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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (72-77) at New York Yankees (82-66)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Orioles at Yankees
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

The New York Yankees are on fire at the plate and will be licking their chops against struggling veteran Ubaldo Jimenez and the sliding Baltimore Orioles when the teams complete a four-game series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. The Yankees have taken the first three games of the set by a combined score of 30-10, hammering three home runs in Saturday's 9-3 win to stay within three games of first-place Boston in the American League East.

New York, which has won 11 of its last 14, has scored 150 runs in 18 games against Baltimore this season, a record for one team against another since expansion in 1961. Didi Gregorius has two homers and seven RBIs in the last two games for the Yankees while Chase Headley is hitting .364 during a season-high 14-game hitting streak. While New York is solidifying its position atop the wild-card race, the Orioles have virtually dropped out of contention with losses in nine of their last 10 games. Jimenez, who has given up 12 runs in 7 2/3 innings over two starts against the Yankees this year, opposes Sonny Gray in the finale.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Ubaldo Jimenez (5-10, 6.75 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Sonny Gray (9-10, 3.17)

Jimenez has not produced a quality start since July 31, giving up three runs in five innings at Toronto his last time out. The 33-year-old is 0-3 with a 9.27 ERA over his last five starts, with one scoreless inning of relief against the Yankees sprinkled into the difficult stretch. He has been knocked around by several New York regulars, including Matt Holliday (6-for-16, one home run), Jacoby Ellsbury (7-for-20, one home run), Brett Gardner (8-for-23, two home runs) and Gregorius (4-for-10).

Gray is 1-2 in three September starts despite posting a 2.61 ERA and striking out 23 batters against four walks. Home runs have been an issue, however, as the Vanderbilt product has served up five long balls this month after allowing three over his previous 10 starts. Gray kept the ball in the park and limited the Orioles to one unearned run in 5 2/3 innings at Baltimore on Sept. 7.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 3B Todd Frazier also went deep Saturday and has four home runs and 12 RBIs over his last nine games.

2. Baltimore has been held to three runs or fewer nine times during its 1-9 stretch.

3. Gray took the spot of CC Sabathia, whose start was bumped to Tuesday in order to allow him to avoid pitching on the turf in Toronto next weekend.

PREDICTION: Yankees 9, Orioles 2

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Trends - Baltimore at NY Yankees

W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Orioles are 9-4 in their last 13 Sunday games.
Orioles are 17-35 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 19-40 in their last 59 road games.
Orioles are 8-18 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 3-9 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Orioles are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Orioles are 1-9 in their last 10 overall.
Orioles are 1-9 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-7 in their last 7 games on grass.
Orioles are 6-2 in Jimenezs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Orioles are 2-5 in Jimenezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 4-11 in Jimenezs last 15 Sunday starts.
Orioles are 1-4 in Jimenezs last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Orioles are 1-4 in Jimenezs last 5 starts.
Orioles are 1-4 in Jimenezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 1-5 in Jimenezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-5 in Jimenezs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-4 in Jimenezs last 4 road starts.
Orioles are 0-5 in Jimenezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Yankees are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 41-13 in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Yankees are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Yankees are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 Sunday games.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 games following a loss.
Under is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 road games.
Under is 24-9-1 in Orioles last 34 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 13-6 in Orioles last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-0 in Jimenezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Jimenezs last 8 Sunday starts.
Over is 6-1 in Jimenezs last 7 starts during game 4 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Jimenezs last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Jimenezs last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Jimenezs last 7 road starts.

NY Yankees

Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 16-5 in Yankees last 21 games following a win.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Yankees last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 vs. American League East.
Over is 9-4 in Yankees last 13 overall.
Over is 9-4 in Yankees last 13 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts vs. American League East.

Head to Head

Over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings in New York.
Over is 21-6 in the last 27 meetings.
Orioles are 5-2 in Jimenezs last 7 starts vs. Yankees.
Over is 5-2 in Jimenezs last 7 starts vs. Yankees.
Orioles are 30-61 in the last 91 meetings in New York.
Orioles are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Quinn Wolcott

Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Wolcott behind home plate.
Over is 5-1 in Wolcotts last 6 Sunday games behind home plate.
Under is 3-1-1 in Wolcotts last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 11-4 in Wolcotts last 15 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 11-5 in Wolcotts last 16 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Boston Red Sox (85-63) at Tampa Bay Rays (72-77)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Red Sox at Rays
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The Boston Red Sox had enough in the tank after their marathon win on Friday night to survive on Saturday, thanks to Mookie Betts. The Red Sox's star will try to lead his team to a series sweep when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of a three-game set on Sunday.

Boston needed 15 innings on Friday to secure a 13-6 win and only had enough energy to muster seven hits on Saturday, but Betts delivered a solo homer and an RBI single among those hits and the Red Sox scratched out a 3-1 win to stay three games ahead of the New York Yankees in the American League East. Betts recorded multiple hits in three of his last five games and owns three home runs in that span, pushing his season total to 22 blasts. The Rays are trying to play spoiler but are just 2-6 in their last eight games - all against Boston and New York. Tampa Bay will try to avoid a fourth consecutive setback when it sends Jake Odorizzi to the mound on Sunday opposite Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (5-5, 4.19 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (8-8, 4.52)

Rodriguez is coming off back-to-back strong starts and held the Oakland Athletics to one run on as many hits and four walks over six innings on Tuesday. The Venezuela native matched a season high with nine strikeouts against the A's and notched 17 K's in 12 innings over his last two outings. Rodriguez is seeing Tampa Bay for the first time this season and is just 0-1 with a 7.58 ERA in four career starts against the division rivals.

Odorizzi could not make it out of the fourth inning against the New York Yankees on Monday, when he was charged with five runs - one earned - on three hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old completed six innings in only two of his last eight outings. Odorizzi last saw Boston at home on Aug. 9 and suffered the loss while surrendering two runs - one earned - in four innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox DH Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) sat out the last three games and is day-to-day.

2. Tampa Bay RF Steven Souza Jr. is 1-for-31 with 17 strikeouts in his last nine games.

3. Boston C Christian Vazquez is 10-for-21 in his last six contests, raising his batting average to .301.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Rays 3

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Trends - Boston at Tampa Bay

W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 20-7 in their last 27 games on astroturf.
Red Sox are 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
Red Sox are 12-5 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 road games.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Rodriguezs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Rodriguezs last 4 Sunday starts.
Red Sox are 9-3 in Rodriguezs last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 11-4 in Rodriguezs last 15 starts with 4 days of rest.
Red Sox are 7-3 in Rodriguezs last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 1-5 in Rodriguezs last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 0-5 in Rodriguezs last 5 road starts.
Red Sox are 0-5 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 Sunday games.
Rays are 5-13 in their last 18 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.
Rays are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 7-0 in Odorizzis last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Rays are 7-3 in Odorizzis last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 2-5 in Odorizzis last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 1-4 in Odorizzis last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rays are 1-4 in Odorizzis last 5 Sunday starts.
Rays are 1-6 in Odorizzis last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 1-7 in Odorizzis last 8 home starts.
Rays are 1-8 in Odorizzis last 9 starts on astroturf.
Rays are 0-4 in Odorizzis last 4 starts vs. American League East.

OU Trends
Boston

Under is 9-1 in Red Sox last 10 Sunday games.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Red Sox last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Red Sox last 11 games following a win.
Under is 15-6-2 in Red Sox last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 36-15-2 in Red Sox last 53 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-0-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 20-6-1 in Rodriguezs last 27 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 13-4-1 in Rodriguezs last 18 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-4-2 in Rodriguezs last 19 road starts.
Under is 16-5-1 in Rodriguezs last 22 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rodriguezs last 5 Sunday starts.
Under is 8-3 in Rodriguezs last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rodriguezs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 33-16-2 in Rodriguezs last 51 starts overall.

Tampa Bay

Under is 7-0 in Rays last 7 Sunday games.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-1 in Rays last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games.
Under is 20-7 in Rays last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-3 in Rays last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 27-11-1 in Rays last 39 games following a loss.
Over is 15-7-1 in Rays last 23 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 17-8 in Rays last 25 on astroturf.
Over is 8-2 in Odorizzis last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 8-2 in Odorizzis last 10 starts on astroturf.
Over is 7-2 in Odorizzis last 9 home starts.
Under is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Over is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 11-5 in Odorizzis last 16 starts overall.

Head to Head

Red Sox are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Red Sox are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 8-3 in Odorizzis last 11 starts vs. Red Sox.
Rays are 0-4 in Odorizzis last 4 starts vs. Red Sox.

Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza

Home team is 7-0 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Under is 9-1-1 in Carapazzas last 11 Sunday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Carapazzas last 5 games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1-1 in Carapazzas last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Over is 7-2-1 in Carapazzas last 10 games behind home plate vs. Boston.
Home team is 8-3 in Carapazzas last 11 Sunday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (68-81) at Cincinnati Reds (65-84)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Pirates at Reds
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The Cincinnati Reds haven't been a part of the National League Central race since early in the first half, but they may have found some motivation down the stretch. The Reds will try to pull off a three-game sweep and move one game closer to getting out of the NL Central basement when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Cincinnati (65-84) is just three games behind the Pirates (68-81), who are fading fast with losses in four straight and nine of their last 10. Offense is the big problem for Pittsburgh, which failed to score against rookie Sal Romano through eight innings on Saturday and ended up with a 2-1 loss - the 13th straight loss in which it scored three or fewer runs. The Reds aren't lighting up the scoreboard either, but they can find the power when necessary and own five solo home runs among their six runs scored so far in the series. Pirates ace Gerrit Cole already surrendered 28 home runs this season and gets the call in the finale against Cincinnati right-hander Robert Stephenson.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (11-10, 4.04 ERA) vs. Reds RH Robert Stephenson (4-5, 5.45)

Cole can't seem to find any consistency of late and sandwiched two scoreless outings around three starts in which he surrendered five runs over his last five turns. The former No. 1 overall pick scattered two hits over eight scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on Sep. 6 but was ripped for five runs on seven hits in six innings at Milwaukee on Tuesday. Cole showed off that inconsistency in back-to-back starts against the Reds, tossing seven scoreless frames on Aug. 26 before yielding five runs in six innings on Sep. 1.

Stephenson had a string of four consecutive wins come to an end at St. Louis on Tuesday, when he was reached for six runs - four earned - on five hits and three walks. Walks are a problem for the 24-year-old, who issued 18 free passes in 25 2/3 innings over his last five turns. Stephenson walked four against Pittsburgh on Aug. 25 but struck out 11 in 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs while earning a win.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates LF Starling Marte (finger, shoulder) sat out Saturday and is day-to-day.

2. Cincinnati 3B Eugenio Suarez is 1-for-10 with seven strikeouts in his last three contests.

3. Pittsburgh CF Andrew McCutchen homered in three of the last five games.

PREDICTION: Reds 3, Pirates 2

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Trends - Pittsburgh at Cincinnati

W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 Sunday games.
Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 7-21 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pirates are 6-20 in their last 26 road games.
Pirates are 5-17 in their last 22 games following a loss.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Pirates are 3-13 in their last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 10-2 in Coles last 12 Sunday starts.
Pirates are 8-2 in Coles last 10 road starts.
Pirates are 4-1 in Coles last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 24-8 in Coles last 32 starts during game 3 of a series.
Pirates are 6-2 in Coles last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 6-2 in Coles last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 8-3 in Coles last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-2 in Coles last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 20-8 in Coles last 28 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 35-17 in Coles last 52 starts with 4 days of rest.
Pirates are 3-7 in Coles last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-4 in Coles last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Pirates are 1-5 in Coles last 6 starts.
Pirates are 1-5 in Coles last 6 starts on grass.

Cincinnati

Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Reds are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 24-51 in their last 75 Sunday games.
Reds are 8-20 in their last 28 during game 3 of a series.
Reds are 14-41 in their last 55 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 12-40 in their last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-2 in Pirates last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-7 in Pirates last 29 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Pirates last 28 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 road games.
Under is 20-8-1 in Pirates last 29 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 37-15-1 in Pirates last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 37-16-1 in Pirates last 54 vs. National League Central.
Under is 57-28-2 in Pirates last 87 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Coles last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Coles last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-3 in Coles last 14 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 7-3 in Coles last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Coles last 16 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 11-5 in Coles last 16 road starts.
Under is 19-9 in Coles last 28 starts on grass.
Under is 19-9 in Coles last 28 starts overall.

Cincinnati

Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-1-1 in Reds last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 10-4-1 in Reds last 15 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Reds last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Cincinnati.
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-0 in Coles last 4 road starts vs. Reds.
Pirates are 6-13 in the last 19 meetings.
Pirates are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Cincinnati.
Pirates are 1-6 in Coles last 7 road starts vs. Reds.
Pirates are 1-10 in Coles last 11 starts vs. Reds.

Umpire Trends - Tom Woodring

Home team is 4-0 in Woodrings last 4 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.
Over is 6-1 in Woodrings last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.
Over is 8-2 in Woodrings last 10 games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Woodrings last 8 Sunday games behind home plate.
Over is 3-1-1 in Woodrings last 5 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Woodring behind home plate.

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GAME: Chicago White Sox (60-88) at Detroit Tigers (61-87)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: White Sox at Tigers
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

The Chicago White Sox took a big risk last winter by sending away ace Chris Sale in exchange for a package of prospects, and that risk is beginning to reap rewards. Budding star Yoan Moncada will try to guide the White Sox to a series win when they visit the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

Moncada was the centerpiece of the deal coming over from the Boston Red Sox and struggled after being recalled but is starting to show the form that once made him the top prospect in baseball. Moncada is 13-for-29 with six RBIs in the last six games to raise his batting average from .182 to .233 and is 7-for-15 with two homers and seven runs scored in the first three games against the Tigers. Detroit (61-87) dropped 13 of its last 16 games and allowed a total of 27 runs in its two losses to Chicago this weekend. Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd will try to stop the bleeding when he goes up against White Sox right-hander Dylan Covey on Sunday.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Dylan Covey (0-5, 7.90 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (5-10, 5.75)

Covey was great after the first inning at Kansas City on Tuesday, when he surrendered a first-inning grand slam but limited the damage to just those four runs and two hits in 5 2/3 innings. The rookie California native runs into trouble with the long ball and yielded 18 home runs in 54 2/3 innings this season. Covey is seeing the Tigers for the first time in his career and owns a 9.32 ERA on the road.

Boyd is looking for his first win since July 29 and wants a little help from his offense after coming up on the wrong end of a shutout on Tuesday. The 26-year-old allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five but suffered the loss at Cleveland. Boyd was not as strong at Chicago on Aug. 27, when he was knocked around for five runs and seven hits in six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (back tightness) left Saturday's game and is day-to-day.

2. Chicago SS Tim Anderson set a career high with four hits on Saturday and is 19-for-39 over the last eight contests.

3. Detroit RHP Michael Fulmer underwent successful elbow surgery and expects to be ready for spring training.

PREDICTION: White Sox 9, Tigers 7

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Trends - Chi. White Sox at Detroit

W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 Sunday games.
White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
White Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 4 of a series.
White Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 9-20 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
White Sox are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 17-41 in their last 58 road games.
White Sox are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
White Sox are 6-16 in their last 22 games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 1-4 in Coveys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-5 in Coveys last 6 starts.
White Sox are 1-5 in Coveys last 6 starts on grass.
White Sox are 0-6 in Coveys last 6 road starts.
White Sox are 0-4 in Coveys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.

Detroit

Tigers are 19-40 in their last 59 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 17-36 in their last 53 games on grass.
Tigers are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
Tigers are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 6-21 in their last 27 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 4-14 in their last 18 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-8 in their last 10 home games.
Tigers are 3-13 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 Sunday games.
Tigers are 0-8 in their last 8 during game 4 of a series.
Tigers are 2-6 in Boyds last 8 Sunday starts.
Tigers are 0-5 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 0-4 in Boyds last 4 home starts.
Tigers are 0-5 in Boyds last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Tigers are 0-7 in Boyds last 7 starts.
Tigers are 0-7 in Boyds last 7 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Under is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 Sunday games.
Under is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 13-3 in White Sox last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-1 in White Sox last 21 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 13-5-2 in White Sox last 20 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 25-10 in White Sox last 35 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 14-6 in White Sox last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 7-3-1 in White Sox last 11 games following a win.

Detroit

Over is 6-0-1 in Tigers last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 18-6-2 in Tigers last 26 Sunday games.
Under is 23-8-2 in Tigers last 33 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 19-7 in Tigers last 26 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 on grass.
Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 games following a loss.
Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Boyds last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-2 in Boyds last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 6-2-1 in Boyds last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Boyds last 13 starts on grass.
Over is 9-4 in Boyds last 13 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in Detroit.
Over is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings.
White Sox are 20-48 in the last 68 meetings in Detroit.
Tigers are 0-5 in Boyds last 5 starts vs. White Sox.

Umpire Trends - Dan Iassogna

Over is 4-0 in Iassognas last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Iassogna behind home plate.
Over is 4-0 in Iassognas last 4 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Home team is 6-1 in Iassognas last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games with Iassogna behind home plate.
Over is 5-1 in Iassognas last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Over is 4-1-1 in Iassognas last 6 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Home team is 14-4 in Iassognas last 18 games behind home plate.
Home team is 7-2 in Iassognas last 9 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Road team is 6-2 in Iassognas last 8 games behind home plate vs. Detroit.
Home team is 50-19 in Iassognas last 69 Sunday games behind home plate.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Iassogna behind home plate.
White Sox are 0-9 in their last 9 Sunday games with Iassogna behind home plate.

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GAME: Oakland Athletics (65-83) at Philadelphia Phillies (58-90)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Athletics at Phillies
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

Henderson Alvarez finishes a long road back to the majors when he makes his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in the finale of a three-game series with the visiting Oakland Athletics. An All-Star with Miami in 2014, Alvarez made four starts in 2015 and missed all of last year while recovering from a pair of shoulder surgeries.

"It's been tough, but I've been able to keep my head up," Alvarez told reporters. "I've been working hard, and it has finally paid off. I wanted to show everyone that my shoulder was OK, that all my body was in good condition, so to be back here is unbelievable." The 27-year-old will be facing the team for whom he made 11 appearances in the minors last year. The Athletics blanked the Phillies 4-0 in the series opener before losing an early two-run lead in a 5-3 setback Saturday night. Philadelphia phenom Rhys Hoskins was held hitless in three at-bats for the second straight game after clubbing six home runs in a six-game stretch.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, NBCSN California (Oakland), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Sean Manaea (10-10, 4.65 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Henderson Alvarez (NR)

After spinning six scoreless innings two turns ago, Manaea was lit up at Fenway Park on Tuesday. He allowed a season-high seven runs and a career high-tying 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings of an 11-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The 25-year-old is 6-13 with a 5.03 ERA in 25 career road starts.

Alvarez won 12 games and posted a 2.65 ERA with the Marlins in 2014, but was 0-4 with a 6.45 mark the following season before the physical issues took over. He made seven starts with Long Island of the independent Atlantic League this year and then was solid through three outings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley upon signing with the Phillies. The Venezuela native has allowed five earned runs in 19 2/3 innings in his career at Citizens Bank Park.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies C Jorge Alfaro has homered in consecutive games and owns four RBIs over his last three contests.

2. Athletics LF Khris Davis, who ranks second in the American League with 39 home runs, has missed the last three games to be with family following the birth of his first child.

3. Oakland is the first AL team to lose 50 road games.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Phillies 4

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Trends - Oakland at Philadelphia

W/L Trends
Oakland

Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 8-1 in their last 9 Sunday games.
Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.
Athletics are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
Athletics are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Athletics are 20-48 in their last 68 road games.
Athletics are 4-10 in their last 14 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 8-21 in their last 29 interleague games.
Athletics are 7-19 in their last 26 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Athletics are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. National League East.
Athletics are 3-7 in Manaeas last 10 starts.
Athletics are 2-5 in Manaeas last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Athletics are 5-16 in Manaeas last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 1-5 in Manaeas last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 1-6 in Manaeas last 7 road starts.
Athletics are 1-6 in Manaeas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Athletics are 1-11 in Manaeas last 12 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 0-4 in Manaeas last 4 interleague starts.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 9-2 in their last 11 Sunday games.
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 home games.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 13-5 in their last 18 during game 3 of a series.
Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Phillies are 3-9 in their last 12 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Oakland

Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 overall.
Under is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 6-1 in Athletics last 7 Sunday games.
Over is 20-5-1 in Athletics last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 interleague road games.
Under is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 vs. National League East.
Over is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-4 in Athletics last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Manaeas last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Manaeas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Manaeas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Manaeas last 5 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Over is 7-2 in Manaeas last 9 road starts.
Over is 9-3 in Manaeas last 12 starts overall.
Over is 8-3 in Manaeas last 11 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 Sunday starts.
Under is 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 on grass.
Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 games following a win.
Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 home games.
Under is 4-0-3 in Phillies last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-0-2 in Phillies last 5 interleague games.
Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 overall.
Under is 2-0-3 in Phillies last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-1-3 in Phillies last 9 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 7-2-1 in Phillies last 10 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 20-7-3 in Phillies last 30 Sunday games.
Over is 8-3-3 in Phillies last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-14-5 in Phillies last 55 vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
Under is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
Athletics are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.

Umpire Trends - Dan Bellino

Under is 3-0-3 in Bellinos last 6 Sunday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Bellinos last 6 interleague games behind home plate.
Over is 8-2-1 in Bellinos last 11 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 7-2-2 in Bellinos last 11 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Home team is 11-4 in Bellinos last 15 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
Under is 8-3-1 in Bellinos last 12 interleague games behind home plate.
Under is 16-7-4 in Bellinos last 27 games behind home plate.
Athletics are 9-4 in their last 13 games with Bellino behind home plate.
Phillies are 0-6 in their last 6 games with Bellino behind home plate.

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GAME: New York Mets (64-84) at Atlanta Braves (67-80)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Mets at Braves
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

Asdrubal Cabrera may not be a member of the New York Mets next season, but the veteran infielder continues to bolster his value as a potential free agent heading into Sunday’s series finale at the Atlanta Braves. The Mets hold a team option for the 31-year-old Cabrera for 2018 and may not exercise it as several infielders could return from injury, but he started Saturday’s 7-3 victory leading the majors in batting average in September (.455) and pushed his hitting streak to 10 games.

New York snapped a five-game losing streak and improved to 6-3 against the Braves in the inaugural season of Atlanta’s new stadium, SunTrust Park. The Braves (67-80) lost for only the third time in their past 10 games but sit one win shy of matching last season’s total of 68 victories. First baseman Freddie Freeman recorded two hits in Saturday’s defeat, including his 27th homer of the season, raising his career average against the Mets to .314 in 117 games with 20 homers. The Braves played without left fielder Matt Kemp, who left Friday’s game with left hamstring tightness, while New York’s Travis d’Arnaud and Amed Rosario both returned Saturday after missing the series opener.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Robert Gsellman (6-7, 5.58 ERA) vs. Braves RH Julio Teheran (11-11, 4.57)

Gsellman has pitched well at times since returning from a minor-league rehab assignment in August, posting a 3.86 ERA in five appearances after having a 6.16 ERA when he injured his left hamstring in late June. The 24-year-old lost Tuesday to the Chicago Cubs, allowing four runs on five hits in four innings with five walks. Gsellman has made four appearances (three starts) versus the Braves in 2017, going 2-1 despite surrendering 11 runs (10 earned) on 21 hits in 16 2/3 innings.

Teheran has rediscovered his command a bit in his past four starts, going 4-0 with eight walks, 20 strikeouts and a 2.08 ERA in 26 innings. The 26-year-old continues to improve on his home numbers after an awful start to the season, carrying a 6.47 home ERA through 15 starts at SunTrust Park into Sunday. Teheran is 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA in four starts versus the Mets in 2017 and 8-4 with a 2.56 ERA in 19 career appearances (18 starts) against them.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York rookie 2B Gavin Cecchini recorded a career-high three hits Saturday, driving home two runs.

2. The Mets, who began Saturday leading the National League with 211 homers – seven shy of their franchise record – have not homered so far in the series.

3. Braves 2B Ozzie Albies finished 0-for-3 Saturday, ending his hitting streak at 13 games.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Mets 2

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Trends - NY Mets at Atlanta

W/L Trends
NY Mets

Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Mets are 11-27 in their last 38 during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 4-13 in their last 17 games following a win.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 2-10 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Mets are 2-10 in their last 12 Sunday games.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Mets are 1-8 in their last 9 road games.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 4-1 in Gsellmans last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 8-3 in Gsellmans last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 1-4 in Gsellmans last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 1-7 in Gsellmans last 8 starts.
Mets are 1-7 in Gsellmans last 8 starts on grass.
Mets are 0-4 in Gsellmans last 4 road starts.
Mets are 0-4 in Gsellmans last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in Gsellmans last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.

Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. National League East.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Braves are 5-11 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-11 in their last 16 during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts.
Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts on grass.
Braves are 6-1 in Teherans last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 7-2 in Teherans last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 6-2 in Teherans last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Braves are 15-5 in Teherans last 20 Sunday starts.
Braves are 9-24 in Teherans last 33 home starts.
Braves are 7-19 in Teherans last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-6 in Teherans last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Over is 5-0 in Mets last 5 Sunday games.
Over is 7-1 in Mets last 8 vs. National League East.
Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 12-3-1 in Mets last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 15-5-1 in Mets last 21 overall.
Over is 15-5-1 in Mets last 21 on grass.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 games following a win.
Over is 9-4-1 in Mets last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 11-5 in Mets last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Gsellmans last 4 road starts.
Over is 3-0-1 in Gsellmans last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-1 in Gsellmans last 16 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 9-3-1 in Gsellmans last 13 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 13-5-1 in Gsellmans last 19 starts on grass.
Over is 13-5-1 in Gsellmans last 19 starts overall.
Over is 10-4 in Gsellmans last 14 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Gsellmans last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.

Atlanta

Over is 6-2-1 in Braves last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 6-2-1 in Braves last 9 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-4 in Braves last 14 Sunday games.
Under is 17-7-2 in Braves last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 26-11-2 in Braves last 39 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Braves last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Teherans last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Teherans last 4 starts overall.
Under is 7-1-1 in Teherans last 9 home starts.
Over is 6-1-1 in Teherans last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 16-5-1 in Teherans last 22 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Teherans last 8 Sunday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Teherans last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Teherans last 11 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Teherans last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Atlanta.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Mets are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Mets are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in Gsellmans last 5 starts vs. Braves.

Umpire Trends - CB Bucknor

Under is 4-0 in Bucknors last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Bucknors last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 4-0 in Bucknors last 4 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 5-1 in Bucknors last 6 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 15-5-1 in Bucknors last 21 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Under is 20-7-2 in Bucknors last 29 games behind home plate.
Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 games with Bucknor behind home plate.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Bucknor behind home plate.

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GAME: Seattle Mariners (74-75) at Houston Astros (90-58)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Mariners at Astros
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

Justin Verlander is off to a fast start with his new club and hopes to make a good first impression on the home crowd Sunday as the Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners. Verlander, acquired from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 31, is 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA in two starts since joining the Astros, who are on the verge of winning their first division title since 2001.

Houston reduced its magic number to win the American League West to one with an 8-6 victory over Seattle on Saturday. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve continued his bid to win the AL MVP award by going 2-for-4 with two runs scored, raising his major league-leading average to .348 as he bids for his third AL batting title in four years. The Mariners' playoff hopes are flickering as they remained 3 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the AL's second wild card spot. Seattle gives the ball to rookie Andrew Moore, who has recorded two straight quality outings - both resulting in no-decisions, including one against Houston - since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Andrew Moore (1-3, 5.36 ERA) vs. Astros RH Justin Verlander (12-8, 3.58)

Moore allowed only one hit - a solo home run to Delino DeShields - in six relief innings of Seattle's 5-3 loss in Texas on Monday. The 23-year-old Oregon native, who took the spot of the ineffective Ariel Miranda in the rotation, yielded two runs, three hits and two walks while striking out three in the Mariners' 5-3 setback against Houston on Sept. 6. Moore is 1-3 with a 5.27 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in seven career starts - all this season.

Verlander permitted one hit and one walk while striking out nine in eight innings of a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after allowing a run, six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts across six innings of a 3-1 victory versus Seattle. The 34-year-old Virginia native is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in three turns versus the Mariners this season, and 11-8, 3.09 in 23 career starts. Robinson Cano is batting .283 with nine strikeouts in 53 at-bats versus Verlander while Nelson Cruz is 10-for-40 with seven strikeouts against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miranda (7-4, 4.15 ERA in 18 starts before the All-Star break, 1-3, 6.33 in 11 turns after) made his first relief appearance of the season Saturday, striking out one in a scoreless sixth inning.

2. Astros DH Carlos Beltran recorded his 1,078th extra-base hit - a double - Saturday to move into a tie for 24th all-time with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.

3. Seattle RF Mitch Haniger (.277, 13 home runs, 42 RBIs) continued his torrid September by going 2-for-4 with a home run Saturday, giving him a .391 average with four home runs and nine RBIs this month.

PREDICTION: Astros 3, Mariners 2

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Trends - Seattle at Houston

W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 road games.
Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a loss.
Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 Sunday games.
Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-5 in Moores last 6 starts.
Mariners are 1-5 in Moores last 6 starts on grass.
Mariners are 0-4 in Moores last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a win.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 9-2 in Mariners last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Mariners last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Mariners last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3 in Mariners last 10 Sunday games.
Under is 11-5-1 in Mariners last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Mariners last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Moores last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Moores last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Moores last 6 starts overall.

Houston

Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 26-7-2 in Astros last 35 Sunday games.
Under is 13-4-2 in Astros last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Astros last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 38-17-4 in Astros last 59 during game 3 of a series.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Mariners are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings in Houston.
Mariners are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Rob Drake

Over is 6-0 in Drakes last 6 games behind home plate.
Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Drake behind home plate.
Under is 5-0 in Drakes last 5 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Home team is 6-1 in Drakes last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games with Drake behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Drakes last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 4-1 in Drakes last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Over is 3-1-1 in Drakes last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Over is 5-2 in Drakes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Road team is 5-2 in Drakes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Mariners are 6-20 in their last 26 games with Drake behind home plate.

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GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (78-70) at Miami Marlins (69-79)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Brewers at Marlins
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

The Milwaukee Brewers have a huge four-game series next weekend against the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs at home, but they must first make it to that point in striking distance of a playoff spot. The Brewers look to take the rubber match of the three-game set when they host the struggling Miami Marlins on Sunday in the finale of the series that was switched to Milwaukee due to Hurricane Irma.

The Brewers had won three in a row and six of seven before giving up four runs in the first inning en route to a 7-4 loss Saturday night and trail the Cubs by four games while dropping 3 1/2 behind in the race for the NL’s second wild-card. Brandon Woodruff will try to get Milwaukee a big win before they head to Pittsburgh for three contests and Miami will counter with fellow rookie Dillon Peters. The Marlins ended a season-high six-game losing streak Saturday as Dee Gordon, who has hit safely in 18 of his last 19 games, recorded two singles and scored twice. Justin Bour is 3-for-7 with three RBIs and two runs scored in the series for Miami, which has lost 16 of its last 19 games and is 2-3 against the Brewers this year.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Brandon Woodruff (1-2, 3.14 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Dillon Peters (0-1, 2.50)

Woodruff suffered through his worst start in the majors Monday when he allowed six runs on seven hits (two home runs) over five innings in a loss to Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old Mississippi State product had given up four runs and 17 hits (one homer) with 20 strikeouts across 23 2/3 innings in his first four starts with the Brewers. Although this is not technically a home game, Woodruff is 0-2 with a 4.58 ERA in three starts at Miller Park.

Peters makes the fourth appearance of his major-league career and is looking for a third quality start along with his first victory. The 25-year-old from Indianapolis blanked Philadelphia over seven innings in his big-league debut Sept. 1 and held the Phillies to two runs over six frames Tuesday while getting no-decisions in both outings. Peters is 7-3 with a 1.57 ERA in 13 starts at three different levels of the minors (not Triple-A) in 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami RF Giancarlo Stanton has hit the most homers (54) in the NL since Ryan Howard (58, 2006) but owns just one blast in his last 10 games.

2. The Brewers belted a pair of homers Saturday to give them 210 on the season, passing the 2001 team (209) for the third most in club history.

3. Marlins INF Miguel Rojas is 8-for-20 with three RBIs during a five-game hitting streak and has knocked in seven runs over his past eight contests with an at-bat.

PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Marlins 3

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Trends - Milwaukee at Miami

W/L Trends
Milwaukee

Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a loss.
Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Brewers are 5-17 in their last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 5-18 in their last 23 road games vs. a team with a losing record.

Miami

Marlins are 5-16 in their last 21 overall.
Marlins are 5-16 in their last 21 games on grass.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Marlins are 3-13 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Milwaukee

Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 Sunday games.
Under is 17-4 in Brewers last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 25-8-1 in Brewers last 34 road games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Brewers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Brewers last 26 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 38-15-3 in Brewers last 56 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 35-15-3 in Brewers last 53 on grass.
Under is 34-15-2 in Brewers last 51 games following a loss.
Under is 11-5-1 in Brewers last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 35-16-1 in Brewers last 52 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Woodruffs last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Woodruffs last 5 starts overall.

Miami

Over is 5-0-2 in Marlins last 7 overall.
Over is 5-0-2 in Marlins last 7 on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Marlins last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-0-2 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 2-0-2 in Marlins last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 8-3-1 in Marlins last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-2 in Marlins last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 21-7-2 in the last 30 meetings in Miami.
Over is 38-18-3 in the last 59 meetings.
Brewers are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Kerwin Danley

Home team is 6-0 in Danleys last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Over is 6-1 in Danleys last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Home team is 8-2 in Danleys last 10 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Danleys last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Over is 7-2 in Danleys last 9 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Home team is 7-2 in Danleys last 9 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Under is 6-2-1 in Danleys last 9 games behind home plate.
Under is 18-7 in Danleys last 25 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Danleys last 7 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.
Home team is 9-4 in Danleys last 13 games behind home plate.
Marlins are 5-12 in their last 17 games with Danley behind home plate.

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GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (77-71) at Chicago Cubs (82-66)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Cardinals at Cubs
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

The Chicago Cubs are doing their best to knock the St. Louis Cardinals out of the three-team National League Central race. The Cubs look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Cardinals on Sunday, and doing so would leave St. Louis six games behind Chicago with 14 games remaining.


The Cubs (82-66) have won five straight – their fourth winning streak of five or more games since the All-Star break – to move a season-best 16 games above .500, and they’re four games ahead of second-place Milwaukee in the division. Chicago has dominated the Cardinals this season, winning 10 of 14 meetings to clinch its first win in the season series since 2008. The Cubs look to left-hander Jose Quintana in the finale, as he aims to improve upon his 6-3 record and 3.88 ERA in 11 starts since being acquired from the Chicago White Sox. St. Louis counters with right-hander Lance Lynn, who is winless in seven starts against the Cubs since last beating them in 2013.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, TBS, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), CSN Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Lance Lynn (11-7, 3.01 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jose Quintana (10-11, 4.25)

Lynn earned his first win since Aug. 5 when he beat Cincinnati on Tuesday, allowing four runs (three earned) over five innings. Ironically, the win came in an outing in which the 30-year-old failed to record a quality start for only the second time in his last 13 outings. Lynn is 6-6 with a 4.07 ERA in 17 games (16 starts) against the Cubs.

Quintana has posted three straight quality starts – all in Cubs' victories – and earned the win in two of them. The 28-year-old has won four of his last five decisions and allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last six starts, including a win Tuesday against the New York Mets in which he gave up two runs over seven innings. Quintana faced the Cardinals in his second start for the Cubs on July 23, limiting St. Louis to three runs over six innings and striking out seven in a win.


WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo, who has reached base in 12 of his last 19 plate appearances, is 11-for-32 with four doubles, two homers and eight RBIs against Lynn.

2. The Cardinals are 28-34 against divisional opponents in 2017.

3. Chicago RH Wade Davis improved to 30-for-30 in save chances this season, extending his franchise record, and has converted 36 consecutive saves dating back to last season.


PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Cardinals 3

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Trends - St. Louis at Chi. Cubs

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 9-4 in their last 13 overall.
Cardinals are 9-4 in their last 13 games on grass.
Cardinals are 43-20 in their last 63 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 5-1 in Lynns last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 3-7 in Lynns last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5 in Lynns last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Lynns last 5 road starts.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Lynns last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 starts.
Cardinals are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 starts on grass.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games on grass.
Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Cubs are 13-3 in their last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 35-17 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 home starts.
Cubs are 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts.
Cubs are 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts on grass.
Cubs are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Cubs are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts vs. National League Central.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 overall.
Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-3 in Cardinals last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 38-18-5 in Cardinals last 61 Sunday games.
Under is 6-0 in Lynns last 6 road starts.
Under is 11-3 in Lynns last 14 starts on grass.
Under is 11-3 in Lynns last 14 starts overall.
Under is 7-2 in Lynns last 9 Sunday starts.
Under is 7-2 in Lynns last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 19-7-1 in Lynns last 27 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 34-15-3 in Lynns last 52 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

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.
Under is 7-3-3 in Cubs last 13 Sunday games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Quintanas last 6 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts vs. Cubs.
Cardinals are 1-5 in Lynns last 6 road starts vs. Cubs.
Cardinals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
Cardinals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.
Cardinals are 0-6 in Lynns last 6 starts vs. Cubs.

Umpire Trends - Bruce Dreckman

Under is 4-0 in Dreckmans last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-0 in Dreckmans last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Under is 7-0 in Dreckmans last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games with Dreckman behind home plate.
Under is 5-0 in Dreckmans last 5 Sunday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Home team is 11-1 in Dreckmans last 12 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Home team is 8-1 in Dreckmans last 9 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Under is 4-1 in Dreckmans last 5 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Cubs are 10-3 in their last 13 games with Dreckman behind home plate.
Under is 8-3 in Dreckmans last 11 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Dreckmans last 7 games behind home plate.
Under is 5-2 in Dreckmans last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Home team is 7-3 in Dreckmans last 10 Sunday games behind home plate.

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GAME: San Diego Padres (65-83) at Colorado Rockies (82-67)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 3:10 PM EST
WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Padres at Rockies
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

The Colorado Rockies attempt to continue their success against the San Diego Padres and complete a three-game sweep when they host their National League West rivals on Sunday for the finale of their series. Colorado has won seven consecutive overall meetings with San Diego and five straight at home after posting a 16-0 triumph on Saturday.

Charlie Blackmon doubled, homered and drove in four runs while Pat Valaika belted a pinch-hit grand slam for the Rockies, who extended their lead over Milwaukee for the second NL wild-card spot to 3 1/2 games. Carlos Gonzalez and Jonathan Lucroy each recorded three of Colorado's 17 hits while combining to score five runs and drive in three others. San Diego managed only three singles on Saturday as it was shut out for the second time in four contests. The Padres enter Sunday with a five-game losing streak during which they have scored a total of four runs.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Jhoulys Chacin (12-10, 4.06 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (8-4, 3.95)

Chacin will be making his second start against the team with which he spent his first six years in the major leagues after suffering a loss on June 3. The 29-year-old Venezuelan, who yielded four runs on six hits and three walks over six innings in the setback, is two wins away from matching the career high he set in 2013 while with the Rockies. Chacin escaped with a no-decision at Arizona on Sept. 9, when he gave up four runs and seven hits in five frames.

Gray looks to win his third consecutive start after posting road triumphs over the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona. The 25-year-old native of Oklahoma allowed a total of three runs over 13 innings in the victories, recording 13 strikeouts while issuing only two walks. Gray improved to 3-2 with a 2.76 ERA in eight career turns against San Diego on July 19 despite yielding four runs and seven hits over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rockies have outscored the Padres 22-1 over the first two games of the series and will soon have another chance to tee off as they visit San Diego for a four-game set that begins Thursday.

2. Padres 1B Wil Myers exited Saturday's beatdown in the sixth inning with a contusion after fouling a ball off his right knee.

3. Colorado RHP Chad Bettis will have his turn in the rotation pushed back to Saturday at San Diego in order for him to work on his mechanics.

PREDICTION: Rockies 6, Padres 3

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Trends - San Diego at Colorado

W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 37-77 in their last 114 road games.
Padres are 20-42 in their last 62 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 32-68 in their last 100 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 29-64 in their last 93 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Padres are 15-43 in their last 58 Sunday games.
Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Padres are 4-0 in Chacins last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Padres are 6-0 in Chacins last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 6-2 in Chacins last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 5-2 in Chacins last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Padres are 2-5 in Chacins last 7 starts.
Padres are 2-5 in Chacins last 7 starts on grass.

Colorado

Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Rockies are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rockies are 8-2 in their last 10 games on grass.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 Sunday games.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Rockies are 5-0 in Grays last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rockies are 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Rockies are 6-1 in Grays last 7 home starts.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Rockies are 7-3 in Grays last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 3-8 in Grays last 11 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-5 in Grays last 6 Sunday starts.

OU Trends
San Diego

Under is 7-1 in Padres last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 18-7-1 in Padres last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2-1 in Padres last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Padres last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Padres last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 34-16-2 in Padres last 52 vs. National League West.
Over is 19-9-2 in Padres last 30 road games.
Under is 4-0-2 in Chacins last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-2 in Chacins last 5 road starts.
Under is 3-0-2 in Chacins last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-1-2 in Chacins last 11 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 5-1-2 in Chacins last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-2 in Chacins last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-2 in Chacins last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Colorado

Over is 3-0-1 in Rockies last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-1-1 in Rockies last 9 games following a win.
Under is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 Sunday games.
Over is 5-1 in Rockies last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3-1 in Rockies last 12 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Rockies last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-3-1 in Rockies last 12 on grass.
Over is 8-3-1 in Rockies last 12 vs. National League West.
Under is 13-5-1 in Rockies last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-4 in Rockies last 14 home games.
Under is 27-12-1 in Rockies last 40 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Grays last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts overall.
Over is 5-2 in Grays last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3 in Grays last 10 starts during game 3 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 3-1-1 in Grays last 5 starts vs. Padres.
Padres are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Padres are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser

Home team is 8-0 in Blasers last 8 games behind home plate.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Blaser behind home plate.
Under is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Under is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games with Blaser behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Blasers last 6 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Over is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 9-4 in Blasers last 13 Sunday games behind home plate.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Blaser behind home plate.

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GAME: Texas Rangers (72-76) at Los Angeles Angels (76-72)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 3:37 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Rangers at Angels
Gracenote
Sep 17, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels continue their push toward a playoff berth Sunday as they attempt to complete a three-game sweep when they host the Texas Rangers for the finale of their set. The Angels came away with a 7-6 win in the series opener before posting a 2-0 triumph on Saturday that put them one game behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the American League.

Rookie Parker Bridwell and three relievers combined on a three-hitter while Justin Upton supplied all the offense with a pair of solo home runs for the Angels, who are 3-2 on their nine-game homestand. Texas' postseason hopes are dwindling as the club has lost five consecutive contests and seven of its last eight. The Rangers have been outscored 37-14 during their slide and have given up 10 or more runs three times in their last seven games. Texas has dropped three straight away from home, including the first two of its nine-game road trip, as it sits five games behind the Twins in the wild-card race.

TV: 3:37 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Miguel Gonzalez (7-11, 4.86 ERA) vs. Angels RH Garrett Richards (0-1, 1.38)

Gonzalez remains in search of his first win since being acquired from the Chicago White Sox after going 0-1 with an 18.56 ERA in two outings. The 33-year-old Mexican has worked a total of 5 1/3 innings in the setbacks, allowing 11 runs and 11 hits - four homers - as his overall winless streak has reached four turns. Gonzalez is 3-3 with a 3.80 ERA in seven career starts against the Angels after a loss at Los Angeles on May 17 in which he yielded five runs on six hits and five walks over 5 2/3 frames.

Richards has given up one run and four hits in each of his two starts since returning from a five-month absence due to a strained right biceps while pitching a total of 8 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old Californian, who has recorded seven strikeouts and issued just one walk, was saddled with the loss on Tuesday after working five frames. Richards owns an impressive 9-3 record and 3.13 ERA in 20 career appearances (16 starts) against the Rangers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers C Robinson Chirinos has reached base safely in 29 consecutive games, the longest such streak in team history since SS Elvis Andrus posted a 32-game streak in 2012.

2. Texas OF Nomar Mazara was held out of the starting lineup Saturday due to tightness in his left quadriceps but appeared as a pinch-hitter and grounded out.

3. Los Angeles hopes to have 2B Brandon Phillips back in the lineup after he missed Saturday's contest with lower back tightness.

PREDICTION: Angels 4, Rangers 2

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Trends - Texas at LA Angels

W/L Trends
Texas

Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Rangers are 1-6 in their last 7 Sunday games.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.

LA Angels

Angels are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Angels are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 17-7 in their last 24 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 11-5 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Angels are 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts.
Angels are 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts on grass.
Angels are 17-5 in Richards' last 22 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 22-8 in Richards' last 30 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 21-8 in Richards' last 29 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 23-11 in Richards' last 34 starts with 4 days of rest.
Angels are 2-5 in Richards' last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 home starts.
Angels are 1-4 in Richards' last 5 Sunday starts.
Angels are 0-4 in Richards' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Texas

Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-1 in Rangers last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Rangers last 13 games following a loss.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-2 in Rangers last 10 road games.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 Sunday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 11-4-2 in Rangers last 17 on grass.
Under is 10-4-2 in Rangers last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 12-5-3 in Rangers last 20 overall.
Under is 18-8-1 in Rangers last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Angels

Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 games following a win.
Over is 6-1-1 in Angels last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Angels last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Angels last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 13-6-3 in Angels last 22 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 21-10-2 in Angels last 33 Sunday games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Richards' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 8-1 in Richards' last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Richards' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Richards' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in Richards' last 12 Sunday starts.
Over is 8-3-1 in Richards' last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Richards' last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Richards' last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Richards' last 13 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Angels are 5-1 in Richards' last 6 home starts vs. Rangers.
Angels are 8-2 in Richards' last 10 starts vs. Rangers.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 3-1-1 in Richards' last 5 home starts vs. Rangers.

Umpire Trends - D.J. Reyburn

Home team is 6-0 in Reyburns last 6 Sunday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Reyburns last 4 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Under is 5-1-1 in Reyburns last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Reyburns last 5 games behind home plate.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Reyburn behind home plate.

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GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (96-52) at Washington Nationals (89-59)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 17 - 8:08 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Dodgers at Nationals
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The mere presence of Cody Bellinger in the lineup has proven to be more than enough for the Los Angeles Dodgers to win at a blistering pace, and such was the case again on Saturday. On the verge of breaking a National League record that has stood for 87 years, the 22-year-old first baseman will attempt to lead his team one step closer to wrapping up home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs Sunday as the Dodgers look to complete a three-game road sweep of the Washington Nationals.

Bellinger finished with two RBIs Saturday as Los Angeles (96-52) held on for a 3-2 victory, lowering its magic number to clinch the NL West to five while increasing its lead over Washington (89-59) for the best record in the NL to seven. The first-time All-Star homered in the triumph to lift his season total to 38, moving him into a tie with Wally Berger (1930) and Frank Robinson (1956) for the most home runs by a NL rookie. The Dodgers also improved to 83-35 this year when Bellinger plays (13-17 when he doesn't), but they will have their hands full if they want to add to that total and post a fifth straight victory, as Washington ace Stephen Strasburg hasn't allowed a run in his last four starts. The right-hander will need a little help from his own offense, however, as the Nationals have scored a total of nine runs while dropping four of their last five.

TV: 8:08 p.m. ET, ESPN

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (5-7, 3.59 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (13-4, 2.64)

Ryu will take the mound after 10 full days of rest following a no-decision Sept. 5 against Arizona in which he allowed one run on three hits but walked five and struck out seven across six innings. Four of the 30-year-old South Korean's last six outings have come on the road, where he is 2-1 with a 2.86 ERA since the All-Star break. Ryu was charged with the loss versus the Nationals on June 5 after surrendering four runs in seven frames in his first career start against Washington.

Strasburg continued his run of recent dominance en route to his third win in as many starts Sunday against Philadelphia, yielding only two singles and one walk while fanning 10 over eight innings. The three-time All-Star, who did not allow a runner past first base in the contest, has not been scored upon in a franchise-record 34 consecutive innings. Strasburg took the loss versus the Dodgers on June 7 despite permitting only two runs (one earned) in six frames, falling to 1-2 with a 2.82 ERA in six starts against them.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bellinger is 7-for-12 with six walks, two homers, five RBIs and five runs scored during the Dodgers' winning streak.

2. The Nationals' Dusty Baker is one victory shy of becoming the 12th manager in major-league history to guide a team to 90 or more wins in at least 10 seasons.

3. Despite going 1-for-11 and striking out seven times over his last three games, Washington OF Michael Taylor is still batting .394 with three home runs and nine RBIs over his last nine contests.

PREDICTION: Nationals 3, Dodgers 1

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Trends - LA Dodgers at Washington

W/L Trends
LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 48-12 in their last 60 games following a win.
Dodgers are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Dodgers are 41-13 in their last 54 vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 40-13 in their last 53 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 37-14 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 61-27 in their last 88 overall.
Dodgers are 61-27 in their last 88 games on grass.
Dodgers are 35-17 in their last 52 road games.
Dodgers are 4-13 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 2-12 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Dodgers are 0-4 in their last 4 Sunday games.
Dodgers are 8-0 in Ryus last 8 Sunday starts.
Dodgers are 5-1 in Ryus last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 5-1 in Ryus last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 4-1 in Ryus last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 9-3 in Ryus last 12 starts.
Dodgers are 9-3 in Ryus last 12 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 4-9 in Ryus last 13 road starts.
Dodgers are 2-5 in Ryus last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Dodgers are 1-11 in Ryus last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 0-8 in Ryus last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Nationals are 11-2 in their last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Nationals are 12-4 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Nationals are 18-6 in their last 24 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 10-4 in their last 14 Sunday games.
Nationals are 44-21 in their last 65 games following a loss.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Nationals are 27-3 in Strasburgs last 30 Sunday starts.
Nationals are 8-2 in Strasburgs last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 42-11 in Strasburgs last 53 starts.
Nationals are 42-11 in Strasburgs last 53 starts on grass.
Nationals are 12-4 in Strasburgs last 16 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 38-13 in Strasburgs last 51 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 20-8 in Strasburgs last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 42-18 in Strasburgs last 60 home starts.
Nationals are 35-17 in Strasburgs last 52 starts during game 3 of a series.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 games following a win.
Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. National League East.
Over is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-7-1 in Dodgers last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 13-6 in Dodgers last 19 overall.
Over is 13-6 in Dodgers last 19 on grass.
Under is 7-1 in Ryus last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 6-2-2 in Ryus last 10 Sunday starts.
Under is 18-6-2 in Ryus last 26 road starts.
Under is 13-5-1 in Ryus last 19 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Ryus last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Ryus last 7 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Ryus last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 10-4-1 in Ryus last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Ryus last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 10-4-1 in Ryus last 15 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Under is 3-0-2 in Nationals last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 20-3-3 in Nationals last 26 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nationals last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Nationals last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1-2 in Nationals last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Nationals last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-2 in Nationals last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-2 in Nationals last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 22-8-6 in Nationals last 36 overall.
Under is 22-8-6 in Nationals last 36 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 Sunday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 6-1 in Strasburgs last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Strasburgs last 7 starts overall.
Over is 9-2-1 in Strasburgs last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 10-3 in Strasburgs last 13 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 15-7-1 in Strasburgs last 23 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 33-16-3 in Strasburgs last 52 home starts.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Washington.
Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Dodgers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.
Dodgers are 13-5 in the last 18 meetings.
Nationals are 1-5 in Strasburgs last 6 starts vs. Dodgers.

Umpire Trends - Hunter Wendelstedt

Road team is 4-0 in Wendelstedts last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
Road team is 6-1 in Wendelstedts last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Under is 6-1-1 in Wendelstedts last 8 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Home team is 5-1 in Wendelstedts last 6 games behind home plate.
Over is 3-1-2 in Wendelstedts last 6 games behind home plate.
Road team is 6-2 in Wendelstedts last 8 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 14-5-2 in Wendelstedts last 21 Sunday games behind home plate.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 Sunday games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Wendelstedts last 7 games behind home plate vs. Washington.
Dodgers are 7-3 in their last 10 games with Wendelstedt behind home plate.

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with Notre Dame on Saturday and likes Washington on Sunday.

The deficit is 895 sirignanos.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Churchill Downs - Race #8 - Post: 4:18pm - Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $37,000 Class Rating: 104

Rating: 3

#8 MANHATTAN MISCHIEF (ML=5/1)
#2 STORMY PACIFIC (ML=12/1)
#9 TAKETOTHESTREETS (ML=6/1)


MANHATTAN MISCHIEF - I like this gelding a lot here. He shows a lot of consistency, finishing in the money frequently. This animal has the pace, and no one may be able to keep up with him. STORMY PACIFIC - When this jockey and conditioner combine forces you have to take a look. Albarado and Manley have been fantastic together. This gelding's last speed figure notched on July 29th is at the top in last race speed figs. TAKETOTHESTREETS - Based on the TrackMaster data I've reviewed, this horse should run well off the vacation. Hill and Gorder perform well when they work together. It's hard to beat a +50 ROI for a jock and handler.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 FISH TRAPPE ROAD (ML=7/2), #10 TASHREEH (ML=5/1), #4 ALL SHACKED UP (ML=6/1),

FISH TRAPPE ROAD - Hard to bet on at 7/2 odds after the last two showings. TASHREEH - 5/1 is not offering enough value for any thoroughbred in a sprint of 7 furlongs that hasn't finished in the money in a short distance race recently. This gelding finished out of the money on May 28th and wasn't close last out either. ALL SHACKED UP - Can't play this pony in today's sprint of 7 furlongs. Hasn't even finished in the money in a short distance race recently. Finished sixth in his most recent race with a quite unimpressive speed figure. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this bunch.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #8 MANHATTAN MISCHIEF to win if you can get at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
8 with [2,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,8,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[2,8,9] with [2,8,9] with [2,6,8,9,10] with [2,6,8,9,10] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hazel Park

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

Race 3 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $5100 Class Rating: 59

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 17 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 1 MOEGAN AVENUE 3/1

# 3 CRYPTOCONTROL 7/2

# 2 SILVER SHOTGUN 6/1

I've got to go with MOEGAN AVENUE. Displays the look of a money-making play, averaging a solid 69 speed figure which is one of the best in this group of horses. Barrios will most likely be able to get this gelding to break out quickly in this race. Must be carefully examined as he drops to compete against this less demanding lot. CRYPTOCONTROL - Should be considered a definite contender on earnings per start at the distance/surface alone. He has quite good class ratings, averaging 67, and has to be considered for this event. SILVER SHOTGUN - This animal has to be played at the expected high odds. Have to believe this one will make a good impression following the quick reversal of fortune.

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

Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse) - Race 2

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta $1 Pick Three Superfecta (.10 cent minimum wager)


Trial • 350 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 94 • Purse: $4,000 • Post: 7:16P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS. 124 LBS; (NO SEX ALLOWANCE).
Contenders

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Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * APOLLITICAL STONE: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. TUSTIN KID: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. VALIANT NIGHTS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top th ree in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. FUEL: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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APOLLITICAL STONE
6/5

7/2
6
TUSTIN KID
2/1

6/1
1
VALIANT NIGHTS
8/1

7/1
2
FUEL
8/1

10/1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Laurel

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

Race 8 - Allowance - 5.5f on the Turf. Purse: $42000 Class Rating: 94

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, WAIVER CLAIMING, STARTER OR MD SIRED RACES OR MD BRED RACES OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE OTHER THAN CLAIMING SINCE JULY 17 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE JUNE 17 ALLOWED 4 LBS. (IF


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 12 TOP HAT CITY 9/2

# 10 IREDELL 8/1

# 8 MINERS QUEST 5/1

I've got to go with TOP HAT CITY. Could best this group based on the Equibase Speed Fig - 103 - of his last affair. Has recorded reliable speed figures in turf sprint races in the past. IREDELL - Shows strong Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when measured up against the rest of this group. Like the results in the last few contests. MINERS QUEST - Is a contender - given the 96 Equibase Speed Figure from his most recent race.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #3 - Post: 7:44pm - Maiden Special - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,100 Class Rating: 56

Rating: 4

#5 COUNTRY SWAY (ML=5/2)


COUNTRY SWAY - Was in a Maiden Special race at Indiana Downs in the last race. That affair had a class rating of 65 and she is moving down in this event. A certain serious competitor. We have lots of early speed with this mount. She could wire this field. Maiden is moving over to the dirt, and may not have liked the turf last out. Has a good chance to get to the winner's circle for the 1st time.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 STROLL ACTION (ML=2/1), #1 BRITTANY'S BEAUTY (ML=3/1), #4 MAMOOBIL (ML=5/1),

STROLL ACTION - Notched a most unsatisfactory speed fig in the last race in a Maiden Special race on September 4th. Not likely to see an improved performance off of that rating. BRITTANY'S BEAUTY - A bit of a less than stellar effort when this filly finished fourth. 51/45/29, are the declining Equibase speed figures for this vulnerable equine. MAMOOBIL - The finish of third in the last affair shows me that this animal may be going out of form.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#5 COUNTRY SWAY is the play if we get odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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

Woodbine - Race 3

Rolling Double / Exacta / 0.20 Trifecta / 0.20 Superfecta 0.20 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)


Maiden Special • 6 1/2 Furlongs • All-Weather • Age 2 • CR: 79 • Purse: $45,000 • Post: 2:10P
FOR ONTARIO SIRED MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.
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Race Type: Lone Stalker. ABSOLUTION is the Lone Stalker of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * BEER PRESSURE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. H orse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Maiden finished second in its last race and finished three lengths or more ahead of the third place horse. SILENT EMISSARY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top th ree in TrackMaster Power Rating. Maiden finished second in its last race and finished three lengths or more ahead of the third place horse.
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3/1

7/2
9
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2/1

7/2

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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Sunday, Sept. 17 is:

Indianapolis Colts +7 over Arizona Cardinals.

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JOE WIZ

Over 42 Tampa and Bears

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Big Al

New Orleans +7

Both of these teams were blown out in Week 1. The Saints lost by double-digits to Minnesota, while New England was embarrassed at home by the Chiefs. It’s true that New England generally bounces back after a straight-up loss — they’re 36-13 ATS their last 49 games off a loss. But a touchdown is too many points, I believe, for it to be laying on the road. And the Patriots are 2-5 ATS their last seven as road favorites of -7 or more points off a loss. Also, defending Super Bowl champions have struggled over the years in their 1st road game of the season, and especially when they’re favored in that first road game. Since 1980, they’re an awful 7-20 ATS, including 0-2 ATS off a loss. Even better for the Saints, home underdogs of more than 6 points have gone 80% ATS since 1980 in Week 2, if they’re off a pointspread defeat in Week 1. I’m grabbing the points with New Orleans.

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DAVE COKIN

REDSKINS +3

Washington might have gotten beaten by the stripes last Sunday. The fumble call on Cousins that was so critical in the battle between the Eagles and Redskins was controversial, to put it mildly. It might well have been an incomplete pass, but the call on the field was fumble and it stood. Philly might have won the game anyway, but they also might well have lost had that call gone the other way. So I’m not downgrading the Redskins for the loss to the Eagles.

I’m also not really upgrading the Rams for the shellacking they put on the hapless Colts. Indianapolis was about as bad as a team can be and whole I’ll credit the Rams for exploiting the Colts, I’m not sure it means they’re suddenly a team on the rise. This game will give us all a better idea of where they stand.

My power ratings make Washington -1. Just for the record, I consider my college ratings to be stronger than those I make in the NFL. But the numbers do indicate a little value on the Redskins side. Just as an add-on of sorts, the Rams are the sixth most popular choice this week in the Westgate NFL Supercontest, and the most popular sides in Week One were an unmitigated disaster.

If you’re playing, buy the game to +3. That’s going cost you a little juice but in a game that projects as being close, getting to that key number is important. In any event, I’ll make the Redskins the free play today.

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Bruce Marshall

New Orleans +7

Not sure this is an automatic bounce-back spot for the Patriots, who are only 3-2 vs. the line after their last five losses in reg,-season play. Tom Brady might be missing Julian Edelman, now Danny Amendola is also missing and the "D" can ill afford to lose LB Donta Hightower, out with injury. The Saints had red-zone issues on Monday at Minnesota but have covered five straight as a home dog, and Drew Brees has done more than trade points with Tom Brady in past meetings.

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, September 17

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 901-902
September 17, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Woodruff) 13.631
Miami
(Peters) 14.836
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+115); Over

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
September 17, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 16.547
Cincinnati
(Stphnson) 13.322
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-115); Over

LA Dodgers @ Washington

Game 905-906
September 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 11.932
Washington
(Strasburg) 14.575
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-155
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-155); Under

NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 907-908
September 17, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Gsellman) 15.147
Atlanta
(Teheran) 11.676
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+150); Under

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 909-910
September 17, 2017 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Chacin) 11.699
Colorado
(Gray) 15.861
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-200
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-200); Under

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 911-912
September 17, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Walker) 16.021
San Francisco
(Stratton) 12.489
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-150); Under

St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 913-914
September 17, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lynn) 16.935
Chicago Cubs
(Quntana) 14.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-150
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+130); N/A

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 17, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 14.303
NY Yankees
(Gray) 18.787
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 4 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-180
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-180); Over

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
September 17, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rdriguez) 17.529
Tampa Bay
(Odorizzi) 14.967
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-125); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit

Game 919-920
September 17, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 13.135
Detroit
(Boyd) 14.183
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-135
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-135); Over

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
September 17, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 17.938
Cleveland
(Kluber) 16.011
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-260
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+220); Over

Seattle @ Houston

Game 923-924
September 17, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Moore) 14.072
Houston
(Verlnder) 17.315
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-220); Over

Toronto @ Minnesota

Game 925-926
September 17, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Biagini) 14.504
Minnesota
(Gibson) 17.393
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-140); Under

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
September 17, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Gnzalez) 15.600
LA Angels
(Richards) 12.586
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+165); Under

Oakland @ Philadelphia

Game 929-930
September 17, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Manaea) 16.187
Philadelphia
(Alvarez) 14.700
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-115); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 17

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MILWAUKEE (78 - 70) at MIAMI (69 - 79) - 2:10 PM
BRANDON WOODRUFF (R) vs. DILLON PETERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 3-14 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 29-19 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 78-70 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-37 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-21 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 55-57 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-34 (+21.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-33 (+7.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 27-39 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MIAMI is 3-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

BRANDON WOODRUFF vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

DILLON PETERS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (68 - 81) at CINCINNATI (65 - 84) - 1:10 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. ROBERT STEPHENSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 68-81 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-27 (-11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-47 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 97-124 (-39.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 110-132 (-33.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-47 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 34-39 (-8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 25-16 (+10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-32 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 57-58 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 24-51 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 402-431 (-99.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 405-369 (-82.5 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 12-6 (+8.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.3 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLE is 1-7 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.387.
His team's record is 1-10 (-12.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.4 units)

ROBERT STEPHENSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STEPHENSON is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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LA DODGERS (96 - 52) at WASHINGTON (89 - 59) - 8:05 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 85-75 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-35 (-20.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 5-11 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 136-98 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 93-88 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
RYU is 1-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 63-31 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
STRASBURG is 38-11 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 27-3 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
STRASBURG is 21-4 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 67-29 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-11 (+17.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-22 (-11.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.1 Units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RYU is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
STRASBURG is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 0.939.
His team's record is 1-5 (-6.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.8 units)

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NY METS (64 - 84) at ATLANTA (67 - 80) - 1:35 PM
ROBERT GSELLMAN (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 64-84 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 7-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
NY METS are 13-30 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
NY METS are 51-61 (-18.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 27-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 67-80 (+1.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 38-32 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 24-17 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 64-72 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEHERAN is 12-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 11-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 41-28 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-16 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 221-171 (+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.
TEHERAN is 2-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 9-24 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 2-11 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 6-14 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 4-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-8 (-0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

ROBERT GSELLMAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GSELLMAN is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.577.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. NY METS since 1997
TEHERAN is 8-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 10-8 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-5.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (65 - 83) at COLORADO (82 - 67) - 3:10 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 13-35 (-17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-64 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 82-67 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 39-27 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 33-20 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 44-37 (+7.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-83 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 61-77 (+10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 78-75 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 80-97 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-23 (+13.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 6-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 75-59 (-40.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 37-39 (-12.8 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-4 (+4.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
CHACIN is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JON GRAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GRAY is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 0.959.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

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ARIZONA (87 - 62) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 93) - 4:05 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. CHRIS STRATTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 87-62 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-35 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-0 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in September games this season.
ARIZONA is 42-27 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 65-47 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 54-32 (+19.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 22-11 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ARIZONA is 49-30 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-93 (-39.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 48-62 (-25.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-42 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-18 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-42 (-21.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-32 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-66 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-54 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 10-5 (+5.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WALKER is 3-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

CHRIS STRATTON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
STRATTON is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (77 - 71) at CHICAGO CUBS (82 - 66) - 2:20 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 77-71 (-6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-34 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LYNN is 5-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 83-72 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 444-401 (+52.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 82-66 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-18 (-10.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 901-819 (-159.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 419-379 (-85.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-34 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 61-54 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-37 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 115-105 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-30 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 195-228 (-58.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 10-4 (+5.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

LANCE LYNN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
LYNN is 6-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.320.
His team's record is 7-9 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-7. (+0.1 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
QUINTANA is 3-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (72 - 77) at NY YANKEES (82 - 66) - 1:05 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 27-47 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-56 (-13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-31 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 213-341 (-106.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
JIMENEZ is 67-101 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 44-59 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 7-20 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
JIMENEZ is 8-19 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 47-23 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 160-151 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-68 (+11.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 264-174 (-67.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
GRAY is 18-28 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 2-12 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 7-15 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 12-6 (+6.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
17 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+16.0 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JIMENEZ is 4-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.85 and a WHIP of 1.721.
His team's record is 6-7 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GRAY is 2-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.7 units)

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BOSTON (85 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (72 - 77) - 1:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 43-40 (-9.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 45-23 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 140-170 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-55 (-17.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 73-82 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-94 (-22.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ODORIZZI is 4-10 (-7.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-7 (+1.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.4 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.58 and a WHIP of 1.842.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.1 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. BOSTON since 1997
ODORIZZI is 3-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 8-8 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-6.5 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 88) at DETROIT (61 - 87) - 1:10 PM
DYLAN COVEY (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 407-414 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
DETROIT is 61-87 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 41-67 (-24.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 26-42 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 10-8 (+3.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.6 Units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT BOYD vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
BOYD is 0-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.13 and a WHIP of 1.740.
His team's record is 1-7 (-6.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)

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KANSAS CITY (73 - 75) at CLEVELAND (92 - 57) - 1:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DUFFY is 1-8 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 90-46 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 73-75 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-22 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 78-67 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-22 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-55 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-34 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 11-7 (-0.6 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
11 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUFFY is 2-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.660.
His team's record is 3-7 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+4.1 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KLUBER is 8-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.106.
His team's record is 10-9 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-7. (+3.5 units)

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SEATTLE (74 - 75) at HOUSTON (90 - 58) - 2:10 PM
ANDREW MOORE (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 90-58 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 71-36 (+19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 44-41 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-21 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
VERLANDER is 3-10 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 13-5 (+6.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.3 Units)

ANDREW MOORE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MOORE is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
VERLANDER is 11-8 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.144.
His team's record is 12-11 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-11. (+0.8 units)

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TORONTO (70 - 79) at MINNESOTA (77 - 71) - 2:10 PM
JOE BIAGINI (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 70-79 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 28-42 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 27-42 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BIAGINI is 1-9 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 77-71 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 54-50 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-33 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GIBSON is 23-10 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 68-90 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-20 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JOE BIAGINI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BIAGINI is 0-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 12.26 and a WHIP of 3.270.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
GIBSON is 2-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

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TEXAS (72 - 76) at LA ANGELS (76 - 72) - 3:35 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. GARRETT RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 76-72 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-22 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 333-260 (+46.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 54-49 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 34-12 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 167-146 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-54 (+26.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-81 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-27 (+14.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-63 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 124-110 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 115-105 (+22.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-28 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 16-11 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
GONZALEZ is 8-3 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-8 (+3.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 3-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.089.
His team's record is 3-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. TEXAS since 1997
RICHARDS is 8-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 9-7 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+2.7 units)

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OAKLAND (65 - 83) at PHILADELPHIA (58 - 90) - 1:35 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 202-270 (-53.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 27-44 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 11-22 (-10.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 23-50 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 13-26 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 68-108 (-31.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-28 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MANAEA is 1-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 14-10 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-36 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 30-27 (+5.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-90 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.620.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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MLB

Sunday, September 17

National League
Cardinals @ Cubs
Lynn is 1-1, 2.42 in his last four starts; under is 11-3 in his last 14. St Louis is 7-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-13-2

Quintana is 2-0, 2.37 in his last three starts (under 6-5 starts with Cubs). Chicago is 5-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-4-3

St Louis is 9-3 in its last 12 games; under is 8-2 in their last ten. Cubs won their last five games, scoring 53 runs; over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Dodgers @ Nationals
Ryu is 2-1, 2.48 in his last seven starts (under 5-2). Dodgers are 3-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-10-4

Strasburg is 3-0, 0.00 in his last four starts; he’s thrown 34 consecutive starts. Under is 6-1 in his last seven starts. Washington is 9-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-9-2

Dodgers won their last four games; over is 5-4 in their last nine games. Washington lost four of last five games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten home games.

Pirates @ Reds
Cole is 0-2, 4.50 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Pirates are 10-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-14-7

Stephenson is 4-1, 4.56 in his last five starts (over 4-0-1). Reds are 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-2-1

Pirates lost nine of last ten games; under is 9-2 in their last 11. Reds won four of last six games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten.

Marlins @ Brewers (Miami will be “home” team, bat last. Game is in Milwaukee, though)
Peters is 0-1, 2.25 in three starts this year (over 2-1). Miami lost both his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1

Woodruff is 1-2, 3.14 in five starts this year (under 5-0). Brewers are 3-0 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-2-1

Marlins lost 16 of last 19 games; over is 9-1 in their last ten. Milwaukee won six of its last eight games; under is 4-3-1 in their last eight home games.

Mets @ Braves
Gsellman is 1-2, 8.36 in his last three starts (over 12-6). Mets are 3-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-11-1

Teheran is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-2 in his last eight starts. Atlanta is 4-9 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-5

Mets lost eight of their last nine road games; over is 10-3-1 in their last 14 road games. Atlanta won five of its last seven games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games.

Padres @ Rockies
Chacin is 1-2, 5.40 in his last four starts; under is 9-6-1 in his last 16. San Diego is 6-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-15-4

Gray is 3-1, 2.25 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Colorado is 5-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-2

San Diego lost eight of last 11 games; under is 7-5 in their last 12 road games. Rockies won 10 of their last 13 games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games.

Diamondbacks @ Giants
Greinke is 2-0, 2.36 in his last four starts; under is 5-0-2 in his last seven. Arizona is 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 18-6-5

Bumgarner is 0-3, 6.50 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Giants are 2-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-8-4

Arizona is 18-4 in its last 22 games; under is 5-1-1 in its last seven. Giants lost four 16 of last 21 games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.

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American League
White Sox @ Tigers
Covey is 0-2, 7.36 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six. White Sox are 1-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-6-1

Boyd is 0-4, 6.66 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four starts. Detroit is 2-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-11-6

White Sox won seven of last eight games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Detroit lost 13 of last 16 games; over is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.

Red Sox @ Rays
Rodriguez is 1-0, 2.25 in his last two starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Boston is 4-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11

Odorizzi is 2-2, 7.15 in his last five starts, last three of which stayed under. Tampa Bay is 4-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-10-4

Boston won eight of last ten games; over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Tampa Bay lost seven of last nine games; five of their last six games stayed under.

Royals @ Indians
Duffy is 1-1, 5.71 in his last three starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine. Royals are 5-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-9-4

Kluber is 4-0, 1.41 in his last four starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine starts. Cleveland is 9-5 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-2

Royals lost four of last six games; over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Cleveland won 23 of its last 24 games; under is 17-6 in their last 23 home games.

Baltimore @ New York
Jimenez is 0-3, 9.27 in his last five starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Baltimore is 4-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-12-3

Gray is 2-3, 2.76 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight starts. New York is 2-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-4-1

Orioles lost nine of last ten games; six of their last nine games stayed under. New York won seven of last eight games, last three of which went over.

Mariners @ Astros
Moore is 0-2, 5.30 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six starts. Seattle won his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-4-2

Verlander is 2-0, 0.64 in two starts for Houston (under 2-0). This is his first home starts for the Astros— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-0-1

Mariners lost eight of their last 11 road games; nine of their last 12 games overall stayed under. Astros won four of their last five games; over is 6-1 in their last seven games.

Blue Jays @ Twins
Biagini is 0-1, 3.44 in his last three starts (under 7-4). Toronto is 3-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-8-1

Gibson is 4-0, 1.38 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Minnesota is 6-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-13-1

Blue Jays lost three of their last four games; under is 12-2-1 in their last 15 games. Minnesota won seven of last ten games; under is 3-1 in their last four home games.

Rangers @ Angels
Gonzalez is 0-1, 18.57 in two starts for Texas (over 2-0). Texas lost his only road start for them— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Richards is 0-1, 1.38 in three starts this year (under 2-1). Angels are 0-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2

Texas lost eight of last ten games; over is 13-6-1 in their last 20 games. Angels won four of last six games, under is 7-2 in their last nine.

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Interleague

A’s @ Phillies
Graveman is 2-0, 4.30 in his last four starts over is 6-2 in his last eight starts. A’s are 1-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-5-5

Alvarez is making his start since 2015; he is 27-34, 3.80 in 92 career starts. He was actually with Oakland last year, but was hurt and didn’t participate.

A’s won seven of their last ten games; over is 6-4 in their last ten road games. Philly won five of its last seven games; over is 4-3 in their last seven home games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
StL-Chi: Lynn 14-16; Quintana 7-4 (10-8)
LA-Wsh: Ryu 11-10; Strasburg 19-6
Pitt-Cin: Cole 16-14; Stephenson 5-3
Mia-Mil: Peters 0-3; Woodruff 2-3
NY-Atl: Gsellman 8-11; Teheran 14-15
SD-Colo: Chacin 15-14; Gray 11-6
Az-SF: Walker 14-11; Stratton 4-3

American League
Balt-NYY: Jimenez 11-12; Gray 3-5 (8-8)
Bos-TB: Rodriguez 12-9; Odorizzi 10-15
Chi-Det: Covey 3-6; Boyd 8-14
KC-Clev: Duffy 10-11; Kluber 18-8
Sea-Hst: Moore 2-5; Verlander 2-0 (13-15)
Tor-Minn: Biagini 5-10; Gibson 15-11
Tex-LA: Gonzalez 1-1 (9-13); Richards 2-1

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Manaea 12-14; Alvarez 0-0

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Chi: Lynn 9-30; Quintana 8-29
LA-Wsh: Ryu 8-21; Strasburg 4-25
Pitt-Cin: Cole 10-30; Stephenson 3-8
Mia-Mil: Peters 2-3; Woodruff 1-5
NY-Atl: Gsellman 9-19; Teheran 8-29
SD-Colo: Chacin 11-29; Gray 4-17
Az-SF: Walker 7-25; Stratton 1-6

American League
Balt-NYY: Jimenez 7-23; Gray 4-24
Bos-TB: Rodriguez 5-21; Odorizzi 7-25
Chi-Det: Covey 6-9; Boyd 8-22
KC-Clev: Duffy 5-21; Kluber 5-26
Sea-Hst: Moore 1-7; Verlander 7-30
Tor-Minn: Biagini 6-15; Gibson 8-26
Tex-LA: Gonzalez 7-24; Richards 0-3

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Manaea 9-26; Alvarez 0-0

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Umpires
National League
StL-Chi: Last four Dreckman games stayed under.
LA-Wsh: Over is 8-2-4 in last 14 Wendelstedt games.
Pitt-Cin: Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Woodring games.
Mia-Mil: Under is 5-2 in last seven Danley games.
NY-Atl: Under is 8-3 in last eleven Bucknor games.
SD-Colo: Four of last five Blaser games went over.
Az-SF: Four of last five Hoberg games stayed under.

American League
Balt-NYY: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Wolcott games.
Bos-TB: Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Carapazza games.
Chi-Det: Under is 7-4 in last 11 Iassogna games.
KC-Clev: Under is 10-2 in last twelve Hernandez games.
Sea-Hst: Seven of last eight Drake games went over.
Tor-Minn: Six of last nine Kulpa games went over.
Tex-LA: Under is 7-3 in last ten Reyburn games.

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Three of last four Bellino games went over.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 83-56 AL, favorites -$36
AL @ NL– 73-68 NL, favorites +$16
Total: 151-129 AL, favorites -$20

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 70-67-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-61-7
Total: Over 144-128-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/15/17
Ariz 28-26-20……42-22–12……..70-48
Atl 27-35-10……26-39-8………..53-74
Cubs 32-31-8…….37-25-14………..69-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-36–7……….53-79
Colo 38-30-7…….38-29-5………..76-59
LA 34-24-13…….41-25-9……….75-49
Miami 31-35-10…….35-26-10………66-61
Milw 35-27-10…….37-28-10……….71-55
Mets 31-38-4……..30-37-7………….61-75
Philly 19-43-16……29-34-8………..48-77
Pitt 31-37-7…….28-31-13………..60-68
St. Louis 31-32-9……..39-25-10………..70-57
SD 21-44-8……..36-29–9…………57-73
SF 16-49-9……..28-32-13……….44-80
Wash 42-23-7……34-31-10………….76-54

Orioles 28-38-5……..30-39-7………58-77
Boston 30-33-10………34-37-3…….64-70
White Sox 24-38-11………29-42–4…….53-80
Cleveland 44-23-8……..37-24-10……….81-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….28-34-11……..55-72
Astros 37-28-11……..44-24-5………81-52
KC 26-33-12……..30-31-13…….56-64
Angels 26-39-8………30-29-14……..56-68
Twins 38-23-12………37-32-8……..74-54
NYY 34-38-7……….38-27-4…..…72-65
A’s 28-37-9……..32-32-12……..60-69
Seattle 29-37-9……..39-25-10………68-62
TB 36-29-11……..39-22-9……..75-51
Texas 34-26-12……..38-28-8……..72-54
Toronto 29-39-5……..30-33-11……..59-72

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/15/17)
Ariz 22-72……..27-74………..49
Atl 17-71……….19-76………36
Cubs 20-71……..26-76………..46
Reds 30-76……..26-73……….56
Colo 20-75……..25-72..……..45
LA 22-72……..26-74..…….48
Miami 31-76……..26-71………..57
Milw 24-72……28-76…..……52
Mets 33-73……..25-74……….58
Philly 17-78……..23-70……….40
Pitt 22-75……..22-73……….44
StL 16-73……..23-73………..39
SD 23-73……….24-73……….47
SF 17-75……….22-74……….39
Wash 26-72……..30-75……….56

Orioles 17-74……..24-75……….41
Boston 21-73……..18-74……….39
White Sox 23-73……20-75……….43
Clev 22-76……..26-73………48
Detroit 18-74…….26-73………44
Astros 21-77……..29-71………50
KC 18-72……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..21-74……….48
Twins 17-71……..19-75……….36
NYY 19-78……..20-69………39
A’s 19-72……..27-76………46
Seattle 21-75…….25-76……….46
TB 22-74……..25-74………47
Texas 28-73……..30-74………58
Toronto 24-74……..21-77………45

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MLB

Sunday, September 17

Trend Report

1:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston

1:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

1:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chi White Sox's last 19 games when playing Detroit
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

1:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 13 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City

1:35 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

1:35 PM
OAKLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland's last 14 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

2:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 20 games when playing on the road against Miami
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

2:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games

2:10 PM
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games

2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
St. Louis is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games

3:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Colorado's last 14 games at home

3:37 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 13 games at home
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

8:08 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
LA Dodgers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

[Can'tPickAWinner]

WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, September 17


Minnesota @ Washington

Game 651-652
September 17, 2017 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
120.610
Washington
113.582
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 7
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5
165 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-5); Under

Los Angeles @ Phoenix

Game 653-654
September 17, 2017 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
120.930
Phoenix
114.309
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 6 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 3 1/2
155 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-3 1/2); Under

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 17

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MINNESOTA (29 - 7) at WASHINGTON (20 - 18) - 9/17/2017, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in the conference finals since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 312-370 ATS (-95.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) against Western conference opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (28 - 8) at PHOENIX (20 - 18) - 9/17/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
LOS ANGELES is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in August or September games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
LOS ANGELES is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
LOS ANGELES is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
LOS ANGELES is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in the conference finals over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 9-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 9-3 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Sunday, September 17

Trend Report

3:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

5:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 10 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Los Angeles is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games

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NFL Trend Report:

TENNESSEE (0 - 1) at JACKSONVILLE (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSONVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
JACKSONVILLE is 2-2 straight up against TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CLEVELAND (0 - 1) at BALTIMORE (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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BUFFALO (1 - 0) at CAROLINA (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NEW ENGLAND (0 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (0 - 1) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) against AFC East division opponents since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 108-77 ATS (+23.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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ARIZONA (0 - 1) at INDIANAPOLIS (0 - 1) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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PHILADELPHIA (1 - 0) at KANSAS CITY (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MINNESOTA (1 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 100-71 ATS (+21.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 88-62 ATS (+19.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
MINNESOTA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest 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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CHICAGO (0 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (0-0) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 46-71 ATS (-32.1 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (0-0) at LA CHARGERS (0 - 1) - 9/17/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CHARGERS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a division game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CHARGERS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 40-17 ATS (+21.3 Units) against AFC West division opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CHARGERS is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
LA CHARGERS is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NY JETS (0 - 1) at OAKLAND (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 73-101 ATS (-38.1 Units) in home games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 73-101 ATS (-38.1 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
OAKLAND is 73-101 ATS (-38.1 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 1-0 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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WASHINGTON (0 - 1) at LA RAMS (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
LA RAMS is 176-224 ATS (-70.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 176-224 ATS (-70.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LA RAMS is 80-114 ATS (-45.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
LA RAMS is 126-176 ATS (-67.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 137-176 ATS (-56.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LA RAMS is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) against NFC East division opponents since 1992.
LA RAMS is 58-90 ATS (-41.0 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus LA RAMS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0 straight up against LA RAMS 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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DALLAS (1 - 0) at DENVER (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 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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SAN FRANCISCO (0 - 1) at SEATTLE (0 - 1) - 9/17/2017, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 4-0 straight up against SAN FRANCISCO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GREEN BAY (1 - 0) at ATLANTA (1 - 0) - 9/17/2017, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GREEN BAY is 232-189 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all games since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 232-189 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 against the spread versus GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-0 straight up against GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NFL Week 2 lines that make you go hmmm...

Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-7, 43)

Chicago visits Tampa Bay and I agree with the knee-jerk reaction of the early money on Tampa Bay.

This opened at -6.5 and by Tuesday was a universal -7. The advantage for chalk players in this game is that it will take a monumental amount of money to get off the key -7, so there’s no need to rush in on this game early in the week.

A huge advantage for Tampa Bay in having their opener canceled is that the Buccaneers don’t have any tape to give to the Bears to dissect. Tampa Bay torched this team last year in Florida and the circumstances seem right for the results to mirror that game. You always like to be on the side of the team that has the incentive and energy, and with this game being possibly the first major event since the horrific weather in the south, the unity of the team and its fans may peak perfectly for the home town Bucs. Emotion is a big factor for almost anything in life.

At -7, you might think the wise guys take the dog. I say let them. This line won’t get any higher. It’s the typical game that will be teased down to PK for most parlay players. Call this a gut feeling, but this game gets out of hand for Chicago and the white towel is raised early.

Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6.5, 45)

Minnesota is at Pittsburgh in a game that’s been slow to be exposed by Bookmaker (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookmaker.eu%2F%3Fcmpid %3D4437)s early in the week.

In a curious sequence of events, Pinnacle (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fcappersmall2.com%2Flines.ph p) sported a -4 on the home favorites and within a minute, took down the game and reposted at -7. My feeling was that the original -4 was good. Those Bookmaker (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookmaker.eu%2F%3Fcmpid %3D4437)s who like to copy the line and hang whatever is out there, posted -7’s and have already been hit on the dog and are resting at –6.5.

At this point, I definitely see more money being drawn to the underdog after a solid performance by the Vikings in Week 1. I know the public has a short memory, me being in that group as well, but seeing the Steelers struggle with the Browns and Minnesota’s sharp play, I have to think this line will be closer to the original -4 than -7 by kickoff.

So, with that being said, the value on Minnesota is to grab the line early in the week. If you like the Steelers, you might just want to come back on the weekend and see where the line sits and benefit from the over-reactionaries. My feeling is that this game is way closer than the spread indicates.

Pinnacle (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fcappersmall2.com%2Flines.ph p) will realize that their first opinion was their best in this game. They, like the rest of the sportsbooks, will probably need Pittsburgh by the time this game closes.

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Titans (0-1) @ Jaguars (1-0)— Hurricane Irma disrupted life in Jacksonville this week. Home side won last six series games; teams have split series last 8 years. Titans lost last three visits here, by 8-6-21 points. Tennessee won its last four road openers SU, all as an underdog, allowing 12 pts/game- under is 16-3 in their last 19 AO’s. Home side won last six series games; Titans lost last three visits here, by 8-6-21 points. Average total in last three series games, 64.7. Jaguars lost last five home openers, losing 4 of 5 games by 11+ points. Under is 8-4-1 in their last 13 HO’s. Jax is 5-4 as a home underdog the last two years- since 2011, they’re 7-14 vs spread coming off a win. Last three years, Titans are 0-2-1 as a road favorite.

Browns (0-1) @ Ravens (1-0)— Since 2012, Baltimore is 13-18-1 as a home favorite; last there years, they’re 11-11 coming off a win. Ravens forced five turnovers (+4), allowed only 221 yards in 20-0 win at Cincy LW. Browns are 1-15 SU on road, 6-10 as road underdogs last two years; they lost home opener 21-18 to Pitt- they were 3-17 on 3rd down, had punt blocked for TD. Cleveland lost its last five road openers, is 1-10 in its last 11; over is 8-4 in their last 12 AO’s. Ravens are 10-2 in last 12 home openers; three of last four stayed under. Ravens won five of last six series games; Browns lost 8 of last 9 visits here. Baltimore swept series 25-20/28-7 LY. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. First road tilt for rookie QB Kiser, who was sacked 7 times by Steelers LW.

Bills (1-0) @ Panthers (1-0)— Buffalo ran ball for 190 yards in 21-12 win over Jets LW; they were 8-17 on 3rd down, had 8 plays of 20+ yards, TD drives of 77-64-80 yards. Bills are 9-6 vs spread in last 15 road openers, 3-5 SU in last eight. Over is 4-2 in their last six AO’s. Carolina won its opener easily at SF; red flag is their two TD drives were just 42-28 yards- they held 49ers to 217 yards, started three drives in SF territory. Panthers won four of last five home openers, covered five of last six; under is 3-1 in their last four. Buffalo is 5-1 in this seldom-played series, winning both visits here, 30-14/20-9. Carolina’s only series win was in 2005. Last three years, NFC South home teams are 17-25-2 vs spread as a non-divisional home favorite.

Patriots (0-1) @ Saints (0-1)— Last three times New England lost in Week 1, they won Super Bowl that year- they went 2-1 in Week 2 those years. Last four years, NE is 10-2 vs spread coming off a loss; they were 6-1 as a road favorite LY, after being 4-12 from 2013-15. Short week for Saints coming off 29-19 loss in Minnesota; NO drove to red zone five time in eight drives Monday, but had only one TD, kicked four goals- they miss WR Snead (suspended) in red zone. Patriots won five of last six road openers; they were underdog in last two. Patriots are 9-4 in series, winning four of five visits to Bourbon Street- they lost last visit here, 38-17 in 2009. Saints are 2-3 in last five home openers; under is 5-2 in last seven.

Cardinals (0-1) @ Colts (0-1)— Indy has severe QB issues until Luck returns; he is out here. They haven’t said if Tolzien/Brissett will start; to me, Brissett is better choice. Colts offense was outscored 16-9 by LA’s defense LW. Colts are 8-2 as home underdog under Pagano. Arizona is 10-5 as a road favorite under Arians; they turned ball over four times (-3) in Detroit LW, ran ball for only 45 yards, scored only 16 points in 4 red zone drives. Arians returns to Indy, where he was interim coach for Colts when Pagano was ill a few years back. Indy won four of last five series games, losing last matchup 40-11 in desert in ’13. Redbirds lost last three visits here; their last win in Indy was in 1984. Colts are 0-3 in last three home openers; over is 7-5 in their last 12— they lost last four Week 2 games.

Eagles (1-0) @ Chiefs (1-0)— Andy Reid hosts his old team here. Last 15 years, NFL teams coming off the Week 1 Thursday game are 17-13 vs spread in Week 2; Chiefs rang up 537 yards on Patriots in Foxboro; five of their six TD drives were 75+ yards. KC is 6-10 as a home favorite the last two years; they lost S Berry for year (achilles) in Foxboro. Eagles are 11-10 as road dogs the last four years; they’re 10-2 vs spread vs AFC teams, 14-20 coming off a win. Wentz is 2-7 as a road starter; their road drives last week were 56-39 yards. Philly is 4-3 in series where road team won five of seven games- they’re 3-1 in four visits to Arrowhead. Chiefs are 3-6 in last nine HO’s (over 4-2 in last six)- last six years, they’re 1-5 in Week 2.

Vikings (1-0) @ Steelers (1-0)— Short week off a win for Viking squad that gained 470 yards with no turnovers in 29-19 home win Monday nite; they had 10 plays of 20+ yards. Under Zimmer, they’re 15-6 vs spread coming off a win, 11-6 as road dogs. Last five years, Steelers are 19-12 as home faves, 28-17-1 coming off a win- they had 7 sacks LW. Pitt won three of last four series games; Vikings won last meeting 34-27 in London 4 years ago. Vikes lost last two visits here, 21-16/27-17. Minnesota is 4-9 in last 13 road openers; under is 5-2 in last seven. Steelers are 13-1 in last 14 home openers, 9-3 vs spread in last 12— under is 6-2 in their last eight. Big Ben was 11-11/182 targeting Brown LW; he was 12-25/73 with all his other passes. Vikings will try and take Brown away.

Bears (0-1) @ Buccaneers (0-0)— Hurricane Irma disrupted things in Bay Area, but game will go on as scheduled. Bucs didn’t play LW; they’re 2-8 vs spread as a home favorite last three years, 1-2 under Koetter. Chicago is 7-7-1 as a road underdog under Fox; they’re 9-11-1 coming off a loss. Bears had chance to win opener- they had ball on 10-yard line down 23-17 in last 30 seconds. Tampa Bay (+2.5) waxed the Bears 36-10 here LY, ending 3-game skid vs Chicago. Teams split last six series games played here. Chicago is 2-4 in last six road openers; under is 11-2 in their last 13. Tampa Bay is 3-8 in last 11 openers; they lost last four home openers, and were favored in last three. Under is 8-4-1 in their last 13 HO’s.

Dolphins (0-0) @ Chargers (0-1)— Dolphins practiced in Oxnard all week after re-gathering after their makeshift bye week; Fish are 3-1 in last four season openers. Miami is 15-17 SU on road last four years, 7-10 as road underdog since ’14. Short week for Chargers after their late rally in Denver fell just short Monday nite. LA ran ball for just 64 yards; 2 of their 3 TD drives started in Denver territory. Home opener for Bolts in their new, smaller temporary home venue. Miami won three of last four series games; they lost three of last four visits to San Diego. Home side won six of last seven series games. Miami is 3-9 in last 12 road openers; under is 13-2 in their last 15. Bolts are 6-1 in last seven HO’s, covering last five, but this is a new home for them.

Jets (0-1) @ Raiders (1-0)— Jets are 2-5-2 as road underdogs under Bowles; they ran ball for only 38 yards, were outgained 408-214 LW in 21-12 loss at Buffalo. Last 2+ years, Gang Green is 12-16 vs spread coming off a loss. Raiders gained 359 yards, didn’t turn ball over in 26-16 win at Tennessee LW. Oakland is 4-5 as home favorite under Del Rio- this is first time since ‘03 they’ve been a double digit favorite. Home side won last four series games; Jets lost last three visits to Oakland, by 3-10-14 points. Jets’ last win in Oakland was in ’03. Raiders won last two home openers; they’re 7-2-1 vs spread in last ten. Over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 HO’s. Since 2010, Jets are 3-1-1 against the spread as a double digit underdog.

Redskins (0-1) @ Rams (1-0)— Sean McVay worked for Washington the last six years, so lot of familiarity here. Redskins allowed 298 PY to Eagles LW, were outgained 356-264 as Philly was 8-14 on 3rd down. Skins are 11-11 as road underdogs under Gruden, 9-4 coming off a loss the last two years. Rams threw for 310 yards LW, held Colts to 0-10 on 3rd down, but that was vs backup QB’s. Since 2013, LA is 7-6 as a home favorite; they’re 10-14 vs spread coming off a win. Teams split last six meetings; 5 of last 7 series totals were 36 or less. Washington is 2-7 in last nine road openers; over is 6-2 in their last eight. Rams had a 13-yard edge in field position last week- their TD drives were 69-58-57 yards.

Cowboys (1-0) @ Broncos (1-0)— Dallas held Giants to 233 yards, 3 points in opening win LW; Cowboys are 7-3 as road favorite the last three years- they’re 16-7-1 in last 24 games vs AFC foes. Dallas had only one TD, kicked four FG’s last week, a red flag. Short week for Broncos after they held on for 24-21 win after almost blowing 24-7 lead; Denver is 3-1 as a home underdog the last four years- they’re 14-6 vs spread in last 20 games vs NFC teams. Denver won last five series games, winning last one 51-48 in 2013, but that was with now-retired Manning at QB. Cowboys lost four of last five visits here, with last Mile High win in 1992. Dallas covered its last six road openers (4-2 SU); four of last five stayed under total.

49ers (0-1) @ Seahawks (0-1)— Under Carroll, Seattle is 25-14-1 vs spread coming off a loss, 26-15 as a home favorite- last three years, they’re 8-3 as a double digit favorite. Seahawks’ D held Rodgers to 17 points LW; one of the two TD’s was a 6-yard drive. 49ers gained only 217 yards, had 73 penalty yards in 23-3 home loss to Carolina; Niners are 5-10 as road underdogs the last two years. Seattle won its last eight home openers (7-1 vs spread); under is 13-2-1 in their last 16. Seahawks won last seven series games; 49ers lost last last six visits here, with four of six losses by 16+ points. Seattle is 10-1-1 vs spread in last 12 series games. 49ers lost three of last four road openers; over is 8-5-1 in their last 14. 49ers are 1-5 as a double digit underdog the last two years.

Packers (1-0) @ Falcons (1-0)— New dome opens in Atlanta. Falcons beat Green Bay twice LY, 33-32, 44-21, both in GeorgiaDome— home side won last four series games. Falcons threw for 392 yards in the 44-21 playoff win. Green Bay held Seattle to 225 yards LW; the last four years they’re 3-8 as a road underdog. Last three years, Pack is 17-12-1 vs spread coming off a win. Atlanta held on at end to win its opener in Chicago; they’re 6-16 as home favorites the last four years, 3-10 under Quinn. Average total in last three series games is 70. Packers won last two road openers (31-23/27-23); over is 9-2 in their last 11. Falcons won/covered 8 of last 9 home openers, but this is a new home for them.

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CFL Trend Report

OTTAWA (4 - 7 - 1) at MONTREAL (3 - 8 ) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM

Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing on a Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 9 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 7-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 7-1 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OTTAWA vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ottawa's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Montreal's last 15 games
Montreal is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
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OTTAWA @ MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Ottawa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Ottawa

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Ottawa (4-7-1) @ Montreal (3-8 ) — Ottawa won six of last seven games with Montreal, beating them twice this year, 24-19 (-4.5) at home, then 32-4 (pick) here two weeks ago. RedBlacks won their last four visits to Montreal. Under is 4-1 in last five series games. Ottawa had 3-game win streak ended by Hamilton last week; they’re 2-3 SU on road, 4-1 vs spread, 2-1 as road underdogs. Under is 7-1-2 in their last ten games. Alouettes lost their last four games, allowing 36.4 pts/game; they’re 3-3 at home. Under is 7-4 in their games this season.

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CFL Betting Notes

Ottawa RedBlacks (4-7-1 SU, 8-4 ATS) vs. Montreal Alouettes (3-8 SU, 4-7 ATS)

Point-spread: Ottawa -2
Total: 48

Game Overview

Ottawa’s recent three-game run both SU and ATS came to a sudden end last week, but it still has the slight edge in the East to repeat as division champions. The total stayed UNDER in that loss to the Tiger-Cats and it has now stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in nine of the RedBlacks’ last 10 games. Adding injury to insult, quarterback Trevor Harris is expected to be out several weeks after badly bruising his shoulder in that loss.

With Harris out of the lineup for Ottawa, Montreal has an excellent opportunity to make up some ground in the East, but it is going to need a much better effort from its defense. The one strength of this team coming into this season was its defense, but going back to a 41-40 loss to Winnipeg on July 27, the Alouettes have allowed at least 32 points in five of their last six games.

Betting Trends

Ottawa has won seven of the last eight meetings both SU and ATS including a 32-4 victory against Montreal on Aug. 31 in a game that closed as a PICK. The total has stayed UNDER in four of the last five meetings.

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PHILADELPHIA vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 8 games at home
Kansas City is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home


CHICAGO vs. TAMPA BAY
Chicago is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


ARIZONA vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indianapolis
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Indianapolis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Indianapolis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona


MINNESOTA vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games


TENNESSEE vs. JACKSONVILLE
Tennessee is 1-5-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games
Jacksonville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Jacksonville is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games


NEW ENGLAND vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New England's last 5 games
New England is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New England


CLEVELAND vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Baltimore is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland


BUFFALO vs. CAROLINA
Buffalo is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games at home


MIAMI vs. LOS ANGELES
Miami is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 9 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Miami
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


NY JETS vs. OAKLAND
NY Jets are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Jets last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
Oakland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games


DALLAS vs. DENVER
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games
Dallas is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing Dallas


SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 9 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home


WASHINGTON vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 11 games when playing Washington
Los Angeles is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington


GREEN BAY vs. ATLANTA
Green Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Green Bay is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 13

OTTAWA (4 - 7 - 1) at MONTREAL (3 - 8) - 9/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing on a Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 9 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 7-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 7-1 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 13

Sunday, September 17

Ottawa @ Montreal

Game 607-608
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
111.319
Montreal
105.947
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 5 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(-1 1/2); Under

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 2


Sunday, September 17

Tennessee @ Jacksonville

Game 261-262
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee
134.551
Jacksonville
131.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tennessee
by 3 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 1 1/2
43
Dunkel Pick:
Tennessee
(-1 1/2); Over

Cleveland @ Baltimore

Game 263-264
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
124.819
Baltimore
137.436
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 12 1/2
33
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
by 8
39 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-8); Under

Buffalo @ Carolina

Game 265-266
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
127.877
Carolina
136.912
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 9
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
by 7
43
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-7); Under

New England @ New Orleans

Game 267-268
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New England
137.668
New Orleans
138.965
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 1 1/2
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 7
56
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+7); Over

Arizona @ Indianapolis

Game 269-270
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
130.992
Indianapolis
131.949
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indianapolis
by 1
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 7 1/2
44
Dunkel Pick:
Indianapolis
(+7 1/2); Over

Philadelphia @ Kansas City

Game 271-272
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
136.822
Kansas City
146.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 9
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
by 5
45 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-5); Under

Minnesota @ Pittsburgh

Game 273-274
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
131.299
Pittsburgh
138.644
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 7 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 5
45 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-5); Under

Chicago @ Tampa Bay

Game 275-276
September 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
129.982
Tampa Bay
131.146
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
by 7
43
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+7); Over

Miami @ LA Chargers

Game 277-278
September 17, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
128.850
LA Chargers
130.330
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Chargers
by 1 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Chargers
by 5
45
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+5); Over

NY Jets @ Oakland

Game 279-280
September 17, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Jets
121.976
Oakland
134.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 12
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 14
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Jets
(+14); Over

Washington @ LA Rams

Game 281-282
September 17, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
129.706
LA Rams
123.494
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 6
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Rams
by 3
45
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3); Over

Dallas @ Denver

Game 283-284
September 17, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
141.062
Denver
131.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 9 1/2
37
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 2
43
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-2); Under

San Francisco @ Seattle

Game 285-286
September 17, 2017 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
119.481
Seattle
135.373
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 16
35
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
by 13 1/2
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-13 1/2); Under

Green Bay @ Atlanta

Game 287-288
September 17, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Green Bay
141.513
Atlanta
140.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 1
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3
54
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(+3); Under

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NFL

Sunday, September 17

Sunday Night Football Betting Preview: Packers at Falcons

Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons (-3, 55.5)

The last visit to Atlanta is one the Green Bay Packers won't soon forget -- a beating at the hands of the Falcons in the NFC Championship Game in January. With the stakes much lower, the Packers get a chance to avenge that loss to Atlanta on Sunday night in what will mark the first regular-season game at the Falcons' new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Green Bay entered last season's conference title game on an eight-game winning streak but was never in it against Atlanta, falling behind by 24 points at halftime in a 44-21 blowout. "If you're thinking about last year and talking about last year, you're just wasting time and energy," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "To get to the point where you're playing in January and the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl, you've got to focus on what's going on today. That's really what our guys are focused on." The Falcons will be looking to beat Green Bay for the third time in 11 months -- they squeezed out a 33-32 victory at home last October on a last-minute touchdown pass by Matt Ryan. The league's highest-scoring team in 2016 with an average of 33.8 points, Atlanta needed a late defensive stand to escape with a 23-17 victory at Chicago in Week 1.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC.

POWER RANKINGS: Packers (-4) - Falcons (-3.5) + home field (-3) = Falcons -2.5

LINE HISTORY: The Falcons opened as two-point home chalk and by Saturday night that number had been bet up to three. The total hit the betting board at 53.5 and has jumped up three points to 56.5.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: ‘The Packers will be looking to spoil the celebration of the new Mercedes Benz stadium in Atlanta when they tackle the Falcons Sunday night . Revenge from a pair of losses suffered last year in this series- including a 44-21 loss in the NFC title game - sets the table for Green Bay. But Atlanta counters with a sterling 8-1 SU and ATS mark in home opening games behind QB Matt Ryan. This game should be played with playoff intensity this evening.’ - Marc Lawrence

WHAT BOOKS SAY: ‘Only public money has showed up for this marquee matchup thus far. Not sure if the sharps will get involved on the side as this appears to be a pretty tight number. We've taken some smart money on the over, and of course the squares are hammering the over every day. Currently, we have 55 percent of the money on Green Bay, and 67 percent on the over.’ Scott Cooley of BookMaker.eu

INJURY REPORT:

Packers - OT Bryan Bulaga (Questionable, Ankle), S Kentrell Brice (Questionable, Quadricep), DT Mike Daniels (Questionable, Hip), OT David Bakhtiari (Questionable, Hamstring), DT Montravius Adams (Questionable, Foot), LB Ahmad Brooks (Questionable, Concussion), OT Jason Spriggs (Questionable, Hamstring), OT Don Barclay (Questionable Week 7, Foot), LB Vince Biegel (Questionable Week 7, Ankle).

Falcons - C Alex Mack (Probable, Back), OL Austin Pasztor (Probable, Chest), S Kemal Ishmael (Questionable, Hamstring), LB Duke Riley (Questionable, Knee), TE Eric Saubert (Questionable, Hamstring), RB Brian Hill (Questionable, Ankle), RB Terron Ward (Questionable, Hamstring).

WEATHER REPORT: Dome

ABOUT THE PACKERS (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 311 yards with one touchdown and one interception in last week's 17-9 victory over Seattle, has a passer rating of 117.0 in seven matchups against Atlanta while throwing for 29 scoring passes against two picks. Running back Ty Montgomery had 93 total yards and a touchdown while wide receivers Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson combined for 16 receptions and a score last week. Green Bay could be in trouble along the offensive line Sunday with left tackle David Bakhtiari battling a hamstring issue and right tackle Bryan Bulaga dealing with illness and a sprained ankle. The Packers' defense limited the Seahawks to 225 total yards and 12 first downs.

ABOUT THE FALCONS (1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS, 0-1 O/U): Ryan connected on an 88-yard scoring strike to tight end Austin Hooper in the fourth quarter and finished with 321 yards passing in the season opener. The league's reigning MVP has put up huge numbers over the past three matchups against the Packers, passing for 1,055 yards with 11 touchdowns against one interception. Wideout Julio Jones, who had four catches for 66 yards last week, torched Green Bay in the NFC title game with nine catches for 180 yards and two scores, and had an 11-catch, 259-yard monster performance against the Packers in 2014. The backfield tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman combined for only 53 yards rushing on 20 carries in Week 1.

TRENDS:

* Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

* Over is 7-1 in Packers last 8 games overall.

* Over is 11-0 in Falcons last 11 home games.

* Over is 7-1 in Packers last 8 games overall.

* Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the road dog Packers at a rate of 60 percent and the Over is picking up 64 percent of the totals action.

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NFL action report: NFC Championship rematch drawing spit action at betting windows in Las Vegas

Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons – Open: -3; Move: None

Atlanta didn’t look much like the defending NFC champion in Week 1, but still managed to come away with a victory. The Falcons held off Chicago in the red zone late, nabbing a 23-17 victory as a 6.5-point road favorite.

Green Bay passed a stout Week 1 test in a battle of perennial playoff contenders. The Packers beat Seattle 17-9 as a 2.5-point home chalk, but now travel to face the team that ended their 2016-17 season. The Falcons rolled to a 44-21 victory in last season’s NFC final to advance to the Super Bowl.

“A very fun matchup here, obviously a rematch of that big game from last year,” Simbal said of this Sunday night clash at 8:30 p.m. ET. “We haven’t seen any line movement all week. It’s been pretty good action on both sides. A very public game. The public likes the Falcons -3, likes the Packers moneyline.”

Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos – Open: -2; Move: -2.5

Ezekiel Elliott and Dallas overcame a turbulent few weeks to nab a season-opening victory. Elliott, who got an injunction to put a hold on his six-game suspension, rushed for 104 yards, and the Cowboys’ defense put the clamps on the New York Giants in a 19-3 win as a 6-point home chalk.

Denver also got off on the right foot – barely. The Broncos let a 24-7 fourth-quarter lead evaporate, but blocked a field goal in the final seconds to secure a 24-21 win over San Diego to push as a 3-point home fave.

“Probably our biggest decision of the day is Cowboys at Broncos,” Shelton said of action at MGM Resorts books, while adding the modest half-point uptick in the line doesn’t tell the whole story. “We’re gonna get crushed if the Cowboys win and cover.”

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars – Open: Pick; Move: +1; Move: +1.5; Move: +2; Move: +2.5; Move: +2; Move: +1.5

Tennessee got out of the gates slowly with a 26-16 home loss to Oakland as a 2.5-point fave in Week 1.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota, returning from a broken leg suffered in Week 16 last year, had a 10-yard run for the Titans’ only touchdown, midway through the first quarter.

Jacksonville, a team everyone expected to be a laughingstock, got to do some chuckling of its own after a Week 1 upset at Houston. The Jaguars led 19-0 at halftime en route to a 29-7 victory as a 5.5-point ‘dog. That hasn’t really swayed the bettors, though.

“On Monday afternoon, we got sharp play on Tennessee pick 'em, so we moved the game to Titans -1.5,” Jerome said, noting that’s where the total returned by Friday after ticking up to 2.5. “We also got sharp action on the total for this game, as the sharpies are keen on this going under 44. The total is 42 now. With Leonard Fournette looking so good in his debut, I can see the Jags feeding him the ball a lot, so I can see why wiseguy action is on the under in this contest.”

Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Open: -6.5; Move: -7

Chicago had a respectable showing in Week 1 against defending NFC champion Atlanta, and nearly pulled the upset. The Bears were driving late and had a potential winning TD dropped, resulting in a 23-17 home setback, though they cashed as 6.5-point underdogs.

Tampa Bay is running a week behind everyone else, with its opening game against Miami postponed due to Hurricane Irma. But that’s not scaring off the wiseguys.

“Tampa coming off that unplanned bye week,” Simbal said. “That game opened 6.5, and the sharp guys bet that up to 7. So despite Chicago having a good performance last week, the sharp guys are not backing them here.”

Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts – Open: +7.5; Move: +7

Indianapolis had arguably one of the worst Week 1 performances, coming against one of the worst teams from last season. The Colts, minus Andrew Luck – who might not return from offseason shoulder surgery until October – got boatraced by the Los Angeles Rams 46-9 as a 3.5-point road underdog.

Meanwhile, Arizona gave up four touchdowns to turn a 17-9 third-quarter lead into a 35-17 fourth-quarter deficit on the way to a 35-23 loss at Detroit laying 2.5 points. That was enough to sway early action toward the Colts this week.

“We saw Indianapolis have that pretty horrible game last week, where they got destroyed by the Rams,” Simbal said. “Arizona opened as a 7.5-point favorite in this game, that’s down to 7. Sharp guys actually backing the Colts, believe it or not, after that first week.”

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Spartan

Eagles +6

I week one I had the Chiefs against the Patriots and it cashed easily. My triple star on sunday was the Eagles against the Redskins. Well, going to fade one of these teams here and I am going to take Doug Pederson's Eagles and the, my my view, generous points. That was a huge win for the Chiefs in Foxboro and everyone around Chiefs nation has been jerking off over them for some time now. Was also a costly win as safety Eric Berry has been lost for the season. God I hated to see that, Berry battled back from his cancer challenges and now this. A lot of people were very suspect of the Chiefs running game but I had a feeling it was just a matter of becoming familiar with Kareem Hunt. The kid is no flash in the pan, he is the real deal. Charles will not be missed on the field at Arrowhead. With that being said I still say this Eagles team is better than most suspect. The chink in the armor I saw sunday at Washington that stood out to me was the weak run blocking. They need to step that up. But, in my view these two teams are closer in talent than most suspect. The Eagles are capable of generating some decent pass rush and as always that will be a key to slowing down Alex Smith. It's big that Cox and Graham put some heat on Smith. I think Wentz and Torrey Smith can make some big plays happen against this Chiefs secondary without Berry on the back end. Chiefs, as usual, have the edge on special teams but overall I see this as a close, hard fought battle. I say take the Eagles and the points, presently readily available at plus the six.

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Dave Essler

Jacksonville +2

Some books have +2 without buying, and I'd have loved +3. which Bovada (http://www.cappersmall.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Frecord.bettingpartners.com% 2F_pO1vV3scjG8UbyPgnoR23mNd7ZgqdRLk%2F1%2F) still has. Although I'm not a Jaguars fan I do live in the general area. I wasn't sold on them until I watched them beat the Patriots in New England in an exhibition game, and then watch the way they played in Houston. They're quite confident and Fournette is indeed the real deal. When teams stack the box to try and stop him, they've made Borltes look much better than he really is. The Jags defense is actually well above average - Myles Jack is playing well, they brought in Calais Campbell from Arizona, and added three new faces (Bouye, Barry Church, and Tashaun Gipson) in the defensive backfield. They're at home, where fans are generally apathetic by October - but there's an actual buzz that'll fire them up for their first home game, which I suspect they win. I know Tennessee is up and coming, but a division road favorite is yet another thing and IMO it's strictly public perception versus what I see as reality.

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When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

Preview: 49ers at Seahawks
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Seattle Seahawks couldn't reach the end zone in their season opener but look to get the offensive attack unleashed when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Seattle managed just three field goals in the 17-9 loss to Green Bay while registering just 225 total yards and 12 first downs.

The Seahawks are aiming to avoid their second 0-2 start in three seasons, and coach Pete Carroll insists there is no reason to hit the panic button. "We've only played one game. There's time," Carroll told reporters. "We're going to do really well, we're going to have a really good season, and I hope it shows sooner than later. I don't have any hesitation in telling you that. I love our club." San Francisco is looking for its first victory under new coach Kyle Shanahan after dropping a 23-3 decision to Carolina. "We're both 0-1, and somebody is going to be 0-2," 49ers strong safety Eric Reid told reporters. "I don't want it to be us."

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks -14. O/U: 42.5

ABOUT THE 49ERS (0-1): San Francisco totaled just 217 yards and 13 first downs in the first game under Shanahan's system, and new quarterback Bobby Hoyer was 24-of-35 for 193 yards and one interception. Carlos Hyde averaged five yards per carry (45 yards) and matched his career best of six receptions while wideout Pierre Garcon made six catches for 81 yards in his team debut. The defense didn't record a sack in the season-opening loss and might be without rookie outside linebacker Reuben Foster (ankle) for the rest of the month.

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (0-1): New running back Eddie Lacy gained just three yards on five carries and Russell Wilson also was mediocre with just 158 yards on 14-of-27 passing while operating behind an offensive line experiencing major issues. "Well, I think we can all be better," Wilson told reporters. "It's not just those guys. I'm the biggest critic of myself, I think there's a couple of throws in there that I could hit and find a way to make those throws. I think winners find a way to win." Cornerback Richard Sherman (hamstring) is in jeopardy of missing the first regular-season game of his seven-year career for a unit that received strong performances from defensive end Michael Bennett (1.5 sacks) and free safety Earl Thomas (11 tackles) in the opener.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Seahawks have won each of the last six meetings and eight of the last nine.

2. Hoyer's interception in the opener gives him more than he threw all last season, when he attempted 200 passes for Chicago.

3. Seattle hopes to have RB Thomas Rawls (ankle) available after missing the opener, as he gained a career-high 209 yards against the 49ers in 2015.

PREDICTION: Seahawks 27, 49ers 17

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Trends - San Francisco at Seattle

ATS Trends
San Francisco

49ers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC West.
49ers are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 road games.
49ers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.
49ers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
49ers are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
49ers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
49ers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
49ers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. NFC.
49ers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.
49ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
49ers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
49ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 2.
49ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.

Seattle

Seahawks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Seahawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Seahawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Seahawks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Seahawks are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss.
Seahawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Seahawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Seahawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Seahawks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 2.
Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Seahawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.

OU Trends
San Francisco

Over is 5-0 in 49ers last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-1-1 in 49ers last 7 games in Week 2.
Under is 9-2 in 49ers last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 vs. NFC West.
Over is 7-2 in 49ers last 9 road games.
Over is 7-2 in 49ers last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 20-8 in 49ers last 28 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 19-8 in 49ers last 27 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in 49ers last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Seattle

Over is 4-0 in Seahawks last 4 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Seahawks last 6 games in September.
Under is 5-1 in Seahawks last 6 games in Week 2.
Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 7-3 in Seahawks last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Head to Head

Favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Home team is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
49ers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
49ers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Seattle.

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Preview: Packers at Falcons
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The last visit to Atlanta is one the Green Bay Packers won't soon forget -- a beating at the hands of the Falcons in the NFC Championship Game in January. With the stakes much lower, the Packers get a chance to avenge that loss to Atlanta on Sunday night in what will mark the first regular-season game at the Falcons' new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Green Bay entered last season's conference title game on an eight-game winning streak but was never in it against Atlanta, falling behind by 24 points at halftime in a 44-21 blowout. "If you're thinking about last year and talking about last year, you're just wasting time and energy," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "To get to the point where you're playing in January and the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl, you've got to focus on what's going on today. That's really what our guys are focused on." The Falcons will be looking to beat Green Bay for the third time in 11 months -- they squeezed out a 33-32 victory at home last October on a last-minute touchdown pass by Matt Ryan. The league's highest-scoring team in 2016 with an average of 33.8 points, Atlanta needed a late defensive stand to escape with a 23-17 victory at Chicago in Week 1.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Falcons -3. O/U: 54

ABOUT THE PACKERS (1-0): Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 311 yards with one touchdown and one interception in last week's 17-9 victory over Seattle, has a passer rating of 117.0 in seven matchups against Atlanta while throwing for 29 scoring passes against two picks. Running back Ty Montgomery had 93 total yards and a touchdown while wide receivers Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson combined for 16 receptions and a score last week. Green Bay could be in trouble along the offensive line Sunday with left tackle David Bakhtiari battling a hamstring issue and right tackle Bryan Bulaga dealing with illness and a sprained ankle. The Packers' defense limited the Seahawks to 225 total yards and 12 first downs.

ABOUT THE FALCONS (1-0): Ryan connected on an 88-yard scoring strike to tight end Austin Hooper in the fourth quarter and finished with 321 yards passing in the season opener. The league's reigning MVP has put up huge numbers over the past three matchups against the Packers, passing for 1,055 yards with 11 touchdowns against one interception. Wideout Julio Jones, who had four catches for 66 yards last week, torched Green Bay in the NFC title game with nine catches for 180 yards and two scores, and had an 11-catch, 259-yard monster performance against the Packers in 2014. The backfield tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman combined for only 53 yards rushing on 20 carries in Week 1.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Rodgers needs two TD passes to become the 11th player in history to reach 300 for his career.

2. Falcons LB Vic Beasley had a sack last week, giving him a league-best 16.5 since the start of the 2016 season.

3. Including the playoff matchup, the teams have combined for at least 65 points in each of the past three meetings.

PREDICTION: Packers 27, Falcons 26

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Green Bay at Atlanta

ATS Trends
Green Bay

Packers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Packers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Packers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Packers are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Packers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Packers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Packers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2.
Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Packers are 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Packers are 40-19-1 ATS in their last 60 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Atlanta

Falcons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 2.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Falcons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.
Falcons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Falcons are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Green Bay

Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Packers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-1 in Packers last 8 games overall.
Over is 7-1 in Packers last 8 games following a straight up win.
Over is 7-1 in Packers last 8 vs. NFC.
Over is 6-1 in Packers last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-1 in Packers last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 11-4 in Packers last 15 games in September.
Over is 7-3 in Packers last 10 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Atlanta

Over is 6-0-1 in Falcons last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 11-0 in Falcons last 11 home games.
Over is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Falcons last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-1 in Falcons last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 16-4-1 in Falcons last 21 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games in September.
Over is 12-3-1 in Falcons last 16 vs. NFC.
Over is 12-3-1 in Falcons last 16 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Falcons last 9 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-1 in Falcons last 16 games on grass.

Head to Head

Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Underdog is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Preview: Browns at Ravens
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

Lost in all the talk of how bad the Cincinnati Bengals looked in Week 1 was how great the Baltimore Ravens played on both sides of the ball while pitching a shutout. The Ravens will try to stay sharp and take an early lead in the division when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Baltimore forced five turnovers in the 20-0 win over the Bengals after loading up on talent on the defensive side of the ball in the draft and free agency. "Overall, I was pleased," Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees told reporters of the effort. "The guys followed the game plan, executed it very well. There are always things we can get better at. Overall, I was very pleased. Any time we win, we’re pleased." That defense is taking on a rookie quarterback in the Browns' DeShone Kizer, who was sacked seven times while throwing for 222 yards in a 21-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 and is studying hard for Week 2. “Yeah, I got in (the facility) and I got a nice little start on Baltimore,” Kizer told reporters. “I spent a little bit of time game planning myself, just getting ahead of the game as much as I can to prepare for the game plan."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -8. O/U: 39

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-1): Cleveland nearly pulled off the upset in Week 1 while displaying a stout defense that held star running back Le'Veon Bell to 32 yards on 10 carries. “We played in our gaps," head coach Hue Jackson told reporters. "We played our responsibilities. We beat them to the punch every now and then, and we tackled well. Those are the keys of playing good defensive football.” First-round pick Jabrill Peppers recorded four solo tackles in his debut and served as both kickoff and punt returner.

ABOUT THE RAVENS (1-0): Quarterback Joe Flacco missed most of the offseason and the preseason due to injury and directed a conservative attack in Week 1, completing just 9-of-17 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. "If we're going to win a bunch of football games, we're going to have to do it a handful of different ways throughout the course of the season," Flacco told reporters. "But if we can win doing what we did on Sunday, then there's no need to do anything else." Flacco will be without a versatile weapon for a least two months after the team placed running back Danny Woodhead (hamstring) on injured reserve Thursday.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Browns OT Joe Thomas is four snaps away from playing 10,000 consecutive snaps.

2. Baltimore took the last three and five of the past six in the series.

3. Cleveland DE and No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett (ankle) is expected to miss a second straight game.

PREDICTION: Ravens 28, Browns 7

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Cleveland at Baltimore

ATS Trends
Cleveland

Browns are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Browns are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Browns are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC.
Browns are 6-20-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall.
Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Browns are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Browns are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Browns are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Browns are 1-10-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Browns are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. AFC North.
Browns are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Browns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Browns are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Baltimore

Ravens are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC North.
Ravens are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2.
Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Ravens are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
Ravens are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Ravens are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win.
Ravens are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Ravens are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Ravens are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Ravens are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Ravens are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Under is 5-0 in Browns last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Browns last 7 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Browns last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Browns last 6 games in Week 2.
Under is 9-2 in Browns last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2 in Browns last 10 games in September.
Under is 4-1 in Browns last 5 vs. AFC North.
Under is 8-2 in Browns last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2 in Browns last 9 games overall.
Over is 7-2 in Browns last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Browns last 7 vs. AFC.
Under is 39-17-2 in Browns last 58 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

Baltimore

Under is 5-1 in Ravens last 6 vs. AFC North.
Over is 5-1 in Ravens last 6 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Ravens last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-3 in Ravens last 12 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 7-3 in Ravens last 10 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Ravens last 13 home games.
Under is 13-6-1 in Ravens last 20 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Baltimore.
Road team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Browns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Baltimore.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Preview: Bills at Panthers
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

Former Carolina defensive coordinator Sean McDermott returns to face his former team when the Buffalo Bills visit the Panthers on Sunday. McDermott won his debut as coach of the Bills and will try to improve to 2-0 by beating the team whose defense he led for the past six seasons.


Both teams turned in dominant defensive efforts in Week 1, albeit against weak offenses. The Bills held the New York Jets to 214 total yards in a 21-12 win, while the Panthers allowed 217 yards in a 23-3 victory at San Francisco. "They have an idea. It will be an interesting matchup,” Carolina coach Ron Rivera told reporters of the Bills’ familiarity with the Panthers. “It will be a nice little homecoming. There is a tremendous amount of familiarity." The Bills have won five of six all-time meetings, including a 24-23 home triumph in the most recent matchup in 2013.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Panthers -7. O/U: 43


ABOUT THE BILLS (1-0): Buffalo’s offense runs through LeSean McCoy, who racked up 159 yards from scrimmage in Week 1 - including 110 on the ground. Tyrod Taylor didn’t have to do too much against the Jets, passing for 224 yards and two scores with an interception, but he seems to have a solid rapport with new receiver Jordan Matthews, who had a team-high 61 receiving yards in his Bills debut. The defense allowed only 38 rushing yards against the Jets but will have a taller task facing Cam Newton and rookie all-purpose threat Christian McCaffrey.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (1-0): Newton only passed for 171 yards in the season opener, but he threw two touchdown passes as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2016 campaign. McCaffrey rushed for 47 yards while making a team-high five catches for 38 yards, and he could see an expanded role as the Panthers look to add a wrinkle to their offense to combat the Bills’ familiarity. Carolina’s veteran linebacking corps led by Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly had a big game against the 49ers.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Taylor (1,186) is the Bills’ franchise leader for rushing yards by a quarterback.

2. Panthers TE Greg Olsen has caught a touchdown pass in each of his last two games against the Bills.

3. Matthews has made 10 catches for 152 yards and two touchdowns in his last two contests versus Carolina.


PREDICTION: Panthers 23, Bills 17

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Buffalo at Carolina

ATS Trends
Buffalo

Bills are 9-22 ATS in their last 31 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bills are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Bills are 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Bills are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Bills are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Bills are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bills are 0-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Carolina

Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 2.
Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Panthers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
Panthers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Panthers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
Buffalo

Over is 4-0 in Bills last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Bills last 4 games on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Bills last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 6-0 in Bills last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Bills last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Bills last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Bills last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-1 in Bills last 6 games in Week 2.
Over is 4-1 in Bills last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Bills last 13 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Bills last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Carolina

Under is 4-0-1 in Panthers last 5 games overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 home games.
Under is 4-0-1 in Panthers last 5 games on grass.
Over is 7-0 in Panthers last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Panthers last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Panthers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games in Week 2.
Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Panthers last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 13-5-1 in Panthers last 19 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Preview: Cardinals at Colts
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

With Andrew Luck still sidelined while rehabbing a shoulder injury, the seat is getting hotter for Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano. The Colts, who were embarrassed at Los Angeles Rams last week, host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday in a battle of two teams looking for their first wins minus their best players.


Luck denied media rumors that he is looking to leave Indianapolis but he seems to be no closer to returning to the field after undergoing a shoulder operation in the offseason. Scott Tolzien made the opening day start for the Colts and threw two interceptions in a discouraging 46-9, season-opening loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Things went just as badly for the Cardinals in their opener. Not only was Carson Palmer picked off three times in their 35-23 loss at Detroit, but they lost star running back David Johnson for at least eight weeks and possibly the rest of the season with a dislocated wrist.
TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cardinals -7. O/U: 44.

ABOUT THE CARDINALS (0-1): Arizona brought back running back Chris Johnson earlier in the week to help fill the void created by David Johnson's injury, but Kerwynn Williams (5 carries, 10 yards, TD vs. the Lions) will start at running back on Sunday. David Johnson's loss cannot be understated as he led the league with 2,118 yards from scrimmage last season and scored 20 touchdowns. The Cardinals may also be minus speedy wide receiver John Brown, who missed practice during the week with a quad injury and is listed as questionable.
ABOUT THE COLTS (0-1): Tolzien threw two pick-sixes last week and his stint under center may be short-lived. Jacoby Brissett, who drove the team to its lone score against the Rams, split time with Tolzien at practice during the week and Pagano may turn to their recent acquisition from the New England Patriots sooner rather than later. Luck hasn't indicated a timetable for his return but doesn't seem likely to be back on the field until October for the Colts, who were also missing center Ryan Kelly (out, foot) and star cornerback Vontae Davis (out, groin) last week.

EXTRA POINTS
1. Arizona won the last meeting in the series 40-11 in 2011 breaking a four-game winning streak by Indianapolis.
2. Colts WR T.Y. Hilton had just three catches for 57 yards in the opener and looks to draw CB Patrick Peterson, who has picked off 20 passes since 2011, in coverage.
3. Cardinals coach Bruce Arians went 9-3 as the interim head coach with the Colts while Pagano was battling cancer in 2012.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 27, Colts 17

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Arizona at Indianapolis

ATS Trends
Arizona

Cardinals are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 2.
Cardinals are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Cardinals are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 22-10 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Cardinals are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Cardinals are 6-18 ATS in their last 24 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

Indianapolis

Colts are 24-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Colts are 27-10 ATS in their last 37 games following a straight up loss.
Colts are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Colts are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Colts are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Colts are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 2.
Colts are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
Arizona

Over is 8-0 in Cardinals last 8 games overall.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games in Week 2.
Over is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 18-7-1 in Cardinals last 26 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games in September.
Under is 13-6-1 in Cardinals last 20 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Indianapolis

Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 home games.
Under is 4-0 in Colts last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Colts last 8 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Colts last 10 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games in September.
Over is 4-1 in Colts last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Colts last 8 games in Week 2.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

Preview: Titans at Jaguars
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

Still reveling in their defensive showcase in opening week, rookie Leonard Fournette and the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in an early AFC South Division matchup. The Jaguars notched a franchise-record 10 sacks in a stunning win at Houston last week as Fournette rushed for 100 yards and a score in his pro debut.

Jacksonville also forced four fumbles in the 29-7 win at Houston as its defense took the pressure off quarterback Blake Bortles, who threw for just 125 yards in the contest. All was not good, however, for the Jaguars, who lost their best player on offense, star receiver Allen Robinson, for the season with a torn ACL. Tennessee dropped a hard-fought 26-16 decision to Oakland in its opener as quarterback Marcus Mariota ran for a touchdown and passed for 256 yards. Home teams have won the past six games in the series, including a 38-17 victory by Jacksonville in the last season's final meeting.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Titans -1.5. O/U: 42.5

ABOUT THE TITANS (0-1): The Titans feel they can contain Jacksonville's blitzing defense with a balanced attack buoyed by their dual-threat quarterback. "If you do blitz, Marcus (Mariota) will hurt you with his legs," Tennessee center Ben Jones said. "When (Houston quarterback Tom) Savage was in there, they pinned their ears back because he wasn’t mobile." The game marks the return to the field where Mariota broke his leg last season in a loss that severely dashed Tennessee's playoff hopes.

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (1-0): Robinson is a huge loss for Jacksonville's offense after leading the team with 153 catches for 2,283 yards and 20 touchdowns over the past two seasons. The Jaguars had some of its practice routine altered by the effects of Hurricane Irma, which flooded parts of the city and left many without power. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey, an integral part of the pass defense who played all 79 snaps against the Texans, missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Jaguars' prized free-agent signing, defensive end Calais Campbell, had a franchise-best four sacks in his debut with the team.

2. Tennessee rushed for just 95 yards in its opener, led by DeMarco Murray with 44 yards on a dozen carries.

3. Jacksonville RB T.J. Yeldon, who missed the opener with a hamstring issues, is listed as probable.

PREDICTION: Titans 27, Jaguars 14

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Tennessee at Jacksonville

ATS Trends
Tennessee

Titans are 15-32-4 ATS in their last 51 games on grass.
Titans are 16-35-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Titans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
Titans are 9-22-2 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up loss.
Titans are 14-36-4 ATS in their last 54 vs. AFC.
Titans are 14-37-3 ATS in their last 54 games overall.
Titans are 13-35-3 ATS in their last 51 vs. AFC South.
Titans are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 road games.
Titans are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Titans are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Titans are 10-39-2 ATS in their last 51 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

Jacksonville

Jaguars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Jaguars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC.
Jaguars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC South.
Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Jaguars are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Jaguars are 7-19-2 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.
Jaguars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Jaguars are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games in September.
Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Jaguars are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Jaguars are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 2.

OU Trends
Tennessee

Under is 5-1 in Titans last 6 vs. AFC.
Under is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Titans last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 8-2 in Titans last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Titans last 9 vs. AFC South.
Over is 9-3-1 in Titans last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 11-4-1 in Titans last 16 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Titans last 7 road games.
Over is 10-4-1 in Titans last 15 games following a ATS loss.

Jacksonville

Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 8-3 in Jaguars last 11 games in September.
Under is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 vs. AFC South.

Head to Head

Home team is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Jacksonville.
Favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Titans are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Titans are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Jacksonville.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Preview: Eagles at Chiefs
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

After working together for years, Andy Reid and Doug Pederson square off for the first time when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. It’s Reid’s second meeting with his former team, as the Chiefs won 26-16 at Philadelphia in his first season with the club in 2013.


The coaches go way back, as Pederson played for Reid in Green Bay and Philadelphia before joining his coaching staffs with the Eagles and Chiefs. Pederson was Reid’s offensive coordinator in Kansas City from 2013-15, so he has a great understanding of the team's offense. “I think when you know each other this well, and you are that familiar with each other, it’s hard,” Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith told reporters. “A lot gets made of that. Who is making what changes, are you trying to counter their changes, what if they do this, what if they do that, you can talk yourselves in circles a little bit. In the end, I think it is going to come down to who can execute out there.” The Chiefs were the surprise of Week 1, as they spoiled the Super Bowl ring ceremony in New England on Opening Night with a 42-27 victory, while the Eagles also picked up a big road win, beating Washington 30-17.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Chiefs -6. O/U: 47.5



ABOUT THE EAGLES (1-0): Carson Wentz had a strong opener, going 26-of-39 for 307 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, as he looked often to tight end Zach Ertz and receiver Nelson Agholor. The Eagles need more from the running game to be successful, though, as LeGarrette Blount finished with only 46 yards on 14 carries against Washington. The defense forced four turnovers in Week 1, but the Eagles might not be able to expect a repeat against a Chiefs team that typically takes care of the ball.

ABOUT THE CHIEFS (1-0): Kansas City flashed an explosive offense in Week 1, as rookie running back Kareem Hunt racked up 246 yards from scrimmage – the most by any NFL player in his debut – and Tyreek Hill caught seven passes for 133 yards and a touchdown. Smith was nearly flawless, going 28-of-35 for 368 yards with four TDs. The defense did an admirable job against Tom Brady and the Patriots, allowing 371 total yards but holding the reigning champions to 10 points in the second half - and none in the fourth quarter.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Hill has scored a touchdown of at least 60 yards in five consecutive games, the longest streak in NFL history.

2. Wentz is 4-0 as a starter in September.

3. Chiefs LB Justin Houston, who had two sacks last week, recorded a career-high 4.5 in his most recent meeting with the Eagles.


PREDICTION: Chiefs 31, Eagles 23

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Philadelphia at Kansas City

ATS Trends
Philadelphia

Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Eagles are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Eagles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 2.
Eagles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Kansas City

Chiefs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Chiefs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Chiefs are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Chiefs are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.
Chiefs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Chiefs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 2.
Chiefs are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.
Chiefs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Over is 8-1 in Eagles last 9 games in Week 2.
Under is 7-1 in Eagles last 8 games in September.
Over is 11-2 in Eagles last 13 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 39-14-1 in Eagles last 54 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Eagles last 15 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games on grass.
Under is 11-5 in Eagles last 16 games following a ATS win.
Over is 19-9 in Eagles last 28 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

Kansas City

Under is 5-1 in Chiefs last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Chiefs last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Chiefs last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Chiefs last 9 games in September.
Under is 17-5 in Chiefs last 22 games in Week 2.
Under is 22-7 in Chiefs last 29 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Chiefs last 11 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-3 in Chiefs last 11 games on grass.
Under is 20-8-2 in Chiefs last 30 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Chiefs last 8 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 39-16 in Chiefs last 55 home games.
Under is 19-9-1 in Chiefs last 29 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.

Head to Head

Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Preview: Patriots at Saints
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The New England Patriots have not started a season 0-2 since 2001, a streak they hope to keep intact when they visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night. Quarterback Tom Brady and the reigning Super Bowl champions have had 10 days to rebound from a stunning season-opening defeat, when they were mauled 42-27 at home by the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Saints are also coming off Week 1 setback, falling at Minnesota 29-19 on Monday night, and are attempting to avoid losing the first two games of the season for the fourth consecutive season. "A sense of urgency has been created," acknowledged New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees. "It's very important. It's our home opener, and we want to get back on track." For historical context, Brady took over as starter following the first two losses in 2001 and guided New England to its first of five Super Bowl championships -- winning that first time at the site of Sunday's venue. Brady's matchup against Brees and Co. also marks the first time in league history that two quarterbacks with at least 10 Pro Bowl selections each will square off in the regular season.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -6.5. O/U: 56

ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (0-1): Brady is ranked last in the league with a completion percentage of 44.4 and has glaring issues at wide receiver with Julian Edelman out for the year, Malcolm Mitchell is on injured reserve and Danny Amendola is in the NFL's concussion protocol. It was be a homecoming of sorts for wideout Brandin Cooks, who had three catches for 88 yards in his New England debut after he was acquired from the Saints in the offseason for a pair of high draft picks. Another offseason acquisition, running back Mike Gillislee, rushed for three touchdowns last week but the Patriots were also stuffed on three short-yardage situations. Not only were 42 points the most allowed since coach Bill Belichick arrived in New England, but star linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee) was injured in Week 1 and his status for Sunday is unclear.

ABOUT THE SAINTS (0-1): New Orleans struggled to get untracked offensively at Minnesota but the team is a different animal when playing on the fast track of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- Brees is averaging 357.7 yards in his last 15 home games. Playing without wide receiver Willie Snead, Brees finished with 291 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings, with tight end Colby Fleener (touchdown), wideout Mike Thomas and running back Mark Ingram each hauling in five receptions. The ground game was stagnant as Adrian Peterson tied for the team high with 18 yards on six carries in his debut with New Orleans. The Saints likely will try to establish the running game to take the pressure off a defense that surrendered 470 total yards to Minnesota and was among the league's worst in 2016 with averages of 375.4 yards and 28.4 points allowed.

EXTRA POINTS

1. New England, which is 42-6 following a loss since 2004, was a perfect 8-0 on the road last season.

2. Brees tossed five TD passes and had a perfect passer rating (158.3) in New England's last visit to New Orleans in 2009.

3. Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, who has an NFL-best 68 TD catches since 2010, had two catches for 33 yards in Week 1.

PREDICTION: Saints 33, Patriots 30

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - New England at New Orleans

ATS Trends
New England

Patriots are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Patriots are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Patriots are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Patriots are 16-3-2 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Patriots are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Patriots are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Patriots are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Patriots are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Patriots are 23-8 ATS in their last 31 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
Patriots are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Patriots are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Patriots are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Patriots are 40-18-1 ATS in their last 59 games following a straight up loss.
Patriots are 78-38-2 ATS in their last 118 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Patriots are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

New Orleans

Saints are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Saints are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Saints are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Saints are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Saints are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Saints are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Saints are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 2.

OU Trends
New England

Over is 5-0 in Patriots last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-0-1 in Patriots last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Patriots last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Patriots last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.
Under is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Patriots last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 20-6 in Patriots last 26 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Patriots last 11 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Patriots last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 61-28 in Patriots last 89 games on fieldturf.

New Orleans

Over is 4-0 in Saints last 4 games overall.
Over is 10-1 in Saints last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games in September.
Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 10-3-1 in Saints last 14 home games.
Over is 8-3 in Saints last 11 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Saints last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2 in Saints last 7 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Over is 12-5 in Saints last 17 games in Week 2.

Head to Head

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Preview: Vikings at Steelers
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The Minnesota Vikings ripped off an impressive win in Week 1 while displaying an offense short on mistakes and big on yardage. That Vikings' offense should be taking a step up in competition when the team visits the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Bradford completed 27 of his 32 pass attempts for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the 29-19 opening win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday and plans on thriving in his second season as the team's starter. “This will be a big year for Sam,” tight end Kyle Rudolph told reporters, according to ESPN.com. “I wasn’t surprised by his performance Monday night. There’s a reason he was drafted No. 1 overall and a reason why he had the success that he had in college. He’s got a ton of playmakers on this offense to get the ball to and spread it around. When we can do that, we’re tough to defend.” The Steelers have plenty of playmakers as well but still struggled to put the ball in the end zone in a 21-18 triumph at the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. "We knew we’d come out a little rusty," wide receiver Antonio Brown told reporters. "We have a lot of room to grow and improve."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Steelers - 5.5. O/U: 45.5

ABOUT THE VIKINGS (1-0): One of the things that made Bradford so successful in Week 1 was the presence of rookie running back Dalvin Cook, who rushed for 127 yards on 22 carries in his NFL debut. “You can just tell, there’s certain players that it’s not too big for them,” Minnesota offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur told reporters of Cook. “I think he was out there, he was in the flow of the game, he was comfortable with what he was doing. He had production running the ball and doing all the other things." Cook got the majority of the carries over veteran Latavius Murray, who fumbled on his first touch and ended up with three yards on two carries.

ABOUT THE STEELERS (1-0): Pittsburgh was able to pull out the win in Week 1 despite the lackluster offense due in large part to rookie defensive end T.J. Watt, who recorded two sacks and an interception in his debut and earned defensive rookie of the week honors. “He played well,” defensive coordinator Keith Butler told reporters of Watt. “He is a smart guy. He understands concepts. He understands what offenses like to do. He made some plays for us. He had a couple of sacks and that interception was a very athletic looking play to me at a great time for us. He had just committed a personal foul and got us behind a little bit and good for him, he got it back.” The Steelers also dodged a bullet with defensive end Stephon Tuitt, who left last week's game with a biceps injury but could return soon.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Vikings CBs Xavier Rhodes (hip) and Terence Newman (knee) were limited participants in Thursday's practice.

2. Pittsburgh RB Le'Veon Bell was limited to 32 yards on 10 carries in Week 1 after sitting out the preseason.

3. Minnesota LB Anthony Barr (hamstring) sat out practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

PREDICTION: Steelers 28, Vikings 24

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Trends - Minnesota at Pittsburgh

ATS Trends
Minnesota

Vikings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Vikings are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win.
Vikings are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Vikings are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Vikings are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win.
Vikings are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Vikings are 37-15 ATS in their last 52 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Vikings are 12-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Vikings are 39-17 ATS in their last 56 games overall.
Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Vikings are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Pittsburgh

Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2.
Steelers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Steelers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Steelers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Under is 8-1 in Vikings last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-1 in Vikings last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 15-3 in Vikings last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 17-4 in Vikings last 21 games in Week 2.
Over is 4-1 in Vikings last 5 games overall.
Under is 7-2 in Vikings last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Vikings last 8 games following a ATS win.
Over is 6-2 in Vikings last 8 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
Under is 8-3 in Vikings last 11 games in September.
Under is 15-6-1 in Vikings last 22 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 14-6-1 in Vikings last 21 road games.

Pittsburgh

Under is 11-1 in Steelers last 12 games in Week 2.
Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games in September.
Over is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 21-7-1 in Steelers last 29 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-3 in Steelers last 11 games on grass.
Under is 17-7 in Steelers last 24 games overall.
Under is 9-4 in Steelers last 13 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

Preview: Bears at Buccaneers
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin the 2017 season in earnest on Sunday after Hurricane Irma threatened the Sunshine State last weekend, prompting the NFL to postpone the team's regularly scheduled opener. Tampa Bay will see a familiar face on the opposing sideline when it welcomes former Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon and the Chicago Bears to Raymond James Stadium.

Jameis Winston (4,090 passing yards, 28 TDs in 2016) vies to shake off the rust of being idle since Tampa Bay's third preseason game as he looks to regain his chemistry with Mike Evans (96 receptions, 1,321 yards, 13 TDs) and forge a new bond with offseason acquisition DeSean Jackson. "It's not like we forgot how to play football," Evans said of the layoff. "I think at the end of the day, we'll be all right." Winston's selection as the top overall pick of the 2015 draft essentially signaled the beginning of the end for Glennon with the Buccaneers, but the 27-year-old signed a three-year, $45 million contract with Chicago in the offseason. Glennon completed 26 of 40 passes for 213 yards last Sunday, but a dropped pass by Jordan Howard in the waning moments proved costly as the Bears' bid for an upset of Super Bowl finalist Atlanta fell short in a 23-17 setback.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Buccaneers -7. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE BEARS (0-1): Howard was limited to just 52 yards last week, although 5-foot-6, 181-pound rookie Tarik Cohen provided a spark in his NFL debut with 113 scrimmage yards (66 rushing, 47 receiving) to go along with a touchdown. Cohen also had a team-high eight receptions and may need to continue to play a significant role in the passing game with former first-round pick Kevin White (shoulder) joining fellow wideout Cameron Meredith (ACL) with season-ending injuries. Kendall Wright, who led Chicago wide receivers with three catches last week, will assume the No. 1 role with capable tight end Zach Miller lending a hand as well.

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (2016: 9-7, 2nd in NFC South): Gerald McCoy wasn't overly concerned about his teammates answering the bell on Sunday, even though it would mark 31 days between games for most of the starters. "We're professionals," said McCoy, who has registered seven-plus sacks in four consecutive seasons. "A lot of guys in this locker room make a lot of money to be poised. There's a lot of guys in this locker room that make a lot of money to not let that get to you. There’s a lot of coaches upstairs that make a lot of money to not have excuses as well." Tight end Cameron Brate, who hails from Naperville, Ill., reeled in a 10-yard touchdown reception in Tampa Bay's 36-10 win over Chicago on Nov. 13.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Chicago LB Jerrell Freeman, the team's leading tackler in 2016, was placed on injured reserve after tearing his pectoral muscle in the season opener.

2. Buccaneers DE Robert Ayers recorded 1.5 of his 6.5 sacks in 2016 in last season's game against the Bears.

3. Chicago DE Akiem Hicks, who collected two sacks and three tackles last week, will look to get the jump on Tampa Bay RG J.R. Sweezy, who is making his first start after spending last season on injured reserve.

PREDICTION: Buccaneers 23, Bears 14

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Trends - Chicago at Tampa Bay

ATS Trends
Chicago

Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Bears are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Bears are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Bears are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
Bears are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Bears are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 2.
Bears are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in September.

Tampa Bay

Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Buccaneers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2.
Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Buccaneers are 21-45-1 ATS in their last 67 home games.
Buccaneers are 11-24 ATS in their last 35 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Buccaneers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games in September.

OU Trends
Chicago

Over is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games in Week 2.
Under is 6-1 in Bears last 7 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Bears last 8 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Bears last 15 games in September.
Over is 5-2 in Bears last 7 games following a ATS win.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0-1 in Buccaneers last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Buccaneers last 4 games in Week 2.
Under is 5-1-1 in Buccaneers last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 vs. NFC.
Under is 10-4 in Buccaneers last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017
Where: StubHub Center, Carson, California

Preview: Dolphins at Chargers
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The Miami Dolphins finally kick off their season while the Chargers play a home game in Los Angeles for the first time since 1960 when the teams meet on Sunday. Miami's opener against Tampa Bay was postponed due to Hurricane Irma while the Chargers left San Diego after 56 seasons to return to Los Angeles, their home for the inaugural season of the old American Football League.

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn says Miami is the freshest team in the NFL due to the postponement, but the Dolphins faced numerous distractions and spent the week practicing in the Los Angeles suburb of Oxnard. "I think our guys are handling it well," Miami coach Adam Gase told reporters. "When we got here, our guys seemed focused, ready to go. The only thing I said to them was, 'Control what you can control. We're going to play a game Sunday.' We've got to get ready." Los Angeles dropped a 24-21 decision to Denver in its opener, but defensive end Joey Bosa said the mindset is different in comparison to when the squad lost its 2016 opener to Kansas City. "There were a lot of heads down - almost felt deflated like we almost knew that was how the whole season was going to go at that point," Bosa told reporters. "After Denver, it kind of was like, 'Alright, we don’t have time to mope around about this. We have a quick week coming up. So get your heads up and work toward Miami.'"

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -4.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (0-0): Jay Cutler makes his debut for the club as he was persuaded to come out of retirement after starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) was lost for the season, and his teammates are interested to see how he fares. "We're not going to find out how great he's going to be and how great our offense is going to be until we have live bullets, which will be this Sunday," standout defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh told reporters, "but I think we're moving in the right direction from obviously going up against him in practice." Suh, a five-time Pro Bowler, and defensive end Cameron Wake (11.5 sacks) lead the defense while running back Jay Ajayi emerged as a star last season as he rushed for 1,272 yards - third-most in franchise history.

ABOUT THE CHARGERS (0-1): Philip Rivers tossed three touchdown passes in the opener, and his next 300-yard effort will be the 52nd of his career, which will break a tie with Hall-of-Famer Dan Fouts for the franchise mark. Running back Melvin Gordon looks to get untracked after a quiet opener (54 yards on 18 carries) and wideout Keenan Allen caught a touchdown pass in his return from major knee surgery, but all five of his receptions (for 35 yards) were for fewer than 10 yards. Bosa and fellow standout pass rusher Melvin Ingram each posted 1.5 sacks, but the defensive unit had trouble getting off the field as the Broncos controlled the ball for 34 minutes, 13 seconds.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Dolphins have won three of the last four meetings, including a 31-24 victory in Miami last season.

2. Miami WR Jarvis Landry racked up 94 catches last season - second-most in franchise history.

3. Los Angeles TE Antonio Gates (111) is tied with Tony Gonzalez for most career touchdown receptions by a tight end.

PREDICTION: Chargers 26, Dolphins 24

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Trends - Miami at L.A. Chargers

ATS Trends
Miami

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

L.A. Chargers

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

OU Trends
Miami

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

L.A. Chargers

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

Head to Head

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

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

Preview: Jets at Raiders
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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

PREDICTION: Raiders 33, Jets 13

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Trends - N.Y. Jets at Oakland

ATS Trends
N.Y. Jets

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

Oakland

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

OU Trends
N.Y. Jets

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

Oakland

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

Head to Head

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

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

Preview: Cowboys at Broncos
Gracenote
Sep 14, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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

PREDICTION: Cowboys 24, Broncos 16

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Dallas at Denver

ATS Trends
Dallas

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

Denver

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

OU Trends
Dallas

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

Denver

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

Head to Head

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

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

Preview: Redskins at Rams
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

EXTRA POINTS

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

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

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

PREDICTION: Redskins 27, Rams 14

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Trends - Washington at L.A. Rams

ATS Trends
Washington

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

L.A. Rams

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

OU Trends
Washington

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

L.A. Rams

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

Head to Head

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

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

Double-Play Picks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pick 1: Nationals -150

Pick 2: Under 8

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

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday's Top Trends

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

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

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

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

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

Weather To Keep An Eye On

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

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

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

Ump Of The Day

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

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