2 drubbing of the Chicago White Sox, swatting three home runs and driving in seven. The Orioles improved to 14-8 SU and 10-11-1 O/U in games where Machado goes deep.

Pitching Notes

*Marlins ace Jose Fernandez may be one of the top under options in the league (8-13), but low totals have predictably bucked this trend. Over has played in five of Fernandez’s seven starts with a total below 7. Fernandez and the Marlins are facing a total of 6 1/2 entering Monday’s tilt with visiting San Francisco.

*Colorado starter Tyler Chatwood has been victimized by a bizarre trend that has seen him go 2-9 O/U in 11 home starts. Despite being supported by high-octane offence, Chatwood’s 11 home starts have seen the home team score a paltry average of 3.36 runs per game. Chatwood goes Tuesday against visiting Texas.

Totals Trend

The Twins are the hottest totals play right now, racking up nine consecutive overs. They’re an impressive 6-3 SU over that span, and will look to add to that win total against the Astros this week.

Monday's Weather Report

* There is a chance of thunderstorms and warm, muggy temperatures in the mid-90's for first pitch tonight in Denver where the Rockies will host the Texas Rangers. The total for tonight's game is set at 10.5.

* Cool temperatures are expected in Oakland tonight for the game between the A's and the Baltimore Orioles. I can assure you that summer isn't over yet, but it's going to feel like it tonight in the Bay Area with evening temperatures dipping into the 50's! The total tonight is set at 8.5.

 

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Winning Angle---MONDAY (All plays listed---Read Entire Email)

OLYMPIC BASKETBALL----MENS

Play Serbia -4.5 over Australia
Play United States -50.5 over Venezuela
Play France -23.5 over China

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BASEBALL

Play Miami -135 over San Francisco
7:00 PM EST

Jose Fernandez has won 19 of the last 25 games when pitching as a favorite of -125 to -175 and he has won 32 of the last 38 home games. Jose Fernandez has won 7 of the last 8 games when pitching on a Monday and he has won 13 of the last 17 games vs. NL West Division Opponents.


Play Milwaukee -155 over Atlanta
7:00 PM EST

Zach Davies has won 9 of the last 13 games when the total posted is between 8.5 and 10 runs and he has won 8 of the last 11 games when pitching in the 2nd half of the season. Zach Davies has won 3 of the last 4 games when pitching as a favorite of -125 to -175 and he is 3-0 in his last three overall starts with an ERA of 2.45.


Play Saint Louis -190 over Cincinnati
8:00 PM EST

Michael Wacha has won 18 of the last 25 games when pitching as a favorite of -150 or higher and he has won 22 of the last 33 home games. Michael Wacha has won 18 of the last 26 games coming off a team loss and he has won 21 of the last 34 games vs. division opponents.


Play Baltimore -140 over Oakland
10:00 PM EST

Kendall Graveman has lost 12 of the last 18 games when pitching as an underdog of +125 to +175 and he has lost 21 of the last 35 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs. Kendall Graveman has lost 4 of the last 5 games when pitching in the month of August and he has an ERA of 5.59 in his last three overall starts.

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HORSE RACING

Another good day of horses yesterday---The last FOUR days have been outstanding---Let’s keep it going today. Will list the entire card for Saratoga today. Have fun today---Enjoy the races!!!

As always---I recommend a WIN/PLACE/SHOW wager on all top plays listed and then I have listed the exacta and trifecta box for those who like to wager on the exotic wagers.

SARATOGA---POST TIME 1:00 PM EST

RACE 1---#6 Aripeka (6-1-3-5) Box

RACE 2---#3 Haul Anchor (3-1-5-6) Box

RACE 3---#2 Cloud Control (2-1-4-6) Box

RACE 4---#1 & 1A Trade Zone/Enroute (1-2-3-6) Box

RACE 5---#6 Queen of Castle (6-2-9-11) Box

RACE 6---#4 Mission Command (4-2-5-7) Box

RACE 7---#10 Uncle Sigh (10-1-5-7) Box

RACE 8---#8 Toledo Eddie (8-2-3-6) Box

RACE 9---#4 Ezra (4-2-5-7) Box