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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (75-82) at Pittsburgh Pirates (71-85)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Orioles at Pirates
Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

A pair of teams with nothing to play for will square off when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game interleague set. Pittsburgh has been relegated to the role of spoiler for weeks while Baltimore's flickering hopes for a postseason berth were officially snuffed out Saturday night.

The Pirates stalled division rival St. Louis' bid for a playoff slot by taking two of the final three over the weekend. Left fielder Starling Marte hit a tiebreaking homer Sunday for his second straight two-RBI game as he seeks a strong close to a season that was interrupted by an 80-game suspension for taking a performance-enhancing drug. The Orioles had the look of a contender after a seven-game winning streak toward the end of August, but Sunday's win versus Tampa Bay was only their fourth in 18 games. Pitching has been a culprit in the late-season tailspin by Baltimore, which has surrendered at least eight runs in seven of its last eight losses.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (11-10, 4.61 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Trevor Williams (6-9, 4.18)

Gausman has been sensational in his last two starts, although he had to settle for a no-decison against Boston last week despite limiting the Red Sox to three hits over eight scoreless innings. He won at Toronto in his previous turn, pitching seven strong innings of one-run ball. Gausman did not factor in the decision versus Pittsburgh on June 6, giving up four runs over 6 2/3 innings.

Williams has won only once over his last five starts despite a 2.12 ERA in that span, absorbing a hard-luck defeat last time out after holding Milwaukee to one run on three hits over five innings. That is the only run the 25-year-old has yielded in his last three starts at PNC Park, a span of 20 innings. Williams has kept the ball in the park over the last five turns, allowing one homer.

WALK-OFFS

1. Marte is riding a six-game hitting streak, with multiple hits in half of those contests.

2. Baltimore 2B Jonathan Schoop was 5-for-9 over his last two games and 4-for-8 against the Pirates in June.

3. The Orioles swept a two-game set in June to improve to 12-6 in interleague play against Pittsburgh.

PREDICTION: Orioles 5, Pirates 3

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Trends - Baltimore at Pittsburgh

W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 17-7 in their last 24 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 4-12 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 4-14 in their last 18 overall.
Orioles are 2-8 in their last 10 road games.
Orioles are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 3-12 in their last 15 games on grass.
Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. National League Central.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague road games.
Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 0-6 in their last 6 interleague games.
Orioles are 0-7 in their last 7 games following a win.
Orioles are 5-1 in Gausmans last 6 road starts.
Orioles are 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 5-2 in Gausmans last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 1-5 in Gausmans last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Orioles are 1-5 in Gausmans last 6 starts vs. National League Central.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games.
Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 24-8 in their last 32 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 41-15 in their last 56 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Pirates are 6-13 in their last 19 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 4-13 in their last 17 overall.
Pirates are 4-13 in their last 17 games on grass.
Pirates are 2-10 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 0-6 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Pirates are 5-11 in Williams' last 16 starts on grass.
Pirates are 2-5 in Williams' last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 2-5 in Williams' last 7 starts.
Pirates are 1-5 in Williams' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games.
Over is 7-0-1 in Orioles last 8 games following a win.
Over is 7-0 in Orioles last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 interleague road games.
Over is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Orioles last 11 on grass.
Over is 9-2 in Orioles last 11 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-3 in Orioles last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 15-6 in Orioles last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-8-2 in Orioles last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 35-16 in Orioles last 51 vs. National League Central.
Over is 17-8-1 in Orioles last 26 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 33-16-2 in Orioles last 51 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-0 in Gausmans last 5 interleague starts.
Over is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 7-1 in Gausmans last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in Gausmans last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Gausmans last 6 road starts.
Under is 5-1 in Gausmans last 6 starts overall.
Under is 9-2 in Gausmans last 11 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Gausmans last 8 Tuesday starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts with 6 days of rest.
Under is 20-7 in Gausmans last 27 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 21-8 in Gausmans last 29 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 30-12 in Gausmans last 42 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 Tuesday games.
Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 vs. American League East.
Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 interleague home games.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 38-11-2 in Pirates last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games following an off day.
Under is 20-7 in Pirates last 27 on grass.
Under is 8-3 in Pirates last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 27-11-1 in Pirates last 39 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 39-16-1 in Pirates last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 interleague games.
Under is 22-10 in Pirates last 32 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-5 in Pirates last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 62-30-2 in Pirates last 94 overall.
Under is 33-16-4 in Pirates last 53 games following a win.
Under is 8-0 in Williams' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Williams' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-1 in Williams' last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Williams' last 9 home starts.
Under is 14-2 in Williams' last 16 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Williams' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 13-3 in Williams' last 16 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Williams' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Orioles are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Orioles are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (76-80) at New York Yankees (87-69)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Rays at Yankees
Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

Aaron Judge is red-hot at the plate again and the new rookie home run king looks to add to his impressive totals when the New York Yankees welcome the Tampa Bay Rays for the opener of a three-game series Tuesday. Judge belted a pair of homers in New York’s 11-3 victory over Kansas City on Monday to give him 50 on the season and break Mark McGwire’s all-time rookie record of 49 set in 1987.

Judge is 12-for-29 with seven blasts - four in the last two contests - and 12 RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak to re-enter the American League MVP conversation for the Yankees as they moved within four games of first-place Boston in the AL East. Rookie Jordan Montgomery will take the mound for the Yankees in the opener against rejuvenated fellow left-hander Blake Snell, who shut down the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs last time out. The Rays are one loss or one Minnesota victory from being officially eliminated from playoff contention after splitting a four-game series at Baltimore over the weekend, and are 6-10 against New York this season. Tampa Bay’s Evan Longoria needs one homer to reach 20 for the ninth time in his first 10 seasons and become the second third baseman in major-league history to accomplish that feat alongside Eddie Mathews (14 straight).

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Blake Snell (4-6, 4.01 ERA) vs. Yankees LH Jordan Montgomery (8-7, 4.06)

Snell has been a different pitcher since July 1, posting a 4-1 record and 3.15 ERA over 13 outings with six quality starts after blanking the Cubs on two hits over seven innings last Wednesday. The 24-year-old Seattle native walked 37 batters in his first 11 games this season and just 18 in his past 11 outings. Gary Sanchez is 3-for-8 with a pair of homers versus Snell, who is 2-1 with a 2.73 ERA in seven career games against the Yankees.

Montgomery won for the first time in almost two months last time out when he struck out six and allowed four hits over six scoreless innings against Baltimore. The 24-year-old had not gotten past 5 1/3 innings in his previous seven starts, beginning with a loss to Tampa Bay on July 30 when he permitted four runs over 2 2/3 frames. Peter Bourjos is 2-for-4 with a double versus Montgomery, who is 5-3 with a 3.73 ERA is 13 home contests.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay RHP Alex Colome leads the majors with 46 saves and is two shy of the single-season club record set by Fernando Rodney in 2012.

2. New York 1B Greg Bird also went deep Monday and boasts six homers to go along with 21 RBIs in 24 games since coming off the disabled list.

3. Rays SS Adeiny Hechavarria, who has gone 47 games without an error, is 9-for-26 with a homer against the Yankees in 2017.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Yankees 3

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Trends - Tampa Bay at NY Yankees

W/L Trends
Tampa Bay

Rays are 11-3 in their last 14 Tuesday games.
Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rays are 17-39 in their last 56 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Rays are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Rays are 5-0 in Snells last 5 Tuesday starts.
Rays are 5-1 in Snells last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rays are 7-2 in Snells last 9 starts.
Rays are 5-11 in Snells last 16 starts on grass.
Rays are 5-13 in Snells last 18 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rays are 2-7 in Snells last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 16-5 in their last 21 games on grass.
Yankees are 12-4 in their last 16 overall.
Yankees are 13-5 in their last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-1 in Montgomerys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 2-5 in Montgomerys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 1-7 in Montgomerys last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 Tuesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 overall.
Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 road games.
Over is 7-3-1 in Rays last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 28-13-1 in Rays last 42 games following a loss.
Under is 17-8-1 in Rays last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Snells last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Snells last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Snells last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1-1 in Snells last 6 starts on grass.

NY Yankees

Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1 in Yankees last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 vs. American League East.
Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 overall.
Over is 7-2 in Yankees last 9 home games.
Over is 20-6 in Yankees last 26 games following a win.
Over is 16-5 in Yankees last 21 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 on grass.
Under is 8-3 in Yankees last 11 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Montgomerys last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Montgomerys last 5 starts overall.
Over is 7-1 in Montgomerys last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Montgomerys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Montgomerys last 7 starts vs. American League East.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Rays are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in New York.
Rays are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings.
Rays are 0-4 in Snells last 4 road starts vs. Yankees.

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GAME: Washington Nationals (94-61) at Philadelphia Phillies (62-94)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Nationals at Phillies
Gracenote
Sep 26, 2017

Bryce Harper's month-and-a-half absence due to a knee injury was potentially extended an additional 24 hours by flu-like symptoms as the 2015 National League MVP sat out the opener of the Washington Nationals' three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies. Harper aims to return to the lineup for the first time since Aug. 12 on Tuesday as the Nationals vie their 24th win in their last 31 encounters versus the Phillies.

"You know Bryce, he is champing at the bit to play. So it's just another minor setback," manager Dusty Baker told reporters prior to Washington's 3-1 win on Monday. Michael Taylor belted a two-run shot in that contest to improve to 7-for-21 in his last six games overall and 14-for-44 with four homers this season versus Philadelphia. While the Nationals have won three in a row and six of their last eight as they gear up for the postseason, the cellar-dwelling Phillies have dropped four of five on the heels of a 7-2 stretch. Cesar Hernandez is 8-for-14 during his four-game hitting streak and is 23-for-73 versus Washington this season.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (15-7, 2.68 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jake Thompson (2-2, 4.14)

Gonzalez improved to 7-2 in his last nine starts on Wednesday after allowing two runs on three hits in seven innings of a 7-3 victory at Atlanta. The 32-year-old surrendered two solo homers in that contest and has been taken deep five times in his last five outings. Gonzalez has yet to allow more than three earned runs in 12 career starts at Citizens Bank Park, and has gotten the better of Maikel Franco (1-for-19, four strikeouts), Aaron Altherr (1-for-15, six strikeouts) and Tommy Joseph (2-for-11).

Thompson turned in his second straight strong outing on Wednesday after permitting one run on three hits in five innings of a no-decision versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 23-year-old was shelled in his last encounter versus Washington, however, yielding seven runs on as many hits in five frames of an 11-10 loss on Sept. 8. Thompson has kept Trea Turner (2-for-12) under wraps, although Daniel Murphy is 4-for-7 against the right-hander.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington OF Jayson Werth is a blistering 15-for-36 with three homers, nine RBIs and as many runs scored versus his former team this season.

2. Philadelphia rookie RF Nick Williams was saddled with a three-strikeout performance for the third time in his last eight games in the series opener.

3. Turner struck out three times in an 0-for-5 performance on Monday, dropping to 9-for-53 versus the Phillies this season.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Phillies 0

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Trends - Washington at Philadelphia

W/L Trends
Washington

Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 road games.
Nationals are 15-5 in their last 20 vs. National League East.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 11-5 in their last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 6-1 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 Tuesday starts.
Nationals are 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 road starts.
Nationals are 8-2 in Gonzalezs last 10 starts.
Nationals are 8-2 in Gonzalezs last 10 starts on grass.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Phillies are 7-3 in their last 10 home games.
Phillies are 17-35 in their last 52 during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 19-42 in their last 61 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Phillies are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Phillies are 5-1 in Thompsons last 6 home starts.
Phillies are 1-5 in Thompsons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 0-5 in Thompsons last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.

OU Trends
Washington

Under is 7-1-3 in Nationals last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 Tuesday games.
Under is 15-5-4 in Nationals last 24 overall.
Under is 21-7-4 in Nationals last 32 road games.
Under is 15-5-4 in Nationals last 24 on grass.
Under is 19-7-3 in Nationals last 29 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 19-7-3 in Nationals last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 10-4-3 in Nationals last 17 vs. National League East.
Under is 8-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1-2 in Gonzalezs last 8 road starts.
Under is 8-2-1 in Gonzalezs last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 3-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 7-3-1 in Gonzalezs last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4-2 in Gonzalezs last 15 starts on grass.
Under is 9-4-2 in Gonzalezs last 15 starts overall.

Philadelphia

Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 on grass.
Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 Tuesday games.
Under is 3-0-2 in Phillies last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 8-2 in Phillies last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 9-3-1 in Phillies last 13 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 13-6-2 in Phillies last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 3-0-1 in Thompsons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0-1 in Thompsons last 5 home starts.
Over is 4-1-2 in Thompsons last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Over is 6-2-1 in Thompsons last 9 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2-1 in Thompsons last 9 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts vs. Phillies.
Under is 4-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 road starts vs. Phillies.
Nationals are 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in Philadelphia.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Philadelphia.
Nationals are 36-16 in the last 52 meetings.

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GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (73-83) at Boston Red Sox (91-64)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Blue Jays at Red Sox
Gracenote
Sep 26, 2017

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale recorded 13 strikeouts in his last trip to the mound and would match Pedro Martinez for the club record of 313 should he duplicate that impressive feat in Tuesday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Sale also aims to set a career high in wins should he emerge victorious in the second contest of the three-game series, pulling him even with Cleveland's Corey Kluber for top honors in the American League.

"We have quite a few games left and hopefully beyond that. Keep your eye on the prize and look back on this when it's all said and done," Sale told reporters of the Red Sox, whose magic number to clinch their second straight AL East title resides at three. Mookie Betts drove in a pair of runs before exiting with a wrist injury as Boston saw its six-game winning streak halted with a 6-4 setback on Monday. Former AL Most Valuable Player Josh Donaldson answered a 3-for-22 homestand with a 3-for-3 performance in the series opener for Toronto, which has won 10 of its last 16. Like many others, the 31-year-old has struggled mightily in his career versus Sale by going 5-for-24 with five strikeouts.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, TVA Sports (Toronto), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH J.A. Happ (9-11, 3.64 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Chris Sale (17-7, 2.75)

Happ saw his three-start winning streak halted on Thursday despite yielding one run over 6 2/3 innings of a 1-0 setback versus Kansas City. The 34-year-old has permitted one earned run in four of his last five trips to the mound and owns a 6-3 mark in his last 10. Happ has pitched well in three encounters with Boston this season, receiving no-decisions in the first two outings before picking up the win in a 10-4 triumph on Sept. 4.

Sale turned in his second scoreless performance in his last three outings on Wednesday as he scattered four hits over eight innings in a 9-0 rout at Baltimore. The 28-year-old has handcuffed Toronto in three starts this season, striking out 35 against two walks without surrendering a run in 22 innings while limiting the Blue Jays to a .143 batting average. Sale has also been dominant at home this season, posting a 7-2 mark with a 2.81 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston OF Andrew Benintendi belted a pinch-hit solo homer in the series opener, giving him 15 RBIs in his last 16 games.

2. Toronto SS Ryan Goins is 5-for-7 with a homer and three runs scored in his last two contests.

3. Red Sox 1B Hanley Ramirez went hitless in four at-bats in the opener and is 3-for-21 in his last seven games.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 2, Blue Jays 1

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Trends - Toronto at Boston

W/L Trends
Toronto

Blue Jays are 6-14 in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 12-3 in Happs last 15 starts during game 2 of a series.
Blue Jays are 19-7 in Happs last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Blue Jays are 7-3 in Happs last 10 Tuesday starts.
Blue Jays are 20-9 in Happs last 29 starts with 4 days of rest.
Blue Jays are 4-9 in Happs last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 12-2 in their last 14 games on grass.
Red Sox are 22-4 in their last 26 Tuesday games.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Red Sox are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Red Sox are 20-7 in their last 27 during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 35-16 in their last 51 overall.
Red Sox are 45-22 in their last 67 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 4-0 in Sales last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 6-0 in Sales last 6 Tuesday starts.
Red Sox are 7-1 in Sales last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Red Sox are 12-2 in Sales last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Sales last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 7-2 in Sales last 9 home starts.
Red Sox are 11-4 in Sales last 15 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Red Sox are 19-7 in Sales last 26 starts.
Red Sox are 15-6 in Sales last 21 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Toronto

Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 Tuesday games.
Under is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 vs. American League East.
Under is 46-19-5 in Blue Jays last 70 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 9-4 in Blue Jays last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 9-4 in Blue Jays last 13 overall.
Under is 33-15-5 in Blue Jays last 53 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0-1 in Happs last 5 Tuesday starts.
Under is 5-1 in Happs last 6 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 12-3-1 in Happs last 16 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-3-2 in Happs last 14 starts on grass.
Under is 9-3-2 in Happs last 14 road starts.
Under is 8-3 in Happs last 11 starts overall.
Under is 36-15-1 in Happs last 52 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Happs last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 16-7-2 in Happs last 25 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 40-19-1 in Happs last 60 starts with 4 days of rest.

Boston

Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 on grass.
Under is 21-9 in Red Sox last 30 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 13-6 in Red Sox last 19 Tuesday games.
Under is 15-7-1 in Red Sox last 23 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 32-15-4 in Red Sox last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 33-16-2 in Red Sox last 51 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-0 in Sales last 4 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1 in Happs last 8 starts vs. Red Sox.
Under is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings in Boston.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in Happs last 5 road starts vs. Red Sox.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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GAME: Atlanta Braves (70-84) at New York Mets (66-89)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Braves at Mets
Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

If this is the final year of R.A. Dickey’s long major-league career, at least the Atlanta Braves knuckleballer gets to make one final start in the city where his career was revitalized Tuesday at New York. The 42-year-old Dickey, who has not committed to pitching beyond Sunday’s season finale at Miami, won 39 games in three seasons with the Mets from 2010-12 - including a 20-win season in 2012 that earned him the National League Cy Young Award.

Atlanta opened its season-ending eight-game, seven-day road trip by splitting a doubleheader Monday with the Mets, winning the opener 9-2 before dropping the nightcap 3-2. The Braves have won 71 games this season, the franchise’s most victories since winning 79 games in 2014. New York left fielder Brandon Nimmo finished the doubleheader with four hits while extending his hitting streak to four games. Cather Travis d’Arnaud slugged a solo homer in the eighth inning of the second game of the doubleheader, giving the Mets a franchise-record 219 longballs this season.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH R.A. Dickey (10-10, 4.32 ERA) vs. Mets RH Rafael Montero (5-11, 5.30)

Dickey’s final home start in 2017 was outstanding, holding Washington to two runs on four hits with no walks and four strikeouts over eight innings. That snapped a three-start stretch in which he allowed 16 earned runs in 14 1/3 innings, including giving up five runs on eight hits across five innings in a loss to the Mets on Sept. 16. Dickey is 2-1 with a 5.63 ERA in three starts against New York this season.

Montero makes his 18th start and 33rd appearance of the season - his 14th start and 15th appearance since the All-Star break. He is 4-6 in that stretch with a 5.05 ERA, and has surrendered eight runs on 14 hits over 8 2/3 innings in losing his past two starts to the Braves and Miami. Montero gave up three runs in falling at Atlanta on Sept. 15, and he brings a 6.16 ERA and a 1.95 WHIP in September into Tuesday’s contest.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York needs to win three of its final five games to reach 70 victories and the Mets have not won 70 or fewer in a season since 2009.

2. Atlanta CF Ender Inciarte finished 2-for-8 in the doubleheader, and enters Tuesday one hit shy of reaching 200 for the season.

3. Mets C d’Arnaud has six homers this month and a career-high 16 blasts this season.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Mets 4

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Atlanta at NY Mets

W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 6-13 in their last 19 during game 3 of a series.
Braves are 9-21 in their last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 5-12 in their last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Braves are 4-1 in Dickeys last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Braves are 7-3 in Dickeys last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Braves are 2-5 in Dickeys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Braves are 2-7 in Dickeys last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 6-16 in their last 22 during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 5-16 in their last 21 Tuesday games.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Mets are 1-4 in Monteros last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mets are 1-4 in Monteros last 5 Tuesday starts.
Mets are 1-5 in Monteros last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 on grass.
Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 16-7 in Braves last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 33-16-2 in Braves last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Dickeys last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Dickeys last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Dickeys last 5 road starts.

NY Mets

Over is 21-6-4 in Mets last 31 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 15-7-1 in Mets last 23 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Monteros last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 13-3 in Monteros last 16 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Monteros last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 8-2 in Monteros last 10 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 20-7 in Monteros last 27 starts on grass.
Under is 20-7 in Monteros last 27 starts overall.
Under is 14-5 in Monteros last 19 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 8-3 in Monteros last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Braves are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in New York.
Braves are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Joe West

Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 Tuesday games with West behind home plate.
Mets are 4-0 in their last 4 games with West behind home plate.
Over is 5-0 in Wests last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 6-1 in Wests last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 4-1 in Wests last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Road team is 19-7 in Wests last 26 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Under is 5-2 in Wests last 7 games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in Wests last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Over is 5-2 in Wests last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Braves are 12-5 in their last 17 games with West behind home plate.
Home team is 13-6 in Wests last 19 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Minnesota Twins (82-74) at Cleveland Indians (98-58)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Twins at Indians
Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Minnesota Twins are on a roll and surging toward wrapping up the second wild card in the American League, but they have a daunting obstacle standing in their path. Minnesota is coming off a four-game demolition of the Detroit Tigers entering a three-game set at the white-hot Cleveland Indians, who have won 29 of their last 31 games.

The Twins rebounded from a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium by mauling the Tigers by a combined 39-12 score and hold a five-game lead over the Los Angeles Angels for the final wild-card slot. "It was a really nice response from the guys coming in here," Minnesota manager Paul Molitor said. "I think everyone has their expectations to play well and win our share. But we ended up winning four, which was huge with the timing with where we're at." Although the Indians have clinched the American League Central, they still have plenty to play for, holding a two-game lead over Houston for the top record and home-field advantage in the AL. Cleveland, which went 5-1 on its road trip to move within two wins of 100 for the season, is 10-6 against the Twins this season

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Bartolo Colón (6-14, 6.63 ERA) vs. Indians RH Josh Tomlin (9-9, 4.98)

The 44-year-old Colon appears to be wearing down over the season's final month, dropping all four starts in September while posting a bloated 9.17 ERA in that stretch. He lasted only 3 1/3 innings at Yankee Stadium last time out and was pounded for six runs and a pair of homers in his career-worst 14th defeat. He surrendered three solo homers over five innings in a loss to Cleveland on Aug. 15.

Tomlin is unbeaten in four starts since returning from a five-week stint on the disabled list, going 2-0 and permitting a total of seven runs in that span. Tomlin has to make it through six innings since rejoining the rotation, but he is 5-0 in his last eight starts and has not lost since the Twins tagged him for four runs on June 25. Joe Mauer has tormented Tomlin, going 13-for-32 against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins SS Jorge Polanco is 11-for-27 during a seven-game hitting streak.

2. Indians 3B Jose Ramirez is 17-for-35 with 11 RBIs over the past 10 games.

3. Twins 2B Brian Dozier has three straight multiple-hit games.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Twins 4

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Minnesota at Cleveland

W/L Trends
Minnesota

Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
Twins are 4-10 in their last 14 games following an off day.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Twins are 2-5 in Colons last 7 road starts.
Twins are 2-5 in Colons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Twins are 0-4 in Colons last 4 starts.

Cleveland

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 7-0 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 5-1 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Indians are 43-10 in their last 53 games following a win.
Indians are 41-10 in their last 51 overall.
Indians are 47-12 in their last 59 games on grass.
Indians are 22-6 in their last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.
Indians are 21-6 in their last 27 during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 38-13 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 37-14 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 36-15 in their last 51 vs. American League Central.
Indians are 36-15 in their last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 37-17 in their last 54 home games.
Indians are 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 home starts.
Indians are 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 starts.
Indians are 4-0 in Tomlins last 4 starts on grass.
Indians are 4-9 in Tomlins last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 2-5 in Tomlins last 7 starts vs. American League Central.

OU Trends
Minnesota

Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 overall.
Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 road games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League Central.
Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Twins last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-1 in Twins last 15 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 12-5-2 in Twins last 19 games following an off day.
Under is 7-3-1 in Twins last 11 Tuesday games.
Under is 33-16-3 in Twins last 52 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Colons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Cleveland

Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Indians last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-2 in Indians last 10 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-2 in Indians last 17 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-5 in Indians last 16 overall.
Under is 11-5 in Indians last 16 on grass.
Under is 23-11-3 in Indians last 37 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-0-4 in Tomlins last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1-1 in Tomlins last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-1 in Tomlins last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Tomlins last 5 home starts.
Under is 3-1-2 in Tomlins last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-4 in Tomlins last 19 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-2 in Tomlins last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Twins are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Under is 4-1 in Tomlins last 5 home starts vs. Twins.
Under is 4-1 in Tomlins last 5 starts vs. Twins.
Indians are 5-2 in Tomlins last 7 starts vs. Twins.
Twins are 7-16 in the last 23 meetings.

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GAME: Cincinnati Reds (66-90) at Milwaukee Brewers (82-74)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 7:40 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Reds at Brewers
Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Milwaukee Brewers lost some ground in the battle for the second National League wild card spot over the weekend and are running out of time to gain it back. The Cincinnati Reds, who visit the Brewers for the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday, have been nothing but helpful of late to opponents battling for playoff position.

Milwaukee missed a chance to make the NL Central race close and fell two games behind Colorado - which plays Monday night - in the wild-card race over the weekend after dropping three of four at home to the Chicago Cubs in heartbreaking fashion, with the first two losses coming in extra innings before a 5-0 shutout on Sunday. "No one expected us to be in this position," Brewers right-hander Chase Anderson, who suffered the loss on Sunday, told reporters. "But we knew in this clubhouse that if we come together as a group, we can be in the thick of things. At the end of the season, that's all you can ask for. We're playing meaningful games at the end of September." The Reds are playing meaningful games as well but happen to be on the losing end while enduring a six-game slide, with the first three losses coming against wild-card contending St. Louis and the last three against the American League East-leading Boston Red Sox over the weekend. Milwaukee, which finishes the regular season with three games at the Cardinals, will send right-hander Zach Davies to the mound on Tuesday while Cincinnati counters with righty Deck McGuire.

TV: 7:40 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Deck McGuire (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Zach Davies (17-9, 3.84)

McGuire is getting the chance to make his first major-league start as the team plans for next season. The 28-year-old rookie has totaled 5 2/3 scoreless innings in four appearances out of the bullpen after being recalled, most recently striking out one in a perfect inning against Boston on Friday. McGuire, who was drafted 11th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2010 draft, went 9-9 with a 2.79 ERA in 28 games - 27 starts - for Double-A Pensacola before being promoted.

Davies bounced back from a loss at Miami on Sept. 16 with a strong effort against the Cubs on Thursday, surrendering two runs and seven hits over seven innings without factoring in the decision. The 24-year-old allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his last eight outings and completed seven innings in four of the last six. Davies lost at Cincinnati despite yielding one earned run in 5 2/3 frames on Sept. 5 and is 1-1 with a 2.30 ERA in three starts against the division rivals this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Brewers C Manny Pina (sprained thumb ligament) could miss the rest of the season.

2. Cincinnati 2B Scooter Gennett hit safely in each of his last eight games and recorded three homers and nine RBIs in that span.

3. Milwaukee 3B Travis Shaw needs one RBI to reach 100 for the first time in his career.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Reds 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Cincinnati at Milwaukee

W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 17-36 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Reds are 20-43 in their last 63 road games.
Reds are 44-95 in their last 139 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Reds are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 0-6 in their last 6 overall.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 0-6 in their last 6 games on grass.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Brewers are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Brewers are 10-4 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 37-81 in their last 118 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Brewers are 7-1 in Davies' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Brewers are 9-3 in Davies' last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Brewers are 1-4 in Davies' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Brewers are 1-4 in Davies' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Over is 5-0 in Reds last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-1-1 in Reds last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 18-5-3 in Reds last 26 Tuesday games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 road games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-3 in Reds last 12 games following a loss.
Under is 8-3 in Reds last 11 overall.
Under is 8-3 in Reds last 11 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Reds last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Reds last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-4-1 in Reds last 14 during game 1 of a series.

Milwaukee

Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 9-1-1 in Brewers last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-1 in Brewers last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 38-11-2 in Brewers last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 games following an off day.
Under is 9-3 in Brewers last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-2 in Brewers last 32 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Brewers last 11 Tuesday games.
Under is 44-17-3 in Brewers last 64 overall.
Under is 18-7-3 in Brewers last 28 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 41-17-3 in Brewers last 61 on grass.
Under is 36-15-2 in Brewers last 53 games following a loss.
Under is 33-15-3 in Brewers last 51 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Davies' last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Davies' last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Davies' last 5 home starts.
Under is 7-1-1 in Davies' last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-1 in Davies' last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Davies' last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 10-2-1 in Davies' last 13 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Davies' last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 9-2-1 in Davies' last 12 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Davies' last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 9-4-1 in Davies' last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Davies' last 4 home starts vs. Reds.
Over is 5-0 in Davies' last 5 starts vs. Reds.
Over is 15-5-1 in the last 21 meetings in Milwaukee.
Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Reds are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

GAME: Los Angeles Angels (77-79) at Chicago White Sox (64-92)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Angels at White Sox Gracenote
Sep 26, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels are moving closer to elimination in the playoff race but will try to notch a much-needed victory on Tuesday, when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the second contest of their four-game series. The Angels are five games behind Minnesota for the American League's second wild-card spot with six games to play.

Los Angeles fell for the seventh time in eight games when it suffered a 4-2 defeat on Monday. Mike Trout belted his 30th homer of the campaign but was unable to prevent his club from losing more ground to the Twins. Chicago has won 10 of its last 16 games, and Monday's victory halted a seven-game skid against the Angels. Slugger Jose Abreu (shin) has missed back-to-back contests, but the club is hopeful he can return to the lineup on Tuesday.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), CSN Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Parker Bridwell (8-3, 3.86 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Chris Volstad (1-0, 1.08)

Bridwell lost to Cleveland in his last turn as he gave up four runs and five hits over 5 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old has just one victory over his last seven outings despite allowing fewer than three runs on four occasions during that stretch. Bridwell is making his first career start against the White Sox but is 4-0 with a 3.20 ERA in eight turns on the road, with the Angels winning all eight of the outings.

Volstad is filling in for Carson Fulmer, who is being pushed back to Saturday due to a blister on his right index finger. The 31-year-old, who is making his first major-league start since 2012 while with the Chicago Cubs, recorded the victory with 4 1/3 innings of relief on Thursday against Houston after replacing the injured Fulmer. This is Volstad's fifth appearance with the White Sox after going 3-10 with a 5.57 ERA in 27 appearances (18 starts) at Triple-A Charlotte.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox 2B Yoan Moncada (shin) missed Monday's contest in the midst of a power stretch during which he has hit five homers in 15 games.

2. Los Angeles DH Albert Pujols is just 7-for-46 with two homers and four RBIs over his last 13 contests.

3. Chicago SS Tim Anderson was hitless in four at-bats in the opener, ending his career-high 15-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Angels 6, White Sox 5

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Trends - LA Angels at Chi. White Sox

W/L Trends

LA Angels




Angels are 11-3 in their last 14 during game 2 of a series.
Angels are 18-7 in their last 25 Tuesday games.
Angels are 25-52 in their last 77 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Angels are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. American League Central.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 1-7 in their last 8 games on grass.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 8-0 in Bridwells last 8 road starts.
Angels are 6-0 in Bridwells last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 15-3 in Bridwells last 18 starts.
Angels are 14-3 in Bridwells last 17 starts on grass.
Angels are 6-2 in Bridwells last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Angels are 6-2 in Bridwells last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.







Chi. White Sox




White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
White Sox are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 6-20 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
White Sox are 1-10 in their last 11 Tuesday games.





OU Trends

LA Angels




Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-2-1 in Angels last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Angels last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 15-7-1 in Angels last 23 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 4-0 in Bridwells last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Bridwells last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Bridwells last 7 road starts.
Under is 10-2-1 in Bridwells last 13 starts on grass.
Under is 12-3-1 in Bridwells last 16 starts overall.
Under is 6-2 in Bridwells last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.







Chi. White Sox




Under is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 9-2-2 in White Sox last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 home games.
Under is 9-4-1 in White Sox last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing record.





Head to Head



Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Angels are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Angels are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Chicago.





Umpire Trends - Mike Winters


Home team is 5-0 in Winters' last 5 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Winters' last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 13-3-1 in Winters' last 17 Tuesday games behind home plate.
White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 Tuesday games with Winters behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Angels are 10-3 in their last 13 games with Winters behind home plate.
Over is 6-2-2 in Winters' last 10 games behind home plate.
Home team is 12-5 in Winters' last 17 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Winters behind home plate.

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GAME: Houston Astros (96-60) at Texas Rangers (76-80)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Astros at Rangers Gracenote
Sep 26, 2017

The Houston Astros have won nine of 11 to remain hot on the heels of the sizzling Cleveland Indians for the best record in the American League. The AL West champion Astros aim to continue their ascent on Tuesday when they play the second contest of their three-game series versus the host Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Jose Altuve had a single in Monday's 11-2 series-opening romp, moving the diminutive star to within one hit of 200 for the fourth consecutive season. The 27-year-old Altuve, who is bidding to become the first player in major-league history to lead either the AL or NL in hits outright in four straight years, is 6-for-18 in his career versus Tuesday starter Cole Hamels. While Houston resides two games behind Cleveland for top honors in the AL, the Rangers have dropped four in a row to sit six games in back of Minnesota for the second wild-card spot with six to play. Joey Gallo went deep in the series opener, but is just 11-for-58 - albeit with five homers - this season against Houston and 0-for-5 in his career versus Tuesday starter Dallas Keuchel.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (13-5, 2.96 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Cole Hamels (11-4, 3.80)

Keuchel sustained his third loss in five outings on Thursday despite allowing two runs on five hits in six innings of a 3-1 setback versus the Chicago White Sox. The 29-year-old began that stretch with a loss versus Texas on Aug. 30, dropping to 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA against the Rangers this season. Mike Napoli took Keuchel deep in that contest, with the hurler yielding a homer in eight of his last 11 trips to the mound.

Hamels puts his unbeaten home mark on the line Tuesday, with the 33-year-old boasting a 7-0 record and 3.50 ERA in 10 starts this season. One of the wins in that stretch was a dominant performance against Houston on Aug. 11, during which he scattered three hits over seven scoreless innings in Texas' 6-4 triumph. Hamels pitched well in his last outing on Thursday, yielding one run on three hits over eight innings of a 4-2 win at Seattle.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston INF-OF Marwin Gonzalez, who has multi-hit performances in five of his last nine outings, is 7-for-9 with three RBIs and five runs scored in his last two contests.

2. Rangers 3B-DH Adrian Beltre had two hits in the opener and is 20-for-46 with two homers and 13 RBIs versus the Astros this season.

3. Houston C Evan Gattis had two hits on Monday after going 2-for-21 against Texas previously this season.

PREDICTION: Astros 3, Rangers 2

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Trends - Houston at Texas

W/L Trends

Houston




Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League West.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 overall.
Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 games on grass.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 12-4 in their last 16 games following a win.
Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 41-17 in their last 58 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 18-8 in their last 26 Tuesday games.
Astros are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 4-12 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 11-2 in Keuchels last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 10-2 in Keuchels last 12 road starts.
Astros are 8-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 11-3 in Keuchels last 14 starts with 4 days of rest.
Astros are 19-7 in Keuchels last 26 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 19-7 in Keuchels last 26 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 17-7 in Keuchels last 24 starts.
Astros are 36-16 in Keuchels last 52 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 34-16 in Keuchels last 50 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Astros are 57-28 in Keuchels last 85 starts on grass.
Astros are 0-4 in Keuchels last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.







Texas




Rangers are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
Rangers are 26-6 in Hamels' last 32 home starts.
Rangers are 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 Tuesday starts.
Rangers are 16-5 in Hamels' last 21 starts during game 2 of a series.
Rangers are 16-5 in Hamels' last 21 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 31-11 in Hamels' last 42 starts with 4 days of rest.
Rangers are 22-8 in Hamels' last 30 starts vs. American League West.
Rangers are 46-18 in Hamels' last 64 starts on grass.
Rangers are 48-19 in Hamels' last 67 starts.
Rangers are 32-13 in Hamels' last 45 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.





OU Trends

Houston




Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 Tuesday games.
Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Astros last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 19-7-2 in Astros last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Keuchels last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-2 in Keuchels last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 11-4-1 in Keuchels last 16 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 35-17-1 in Keuchels last 53 starts with 4 days of rest.







Texas




Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 on grass.
Over is 8-2 in Rangers last 10 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 7-2-1 in Rangers last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 8-3-2 in Rangers last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 7-3-1 in Rangers last 11 home games.
Over is 11-5 in Rangers last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 Tuesday starts.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Hamels' last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hamels' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-2-2 in Hamels' last 13 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-2-1 in Hamels' last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Hamels' last 9 starts vs. American League West.
Over is 12-5-2 in Hamels' last 19 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 7-3-1 in Hamels' last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4-2 in Hamels' last 15 home starts.





Head to Head



Rangers are 5-0 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. Astros.
Rangers are 4-0 in Hamels' last 4 home starts vs. Astros.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 home starts vs. Astros.
Under is 3-0-2 in Keuchels last 5 starts vs. Rangers.
Over is 7-2-1 in Keuchels last 10 road starts vs. Rangers.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Texas.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. Astros.
Astros are 38-79 in the last 117 meetings.
Astros are 15-38 in the last 53 meetings in Texas.





Umpire Trends - Carlos Torres


Home team is 6-0 in Torres' last 6 Tuesday games behind home plate.
Under is 9-2 in Torres' last 11 games behind home plate.

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GAME: Detroit Tigers (62-94) at Kansas City Royals (76-80)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26 - 8:15 PM EST
WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Tigers at Royals Gracenote
Sep 25, 2017

The Kansas City Royals slipped out of the wild card race over the last week and are staring instead at an uncertain future. The Royals will try to give their fans something to celebrate when they host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.

Kansas City had its elimination number reduced to one with an 11-3 loss at the New York Yankees on Monday and is approaching the end of an era with franchise cornerstones Mike Moustakas, Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain and Alcides Escobar all set to reach free agency at the end of the season. "You're definitely aware of the possibility that could happen," Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters of all four players leaving after the season. "These guys have been going so hard this year and they're all beat down. You would really like to just give them a couple days off, but it's hard to do because our fans are going to want to see them." The Tigers (62-94) are headed toward their worst record since the 2003 squad lost 119 games and got more bad news on Monday when it was revealed that slugger Miguel Cabrera is dealing with two herniated discs in his back and could miss the rest of the season. Detroit will try to show some fight and end a seven-game slide when it sends right-hander Anibal Sanchez to the mound on Tuesday opposite Royals lefty Jason Vargas.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Anibal Sanchez (3-5, 6.68 ERA) vs. Royals LH Jason Vargas (17-10, 4.03)

Sanchez is coming on strong at the end of the season and allowed a total of two runs over 12 innings while striking out 19 in his last two turns. The Venezuela native was terrible prior to those last two turns and saw his ERA spike at 7.43 after allowing seven runs on 12 hits across 4 2/3 innings at Toronto on Sept. 10. Sanchez threw just five pitches before leaving a start against the Royals on Sept. 5 with a calf injury and allowed a total of five runs and 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings against Kansas City this season.

Vargas is authoring a similar turnaround and picked up the win in his last three starts while allowing a total of four runs over 16 1/3 innings. The California native was knocked around for a combined 20 runs in 17 2/3 innings during a string of four straight losses that began on Aug. 19. Vargas got the start against Sanchez in that Sept. 5 meeting and was lit up for seven runs on six hits and a walk over two innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers 3B Jeimer Candelario (knee) sat out Sunday but is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

2. Kansas City C Salvador Perez is 13-for-32 with three homers in his last nine games.

3. Detroit 3B Nick Castellanos hit safely in 20 of his last 21 games.

PREDICTION: Royals 7, Tigers 4

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Trends - Detroit at Kansas City

W/L Trends

Detroit




Tigers are 16-40 in their last 56 games on grass.
Tigers are 14-37 in their last 51 overall.
Tigers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 7-20 in their last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 7-21 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-17 in their last 22 during game 1 of a series.
Tigers are 5-22 in their last 27 vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Tigers are 1-5 in their last 6 games following an off day.
Tigers are 1-6 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
Tigers are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.
Tigers are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Tigers are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 Tuesday starts.
Tigers are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts vs. American League Central.
Tigers are 17-8 in Sanchezs last 25 starts with 5 days of rest.
Tigers are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts.
Tigers are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-15 in Sanchezs last 20 road starts.
Tigers are 6-20 in Sanchezs last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 0-5 in Sanchezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.







Kansas City




Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Royals are 2-7 in their last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Royals are 0-6 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 8-2 in Vargas' last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 8-2 in Vargas' last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.
Royals are 15-4 in Vargas' last 19 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-2 in Vargas' last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Royals are 14-5 in Vargas' last 19 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Royals are 11-4 in Vargas' last 15 starts during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 16-6 in Vargas' last 22 home starts.
Royals are 15-7 in Vargas' last 22 starts vs. American League Central.
Royals are 27-13 in Vargas' last 40 starts.
Royals are 1-4 in Vargas' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.





OU Trends

Detroit




Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games following a loss.
Over is 5-0-1 in Tigers last 6 vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-1 in Tigers last 21 overall.
Under is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 Tuesday games.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 33-16-2 in Tigers last 51 games following an off day.
Over is 14-3-2 in Sanchezs last 19 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-2-1 in Sanchezs last 11 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 7-2 in Sanchezs last 9 Tuesday starts.
Over is 14-4-3 in Sanchezs last 21 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 13-4-2 in Sanchezs last 19 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 18-6-3 in Sanchezs last 27 road starts.
Over is 43-17-6 in Sanchezs last 66 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 27-11-3 in Sanchezs last 41 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 34-14-4 in Sanchezs last 52 starts overall.
Over is 16-7-3 in Sanchezs last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 36-16-4 in Sanchezs last 56 starts on grass.







Kansas City




Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 Tuesday games.
Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-3 in Royals last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Vargas' last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Vargas' last 7 Tuesday starts.
Under is 5-2 in Vargas' last 7 starts overall.
Under is 13-6 in Vargas' last 19 home starts.
Under is 13-6 in Vargas' last 19 starts vs. American League Central.
Under is 15-7 in Vargas' last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.





Head to Head



Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in Vargas' last 6 starts vs. Tigers.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Kansas City.
Tigers are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 road starts vs. Royals.
Tigers are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings.
Royals are 0-4 in Vargas' last 4 starts vs. Tigers.





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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fort Erie

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Race 5 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $15120 Class Rating: 85

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE JULY 26 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000, IF FOR $7,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY


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# 1 CHIEFROLL'NTHUNDER 7/2

# 3 PARTY AT EIGHT 3/1

# 7 HANDSOME COWBOY 5/2

CHIEFROLL'NTHUNDER is my choice. Looks quite good against this group and will almost certainly be one of the leaders. With a very good 86 Equibase speed fig last time out, will surely be a factor in this race. Seems to have a competitive class edge based on the latest company kept. PARTY AT EIGHT - Is difficult not to look at based on Equibase speed figs which have been very strong - 76 avg - of late. Is a key contender - given the 85 speed fig from his most recent race. HANDSOME COWBOY - This horse has a excellent win percent in turf routes. Has to be given consideration here on the basis of the figs in the speed department alone.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes

Finger Lakes - Race 8

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum)


Allowance • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $19,200 • Post: 4:19P
FOR FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A STATE BRED RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE JULY 26 ALLOWED 4 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figur e at the distance/surface. LUNA RISING: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BELLEOFTHEPRAIRIE: Horse has a TrackMast er "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
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7/2

10/1

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Louisiana Downs

Louisiana Downs - Race 7

Daily Double / Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / .50 Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9)


Allowance • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 80 • Purse: $19,000 • Post: 5:45P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $20,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * ROCKETRINGO: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest Tr ackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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3/2

2/1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Presque Isle Downs

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

Race 8 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $13000 Class Rating: 75

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 26 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 DAISY CREEK 9/5

# 2 MINI'S SHOES 2/1

# 5 SECRET MILITAIRE 3/1

I like DAISY CREEK here. This filly is coming back almost immediately to race. The average class figure alone makes this entrant a contender. Has run soundly when racing a dirt sprint race. MINI'S SHOES - Put up a respectable Equibase Speed Figure last time out. SECRET MILITAIRE - Has to be used in the exotic wagers. She has posted very strong figures under today's conditions and will probably fare well versus this group.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Parx Racing - Race #3 - Post: 1:49pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 67

Rating: 3

#7 MISS TRICKY DIVA (ML=15/1)
#5 TUFFGIRLSDONTCRY (ML=3/1)
#8 HABIBI (ML=4/1)


MISS TRICKY DIVA - Comparing how the horses in this field have fared under similar conditions, I see this one has the highest speed figure for the dist/surf. May be extremely hard to beat this horse on the turf today. Last time out scored a nice turf figure, the highest of any of these animals. I like the fact that this mare's last speed fig, 74, is tops in this group. TUFFGIRLSDONTCRY - Don't often see a profitable ROI like +93. This jockey/handler pair has done well together over the last year. Last out, this one was in a race at Laurel in a race with a class number of 79. Dropping a significant amount in Equibase class figure this time puts her in a solid position in this field. Ranks uppermost in earnings per start (EPS). A powerful effort in this event can increase that total. Forgive the out of the top three finish on the off track last race out. Without the off-track conditions, has a shot right here. HABIBI - This filly likes to be near the lead. Today's contest is a shorter trip and should promote her chances to win. Ran in the last race against much better company at Suffolk Downs. The move down in class ranks should suit her well.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 SHEZA WILD GIRLEO (ML=9/2), #3 J W GOINGTOTHEBANK (ML=6/1), #2 LION AND THE WOLF (ML=8/1),

SHEZA WILD GIRLEO - Recorded a substandard speed fig last race out in a $30,000 Maiden Claiming race on September 9th. Not probable to see an improved performance off of that rating. J W GOINGTOTHEBANK - Speed figures of 64/49/20 are going downward. This vulnerable equine ran a substandard speed figure last out. She shouldn't improve and will likely get beat in today's race running that number. Doesn't really look inspiring to me after the lack of any type of closing response on Sep 9th. LION AND THE WOLF - Not the best 'fit' in this affair.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #7 MISS TRICKY DIVA to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [5,7,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Zia Park - Race #8 - Post: 3:20pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,500 Class Rating: 76

Rating: 3

#6 SCAVENGER HUNT (ML=4/1)
#2 HEAVENLY MISCHIEF (ML=7/2)


SCAVENGER HUNT - This filly likes to be near the lead. Today's race is a shorter trip and should promote her chances of winning. This thoroughbred has increased her speed ratings in each of the last two races. That kind of progress is important to note. HEAVENLY MISCHIEF - She has the top earnings per start. Check out this animal. Can't help but like the second time addition of Lasix by the trainer today. An indication Evans thinks she can win.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 YOU'RE THE REASON (ML=3/1), #9 MARCOMSNIGHTOUT (ML=9/2), #7 SLEEPER (ML=8/1),

YOU'RE THE REASON - This vulnerable equine hasn't been coming close at the finish lately. I don't normally play a probable favorite that hasn't been to the track in the last few weeks. MARCOMSNIGHTOUT - Not easy to play this steed in today's event. Make her show you something in a short distance race before you wager on her in a race of 5 1/2 furlongs. When looking at today's Equibase class figure, she will have to earn a better speed figure than last time out to vie in this dirt sprint. SLEEPER - The finish position of sixth in the last affair shows me that this equine may be going out of form.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #6 SCAVENGER HUNT on the nose if you can get odds of 9/5 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: MLB Cincinnati/Milwaukee Under 9½ Runs

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Tuesday, September 26, 2017

9/26 07:05 PM EST MLB (965) TAMPA BAY RAYS VS (966) NEW YORK YANKEES.

Take: over the total.

Reason: Your free play for Tuesday, September 26, 2017 comes in baseball as Tampa Bay and the NY Yankees. This is a good home run park and a pair of average arms clash. Blake Snell (4.01 ERA) goes for Tampa Bay with a 4.26 ERA on the road. The Over is 7-3-1 in the Rays last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter. New York is #2 in baseball in runs scored and goes with lefty Jordan Montgomery and the team is on a 7-2 run over the total at home. The Over is 7-1 in the Yankees last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Play Tampa Bay/NY Yankees OVER the total.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection is on the Orioles/Pirates Under

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR TUESDAY: Take TORONTO/BOSTON UNDER the total of 8 runs

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Totals4U

Tuesday's Free Selection: Toronto/Boston under 8

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#1 Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection: Cincinnati Reds + 180

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Free Tuesday Selection

Atlanta w/Dickey -105

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Tuesday: Take SEATTLE/OAKLAND OVER the total of 8½ runs

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Atlanta Dickey -105

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Hawkeye Sports

Tuesday's Free Pick: Baltimore Orioles - 120

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick Colorado Anderson -152

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: TUES Seattle w/Paxton -130

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick: MLB the NY Mets w/Montero Pk over Atlanta

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Tuesday: Take SEATTLE/OAKLAND OVER the total of 8½ runs

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Tuesday: Minnesota Twins + 180

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Sharp Bettor

Sharp Bettor's Free Pick for Tuesday, September 26, 2017

9/26 05:05 PM MLB (971) HOUSTON ASTROS (D KEUCHEL - L) VS (972) TEXAS RANGERS (C HAMELS). Play UNDER the total.

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Roz Wins

Roz's Tuesday, September 26, 2017, Free Pick

9/26 05:15 PM MLB (957) CHICAGO CUBS (J ARRIETA - R) VS (958) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (C MARTINEZ). Play Chicago.

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Joey Juice

It's the Reds and the Brewers in the first of a three-game series from Milwaukee. Milwaukee's chances of the postseason have all but faded away, and that puts them in desperation mode.

A look inside the numbers shows a deep advantage for the Brewers. Cincinnati not a reliable road team lately when playing a winning home team, 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Furthermore the Reds do not play well following a loss, 0-5 in their last 5 games after losing. Milwaukee on the other hand is a tremendous home team when playing a losing team, 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Most importantly the Brewers excel against right-handers, they are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a righty.

This one is all Milwaukee.

Brewers run line.

3* MILWAUKEE -1 1/2 RUNS

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Tommy Brunson

Tuesday's free play release is the Indians on the Run Line over the Twins.

It's a game that means a little something to both clubs, as Minny is trying to secure that second Wild Card spot, while Cleveland looks to keep the best record in the league on their side as we head towards October.

The difference tonight is on the mound.

Bartolo Colon just got rocked by the Yankees, as he has now dropped all 4 of his September starts, and has an over 9 ERA for the month. His last start against Cleveland saw him allow 3 solo homers in 5 innings as he took the loss back in August.

Josh Tomlin counters and is unbeaten in his 4 starts since returning from a 5 week stay on the DL. He is 2-0 with 7 runs allowed in that stretch. Since his team is on a 29-2 run their last 31 games, it would seem apparent that the play tonight is on the Tribe on the Run Line to grab the 2 runs or better victory.

Cleveland Run Line your comp play.

5* CLEVELAND -1 1/2 RUNS

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Tony Brown

Tony's *5 mlb free pick

Washington vs. Philadelphia, 09/26/2017 19:05 EDT

Total: -120/+9 Under

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: Nationals already clinched so they may just be going thru the motions and Philly offensively has been bad all year 10 runs to win may be a chore making the under my mlb top pick.

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Brian Bitler

Brian's 9* MLB NO Non-Sense Winner

Chi Cubs vs. St. Louis, 09/26/2017 20:15 EDT

Money Line: -113 St. Louis

Sportsbook:
Bookmaker

Big game for the Cardinals who are in a must win spot versus the Cubs. Carlos Martinez goes for the Cards and he got torched by the Cubs two starts ago so revenge will be on his mind and the Cards will be going all out. Love the low juice we will invest 9 units in the Cardinals tonight. (Lost my game on Arizona last night but still a rock solid 11-3 79% on the season in the NFL get my Season Pass or 30 day pass onsale now at rock bottom prices)

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Brandon Lee
Sep 26 '17, 8:40 PM
MLB | MIA vs COL
Play on: UNDER 11½ -105

10* FREE MLB PICK (Marlins/Rockies UNDER 11.5)

The UNDER is worth a look here in Tuesday's matchup between the Marlins and Rockies. Coors Field isn't typically a place I look to play the UNDER, but I feel we are getting enough value with a total at 11.5 given that conditions aren't going to be ideal for hitting with temps in the low 60's and the wind blowing in from center. Not to mention a couple of hot starting pitchers on the mound with the Marlins Jose Arena and Rockies Tyler Anderson. Arena has a 2.37 ERA in his last 3 starts, having just allowing 2 run in 8 innings against the Mets in his last outing. Anderson has given up just 3 runs in his last 11 2/3 innings of work. All we need is one of these guys to throw well and we should fly under this total. Give me the UNDER 11.5!

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Dustin Hawkins
Sep 26 '17, 8:15 PM
MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cubs +105 at GTBets

Free Play on Cubs +105

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Cheat Sheet - WNBA Finals

(1) Minnesota vs. (2) Los Angeles

Best-of-Five (2-2-1 Format)

Game 1 – Sunday, Sept. 24
Game 2 – Tuesday, Sept. 26
Game 3 – Friday, Sept. 29
Game 4 – Sunday, Oct. 1
Game 5 – Wednesday, Oct. 4

Series Price – per BookMaker.eu

Minnesota -160
Los Angeles +140

Betting Notes - Minnesota

-- Minnesota swept Washington 3-0 in the semifinals, winning all three games by double digits. The Lynx went 2-1 against the spread in the series.

-- Including the playoffs, the Lynx have won six straight games by 10-plus points and they’ve covered the number in four of those games.

-- The ‘over’ went 2-1 in the semifinals.

-- Minnesota has gone 17-2 SU and 9-10 ATS at the Xcel Energy Center this season while the ‘under’ produced a 10-9 record.

-- The Lynx were 13-5 SU and 11-7 ATS on the road this season.

-- The ‘under’ has gone 6-1 in the last seven away games for Minnesota.

Betting Notes – Los Angeles

-- Los Angeles advanced to the WNBA Finals with a three-game sweep over Phoenix in the semifinals.

-- The Sparks went 2-1 versus the number and only failed to cover Game 3 as they nipped the Mercury 89-87 as 4 ½-point road favorites.

-- Los Angeles will bring a 10-game winning streak into the finals and the club has gone 9-1 ATS during this run while the ‘under’ is 7-3 over this span.

-- The Sparks went 18-1 SU and 14-5 ATS at home this season.

-- Los Angeles went 11-9 SU and 10-8 ATS away from home this season.

-- Similar to Minnesota, the ‘under’ has been a solid wager for L.A. on the road lately with a 5-2 mark in its last seven.

2017 Regular Season Encounters

July 6 – Minnesota 88 (-6.5) vs. Los Angeles 77 (Under 166.5)

August 11 - Los Angeles 70 (+5.5) at Minnesota 64 (Under 161.5)

August 27 – Los Angeles 78 (-2.5) vs. Minnesota 67 (Under 155.5)

2016 WNBA Finals

Game 1 – Los Angeles 78 (+6.5) at Minnesota 76 (Under 161)

Game 2 – Minnesota 79 (-7) vs. Los Angeles 60 (Under 159)

Game 3 – Los Angeles 92 (+1) vs. Minnesota 75 (Over 159.5)

Game 4 – Minnesota 85 (+1) at Los Angeles 79 (Over 160)

Game 5 – Los Angeles 77 (+5.5) at Minnesota 76 (Under 156.5)

WNBA Finals History – 1997-2016

-- The league went to a best-of-five format during the 2005 season. In the 12 series, we’ve seen five sweeps (3-0), four matchups go to a decisive Game 7 and three series end in four games (3-1).

-- The Sparks have won the WNBA Championship three times, including last year’s victory over Minnesota.

-- The previous title for the Sparks came in 20012 when the franchise pulled off the rare repeat.

-- Los Angeles failed to three-peat in 2003 as it was defeated by the now defunct Detroit Shock.

-- Since the 2011 season, Minnesota has won three championships and finished runner-up twice. The victories included two sweeps.

-- The Lynx have alternated titles the last six years and if that trend continues, they’ll be champions this seasons.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, September 26

Los Angeles @ Minnesota

Game 665-666
September 26, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
115.159
Minnesota
128.751
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 13 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 5 1/2
158 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-5 1/2); Under

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 26

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LOS ANGELES (30 - 8) at MINNESOTA (30 - 8) - 9/26/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 26-50 ATS (-29.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in August or September games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 20-12 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 11-8 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-9 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Tuesday, September 26

Trend Report

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

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, September 26

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh

Game 979-980
September 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gausman) 17.077
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 14.033
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-120); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 977-978
September 26, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.904
Oakland
(Mengden) 16.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+105); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 975-976
September 26, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Sanchez) 15.204
Kansas City
(Vargas) 13.380
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-175
10
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+155); Over

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
September 26, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Bridwell) 14.692
Chicago White Sox
(Volstad) 16.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
N/A

Houston @ Texas

Game 971-972
September 26, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 14.338
Texas
(Hamels) 15.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Under

Toronto @ Boston

Game 969-970
September 26, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Happ) 15.905
Boston
(Sale) 16.976
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-230
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-230); Under

Minnesota @ Cleveland

Game 967-968
September 26, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Colon) 16.443
Cleveland
(Tomlin) 18.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-200
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-200); Under

Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
September 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.016
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 17.531
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
September 26, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lamet) 12.535
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 14.714
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-230
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-230); Under

San Francisco @ Arizona

Game 961-962
September 26, 2017 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Moore) 15.155
Arizona
(Ray) 12.933
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-210
9
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+180); Over

Miami @ Colorado

Game 959-960
September 26, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Urena) 15.077
Colorado
(Andrson) 13.857
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-155
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+135); Over

Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis

Game 957-958
September 26, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 14.985
St. Louis
16.500
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Under

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
September 26, 2017 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(McGuire) 14.391
Milwaukee
(Davies) 15.910
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-185
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-185); Over

Atlanta @ NY Mets

Game 953-954
September 26, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Dickey) 13.843
NY Mets
(Montero) 12.081
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-110); Over

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
September 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 12.812
Philadelphia
(Thmpson) 14.661
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+130); Over

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MLB

Tuesday, September 26

National League
Braves @ Mets
Dickey is 1-2, 7.66 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Atlanta is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-11-5

Montero is 0-2, 8.31 in his last two starts; under is 10-4 in his last 14. Mets are 3-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-10-2

Atlanta won four of its last six games; under is 9-3 in their last 11 games. Mets are 4-11 in their last 15 games; under is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Nationals @ Phillies
Gonzalez is 7-2, 2.51 in his last nine starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five. Washington is 10-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-8-5

Thompson is 1-1, 3.80 in his last four starts (over 5-2). Phillies are 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-2-1

Washington won six of last eight games; under is 10-3-2 in their last 15 games. Phillies lost four of their last five games; under is 8-1-2 in their last 11.

Reds @ Brewers
McGuire is making his first MLB start; he was 9-9, 2.79 in 27 AA starts this year He’s thrown 5.2 scoreless innings in four relief stints in the majors this season.

Davies is 1-2, 4.18 in his last four starts; under is 9-3-1 in his last 13. Milwaukee is 8-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-11-6

Reds lost their last six games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Cincy is 5-13 in last 18 road series openers. Milwaukee lost three of last four games (under 3-0-1); they’re 9-6 in last 15 home series openers. Brewers are 1.5 games out in the Wild Card race.

Cubs @ Cardinals
Arrieta is 4-1, 2.39 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Cubs are 10-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-8-4

Martinez is 2-1, 4.39 in his last four starts; over is 11-5 in his last 16 starts. St Louis is 9-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-12-3

Cubs won 11 of last 13 games; under is 6-2–1 in their last nine. St Louis won five of last seven home games; under is 6-2 in their last eight.

Marlins @ Rockies
Urena is 2-0, 2.08 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Miami is 10-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-5

Anderson is 1-2, 6.16 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Colorado is 3-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-7

Marlins won six of last nine games; 10 of their last 12 road games went over. Colorado lost six of its last eight games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Rockies have 1.5-game lead in race for the last Wild Card spot.

Giants @ Diamondbacks
Moore is 2-2, 4.50 in his last four starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Giants are 3-11 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-19-6

Ray is 5-0, 2.70 in his last six starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Arizona is 7-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-6-8

Giants won five of their last seven games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Arizona lost five of last eight games; over is 4-1 in their last five games.

Padres @ Dodgers
Lamet is 0-3, 3.71 in his last six starts (under 5-1). San Diego is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-8-2

Wood is 1-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Dodgers are 8-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-9-2

San Diego won five of its last eight games (under 8-4). Dodgers are 4-1 in their last five games; under is 8-2-3 in their last 13.

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American League
Rays @ New York
Snell is 4-0, 2.95 in his last seven starts; under is 10-5 in his last 15. Rays are 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-8-4

Severino is 2-0, 2.63 in his last four starts; over is 10-1 in his last 11 starts. NY is 10-5 in his home starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 17-10-3

Tampa Bay is 4-6 in its last ten games; their last three games went over. Rays are 3-6 in last nine road series openers. New York won nine of last 12 games; under is 4-3-1 in their last eight. NY is 11-3 in last 13 home series openers.

Twins @ Indians
Colon is 0-4, 8.24 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Minnesota is 2-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-6-1

Tomlin is 3-0, 2.70 in his last five starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Cleveland is 7-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-10-6

Twins won their last four games; over is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Minnesota is 5-3 in last eight road series openers. Cleveland is 29-2 in its last 31 games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games. Indians are 10-0 in last ten home series openers.

Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Happ is 3-1, 3.28 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Toronto is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-13-1

Sale is 2-0, 1.83 in his last three starts; his last four starts went over. Boston is 9-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-8-8

Toronto lost four of last seven road games; under is 9-4-1 in their last 14 games. Boston won nine of last 11 games; under is 6-3 in their last nine.

Astros @ Rangers
Keuchel is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two starts; over is 4-2 in his last six starts. Houston is 8-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-7-2

Hamels is 2-1, 2.53 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Rangers are 7-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-3-2

Houston won nine of its last 11 games; under is 6-2 in their last eight. Texas lost its last four games; under is 7-2 in their last nine.

Angels @ White Sox
Bridwell is 1-1, 3.12 in his last three starts; under is 11-3 in his last 14 starts. Angels are 8-0 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-5-3

Fulmer is 1-1, 5.14 in four starts this year (under 2-1-1). Chicago split his two home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1-1

Angels lost seven of their last eight games; seven of their last eight road games stayed under. Chicago won four of last five games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Tigers @ Royals
Sanchez is 0-4, 8.58 in his last seven starts (over 5-2). Detroit is 2-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-7-2

Vargas is 3-0, 2.20 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Royals are 9-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-12-3

Detroit lost its last seven games; over is 8-2-1 in their last 11. Tigers are 6-11 in last 17 road series openers. Royals are 4-8 in their last 12 games; under is 8-5 in their last 13. KC is 1-5 in last six home series openers.

Mariners @ A’s
Paxton is 0-2, 6.35 in his last three starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Seattle is 4-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-7-4

Mengden is 2-0, 0.00 (16 IP) in his last two starts (under 3-2). A’s won both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-2-1

Seattle lost eight of its last ten games; under is 14-6 in their last 20. Oakland is 14-4 in its last 18 games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 home games.

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Interleague

Orioles @ Pirates
Gausman is 2-1, 1.71 in his last five starts; under is 9-2 in his last 11 starts. Baltimore is 7-8 in his road starts— their 1st 5-inning record with him: 15-15-2

Williams is 1-3, 2.91 in his last four starts; Pirates scored five runs in the four games. Under is 14-2 in his last 16 starts. Bucs are 5-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-12-3

Orioles lost seven of last ten games; over is 8-3 in their last 11. Baltimore is 6-11 in last 17 road series openers. Pittsburgh won three of last four games; under is 16-5 in their last 21 games. Pirates are 1-5 in last six home series openers.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Wsh-Phil: Gonzalez 18-12; Thompson 4-3
Atl-NY: Dickey 16-14; Montero 7-10
Cin-Mil: McGuire 0-0; Davies 19-13
Chi-StL: Arrieta 16-13; Martinez 16-15
Mia-Colo: Urena 17-9; Anderson 6-8
SF-Az: Moore 10-20; Ray 18-8
SD-LA: Lamet 9-11; Wood 17-7

American League
TB-NY: Snell 10-11; Severino 19-11
Min-Clev: Colon 5-8; Tomlin 13-12
Tor-Bos: Happ 10-14; Sale 22-9
Hst-Tex: Keuchel 15-7; Hamels 13-9
LA-Chi: Bridwell 15-3; Fulmer 2-2
Det-KC: Sanchez 7-8; Vargas 19-11
Sea-A’s: Paxton 13-9; Mengden 4-1

Interleague
Balt-Pitt: Gausman 16-16; Williams 10-14

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
Wsh-Phil: Gonzalez 11-30; Thompson 2-7
Atl-NY: Dickey 7-30; Montero 4-17
Cin-Mil: McGuire 0-0; Davies 9-32
Chi-StL: Arrieta 8-29; Martinez 11-31
Mia-Colo: Urena 4-26; Anderson 1-14
SF-Az: Moore 10-30; Ray 9-26
SD-LA: Lamet 6-20; Wood 4-24

American League
TB-NY: Snell 6-21; Severino 6-30
Min-Clev: Colon 1-13; Tomlin 7-25
Tor-Bos: Happ 4-24; Sale 3-31
Hst-Tex: Keuchel 5-22; Hamels 9-22
LA-Chi: Bridwell 2-18; Fulmer 0-3
Det-KC: Sanchez 3-15; Vargas 7-30
Sea-A’s: Paxton 3-22; Mengden 0-5

Interleague
Balt-Pitt: Gausman 10-32; Williams 7-24

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Umpires
National League
Atl-NY: Under is 5-2 in last seven West games.
Wsh-Phil: Over is 3-1-1 in last five Ortiz games.
Chi-StL: Under is 6-2 in last eight Hoberg games.
Mia-Colo: Home team is 16-4 in last 20 Iassogna games.
SF-Az: Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Nelson games.
SD-LA: Under is 8-4 in last 12 Timmons games.

American League
Tor-Bos: Four of last five Rackley games stayed under.
Hst-Tex: Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Torres games.
LA-Chi: Over is 6-2-2 in last ten Winters games.
Sea-A’s: Under is 13-4 in last 17 TBarrett games.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 84-57 AL, favorites -$280
AL @ NL– 73-72 NL, favorites +$416
Total: 156-130 AL, favorites +$136

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 71-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-64-8
Total: Over 145-132-12

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

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

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

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

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MLB

Tuesday, September 26

Trend Report

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baltimore's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

7:05 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Washington

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Toronto's last 18 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. NY METS
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets are 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CLEVELAND
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 16 games
Cleveland is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games

7:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 10 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games on the road
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
LA Angels are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Angels

8:15 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:15 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit

8:40 PM
MIAMI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Miami's last 16 games when playing Colorado
Miami is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing at home against Miami
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami

9:40 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Francisco's last 14 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Arizona's last 14 games when playing at home against San Francisco

10:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
Oakland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego

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Will Rogers

Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh
Pick: Baltimore -120

The set-up: The Pirates stalled division rival St. Louis' bid for a playoff spot by taking two of the final three games over the weekend but enter this final week of the regular season at 71-85 and nothing to play for at all. The Orioles opened the 2017 season 22-10 but quickly fell into a funk. The team got back into contention by late-August but Baltimore's long-shot playoff hopes were officially snuffed out this past Saturday night. Sunday's win versus Tampa Bay was only their fourth in 18 games. This two-game interleague series will feature a pair of teams with nothing to play.

The pitching matchup: Kevin Gausman (11-10 & 4.61 ERA) will go for Baltimore and Trevor Williams (6-9 & 4.18 ERA) for Pittsburgh. Gausman has been excelelnt in his last two starts, allowing just one ER on nine hits over 15 inning (0.60 ERA) with a 13 Ks and just two walks. He's only faced Pittsburgh once in his career (0-1 & 5.40 ERA). Williams owns a 2.12 ERA over his last five starts but has just one win to show for it (he's 1-3 and the team 2-3). Williams is a rookie who has never faced Baltimore.

The pick: The Pittsburgh Pirates clearly have their sights fixed on 2018, as five of the eight position players who started for them on Sunday were rookies. In this one, I'll back the suddenly hot Gausman.

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Teddy Davis Sep 26 '17, 8:15 PM

MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -110 at BMaker

I lost last night backing the Cardinals, but will take them here as quite simply they are playing for their playoff lives here tonight. The Cardinals will give the ball to their ace here in Martinez and I believe he responds well here as he has pitched very well at home with a 3.18 ERA on the year.

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Teddy Covers Sep 26 '17, 8:15 PM

MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cubs +103 at 5Dimes

Take the Chicago Cubs (#957)


Here’s the quote from Cubs manager Joe Maddon following Chicago’s blowout win in St Louis last night: “We're definitely arriving at the same mental level we've had the last two seasons. The guys have been there, done that. They know what it's about.” That’s a pretty strong ‘bet-on’ quote for a team priced as underdogs tonight, with a chance to clinch the NL Central title on their biggest rival’s home field with a victory here.
The betting markets are doing what they do – overvaluing the starting pitching matchup at the expense of all other factors. And there’s not much love for Jake Arrieta in the markets right now. Arrieta was sharp in his first start back from a stint on the DL, throwing five innings of one run ball in Milwaukee. Maddon, following that start: “I didn't know what to expect. I thought (Arrieta) was really sharp. I was really surprised at how good he looked.” Chicago’s bullpen behind him is as good as any in baseball, and it’s a fresh pen, working only three innings over the past two days.
The Cubs might not even need a gem from Arrieta to win here if their lineup continues to click. Chicago hung ten runs on St Louis last night, pounding out 86 runs during an 11-2 hot streak over the past two weeks. They beat up Carlos Martinez when they saw him in Chicago less than two weeks ago, and Martinez struggled again in his last outing, giving up a pair of homers in Cinci. The Cardinals aren’t playing good ball, losers of three straight in ‘must win’ situations after dropping a pair to slumping Pittsburgh over the weekend. Wrong team favored here. Take the Cubs.

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Mike Williams Sep 26 '17, 7:05 PM

MLB | BAL vs PIT
Play on: UNDER 8½ -125

1* on Orioles vs Pirates under 8½ -125

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Info Plays Sep 26 '17, 7:40 PM

MLB | Reds vs Brewers
Play on: Brewers -195 at betonline

1* Free Play on Brewers -195

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Cappers Access

Braves -115
Cubs +120

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty was waiting on the Astros on Monday and likes the Orioles on Tuesday.

The deficit is 935 sirignanos.

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Eric Schroeder

My free play for Tuesday night is the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants, and in this National League West showdown, play the Snakes on the Run Line.

IMPORTANT: As you know every single Run Line play and Total wager will automatically list the scheduled starting pitchers at the time of the wager, and I want you to be sure the following pitchers are the registered starters on your ticket when making your wager: Robbie Ray and Matt Moore. If one or both of these pitchers is not going, this is a no-play.

Loving Ray here, as he'll be out for redemption, after his solid September caught a snag last Wednesday, when the Padres drilled him for five runs over 4.1 innings and handed him a loss. Ray is among the National League leaders with 212 strikeouts, and will dominate this lineup.

His run support will come against Moore, who has a dismal 6.51 road ERA, compared with 4.21 at home. The left-hander has allowed 13 homers both at home and away, and will get stroked tonight.

4* DIAMONDBACKS RUN LINE (Ray over Moore)

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Chris Jordan

Take Texas tonight over Houston and list Cole Hamels over Dallas Keuchel.

Texas handing the ball to Hamels is almost like a sure thing these days, as the left-hander is 7-0 with a 3.50 ERA in 10 starts at home. That's tied for the most wins at home by a Rangers pitcher without a loss in one season in club history. Hamels fired seven scoreless innings in win over the Astros on Aug. 11, and will be sharp once again.

Keuchel was dealt a loss in his last start, after allowing two runs over six innings. With nine walks in his last three starts, including a bases-loaded walk, command has been an issue. That won't bode well against the Rangers in this one.

1* RANGERS (Hamels over Keuchel)

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Jack Brayman

Now about this complimentary winner

My free winner is on the Kansas City Royals on the Run Line against the Detroit Tigers.

Since every MLB wager on a run line or total auto-lists pitchers, I want you to be sure the two pitchers on your ticket, when making this play, are Anibal Sanchez and Jason Vargas. If they are not the pitchers of record when making your play, disregard this play.

It's a revenge game from earlier this month, when the Tigers - with Sanchez on the bump - destroyed the Royals and Vargas. Turnabout is fair play, and in his 31st start, Vargas is looking for win No. 18 - which would be the most for a Royal since Kevin Appier won 18 in '93.

Sanchez didn't take the decision in that win over K.C., and he hasn't beaten the Royals since 2015. He won't beat them tonight.

5* ROYALS RUN LINE (Vargas over Sanchez)

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 26

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WASHINGTON (95 - 61) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 95) - 7:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JAKE THOMPSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 25-32 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-30 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 2-8 (-9.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 24-27 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 35-36 (+6.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-21 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 436-436 (+49.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 94-61 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 50-29 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 83-72 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 68-33 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-23 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-16 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-19 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 62-95 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-65 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-6 (+2.7 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 10-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 12-10 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-9. (+2.1 units)

JAKE THOMPSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
THOMPSON is 0-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.67 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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ATLANTA (71 - 85) at NY METS (67 - 90) - 7:10 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 139-178 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 57-61 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-41 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-31 (+16.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 28-22 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-77 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-54 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 56-61 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-49 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 67-90 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 35-44 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 128-146 (-59.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 6-16 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
NY METS are 14-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 53-67 (-22.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 28-36 (-14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY METS are 39-44 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-7 (+1.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. NY METS since 1997
DICKEY is 4-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.26 and a WHIP of 1.352.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MONTERO is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.927.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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CINCINNATI (66 - 90) at MILWAUKEE (82 - 74) - 7:40 PM
DECK MCGUIRE (R) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 7-22 (-13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 82-74 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-39 (+12.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-47 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-57 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-35 (+7.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DAVIES is 19-13 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 35-35 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-63 (+4.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 9-7 (+0.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)

DECK MCGUIRE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACH DAVIES vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DAVIES is 2-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-5.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (88 - 68) at ST LOUIS (81 - 75) - 8:15 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 88-68 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-24 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 240-275 (-67.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 67-54 (-15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-39 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-31 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 257-162 (+68.8 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.
ST LOUIS is 81-75 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 80-76 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-15 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 32-38 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-55 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 62-59 (-7.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-38 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 12-4 (+7.7 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ARRIETA is 9-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 10-7 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.6 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 4-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.487.
His team's record is 8-5 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+1.0 units)

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MIAMI (74 - 82) at COLORADO (84 - 73) - 8:40 PM
JOSE URENA (R) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 84-73 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
URENA is 17-9 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
URENA is 10-2 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
URENA is 6-1 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 75-78 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-25 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-0 (+4.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

JOSE URENA vs. COLORADO since 1997
URENA is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. MIAMI since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (62 - 95) at ARIZONA (90 - 67) - 9:40 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 62-95 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-53 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-19 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-27 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-62 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 20-40 (-23.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-51 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 14-41 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MOORE is 4-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 90-67 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 50-29 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 43-31 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 64-46 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 138-96 (+28.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
RAY is 18-8 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RAY is 13-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 10-7 (+2.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.4 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MOORE is 3-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.31 and a WHIP of 1.102.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RAY is 3-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.330.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

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SAN DIEGO (70 - 87) at LA DODGERS (100 - 57) - 10:10 PM
DINELSON LAMET (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 42-11 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 70-87 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-39 (+6.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 53-57 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 83-98 (+15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 37-48 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 196-134 (-3.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 9-16 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-34 (-21.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 138-103 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 30-34 (-19.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 6-11 (+0.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)

DINELSON LAMET vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LAMET is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WOOD is 3-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 3-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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TAMPA BAY (76 - 80) at NY YANKEES (87 - 69) - 7:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 144-173 (-37.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 91-115 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 47-24 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 62-33 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 9-2 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 42-36 (+4.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 45-41 (-7.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 10-6 (+2.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SNELL is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.73 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 2.044.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (82 - 74) at CLEVELAND (98 - 58) - 7:10 PM
BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 202-130 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 42-16 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-2 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 67-32 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 96-65 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 82-74 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-35 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-16 (+8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 56-42 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 57-51 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-17 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
COLON is 149-117 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 15-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-6 (-0.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
12 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+7.6 Units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
COLON is 7-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.277.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.7 units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
TOMLIN is 5-6 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 7-7 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-1.2 units)

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TORONTO (74 - 83) at BOSTON (91 - 65) - 7:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 74-83 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 59-68 (-24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 44-56 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 29-45 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HAPP is 4-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 51-25 (+24.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-2 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
BOSTON is 42-23 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HAPP is 8-0 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 17-19 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
SALE is 10-19 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-5 (+6.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)

J.A. HAPP vs. BOSTON since 1997
HAPP is 6-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.374.
His team's record is 9-6 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-5. (+4.4 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. TORONTO since 1997
SALE is 6-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.33 and a WHIP of 0.754.
His team's record is 7-1 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-7. (-6.7 units)

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HOUSTON (96 - 60) at TEXAS (76 - 80) - 8:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 19-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 23-23 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 76-80 (+0.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 78-55 (+29.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-34 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-27 (+11.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 44-29 (+21.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-67 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 127-104 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-16 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 116-108 (+20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 32-29 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 17-12 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HAMELS is 37-18 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 20-6 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 27-12 (+16.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 31-12 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 96-60 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 23-8 (+10.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
HOUSTON is 48-27 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 24-11 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 34-19 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-10 (-0.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. TEXAS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 7-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 10-11 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-10. (-2.8 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HAMELS is 7-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.160.
His team's record is 11-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (77 - 79) at CHI WHITE SOX (64 - 92) - 8:10 PM
PARKER BRIDWELL (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 14-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-56 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-41 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-28 (+16.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-34 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 77-79 (+2.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-23 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 544-519 (+47.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 19-11 (+14.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 17-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA ANGELS are 59-56 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 43-35 (+14.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BRIDWELL is 15-3 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 10-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 8-0 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 8-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 5-0 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 14-30 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 10-19 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-1 (+0.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

PARKER BRIDWELL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (62 - 94) at KANSAS CITY (76 - 80) - 8:15 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 62-94 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 4-20 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
DETROIT is 36-65 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 27-45 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 12-23 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SANCHEZ is 7-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 76-80 (+1.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 86-70 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 79-70 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 58-59 (+2.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VARGAS is 19-11 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 22-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 37-22 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 15-22 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 9-7 (+2.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANCHEZ is 6-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 9-6 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+1.9 units)

JASON VARGAS vs. DETROIT since 1997
VARGAS is 3-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.86 and a WHIP of 1.670.
His team's record is 4-8 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-4.9 units)

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SEATTLE (76 - 81) at OAKLAND (72 - 84) - 10:05 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. DANIEL MENGDEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 76-81 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PAXTON is 12-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 45-34 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-9 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SEATTLE is 30-10 (+16.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 22-12 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 87-77 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 40-24 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 13-3 (+10.0 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.
OAKLAND is 209-271 (-47.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 39-57 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 49-82 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 69-108 (-30.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-6 (+3.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PAXTON is 3-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.161.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

DANIEL MENGDEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MENGDEN is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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BALTIMORE (75 - 82) at PITTSBURGH (71 - 85) - 7:05 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 60-85 (-25.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 1-7 (-8.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-47 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 62-96 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-34 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
GAUSMAN is 10-22 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 126-96 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 163-156 (+5.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 88-75 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 71-85 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-31 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 44-63 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 113-135 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-40 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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

Double-Play Picks

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals (-115, 8)

The Cubs and Cardinals get together for Game 2 of their three-game series at Busch Stadium on Tuesday night. Last night the Cubbies had fireworks launched for road home runs in their rival's building, won over rival fans by buying them nachos, and eliminated the Cards from NL Central contention with a convincing 10-2 victory.

As if that wasn't bad enough for the Cardinals and their fans, tonight the Cubs will get their chance to pop champagne bottles at Busch...and maybe chug some Budweisers in the locker room until the sun comes up tomorrow morning.

Jake Arrieta will get the ball for the Cubbies in his second start back from his hamstring injury. Arrieta worked five innings and threw 71 pitches against the Brewers, allowing only one run. Joe Madden will likely stretch him to 80-90 pitches today and then put him away for the playoffs. Over Jake's last eight starts he owns a 1.81 ERA and a WHIP of only 1.119.

Carlos Martinez gets the ball for the Cardinals. The purple haired "ace" of the St. Louis pitching staff has an ERA of 8.49 and a WHIP of 1.6286 over his last two starts. In his last outing against the Cubs he allowed seven earned runs over 5.1 innings of work in an eventual 8-2 loss.

The Cubbies get the job done tonight and stomp on the grave of their rivals - they will however be hungover fade-bait tomorrow.

Pick: Cubs -105

San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks (-210, 9)

The Diamondbacks will host at least one game this October, but they have bigger plans in mind for this postseason and will be using this last week to position themselves in the best place possible for their one-game playoff. That starts Tuesday night when they continue their three-game set with the Giants in Arizona.

One thing the Diamondbacks will do, is get their best pitchers fully rested and healthy before the Wildcard game, as it is an all-hands-on-deck scenario. Expect Tuesday night to be the last time you see starter Robbie Ray on the mound in the regular season.

The Arizona lefty has had an outstanding season, going 14-5 with a 2.95 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP and despite the fact the fact he is coming off a rough outing, he has been mostly brilliant.

Before his last start (which the D-backs won anyway), Ray had won five straight while pitching to a 1.39 ERA, a 0.77 WHIP and racking up 55 strikeouts and walking just six.

Ray gets to face a Giants lineup that ranks dead last in OPS and home runs, and 29th in runs per game.

Meanwhile San Francisco counters with a southpaw of their own in Matt Moore. Moore’s first full season by The Bay has not gone smoothly. He 6-14, with a 5.20 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP this season and it has been even tougher for him away from AT&T Park. On the road Moore is 2-5 with a 6.51 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP.

Oh, and Moore faces a D-backs lineup that usually dominates at home, ranking second in runs and OPS at home this season.

Ray and the Diamondbacks bounce back in a big way tonight.

Pick: Diamondbacks -1.5 (-108)

Yesterday's Picks: 0-2
Season To Date: 156-142-15

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Parker Bridwell, Los Angeles Angels (8-3, 3.86 ERA, $1537)

Parker Bridwell takes the mound for the Angels today in Chicago against the White Sox. Bridwell is the runaway leader in our Starter Money standings for the season at $1537 and owns a team win/loss record of 15-3.

Bridwell also owns a perfect 8-0 team win/loss record on the road for his career.

Bridwell and the Angels put perfection on the line tonight at Guaranteed Rate Field as -165 favorites.

Slumping: Bartolo Colon, Minnesota Twins (6-14, 6.63 ERA, $-111)

We could be reaching the end of the road for "Big Sexy". The Twins may possibly give him a courtesy wave on Sunday, but other than that today may be the last real start for Bartolo Colon.

It's been a terrible season for Colon and over his last three starts he owns an ERA of 13.09 and a WHIP of 1.909. All three of those starts turned out to be losses.

"Big Sexy" and the Twins are +180 underdogs on the road against the red-hot Indians this evening.

Tuesday's Top Trends

* Under is 14-2 in Trevor Williams' last 16 starts overall. Orioles/Pirates Total: 8.5.
* The Cleveland Indians are 29-2 in their last 31 games overall. -200 today vs. Twins.
* The Texas Rangers are 26-6 in Cole Hamels' last 32 home starts. +120 today vs. Astros.
* The Los Angeles Angels are 8-0 in Parker Bridwell's eight career road starts. -165 today @ White Sox.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

According to the forecast, there shouldn’t be any precipitation that will interrupt any of today's games on the MLB schedule. It feels like we haven't had any baseball rain in weeks. Did we just jinx the weather?

The winds are also very light across the league today. No games on the schedule will feature double-digit wind speeds.

Ump Of The Day

Dan Iassogna will be calling balls and strikes tonight at Coors Field in Denver for the game between the Rockies and the Marlins. Iassogna is the No. 4 homer umpire in baseball this season at 19-7. A $100 wager on the home team in all of his games would tally up to $1037 thus far.

Over the last two seasons home teams own a 64.9 winning percentage in his games (37-20) and the Marlins are only 6-24 in their last 30 contests with Iassogna in pads.

The Rockies are solid home favorites at -155 tonight.

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Top Rank Sports Picks

MLB Cubs +100

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Elite Sports Picks

MLB Rockies under 11.5

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Profit On Sports

MLB Cards under 8

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Doc's Picks

MLB Oakland +120

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Primetime Sports Picks

MLB Texas under 9.5

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National Sports Service

MLB Atlanta -110

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Insider Sports Report

MLB Pirates under 8.5

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The Sports Consensus

MLB Rockies under 11.5

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Free Selection from Kenny Towers

Un 10 Det/KC - MLB -

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John Anthony Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection: Arizona Diamondbacks - 210

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Atlantic Sports

Tuesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: LA Dodgers - 230

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 9/26 MLB ATLANTA

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Totals Guru Sep 26 '17, 8:40 PM in 5h
MLB | MIA vs COL
Play on: UNDER 11½ -120

Free Total Annihilator On Marlins vs Rockies under 11½ -120

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Sal Michaels Sep 26 '17, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | BAL vs PIT
Play on: UNDER 8½ -117

Free Play on Orioles vs Pirates under 8½ -117

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Bobby Conn Sep 26 '17, 9:40 PM in 6h
MLB | SFO vs ARI
Play on: OVER 9 -125

1* Free Play on Giants/Diamondbacks over 9 -125

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John Martin Sep 26 '17, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Angels vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +145 at betonline

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Chicago White Sox +145

I cashed in the White Sox +142 as my free play yesterday and I'll back them again today as +145 dogs for basically the same reason. The Los Angeles Angels cannot be this heavily favored on the road right now. The Angels are 5 games back in the wild card after blowing their opportunity by going 1-7 in their last eight games overall to seal their fate. They could care less about winning the rest of the way and will be lacking motivation now. The White Sox have gone 4-1 in their last five as their prospects have stepped in in a big way. Give me Chicago.

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Jimmy Boyd Sep 26 '17, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Orioles vs Pirates
Play on: Orioles -122 at Bovada

Free Pick on Orioles -
I like the value here with Baltimore as a short road favorite against the Pirates on Tuesday. Pittsburgh is just looking to let some of their young kids see the field to close out the season. They started 5 rookies out of the 8 positions in the field in Sunday series finale against the Cardinals and will continue playing those young kids the rest of the way.
That's a big advantage here for Orioles starter Kevin Gausman, who comes in throwing the ball extremely well. Over his last 2 starts, Gausman has allowed just 1 run on 9 hits and just 2 walks with 13 strikeouts over 15 innings of work. I'll take my chances with Gausman and the Orioles here against Pittsburgh's Trevor Williams who is just 5-8 with a 4.14 ERA and has not been able to complete more than 5 innings in each of his last 2 starts.
Orioles are 17-7 in their last 24 interleague games against a team with a losing record, 5-1 in Gausman's last 6 road starts and 4-1 in his last 5 starts to open up a series. Pirates on the other hand are just 2-10 in their last 12 series openers, 0-6 in their last 6 after a day off and 1-5 in Williams' last 6 following a team loss in his last outing. Take Baltimore!

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TOP SU TREND:

-- The Reds are 0-12 since May 26, 2014 as a road dog after a game as a home dog in which they had more strikeouts than hits.


TOP OU TREND:

-- The Reds are 18-0 OU (4.86 ppg) since Apr 15, 2016 as a 170+ dog after they used 5+ pitchers last game.

TOP STARTER TREND:

-- The Rangers are 7-0-3 OU (3.20 ppg) since Aug 01, 2015 when Cole Hamels starts at home after he had a WHIP of less than 1 in his last start.

TOP CHOICE TREND:

-- The Yankees are 13-0-1 OU (3.25 ppg) since Apr 12, 2017 at home coming off a home game in which they won by 5+ runs.

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Dave Price Sep 26 '17, 8:15 PM in 4h
MLB | Cubs vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -111 at 5Dimes

Dave's Tuesday Free Play:

1* on St. Louis Cardinals -111

The Key: This is the last stand for the St. Louis Cardinals. At 2.5 games back in the wild card with only 6 games left, they basically need to win out to have a chance. Look for them to take care of business at a nice home price here against the Chicago Cubs. Jake Arrieta is just looking to fine-tune things heading into the postseason. He just returned from the DL in his last start and was limited to 5 innings. He won't be going deep in this one either. Carlos Martinez is 6-3 with a 3.18 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 14 home starts this year. Take St. Louis.

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Sportsbook Advisor

MLB CHICAGO WHITE SOX +155

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Line Mover Sports

MLB SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS +190

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Monster Sports Picks

MLB MIAMI MARLINS +1.5 ‑125

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Team Underground

MLB ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ‑110

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Mr Profits Picks

MLB CLEVELAND INDIANS ‑190

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Top Shelf Sports Pick

MLB KANSAS CITY ROYALS ‑170

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Reds have lost 6 straight & 5 of last 6 at Miller Park.

Brewers 7-1 in Davies' last 8 home starts vs teams below .500.


CIN +150 / MIL -160

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Indians are 29-2 in their last 31 games overall.

Twins have lost Colon's last 5 road starts vs teams above .500.


MIN +175 / CLE -190

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Under is 14-2 in Trevor Williams' last 16 starts overall & 5-1 in Kevin Gausman's last 6 road starts.


BAL / PIT Total: 8.5

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Sports Wagers

Tampa Bay +152 over N.Y. YANKEES

If the Yanks win here and clinch home field for the Wild Card game, we’ll be the first to congratulate them. However, if we’re sticking to playing value, this game has to be considered one of the best value plays of the year so far. The number here is hugely inflated because the Yanks are on the verge of clinching home-field for the Wild Card game while the Rays are out of it. Secondly, the Yanks are at home and lastly, they are the New York Yankees. Win or lose, the price on the Rays here is bordering on lunacy.

Idle since beating the Orioles with six shutout innings on Sept. 16, which ending a rough 0-2 stretch with a 5.40 ERA over seven games, Jordan Montgomery gets the call here for New York. Montgomery is definitely a work in progress. His 13% swing and miss rate over his first 15 starts was strong as well, but his minor league K-rates were lower and it has dropped to 9% over his last three. Once could conclude that MLB hitters have studied him now. His fly-ball rate is extreme, and his hr/f shows we have not yet seen the extent of the damage it could do to his ERA. Jordan Montgomery is not only a big risk at this price, he’s the second best starter in this game. Incidentally, he faced the Rays in his April 12 debut and is 0-1 with a 7.32 in two games against them this season.

Blake Snell is coming off a strong outing vs. the Cubs in which he threw seven scoreless innings and surrendered two hits. Snell is unbeaten over his last 10 starts since July 24 and he’s 2-1 versus the Yanks with a 2.73 in seven starts (over his career) allowing one or no earned runs four times. Snell is salvaging his season late in the year. After a rough first half (4.85 ERA, 1.63 WHIP), Snell has turned things around completely post-All-Star break with a 1.01 WHIP, 3.21/3.79 ERA/xERA split and a 13% swing and miss rate. Snell is in great form and is very worth getting behind at this crazy price.

OAKLAND +112 over Seattle

James Paxton missed more than a month with a pectoral strain and has thrown a disaster in both of his starts since returning. In those starts, he has only thrown 50 and 73 pitches respectively. With the Mariners essentially done for the year, there is no reason to push Paxton hard. We strongly suspect that he’ll be on a limited pitch count again. Furthermore, the opposing Athletics have been hot with their bats, averaging 5.7 runs per game in September where they have a .832 OPS.

Daniel Mengden has spent most of the season in the minors, where he has been shaky at best because of control problems. What’s so interesting about that is that he’s walked just two batters over his last 22 innings at this level, covering his last three starts. Over that span, Mengden has struck out 15 and has pitched to a 3.68 xERA to go along with a nifty 0.82 WHIP. Perhaps after spending most of last year up here, being back in the minors brought him way down. He went 2-9 with the A’s last year with an ERA over 6 but he was a strike-thrower with a plus change-up that zipped through the high minors (1.46 ERA, 4 HR allowed, 95/29 K/BB in 98 IP). Mengden found rougher sledding in his MLB debut but this year we’re seeing an opposite effect. Since being back up, Mendgen has posted some nice peripherals that include an 11% swing and miss rate and a good fastball (94 MPH) with life. We’ll roll the dice here with Mengden because the A’s have been so tough at home and Paxton figures to go five or less.

Miami -1½ +250 over COLORADO

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

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CG Technology ...


Biggest MLB Liabilities to the book tonight as of now are in order:

Yankees
Cubs
A's
Royals
Indians

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Cubs can clinch NL Central tonight with a win or a Brewers loss

Would be 1st time since 1906-08 that Cubs made postseason 3 straight years.