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Mighty hit with the Brewers on Thursday and likes the Pirates on Friday.

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Here’s a look at four series of interest this weekend.


Atlanta at Washington: This four game series between the leaders of the NL East begins Thursday. This is the first meeting between the rivals since they met for a pair of series a week apart in early April. Atlanta won 5 of those 6 games, including all three home games. Four of the six went OVER the Total with two staying UNDER as the teams averaged a combined 8.0 runs per game.The Braves continue to rely more on pitching than offense for their success, although they can hit the long ball. Still, Atlanta averages just 3.7 runs per game – both at home and on road – while the average runs per game across MLB is 4.2. Washington also has an outstanding pitching staff, especially with its starting rotation.The offense is better than Atlanta’s although still pretty much mediocre, averaging 4.3 rpg at home. De-spite the earlier results this season this series handicaps as low scoring, especially with Bryce Harper still sidelined for the Nationals.

Plays: Either team as +120 underdogs or more in any matchup; UNDER 7.5 or higher in any matchup except in a start by Atlanta’s Ervin Santana; UNDER 7 in matchups of Atlanta’s Julio Teheran or Gavin Floyd against the Nats’ Jordan Zimmermann or Tanner Roark.


Detroit at Cleveland: The Indians have won 4 of the 5 games this season against the Tigers. Four went OVER the Total with one staying UNDER as the teams averaged a combined 11.0 runs per game that included Cleveland’s 11-to-10 win in their most recent meeting on May 21.Depending upon what happens in midweek, this could be a series for first place in the AL Central with the Indians just 3.5 behind Detroit through Sunday and the Tigers facing second place Kansas City for four games while Cleveland hosts the Angels, also in a four game series. Part of the reason Detroit has not been able to compile a better record has been an atrocious bullpen, in addition to the struggles of former Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander. Through 14 starts Verlander’s ERA is 4.61 with an even more disturbing 1.50 WHIP.Only Max Scherzer and Anibal Sanchez are posting above average stats, putting even more pressure on that weak pen. For the Tribe only Josh Tomlin and Corey Kluber are pitching well as starters. Both offenses are slightly better than average and both teams have played more OVERs than UNDERs this season.

Plays: OVER 8.5 or lower in any matchup not involving Scher-zer or Kluber; Cleveland +140 or more against Verlander; Cleveland as underdogs of any price not facing Scherzer; Detroit -130 or less with Scherzer not opposing Kluber; Cleveland -125 or less with Kluber not facing Scherzer.


Baltimore at NY Yankees: This is only the second series this season between the Orioles and Yankees. Baltimore took two of three games, also at Yankee Stadium, when the teams met in early April. Two of the three games went OVER the Total with one staying UNDER as the teams averaged a combined 11.3 runs per game.Baltimore’s starting pitching is down from last season, no starter has an ERA below 3.70 and only Bud Norris is averaging greater than 6 innings per start (6.3). New York’s rotation has been led by “rookie” Masahiro Tanaka who has been out-standing through his first 13 starts, averaging 7.2 innings per start with a 2.02 ERA and 0.94 WHIP.The Yankees have won 11 of his 13 starts. The rest of the rotation has been average at best although true rookie Chase Whitley has shown promise. Surprisingly the Orioles are averaging just 3.2 runs per game at home but 5.1 rpg on the road. The Yanks have also been more productive on the road than at home where they are averaging just 3.7 rpg.

Plays: OVER 8 or lower in any matchup not involving Tanaka; Yankees -150 or less in a start by Tanaka against any Baltimore starter; Baltimore +120 or more not facing Tanaka or Whitley.

Toronto at Cincinnati: The lone Interleague series this weekend is most interesting as it pits a pair of teams expected to contend for the post season with opposite strengths and weaknesses. The Reds rely more on pitching than hitting for their success while the reverse is true for Toronto. The Blue Jays average 4.7 runs per game, almost evenly balanced at home vs. on the road. Cincy averages just 3.6 rpg at home (3.7 on the road).Toronto’s rotation has been led by veteran lefty Mark Buehrle, who leads the starters in ERA (2.28) and innings per start (6.8) with a 1.22 WHIP. He’s gone at least 6 innings while allowing 2 earned runs or less in 10 of his 14 starts and the Jays have won 11 of those starts. Cincinnati’s rotation has been led by Johnny Cueto whose stats of 7.3 innings per start, 1.85 ERA and 0.78 WHIP are among the best in baseball.Converted reliever Alfredo Simon has also been a revelation and 10 of his 13 starts have resulted in UNDERs. And after spending all of the season on the DL, Mat Latos’ 2014 debut went well as he tossed 6 shutout innings in Saturday’s 4-2 loss at Milwaukee, allowing just 2 hits and zero walks. The Reds bullpen has generally been a strength.

Plays: UNDER 7.5 or higher in a matchup of Toronto’s Buehrle or Drew Hutchison against Cueto, Latos or Simon; Toronto +150 or more against Cueto; Toronto +130 or more against Simon or Latos; Toronto as underdogs of any price against other Cincinnati starters; Toronto -120 or less in a start by Buehrle not opposing Cueto, Simon or Lato
 

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#951 PITTSBURGH @ #952 CHICAGO CUBS - 4:05 PM ET
•Pirates RH Charlie Morton (4-7, 3.09 ERA, WHIP: 1.237) - Morton has a 2.37 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 19 innings in his last three turns, including an 8-6 victory at Miami on Saturday when he yielded two runs in seven innings. The 30-year-old New Jersey native won his last start against Chicago after allowing one run while striking out seven in a 6-2 victory June 9 following a pair of no-decisions. Morton, who is 1-3 with a 5.94 ERA in six starts at Wrigley Field, has struggled against Starlin Castro (11-for-24, two homers, six RBIs).

•Cubs RH Edwin Jackson (4-7, 5.11 ERA, WHIP: 1.500) - Jackson was roughed up in a 7-4 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday when he yielded seven runs (six earned) and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings - his fifth consecutive non-quality start. The 30-year-old lost his last start against Pittsburgh on June 9 after allowing four runs while striking out eight in six innings following a pair of no-decisions. Jackson, who is 6-3 with a 3.82 ERA in 13 starts against the Pirates, has trouble with McCutchen (12-for-26, three homers, nine RBIs, six walks) and Marte (8-for-17).

--KEY STAT: JACKSON is 11-27 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 46% to 49%) since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.5, OPPONENT 5.0.

--JACKSON is 16-32 (-16.3 Units) against the money line versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.9, OPPONENT 5.1.

--JACKSON is 10-25 (-14.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.1, OPPONENT 4.2.

--JACKSON is 9-24 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 3.6, OPPONENT 5.1.

--JACKSON is 12-23 against the run line (-18.1 Units) versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 4.4, OPPONENT 5.5.

--JACKSON is 11-21 against the run line (-17.2 Units) versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 4.0, OPPONENT 5.3.

--JACKSON is 0-8 against the run line (-10.6 Units) after giving up 2 or more home runs last outing over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JACKSON 2.5, OPPONENT 5.0.

#953 ATLANTA @ #954 WASHINGTON - 7:05 PM ET
•Braves LH Mike Minor (2-4, 4.42 ERA, WHIP: 1.509) - Minor has allowed 11 hits in each of his past two starts but earned no-decisions in each one, allowing three earned runs in five innings in his last outing Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He gave up eight runs in four innings at Colorado five days earlier and has not won since beating the Brewers on May 19. Minor has surrendered nine homers in 53 innings and the league is batting .296 against the 26-year-old.

•Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (6-5, 3.06 ERA, WHIP: 1.213) - Strasburg’s three-start winning streak ended Saturday at St. Louis after he allowed three earned runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings in his 90th career outing. He only struck out five Cardinals after fanning 27 in 19 innings across victories over Texas, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Strasburg is 3-5 against Atlanta all time, giving up six runs (three earned) in 4 1/3 innings in a loss April 5.

--KEY STAT: STRASBURG is 9-24 against the run line (-17.8 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was STRASBURG 3.6, OPPONENT 3.7.

--STRASBURG is 11-3 OVER (+8.2 Units) versus an National League team with a team batting average of .245 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was STRASBURG 4.4, OPPONENT 4.2.

--STRASBURG is 9-1 OVER (+8.1 Units) in home games versus National League teams scoring 3.8 or less runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was STRASBURG 4.5, OPPONENT 4.2.

#955 NY METS @ #956 MIAMI - 7:10 PM ET
•Mets RH Daisuke Matsuzaka (3-0, 2.81 ERA, WHIP: 1.247) - Matsuzaka went one inning in his last start after exiting with a stomach issue but came back to toss a scoreless frame in relief at St. Louis on Tuesday. He has made only four starts in his 21 appearances this season and the best one came against Milwaukee on June 10, when he permitted one run on three hits over six innings. He had a rocky relief outing at the Marlins on May 5, giving up three runs and not retiring a batter.

--KEY STAT: MATSUZAKA is 36-20 OVER (+15.3 Units) against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was MATSUZAKA 5.3, OPPONENT 5.5.

•Marlins RH Henderson Alvarez (3-3, 2.56 ERA, WHIP: 1.284) - Henderson gave the Marlins a scare when he strained his left hip at the Chicago Cubs on June 8, but he bounced back to hold Pittsburgh to two runs over seven innings last time out. Alvarez, who has inherited the role of ace following Jose Fernandez's injury, is 1-0 in his last five starts despite giving up three runs in that span. His last outing against the Mets was a game: a six-hit shutout at home on May 6.

--KEY STAT: ALVAREZ is 6-0 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in home games versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was ALVAREZ 3.8, OPPONENT 1.5.

--ALVAREZ is 11-2 against the run line (+10.2 Units) versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was ALVAREZ 4.0, OPPONENT 3.1.

--ALVAREZ is 11-2 against the run line (+10.2 Units) when the total is 7 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
The average score was ALVAREZ 4.1, OPPONENT 3.3.

#957 PHILADELPHIA @ #958 ST LOUIS - 8:15 PM ET
•Phillies RH A.J. Burnett (4-6, 4.17 ERA, WHIP: 1.400) - Burnett suffered his fifth setback in seven decisions despite allowing three runs in eight innings against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The 37-year-old did not permit a walk in that outing, but has issued 43 free passes in 95 innings this season. Burnett was blitzed in his last encounter versus St. Louis, yielding seven runs on six hits in two innings to fall to 8-6 in his career versus the Cardinals.

--KEY STAT: BURNETT is 18-42 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in road games versus an National League team with an on base percentage .325 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 3.5, OPPONENT 4.5.

--BURNETT is 11-35 (-25.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7.5 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 3.1, OPPONENT 5.2.

--BURNETT is 54-84 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.1, OPPONENT 4.7.

--BURNETT is 51-87 against the run line (-42.6 Units) versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.2, OPPONENT 4.5.

--BURNETT is 26-40 against the run line (-27.0 Units) in road games versus poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.2, OPPONENT 4.9.

--BURNETT is 10-2 OVER (+8.2 Units) in road games versus poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 4.3, OPPONENT 6.8.

--BURNETT is 11-1 UNDER (+10.0 Units) in road games after a game where he did not walk a batter since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was BURNETT 2.1, OPPONENT 4.0.

•Cardinals LH Jaime Garcia (3-0, 3.72 ERA, WHIP: 0.957) - Garcia recorded his second strong seven-inning outing to pick up the victory against Washington on Sunday. After scattering three hits en route to a shutout versus Toronto on June 8, the 27-year-old allowed one run on five hits and struck out six against the Nationals. Garcia permitted eight runs on nine hits in three innings in his last outing versus the Phillies, falling to 2-3 in his career against Philadelphia.

#959 MILWAUKEE @ #960 COLORADO - 8:40 PM ET
•Brewers RH Marco Estrada (5-4, 4.82 ERA, WHIP: 1.238) - Estrada lost his second straight start after allowing five runs and eight hits in five innings of a 13-4 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. "I think I just tried way too hard and that's what happens," the 30-year-old Mexican told reporters. "....Mentally, I'm strong right now - stronger than I have been. I dealt with some stuff but I'm feeling better now mentally and physically." Estrada, who has a 1.24 WHIP, has yielded at least one home run in all but one of his 13 starts this season.

--KEY STAT: ESTRADA is 22-7 OVER (+14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was ESTRADA 5.2, OPPONENT 5.2.

•Rockies RH Christian Bergman (0-1, 3.75 ERA, WHIP: 1.250) - Bergman allowed three runs and eight hits in six innings of Colorado's 5-4 victory at San Francisco on Saturday. “He’s been impressive,” Rockies manager Walt Weiss told the Glendale (Calif.) News-Press about the 26-year-old California native. “He’s got a lot of composure for a young kid. The way that he handles himself is way beyond his experience level.” Bergman, who lost to Atlanta 3-1 on June 9, faces his third consecutive first-place team at the time of his start.

#961 SAN FRANCISCO @ #962 ARIZONA - 9:40 PM ET
•Giants RH Tim Lincecum (5-4, 4.81 ERA, WHIP: 1.474) - Lincecum has allowed three runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts, but he has not gone past six innings in six straight turns and is coming off a no-decision, permitting two runs in six innings versus Colorado. He's had a pair of clunkers in his last two road starts, giving up 12 runs in 8 1/3 innings combined. Lincecum has no answers for Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt, who is 13-for-24 with seven homers and 17 RBIs against him.

--KEY STAT: LINCECUM is 5-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 2.7, OPPONENT 4.7.

--LINCECUM is 17-6 OVER (+10.8 Units) in road games versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 5.8, OPPONENT 5.2.

--LINCECUM is 23-11 OVER (+12.4 Units) versus an National League team with an on base percentage .315 or worse over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 4.5, OPPONENT 4.6.

--LINCECUM is 20-6 OVER (+14.0 Units) as an underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 4.6, OPPONENT 4.9.

--LINCECUM is 32-12 OVER (+20.2 Units) when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 4.3, OPPONENT 5.1.

--LINCECUM is 21-4 OVER (+17.1 Units) on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LINCECUM 5.0, OPPONENT 5.5.

•Diamondbacks RH Josh Collmenter (4-4, 4.05 ERA, WHIP: 1.213) - Collmenter has hit a rut following a three-start winning streak, losing back-to-back outings and surrendering 14 runs (13 earned) and 24 hits over 18 innings in his last three turns. The 28-year-old Michigan native was roughed up for a season-high six runs in a 6-4 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers last time out. Collmenter made three relief appearances against the Giants earlier this season, giving up one run and four hits over seven innings.

--KEY STAT: COLLMENTER is 12-3 OVER (+9.1 Units) in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was COLLMENTER 5.9, OPPONENT 5.1.

#963 LA DODGERS @ #964 SAN DIEGO - 10:10 PM ET
•Dodgers RH Dan Haren (7-4, 3.54 ERA, WHIP: 1.251) - Haren turned in his best outing in his season debut at San Diego on April 2, permitting only an unearned run on four hits over six innings to improve to 6-4 lifetime versus the Padres. Haren will be seeking to win his third consecutive start but needs to do a better job of keeping the ball in the park. The 33-year-old has surrendered at least one home run (10) totals in his past seven outings.

--KEY STAT: HAREN is 4-14 (-15.3 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 3.1, OPPONENT 5.5.

--HAREN is 5-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line versus teams outscored by opponent by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 3.4, OPPONENT 5.2.

--HAREN is 3-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a game where he did not walk a batter over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 2.8, OPPONENT 5.8.

--HAREN is 9-22 against the run line (-15.3 Units) versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 3.3, OPPONENT 5.3.

--HAREN is 3-12 against the run line (-11.4 Units) after a game where he did not walk a batter over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 2.8, OPPONENT 5.8.

--HAREN is 19-6 OVER (+12.7 Units) in road games in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was HAREN 5.3, OPPONENT 4.9.

•Padres RH Ian Kennedy (5-8, 3.72 ERA, WHIP: 1.174) - There was a school of thought that former 21-game winner Kennedy would thrive in spacious Petco Park, but he lost his first five decisions at home this season, including a 3-2 defeat to the Dodgers on April 1. Kennedy started to turn things around by winning his last two at home but is coming off back-to-back losses at Philadelphia and New York, allowing eight runs in 12 1/3 innings. He is 5-5 in 12 career starts versus Los Angeles.

--KEY STAT: KENNEDY is 4-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KENNEDY 3.5, OPPONENT 4.1.

--KENNEDY is 7-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KENNEDY 4.1, OPPONENT 4.6.

--KENNEDY is 8-20 against the run line (-14.7 Units) versus National League teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KENNEDY 3.5, OPPONENT 4.4.
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Jason Logan

Basketball bettors are still scooping their jaws off the hardwood following the San Antonio Spurs’ somewhat surprising domination of the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

Now that the NBA season is over and March Madness is a distant memory, hoop heads have only one option – outside of wagering on those weirdo European leagues. The WNBA is in full stride but if you haven’t paid attention to the action in the “Dub”, we get you caught up on what you missed while you were sleeping:

Doggy Dog World

Underdogs owned the early betting of the WNBA season, going an unreal 15-6 ATS in the first 21 games of the season – a 71 percent ATS rate.

As always, trends like this tend to level out. Underdogs are 35-32 (52.24 percent) as of Wednesday, however, home underdogs continue to be a profitable play with a 13-8 ATS mark (62 percent).

The Tulsa Shock have been the liveliest underdogs in the league. Tulsa is just 4-5 SU but 6-2 ATS, covering the spread as pups in five of those six pointspread paydays.

Over rated

For those who poo-poo the lower-scoring action in the WNBA, the ladies have been exceeding the oddsmakers offensive expectations so far this season.

The league has produced a 38-29 Over/Under record as of Wednesday, paying out Over backers at a 56.72 percent clip. WNBA games are averaging 155.5 total points, with the Phoenix Mercury leading the league at 84.1 points per game. Phoenix, however, is just 5-5 Over/Under.

The top Overs teams include the Atlanta Dream (8-3 O/U), Minnesota Lynx (9-4 O/U), and Connecticut Sun (8-5 O/U).

On the other side of the total, the Washington Mystics (4-8 O/U), New York Liberty (5-7 O/U) and Seattle Storm (6-7 O/U) are the only three teams out of the 12 WNBA franchises staying below the number more often than not.

Best/Worst ATS

The Mercury boast a league-best 8-3 SU and ATS record so far this season. Phoenix is still paced by women’s basketball legend Diana Taurasi (18.6 ppg) but has a tremendous supporting cast, including fellow WNBA veteran Candace Dupree (15.2 ppg) and phenom Brittney Griner (16.5 ppg).

At the bottom of the barrel are the Los Angeles Sparks, who have stumbled to a 3-7 SU and ATS record. Los Angeles has plenty of fire power – ranked fourth in scoring – and featuring All-Star Candace Parker (20.2 ppg), but can’t stop opponents from scoring. The Sparks allow a league-worst 82.7 points per game, which is burning bettors with four straight ATS losses heading into Wednesday’s home game with Tulsa.
 
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San Francisco at Arizona

The opening matchup of a three game series between San Francisco and Arizona is Friday's baseball betting focus. The NL West leading Giants hitting a rough patch dropping 8 of it's last 9 on the diamond look to Tim Lincecum in the opener. The right-hander is 5-4 with a 4.81 ERA but comes in a little shaky having gone 1-1 the past three with a whopping 7.16 ERA (3-0 O/U). Digging deeper to get a better take on past series performance our MLB Database tells us Giants have lost 7-of-10 vs Arizona w/Lincecum with 'Over' dominating in 7 of the 10 contests. Meanwhile, NL West basement dwelling D-Backs on a 2-7 slide counter with Josh Collmenter bringing a 4-4 record, 4.05 ERA to the mound. Like his counterpart, Collmenter has struggled the past three posting an 0-2 mark with a 6.50 ERA (2-1 O/U). Well to note, D-Backs have won 3-of-4 against Giants w/Collmenter (3-1 O/U) including 2-0 hooked up against Lincecum. Two hurler not in the greatest of form makes 'Over' a good play. 'Over' has hit in 6-of-7 encounters, Giants have played 'Over' in 10 of 11, D-Backs have played 'Over' in 6 of 8. Another positive for 'Over' gamblers has been when D-Backs hand the ball to Collmenter at home vs a winning team (4-1-1 O/U) and when Giants face a losing team on the road w/Lincecum (13-2-2 O/U).
 

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#965 BALTIMORE @ #966 NY YANKEES - 7:05 PM ET
•Orioles RH Ubaldo Jimenez (2-8, 4.86 ERA, WHIP: 1.513) - Jimenez saw his winless stretch reach seven outings despite allowing just two runs on three hits in six innings to suffer the hard-luck loss versus Toronto last Friday. The 30-year-old Dominican received an extra two days off following the strong performance, a tactic manager Buck Showalter has used in the past. Jimenez has walked five batters in each of his last two outings and issued as many free passes April 7, when he permitted four runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings in a 4-2 setback to New York.

--KEY STAT: JIMENEZ is 14-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was JIMENEZ 4.7, OPPONENT 3.7.

--JIMENEZ is 38-20 UNDER (+15.1 Units) in road games in the first half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was JIMENEZ 3.7, OPPONENT 3.8.

•Yankees RH Hiroki Kuroda (4-5, 4,32 ERA, WHIP: 1.248) - Kuroda suffered his second straight loss after yielding four runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings against Oakland on Saturday. The 39-year-old looks to get back on track and record his second win of the season versus Baltimore. Kuroda allowed two runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings in the Yankees' win April 7.

--KEY STAT: KURODA is 11-21 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.0, OPPONENT 4.5.

--KURODA is 17-3 UNDER (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 2.6, OPPONENT 3.6.

--KURODA is 12-2 UNDER (+9.8 Units) versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.4, OPPONENT 2.6.

--KURODA is 37-17 UNDER (+17.4 Units) versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.8, OPPONENT 3.6.

--KURODA is 13-2 UNDER (+10.7 Units) in June games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KURODA 3.2, OPPONENT 3.0.

#967 DETROIT @ #968 CLEVELAND - 7:05 PM ET
•Tigers RH Rick Porcello (8-4, 4.03 ERA, WHIP: 1.246) - Porcello is winless in his last three starts after emerging victorious in eight of his first 10 decisions. He lost back-to-back outings before taking a no-decision against Minnesota in his last turn when he allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings. Porcello is 8-3 with a 3.59 ERA in 19 career outings against Cleveland.

--KEY STAT: PORCELLO is 21-6 (+13.7 Units) against the money line versus an American League team with a team batting average of .260 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PORCELLO 5.4, OPPONENT 3.7.

--PORCELLO is 12-2 against the run line (+10.3 Units) in road games versus an American League team with they batting average of .265 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PORCELLO 5.8, OPPONENT 2.6.

•Indians RH Corey Kluber (6-4, 3.35 ERA, WHIP: 1.262) - Kluber also has gone three starts without winning as his drought follows a four-game victorious streak. He took a no-decision in his last outing against Boston when he gave up two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. Kluber wasn't involved in the decision when he allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings versus Detroit on May 19 and is 1-3 with a 5.24 ERA in eight career appearances (seven starts) against the Tigers.

--KEY STAT: KLUBER is 16-3 (+14.3 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.6, OPPONENT 3.7.

--KLUBER is 16-5 (+12.2 Units) against the money line versus teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.5, OPPONENT 4.2.

--KLUBER is 13-5 OVER (+8.3 Units) versus teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.6, OPPONENT 3.7.

--KLUBER is 15-5 OVER (+10.2 Units) versus teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.5, OPPONENT 4.2.

--KLUBER is 18-8 OVER (+10.1 Units) versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.1, OPPONENT 4.3.

--KLUBER is 18-6 OVER (+12.0 Units) in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was KLUBER 6.3, OPPONENT 4.9.

#969 HOUSTON @ #970 TAMPA BAY - 7:10 PM ET
•Astros RH Jarred Cosart (6-5, 4.16 ERA, WHIP: 1.362) - Cosart won both lifetime starts against the Rays, throwing eight shutout innings in his major-league debut last year and allowing three runs over seven frames Saturday. The 24-year-old Texan yielded three or fewer runs in his last 10 outings, but has struggled with control (34 walks in 80 innings). Longoria is 2-for-7 with a homer versus Cosart, who has won five of his last seven starts.

•Rays LH David Price (5-6, 3.93 ERA, WHIP: 1.115) - Price snapped a five-start winless streak his last time out against the Astros, giving up three runs over eight innings Sunday. The Vanderbilt product boasts 121 strikeouts and 10 walks in 107 2/3 innings, but opponents have blasted 15 homers against him – one short of his total for 2013. Dexter Fowler is 4-for-8 with a homer versus Price, who is 3-1 overall against Houston with a 3.10 ERA.

--KEY STAT: PRICE is 8-20 against the run line (-13.0 Units) versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 4.0, OPPONENT 4.4.

--PRICE is 2-16 against the run line (-14.2 Units) when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 3.1, OPPONENT 4.6.

--PRICE is 8-24 against the run line (-16.4 Units) in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 4.0, OPPONENT 4.2.

--PRICE is 31-11 UNDER (+18.3 Units) in home games versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was PRICE 3.4, OPPONENT 3.3.

#971 SEATTLE @ #972 KANSAS CITY - 8:10 PM ET
•Mariners RH Hisashi Iwakuma (5-3, 2.59 ERA, WHIP: 0.939) - Despite dealing with the stiff neck, Iwakuma turned in a stellar performance last time out by limiting Texas to one run on six hits over eight innings. It marked the fourth time in nine starts that Iwakuma has pitched eight innings and he has gone at least six innings in each of his outings. He has pitched better away from home, winning all three road starts while pitching to a 2.49 ERA and 0.92 WHIP.

--KEY STAT: IWAKUMA is 17-2 against the run line (+13.7 Units) as an underdog when the run line price is -190 to +165 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was IWAKUMA 4.2, OPPONENT 2.7.

--IWAKUMA is 10-1 against the run line (+9.7 Units) in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was IWAKUMA 4.9, OPPONENT 2.1.

•Royals RH James Shields (8-3, 3.50 ERA, WHIP: 1.290) - Shields labored through six innings at the Chicago White Sox last time out, giving up three runs on 10 hits to win his second straight start. The two wins followed a stretch of three straight no-decisions in which Shields was tagged for 17 runs in 18 1/3 innings but saw his teammates pile up 23 runs. Shields, who has won his last three home starts, is 4-4 with a 3.83 ERA in 13 career outings against Seattle,

--KEY STAT: SHIELDS is 12-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 54%) over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.9, OPPONENT 4.0.

--SHIELDS is 13-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line versus teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.8, OPPONENT 3.2.

--SHIELDS is 38-15 (+17.9 Units) against the money line versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 4.9, OPPONENT 3.1.

--SHIELDS is 25-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line versus teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.1, OPPONENT 3.4.

--SHIELDS is 9-0 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.0, OPPONENT 2.9.

--SHIELDS is 8-28 against the run line (-19.1 Units) in home games versus an American League team with they batting average of .255 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 4.1, OPPONENT 3.8.

--SHIELDS is 14-37 against the run line (-20.0 Units) in home games versus an American League team with a team batting average of .260 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 4.3, OPPONENT 3.9.

--SHIELDS is 11-2 OVER (+9.2 Units) versus poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was SHIELDS 5.5, OPPONENT 4.5.

#973 CHI WHITE SOX @ #974 MINNESOTA - 8:10 PM ET
•White Sox RH Hector Noesi (2-5, 5.37 ERA, WHIP: 1.480) - Noesi suffered his first loss in nearly a month Saturday, when he was reached for five runs – two earned – on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings against Kansas City. That marked the second straight outing in which the Dominican Republic native failed to complete six innings. Noesi has made three career appearances – one start – against Minnesota, allowing a total of four runs and 12 hits in 10 1/3 innings.

--KEY STAT: NOESI is 6-0 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was NOESI 4.5, OPPONENT 2.7.

•Twins RH Ricky Nolasco (4-5, 5.66 ERA, WHIP: 1.565) - Nolasco failed to make it through six frames in either of his last two turns as well and was knocked around for three runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings against Detroit on Sunday. The veteran has surrendered 108 hits in 84 1/3 total innings during his first trip through the American League. Nolasco got the nod on opening day at Chicago and was reached for five runs on 10 hits in six innings to suffer the loss.

#975 BOSTON @ #976 OAKLAND - 10:05 PM ET
•Red Sox LH Felix Doubront (2-4, 5.12 ERA, WHIP: 1.555) - Doubront will be activated from the 15-day disabled list to take the rotation spot of Brandon Workman, who had his six-game suspension upheld by Major League Baseball earlier in the week. Doubront put together a string of solid starts before getting knocked around for five runs on five hits – two home runs – in four innings against the Toronto Blue Jays and subsequently complaining of shoulder soreness. The Venezuela native is 1-2 with an 8.56 ERA in three career starts against Oakland.

•Athletics LH Brad Mills (NA) - Mills gets the nod to make his Athletics debut after the team claimed him for one dollar from the Milwaukee organization thanks to a clause in his contract that made him available if he was not on the major-league roster by June 15. Mills owns a 7.56 ERA in 15 major-league appearances – 10 starts – and gets the nod for Oakland after Drew Pomeranz broke his hand punching a chair. Mills went 4-2 with a 1.56 ERA for Triple-A Nashville in the Brewers organization.

#977 TEXAS @ #978 LA ANGELS - 10:05 PM
•Rangers LH Joe Saunders (0-2, 3.46 ERA, WHIP: 1.769) - Saunders is winless in five starts despite giving up more than two runs just once. He received a no-decision in his last outing when he gave up two runs and eight hits in six innings against Seattle. Saunders is 1-3 with a 2.89 ERA in four career starts against Los Angeles, the team with which he compiled a 54-32 record from 2005-10.

--KEY STAT: SAUNDERS is 31-18 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games versus an American League team with an on base percentage .330 or worse since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SAUNDERS 4.5, OPPONENT 4.0.

--SAUNDERS is 36-16 against the run line (+20.2 Units) after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was SAUNDERS 4.9, OPPONENT 4.4.

•Angels RH Garrett Richards (6-2, 2.87 ERA, WHIP: 1.106) - Richards has been sensational in his last three outings by allowing one runs and 12 hits over 21 innings. He gave up four hits in each of the starts and struck out 23 against three walks. Richards is 3-1 with a 4.58 ERA in 11 career appearances (seven starts) versus the Rangers.

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#979 TORONTO @ #980 CINCINNATI - 7:10 PM ET
•Blue Jays RH Liam Hendriks (1-0, 2.31 ERA, WHIP: ) - With veteran right-hander R.A. Dickey nursing a groin injury, Toronto is expected to promote Hendriks from Triple-A Buffalo prior to the game. The 25-year-old Australian pitched well in his two starts for the Blue Jays last month, permitting three runs on six hits in 11 2/3 innings. Hendriks owns a career mark of 3-13 with a 5.80 ERA in four seasons with Minnesota and Toronto.

•Reds RH Mat Latos (0-0, 0.00) - Latos showed no ill effects of any injury stemming from his elbow, calf or knee when he made his season debut on Saturday. The 26-year-old scattered two hits and struck out four in six scoreless innings, but settled for a no-decision against Milwaukee. Latos won his lone career start versus Toronto after permitting two runs on four hits and striking out seven in 6 2/3 innings.

--KEY STAT: LATOS is 21-5 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when working on 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LATOS 5.5, OPPONENT 3.4.

--LATOS is 27-12 UNDER (+13.1 Units) in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
The average score was LATOS 3.3, OPPONENT 2.8.

--LATOS is 11-2 against the run line (+10.9 Units) when working on 5 or 6 days rest over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
The average score was LATOS 6.2, OPPONENT 3.8.
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1x- italy -190 costa rica (12pm)
2x- france -120 switzerland (3pm)
2x- ecuador/hondruas - over 1.5 -310 (6pm)
 
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Team A: Italy
Team B: Costa Rica
League: Soccer World Cup
Pick: Italy -1
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WNBA | TULSA at PHOENIX
Play Under – Home teams where the total is greater than or equal to 150 after scoring 45 points or more in the first half last game against opponent after a combined score of 155 points or more
59-26 over the last 5 seasons. ( 69.4% | 30.4 units )
1-5 this year. ( 16.7% | -4.5 units )

WNBA | INDIANA at CHICAGO
Play Against – Home teams vs. the money line (CHICAGO) poor defensive team – allowing 73+ points/game on the season, after allowing 90 points or more
62-44 over the last 5 seasons. ( 58.5% | 0.0 units )
3-2 this year. ( 60.0% | 0.0 units )

WNBA | INDIANA at CHICAGO
Play Under – Road teams where the first half total is between 65.5 and 70.5 points good foul drawing team – attempting >=20 free throws/game, up-tempo team averaging 62 or more shots/game on the season
256-157 since 1997. ( 62.0% | 83.3 units )
3-1 this year. ( 75.0% | 1.9 units )
 
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FIFA World Cup

Costa Rica +1 -105 over Italy

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June 20 12:00 PM EST. With the first set of Group D games in the books, oddsmakers are still inclined to portray Costa Rica as a heavy underdog against Italy, despite a convincing win against Uruguay on Saturday. Italy enters this fixture with an impressive win against an England team, who simply did not appear to have much chemistry. However, Costa Rica did. In fact the Costa Rican team eliminated any notions that underdogs cannot win and win handily. Uruguay had all the ducks in a row after they marked first in the opening fixture. However, in the second half Costa Rica would launch a series of surprise attacks. Each goal was more brilliant than the next and was the result of creative artistry. Despite their 3-1 victory of the highest ranked club in the group in Uruguay, Costa Rica is better than a 6-1 underdog here. One win as a significant dog instills a ton of confidence and that’s what Costa Rica brings to the table for this one.

To proclaim that Costa Rica will win this match outright would be a tad ambitious. Though, it’s certainly not inconceivable. The key in this match-up is the strategy employed by Costa Rica to subdue the shark that is striker Mario Balotelli. Balotelli was responsible for probing and attacking the England defense in the opening game, resulting in his sixth international goal of Italy’s World Cup Campaign and the game winner as well. The Italians have a point to prove in Brazil after returning home in shame form South Africa. Buoyed by youth and manager Cesare Prandelii’s vision, Italy has been reborn but they don’t figure to take a lot of chances here and in that regard we like the Costa Ricans to keep it close and perhaps even play them to a tie.


FIFA World Cup

Switzerland +½ +118 over France

(Risking 1 units - To Win: 1.18)

June 20 3:00 PM EST. A folly in the odds making procedure is evident in the fixture between European contestants, France and Switzerland. France has been playing quality football entering the 2014 World Cup, but Switzerland has climbed the ladder to a top-six position. In astounding regard, France is heavily favored to win this fixture. In “the tale of the tape”, this is pitted to be a very even bout. France is a titan at the World Cup and has appeared in numerous finals and captured a couple of World Cup crowns in the process. Switzerland is the new kid on the block, but the Swiss pack a mighty punch. Seemingly despite their ranking, the Swiss have been sullied and regarded as a bit of a “paper tiger”. The Swiss will be determined to prove doubters wrong and this is the venue to showcase the potential and talent of La Nati.

Many forget that the Swiss announced their prominence with a 1-0 defeat of Spain in the 2010 World Cup. Spain would continue on to win the entire tournament, but the blemish of the Swiss loss was a mark of imperfection in the championship campaign. For the Swiss, this was a feather in the cap and a foundation to build for future success. The Swiss have done exactly that and in fact, in qualification they did not lose one contest. Conversely, the Blues have rested on their laurels and reputation. In recent results, the French has seemed to hit their stride, posting an 8-1-1 record in their last 10. Prior to this, the French struggled greatly losing by considerable margins to Uruguay, Spain, Netherlands, Germany and Brazil in both qualification and friendly play. Switzerland will be the greatest test for France since they squared off with Ukraine in 2013. Neither team will give or break so this has the feeling to be a fixture where one goal is scored by each party. This should be a very evenly matched contest and with that, we’ll lock up the Swiss to tie or win outright.
 
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By Kevin Rogers

Braves at Nationals

Probable Pitchers:
ATL: Minor (2-4, 4.42 ERA)
WSH: Strasburg (6-5, 3.06 ERA)

Series recap: The Braves continued their domination of the Nationals this season with a 3-0 shutout on Thursday as +130 underdogs. Atlanta improved to 7-1 against Washington in 2014, including a 4-0 mark at Nationals Park. In the four victories in D.C., Braves’ pitching has limited the Nats to just five runs.

What to watch for: Atlanta has won consecutive games just once since June 1, posting a 1-5 record the last six games off a victory. The Nationals are 6-1 in Strasburg’s past seven home starts, but Washington has lost each of the right-hander’s last three home outings against Atlanta since 2013.

Orioles at Yankees

Probable Pitchers:
BAL: Jimenez (2-8, 4.86 ERA)
NYY: Kuroda (4-5, 4.32 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Orioles are coming off their third straight series against a division foe, taking two of three at Tampa Bay. Baltimore is currently 6-4 in this stretch within the AL East, which includes a 2-0 triumph at Tropicana Field on Wednesday as +130 underdogs. The Yankees are getting back on track after sweeping the Blue Jays at home, while scoring 13 runs in the final two victories.

What to watch for: New York has dropped each of Kuroda’s last three starts, while the offense has plated just five runs in those defeats. Since the start of the 2012 season, the Yankees have won four of Kuroda’s five home starts against the O’s, including a 4-2 triumph in April. Jimenez continues to struggle, as the Orioles own a 1-6 record in his past seven trips to the mound, while Baltimore is 9-2 to the ‘under’ in the past 11 games overall.

Tigers at Indians

Probable Pitchers:
DET: Porcello (8-4, 4.03 ERA)
CLE: Kluber (6-4, 3.35 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Tigers avoided a sweep by edging the red-hot Royals on Thursday, 2-1, as Detroit has fallen into second place in the AL Central. Detroit finished off a seven-game homestand at 3-4, while losing 2.75 units. The Indians grabbed two of three from the Angels, capped off by a walk-off grand slam on Thursday in the 10th inning, 5-3.

What to watch for: Cleveland is riding an 11-1 stretch at Progressive Field, which began with a three-game sweep of Detroit last month. The Tribe has won six of their past eight home series openers, while losing just one series since the end of May. The Tigers have put together a 5-1 record in Porcello’s last six road starts, including a 4-0 mark as an underdog. Since winning six straight on the road in May, Detroit has stumbled to a 4-9 record the past 13 games on the highway.

Blue Jays at Reds

Probable Pitchers:
TOR: Hendriks (1-0, 2.31 ERA)
CIN: Latos (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Jays continue to struggle after getting swept by the Yankees, while losing seven of their past nine games. Following five ‘unders’ to begin this road trip, Toronto has hit the ‘over’ in each of the last two games at New York. The Reds took care of their second straight road series, grabbing two of three at Pittsburgh, but fell short in 12 innings on Thursday, 4-3.

What to watch for: Cincinnati has won six of its past eight games to get within a game of the .500 mark, but is just 5-7 in the last 12 home contests. Following an 11-1 run on the road, the Jays have stumbled to a 2-5 mark the past seven away contests. After losing the first two interleague contests at Pittsburgh, the Jays have compiled a 6-2 record in the last eight interleague matchups.

Mariners at Royals

Probable Pitchers:
SEA: Iwakuma (5-3, 2.59 ERA)
KC: Shields (8-3, 3.50 ERA)

Previous series recap: The Mariners split a four-game interleague series with the light-hitting Padres, while scoring just two runs in the final two losses at San Diego. The Royals saw their 10-game winning streak snapped at Detroit on Thursday, but Kansas City still stole three of four at Comerica Park, which included a pair of wins in the first two games scoring 11 runs each.

What to watch for: Kansas City and Seattle split a four-game set at Safeco Field last month, as Iwakuma tossed a 1-0 shutout in the series opener. Since getting swept by the Astros in May, the Royals are 5-2 in their last seven home contests. In Shields’ last eight starts, the Royals own a perfect 8-0 record, while the ‘over’ has cashed six times.
 
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Game: Atlanta Braves @ Washington Nationals

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Game: Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Indians

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MLB Weekend betting cheat sheet: McCarthy burning bettors bad

Here’s a comprehensive look at betting notes for the weekend’s major league action:

Under Struck

Under bettors were handsomely rewarded Thursday with the most emphatic result of the season, as teams combined to go 1-11 O/U. Only one team scored more than five runs – the New York Yankees (-102, O 9), who fended off Toronto 6-4 in the lone over result of the day.

Minor Issue

Atlanta Braves lefthander Mike Minor enters Friday’s game against Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals at +157 – his longest odds since June 18, 2012. Minor is 0-3 against the moneyline in three career starts as an underdog of +150 or greater.

McCarthy Era a Bad One

Arizona starter Brandon McCarthy will look to reverse a horrible trend Saturday as he and the Diamondbacks welcome the San Francisco Giants. McCarthy enters the weekend ranked last in the majors in value ($-1,252), with Arizona going a woeful 2-13 in his starts so far this season.

Tanaka Means Quality

New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka has an impressive streak going as he prepares to face the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Tanaka has opened his career with 14 consecutive quality starts, racking up five double-digit strikeout efforts over that span.

Pitching Notes

* Kansas City ace James Shields hopes his teammates will continue providing plenty of run support Friday against visiting Seattle (+108, 7). Kansas City has scored six or more runs in eight of his last 11 starts, guiding him to a 10-1 mark against the moneyline and a 9-2 O/U record over that span.

* Chicago White Sox righty Andre Rienzo was once the highest-value starter in baseball, but will be looking to halt a personal four-game losing skid Saturday against host Minnesota. Rienzo has been an underdog in all 10 of his starts to date, and is 6-4 against the moneyline in those games.

* Detroit Tigers fireballer Max Scherzer will look to bounce back from his worst start of the season Sunday as he squares off against host Cleveland. Scherzer, who surrendered 10 runs over 4 1/3 innings last time out, is 8-4 with a 4.75 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Indians.

Hitting Notes

* Cleveland outfielder Nick Swisher hit a game-winning grand slam Thursday, halting a 2-for-24 slump during which he struck out 10 times. The Indians are 4-1 SU and 3-2 O/U in games in which Swisher goes deep entering Friday’s tilt with the Tigers (+115, 8.5).

* Don’t expect a home run barrage with St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright on the mound against Philadelphia Saturday. Members of the Phillies roster have combined for zero home runs in 131 career at-bats against Wainwright, striking out 32 times in the process.

* Sunday will feature a marquee pitcher-batter matchup as Texas ace Yu Darvish faces Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels. Trout has gotten the better of Darvish to date, batting .290 with four home runs in 31 career at-bats.

Totals Streak

San Diego Padres (0-5-1 O/U): Sound familiar? The Padres continue to confound oddsmakers, racking up six consecutive games in which they either scored or allowed one or fewer runs. San Diego is far and away the strongest Under bet in the league to date at 23-46-4 O/U.

Prop of the Day

Bettors may want to consider taking the Houston Astros to score first against Tampa Bay, a prop that pays -110. The Rays are the worst first-inning team in baseball, scoring just 22 times while batting a paltry .194.

Injury Notes

* Atlanta Braves hurler Gavin Floyd suffered a fractured elbow Thursday night and is out indefinitely. Floyd was solid in nine starts in his first season with the Braves, going 2-2 with a 2.65 ERA in nine starts; the Braves were 5-4 SU and 3-6 O/U in those contests.

* Boston Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz (knee) is expected to rejoin the major-league rotation sometime next week. Buchholz is 2-4 with a 7.03 ERA in 10 starts with the Red Sox, who are 4-6 SU and 6-3-1 O/U in those outings.

* Seattle Mariners DH Corey Hart (hamstring) will start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Hart has been out since mid-May, with the Mariners going 16-14 SU, 8-20-2 O/U and earning 290 units in his absence.

Weather Watch

* Wind at Wrigley Field will blow in from center field at 8 mph for Friday afternoon’s tilt between the host Cubs (+115) and Pittsburgh Pirates. Teams combined to score 7.7 runs with two homers in 10 games under similar conditions in 2013, down slightly from the stadium averages.

* Fans at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday afternoon will be greeted by wind blowing out to left field at 8 mph. Only one Royals home game last season featured wind blowing out to left – and it resulted in a 1-0 Kansas City victory.

* Busch Stadium is expected to see wind blowing out to center field at 6 mph for Sunday’s game between host St. Louis and Philadelphia. The Cardinals went 7-2 SU while averaging 6.22 runs in nine games under similar conditions a season ago.

Umpire Note of the Day

Over is 16-5 in umpire Adrian Johnson’s last 21 games calling balls and strikes. Johnson will be behind home plate for Friday’s game between the Cardinals (-160, 7.5) and Phillies.

** Odds, stats, weather forecast and probable pitchers as of 8:55 a.m. ET Friday.
 
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Ben lee lost both plays on Thursday in World Cup soccer England +$120/Uruguay for $100 and $50 on the Draw +$230.

"Mr Chalk" lost on Thursday in MLB in the National League with the Nationals -$145/Braves.

In World Cup soccer for Friday E&B like a $25 play on the Draw +$300 Costa Rica/Italy.

For Friday in MLB "Mr Chalk" likes two in the National League Nationals -$170/Braves and in the American League the Angels -$-$160/Rangers.

Ben lee is 3-12 -$251 for week thirty four 149-179-5 -$3544

"Mr Chalk" is 32-32 -$846 for the 2014 MLB season.

All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted.
 
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Philadelphia Phillies vs. St Louis Cardinals

7 Units St Louis Cardinals -165

Philadelphia(33-38) vs. St. Louis(39-34). A.J. Burnett(4-6) ERA 4.17 vs. J.Garcia(3-0) ERA 3.72. The Phillies are 1-4 last 5 games against left handers and 1-4 last 5 meetings in St.Louis. The Cardinals are 7-3 last 10 Garcia home starts against teams with losing records and have won 8 of last 11 games. St.Louis is a 7 Unit Play!
 

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