Florida (32-35) at Boston (40-25)
The streaking Red Sox send left-hander Jon Lester (5-5, 4.76 ERA) to the hill at Fenway Park to wrap up a three-game interleague series with the Marlins, who are scheduled to counter with right-hander Ricky Nolasco (2-6, 7.62).
Boston has taken the first two games of this series by scores of 8-2 and 6-1 and has now won seven of its last eight overall and five straight at home to surge into first place in the American League East. The Red Sox, who now have the best record in the A.L., are on additional runs of 12-3 overall, 57-19 in interleague play, 40-12 in interleague home contests, 41-14 on Thursday and a lengthy 88-37 at Fenway.
The Marlins, who had won three in a row entering this series, are now just 8-19 in their last 27 games as an underdog. They have fared well against southpaws, with current streaks of 6-1 overall and 14-5 on the road.
The Red Sox have now won five of the last six in this interleague rivalry and five of the last six in Boston.
With Lester on the hill, Boston has won three in a row and eight of 11, including a 5-2 victory at Philadelphia on Friday night in which the lefty allowed just two hits, two walks and one run while striking out 11 in seven innings. That effort followed a complete-game, 8-1 home win over Texas. Lester, who has given up exactly one run in three straight starts and four of his last five, is 3-2 with 4.06 ERA in six home starts this season.
The Sox are on further runs behind Lester of 6-0 against the National League East, 8-1 in interleague play and 24-5 at home. In Lester’s lone career start against Florida in 2006, he surrendered two runs on seven hits in five innings, getting a no-decision in Boston’s 4-3 victory in South Beach.
Florida is 2-4 in Nolasco’s last six starts, with the righty going 1-4 and getting pounded for 28 earned runs in 31 2/3 innings (7.95 ERA). However, since returning from a brief demotion to Triple-A, Nolasco has been much more effective, allowing just four earned runs in 13 innings in two starts. On Friday at Toronto, he gave up two runs on five hits and a walk, striking out nine over six innings in a 7-3 victory.
Despite the strong outing in Toronto, Nolasco is still only 1-3 with a 7.12 ERA in seven road starts this year, and this is his first career meeting with Boston. With Nolasco throwing, the Marlins are on slides of 1-5 overall against winning teams and 1-4 on the road against winning teams.
The under for Boston is on tears of 21-7-3 overall, 6-0-2 at home, 4-1 with Lester starting, 6-0-1 with Lester going on five days’ rest and 5-1 behind the lefty in interleague action. On the flip side, the over for Miami is on rolls of 5-1-1 overall, 21-6-5 in interleague action, 7-1-2 in interleague roadies, 9-2 behind Nolasco this season and 6-0 with the righty throwing on the road.
Finally, in this rivalry, the over is on upticks of 5-3-1 overall and 4-1-1 in Boston.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BOSTON
Detroit (34-31) at St. Louis (36-30)
The Tigers wrap up an 11-game road trip by trotting out upstart rookie right-hander Rick Porcello (7-4, 3.71 ERA) as they try to avoid getting swept by the Cardinals, who will hand the ball to fellow righty Joel Pineiro (5-7, 3.99).
Detroit got pounded 11-2 Tuesday in the series opener, then came back Wednesday and fell 4-3. The Tigers have dropped four in a row and are now 4-6 on their current road trip, scoring a total of 19 runs in their last seven games. Despite the recent struggles, Detroit remains on hot streaks of 45-21 in interleague play, 13-8 in interleague road games and 23-13 against the N.L. Central.
Prior to taking the first two games of this series, the Redbirds had lost seven of nine overall and four straight at home. They’re now 11-3 in their last 14 games against teams with a winning record, and they’ve won 11 consecutive Thursday contests.
Going back to the start of the 2006 season, the home team has won 14 of the last 16 head-to-head clashes in this rivalry, including the World Series.
Detroit has won seven of Porcello’s last eight starts, including a 3-1 victory Friday at Pittsburgh in which the 20-year-old allowed one run on six hits and a walk in seven innings. Porcello has gone 6-1 with a 2.52 ERA in those eight games, throwing 46 1/3 innings. He is 4-2 with a 3.25 ERA in six road starts this season, and the Tigers have won four of his last five on the highway.
The Cardinals have lost four in a row behind Pineiro, mostly due to poor run support, with St. Louis scoring just nine total runs in that span. On Friday at Cleveland, the 30-year-old yielded three runs on seven hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings of a 7-3 loss. Pineiro is 3-2 with a 2.52 ERA in five home starts this year, and he’s a solid 6-1 with a 2.82 ERA in 10 career appearances (eight starts) against the Tigers.
St. Louis is 5-2 in Pineiro’s last seven outings at Busch, but it has also come up empty in the rigthy’s last five interleague starts.
The Tigers are on a bundle of “under” streaks, including 21-8 overall, 5-2 on the road, 12-4-1 in interleague road games and 22-7 against right-handed starters. Also, St. Louis is on “under” tears of 11-5 at home, 15-7-1 against right-handed starters, 6-1-1 against the American League and 7-1 in interleague home games. Finally, the under is 5-2 in the last seven Tigers-Cardinals meetings at Busch Stadium.
ATS ADVANTAGE: DETROIT and UNDER
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The streaking Red Sox send left-hander Jon Lester (5-5, 4.76 ERA) to the hill at Fenway Park to wrap up a three-game interleague series with the Marlins, who are scheduled to counter with right-hander Ricky Nolasco (2-6, 7.62).
Boston has taken the first two games of this series by scores of 8-2 and 6-1 and has now won seven of its last eight overall and five straight at home to surge into first place in the American League East. The Red Sox, who now have the best record in the A.L., are on additional runs of 12-3 overall, 57-19 in interleague play, 40-12 in interleague home contests, 41-14 on Thursday and a lengthy 88-37 at Fenway.
The Marlins, who had won three in a row entering this series, are now just 8-19 in their last 27 games as an underdog. They have fared well against southpaws, with current streaks of 6-1 overall and 14-5 on the road.
The Red Sox have now won five of the last six in this interleague rivalry and five of the last six in Boston.
With Lester on the hill, Boston has won three in a row and eight of 11, including a 5-2 victory at Philadelphia on Friday night in which the lefty allowed just two hits, two walks and one run while striking out 11 in seven innings. That effort followed a complete-game, 8-1 home win over Texas. Lester, who has given up exactly one run in three straight starts and four of his last five, is 3-2 with 4.06 ERA in six home starts this season.
The Sox are on further runs behind Lester of 6-0 against the National League East, 8-1 in interleague play and 24-5 at home. In Lester’s lone career start against Florida in 2006, he surrendered two runs on seven hits in five innings, getting a no-decision in Boston’s 4-3 victory in South Beach.
Florida is 2-4 in Nolasco’s last six starts, with the righty going 1-4 and getting pounded for 28 earned runs in 31 2/3 innings (7.95 ERA). However, since returning from a brief demotion to Triple-A, Nolasco has been much more effective, allowing just four earned runs in 13 innings in two starts. On Friday at Toronto, he gave up two runs on five hits and a walk, striking out nine over six innings in a 7-3 victory.
Despite the strong outing in Toronto, Nolasco is still only 1-3 with a 7.12 ERA in seven road starts this year, and this is his first career meeting with Boston. With Nolasco throwing, the Marlins are on slides of 1-5 overall against winning teams and 1-4 on the road against winning teams.
The under for Boston is on tears of 21-7-3 overall, 6-0-2 at home, 4-1 with Lester starting, 6-0-1 with Lester going on five days’ rest and 5-1 behind the lefty in interleague action. On the flip side, the over for Miami is on rolls of 5-1-1 overall, 21-6-5 in interleague action, 7-1-2 in interleague roadies, 9-2 behind Nolasco this season and 6-0 with the righty throwing on the road.
Finally, in this rivalry, the over is on upticks of 5-3-1 overall and 4-1-1 in Boston.
ATS ADVANTAGE: BOSTON
Detroit (34-31) at St. Louis (36-30)
The Tigers wrap up an 11-game road trip by trotting out upstart rookie right-hander Rick Porcello (7-4, 3.71 ERA) as they try to avoid getting swept by the Cardinals, who will hand the ball to fellow righty Joel Pineiro (5-7, 3.99).
Detroit got pounded 11-2 Tuesday in the series opener, then came back Wednesday and fell 4-3. The Tigers have dropped four in a row and are now 4-6 on their current road trip, scoring a total of 19 runs in their last seven games. Despite the recent struggles, Detroit remains on hot streaks of 45-21 in interleague play, 13-8 in interleague road games and 23-13 against the N.L. Central.
Prior to taking the first two games of this series, the Redbirds had lost seven of nine overall and four straight at home. They’re now 11-3 in their last 14 games against teams with a winning record, and they’ve won 11 consecutive Thursday contests.
Going back to the start of the 2006 season, the home team has won 14 of the last 16 head-to-head clashes in this rivalry, including the World Series.
Detroit has won seven of Porcello’s last eight starts, including a 3-1 victory Friday at Pittsburgh in which the 20-year-old allowed one run on six hits and a walk in seven innings. Porcello has gone 6-1 with a 2.52 ERA in those eight games, throwing 46 1/3 innings. He is 4-2 with a 3.25 ERA in six road starts this season, and the Tigers have won four of his last five on the highway.
The Cardinals have lost four in a row behind Pineiro, mostly due to poor run support, with St. Louis scoring just nine total runs in that span. On Friday at Cleveland, the 30-year-old yielded three runs on seven hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings of a 7-3 loss. Pineiro is 3-2 with a 2.52 ERA in five home starts this year, and he’s a solid 6-1 with a 2.82 ERA in 10 career appearances (eight starts) against the Tigers.
St. Louis is 5-2 in Pineiro’s last seven outings at Busch, but it has also come up empty in the rigthy’s last five interleague starts.
The Tigers are on a bundle of “under” streaks, including 21-8 overall, 5-2 on the road, 12-4-1 in interleague road games and 22-7 against right-handed starters. Also, St. Louis is on “under” tears of 11-5 at home, 15-7-1 against right-handed starters, 6-1-1 against the American League and 7-1 in interleague home games. Finally, the under is 5-2 in the last seven Tigers-Cardinals meetings at Busch Stadium.
ATS ADVANTAGE: DETROIT and UNDER
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Thursday's streaking and slumping starters
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Streaking
Ricky Nolasco (Florida Marlins)
Last month, the 26-year-old righty struggled to get anybody out.
But after being recalled from Triple-A on June 7, Nolasco has won both of his starts by keeping the ball inside the park and throwing his pitches for strikes. Since returning to the majors, he hasn’t allowed a home run, something he did in six of his nine previous starts. In his first game back, Nolasco went seven innings, giving up just two earned runs and striking out four against three walks. Last week in Toronto, he went six innings, yielding two runs and striking out nine with just one walk.
Nolasco’s stats for the season, however, still are a bit scary to look at. He’s 2-6 with a 7.62 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP (walks + hits per inning).
Dan Haren (Arizona Diamondbacks)
The sixth-year right-hander out of Pepperdine has been great the first eight weeks of the season, but he’s been close to unhittable in June.
In his first start of June against the Dodgers, he went seven innings, allowing one run while striking out seven and issuing just one free pass. He again went seven innings and yielded only a run as he struck out five and allowed one walk. His best performance of the season came against Houston last week. He pitched a complete game and gave up just two hits while fanning seven batters.
Haren’s eye-catching stats (2.20 ERA, 0.73 WHIP) should translate into a better record than his 5-4 mark, but his bullpen and a lack of run support have cost him multiple wins.
Slumping
Brandon Backe (Houston Astros)
All you have to know about Backe is that he is owned by 0.1 percent of ESPN Fantasy Baseball players.
Backe has been a punching bag in the Astros bullpen since coming off the disabled list to start his season on May 30. In just nine innings, he has allowed 12 earned runs, 17 hits and three home runs. His ERA is 12.00 and his WHIP is 2.44. Still, Houston manager Cecil Cooper promised Backe at least two starts. Good luck with that.
“I just hope I can do what I can do as much as possible,” Backe told the Houston Chronicle. “Obviously, it’s a crucial situation for me to go in and try and eat up as many innings as I can on Thursday. My job is to try to do my job as best I can.”
Not exactly the killer instinct you look for in a starting pitcher.
Josh Geer (San Diego Padres)
Here’s how poorly the 26-year-old hurler pitched in May – an inning of work on June 2 against the Phillies where he allowed two runs, two walks and a home run was enough to earn him his starting job back.
Not that it mattered.
In his next start on June 7, Geer was tagged for four runs in just five innings in a 9-6 loss to Arizona. Last week, he tried to make up for his poor performances by reconnecting with the fans to give them some free souvenirs. Unfortunately for Geer, these came in the form of four home runs he gave as he yielded seven runs in just 5 2-3 innings in a 9-1 loss to the Angels.
“Josh is a guy who understands pitching,” Padres manager Bud Black told reporters. “He doesn't walk people. Because of that, the ball is put in play. Because of his style of pitching, there will be baserunners through hits. Guys who give up hits, must keep the ball down.”
Geer’s 1-2 record isn’t awful, but his 6.14 ERA, 14 home runs allowed and 1.33 WHIP are that bad.
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Streaking
Ricky Nolasco (Florida Marlins)
Last month, the 26-year-old righty struggled to get anybody out.
But after being recalled from Triple-A on June 7, Nolasco has won both of his starts by keeping the ball inside the park and throwing his pitches for strikes. Since returning to the majors, he hasn’t allowed a home run, something he did in six of his nine previous starts. In his first game back, Nolasco went seven innings, giving up just two earned runs and striking out four against three walks. Last week in Toronto, he went six innings, yielding two runs and striking out nine with just one walk.
Nolasco’s stats for the season, however, still are a bit scary to look at. He’s 2-6 with a 7.62 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP (walks + hits per inning).
Dan Haren (Arizona Diamondbacks)
The sixth-year right-hander out of Pepperdine has been great the first eight weeks of the season, but he’s been close to unhittable in June.
In his first start of June against the Dodgers, he went seven innings, allowing one run while striking out seven and issuing just one free pass. He again went seven innings and yielded only a run as he struck out five and allowed one walk. His best performance of the season came against Houston last week. He pitched a complete game and gave up just two hits while fanning seven batters.
Haren’s eye-catching stats (2.20 ERA, 0.73 WHIP) should translate into a better record than his 5-4 mark, but his bullpen and a lack of run support have cost him multiple wins.
Slumping
Brandon Backe (Houston Astros)
All you have to know about Backe is that he is owned by 0.1 percent of ESPN Fantasy Baseball players.
Backe has been a punching bag in the Astros bullpen since coming off the disabled list to start his season on May 30. In just nine innings, he has allowed 12 earned runs, 17 hits and three home runs. His ERA is 12.00 and his WHIP is 2.44. Still, Houston manager Cecil Cooper promised Backe at least two starts. Good luck with that.
“I just hope I can do what I can do as much as possible,” Backe told the Houston Chronicle. “Obviously, it’s a crucial situation for me to go in and try and eat up as many innings as I can on Thursday. My job is to try to do my job as best I can.”
Not exactly the killer instinct you look for in a starting pitcher.
Josh Geer (San Diego Padres)
Here’s how poorly the 26-year-old hurler pitched in May – an inning of work on June 2 against the Phillies where he allowed two runs, two walks and a home run was enough to earn him his starting job back.
Not that it mattered.
In his next start on June 7, Geer was tagged for four runs in just five innings in a 9-6 loss to Arizona. Last week, he tried to make up for his poor performances by reconnecting with the fans to give them some free souvenirs. Unfortunately for Geer, these came in the form of four home runs he gave as he yielded seven runs in just 5 2-3 innings in a 9-1 loss to the Angels.
“Josh is a guy who understands pitching,” Padres manager Bud Black told reporters. “He doesn't walk people. Because of that, the ball is put in play. Because of his style of pitching, there will be baserunners through hits. Guys who give up hits, must keep the ball down.”
Geer’s 1-2 record isn’t awful, but his 6.14 ERA, 14 home runs allowed and 1.33 WHIP are that bad.
Southpaw report
By Judd Hall
It’s just a fact of life in baseball that you’re going to have a job if you’re a left-handed pitcher and have a faint heartbeat. How else can you explain Mike Hampton finding job after job after job? But southpaws give that edge against certain clubs that just can’t figure out how to hit, let alone win, against them.
There are a few games on Thursday’s slate that puts the left-handers front and center.
Pirates (Z. Duke – L) at Twins (N. Blackburn) – 1:05 p.m. EDT
Zach Duke (7-4, 3.10 ERA) looked like he was doomed to be the latest in a long line of pitchers in the Pirates’ organization to flame out. His 2005 rookie campaign was a solid one he boasted an 8-2 mark and an earned run average of 1.81. From 2006 through 2008, Duke went 18-37 with a bulbous 4.83 ERA.
In 2009, however, Duke appears to have regained his form. The young southpaw has gone 2-1 with an ERA of 4.29 this month, which is definitely a better mark than how he did in May (2-3, 2.99 ERA). He’s coming off of an eight inning, six hit performance that saw his Pirates win 9-3 as $1.15 home faves against Detroit on June 13.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened installed Minnesota as a $1.45 home “chalk” (risk $145 to win $100) with a total of eight.
Things certainly look good for Duke and the Pirates to walk away a winner on Thursday as $1.35 road pups. Minnesota is within striking distance for the lead in the American League Central and they are eighth in the big leagues against lefties with a .281 average. Yet the Twins are just 11-14 against southpaws this season.
Making matters worse for the Twinkies in this matchup is Denard Span looks to be sitting out with a right ear infection. Span has been one of Minnesota’s better hitters against lefties, batting .342 with eight runs batted in.
Marlins (Nolasco) at Red Sox (Lester – L) – 7:10 p.m. EDT
The Red Sox have been rolling right along, winning six of their last seven games en route to taking the lead in the AL East. Now they’re going to put one of their better hurlers on the mound on Thursday in Jon Lester (5-5, 4.76 ERA).
Lester has been a workhorse for Boston this year, tossing 81.1 innings in 13 starts. Even more impressive is that he’s allowed just one earned run in each of his last three starts…all wins for the BoSox.
Those stats certainly play a big part in LVSC opening the Red Sox as heavy $2.30 home faves with the total rolling in at 9 ½.
While the numbers have looked good for Boston’s southpaw, he’s had a few issues against teams that throw out a right-handed batting order. Lester is allowing right-handers hit .260 against him this season with an ERA of 6.56. The Marlins are hitting .252 against lefties this season with a more than respectable 15-7 record.
Despite Florida’s good luck against left-handed pitching this year, they’re playing in a hostile territory. The Marlins have won just three of their last 10 games in Boston since 1999. And Lester is 19-4 with a 3.43 ERA for his career in Fenway Park.
Athletics (Mazzaro) at Dodgers (Wolf – L) – 10:10 p.m. EDT
Things haven’t gone too well for the Athletics this season. They’re dead last in the AL West and have dropped six of their last seven matches. Even worse is that Oakland is hitting .190 during that stretch as a team.
The A’s will attempt to get their act together on Thursday in Los Angeles as $1.35 road ‘dogs against leftie Randy Wolf (3-2, 3.41 ERA). While hope springs eternal, bettors shouldn’t be so optimistic.
Oakland is the worst hitting team against southpaws this season as evidenced by a .204 batting average. That offense has led to the Athletics ranking dead last in the junior circuit versus left-handed pitching at 8-15.
Wolf has started just once against the Athletics during his career, but he made the most of that chance. He gave up three earned runs on four hits in seven innings of work in an 8-3 vs. Oakland on June 8, 2003 when he was with the Phillies.
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By Judd Hall
It’s just a fact of life in baseball that you’re going to have a job if you’re a left-handed pitcher and have a faint heartbeat. How else can you explain Mike Hampton finding job after job after job? But southpaws give that edge against certain clubs that just can’t figure out how to hit, let alone win, against them.
There are a few games on Thursday’s slate that puts the left-handers front and center.
Pirates (Z. Duke – L) at Twins (N. Blackburn) – 1:05 p.m. EDT
Zach Duke (7-4, 3.10 ERA) looked like he was doomed to be the latest in a long line of pitchers in the Pirates’ organization to flame out. His 2005 rookie campaign was a solid one he boasted an 8-2 mark and an earned run average of 1.81. From 2006 through 2008, Duke went 18-37 with a bulbous 4.83 ERA.
In 2009, however, Duke appears to have regained his form. The young southpaw has gone 2-1 with an ERA of 4.29 this month, which is definitely a better mark than how he did in May (2-3, 2.99 ERA). He’s coming off of an eight inning, six hit performance that saw his Pirates win 9-3 as $1.15 home faves against Detroit on June 13.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened installed Minnesota as a $1.45 home “chalk” (risk $145 to win $100) with a total of eight.
Things certainly look good for Duke and the Pirates to walk away a winner on Thursday as $1.35 road pups. Minnesota is within striking distance for the lead in the American League Central and they are eighth in the big leagues against lefties with a .281 average. Yet the Twins are just 11-14 against southpaws this season.
Making matters worse for the Twinkies in this matchup is Denard Span looks to be sitting out with a right ear infection. Span has been one of Minnesota’s better hitters against lefties, batting .342 with eight runs batted in.
Marlins (Nolasco) at Red Sox (Lester – L) – 7:10 p.m. EDT
The Red Sox have been rolling right along, winning six of their last seven games en route to taking the lead in the AL East. Now they’re going to put one of their better hurlers on the mound on Thursday in Jon Lester (5-5, 4.76 ERA).
Lester has been a workhorse for Boston this year, tossing 81.1 innings in 13 starts. Even more impressive is that he’s allowed just one earned run in each of his last three starts…all wins for the BoSox.
Those stats certainly play a big part in LVSC opening the Red Sox as heavy $2.30 home faves with the total rolling in at 9 ½.
While the numbers have looked good for Boston’s southpaw, he’s had a few issues against teams that throw out a right-handed batting order. Lester is allowing right-handers hit .260 against him this season with an ERA of 6.56. The Marlins are hitting .252 against lefties this season with a more than respectable 15-7 record.
Despite Florida’s good luck against left-handed pitching this year, they’re playing in a hostile territory. The Marlins have won just three of their last 10 games in Boston since 1999. And Lester is 19-4 with a 3.43 ERA for his career in Fenway Park.
Athletics (Mazzaro) at Dodgers (Wolf – L) – 10:10 p.m. EDT
Things haven’t gone too well for the Athletics this season. They’re dead last in the AL West and have dropped six of their last seven matches. Even worse is that Oakland is hitting .190 during that stretch as a team.
The A’s will attempt to get their act together on Thursday in Los Angeles as $1.35 road ‘dogs against leftie Randy Wolf (3-2, 3.41 ERA). While hope springs eternal, bettors shouldn’t be so optimistic.
Oakland is the worst hitting team against southpaws this season as evidenced by a .204 batting average. That offense has led to the Athletics ranking dead last in the junior circuit versus left-handed pitching at 8-15.
Wolf has started just once against the Athletics during his career, but he made the most of that chance. He gave up three earned runs on four hits in seven innings of work in an 8-3 vs. Oakland on June 8, 2003 when he was with the Phillies.
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Thursday, June 18
ATLANTA (30 - 33) at CINCINNATI (32 - 31) - 12:35 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. MATT MALONEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 30-33 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 12-21 (-11.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 44-68 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-24 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-33 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 33-43 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 75-98 (-31.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
MATT MALONEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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WASHINGTON (16 - 46) at NY YANKEES (37 - 27) - 1:05 PM
CRAIG STAMMEN (R) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 16-46 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-24 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-43 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-33 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-30 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 216-145 (-62.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
CRAIG STAMMEN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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TORONTO (35 - 31) at PHILADELPHIA (36 - 26) - 1:05 PM
BRAD MILLS (L) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 16-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 139-99 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-53 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BLANTON is 44-32 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 13-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
BRAD MILLS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
JOE BLANTON vs. TORONTO since 1997
BLANTON is 4-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 0.959.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)
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PITTSBURGH (30 - 34) at MINNESOTA (33 - 33) - 1:10 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 55-114 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 22-62 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
DUKE is 1-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 27-7 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-40 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-17 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-4 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-5 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-44 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-47 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
ZACH DUKE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
NICK BLACKBURN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHI WHITE SOX (30 - 34) at CHICAGO CUBS (30 - 30) - 2:20 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 113-87 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLOYD is 29-18 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 14-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 27-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 488-465 (-105.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 987-1039 (-192.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 530-482 (-110.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 930-955 (-170.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
GAVIN FLOYD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 5-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)
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TAMPA BAY (35 - 31) at COLORADO (31 - 33) - 3:10 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 3-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
GARZA is 6-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 108-92 (+26.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 11-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
COLORADO is 104-90 (+29.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 140-104 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 102-62 (+33.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 104-122 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-51 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-42 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 104-122 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 3-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
MATT GARZA vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
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SEATTLE (31 - 33) at SAN DIEGO (28 - 35) - 3:35 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. JOSH GEER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 92-134 (-39.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 39-56 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-74 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 84-123 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-95 (-33.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 91-133 (-40.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 3-19 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 91-133 (-40.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-86 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-65 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BRANDON MORROW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.
JOSH GEER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (33 - 29) at BALTIMORE (27 - 37) - 7:05 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JASON BERKEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 10-24 (-17.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 25-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-13 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 69-127 (-41.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 485-527 (-108.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 485-527 (-108.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)
JASON BERKEN vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
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FLORIDA (32 - 34) at BOSTON (39 - 25) - 7:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 80-36 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-10 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-0 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 35-18 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 100-66 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-29 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 42-20 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 20-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 31-13 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 33-12 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 122-99 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 112-109 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-28 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 58-54 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 116-111 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 70-53 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 56-56 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 32-20 (+20.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 26-17 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 17-9 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 20-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
JON LESTER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LESTER is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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HOUSTON (29 - 33) at TEXAS (36 - 27) - 8:05 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. VICENTE PADILLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 35-25 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 24-16 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 79-70 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-7 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 36-27 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 16-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
PADILLA is 27-13 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 23-13 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 17-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 113-107 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-81 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 115-108 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
BRANDON BACKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
BACKE is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
VICENTE PADILLA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PADILLA is 2-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)
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ARIZONA (27 - 38) at KANSAS CITY (29 - 34) - 8:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 47-62 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-28 (-17.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-38 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 18-28 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 75-87 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-38 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-40 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 55-44 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-30 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
DAN HAREN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HAREN is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.02 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 2-3 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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DETROIT (34 - 30) at ST LOUIS (35 - 30) - 8:15 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 108-118 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-31 (-15.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 102-101 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-78 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-90 (-36.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOEL PINEIRO vs. DETROIT since 1997
PINEIRO is 5-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.4 units)
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OAKLAND (27 - 36) at LA DODGERS (43 - 22) - 10:10 PM
VIN MAZZARO (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 7-21 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-22 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-22 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-15 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WOLF is 38-27 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 17-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 17-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 15-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 196-141 (+53.4 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
VIN MAZZARO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
RANDY WOLF vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WOLF is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND 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 OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
ATLANTA (30 - 33) at CINCINNATI (32 - 31) - 12:35 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. MATT MALONEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 30-33 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 12-21 (-11.7 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 44-68 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-24 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-33 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 33-43 (-16.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-17 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 75-98 (-31.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
MATT MALONEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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WASHINGTON (16 - 46) at NY YANKEES (37 - 27) - 1:05 PM
CRAIG STAMMEN (R) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 16-46 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-24 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-43 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-33 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-30 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-8 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 216-145 (-62.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
CRAIG STAMMEN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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TORONTO (35 - 31) at PHILADELPHIA (36 - 26) - 1:05 PM
BRAD MILLS (L) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 16-23 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 139-99 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-5 (+13.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-53 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BLANTON is 44-32 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 13-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
BRAD MILLS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
JOE BLANTON vs. TORONTO since 1997
BLANTON is 4-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 0.959.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)
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PITTSBURGH (30 - 34) at MINNESOTA (33 - 33) - 1:10 PM
ZACH DUKE (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 55-114 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 22-62 (-34.9 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
DUKE is 1-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 27-7 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-40 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-17 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-4 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-5 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-44 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-47 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
ZACH DUKE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
NICK BLACKBURN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHI WHITE SOX (30 - 34) at CHICAGO CUBS (30 - 30) - 2:20 PM
GAVIN FLOYD (R) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 113-87 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLOYD is 29-18 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 14-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLOYD is 27-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 488-465 (-105.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 987-1039 (-192.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 530-482 (-110.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 930-955 (-170.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
GAVIN FLOYD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 5-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)
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TAMPA BAY (35 - 31) at COLORADO (31 - 33) - 3:10 PM
MATT GARZA (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 3-13 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
GARZA is 6-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 108-92 (+26.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 11-4 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
COLORADO is 104-90 (+29.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 140-104 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 102-62 (+33.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 104-122 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-51 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-42 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 104-122 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
JIMENEZ is 3-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
MATT GARZA vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
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SEATTLE (31 - 33) at SAN DIEGO (28 - 35) - 3:35 PM
BRANDON MORROW (R) vs. JOSH GEER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 92-134 (-39.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 39-56 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-74 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 84-123 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-95 (-33.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 91-133 (-40.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 3-19 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 91-133 (-40.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-86 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-65 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BRANDON MORROW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.
JOSH GEER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (33 - 29) at BALTIMORE (27 - 37) - 7:05 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JASON BERKEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 10-24 (-17.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 25-18 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 20-13 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 69-127 (-41.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 485-527 (-108.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 485-527 (-108.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)
JASON BERKEN vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
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FLORIDA (32 - 34) at BOSTON (39 - 25) - 7:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 80-36 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-10 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-0 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 35-18 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 100-66 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-29 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 42-20 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 20-5 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 31-13 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 33-12 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 122-99 (+29.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
FLORIDA is 112-109 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-28 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 58-54 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 116-111 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 70-53 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 56-56 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 32-20 (+20.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 26-17 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 17-9 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 20-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against FLORIDA this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
JON LESTER vs. FLORIDA since 1997
LESTER is 0-0 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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HOUSTON (29 - 33) at TEXAS (36 - 27) - 8:05 PM
BRANDON BACKE (R) vs. VICENTE PADILLA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 35-25 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 24-16 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 79-70 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-7 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 36-27 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 16-5 (+9.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
PADILLA is 27-13 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 23-13 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PADILLA is 17-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 113-107 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-81 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 115-108 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
BRANDON BACKE vs. TEXAS since 1997
BACKE is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.138.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
VICENTE PADILLA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PADILLA is 2-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)
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ARIZONA (27 - 38) at KANSAS CITY (29 - 34) - 8:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 47-62 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 13-28 (-17.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-38 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 18-28 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 75-87 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-38 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 33-40 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 55-44 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-30 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
DAN HAREN vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HAREN is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.02 and a WHIP of 1.121.
His team's record is 2-3 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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DETROIT (34 - 30) at ST LOUIS (35 - 30) - 8:15 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. JOEL PINEIRO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 108-118 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-31 (-15.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 102-101 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 67-78 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 68-90 (-36.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 9-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOEL PINEIRO vs. DETROIT since 1997
PINEIRO is 5-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.4 units)
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OAKLAND (27 - 36) at LA DODGERS (43 - 22) - 10:10 PM
VIN MAZZARO (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 7-21 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-22 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 24-9 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-22 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-15 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WOLF is 38-27 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 17-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 17-6 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 15-3 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 196-141 (+53.4 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
VIN MAZZARO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
RANDY WOLF vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WOLF is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND 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 OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
Thursday, June 18
With interleague play here, remember there are DHs in games played in the American League parks, no DHs in National League parks. Under is 29-20-3 in NL parks, 32-24-4 in AL, As far as wins/losses go, the AL leads the NL, 62-51.
Hot Pitchers
-- Zambrano is 2-0, 1.29 in his last three starts. Floyd is 2-1, 1.91 in his last five starts, but White Sox lost his last four road outings.
-- Blackburn is 3-0, 2.40 in his last five starts.
-- Bronx won six of last seven Chamberlain starts.
-- Jimenez is 2-0, 2.74 in his last three starts.
-- Hernandez is 2-0, 2.91 in his last five starts.
-- Red Sox won last three Lester starts (2-0, 1.23).
-- Blanton is 2-0, 2.00 in his last four starts.
-- Padilla is 2-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts.
-- Hochevar is 2-0, 1.72 in his last couple starts.
-- Haren is 2-0, 1.45 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 6-1, 2.97 in his last eight starts.
-- Massaro is 2-1, 1.37 in three starts this season.
Cold Pitchers
-- Maloney is 0-1, 4.50 in his first two big league starts. Hanson has a 6.94 RA in his first two big league starts.
-- Stammen is 0-2, 6.51 in five starts this season.
-- Berken is 0-3, 8.59 in his last three starts.
-- Rookie Mills was 1-8 (yes, 1-8) 4.48 in 13 starts at AAA Las Vegas.
-- Nolasco is 0-3, 8.59 in his last five starts (3.46 in last two).
-- Pirates lost Duke's last four road starts (0-3, 4.79).
-- Pineiro is 1-7, 4.83 in his last eight starts.
-- Backe allowed 12 runs in nine IP this year; he is 31-29, 5.21 in his 78 career starts before this season.
-- Garza is 0-2, 4.18 in his last four starts.
-- Padres lost Geer's last three starts (0-1, 8.83). Morrow needed 64 PT to get through three innings (one run allowed) in first '09 start.
-- Wolf has 7.23 RA in his last three home starts.
Hot Teams
-- Bronx won five of its last seven home games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last eight games.
-- White Sox won eight of their lastten road games.
-- Orioles won three of their last four games.
-- Blue Jays won four of their last five road games.
-- Royals won four of their last five games.
-- Pirates won five of their last seven games. Twins are 13-5 in their last eighteen home games.
-- Cardinals won three of their last four games.
-- Rangers are 16-7 in their last 23 home games.
-- Rockies won 12 of their last 13 games. Rays won six of last seven.
-- Mariners are 8-5 in their last thirteen games.
-- Dodgers are 10-7 in their last seventeen home games.
Cold Teams
-- Braves lost six of their last seven games. Reds lost four of last six.
-- Florida is 7-11 in its last 18 road games.
-- Nationals lost 13 of their last 15 road games.
-- Mets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies are just 6-10 in their last sixteen home games.
-- Astros are 4-8 in their last twelve road games.
-- Cubs lost five of their last six games.
-- Tigers lost five of their last six games.
-- Arizona lost six of its last nine games.
-- Padres lost their last five games, outscored 35-10.
-- Oakland lost four of five, 14 of its last 21 road games.
Totals
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Bronx Bomber games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Baltimore games.
-- Six of Phillies' last nine games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Florida road games went over the total.
-- Last nine Texas home games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Zambrano starts stayed under the total.
-- Ten of last twelve Arizona games went over the total.
-- Last four games at Metrodome went over the total.
-- 12 of last 17 St Louis home games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last fourteen Tampa Bay road games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-2-1 in Seattle's last fifteen road games.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in Oakland's last thirteen road games.
Umpires
-- Atl-Cin-- Seven of last nine Nauert games went over the total.
-- Chi-Chi-- Underdog is 7-4 in Dreckman games this season.
-- Wsh-NY-- Five of last six Vanover games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Balt-- Four of last five Wegner games stayed under total; dogs are also 4-1 in his last five games.
-- Tor-Phil-- Last seven Meriwether games went over the total.
-- Fla-Bos-- Eight of last ten Barry games stayed under the total.
-- Hst-Tex-- Underdog won last four Tschida games.
-- Az-KC-- Favorite won Scott's last seven games behind plate.
-- Pitt-Minn-- Not enough to data to analyze umpire Colon.
-- Det-StL-- Favorite won nine of last ten Guccione games.
-- TB-Colo-- Six of last nine Foster games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-SD-- Four of last five Campos games stayed under the total.
-- A's-LA-- Underdog won nine of Joyce's last ten games behind dish.
With interleague play here, remember there are DHs in games played in the American League parks, no DHs in National League parks. Under is 29-20-3 in NL parks, 32-24-4 in AL, As far as wins/losses go, the AL leads the NL, 62-51.
Hot Pitchers
-- Zambrano is 2-0, 1.29 in his last three starts. Floyd is 2-1, 1.91 in his last five starts, but White Sox lost his last four road outings.
-- Blackburn is 3-0, 2.40 in his last five starts.
-- Bronx won six of last seven Chamberlain starts.
-- Jimenez is 2-0, 2.74 in his last three starts.
-- Hernandez is 2-0, 2.91 in his last five starts.
-- Red Sox won last three Lester starts (2-0, 1.23).
-- Blanton is 2-0, 2.00 in his last four starts.
-- Padilla is 2-0, 2.25 in his last couple starts.
-- Hochevar is 2-0, 1.72 in his last couple starts.
-- Haren is 2-0, 1.45 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 6-1, 2.97 in his last eight starts.
-- Massaro is 2-1, 1.37 in three starts this season.
Cold Pitchers
-- Maloney is 0-1, 4.50 in his first two big league starts. Hanson has a 6.94 RA in his first two big league starts.
-- Stammen is 0-2, 6.51 in five starts this season.
-- Berken is 0-3, 8.59 in his last three starts.
-- Rookie Mills was 1-8 (yes, 1-8) 4.48 in 13 starts at AAA Las Vegas.
-- Nolasco is 0-3, 8.59 in his last five starts (3.46 in last two).
-- Pirates lost Duke's last four road starts (0-3, 4.79).
-- Pineiro is 1-7, 4.83 in his last eight starts.
-- Backe allowed 12 runs in nine IP this year; he is 31-29, 5.21 in his 78 career starts before this season.
-- Garza is 0-2, 4.18 in his last four starts.
-- Padres lost Geer's last three starts (0-1, 8.83). Morrow needed 64 PT to get through three innings (one run allowed) in first '09 start.
-- Wolf has 7.23 RA in his last three home starts.
Hot Teams
-- Bronx won five of its last seven home games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last eight games.
-- White Sox won eight of their lastten road games.
-- Orioles won three of their last four games.
-- Blue Jays won four of their last five road games.
-- Royals won four of their last five games.
-- Pirates won five of their last seven games. Twins are 13-5 in their last eighteen home games.
-- Cardinals won three of their last four games.
-- Rangers are 16-7 in their last 23 home games.
-- Rockies won 12 of their last 13 games. Rays won six of last seven.
-- Mariners are 8-5 in their last thirteen games.
-- Dodgers are 10-7 in their last seventeen home games.
Cold Teams
-- Braves lost six of their last seven games. Reds lost four of last six.
-- Florida is 7-11 in its last 18 road games.
-- Nationals lost 13 of their last 15 road games.
-- Mets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies are just 6-10 in their last sixteen home games.
-- Astros are 4-8 in their last twelve road games.
-- Cubs lost five of their last six games.
-- Tigers lost five of their last six games.
-- Arizona lost six of its last nine games.
-- Padres lost their last five games, outscored 35-10.
-- Oakland lost four of five, 14 of its last 21 road games.
Totals
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Bronx Bomber games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Baltimore games.
-- Six of Phillies' last nine games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Florida road games went over the total.
-- Last nine Texas home games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Zambrano starts stayed under the total.
-- Ten of last twelve Arizona games went over the total.
-- Last four games at Metrodome went over the total.
-- 12 of last 17 St Louis home games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last fourteen Tampa Bay road games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-2-1 in Seattle's last fifteen road games.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in Oakland's last thirteen road games.
Umpires
-- Atl-Cin-- Seven of last nine Nauert games went over the total.
-- Chi-Chi-- Underdog is 7-4 in Dreckman games this season.
-- Wsh-NY-- Five of last six Vanover games stayed under the total.
-- NY-Balt-- Four of last five Wegner games stayed under total; dogs are also 4-1 in his last five games.
-- Tor-Phil-- Last seven Meriwether games went over the total.
-- Fla-Bos-- Eight of last ten Barry games stayed under the total.
-- Hst-Tex-- Underdog won last four Tschida games.
-- Az-KC-- Favorite won Scott's last seven games behind plate.
-- Pitt-Minn-- Not enough to data to analyze umpire Colon.
-- Det-StL-- Favorite won nine of last ten Guccione games.
-- TB-Colo-- Six of last nine Foster games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-SD-- Four of last five Campos games stayed under the total.
-- A's-LA-- Underdog won nine of Joyce's last ten games behind dish.
Trend Report
12:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. CINCINNATI
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta
1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
1:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY YANKEES
Washington is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
1:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MINNESOTA
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
2:20 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CHI CUBS
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
3:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. COLORADO
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
3:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN DIEGO
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
7:05 PM
NY METS vs. BALTIMORE
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
7:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. BOSTON
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. KANSAS CITY
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
8:15 PM
DETROIT vs. ST. LOUIS
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA DODGERS
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
12:35 PM
ATLANTA vs. CINCINNATI
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta
1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
1:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY YANKEES
Washington is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
1:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MINNESOTA
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
2:20 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CHI CUBS
Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
3:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. COLORADO
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
3:35 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN DIEGO
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
7:05 PM
NY METS vs. BALTIMORE
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
7:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. BOSTON
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Florida is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. KANSAS CITY
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
8:15 PM
DETROIT vs. ST. LOUIS
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. LA DODGERS
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Oakland
Bob Harvey
Tampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies o9.0 (-110)
Thu Jun 18 '09 3:10p
Two of baseball’s hottest teams square off in the Mile High city as the the Rockies host the Devil Rays in the series finale at Coors Field.
Colorado has won 12 of 13 games while Tampa Bay has taken six of it’s last seven and are 12-5 over their past 17 outings. BOTH teams are getting it down offensively The Rays lead the majors with 382 runs and boast a lineup of bashers from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria to Ben Zobrist and B.J. Upton. Carl Crawford has been the table setter all season long hitting .314.
The Rockies improvement at the plate and on the mound has moved them to within sniffing distance of the wild card race in the National League.
Since Jim Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle as manager on May 29th, the Rockies are averaging over six runs per game and are hitting just under .300 as a team (.298). Familiar names and faces like Todd Helton, Brad Hawpe and Ian Stewart have led the charge. Hawpe is having an all-star season. He’s hitting .347 with 47 rbi’s.
Matt Garza gets the start today for the Rays and while he’s 4-4 with a respectable 3.63 ERA, he’s struggled in his last two starts failing to make it out of the sixth inning. Opposing Garza will be Ubaldo Jiminez who is a big reason why the Colorado pitching staff has done an about face. The Rockies have been outstanding during their streak posting a 3.31ERA.
Jimenez has been a big part of that success. While Garza has been off in HIS last two starts, Jiminez has won two straight games including his second career complete game. Overall Jiminez is 5-6 with a 3.92 ERA. MLB scouts will tell you he’s got what it takes to become a top-tier pitcher but only time will tell if he can live up to expectations.
The right-hander, who has battled problems with control and efficiency in the past, has thrown 17 innings while winning his last two starts, pitching his second career complete game in Friday's 6-4 win over Seattle.
In what is virtually a “pick ‘em” game, betters have a couple of ways to go here. Ride the home team that’s streaking to a tune of 12-1 or favor the AL squad that scored 12 runs on Tuesday night. Keep in mind Colorado is 17-9-1 to the OVER at home this season but both the Rocks’ and the Rays are just 2-3 to the high side in there last five games.
This is one of the toughest games on the board to cap. I still think though despite Colorado’s 12-1 streak, Tampa Bay is the better team and should take the rubber match of this three game series.
One final note: Jiminez is just 1-3 in day games with an ERA of 5.34. He’s allowed 29 hits in 28.2 innings. If he’s not spot on with his control today, The Devil Rays and they’re power packed lineup will make him pay. This figures to be one of those days where runs not pitching will be at a premium. Take the balls out of the humidor and lets get ready to go.
Tampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies o9.0 (-110)
Thu Jun 18 '09 3:10p
Two of baseball’s hottest teams square off in the Mile High city as the the Rockies host the Devil Rays in the series finale at Coors Field.
Colorado has won 12 of 13 games while Tampa Bay has taken six of it’s last seven and are 12-5 over their past 17 outings. BOTH teams are getting it down offensively The Rays lead the majors with 382 runs and boast a lineup of bashers from Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria to Ben Zobrist and B.J. Upton. Carl Crawford has been the table setter all season long hitting .314.
The Rockies improvement at the plate and on the mound has moved them to within sniffing distance of the wild card race in the National League.
Since Jim Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle as manager on May 29th, the Rockies are averaging over six runs per game and are hitting just under .300 as a team (.298). Familiar names and faces like Todd Helton, Brad Hawpe and Ian Stewart have led the charge. Hawpe is having an all-star season. He’s hitting .347 with 47 rbi’s.
Matt Garza gets the start today for the Rays and while he’s 4-4 with a respectable 3.63 ERA, he’s struggled in his last two starts failing to make it out of the sixth inning. Opposing Garza will be Ubaldo Jiminez who is a big reason why the Colorado pitching staff has done an about face. The Rockies have been outstanding during their streak posting a 3.31ERA.
Jimenez has been a big part of that success. While Garza has been off in HIS last two starts, Jiminez has won two straight games including his second career complete game. Overall Jiminez is 5-6 with a 3.92 ERA. MLB scouts will tell you he’s got what it takes to become a top-tier pitcher but only time will tell if he can live up to expectations.
The right-hander, who has battled problems with control and efficiency in the past, has thrown 17 innings while winning his last two starts, pitching his second career complete game in Friday's 6-4 win over Seattle.
In what is virtually a “pick ‘em” game, betters have a couple of ways to go here. Ride the home team that’s streaking to a tune of 12-1 or favor the AL squad that scored 12 runs on Tuesday night. Keep in mind Colorado is 17-9-1 to the OVER at home this season but both the Rocks’ and the Rays are just 2-3 to the high side in there last five games.
This is one of the toughest games on the board to cap. I still think though despite Colorado’s 12-1 streak, Tampa Bay is the better team and should take the rubber match of this three game series.
One final note: Jiminez is just 1-3 in day games with an ERA of 5.34. He’s allowed 29 hits in 28.2 innings. If he’s not spot on with his control today, The Devil Rays and they’re power packed lineup will make him pay. This figures to be one of those days where runs not pitching will be at a premium. Take the balls out of the humidor and lets get ready to go.
Jimmy Moore
Sport: MLB
Game: Arizona @ Kansas City
Date/Time: 6/18/2009 8:10PM EST
Pick: Arizona with Haren -140
Reason: Take the Diamondbacks behind their stud starter Haren to get the win at struggling Kansas City on Thursday night. No play rated high enough for a guaranteed selection on Thursday night but be sure to keep your eye out for Jimmy's guaranteed baseball plays all season long!
Sport: MLB
Game: Arizona @ Kansas City
Date/Time: 6/18/2009 8:10PM EST
Pick: Arizona with Haren -140
Reason: Take the Diamondbacks behind their stud starter Haren to get the win at struggling Kansas City on Thursday night. No play rated high enough for a guaranteed selection on Thursday night but be sure to keep your eye out for Jimmy's guaranteed baseball plays all season long!
Dave Cokin
(975) OAKLAND ATHLETICS
(976) LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Take "(976) LOS ANGELES DODGERS"
Rookie Vin Mazzaro is off to a dynamite start for the A's. But he's also been a bit fortunate. All 14 of the hits off Mazzaro have been singles, which means that's he's been largely able to avoid the high stress situations that really test a rookie's mettle. Mazzaro draws a tough foe tonight, as the Dodgers have been outstanding at home. Oakland doesn't exactly crush lefties, so this could be a good night for LA's Randy Wolf. I'm not a big fan of laying substantial prices, so this isn't a strong opinion, but the Dodgers seem like the right side to me.
(975) OAKLAND ATHLETICS
(976) LOS ANGELES DODGERS
Take "(976) LOS ANGELES DODGERS"
Rookie Vin Mazzaro is off to a dynamite start for the A's. But he's also been a bit fortunate. All 14 of the hits off Mazzaro have been singles, which means that's he's been largely able to avoid the high stress situations that really test a rookie's mettle. Mazzaro draws a tough foe tonight, as the Dodgers have been outstanding at home. Oakland doesn't exactly crush lefties, so this could be a good night for LA's Randy Wolf. I'm not a big fan of laying substantial prices, so this isn't a strong opinion, but the Dodgers seem like the right side to me.
Jim Feist
(967) FLORIDA MARLINS
(968) BOSTON RED SOX
Take "(967) FLORIDA MARLINS"
Ricky Nolasco is one of several talented young arms for the Marlins. He has 50 strikeouts in 56 innings on the year, and in his last three starts he has 15 Ks in 15 innings with only 5 walks. Boston has never faced him, either. Florida has a winning road record and just had a 3-game sweep at Toronto. Jon Lester is 5-5 on the season with a 4.76 ERA, so it's still not clear whether he has turned a corner or not. Excellent value with the talented young road team. Play the Marlins.
(967) FLORIDA MARLINS
(968) BOSTON RED SOX
Take "(967) FLORIDA MARLINS"
Ricky Nolasco is one of several talented young arms for the Marlins. He has 50 strikeouts in 56 innings on the year, and in his last three starts he has 15 Ks in 15 innings with only 5 walks. Boston has never faced him, either. Florida has a winning road record and just had a 3-game sweep at Toronto. Jon Lester is 5-5 on the season with a 4.76 ERA, so it's still not clear whether he has turned a corner or not. Excellent value with the talented young road team. Play the Marlins.
Play? or REQUEST?
You have certainly been here long enough to know that the mods and CPAW have repeatedly requested that requests are put in the daily request/chatter thread. Yet you continually do what you want and ignore them as if it were your own forum. Stop being ignorant and causing more work for CPAW, who has to move your posts to the proper thread. Post your requests where they are supposed to go or go elsewhere.
When will even the regulars get a clue and stop being ignorant?
You have certainly been here long enough to know that the mods and CPAW have repeatedly requested that requests are put in the daily request/chatter thread. Yet you continually do what you want and ignore them as if it were your own forum. Stop being ignorant and causing more work for CPAW, who has to move your posts to the proper thread. Post your requests where they are supposed to go or go elsewhere.
When will even the regulars get a clue and stop being ignorant?
I don't get on that much but when I do it seems that most of the people on here just bitch and bitch about losing. I agree with this guy, if there is 1-3 cappers out there that are reliable and make some money then we should pour the efforts into them. I think this forum is a prime example of too manys chefs in the kitchen and it's quite useless times. It seems to me that people will post a capper for a few days, he wins 3 or 4 in a row and then quit posting for some reason?? I am not begging for plays, I cap my own games and do quite well for myself. I am just saying that there needs to be more consistency on this thread.
Listen the bottom line is most of these handicappers ( good or bad) charge a lot of money for their picks and people come to this website and get them for free! That's a pretty nice service. What YOU do with the picks , play them or fade them is each individuals choice. But it's hard to complain when you are getting them for free. My opinion is you should handicap your own picks and compare them to cappers you think are good.
