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MIKE LUNDIN
Royals-117
The Rockies are on the road again as they visit the Kansas City Royals for the opener of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium Tuesday night. They're coming off a disappointing 3-4 homestand, and we can note that the Rockies are just 6-21 in their last 27 road games overall and 3-14 in their last 17 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
They will indeed face a southpaw tonight as the Royals hand the ball to Danny Duffy (7-8, 3.82 ERA). The 28 year old has been solid at home all season, posting a 3.14 ERA through eight starts, and we can note that the Royals are 35-16 in Duffy's last 51 home starts.
The Rockies turn to Jon Gray (5-2, 4.74 ERA). The 25 year old right-hander has a 4-11 mark with a 4.93 ERA in 26 career starts on the road, and he's 1-2 with a 6.34 ERA in seven road starts on the season.
Two motivated teams still fighting to make it to the postseason, but I think the home team has a clear edge in this contest. We've cashed three straight free picks and I'm counting on the Royals to make it four in a row.
My free pick selection is Kansas City Royals ML.
Royals-117
The Rockies are on the road again as they visit the Kansas City Royals for the opener of a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium Tuesday night. They're coming off a disappointing 3-4 homestand, and we can note that the Rockies are just 6-21 in their last 27 road games overall and 3-14 in their last 17 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.
They will indeed face a southpaw tonight as the Royals hand the ball to Danny Duffy (7-8, 3.82 ERA). The 28 year old has been solid at home all season, posting a 3.14 ERA through eight starts, and we can note that the Royals are 35-16 in Duffy's last 51 home starts.
The Rockies turn to Jon Gray (5-2, 4.74 ERA). The 25 year old right-hander has a 4-11 mark with a 4.93 ERA in 26 career starts on the road, and he's 1-2 with a 6.34 ERA in seven road starts on the season.
Two motivated teams still fighting to make it to the postseason, but I think the home team has a clear edge in this contest. We've cashed three straight free picks and I'm counting on the Royals to make it four in a row.
My free pick selection is Kansas City Royals ML.
SCOTT SPREITZER
Game #1 Philadelphia Phillies
I'm recommending a play on the Phillies with Aaron Nola over Dan Straily (game-1 of the doubleheader). Since June 21, the Phils are just 23-30. However, during the same stretch they're 7-4 when Nola toes the starting rubber, which shows just how effective he's been. Nola held 10 straight opponents to 2 runs or less before a rough outing in SFO last time out. I'm more of the belief it was an anomaly and not a sell sign. The fact is, he was cruising along for the most part, before a bad 5th inning. The righthander is back home tonight where the Phils have won each of his last three home starts and five of his last six. Nola has allowed just 5 earned runs, 33 base runners, with 52 strikeouts in those six starts, spanning 42 1/3 IP. That's a smoking-hot, 1.06 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and 11.06 K's per 9 IP ratio. Dan Straily has watched his team lose each of his last seven starts and he's receiving little help from his offense. It's hard to imagine he'll get the likely required help tonight. Straily isn't eating up innings, failing to pitch six full in all but one of his last seven starts. The righthander's numbers on the road have not been good since the start of the 2014 campaign and not much has changed this season where his ERA sits north of 4.6. With a potential pitching mismatch on hand, we'll recommend a play on Aaron Nola and the Phillies on Tuesday (game-1). Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Game #1 Philadelphia Phillies
I'm recommending a play on the Phillies with Aaron Nola over Dan Straily (game-1 of the doubleheader). Since June 21, the Phils are just 23-30. However, during the same stretch they're 7-4 when Nola toes the starting rubber, which shows just how effective he's been. Nola held 10 straight opponents to 2 runs or less before a rough outing in SFO last time out. I'm more of the belief it was an anomaly and not a sell sign. The fact is, he was cruising along for the most part, before a bad 5th inning. The righthander is back home tonight where the Phils have won each of his last three home starts and five of his last six. Nola has allowed just 5 earned runs, 33 base runners, with 52 strikeouts in those six starts, spanning 42 1/3 IP. That's a smoking-hot, 1.06 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and 11.06 K's per 9 IP ratio. Dan Straily has watched his team lose each of his last seven starts and he's receiving little help from his offense. It's hard to imagine he'll get the likely required help tonight. Straily isn't eating up innings, failing to pitch six full in all but one of his last seven starts. The righthander's numbers on the road have not been good since the start of the 2014 campaign and not much has changed this season where his ERA sits north of 4.6. With a potential pitching mismatch on hand, we'll recommend a play on Aaron Nola and the Phillies on Tuesday (game-1). Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
STEPHEN NOVER
MLB | Aug 22, 2017
Twins vs. White Sox
UNDER 10½ -110
Kyle Gibson is not a pitcher you'll find me going Under the total with too often. But this is one of those rare exceptions. The White Sox are 23rd in runs, minus their second-leading home run hitter, Matt Davidson, and the weather forecast is for wind to be blowing in at 14 mph. Chicago is in full youth movement. The White Sox are one of the few teams Gibson has a strong history against. Gibson is 5-2 with a 2.37 ERA in nine career starts versus the White Sox. Minnesota is going to be facing the White Sox's prize pitching prospect, Lucas Giolito. This will be Giolito's big league season debut. Giolito received some major league experience last season when he made four starts for the Nationals. The Twins rank 18th in homers. This was with Miguel Sano, their home run and RBI leader. Sano is out with a shin injury. It looks like the White Sox have found a dependable closer as Juan Minaya is three-for-three in save opportunities. Home plate umpire Ben May has had more Unders than Overs during the last three years.
MLB | Aug 22, 2017
Twins vs. White Sox
UNDER 10½ -110
Kyle Gibson is not a pitcher you'll find me going Under the total with too often. But this is one of those rare exceptions. The White Sox are 23rd in runs, minus their second-leading home run hitter, Matt Davidson, and the weather forecast is for wind to be blowing in at 14 mph. Chicago is in full youth movement. The White Sox are one of the few teams Gibson has a strong history against. Gibson is 5-2 with a 2.37 ERA in nine career starts versus the White Sox. Minnesota is going to be facing the White Sox's prize pitching prospect, Lucas Giolito. This will be Giolito's big league season debut. Giolito received some major league experience last season when he made four starts for the Nationals. The Twins rank 18th in homers. This was with Miguel Sano, their home run and RBI leader. Sano is out with a shin injury. It looks like the White Sox have found a dependable closer as Juan Minaya is three-for-three in save opportunities. Home plate umpire Ben May has had more Unders than Overs during the last three years.
TEDDY DAVIS
White Sox+118
The White Sox snapped the Twins winning streak last night by beating them 7-6. I think the Twins will have a hard time bouncing back here especially with Gibson on the mound who doesn't deserve to be favored. He is 6-10 with a 6.05 ERA on the year. He also owns a 5.33 ERA on the road in 9 starts. His recent form isn't any better with a 5.79 ERA his last 3 starts.
White Sox+118
The White Sox snapped the Twins winning streak last night by beating them 7-6. I think the Twins will have a hard time bouncing back here especially with Gibson on the mound who doesn't deserve to be favored. He is 6-10 with a 6.05 ERA on the year. He also owns a 5.33 ERA on the road in 9 starts. His recent form isn't any better with a 5.79 ERA his last 3 starts.
MLB
Tuesday, August 22
National League
Marlins @ Phillies
Straily is 0-4, 5.52 in his last six starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Miami is 5-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-9-2
Urena is 2-0, 2.76 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Miami won his last five road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-6-3
Nola is 2-2, 2.90 in his last five starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Phillies are 6-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-5-6
Pivetta is 0-2, 12.41 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Phillies are 2-5 in his last seven home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-10-2
Marlins won seven of last nine games; under is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Miami is 9-11 in road series openers. Philly is 3-7 in its last ten games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Phillies are 5-13 in home series openers.
Dodgers @ Pirates
Stewart is 0-0, 8.22 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Dodgers lost their only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 0-1-1
Taillon is 1-2, 9.75 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1). Pirates are 4-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-3
Dodgers won seven of last eight games; under is 10-6-1 in their last 17 road games. Pittsburgh lost seven of its last nine games; their last six games went over.
Diamondbacks @ Mets
Corbin is 2-0, 0.00 (15.1 IP) in his last two starts; his last three starts stayed under. Arizona is 5-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-6-4
Milone is making first start since May 21; he was 0-2, 11.25 in three May starts (over 2-0-1). Mets are 0-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2
Arizona lost five of its last seven games; over is 5-3 in their last eight road games. Mets lost seven of their last eight games; under is 8-3-1 in their last 12 home games.
Cubs @ Reds
Lackey is 5-0, 3.34 in his last six starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Cubs are 7-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-13-2
Bailey is 1-1, 11.57 in is last three starts; his last five starts went over. Reds are 0-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-7-1
Cubs won six of last eight games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Chicago is 11-9 in road series openers. Cincinnati won three of last four games; their last five home games went over. Reds are 10-9 in home series openers.
Padres @ Cardinals
Richard is 1-0, 3.00 in his last three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Padres are 3-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-13-1
Lynn is 4-0, 1.82 in his last eight starts; under is 8-1 in his last nine. Cardinals are 6-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-10-2
San Diego lost six of last eight road games; over is 6-1 in their last seven. Padres are 6-13 in road series openers. Cardinals lost five of last seven games; over is 10-1-1 in their last 12 games. St Louis is 11-10 in home series openers.
Brewers @ Giants
Nelson is 0-1, 13.50 in his last two starts; under is 8-4 in his last 12 starts. Brewers are 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-13-1
Samardzija is 4-1, 4.05 in his last five starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. Giants won his last three home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-13-6
Brewers won six of last eight games; under is 6-1-2 in their last nine. Giants won seven of last ten home games; five of last eight Giant games went over the total.
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American League
A’s @ Orioles
Blackburn is 2-0, 3.94 in his last five starts (over 4-4-1). A’s are 2-2 in his road starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-3-2
Jimenez is 1-1, 7.63 in his last three starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten. Orioles are 6-3 in his home starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-10-2
A’s lost nine of last 13 games; their last four games stayed under. Baltimore lost eight of last 13 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
Red Sox @ Indians
Fister is 2-2, 6.35 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Boston is 1-1 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-5
Carrasco is 2-0, 1.69 in his last two starts; over is 5-1 in his last six starts. Indians are 7-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-6-1
Red Sox are 14-4 in last 18 games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Cleveland is 9-2 in its last 11 games; under is 7-1 in their last eight home games.
New York @ Detroit
Tanaka is 1-1, 3.00 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six starts. New York is 5-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-10-2
Boyd is 0-1, 8.16 in his last three starts; over is 5-1-2 in his last eight. Detroit is 2-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-8-4
New York won five of last seven games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. NY is 10-11 in road series openers. Detroit lost 8 of last 10 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games. Tigers are 1-5 in last six home series openers.
Blue Jays @ Rays
Rowley is 1-0, 2.61 in two starts this year (under 2-0) This is his first road start— Jays’ first 5-inning record with him: 2-0
Archer is 1-1, 4.07 in his last four starts, last three of which stayed under. Rays are 8-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-6-5
Toronto lost its last four road games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Blue Jays are 4-10 in last 14 road series openers. Tampa Bay is 3-12 in its last 15 games; under is 14-3-1 in their last 18 home games. Rays are 7-13 in home series openers.
Twins @ White Sox
Gibson is 0-2, 5.79 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Minnesota is 6-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-12-1
Giolito is making his first ’17 start; he was 0-1, 6.75 in six games (4 starts) for Washington LY, is 6-10, 4.48 in 24 AAA starts this season.
Twins are 12-4 in last 16 games; over is 7-2-2 in their last 11. Chicago lost seven of last ten games; under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.
Rangers @ Angels
Ross is 1-1, 11.65 in his last four starts (over 3-0-1). Texas is 2-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-3-1
Nolasco is 1-3, 6.25 in his last six starts (over 4-2). Angels are 4-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-13-4
Texas won enine of last 12 games; over is 4-3 in their last seven games. Angels won nine of last 12 games; seven of their last eight games stayed under.
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Interleague
Mariners @ Braves
Gonzales is 0-0, 7.11 in three starts this season (over 3-0). Seattle won his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-0
Sims is 1-3, 5.64 in four starts this year (over 2-2); Braves lost both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-3
Mariners won five of last six games; over is 6-4 in their last ten home games. Atlanta lost six of last seven home games; under is 6-3 in their last nine.
Nationals @ Astros
Roark is 3-1, 3.34 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Washington is 7-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-9-2
Morton is 3-1, 3.09 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Houston is 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-2
Nationals won five of last seven games; under is 9-0-1 in their last ten. Washington is 14-6 in road series openers. Houston won four of last six games; their last four games stayed under. Astros are 12-8 in home series openers.
Rockies @ Royals
Gray is 2-0, 2.89 in his last three starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Colorado is 3-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-4-1
Duffy is 0-2, 8.47 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Royals are 4-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-9-4
Rockies are 3-7 in last 10 games; under is 5-0-1 in their last six road games. Colorado is 3-9 in last 12 road series openers. Royals are 5-3 in last eight games; over is 7-3 in their last ten home games. KC is 10-10 in home series openers.
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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
LA-Pitt: Wood 15-4; Cole 15-10
Mia-Phil: Straily 11-14 Urena 14-6; Nola 10-10 Pivetta 5-13
LA-Pitt: Stewart 1-1; Taillon 9-9
Az-NY: Corbin 12-13; Milone 0-3
Chi-Cin: Lackey 14-9; Bailey 4-7
SD-StL: Richard 9-16; Lynn 13-12
Mil-SF: Nelson 13-12; Samardzija 11-14
American League
A’s-Balt: Blackburn 5-4; Jimenez 10-10
Bos-Clev: Fister 3-4; Carrasco 17-7
NY-Det: Tanaka 11-12; Boyd 8-9
Tor-TB: Rowley 2-0; Archer 13-13
Min-Chi: Gibson 10-11; Giolito 0-0
Tex-LA: Ross 6-3; Nolasco 8-17
Interleague
Sea-Atl: Gonzales 2-1; Sims 1-3
Wsh-Hst: Roark 13-9; Morton 11-7
Col-KC: Gray 8-4; Duffy 9-11
Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Mia-Phil: Straily 5-24 Urena 3-20; Nola 4-20 Pivetta 6-18
LA-Pitt: Stewart 0-2; Taillon 4-18
Az-NY: Corbin 12-25; Milone 1-3
Chi-Cin: Lackey 12-23; Bailey 7-11
SD-StL: Richard 8-25; Lynn 7-24
Mil-SF: Nelson 5-25; Samardzija 7-25
American League
A’s-Balt: Blackburn 2-9; Jimenez 6-20
Bos-Clev: Fister 2-7; Carrasco 4-24
NY-Det: Tanaka 10-23; Boyd 6-17
Tor-TB: Rowley 0-2; Archer 7-26
Min-Chi: Gibson 7-21; Giolito 0-0
Tex-LA: Ross 5-9; Nolasco 10-25
Interleague
Sea-Atl: Gonzales 1-3; Sims 2-4
Wsh-Hst: Roark 8-22; Morton 3-18
Col-KC: Gray 2-12; Duffy 5-20
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Umpires
National League
LA-Pitt: Over is 12-7-1 in last 20 Wolcott games.
Az-NY: Under is 7-3-1 in last 11 Layne games.
Mil-SF: Four of last five Bucknor games stayed under.
American League
Minn-Chi: Three of last four Reyburn games stayed under.
A’s-Balt: Under is 10-2 in last twelve TBarrett games.
Bos-Clev: Under is 9-4-1 in last fourteen BWelke games.
Tex-LA: Three of last four Cederstrom games went over.
Interleague
Sea-Atl: Seven of last eight Blaser games stayed under.
Interleague play
NL @ AL– 73-52 AL, favorites +$227
AL @ NL– 67-61 NL, favorites +$96
Total: 134-119 AL, favorites +$323
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 63-61-3
AL @ NL: Over 68-54-7
Total: Over 131-115-10
Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/21/17
Ariz 23-25-16……31-21–11……..54-46
Atl 23-30-9……21-32-7………..44-62
Cubs 28-27-6…….29-21-12……….57-48
Reds 21-37-7……..22-33–5……….43-70
Colo 31-24-6…….34-24-4………..65-48
LA 29-19-10…….40-18-7……….69-37
Miami 27-27-7…….32-22-7………59-49
Milw 31-22-8…….31-26-8……….61-48
Mets 28-28-3……..24-34-6……..52-62
Philly 15-38-14……21-27-7……….36-65
Pitt 29-29-4…….26-27-9………56-56
St. Louis 25-28-8……33-20-9………..58-49
SD 19-36-6……..30-25–8……….49-61
SF 13-40-9……..26-28-10……….39-68
Wash 37-19-6……27-24-8………….64-44
Orioles 24-33-5……..27-30-5………51-63
Boston 26-27-8………30-30-2……..56-57
White Sox 21-35-9………22-33–3……..43-67
Cleveland 35-22-7……..28-22-7……….63-44
Detroit 22-32-9…….26-26-8……..48-58
Astros 30-23-8……..39-22-4……..69-45
KC 24-28-8………24-25-12…….48-53
Angels 25-31-8………26-23-12……..51-54
Twins 34-17-9………28-31-7……..62-47
NYY 26-35-6……….30-23-4…..…56-58
A’s 22-31-7……..26-30-10……..48-61
Seattle 24-30-8……..34-22-9……..58-52
TB 29-23-10……..34-20-8……..63-43
Texas 29-21-10……..32-24-8………61-45
Toronto 23-34-4……..25-29-8……..48-63
%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/21/17)
Ariz 18-62……..21-62………..39
Atl 13-61……..16-60………..29
Cubs 15-61……..23-62………..38
Reds 24-65……..24-59……….48
Colo 16-61……..23-62..………39
LA 17-58……..24-64..……..41
Miami 25-61……..22-61………47
Milw 20-61……25-66…..…..45
Mets 25-59……..21-64……….46
Philly 16-67……..16-56……….32
Pitt 19-62……..21-63……….40
StL 13-62……..19-61………..32
SD 23-61……….20-62……….43
SF 15-63……..19-64…………34
Wash 25-62……..24-60……….49
Orioles 13-63……..20-63……….33
Boston 19-62……..14-62……….33
White Sox 21-65……14-58………..35
Clev 15-64……..19-59………34
Detroit 16-63…….25-61………41
Astros 17-61……..24-63……….41
KC 16-61……..10-62……….26
Angels 23-66…….15-61………..38
Twins 14-58……..14-65……….28
NYY 14-66……..16-57……….30
A’s 14-60……..25-66………39
Seattle 20-61…….22-66………42
TB 18-62……..22-64……….40
Texas 23-60……..27-64………50
Toronto 20-61……..18-65………38
Tuesday, August 22
National League
Marlins @ Phillies
Straily is 0-4, 5.52 in his last six starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Miami is 5-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-9-2
Urena is 2-0, 2.76 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-2 in his last seven. Miami won his last five road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-6-3
Nola is 2-2, 2.90 in his last five starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Phillies are 6-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-5-6
Pivetta is 0-2, 12.41 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Phillies are 2-5 in his last seven home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-10-2
Marlins won seven of last nine games; under is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Miami is 9-11 in road series openers. Philly is 3-7 in its last ten games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Phillies are 5-13 in home series openers.
Dodgers @ Pirates
Stewart is 0-0, 8.22 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Dodgers lost their only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 0-1-1
Taillon is 1-2, 9.75 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1). Pirates are 4-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-3
Dodgers won seven of last eight games; under is 10-6-1 in their last 17 road games. Pittsburgh lost seven of its last nine games; their last six games went over.
Diamondbacks @ Mets
Corbin is 2-0, 0.00 (15.1 IP) in his last two starts; his last three starts stayed under. Arizona is 5-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-6-4
Milone is making first start since May 21; he was 0-2, 11.25 in three May starts (over 2-0-1). Mets are 0-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2
Arizona lost five of its last seven games; over is 5-3 in their last eight road games. Mets lost seven of their last eight games; under is 8-3-1 in their last 12 home games.
Cubs @ Reds
Lackey is 5-0, 3.34 in his last six starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Cubs are 7-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-13-2
Bailey is 1-1, 11.57 in is last three starts; his last five starts went over. Reds are 0-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-7-1
Cubs won six of last eight games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Chicago is 11-9 in road series openers. Cincinnati won three of last four games; their last five home games went over. Reds are 10-9 in home series openers.
Padres @ Cardinals
Richard is 1-0, 3.00 in his last three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Padres are 3-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-13-1
Lynn is 4-0, 1.82 in his last eight starts; under is 8-1 in his last nine. Cardinals are 6-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-10-2
San Diego lost six of last eight road games; over is 6-1 in their last seven. Padres are 6-13 in road series openers. Cardinals lost five of last seven games; over is 10-1-1 in their last 12 games. St Louis is 11-10 in home series openers.
Brewers @ Giants
Nelson is 0-1, 13.50 in his last two starts; under is 8-4 in his last 12 starts. Brewers are 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-13-1
Samardzija is 4-1, 4.05 in his last five starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. Giants won his last three home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-13-6
Brewers won six of last eight games; under is 6-1-2 in their last nine. Giants won seven of last ten home games; five of last eight Giant games went over the total.
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American League
A’s @ Orioles
Blackburn is 2-0, 3.94 in his last five starts (over 4-4-1). A’s are 2-2 in his road starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-3-2
Jimenez is 1-1, 7.63 in his last three starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten. Orioles are 6-3 in his home starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-10-2
A’s lost nine of last 13 games; their last four games stayed under. Baltimore lost eight of last 13 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
Red Sox @ Indians
Fister is 2-2, 6.35 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Boston is 1-1 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-5
Carrasco is 2-0, 1.69 in his last two starts; over is 5-1 in his last six starts. Indians are 7-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-6-1
Red Sox are 14-4 in last 18 games; under is 4-1 in their last five games. Cleveland is 9-2 in its last 11 games; under is 7-1 in their last eight home games.
New York @ Detroit
Tanaka is 1-1, 3.00 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six starts. New York is 5-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-10-2
Boyd is 0-1, 8.16 in his last three starts; over is 5-1-2 in his last eight. Detroit is 2-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-8-4
New York won five of last seven games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. NY is 10-11 in road series openers. Detroit lost 8 of last 10 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games. Tigers are 1-5 in last six home series openers.
Blue Jays @ Rays
Rowley is 1-0, 2.61 in two starts this year (under 2-0) This is his first road start— Jays’ first 5-inning record with him: 2-0
Archer is 1-1, 4.07 in his last four starts, last three of which stayed under. Rays are 8-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-6-5
Toronto lost its last four road games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Blue Jays are 4-10 in last 14 road series openers. Tampa Bay is 3-12 in its last 15 games; under is 14-3-1 in their last 18 home games. Rays are 7-13 in home series openers.
Twins @ White Sox
Gibson is 0-2, 5.79 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Minnesota is 6-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-12-1
Giolito is making his first ’17 start; he was 0-1, 6.75 in six games (4 starts) for Washington LY, is 6-10, 4.48 in 24 AAA starts this season.
Twins are 12-4 in last 16 games; over is 7-2-2 in their last 11. Chicago lost seven of last ten games; under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.
Rangers @ Angels
Ross is 1-1, 11.65 in his last four starts (over 3-0-1). Texas is 2-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-3-1
Nolasco is 1-3, 6.25 in his last six starts (over 4-2). Angels are 4-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-13-4
Texas won enine of last 12 games; over is 4-3 in their last seven games. Angels won nine of last 12 games; seven of their last eight games stayed under.
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Interleague
Mariners @ Braves
Gonzales is 0-0, 7.11 in three starts this season (over 3-0). Seattle won his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-0
Sims is 1-3, 5.64 in four starts this year (over 2-2); Braves lost both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-3
Mariners won five of last six games; over is 6-4 in their last ten home games. Atlanta lost six of last seven home games; under is 6-3 in their last nine.
Nationals @ Astros
Roark is 3-1, 3.34 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Washington is 7-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-9-2
Morton is 3-1, 3.09 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Houston is 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-2
Nationals won five of last seven games; under is 9-0-1 in their last ten. Washington is 14-6 in road series openers. Houston won four of last six games; their last four games stayed under. Astros are 12-8 in home series openers.
Rockies @ Royals
Gray is 2-0, 2.89 in his last three starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Colorado is 3-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-4-1
Duffy is 0-2, 8.47 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Royals are 4-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-9-4
Rockies are 3-7 in last 10 games; under is 5-0-1 in their last six road games. Colorado is 3-9 in last 12 road series openers. Royals are 5-3 in last eight games; over is 7-3 in their last ten home games. KC is 10-10 in home series openers.
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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
LA-Pitt: Wood 15-4; Cole 15-10
Mia-Phil: Straily 11-14 Urena 14-6; Nola 10-10 Pivetta 5-13
LA-Pitt: Stewart 1-1; Taillon 9-9
Az-NY: Corbin 12-13; Milone 0-3
Chi-Cin: Lackey 14-9; Bailey 4-7
SD-StL: Richard 9-16; Lynn 13-12
Mil-SF: Nelson 13-12; Samardzija 11-14
American League
A’s-Balt: Blackburn 5-4; Jimenez 10-10
Bos-Clev: Fister 3-4; Carrasco 17-7
NY-Det: Tanaka 11-12; Boyd 8-9
Tor-TB: Rowley 2-0; Archer 13-13
Min-Chi: Gibson 10-11; Giolito 0-0
Tex-LA: Ross 6-3; Nolasco 8-17
Interleague
Sea-Atl: Gonzales 2-1; Sims 1-3
Wsh-Hst: Roark 13-9; Morton 11-7
Col-KC: Gray 8-4; Duffy 9-11
Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Mia-Phil: Straily 5-24 Urena 3-20; Nola 4-20 Pivetta 6-18
LA-Pitt: Stewart 0-2; Taillon 4-18
Az-NY: Corbin 12-25; Milone 1-3
Chi-Cin: Lackey 12-23; Bailey 7-11
SD-StL: Richard 8-25; Lynn 7-24
Mil-SF: Nelson 5-25; Samardzija 7-25
American League
A’s-Balt: Blackburn 2-9; Jimenez 6-20
Bos-Clev: Fister 2-7; Carrasco 4-24
NY-Det: Tanaka 10-23; Boyd 6-17
Tor-TB: Rowley 0-2; Archer 7-26
Min-Chi: Gibson 7-21; Giolito 0-0
Tex-LA: Ross 5-9; Nolasco 10-25
Interleague
Sea-Atl: Gonzales 1-3; Sims 2-4
Wsh-Hst: Roark 8-22; Morton 3-18
Col-KC: Gray 2-12; Duffy 5-20
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Umpires
National League
LA-Pitt: Over is 12-7-1 in last 20 Wolcott games.
Az-NY: Under is 7-3-1 in last 11 Layne games.
Mil-SF: Four of last five Bucknor games stayed under.
American League
Minn-Chi: Three of last four Reyburn games stayed under.
A’s-Balt: Under is 10-2 in last twelve TBarrett games.
Bos-Clev: Under is 9-4-1 in last fourteen BWelke games.
Tex-LA: Three of last four Cederstrom games went over.
Interleague
Sea-Atl: Seven of last eight Blaser games stayed under.
Interleague play
NL @ AL– 73-52 AL, favorites +$227
AL @ NL– 67-61 NL, favorites +$96
Total: 134-119 AL, favorites +$323
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 63-61-3
AL @ NL: Over 68-54-7
Total: Over 131-115-10
Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/21/17
Ariz 23-25-16……31-21–11……..54-46
Atl 23-30-9……21-32-7………..44-62
Cubs 28-27-6…….29-21-12……….57-48
Reds 21-37-7……..22-33–5……….43-70
Colo 31-24-6…….34-24-4………..65-48
LA 29-19-10…….40-18-7……….69-37
Miami 27-27-7…….32-22-7………59-49
Milw 31-22-8…….31-26-8……….61-48
Mets 28-28-3……..24-34-6……..52-62
Philly 15-38-14……21-27-7……….36-65
Pitt 29-29-4…….26-27-9………56-56
St. Louis 25-28-8……33-20-9………..58-49
SD 19-36-6……..30-25–8……….49-61
SF 13-40-9……..26-28-10……….39-68
Wash 37-19-6……27-24-8………….64-44
Orioles 24-33-5……..27-30-5………51-63
Boston 26-27-8………30-30-2……..56-57
White Sox 21-35-9………22-33–3……..43-67
Cleveland 35-22-7……..28-22-7……….63-44
Detroit 22-32-9…….26-26-8……..48-58
Astros 30-23-8……..39-22-4……..69-45
KC 24-28-8………24-25-12…….48-53
Angels 25-31-8………26-23-12……..51-54
Twins 34-17-9………28-31-7……..62-47
NYY 26-35-6……….30-23-4…..…56-58
A’s 22-31-7……..26-30-10……..48-61
Seattle 24-30-8……..34-22-9……..58-52
TB 29-23-10……..34-20-8……..63-43
Texas 29-21-10……..32-24-8………61-45
Toronto 23-34-4……..25-29-8……..48-63
%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/21/17)
Ariz 18-62……..21-62………..39
Atl 13-61……..16-60………..29
Cubs 15-61……..23-62………..38
Reds 24-65……..24-59……….48
Colo 16-61……..23-62..………39
LA 17-58……..24-64..……..41
Miami 25-61……..22-61………47
Milw 20-61……25-66…..…..45
Mets 25-59……..21-64……….46
Philly 16-67……..16-56……….32
Pitt 19-62……..21-63……….40
StL 13-62……..19-61………..32
SD 23-61……….20-62……….43
SF 15-63……..19-64…………34
Wash 25-62……..24-60……….49
Orioles 13-63……..20-63……….33
Boston 19-62……..14-62……….33
White Sox 21-65……14-58………..35
Clev 15-64……..19-59………34
Detroit 16-63…….25-61………41
Astros 17-61……..24-63……….41
KC 16-61……..10-62……….26
Angels 23-66…….15-61………..38
Twins 14-58……..14-65……….28
NYY 14-66……..16-57……….30
A’s 14-60……..25-66………39
Seattle 20-61…….22-66………42
TB 18-62……..22-64……….40
Texas 23-60……..27-64………50
Toronto 20-61……..18-65………38
MLB
Tuesday, August 22
Trend Report
4:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Oakland
7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 15 games
7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 22 games on the road
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. NY METS
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Cleveland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
7:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:35 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games
Miami is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Philadelphia4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Philadelphia is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing Miami
8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
8:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home
8:15 PM
COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
8:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
10:08 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing at home against Texas
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
10:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Milwaukee is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing Milwaukee
Tuesday, August 22
Trend Report
4:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing Oakland
7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
Chi Cubs are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 15 games
7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 22 games on the road
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. NY METS
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
Cleveland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
7:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
7:35 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games
Miami is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Philadelphia4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Philadelphia is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing Miami
8:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-14 SU in their last 21 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
8:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. HOUSTON
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home
8:15 PM
COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
8:15 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
10:08 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing at home against Texas
LA Angels are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
10:15 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Milwaukee is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games when playing Milwaukee
WNBA Betting Recap - 8/14-8/20
League Betting Notes (Monday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 20)
-- Favorites went 9-4 straight up (SU)
-- Underdogs went 7-6 against the spread (ATS)
-- Road teams posted a 7-6 SU record
-- Road teams posted an 8-5 ATS record
-- The 'over' went 8-5
Team Betting Notes
-- The Dream's (10-20) nightmare continued last week as the club went 0-2. They did manage to cover on Saturday as they dropped a 90-86 decision at Dallas as five-point road underdogs. The losing streak has reached nine games and they are 1-8 ATS during this run. The ‘over’ went 2-0 last week.
-- After winning three straight games the previous week, the Sky (11-18) came back to earth last weekend at home. They were outgunned 115-103 by Los Angeles on Friday and embarrassed 103-66 on Sunday. Chicago went 0-2 ATS in both losses and the ‘over’ cashed in each game as well. Surprisingly, Chicago has played better on the road (7-7) than at home (4-11) this season.
-- Connecticut (19-10) played three games this past week and they posted a 2-1 record both SU and ATS. All three of the outcomes were decided by double digits and the ‘under’ went 2-1. The Sun complete their regular season home slate this week with games against the Wings and Sky before closing the year with three straight on the road.
-- Dallas (14-16) only played one game last week and they came away with a 90-86 home win over Atlanta. The Wings are fighting for a playoff spot and will begin their toughest test of the season this week with the first of three straight road games, all against Eastern Conference foes. The club brings a 3-0 ‘over’ run into this week’s action.
-- The Fever (9-21) entered the WNBA history books this past Friday as they were annihilated 111-52 at Minnesota. The 59-point margin broke the previous high of 46 points. The club has lost four straight and 14 of their last 16 games overall. They did manage to cover in Sunday’s road loss at Washington (82-87) and the ‘over’ is 4-1 in the last five games.
-- After dropping two of three, Los Angeles (21-8) finished up its five-game road trip with back-to-back wins and covers. The Sparks lit up the scoreboard with 95 and 115-point efforts. L.A. is only one game behind Minnesota for the top seed in the West and they finish the season with four of its final five contests at home.
Despite notching a record-breaking 111-52 win over Indiana on Friday, Minnesota (22-6) dropped two of three games last week and is 1-3 in its last four. The club plays three games this week, starting Tuesday versus Phoenix. Then the Lynx hit the road for games at San Antonio on Friday before a key matchup at Los Angeles on Sunday.
-- The Liberty (17-12) extended its winning streak to five games last week with a pair of wins and covers. The club was listed as an underdog in both contests and has been catching points in its last four games. The ‘under’ is on a 4-0-1 run and the defense is holding teams to 70.6 PPG during this run. New York has three games this week and two of them come against a pair of teams with losing record in Indiana and Chicago.
-- Phoenix (15-14) alternated wins and losses last week and that’s been the theme of the team lately. The Mercury haven’t won back-to-back games since late July and is 2-3 ATS over its last five games. The ‘over’ is on a 5-1 run and only one team was held under 80 points during this span. Phoenix plays three games this week and they’re against the top two clubs in the West (Minnesota, Los Angeles) plus Seattle, who is right on their tail in the standings.
-- The Stars (7-23) played one game last week and they just missed pulling off a major upset on Friday but they dropped a 79-78 decision to Seattle as 10-point underdogs. San Antonio has two games this week and it will likely be a double-digit underdog when it visits Los Angeles on Tuesday and hosts Minnesota on Friday.
-- Seattle (14-16) is making a serious push for the playoffs and it brings a four-game winning streak into this week. The Storm have gone 3-1 ATS during this run and the ‘over’ has also notched a 3-1 mark. The club plays three of its final four games on the road and Sunday’s matchup vs. Phoenix will be the home finale of the regular season.
League Betting Notes (Monday, Aug. 14 through Sunday, Aug. 20)
-- Favorites went 9-4 straight up (SU)
-- Underdogs went 7-6 against the spread (ATS)
-- Road teams posted a 7-6 SU record
-- Road teams posted an 8-5 ATS record
-- The 'over' went 8-5
Team Betting Notes
-- The Dream's (10-20) nightmare continued last week as the club went 0-2. They did manage to cover on Saturday as they dropped a 90-86 decision at Dallas as five-point road underdogs. The losing streak has reached nine games and they are 1-8 ATS during this run. The ‘over’ went 2-0 last week.
-- After winning three straight games the previous week, the Sky (11-18) came back to earth last weekend at home. They were outgunned 115-103 by Los Angeles on Friday and embarrassed 103-66 on Sunday. Chicago went 0-2 ATS in both losses and the ‘over’ cashed in each game as well. Surprisingly, Chicago has played better on the road (7-7) than at home (4-11) this season.
-- Connecticut (19-10) played three games this past week and they posted a 2-1 record both SU and ATS. All three of the outcomes were decided by double digits and the ‘under’ went 2-1. The Sun complete their regular season home slate this week with games against the Wings and Sky before closing the year with three straight on the road.
-- Dallas (14-16) only played one game last week and they came away with a 90-86 home win over Atlanta. The Wings are fighting for a playoff spot and will begin their toughest test of the season this week with the first of three straight road games, all against Eastern Conference foes. The club brings a 3-0 ‘over’ run into this week’s action.
-- The Fever (9-21) entered the WNBA history books this past Friday as they were annihilated 111-52 at Minnesota. The 59-point margin broke the previous high of 46 points. The club has lost four straight and 14 of their last 16 games overall. They did manage to cover in Sunday’s road loss at Washington (82-87) and the ‘over’ is 4-1 in the last five games.
-- After dropping two of three, Los Angeles (21-8) finished up its five-game road trip with back-to-back wins and covers. The Sparks lit up the scoreboard with 95 and 115-point efforts. L.A. is only one game behind Minnesota for the top seed in the West and they finish the season with four of its final five contests at home.
Despite notching a record-breaking 111-52 win over Indiana on Friday, Minnesota (22-6) dropped two of three games last week and is 1-3 in its last four. The club plays three games this week, starting Tuesday versus Phoenix. Then the Lynx hit the road for games at San Antonio on Friday before a key matchup at Los Angeles on Sunday.
-- The Liberty (17-12) extended its winning streak to five games last week with a pair of wins and covers. The club was listed as an underdog in both contests and has been catching points in its last four games. The ‘under’ is on a 4-0-1 run and the defense is holding teams to 70.6 PPG during this run. New York has three games this week and two of them come against a pair of teams with losing record in Indiana and Chicago.
-- Phoenix (15-14) alternated wins and losses last week and that’s been the theme of the team lately. The Mercury haven’t won back-to-back games since late July and is 2-3 ATS over its last five games. The ‘over’ is on a 5-1 run and only one team was held under 80 points during this span. Phoenix plays three games this week and they’re against the top two clubs in the West (Minnesota, Los Angeles) plus Seattle, who is right on their tail in the standings.
-- The Stars (7-23) played one game last week and they just missed pulling off a major upset on Friday but they dropped a 79-78 decision to Seattle as 10-point underdogs. San Antonio has two games this week and it will likely be a double-digit underdog when it visits Los Angeles on Tuesday and hosts Minnesota on Friday.
-- Seattle (14-16) is making a serious push for the playoffs and it brings a four-game winning streak into this week. The Storm have gone 3-1 ATS during this run and the ‘over’ has also notched a 3-1 mark. The club plays three of its final four games on the road and Sunday’s matchup vs. Phoenix will be the home finale of the regular season.
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Tuesday, August 22
Trend Report
8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
10:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. LOS ANGELES
San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Tuesday, August 22
Trend Report
8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 14 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
10:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. LOS ANGELES
San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
