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Preview: Marlins at Nationals

GAME: Miami Marlins (63-83) at Washington Nationals (75-70)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The calendar may not be on their side, but the Washington Nationals are intent on making one last run at a division title. Winners of four in a row, the Nationals look to continue to cut into their sizable deficit in the National League East when they begin an 11-game homestand with the opener of a four-game series against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.

Bryce Harper belted four homers in the Nationals' three-game sweep of lowly Philadelphia to move within 7 1/2 games of the first-place New York Mets with 17 contests remaining on their schedule. The NL MVP candidate has gone deep nine times while collecting 13 RBIs in his last 12 games but is 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against Thursday starter Jarred Cosart. Jayson Werth also launched four homers in the set versus his former team and is 5-for-8 (.625) against Cosart. The Marlins' postseason aspirations were done in a long time ago, but they posted their 11th win in 15 contests after taking two of three from the Mets.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jarred Cosart (1-4, 4.58 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Tanner Roark (4-5, 4.38)

Cosart would love a repeat of his performance in his last meeting with Washington, as he scattered four hits over five scoreless innings in a no-decision on Friday. The 25-year-old has permitted one run and nine hits in 9 2/3 frames since returning from a right inner ear disorder. Cosart has struggled away from home, posting a 1-2 record with a gaudy 8.46 ERA while allowing a .295 batting average to the opposition.

Roark fell to 2-3 lifetime against the Marlins despite yielding two runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 2-0 setback on Sunday. The 28-year-old has yet to complete the fifth frame in two starts since returning to the rotation. Roark has pitched well at home, winning his two decisions and picking up a save while surrendering just four homers in 29 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington 2B Anthony Rendon (16-for-35, .457) and 3B Yunel Escobar (16-for-37, .432) are riding eight-game hitting streaks.

2. Miami 2B Dee Gordon went 8-for-14 (.571) with four runs scored in the series versus New York to improve to 21-for-58 (.362) this month.

3. Nationals 1B Clint Robinson is 8-for-20 (.400) with two RBIs and two runs scored in his last five contests.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Marlins 1

 

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Preview: Orioles at Rays

GAME: Baltimore Orioles (71-74) at Tampa Bay Rays (70-75)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays are entertaining flickering hopes at best in their bids to secure the second wild-card spot in the American League. The AL East rivals will look to improve their faint hopes at the other's expense when they open a four-game series on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Baltimore had won six of seven before getting blitzed in a 10-1 shellacking by Boston in the finale of the three-game series on Wednesday. Chris Davis has recorded seven homers and 15 RBIs in September, but went 0-for-3 in the finale versus the Red Sox and is 3-for-15 (.200) in his career against Thursday starter Matt Moore. While the Orioles reside 5 1/2 games behind Houston in the race for the second wild card, the Rays sit 6 1/2 back of the Astros after dropping four of their last five. Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria is struggling mightily to the tune of 1-for-16 with five strikeouts in his last four contests, but is 16-for-46 in his career versus Thursday starter Chris Tillman.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), SUN (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Chris Tillman (9-11, 5.21 ERA) vs. Rays LH Matt Moore (1-4, 8.42)

Tillman saw his winless run stretch to five starts after receiving a no-decision following Sunday's rough outing versus Kansas City. The 27-year-old has yielded 24 runs on 33 hits in his previous 25 2/3 innings during that stretch, posting an 0-4 mark in the process. Tillman has dropped three of four decisions to Tampa Bay this season, getting shelled for six and seven runs, respectively, in the last two losses.

Moore's pronounced struggles continued in his last outing, as he allowed a career-high four homers and eight runs total in five innings en route to a 10-4 loss to Boston on Sunday. The 26-year-old has pitched five frames or fewer in a franchise-high nine consecutive starts. Moore fell to 4-4 in his career versus Baltimore after getting blitzed for five runs on eight hits in five innings of a 5-2 setback on July 26.

WALK-OFFS

1. Baltimore DH Nolan Reimold is 8-for-23 with two homers, six RBIs and seven runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.

2. Tampa Bay CF Kevin Kiermaier is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in his last two contests.

3. Orioles 2B Jonathan Schoop is 12-for-37 during his nine-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Orioles 4, Rays 3

 

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Preview: Blue Jays at Braves

GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (83-62) at Atlanta Braves (57-89)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Getting Edwin Encarnacion back into the Toronto Blue Jays lineup helped squelch a brief two-game losing streak on Wednesday, putting the American League East leaders in position to win another series as they end a three-game set Thursday at the Atlanta Braves. Encarnacion pounded out three hits, walked twice and scored a run in his return from an injured middle finger on his left hand as the Blue Jays won 9-1, one night after being held to five hits.

Encarnacion reached base for a 43rd consecutive game, one off the longest streak in the AL since 2010 (Miguel Cabrera, 44, 2013). More importantly, his presence in the lineup helped ignite Toronto’s powerful offense, which has scored nine runs or more in 31 games this season. Toronto, which maintains a three-game lead on the New York Yankees in the AL East, aims for its seventh series win in its past nine series. The Braves fell to 15-47 since they sat at 42-42 on July 7, but right fielder Nick Markakis recorded his 50th multi-hit game of the season to raise his average to .298.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet (Toronto), SportSouth (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (12-8, 3.31 ERA) vs. Braves RH Matt Wisler (5-7, 5.60)

Estrada shook off a rough start to his first season in Toronto and has been outstanding since June 1, going 11-5 with a 3.11 ERA and a .204 opponents’ batting average in his past 19 starts. He surrendered three homers in giving up four runs on six hits in five innings of a no-decision Saturday against the Yankees, snapping a streak of eight consecutive outings with three or fewer earned runs allowed. Estrada pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief April 19 against the Braves and is 3-1 with a 3.69 ERA in 10 career appearances against Atlanta.

Wisler lost his fifth start in a row on Friday, falling to the Mets, but the 23-year-old gave up only two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in six innings. The rookie had lasted just 1 2/3 innings in his previous start Sept. 3 at Washington, allowing seven runs for the second time in three starts, but he pitched two scoreless innings of relief three days later and allowed the go-ahead run on a balk against New York. Wisler has surrendered nine homers in 157 at-bats against left-handers, which are hitting .350 against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta SS Andrelton Simmons committed two errors Wednesday, after recording just four in his first 131 games this season. He also struck out three times, after starting the game with 40 strikeouts on the season.

2. Toronto CF Ben Revere snapped an 0-for-8 skid with two hits, and is batting .396 in his past 17 games.

3. Braves C Christian Bethancourt recorded his second three-hit game in the past five contests and is batting .412 in that stretch.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 5, Braves 2

 

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Preview: Royals at Indians

GAME: Kansas City Royals (85-60) at Cleveland Indians (72-72)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber will come off the disabled list Thursday and try to keep the Cleveland Indians' postseason drive alive in the finale of a four-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals. The Indians have won 14 of their last 20 to close within four games of Houston for the second AL wild card.

Kluber has been sidelined since Aug. 29 with a strained hamstring and did not receive clearance to make his fifth start against Kansas City this season until Tuesday. He was hit hard in losing his first three decisions to the Royals before tossing a complete game against them on July 29. Cleveland rookie Francisco Lindor is 6-for-11 in the series with a homer, triple, double and six RBIs. Kansas City has dropped nine of its last 12 but still owns a healthy lead atop the AL Central.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Yordano Ventura (11-8, 4.42 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (8-13, 3.41)

Ventura capped an eight-start unbeaten streak with a pair of overpowering performances in which he allowed one run and struck out 22, but he has struggled in his last two turns. After giving up four runs and eight hits over 5 1/3 innings of a loss to Minnesota, he won at Baltimore last time out despite giving up the same numbers in 5 2/3 frames. He suffered his lone loss versus Cleveland on April 29, when he surrendered five runs in 5 1/3 frames.

Kluber was 0-1 in three starts before going on the disabled list, surrendering six home runs to offset 26 strikeouts over 19 2/3 innings. He was dominant in his two starts prior to the mini-drought, throwing a pair of complete games in which he permitted a total of two runs and four hits. Kluber must be wary of Kansas City's Mike Moustakas, who is 16-for-35 against him, and Eric Hosmer (10-for-37, three homers, 12 RBIs).

WALK-OFFS

1. Lindor, who has hit safely in five straight games, has lifted his batting average nearly 100 points (.223 to .317) since the All-Star break.

2. Moustakas is one home run and one RBI from matching his career highs of 20 and 73 set in 2012.

3. Indians 3B Mike Aviles is 7-for-16 with five runs scored in his last five games.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Royals 3

 

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Preview: Angels at Twins

GAME: Los Angeles Angels (73-72) at Minnesota Twins (75-70)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Minnesota Twins will need to conquer a major nemesis when they open a four-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a matchup of two teams battling for the American League's second wild card. The Twins blew a ninth-inning lead in an eventual 12-inning loss to Detroit on Wednesday night to remain 1 1/2 games behind the Houston Astros.

The Angels also squandered a chance to pick up ground on the Astros with a 3-1 loss at Seattle on Wednesday - their third defeat in four games - and are 3 1/2 games behind Houston. Albert Pujols is 0-for-15 in his last four contests and Kole Calhoun is mired in a 1-for-19 slump for Los Angeles, which has scored three runs or fewer in six of its last seven games. Minnesota outfielder and ex-Angel Torii Hunter is riding a five-game hitting streak and is 12-for-29 in his last eight. The Twins posted a 3-0 victory in Los Angeles on July 23 to end a nine-game losing streak in the series - a span in which the Angels amassed 66 runs.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH Hector Santiago (8-9, 3.21 ERA) vs. Twins LH Tommy Milone (8-5, 3.73)

Santiago lost his final three starts in August in ugly fashion, giving up 14 runs and failing to go past 4 1/3 innings to stretch his winless drought to eight turns. He has turned things around this month, beating Texas with six scoreless innings of one-hit ball before giving up two runs in seven innings in a no-decision versus Houston last time out. He is 2-2 with a 3.25 ERA in eight appearances (four starts) versus the Twins.

Milone is coming off a rocky performance, lasting only 3 2/3 innings and getting tagged for seven runs (four earned) on eight hits in a loss to the Chicago White Sox. The 28-year-old won his previous two starts in impressive fashion, giving up two runs in seven innings at Kansas City and tossing seven scoreless innings of three-hit ball against the White Sox. Milone is 6-2 with a 3.88 ERA in 10 starts against the Angels.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins 1B Joe Mauer has reached in a career high-tying 36 consecutive games and is six shy of Bob Allison's team record.

2. Angels closer Huston Street, who has been sidelined with the flu since blowing a save Sunday, is available to pitch after losing 13 pounds.

3. Twins OF Eddie Rosario is the first rookie with at least 10 homers, 10 doubles, 10 triples and 10 steals since Hanley Ramirez (Florida, 2006).

PREDICTION: Angels 4, Twins 3

 

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Preview: Astros at Rangers

GAME: Houston Astros (77-69) at Texas Rangers (78-67)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Texas Rangers look to complete a four-game sweep and increase their lead in the American League West when they host the reeling Houston Astros on Thursday. Texas has overtaken its division rival for first place by winning 14 of its last 20 contests, including each of the last four.

Prince Fielder went 3-for-5 and drove in five runs while belting two of his team's five home runs Wednesday as the Rangers cruised to a 14-3 victory to move 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston in the West. Fielder has picked up his run production of late, collecting 10 RBIs over his last five contests following a nine-game drought. Evan Gattis belted a two-run homer among his three hits as the Astros suffered their seventh loss in nine games. While its downward spiral has seen the division lead slip away, Houston maintained its 1 1/2-game lead over Minnesota for the second AL wild card after falling to 8-19 on the road since the All-Star break.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, ROOT (Houston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers (5-5, 3.10 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Colby Lewis (15-8, 4.45)

McCullers' winless streak reached five starts Saturday as he settled for a no-decision at the Los Angeles Angels after allowing two runs in five innings. The 21-year-old rookie from Florida has not been victorious since limiting the Angels to one run over seven frames July 29. McCullers looks to avenge a loss in his only outing against the Rangers on Aug. 3, when he was battered for six runs and seven hits while retiring only one batter at Texas.

Lewis halted his three-start losing streak in impressive fashion Friday, tossing a two-hitter against Oakland after carrying a perfect game into the eighth inning for his third career shutout and second complete game this season. The 36-year-old Californian struggled mightily during his skid, surrendering a total of 18 runs - 15 earned - and 23 hits over 15 2/3 innings. Lewis improved to 8-1 lifetime and 3-0 in four outings versus Houston this year Aug. 3 despite yielding seven runs and 10 hits (three home runs) in six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Fielder has belted two or more home runs 27 times in his career, tying him for eighth among active players.

2. Houston was without RHP Luke Gregerson, who left the team before the game to be with his wife for the birth of their first child.

3. Texas is 21-5 in its last 26 home games.

PREDICTION: Rangers 6, Astros 2

 

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Preview: Cardinals at Brewers

GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (91-54) at Milwaukee Brewers (62-83)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 17 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The St. Louis Cardinals attempt to complete a sweep when they visit the National League Central-rival Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday for the finale of their three-game series. St. Louis appears to have righted the ship, winning three consecutive contests after losing three straight and eight of 10.

The Cardinals built a five-run lead Wednesday before holding on for a 5-4 triumph that extended their division lead over second-place Pittsburgh to four games. Tommy Pham belted a pair of two-run shots to match his homer total from his first 42 major-league games and Matt Carpenter ended a nine-game drought with his 22nd of the season for St. Louis, which is tied with Texas and the Chicago Cubs for the most road wins in the majors (41). Martin Maldonado launched a three-run homer during a four-run fourth inning, but Milwaukee went on to lose its second in a row at home after winning four straight and six of seven. The Brewers are battling to stay out of the division cellar but have dropped five consecutive contests and seven of their last eight.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH John Lackey (11-9, 2.89 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Jimmy Nelson (11-12, 3.95)

Lackey is winless in his last three starts despite allowing a total of seven runs over 20 1/3 innings in that stretch. The 36-year-old Texan settled for a no-decision at Cincinnati on Friday after giving up two runs while tying a season high with 10 strikeouts in seven frames. Lackey is 4-1 lifetime against Milwaukee, including a 2-0 record in three outings this season.

Nelson is coming off his second straight loss and third in four turns, a setback at Pittsburgh on Friday in which he yielded four runs on four hits and three walks over five innings. The 26-year-old native of Oregon has made one of his last five starts at home, allowing one run in seven frames of a victory over the Pirates on Sept. 1. Nelson has yet to defeat St. Louis, going 0-4 with a gaudy 8.72 ERA in five career games (four starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cardinals' magic number to clinch the division title is 14.

2. Milwaukee RF Ryan Braun sat out Wednesday's contest with tightness in his lower back.

3. St. Louis C Yadier Molina on Wednesday struck out four times for the first time in his career, which spans 1,548 regular-season and playoff games.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Brewers 2

 

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BIG AL

Miami/Washington Under

Marlins' RHP Jarred Cosart had one of the stranger health issues earlier this season when he missed significant time due to a right inner ear disorder that resulted in vertigo. After trying to come back earlier and still not being fully over the condition, Cosart now appears healthy and has had two starts in September with very good results. Overall, Cosart has allowed just one run in 9 2/3 innings in those two starts which were against Division Rivals New York and Washington, who he faces again tonight. This time it's on the road, and RHP Tanner Roark will be getting the start for the Nats at home and despite struggling a bit earlier in the season when called upon to make some spot starts, Roark has been fairly solid in two starts this month against the Braves and these Marlins. In fact it was Roark who faced Cosart in that game in Miami last Friday, a 2-0 Marlins victory. The runs have been a bit hard to come by when these two teams have met recently, as a total of just 35 men have crossed the plate in the last seven meetings. Not surprisingly, the under is 5-1-1 in those.

 

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Sleepyj

ROYALS +125

Royals coming off a loss and Ventura on the mound has me firing on this today...Ventura has been solid for a good time now..His last two outings he has given up 4ER in each game...So a bit of a slide in the wrong direction...I will still back him here today however...The Indians haven't seen Yordano since April...So it's been a good while..Ventura should be fine here and with revenge on the minds of the Royals makes them a solid wager at +125..This line may in fact get higher with Kluber on the hill today...Kluber is solid, but he has been up and down in recent games also...His last 3 games has netted him a total of 10ER...The longball is the area he is having trouble with...Kluber has been knocked around by this KC team 3 times this year...The last look at this lineup he actually pitched very well...I doubt he can duplicate his last performance here...Royals are looking to split the series here today....Indians have been good since the break and they are only 4 games back from the Wild Card....i would not rule them out, but it looks a bit tough however...Royals hold the best mark in the AL..I'm sure they would like to keep it that way for obvious reasons..They are two games ahead of the Bluejays for the AL overall lead....Royals are 3-7 the last 10....Indians are the opposite ate 7-3.....Ventura will come to play today and i like the spot here...Kluber is quality, but i trust the lineup for the Royals here..Give me a solid ace on the mound at a + price in a revenge game here.

 

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JOHN RYAN

10* graded play on the Toronto Blue Jays as they take on the Atlanta Braves in inter league action set to start at 7:10 PM ET These plays are a continuation of my 'arbitrage' wager where I am selling the Yankees and buying the Blue Jays. The strategy started 39 days days ago when the Yankees held a 6 1/2 game lead over the Blue Jays and is based on the premise that Toronto will catch and pass the NY Yankees. I'm now targeting Toronto to have a 5 game lead before stopping this daily arbitrage. Remember though, the timing is not important, but the trend that has Toronto taking over the lead and building a lead over the Yankees is paramount.
For the first 39 days I have recommended this strategy, it has made the $100 player a very nice $1413 and for the Dime Player a nice bonus of $14,130.
Split the plays Wednesday with a net loss of $25 for the $100 player. The lead remains at three games for the Blue Jays over the Yankees. Once again, Toronto is a heavy road favorite, but deservedly so. Facing the worst offense in the majors by far and one that scored just 1 run in a blowout loss to the Blue Jays last night. Yankees have off till they start the subway series against the NY Mets. Toronto will be back home to host the Boston Red Sox, who have the third most productive offense in baseball, but lack any form of pitching strength. The loss of Tulowitski is already looking minimal and I would not be surprised to see Toronto embatk on another length winning streak. Braves just 3-20 (-14.6 Units) against the money line as an underdog of +175 to +250 this season.

 

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Coach Fletcher’s Thursday MLB Free Pick

Thursday, Sept. 17

Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays

The Play Game OVER 8 -115



Tillman, Moore Create Perfect Conditions for an OVER

The Pitchers

Tillman, Orioles

Chris Tillman was looking good from June 5 through August 17. He won 7 straight decisions in that span. However, since then, Tillman has lost 4 straight. Tillman is 9-11 with a 5.21 era. Tillman has been hit hard by the Ray’s roster. 5 Rays are hitting .300 or better off Tillman. Evan Longoria is at .366 with 6 bombs against Tillman in just 41 at bats. Logan Forsythe is at .353 and Grady Sizemore is at .300. Brandon Guyer is hitting .375 and Joey Butler is hitting .667 in minimal at bats. Tillman’s era on the road is 5.79 and in the last 3 games he has been rocked for an 11.77 mark. In his last 13 innings Tillman has been torched for 17 runs and 20 hits. He is 5-9 against Tampa Bay with a 4.27 era. In his last start vs Tampa Bay, Tillman surrendered 7 runs and 8 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Tillman’s era is 7.97 n his last 7 starts. He’s 7-7 with a 4.16 era at night. LH are hitting .260 against him and RH are hitting .279. In September batters are tagging Tillman for a .345 average.

Moore, Rays

Moore has had a miserable season after spending some time on the DL. He is 1-4 with an 8.42 era. In his last start on Saturday against the Red Sox, Moore was tagged for 4 bombs. He has gone 5 innings or fewer in 9 straight starts. The Oriole hitters have chewed him up. 6 Orioles are hitting over .300 against Moore. 4 Orioles are hitting .500 or better off Moore. Matt Weiters and Adam Jones have both gone deep twice off Moore. His home era is 8.24 and in his last 3 games Moore’s era is 9.94. He is 4-4 against Baltimore lifetime with a 4.15 era. In one start against Baltimore this year he was blasted for 5 runs and 8 hits in 5 innings. In his last 7 starts Moore’s era is 8.53. Moore is 0-2 with a 9.31 era and in September his era is 7.45. Post All-Star break he is 0-4 with a 9.27 era. LH are hitting .283 against Moore and RH are hitting a monster .386.

And I ask myself, why is the total for this game at 8? It boggles the mind.

The Bullpens

Orioles – 2.70 on the road ; 36 saves, 12 blown saves

Rays – 3.60 era at home ; 53 saves and 20 blown saves

From the numbers these pitchers put up, over 8 seems like a given.

The Hitters

Orioles – The Orioles score and average of 4.4 runs per game. They give up an average of 4.2. On the road they score 3.9 and they score 4.0 vs LHP. They have averaged 6.1 runs the last 7 games but only 3.4 rpg in the dome. They average 4.3 at night and 4.7 in division.

Rays – The Rays score 3.8 runs per game and give up 3.9 runs per game. At home they average 3.7 and against RHP they average only 3.6. They are scoring 4.9 runs per game in their last 7 and score only 3.6 in the dome. At night they average 4.1 and in division score 3.7.

So we now learn why the total is just 8. The Rays are a horrible run producing team. But even though they often score less than 4 per game, their opponents average 4 or above in all but 2 categories. The other factor is the dome called Tropicana Field. Overall Tropicana is the 9th most hitter friendly park, so the low dome numbers are perplexing. At any rate, despite the plethora of low numbers, neither of these pitchers seem to be able to get batters out. I know what you’re thinking, why not bet Baltimore as well. I wouldn’t mind.

Odds and Ends

Baltimore goes under 47.4 % and Tampa goes under 48.95.

As a home team, Tampa Bay goes over 55.4%. As a road team, Baltimore goes over 43.9%.

As favorite, Tampa Bay goes over 52.4. As a dog Baltimore goes over 47.8%.

As home favorite Tampa Bay goes over 48.8%. As away dog, Baltimore goes over 43.1%.

Both teams scored 1 run on Wednesday.

After a loss, Tampa goes over 47.8% and Baltimore 47.1%.

On no rest, Baltimore goes over 46.2% and Tampa goes over 48.7%.

In division, the Rays go over 37.3% and the Orioles go over 53.4%.

In September, Baltimore has gone over 10 times and under 4 times.

In September, Tampa Bay has gone over 7 games and under 6 games.

In dome games, Baltimore is 2-5 to the under.

In dome games, Tampa Bay is 36-30 to the over.

Baltimore is 40-40 over/under against teams with losing records.

Tampa Bay is 53-47 to the over against teams with losing records.

Coach’s Conclusion:

Those linesmakers are no dummies. There is more than adequate statistical information to support a total of 8 in this game, regardless of who is on the mound. Even so, I am going to bite on this one and go with the over. I may also go with Baltimore, but definitely the over.

The Pick Game OVER 8 -115

 

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Is Wildcat handicapping service still around? I used to see his NFL 10,7 star plays but nothing this year. I would gladly pay for his picks if someone can point me in the right direction...

Thanks..

 

[WildBillPicks7]

Is Wildcat handicapping service still around? I used to see his NFL 10,7 star plays but nothing this year. I would gladly pay for his picks if someone can point me in the right direction...

Thanks..

Yes, he goes by Richard Witt and he's part of Playbook. I haven't see his plays other than his free comp plays. I don't buy picks!!

GL!!