Friday 9-15-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #3 - BELMONT PARK - 2:32 PM EASTERN POST
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $14,000.00 CLAIMING $26,000.00 PURSE

#3 MAKEALITTLELOVE
#2 MADAM AAMOURA
#6 SUMMER OF JOY
#1 CAUSEWAY CUTIE

#3 MAKEALITTLELOVE qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," takes a class drop (-7), and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of her last five starts, winning in both her last start (facing better company in that race), as well as in her 4th race back. Jockey Jose Ortiz and Trainer Michael Maker send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 51% of nearly 140 entries saddled as a team to date. #2 MADAM AAMOURA is both the overall speed and pace profile leader, and has hit the board in each of her last five "adventures," with three of those "board hit efforts" also qualifying as "POWER RUNS."

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 84

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE AUGUST 15 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 6 SCORECARD HARRY 5/2

# 2 SPARTAN EMPEROR 9/5

# 1 LEFT THE GALAXY 5/1

SCORECARD HARRY looks very good to best this field. Looks solid for the conditions of this race today, showing solid numbers in dirt sprint races recently. Recent figures for the jockey - 20 win percent - make this gelding stand out in this field. Earned a sound Equibase speed fig in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this race. SPARTAN EMPEROR - He has recorded quite good figures under today's conditions and will almost certainly fare well versus this group of horses in this race. Navarro will probably be able to get this gelding to break out early here. LEFT THE GALAXY - Risk takers should probably take a good look at this one as this gelding has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group of horses in this race. Ran a strong last race.

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Golden Gate Fields - Race #3 - Post: 2:44pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,000 Class Rating: 80

Rating: 3

#5 TUESDAYS SUPERNOVA (ML=4/1)
#4 IRISH LUCK (ML=8/5)
#1 MISTY BAY (ML=3/1)


TUESDAYS SUPERNOVA - A wise man taught me to invest in the lone speed horse. Take a look at this horse. This filly is in good physical condition. Ran third on Aug 24th. This filly is rounding her way back into shape. Should perform well today. IRISH LUCK - Took a significant drop in class rating last out at Santa Rosa. Returning to a similar class right here. I'd expect a good performance. MISTY BAY - I like this filly. Has the uppermost earnings per start in this one. A filly like this one, almost always in the top three, usually makes an excellent trifecta key horse. Three consecutive improved Equibase speed figs (63-70-78) make this one a powerful contender.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 PADAWON (ML=5/2),

PADAWON - This animal doesn't have a champion's mental state. Time-and-again finishes near the winner. This stretch-runner looks to have little chance without a speed duel on the top end.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 TUESDAYS SUPERNOVA to win if you can get at least 3/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,4,5] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Lethbridge

Lethbridge - Race 3

Exactor / Triactor


Allowance • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 71 • Purse: $4,050 • Post: 6:50P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. (WINNERS OF 3 RACES PREFERRED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Odds


Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. HEBER is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * HEBER: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. THISISMYSTORY: Ho rse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. PRAIRIE PLAN: Horse is highest ranked on Good Speed and Good Class. Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. CARSON'S FIREBALL: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
2
HEBER
4/1

3/1
4
THISISMYSTORY
2/1

5/1
5
PRAIRIE PLAN
7/1

8/1
3
CARSON'S FIREBALL
9/5

9/1

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred)

Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred) - Race 1

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $2 Rolling Double / $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) $1 Pick Three (Races 1-2-3) / $0.50 Pick 5 (Races 1-5)


Maiden Special • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 92 • Purse: $45,000 • Post: 2:00P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * TIKI BAR LOGIC: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. ARROWSPHERE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. HOT BLOODED GIRL: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. DANUSKA'S MY GIRL: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. IB PROSPECTIN G: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
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TIKI BAR LOGIC
7/2

6/1
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ARROWSPHERE
6/1

6/1
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HOT BLOODED GIRL
2/1

7/1
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DANUSKA'S MY GIRL
5/2

7/1
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IB PROSPECTING
7/2

10/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #3 - Post: 6:54pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,500 Class Rating: 81

Rating: 4

#6 MAGIC HARBOR (ML=8/1)
#8 PLEASE PLAY AGAIN (ML=10/1)


MAGIC HARBOR - Last time out, finished eleventh on a sloppy track at Penn National. Will do better in this field. This horse brings in a lot of cash per start. At the top in this affair. PLEASE PLAY AGAIN - This horse ran off the board at Penn National last time around the track on a sloppy track. He should improve right here under normal track conditions.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 PUGET SOUND (ML=3/1), #7 RED WARRIOR (ML=7/2), #2 DEVILKNOWSMYNAME (ML=9/2),

PUGET SOUND - Hard to wager on a steed that lays up for a long time then doesn't finish in the money off the long breather. RED WARRIOR - This was a live one, but now this one hasn't been doing anything in the morning. Have to be a little leery of this animal. DEVILKNOWSMYNAME - 9/2 odds isn't enough for this thoroughbred when examining the most recent outings. The speed figure in the last race doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's race. Mark this thoroughbred as a questionable challenger.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #6 MAGIC HARBOR to win if we can get at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [6,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Claiming - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $6800 Class Rating: 74

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


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The Walker Group Picks

# 9 BAYTAC 15/1

# 4 RARELY MAKES IT GOOD 3/1

# 6 CHUDA BACKA 5/1

BAYTAC is the strongest wager in this contest and is a solid value-based wager given the 15/1 line. With Torres getting the mount, watch out for this racer. RARELY MAKES IT GOOD - With a sound 69 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's contest. Almanza has well above average profits at this distance/surface. CHUDA BACKA - Has to be given a shot - I like the numbers from the last race. With a reliable 61 average speed figure at the distance, seems well suited for today's contest.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Friday, September 15

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MASSACHUSETTS (0 - 3) at TEMPLE (1 - 1) - 9/15/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 1-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ILLINOIS (2 - 0) at S FLORIDA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 123-160 ATS (-53.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 123-160 ATS (-53.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
S FLORIDA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ARIZONA (1 - 1) at UTEP (0 - 2) - 9/15/2017, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-87 ATS (-41.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NCAAF

Week 3

Trend Report

Friday, September 15

7:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Illinois is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Illinois is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
South Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
South Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. TEMPLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Massachusetts's last 6 games
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Temple is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Arizona is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas El Paso is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

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NCAAF

Week 3

Friday’s games
Temple was outgunned 402-353 in narrow 16-13 win on I-AA Villanova last week, after they lost 49-16 at Notre Dame the week before. Owls had only 79 rushing yards LW; they’re 7-2 as home favorites the last two years, but this team has far less experience than in recent years. UMass is 0-3 already, losing 38-28 at I-A newcomer Coastal Carolina in their only road game. Minutemen are 8-8 as road underdogs under Whipple. Temple (-13) edged UMass 25-23 at home in last meeting, two years ago.

Former Bucs’ assistant Lovie Smith returns to Tampa with his Illinois team that is 2-0 with home wins over Ball State/Western Kentucky. Since 2012, Illini is 6-15 as a road underdog; they were 2-2 LY, in Smith’s first year as coach. South Florida’s routines have obviously been disrupted by Hurricane Irma; Bulls are 2-0, with a 42-22 road win at San Jose State after they fell behind 16-0 early. USF has 16 returning starters, a senior QB (28 starts). Bulls are 7-1-1 vs spread in last nine games as a home favorite.

Arizona lost at home to Houston LW, their first I-A game. Wildcats are 4-4 as road favorites under RichRod. Arizona’s OL has 89 returning starts, which makes last week’s loss more disappointing. UTEP gave up 306 rushing yards in a 31-14 home loss to Rice LW, after they got crushed by Oklahoma before that. Miners are 12-11-1 vs spread at home under Kugler. UTEP’s qb Metz has 14 career starts. Wildcats have 7 starters back on both sides of the ball; their junior QB has 11 starts.

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 3

Friday, September 15

Massachusetts @ Temple

Game 105-106
September 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Massachusetts
70.750
Temple
82.828
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple
by 12
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Temple
by 15
52
Dunkel Pick:
Massachusetts
(+15); Under

Illinois @ South Florida

Game 107-108
September 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Illinois
82.559
South Florida
90.990
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Florida
by 8 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Florida
by 18
56
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(+18); Over

Arizona @ UTEP

Game 109-110
September 15, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
82.518
UTEP
62.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 20
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 23
58 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UTEP
(+23); Over

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NCAAF

Friday, September 15

Friday's NCAAF Game of the Day: Illinois at South Florida

Illinois Fighting Illini at South Florida Bulls (-17, 55.5)

Illinois goes after its third straight victory to open the season and will face its most difficult challenge yet when coach Lovie Smith’s team visits a familiar place to take on well-rested No. 21 South Florida on Friday night. Smith returns to the site of his last job with NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Bulls had last week’s game at Connecticut cancelled due to complications with Hurricane Irma.

The Fighting Illini knocked off Ball State and Western Kentucky while giving up a total of 28 points in their first two contests with a young defense that will be tested against an experienced team that has scored at least 30 points in 19 straight games. “They’re being put in situations that are new to them each week,” Smith told reporters of his defense after a 20-7 victory over Western Kentucky last week. “But, again, they’ve stepped up to the plate, and they’re taking advantage of it.” USF was not really sharp in its first two games, despite putting up 73 points combined and winning by an average of 17, but senior quarterback Quinton Flowers leads the way for a talented offense that can beat foes with the run and the pass. The Bulls did not practice over the weekend after the UConn game was canceled and will have to brush off some rust as they prepare for their second-to-last non-conference matchup of the season.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE HISTORY: South Florida opened as 14-point home favorites and that number has jumped to -17. The total hit the betting boards at 51 and jumped all of the way up to 55.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Illinois - DB J. Dunlap (Questionable, Leg), RB R. Corbin (Questionable, Undisclosed), OL D. Kramer (Questionable, Leg), OL J. Fagan (Questionable, Undisclosed), RB D. Brown (Questionable, Undisclosed), TE N. Echard (Doubful, Knee), DL J. Crawford (Out, Suspension), LB J. Hansen (Out For Season, Knee).

South Florida - OL G. Bethel (Questionable, Leg), WR R. Bronson (Out For Season, Shoulder).

ILLINOIS (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Three freshmen have started on defense for Smith’s squad, including linemen Bobby Roundtree (three sacks) and Isaiah Gay (one sack), while junior linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips leads the way with 22 tackles and a half-sack. Junior wide receiver Mike Dudek, who has missed the last two seasons after suffering two torn ACLs in his left knee, is off to a strong start with eight catches for 93 yards and a score to lead the receiving corps. Junior quarterback Chayce Crouch has thrown for 252 yards with one touchdown strike and two interceptions in the first two games while freshman running back Mike Epstein has rushed for 165 yards and two TDs.

SOUTH FLORIDA (2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Flowers threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns with just one interception in the first two games, but his accuracy has not been as sharp (55.6 completion percentage) as in the past. The Bulls would like to get their rushing attack going again after managing just 153 yards in the close win against FCS member Stony Brook last time out, and will look for senior D’Ernest Johnson to return to his opening game form (99 yards on the ground) after gaining 15 on Sept. 2. USF’s defense will still have to get better but linebackers Nico Sawtelle and Auggie Sanchez lead the way for the Bulls, who have picked off five passes in two games.

TRENDS:

* Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
* Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
* Under is 7-1 in Fighting Illini last 8 non-conference games.
* Over is 9-2 in Bulls last 11 home games.

CONSENSUS: The underdog Illini are getting 66 percent of the action from users and the Over is picking up 56 percent of the totals wagers.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, September 15, 2017
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Preview: Illinois at South Florida
Gracenote
Sep 12, 2017

Illinois goes after its third straight victory to open the season and will face its most difficult challenge yet when coach Lovie Smith’s team visits a familiar place to take on well-rested No. 21 South Florida on Friday night. Smith returns to the site of his last job with NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Bulls had last week’s game at Connecticut cancelled due to complications with Hurricane Irma.

The Fighting Illini knocked off Ball State and Western Kentucky while giving up a total of 28 points in their first two contests with a young defense that will be tested against an experienced team that has scored at least 30 points in 19 straight games. “They’re being put in situations that are new to them each week,” Smith told reporters of his defense after a 20-7 victory over Western Kentucky last week. “But, again, they’ve stepped up to the plate, and they’re taking advantage of it.” USF was not really sharp in its first two games, despite putting up 73 points combined and winning by an average of 17, but senior quarterback Quinton Flowers leads the way for a talented offense that can beat foes with the run and the pass. The Bulls did not practice over the weekend after the UConn game was canceled and will have to brush off some rust as they prepare for their second-to-last non-conference matchup of the season.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: USF -18

ILLINOIS (2-0): Three freshmen have started on defense for Smith’s squad, including linemen Bobby Roundtree (three sacks) and Isaiah Gay (one sack), while junior linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips leads the way with 22 tackles and a half-sack. Junior wide receiver Mike Dudek, who has missed the last two seasons after suffering two torn ACLs in his left knee, is off to a strong start with eight catches for 93 yards and a score to lead the receiving corps. Junior quarterback Chayce Crouch has thrown for 252 yards with one touchdown strike and two interceptions in the first two games while freshman running back Mike Epstein has rushed for 165 yards and two TDs.

SOUTH FLORIDA (2-0): Flowers threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns with just one interception in the first two games, but his accuracy has not been as sharp (55.6 completion percentage) as in the past. The Bulls would like to get their rushing attack going again after managing just 153 yards in the close win against FCS member Stony Brook last time out, and will look for senior D’Ernest Johnson to return to his opening game form (99 yards on the ground) after gaining 15 on Sept. 2. USF’s defense will still have to get better but linebackers Nico Sawtelle and Auggie Sanchez lead the way for the Bulls, who have picked off five passes in two games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Flowers is tied with Andre Hall for the second-most rushing yards in school history at 2,731, and owns 50 career TD passes.

2. Illinois senior WR Malik Turner boasts seven receptions for 70 yards and has caught at least one pass in 22 straight games.

3. South Florida senior WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling has hauled in 10 passes for 106 yards in the first two contests.

PREDICTION: South Florida 34, Illinois 21

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, September 15, 2017
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Preview: Massachusetts at Temple
Gracenote
Sep 12, 2017

After two less-than-ideal performances to start its season, Temple desperately needs a quality performance Friday when winless Massachusetts comes to town. The Owls, coming off a 10-win campaign, were pounded at Notre Dame in their opener before squeaking by FCS member Villanova last weekend.

Temple needed a late field goal to get past Villanova, 16-13, although first-year coach Geoff Collins was hardly feeling any relief after defeating the Owls' city rival. “If you look around college football, I don’t think there is any sense of relief,” he said to reporters after the win. “You beat a really good football team, you are going to celebrate and be happy and that is the way we look at it.” The Owls defeated the Minutemen in a 25-23 thriller in 2015 and are hoping for another error-free performance by sophomore quarterback Logan Marchi. UMass, which has not won more than three games in a season since 2011, is already 0-3 on the young campaign.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Temple -14.5

ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS (0-3): UMass gave up 38 points in each of its first two games before the defense stabilized - although the offense struggled - in last week's 17-7 setback against Old Dominion. Andrew Ford was sacked eight times, although he still found Andy Isabella five times for 105 yards and a score. Senior defensive lineman Ali Ali-Musa notched a career-high 15 tackles in the loss.

ABOUT TEMPLE (1-1): Marchi has not thrown an interception through two games and has completed 56.5 percent of his passes for 519 yards with two scores. Ryquell Armstead, coming off a season in which he averaged 5.9 yards per rush, is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry and still is seeking his first touchdown of 2017. Keith Kirkwood leads the team in catches (eight) and yards (121), although Ventell Bryant, who missed the opener with a hamstring injury, is considered Temple's most dangerous wide receiver.

EXTRA POINTS

1. As defensive coordinator at Florida, Collins' squad held UMass to 187 total yards of offense in a 2016 meeting.

2. Bryant needs six catches and 76 receiving yards to move into the Owls' all-time top 10 in both categories.

3. Temple is 10-for-31 on third-down conversions.

PREDICTION: Temple 33, Massachusetts 13

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When: 10:15 PM ET, Friday, September 15, 2017
Where: Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas

Preview: Arizona at UTEP
Gracenote
Sep 13, 2017

Arizona and UTEP already have injury issues at quarterback heading into their showdown on Friday at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Tex. Arizona's Brandon Dawkins left early in the fourth quarter of a 19-16 loss to Houston on Saturday and returned for the final minutes but remained ineffective while UTEP's Ryan Metz sustained a shoulder injury in a 31-14 setback against Rice, leaving him questionable This week.

Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez told a local radio station on Monday that Dawkins remained the starter, even though he was "a little nicked up" after losing two second-half fumbles in the Houston game, including one that resulted in a safety. Khalil Tate replaced Dawkins early in the fourth quarter but was intercepted with 3:49 remaining after Arizona had reached the Houston 32-yard line. Metz was injured late in the game against Rice and Mark Torrez came in for UTEP's final offensive play, but coach Sean Kugler told reporters on Monday that Zack Greenlee would start against Arizona if Metz was unavailable. Greenlee, a senior, started four games for the Miners last season and seven over two campaigns at Fresno State.


TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Arizona -20

ABOUT ARIZONA (1-1): The Wildcats may opt to use redshrit freshman running back J.J. Taylor a bit more against UTEP and limit the amount of contact to Dawkins. Taylor averaged 5.1 yards on 17 carries against Houston, and his two receptions gave him 10 more touches than he had in the season-opening 62-24 win against Northern Arizona. Taylor, who sustained a season-ending broken ankle in the fourth game last campaign, was a workhorse in high school as he registered 2,290 rushing yards and 44 touchdowns during his senior year at Centennial High School in Corona, Calif.

ABOUT UTEP (0-2): The Miners definitely will be without starting right tackle Greg Long, who sustained a season-ending broken left leg against Rice, and that will further hamper a running game that has averaged just 2.2 yards per carry through the first two games. Walter Dawn has done his part, however, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries this season. Dawn's already made a name for himself with the Miners, scoring three touchdowns in a game last season to become the first UTEP freshman to accomplish that feat since 1985.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Arizona S Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles has recorded three interceptions in the first two games, matching the total from his first two seasons.

2. Arizona freshmen defenders have accounted for 46.1 percent of the tackles through the first two games this season.

3. Kugler is one of 21 coaches in the FBS who began this season at his alma mater.

PREDICTION: Arizona 38, UTEP 27

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Trends - Illinois at No. 21 South Florida

ATS Trends
Illinois

Fighting Illini are 8-18 ATS in their last 26 road games.
Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Fighting Illini are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Fighting Illini are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Fighting Illini are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win.
Fighting Illini are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

South Florida

Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big Ten.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Bulls are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Bulls are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games.
Bulls are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games on grass.
Bulls are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Bulls are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bulls are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a bye week.
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

OU Trends
Illinois

Under is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 games following a bye week.
Under is 7-1 in Fighting Illini last 8 non-conference games.
Under is 7-1 in Fighting Illini last 8 games in September.
Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 19-7 in Fighting Illini last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 24-9 in Fighting Illini last 33 games on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Fighting Illini last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-3 in Fighting Illini last 10 games following a straight up win.

South Florida

Under is 4-0-1 in Bulls last 5 vs. Big Ten.
Over is 10-1 in Bulls last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 games following a bye week.
Over is 9-2 in Bulls last 11 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Bulls last 10 games on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Bulls last 16 games overall.

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Trends - Massachusetts at Temple

ATS Trends
Massachusetts

Minutemen are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Temple

Owls are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Owls are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Owls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Owls are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Owls are 38-13-1 ATS in their last 52 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Owls are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 vs. INDEP.
Owls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Owls are 36-15 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Owls are 43-21 ATS in their last 64 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Massachusetts

Over is 5-0 in Minutemen last 5 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Minutemen last 7 games on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Minutemen last 6 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-2 in Minutemen last 7 games following a straight up loss.

Temple

Under is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games on grass.
Under is 7-0 in Owls last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Owls last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-1 in Owls last 7 vs. INDEP.
Under is 12-2 in Owls last 14 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-2 in Owls last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 6-2 in Owls last 8 games overall.
Under is 6-2 in Owls last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Owls last 12 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Owls last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Owls last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-3 in Owls last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

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Trends - Arizona at Texas El Paso

ATS Trends
Arizona

Wildcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
Wildcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Wildcats are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in September.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on turf.
Wildcats are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. CUSA.
Wildcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Wildcats are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Wildcats are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Wildcats are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Texas El Paso

Miners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Miners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Miners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on turf.
Miners are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
Miners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Miners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Miners are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Miners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Miners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

OU Trends
Arizona

Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games on turf.
Over is 8-3 in Wildcats last 11 games in September.
Over is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 non-conference games.
Over is 19-9 in Wildcats last 28 games overall.

Texas El Paso

Over is 4-1 in Miners last 5 games overall.
Under is 12-4 in Miners last 16 games on turf.
Under is 6-2 in Miners last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Miners last 15 home games.

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CFL Betting Recap - Week 12
Joe Williams

League Betting Notes

-- Favorites went 3-1 SU in Week 12
-- Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 ATS in Week 12
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 12
-- Home team posted a 3-1 ATS record in Week 12
-- The 'Over/under' went 2-2 in Week 12

Analysis

In one of the most entertaining games of the season, Calgary (9-1-1) posted a comeback victory thanks to the arm of Bo Levi Mitchell, edging provincial rival Edmonton (7-4). Despite the 25-22 win, the Stampeders were unable to cover - their first non-cover since July 14 in Montreal, their only loss of the season. For the third time in four games it was an 'under' result.

The West Division continues to play well, or at least much, much better than the East Division. All teams in the West are .500 or above, even Saskatchewan (5-5). All teams in the East are at least three games under .500, and only Ottawa (4-7-1) has covered more games than they have not. Everyone in the East except for the RedBlacks has lost at least three games on the road, too.

Team Betting Notes

-- Hamilton (2-8) won for the second consecutive game, topping Ottawa. After an 0-8 SU/2-6 ATS start, the Tiger Cats have managed a 2-0 SU/ATS mark. It's mainly because their defense has improved. After allowing 31 or more points in each of their past eight, the Ti-Cats have given up 22 in each of their two wins. After a 5-1 'over' run, the 'under' is also 3-0-1 across the past four.

-- Despite their hot run, the Tiger Cats are still 1-8-2 ATS across their past 11 home games and 4-13-2 ATS in the past 19 overall. Things do not look to get much better this weekend with Saskatchewan visiting, as the Riders are 25-10-1 ATS across the past 36 in this series.

-- Ottawa remains in first-place, but just by one point. They suffered a 26-22 setback against the Ti-Cats at home, a shocking loss considering the RedBlacks were 12-point favorites. The non-cover stopped a 3-0 ATS run for Ottawa. One thing that has been consistent is the under for Ottawa, going 3-0-2 over their past five and 7-1-2 across their past 10.

-- Toronto (4-7) has dropped two in a row and five of their past six after a 3-2 SU start. The Argonauts just cannot seem to cover lately, going 1-7 ATS across the past eight. Bettors fading the Argos and betting the 'under' in their games have been cashing nicely. The 'under' is 4-0 over the past four, and 8-3 overall.

-- Montreal (3-8) has been in a tailspin lately, dropping four in a row and six of the past seven. Their lack of punch has been the reason for their struggles, averaging just 14.8 PPG during the four-game losing skid.

-- BC Lions (6-5) picked themselves off of the mat and slapped the brakes on a three-game losing streak in grand fashion. The Lions routed visiting Montreal by a 41-18 score for their first cover since Aug. 5. It was also their first 'over' result since July 28 after a 3-0-1 'under' run.

-- The Lions will face the Stamps in Calgary on Saturday night. The Lions are just 2-7-1 ATS in the past 10 meetings, and 1-4 ATS in their past five trips to Calgary. The 'over' has also cashed in seven of the past nine meetings in Calgary.

-- Winnipeg (8-3) posted their fourth consecutive victory at home with a 48-28 win over the Riders, going 3-1 ATS during the span. The 'over' has been the thing to bet with the Bombers, cashing in four straight and eight of the past nine.

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 13
David Schwab

Friday, Sept. 15

Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS) vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-8 SU, 4-6 ATS)
Point-spread: Saskatchewan OFF
Total: OFF

Game Overview

Last week’s loss snapped a three-game winning streak both SU and against the spread and the total has now gone OVER in the Roughriders’ last three games. The big concern for Friday’s contest is the throwing hand of Kevin Glenn after leaving last week’s game with an apparent injury. This would be a tremendous loss given that Glenn is third in the CFL in passing touchdowns with 21. Brandon Bridge got the call when Glenn left the game.

The Tiger-Cats will try and string together its third win in a row this week (SU and ATS) following that SU eight-game losing streak while going 2-6 ATS. Jeremiah Masoli has been under center for the last two victories and against Ottawa he threw for 231 yards while connecting on 17 of his 31 passing attempts. The main reason for the quick turnaround is a defense that has not allowed more than 22 points in either victory.

Betting Trends

-- The home team is 4-0 both SU and ATS in the last four meetings with the total evenly split at 2-2. Saskatchewan won the first meeting this season 37-20 on July 8 as a one-point home underdog. The total went OVER the closing 52 ½-point line.

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CFL

Week 13

Trend Report

Friday, September 15

7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. HAMILTON
Saskatchewan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Saskatchewan is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 6 games when playing Saskatchewan
Hamilton is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home

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CFL

Week 13

Saskatchewan (5-5) @ Hamilton (2-8)—- Ti-Cats won their last two games after an 0-8 start; new coach June Jones is known for offense, but Hamilton allowed 22-22 points in two wins, after allowing average of 40 pts/game in their losses. Under is 3-0-1 in last four Ti-Cat games. Roughriders had 3-game win streak snapped in Winnipeg last week; they’re 1-4 on road, with only win at Edmonton. Riders’ last three games went over the total. Saskatchewan won first meeting 37-20 (-1.5) back in Week 3. Hamilton is 1-3-1 this year as a home underdog.

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 13

Friday, September 15

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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 5) at HAMILTON (2 - 8) - 9/15/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 3-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 13

Friday, September 15

Saskatchewan @ Hamilton

Game 601-602
September 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Saskatchewan
111.412
Hamilton
114.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hamilton
by 3 1/2
68
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Saskatchewan
by 5
55
Dunkel Pick:
Hamilton
(+5); Over

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MLB

Friday, September 15

Trend Report

2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Dodgers are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Washington is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:35 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami's last 18 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

10:07 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, September 15


St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
September 15, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 14.926
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 16.677
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-120); N/A

LA Dodgers @ Washington

Game 903-904
September 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 14.545
Washington
(Jackson) 12.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-150); Under

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 16.736
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 13.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-105); Over

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 907-908
September 15, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jeffress) 13.241
Miami
(Urena) 14.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 909-910
September 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Montero) 11.666
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 15.357
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-150); Under

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 911-912
September 15, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 15.653
Colorado
(Chtwood) 11.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-175
12
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+155); Under

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
September 15, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 16.577
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 11.933
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-160); Over

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Ynoa) 14.729
NY Yankees
(Severino) 18.361
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-250
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-250); Over

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 16.986
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 15.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-185); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit

Game 919-920
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Fulmer) 13.636
Detroit
(Sanchez) 14.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-110
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-110); Over

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Vargas) 16.531
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.418
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+190); Under

Seattle @ Houston

Game 923-924
September 15, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.438
Houston
(Morton) 15.949
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-120); Under

Toronto @ Minnesota

Game 925-926
September 15, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Happ) 17.074
Minnesota
(Colon) 14.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-115); Under

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
September 15, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Mrtinez) 13.761
LA Angels
(Norris) 15.325
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Oakland @ Philadelphia

Game 929-930
September 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Mengden) 14.391
Philadelphia
(Leiter) 17.896
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-120); Over

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MLB

Friday, September 15

National League
Cardinals @ Cubs
Martinez is 4-1, 2.96 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. St Louis is 6-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-3

Lackey is 1-2, 4.25 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Cubs are 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-16-2

St Louis is 9-2 in its last 11 games; under is 7-1 in their last eight. Cardinals are 12-8 in last 20 road series openers. Cubs won their last three game, scoring 39 runs; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Chicago is 5-1 in last six home series openers.

Dodgers @ Nationals
Wood is 0-2, 4.88 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Dodgers are 7-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-8-2

Jackson is 1-3, 6.43 in his last four starts (under 7-2-1). Washington is 3-5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5-2

Dodgers are 2-11 in last 13 games, but won last two; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. LA is 12-4 in last 16 road series openers. Washington won seven of last ten games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Pirates @ Reds
Kuhl is 1-1, 2.45 in his last three starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Pirates are 3-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-5

Bailey is 0-2, 5.40 in his last five starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Reds are 1-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-9-1

Pirates lost seven of last eight games; under is 7-2 in their last nine. Pittsburgh is 4-8 in last 12 road series openers. Reds lost five of last seven games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Cincy is 12-7 in last 19 home series openers.

Marlins @ Brewers (Miami will be “home” team, bat last. Game is in Milwaukee, though)
Urena is 4-1, 3.26 in his last seven starts; under is 6-3-2 in his last 11. Miami is 10-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-8-3

Davies is 3-1, 1.69 in his last four starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Milwaukee is 8-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-9-6

Marlins lost 15 of last 17 games; over is 7-1 in their last eight. Miami is 2-5 in last seven road series openers. Milwaukee won five of its last six games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six home games. Brewers are 2-4 in last six home series openers.

Mets @ Braves
Montero is 3-0, 2.41 in his last three starts; under is 9-3 in his last 12. Mets are 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-8-2

Newcomb is 0-1, 6.14 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Atlanta is 3-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-11

Mets lost their last seven road games; over is 9-2-1 in their last 12 road games. New York is 7-12 in last 19 road series openers. Atlanta won four of its last five games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Braves are 2-7 in last nine home series openers.

Padres @ Rockies
Richard is 2-1, 3.21 in his last five starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. San Diego is 4-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-14-2

Chatwood is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (only 8 IP). His last four starts went over. Colorado is 3-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-1

San Diego lost six of last nine games; under is 6-4 in their last ten road games. Padres are 8-15 in road series openers. Rockies won eight of their last 11 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Colorado is 17-6 in home series openers.

Diamondbacks @ Giant
Ray is 4-0, 1.42 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Arizona is 9-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-5-7

Samardzija is 2-1, 3.48 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Giants are 8-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-15-6

Arizona is 16-4 in its last 20 games; under is 3-1-1 in its last five. Snakes are 14-9 in road series openers. Giants lost four 14 of last 19 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games. SF is 8-15 in home series openers.

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American League
White Sox @ Tigers
Fulmer is 1-1, 8.59 in two starts this season (over 1-0-1). This is his first road start. Chicago’s first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Sanchez is 0-3, 13.78 in his last five starts; over is 9-3 in his last 12. Detroit is 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-6-1

White Sox won five of last six games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Detroit lost 12 of last 14 games; over is 9-2 in their last 11 home games.

Red Sox @ Rays
Sale is 2-1, 1.56 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Boston is 11-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-8

Andriese is 0-2, 15.43 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Tampa Bay is 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-4

Boston won six of last eight games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Red Sox are 10-13 in road series openers. Tampa Bay lost five of last seven games; their last four games stayed under. Rays are 9-13 in home series openers.

Royals @ Indians
Vargas is 1-4, 8.34 in his last five starts; over is 10-7 in his last 17 starts. Royals are 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-2

Bauer is 9-0, 2.53 in his last ten starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Indians are 9-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-8-3

Royals lost three of last four games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Cleveland won its last 22 games; under is 16-5 in their last 21 home games.

Baltimore @ New York
Ynoa allowed three runs in 4.2 IP (77 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-2 loss. Orioles’ first 5-inning record with him: 0-1

Severino is 3-1, 2.20 in his last five starts; over is 8-1 in his last nine starts. New York is 8-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-10-3

Orioles lost seven of last eight games; six of their last seven games stayed under. New York won five of last six games (under 4-2).

Mariners @ Astros
Paxton is making his first start since August 10; he is 7-0, 1.92 in his last eight starts. Seattle is 4-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-4

Morton is 1-2, 5.14 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six starts. Houston is 9-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-7-2

Mariners lost six of their last nine road games; eight of their last ten games overall stayed under. Seattle is 10-4 in last 14 road series openers. Astros lost five of their last seven games, five of which went over the total. Houston is 6-3 in last nine home series openers.

Blue Jays @ Twins
Happ is 2-0, 3.06 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Toronto is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-1

Colon is 0-2, 6.91 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Minnesota is 3-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-5-1

Blue Jays won four of last six games; under is 10-2-1 in their last 13 games. Minnesota won six of last eight games; over is 6-4 in their last ten home games.

Rangers @ Angels
Martinez is 0-3, 7.17 in his las four starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten starts. Texas is 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-9-2

Heaney is 0-2, 11.12 in his last two starts; over is 3-2 in his starts. Angels are 1-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-3

Texas lost six of last eight games; over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games. Rangers are 11-12 in road series openers. Angels lost five of last seven games, six of which stayed under. Halos are 1-4 in last five home series openers.

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Interleague

A’s @ Phillies
Mengden is 0-1, 8.31 in three starts this season (over 2-1). Oakland lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1-1

Leiter is 1-2, 9.00 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. Phillies are 1-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5

A’s won six of their last eight games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Oakland is 1-8 in last nine road series openers. Philly won four of its last five games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games. Phillies are 4-2 in last six home series openers.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
StL-Chi: Martinez 15-14; Lackey 16-10
LA-Wsh: Wood 16-6; Jackson 5-5
Pitt-Cin: Kuhl 11-18; Bailey 5-10
Mia-Mil: Urena 16-8; Davies 19-11
NY-Atl: Montero 7-8; Newcomb 5-11
SD-Colo: Richard 12-17; Chatwood 9-13
Az-SF: Ray 16-8; Samardzija 13-15

American League
Balt-NYY: Ynoa 0-1; Severino 17-11
Bos-TB: Sale 20-9; Andriese 6-8
Chi-Det: Fulmer 1-1; Sanchez 6-7
KC-Clev: Vargas 17-11; Bauer 17-11
Sea-Hst: Paxton 13-7; Morton 13-9
Tor-Minn: Happ 9-13; Colon 5-6
Tex-LA: Martinez 7-8; Heaney 1-4

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Mengden 2-1; Leiter 4-4

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Chi: Martinez 11-29; Lackey 14-26
LA-Wsh: Wood 4-22; Jackson 4-10
Pitt-Cin: Kuhl 5-29; Bailey 7-15
Mia-Mil: Urena 4-24; Davies 8-30
NY-Atl: Montero 3-15; Newcomb 5-16
SD-Colo: Richard 9-29; Chatwood 5-22
Az-SF: Ray 8-24; Samardzija 12-28

American League
Balt-NYY: Ynoa 0-1; Severino 6-28
Bos-TB: Sale 2-29; Andriese 8-14
Chi-Det: Fulmer 0-2; Sanchez 3-13
KC-Clev: Vargas 6-28; Bauer 4-28
Sea-Hst: Paxton 1-20; Morton 3-22
Tor-Minn: Happ 4-22; Colon 1-11
Tex-LA: Martinez 4-15; Heaney 1-5

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Mengden 0-3; Leiter 4-8

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 83-56 AL, favorites -$36
AL @ NL– 72-67 NL, favorites +$35
Total: 150-128 AL, favorites -$1

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 70-67-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-59-7
Total: Over 144-126-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/13/17
Ariz 28-26-19……41-22–12……..69-48
Atl 27-34-10……25-39-8………..52-73
Cubs 32-31-8…….36-24-14………..68-55
Reds 23-42-9……..29-36–7……….52-78
Colo 38-29-7…….37-29-5………..75-58
LA 33-24-13…….41-25-9……….74-49
Miami 31-34-9…….35-26-10………66-60
Milw 35-27-10…….37-28-9……….71-55
Mets 31-36-4……..30-37-7……….61-73
Philly 19-43-16……27-32-8………..46-75
Pitt 31-36-7…….28-31-13………..60-67
St. Louis 30-32-9……38-25-10………..68-57
SD 21-43-8……..36-29–9…………57-72
SF 16-49-9……..28-32-12……….44-80
Wash 42-23-7……33-30-10………….75-53

Orioles 28-38-5……..30-37-7………58-75
Boston 30-32-10………34-37-2…….64-69
White Sox 23-38-10………29-42–4…….52-80
Cleveland 44-23-8……..37-24-8……….81-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….28-33-10……..55-71
Astros 36-28-11……..43-24-5………79-52
KC 26-33-10……..30-31-13…….56-64
Angels 26-39-8………30-28-13……..56-67
Twins 38-23-12………35-32-8……..72-54
NYY 34-38-7……….36-27-4…..…70-65
A’s 26-37-7……..32-32-12……..58-69
Seattle 28-36-9……..39-25-10………67-61
TB 36-29-11……..38-22-9……..74-51
Texas 34-26-11……..38-27-8……..72-53
Toronto 29-37-5……..30-33-11……..59-70

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/13/17)
Ariz 22-71……..26-73………..48
Atl 17-70……….19-75………36
Cubs 20-71……..26-74………..46
Reds 30-75……..26-72……….56
Colo 20-74……..25-71..……..45
LA 21-71……..26-74..…….47
Miami 31-74……..26-71………..57
Milw 24-72……28-75…..……52
Mets 32-71……..25-74……….57
Philly 17-78……..22-68……….39
Pitt 22-74……..22-73……….44
StL 15-72……..23-72………..38
SD 23-72……….24-73……….47
SF 17-75……….21-73……….38
Wash 26-72……..29-73……….55

Orioles 17-72……..24-75……….41
Boston 20-72……..18-73……….38
White Sox 22-71……20-75……….42
Clev 22-76……..25-71………47
Detroit 18-74…….26-71………44
Astros 21-76……..28-70………49
KC 18-70……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..21-72……….48
Twins 17-71……..19-73……….36
NYY 19-78……..18-67……….37
A’s 18-70……..27-76………45
Seattle 21-73…….25-76……….46
TB 22-74……..24-73………46
Texas 28-72……..30-73………58
Toronto 24-72……..21-77………45

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FRI Seattle w/Paxton+110

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DOC’S SPORTS

#110 Take UTEP Miners over Arizona Wildcats (Friday 10:15 pm ESPN)

The Wildcats are just not good enough to be laying this many points against anybody on the road. Arizona is coming off a three point home loss to Houston last Saturday and I do not see them lighting up the scoreboard in this game either. UTEP is no prize either entering this game at 0-2 but they looked better last week against Rice and they return most of their defense from last year. This may be the end of the Rich Rod era as they won only three games last year. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Weekend football card. We nailed both of our top plays last week (TCU & Green Bay) and have 46 years of handicapping experience in the industry

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BEN BURNS
NCAA-F | Sep 15, 2017
Illinois vs. South Florida
South Florida-17 -115

I released my "Game Of The Week" on Illinois last week. The Illini were at home and getting points against an over-rated Western Kentucky team. They rewarded me with a 20-7 victory. The Bulls represent a far more dangerous opponent though, one which has the schedule in its favor.
Illinois plays its first road game and does so on a short week. On the other hand, USF comes in well-rested, last week's game at UConn having been postponed due to Irma. While the Illini may have a 2-0 record, they've also been outgained by an average of 309.5 to 258, in terms of yards per game. That 258 number isn't going to cut it against an explosive USF attack.
The Bulls appear to be the "real deal" and have aspirations of a New Year's Day bowl game. They won 11 games last season and are experienced on both sides of the ball. Playing on ESPN, this is their chance to show the world how good they are. Don't be surprised when this one turn's ugly. Consider laying the points with USF.

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TOMMY BRUNSON

Well, nobody said the Friday night schedule was always going to be glamorous, but in Massachusetts and Temple we have a definite chance to make some easy money by playing against the overvalued favorite Temple Owls.

Temple lost at Notre Dame, but did bounce-back to nip in-city rival Villanova a FCS team, 16-13 by hitting a 49-yard field goal with about one minute remaining in regulation. That type of win does not inspire confidence in laying double-digits even against the 0-3 Minutemen.

UMass may not own a win yet this season, but they do have revenge on their minds, as they allowed a pair of scores in the games final two minutes back in 2015 at home to lose a 25-23 heartbreaker to the Owls.

Remember, Temple's Matt Rhule took the bigger, better deal to go to Baylor, and thus far the Owls rebuild has gone a little slower than expected under new coach Geoff Collins. The Owls mustered just 79-yards rushing in last week's nailbiter over the Wildcats, while they allowed an eye-popping 382-yards passing! UMass has a QB in Ford that can move the pigskin through the air, so why not take the points out for a spin this Friday night?

Minutemen plus the call in Philly on Friday.

3* MASSACHUSETTS

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MIKE LUNDIN
MLB | Sep 15, 2017
Orioles vs. Yankees
Yankees-1½ -115

The Baltimore Orioles took a 13-5 beating in the opener of this four-game series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx. I predict another easy win for the home team Friday night.
Baltimore hands the ball to 24 year old Gabriel Ynoa (1-1, 4.19 ERA) who will make his seventh appearance and second big league start. He was charged with three runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 frames of a 4-2 loss at Cleveland his last turn. The Yankees are perfect 5-0 in their last five games when facing a right-handed starter and they've covered the runline in 12 of their last 13 victories.
Luis Severino (12-6, 2.96 ERA) will take the ball for the Yankees. They've won 10 of his 12 starts since July 8, covering the runline in each win. Severino is 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA in three starts against Baltimore on the season and has the current Orioles roster limited to a .207 batting average through 121 at bats.
It's always a bit risky backing the home team on the runline, but note that the Yankees are 16-6 against the runline as a home favorite of at least -175 this season.
My free pick is on the New York Yankees -1.5.

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RAY MONOHAN

Arizona -150

The Diamondbacks are worthy of a free move here on Friday night.
The Diamondbacks are looking to cap off the top spot in the Wild Card and with Robbie Ray on the hill here, this one makes sense.
Ray has gone 3 straight games with double digit strikeouts and already has tossed 6.2 scoreless innings against the Giants this season. Ray is in the midst of a very dominating stretch right now and given how bad the Giants are at home, he gets a strong edge here.
Some trends to note. Diamondbacks are 7-0 in their last 7 road games. Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Arizona has been dominant on the road as of late, making them worth a move here.
Back Arizona.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.

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VIC DUKE
MLB | Sep 15, 2017
Mariners vs. Astros
Mariners+112

Seattle/Houston 8:10: Going to fade the Astros as they fall in a 1 -5 slide after their 7-0 run. Astros' pitching remains sketchy lately and Charlie Morton isn't the answer. Morton sports a swelling 4.20 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP over his last 3 starts. Seattle is coming off a slugfest at Texas where they accumulated 18 runs in two days of work. The Mariners had the day off and send their ace James Paxton to the hill. Paxton has been consistently strong all season despite a mediocre performance (3 ER in 6 1/3 IP) in his last turn. Paxton has been fabulous against Houston this season allowing just 1 ER over 20 IP with 20 strike outs! Paxton also won his last 4 road tilts and 5-1 on Friday. And Seattle's a bit more secure with their bullpen as of late. Seattle the call.

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Friday, Sept. 15 is:

NY Yankees (Severino) over Baltimore (Ynoa)

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Eric Schroeder

My free play for Friday is the same team that made us money last night with my 80 Dime MLB Winner # 12 of 16 - and which matches my first-ever 80 Dime College Football Play tonight - as I'm playing the Chicago Cubs in their National League Central rivalry series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

This is an important series, and the Cubs (80-66) will be the team to watch, as it rolls in on a three-game win streak while holding off the Redbirds and Milwaukee Brewers.

The Cardinals (77-69) and Brewers (77-69) are tied for second, just three games behind the Cubs.

I won't bother with the pitchers, because when you get into a series like this, there is much more than who is on the mound. Besides, we have John Lackey (11-11) against Carlos Martinez (11-10). Does anyone really have an edge?

What I will say is this, that Chicago is 9-2 in Lackey's last 11 starts. But more importantly, the Cubs hold an 8-4 lead in the season series against the Cardinals - including a stellar 5-1 mark at Wrigley Field.

Take the Cubs in today's matinee.

3* CUBS

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Joey Juice

The Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals will face off in an extremely important 3 game divisional series from Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cardinals will go with 25-year old right-hander Carlos Martinez, while the Cubs will go with old man right-hander, John Lackey, coming off a great start last time out.

Martinez will look to shut down the Cubs again, he has allowed them only six runs in 20 innings so far in three starts this season.

A look inside the numbers shows that the St. Louis Cardinals Rock right-handers, in fact they are 6-1 in their last 7 games against righties.They are also on a roll right now, 8-2 in their last 10 games overall, while always playing well in the opening game of series, they are currently 5-0 in their last 5 series openers. Finally, Martinez has been solid for them historically after a strong outing going 40-19 in his last 59 starts following a strong outing in his previous appearance.

When we take a look at the Cubs, the numbers reveal that they are brutal at home against teams with a winning record as they are 0-4 in their last 4 home games against winning teams.

The Cardinals get the money in this one as Martinez shuts down the Cubs once again this season.

4* ST. LOUIS

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Jack Brayman

Now about this complimentary winner

My free play for tonight is a big baseball underdog, as I like the Tampa Bay Rays over the Boston Red Sox. And in this game I want you listing the scheduled starting pitchers: Chris Sale and Matt Andriese.

I know I'm taking a big shot here, going against Sale, who is facing the Rays for the sixth time this season, but I think there is some revenge to be had. Sale has fared well against Tampa Bay, going 4-1 with a 2.06 ERA. The last time he beat them he also outpitched Andriese.

In his career at Tropicana Field, Sale is just 3-3, and I think the Rays could have his number this time around.

Meanwhile, Andriese will be making his third start in his return off the disabled list. His previous start, against these Red Sox, saw him allow eight runs (six earned) on seven hits in a mere 1.2 innings.

Tonight Im taking the big dog in revenge.

4* RAYS (Andriese over Sale)

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Jack Jones
Sep 15 '17, 7:05 PM
MLB | A's vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -118 at betonline

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Philadelphia Phillies -118

The Philadelphia Phillies just swept the Miami Marlins thanks to an offensive outburst that saw them outscore the Marlins 27-9 in the three games. The Phillies finally have their young prospects producing, and I think they'll continue to do so in Game 1 of this series with the A's.

I look for the A's to come in flat after playing back-to-back series against the Astros and Red Sox. Daniel Mengden is one of the worst starters in baseball, going 0-1 with a 7.07 ERA and 1.643 WHIP in three starts this year. Mengden is 2-10 with a 6.59 ERA and 1.616 WHIP in 17 career starts across his two seasons in the big leagues.

Mark Leiter Jr. is a nice young talent for the Phillies who has held his own in eight starts this season for the Phillies. He has been especially effective at home, going 1-2 with a 2.37 ERA and 1.000 WHIP while allowing just 5 earned runs in 16 innings.

The A's are 19-47 in their last 66 road games. Oakland is 1-8 in its last nine vs. NL East opponents. Philadelphia is 4-1 in its last five home meetings with Oakland. Bet the Phillies Friday.

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Jimmy Boyd
Sep 15 '17, 7:35 PM
MLB | Mets vs Braves
Play on: Mets +136 at BMaker

Free Pick on Mets +

I like the value here with the Mets on the road in Friday's series opener against division rival Atlanta. The Braves simply shouldn't be this big of a favorite here, especially given how well New York starter Rafael Montero has been throwing the ball. While he's got just a 4.67 ERA in 15 starts overall, he's 3-0 with a 2.41 ERA in his last 3 starts.

Atlanta will counter with lefty Sean Newcomb, who has had a tough go of things. He's just 2-8 with a 4.38 ERA in 16 starts and a miserable 1-6 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.682 WHIP in 10 starts at home. On top of that, he comes in with an ugly 5.52 ERA and 2.045 WHIP in his last 3 starts.

NY has been a good team to back on the highway against the NL East, as they are 40-27 over their last 2 seasons in division road games. Starting a series strong has been a problem for Atlanta, who is just 4-11 in their last 15 series openers. Braves are also just 5-16 in their last 21 home games against the Mets. Take New York!

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Jim Feist
Sep 15 '17, 7:35 PM
MLB | NYM vs ATL
Play on: UNDER 9½ -115


9/15 04:35 PM MLB (909) NEW YORK METS VS (910) ATLANTA BRAVES.
Take: UNDER THE TOTAL.
Reason: Your free play for Friday, September 15, 2017 comes in baseball as the NY Mets and the Braves clash in Atlanta. The Mets are weak on offense, #18 in runs scored. Starter Rafael Montero has settled down, allowing 2, 1, 3, 2, 0 and 1 run in sic of his last seven starts. He comes off a 6-1 win over the Reds. and the Under is 20-7 in Montero's last 27 starts overall. Atlanta is below average on offense, 25-10-2 under the total against a team with a losing record. The Under is also 16-6-2 in the Braves last 24 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Play the NY Mets/Atlanta Under the total.

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Matt Josephs
Sep 15 '17, 7:00 PM
NCAA-F | Illinois vs South Florida
Play on: Illinois +17 -110 at 5Dimes

It's been a rough week for USF who saw their game last week postponed due to the hurricane and they only had three days of practice this week. There are a lot of expectations for the Bulls who by some accounts could go undefeated and represent the group of 5 in the New Year's bowl. Problem is that while they are 2-0, they haven't looked great in either game. The run game has worked, but the defense has been leaky at times when it's not forcing turnovers. USF beat San Jose State by 20 and Stony Brook by 14. Illinois is very young in spots, but their defense has been good at times. They clamped down on Western Kentucky in a 20-7 home win. Illinois' offense will have to be better though considering they've managed just 44 points against Ball State and WKU. If they can get Epstein and Bonner involved and play keep away, they can cover this spread. To me, there's going to be some rustiness from the team out of the AAC and I think Illinois can keep it close.

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Arizona Diamondbacks ML

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MLB
Long Sheet

ST LOUIS (77 - 69) at CHICAGO CUBS (80 - 66) - 2:20 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 28-32 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 58-55 (-7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LACKEY is 35-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 83-70 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 34-30 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-66 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-32 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-14 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 417-379 (-87.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-34 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-54 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-37 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 113-105 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-30 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-9 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LACKEY is 16-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 8-4 (+3.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 4-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 8-4 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.0 units)
JOHN LACKEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LACKEY is 3-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.7 units)

LA DODGERS (94 - 52) at WASHINGTON (89 - 57) - 7:05 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 83-75 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 3-11 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-23 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 135-98 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 91-88 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 40-46 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 36-30 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-13 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 63-30 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-29 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
ALEX WOOD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WOOD is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.2 units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JACKSON is 4-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.401.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

PITTSBURGH (68 - 79) at CINCINNATI (63 - 84) - 7:10 PM
CHAD KUHL (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 68-79 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-26 (-10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 97-122 (-37.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-59 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 110-130 (-31.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 69-92 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-16 (+8.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 32-32 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 55-58 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 403-369 (-84.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-6 (+6.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)
CHAD KUHL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KUHL is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAILEY is 9-6 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 11-9 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-6. (+5.0 units)

MILWAUKEE (77 - 69) at MIAMI (68 - 78) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY JEFFRESS (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
JEREMY JEFFRESS vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.
JOSE URENA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

NY METS (63 - 83) at ATLANTA (66 - 79) - 7:35 PM
RAFAEL MONTERO (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 63-83 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 66-79 (+1.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 37-32 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 23-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 63-71 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-27 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 432-450 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
NY METS are 23-15 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 220-170 (+39.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 44-69 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-7 (-0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)
RAFAEL MONTERO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
SEAN NEWCOMB vs. NY METS since 1997
NEWCOMB is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.948.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SAN DIEGO (65 - 81) at COLORADO (80 - 67) - 8:40 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 80-67 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 37-27 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 25-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 36-30 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHATWOOD is 14-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 65-81 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-22 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-75 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-52 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 48-58 (+5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 80-95 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-21 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-42 (+15.6 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.
RICHARD is 7-0 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARD is 46-37 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 74-59 (-41.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 71-72 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-39 (-14.8 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.
CHATWOOD is 9-15 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 4-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 12-19 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-4 (+2.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. COLORADO since 1997
RICHARD is 4-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.669.
His team's record is 7-9 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-6. (+3.8 units)
TYLER CHATWOOD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CHATWOOD is 5-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

ARIZONA (85 - 62) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 91) - 10:15 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 278-184 (+57.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 85-62 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 6-0 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games in September games this season.
ARIZONA is 40-27 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 60-42 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-47 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 52-32 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 133-91 (+30.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-91 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-77 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-40 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-59 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAMARDZIJA is 28-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 41-52 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 16-30 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-5 (+3.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)
ROBBIE RAY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RAY is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.427.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.8 units)

BALTIMORE (72 - 75) at NY YANKEES (80 - 66) - 7:05 PM
GABRIEL YNOA (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 27-45 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-55 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-29 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 45-23 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 160-149 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-29 (+6.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 10-6 (+4.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
15 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+14.0 Units)
GABRIEL YNOA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
LUIS SEVERINO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SEVERINO is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

BOSTON (83 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (72 - 75) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. MATT ANDRIESE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 41-40 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SALE is 3-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 140-168 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 73-80 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-31 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-111 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-9 (+0.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.5 Units)
CHRIS SALE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SALE is 8-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 0.935.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.5 units)
MATT ANDRIESE vs. BOSTON since 1997
ANDRIESE is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.28 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 87) at DETROIT (60 - 86) - 7:10 PM
CARSON FULMER (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-31 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 60-86 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 24-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 35-59 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 40-66 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 25-41 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANCHEZ is 6-19 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-7 (+3.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.9 Units)
CARSON FULMER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.524.
His team's record is 4-7 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-6.2 units)

KANSAS CITY (72 - 74) at CLEVELAND (91 - 56) - 7:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 42-15 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-0 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-14 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 62-30 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-8 (+20.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BAUER is 14-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 72-74 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 77-66 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-54 (+5.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-33 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VARGAS is 17-11 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 86-74 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-6 (+0.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)
JASON VARGAS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VARGAS is 8-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 9-9 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-10. (-2.6 units)
TREVOR BAUER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BAUER is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.392.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)

SEATTLE (74 - 73) at HOUSTON (88 - 58) - 8:10 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PAXTON is 12-18 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 13-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 86-75 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-32 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 84-69 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-36 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-53 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 21-21 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 31-39 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-23 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 11-5 (+4.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)
JAMES PAXTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PAXTON is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
CHARLIE MORTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MORTON is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

TORONTO (68 - 79) at MINNESOTA (77 - 69) - 8:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 68-79 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 30-38 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 6-17 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 39-54 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 25-42 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAPP is 3-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 77-69 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-38 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-56 (-18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 68-88 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 32-49 (-19.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 97-89 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
J.A. HAPP vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HAPP is 1-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.88 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 1-4 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)
BARTOLO COLON vs. TORONTO since 1997
COLON is 12-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 17-11 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-13. (+0.6 units)

TEXAS (72 - 74) at LA ANGELS (74 - 72) - 10:05 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-6 (+5.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)
NICK MARTINEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.093.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)
BUD NORRIS vs. TEXAS since 1997
NORRIS is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.560.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

OAKLAND (64 - 82) at PHILADELPHIA (57 - 89) - 7:05 PM
DANIEL MENGDEN (R) vs. MARK LEITER JR. (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 201-269 (-53.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 10-21 (-10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 22-49 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 26-48 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-25 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-55 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 67-108 (-33.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-27 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-89 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-61 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-70 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
DANIEL MENGDEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
MARK LEITER JR. vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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John Martin
Sep 15 '17, 7:35 PM
MLB | NYM vs ATL
Play on: OVER 9½ -105

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Mets/Braves OVER 9.5

One of the sneakiest money-makers this baseball season has been New York Mets OVERS. They are 84-51 to the OVER on the season, including 44-24 OVER on the road. And the OVER is 4-0 in their last four games with combined scores of 15, 11, 22 and 20 runs. Now they're up against a hot hitting Braves lineup that has scored 6 or more runs in four of their last five games. I think we see double-digit runs again here between these teams. Rafael Montero is 5-6 with a 4.67 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 15 starts for the Mets, while Sean Newcomb is 2-8 with a 4.38 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 16 starts for the Braves.

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Info Plays
Sep 15 '17, 7:35 PM
MLB | Mets vs Braves
Play on: Braves -134 at betonline

1* Free Play on Braves -134

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Mike Williams
Sep 15 '17, 8:10 PM
MLB | Blue Jays vs Twins
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GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (77-69) at Chicago Cubs (80-66)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Cardinals at Cubs
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

Perhaps fueled by the incredible start to September the St. Louis Cardinals are enjoying, the Chicago Cubs made quick work of their most recent opponent in a dominant three-game sweep. The National League Central rivals will face each other seven times over their final 16 contests, with the first of those meetings taking place Friday afternoon in the opener of a three-game set in Chicago.

The Cubs saw their lead in the division dwindle to two games after Milwaukee swept them at Wrigley Field last weekend, but the same offense that mustered only five runs and 19 hits against the Brewers came alive versus the New York Mets, piling up 39 runs and 41 hits while winning each game by at least five runs. The sweep of the Mets enabled the defending world champions to maintain their three-game advantage over Milwaukee and St. Louis in the Central heading into the weekend. The Cardinals, who trail Colorado by 2 1/2 games for the second NL wild-card spot, improved to 10-3 this month following a 5-2 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday but must carry the success from their 5-1 homestand into what figures to be a pivotal 10-game road trip. St. Louis has lost eight of the 12 meetings this season, including five of six in Chicago.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), ABC 7 (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (11-10, 3.33 ERA) vs. Cubs RH John Lackey (11-11, 4.65)

Martinez on Saturday became the first St. Louis pitcher since Steve Carlton in 1969 to reach 200 strikeouts in a season at age 25 or younger but settled for a no-decision against Pittsburgh despite yielding two runs and fanning eight across six innings. The two-time All-Star has been sensational in two September outings, posting a 1.20 ERA while striking out 18 and holding opponents to a .135 batting average. Martinez last faced the Cubs on July 21, when he did not factor in the decision after permitting three runs - two earned - in six frames.

Lackey also has been sharp in two starts this month, giving up two runs and seven hits while striking out 14 in as many innings. However, the 38-year-old absorbed a hard-luck loss last Friday versus Milwaukee despite fanning nine in seven frames, giving up a first-inning, two-run blast that proved to be the only offense either team would muster. Lackey is 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts this season versus the Cardinals, yielding two runs over seven innings against them in a no-decision on June 2.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs have scored a major league-best 347 runs since the All-Star break and rank second in the NL for the season with 746.

2. With his two-run shot in the fifth inning on Thursday, OF Tommy Pham became the first Cardinal to hit 20 homers and steal 20 bases in the same season since Reggie Sanders in 2004.

3. St. Louis OF Dexter Fowler (knee) is hopeful he will be cleared to return at some point during this series. Fowler has not played since being diagnosed with a left knee contusion last weekend.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 3, Cubs 2

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GAME: Oakland Athletics (64-82) at Philadelphia Phillies (57-89)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Athletics at Phillies
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

Rhys Hoskins' impressive power display has generated enormous buzz for a Philadelphia Phillies team that has owned the league's worst record for much of the season. With 18 homers in 34 contests since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Hoskins looks to add to his historic total as the Phillies continue their 10-game homestand with the opener of a three-game interleague set against the Oakland Athletics on Friday.

Hoskins launched his fourth homer during Philadelphia's three-game sweep of Miami with a two-run shot to highlight a seven-run second inning in Thursday's 10-0 victory. The Phillies outscored the Marlins by a 27-9 margin en route to relinquishing ownership of the majors' worst record. American League West cellar-dwelling Oakland saw its road-worst mark dip to 22-49 on Thursday afternoon with a 6-2 setback to Boston, marking the Athletics' second loss in the last eight games. Ryon Healy homered for the second time in three outings to improve to 14-for-45 in September.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Daniel Mengden (0-1, 7.07 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Mark Leiter Jr. (3-5, 4.84)

Mengden was impressive in his first big-league start since June 3, allowing two earned runs on five hits over six innings of a no-decision versus Houston on Saturday. The 24-year-old surrendered one homer in that contest and has been taken deep five times in his three outings (14 innings) this season. Mengden owns a 1-3 mark with a 4.60 ERA in five career starts against National League representatives, although he has yet to face the Phillies.

Leiter has struggled mightily in his last two starts, splitting the decisions despite surrendering 13 runs on 15 hits in 9 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old permitted a pair of homers in both outings, but considered himself fortunate to walk away with the 5-4 win at Washington on Saturday. "I just like I had pretty good command of all of my pitches," Leiter told reporters. "Try to minimize the damage if you get in a tough spot.”

WALK-OFFS

1. Oakland 3B Matt Chapman is 0-for-10 with six strikeouts in his last three games after going 7-for-15 with six RBIs and as many runs scored in his previous four.

2. Philadelphia rookie RF Nick Williams has collected 18 RBIs during his 12-game hitting streak.

3. Athletics RF Mark Canha has recorded three-hit performances in two of his last three games.

PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Athletics 5

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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (72-75) at New York Yankees (80-66)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Orioles at Yankees
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The New York Yankees finish up the season with a boatload of home games and it looks as if they intend on making the most of the favorable stretch. The Yankees will try to bolster their playoff chances and further dampen those of the Baltimore Orioles when the teams continue a four-game series at Yankee Stadium on Friday.

Behind two three-run homers by Aaron Judge and another solid start by Masahiro Tanaka, New York steamrolled to a 13-5 victory in the series opener, which kicked off a closing run in which it plays 13 of its last 16 in the Bronx. Judge, who set a current Yankee Stadium record with his 27th blast at home, is batting .472 with 11 home runs and 24 RBIs in 16 games against the Orioles. The Yankees have won five of six, continue to hold down the top spot in the American League wild-card race and remain three games behind first-place Boston in the AL East. Baltimore is 1-7 in its last eight games and sits 5 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the second wild-card.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Gabriel Ynoa (1-1, 4.19 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (12-6, 2.96)

Ynoa made his first start for the Orioles on Saturday at Cleveland, allowing three runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings to get tagged with the loss. He recorded two scoreless innings in relief against the Yankees five days earlier. The 24-year-old, who has a 3.94 ERA in four career starts, owns a 7.53 mark in seven games (two starts) on the road.

Severino appears to be getting stronger as the year wears on and limited Texas to a run and just one hit in seven innings Saturday. He struck out 10 batters and has fanned at least eight in five consecutive outings to give him 211 on the season, good for fourth in the AL. The 23-year-old is 3-1 with a 3.55 ERA in his career against Baltimore, although Manny Machado has three homers and one double in 14 career at-bats against Severino.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 3B Todd Frazier also went deep Thursday and has four home runs and 11 RBIs in his last 10 games.

2. Tanaka had eight strikeouts and New York pitchers had 10 total in the win, giving the staff a club single-season club record of 1,401.

3. Orioles C Welington Castillo (groin) returned from a two-game layoff Thursday and went 0-for-3.

PREDICTION: Yankees 8, Orioles 1

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GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (94-52) at Washington Nationals (89-57)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Dodgers at Nationals
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

It hasn't taken long for the Los Angeles Dodgers to figure out what they have in 22-year-old Cody Bellinger, and the Washington Nationals hope they may be on the verge of getting similar contributions from 20-year-old Victor Robles. The Nationals' young outfielder hopes to follow up a brilliant performance in his second career start when Washington hosts the Dodgers on Friday for the opener of a three-game series featuring the two teams with the best records in the National League.

Nationals manager Dusty Baker opted to rest a few veterans after his club lost the first two games of its series with Atlanta by a combined score of 16-2, and Robles made the decision pay off in a big way by going 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Thursday's 5-2 win. The victory allowed Washington (89-57), which already has clinched the NL East, to close within five games of idle Los Angeles atop the league standings. The Dodgers (94-52), who still boast the best record in the majors despite losing 16 of 17 from Aug. 26-Sept. 11, lowered their magic number to clinch the NL West to seven by capturing the final two contests of their three-game set in San Francisco for their first series victory in just under three weeks. Bellinger complemented strong performances by Clayton Kershaw and Yu Darvish in those victories, going a combined 4-for-6 with a triple, home run, three RBIs and four runs scored.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), MASN 2 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Alex Wood (14-3, 2.81 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Edwin Jackson (5-5, 4.14)

Wood struggled through one of his more difficult outings while getting saddled with a second straight loss Saturday against Colorado, surrendering five runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings. Since posting a 1.56 ERA while winning each of his first 11 decisions, the North Carolina native is 3-3 with a 5.10 ERA while battling a sternum injury. Wood hasn't faced Washington since 2015 and is 0-2 with a 2.85 ERA in four career starts at Nationals Park, but he has been stellar in 11 road turns this season, going 6-1 with a 2.38 ERA.

Jackson has labored through two September starts and is coming off his worst effort since joining the Nationals in mid-June. The former Dodgers farmhand fell to 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA this month after getting tagged for five runs on seven hits - two homers - and three walks in a loss to Philadelphia on Saturday. Curtis Granderson (5-for-16) and Adrian Gonzalez (4-for-13) both have homered against Jackson, who is 4-3 with a 4.15 ERA in 10 career games (eight starts) versus the Dodgers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington took the first two meetings in Los Angeles in their early June series, but the Dodgers' triumph in the finale started their run of winning 56 of 67 games.

2. Nationals SS Trea Turner needs one more stolen base to tie the club record of 41 set in 2006 by Alfonso Soriano.

3. Despite batting .222 with no more than one hit in any game this month, Los Angeles SS Corey Seager is hitting .331 since Aug. 3.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Nationals 4

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GAME: Boston Red Sox (83-63) at Tampa Bay Rays (72-75)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Red Sox at Rays
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

After a week of uncertainty, it was a relief for the Tampa Bay Rays to finally get word that not only would they be going home, but they would get to play games this weekend at Tropicana Field. The Rays will welcome the Boston Red Sox for the opener of a three-game series in Tampa beginning on Friday.

Hurricane Irma caused the cancellation and postponements of sporting events all over Florida, and the Rays were forced to play a home series against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in New York earlier this week before getting word that Tampa would be able to host this weekend's series. "I don't know if the right word is 'relief,' but it is nice to finally get home," Rays right-hander Chris Archer told reporters while focusing on baseball after a 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday. "I don't think there's anybody feeling relieved after we lost two of three given our current situation. ... There were some good things, there were some bad things, but turn the page, and go get the Red Sox on Friday." Boston took two of three from Tampa Bay at home last weekend and won six of its last eight games after finishing off the homestand with a 6-2 triumph over Oakland on Thursday. The Red Sox, who enter the series in first place in the American League East, will send ace Chris Sale to the mound in the opener opposite Rays right-hander Matt Andriese.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Chris Sale (16-7, 2.76 ERA) vs. Rays RH Matt Andriese (5-3, 4.46)

Sale is in a battle with Cleveland's Corey Kluber for the AL Cy Young Award and had no trouble cutting through Tampa Bay's lineup on Saturday, when he scattered six hits and struck out eight in six innings to earn the win. The Florida native lost three of his previous four outings and is just 9-14 with a 3.63 ERA in his career in September. Sale is 4-1 with a 2.06 ERA in five starts against the Rays this season and owns 25 strikeouts in 15 total innings at Tropicana Field.

Andriese went up against Sale last Saturday and could not make it out of the second inning while being charged with eight runs - six earned - on seven hits and two walks in 1 2/3 frames. The 28-year-old surrendered a total of 13 runs - 11 earned - in 6 2/3 innings over his last two outings - both losses. Andriese is a much better pitcher at Tropicana Field, where he owns a 4-0 record with a 3.48 ERA in eight starts this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox LF Andrew Benintendi is 11-for-22 with six doubles and eight RBIs in his last five games.

2. Tampa Bay 1B Logan Morrison is 0-for-16 with 10 strikeouts in his last seven games.

3. Boston activated LHP David Price (elbow) from the 10-day DL on Thursday and plans to use him out of the bullpen.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Rays 2

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GAME: Kansas City Royals (72-74) at Cleveland Indians (91-56)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Royals at Indians
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Cleveland Indians look to follow up perhaps their most dramatic victory in a historic winning streak when they put the 22-game run on the line against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday. Down to their last strike in the opener of the four-game set Thursday night, the Indians forced extra innings on a game-tying double by Francisco Lindor and won it in the 10th on Jay Bruce's walk-off RBI double.

The 22-game winning streak is the second-longest in baseball history behind a 26-game run by the 1916 New York Giants, whose streak took place entirely at home and had a tie mixed in. Cleveland, which has defeated Kansas City four times during the streak by a combined margin of 23-2, has a magic number of three to clinch the American League Central. An 8-13 slide has severely hurt the Royals in their pursuit of a wild-card spot, with Thursday's loss dropping them five games out of a playoff position. Trevor Bauer has won nine consecutive decisions for Cleveland and will be tasked with extending the club's remarkable run when he starts Friday opposite Jason Vargas for Kansas City.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Jason Vargas (15-10, 4.15 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (16-8, 4.33)

Vargas gave up eight runs over 9 2/3 innings in back-to-back starts against Cleveland last month, part of a stretch that has seen the veteran post a 7.27 ERA since the All-Star break. He was much better Sunday against Minnesota, allowing a run in five frames to earn a win and establish a career high in victories. The Long Beach State product is 8-5 with a 4.18 ERA in 18 career starts versus the Indians.

Bauer enters Friday tied for the AL lead in victories after winning his fifth straight start Sunday against Baltimore. The 26-year-old yielded two runs in 6 1/3 innings for the second straight outing while improving to 9-3 at home. Bauer blanked the Royals over 6 1/3 frames last month and has a lifetime 3.00 ERA against them in nine meetings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians 2B/3B Jose Ramirez went 4-for-4 on Thursday and is 8-for-12 during a four-game hitting streak.

2. Cleveland's rotation has a 1.77 ERA during the winning streak.

3. The Indians have won seven of the last eight meetings after opening 3-5 against Kansas City.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Royals 3

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GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (68-79) at Cincinnati Reds (63-84)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Pirates at Reds
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The Pittsburgh Pirates are fading to the finish after a handful of years in the postseason race, and individual accomplishments are starting to take center stage. The Pirates will try to tack a win onto the milestones when they visit the Cincinnati Reds for the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Center fielder Andrew McCutchen became the fourth player in Pittsburgh franchise history to reach 200 career homers when he belted a solo shot off Milwaukee's Chase Anderson in the first inning of an 8-2 loss on Wednesday, joining Willie Stargell (475), Ralph Kiner (301) and Roberto Clemente (240). "It's cool, but I plan on playing for another 10 years," McCutchen, who could become a free agent after the season if the team declines its $14.5 million option, told reporters. "It's cool to be here for a day, but I'll try to keep pushing forward. It was a good day for the homer and all, but we're past that. That's it." The Pirates (68-79) are losers of seven of their last eight games but still sit above the Reds (63-84), who dropped five of seven on a road trip that was capped by a 5-2 loss at St. Louis on Thursday. Pittsburgh will send right-hander Chad Kuhl to the mound on Friday while Cincinnati counters with struggling veteran Homer Bailey.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Chad Kuhl (7-10, 4.21 ERA) vs. Reds RH Homer Bailey (4-8, 7.26)

Kuhl struggled with his control last time out and issued five walks in six innings but limited the damage to two runs - one earned. The 25-year-old Delaware native surrendered a total of six hits in 13 innings over his last two starts and yielded three or fewer runs in each of his last five turns. Kuhl dominated in his lone start against Cincinnati, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings to earn the win.

Bailey is winless in his last five outings and was ripped for five runs on six hits and three walks in six innings at the New York Mets on Saturday. The veteran Texan owns a 1.76 WHIP while allowing 96 hits and 35 walks in 74 1/3 total innings while making his way back from injury. Bailey allowed one run over six innings to earn a win at Pittsburgh on Aug. 1 and has held McCutchen homerless in 45 career at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds 1B Joey Votto hit safely in 14 of his last 16 games, raising his batting average to .316.

2. McCutchen recorded an extra-base hit in each of the last four games.

3. Pittsburgh rookie 1B Josh Bell (24) needs two home runs to tie Jason Bay for the most in club history by a rookie.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Reds 4

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GAME: Chicago White Sox (59-87) at Detroit Tigers (60-86)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: White Sox at Tigers
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox both took hard turns toward rebuilding this season, and one of those teams is starting to see its young players perform. The White Sox will try to pile on again and grab a sixth win in seven games when they visit the Tigers for the second of a four-game series on Friday.

Chicago pounded out 25 hits is 17-7 rout of Detroit in Thursday's series opener, with youngsters Yoan Moncada (4-for-5 with a home run and five runs scored), Tim Anderson (3-for-7 with two runs scored and two RBIs) and Matt Davidson (3-for-5, three RBIs) stepping up to lead the way along with former Tiger Avisail Garcia and veteran slugger Jose Abreu. Garcia, 26, who is emerging as a cornerstone of the rebuilding process, became the first White Sox player with at least five hits and seven RBIs since 1930 with his 5-for-5 effort on Thursday that raised his batting average to .333. Detroit got a later start on its rebuild and is in the process of sinking in the standings while turning over the roster. The Tigers (60-86) will try to stay ahead of the White Sox (59-87) in the standings when they throw veteran Anibal Sanchez against Chicago rookie Carson Fulmer on Friday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Carson Fulmer (2-1, 6.00 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Anibal Sanchez (3-4, 7.43)

Fulmer picked up a win over San Francisco on Sunday, breezing through six innings and allowing one run on three hits while striking out nine. The nine strikeouts were a career high and six more than the Vanderbilt product combined to record in his first three major-league appearances this season. Fulmer, who appeared in eight games in relief late last season, surrendered four runs in 1 2/3 innings across two appearances against Detroit in 2016.

Sanchez is winless in his last five appearances and was ripped for seven runs and 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings at Toronto on Sunday. The Venezuela native's 7.43 ERA is the worst mark of his 12-year career, and he has surrendered 25 home runs in just 82 1/3 innings split between starting and relieving this season. Sanchez came out of the bullpen in his only appearance against Chicago this season on Apr. 6 and was knocked around for five runs - one earned - on four hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers RF/3B Nick Castellanos extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a pair of hits on Thursday.

2. Abreu's 4-for-5 effort on Thursday marked the third time in the last six games that he recorded four hits.

3. Detroit dropped its last six games and 12 of the past 14.

PREDICTION: White Sox 8, Tigers 5

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GAME: New York Mets (63-83) at Atlanta Braves (66-79)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Mets at Braves
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Atlanta Braves open a three-game home series Friday against the New York Mets with no hope of reaching the playoffs, but in Ozzie Albies they have indications better times may be coming soon. The rookie second baseman extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a two-run homer in Thursday’s 5-2 defeat at Washington, giving Albies a .346 batting average in his past 27 games as he and his teammates look to contend in 2018.

The Braves come home having won six of their past eight games, and saw center fielder Ender Inciarte - who is 13 hits shy of 200 for the season - return to the lineup after missing Wednesday’s game with a minor thumb injury. The Mets have dropped four games in a row and are just 4-13 in their past 17 road games after Thursday’s 14-6 drubbing at the Chicago Cubs, losing shortstop Amed Rosario to a hip flexor injury in the process. Travis d’Arnaud (who left with a twisted right knee in the fifth inning) and Dominic Smith homered for New York, which has established a franchise record with 116 long balls in road contests this season, and are seven homers away from matching the franchise’s single-season record of 218 established in 2016. Smith has been one of the Mets’ best hitters this month, collecting three doubles, four homers, 11 RBIs and four walks in 13 games.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Rafael Montero (5-9, 5.05 ERA) vs. Braves LH Sean Newcomb (2-8, 4.38)

Montero has settled into New York’s rotation in the second half of the season, winning for the fourth time in his past five decisions after holding Cincinnati to one run on four hits over five innings Saturday. Montero, who has 15 starts and 15 relief appearances on the season, has won three consecutive starts while posting a 2.41 ERA and .194 opponents’ batting average. He has made four career appearances against the Braves, all in relief, taking the loss on April 5 after allowing two runs in 1 2/3 innings.

Newcomb has won just once in his past 12 starts after receiving a no-decision in his last outing Sept. 7 against Miami, giving up three runs on seven hits with three walks and five strikeouts across five innings. He made his major-league debut against the Mets on June 10, striking out seven while allowing an unearned run on four hits over 6 1/3 innings. Newcomb posted a 7.61 ERA in July but lowered that number to 4.02 in six August starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York SS Jose Reyes is batting .366 in his past 20 games with 22 runs scored and 12 RBIs.

2. Atlanta C Kurt Suzuki brings a five-game hitting streak into the weekend, and is second on the Braves in homers since July 1 with 11.

3. The Mets lead the season series 7-5, but the two teams have not played since June 11.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Mets 3

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GAME: Seattle Mariners (74-73) at Houston Astros (88-58)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Mariners at Astros
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

James Paxton returns to the mound at a good time for the Seattle Mariners as they open a three-game series against the host Houston Astros on Friday. Paxton takes the ball after a 36-day absence due to a pectoral injury as he aims to help Seattle win its fourth consecutive contest.

Paxton won seven straight decisions prior to getting hurt against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 10, and the Mariners are glad to get him back as they sit 3 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the American League's second wild-card spot. "It's important baseball right now, we're right there," Paxton told reporters. "We just need to play really strong baseball to end this thing off and get where we want to get to. I'm excited to be a part of it." Seattle won the final three contests of a four-game set with Texas by a cumulative 28-8 score and Nelson Cruz went 4-for-4 with a homer, two RBIs and four runs scored in Thursday's 10-4 victory. Houston's Yuli Gurriel recorded three hits in a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday to reduce the club's magic number to clinch the AL West to three.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH James Paxton (12-3, 2.78 ERA) vs. Astros RH Charlie Morton (11-7, 3.86)

Paxton will be limited to approximately 50 pitches as Seattle doesn't want to overextend him. The 28-year-old was dominating hitters prior to his injury, striking out 47 against three walks over his final six starts. Paxton is 2-0 with a 0.45 ERA in three starts against Houston this season and 3-2 with a 2.86 ERA in seven career turns.

Morton struck out 17 over 10 innings in his last two outings as he split the decisions. The 33-year-old has set a personal best for victories this season and has fared well at home, going 8-3 with a 3.64 ERA in 14 turns. Morton never faced Seattle prior to this season but is 0-2 with a 4.58 ERA in three starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros OF Jake Marisnick (thumb) will undergo surgery Friday and be sidelined six-to-eight weeks.

2. Seattle 3B Kyle Seager contributed three homers and nine RBIs in the series versus Texas and has gone deep six times during his 11-game hitting streak.

3. Houston RHP Mike Fiers was suspended five games - the discipline started Thursday - for throwing a pitch near the head of Los Angeles Angels INF Luis Valbuena on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Mariners 5, Astros 4

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GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (77-69) at Miami Marlins (68-78)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Brewers at Marlins
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The wrath of Hurricane Irma caused significant damage throughout the Sunshine State, with loss of life and massive damage to property far outweighing the "importance" of a simple baseball series. With that in mind, the Marlins' three-game set with the Brewers - including Friday's opener - was shuffled from Miami to Milwaukee as South Florida does its best to recover from the storm.

"Marlins Park stood ready to host the games, but we all agreed that burdening public service resources was not the proper course of action," Marlins president David Samson said in a statement. "All of our employees, as well as our entire community, have other needs that must take a priority." Miami's current road trip is extended to a three-city, 10-game swing, although the Marlins officially will be the "home" team and bat second this weekend. While the Marlins have dropped 15 of 17 and were outscored 27-9 en route to being unceremoniously swept by Philadelphia, Milwaukee has won five of six to reside three games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. Eric Thames has homered in back-to-back contests for the Brewers to highlight his four-game hitting streak.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers TBA vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (13-6, 3.61 ERA)

Manager Craig Counsell didn't let the cat out of the bag in terms of naming a starting pitcher, but did give reporters a little glimpse on what to expect. "Here's what I'll tell you: It's going to be largely a bullpen day," Counsell said. "We haven't quite decided on who it will be to start, but it's going to look like some of the other games we've shown here." Milwaukee, which is expected to add right-hander Aaron Wilkerson from Double-A prior to the game, is adjusting its rotation in the wake of the season-ending injury to Jimmy Nelson.

Urena will get the ball on a full week of rest after fellow right-hander Vance Worley was summoned to face his former team on Thursday. The 26-year-old continued his strong pitching of late last Friday while allowing one run and three hits over 6 1/3 innings in a 7-1 rout at Atlanta. Urena won four of his last five decisions overall and has limited Milwaukee's batters to a .118 average in his career, although one of the two hits he allowed left the park.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee UTIL Hernan Perez has recorded three multi-hit performances in the last four games in which he's had an official at-bat.

2. Miami 2B Dee Gordon is riding a career-high 17-game hitting streak.

3. Brewers 3B Travis Shaw is 0-for-9 in his last three contests and has struck out at least once in each of his last 10 games.

PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Marlins 2

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GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (68-79) at Minnesota Twins (77-69)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Blue Jays at Twins
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Minnesota Twins scored a dramatic victory in the series opener and aim to record their fourth consecutive win when they host the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Byron Buxton belted his first career walk-off homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Twins a 3-2 victory, bosltering the club's bid for the second American League wild-card spot.

Buxton is terrorizing Toronto pitching by going 9-for-17 with four homers in four games, topped by his Aug. 27 performance in which he went 4-for-5 with a career-best three homers. Teammate Jorge Polanco added two RBIs - he is 7-for-18 versus the Blue Jays this season - as Minnesota increased its wild-card lead over the Los Angeles Angels to three games. Toronto All-Star Justin Smoak moved into third place in the AL with his 38th homer, a two-out solo blast in the ninth that forced extra innings. Smoak is just 9-for-45 with two home runs and three RBIs this month.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH J.A. Happ (8-10, 3.73 ERA) vs. Twins RH Bartolo Colon (6-12, 6.41)

Happ is 2-0 over his last three starts and has given up one earned run in each of the outings. The 34-year-old has won five of his last seven decisions after losing eight of his first 11. Happ is 1-4 with a 6.08 ERA in six career appearances (five starts) against the Twins, including a loss on Aug. 25 in which he allowed five runs and eight hits over six innings.

Colon was torched for six runs and six hits over 1 2/3 innings in a loss to Kansas City last time out. The 44-year-old is 4-4 with a 4.69 ERA in 11 outings since joining the Twins and has given up three or fewer runs on seven occasions. Colon is 4-3 with a 4.76 ERA in 11 career starts versus the Blue Jays and is 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA in two outings this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins LF Eddie Rosario recorded his fifth two-hit performance in six games and is 13-for-31 with three homers and nine RBIs during his eight-game hitting streak.

2. Toronto RHP Roberto Osuna rejoined the team after the birth of his child and will be available to pitch on Friday.

3. Minnesota All-Star 3B Miguel Sano (shin) still is sidelined four weeks after being injured but remains hopeful he will return before the end of the regular season.

PREDICTION: Twins 6, Blue Jays 5

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GAME: San Diego Padres (65-81) at Colorado Rockies (80-67)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 8:40 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Padres at Rockies
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

A six-game winning streak had the Colorado Rockies making a run at the National League's top wild card, but back-to-back losses has them looking over their shoulders again. Colorado plays its next nine games against NL West doormats San Diego and San Francisco, beginning Friday night with the first of three contests against the visiting Padres.

The Rockies had pulled within three games of Arizona before closing out an eight-game road trip with consecutive losses to the Diamondbacks, cutting their lead for the second wild card to 2 1/2 games over St. Louis and Milwaukee. Before the bats went quiet in the last two games against the Diamondbacks, Colorado averaged just over six runs during the winning streak. Gerardo Parra, who had two hits Thursday, went 9-for-12 as the Rockies scored 36 runs in a three-game sweep of San Diego in mid-July. The Padres have dropped three in a row and were outscored 19-1 in a two-game set at Minnesota to drop to 26-46 away from home.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Clayton Richard (7-13, 4.78 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (7-12, 4.70)

Richard is coming off a strong performance last time out against the St. Louis Cardinals, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing five hits to earn his seventh win. The 34-year-old veteran had allowed at least three runs in nine of his previous 10 turns, posting a 1-5 record in that span. Richard had a dreadful outing at Colorado on July 19, when he was ravaged for 11 runs and 14 hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Chatwood will make his third start since he was shifted back to the rotation and will look to build on a solid effort against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. He permitted five hits over five scoreless innings to record his first victory since June 8. Chatwood gave up five runs over 5 1/3 innings in a loss at San Diego on May 2, but he beat the Padres with eight innings of one-run ball on June 3.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rockies SS Trevor Story exited Thursday's game with what turned out to be a cramp in his right hamstring.

2. Padres rookie 2B Carlos Asuaje was 6-for-14 in the three-game series at Colorado in July.

3. Rockies 2B DJ LeMahieu's 25-game on-base streak was snapped in Thursday's shutout loss.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Padres 4

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GAME: Texas Rangers (72-74) at Los Angeles Angels (74-72)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 10:07 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Rangers at Angels
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

Two teams who are running out of time in the playoff race square off Friday, when the Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers for the opener of their three-game series. Los Angeles began its nine-game homestand by dropping two of three to Houston, including a 5-2 decision on Thursday that dropped the club three games behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the American League.

The Angels managed only five hits on Thursday, with four going for extra bases. Luis Valbuena hit his 21st homer of the year, putting him four away from matching the career high he set in 2015 with Houston, while Albert Pujols belted the 613th of his career to pass Jim Thome for sole possession of seventh place on the all-time list. The Rangers are coming off a 10-4 setback against Seattle on Thursday in which they produced just six hits. Rougned Odor homered and drove in four runs for Texas, which has dropped three straight games and trails the Twins by five games for the AL wild card.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Nick Martinez (3-6, 5.40 ERA) vs. Angels RH Bud Norris (2-5, 4.25)

Martinez will be making his fourth consecutive road start and first since Aug. 31, when he took the loss at Houston despite allowing just two runs and five hits in five innings. The 27-year-old Floridian has come out of the bullpen twice since that outing, working two scoreless frames at Atlanta on Sept. 4 before surrendering four runs and five hits while recording only two outs against the New York Yankes on Sunday. Martinez is 2-3 with a 2.76 ERA in nine career appearances (seven starts) against the Angels, including a no-decision on April 28 in which he yielded three runs over six innings.

Norris is expected to make his first start of the season after 56 relief appearances, with six of his last seven being one-run scoreless outings. The 32-year-old Californian, who is with his fifth team in three years, has registered the first 19 saves of his career this season while striking out 66 in 53 innings. Norris owns a 2-2 record and 4.33 ERA in 10 career appearances (three starts) versus the Rangers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels RHP Keynan Middleton exited Thursday's loss in the seventh inning after retiring the only batter he faced due to nerve irriration in his right elbow.

2. Texas 3B/1B Joey Gallo recorded two of the team's six hits on Thursday, matching his total from the previous seven contests.

3. Los Angeles RHP Huston Street (shoulder) has ben throwing in simulated games in Arizona and hopes to return before the end of the season.

PREDICTION: Angels 5, Rangers 2

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GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (85-62) at San Francisco Giants (57-91)
DATE/TIME: Friday, September 15 - 10:15 PM EST
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Diamondbacks at Giants
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

Riding one of the most dominant stretches any pitcher can hope for, left-hander Robbie Ray looks to win his fifth consecutive start when the Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series at the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Ray has been outstanding during his winning streak, allowing four runs on 13 hits while striking out 45 in 25 1/3 innings.

Arizona's offense, led by A.J. Pollock and J.D. Martinez, also came alive in taking the final two contests against Colorado to boost its lead atop the wild-card race to five games with 15 to play. Martinez, acquired from Detroit on July 18, has clubbed 10 homers in his last 11 games and 23 since the trade, breaking the franchise record for most long balls after the All-Star break (Luis Gonzalez, 22). "There have been some marquee pickups and this has been a pretty impressive one," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. "He set a franchise record for home runs in the second half and he hasn't even been here the whole second half." Giants catcher Buster Posey, who had a 12-game hitting streak halted in Wednesday's lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, is batting only .167 (5-for-30) against Arizona this season.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (13-5, 2.81 ERA) vs. Giants RH Jeff Samardzija (9-13, 4.47)

Ray continued his spectacular late season surge by fanning 12 - his third straight game with double-digit strikeouts - while giving up two runs on four hits over six innings versus San Diego last time out. He earned his first win of the year in his second appearance against San Francisco this season on April 11, giving up four hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. Hunter Pence is 4-for-9 with a double lifetime against Ray.

Samardzija absorbed his first loss in nearly a month when he was tagged for six runs, including four home runs, over 5 2/3 innings at the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 9. That spoiled a stretch in which he had registered seven quality starts in his previous eight turns, posting a 5-1 record in that span. That included 6 1/3 innings of three-run ball against Arizona, which beat him in each of his first two starts this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Martinez is 15-for-29 with five homers and nine RBIs during a seven-game hitting streak.

2. Pence is 8-for-14 with two RBIs over the past three games.

3. Pollock, who has hit safely in four straight, went 5-for-8 with a homer and eight RBIs in his last two games.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Giants 2

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Trends - St. Louis at Chi. Cubs

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 Friday starts.
Cardinals are 40-19 in Martinezs last 59 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cardinals are 2-6 in Martinezs last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-6 in Martinezs last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a win.
Cubs are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 12-4 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cubs are 12-4 in their last 16 home games.
Cubs are 8-3 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 17-7 in their last 24 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 4-0 in Lackeys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 6-1 in Lackeys last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 5-1 in Lackeys last 6 home starts.
Cubs are 9-2 in Lackeys last 11 starts.
Cubs are 9-2 in Lackeys last 11 starts on grass.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 6-2 in Lackeys last 8 Friday starts.
Cubs are 19-7 in Lackeys last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 overall.
Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 on grass.
Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games following a win.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 Friday games.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 Friday starts.
Over is 6-1 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Martinezs last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-6-3 in Martinezs last 23 starts vs. National League Central.

Chi. Cubs

Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-3-1 in Cubs last 13 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 Friday games.
Over is 7-3-1 in Cubs last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 9-4 in Cubs last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-0-1 in Lackeys last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 9-1-1 in Lackeys last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-2-2 in Lackeys last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Lackeys last 7 Friday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Lackeys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Lackeys last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3-2 in Lackeys last 12 home starts.
Under is 9-4-1 in Lackeys last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 9-4-1 in Lackeys last 14 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 11-5-2 in the last 18 meetings.
Cardinals are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.
Cardinals are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

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Trends - Oakland at Philadelphia

W/L Trends
Oakland

Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Athletics are 17-37 in their last 54 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 9-20 in their last 29 Friday games.
Athletics are 19-47 in their last 66 road games.
Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague road games.
Athletics are 16-42 in their last 58 during game 1 of a series.
Athletics are 7-20 in their last 27 interleague games.
Athletics are 8-23 in their last 31 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Athletics are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 6-18 in their last 24 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a loss.
Athletics are 2-8 in their last 10 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. National League East.
Athletics are 5-12 in Mengdens last 17 starts.
Athletics are 5-12 in Mengdens last 17 starts on grass.
Athletics are 1-4 in Mengdens last 5 road starts.
Athletics are 1-5 in Mengdens last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Athletics are 1-5 in Mengdens last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 0-4 in Mengdens last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 0-5 in Mengdens last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 28-63 in their last 91 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague home games.
Phillies are 8-21 in their last 29 Friday games.
Phillies are 2-9 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games.
Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 1-6 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 0-4 in Leiters last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Oakland

Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Athletics last 12 on grass.
Over is 9-3 in Athletics last 12 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 interleague games.
Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 interleague road games.
Under is 7-3 in Athletics last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 18-8-4 in Athletics last 30 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-0 in Mengdens last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Mengdens last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mengdens last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Mengdens last 6 road starts.
Over is 5-1 in Mengdens last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Mengdens last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0-2 in Phillies last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 2-0-3 in Phillies last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 1-0-3 in Phillies last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 1-0-3 in Phillies last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-2-3 in Phillies last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 8-2-1 in Phillies last 11 interleague home games.
Over is 3-1-2 in Phillies last 6 games following a win.
Over is 8-3-3 in Phillies last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-3 in Phillies last 10 on grass.
Over is 5-2-3 in Phillies last 10 overall.
Over is 5-2-2 in Phillies last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 34-14-5 in Phillies last 53 vs. American League West.
Over is 32-14-5 in Phillies last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-5-4 in Phillies last 20 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 31-15-7 in Phillies last 53 interleague games.

Head to Head

Under is 11-1 in the last 12 meetings.
Athletics are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.

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Trends - Baltimore at NY Yankees

W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 8-17 in their last 25 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 7-15 in their last 22 during game 2 of a series.
Orioles are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 8-20 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 12-30 in their last 42 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 3-11 in their last 14 Friday games.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Orioles are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Orioles are 1-8 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Yankees are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 39-13 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Yankees are 14-29 in their last 43 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
Yankees are 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-0 in Severinos last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 6-1 in Severinos last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 5-1 in Severinos last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Yankees are 10-2 in Severinos last 12 starts.
Yankees are 10-2 in Severinos last 12 starts on grass.
Yankees are 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 7-2 in Severinos last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Yankees are 7-3 in Severinos last 10 home starts.
Yankees are 0-7 in Severinos last 7 Friday starts.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 8-1 in Orioles last 9 road games.
Under is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-3 in Orioles last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 24-8-1 in Orioles last 33 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 Friday games.
Under is 14-6 in Orioles last 20 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-7 in Orioles last 23 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 10-3 in Yankees last 13 games following a win.
Under is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-0-1 in Severinos last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-0 in Severinos last 5 home starts.
Over is 8-1 in Severinos last 9 starts on grass.
Over is 8-1 in Severinos last 9 starts overall.
Over is 6-1 in Severinos last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 6-1 in Severinos last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2 in Severinos last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-1 in Severinos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Severinos last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Severinos last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Severinos last 8 starts vs. American League East.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Over is 4-0 in Severinos last 4 starts vs. Orioles.
Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
Orioles are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in New York.
Orioles are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - LA Dodgers at Washington

W/L Trends
LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 46-12 in their last 58 games following a win.
Dodgers are 21-6 in their last 27 Friday games.
Dodgers are 16-5 in their last 21 games following an off day.
Dodgers are 39-13 in their last 52 vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 38-13 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 23-9 in their last 32 during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 46-20 in their last 66 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Dodgers are 59-27 in their last 86 overall.
Dodgers are 59-27 in their last 86 games on grass.
Dodgers are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 3-13 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Dodgers are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 8-0 in Woods last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Woods last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 7-1 in Woods last 8 road starts.
Dodgers are 6-1 in Woods last 7 Friday starts.
Dodgers are 5-1 in Woods last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 4-1 in Woods last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 8-2 in Woods last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Dodgers are 16-5 in Woods last 21 starts.
Dodgers are 16-5 in Woods last 21 starts on grass.

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Nationals are 10-3 in their last 13 during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
Nationals are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. National League West.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.
Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 46-21 in their last 67 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 5-0 in Jacksons last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Nationals are 3-8 in Jacksons last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 3-9 in Jacksons last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-5 in Jacksons last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Nationals are 0-4 in Jacksons last 4 Friday starts.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Dodgers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-1 in Dodgers last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Woods last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Woods last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Woods last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Woods last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Woods last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Woods last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Woods last 8 starts overall.
Over is 6-2 in Woods last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Woods last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.

Washington

Under is 18-5-3 in Nationals last 26 vs. National League West.
Under is 20-6-3 in Nationals last 29 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 Friday games.
Under is 15-5-1 in Nationals last 21 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 home games.
Under is 17-6-3 in Nationals last 26 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-4 in Nationals last 34 games following a win.
Under is 20-8-6 in Nationals last 34 overall.
Under is 20-8-6 in Nationals last 34 on grass.
Over is 9-4 in Nationals last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 35-17-6 in Nationals last 58 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-0 in Jacksons last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-2 in Jacksons last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Jacksons last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Jacksons last 6 starts overall.
Under is 6-2 in Jacksons last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Jacksons last 5 home starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Jacksons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.
Dodgers are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Washington.
Dodgers are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.

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Trends - Boston at Tampa Bay

W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 11-3 in their last 14 Friday games.
Red Sox are 16-5 in their last 21 games on astroturf.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Red Sox are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Sales last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts on astroturf.
Red Sox are 7-2 in Sales last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Sales last 7 road starts.
Red Sox are 10-4 in Sales last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 17-7 in Sales last 24 starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games on astroturf.
Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 games following an off day.
Rays are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. American League East.
Rays are 5-12 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games.
Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 4-1 in Andrieses last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 1-4 in Andrieses last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rays are 1-5 in Andrieses last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rays are 0-4 in Andrieses last 4 starts.
Rays are 0-4 in Andrieses last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Boston

Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-1-2 in Red Sox last 11 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 Friday games.
Under is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 34-16-4 in Red Sox last 54 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts on astroturf.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Sales last 9 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2-1 in Rays last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games.
Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 Friday games.
Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Rays last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 26-10-1 in Rays last 37 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 16-7 in Rays last 23 on astroturf.
Under is 11-5-1 in Rays last 17 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Andrieses last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Andrieses last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Andrieses last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 6-2 in Andrieses last 8 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Andrieses last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 7-3 in Andrieses last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3 in Andrieses last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Andrieses last 10 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Andrieses last 4 starts vs. Red Sox.
Red Sox are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts vs. Rays.

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Trends - Kansas City at Cleveland

W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Royals are 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 Friday starts.
Royals are 7-2 in Vargas' last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Royals are 6-2 in Vargas' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-4 in Vargas' last 5 starts.
Royals are 1-4 in Vargas' last 5 starts on grass.
Royals are 1-4 in Vargas' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 13-3 in their last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Indians are 43-11 in their last 54 overall.
Indians are 40-11 in their last 51 games following a win.
Indians are 40-11 in their last 51 games on grass.
Indians are 45-14 in their last 59 Friday games.
Indians are 22-8 in their last 30 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Indians are 42-17 in their last 59 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 36-15 in their last 51 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 51-22 in their last 73 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 35-16 in their last 51 home games.
Indians are 36-17 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 4-0 in Bauers last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 6-0 in Bauers last 6 starts.
Indians are 6-0 in Bauers last 6 starts on grass.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 starts vs. American League Central.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 home starts.
Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 6-2 in Bauers last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 6-2 in Bauers last 8 Friday starts.
Indians are 19-7 in Bauers last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Indians are 5-2 in Bauers last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 road games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Vargas' last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-2 in Vargas' last 23 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 21-7 in Vargas' last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Vargas' last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Cleveland

Under is 6-1 in Indians last 7 overall.
Under is 6-1 in Indians last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 6-1 in Indians last 7 on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Indians last 7 games following a win.
Under is 6-1 in Indians last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2-2 in Indians last 9 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 20-8-1 in Indians last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 39-19-5 in Indians last 63 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Bauers last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 7-1-3 in Bauers last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-1-2 in Bauers last 9 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1-2 in Bauers last 9 starts overall.
Under is 8-2-2 in Bauers last 12 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 3-1-2 in Bauers last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 6-2-1 in Bauers last 9 home starts.
Under is 36-14-5 in Bauers last 55 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 33-13-6 in Bauers last 52 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-2 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. Royals.
Under is 7-0 in Vargas' last 7 starts vs. Indians.
Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. Royals.
Under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings in Cleveland.
Royals are 6-18 in the last 24 meetings.
Royals are 5-17 in the last 22 meetings in Cleveland.

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Trends - Pittsburgh at Cincinnati

W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-20 in their last 27 road games.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 games on grass.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 Friday games.
Pirates are 6-1 in Kuhls last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-2 in Kuhls last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 3-7 in Kuhls last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 2-5 in Kuhls last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 3-12 in Kuhls last 15 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Pirates are 2-8 in Kuhls last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-5 in Kuhls last 5 road starts.
Pirates are 0-4 in Kuhls last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Reds are 9-4 in their last 13 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Reds are 11-40 in their last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 4-1 in Baileys last 5 Friday starts.
Reds are 7-3 in Baileys last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 8-20 in Baileys last 28 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 4-12 in Baileys last 16 starts vs. National League Central.
Reds are 2-6 in Baileys last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Reds are 1-4 in Baileys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-4 in Baileys last 5 starts.
Reds are 1-4 in Baileys last 5 starts on grass.
Reds are 1-5 in Baileys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 1-6 in Baileys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Reds are 1-7 in Baileys last 8 home starts.
Reds are 1-7 in Baileys last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 0-5 in Baileys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 0-4 in Baileys last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-7 in Pirates last 27 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Pirates last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 35-14-2 in Pirates last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 35-15-1 in Pirates last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 games following an off day.
Under is 35-16-1 in Pirates last 52 vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-0 in Kuhls last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Kuhls last 5 road starts.
Under is 6-1 in Kuhls last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Kuhls last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Kuhls last 11 starts overall.
Under is 7-3 in Kuhls last 10 starts on grass.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-0-1 in Reds last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1-1 in Reds last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 vs. National League Central.
Under is 8-3-1 in Reds last 12 overall.
Under is 8-3-1 in Reds last 12 on grass.
Over is 8-3 in Reds last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3-1 in Reds last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Baileys last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 7-1 in Baileys last 8 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-1 in Baileys last 6 Friday starts.
Under is 8-3 in Baileys last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Baileys last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-3 in Baileys last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Pirates are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 7-2-2 in Baileys last 11 starts vs. Pirates.
Under is 6-2-2 in Baileys last 10 home starts vs. Pirates.
Reds are 1-7 in Baileys last 8 starts vs. Pirates.
Reds are 0-4 in Baileys last 4 home starts vs. Pirates.

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Trends - Chi. White Sox at Detroit

W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 17-35 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 30-67 in their last 97 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 20-45 in their last 65 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 Friday games.
White Sox are 8-19 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
White Sox are 16-40 in their last 56 road games.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 3-9 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
White Sox are 5-16 in their last 21 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Detroit

Tigers are 18-37 in their last 55 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 18-39 in their last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
Tigers are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
Tigers are 6-20 in their last 26 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 5-17 in their last 22 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-17 in their last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 1-7 in their last 8 home games.
Tigers are 1-10 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 home starts.
Tigers are 7-3 in Sanchezs last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 6-14 in Sanchezs last 20 starts during game 2 of a series.
Tigers are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 7-22 in Sanchezs last 29 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 6-22 in Sanchezs last 28 starts with 4 days of rest.
Tigers are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 14-5-1 in White Sox last 20 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 24-9 in White Sox last 33 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 13-5 in White Sox last 18 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 overall.
Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 on grass.

Detroit

Over is 7-0 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 13-3 in Tigers last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games following a loss.
Under is 22-7-2 in Tigers last 31 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 20-7 in Tigers last 27 home games.
Over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-1-1 in Sanchezs last 10 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-1 in Sanchezs last 8 Friday starts.
Over is 14-2-2 in Sanchezs last 18 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-2-2 in Sanchezs last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 27-9-3 in Sanchezs last 39 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 43-15-6 in Sanchezs last 64 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 34-13-4 in Sanchezs last 51 starts overall.
Over is 36-14-4 in Sanchezs last 54 starts on grass.
Over is 32-14-6 in Sanchezs last 52 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 13-6-1 in Sanchezs last 20 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 32-15-6 in Sanchezs last 53 home starts.
Over is 31-15-6 in Sanchezs last 52 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 home starts vs. White Sox.
Over is 5-0-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts vs. White Sox.
Over is 27-11-1 in the last 39 meetings in Detroit.
Over is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
White Sox are 19-47 in the last 66 meetings in Detroit.
Tigers are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 home starts vs. White Sox.
Tigers are 2-6 in Sanchezs last 8 starts vs. White Sox.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - NY Mets at Atlanta

W/L Trends
NY Mets

Mets are 9-2 in their last 11 Friday games.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Mets are 5-13 in their last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-12 in their last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 0-7 in their last 7 road games.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Mets are 4-0 in Monteros last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 4-0 in Monteros last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 4-1 in Monteros last 5 starts.
Mets are 4-1 in Monteros last 5 starts on grass.
Mets are 6-2 in Monteros last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in Monteros last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in Monteros last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

Atlanta

Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 11-23 in their last 34 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 4-10 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 4-11 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Braves are 2-5 in Newcombs last 7 home starts.
Braves are 3-9 in Newcombs last 12 starts.
Braves are 3-9 in Newcombs last 12 starts on grass.
Braves are 1-5 in Newcombs last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Braves are 1-5 in Newcombs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Mets last 4 on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 vs. National League East.
Over is 6-0 in Mets last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Mets last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 Friday games.
Over is 19-6-1 in Mets last 26 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 21-7-3 in Mets last 31 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-1 in Mets last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 18-7 in Mets last 25 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Mets last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Monteros last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Monteros last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Monteros last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Monteros last 8 road starts.
Under is 6-2 in Monteros last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-7 in Monteros last 27 starts on grass.
Under is 20-7 in Monteros last 27 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Monteros last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 7-3 in Monteros last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 Friday games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 16-6-2 in Braves last 24 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 25-10-2 in Braves last 37 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Newcombs last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Newcombs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Newcombs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Newcombs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta.
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Mets are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Mets are 16-5 in the last 21 meetings in Atlanta.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Seattle at Houston

W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 9-24 in their last 33 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 road starts.
Mariners are 5-0 in Paxtons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mariners are 6-0 in Paxtons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 7-1 in Paxtons last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Mariners are 7-1 in Paxtons last 8 starts.
Mariners are 7-1 in Paxtons last 8 starts on grass.
Mariners are 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 Friday starts.
Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 Friday games.
Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Astros are 12-5 in their last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 3-11 in their last 14 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 5-2 in Mortons last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-2 in Mariners last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-4-1 in Mariners last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 overall.
Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 road starts.
Under is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts vs. American League West.

Houston

Over is 5-0-1 in Astros last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 12-4-2 in Astros last 18 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Astros last 11 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. American League West.
Under is 7-3 in Astros last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Mortons last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Mortons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Mortons last 5 starts overall.
Over is 7-2 in Mortons last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mortons last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mortons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-2 in Mortons last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Mortons last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mortons last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3-2 in Mortons last 12 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Houston.
Mariners are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Milwaukee at Miami

W/L Trends
Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 5-16 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 4-17 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

Miami

Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League Central.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 2-12 in their last 14 games following a loss.
Marlins are 2-15 in their last 17 overall.
Marlins are 2-15 in their last 17 games on grass.
Marlins are 1-9 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
Marlins are 11-3 in Conleys last 14 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 7-3 in Conleys last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 13-6 in Conleys last 19 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-4 in Conleys last 5 Friday starts.
Marlins are 0-4 in Conleys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 Friday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Brewers last 4 vs. National League East.
Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1-1 in Brewers last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 games following an off day.
Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 25-6-1 in Brewers last 32 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Brewers last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 15-5-1 in Brewers last 21 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-6-2 in Brewers last 26 games following a win.
Under is 15-5-2 in Brewers last 22 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 38-13-3 in Brewers last 54 overall.
Under is 11-4-2 in Brewers last 17 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Brewers last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 35-13-3 in Brewers last 51 on grass.
Over is 34-16-1 in Brewers last 51 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

Miami

Over is 3-0-2 in Marlins last 5 overall.
Over is 3-0-2 in Marlins last 5 on grass.
Under is 3-0-2 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 home games.
Over is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 games following a loss.
Over is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Marlins last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 18-7-3 in Marlins last 28 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 9-4 in Marlins last 13 Friday games.
Over is 31-15-6 in Marlins last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0-1 in Conleys last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-2 in Conleys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-0-1 in Conleys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-1-2 in Conleys last 12 home starts.
Over is 4-1-1 in Conleys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Conleys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 16-5-3 in Conleys last 24 starts overall.
Over is 15-5-3 in Conleys last 23 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2-2 in Conleys last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Conleys last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-3-1 in Conleys last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Conleys last 4 starts vs. Brewers.
Over is 19-7-2 in the last 28 meetings in Miami.
Over is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings.
Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Toronto at Minnesota

W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 7-19 in their last 26 Friday games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Blue Jays are 11-3 in Happs last 14 starts during game 2 of a series.
Blue Jays are 23-8 in Happs last 31 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Blue Jays are 19-9 in Happs last 28 starts with 4 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 2-5 in Happs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 3-9 in Happs last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 2-6 in Happs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-7 in Happs last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Happs last 4 Friday starts.

Minnesota

Twins are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 Friday games.
Twins are 11-2 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Twins are 11-2 in their last 13 home games.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Twins are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.

OU Trends
Toronto

Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 road games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Happs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-1-1 in Happs last 9 Friday starts.
Under is 8-3-2 in Happs last 13 starts on grass.
Under is 8-3-2 in Happs last 13 road starts.
Under is 18-8 in Happs last 26 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-7-3 in Happs last 25 starts overall.
Under is 15-7-2 in Happs last 24 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 39-19-1 in Happs last 59 starts with 4 days of rest.

Minnesota

Over is 5-1-1 in Twins last 7 Friday games.
Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 9-3 in Twins last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Twins last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 17-7-1 in Twins last 25 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Twins last 10 vs. American League East.
Under is 17-8 in Twins last 25 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 65-32-2 in Twins last 99 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-2 in Colons last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
Blue Jays are 49-20 in the last 69 meetings.
Blue Jays are 22-10 in the last 32 meetings in Minnesota.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - San Diego at Colorado

W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Padres are 32-67 in their last 99 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 8-17 in their last 25 games following an off day.
Padres are 29-62 in their last 91 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Padres are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Padres are 4-0 in Richards last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Padres are 5-1 in Richards last 6 starts.
Padres are 5-1 in Richards last 6 starts on grass.
Padres are 4-1 in Richards last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 7-2 in Richards last 9 Friday starts.
Padres are 3-7 in Richards last 10 road starts.
Padres are 2-5 in Richards last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Colorado

Rockies are 10-1 in their last 11 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Rockies are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 16-7 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rockies are 5-12 in their last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 3-8 in their last 11 home games.
Rockies are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 12-2 in Chatwoods last 14 Friday starts.
Rockies are 4-1 in Chatwoods last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 2-5 in Chatwoods last 7 starts.
Rockies are 2-5 in Chatwoods last 7 starts on grass.
Rockies are 2-5 in Chatwoods last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-4 in Chatwoods last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
San Diego

Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 14-5-1 in Padres last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 18-8-2 in Padres last 28 road games.
Over is 15-7-1 in Padres last 23 games following an off day.
Over is 33-16-2 in Padres last 51 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-0 in Richards last 4 starts with 7 or more days of rest.
Over is 6-1 in Richards last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 7-3 in Richards last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Colorado

Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 7-2-1 in Rockies last 10 overall.
Over is 7-2-1 in Rockies last 10 on grass.
Over is 7-2-1 in Rockies last 10 vs. National League West.
Under is 17-5 in Rockies last 22 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-1 in Rockies last 14 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-3 in Rockies last 12 home games.
Under is 25-9-1 in Rockies last 35 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 13-6-1 in Rockies last 20 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Chatwoods last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 2-0-2 in Chatwoods last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Chatwoods last 4 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Chatwoods last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 6-2-3 in Chatwoods last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-2 in Chatwoods last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Richards last 4 starts vs. Rockies.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in Richards last 6 road starts vs. Rockies.
Rockies are 5-2 in Chatwoods last 7 starts vs. Padres.
Padres are 3-7 in Richards last 10 starts vs. Rockies.
Padres are 1-4 in Richards last 5 road starts vs. Rockies.
Padres are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings in Colorado.
Padres are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Texas at LA Angels

W/L Trends
Texas

Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 Friday games.
Rangers are 16-7 in their last 23 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Rangers are 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 6-13 in Martinezs last 19 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-5 in Martinezs last 7 Friday starts.
Rangers are 2-6 in Martinezs last 8 starts vs. American League West.
Rangers are 4-14 in Martinezs last 18 road starts.
Rangers are 3-11 in Martinezs last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-8 in Martinezs last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in Martinezs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 0-4 in Martinezs last 4 starts.

LA Angels

Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 16-7 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 16-35 in their last 51 Friday games.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 2-7 in their last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Texas

Over is 8-1-2 in Rangers last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-1-2 in Rangers last 8 road games.
Over is 9-2 in Rangers last 11 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 10-3-2 in Rangers last 15 on grass.
Under is 12-4-2 in Rangers last 18 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 11-4-3 in Rangers last 18 overall.
Under is 17-7-1 in Rangers last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 14-6-2 in Rangers last 22 Friday games.
Over is 7-3-2 in Rangers last 12 vs. American League West.
Over is 7-3-2 in Rangers last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 20-9-4 in Rangers last 33 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Martinezs last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 road starts.
Over is 7-3 in Martinezs last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

LA Angels

Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Angels last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Angels last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 17-8-3 in Angels last 28 games following a loss.

Head to Head

Rangers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Rangers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. Angels.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.
Rangers are 2-5 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. Angels.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Arizona at San Francisco

W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 7-0 in their last 7 road games.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 8-0 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 10-1 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 10-2 in their last 12 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 14-3 in their last 17 games following a win.
Diamondbacks are 15-4 in their last 19 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 11-3 in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Diamondbacks are 18-5 in their last 23 overall.
Diamondbacks are 18-5 in their last 23 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 7-0 in Rays last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Rays last 4 starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Rays last 4 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 12-2 in Rays last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in Rays last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 8-2 in Rays last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Rays last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 11-3 in Rays last 14 starts vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in Rays last 9 road starts.
Diamondbacks are 6-2 in Rays last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Rays last 4 Friday starts.

San Francisco

Giants are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Giants are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Giants are 5-12 in their last 17 during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Giants are 6-18 in their last 24 vs. National League West.
Giants are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Giants are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Giants are 4-0 in Samardzijas last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Giants are 6-1 in Samardzijas last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Giants are 4-1 in Samardzijas last 5 home starts.
Giants are 8-17 in Samardzijas last 25 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 0-4 in Samardzijas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Arizona

Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games following a win.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Rays last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Rays last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 4-1-1 in Rays last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-1 in Rays last 16 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rays last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

San Francisco

Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1-1 in Giants last 8 overall.
Over is 6-1-1 in Giants last 8 on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Giants last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 9-3 in Giants last 12 games following an off day.
Over is 9-3 in Giants last 12 Friday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Giants last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Samardzijas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Samardzijas last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 7-2 in Samardzijas last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 10-4-1 in Samardzijas last 15 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in Samardzijas last 5 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Under is 17-5-1 in the last 23 meetings in San Francisco.
Diamondbacks are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in San Francisco.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Baltimore at NY Yankees
Umpire Trends - Paul Emmel

Over is 4-0 in Emmels last 4 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-0 in Emmels last 5 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Over is 3-0-1 in Emmels last 4 Friday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
Over is 22-4 in Emmels last 26 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Orioles are 11-3 in their last 14 games with Emmel behind home plate.
Under is 7-2 in Emmels last 9 games behind home plate.
Home team is 21-6 in Emmels last 27 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Road team is 5-2 in Emmels last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
Yankees are 1-8 in their last 9 games with Emmel behind home plate.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Kansas City at Cleveland
Umpire Trends - Lance Barksdale

Home team is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 17-5 in Barksdales last 22 games behind home plate.
Home team is 14-5 in Barksdales last 19 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Under is 33-13-5 in Barksdales last 51 games behind home plate.
Home team is 17-7 in Barksdales last 24 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Barksdale behind home plate.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Chi. White Sox at Detroit
Umpire Trends - Chris Segal

Home team is 5-0 in Segals last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Under is 8-1 in Segals last 9 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Segals last 7 games behind home plate.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Toronto at Minnesota
Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney

Home team is 4-1 in Blakneys last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Blakneys last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
Under is 34-16-4 in Blakneys last 54 games behind home plate.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Friday HP Umpire Assignments
Umps listed with their 2017 and 2016 records for home-team win-loss and o/u in bold, then additional ump trends in italics.

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Day games

901 St. Louis Cardinals +105
902 Chicago Cubs -115
Umpire information not available.

Night games

903 Los Angeles Dodgers -150 Over 9½ -110
904 Washington Nationals +140 Under 9½ -110
Umpire information not available.

915 Baltimore Orioles +230 Over 9 -105
916 New York Yankees -250 Under 9 -115
Paul Emmel 2017: 13-12, 11-12 o/u (2016: 16-13, 14-13 o/u)
Under is 7-2 in Emmels last 9 games behind home plate.
Over is 22-4 in Emmels last 26 Yankees games behind home plate.
Orioles are 11-3 in their last 14 games with Emmel behind home plate.
Yankees are 1-8 in their last 9 games with Emmel behind home plate.

929 Oakland Athletics +108 Over 9½ -110
930 Philadelphia Phillies -118 Under 9½ -110
Umpire information not available.

905 Pittsburgh Pirates +103 Over 9½ +100
906 Cincinnati Reds -113 Under 9½ -120
Umpire information not available.

917 Boston Red Sox -189 Over 7½ +100
918 Tampa Bay Rays +179 Under 7½ -120
Umpire information not available.

919 Chicago White Sox -102 Over 9½ -125
920 Detroit Tigers -108 Under 9½ +105
Chris Segal 2017: 14-12, 12-14 o/u (2016: 2-4, 3-3 o/u)
Under is 8-1 in Segals last 9 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Segals last 7 games behind home plate.

921 Kansas City Royals +193 Over 9 -115
922 Cleveland Indians -213 Under 9 -105
Lance Barksdale 2017: 18-10, 7-18 o/u (2016: 17-15, 11-19 o/u)
Under is 33-13-5 in Barksdales last 51 games behind home plate.
Home team is 17-5 in Barksdales last 22 games behind home plate.
Home team is 17-7 in Barksdales last 24 Indians games behind home plate.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Barksdale behind home plate.

909 New York Mets +134 Over 9½ -105
910 Atlanta Braves -144 Under 9½ -115
Umpire information not available.

907 Milwaukee Brewers
908 Miami Marlins
Umpire information not available.

923 Seattle Mariners +104 Over 9 -115
924 Houston Astros -114 Under 9 -105
Umpire information not available.

925 Toronto Blue Jays -109 Over 9½ -125
926 Minnesota Twins -101 Under 9½ +105
Ryan Blakney 2017: 11-15, 7-16 o/u (2016: 15-22, 15-21 o/u)
Under is 34-16-4 in Blakneys last 54 games behind home plate.

927 Texas Rangers
928 Los Angeles Angels
Umpire information not available.

911 San Diego Padres +154 Over 12 -110
912 Colorado Rockies -164 Under 12 -110
Umpire information not available.

913 Arizona Diamondbacks -153 Over 7½ -110
914 San Francisco Giants +143 Under 7½ -110
Umpire information not available.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Sal Michaels
Sep 15 '17, 8:40 PM
MLB | Padres vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies -1½ +115 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Rockies -1½ +115

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Indian Cowboy

South Florida (-18) over Illinois

Yes, this is a lot to lay here but we want to lay this on South Florida as we think it is a good time for them to get up to face a decent opponent, and with the nation watching this team we think they will perform in a big way. Keep in mind that Charlie Strong's team is 2-0 and ranked 21st in the nation but they are hardly impressive this year. This team just beat Stony Brook 31-17 as 35-point favorites, which is not very impressive. Plus, this team beat San Jose State in their Season Opener 42-22 as 21-point favorites (failing to cover once again) - and they were down a couple scores in that game early on as well. This is an opportunity for this team to face a competitor they will get up for and also look good doing it and to quell some fears. Illinois is a team that has exceeded expectations thus far for Lovie Smith as they were 6-point underdogs to Western Kentucky and won outright. The defense has given up just 28 points this year to their credit, which is Smith's strength. Having said that, to win this game, this team needs to score and score a lot as South Florida has a prolific offense and an improving defense under Strong. That should be the difference here in that South Florida's defense should hold against an average Illinois defense and South Florida's offense should still be able to move the ball with all the talent they have.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Buster Sports

UMass vs. Temple
Play: UMass +15

We believe the Owls are just giving up too many points tonight to what we understand is not a very good UMass club. Temple does not even resemble the team they were from last year. Last week they were lucky to beat FCS member Villanova and they were actually out yarded by Villanova and that is not a very good sign for the Owls at all. HC Geoff Collins is in his first year at Temple and with only nine returning starters, it looks like it’s going to take a while to get this team on track. UMass has 17 returning starters from a club that went 2-10 last year but it looks like they are getting better each game. UMass is actually 26th in passing offense this year and after Villanova put up 382 yards with no rushing offense whatsoever, we believe this is what will keep UMass close today. We are getting 15 points with UMass at the time of this writing and as we said earlier that is just way too many points.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Will Rogers

Oakland vs. Philadelphia
Pick: Philadelphia -118

The set-up: The Philadelphia Phillies have owned MLB's worst record for much of the season but Thursday's 10-0 victory gave them a three-game sweep of the Marlins (outscored Miami by a 27-9 margin) and allowed them to move to 57-91. Philadelphia has now moved ahead of the 57-91 Giants, as the team continues its 10-game homestand by welcoming American League West cellar-dwelling Oakland A's (64-82) to town for a three-game IL series. The A's come to town as owners of MLB's worst road record (22-49).

The pitching matchup: Daniel Mengden (0-1 & 7.07 ERA) will get the start for Oakland, opposed by Philadelphia's Mark Leiter Jr. (3-5 & 4.84 ERA). Mengden was impressive in his first big-league start since June 3, allowing two earned runs on five hits over six innings of a no-decision versus Houston this past Saturday (A's won 11-4). However, in 14 starts last season, Mengden went 2-9 with a 6.50 ERA. This marks his fourth start of 2017 and along with a 7.07 ERA, he's got a 1.64 WHIP and has allowed opposing batters to hit .316. He's never started against the Phillies and owns a 1-3 mark with a 4.60 ERA in five career starts against National League teams. Leiter has struggled mightily in his last two starts, splitting the decisions despite surrendering 13 runs on 15 hits in 9 1/3 innings. Leiter is 3-4 with a 5.08 ERA his first eight career starts and 2-33 with a 6.11 ERA over the five starts since his last relief outing. This marks his first time vs. Oakland.

The pick: Neither starter should be trusted but led by Rhys Hoskins' impressive power display (he's batting .343 with a .467 on-base percentage and all 18 of his HRs over these past 31 games), the Phillies look like a team having some fun. That sure can't be said about the A's. Phillies win again.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Harry Bondi

ILLINOIS (+16.5) over South Florida

We will take the generous points here against South Florida. Not only have the Bulls looked unimpressive in their first two games, going 0-2 ATS and actually trailing Stony Brook 10-7 at halftime, but the Hurricane Irma wrecked havoc for everyone involved with this team over the last seven days and that has to be a huge distraction. Illinois, meanwhile, comes in feeling good about itself with a 2-0 record. Too much pedigree here for an AAC team to be laying over two TDs to a Big 10 team, especially with the situational advantages for the Illini.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Chris Jordan

Nailed the Philadelphia Phillies the last two nights - for my 400♦ winner on Wednesday and my free pick last night - and tonight I'm playing them against the Oakland Athletics as my complimentary release.

It's this time of the season teams like Philadelphia become value plays, because they have nothing to lose, and they just go out and have fun. They're not thinking about the playoffs, and they just want to end the season winning.

So even though the Phils have one of the worst records in baseball, they've won three in a row after last night's 10-0 win over the Miami Marlins.

Oakland, which is in the cellar of the American League West, is a bleak 22-49 on the road after last night's 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. This is the second leg of this road trip, and the fourth road game in as many days.

The A's just enjoyed a five-gaame win streak, but they're also mired in a 6-10 slide since Aug. 28.

I like Philadelphia tonight, minus the cheap number.

4* PHILLIES

[Can'tPickAWinner]

SPORTS WAGERS

Saskatchewan -4 over HAMILTON

We’re back in the CFL business tonight because we see an opportunity that we’re not about to miss. Just because we haven’t been posting CFL plays the past couple of weeks doesn’t mean we’re not paying attention. We are. The Tiger-Cats are now 2-0 under new head coach June Jones, which is pretty on paper but no game has even been played on paper before and we know better. Hamilton was gifted its first win on Labour Day after a three-hour lighting delay in front of the 25 fans that bothered to stick around through the storm. What looked like a fumble by quarterback Jason Masoli would have handed the ‘Cats another loss but it was ruled an incomplete pass. Jones then took a shot and threw the flag after an incomplete pass in the end zone and interference was called on the defense. Just like that the Tigercats were in the end zone. It was a horrible call and a desperate attempt by the new coach that worked out. It was a bizarre win in a game that Hamilton was outgained in by 128 yards.

Last week, Hamilton literally hung on to beat Ottawa 26-22. The ‘Cats were outscored in the second half by a count of 15-3 and the reason they won is because they didn’t turn the ball over once. Incidentally, last week, Ottawa’s #1 QB, Trevor Harris was injured and forced to leave in favor of Drew Tate. In summarizing, Hamilton’s two lucky victories since replacing Ken Austin came against Toronto and Ottawa, two East teams in what could be summarized as the worst East Division in the history of the CFL. Put no weight in Hamilton’s two victories. Put lots of weight on the ‘Cats being outgained by 258, 201, 134, 161, 221 and 118 yards in six of its last seven games. The last time the ‘Cats played Saskatchewan back in early July, they were outgained by 258 yards. Now the Roughriders are a much improved team while the Tiger-Cats are not. QB Jason Masoli is not an upgrade over Zach Collaros and is in fact a big downgrade. The Tiger-Cats have not turned a corner. They are the CFL’s worst team by far but two wins have changed the market mindset on them.

Saskatchewan is a tough, physical team that has swag again for the first time in over two years. Only twice this entire season have they been noticeably outplayed and those losses occurred to B.C. and Calgary. For the most part, the Roughies have been racking up big yardage and playing solid defense. They are also coming off back-to-back games against a very difficult Winnipeg team in which they outgained Winnipeg both games but split the home and home series. The only way Saskatchewan loses here is if they are flat after two big games versus Winnipeg. The good news is that they lost the last one and teams’ are usually flat after a win, not a loss. We have not seen the Roughriders appear flat too often this year, instead, we have seen an intensely focused team that is on a mission to not only make some noise but also to get back the great respect they had for years. If that team shows up here, this one won’t be close and that’s what we’re betting on.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

SPORTS WAGERS

San Diego -1½ +260 over COLORADO

We’re not going to go into a lot of details here regarding the pitchers because it matters not when playing at Coors Field. We are going to commit to playing the underdog all season long at Coors Field on the ALTERNATIVE run line. What that means is that we are playing the remainder of Colorado’s home games this season and we’ll be playing the underdog in each game, whether it’s the Rocks or the opposition and we’ll be playing it regardless of who’s pitching. We’re suggesting that this wager has nothing but big profits in store. With totals being in the 10 to 12½ range daily at this venue, far more games are decided by two runs or more than one run and the underdog wins just as much as the favorite. The pitching matchups rarely matter because even the best get rocked at this park. We’ll keep a running record on this angle all season long.

Year to date:

25-39 + 30.95 units

Miami -1½ +187 over MILWAUKEE

The Marlins just got eaten up in Philadelphia by scores of 9-8, 8-1, and 10-0 last night. That now runs their losing streak to five, not to mention that they’ve lost 10 of their last 11 games. Miami’s stock has hit rock bottom, which makes us instant buyers in this very winnable game. Jose Urena has upgraded his control by doing a better job of getting ahead in the count and pounding the zone. He has thrown his best pitch more often (Slider: 13% swing and miss; usage 2016/2017: 14%/27%). This is an under the radar pitcher with raw stuff, including a 96 mph fastball and decent change-up (12% swing and miss), that just keeps getting better. Urena has an elite 61% groundball rate over his last 10 starts too. Urena’s ERA over his last five starts is 2.91 with an xERA of 4.31. No doubt he still has work to do but he’s trending the right way to be sure and he gives the Marlins their best chance of winning among the rest of the starters. That said, Urena is not our target.

What are relief pitchers? Relief pitchers are former starters that usually have two pitches in their arsenal with only one pitch considered to be plus. Pitchers with three pitches (or more) usually end up as starters. No pitcher has ever started out their career wanting to pitch in relief. The goal of every pitcher on the planet is to start. A reliever is a former starter that could not crack the rotation because he just wasn’t good enough. Even Cleveland’s Andrew Miller was a starter for years before they gave up on him in that role and put him in the ‘pen. Very few pitchers in the history of this game have made a successful transition from relief to starting. Jeremy Jeffress will attempt that here for the Crew.

Jeffress has appeared in 53 games this year, all in relief. He has appeared in 263 games in his MLB career, all in relief. The most innings he’s pitched this season in any one outing is 2.1 innings. Mostly, Jeffress has been asked to come in and get three unimportant outs this year when the game is not really on the line. As a member of both the Rangers and Brewers (he was traded at the deadline), Jeffress’ team has lost 15 of the past 20 games he has appeared in. Again, he’s been asked to pitch in low pressure situations for the most part and rarely if ever in the eighth or ninth inning with the game on the line. Last year, he lost his closer role in July. Aside from that, his numbers aren’t even that good. He has walked 30 batters over 57 frames in 53 appearances this season. His first-pitch strike rate is 47% and now he’s going to come in with a different mindset than he’s ever had at this level and chances are very strong that it doesn’t end well for this career reliever with poor control.

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Brandon Shively

Toronto vs. Minnesota
Pick: Toronto -113

The Toronto Blue Jays will face Bartolo Colon here on Friday and have value.

The Blue Jays have just simply dominated the Twins head to head wise.

Toronto has gone 49-19 over the past 68 meetings head to head. In Minnesota they've won 22 of the past 31.

Bartolo Colon is certainly a vulnerable pitcher. He was rocked by the Royals for 6 runs last time out and will have a lot of traffic on the bases here.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Bob Balfe

A’s / Phillies Over 10

Both starting pitchers have been awful, both bullpens have struggled, both offenses have been red hot and this park caters to homerun hitting. Tonight the weather will be hot and humid which makes perfect conditions for a lot of runs. Both teams will pad their offensive stats tonight as they get close to their offseason.

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Dave Price
Sep 15 '17, 7:10 PM in 44m
MLB | Royals vs Indians
Play on: Indians -1½ -105 at 5Dimes

Dave's Friday Free Play:

1* on Cleveland Indians -1.5 (-105)

The Key: The Cleveland Indians came back from 2-1 down in the 9th to win 3-2 in extra innings against the Royals last night. They don't want their 22-game winning streak to come to an end tonight, either. They have gone 18-4 against the run line during this streak. Trevor Bauer now gets the ball and is 9-0 with a 2.51 ERA in his last 11 starts while averaging 10 strikeouts per nine innings. Bauer is 2-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 9 lifetime starts vs. Kansas City. Jason Vargas is 1-4 with an 8.34 ERA in his last 5 starts. He has allowed 8 earned runs in 9 2/3 innings in his last 2 starts against the Indians. Take Cleveland on the Run Line.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Totals Guru
Sep 15 '17, 7:10 PM in 44m
MLB | PIT vs CIN
Play on: UNDER 9½ +110

Free Total Annihilator On Pirates vs Reds under 9½ +110

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Wesley Scott
Sep 15 '17, 7:10 PM in 44m
MLB | White Sox vs Tigers
Play on: White Sox +1½ -178 at 5Dimes

The Chicago White Sox (59-87 Overall, 25-47 Away) took game one against the Detroit Tigers (60-86, 32-39 Home) yesterday, 17-7 and lead the four game set, 1-0.

Carson Fulmer (2-1 6.00 ERA) will take the mound in game two. Fulmer is 2-0 in his last three showings (one start) with a 1.69 ERA. He has not faced the Tigers this season and will be making his first road start of the year.

Fulmer is 1-1 with a 10.50 ERA in three showings at night this year. Opposing lineups are hitting .250 against him in those outings.

The Detroit Tigers start Anibal Sanchez (3-4, 7.43 ERA). He is 0-2 with a 15.43 ERA in his last two outings. He gave up seven runs over four innings in his last start.

He is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA in 11 showings (six starts) at home this season. Opposing lineups are hitting .313 against him in those starts.

He is 2-2 with a 5.79 ERA in 14 showings (eight starts) at night this year. Opposing lineups are hitting .295 against him in night starts this season.

Sanchez is 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA in one appearance against the White Sox this year. The White Sox lineup hit .267 over 3.2 innings against him in that start.

Take the White Sox +1.5 in W.Scott's Friday night free play.

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Frank Sawyer
Sep 15 '17, 7:05 PM in 39m
MLB | Dodgers vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals +141 at 5Dimes

Take the Washington Nationals with the money-line versus the Los Angeles Dodgers listing both starting pitchers Edwin Jackson and Alex Wood. Los Angeles (94-52) is not playing their best baseball right now as they have lost 13 of their last 16 games against teams with a winning record. The Dodgers have also lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road. Washington (89-57) has won 8 of their last 11 games at home. And in their last 4 games against starting pitchers with a WHIP of 1.15, the Nationals have won all 4 games. Take the LA Dodgers with the money-line listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.