MLB
Tuesday, October 13
Trend Report
4:37 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 16 games
8:07 PM
LA DODGERS vs. NY METS
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets
LA Dodgers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Tuesday, October 13
Trend Report
4:37 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 12 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chi Cubs's last 16 games
8:07 PM
LA DODGERS vs. NY METS
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Mets
LA Dodgers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
NHL
Tuesday, October 13
Trend Report
7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games when playing Carolina
Florida is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home
Carolina is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. PITTSBURGH
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
7:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. NEW JERSEY
Nashville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Nashville's last 15 games
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing Washington
San Jose is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing San Jose
7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. NY RANGERS
Winnipeg is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Winnipeg is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
7:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
8:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Edmonton is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
9:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CALGARY
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Calgary's last 13 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Calgary is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
10:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. LOS ANGELES
Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games on the road
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Los Angeles is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Vancouver
Tuesday, October 13
Trend Report
7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games when playing Carolina
Florida is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home
Carolina is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. PITTSBURGH
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
7:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. NEW JERSEY
Nashville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Nashville's last 15 games
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing Washington
San Jose is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing San Jose
7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. NY RANGERS
Winnipeg is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Winnipeg is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
7:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
8:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Edmonton is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
9:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CALGARY
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Calgary's last 13 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Calgary is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
10:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. LOS ANGELES
Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games on the road
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Los Angeles is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Vancouver
Preview: Cardinals at Cubs
GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (101-64) at Chicago Cubs (100-66)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 13 - 4:30 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; Chi. Cubs leads 2-1
The Chicago Cubs have a chance to clinch their first postseason series victory in 12 years when they host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday. Chicago socked a playoff-record six homers on Monday while registering an 8-6 victory to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five matchup.
St. Louis won a major league-high 100 games in the regular season and now faces elimination, so manager Mike Matheny changed the rotation after Monday's loss and will send Game 1 winner John Lackey to the mound. "I like our odds when our backs are against the wall," Matheny said in his press conference. "This is the kind of team that we've had all season long, regardless of what anybody else thinks, regardless of odds, regardless of who we're stacked up against, this team just continues to fight, and that's not something that you lose regardless of where you stand." Chicago received two-run homers from Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler and solo shots from Starlin Castro, Dexter Fowler, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber in Monday's triumph. "We took care of Monday," Rizzo told reporters. "We'll show up Tuesday and bring energy and see what we do. We'll be ready to go."
TV: 4:37 p.m. ET, TBS
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH John Lackey (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jason Hammel (2015: 10-7, 3.74)
Lance Lynn originally was earmarked for Game 4, but Matheny is turning to the experienced hot hand in Lackey, who blanked Chicago on two hits over 7 1/3 innings in the series opener. "I'm going to compete my butt off," Lackey said after the decision was announced. "We're in this situation and I'm going to go out and compete and try to keep us alive." Lackey went 2-0 with a 1.25 ERA in three regular-season starts against the Cubs before handcuffing them in Game 1.
Hammel matched his career best for victories but had a porous 5.10 ERA after the All-Star break despite winning five of eight decisions. He went 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA in three starts against the Cardinals and is winless in three previous career postseason turns. "I've done this a few times now in the postseason, and I understand that it's just another ballgame," Hammel said in his press conference. "Have to approach it that way, and I know the guys in the clubhouse will be, too."
WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs SS Addison Russell (hamstring) was injured in Game 3 and will undergo tests on Tuesday morning to determine his availability.
2. St. Louis C Yadier Molina (left thumb) departed early due to soreness and his status for Game 4 will depend on his pain tolerance.
3. Soler is 4-for-4 with two homers, one double and five walks in the series.
PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Cubs 3
GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (101-64) at Chicago Cubs (100-66)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 13 - 4:30 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; Chi. Cubs leads 2-1
The Chicago Cubs have a chance to clinch their first postseason series victory in 12 years when they host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday. Chicago socked a playoff-record six homers on Monday while registering an 8-6 victory to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five matchup.
St. Louis won a major league-high 100 games in the regular season and now faces elimination, so manager Mike Matheny changed the rotation after Monday's loss and will send Game 1 winner John Lackey to the mound. "I like our odds when our backs are against the wall," Matheny said in his press conference. "This is the kind of team that we've had all season long, regardless of what anybody else thinks, regardless of odds, regardless of who we're stacked up against, this team just continues to fight, and that's not something that you lose regardless of where you stand." Chicago received two-run homers from Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler and solo shots from Starlin Castro, Dexter Fowler, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber in Monday's triumph. "We took care of Monday," Rizzo told reporters. "We'll show up Tuesday and bring energy and see what we do. We'll be ready to go."
TV: 4:37 p.m. ET, TBS
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH John Lackey (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jason Hammel (2015: 10-7, 3.74)
Lance Lynn originally was earmarked for Game 4, but Matheny is turning to the experienced hot hand in Lackey, who blanked Chicago on two hits over 7 1/3 innings in the series opener. "I'm going to compete my butt off," Lackey said after the decision was announced. "We're in this situation and I'm going to go out and compete and try to keep us alive." Lackey went 2-0 with a 1.25 ERA in three regular-season starts against the Cubs before handcuffing them in Game 1.
Hammel matched his career best for victories but had a porous 5.10 ERA after the All-Star break despite winning five of eight decisions. He went 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA in three starts against the Cardinals and is winless in three previous career postseason turns. "I've done this a few times now in the postseason, and I understand that it's just another ballgame," Hammel said in his press conference. "Have to approach it that way, and I know the guys in the clubhouse will be, too."
WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs SS Addison Russell (hamstring) was injured in Game 3 and will undergo tests on Tuesday morning to determine his availability.
2. St. Louis C Yadier Molina (left thumb) departed early due to soreness and his status for Game 4 will depend on his pain tolerance.
3. Soler is 4-for-4 with two homers, one double and five walks in the series.
PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Cubs 3
Preview: Dodgers at Mets
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (93-72) at New York Mets (92-73)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 13 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; NY Mets leads 2-1
Clayton Kershaw has a 1-6 lifetime record in the postseason, but the Los Angeles Dodgers really need him to display his regular-season form when they visit the New York Mets for Game 4 of their National League Division Series on Tuesday. Kershaw suffered the loss in Game 1 and Los Angeles is facing elimination after dropping a 13-7 decision on Monday that allowed the Mets to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five matchup.
Kershaw is 6-0 with a 1.34 ERA in nine career regular-season starts against New York, and Mets manager Terry Collins said making the ace work deep into the count will be crucial. "He's tough, but he's coming back on short rest," Collins said in his postgame press conference. "I don't know how long a leash he's going to have, but we've got to make him work as we did the other day in Los Angeles." New York had its bats working in the Game 3 trouncing as Curtis Granderson drove in five runs to match the franchise postseason record set by Carlos Delgado in 2006, while Yoenis Cespedes and Travis d'Arnaud homered as the Mets set the club playoff mark for runs in a game. Los Angeles' Chase Utley did not play in Game 3 after his controversial slide that broke the leg of New York shortstop Ruben Tejada in Game 2 drew a two-game suspension, which he is appealing.
TV: 8:07 p.m. ET, TBS
PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (0-1, 4.05 ERA) vs. Mets LH Steven Matz (2015: 4-0, 2.27)
Kershaw hasn't been so formidable in the playoffs, posting a 4.99 ERA in 12 career appearances (nine starts). He has lost five consecutive starts over the last three postseasons and allowed three runs and four hits while striking out 11 over 6 2/3 innings in Game 1. "I appreciate the confidence that (manager Don Mattingly) has, the confidence in me to do it," Kershaw said in a press conference. "It's a good feeling to know your manager wants you out there, makes you want to prove him right, for sure."
Matz hasn't pitched since Sept. 24 due to back issues, but one of his six major-league outings was a victory over the Dodgers on July 5. Matz allowed two hits over six scoreless innings and struck out eight, prompting Collins to call on him instead of Jonathan Niese. "We've got to protect Steven a little bit, he hasn't pitched in a while," Collins said. "We've got to back him up with some guys that if he can get us through five or six (innings), that would be great."
WALK-OFFS
1. Cespedes recorded three hits in Game 3, and his three-run homer marked the first time he has gone deep since Sept. 14.
2. Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner has registered two hits in each game of the series.
3. The homer by d'Arnaud also was his first since Sept. 14. He went 3-for-5 on Monday after being hitless in seven at-bats over the first two games.
PREDICTION: Dodgers 3, Mets 2
GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (93-72) at New York Mets (92-73)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 13 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; NY Mets leads 2-1
Clayton Kershaw has a 1-6 lifetime record in the postseason, but the Los Angeles Dodgers really need him to display his regular-season form when they visit the New York Mets for Game 4 of their National League Division Series on Tuesday. Kershaw suffered the loss in Game 1 and Los Angeles is facing elimination after dropping a 13-7 decision on Monday that allowed the Mets to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five matchup.
Kershaw is 6-0 with a 1.34 ERA in nine career regular-season starts against New York, and Mets manager Terry Collins said making the ace work deep into the count will be crucial. "He's tough, but he's coming back on short rest," Collins said in his postgame press conference. "I don't know how long a leash he's going to have, but we've got to make him work as we did the other day in Los Angeles." New York had its bats working in the Game 3 trouncing as Curtis Granderson drove in five runs to match the franchise postseason record set by Carlos Delgado in 2006, while Yoenis Cespedes and Travis d'Arnaud homered as the Mets set the club playoff mark for runs in a game. Los Angeles' Chase Utley did not play in Game 3 after his controversial slide that broke the leg of New York shortstop Ruben Tejada in Game 2 drew a two-game suspension, which he is appealing.
TV: 8:07 p.m. ET, TBS
PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (0-1, 4.05 ERA) vs. Mets LH Steven Matz (2015: 4-0, 2.27)
Kershaw hasn't been so formidable in the playoffs, posting a 4.99 ERA in 12 career appearances (nine starts). He has lost five consecutive starts over the last three postseasons and allowed three runs and four hits while striking out 11 over 6 2/3 innings in Game 1. "I appreciate the confidence that (manager Don Mattingly) has, the confidence in me to do it," Kershaw said in a press conference. "It's a good feeling to know your manager wants you out there, makes you want to prove him right, for sure."
Matz hasn't pitched since Sept. 24 due to back issues, but one of his six major-league outings was a victory over the Dodgers on July 5. Matz allowed two hits over six scoreless innings and struck out eight, prompting Collins to call on him instead of Jonathan Niese. "We've got to protect Steven a little bit, he hasn't pitched in a while," Collins said. "We've got to back him up with some guys that if he can get us through five or six (innings), that would be great."
WALK-OFFS
1. Cespedes recorded three hits in Game 3, and his three-run homer marked the first time he has gone deep since Sept. 14.
2. Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner has registered two hits in each game of the series.
3. The homer by d'Arnaud also was his first since Sept. 14. He went 3-for-5 on Monday after being hitless in seven at-bats over the first two games.
PREDICTION: Dodgers 3, Mets 2
