Wednesday 6/1/16 service plays chatter/comps/requests & other stuff...

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Arthur Ralph Sports

Bonus Play: WED RedSoxw/Kelley -110

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Mike Lundin

BOS vs BAL

5* MLB Free Pick Over

The Boston Red Sox are looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards Wednesday night. The Red Sox have outscored the Orioles 13-9 over the first two games of the series, but I think the Orioles will put up a fight in a high-scoring contest here in the series finale.

Joe Kelly (2-0, 6.30 ERA) will take the ball for the Red Sox, and he conceded up five runs on nine hits and three walks with a pair of homers in 4 2/3 innings of a no-decision against Toronto his last time out. Kelly earned a win over Baltimore on April 13, yielding just two runs despite giving up seven hits and five walks in five innings and might not be so lucky here. He has a 5.10 ERA in six starts against Baltimore.

The Orioles turn to Mike Wright (2-3, 5.05) who surrendered four runs in five innings at Boston in his season debut. Wright struggled at Cleveland his last outing, giving up three runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 6-4 win.

Boston leads the major leagues in runs scored averaging 5.92 runs per game and its .294 batting average is also the best mark. Over is 4-1-1 in Wright's last six home starts. Over is 4-1-1 in Kelly's last six road starts.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Scott Spreitzer

Tigers vs Angels

Bonus Play Los Angeles Angels

I'm backing the LA Angels on Wednesday. Mike Scioscia's squad has dominated the Tigers, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings, after a dramatic 11-9 win last night. I expect the Halos to make it 12 of 13. Matt Shoemaker has held Tiger hitters to 5 hits in 44 combined at-bats against him. Meanwhile, the Angels have averaged 5.79 rpg in their last 19 games as the bats have truly heated-up. The Angels will face Michael Fullmer, who'll make his 7th start in his MLB career. Fullmer has looked decent in his last two starts, but enters Anaheim with a 4.67 road ERA, to go along with a 1.56 WHIP, and a .291 BAA. Eventually, the hot Angel bats will step-in against the Tigers' bullpen, carrying MLB's 28th worst ERA. Back to Shoemaker for a moment, the right-hander has allowed just one earned run and 13 base runners in three starts against the Tigers, spanning 19 2/3 IP. He's had his best 2016 "stuff" over his last two starts, holding the Astros & Orioles to a combined two earned runs and 10 hits in 15 2/3 IP, while striking out 23 batters without issuing a single walk. We'll look for the Halo bats and Shoemaker to remain hot, and we'll back the Angels as they look to make it 4-0 against Detroit when Shoemaker toes the rubber. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Art Aronson

NYY vs TOR

1* Bonus Play UNDER Yanks/Jays

The visitors hand the ball to Masahiro Tanaka (3-0, 2.89 ERA) who would throw seven shutout innings in a 4-1 win over the Rays on Friday, scattering two hits and walking none in the dominant performance. Tanaka has now thrown back-to-back gems and has been particularly impressive on the road this year, going 2-0 with a tiny 1.34 ERA. The home side counters with Aaron Sanchez (4-1, 3.29) who gave up three earned runs off five hits, walking two and striking out six over six innings in a no-decision vs. the hard-hitting Red Sox on Friday. Sanchez has become the leader of the Jays’ rotation and note that he’s 3-1 with a 2.94 ERA in all night games this year. With these two quality starters going head-to-head on Wednesay night, the under is definitely worthy of a second look.

AAA Sports

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Marc Lawrence

Yankees vs Blue Jays

Play - NY Yankees w/Tanaka

Edges - Yankees: Hiroshima Tanaka 6-2 career team starts in this series, including 3-0 here. Orioles: Aaron Sanchez 4.88 ERA home this season as opposed to 2.38 ERA away. With the Pinstripes having struggled against southpaws (6-12) this season, but 18-14 versus righties, we recommend a 1* play on the NY Yankees. Thank you and good luck as always.

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, June 1

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEATTLE (10 - 24) at INDIANA (26 - 19) - 6/1/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
INDIANA is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 99-71 ATS (+20.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-0 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-0 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHICAGO (22 - 15) at WASHINGTON (19 - 18) - 6/1/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 281-338 ATS (-90.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 88-117 ATS (-40.7 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) on Wednesday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 51-77 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 177-221 ATS (-66.1 Units) vs. division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

WNBA

Wednesday, June 1

Trend Report

7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. WASHINGTON
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:00 PM
SEATTLE vs. INDIANA
Seattle is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

WNBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, June 1


Chicago @ Washington

Game 603-604
June 1, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
108.253
Washington
109.590
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
160
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 3
166
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3); Under

Seattle @ Indiana

Game 601-602
June 1, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
108.343
Indiana
112.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 4
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 7
163
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+7); Over

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MLB

Wednesday, June 1

Trend Report

1:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 13 games on the road
NY Mets are 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home

1:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis

3:35 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

6:10 PM
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Baltimore is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston

7:05 PM
DETROIT vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Detroit is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

7:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 12 games on the road
San Francisco is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing San Francisco
Atlanta is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games at home

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. MIAMI
Pittsburgh is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games

8:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

8:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. HOUSTON
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home

8:15 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. KANSAS CITY
Tampa Bay is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay

8:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

10:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
San Diego is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, June 1


Cincinnati @ Colorado

Game 961-962
June 1, 2016 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Lamb) 12.762
Colorado
(Chtwood) 14.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-180
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-180); Over

Minnesota @ Oakland

Game 963-964
June 1, 2016 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Dean) 16.398
Oakland
(Manaea) 13.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+105); Over

Texas @ Cleveland

Game 965-966
June 1, 2016 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hamels) 18.519
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.322
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-110
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-110); Under

Detroit @ LA Angels

Game 967-968
June 1, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 14.672
LA Angels
(Shmker) 16.539
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-115); Over

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 969-970
June 1, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Kelly) 17.691
Baltimore
(Wright) 16.003
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-115); Under

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 971-972
June 1, 2016 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 15.942
Toronto
(Sanchez) 14.075
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-105); Under

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 951-952
June 1, 2016 @ 1:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Garcia) 13.939
Milwaukee
(Davies) 15.586
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+135); Over

Tampa Bay @ Kansas City

Game 973-974
June 1, 2016 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 17.333
Kansas City
(Duffy) 12.385
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 5
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-110
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-110); Over

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
June 1, 2016 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 15.328
Philadelphia
(Morgan) 16.435
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-220
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+190); Under

Chicago White Sox @ NY Mets

Game 975-976
June 1, 2016 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Gnzalez) 13.085
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.108
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-210
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-210); Over

San Francisco @ Atlanta

Game 955-956
June 1, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Suarez) 16.094
Atlanta
(Perez) 14.540
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
N/A

Arizona @ Houston

Game 977-978
June 1, 2016 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 14.265
Houston
(Fiers) 15.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-165); Under

Pittsburgh @ Miami

Game 957-958
June 1, 2016 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(NIese) 13.532
Miami
(Conley) 18.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 5
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-115); Over

Seattle @ San Diego

Game 979-980
June 1, 2016 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hrnandez) 14.528
San Diego
(Frdrich) 16.036
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-175
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+155); Over

LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs

Game 959-960
June 1, 2016 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Bolsnger) 15.680
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 18.036
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-190
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-190); N/A

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, June 1

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ST LOUIS (28 - 25) at MILWAUKEE (23 - 29) - 1:40 PM
JAIME GARCIA (L) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GARCIA is 31-37 (-21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 130-89 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 10-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 130-89 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-62 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 274-312 (-74.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 48-62 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-40 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+2.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GARCIA is 10-5 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.80 and a WHIP of 1.120.
His team's record is 12-7 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-11. (-3.4 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

WASHINGTON (32 - 21) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 26) - 7:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. ADAM MORGAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 115-100 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 114-99 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-68 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 773-783 (+32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 22-7 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4 (+2.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SCHERZER is 5-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.87 and a WHIP of 0.925.
His team's record is 6-2 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

ADAM MORGAN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SAN FRANCISCO (33 - 21) at ATLANTA (15 - 36) - 7:10 PM
ALBERT SUAREZ (R) vs. WILLIAMS PEREZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ALBERT SUAREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEREZ is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.538.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PITTSBURGH (29 - 22) at MIAMI (27 - 25) - 7:10 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 416-409 (+42.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 127-87 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 127-87 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 153-104 (+30.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NIESE is 49-41 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NIESE is 49-39 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JON NIESE vs. MIAMI since 1997
NIESE is 6-5 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 9-9 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-11. (-6.7 units)

ADAM CONLEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LA DODGERS (28 - 25) at CHICAGO CUBS (35 - 15) - 8:05 PM
MIKE BOLSINGER (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 122-98 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 53-58 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 119-96 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 89-78 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 67-56 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BOLSINGER is 0-6 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOLSINGER is 1-12 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 136-85 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 136-85 (+24.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-47 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-42 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 813-767 (-159.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1121-1219 (-196.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
BOLSINGER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

JON LESTER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LESTER is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CINCINNATI (17 - 35) at COLORADO (24 - 27) - 8:40 PM
JOHN LAMB (L) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 80-134 (-49.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 35-71 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 80-134 (-49.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-29 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 12-28 (-14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 3-14 (-11.6 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 48-83 (-29.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LAMB is 2-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LAMB is 2-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 402-363 (+54.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
COLORADO is 52-88 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JOHN LAMB vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
CHATWOOD is 0-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINNESOTA (15 - 36) at OAKLAND (24 - 29) - 3:35 PM
PAT DEAN (L) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 15-36 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-21 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-36 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-28 (-19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 162-87 (+58.3 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 52-45 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 92-123 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 46-63 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 87-115 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-37 (-16.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-28 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

PAT DEAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

SEAN MANAEA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TEXAS (31 - 21) at CLEVELAND (26 - 24) - 6:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMELS is 22-32 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 31-21 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 47-31 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 60-49 (+32.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-19 (+19.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-18 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 23-14 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 23-13 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 18-12 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 57-36 (+36.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 28-16 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 27-15 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 18-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 107-104 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 51-53 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 121-125 (-49.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 100-101 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 32-34 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-21 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 (+3.5 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HAMELS is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 9.90 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. TEXAS since 1997
BAUER is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DETROIT (24 - 27) at LA ANGELS (24 - 28) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. MATT SHOEMAKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 152-230 (-60.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 84-104 (-27.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 82-89 (-23.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 21-12 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 5-13 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SHOEMAKER is 1-8 (-8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 3-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 3-12 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SHOEMAKER is 1-8 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. DETROIT since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.46 and a WHIP of 0.661.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BOSTON (32 - 20) at BALTIMORE (28 - 22) - 7:05 PM
JOE KELLY (R) vs. MIKE WRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 632-565 (-72.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 159-173 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 209-173 (+37.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-42 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 96-73 (+26.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-41 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 50-27 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 15-5 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-27 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-3 (-0.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

JOE KELLY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
KELLY is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.10 and a WHIP of 1.633.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)

MIKE WRIGHT vs. BOSTON since 1997
WRIGHT is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 1.625.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NY YANKEES (24 - 27) at TORONTO (28 - 26) - 7:05 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. AARON SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 0-6 (-7.1 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 (+3.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TORONTO since 1997
TANAKA is 5-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 0.953.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.5 units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

TAMPA BAY (22 - 28) at KANSAS CITY (29 - 22) - 8:15 PM
CHRIS ARCHER (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 179-195 (-41.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-34 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 1-8 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARCHER is 0-7 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 135-94 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-10 (+14.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 18-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 248-260 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 18-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 93-69 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 94-62 (+27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 77-59 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-29 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ARCHER is 0-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.446.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DUFFY is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHI WHITE SOX (28 - 25) at NY METS (29 - 22) - 1:10 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-48 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 44-21 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
DEGROM is 12-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 95-82 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 561-594 (+38.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 393-388 (+42.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

JACOB DEGROM vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ARIZONA (23 - 31) at HOUSTON (24 - 29) - 8:10 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
RAY is 12-27 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 12-27 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 5-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 19-6 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-52 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-52 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 38-34 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 24-29 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-29 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 15-23 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 34-41 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
FIERS is 3-11 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RAY is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.637.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FIERS is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.563.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEATTLE (30 - 21) at SAN DIEGO (20 - 33) - 10:10 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 45-59 (-23.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 18-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-7 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 37-30 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 31-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 25-9 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 48-73 (-27.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 1-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 68-93 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 6-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.076.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.2 units)

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
FRIEDRICH is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 14.40 and a WHIP of 2.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, June 1

San Jose at Pittsburgh, 8:05 PM ET
San Jose: 14-5 SU in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
Pittsburgh: 3-6 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 3 straight games

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

NHL

Wednesday, June 1

Trend Report

8:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. PITTSBURGH
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, June 1


San Jose @ Pittsburgh

Game 53-54
June 1, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
14.266
Pittsburgh
13.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(+120); Under

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Preview: Rangers at Indians


Current Conditions - Cleveland


M/SUNNY 68 °F
Wind: SW 5
5-Day Forecast GAME: Texas Rangers (31-21) at Cleveland Indians (26-24)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 01 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Texas Rangers are on a roll with four straight victories to stay just ahead of the Seattle Mariners in the American League West. The Rangers will try to hold onto their slim lead and earn a three-game sweep when they visit the Cleveland Indians for the series finale on Wednesday.

Jurickson Profar was the top prospect in baseball a few years ago but had the better part of two seasons lost to shoulder injuries. Rougned Odor’s suspension for punching Toronto’s Jose Bautista is giving Profar another chance in the majors, and the 23-year-old is making the most of the opportunity with eight hits in five games – including a home run on Tuesday – while batting out of the leadoff spot. Cleveland’s staff is struggling to avoid crooked numbers during a three-game slide that has seen it yield a total of 22 runs. That staff is expected to get Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) back on Thursday but will try to get by with Trevor Bauer taking the start opposite Cole Hamels on Wednesday.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (5-1, 3.34 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (3-2, 4.34)

Hamels is coming off his first loss of the season and was ripped for six runs – five earned – on eight hits and two walks in 4 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh on Friday. The 32-year-old is having some trouble keeping the ball in the park of late with eight home runs allowed in his last four outings. Hamels yielded 11 runs and 14 hits in 10 total innings against Cleveland in his career but has not faced the Indians since moving to the American League last season.

Bauer is riding a three-start winless streak despite a pair of quality starts in that span. The UCLA product allowed three runs on nine hits and a pair of walks against Baltimore on Friday and was held out of the decision in a game Cleveland went on to lose 6-4. Bauer is making his third career start against the Rangers and is looking for his first decision after allowing a total of seven runs and 11 hits in 13 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers OF Ian Desmond recorded multiple hits in six of the last nine games.

2. Cleveland RF Lonnie Chisenhall is 4-for-5 with a home run in the series.

3. Texas C Bryan Holaday homered on Tuesday and has driven in a run in each of his last three starts.

PREDICTION: Rangers 7, Indians 4

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Preview: Red Sox at Orioles


Current Conditions - Baltimore


CLOUDY 69 °F
Wind: N 3
5-Day Forecast GAME: Boston Red Sox (32-20) at Baltimore Orioles (28-22)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The success of the Boston Red Sox offense has been attributed to the ageless production of David Ortiz and the long hitting streaks enjoyed by Jackie Bradley Jr. and Xander Bogaerts, but everyone in the lineup is capable of putting up big numbers. Mookie Betts will try to follow up his career day at the plate when the Red Sox visit the Baltimore Orioles in the third of a four-game series on Wednesday.

Betts used all three fields to bash three home runs out of the leadoff spot on Tuesday, belting a solo blast to center in the first, a three-run shot to left in the second and another solo shot to right in the seventh to spark Boston to a 6-2 win. The 23-year-old got off to a slow start this season but recorded multiple hits in each of the last three games – all wins – and his 12 home runs are the most among leadoff hitters in the majors. The Orioles have dropped seven of their last nine games to fall three games behind the Red Sox in the American League East and totaled four runs in the first two games of the series. The Nos. 4-7 hitters in the Baltimore lineup combined to go 0-for-16 with seven strikeouts in Tuesday’s setback.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Joe Kelly (2-0, 6.30 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Mike Wright (2-3, 5.05)

Kelly dominated in his first start off the disabled list, taking a no-hitter in the seventh inning against Cleveland on May 21, but was not quite as strong in his second outing. The California native struck out eight in 4 2/3 innings but was ripped for five runs on nine hits – two home runs – and three walks in a no decision at Toronto on Friday. Kelly earned a win over Baltimore on April 13, yielding two runs on seven hits and five walks in five innings.

Wright failed to make it through six innings in either of his last two turns but was bailed out by the offense and avoided a loss in both. The 26-year-old allowed three runs on six hits and a pair of walks in 4 2/3 innings at Cleveland on Friday in a game the Orioles went on to win 6-4. Wright made his season debut at Boston on April 12 and came away with a win despite surrendering four runs in five innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bogaerts singled on Tuesday to push his hitting streak to 24 straight games.

2. Baltimore C Caleb Joseph had surgery Monday to repair a testicular injury and was placed on the 15-day DL.

3. Boston 1B prospect Sam Travis will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL and should be back for spring training.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 8, Orioles 5

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Preview: Tigers at Angels


Current Conditions - Anaheim


CLOUDY 62 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast GAME: Detroit Tigers (24-27) at Los Angeles Angels (24-28)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Detroit Tigers are hoping Michael Fulmer can help them record a rare victory in Anaheim as the rookie takes the mound in Wednesday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. The Tigers have lost 17 of their last 19 games in Anaheim against the Angels, who belted four homers in Tuesday’s 11-9 victory.

The Tigers have dropped four in a row and need more production from struggling left fielder Justin Upton, who homered Tuesday but is batting .217 with a league-leading 72 strikeouts. “He’s a much better hitter than he's shown, clearly,” manager Brad Ausmus told MLB.com. “I mean, we're talking about nine years this guy was in the big leagues with good numbers. He’s never struggled like this. It might take time, but we're going to fix this.” Upton is hoping to follow the lead of Angels first baseman C.J. Cron, who was hitting .203 at the end of April but homered twice Tuesday and has 21 RBI in his last 26 games while upping his average to .250. The Angels have averaged five runs during their last 33 games and received a boost in their bullpen Tuesday as closer Huston Street returned from the disabled list and retired the Tigers in order in the ninth for the victory.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (4-1, 3.97 ERA) vs. Angels RH Matt Shoemaker (3-5, 5.96)

Fulmer won his second straight start Friday at Oakland, throwing 7 2/3 shutout innings with three hits allowed, one walk and three strikeouts. The 23-year-old rookie has strengthened his case to stick in the rotation after struggling in his first four starts. “I feel so much more comfortable. I just trust everything,” Fulmer told reporters. “It feels good to get big-league hitters out, any way I can. And the defense is doing great. I’m hoping to just keep moving forward.”

Shoemaker turned in another strong outing Friday by holding Houston to two runs while striking out 11 batters over career-high 8 1/3 innings. “Hopefully he’s turned the corner on some things,” manager Mike Scioscia told reporters. “We’re not surprised at all with the last two games and how he’s pitched. We were surprised by some of the inconsistencies last year and early this year.” The Michigan native is 2-0 with a 0.46 ERA in three career starts against the Tigers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit CF Cameron Maybin (wrist) was removed from Tuesday’s game as a precaution but should be available for Wednesday’s contest.

2. Angels SS Cliff Pennington exited Tuesday’s game with a strained left hamstring and is expected to be placed on the disabled list.

3. Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler is hitting .341 with six home runs and 13 RBI over his last 22 games.

PREDICTION: Angels 6, Tigers 3

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Preview: Nationals at Phillies

Current Conditions - Philadelphia

CLOUDY 72 °F
Wind: NNW 3
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Washington Nationals (32-21) at Philadelphia Phillies (26-26)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 01 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Max Scherzer is unbeaten in six starts against Philadelphia since his trade to the National League and will look to complete a three-game sweep for the visiting Washington Nationals in Wednesday's series finale against the skidding Phillies. The Nationals belted four home runs in Tuesday's 5-1 win, sending Philadelphia to its fifth straight defeat.

Scherzer is 4-0 with a 1.88 ERA against the Phillies since joining the Nationals, who have won three in a row despite the absence of Bryce Harper on Tuesday due to a right knee contusion. Daniel Murphy homered in his 26th multi-hit performance of the season to boost his batting average to .397 entering June. Philadelphia, the lowest-scoring team in the majors, has pushed across only nine runs during its slide to drop back to the .500 mark for the first time since April 26. Adam Morgan, who owns a 6.67 ERA, will make his first start against Washington.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Max Scherzer (5-4, 4.05 ERA) vs. Phillies LH Adam Morgan (1-3, 6.67)

Although Scherzer allowed only three hits in his last outing, one was a grand slam in a 6-2 setback against St. Louis as he continued a trend of alternating wins and losses over his last six starts. Scherzer won at Philadelphia on April 16 with seven innings of one-run ball while settling for a no-decision 10 days later versus the Phillies after giving up three runs in six frames. Ryan Howard and Maikel Franco are a combined 2-for-30 against Scherzer.

Morgan could be pitching his way out of the rotation as he was tagged for six runs and eight hits, including three homers, in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs last time out. It was the third consecutive losing start for the 26-year-old Morgan, who has a total of 11 strikeouts in his last five turns after recording seven in his season debut. Morgan is 0-2 with a bloated 7.36 ERA in three starts this season at Citizens Bank Park.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals SS Danny Espinosa has homered three times in his last six games.

2. Franco is 1-for-15 over his last four contests.

3. Nationals INF Stephen Drew's inside-the-park homer was the team's eighth pinch-hit shot - three more than it recorded in 2015.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Phillies 2

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Preview: Yankees at Blue Jays


Current Conditions - Toronto


M/SUNNY 70 °F
Wind: WSW 12
5-Day Forecast GAME: New York Yankees (24-27) at Toronto Blue Jays (28-26)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 01 - 7:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Pitching away from home has not fazed right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who will try to prevent a three-game sweep when the New York Yankees visit the Toronto Blue Jays in Wednesday night's series finale. Toronto is 6-2 against the Yankees this season and has won five straight series versus New York for the first time since 1992-93.

Tanaka is 2-0 record with a 1.34 ERA in five road starts and has yielded one run over 22 innings in his last three away from home. The Yankees fell to 2-3 on their 10-game road trip following Tuesday's 4-1 setback and have managed five runs and 12 hits over their past three games. Kevin Pillar and Darwin Barney each made sensational catches while combining to drive in all three runs in a decisive seventh-inning rally as the Blue Jays won for the sixth time in seven games. Toronto sends Aaron Sanchez to the mound to oppose Tanaka in the series finale.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, YES (New York), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (3-0, 2.89 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Aarón Sánchez (4-1, 3.29)

Tanaka was dominant last time out at Tampa Bay, permitting only a pair of hits over seven scoreless innings to win his second start in a row. The 27-year-old also went seven stellar innings in his previous outing, giving up one run on five hits to win at Oakland. Edwin Encarnacion is 7-for-16 with a homer and two doubles against Tanaka, who is 5-2 with a 2.37 ERA versus the Blue Jays after five-innings of two-run ball in a no-decision in April.

Sanchez settled for a no-decision against Boston on Friday, yielding four runs (three earned) on five hits over 6 2/3 innings for his eighth quality start. Sanchez, who is 3-0 during a six-start unbeaten streak, also did not factor in the decision against the Yankees on April 12 after allowing one earned run on three hits over six innings. The 23-year-old remains in search of his first win at home -- he's 0-1 with a 4.88 ERA at Rogers Centre.

WALK-OFFS

1. Barney is 6-for-14 during a four-game hitting streak.

2. Yankees 2B Dustin Ackley will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

3. The Blue Jays acquired RHP Jason Grilli, a former All-Star closer, from Atlanta on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Yankees 3, Blue Jays 2

 

[Can'tPickaWinner2]

Preview: Giants at Braves


Current Conditions - Atlanta


SUNNY 72 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast GAME: San Francisco Giants (33-21) at Atlanta Braves (15-36)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 01 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Denard Span can be a game changer from the leadoff spot when healthy and the Giants center fielder is finding his stride as May turns to June. Span and San Francisco play the third contest of a four-game set Wednesday against the host Atlanta Braves, one night after Span collected three hits and two RBIs in a 4-0 victory to raise his average to .435 in his past six games.

Span missed 101 games last season while playing with Washington but has appeared in 51 of San Francisco’s 54 contests, hitting .328 in his past 17 games to help the Giants win for the 16th time in their past 19 contests. Atlanta had won three of its previous four games before collecting only one hit Tuesday, falling to 5-22 at home while being outscored 131-82. The Braves had scored 19 runs in their past four games before Tuesday’s shutout, the 31st time in 51 games Atlanta has scored three runs or fewer. Catcher Tyler Flowers recorded the Braves' hit Tuesday with a fifth-inning single and is hitting .316 in his past 12 games with five extra-base hits (three doubles, two home runs).

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Albert Suarez (1-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. Braves RH Williams Perez (2-1, 3.71)

San Francisco benefited greatly from Jake Peavy’s seven innings of one-hit pitching Tuesday, and confirmed afterward that Suarez will get his first major-league start in the third game of the series. Suarez has made five appearances out of the Giants’ bullpen, giving up three runs on 10 hits in 12 innings. He pitched five innings out of the bullpen Friday at Colorado, allowing three runs on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts, and went six innings in each of his three starts for Triple-A Sacramento before making his big-league debut May 8.

Much as he did in his first few starts as a rookie in 2015, Perez has pitched well in further bolstering his claim to a rotation spot. He held Miami to two runs on seven hits in six innings Friday, the fourth time in his past five starts the 25-year-old has limited opponents to two earned runs or fewer. Perez, who went 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts against San Francisco last season, has a 2.86 ERA in four home starts while holding opponents to a .187 batting average.

WALK-OFFS

1. Atlanta traded RHP Jason Grilli to Toronto before Tuesday’s game for minor-league RHP Sean Ratcliffe. Grilli posted a 5.29 ERA in 21 appearances.

2. San Francisco 3B Matt Duffy did not start Tuesday, one day after being hit with a pitch on the left wrist. Duffy hit a RBI sacrifice fly in the eighth as a pinch hitter and played the final two innings at third base.

3. The Giants have won six of their past eight games in Atlanta.

PREDICTION: Giants 4, Braves 2