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    Trends - Miami at L.A. Chargers

    ATS Trends
    Miami

    Dolphins are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
    Dolphins are 9-20 ATS in their last 29 vs. AFC.
    Dolphins are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games in Week 2.
    Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in September.

    L.A. Chargers

    Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
    Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2.
    Chargers are 11-3-2 ATS in their last 16 games in September.
    Chargers are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 home games.
    Chargers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
    Chargers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
    Chargers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Chargers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
    Chargers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC.
    Chargers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

    OU Trends
    Miami

    Over is 7-1 in Dolphins last 8 vs. AFC.
    Over is 6-1 in Dolphins last 7 games overall.
    Over is 6-1 in Dolphins last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Over is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games in Week 2.
    Over is 6-2 in Dolphins last 8 games on grass.
    Over is 13-5 in Dolphins last 18 games in September.

    L.A. Chargers

    Over is 7-1 in Chargers last 8 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
    Over is 14-3-1 in Chargers last 18 games in Week 2.
    Over is 3-1-1 in Chargers last 5 home games.
    Under is 3-1-1 in Chargers last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-2-1 in Chargers last 8 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 10-4-1 in Chargers last 15 games on grass.

    Head to Head

    Under is 12-1 in the last 13 meetings.
    Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
    Home team is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
    Dolphins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.

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    When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
    Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California

    Preview: Jets at Raiders
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    Sep 15, 2017

    The Oakland Raiders got their season off to a good start and hope to avoid a letdown when they play their home opener against the New York Jets on Sunday. Oakland, which had its 2016 campaign end on a sour note due to Derek Carr's broken leg, began 2017 with a 26-16 triumph at Tennessee and comes into its second game as a heavy favorite against a weak Jets squad.

    "Our motto is to basically respect every opponent but fear nobody," Raiders coach Jack Del Rio told reporters. "I got asked by the New York media a little bit about their team and the (point) spread. Those things mean nothing to us. It's about playing the game." Marshawn Lynch ran for 76 yards against the Titans in his first game following a one-year retirement and could have a field day versus New York, which allowed Buffalo to record 190 rushing yards in its 21-12 season-opening loss. Having the Jets concentrate on Lynch could open things up for Carr, who threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns against Tennessee without an interception. New York's running game was stagnant last week as the team gained only 38 yards on 15 carries versus the Bills, with five-time 1,000-yard rusher Matt Forte - who also fell three yards shy of 1,000 in 2011 - recording 16 on six rushes.

    TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Raiders -13.5. O/U: 43.5

    ABOUT THE JETS (0-1): The special teams provided the best performance in the season opener as kicker Chandler Catanzaro converted a pair of long field goals and had three kickoffs go for touchbacks while Lachlan Edwards averaged 43.7 yards on six punts. Former Raider Josh McCown completed 26-of-39 passes for 187 yards and ran for the Jets' lone touchdown versus the Bills while Jermaine Kearse had seven receptions for 59 yards in his debut with the club. Rookie safeties Marcus Maye (seven) and Jamal Adams combined for 12 tackles in their first NFL game.

    ABOUT THE RAIDERS (1-0): Sebastian Janikowski has been one of the best kickers in the NFL since he entered the league in 2000, and Oakland just may have found a suitable replacement in the wake of the 39-year-old being placed on injured reserve with a back injury. Giorgio Tavecchio, who was 9-for-11 on field-goal attempts during the preseason, converted all four of his attempts against Tennessee - including a pair from 52 yards out, which made him the first player in history to make two kicks of at least 50 yards in his NFL debut and earned him the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honor. Carr completed 22 passes to eight different receivers in the season opener, with Michael Crabtree making a team-high six catches for 83 yards.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Carr led the Raiders to a 34-20 victory in their last meeting with the Jets in 2015, throwing for 333 yards and four touchdowns.

    2. New York waived DL Claude Pelon, who recorded two tackles against Buffalo last week in his NFL debut.

    3. Oakland CB Sean Smith missed Thursday's practice with a neck injury.

    PREDICTION: Raiders 33, Jets 13

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    Trends - N.Y. Jets at Oakland

    ATS Trends
    N.Y. Jets

    Jets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 2.
    Jets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
    Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
    Jets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
    Jets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
    Jets are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
    Jets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
    Jets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

    Oakland

    Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
    Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
    Raiders are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
    Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
    Raiders are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC.
    Raiders are 12-26-1 ATS in their last 39 games following a ATS win.
    Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

    OU Trends
    N.Y. Jets

    Under is 5-0 in Jets last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 7-0-1 in Jets last 8 games following a ATS loss.
    Over is 4-0-1 in Jets last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 5-0-1 in Jets last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
    Under is 7-1-1 in Jets last 9 games following a straight up loss.
    Under is 5-1 in Jets last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games overall.
    Under is 9-3 in Jets last 12 road games.
    Under is 3-1-1 in Jets last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

    Oakland

    Over is 5-1 in Raiders last 6 games in Week 2.
    Over is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Under is 4-1 in Raiders last 5 games on grass.
    Over is 20-6-2 in Raiders last 28 home games.
    Over is 6-2 in Raiders last 8 games in September.
    Over is 6-2 in Raiders last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Over is 19-7-1 in Raiders last 27 games following a straight up win.
    Over is 19-7-1 in Raiders last 27 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 36-14-2 in Raiders last 52 games following a ATS win.

    Head to Head

    Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Oakland.
    Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
    Home team is 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
    Jets are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Oakland.

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    When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
    Where: Sports Authority Field, Denver, Colorado

    Preview: Cowboys at Broncos
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    Sep 14, 2017

    The Dallas Cowboys faced little resistance in stomping their way to a season-opening victory while the Denver Broncos traveled a similar path ... well, for 3 1/2 quarters, that is. After withstanding a feverish late rally, the Broncos look to keep their guard up for all 60 minutes on Sunday when they host the Cowboys.

    Denver limited Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon to just 54 rushing yards in Monday's 24-21 victory, although the test likely will be significantly tougher this weekend when Ezekiel Elliott and Dallas' mammoth offensive line coming calling to Sports Authority Field at Mile High. "That's what we expect every week," the 22-year-old Elliott said of his 104-yard performance in the Cowboys' 19-3 win over the New York Giants. "We're going to run the football. We're going to show you different looks, but it's going to be the same four plays. It's going to be you versus us. You've got to stop us. You've got to be better than us." While Elliott is the unquestioned bell cow in Dallas, Denver welcomed the opportunity to share the wealth with C.J. Anderson (20 carries, 81 yards in Week 1) and Jamaal Charles (10 carries, 40 yards) handling the rushing duties.

    TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cowboys -2.5. O/U: 42

    ABOUT THE COWBOYS (1-0): Dallas' potent rushing game opens up the offense for Dak Prescott, who passed for 268 yards and a touchdown last week. Tight end Jason Witten reeled in the 12-yard scoring strike last week and will move past Ed "Too Tall" Jones by playing in his 225th career game as a Cowboy this Sunday. Dez Bryant was limited to just two receptions in the opener, but he erupted for six catches for 141 yards and two touchdowns in his last encounter with Denver. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence eclipsed last season's sack total of one by recording two of his team's three last week.

    ABOUT THE BRONCOS (1-0): Von Miller raised quite a few eyebrows last month by saying 30 sacks was "doable," which stands as interesting fodder from a man who has failed to record a single one in his last five games dating to last season. "Everybody has standards for everybody and I hold myself to the highest," the Super Bowl 50 MVP said. Quarterback Trevor Siemian, who only has to worry about Miller in practice, showed he was comfortable in the prime-time opener by throwing for two touchdowns and running for another. Demaryius Thomas led team in both catches (five) and receiving yards (67) against Los Angeles, but it was Bennie Fowler III who snared both touchdown grabs.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Denver's Shelby Harris, who blocked Younghoe Koo's 44-yard game-tying field goal attempt in the opener, could see additional playing time with fellow DE Jared Crick nursing a back injury.

    2. Cowboys WR Terrance Williams, who had six catches for 68 yards in the opener, failed to practice on Wednesday and Thursday to put his availability in question versus the Broncos.

    3. Former Cowboys and Broncos LB DeMarcus Ware, who retired in January, will be honored at halftime.

    PREDICTION: Cowboys 24, Broncos 16

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    Trends - Dallas at Denver

    ATS Trends
    Dallas

    Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 2.
    Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
    Cowboys are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
    Cowboys are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Cowboys are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games on grass.
    Cowboys are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win.
    Cowboys are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
    Cowboys are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
    Cowboys are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Cowboys are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

    Denver

    Broncos are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
    Broncos are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 home games.
    Broncos are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Broncos are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS loss.
    Broncos are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
    Broncos are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
    Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
    Broncos are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
    Broncos are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Broncos are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

    OU Trends
    Dallas

    Under is 7-1 in Cowboys last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Under is 10-2 in Cowboys last 12 games on grass.
    Under is 14-3 in Cowboys last 17 road games.
    Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games following a straight up win.
    Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games in Week 2.
    Over is 25-8-3 in Cowboys last 36 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 13-5 in Cowboys last 18 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 games overall.
    Under is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 games following a ATS win.
    Over is 35-16-3 in Cowboys last 54 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

    Denver

    Over is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games in September.
    Over is 10-1 in Broncos last 11 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
    Under is 7-1 in Broncos last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    Under is 6-1 in Broncos last 7 games following a ATS loss.
    Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a straight up win.
    Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 8-3 in Broncos last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
    Over is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games in Week 2.

    Head to Head

    Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
    Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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    When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
    Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California

    Preview: Redskins at Rams
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    Sep 15, 2017

    The Los Angeles Rams aim to carry over the momentum from their season-opening dominant performance when they host the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Los Angeles trounced Indianapolis 46-9 last week, with Jared Goff passing for a career-high 307 yards and a touchdown while the defense came up huge.

    The Rams' defense, which figures to be even stronger with the return of three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Aaron Donald on Sunday, limited the Colts to 10 first downs and stopped all 10 of their third-down attempts while scoring 16 points. In the process, Los Angeles became the first team in NFL history to record two touchdowns off interceptions and a safety in a season opener. However, one area that needs improvement is the running game, as the Rams gained only 63 yards on 33 carries for a 1.9 average. Washington wasn't much better on the ground in its 30-17 home loss to Philadelphia, rushing 17 times for just 64 yards - with quarterback Kirk Cousins tying for the team lead with 30.

    TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Rams -2.5. O/U: 46

    ABOUT THE REDSKINS (0-1): Cousins, who was just 23-of-40 against the Eagles, recorded the same amount of completions in his last meeting with Los Angeles but needed only 27 attempts. Former quarterback Terrelle Pryor led Washington with six receptions and 66 yards in his first game with the club after converting to receiver with Cleveland last season. Ryan Grant made four catches for a career-high 61 yards following a 2016 campaign during which he hauled in a total of nine passes for 76 yards.

    ABOUT THE RAMS (1-0): A three-time Pro-Bowler, Donald ended his contract holdout the day before the season opener and is expected to have a limited role against the Redskins. "We'll see how he is," defensive coordinator Wade Phillips told reporters. "He doesn't seem to be bothered too much by the reps we're giving him in practice. It's not wearing him out, so we'll make sure in the ballgame that we watch him." Cornerback Trumaine Johnson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after returning an interception 39 yards for a score and recovering a fumble he forced.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. The Rams were the first team to bring back two interceptions for scores in a season opener since 2007, when Minnesota accomplished the feat against Atlanta.

    2. Washington LB Mason Foster made nine tackles last week, marking the fifth straight game in which he recorded eight or more.

    3. Los Angeles coach Sean McVay spent seven seasons on Washington's staff, including the last three as offensive coordinator.

    PREDICTION: Redskins 27, Rams 14

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    Trends - Washington at L.A. Rams

    ATS Trends
    Washington

    Redskins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
    Redskins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Redskins are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Redskins are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games.
    Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
    Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Redskins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
    Redskins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 2.
    Redskins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
    Redskins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

    L.A. Rams

    Rams are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 games in September.
    Rams are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Rams are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
    Rams are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
    Rams are 1-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
    Rams are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
    Rams are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
    Rams are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
    Rams are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
    Rams are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Rams are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.

    OU Trends
    Washington

    Over is 5-0 in Redskins last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-0 in Redskins last 5 road games.
    Over is 6-0 in Redskins last 6 games following a ATS loss.
    Over is 10-1 in Redskins last 11 games following a straight up loss.
    Over is 9-1 in Redskins last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 11-2 in Redskins last 13 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-1 in Redskins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
    Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games in September.
    Over is 4-1 in Redskins last 5 games in Week 2.
    Over is 17-5 in Redskins last 22 games on grass.
    Over is 13-4 in Redskins last 17 vs. NFC.
    Over is 6-2 in Redskins last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
    Over is 19-7 in Redskins last 26 games overall.
    Over is 5-2 in Redskins last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

    L.A. Rams

    Under is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
    Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 home games.
    Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games on grass.
    Under is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
    Under is 6-0 in Rams last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 6-1 in Rams last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games overall.
    Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 vs. NFC.
    Under is 7-2 in Rams last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Under is 10-3 in Rams last 13 games following a straight up win.
    Under is 10-3 in Rams last 13 games following a ATS win.
    Under is 8-3-1 in Rams last 12 games in Week 2.
    Under is 9-4 in Rams last 13 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

    Head to Head

    Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
    Underdog is 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
    Redskins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings.

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    MLB Daily Line Drive: Sunday's picks, betting odds and analysis

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    Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals (-150, 8)


    The Dodgers and Nationals meet Sunday night for the final game of their three-game weekend series. The Dodgers have taken the first two games of this potential NLCS preview and seem to have their heads screwed on a bit straighter, winning four in a row after dropping 16 of 17 games.

    The Nationals are coasting with a 20-game lead in the National League East. Despite losing four of their last five games, the bright lights of Sunday Night Baseball with your ace starter on the mound will snap any team back into playoff mode.

    Nobody in baseball is throwing better than Stephen Strasburg right now, and that includes you Corey Kluber. Strasburg is currently in the midst of a 34-inning scoreless streak and over his last seven starts he owns an ERA of 0.61 and a WHIP of 0.773.

    When we saw Strasburg at -145 this morning (since up to -150 and likely headed higher) we almost jumped out of our shorts to get our pick locked in.

    Lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu will get the start for the Dodgers. Despite having a decent season, Ryu is the weakest link in a very good Dodgers starting rotation. His team win/loss record is only 11-10 overall and on the road the Dodgers have only won four of his 11 starts. For a team that should easily surpass 100 wins on the season, being only 4-7 in your road starts certainly says something about your performance.

    The good news for Ryu is that the Nationals' bats have been in a bit of a funk and are averaging only 2.2 runs per game over their last five. The Under has cashed in five of their last six contests and Under is a remarkable 20-3-3 in their last 26 games vs. National League West opponents.

    Back to Strasburg, where three of his last four starts against the Dodgers have cashed Under tickets and six of his last seven starts overall have finished below the total.

    Put it all into a blender - Strasburg is awesome, Nats' bats are struggling, Ryu has been OK but not great, and a Sunday Night Baseball playoff atmosphere. This feels like a 3-2 or 4-2 win for the Nationals.

    Pick 1: Nationals -150

    Pick 2: Under 8


    Yesterday's Picks: 1-1
    Season To Date: 144-137-14


    Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

    Streaking:
    Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians (16-4, 2.44 ERA, $202)

    The Indians clinched the AL Central crown last night and ace Corey Kluber is a big reason why. The Tribe has won 10 of his last 11 starts.

    Over his last four starts, he has only allowed five earned runs (1.41 ERA), has a 0.6563 WHIP, struck out 35, and only walked two. That’s a pretty dominating 32 innings of work.

    Kluber and the Indians are -230 home chalk today against the Royals.

    Slumping:
    Ubaldo Jimenez, Baltimore Orioles (5-10, 6.75 ERA, $63)

    Lots of competition for the slumping spot, but when in doubt look at who is starting for the Baltimore Orioles. Today Ubaldo Jimenez steps on the rubber and he is a worthy addition to the ‘slumping’ list.

    Jimenez’s last three trips to the mound have been awful. He is 0-2 (1-2 team win/loss), but has a troubling 9.95 ERA, with a 1.97 WHIP, opponents on base percentage of .397, and given up four homers.

    Jimenez and the Orioles are currently +160 road dogs at Yankee Stadium.

    Sunday's Top Trends

    * Orioles are 1-9 in their last 10 overall. +160 @ Yankees.

    * Indians are 10-1 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. -230 vs. Royals.

    * Pirates are 1-10 in Gerrit Cole’s last 11 starts vs. Reds. -106 @ Reds.

    * Cardinals are 0-6 in Lance Lynn’s last 6 starts vs. Cubs. +147 @ Cubs.

    * Diamondbacks are 11-1 in their last 12 road games. -149 @ Giants.

    Weather To Keep An Eye On

    Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast today at Wrigley Field where the Cubs will host the Cardinals. There is a 33-42 percent chance of thunderstorms at first pitch. Things clear up later in the day and they should be able to get the game in.

    There is also a chance of thunderstorms developing in Colorado for this afternoon's game between the Rockies and San Diego Padres. It’s looking like a 31-48 percent chance of rain at Coors Field. The weather improves as the day goes along but first pitch might get delayed.

    The only wind in the forecast worth mentioning is a 10-14 mile per hour wind blowing out to left-center field at AT&T Park in San Francisco, where the Diamondbacks are in town. The total is currently sitting at 8.5.

    Ump Of The Day

    Tom Woodring will be calling balls and strikes today at Great American Ball Park where the Reds host the Pirates. In the 21 games he has been behind the plate the Over has cashed in 14 (66.7 percent), leaving him tied for fifth on the Covers Over/Under umpire chart for the season.

    Another factor to consider is the total. Today’s total is currently sitting at 9 and the Over is 10-4 (71.4 percent) this season in games called by Woodring with a closing total of 9 or more.

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