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Carlo Campanella

Western Kentucky vs Vanderbilt

10* Bonus Play Western Kentucky

This selection isn't so much due to liking Western Kentucky, but "playing against" Vanderbilt. Western Kentucky's been a solid team for 2 straight years, going 8-4 SU in 2014 & 8-5 SU last season while beating Central Michigan in their Bowl game. On the other hand, Vandy ended the 2014 season at 3-9 SU, with their only 3 wins coming against outgunned football programs like U. Mass, Charlestown South & Old Dominion- All are more known for their Basketball teams than their Football programs. Vandy averaged just 17 points per game last year and was held to 17 points or less in 8 of their 12 games. They ended at 0-8 SU in the Dog role and that's exactly where they find themselves to open this season- As home Dogs hosting Western Kentucky. On Thursday Western Kentucky starts their 2nd season behind HC Jeff Brohm, who finally got everything together near the end of last season while finishing on a 5-0 SU & 3-2 ATS winning run. Combine last season's late improvement with that confidence building Bowl victory and you MUST back Western Kentucky to beat up on a rebuilding Vandy team.

 

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JOE WIZ

Under 61 Arizona and Texas San Antonio

 

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Thursday, September 3 is:

Tulane +7 over Duke.

 

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Preview: White Sox at Twins

GAME: Chicago White Sox (61-70) at Minnesota Twins (69-63)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 03 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: 119, -129 TOTAL: 8

Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sano was named the American League Rookie of the Month for August on Wednesday and showed it was no fluke by homering in his third consecutive game later that evening. Sano and the Twins look to continue their home dominance of the Chicago White Sox when they go for a three-game sweep Thursday afternoon.

Despite dealing with a mild hamstring strain, Sano has eight homers and 17 RBIs over his last 14 contests for Minnesota, which is one game behind Texas for the second wild card. The Twins boast a 42-25 record at home and have fattened that mark at the expense of the White Sox, winning eight of nine meetings this season at Target Field. Chicago has lost seven of 10 overall and been shut out three times in its last seven games. The White Sox face a nemesis Thursday in Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson, who has beaten them twice this season while allowing one run in 16 innings.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Jeff Samardzija (8-11, 4.85 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (9-9, 3.82)

The dog days of August applied to Samardzija, who lost all six of his starts last month and was knocked around for at least five runs in all but one of those outings. He took the loss against Seattle on Saturday after permitting five runs and eight hits over 5 2/3 innings for the second consecutive turn. Samardzija gave up at least one homer in four straight outings and has been taken deep eight times during the six-start skid.

Gibson knows what it's like to suffer through a lengthy winless drought - he broke a seven-start dry spell by blanking the Houston Astros on four hits over 5 2/3 innings in his outing. Pitching deep into games has been an issue for the 27-year-old Gibson, who has failed to get through six innings in six of his last eight starts. Gibson has held Melky Cabrera hitless in 11 at-bats while also stifling Jose Abreu (1-for-9).

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins 1B Joe Mauer has reached base safely in 23 consecutive games.

2. Cabrera is 3-for-31 in his last eight games against Minnesota.

3. Twins 3B Trevor Plouffe had a two-run double Wednesday to improve to 6-for-11 with 19 RBIs in bases-loaded situations this season.

PREDICTION: Twins 5, White Sox 3

 

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Preview: Braves at Nationals

GAME: Atlanta Braves (54-79) at Washington Nationals (67-65)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 03 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: 219, -240 TOTAL: 8

Ryan Zimmerman is enjoying a blistering stretch and the host Washington Nationals hope he doesn't cool down on Thursday when they open a four-game series versus the reeling Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman belted a pair of homers against St. Louis on Wednesday in a 4-3 win by Washington, which swept Atlanta on two occasions this season when the National League East rivals met at Nationals Park.

Zimermann increased his home run total to seven in his last nine contests and 200 in his career, but did not face Thursday starter Matt Wisler in the rookie's two previous meetings with the Nationals. Washington, which resides 6 1/2 games behind NL East-leading New York, wraps up its seven-game homestand with three contests versus the Mets. Whether the Nationals have Bryce Harper in their lineup is a mystery, as the 22-year-old exited Wednesday's tilt with a tight left glute. Atlanta (54-79), which was swept by Miami on Wednesday, has been outscored 67-19 en route to losing eight in a row overall and fell 25 games under .500 for the first time since 1990.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SPSO (Atlanta), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Matt Wisler (5-5, 5.22 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Jordan Zimmermann (11-8, 3.45)

Wisler dropped his third straight trip to the mound and fell to 0-4 in his last six outings on Saturday despite allowing two runs on four hits in six innings of a 3-1 setback to the Mets. The 22-year-old kept the ball in the park against New York after surrendering four homers in 2 2/3 frames versus the Chicago Cubs in his previous start. Wisler was drilled for six runs on nine hits in four innings of a 7-0 setback to Washington on June 25 before allowing just one hit in 5 1/3 scoreless frames one week later to pick up the win against the Nationals.

After losing three decisions in four outings, Zimmermann rebounded by winning his third straight start by allowing one run on seven hits in as many innings of a 5-1 triumph over Miami on Saturday. The 29-year-old has surrendered six homers during his winning streak after keeping the ball in the park in five of his previous six trips to the mound. Zimmermann is 2-0 against Atlanta this season and 6-2 in his career after tossing seven strong innings in a 13-4 victory on April 29 and scattering six hits over 7 2/3 scoreless frames in a 6-1 triumph two months later.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington 2B Anthony Rendon is 16-for-43 (.372) with nine RBIs during his 11-game hitting streak and C Wilson Ramos is 14-for-37 (.378) with three homers during his 10-game stretch.

2. Atlanta C Christian Bethancourt is 0-for-9 in his last four contests and 3-for-24 in his last nine.

3. Nationals RF Jayson Werth is 7-for-18 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs scored in his last four games.

PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Braves 1

 

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Preview: Pirates at Brewers

GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (79-52) at Milwaukee Brewers (57-75)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 03 - 7:20 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: -150, 138 TOTAL: 7.5

The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to be plagued by the Milwaukee Brewers and the rest of the National League Central at large. After getting swept in its last visit to Miller Park, Pittsburgh looks to prevent a similar fate by salvaging the finale of its three-game series against host Milwaukee on Thursday.

Former Brewer Aramis Ramirez went deep and drove in four runs in the Pirates' 9-4 loss on Wednesday and has three homers in his last four outings as he looks to finish strong while playing the final season of his 18-year career. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, it has dropped three in a row overall and eight of the 14 meetings with Milwaukee this season to fall to 21-31 against its division foes. While the Pirates reside six games behind NL Central-leading St. Louis, the Brewers are enjoying their role as spoiler by winning three straight and four of their last five. Jonathan Lucroy is 18-for-40 (.450) with 11 runs scored during his 10-game hitting streak, but is just 4-for-24 in his career versus Thursday starter Francisco Liriano.

TV: 7:20 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Francisco Liriano (9-6, 3.28 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Taylor Jungmann (8-5, 2.48)

Liriano overcame two homers to record a no-decision after allowing three runs on four hits in six innings against Colorado on Friday. The 31-year-old Dominican is 5-0 in his last 11 starts, but fell to 6-5 in his career versus Milwaukee after permitting three runs on five hits in eight frames of a 4-1 setback on June 9. Liriano continues to struggle with his control, issuing three walks in each of his last three outings and 15 in his last five.

Jungmann scattered three hits over six innings to pick up the win in a 5-0 victory over Cincinnati on Friday. After alternating wins and losses over his last six outings, the 25-year-old will look to start a positive streak versus a club against which he has won both career starts. Jungmann went seven innings in both outings versus Pittsburgh, yielding one run on three hits in a 4-1 triumph in his debut on June 9 before permitting one run on five hits in a 6-1 victory on July 19.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pittsburgh RF Gregory Polanco is 0-for 16 with four strikeouts in his last four contests.

2. Milwaukee SS Jean Segura is 9-for-18 with four RBIs and six runs scored in his last four games.

3. Pirates 1B Pedro Alvarez is 2-for-22 in his previous nine contests.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Brewers 3

 

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Preview: Tigers at Royals

GAME: Detroit Tigers (61-71) at Kansas City Royals (81-51)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 03 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: 173, -188 TOTAL: 8

The Kansas City Royals have gone seven straight series without a loss since dropping two of three in Detroit early last month and can extend that streak when they host the Tigers on Thursday in the rubber match of a three-game set. The Royals averted their first three-game skid since July 29-31 with a 12-1 drubbing Wednesday night.

Lorenzo Cain ran his hitting streak to 10 games with a homer and three RBIs, helping Kansas City go deep four times in a home game for the first time since June 24, 2012. Rookie Cheslor Cuthbert, promoted from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, belted his first career homer and matched his season RBI total with four. Detroit has lost 10 of its last 12 games and its pitching staff has been ravaged for 46 runs over the past five contests. Rookie Matt Boyd, acquired in the deal that sent David Price to Toronto, will make his third start against the Royals in a month when he opposes Edinson Volquez.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matt Boyd (1-5, 7.12 ERA) vs. Royals RH Edinson Volquez (12-7, 3.27)

Although Boyd is winless in his last four starts, he earned his first major-league victory against the Royals on Aug. 5, permitting one run on seven hits over seven innings in his Detroit debut. The 24-year-old had a tougher time in a rematch at Kansas City five days later, taking the loss after allowing three runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings. He has surrendered six homers in his last three starts, including three at Toronto on Friday.

Volquez rebounded from a rocky performance in a loss at Boston on Aug. 23 with 6 2/3 strong innings at Tampa Bay last time out, limiting the Rays to one earned run and six hits. The 32-year-old Dominican struggled against the Tigers in a home start on Aug. 12, allowing six runs (five earned) and eight hits over seven innings. He is 1-4 with a 5.34 ERA versus Detroit and has to be wary of Ian Kinsler, who is 5-for-13 against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals DH Kendrys Morales has homered four times in his last eight games.

2. Tigers rookie RHP Guido Knudson is the first pitcher since 1914 to give up at least one homer in his first four career appearances.

3. Royals 3B Mike Moustakas (hamstring) will not be in the starting lineup for the third straight game, but is available for pinch-hitting duties.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Tigers 3

 

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Preview: Giants at Rockies

GAME: San Francisco Giants (69-64) at Colorado Rockies (54-78)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 03 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: -125, 115 TOTAL: 11.5

The San Francisco Giants aim to halt their five-game losing streak on Thursday, when they open a four-game series against the host Colorado Rockies. San Francisco lost Wednesday to suffer a three-game sweep at the hands of Los Angeles and finds itself 6 1/2 games behind the first-place Dodgers in the National League West and 5 1/2 in back of the Chicago Cubs for the second wild-card spot.

The Giants dropped three one-run games in the Los Angeles series as Buster Posey didn't score or drive in a run while going 8-for-14. San Francisco, which has lost 11 of its last 16 overall contests, is just 5-7 against the last-place Rockies this season. Colorado racked up 18 hits while recording a 9-4 victory over Arizona on Wednesday as Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and drove in a career-best seven runs. Gonzalez is just 1-for-17 against scheduled Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong, but Wilin Rosario has fared much better by going 5-for-14 with three homers.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, MLBN, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), ROOT (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Ryan Vogelsong (9-10, 4.19 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Chris Rusin (4-7, 4.94)

Vogelsong has lost consecutive outings, allowing 14 hits and seven walks in just eight innings during the stretch. He has served up 11 homers on the road this season compared to just five at spacious AT&T Park. Vogelsong defeated Colorado on May 22, when he allowed two hits over six scoreless innings and is 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA in 17 career appearances (12 starts) against the Rockies.

Rusin has lost back-to-back starts and three of his last four. He gave up 11 runs and 12 hits in two-plus innings of a loss to the New York Mets on Aug. 22 and followed up by allowing three runs and five hits in six frames against Pittsburgh on Saturday. Rusin has a 1.35 ERA in two career starts against the Giants as he gave up five runs (two earned) and 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings while receiving a no-decision on June 27.

WALK-OFFS

1. Giants 2B Joe Panik (back) will begin a rehab stint at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday and is expected to return next week.

2. Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer on Wednesday to raise his NL-leading RBI count to 100 and become the first Colorado player to hit the century mark since the recently traded Troy Tulowitzki (105) in 2011.

3. San Francisco SS Brandon Crawford (oblique, calf) has missed seven of the last eight games.

PREDICTION: Giants 8, Rockies 7

 

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Preview: Dodgers at Padres

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (75-57) at San Diego Padres (64-69)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 03 - 10:10 PM EST
WHERE: Petco Park, San Diego, California
LINE: -146, 135 TOTAL: 7

The Los Angeles Dodgers are soaring toward the National League West title and look to pad their lead on Thursday, when they open a four-game series against the host San Diego Padres. Los Angeles swept three games from San Francisco and has won eight of its last nine while opening up a 6 1/2-game lead over the second-place Giants.

Los Angeles' Adrian Gonzalez has tormented his former club by batting .391 with six homers and 14 RBIs this season. Gonzalez has 25 blasts in 2015, but all four of his 30-homer campaigns came from 2007-10 when he played for San Diego. The Padres have lost seven of their last 10 contests and got an 11-game homestand off to a rocky start by losing two of three to Texas, including Wednesday's 4-3, 10-inning loss. San Diego's Justin Upton is 10-for-20 with two homers against scheduled Los Angeles starter Mat Latos while Matt Kemp is just 3-for-22.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FSN San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Mat Latos (4-9, 4.76 ERA) vs. Padres RH Colin Rea (2-2, 5.95)

Latos is 0-2 with a 6.05 ERA in four starts since being acquired from Miami. He has worked fewer than five innings in each of his last three outings and went 16 days between appearances before a 4 2/3-inning no-decision (two runs, four hits) against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Latos is 0-2 with a 2.08 ERA in four career starts against the Padres - his first major-league club - and gave up three runs and six hits over six frames in a loss on July 26 in his final start for the Marlins.

Rea has lost his last two outings after winning his first two major-league starts. He fell to Philadelphia in his last turn, when he gave up four runs and six hits in five frames. Rea has pitched fewer than six innings in each of his turns and has struck out four in every start.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego C Derek Norris (shoulder, elbow) and 1B Yonder Alonso (back) are both doubtful for the opener after missing Wednesday's game.

2. Los Angeles C Yasmani Grandal is 1-for-34 over his last 12 contests.

3. Kemp is batting .333 in 45 at-bats against the Dodgers - his former club - but hasn't hit a homer.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 4, Padres 2

 

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 11

BC Lions @ Montreal

Game 291-292
September 3, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
BC Lions
106.988
Montreal
121.378
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 14 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
by 5
47
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(-5); Over

 

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CFL
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 3

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (3 - 5) at MONTREAL (4 - 5) - 9/3/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 51-27 ATS (+21.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1996.
MONTREAL is 49-79 ATS (-37.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-2 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-2 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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CFL

Week 9

Trend Report

Thursday, September 3

7:30 PM
BRITISH COLUMBIA vs. MONTREAL
British Columbia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
British Columbia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Montreal is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing at home against British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games at home

 

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MLB

Thursday, September 3

Trend Report

1:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MINNESOTA
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:20 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MILWAUKEE
Pittsburgh is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games

10:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Diego's last 20 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, September 3


Atlanta @ Washington

Game 901-902
September 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Wisler) 15.887
Washington
(Zmmrmnn) 14.718
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-260
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+220); Under

Pittsburgh @ Milwaukee

Game 903-904
September 3, 2015 @ 7:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Liriano) 14.690
Milwaukee
(Jngmann) 15.798
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+130); Over

San Francisco @ Colorado

Game 905-906
September 3, 2015 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Vogelsong) 14.481
Colorado
(Rusin) 12.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-135
11
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-135); Under

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 907-908
September 3, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Latos) 17.360
San Diego
(Rea) 14.967
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-135); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 911-912
September 3, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Boyd) 14.051
Kansas City
(Volquez) 15.635
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-215
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-215); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota

Game 909-910
September 3, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Samrdzja) 14.700
Minnesota
(Gibson) 16.369
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-140); Under

 

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WNBA
Dunkel

Thursday, September 3

Chicago @ New York

Game 601-602
September 3, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
110.074
New York
120.888
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 11
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 7 1/2
151 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-7 1/2); Over

Tulsa @ Seattle

Game 603-604
September 3, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulsa
110.342
Seattle
113.877
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3 1/2
143
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
149
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-1 1/2); Under

Washington @ Los Angeles

Game 605-606
September 3, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
109.488
Los Angeles
110.852
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 4 1/2
143
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+4 1/2); Under

 

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WNBA

Thursday, September 3

Trend Report

:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. NEW YORK
Chicago is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing New York
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New York is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Chicago

10:00 PM
TULSA vs. SEATTLE
Tulsa is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Seattle
Tulsa is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Tulsa
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tulsa

10:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 25 games when playing Los Angeles
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 6-18-1 ATS in its last 25 games at home

 

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 3

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CHICAGO (18 - 12) at NEW YORK (21 - 8) - 9/3/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in August or September games this season.
NEW YORK is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NEW YORK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a division game this season.
NEW YORK is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
NEW YORK is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
NEW YORK is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULSA (15 - 14) at SEATTLE (9 - 20) - 9/3/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 110-75 ATS (+27.5 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1997.
SEATTLE is 51-31 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
TULSA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-6 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 7-5 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (16 - 13) at LOS ANGELES (12 - 18) - 9/3/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 274-331 ATS (-90.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 39-66 ATS (-33.6 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 21-44 ATS (-27.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 37-57 ATS (-25.7 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 13-34 ATS (-24.4 Units) after scoring 55 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 27-39 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

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

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 3

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ATLANTA (54 - 79) at WASHINGTON (67 - 65) - 7:05 PM
MATT WISLER (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 54-79 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-47 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 7-20 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-19 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 52-76 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 12-30 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 17-39 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 13-33 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 6-23 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ZIMMERMANN is 61-31 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 61-31 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZIMMERMANN is 45-20 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 80-55 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 67-65 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 66-64 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-47 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 49-49 (-8.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-29 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-3 (+4.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

MATT WISLER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WISLER is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.608.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 6-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.115.
His team's record is 9-5 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-5. (+3.7 units)

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PITTSBURGH (79 - 52) at MILWAUKEE (57 - 75) - 7:20 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 21-31 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 79-52 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-10 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 79-52 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 120-83 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 62-40 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 90-55 (+19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 57-75 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-39 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 69-89 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 57-75 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-17 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-6 (+3.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LIRIANO is 6-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.251.
His team's record is 7-6 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.4 units)

TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
JUNGMANN is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (69 - 64) at COLORADO (54 - 78) - 8:40 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 6-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 169-143 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 80-78 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 169-143 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1067-896 (+117.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 381-385 (+38.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-21 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VOGELSONG is 64-50 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOGELSONG is 45-33 (+16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 120-174 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 120-174 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-58 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-5 (+2.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

RYAN VOGELSONG vs. COLORADO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 6-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RUSIN is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (75 - 57) at SAN DIEGO (64 - 69) - 10:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. COLIN REA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 75-57 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-33 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 6-14 (-12.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 28-36 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-18 (-15.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 75-57 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 55-43 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-28 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 42-34 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 1-7 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
SAN DIEGO is 68-55 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 110-82 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 5-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 8-4 (+2.8 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

MAT LATOS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LATOS is 0-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.846.
His team's record is 0-4 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

COLIN REA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (61 - 70) at MINNESOTA (69 - 63) - 1:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-70 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-63 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-88 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 39-84 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 22-39 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 9-20 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 11-19 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 10-19 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 21-38 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 12-22 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 15-34 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 69-63 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-33 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 42-25 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-25 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-11 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 67-58 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-43 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-33 (+9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-26 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GIBSON is 7-1 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 86-106 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-4 (+8.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GIBSON is 3-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 0.802.
His team's record is 4-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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DETROIT (61 - 71) at KANSAS CITY (81 - 51) - 8:10 PM
MATT BOYD (L) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 61-71 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 26-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 241-210 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-48 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 42-56 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 68-76 (-18.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 81-51 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 46-22 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-20 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 78-47 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 56-36 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 50-32 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 43-26 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VOLQUEZ is 19-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 8-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 18-7 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
VOLQUEZ is 21-9 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 31-21 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
KANSAS CITY is 1-9 (-15.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-8 (+0.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.4 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MATT BOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BOYD is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.639.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

 

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Anyone get Scott Ferrall plays for college football?

 

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Dave Essler

mlb thursday

atlanta-washington: i do know the braves are not playing well and haven’t since about the middle of may. i also know that wisler has had his struggles. however, there is no chance of laying -250 with zimmerman – let alone in washington’s first game back from a tough series in st. louis. if there were ever a time to take a flyer, this might be it.

pirates-brewers: yes, liriano is a very good pitcher, but youngmann may give milwaukee their best chance. i do like the under here if for no other reason than the pirates bullpen has been in lock down mode. i can’t ignore the fact that jumgmann has allowed three home runs in 90+ innings, and one since june 30th. couple that with his 1.17 whip which is in the elite category – and i could make the case for the brewers rl at the very least.

giants-rockies: hard to fathom vogelsong being -135 on the road, but that’s what it is. since he (vogelsong) came out of the bullpen to take a turn in the rotation he hasn’t lasted more than six innings, and even six only once. that’s tough to get behind even with the huge bullpen advantage the giants have. it’s also impossible for me to back rusin, and not so much because of his inconsistency but the fact that he threw 113 pitches last game. there’s a reason why this total is 11.5.

dodgers-padres: everyone seemed to want to get behind rea in his last outing against the phillies, but he’s really done nothing to impress after his first start against the reds. tough to fathom the dodgers, even with latos, only being -120 which is either a complete gift or a big public disaster (not unlike the red sox). latos hasn’t lasted through the fifth inning in three straight starts, and la comes in after a big series against the giants – so i suppose we could make a case for – the over?

white sox-twins: a day game, so let’s be diligent and see what lineups come out. gibson has been very good to us, but i don’t know about -145 to a team that’s seen him and might have some motivation for getting whacked by him back in may. i suppose that’s something to grab on to if your chicago. gibson has thrown four straight 101+ pitch games – something he’s not accustomed to. chicago typically does fare better against rhp’s as well. and yes, samardzija has been crucified of late – so backing the sox is tough as well. one could perhaps conclude that the over is the play, but samrdzija and gibson are both somewhere between their recent performances. i do think it (the total) goes to 8.5 at some point, and perhaps the under. opening at 8 is seemingly signaling a pitcher’s duel, and let’s face it, these teams are not the yankees.

tigers-royals: again, for as good as the royals can be and as bad as the tigers have been, there’s no reason to make volquez -200 against a left handed pitcher, something we know the royals can struggle with at times. i’d think differently if volquez has been pitching great, but looking beyond the wins and losses, he’s allowed 13/14 flyball outs in his last two games. we of course know detroit can hit the ball. they (the tigers) have all seen him at least once. this could be a f5 under – can’t take the game under with the possibility of detroits’ bullpen being overly involved. yes, boyd’s given it up all over the place, but he’s already pitched against the royals twice.