Saturday 9-23-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

GAME: Washington Nationals (92-61) at New York Mets (66-87)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 23 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Nationals at Mets

Gracenote
Sep 23, 2017

In the not-too-distant past, a pitching matchup featuring Stephen Strasburg against either Noah Syndergaard or Matt Harvey would've been among the most anticipated of the season. The current state of the three pitchers mirrors that of their teams as the visiting Washington Nationals and New York Mets resume their three-game series on Saturday night.

The Mets will counter Strasburg with a tag-team effort of sorts - Syndergaard returns from injury to make his first start since April 30 and and will pitch one inning before handing the ball off to Harvey to start the second inning. “We just want to get him back on the mound, if for only a moment relatively before the season ends so that he’s back out there ... and he goes into the offseason with that little bit of additional confidence,” New York general manager Sandy Alderson said of Syndergaard. Strasburg will be looking to win his fifth consecutive start and match his career high of 15 victories, set in 2012 and matched last season. National League East-leading Washington, playing with a lineup of mostly reserves, squandered a five-run lead in a 7-6 loss in the series opener as Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud homered twice and drove in four runs.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (14-4, 2.60 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (1-2, 3.29)

Strasburg had his string of 35 consecutive innings snapped last time out, but he picked up the victory by limiting the Los Angeles Dodgers to one run on six hits over six innings. Since the All-Star break, the former No. 1 overall pick has yielded four runs over eight appearances -- a span of 50 innings. Strasburg has made three starts this season against the Mets, logging a 1-1 record and 2.33 ERA.

Syndergaard was last seen leaving the mound against Washington at Nationals Park with what turned out to be a partially torn lat muscle in his right side in his fifth start of the year. As eager as New York's brass is to see the 6-6 fireballer make a cameo, Harvey's first career relief appearance is equally important. Since returning from a 3 1/2-month absence, Harvery has a 13.19 ERA in four starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. The 28-year-old d'Arnaud, who set a career high with his 14th and 15 homers, is 5-for-10 with seven RBIs in his last three games.

2. Nationals 1B Adam Lind hit a three-run blast Friday for Washington's 203rd home run, setting the franchise record for most in the season.

3. Mets RHP Jeurys Familia, who missed 3 1/2 months after undergoing shoulder surgery, earned his first save since May 5. He had a major-league high 51 in 2016.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Mets 3

Trends - Washington at NY Mets

W/L Trends

Washington

Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 16-6 in their last 22 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 13-5 in their last 18 vs. National League East. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 45-22 in their last 67 games following a loss. Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 8-1 in Strasburgs last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 14-3 in Strasburgs last 17 starts during game 2 of a series. Nationals are 21-5 in Strasburgs last 26 road starts. Nationals are 43-11 in Strasburgs last 54 starts. Nationals are 43-11 in Strasburgs last 54 starts on grass. Nationals are 20-6 in Strasburgs last 26 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 16-5 in Strasburgs last 21 starts with 5 days of rest. Nationals are 22-7 in Strasburgs last 29 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 39-13 in Strasburgs last 52 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Nationals are 20-7 in Strasburgs last 27 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 37-14 in Strasburgs last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 36-15 in Strasburgs last 51 starts vs. National League East. Nationals are 37-16 in Strasburgs last 53 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 2-5 in Strasburgs last 7 Saturday starts.

NY Mets

Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 8-20 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 overall. Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass. Mets are 5-14 in their last 19 games following a win. Mets are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Mets are 5-16 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Mets are 3-10 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 5-1 in Syndergaards last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Mets are 11-4 in Syndergaards last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Mets are 7-3 in Syndergaards last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 7-3 in Syndergaards last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 1-4 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 1-4 in Syndergaards last 5 Saturday starts.

OU Trends

Washington

Under is 5-1-2 in Nationals last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-2-2 in Nationals last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 Saturday games. Under is 4-1-2 in Nationals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 11-3-3 in Nationals last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 16-5-2 in Nationals last 23 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 22-8-1 in Nationals last 31 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 19-7-4 in Nationals last 30 road games. Under is 8-3-2 in Nationals last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 13-5-4 in Nationals last 22 overall. Under is 13-5-4 in Nationals last 22 on grass. Under is 36-17-6 in Nationals last 59 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-2 in Strasburgs last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts vs. National League East. Under is 6-2 in Strasburgs last 8 starts on grass. Under is 6-2 in Strasburgs last 8 starts overall. Under is 12-5-2 in Strasburgs last 19 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 14-6 in Strasburgs last 20 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3 in Strasburgs last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.

NY Mets

Over is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1-1 in Mets last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Mets last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-3 in Mets last 13 vs. National League East. Over is 16-5-1 in Mets last 22 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 15-5-1 in Mets last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 11-4-2 in Mets last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 18-7-1 in Mets last 26 overall. Over is 18-7-1 in Mets last 26 on grass. Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games. Under is 4-0-1 in Syndergaards last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-0-1 in Syndergaards last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-1-1 in Syndergaards last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1-1 in Syndergaards last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Syndergaards last 8 Saturday starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Syndergaards last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 4-0 in Syndergaards last 4 home starts vs. Nationals. Nationals are 6-0 in Strasburgs last 6 road starts vs. Mets. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New York. Nationals are 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts vs. Mets. Over is 6-2-1 in Strasburgs last 9 starts vs. Mets. Nationals are 45-16 in the last 61 meetings in New York. Under is 5-2 in Syndergaards last 7 starts vs. Nationals. Over is 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 road starts vs. Mets. Mets are 1-4 in Syndergaards last 5 starts vs. Nationals.

Umpire Trends - Marty Foster

• Under is 4-0 in Fosters last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Under is 5-1-1 in Fosters last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Home team is 12-3 in Fosters last 15 games behind home plate.
• Over is 4-1-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts with Foster behind home plate.
• Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games with Foster behind home plate.
• Home team is 10-4 in Fosters last 14 games behind home plate vs. New York.
• Nationals are 8-19 in their last 27 games with Foster behind home plate.
• Nationals are 1-4 in Strasburgs last 5 starts with Foster behind home plate.
• Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 Saturday games with Foster behind home plate.

MLB

Saturday, September 23

National League
Cardinals @ Pirates
Lynn is 1-1, 4.80 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. He is 2-1, 3.32 against the Pirates this year. St Louis is 6-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-14-2

Cole is 0-3, 5.04 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. He is 1-1, 2.50 in three starts vs St Louis this year. Pirates are 6-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-14-7

Cardinals won their last four games; over is 4-3 in their last seven games. Pittsburgh lost eight of last nine games; under is 13-3 in their last 16 games.

Nationals @ Mets
Strasburg is 4-0, 0.31 in his last four starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. He is 1-1, 2.33 in three starts vs NY this season. Nationals are 11-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-2

Syndergaard is going to pitch the first inning only in this game, so no point listing his stats. It will be his first appearance since April 30. Harvey will pitch after that; he is 1-3, 13.19 in his last four starts. Over is 4-0-1 in Harvey’s last five starts.

Washington won three of last five games; under is 7-3-2 in their last 12 games. Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 games (over 8-3).

Phillies @ Braves
Alvarez allowed four runs in five IP (95 PT) in his first start since 2015. Phillies’ first 5-inning record with him: 1-0

Teheran is 4-1, 2.25 in his last five starts; under is 6-1-2 in his last nine. He is 1-2, 7.71 vs Philly this season. Braves are 4-9 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-11-5

Phillies are 7-4 in their last 11 games; under is 5-1-2 in their last eight. Atlanta lost five of last eight games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Cubs @ Brewers
Hendricks is 3-1, 2.65 in his last five starts; his last four starts stayed under. He is 1-1, 3.68 in four starts vs Milwaukee this year. Cubs are 4-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-6-4

Suter is 1-0, 4.50 in his last five starts (under 7-3-2). Milwaukee is 5-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-3-1

Cubs won nine of last ten games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six. Milwaukee lost last three games, all in its opponent’s last at-bat; over is 4-1-1 in their last six home games.

Marlins @ Diamondbacks
Peters is 0-2, 5.40 in four starts this year (over 3-1). Miami lost all four of his starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-2

Walker is 3-1, 2.51 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Arizona is 5-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-9-6

Marlins won four of last six games; their last nine road games went over. Arizona lost three of last five games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Rockies @ Padres
Bettis is 1-3, 9.58 in his last five starts (under 6-1). Colorado is 1-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-4-1

Chacin is 1-1, 4.64 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. He is 0-1, 6.10 in two starts vs Colorado this year. San Diego is 9-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-16-3

Colorado lost four of its last four games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. San Diego won four of its last six games (under 7-3).

Giants @ Dodgers
Bumgarner is 0-4, 5.40 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Giants are 1-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-9-4

Ryu is 0-1, 4.30 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. LA is 7-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-10-4

Giants won three of their last four games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Dodgers are 7-15 in their last 22 games; over is 5-3 in their last eight home games. LA clinched the NL West title last night.

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American League
Rays @ Orioles
Odorizzi is 3-1, 4.22 in his last four starts (under 4-0). He is 1-0, 6.10 in two starts vs Baltimore this year. Rays are 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-10-4

Hellickson is 0-3, 11.81 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Orioles are 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-6-1

Rays lost six of last ten games; five of their last six road games stayed under. Baltimore lost 13 of last 16 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight home games.

New York @ Toronto
Gray is 1-3, 4.38 in his last four starts (under 7-2). New York is 1-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5-1

Biagini is 0-5, 7.41 in his last seven starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Toronto is 2-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-9-1

New York won seven of last nine games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. Toronto lost three of last five games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 games.

Twins @ Tigers
Santana is 2-1, 3.90 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. He is 0-1, 9.72 in two starts vs Detroit this year. Twins are 9-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-7-7

Boyd had a no-hitter in 9th inning in his last start, but he is 1-4, 4.86 in his last six starts; over is 8-4-2 in his last 14 starts. Detroit is 3-8 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 6-11-6

Twins lost five of last eight games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten. Detroit is 2-12 in its last 14 games; over is 10-1-1 in their last 12 home games.

Angels @ Astros
Norris threw two shutout innings in his only ’17 start; this is a bullpen game for the Angels — their first 5-inning record with him: 0-0-1

Morton is 2-1, 3.38 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Houston is 9-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-2

Angels lost their last five games; their last five road games stayed under. Houston won seven of its last eight games; under is 13-3 in their last 16 home games.

Royals @ While Sox
Duffy is 0-3, 6.43 in his last five starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. He is 0-3, 9.56 vs Chicago this year. Royals are 5-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-10-4

Covey is 0-3, 10.03 in his last three starts (over 4-4-2). Chicago is 2-0 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-7-1

Royals are 3-6 in their last nine games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games. White Sox lost three of last five games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.

Rangers @ A’s
Gonzalez is 1-1, 10.45 in three starts for Texas (over 2-1). Rangers won both his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1

Manaea is 3-2, 5.13 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Oakland is 7-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-13-4

Rangers won four of their last five games; under is 5-1 in their last six games. Oakland is 11-3 in its last 14 games; over is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

Indians @ Mariners
Carrasco is 4-0, 1.51 in his last five starts; over is 9-3 in his last 12. Indians are 12-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 21-7-2

Moore is 0-3, 5.40 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Seattle is 1-5 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 1-5-2

Indians are 27-2 in their last 29 games; over is 3-2 in their last five road tilts. Seattle lost six of its last seven games; under is 13-4 in their last 17.

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Interleague

Red Sox @ Reds
Rodriguez is 1-1, 3.06 in his last three starts; under is 8-1 in his last nine. Boston is 0-6 in his last six road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-12

Stephenson is 5-1, 3.69 in his last seven starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six. Reds are 4-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-2-2

Boston won seven of last eight games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Cincinnati lost its last four games, three of which went over.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
StL-Pitt: Lynn 14-17; Cole 16-15
Wsh-NY: Strasburg 20-6; Syndergaard 2-3
Phil-Atl: Alvarez 0-1; Teheran 14-16
Chi-Mil: Hendricks 11-11; Suter 7-5
Mia-Az: Peters 0-4; Walker 14-12
Colo-SD: Bettis 3-4; Chacin 16-14
SF-LA: Bumgarner 3-13; Ryu 11-11

American League
TB-Balt: Odorizzi 11-15; Hellickson 4-5
NY-Tor: Gray 3-6; Biagini 5-11
Minn-Det: Santana 18-13; Boyd 9-14
LA-Hst: Norris 1-0; Morton 14-9
KC-Chi: Duffy 10-12; Covey 3-7
Tex-A’s: Gonzalez 2-1; Manaea 13-15
Clev-Sea: Carrasco 22-8; Moore 2-6

Interleague
Bos-Cin: Rodriguez 12-10; Stephenson 6-3

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Pitt: Lynn 9-31; Cole 10-31
Wsh-NY: Strasburg 4-26; Syndergaard 2-5
Phil-Atl: Alvarez 0-1; Teheran 9-30
Chi-Mil: Hendricks 7-22; Suter 1-12
Mia-Az: Peters 2-4; Walker 7-26
Colo-SD: Bettis 3-7; Chacin 11-30
SF-LA: Bumgarner 4-16; Ryu 8-22

American League
TB-Balt: Odorizzi 7-26; Hellickson 2-9
NY-Tor: Gray 2-9; Biagini 6-16
Minn-Det: Santana 7-31; Boyd 8-23
LA-Hst: Norris 0-1; Morton 3-23
KC-Chi: Duffy 5-22; Covey 7-10
Tex-A’s: Gonzalez 1-3; Manaea 10-28
Clev-Sea: Carrasco 5-30; Moore 1-8

Interleague
Bos-Cin: Rodriguez 6-22; Stephenson 3-9

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Umpires
National League
StL-Pitt: Over is 5-2 in last seven Miller games.
Wsh-NY: Over is 6-3 in last nine Foster games.
Phil-Atl: Five of last six Vanover games went over.
Chi-Mil: Over is 6-3 in last nine Guccione games.
Mia-Az: Over is 7-4-2 in last 13 Woodring games.
Colo-SD: Under is 4-1-1 in last six Blakney games.
SF-LA: Underdogs won five of last six Everitt games.

American League
TB-Balt: Underdogs won five of last seven Morales games.
NY-Tor: Under is 9-3 in last dozen Bucknor games.
Minn-Det: Favorites won eight of last ten Randazzo games.
LA-Hst: Road team won last seven HGibson games.
KC-Chi: Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Emmel games.
Tex-A’s: Four of last five Cuzzi games stayed under.
Clev-Sea: Under is 8-4 in last dozen Gibson games.

Interleague
Bos-Cin: Favorites won last six West games.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 84-57 AL, favorites -$280
AL @ NL– 73-70 NL, favorites +$216
Total: 154-130 AL, favorites -$64

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 71-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-62-8
Total: Over 145-130-12

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/19/17
Ariz 28-26-20……43-25–12……..71-51
Atl 27-35-10……26-42-8………..53-77
Cubs 33-31-8…….39-25-14………..72-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-37-9…………53-80
Colo 38-31-7………40-29-5………..78-60
LA 38-24-13…….41-25-9…………79-49
Miami 32-36-10…….36-26-11………68-62
Milw 37-27-10…….38-29-10……….74-56
Mets 33-39-5……..30-37-7………….63-76
Philly 19-43-16……30-36-9………..49-79
Pitt 31-37-9…….28-33-13………..60-70
St. Louis 32-34-9……..39-25-10………..71-59
SD 21-46-8……..38-29–9…………59-75
SF 16-49-9……..30-33-13……….46-81
Wash 43-23-7……34-33-10………….77-56

Orioles 29-39-5……..31-39-8………..60-78
Boston 31-35-11………34-37-3……….65-72
White Sox 25-40-11………29-42–4…….54-82
Cleveland 45-23-8……..39-24-10……..84-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….30-36-11……..57-74
Astros 37-28-11……..47-24-5………84-52
KC 26-35-13……..30-31-13…….56-66
Angels 26-39-8………31-31-14……..57-70
Twins 38-24-13………38-33-8……..76-57
NYY 34-38-7……….40-28-5…..…74-66
A’s 29-39-10……..32-32-12……..61-71
Seattle 29-39-9……..39-25-11………68-64
TB 36-29-11……..40-24-9……..76-53
Texas 35-27-12……..38-28-9……..73-55
Toronto 30-40-5……..30-33-12……..60-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/19/17)
Ariz 24-76……..27-74………..51
Atl 17-71……….19-79………36
Cubs 20-72……..26-78………..46
Reds 30-76……..27-76……….57
Colo 20-76……..25-74..……..45
LA 23-76……..26-74..…….49
Miami 32-78……..27-73……….59
Milw 24-74……29-78…..…..53
Mets 34-75……..26-75……….60
Philly 17-78……..24-74……….41
Pitt 22-77……..22-75……….44
StL 16-76……..23-73………..39
SD 23-75……….26-75……….49
SF 17-75……….22-77……….39
Wash 26-73……..30-77……….56

Orioles 17-76……..25-77……….42
Boston 21-77……..18-74……….39
White Sox 24-76……20-75……….44
Clev 22-77……..26-75………48
Detroit 18-74…….27-77………45
Astros 21-77……..29-74………50
KC 18-75……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..22-77……….49
Twins 17-73……..20-77……….37
NYY 19-78……..21-73……….40
A’s 20-76……..27-76………47
Seattle 21-77…….25-77……….46
TB 22-74……..26-77………48
Texas 29-76……..30-74………59
Toronto 26-76……..21-78………47

MLB

Saturday, September 23

Trend Report

1:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. HOUSTON
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Houston is 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against LA Angels

4:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Toronto's last 25 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

4:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Cleveland is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

4:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CINCINNATI
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

6:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit's last 13 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games

7:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of St. Louis's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Washington

7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

8:10 PM
MIAMI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami's last 15 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games on the road
Arizona is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Miami
Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Miami

8:40 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN DIEGO
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:05 PM
TEXAS vs. OAKLAND
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home

9:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Francisco is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Francisco
LA Dodgers are 7-18 SU in their last 25 games

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, September 23


Boston @ Cincinnati

Game 929-930
September 23, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rdriguez) 17.560
Cincinnati
(Stphnson) 14.324
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-140); Under

Texas @ Oakland

Game 927-928
September 23, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Gnzalez) 16.966
Oakland
(Manaea) 14.866
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+120); Under

LA Angels @ Houston

Game 925-926
September 23, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Norris) 14.270
Houston
(Morton) 15.881
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-165); Under

Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox

Game 923-924
September 23, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 16.777
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 15.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-175
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-175); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 921-922
September 23, 2017 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 14.869
Detroit
(Boyd) 15.775
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-175
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+155); Over

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 919-920
September 23, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 14.470
Baltimore
(Hellckson) 16.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
10
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-105); Under

Cleveland @ Seattle

Game 917-918
September 23, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 16.820
Seattle
(Moore) 14.882
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-200); Under

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 915-916
September 23, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Gray) 17.010
Toronto
(Biagini) 15.953
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-175); Under

San Francisco @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
September 23, 2017 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 13.181
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 15.016
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
N/A

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 911-912
September 23, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Bettis) 13.803
San Diego
(Chacin) 13.039
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Over

Miami @ Arizona

Game 909-910
September 23, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Peters) 14.388
Arizona
(Walker) 15.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-175
10
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-175); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
September 23, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 15.892
Milwaukee
(Suter) 14.217
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-135); Under

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 905-906
September 23, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 11.596
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 14.136
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-215
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+180); Under

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 903-904
September 23, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Alvarez) 14.006
Atlanta
(Teheran) 12.858
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-175
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+155); Over

St. Louis @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
September 23, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lynn) 14.445
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 16.876
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+105); Over

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, September 23

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ST LOUIS (81 - 72) at PITTSBURGH (69 - 85) - 7:05 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 32-35 (-9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 93-121 (-43.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 161-107 (+50.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 415-427 (+37.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 87-73 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 39-27 (+12.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-22 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 66-53 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 69-85 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 78-79 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-31 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 64-85 (-24.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 43-63 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 111-135 (-35.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-50 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLE is 10-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 11-6 (+4.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.5 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYNN is 7-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.461.
His team's record is 12-9 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-12. (-4.6 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
COLE is 7-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.71 and a WHIP of 1.093.
His team's record is 9-6 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-5. (+4.8 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (61 - 93) at ATLANTA (69 - 83) - 7:10 PM
HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 61-93 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-63 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-72 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 137-176 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-34 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 26-20 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 66-75 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-34 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 47-72 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEHERAN is 2-9 (-10.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 9-25 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 2-12 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 13-29 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 1-7 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 12-5 (+8.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.6 Units)

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ALVAREZ is 1-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.416.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
TEHERAN is 8-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 10-7 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (92 - 61) at NY METS (66 - 87) - 7:10 PM
STEPHEN STRASBURG (R) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 23-26 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 47-29 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 66-33 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
STRASBURG is 39-11 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 18-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 22-4 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 66-87 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 34-41 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 127-143 (-57.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 13-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 53-64 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 28-35 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 14-43 (-29.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 7-23 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-6 (+3.2 Units) against NY METS this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.8 Units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. NY METS since 1997
STRASBURG is 8-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.032.
His team's record is 11-4 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-5. (+4.1 units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (86 - 67) at MILWAUKEE (81 - 73) - 1:05 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. BRENT SUTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 86-67 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 433-453 (-91.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-34 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-38 (-9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-30 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HENDRICKS is 3-8 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 81-73 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-38 (+12.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 56-57 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 64-57 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-35 (+6.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-22 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-24 (+18.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 14-1 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 14-27 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-9 (+2.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HENDRICKS is 6-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.016.
His team's record is 9-5 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-3. (+7.4 units)

BRENT SUTER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SUTER is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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MIAMI (72 - 81) at ARIZONA (89 - 65) - 8:10 PM
DILLON PETERS (L) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 6-14 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
ARIZONA is 89-65 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 49-27 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-44 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 55-33 (+18.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 137-94 (+29.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 56-73 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

DILLON PETERS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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COLORADO (83 - 71) at SAN DIEGO (69 - 85) - 8:40 PM
CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 316-435 (-108.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 447-707 (-137.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
COLORADO is 74-76 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-43 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 69-85 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-42 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 42-37 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 29-22 (+12.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-25 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-37 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 52-56 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 50-60 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 82-97 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 36-46 (+17.8 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 83-71 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 40-39 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 40-31 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 21-16 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
BETTIS is 24-15 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BETTIS is 22-8 (+15.1 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
COLORADO is 11-6 (+2.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BETTIS is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.070.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.2 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CHACIN is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.549.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (60 - 94) at LA DODGERS (98 - 56) - 9:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. HYUN-JIN RYU (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-10 (+0.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BUMGARNER is 14-9 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.040.
His team's record is 15-12 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-16. (-6.2 units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RYU is 4-5 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.378.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.3 units)

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NY YANKEES (85 - 68) at TORONTO (72 - 82) - 4:05 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. JOE BIAGINI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GRAY is 18-29 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 5-17 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 1-7 (-8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 7-16 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 23-13 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 72-82 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 33-41 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 28-44 (-21.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 28-43 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BIAGINI is 1-10 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-6 (+3.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

SONNY GRAY vs. TORONTO since 1997
GRAY is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

JOE BIAGINI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BIAGINI is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (96 - 58) at SEATTLE (75 - 79) - 4:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. ANDREW MOORE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 41-33 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 93-47 (+26.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 51-28 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-25 (+18.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-2 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SEATTLE is 75-79 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 120-121 (-35.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 129-145 (-54.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 2-2 (+1.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CARRASCO is 2-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.963.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

ANDREW MOORE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (75 - 79) at BALTIMORE (74 - 81) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 143-172 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 90-115 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-42 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 162-155 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 95-65 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 75-72 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-48 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-44 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 67-34 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 18-13 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-7 (+0.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ODORIZZI is 4-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.488.
His team's record is 7-8 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-3.4 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (80 - 74) at DETROIT (62 - 92) - 6:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 80-74 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-35 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-13 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-42 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-32 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-92 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 24-40 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 34-45 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 13-22 (-11.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 9-20 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 373-354 (-67.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
DETROIT is 36-64 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 42-71 (-27.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-7 (-0.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.8 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 9-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.191.
His team's record is 13-8 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-15. (-11.4 units)

MATT BOYD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BOYD is 5-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.064.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (75 - 78) at CHI WHITE SOX (62 - 91) - 7:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. DYLAN COVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DUFFY is 1-9 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 50-55 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-11 (+13.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-40 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 36-27 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-14 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 75-78 (+3.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 78-69 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 57-58 (+3.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-8 (+3.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DUFFY is 6-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 11-6 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-8. (+0.1 units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
COVEY is 0-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.61 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (76 - 77) at HOUSTON (94 - 59) - 1:05 PM
BUD NORRIS (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 94-59 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 75-37 (+20.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-77 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-23 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 543-517 (+48.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 18-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 189-153 (+50.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 42-34 (+13.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NORRIS is 94-94 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NORRIS is 56-40 (+29.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 252-302 (-77.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 47-42 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-22 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MORTON is 15-37 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 11-6 (+3.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

BUD NORRIS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
NORRIS is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MORTON is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 4-0 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

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TEXAS (76 - 77) at OAKLAND (70 - 83) - 9:05 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 13-25 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 43-33 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 16-10 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
OAKLAND is 24-14 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
TEXAS is 76-77 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 78-55 (+29.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 30-30 (+14.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-82 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 20-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 31-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-64 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-102 (+30.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-16 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 116-105 (+24.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 207-270 (-48.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-41 (-21.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 56-87 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 38-56 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 88-116 (-29.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 7-6 (+1.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.10 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. TEXAS since 1997
MANAEA is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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BOSTON (89 - 64) at CINCINNATI (66 - 88) - 4:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. ROBERT STEPHENSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 686-616 (-82.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 46-41 (-7.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CINCINNATI is 26-19 (+8.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 49-24 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 17-41 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 8-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

ROBERT STEPHENSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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Washington faces Colorado in a rematch of the Pac-12 Championship Game and have covered seven in a row in this matchup.

UNLV Rebels at (9) Ohio State Buckeyes (-40, 60.5)

* Runnin' Rebels RB Lexington Thomas ranks 13th in Division I in rushing yards (341) and fifth in touchdowns (five) despite playing just two games. UNLV is 2-14 all-time against current members of the Big Ten Conference.

* Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer is considering having placekicker Sean Nuernberger handle kickoff duties with Blake Haubeil and Bryan Kristian struggling to open the season. Ohio State has turned 93.8 percent of its red-zone visits into points.

LINE HISTORY: A few weeks ago the Rebels were 45-point favorites against Howard and now they're getting 40 points at Ohio State. A few books opened with the Buckeyes as 39-point chalk but just about all shops have it up to 40 now.

TRENDS:

*The Rebels are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight games against Big Ten opponents.
*The Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.

NC State Wolfpack at (11) Florida State Seminoles (-13, 51.5)

* The Wolfpack's vaunted defense has produced just six sacks through the first three games. QB Ryan Finley comes into the week ranked 13th nationally in passing yards (987) and had 304 yards and a score in last year's loss to the Seminoles.

* Florida State is 7-0 in home openers under head coach Jimbo Fisher, outscoring opponents by an absurd 372-52 margin in that span. The Seminoles converted an NCAA-best 96.5 percent of their red-zone visits into points last season.

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers installed FSU as an 11-point fave but bettors have pushed the line up to 13 as some shops. The total started out around 51 and is up a half point to 51.5.

TRENDS:

*NC State is 20-4 ATS in its last 24 games following a bye week.
*FSU is 6-0 ATS in its last six games following an ATS loss.

Kent State Golden Flashes at (20) Louisville Cardinals (-44, 55.5)

* The Golden Flashes, who finished eighth in the nation in turnover margin in 2016, have turned the ball over just twice in their first three games. QB Nick Holley and LB Matt Bahr will miss the game due to injury; Holley leads the team with 207 rushing yards.

* Cardinals star Lamar Jackson became the ACC's all-time leader in rushing yards for a QB last week with 2,834, and has 10 100-yard rushing games since the start of 2016. Louisville ranks 10th in the nation in total offense at 554 yards per game.

LINE HISTORY: This line opened with Louisville -39.5 at some shops. The Cards have been bet up to as high as -44 now. The total has stayed pretty consistent at 56.5.

TRENDS:

*Kent State is 11-27 ATS in its last 38 non-conference games.
*Louisville is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games overall.

Old Dominion Monarchs at (13) Virginia Tech Hokies (-28, 52.5)

* True freshman Stephen Williams Jr., who will start at quarterback for the Monarchs, is the only 17-year-old QB in FBS. ODU is winless in eight games all-time against teams from the Power 5 conferences.

* QB Josh Jackson leads the ACC and ranks 10th among Power 5 quarterbacks with a 177.8 rating through three games. WR Cam Phillips leads the nation in receiving yards (417) and had 14 catches for 189 yards and three scores last week.

LINE HISTORY: The Wynn sportsbook in Las Vegas opened this game with the Hokies favored by 24.5 points but early money pushed the line up quickly. Virginia Tech is giving as many as 28.5 points at some shops.

TRENDS:

*Old Dominion is 4-1 ATS in its last five road games.
*The Hokies are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall.

(5) USC Trojans at California Golden Bears (+17, 64.5)

* Five key Trojans players have been held out of practice this week, including three on the defensive side of the ball: DL Rasheem Green, CB Ajene Harris and OLB Porter Gustin. Star WR Michael Pittman Jr. is questionable to make his season debut.

* Cal will look to QB Ross Bowers to air it out a little more this week; his 7.1 yards per attempt ranks 74th in FBS. The Bears have allowed scores on just 7-of-11 opponent trips to the red zone, the 19th-best rate in the nation.

LINE HISTORY: This line seems to be floating between 16 and 17. Many shops opened at USC -16 and moved up to -17 but there are lots of 16s and 16.5s on the board now. The total opened at 63.5 and seems to be settling in at 64.

TRENDS:

*The Trojans are 6-0 ATS in their last six conference games.
*Cal is 1-5 ATS in its last six games against teams with winning records.

Boston College Eagles at (2) Clemson Tigers (-34, 52.5)

* Eagles QB is Anthony Brown ranks third among Division I freshmen in passing yards (525) and is tied for second in touchdown passes (five). The Boston College offensive line ranks fourth in the ACC with four sacks allowed through three games.

* Tigers LB Dorian O'Daniel had six tackles and a 44-yard interception return for a TD against Louisville, and has 20 tackles over his last two games. Clemson is one of four schools averaging more than 240 rushing and 240 passing yards.

LINE HISTORY: The Wynn opened with the Tigers giving 31.5 points and bettors pushed the line up to Clemson -34. The total is holding tight around 52.5.

TRENDS:

*BC is 2-9-1 in its last 12 conference games.
*Clemson is 5-0 ATS in its last five games overall.

Toledo Rockets at (14) Miami Hurricanes (-13.5, 60.5)

* The Rockets' 679 yards of offense in last week's win over Tulsa was the fourth-most in school history. Toledo has allowed just three sacks through three games, ranking in the top 20 nationally in sacks allowed per game.

* PK Michael Badgley is 21-for-21 on field-goal attempts from 40-49 yards in his collegiate career. The Hurricanes had an NCAA high-tying 17 true freshman in action in their season-opening win over Bethune-Cookman.

LINE HISTORY: This line opened at 'Canes -14 and it came down a half point to Toledo +13.5. The total is where the real movement happened. The over/under line opened at 56.5, got bet up to 62 and has since dropped back down to 61.

TRENDS:

*Toledo is 14-2 ATS in its last 16 road games.
*The Under is 9-2 in Miami's last 11 games following a bye week.

(1) Alabama Crimson Tide at Vanderbilt Commodores (+18.5, 43)

* The Crimson Tide have defeated the Commodores 21 straight times dating back to the 1985 season. Injured LBs Rashaan Evans, Dylan Moses and Anfernee Jennings returned to practice this week and could be in the lineup Saturday.

* The Commodores come into this one leading the nation in total defense (198.3 yards per game) and ranked second in team tackles for loss per game (9.3). Vanderbilt has outscored its opponents 63-7 in the first half.

LINE HISTORY: This game opened with the Tide giving 18.5 points and there's where it stands heading into Saturday. The total opened at 43.5 and is now down to 43 even.

TRENDS:

*Alabama is 6-1 ATS in its last seven conference games and 5-0 ATS in its last five road games.
*Vandy is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games against teams with winning records.

(15) Texas Christian Horned Frogs at (7) Oklahoma State Cowboys (-12.5, 71.5)

* Horned Frogs QB Kenny Hill has completed 75 percent of his passes, good for ninth in Division I. TCU leads the nation in third-down conversion rate (65.8 percent) and second in defensive touchdowns (three).

* The Cowboys enter the week averaging 607 yards of total offense, the third-highest rate in the nation. Oklahoma State has allowed opponents to convert 43.1 percent of third downs, ranking it 95th overall.

LINE HISTORY: Some books are dealing TCU +13, which is a 2-point jump from the opening number the Wynn hung over the weekend. The over/under line is stayed put between 71 and 71.5 all week.

TRENDS:

*TCU is 1-4 ATS in its last five games overall.
*Oklahoma State is 5-1 ATS in its last six games against winning sides.

(8) Michigan Wolverines at Purdue Boilermakers (+10.5, 50)

* The Wolverines have made 10 trips to the red zone in 2017 but have just one touchdown to show for it. The Michigan defense has been far more effective, allowing just three offensive TDs through three games.

* Purdue is a perfect 13-for-13 at converting red-zone visits into points, with 10 of those trips resulting in a touchdown. RB Tario Fuller has 232 rushing yards and two TDs in his past two games after finishing with just 29 yards in the season opener.

LINE HISTORY: Pinnacle opened at Purdue +8.5 and most shops are up to +10 or +10.5. The total opened up at 52 and has been bet down to 50.

TRENDS:

*Michigan is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games following an ATS loss.
*The Over is 11-2 in Purdue's last 13 home games.

Nevada Wolfpack at (18) Washington State Cougars (-28, 67.5)

* The Wolf Pack have held opponents to a 3.2 yards-per-carry average to date, a major improvement from the 6.1 YPC it allowed in 2016. Nevada's time-of-possession average of 25:25 ranks 119th in the nation.

* Cougars star ILB Peyton Pueller will miss the remainder of the season with a fractured foot; he ranked fourth in the conference in tackles last season. Washington State averages 408.3 passing yards per game, good for sixth in Division I.

LINE HISTORY: Bettors are Cougar fans this week. They bet up the opening line from WSU -25 all the way to -28.5 at some shops. The total opened as low as 64 and now can be found as high as 67.5.

TRENDS:

*The Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.
*The Under is 4-0 in Nevada's last four non-conference games.

(3) Oklahoma Sooners at Baylor Bears (+27.5, 63)

* The Sooners have won 16 Big 12 Conference games in a row, the fifth-longest such streak since the conference was formed 21 years ago. Baker Mayfield's 226.9 rating is the highest of any Division I QB that has played multiple games.

* Bears LB Clay Johnston has amassed 6.5 tackles for loss so far, ranking him second in the Big 12 and fourth in Division I. Baylor has held foes to 4-of-24 on third down over its last six quarters after opponents went 22-of-34 in its first six quarters.

LINE HISTORY: This game opened between 26.5 and 28 for the favored Sooners. It's settled at most sportsbooks at Oklahoma -27.5. There's been no real movement on the total. It's holding at 62.5 or 63 depending on the shop.

TRENDS:

*The Sooners are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games overall.
*Baylor is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games overall.

(19) Mississippi State Bulldogs at (12) Georgia Bulldogs (-4.5, 48.5)

* Mississippi State has allowed just one sack so far this season, joining Miami, Minnesota and Iowa State as the only Division I teams with one or fewer sack against. MSU's 47.7 points-per-game average leads the SEC and ranks ninth in the country.

* Georgia's RB Nick Chubb is averaging 6.6 yards per carry through three games after posting a 5.0 YPC average a season ago. Georgia averages 5.83 yards per punt return, good for 70th in Division I.

LINE HISTORY: Georgia opened as high as 7-point chalk but the line has come all the way down to -4 at some shops. Most books are dealing Georgia -4.5. The total is hanging out around 48 and 48.5.

TRENDS:

*The Over is 5-1 in Mississippi State's last six conference games.
*Georgia is 2-5 ATS in its last seven home games.

(22) Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats (+1.5, 43.5)

* Gators senior CB Duke Dawson remains in the concussion protocol and is questionable to play this weekend. Outside Malik Davis (five carries, 102 yards), Florida rushers are averaging 1.5 yards per carry.

* The Wildcats boast the nation's third-best run defense (57 yards per game) while limiting opponents to less than 2.1 yards per carry. Kentucky's defense has also recovered four fumbles in 2017, second-most in Division I.

LINE HISTORY: The Wynn posted the Gators as 4-point road faves and the line has surprising moved in favor of the Wildcats. Kentucky is now between a 1.5 and 2-point underdog. The total has settled in at 44 points.

TRENDS:

*The Gators are 5-0 ATS in their last five trips to Kentucky and 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games against the Wildcats.
*Kentucky is 7-1 ATS in its last eight conference games.

Syracuse Orange at (23) LSU Tigers (-21, 56)

* The Orange have generated at least 500 total yards in seven of 15 games under head coach Dino Babers. Teams have converted just 16.3 percent of their third downs against Syracuse, the second-best mark in the ACC.

*LSU will be without star running back Derrius Guice, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Tigers have won 48 consecutive home contests against non-conference foes dating back to the 2000 season.

LINE HISTORY: Bettors aren't backing the Bayou Bengals that loss to MSU last week. LSU opened around a 23.5-point fave and have been bet down to -21.5. The game over/under line is set at 56.5.

TRENDS:

*The Under is 7-1-2 in LSU's last 10 home games.
*Syracuse is 4-0 ATS in its last four games against SEC opponents.

(16) Auburn Tigers at Missouri Tigers (+18, 60)

* The Tigers have allowed a paltry 605 yards of total offense to date - its lowest total through three games since 1974. QB Jarrett Stidham set a school record with 18 straight completions in last week's 24-10 win over Mercer.

* Mizzou has allowed just two sacks through its first three games - the second-best mark in the SEC - while limiting opposing defenses to 2.7 tackles for loss per game. QB Drew Lock averages 19.1 yards per completion, third-best in Division I.

LINE HISTORY: The betting market agrees with the opening number on this game and we haven't seen much movement on the line at any shop. The total is another story though. Books opened this number as low as 55 and it's now as high as 60.

TRENDS:

*Mizzou is 2-9 in its last 11 games overall.
*The Over is 10-2 in Auburn's last 12 conference games.

(25) San Diego State Aztecs at Air Force Falcons (+3, 47.5)

* SDSU has forced 70 turnovers since 2015 - second nationally to Utah - and has committed just 29 of its own, the fifth-lowest total in Division I over that span. The Aztecs limited Stanford to 18:46 time of possession last week, its worst such mark since 1996.

* The Falcons average 320.5 rushing yards - seventh-most in Division I - while limiting opponents to an average of 227 total yards, the ninth-best rate in the country. Air Force has scored in 300 straight games, the third-longest active streak in the nation.

LINE HISTORY: The Wynn opened this game with the Aztecs favored by six points but the line was quickly bet down. Just about all outlets are dealing Air Force +3. The total jumped around a bit between 46.5 and 48 and seems to be settling across the board at 47.5.

TRENDS:

*San Diego State is 15-5-1 ATS in its last 21 conference games.
*Air Force is 4-0 ATS in its last four games overall.

(4) Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes (+12.5, 52)

* The Nittany Lions have won nine straight games against Big Ten foes, its longest such streak since 1994. Penn State averages 8.28 yards per offensive play so far in 2017, the sixth-best rate in Division I.

* The Hawkeyes have won each of their first three games despite trailing in each; that includes a 10-point comeback against rival Iowa State earlier this month. Iowa's 73 first downs rank 27th in the nation.

LINE HISTORY: The line has bounced around between Penn State -12 and -13. The total is hanging around between 52 and 52.5.

TRENDS:

*Penn State is 8-0-1 ATS in its last nine conference games and 12-2-2 ATS in its last 16 games overall.
*The Under is 5-1 in Iowa's last six home games.

(24) Oregon Ducks at Arizona State Sun Devils (+14.5, 76)

* The Beavers have produced an NCAA-high 18 TDs on the ground; RBs Royce Freeman and Kani Benoit have accounted for 15 of them while averaging 6.3 yards per carry. Oregon leads the Pac-12 with seven interceptions and 42 points off turnovers.

* The Sun Devils are one of 20 Division I teams to score touchdowns on every visit to the red zone in 2017, going a perfect 8-for-8 coming into the weekend. QB Manny Wilkins shares the school record with 149 straight pass attempts without an interception.

LINE HISTORY: The Wynn opened this game with the favored Ducks giving 17 points and the line has been bet down to 14.5 and 14. The total opened at 76 and is settling in at 75.5.

TRENDS:

*The Ducks are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games on grass but 2-8 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
*The Sun Devils are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.

(6) Washington Huskies at Colorado Buffaloes (+11.5, 50)

* Huskies WR Dante Pettis has returned punts for touchdowns in each of Washington's first three games this season, and has eight punt return TDs for his career. The Huskies limit foes to a 28.6 success rate on third downs, inside the top 30 nationally.

* LB Drew Lewis is the first Buffaloes player with double-digit tackles in each of his first three games of the season since 1990. Colorado has forced seven turnovers, one of only 26 Division I teams to do so.

LINE HISTORY: The Huskies opened as 10-point chalk and have been bet up to -11.5. The total opened at 51 and now seems to be settling in at 49.5 or 50.

TRENDS:

*Colorado is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 conference games but 1-5 ATS against the last six opponents with winning records.
*The Huskies are 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings between the two schools.

Saturday's NCAAF Game of the Day: Penn State at Iowa

Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes (+12.5, 52)

No. 4 Penn State faces a major test in its first road game of the season when it visits fellow unbeaten Iowa on Saturday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams. The Nittany Lions steamrolled through their first three opponents at home by a combined score of 141-14, and their bevy of offensive stars shined brightly in last week's rout of Georgia State.

Trace McSorley threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns while running back Saquon Barkley amassed 226 total yards - including a career-high 142 through the air - and the defense pitched its second shutout. Barkley is averaging 8.1 yards per carry, 21.9 per catch and 26.8 per kickoff return, presenting the Hawkeyes with a unique challenge that has coach Kirk Ferentz scrambling for superlatives.

"I'm trying to think of the last time we played a back like this," Ferentz told reporters. "I'm thinking of the backs I've seen in my time in the conference. ... He just does so many things well. He's a powerful, strong, fast athlete. He's a really good football player. Run, pass, you name it, he's a threat. He's just a really impressive football player."

The Hawkeyes also have a workhorse at running back in Akrum Wadley (60 carries, second in the Big Ten) and Nathan Stanley's 10 TD passes are first in the league, one ahead of McSorley.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC.

LINE HISTORY: The line has bounced around between Penn State -12 and -13. The total is hanging around between 52 and 52.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Iowa – RB Akrum Wadley (Probable, Leg), RB James Butler (Elbow, Out 3-4 weeks).

Penn State – OL Brendan Mahon (Undisclosed, Probable), DE Torrence Brown (Knee, Probable), CB Amani Oruwariye (Undisclosed, Probable).

WEATHER REPORT: Sunny with almost no chance of rain. Game-time temperature expected to be 89 F with winds blowing at 7.8 mph.

PENN STATE (3-0 SU, 2-0-1 ATS, 1-2 O/U): McSorley is 10th in the country in passing efficiency (184.1), has increased his completion percentage (67.1) nearly 10 points from last season, is gaining six yards a carry and now has even more support in the form of versatile backup Tommy Stevens, who has passing, running and receiving scores through the first three games. "What's nice about [Stevens] is he can play like a receiver, he can play like a running back, he can play like a quarterback, and we've used him in almost all of those ways," coach James Franklin told reporters. "I don't think there's any doubt that it creates stress on a defense." Franklin also has to be pleased with the emergence of big-play receiver Saeed Blacknall, who was held without a catch in the first two games but had 64 receiving yards and a score against Georgia State.

IOWA (3-0 SU, 1-2 ATS, 1-2 O/U): Since throwing an interception on the Hawkeyes' second drive of the season, Stanley has thrown his 10 TDs without a pick and is completing 61.4 percent of his passes. Wadley, who had 234 yards through the first two games before sitting out much of last week's 31-14 win over North Texas with an ankle injury, has been practicing and is expected to play Saturday. Iowa ranks 12th among Big Ten teams with 3.8 yards a rush, a troubling trend given the fact that it was outgained 359-30 on the ground in last year's 41-14 loss at Penn State.

TRENDS:

*Penn State is 8-0-1 ATS in its last nine conference games and 12-2-2 ATS in its last 16 games overall.
*The Under is 5-1 in Iowa's last six home games.

CONSENSUS: The favored Nittany Lions are getting 52 percent of the support in the consensus while 53 percent of players like the game to go Over the total at 52.5.

SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Twins are 12-0 since Aug 08, 2017 as a favorite after they had a higher team-left-on-base than their opponent.

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PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Braves are 10-0 OU (3.20 ppg) since Sep 24, 2014 when Julio Teheran starts as a favorite when they scored less than 3 runs in his last start.

MLB TOTAL TREND:

-- The White Sox are 0-10-1 OU (-3.36 ppg) since Aug 13, 2013 as a home dog after they did not give up a walk..

CHOICE TREND:

-- The White Sox are 0-11 since Jul 18, 2017 after a game as ahome dog in which they allowed 6+ runs.

Jeff Benton

Your Saturday freebie is the Purdue Boilermakers.

Watch out Coach Khakis!

Michigan is in a dangerous spot this Saturday afternoon when they head to West Lafayette for the first time since October of 2012, as this is not your normal Big Ten door-mat Purdue team they will be facing this season.

New head coach Jeff Brohm has the Boilermakers boiling, as Purdue is 2-1 and has covered in all 3 of those games. It happens to be Homecoming Weekend at Purdue, and this will be Michigan's first official road trip after opening the season at Arlington in a win over Florida, followed by a pair of spread losses to Cincinnati and Air Force as the double-digit favorite.

The Purdue offense can not only move the sticks, but they can score the football, so expect Michigan's Top-5 defense to be tested in this road game. The Boilers defense has shown much improvement, and I say this one stays closer than expected, as the Wolverines 5-13 spread mark as an away favorite is not one that has rewarded their backers all that often.

Take the points with the live dog home team on Homecoming.

Purdue the call.

3* PURDUE

Tommy Brunson

It's a battle of the Bulldogs between the hedges in Athens this Saturday night, as Mississippi State visits Georgia, and my money is on the underdog in this battle of the dogs.

Miss State looks to build off of their 37-7 smack-down of LSU last weekend, and they will attempt to win at a venue they have not won at since the 1950's! State has lost 9 straight visits to Athens, the last coming back in 2011, in a 24-10 loss to UGa.

Georgia is off to a 3-0 start, but beating Appalachian State and Samford is not the same as beating a conference-rival that owns a 9-1 spread mark their last 10 as the road underdog.

Miss State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald played his high school football in Georgia, so this game has a little added meaning to him I am sure.

I can see this game heading right down to the wire, making any points they are giving very valuable.

Live dog in the battle of the dogs.

Mississippi State barks loud.

1* MISS STATE

Tommy Brunson

Free play for Saturday night will be to take the points with the Buffs of Colorado as they seek some big-time revenge on the Huskies of Washington.

These Pac 12 schools played for the conference title last December, as UDub ran away from CU, 41-10 as the Huskies were able to run their series winning streak to 7 in a row both straight up and against the spread. It's a streak that heads back to 1999, and while Colorado may not end the straight up futility, they should be able to end the against the spread slide, as the Buffaloes are off to a nice 3-0 start to their season, and they do own a 6-3 against the spread mark when listed as the home dog their last 9 times in that role.

The Huskies have failed 2 of 3 this season when laying the points, and they did take a graduation hit after making it to the playoffs last January, as Coach Peterson's team is not as strong as last year's edition.

Buffs use the points to cash in tonight in the home dog role.

2* COLORADO

Jack Brayman

Now about this complimentary winner

As No. 22 San Diego State arrives in Colorado Springs, the Aztecs are hoping they can avoid a letdown after last week's win over then-No. 19 Stanford. The Aztecs are 3-0 after limiting Cal-Davis, Arizona State and Stanford to an average of 18 points per win. That defense is no joke, and if there is one team in the Mountain West that can slow Air Force's lethal rushing game, it's San Diego State's.

San Diego State has forced 70 turnovers since 2015, and you better believe a hands-on approach will keep the Aztecs an intimidating bunch. Defensive back Kameron Kelly earned the Mountain West defensive player of the week award after a big week versus Stanford last week, so he may be fired up for an encore.

On the other hand, with the Falcons' main threat grinding away with the rushing attack, that will keep the clock moving and a lower scoring game. Air Force shut out Virginia Military, and in Ann Arbor, lost to Michigan, 29-13. The Falcons holding the Wolverines to less than 30 at home is not too shabby.

Remember, this is an Air Force defense that went nine straight quarters dating to last season without allowing an offensive touchdown before visiting The Big House. The streak ended when Michigan scored late in the fourth quarter.

Defensive battle here. Play it low.

2* UNDER San Diego State/Air Force

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