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Preview: Cubs at Brewers

GAME: Chicago Cubs (56-47) at Milwaukee Brewers (44-61)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 02 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Anthony Rizzo is on a roll and so are the Chicago Cubs, who aim for a four-game sweep at Milwaukee on Sunday. Rizzo has homered in four straight games and the Cubs have won each of those affairs, including a 4-2 triumph on Saturday which also included seven-plus strong innings by Kyle Hendrick.

Rizzo, who was an All-Star this season for the first time, is 8-for-15 with nine RBIs during the power barrage. Rizzo is a career .314 hitter with 13 home runs - more than any other opponent - against Milwaukee, which has scored a total of five runs during a four-game losing streak. The Cubs' surge has them sitting a game behind San Francisco for the second wild card spot in the National League. They will recall veteran lefty Clayton Richard from Triple-A Iowa to start the series finale opposite Kyle Lohse.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, ABC 7 (Chicago), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Clayton Richard (1-0, 5.40 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Kyle Lohse (5-12, 6.24)

Richard made three starts last month with the Cubs, the last of which saw him allow three runs in 5 2/3 innings of a no-decision at Cincinnati on July 20. Richard, a two-time 14-game winner with San Diego, has gone 5-3 with a 1.70 ERA in the minors this year, the bulk of that coming in the Pittsburgh organization before his contract was purchased by the Cubs on July 3. Richard owns a 6.75 ERA in four career starts at Miller Park.

Lohse has not had a quality start in his last six turns and continues to be plagued by home runs. He served up one more, giving him 24 on the season, while allowing four runs in 6 2/3 innings with zero strikeouts at San Francisco on Monday. The 36-year-old got the win despite allowing four runs in five frames against the Cubs on May 9 and he has a 4.97 ERA in 24 career meetings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago CF Dexter Fowler has reached safely in 16 straight games while batting .345.

2. The Brewers are 12-9 against left-handed starters, compared to 32-52 against righties.

3. Cubs C Miguel Montero (thumb) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on Sunday.

PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Brewers 5

 

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Astros

GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (50-52) at Houston Astros (59-46)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 02 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: 127, -138 TOTAL: 8

The Houston Astros attempt to post their fifth consecutive home series win when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday in the rubber match of their three-game interleague set. Houston has won four straight home series since splitting four games with the New York Yankees from June 25-28 and hasn't lost a set at Minute Maid Park since dropping two of three to the Chicago White Sox at the end of May.

The Astros lost the opener of this series before rolling to a 9-2 triumph Saturday as rookie phenom Carlos Correa posted his first career two-homer performance and Hank Conger added a pair of blasts, including a grand slam. Arizona was held to two hits as it had its six-game winning streak come to a halt. Aaron Hill and Jarrod Saltalamacchia each recorded a single as the Diamondbacks fell to 4-1 on their 10-game road trip. Arizona is likely to be without center fielder A.J. Pollock for a second straight game because of tightness behind his left knee.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (3-5, 2.70 ERA) vs. Astros RH Collin McHugh (12-5, 4.43)

Ray's winless streak reached three starts Monday, when he settled for a no-decision at Seattle after allowing two runs in seven innings. The 23-year-old native of Tennessee has yielded two runs in three of his last four outings but is 1-1 in that span. Ray made his major-league debut against Houston on May 6, 2014 while with Detroit, giving up one run and five hits in 5 1/3 frames en route to victory.

McHugh won his third straight start Tuesday despite surrendering five runs on seven hits and four walks in five innings against the Los Angeles Angels. The 28-year-old Illinois native yielded a total of three runs over 13 frames in his previous two triumphs. McHugh lost his only career start against Arizona on Sept. 21, 2013, when he was tagged for six runs and 11 hits in five innings while with Colorado.

WALK-OFFS

1. Correa has belted 12 home runs in his first 46 major-league games.

2. Houston CF Carlos Gomez went 3-for-5 on Saturday after going hitless in five at-bats in his Astros debut a day earlier.

3. Astros RHP Mike Fiers is expected to make his debut with the team Tuesday against Texas.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Diamondbacks 3

 

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Preview: Rockies at Cardinals

GAME: Colorado Rockies (44-58) at St. Louis Cardinals (66-38)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 02 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: 174, -190 TOTAL: 7.5

Although mired in an atrocious stretch on the road, the Colorado Rockies can salvage a split of their four-game series with a win against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. The Rockies had dropped 18 of their previous 23 road contests before banging out 11 hits in Saturday's 6-2 victory.

Ben Paulsen homered and drove in three runs and Nolan Arenado also went deep among his two hits as he attempts to work his way out of a 5-for-36 slump. Arenado is just 11-for-48 (.229) against the Cardinals in his career, but 2-for-3 versus Sunday starter Jaime Garcia. While Colorado snapped a three-game skid by posting just its fourth win in its last 20 visits to Busch Stadium, St. Louis suffered its third loss in five contests. Stephen Piscotty, who had two singles Saturday to extend his hitting streak to seven games, is 12-for-32 since being promoted from Triple-A Memphis.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies LH Yohan Flande (1-1, 3.68 ERA) vs. Cardinals LH Jaime Garcia (3-4, 2.00)

Flande made the most of his first start of the season on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits in five innings to pace Colorado to a 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old Dominican issued three walks after permitting four free passes in his previous seven appearances. Flande has yet to record a decision in two meetings with St. Louis, striking out the lone batter he faced in one outing after getting ripped for four runs on six hits in five innings of the other.

Garcia pitched well in his return from the disabled list on Tuesday, but allowed Joey Votto's three-run homer in the sixth inning en route to a 4-0 loss to Cincinnati. The 29-year-old has struggled mightily versus Colorado, owning an 0-3 mark with a gaudy 10.53 ERA while allowing the Rockies to bat .362 in the process. Garcia was blitzed for five runs on eight hits - including two homers - in the last meeting.

WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis 3B Matt Carpenter is 7-for-13 with three homers, five RBIs and five runs scored in the series.

2. Colorado 2B DJ LeMahieu continues to swing a hot bat, following up a blistering July (36-for-90, .400) by belting a two-run homer among his two hits on Saturday.

3. Cardinals SS Jhonny Peralta is 5-for-12 with two homers, five RBIs and three runs scored in the series.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Rockies 1

 

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Preview: Giants at Rangers

GAME: San Francisco Giants (57-46) at Texas Rangers (50-53)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 02 - 3:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: -130, 120 TOTAL: 9.5

Mike Leake is in the midst of a hot streak as he makes his San Francisco debut in Sunday's finale of a three-game set against the Texas Rangers. Leake was acquired from Cincinnati for two minor-leaguers and allowed only two runs while winning his last four starts for the Reds.

Leake has given up only 15 hits in 30 innings during the stellar stretch in which he has allowed four hits three times and three hits in the other outing. "He's a quality starter who's going to help us," Giants manager Bruce Bochy told reporters. "He's excited about being here. He's been throwing the ball well, good athlete. That's a great move for us to give us some depth in the rotation." The teams split the first two games of the series with San Francisco winning 9-7 in 11 innings Saturday - receiving two homers from Brandon Belt, a tiebreaking homer in the 11th from Hunter Pence and a solo shot from Buster Posey. The Giants have won 14 of their last 17 games to remain 1 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, while Texas is four games behind Minnesota for the American League's second wild card.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Mike Leake (9-5, 3.56 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Martin Perez (0-2, 10.50)

Leake is stepping into the rotation spot that belonged to Tim Hudson, who was placed on the disabled list with shoulder soreness. He pitched eight innings of four-hit shutout ball to defeat St. Louis 4-0 in his last outing. Leake received a no-decision against the Rangers in 2013 in his lone career start against them, giving up four runs (one earned) and three hits in seven innings.

Perez was rocked for eight runs and seven hits in one-plus inning during a loss to the New York Yankees in his last turn. He has allowed 22 hits in 12 innings over three starts since returning from Tommy John elbow surgery. Perez has made five career starts in August and has won them all while holding hitters to a .223 average.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers DH Prince Fielder had three hits - two were doubles - Saturday after going 4-for-28 over the previous eight contests.

2. Posey was 3-for-5 with two RBIs on Saturday and is batting .459 over his past 15 games.

3. Texas RHP Sam Freeman allowed Belt's second homer on Saturday, entering a streak of 17 straight scoreless appearances.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Rangers 4

 

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Preview: Indians at Athletics

GAME: Cleveland Indians (48-55) at Oakland Athletics (46-59)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 02 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: 132, -143 TOTAL: 7

Sonny Gray blanked Cleveland three weeks ago and attempts to put together another stellar showing when the Oakland Athletics host the Indians in the finale of a four-game series Sunday. Gray allowed two hits, one walk and struck out six while posting a 2-0 victory over Cleveland on July 12.

Gray has allowed only one run and nine hits in three career starts against the Indians and is 2-0 with a 0.43 ERA. The Athletics are aiming for a split of the series after recording a 5-1 victory Saturday for their second victory in the last nine games. Cleveland had a three-game winning streak halted and has scored only six runs in the series despite emerging victorious the first two games. Jason Kipnis is 1-for-12 in the series and was used as the designated hitter Saturday instead of his usual second base because of shoulder soreness.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), CSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Trevor Bauer (8-8, 4.13 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Sonny Gray (11-4, 2.16)

Bauer has lost three consecutive starts and has given up 13 runs in 19 innings during the span. That includes a strong effort in his last turn when he threw his first career complete game in a loss to Kansas City and allowed two runs and five hits. Bauer, who has never previously faced Oakland, is 5-3 with a 2.47 ERA in nine road starts this season.

Gray tossed his second shutout of the season and fourth of his career when he dominated the Los Angeles Dodgers in his last outing. He struck out nine and gave up three hits and one walk while frustrating the Los Angeles hitters. Gray has 22 strikeouts in 21 innings against Cleveland while holding its hitters to a .129 batting average.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics C Stephen Vogt was 0-for-4 on Saturday and is hitless in 23 trips over his last seven contests.

2. Cleveland IF/OF Mike Aviles was hitless in three at-bats Saturday is 0-for-24 over his past eight games.

3. Oakland OF Sam Fuld reached base three times on two hits and a walk Saturday and is 4-for-10 over the last three games.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Indians 3

 

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Preview: Angels at Dodgers

GAME: Los Angeles Angels (55-48) at Los Angeles Dodgers (59-45)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 02 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Rookie Joc Pederson could return to the starting lineup Sunday as the Los Angeles Dodgers look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels, who have lost five straight and eight of their last nine. Manager Don Mattingly rested Pederson for the last two games after the outfielder ended July by hitting .169 with one home run and five RBIs.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has been battling a virus but managed to escape trouble in each of the last two games to record back-to-back saves. The Dodgers' bullpen has been a constant source of concern, but new arrivals Jim Johnson and Luis Avilan are expected to play a prominent role in the seventh and eighth innings. The Dodgers have won five in a row against the slumping Angels, who have scored a total of seven runs over their last four games. The Angels traded for outfielders David Murphy, Shane Victorino and David DeJesus in hopes of boosting their offense, but the trio has struggled through the first two games of the Freeway Series.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Angels), SportsNet LA (Dodgers)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Cory Rasmus (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Mat Latos (4-7, 4.48)

Rasmus is making a spot start in place of C.J. Wilson, who will have surgery to repair a left elbow impingement and miss the rest of the season. The 27-year-old has missed most of the season due to core muscle surgery but recorded a 2.57 ERA in six starts late last season for the Angels. Rasmus has appeared in 10 games (three starts) for Triple-A Salt Lake and threw a season-high 42 pitches on June 30.

Latos is making his Dodgers debut after being acquired from Miami earlier this week as part of a three-team trade with Atlanta. The 27-year-old is 1-5 with a 3.34 ERA in six career starts at Dodger Stadium as a member of the Padres, Reds and Marlins. Latos, who owns a 2.96 ERA over 45 2/3 innings since returning in mid-June from a knee injury, last faced the Angels on April 3, 2013, as a member of the Reds and yielded three runs over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games since the All-Star break.

2. The Angels are 8-37 when allowing at least four runs.

3. Dodgers C A.J. Ellis (knee) is expected to be activated from the disabled list when eligible on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 7, Angels 4

 

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Preview: Nationals at Mets

GAME: Washington Nationals (54-48) at New York Mets (54-50)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 02 - 8:08 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: 112, -121 TOTAL: 6.5

The New York Mets have a chance to move into a tie for first place in the National League East on Sunday night when they host the division-leading Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series. The Mets have recorded a pair of one-run victories and can post their first three-game sweep of Washington since May 25-27, 2009.

Lucas Duda overshadowed the New York debut of newly acquired Yoenis Cespedes (0-for-3) by continuing his power surge with a pair of solo homers and a tiebreaking RBI double following an intentional walk to Cespedes. Duda has eight blasts over his past seven games and took over the major-league lead with a fifth multi-homer game. Shortstop Ian Desmond, who was 5-for-9 in a three-game series against the Mets last month, had a two-run single as the Nationals failed to score more than a pair of runs for the fifth time in six games. Washington right-hander Jordan Zimmermann attempts to prevent a sweep as he opposes New York rookie Noah Syndergaard.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jordan Zimmermann (8-6, 3.36 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (5-5, 2.70)

Zimmermann did not factor in the decision after giving up three runs in seven innings versus the Mets on July 22 and was saddled with a loss six days later after he was reached for three runs over six innings at Miami. Zimmermann won his last three starts heading into the All-Star break but is winless over his last three turns. He beat the Mets with six innings of one-run ball in his season debut to improve to 8-5 against them.

Syndergaard was perfect through six innings in his last start and wound up tossing eight scoreless innings of three-hit ball in a 4-0 victory over San Diego. He did not factor in the decision in his previous turn versus Zimmermann and the Nationals despite giving up one run over five innings, a start marred by a season-high five walks. Syndergaard has been superb at home with a 5-1 record and 1.46 ERA in seven starts at Citi Field.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cespedes won the 2013 Home Run Derby at Citi Field, beating Washington's Bryce Harper in the final.

2. Nationals CF Denard Span (back) swung a bat and threw in the outfield for the first time since going on the 15-day disabled list July 10.

3. The Mets sent rookie OF Michael Conforto to Triple-A Las Vegas to clear a roster spot for Cespedes.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Nationals 3

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, August 2


San Diego @ Miami

Game 901-902
August 2, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Shields) 12.446
Miami
(Fernandez) 16.806
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-160
6
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-160); Under

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
August 2, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Morton) 16.581
Cincinnati
(Sampson) 13.390
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-150); Under

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 905-906
August 2, 2015 @ 8:08 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Zimmrmnn) 16.459
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 15.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+120); Over

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 907-908
August 2, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 14.389
Philadelphia
(Morgan) 15.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+100); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 909-910
August 2, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Richard) 13.052
Milwaukee
(Lohse) 14.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
N/A

Colorado @ St. Louis

Game 911-912
August 2, 2015 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Flande) 13.211
St. Louis
(Garcia) 15.774
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-185); Over

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 913-914
August 2, 2015 @ 1:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Volquez) 16.295
Toronto
(Dickey) 15.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+115); Under

Detroit @ Baltimore

Game 915-916
August 2, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Norris) 14.860
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 13.988
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+155); Under

Tampa Bay @ Boston

Game 917-918
August 2, 2015 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 15.793
Boston
(Miley) 14.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Over

NY Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

Game 919-920
August 2, 2015 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Nova) 18.363
Chicago White Sox
(Samardzja) 16.152
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(+105); Over

Seattle @ Minnesota

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

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Iwakuma) 15.810
Minnesota
(Pelfrey) 13.206
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-135); Under

Cleveland @ Oakland

Game 923-924
August 2, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 13.426
Oakland
(Gray) 14.987
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-150); Under

Arizona @ Houston

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

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 16.863
Houston
(McHugh) 15.794
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+125); Over

San Francisco @ Texas

Game 927-928
August 2, 2015 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Leake) 13.410
Texas
(Perez) 17.854
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 4 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+120); Over

LA Angels @ LA Dodgers

Game 929-930
August 2, 2015 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Rasmus) 13.337
LA Dodgers
(Latos) 16.881
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
N/A

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 2

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SAN DIEGO (51 - 53) at MIAMI (42 - 62) - 1:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JOSE FERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 50-40 (+16.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
FERNANDEZ is 27-14 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 22-9 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 20-3 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 17-3 (+14.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 27-13 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FERNANDEZ is 10-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 40-24 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 21-12 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHIELDS is 31-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 42-62 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 14-28 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 42-59 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 32-49 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 21-40 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 23-35 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 5-1 (+3.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)



JAMES SHIELDS vs. MIAMI since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.9 units)



JOSE FERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FERNANDEZ is 2-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 0.763.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)




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PITTSBURGH (60 - 43) at CINCINNATI (47 - 55) - 1:10 PM
CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. KEYVIUS SAMPSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-3 (+8.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)



CHARLIE MORTON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MORTON is 5-7 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 8-8 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-9. (-3.7 units)



KEYVIUS SAMPSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.




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WASHINGTON (54 - 48) at NY METS (54 - 50) - 8:05 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 20-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-22 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 133-133 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-1 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
NY METS are 37-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 13-4 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
NY METS are 19-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 37-18 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 31-14 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 27-7 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
ZIMMERMANN is 58-28 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 33-11 (+19.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 19-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 58-28 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 43-17 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 30-40 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-6 (+0.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.4 Units)



JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. NY METS since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 8-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 16-6 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.4 units)



NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)




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ATLANTA (46 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (41 - 64) - 1:35 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. ADAM MORGAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 125-141 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-38 (-19.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-37 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 29-51 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-30 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 27-38 (-19.0 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.
PHILADELPHIA is 158-98 (+38.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
ATLANTA is 79-51 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 83-109 (-34.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-5 (+2.8 Units) against ATLANTA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)



JULIO TEHERAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
TEHERAN is 4-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 0.956.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.3 units)



ADAM MORGAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MORGAN is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)




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CHICAGO CUBS (56 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (44 - 61) - 2:10 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-5 (-0.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)



CLAYTON RICHARD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
RICHARD is 2-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.97 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)



KYLE LOHSE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LOHSE is 8-7 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.403.
His team's record is 16-8 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 16-8. (+7.5 units)




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COLORADO (44 - 58) at ST LOUIS (66 - 38) - 2:15 PM
YOHAN FLANDE (L) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 110-154 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 41-91 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 110-154 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-44 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 66-38 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 39-16 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 33-13 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 66-38 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 69-44 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
GARCIA is 24-34 (-24.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-3 (+0.9 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)



YOHAN FLANDE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FLANDE is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)



JAIME GARCIA vs. COLORADO since 1997
GARCIA is 0-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 10.53 and a WHIP of 2.238.
His team's record is 0-4 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)




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KANSAS CITY (62 - 41) at TORONTO (53 - 52) - 1:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 38-18 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 62-41 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-19 (+12.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 28-23 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 22-12 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-24 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-26 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 77-60 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-42 (+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.
VOLQUEZ is 15-6 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)



EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 7.30 and a WHIP of 1.825.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)



R.A. DICKEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
DICKEY is 3-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)




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DETROIT (50 - 54) at BALTIMORE (53 - 50) - 1:35 PM
DANIEL NORRIS (L) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 140-129 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-32 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 230-196 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-44 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 60-67 (-20.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 153-120 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 34-20 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-33 (+17.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 20-9 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 84-67 (+17.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-15 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-12 (+16.7 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.
DETROIT is 13-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 98-144 (-70.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 213-249 (-67.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)



DANIEL NORRIS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.



UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
JIMENEZ is 5-10 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.510.
His team's record is 7-11 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-8. (+0.3 units)




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TAMPA BAY (51 - 54) at BOSTON (47 - 58) - 1:35 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-5 (+0.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)



JAKE ODORIZZI vs. BOSTON since 1997
ODORIZZI is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)



WADE MILEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MILEY is 3-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.07 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)




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NY YANKEES (58 - 45) at CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 52) - 2:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 58-45 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 32-20 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 23-12 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-59 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 22-33 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 3-11 (-9.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 19-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 15-28 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 21-32 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 11-21 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 15-30 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)



IVAN NOVA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NOVA is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)



JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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SEATTLE (47 - 58) at MINNESOTA (54 - 49) - 2:10 PM
HISASHI IWAKUMA (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 47-58 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 42-57 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 35-42 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 21-29 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 54-49 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-13 (+7.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-58 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-49 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-33 (+6.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 33-20 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 71-62 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
IWAKUMA is 12-4 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 114-131 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA 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=+1.7 Units)



HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
IWAKUMA is 5-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.832.
His team's record is 5-0 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)



MIKE PELFREY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PELFREY is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)




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CLEVELAND (48 - 55) at OAKLAND (46 - 59) - 4:05 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 48-55 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-55 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GRAY is 10-0 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 14-7 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CLEVELAND is 68-32 (+26.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 46-59 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-49 (-25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-31 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-14 (-9.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
OAKLAND is 16-24 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-57 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 16-21 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 18-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 18-27 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 22-23 (-16.7 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
OAKLAND is 3-3 (+0.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)



TREVOR BAUER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.



SONNY GRAY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GRAY is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.43 and a WHIP of 0.762.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)




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ARIZONA (50 - 52) at HOUSTON (59 - 46) - 2:10 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 114-150 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 114-150 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 43-81 (-31.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 10-36 (-23.3 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.
HOUSTON is 59-46 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 37-18 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 59-40 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 34-24 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MCHUGH is 27-19 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 14-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 7-2 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)



ROBBIE RAY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RAY is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



COLLIN MCHUGH vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MCHUGH is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 2.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 46) at TEXAS (50 - 53) - 3:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 50-53 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 47-49 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 32-30 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 29-19 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-46 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 397-315 (+58.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-64 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 204-181 (+38.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-40 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-46 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-22 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
LEAKE is 24-8 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 38-65 (-26.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 52-77 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-54 (-29.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-48 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)



MIKE LEAKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
LEAKE is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)



MARTIN PEREZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.




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LA ANGELS (55 - 48) at LA DODGERS (59 - 45) - 4:10 PM
CORY RASMUS (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)



CORY RASMUS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.



MAT LATOS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LATOS is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

 

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MLB

Sunday, August 2

Trend Report

1:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games

1:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

1:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. MIAMI
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego

1:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games

1:35 PM
DETROIT vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit

1:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games

2:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Arizona

2:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games

2:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle

2:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games

2:15 PM
COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis's last 21 games when playing at home against Colorado
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado

3:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing Texas
San Francisco is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Texas
Texas is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing San Francisco

4:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OAKLAND
Cleveland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. LA DODGERS
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing LA Angels
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home

8:08 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games at home

 

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Dickey to make rare start on three days' rest

The Toronto Blue Jays will hand the ball to knuckleballer R.A. Dickey against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, giving him his first start on three days' rest since the 2011 season.

Dickey has pitched well of late, allowing three earned runs or fewer in 10 of his previous 11 starts heading into Sunday's finale of a four-game set versus the Royals.

That has not necessarily meant wins for the Blue Jays as the club has gone just 5-6 in those 11 starts, but the Under has been a hot bet in those 11 Dickey starts, going 6-3-2 over that time.

Books are currently offering the Jays in the -128 ball park while the Royals, who are expected to counter with Edinson Volquez, are being offered around +118. The total is down to 8.5 from the opening 9.

 

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Windy conditions in Chicago Sunday

According to forecasts, wind will blow out to leftfield at around 20 miles per hour when the Chicago White Sox host the New York Yankees Sunday afternoon.

Furthermore, there is a 40 percent possibility of thunderstorms during the game.

Ivan Nova is scheduled to pitch for the Yankees while Jeff Samardzija is slated to get the ball for the Pale Hose. Oddsmakers have the Sox priced in the -118 vicinity and the total is 8.5.

 

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Phillies on fire against division opponents

The Philadelphia Phillies have gone 7-0 in their last seven ball games heading into Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves.

The Phils, who have put together a spectacular 12-2 record since the All-Star break, have taken the first three games versus the Braves in their current series, outscoring them 25-6 in the process. The Phils came out of the break with a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins and took the finale of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals back in late June to build their streak against the NL East.

They'll look to make eight as they go up against Julio Teheran Sunday afternoon. Adam Morgan is probable to start for the Phils.

 

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WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, August 2

Phoenix @ Atlanta

Game 601-602
August 2, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
112.344
Atlanta
113.153
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
150
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 5 1/2
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+5 1/2); Under

Seattle @ New York

Game 603-604
August 2, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
107.845
New York
113.336
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 5 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 8 1/2
146
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+8 1/2); Under

Los Angeles @ San Antonio

Game 605-606
August 2, 2015 @ 4:30 am

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
109.305
San Antonio
111.907
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 2 1/2
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 4
150 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+4); Over

Washington @ Chicago

Game 607-608
August 2, 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
114.153
Chicago
112.336
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 5
159
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+5); Over

Connecticut @ Indiana

Game 609-610
August 2, 2015 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
107.221
Indiana
115.773
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 8 1/2
146
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 6 1/2
150 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-6 1/2); Under

 

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, August 2

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PHOENIX (11 - 7) at ATLANTA (7 - 12) - 8/2/2015, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a division game this season.
PHOENIX is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
ATLANTA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHOENIX is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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SEATTLE (5 - 15) at NEW YORK (12 - 6) - 8/2/2015, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LOS ANGELES (4 - 14) at SAN ANTONIO (6 - 13) - 8/2/2015, 4:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
LOS ANGELES is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 77-105 ATS (-38.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 120-157 ATS (-52.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-5 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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WASHINGTON (11 - 6) at CHICAGO (11 - 8) - 8/2/2015, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 268-325 ATS (-89.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 165-207 ATS (-62.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 169-214 ATS (-66.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after allowing 55 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CONNECTICUT (9 - 8) at INDIANA (10 - 8) - 8/2/2015, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 114-79 ATS (+27.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 7-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-5 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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WNBA

Sunday, August 2

Trend Report

3:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

3:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. ATLANTA
Phoenix is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home

4:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. SAN ANTONIO
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

6:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. INDIANA
Connecticut is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut

6:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHICAGO
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

 

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Sprint Cup heads to Pocono Raceway Sunday
By Freddy Wander

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Windows 10 400

Sunday, August 2nd – 1:30 p.m. EDT
Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series continues its season in the second visit to Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, with the first being the Axalta “We Paint Winners” 400 back in early June. Last year, Dale Earnhardt Jr. completed the sweep at this track, winning each time despite a very close finish, but he fell off quite a bit in this year’s installment with a finish of 11th. In that race, Martin Truex Jr. continued his fantastic season with a victory in 3:08:22 as his average speed of 127.411 MPH was the slowest in this event since 2009. Last week, six different drivers were able to lead at least five laps at The Brickyard, and despite Kevin Harvick leading the most (75), it was Kyle Busch who started in ninth that took down his fourth win in just his ninth start on the year. Let’s go through the entrants for this week and find a few racers who may be able to take down the checkered flag at this 2.5-mile, triangular course.

Kyle Busch (6/1) – Busch is on too much of a tear right now to not drop some units on him, as he has won in each of the last three events and four of the last five. He has never taken the checkered flag when running at Pocono in 21 attempts, but has two top-eight finishes over his last four attempts; including a runner-up performance in 2011. His average finish here (18.3) is on the poor side compared to his career average in all races (15.1), but there is no one doing better than Busch at the moment and there is no reason why this tremendous run cannot continue in Pennsylvania.

Martin Truex Jr. (7/1) – Truex Jr. is in the midst of a career season at the age of 35 and earlier this year was able to conquer this course and win for just the third time in the Sprint Cup Series. His consistency has been amazing and he has done just as well as anybody in getting into the top-10, doing so in 15-of-20 races (75%) while getting into the top-five a total of six times. All of this success has aided him into a current standing of sixth in the Sprint Cup Series, but he has not excelled in his last four times out, doing no better than 12th in New Hampshire and his finishes have continued to get worse since; ending in a 42nd last week. Truex Jr. still possesses the talents to perform week in and week out and should get back on track where he won earlier in the year.

Denny Hamlin (12/1) – In his 19 visits to Pocono Raceway, Hamlin has earned the checkered flag four times while finishing in the top-10 a total of 13 (68%). He’s been victorious at this specific race twice (2006, 2009), and since his last win owns two other top-10 finishes; including a ninth last year. Hamlin was also solid here earlier this season when he started in eighth and finished in 10th, one of his nine top-10s which also included a victory in the All-Star Race and at Martinsville. His team is running hot at the moment with a finish in the top-five at three of the last four events and he improved his 17th-place start to a fifth at The Brickyard most recently. He tops all racers with his driver rating (108.3), average green flag speed (162.806 MPH) and laps in the top-15 (2,543, 79.3%) at this raceway and will have his sights set at another great showing.

Ryan Newman (70/1) – Newman has quietly been moving up the Sprint Cup Series standings and in the past five weeks went from 16th to 13th thanks to four top-11 performances. None of his poles were stellar during that time, starting no better than 16th, but he really moved up last week when his poor start of 43rd was changed to an 11th by the race’s end. Newman does have a victory here in the past, coming way back in 2003, but he has been on fire at this race in the last four years, doing no worse than eighth in that time. It seems more like Newman is treading water when he is on the course, but 17 career victories don’t lie and it would not be a surprise for this underdog to come out from the shadows and take this one down.

David Ragan (200/1) – Signs have been pointing up for the 29-year-old Ragan, who despite being 25th in the Sprint Cup standings, has been able to rattle off a top-18 finish in three of the last four weeks. Much of his success comes from his strong showings before the race as his pole position has been in the single digits at four of the last five venues. Although they do not come often, Ragan has won on this circuit twice in his career, and if he continues to get to the front of the pack at the start, he is due for a big outing.

 

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Holy $hit betting stat of the day: Phillies unstoppable since All-Star break
By Andrew Avery

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the All-Star break with a 29-62 record, making themselves the laughing stock of the league heading into the midsummer classic. Since then, however, the Phils have gone a ridiculous 12-2 and the only people laughing are bettors who are cashing in on the MLB’s hottest club.

The Phillies have been averaging 5.57 runs scored per game since the All-Star break, while their opponents are averaging just 3.07 runs per game.

The NL East club was pegged as a favorite twice in those dozen wins – July 19 against the Miami Marlins (-141 with Cole Hamels pitching) and in Saturday’s 12-2 thumping of the Atlanta Braves (-116). They have been lofty underdogs in a number of those wins, cashing as +165, +241, +186, +164 and +245 pups to line their backers’ pockets.

With Adam Morgan scheduled to take the bump Sunday afternoon, they have the chance to finish off a four-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves. The Phils have outscored the Braves 25-6 through the first three games including a 9-3 win Friday and the aforementioned victory Saturday. Julio Teheran is scheduled to start for the visiting Braves – who have lost six-straight games and nine of their last 10 heading into Sunday’s meeting.

 

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anyone know where to find that column that has what the pitchers have done their last few starts followed by the teams recent over/under stats

 

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SHAKER’S SHORTS

#909 Washington Nationals +108 – 1st 5 Innings. This number is all over the pace so get the best you can..