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Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers (-154, 8)
For two weeks, the Twins have been sending a message to the Tigers that they are not going away. Minnesota has won 11 of its last 13 games, closing the gap on first-place Detroit to two games in the AL Central race.
Detroit may seem secure with ace Justin Verlander on the mound. But in the righthander's last nine outings vs. Minnesota, the Tigers have lost seven times.
Meanwhile, the Twins are starting rookie lefthander Brian Duensing, who has been one of baseball's best pitchers over the last month. As a starter, Duensing is 5-0 with a 2.06 ERA.
This is a nice spot to grab a motivated underdog with a hot pitcher.
Pick: Twins
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies (-171, 9.5)
The Brewers have gotten some sloppy pitching of late, playing above the total in their last four games.
They are playing out the string with a visit to hitter-friendly Coors Field, where lefthander Chris Narveson will be pitching for the first time.
While Narveson has been able to limit his runs allowed since moving into the rotation earlier this month, he has given up a homer in each of his three starts.
Rockies starter Jason Marquis led the National League in wins for most of the season but is stumbling toward the finish, allowing at least five earned runs in four of his last six starts.
Pick: Over
Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers (-154, 8)
For two weeks, the Twins have been sending a message to the Tigers that they are not going away. Minnesota has won 11 of its last 13 games, closing the gap on first-place Detroit to two games in the AL Central race.
Detroit may seem secure with ace Justin Verlander on the mound. But in the righthander's last nine outings vs. Minnesota, the Tigers have lost seven times.
Meanwhile, the Twins are starting rookie lefthander Brian Duensing, who has been one of baseball's best pitchers over the last month. As a starter, Duensing is 5-0 with a 2.06 ERA.
This is a nice spot to grab a motivated underdog with a hot pitcher.
Pick: Twins
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies (-171, 9.5)
The Brewers have gotten some sloppy pitching of late, playing above the total in their last four games.
They are playing out the string with a visit to hitter-friendly Coors Field, where lefthander Chris Narveson will be pitching for the first time.
While Narveson has been able to limit his runs allowed since moving into the rotation earlier this month, he has given up a homer in each of his three starts.
Rockies starter Jason Marquis led the National League in wins for most of the season but is stumbling toward the finish, allowing at least five earned runs in four of his last six starts.
Pick: Over
Rob Vinciletti
MLB | Sep 29
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals New York Mets
+101 at 5DIMES > 10h.
On Tuesday the Bonus Play is on the NY.Mets game 953 at 7:05 eastern. The Mets have taken 10 of 15 games from the Nationals this year. Tonight they have M.Pelfrey taking the mound. The Nationals counter with JD.Martin. Both pitchers have struggled of late. However the Mets fit into a nice system thatr pertains to their low scoring loss and Wshingtons pathetic win percentage. Look for the Mets to rebound and take game 2 of this series. Congrats to those on the nice Bonus Play winner on Monday nights radio show. On Tuesday I have a big system play in bases. Jump on and cash out on this solid play.bol RV
MLB | Sep 29
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals New York Mets
+101 at 5DIMES > 10h.
On Tuesday the Bonus Play is on the NY.Mets game 953 at 7:05 eastern. The Mets have taken 10 of 15 games from the Nationals this year. Tonight they have M.Pelfrey taking the mound. The Nationals counter with JD.Martin. Both pitchers have struggled of late. However the Mets fit into a nice system thatr pertains to their low scoring loss and Wshingtons pathetic win percentage. Look for the Mets to rebound and take game 2 of this series. Congrats to those on the nice Bonus Play winner on Monday nights radio show. On Tuesday I have a big system play in bases. Jump on and cash out on this solid play.bol RV
MLB WRITE-UP
Tuesday, September 29
Hot Pitchers
-- Happ is 4-2, 2.41 in his last eight starts.
-- Hudson is 2-1, 3.56 in five starts for the Braves.
-- Dempster is 1-0, 1.13 in his last three starts.
-- Bailey is 4-1, 1.97 in his last seven starts. Pineiro has 2.79 RA in his last three starts.
-- Narveson has 2.63 RA in his three starts this season.
-- Burnett is 1-0, 2.13 in his last couple starts.
-- Verlander has a 2.86 RA in his last four road starts. Porcello is 5-0, 3.03 in his last six starts. Blackburn is 2-0, 1.35 in his last two starts. Duensing is 5-0, 2.25 in eight starts this season.
-- Buchholz is 3-0, 0.68 in his last four starts.
-- Kazmir has a 2.30 RA in five starts for the Angels.
-- Hernandez is 5-0, 2.15 in his last six starts. Oakland won last seven Cahill starts (5-0, 2.30).
Cold Pitchers
-- Johnson is 3-3, 4.26 in his last seven starts.
-- Pelfrey is 0-2, 8.05 in his last three starts. Martin has a 5.02 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Hart is 0-6, 8.16 in his last six starts.
-- Marquis is 1-4, 6.82 in his last six starts.
-- Billingsley is 0-3, 6.00 in his last five starts.
-- Sanchez has a 7.14 RA in his last three starts. Davis is 1-3, 6.15 in his last seven starts.
-- Guthrie is 0-3, 7.36 in his last three starts. Davis is 1-1, 6.23 in his last three starts.
-- Romero is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Masterson is 0-5, 7.11 in his last six starts. Torres is 1-1, 6.35 in four starts this season.
-- Lerew allowed four runs in 4.2 IP in his first '09 start.
-- Feldman is 1-2, 8.27 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Reds won six of their last seven games.
-- Braves won 15 of their last 17 games.
-- Pirates won three of their last four games. Cubs won six of eight.
-- Colorado won 12 of its last 16 home games. Brewers won six of last eight road games.
-- Padres won six of last nine games, but lost last two.
-- Indians, White Sox both won three of their last four games.
-- Bronx is 14-3 in its last seventeen home games.
-- Tigers won five of their last seven games. Twins won 11 of their last 13 games.
-- Rays won five of their last six home games.
-- Toronto won seven of its last eight games.
-- Oakland won 16 of its last 21 games.
Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost 10 of their last 13 games. Mets lost 20 of their last 27 road games.
-- Marlins lost three of last four games; they got shut out in last two.
-- Cardinals lost three of their last four games.
-- Astros lost 11 of their last 14 games. Phillies lost five of their last seven games.
-- Dodgers lost three of their last four games.
-- Giants lost three of their last four games. Arizona lost five of seven.
-- Royals lost five of their last six games.
-- Orioles lost their last eleven games in a row.
-- Red Sox lost six of their last eight games.
-- Angels lost four of their last six games, but clinched another AL West title Monday. Rangers lost 10 of their last 15 games.
-- Mariners lost four of their last five games.
Totals
-- Under is 11-2-1 in last fourteen Happ starts.
-- Four of last five Pelfrey starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Johnson road starts went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Bailey starts stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Dempster starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Marquis starts.
-- Over is 8-1-1 in Dodgers' last ten games.
-- Seven of last nine Sanchez starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Baltimore road games.
-- Last four Porcello starts went over the total. Six of Verlander's last nine starts stayed under.
-- Four of last five Masterson starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Burnett starts.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Buchholz starts.
-- Last eight Texas games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Hernandez starts stayed under the total.
Tuesday, September 29
Hot Pitchers
-- Happ is 4-2, 2.41 in his last eight starts.
-- Hudson is 2-1, 3.56 in five starts for the Braves.
-- Dempster is 1-0, 1.13 in his last three starts.
-- Bailey is 4-1, 1.97 in his last seven starts. Pineiro has 2.79 RA in his last three starts.
-- Narveson has 2.63 RA in his three starts this season.
-- Burnett is 1-0, 2.13 in his last couple starts.
-- Verlander has a 2.86 RA in his last four road starts. Porcello is 5-0, 3.03 in his last six starts. Blackburn is 2-0, 1.35 in his last two starts. Duensing is 5-0, 2.25 in eight starts this season.
-- Buchholz is 3-0, 0.68 in his last four starts.
-- Kazmir has a 2.30 RA in five starts for the Angels.
-- Hernandez is 5-0, 2.15 in his last six starts. Oakland won last seven Cahill starts (5-0, 2.30).
Cold Pitchers
-- Johnson is 3-3, 4.26 in his last seven starts.
-- Pelfrey is 0-2, 8.05 in his last three starts. Martin has a 5.02 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Hart is 0-6, 8.16 in his last six starts.
-- Marquis is 1-4, 6.82 in his last six starts.
-- Billingsley is 0-3, 6.00 in his last five starts.
-- Sanchez has a 7.14 RA in his last three starts. Davis is 1-3, 6.15 in his last seven starts.
-- Guthrie is 0-3, 7.36 in his last three starts. Davis is 1-1, 6.23 in his last three starts.
-- Romero is 0-2, 5.40 in his last three starts.
-- Masterson is 0-5, 7.11 in his last six starts. Torres is 1-1, 6.35 in four starts this season.
-- Lerew allowed four runs in 4.2 IP in his first '09 start.
-- Feldman is 1-2, 8.27 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Reds won six of their last seven games.
-- Braves won 15 of their last 17 games.
-- Pirates won three of their last four games. Cubs won six of eight.
-- Colorado won 12 of its last 16 home games. Brewers won six of last eight road games.
-- Padres won six of last nine games, but lost last two.
-- Indians, White Sox both won three of their last four games.
-- Bronx is 14-3 in its last seventeen home games.
-- Tigers won five of their last seven games. Twins won 11 of their last 13 games.
-- Rays won five of their last six home games.
-- Toronto won seven of its last eight games.
-- Oakland won 16 of its last 21 games.
Cold Teams
-- Nationals lost 10 of their last 13 games. Mets lost 20 of their last 27 road games.
-- Marlins lost three of last four games; they got shut out in last two.
-- Cardinals lost three of their last four games.
-- Astros lost 11 of their last 14 games. Phillies lost five of their last seven games.
-- Dodgers lost three of their last four games.
-- Giants lost three of their last four games. Arizona lost five of seven.
-- Royals lost five of their last six games.
-- Orioles lost their last eleven games in a row.
-- Red Sox lost six of their last eight games.
-- Angels lost four of their last six games, but clinched another AL West title Monday. Rangers lost 10 of their last 15 games.
-- Mariners lost four of their last five games.
Totals
-- Under is 11-2-1 in last fourteen Happ starts.
-- Four of last five Pelfrey starts went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Johnson road starts went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Bailey starts stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Dempster starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Marquis starts.
-- Over is 8-1-1 in Dodgers' last ten games.
-- Seven of last nine Sanchez starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Baltimore road games.
-- Last four Porcello starts went over the total. Six of Verlander's last nine starts stayed under.
-- Four of last five Masterson starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Burnett starts.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Buchholz starts.
-- Last eight Texas games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Hernandez starts stayed under the total.
MLB ADDITIONAL
Tuesday, September 29
Trend Report
7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Houston is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Houston
7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. NY YANKEES
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City's last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Kansas City
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 11-2-1 SU in its last 14 games
Detroit is 4-8-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:08 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TAMPA BAY
Baltimore is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
7:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. ATLANTA
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games when playing Toronto
8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games at home
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
8:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. COLORADO
Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
10:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
San Diego is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing Oakland
10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
Tuesday, September 29
Trend Report
7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
7:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Houston is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Philadelphia is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Houston
7:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. NY YANKEES
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kansas City's last 15 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against Kansas City
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 11-2-1 SU in its last 14 games
Detroit is 4-8-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
7:05 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Mets are 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:08 PM
BALTIMORE vs. TAMPA BAY
Baltimore is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
7:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. ATLANTA
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games when playing Toronto
8:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 1-16 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games at home
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games
8:40 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. COLORADO
Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
10:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
San Diego is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
10:05 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
10:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing Oakland
10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
Streaking and Slumping Pitchers
Streaking
Clay Buchholz (7-3, 3.21 ERA), Boston Red Sox
Say hello to Boston’s No. 3 starter. The kid with a no-hitter already under his big league belt was called back up to the bigs in mid-July. He had some mixed results early on but he’s looked real sharp over his last six outings.
Buchholz is 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA in five September starts. The Sox have won in each of his last eight trips to the mound and the under is 6-3-1 in his last 10 games.
Felix Hernandez (17-5, 2.49), Seattle Mariners
Even when he gives up a few runs, King Felix is frigging impressive. The Mariners ace hurler struck out a season-high 11 batters in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays last week.
He’s battling Zack Greinke and CC Sabathia for the American League Cy Young honor and he’s making a strong case for himself.
Hernandez is 4-0 with a 1.15 ERA in September.
“His stuff was unbelievable tonight,” Jays centerfielder Vernon Wells told reporters after the loss. “He left a lot of guys shaking their heads, just trying to figure out what to do to put a ball in play.”
Slumping
Jason Marquis (15-12, 3.98), Colorado Rockies
Marquis had been enjoying a career season, but over the last month he’s pitched like a marginal No. 5 starter. He has 6.49 ERA and batters are hitting .313 off him over his last six starts.
The Denver Post hinted that Marquis has been so ineffective that he might lose his rotation spot in the postseason. Pretty crazy seeing how he was representing the Rockies in the All-Star game just over two months ago.
Colorado is 1-5 over Marquis’ last six appearances, even though the club had been the favorite in each of those games.
Mike Pelfrey (10-12, 5.08), New York Mets
It’s hard to believe this righty was 4-1 with a 3.88 ERA after his first nine starts. He’s 1-3 with a 6.39 ERA this month. The Mets have dropped four of his last six trips to the bump and the over is 4-2 over the same stretch.
Streaking
Clay Buchholz (7-3, 3.21 ERA), Boston Red Sox
Say hello to Boston’s No. 3 starter. The kid with a no-hitter already under his big league belt was called back up to the bigs in mid-July. He had some mixed results early on but he’s looked real sharp over his last six outings.
Buchholz is 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA in five September starts. The Sox have won in each of his last eight trips to the mound and the under is 6-3-1 in his last 10 games.
Felix Hernandez (17-5, 2.49), Seattle Mariners
Even when he gives up a few runs, King Felix is frigging impressive. The Mariners ace hurler struck out a season-high 11 batters in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays last week.
He’s battling Zack Greinke and CC Sabathia for the American League Cy Young honor and he’s making a strong case for himself.
Hernandez is 4-0 with a 1.15 ERA in September.
“His stuff was unbelievable tonight,” Jays centerfielder Vernon Wells told reporters after the loss. “He left a lot of guys shaking their heads, just trying to figure out what to do to put a ball in play.”
Slumping
Jason Marquis (15-12, 3.98), Colorado Rockies
Marquis had been enjoying a career season, but over the last month he’s pitched like a marginal No. 5 starter. He has 6.49 ERA and batters are hitting .313 off him over his last six starts.
The Denver Post hinted that Marquis has been so ineffective that he might lose his rotation spot in the postseason. Pretty crazy seeing how he was representing the Rockies in the All-Star game just over two months ago.
Colorado is 1-5 over Marquis’ last six appearances, even though the club had been the favorite in each of those games.
Mike Pelfrey (10-12, 5.08), New York Mets
It’s hard to believe this righty was 4-1 with a 3.88 ERA after his first nine starts. He’s 1-3 with a 6.39 ERA this month. The Mets have dropped four of his last six trips to the bump and the over is 4-2 over the same stretch.
Sports Gambling Hotline
Winner on the UNDER between Florida and Atlanta last night, now 40-24-4 with our comp plays the last 68 days.
For Tuesday, take the UNDER between Kansas City and the Yankees.
These teams were delayed by the rain drops last night, and with the Yankees resting players this last week of the season, we don't think there is going to be a whole lot of cohesion for the pinstripers the next few days.
With last night's UNDER, these teams are now 11-3-1 UNDER the total in their last 15 series meetings.
It will be Anthony Lerew against AJ Burnett, and while Lerew is "getting his feet wet", Burnett has been throwing the pill solidly down the stretch, and while he probably go more than 5 innings, we think they will be shutout innings.
As the string of the long season is finally coming to its end, we take the UNDER between the Royals and the Yankees to come through on Tuesday night.
Play the LOW.
3♦ UNDER
Winner on the UNDER between Florida and Atlanta last night, now 40-24-4 with our comp plays the last 68 days.
For Tuesday, take the UNDER between Kansas City and the Yankees.
These teams were delayed by the rain drops last night, and with the Yankees resting players this last week of the season, we don't think there is going to be a whole lot of cohesion for the pinstripers the next few days.
With last night's UNDER, these teams are now 11-3-1 UNDER the total in their last 15 series meetings.
It will be Anthony Lerew against AJ Burnett, and while Lerew is "getting his feet wet", Burnett has been throwing the pill solidly down the stretch, and while he probably go more than 5 innings, we think they will be shutout innings.
As the string of the long season is finally coming to its end, we take the UNDER between the Royals and the Yankees to come through on Tuesday night.
Play the LOW.
3♦ UNDER
Jim Feist
(965) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
(966) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Take "Over"
Arizona's offense busted out against the Padres. In fact, that was part of a 6-3 run over the total. For this game, a pair of pitchers are on the mound who allow a lot of free passes. Doug Davis of the D-Backs has 96 walks in 191 innings, and in his last three starts (7.16 ERA) he has walked 9 in 16 innings. Jon Sanchez of the Giants walks a ton of batters, too, and sports a 6.43 ERA his last three starts, walking 7 in 14 innings. Play the Diamondbacks/Giants Over the total.
(965) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
(966) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
Take "Over"
Arizona's offense busted out against the Padres. In fact, that was part of a 6-3 run over the total. For this game, a pair of pitchers are on the mound who allow a lot of free passes. Doug Davis of the D-Backs has 96 walks in 191 innings, and in his last three starts (7.16 ERA) he has walked 9 in 16 innings. Jon Sanchez of the Giants walks a ton of batters, too, and sports a 6.43 ERA his last three starts, walking 7 in 14 innings. Play the Diamondbacks/Giants Over the total.
Bobby Maxwell
Rained out on Monday, I'm coming right back with a FREE winner on the Twins in Game 1 of the doubleheader with the Tigers in Detroit.
It all comes down to four games in three days for these teams if they want a spot in the playoffs. Minnesota knows it has to win three of the four games to have any shot of winning the division, while Detroit knows getting just two will almost guarantee it a postseason position.
Detroit leads the division by two games, but the Twins have been coming fast. They are 11-2 in their last 13 games and on other hot streaks of 5-1 on the road, 4-1 as an underdog, 20-7 against right-handed starters, 16-6 in divisional games and 5-0 on Mondays.
Minnesota’s Nick Blackburn (11-11, 4.23 ERA) has fantastic in his last two starts, beating both the Indians and White Sox. He gave up two runs and didn’t walk a batter in 13.1 innings and over his last seven outings he’s held the opposition to three earned runs or less each time.
Detroit’s Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.14 ERA) is just 1-2 against Minnesota this season with a 3.71 ERA. He’s got a 4.07 ERA at home this season and you can expect the Twins to get to him early and get to the Tigers’ questionable bullpen.
Play the plus-money and go with the Twins in the first game of this twinbill.
2♦ MINNESOTA
Rained out on Monday, I'm coming right back with a FREE winner on the Twins in Game 1 of the doubleheader with the Tigers in Detroit.
It all comes down to four games in three days for these teams if they want a spot in the playoffs. Minnesota knows it has to win three of the four games to have any shot of winning the division, while Detroit knows getting just two will almost guarantee it a postseason position.
Detroit leads the division by two games, but the Twins have been coming fast. They are 11-2 in their last 13 games and on other hot streaks of 5-1 on the road, 4-1 as an underdog, 20-7 against right-handed starters, 16-6 in divisional games and 5-0 on Mondays.
Minnesota’s Nick Blackburn (11-11, 4.23 ERA) has fantastic in his last two starts, beating both the Indians and White Sox. He gave up two runs and didn’t walk a batter in 13.1 innings and over his last seven outings he’s held the opposition to three earned runs or less each time.
Detroit’s Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.14 ERA) is just 1-2 against Minnesota this season with a 3.71 ERA. He’s got a 4.07 ERA at home this season and you can expect the Twins to get to him early and get to the Tigers’ questionable bullpen.
Play the plus-money and go with the Twins in the first game of this twinbill.
2♦ MINNESOTA
Karl Garrett
Big AL Central showdown goes today from Comerica Park, and my money in the opener is on the home team.
A rain-out last night forced a twin bill for Tuesday.
Minnesota may be the hotter of the two teams right now, but the Twins are still 4 games under .500 on the road this season, while the Tigers are 22 games over .500 at home for the year, and have taken 3 of the 5 games played between the clubs in the Motor City this year.
It will be Blackburn, and Porcello in this one, and while Blackburn has pitched well his last 2 starts, I am not convinced he is totally out of the funk he was going through for the better part of the second half of the season.
Porcello did lose at the Metrodome two starts ago, but is 8-3 at home for the season. I expect the rookie to come up big in another home start this afternoon.
Go with the Tigers to set the tone.
1♦ DETROIT
Big AL Central showdown goes today from Comerica Park, and my money in the opener is on the home team.
A rain-out last night forced a twin bill for Tuesday.
Minnesota may be the hotter of the two teams right now, but the Twins are still 4 games under .500 on the road this season, while the Tigers are 22 games over .500 at home for the year, and have taken 3 of the 5 games played between the clubs in the Motor City this year.
It will be Blackburn, and Porcello in this one, and while Blackburn has pitched well his last 2 starts, I am not convinced he is totally out of the funk he was going through for the better part of the second half of the season.
Porcello did lose at the Metrodome two starts ago, but is 8-3 at home for the season. I expect the rookie to come up big in another home start this afternoon.
Go with the Tigers to set the tone.
1♦ DETROIT
MLB LONG SHEET
Tuesday, September 29
HOUSTON (73 - 83) at PHILADELPHIA (90 - 66) - 7:05 PM
WILTON LOPEZ (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 193-139 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 189-135 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 159-158 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 155-156 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 83-75 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 78-81 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-36 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-26 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-0 (+7.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
WILTON LOPEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
J.A. HAPP vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (67 - 90) at WASHINGTON (53 - 103) - 7:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. J.D. MARTIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 67-90 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 58-79 (-32.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-41 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 103-111 (-37.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 67-90 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 39-65 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PELFREY is 9-17 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 14-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 124-132 (+28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 73-64 (+18.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 95-100 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-17 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 53-103 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-48 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-47 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 53-100 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-77 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-80 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+3.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
13 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+10.6 Units)
MIKE PELFREY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PELFREY is 3-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 5-6 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.7 units)
J.D. MARTIN vs. NY METS since 1997
MARTIN is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.822.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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FLORIDA (83 - 74) at ATLANTA (86 - 70) - 7:10 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 8-8 (+2.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
JOSH JOHNSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
JOHNSON is 4-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)
TIM HUDSON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HUDSON is 8-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 11-3 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-4.1 units)
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ST LOUIS (90 - 66) at CINCINNATI (74 - 82) - 7:10 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 74-82 (+2.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-9 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CINCINNATI is 42-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 73-80 (+3.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-54 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 56-57 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 90-66 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-75 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 19-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 90-66 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 62-38 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 121-92 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 41-25 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-23 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-10 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PINEIRO is 23-13 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PINEIRO is 15-6 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 6-7 (-0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PINEIRO is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BAILEY is 0-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.82 and a WHIP of 2.113.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)
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PITTSBURGH (59 - 96) at CHICAGO CUBS (81 - 74) - 8:05 PM
KEVIN HART (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 59-96 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-55 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-31 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-49 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 58-94 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-33 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-70 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-39 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-62 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 67-40 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 67-40 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 62-53 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-74 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 557-500 (-111.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 141-172 (-60.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-74 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-43 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-59 (-9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-37 (-6.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 523-486 (-101.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-2 (+6.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)
KEVIN HART vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HART is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DEMPSTER is 5-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.664.
His team's record is 8-8 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-12. (-11.1 units)
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MILWAUKEE (77 - 79) at COLORADO (88 - 68) - 8:40 PM
CHRIS NARVESON (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 77-79 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-61 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-41 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-68 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 88-68 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 144-114 (+20.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-35 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MARQUIS is 13-22 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 11-21 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 58-77 (-41.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 62-69 (-35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 30-44 (-33.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-0 (+4.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
CHRIS NARVESON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
JASON MARQUIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-8 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.454.
His team's record is 5-10 (-9.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.1 units)
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LA DODGERS (93 - 64) at SAN DIEGO (72 - 85) - 10:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. CESAR RAMOS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-10 (-0.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 7-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 9-4 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)
CESAR RAMOS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ARIZONA (68 - 88) at SAN FRANCISCO (83 - 73) - 10:15 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 68-88 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 14-29 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 66-90 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 138-160 (-45.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 68-88 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 52-62 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-29 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 27-40 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 25-44 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-73 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-29 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-73 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-49 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 164-98 (+43.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 23-15 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-5 (+5.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
DOUG DAVIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DAVIS is 5-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.594.
His team's record is 8-10 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.6 units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.673.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.2 units)
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BALTIMORE (60 - 96) at TAMPA BAY (80 - 76) - 7:08 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. WADE DAVIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 60-96 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-54 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-38 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 6-27 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-33 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 135-251 (-107.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 91-165 (-47.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-68 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 7-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 6-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 110-54 (+35.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 83-62 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 111-57 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 121-65 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 129-92 (+24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 70-36 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 80-76 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 9-17 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-53 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-8 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GUTHRIE is 2-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.610.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-3.0 units)
WADE DAVIS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DAVIS is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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MINNESOTA (81 - 74) at DETROIT (83 - 72) - 7:05 PM
BRIAN DUENSING (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-28 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 169-149 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-9 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 58-42 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-42 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 157-160 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-74 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 100-104 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 13-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-5 (+3.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
BRIAN DUENSING vs. DETROIT since 1997
DUENSING is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.790.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VERLANDER is 4-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 5-8 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-3.4 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (76 - 81) at CLEVELAND (64 - 92) - 7:05 PM
CAROLS TORRES (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-68 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-43 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 157-127 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 85-59 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-92 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 58-81 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-45 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-20 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
CLEVELAND is 57-81 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-59 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-71 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MASTERSON is 0-8 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-7 (+1.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)
CAROLS TORRES vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TORRES is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 10.81 and a WHIP of 2.703.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MASTERSON is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (64 - 93) at NY YANKEES (101 - 56) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY LEREW (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 64-93 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 77-130 (-34.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 58-83 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-63 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 83-120 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-55 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 101-56 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 49-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 52-21 (+16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 66-33 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-20 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
ANTHONY LEREW vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
A.J. BURNETT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BURNETT is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)
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TORONTO (73 - 84) at BOSTON (91 - 65) - 7:10 PM
DAVIS ROMERO (L) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-5 (+5.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
DAVIS ROMERO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
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TEXAS (85 - 71) at LA ANGELS (92 - 64) - 10:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-6 (+5.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.5 Units)
SCOTT FELDMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FELDMAN is 4-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.05 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 9-1 (+7.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)
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OAKLAND (75 - 81) at SEATTLE (80 - 76) - 10:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 80-76 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 43-32 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 75-68 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 55-55 (+2.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 53-46 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 43-33 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HERNANDEZ is 23-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 21-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 18-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 75-81 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 10-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 this season.
OAKLAND is 35-43 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-8 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
OAKLAND is 68-75 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 51-55 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 56-52 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 41-39 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CAHILL is 14-7 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 25-52 (-24.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 256-240 (-74.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-5 (+6.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CAHILL is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 7-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.186.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.1 units)
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MINNESOTA (81 - 74) at DETROIT (83 - 72) - 12:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 23-32 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BLACKBURN is 10-25 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 4-11 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 0-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 21-8 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-28 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PORCELLO is 18-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 169-149 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-9 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-42 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 157-160 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-74 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-118 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-5 (+3.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
NICK BLACKBURN vs. DETROIT since 1997
BLACKBURN is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
Tuesday, September 29
HOUSTON (73 - 83) at PHILADELPHIA (90 - 66) - 7:05 PM
WILTON LOPEZ (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 193-139 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 189-135 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 159-158 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 155-156 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 83-75 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 78-81 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-36 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-26 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-0 (+7.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
WILTON LOPEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
J.A. HAPP vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (67 - 90) at WASHINGTON (53 - 103) - 7:05 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. J.D. MARTIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 67-90 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 58-79 (-32.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-41 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 103-111 (-37.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 67-90 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 39-65 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PELFREY is 9-17 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 14-23 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 124-132 (+28.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 73-64 (+18.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 95-100 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-17 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 53-103 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-48 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-47 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 53-100 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-77 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-80 (-24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+3.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
13 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+10.6 Units)
MIKE PELFREY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PELFREY is 3-5 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 5-6 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.7 units)
J.D. MARTIN vs. NY METS since 1997
MARTIN is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.822.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
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FLORIDA (83 - 74) at ATLANTA (86 - 70) - 7:10 PM
JOSH JOHNSON (R) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 8-8 (+2.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
JOSH JOHNSON vs. ATLANTA since 1997
JOHNSON is 4-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)
TIM HUDSON vs. FLORIDA since 1997
HUDSON is 8-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 11-3 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-4.1 units)
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ST LOUIS (90 - 66) at CINCINNATI (74 - 82) - 7:10 PM
JOEL PINEIRO (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 74-82 (+2.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 16-9 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CINCINNATI is 42-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 73-80 (+3.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 52-54 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 56-57 (+9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 90-66 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-75 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 19-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 90-66 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 62-38 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 121-92 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 41-25 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-23 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-10 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PINEIRO is 23-13 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PINEIRO is 15-6 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 6-7 (-0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)
JOEL PINEIRO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PINEIRO is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BAILEY is 0-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.82 and a WHIP of 2.113.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)
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PITTSBURGH (59 - 96) at CHICAGO CUBS (81 - 74) - 8:05 PM
KEVIN HART (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 59-96 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-55 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-31 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-49 (-25.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 58-94 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-33 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-70 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-39 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 5-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-62 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 67-40 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 67-40 (+27.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 62-53 (+16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-74 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 557-500 (-111.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 141-172 (-60.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-74 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-43 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 65-59 (-9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-37 (-6.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 523-486 (-101.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-2 (+6.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)
KEVIN HART vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HART is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
DEMPSTER is 5-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.91 and a WHIP of 1.664.
His team's record is 8-8 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-12. (-11.1 units)
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MILWAUKEE (77 - 79) at COLORADO (88 - 68) - 8:40 PM
CHRIS NARVESON (L) vs. JASON MARQUIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 77-79 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-61 (-9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-41 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-68 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 88-68 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 144-114 (+20.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-15 (+15.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-35 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
MARQUIS is 13-22 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 11-21 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 58-77 (-41.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 62-69 (-35.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 30-44 (-33.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-0 (+4.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
CHRIS NARVESON vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
JASON MARQUIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MARQUIS is 4-8 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.454.
His team's record is 5-10 (-9.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.1 units)
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LA DODGERS (93 - 64) at SAN DIEGO (72 - 85) - 10:05 PM
CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R) vs. CESAR RAMOS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-10 (-0.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 7-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.197.
His team's record is 9-4 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)
CESAR RAMOS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ARIZONA (68 - 88) at SAN FRANCISCO (83 - 73) - 10:15 PM
DOUG DAVIS (L) vs. JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 68-88 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 14-29 (-13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 66-90 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 138-160 (-45.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 68-88 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 52-62 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-29 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 27-40 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 25-44 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-73 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-8 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-29 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-73 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-49 (+4.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 164-98 (+43.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 23-15 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-5 (+5.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
DOUG DAVIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DAVIS is 5-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.594.
His team's record is 8-10 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-8. (+1.6 units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.673.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.2 units)
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BALTIMORE (60 - 96) at TAMPA BAY (80 - 76) - 7:08 PM
JEREMY GUTHRIE (R) vs. WADE DAVIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 60-96 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-54 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-38 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 6-27 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-33 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 135-251 (-107.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 91-165 (-47.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 29-68 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GUTHRIE is 7-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 6-17 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 110-54 (+35.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 83-62 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 111-57 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 121-65 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 129-92 (+24.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 70-36 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 80-76 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 9-17 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 56-53 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-8 (+1.8 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GUTHRIE is 2-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.610.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-3.0 units)
WADE DAVIS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
DAVIS is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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MINNESOTA (81 - 74) at DETROIT (83 - 72) - 7:05 PM
BRIAN DUENSING (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-28 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 169-149 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-9 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 58-42 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-42 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 157-160 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-74 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 100-104 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 13-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-5 (+3.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
BRIAN DUENSING vs. DETROIT since 1997
DUENSING is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.790.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VERLANDER is 4-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.409.
His team's record is 5-8 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-3.4 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (76 - 81) at CLEVELAND (64 - 92) - 7:05 PM
CAROLS TORRES (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-68 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-43 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 157-127 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 85-59 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 64-92 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 58-81 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-45 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-20 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
CLEVELAND is 57-81 (-25.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-59 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-71 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MASTERSON is 0-8 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-7 (+1.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)
CAROLS TORRES vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TORRES is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 10.81 and a WHIP of 2.703.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MASTERSON is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (64 - 93) at NY YANKEES (101 - 56) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY LEREW (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 64-93 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 77-130 (-34.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 58-83 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-63 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 83-120 (-26.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 37-55 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 101-56 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 49-24 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
NY YANKEES are 52-21 (+16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 66-33 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 32-20 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
ANTHONY LEREW vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
A.J. BURNETT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BURNETT is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)
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TORONTO (73 - 84) at BOSTON (91 - 65) - 7:10 PM
DAVIS ROMERO (L) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-5 (+5.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
DAVIS ROMERO vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
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TEXAS (85 - 71) at LA ANGELS (92 - 64) - 10:05 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-6 (+5.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.5 Units)
SCOTT FELDMAN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
FELDMAN is 4-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.1 units)
SCOTT KAZMIR vs. TEXAS since 1997
KAZMIR is 6-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.05 and a WHIP of 1.060.
His team's record is 9-1 (+7.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)
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OAKLAND (75 - 81) at SEATTLE (80 - 76) - 10:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 80-76 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 43-32 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 75-68 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 55-55 (+2.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 53-46 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 43-33 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HERNANDEZ is 23-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 21-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
HERNANDEZ is 18-7 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 75-81 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 10-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +200 this season.
OAKLAND is 35-43 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 17-8 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
OAKLAND is 68-75 (+3.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 51-55 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 56-52 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 41-39 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CAHILL is 14-7 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 25-52 (-24.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 256-240 (-74.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-5 (+6.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CAHILL is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 7-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.186.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.1 units)
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MINNESOTA (81 - 74) at DETROIT (83 - 72) - 12:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 23-32 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BLACKBURN is 10-25 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 4-11 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 0-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 21-8 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
DETROIT is 48-26 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-28 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PORCELLO is 18-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 169-149 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-9 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-25 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-42 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 157-160 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-74 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-118 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-5 (+3.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
NICK BLACKBURN vs. DETROIT since 1997
BLACKBURN is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.188.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 1-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
MLB SHORT SHEET
Tuesday, 9/29/2009
National League
HOUSTON at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
LOPEZ: HOU 22-13 after scoring 8+ runs
HAPP: PHI 4-10 at home with double revenge
NY METS at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
PELFREY: NYM 14-7 after a one run loss
MARTIN: WAS 11-26 as a favorite of -110 or higher
FLORIDA at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
JOHNSON: FLA 5-1 after 2 straight losses by 4+ runs
HUDSON: ATL 43-69 after a win by 4+ runs
ST LOUIS at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
PINEIRO: 15-6 TSR after a team loss
BAILEY: 1-5 TSR when playing on Tuesday
PITTSBURGH at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
HART: 5-1 OVER in night games
DEMPSTER: CHC 9-19 after scoring 1 run or less
MILWAUKEE at COLORADO, 8:40 PM ET
NARVESON: MIL 7-17 when playing on Tuesday
MARQUIS: 18-5 TSR when working on 5 or 6 days rest
LA DODGERS at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 15-4 revenging a one run loss
RAMOS: SD 16-8 UNDER in September
ARIZONA at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
DAVIS: ARI 16-29 against left-handed starters
SANCHEZ: SF 25-8 as a home favorite of -125 to -150
American League
BALTIMORE at TAMPA BAY, 7:08 PM ET
GUTHRIE: BAL 7-1 after having lost 15 or more of their last 20
DAVIS: TB 4-12 after 4+ consecutive overs
MINNESOTA at DETROIT, 7:05 PM - * Note: Doubleheader Game #2 ET
DUENSING: MIN 25-9 when playing with a day off
VERLANDER: DET 72-86 in the second half of the season
CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
TORRES: CHW 9-1 UNDER AWAY in September
MASTERSON: CLE 16-6 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -125
KANSAS CITY at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
LEREW: KC 9-1 UNDER AWAY after a loss by 6+ runs
BURNETT: NYY 34-10 as a favorite of -175 to -250
TORONTO at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
ROMERO: TOR 2-11 after 3+ consecutive wins
BUCHHOLZ: 8-1 TSR against division opponents
TEXAS at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
FELDMAN: TEX 15-4 after a loss by 6+ runs
KAZMIR: 7-1 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125
OAKLAND at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
CAHILL: OAK 17-8 in September
HERNANDEZ: SEA 25-52 after 3+ consecutive losses
MINNESOTA at DETROIT, 12:05 PM - * Note: Doubleheader Game #1 ET
BLACKBURN: 4-11 TSR in games played on a grass field
PORCELLO: DET 21-8 at home in day games
Tuesday, 9/29/2009
National League
HOUSTON at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
LOPEZ: HOU 22-13 after scoring 8+ runs
HAPP: PHI 4-10 at home with double revenge
NY METS at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
PELFREY: NYM 14-7 after a one run loss
MARTIN: WAS 11-26 as a favorite of -110 or higher
FLORIDA at ATLANTA, 7:10 PM ET
JOHNSON: FLA 5-1 after 2 straight losses by 4+ runs
HUDSON: ATL 43-69 after a win by 4+ runs
ST LOUIS at CINCINNATI, 7:10 PM ET
PINEIRO: 15-6 TSR after a team loss
BAILEY: 1-5 TSR when playing on Tuesday
PITTSBURGH at CHICAGO CUBS, 8:05 PM ET
HART: 5-1 OVER in night games
DEMPSTER: CHC 9-19 after scoring 1 run or less
MILWAUKEE at COLORADO, 8:40 PM ET
NARVESON: MIL 7-17 when playing on Tuesday
MARQUIS: 18-5 TSR when working on 5 or 6 days rest
LA DODGERS at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
BILLINGSLEY: LAD 15-4 revenging a one run loss
RAMOS: SD 16-8 UNDER in September
ARIZONA at SAN FRANCISCO, 10:15 PM ET
DAVIS: ARI 16-29 against left-handed starters
SANCHEZ: SF 25-8 as a home favorite of -125 to -150
American League
BALTIMORE at TAMPA BAY, 7:08 PM ET
GUTHRIE: BAL 7-1 after having lost 15 or more of their last 20
DAVIS: TB 4-12 after 4+ consecutive overs
MINNESOTA at DETROIT, 7:05 PM - * Note: Doubleheader Game #2 ET
DUENSING: MIN 25-9 when playing with a day off
VERLANDER: DET 72-86 in the second half of the season
CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
TORRES: CHW 9-1 UNDER AWAY in September
MASTERSON: CLE 16-6 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -125
KANSAS CITY at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
LEREW: KC 9-1 UNDER AWAY after a loss by 6+ runs
BURNETT: NYY 34-10 as a favorite of -175 to -250
TORONTO at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
ROMERO: TOR 2-11 after 3+ consecutive wins
BUCHHOLZ: 8-1 TSR against division opponents
TEXAS at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET
FELDMAN: TEX 15-4 after a loss by 6+ runs
KAZMIR: 7-1 UNDER when the money line is +125 to -125
OAKLAND at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
CAHILL: OAK 17-8 in September
HERNANDEZ: SEA 25-52 after 3+ consecutive losses
MINNESOTA at DETROIT, 12:05 PM - * Note: Doubleheader Game #1 ET
BLACKBURN: 4-11 TSR in games played on a grass field
PORCELLO: DET 21-8 at home in day games
Big Al McMordie
Cincinnati Reds +118
Home Bailey is finally starting to show the promise that made him the seventh overall pick in the 2004 draft, and he gives the Reds the edge at home tonight vs. St. Louis.
Our Tuesday night MLB selection is on the Cincinnati Reds at home in the Great American Ball Park over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Looking for a starter who is quietly putting up great numbers in the last month of the season while barely being noticed? Look no further than the Reds young righthander Homer Bailey. Once thought to be their top pitching prospect Bailey's first two-plus seasons worth of MLB service were pretty much a bust by any measure.
But the youngster may finally be starting to show the promise that the Reds had for him back in 2006 when he tore up the minor leagues. Over his last seven starts, going back to the end of August, Bailey is 4-1 with a stellar 1.99 ERA. Bailey won his last effort against Pittsburgh with yet another quality start and the only odd thing about that one was the fact that he didn't strike out anyone, although that probably has more to do with the patient Pirate bats rather than saying anything about the Reds hurler.
Veteran Joel Pineiro gets his next-to-last start of the regular season and the Cards would like for him to set a career-high in wins, but although he has 15 so far (and needs two more for the milestone) he also has 11 losses on the year. Since St. Louis won 11 straight Pineiro starts from July 3 through September 1, they have now gone 1-3 in his last four.
This season Pineiro has two starts at Great America Ball Park and is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA. Cincy has been surprisingly very competitive against the Cards in '09, going 6-7 versus them so far with only this three-game home series left. Take the Reds.
Cincinnati Reds +118
Home Bailey is finally starting to show the promise that made him the seventh overall pick in the 2004 draft, and he gives the Reds the edge at home tonight vs. St. Louis.
Our Tuesday night MLB selection is on the Cincinnati Reds at home in the Great American Ball Park over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Looking for a starter who is quietly putting up great numbers in the last month of the season while barely being noticed? Look no further than the Reds young righthander Homer Bailey. Once thought to be their top pitching prospect Bailey's first two-plus seasons worth of MLB service were pretty much a bust by any measure.
But the youngster may finally be starting to show the promise that the Reds had for him back in 2006 when he tore up the minor leagues. Over his last seven starts, going back to the end of August, Bailey is 4-1 with a stellar 1.99 ERA. Bailey won his last effort against Pittsburgh with yet another quality start and the only odd thing about that one was the fact that he didn't strike out anyone, although that probably has more to do with the patient Pirate bats rather than saying anything about the Reds hurler.
Veteran Joel Pineiro gets his next-to-last start of the regular season and the Cards would like for him to set a career-high in wins, but although he has 15 so far (and needs two more for the milestone) he also has 11 losses on the year. Since St. Louis won 11 straight Pineiro starts from July 3 through September 1, they have now gone 1-3 in his last four.
This season Pineiro has two starts at Great America Ball Park and is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA. Cincy has been surprisingly very competitive against the Cards in '09, going 6-7 versus them so far with only this three-game home series left. Take the Reds.
