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Sunday, August 16

Trend Report

3:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. ATLANTA
Connecticut is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Connecticut's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Connecticut

4:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. WASHINGTON
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota

5:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. LOS ANGELES
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
Los Angeles is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games

8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. PHOENIX
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Phoenix is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Indiana

9:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
San Antonio is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

 

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Preview: Yankees at Blue Jays

GAME: New York Yankees (64-51) at Toronto Blue Jays (64-54)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 1:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: 123, -133 TOTAL: 9

The Toronto Blue Jays swept the New York Yankees on the road last weekend, and the Yankees are in the process of returning the favor. The Blue Jays will try to avoid a three-game sweep when they welcome New York for the finale of the three-game series on Sunday.

Toronto ripped through New York as part of an 11-game winning streak that turned a seven-game deficit in the American League East into a half-game lead entering the weekend. The Yankees have cooled the Blue Jays’ league-leading offense while coaxing their own bats out of a lengthy slump. Carlos Beltran provided the decisive, go-ahead blast in Friday’s 4-3 win and joined Mark Teixeira with a solo blast each in Saturday’s 4-1 triumph. Toronto, which had homered in 12 straight games entering the series, failed to leave the yard in each of the first two games of the series and will take its cracks at New York rookie Luis Severino in the finale while Drew Hutchison starts for the Blue Jays.

TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, YES (New York), RSN (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Severino (0-1, 2.45 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Drew Hutchison (11-2, 5.26)

Severino is looking for his first win in his third major-league start after allowing two runs and seven hits in six innings without a decision at Cleveland on Tuesday. The 21-year-old has allowed a total of three earned runs in his first two starts but has yet to record an out in the seventh inning. Severino has recorded nine strikeouts and one walk in 11 total frames.

Hutchison enjoyed his longest outing since May 25 when he scattered two runs and four hits over seven innings in a win over Oakland on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has benefited from playing with the majors’ best offense and is 7-1 in his last 13 starts despite completing six innings only three times in that span. Hutchison made his season debut at New York on Apr. 6 and yielded one run and three hits in six innings to earn the win.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees on Saturday designated LHP Chris Capuano for assignment and recalled RHP Caleb Cotham.

2. Blue Jays SS Troy Tulowitzki is 2-for-20 in five games against New York in the last nine days.

3. Toronto is 1-for-17 with runners in scoring position in the series.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 4, Yankees 2

 

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Preview: Pirates at Mets

GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (68-46) at New York Mets (63-54)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: 155, -168 TOTAL: 7

Seeking to avoid being swept at home for only the second time this season, the New York Mets send ace Matt Harvey to the mound to face the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series. The Pirates have won the first two games in extra innings, including Saturday's 14-inning marathon, to improve to 5-0 against New York this season.

Harvey appears to be back to the dominant form he displayed prior to Tommy John surgery that wiped out his 2014 season. The hard-throwing right-hander is 3-0 over his last four outings - a stretch that featured consecutive scoreless starts and one run allowed over his last 22 2/3 innings. Pittsburgh has won 14 of its last 20 games to maintain its 1 1/2-game lead over the surging Chicago Cubs for the top wild card in the National League. Aramis Ramirez and Gregory Polanco went deep in Saturday's 5-3 victory, extending the Pirates' streak to nine games with a home run.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, TBS, ROOT (Pittsburgh), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Jeff Locke (6-7, 4.43 ERA) vs. Mets RH Matt Harvey (11-7, 2.61)

Since tossing eight scoreless innings of two-hit ball versus Cleveland on July 4, Locke has been in a bit of a tailspin while registering only one quality start over his last six turns. The 27-year-old is 1-3 during that span and has been reached for four runs in four of those six starts. Locke has not fared well away from home, posting a 3-4 record with a 6.51 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in nine road starts this season.

Harvey battled control problems during a three-start stretch sandwiching the All-Star break, walking 13 batters, but he has issued only one free pass during his current four-start unbeaten streak. He mowed down the Colorado Rockies in his last turn, allowing only four hits over eight innings, and limited Miami to two hits in seven scoreless frames on August 5. Harvey was shelled for seven runs over a season-low four innings at Pittsburgh on May 23.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets 3B Juan Uribe and LF Michael Conforto homered Saturday to set a team record with 69 homers at Citi Field this season.

2. Pittsburgh has won seven consecutive games in extra innings.

3. Mets rookie LHP Steven Matz pitched one inning in a rehab start at Class A St. Lucie, allowing one run on three hits and striking out two.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Pirates 2

 

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Braves

GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (57-58) at Atlanta Braves (52-64)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: -109, 101 TOTAL: 7

The Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up a three-game series Sunday at the Atlanta Braves, and the finale’s starters reside on the opposite end of the run-support spectrum. Arizona’s Rubby De La Rosa ranks seventh in the majors in run support per nine innings, getting 6.14 runs, while Atlanta All-Star Shelby Miller sits 93rd (dead last among qualified starters) at 2.54.

As a result, Miller has not won in his past 15 starts while the Diamondbacks have scored six runs or more 10 times in De La Rosa’s 23 outings. The Arizona offense has been quite productive the past week, scoring 46 runs while hitting .354 in their past six contests. David Peralta collected two hits and three RBIs in Saturday’s series-tying 8-4 victory and is 16-for-31 in his past nine games. The Braves have been awful offensively since the All-Star break, ranking last in the majors in runs scored (87).

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona (Phoenix), FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Rubby De La Rosa (10-5, 4.55 ERA) vs. Braves RH Shelby Miller (5-9, 2.48)

Even with the tremendous run support, De La Rosa has pitched well in his 10 victories, posting a 2.71 ERA and allowing only six homers in 66 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old has surrendered 10 homers in 25 1/3 innings in his losses, and is tied for second in the National League in homers allowed (25). De La Rosa was hammered for seven runs on nine hits in five innings in a June 3 home start against the Braves, getting a no-decision as the Diamondbacks won 9-8.

Miller has posted a 3.16 ERA and allowed only 32 earned runs in 91 innings while going 0-8 during his winless streak, which started May 23 against Milwaukee. He allowed two runs (both in the second inning) on five hits in five innings Sunday, losing to the Marlins five days after the Atlanta bullpen blew a late lead in a loss to San Francisco. Miller had one of the worst starts of his season June 2 at Arizona, getting a no-decision after allowing four runs on six hits with six walks in 4 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta RHP Edwin Jackson made his Braves debut Saturday – the franchise-record 55th player to appear for Atlanta this season – striking out four in 2 1/3 hitless innings.

2. Diamondbacks CF A.J. Pollock is hitting .424 during his eight-game hitting streak.

3. Atlanta 1B Freddie Freeman, out since August 3 with an oblique injury, took batting practice and is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 3, Braves 2

 

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Preview: Athletics at Orioles

GAME: Oakland Athletics (51-67) at Baltimore Orioles (59-56)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: 162, -176 TOTAL: 8.5

While the top dogs in the American League East battle it out elsewhere, the Baltimore Orioles are staying within striking distance, and doing so in dramatic fashion. The Orioles, who have won the first two games of their four-game series with Oakland on walk-off homers, hope to sustain their momentum when the set continues Sunday afternoon.

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have swapped first place twice in the last week and the Orioles are within five games of the top spot following the back-to-back game-winners. Manny Machado did it with a two-run blast in the 13th inning Friday night and Chris Davis slugged a solo shot in the ninth - his second of the game - to give Baltimore a 4-3 triumph Saturday. Davis has three homers in the series, six in his last six games and 15 since the All-Star break, and his 34 home runs on the season rank second in the majors to Seattle's Nelson Cruz. He will take aim at Oakland right-hander Kendall Graveman, who opposes Orioles lefty Wei-Yin Chen.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, CSN California (Oakland), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Kendall Graveman (6-8, 3.89 ERA) vs. Orioles LH Wei-Yin Chen (6-6, 3.21)

Since tossing exactly seven innings in four straight starts, Graveman has completed six just once in his last six outings, including a rocky 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Toronto on Tuesday. He allowed four runs (two earned), falling to 0-4 during the six-game swoon. The 24-year-old, who owns a 3.17 ERA in 10 road starts, let up three runs in 5 2/3 frames in a no-decision against Baltimore on Aug. 5

Chen yielded a run and three hits in 7 1/3 dominant innings at Seattle on Monday in his longest start since July 12. He has allowed three runs or fewer in 13 of his last 14 starts, including an uneven five-inning effort opposite Graveman two turns ago. The Taiwan native is 4-0 with a 2.19 ERA in six career starts versus Oakland.

WALK-OFFS

1. Oakland has lost 14 of its last 17 games against AL East opponents.

2. Athletics RF Josh Reddick is batting .338 with five homers in 20 career games at Camden Yards

3. The all-time series is tied at 256 wins apiece.

PREDICTION: Orioles 5, Athletics 3

 

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Preview: Mariners at Red Sox

GAME: Seattle Mariners (54-63) at Boston Red Sox (52-64)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: 108, -117 TOTAL: 9

The Boston Red Sox came into the season looking like a team with the best offense in baseball. It took a few months and the team is out of the postseason race, but the offense is finally putting up big numbers and will try to lead the team to a three-game sweep of the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

The Red Sox learned on Friday that manager John Farrell was diagnosed with lymphoma and tried to lift his spirits with season-highs of 21 hits and 15 runs in a 15-1 drubbing. Felix Hernandez was no match for that momentum on Saturday and could not help the Mariners as Boston upped both totals with 26 hits in a 22-10 victory. Leading the way is a surprising explosion from Jackie Bradley Jr., who seemed to be out of the team’s plans due to a lack of hitting but homered twice and doubled three times on Saturday and is 13-for-22 with nine extra-base hits, 13 RBIs and 11 runs scored in a five-game stretch. Bradley will take aim at Seattle left-hander Vidal Nuno, who is looking for his first win of the season, in Sunday’s finale.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Vidal Nuno (0-2, 2.64 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Henry Owens (1-1, 3.60)

Seattle needs some length out of Nuno after forcing the bullpen to soak up 11 1/3 innings over the last two games. The 28-year-old is making just his third start of the season and went five innings – his longest stint since joining the Mariners at the beginning of June – in a loss to Baltimore on Monday, allowing two runs and five hits. Nuno is 0-1 with a 2.18 ERA in 11 road games – one start – this season.

Owens earned his first win in his second major-league start last Sunday at Detroit, allowing one run on three hits and four walks in five innings. Owens could not make it past the fifth in either of his first two chances. The 23-year-old is making his home debut.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox 3B Pablo Sandoval left Saturday’s game after being hit by a pitch in the elbow and is day-to-day.

2. Seattle CF Austin Jackson is 8-for-18 with four doubles and a home run in the last four games.

3. Boston RHP Ryan Cook has allowed nine runs and 10 hits in two total innings since joining the team earlier this week.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 10, Mariners 8

 

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Preview: Cubs at White Sox

GAME: Chicago Cubs (67-48) at Chicago White Sox (54-60)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: 164, -178 TOTAL: 7.5

The red-hot Chicago Cubs look to match their longest winning streak in 14 years as they go for a three-game sweep of the host Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Cubs made it nine consecutive wins with a 6-3 victory on Saturday to improve to 15-1 in their last 16 games - their hottest stretch since winning 12 in a row and 15 of 16 in 2001.

The White Sox look to cool off their torrid city rivals behind Chris Sale, who dominated the Cubs last month at Wrigley Field. Sale struck out 10 and limited the Cubs to one run and six hits over seven innings on July 11 in his lone career start against them. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who had a pair of hits off Sale in that matchup, is sizzling during the 15-1 run as he's gone 23-for-55 with seven home runs and 17 RBIs. Recent acquisition Dan Haren will get the start for the Cubs, who remain 1 1/2 games behind Pittsburgh for the top wild card in the National League.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago (Cubs), WGN (White Sox)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Dan Haren (8-7, 3.55 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Chris Sale (10-7, 3.47)

Haren, acquired from Miami at the trade deadline, notched his first victory as a Cub and second win overall since June 3 by holding Milwaukee to three runs over 5 1/3 innings on Tuesday. The 34-year-old has not pitched beyond six frames in nine consecutive starts and continues to be victimized by the long ball, surrendering nine homers in his last five turns. Haren is 1-1 with a 3.80 ERA at U.S. Cellular Field.

Sale got back on track in his last outing, limiting the Los Angeles Angels to two runs and five hits over 7 1/3 innings to reach double-digit victories for the fourth consecutive season. He had been rocked for seven runs in each of his previous two outings and was tagged for a season-high 12 hits in a loss at Boston on July 30. Cubs rookie Kris Bryant has struck out in all three plate appearances against the 6-6 Sale.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bryant has hit safely in 12 straight games, the longest active streak in the NL.

2. White Sox LF Melky Cabrera is 1-for-14 over his last three games.

3. Cubs rookie LF Kyle Schwarber recorded a run-scoring single Saturday, his 14th RBI in the last 10 games.

PREDICTION: White Sox 4, Cubs 3

 

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Preview: Indians at Twins

GAME: Cleveland Indians (54-61) at Minnesota Twins (58-58)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: -130, 120 TOTAL: 8

The Cleveland Indians attempt to make it two series wins over Minnesota in as many weekends when they host the Twins in the rubber match of their three-game set on Sunday. Cleveland won two of three at home against its American League Central rival last weekend and cruised to victory in Friday's opener at Target Field before dropping a 4-1 decision on Saturday.

The Indians were one out away from being shut out before Roberto Perez delivered an RBI single - only their fourth hit of the contest. One day after recording just one hit, Minnesota managed six on Saturday - four of which were home runs. Eddie Rosario and Chris Herrmann belted solo shots while Brian Dozier added a two-run blast as the Twins won for the fourth time in 13 games. Minnesota begins Sunday two games behind the Los Angeles Angels for the second AL wild card while Cleveland sits 5 1/2 games back.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (11-8, 3.68 ERA) vs. Twins LH Tommy Milone (5-3, 3.76)

Carrasco has been sensational over his last three starts, tossing a two-hitter in a complete-game victory at Oakland on July 30 and allowing one hit over nine innings in a no-decision at the Angels on Aug. 4 before yielding two runs and four hits over eight frames against the New York Yankees on Tuesday but again not factoring in the decision. The 28-year-old Venezuelan has given up two runs or fewer in seven of his last nine outings but is only 3-2 in that span. Carrasco is 1-3 with a 3.40 ERA in 10 career games (seven starts) versus Minnesota.

Milone will be activated from the disabled list to make his first start since July 31, when he surrendered four runs and 11 hits in six innings of a loss to Seattle. The 28-year-old Californian, who has been sidelined with a mild left flexor strain, yielded 15 runs and 20 hits (six home runs) over 14 2/3 frames in his last three outings before the injury. Milone has made four career starts against Cleveland, going 1-1 with a 1.99 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. All five runs the Twins have scored in the series have come via home runs.

2. Cleveland had its streak of consecutive games with a double-digit amount of hits halted at seven on Saturday.

3. Minnesota 1B Joe Mauer is 6-for-11 (.545) lifetime against Carrasco while RF Torii Hunter is 6-for-18 with two homers.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Twins 2

 

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Preview: Tigers at Astros

GAME: Detroit Tigers (56-60) at Houston Astros (63-54)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: 172, -187 TOTAL: 8

The recent struggles of the Los Angeles Angels are the only thing keeping the Houston Astros atop the American League West at the moment. The Astros will try to grab just their fourth win in the last 12 games and maintain their 2 1/2-game lead in the West when they host the Detroit Tigers in the rubber match of a three-game series on Friday.

Houston is struggling with its offense and is averaging 2.3 runs in its last seven games, highlighted by a 5-1 win in Friday’s opener. The Astros showed a spark with Preston Tucker’s tying blast in the bottom of the ninth inning on Saturday but could not put the Tigers away and wound up suffering a 4-2 loss in 11 innings. Detroit is enjoying the return of All-Star Miguel Cabrera, who played for the first time since July 3 in the series opener and added a pair of hits on Saturday. Cabrera will try for another multi-hit game against Houston starter Mike Fiers while rookie lefty Matt Boyd takes the mound for the Tigers in the finale.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, ROOT Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matt Boyd (1-3, 7.11 ERA) vs. Astros RH Mike Fiers (5-9, 4.03)

Boyd is 1-1 in two starts since joining the Tigers from the Blue Jays in the David Price trade but is coming off the loss. The Oregon State product had the misfortune of facing the AL-best Kansas City Royals in both starts and was reached for three runs on nine hits while striking out six in 5 1/3 innings on Monday. Boyd is making his first start against Houston.

Fiers is a new acquisition as well and has yet to earn a decision in two starts since joining the Astros from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Florida native was reached for six runs in five innings in his team debut on Aug. 3 but recovered to hold Oakland to one run in 6 2/3 frames last Sunday. Fiers started at Detroit for Milwaukee on May 18 and allowed two runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings without factoring in the decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers DH Victor Martinez made his first start of the season at 1B on Saturday and went 1-for-5 with the go-ahead RBI.

2. Houston rookie SS Carlos Correa is 2-for-4 with five walks in the series.

3. Detroit RF J.D. Martinez is 3-for-21 with 10 strikeouts in his last six games.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Tigers 4

 

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Preview: Phillies at Brewers

GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (46-71) at Milwaukee Brewers (50-68)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: 152, -165 TOTAL: 8.5

The Milwaukee Brewers attempt to complete a season sweep when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of their three-game series on Sunday. Milwaukee swept a four-game set at Philadelphia from June 29-July 2 and posted a 3-1 victory in Friday's opener before rallying for a 4-2 triumph on Sunday.

Scooter Gennett, who went 4-for-4, recorded a pair of RBI singles and scored the tiebreaking run on Jean Segura's base hit in the seventh inning as the Brewers recorded their third straight home win and sixth in eight contests at Miller Park. Chase Utley extended his hitting streak to seven games with a double and a solo homer as Philadelphia lost for the fourth time in five contests. Utley, who is expected to be traded before the August 31 deadline, is 13-for-26 during his streak and has driven in five runs over his last five games. The Phillies are 4-4 on their nine-game road trip and have scored a total of seven runs in their last four losses.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Harang (5-13, 4.52 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Taylor Jungmann (6-4, 2.42)

Harang is coming off his 10th loss in 11 starts, a setback at Arizona on Monday in which he was pounded for eight runs and 12 hits in 5 1/3 innings. It marked the second time in four outings the 37-year-old Californian surrendered eight runs, with the other being a five-inning stint against Milwaukee on July 1. That defeat dropped Harang to 7-7 with one shutout and a 4.40 ERA in 28 career games (27 starts) versus the Brewers.

Jungmann lasted only 2 2/3 innings against the Cubs in Chicago on Tuesday as he yielded four runs - two earned - on five hits and three walks en route to his third loss in four outings. The 25-year-old Texan has given up fewer than three earned runs in each of his last nine starts but is only 4-3 in that span. Jungmann settled for a no-decision in his lone career turn versus the Phillies on June 30, when he allowed three runs - two earned - in six innings at Philadelphia.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies 3B Maikel Franco is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday due to a bruised left wrist.

2. Gennett's four-hit performance Saturday was the first of his career and his 12th multi-hit effort of the season.

3. Milwaukee 1B Adam Lind is 4-for-6 with three homers against Harang.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Phillies 5

 

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Preview: Marlins at Cardinals

GAME: Miami Marlins (46-70) at St. Louis Cardinals (75-41)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: 201, -220 TOTAL: 7

The St. Louis Cardinals look to finish off a three-game sweep and win for the ninth time in 11 games whey host the Miami Marlins on Sunday. St. Louis limited Miami to three total runs while winning the first two games and has allowed three or fewer runs in eight of its past 10 games.

Rookie outfielder Stephen Piscotty had his second three-hit outing in five games and veteran first baseman Mark Reynolds bashed a three-run homer as the Cardinals posted a 6-2 victory on Saturday. St. Louis racked up 13 hits - five for extra bases - but third baseman Matt Carpenter went 0-for-4 to end a 10-game hitting streak. Miami outfielder Ichiro Suzuki went 2-for-4 in the contest to raise his professional hit total between Japan and the majors to 4,193, two more than Ty Cobb's second-best major-league hit count. "I don't even like to talk age any more with Ichiro," Marlins manager Dan Jennings said of the 41-year-old Suzuki. "He makes me feel old. I want to get on his program so I can feel younger than I do."

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH David Phelps (4-8, 4.35 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (12-4, 2.62)

Phelps has lost five consecutive decisions since last winning on June 16. He was roughed up by the New York Mets in his last start when he gave up seven runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings. Phelps allowed five runs (three earned) and eight hits in six innings in his lone outing against the Cardinals, which came in 2014 while he was a member of the New York Yankees.

Martinez has won five of his past six decisions while enjoying a breakout campaign. He defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in his last outing when he gave up three runs and nine hits over eight innings. Martinez won his lone career start against the Marlins, striking out nine and giving up three runs and eight hits in seven innings on June 23.

WALK-OFFS

1. Marlins 1B Justin Bour hit a solo homer on Saturday, the first time he has gone deep since July 3.

2. St. Louis CF Randal Grichuk homered on Saturday - his fourth of the month and 15th on the season.

3. Miami placed CF Christian Yelich (knee) on the disabled list and recalled OF Marcell Ozuna from Triple-A New Orleans.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Marlins 2

 

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Preview: Nationals at Giants

GAME: Washington Nationals (58-58) at San Francisco Giants (63-53)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
LINE: 154, -167 TOTAL: 7

The Washington Nationals head into Sunday’s series finale against the host San Francisco Giants hoping a rookie can do what Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer and Gio Gonzalez failed to achieve in the first three games. Joe Ross will look to snap the Nationals’ five-game losing streak when he matches up against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants, who have won four of their last five.

The Nationals could be without star right fielder Bryce Harper, who left Saturday’s 12-6 loss in the seventh inning after fouling a ball off his left ankle. Harper’s absence would be hard to overcome for the struggling Nationals, who are 10-19 since the All-Star break and 4 1/2 games behind the NL East-leading Mets. The Giants have won 12 of their last 14 home games and sit 2 1/2 games back of the Dodgers in the NL West despite missing injured outfielders Angel Pagan (right knee tendinitis) and Nori Aoki (concussion) along with second baseman Joe Panik (back). Third baseman Matt Duffy might not want the Nationals to leave after going 6-for-12 with a home run and eight RBIs in the last three games.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), CSN Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Joe Ross (3-4, 3.44 ERA) vs. Giants LH Madison Bumgarner (13-6, 3.15)

Ross looks to bounce back from the worst outing of his short career after yielding five runs over 4 2/3 innings in a 5-0 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday. The Bay Area native bumped veteran Doug Fister from the rotation after posting a 2.92 ERA in his previous four starts. Ross, who is making his first career start against the Giants, owns a 48-to-8 strikeout-to-walk ratio through 49 2/3 innings.

Bumgarner struck out 12 and didn't walk a batter in a complete-game 3-1 win over Houston on Tuesday, giving him five victories in his last six starts. “We ran into one of the better pitchers in the bigs,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. “He really had good stuff and we couldn’t really rally against him.” Harper is 4-for-11 with two home runs against Bumgarner, who is 2-4 with a 3.42 ERA in eight career starts against the Nationals.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Nationals are at .500 for the first time since they were 15-15 after May 8.

2. San Francisco is averaging 5.4 runs per game at AT&T Park in 24 games since June 16.

3. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman is 1-for-16 with 10 strikeouts in his last five games.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Nationals 1

 

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Preview: Rays at Rangers

GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (58-58) at Texas Rangers (58-57)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: -107, -101 TOTAL: 9

Left-hander Drew Smyly takes a major league mound for the first time since April as his Tampa Bay Rays try to avoid a three-game sweep against the host Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Smyly, who made a strong impression after being acquired by the Rays at the trade deadline last season, suffered a torn labrum after three starts in 2015.

Smyly looks to cool off the Rangers, who have scored 23 runs combined while winning three straight to move within 1½ games of the Los Angeles Angels for the second American League wild card – and a half game ahead of Tampa Bay. Adrian Beltre belted a three-run homer in the 12-4 Texas victory Saturday and is 5-for-8 in his career against Smyly. Yovani Gallardo goes for the Rangers and must be careful against James Loney, who is 6-for-20 versus the right-hander. Tampa Bay shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera was held to a solo homer Saturday, but has multiple hits in eight of his last 10 contests.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, Sun Sports (Tampa Bay), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Drew Smyly (0-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (8-9, 3.33)

Smyly allowed five runs and 10 hits with 21 strikeouts and three walks over 16 2/3 innings during three starts in April before going down with an injury. The 26-year-old was 3-1 with a 1.70 ERA and 0.76 WHIP in seven outings for the Rays after being acquired in the David Price deal. Josh Hamilton is 3-for-11 with a homer versus Smyly, who is 2-1 with a 2.25 ERA in nine appearances (four starts) against the Rangers.

Gallardo did not factor into the decision last time out while throwing 5 2/3 scoreless frames against Minnesota, marking his best start by far during a four-game unbeaten streak. The 29-year-old Mexican walked 13 and struck out only nine in his last five starts, in which he yielded 18 runs over 24 2/3 total innings. Gallardo was reached for four runs (three earned) in 5 1/3 innings to lose at Tampa Bay on May 8.

WALK-OFFS

1. Texas 1B Mitch Moreland is 7-for-11 the last three games and OF Shin-Soo Choo is 6-for-13 over the last four contests for the Rangers.

2. Tampa Bay DH John Jaso is 20-for-42 in road games this season after registering three hits and a walk in six plate appearances during this series.

3. Rangers RHP Shawn Tolleson is 22-for-23 in save opportunities this season and has allowed one run in his last 13 appearances.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Rangers 4

 

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Preview: Reds at Dodgers

GAME: Cincinnati Reds (51-64) at Los Angeles Dodgers (66-51)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
LINE: 206, -225 TOTAL: 7

Zack Greinke is 7-0 over his past eight starts and looks to add another victory Sunday when the Los Angeles Dodgers close a four-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. Greinke has allowed only nine runs - five in one start - over his last 10 outings and leads the majors with a 1.59 ERA.

Greinke has allowed two or fewer runs in 19 of his 23 starts this season while arguably being the best pitcher in the majors. He hasn't lost since falling to the San Diego Padres on June 13 and rebounded by putting together a streak of 45 2/3 scoreless innings. The Dodgers tied a season-best with four homers in Saturday's 8-3 victory, their second straight victory over the Reds after losing the series opener. Cincinnati has dropped eight of its last 11 games despite torrid hitting from All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier, who belted his 29th homer Saturday and is 8-for-20 with five extra-base hits over the last five games.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (7-7, 3.75 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Zack Greinke (12-2, 1.59)

DeSclafani has pitched well over his last three starts by going 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA. He received a no-decision in his last turn when he allowed three runs and 10 hits in six innings versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. DeSclafani defeated the Dodgers in his major-league debut last season when he allowed two runs and seven hits over six innings.

Greinke defeated the Washington Nationals in his last start when he gave up six hits over six scoreless innings. He has issued two or fewer walks in 21 of his 23 outings and leads the majors with a 0.86 WHIP. Greinke is 5-2 with a 2.75 ERA in 10 career starts against the Reds but has struggled against first baseman Joey Votto (10-for-24, three homers, three doubles).



WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers CF Joc Pederson is 4-for-44 over his last 16 games to see his average drop 17 points to .217.

2. Votto is 8-for-16 with two homers and seven RBIs over the past four contests.

3. Los Angeles LF Carl Crawford reached base four times on two hits and two walks Saturday and is 8-for-11 over his past six games.


PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Reds 1

 

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Preview: Padres at Rockies

GAME: San Diego Padres (56-61) at Colorado Rockies (47-68)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: -104, -104 TOTAL: 11

The San Diego Padres have dominated Colorado this season and look to wrap up a three-game sweep of the host Rockies on Sunday. San Diego pushed across three runs in the top of the ninth Saturday for a 7-5 victory to improve to 9-2 against Colorado.

The Padres have won four of their last five games and have scored 30 runs over their last four contests. San Diego second baseman Jedd Gyorko had a two-run double Saturday and has two homers and 10 RBIs over the past four games. The Rockies have lost six straight games - allowing 28 runs over the past three - and seven of their last eight while slipping to a season-worst 21 games below .500. Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado is 5-for-8 in the series and had two RBIs Saturday to remained tied with Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt for the National League RBI lead at 86.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, ROOT (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Ian Kennedy (7-10, 4.37 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Chris Rusin (3-5, 4.43)

Kennedy is 3-1 over his last five starts and has allowed two or fewer runs in four of them. He defeated the Cincinnati Reds in his last outing when he gave up one run and two hits in five innings. Kennedy is 6-4 with a 2.87 ERA in 19 career starts against Colorado - including a victory on May 1 when gave up two runs and four hits in six innings - and has fared well against outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (4-for-32, 15 strikeouts).

Rusin received a no-decision in his lone career start against the Padres when he tossed 6 1/3 innings of three-hit ball for the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 25, 2013. He is winless over his past nine starts - losing three times - while allowing two or fewer earned runs in six of the outings. Rusin lost to the New York Mets in his last turn despite giving up only one run and eight hits in six innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres LF Justin Upton had two hits Saturday to extend his hitting streak to eight games.

2. Colorado CF Charlie Blackmon is 4-for-8 in the series after going 3-for-30 over the previous eight games.

3. San Diego RF Matt Kemp hit a sacrifice fly Saturday for his eighth RBI over the past three contests.

PREDICTION: Padres 12, Rockies 7

 

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Preview: Angels at Royals

GAME: Los Angeles Angels (60-56) at Kansas City Royals (70-46)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 16 - 8:08 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: 117, -127 TOTAL: 8

While the first-place Royals have all but locked up their first American League Central title since 1985, the Los Angeles Angels continue to fight for their playoff lives as they try to salvage a four-game series split on Sunday in Kansas City. After an unlikely rally against the vaunted Royals' bullpen in the series opener, Los Angeles dropped the next two, including a 9-4 loss on Saturday which trimmed its lead over Baltimore for the second wild-card spot to one-half game.

The Angels, who are 2 1/2 games behind first-place Houston in the AL West, fell to 1-5 on their seven-game road trip and have scored 16 runs during that span. Kansas City has no such issues as it sits 12 games ahead of Minnesota in the Central and has scored 48 runs while going 7-2 in the first nine contests of its 10-game homestand. Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has driven in a run in nine consecutive games - the longest active streak in the majors - and leads baseball in average (.395) and runs scored (27) since the All-Star break. Kansas City's Yordano Ventura won his last outing despite tying a career high with six walks as he opposes Hector Santiago, who is winless in four starts (0-2).

TV: 8:08 p.m. ET, ESPN

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Hector Santiago (7-6, 2.87 ERA) vs. Royals RH Yordano Ventura (7-7, 4.97)

Santiago allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings of a 3-0 loss to the White Sox in Chicago on Tuesday and has permitted three or more runs in four consecutive appearances after doing so once in his previous eight turns. The 27-year-old New Jersey native could be starting to wear down as the former reliever has pitched 134 2/3 innings this season - 14 1/3 shy of his career high - and hasn't worked more than six frames in five straight outings. Santiago is 1-1 with a 1.53 ERA in 11 games (1-1, 1.93 in five starts) against Kansas City, including a 4-2 loss on April 10.

Ventura overcame his bout with wildness by allowing two hits and matching a season high with eight strikeouts in six scoreless innings of a 6-1 victory over Detroit on Tuesday. "(He) stayed calm and continued to make pitches all night. He wasn't crazy-wild. He was just missing,'' Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters about the 24-year-old Dominican. "He was aggressively into the game. You could tell by his body language. He was the old Ventura of last year - he had all the confidence that, 'Hey, you can get a couple guys on, but that's as far as it's going to go.'" Ventura is 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA in two starts against Los Angeles, including a 5-2 victory on April 12.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels SS Erick Aybar (back) missed the first three games of the series but could play in the finale after fielding grounders Saturday.

2. Kansas City is 18-5 in its last 23 games at Kauffman Stadium and leads the AL with 41 victories at home.

3. Los Angeles 1B Albert Pujols on Saturday hit his 31st home run to end a season-high 14-game drought.

PREDICTION: Royals 3, Angels 2

 

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WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, August 16


Connecticut @ Atlanta

Game 651-652
August 16, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
110.485
Atlanta
108.918
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 1 1/2
163
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
159
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+1 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Washington

Game 653-654
August 16, 2015 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
114,913
Washington
118.756
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 3 1/2
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3 1/2); Under

Chicago @ Los Angeles

Game 655-656
August 16, 2015 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
110.736
Los Angeles
115.591
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 5
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 2 1/2
162
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-2 1/2); Under

Indiana @ Phoenix

Game 657-658
August 16, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
108.548
Phoenix
115.943
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 7 1/2
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 5 1/2
153
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-5 1/2); Under

San Antonio @ Seattle

Game 659-660
August 16, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
105.945
Seattle
104.883
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 1
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+2 1/2); Over

 

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 16

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CONNECTICUT (12 - 11) at ATLANTA (8 - 15) - 8/16/2015, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 6-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (18 - 6) at WASHINGTON (13 - 9) - 8/16/2015, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 55-38 ATS (+13.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 270-328 ATS (-90.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 166-207 ATS (-61.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 84-113 ATS (-40.3 Units) in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (15 - 10) at LOS ANGELES (7 - 16) - 8/16/2015, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (13 - 9) at PHOENIX (15 - 8) - 8/16/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) against Eastern conference opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a division game this season.
PHOENIX is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PHOENIX is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (7 - 17) at SEATTLE (6 - 19) - 8/16/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 108-75 ATS (+25.5 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1997.
SEATTLE is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 97-69 ATS (+21.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 6-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, August 16


Pittsburgh @ NY Mets

Game 901-902
August 16, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Locke) 15.232
NY Mets
(Harvey) 17.924
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-170
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-170); Over

Arizona @ Atlanta

Game 903-904
August 16, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 16.434
Atlanta
(Miller) 15.033
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-115); Under

Philadelphia @ Milwaukee

Game 905-906
August 16, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Harang) 15.059
Milwaukee
(Jngmann) 14.119
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+165); Over

Miami @ St. Louis

Game 907-908
August 16, 2015 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Phelps) 15.980
St. Louis
(Martinez) 14.822
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-240
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+200); Over

Washington @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
August 16, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Ross) 13.966
San Francisco
(Bumgrner) 15.536
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-185
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-185); Under

Cincinnati @ LA Dodgers

Game 911-912
August 16, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(DeSclfani) 13.126
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 15.977
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-240
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-240); Over

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 913-914
August 16, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 12.060
Colorado
(Rusin) 15.469
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-110
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-110); Under

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 915-916
August 16, 2015 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 16.451
Toronto
(Hutchson) 18.014
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-135); Under

Seattle @ Boston

Game 917-918
August 16, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Nuno) 14.621
Boston
(Owens) 16.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-135); Over

Oakland @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
August 16, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Gravemn) 13.781
Baltimore
(Chen) 16.605
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-170); Over

Detroit @ Houston

Game 921-922
August 16, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 15.672
Houston
(Fiers) 14.518
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+170); Under

LA Angels @ Kansas City

Game 923-924
August 16, 2015 @ 8:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 15.184
Kansas City
(Ventura) 14.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+125); Under

Cleveland @ Minnesota

Game 925-926
August 16, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 12.614
Minnesota
(Milone) 17.708
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 5
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+125); Over

Tampa Bay @ Texas

Game 927-928
August 16, 2015 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Smyly) 16.645
Texas
(Gallardo) 14.203
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-110); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox

Game 929-930
August 16, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Haren) 16.644
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 18.261
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-175); Under

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 16

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PITTSBURGH (68 - 46) at NY METS (63 - 54) - 1:10 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 18-32 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 63-54 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 42-20 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 29-14 (+12.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 14-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
NY METS are 25-11 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 62-50 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-46 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 68-46 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 55-37 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 43-24 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JEFF LOCKE vs. NY METS since 1997
LOCKE is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.58 and a WHIP of 1.655.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HARVEY is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ARIZONA (57 - 58) at ATLANTA (52 - 64) - 1:35 PM
RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 121-156 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 0-7 (-8.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
ARIZONA is 121-156 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-71 (-22.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 29-28 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
ATLANTA is 18-11 (+9.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
ATLANTA is 31-24 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-24 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 26-18 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 16-7 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 33-19 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 131-147 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 66-80 (-25.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-40 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 0-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 12.60 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MILLER is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.742.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (46 - 71) at MILWAUKEE (50 - 68) - 2:10 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-29 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-114 (-34.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 50-68 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-36 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-26 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-68 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-56 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 62-67 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 19-30 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-0 (+6.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

AARON HARANG vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HARANG is 7-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.437.
His team's record is 16-11 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-14. (-1.9 units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JUNGMANN is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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MIAMI (46 - 70) at ST LOUIS (75 - 41) - 2:15 PM
DAVID PHELPS (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 46-70 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 18-40 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MIAMI is 46-67 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 35-55 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 23-46 (-21.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHELPS is 11-24 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHELPS is 4-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHELPS is 11-23 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 75-41 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-17 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 65-31 (+22.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 34-13 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 75-41 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 58-26 (+27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-27 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MARTINEZ is 18-3 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 11-0 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 13-2 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 18-3 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 364-420 (+38.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

DAVID PHELPS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
PHELPS is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. MIAMI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (58 - 58) at SAN FRANCISCO (63 - 53) - 4:05 PM
JOE ROSS (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 58-58 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-34 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-35 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
WASHINGTON is 57-57 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-53 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 212-107 (+40.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-53 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 114-92 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-25 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BUMGARNER is 28-9 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JOE ROSS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
BUMGARNER is 2-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 2-7 (-6.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.8 units)

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CINCINNATI (51 - 64) at LA DODGERS (66 - 51) - 4:10 PM
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 51-64 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 56-87 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 3-16 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
CINCINNATI is 12-24 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-64 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GREINKE is 59-28 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 34-10 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 59-28 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 54-22 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 517-586 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 66-51 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-29 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-51 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-32 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GREINKE is 5-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.01 and a WHIP of 0.947.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (56 - 61) at COLORADO (47 - 68) - 4:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 21-40 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-19 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 113-164 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 113-164 (-42.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 64-101 (-30.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-24 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 89-113 (-33.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 9-2 (+7.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. COLORADO since 1997
KENNEDY is 6-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 13-6 (+6.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-5.0 units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RUSIN is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (64 - 51) at TORONTO (64 - 54) - 1:05 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 43-20 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HUTCHISON is 8-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 64-51 (+3.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-3 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
NY YANKEES are 38-25 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 33-22 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-4 (+2.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

DREW HUTCHISON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HUTCHISON is 4-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.0 units)

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SEATTLE (54 - 63) at BOSTON (52 - 64) - 1:35 PM
VIDAL NUNO (L) vs. HENRY OWENS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 54-63 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 49-62 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 64-67 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 341-322 (-86.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
NUNO is 8-22 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 7-22 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 3-11 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 74-65 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-64 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 613-553 (-80.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 15-31 (-20.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 63-76 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-30 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-15 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-27 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-58 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 35-48 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-32 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 53-59 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+2.8 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

VIDAL NUNO vs. BOSTON since 1997
NUNO is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.705.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

HENRY OWENS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (51 - 67) at BALTIMORE (59 - 56) - 1:35 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 51-67 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 64-75 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 18-25 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-53 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-62 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 10-21 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 70-76 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-38 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 159-126 (+35.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-21 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-14 (+10.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-20 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 118-94 (+27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 32-19 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 34-16 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 34-21 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 39-18 (+20.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 27-10 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 32-17 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 98-145 (-72.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 26-37 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CHEN is 4-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.0 units)

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DETROIT (56 - 60) at HOUSTON (63 - 54) - 2:10 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 25-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 133-146 (+5.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-19 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 63-48 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 27-13 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 27-18 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 55-46 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-32 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
FIERS is 6-16 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 (-0.3 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MATT BOYD vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL FIERS vs. DETROIT since 1997
FIERS is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (60 - 56) at KANSAS CITY (70 - 46) - 8:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. YORDANO VENTURA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 3-11 (-9.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 70-46 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 17-5 (+11.3 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-20 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 69-43 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 47-32 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-29 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 79-62 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 59-44 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
VENTURA is 9-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 158-123 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 774-761 (+61.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 649-642 (+53.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 124-90 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 5-1 (+4.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANTIAGO is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
VENTURA is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (54 - 61) at MINNESOTA (58 - 58) - 2:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 54-61 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 50-61 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-25 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 58-58 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-24 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 61-65 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 58-54 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-16 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-25 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILONE is 59-39 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 57-37 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 10-1 (+8.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-9 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 117-134 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-5 (+2.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.475.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

TOM MILONE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MILONE is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.99 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (58 - 58) at TEXAS (58 - 57) - 3:05 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 135-143 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-45 (-9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 66-74 (-16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 58-57 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 55-53 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 29-28 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 44-66 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 58-77 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-54 (-23.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-2 (+3.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

DREW SMYLY vs. TEXAS since 1997
SMYLY is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GALLARDO is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (67 - 48) at CHI WHITE SOX (54 - 60) - 2:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 767-809 (-155.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 680-775 (-194.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 714-708 (-156.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HAREN is 187-186 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 174-179 (-47.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 3-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-48 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-24 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-1 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-48 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-23 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-27 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-62 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HAREN is 3-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.436.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.2 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SALE is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)