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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
the boston celtics have thrived as underdogs and they get a chance to relish the role again when they take on the almighty lebron james and the cleveland cavaliers in the best-of-seven eastern conference final for the second straight season, beginning with game 1 on sunday in boston. james steamrolled through the first two rounds of the playoffs while averaging 34.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and nine assists, throwing in a pair of buzzer-beaters along the way.

"i haven't reflected on it," james told reporters when asked about the opportunity to reach the nba finals for an eighth straight time. "but i do know that this is my eighth straight conference finals, and i have an opportunity to play for a championship if i'm able to be successful in this conference finals, so i don't take that for granted." standing in his way is an inspiring bunch in boston that took care of the philadelphia 76ers in five games in the semifinals, riding a much more balanced attack led by rookie jayson tatum (23.6 points per game versus the 76ers). point guard terry rozier has become a star since replacing injured all-star and former cavalier kyrie irving, as "scary terry" is averaging 18.2 points in the playoffs while guiding a gritty group. "we weren't gonna lay down for nobody, no matter who was counting us out," rozier told reporters of the postseason run. "we weren't going to just let the teams come in and punk us. we were the no. 2 seed for a reason. with injuries, without, we were the no. 2 seed, so obviously we were doing something great all season. ... we'd rather [the media] count us out. we don't want anybody on our side now. we're doing good and we play better when our back is against the wall."

tv: 3:30 p.m. et, abc

about the cavaliers: kevin love averaged 22.6 points and 12.4 rebounds in last season's conference finals against boston and seems primed to help out james after finishing the second-round sweep of the toronto raptors in fine fashion. the 29-year-old scored at least 21 points in each of the final three games of that series after averaging 10.9 points on 31.9 percent shooting in his first eight contests this postseason, a stretch which drew some criticism in cleveland. "you see it every day, whether it's politics or sports or pop culture," love told the media of the fan reaction to his slump. "there's this 24-hour news cycle and there has to be some sort of story. like i said after game 2 [against the raptors], 'i didn't forget how to play basketball.' sometimes it's a bad matchup. i was missing some uncharacteristic shots. but there were other things i was doing out there. it's not i just forgot how to play."
about the celtics: the celtics struggled to slow down james in the one-sided matchup last spring - won by cleveland in five games - but they feel they have more men to throw at him this time around. "with this group, we have more depth in [the perimeter] positions, suited more to guard lebron," big man al horford told the media. "we have a lot more bodies to take on that challenge." horford, who will be one of the many players to mark james at one time or another, is averaging 17 points on 57.8 percent shooting in the playoffs.

buzzer beaters

1. cleveland won three games at boston by an average of 30 points in last season's conference finals and also won by 22 at td garden in the most recent matchup between the teams feb. 11.

2. celtics pg shane larkin (shoulder) is likely unavailable until late in the series.

3. tatum is a cousin of cavaliers head coach tyronn lue and tatum's godfather is james' former teammate, larry hughes.

prediction: cavaliers 106, celtics 104

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Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
the washington capitals are playing like a team of destiny since losing the first two games of the playoffs and can take a commanding lead in the eastern conference finals when they visit the tampa bay lightning on sunday night for game 2. the capitals limited tampa bay to 21 shots - 10 in the first two periods - and received a goal and an assist from captain alex ovechkin en route to a 4-2 victory in game 1 on friday.

"this group is having fun," washington coach barry trotz told reporters after his team's ninth win in its last 11 contests. "they're calm. they've got a really good work ethic. ... when you have a real good group that likes to be around each other and have these moments and play in the playoffs, you don't want those to go away." the capitals will need a similar defensive effort in game 2 against the lightning, who lost the first game in the previous round at home against boston before recording four straight victories. tampa bay coach jon cooper told reporters after practice saturday his team fueled the fire of a good team by handing them chances and did not stick to the plan that was so successful in winning eight of the first 10 games in the playoffs. "we've got to put it behind us," lightning right wing ryan callahan told reporters. "we've been in this situation before, unfortunately. you don't want to be, but you don't have to look too far to draw back on the way we responded against boston. we have to do the same here."

tv: 8 p.m. et, nbc sports network, cbc, sportsnet, tva

about the capitals: ovechkin scored the key goal of the game on the power play with six seconds left in the first period and washington has converted with the man advantage in 11 of 13 playoff games, going 15-for-46 overall. the capitals went 2-for-4 in the power play despite the absence of center nicklas backstrom (hand), who continues to work out on his own and is day-to-day, but trotz told reporters he is optimistic the swede will play in the series. evgeny kuznetsov had a pair of assists friday to give him 16 points in the playoffs - one behind team leader ovechkin - and t.j. oshie set up two goals to become the fifth player on the team to reach 10 points.
about the lightning: tampa bay started the playoffs with solid penalty killing (19-for-23, two against were 5-on-3), but has reverted back to their regular-season form (28th) after giving up six power-play goals in 12 attempts the last four contests. captain steven stamkos scored one of the lightning's two goals in the third period friday on the power play and has three in the past four games while right wing nikita kucherov leads the team with 13 points in 11 postseason games. center cedric paquette and defenseman anton stralman sat out practice saturday, but cooper told reporters they both would "all right" for game 2.

overtime

1. the lightning have won five straight game 2s in the playoffs after losing game 1, including three times in the 2014-15 postseason.

2. washington g braden holtby leads the league with nine victories in the playoffs entering saturday after failing to start the opening two games of the first-round series.

3. tampa bay g andrei vasilevskiy allowed four goals in 40 minutes friday before being pulled, after yielding five in the previous three games combined.

prediction: lightning 4, capitals 1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Ajax Downs
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Allowance - 250y on the Dirt. Purse: $25000 Class Rating: 85

QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD OPEN. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 3 FISHIN FOR A CORONA 10/1

# 2 DM AURORA 10/1

# 4 SWEET PAGRANA 12/1

FISHIN FOR A CORONA looks decent to best this group of animals especially at 10/1. Has a very strong record at the distance and surface, which makes me think about this filly. DM AURORA - She must be considered given the very strong speed figures. With a nice class fig average of 78, has one of the most competitive class advantages in this group of horses in this race. SWEET PAGRANA - Ballishunderup is serious with this one, wheeling her back almost immediately. Looks competitive versus this group and should be one of the early speedsters.

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #3 - BELMONT PARK - 2:32 PM EASTERN POST
The Gold Fever Stakes
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEAR OLDS STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#3 FORCED
#4 ENGAGE
#1 FLASH DRIVE
#5 A DIFFERENT STYLE

This race honors the career of the hard-knocking Gold Fever who finished his 3-year-old campaign in 1996 by taking the last NYRA Mile Handicap (G1) before the race was renamed to honor Cigar. The homebred for Cynthia Phipps, who owned his family for generations, had previously won the Riva Ridge (G3) and Discovery (G3) for Shug McGaughey. Here in just the 4th running of "The Fever," #3 FORCED, qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," is the overall speed and pace profile leader, and has nice early speed abilities to compliment for this sprint, and is undefeated in his two race career to date, winning both in "POWER RUN FASHION" The morning line favorite is #4 ENGAGE, who has produced "POWER RUN EFFORTS" in each of his four career starts to date, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in his 2nd and 3rd races back. Jockey Jose Ortiz has been in his irons on three previous occasions, hitting the board in each, winning twice, and is back this afternoon here in Elmont for his 4th ride, gunning for a "Hat Trick Win!"

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Belterra Park - Race #1 - Post: 1:20pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $8,500 Class Rating: 67

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1A CAHOKIA (ML=8/1)
#3 GLORY RANGE (ML=2/1)


CAHOKIA - This mare has 'tactical' speed, Mejia will use this advantage by laying in stalking position behind the early speed, and getting first run on the leaders. The 59 latest race speed fig looks strong on paper. GLORY RANGE - Was in a $5,000 Claiming race at Belterra Park in the last race. That race had a class rating of 76 and she is moving down in this event. A certain serious competitor. Have to make this mare a strong challenger; she comes off a nice race on May 3rd.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 AZIFORCAST (ML=3/1), #6 HERMOSA VAQUERA (ML=7/2), #5 APPLESLASTCHANCE (ML=9/2),

AZIFORCAST - Should be difficult for this racer to beat this bunch off of that last fig. Not probable to improve enough to run a figure anywhere near today's class rating, so put her on the questionable challengers list. HERMOSA VAQUERA - Hard to put your money on the win end of any racer that finishes second and third as frequently as this entrant does. When scrutinizing today's Equibase class figure, she will have to garner a better speed figure than last out to vie in this dirt route. APPLESLASTCHANCE - This steed has no victories at Belterra Park. Difficult to put any cash on this mare on the front end. Likes to end up on the board though.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #1 Entry to win. Have to have odds of at least 2/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

** Some or all wagers above involve entries and assume all parts of entry start the race **

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Emerald Downs - Race #7 - Post: 5:04pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,000 Class Rating: 71

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 T. J.'S ONLY (ML=8/1)
#2 ALLABOUTTHATBASS (ML=4/1)


T. J.'S ONLY - Jockey hops up atop after getting to know the race horse by riding in the last race. That's always a big time angle. Took a big class drop last out, and I think she may have needed it. Balcom enters her at a similar class today. I'd expect an improved performance. Have to make this mare a solid contender; she comes off a strong effort on Apr 28th. ALLABOUTTHATBASS - Trainer Gibson gave this mare a good stiff morning drill. Last one was 2nd fastest of the day.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 COLLEEN'S DIAMOND (ML=2/1), #4 PAWS UP KAYLIN (ML=7/2), #3 APHRODITIES KISS (ML=5/1),

COLLEEN'S DIAMOND - Should have at least hit the board in the last couple months in a sprint affair to be worth it at short odds in a sprint. I normally try to beat this kind of chalk. Long layoff and no drop in level of competition. PAWS UP KAYLIN - Hard to play this filly today since the affair isn't limited to three year olds. APHRODITIES KISS - If this event shapes up right, all the front runners will force a severe pace battle early. Too bad this animal is one of those front runners.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #1 T. J.'S ONLY to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/2 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)
Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse) - Race 7

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


Maiden • 300 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 85 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 8:53P
QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * MOON WALKER: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the dis tance/surface.
6
MOON WALKER
4/1

4/5




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
ONE COOL WINNER
1

5/1
Slow/Trouble-prone
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0
6
MOON WALKER
6

4/1
Average/Trouble-prone
85

63

0.0

0.0

0.0








Unknown Running Style: TAMURA (12/1) [Jockey: Gomez Eulices - Trainer: Glenn Jr James W], WRECKIN BALL (2/1) [Jockey: Ramirez Juan Carlos - Trainer: Nunez Jesus], FARMBOY PAYDAY (6/1) [Jockey: Ayala Jesus Rios - Trainer: Jones Paul C], SHINE HAPPY (1

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Lethbridge
Lethbridge - Race 4

Exactor / Triactor


Claiming $4,000 • 3 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 71 • Purse: $4,300 • Post: 2:30P
QUARTER HORSE 3F, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Stalker. BRINGIT LIKE BENNY is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BRINGIT LIKE BENNY: Horse is dropping in class, has an inside post position and isn't a Trailer. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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BRINGIT LIKE BENNY
8/5

3/5




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
POLKA DOT RIVER (T)
3

5/2
Alternator/Front-runner
80

81

0.0

0.0

0.0
4
AUTUMN TRIP (T)
4

3/1
Alternator/Front-runner
75

58

0.0

0.0

0.0
5
CARELESS HUNTER (T)
5

9/5
Alternator/Front-runner
75

65

0.0

0.0

0.0
2
BRINGIT LIKE BENNY
2

8/5
Alternator/Stalker
81

76

0.0

74.8

72.8
1
LEFTY (T)
1

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
51

48

0.0

0.0

0.0

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Miles City
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Trial - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $800 Class Rating: 77

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE FOALS OF 2016 THAT HAVE NOMINATED AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE BY PAYMENTS. $250 TO ENTER. FINALS TO BE RUN MAY 20, 2018. WEIGHTS: 124 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 3 MY ILLUSIVE SECRET 8/5

# 5 SIXS CB MOSBY 4/1

# 2 MINNIES DREAM BOAT 5/1

MY ILLUSIVE SECRET is tough to overlook as the wager in here. Handler boasts strong win figures at this distance and surface. MINNIES DREAM BOAT - This young racer is worth consideration. TrackMaster shows formidable trainer stats with 2 year olds.

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Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
the new york yankees needed a comeback victory to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season and instead will play a rubber match in their three-game series against the visiting oakland athletics on sunday. new york erased a four-run deficit to send saturday's game into extra innings and neil walker's run-scoring single in the 11th gave the yankees a 7-6 victory.

new york (27-12), which has won 18 of its last 21 games, leads the major leagues in runs at 5.8 per contest despite a .249 batting average that sits in the middle pack. oakland (19-20) has lost four of its last five games and hopes to not squander scoring chances like it did saturday, when it had the bases loaded and none out in the ninth inning and two on with no one out in the 10th but didn't score either time. new york's luis severino is 1-0 with a 2.05 era in his last three starts - versus the los angeles angels, houston and boston - and opposes brett anderson, who was roughed up in his second turn of the season after a promising debut outing. "every time i hand sevy the ball, i expect great things," yankees manager aaron boone told reporters about severino, who has recorded five consecutive quality starts.
tv: 1:05 p.m. et, nbcs california (oakland), yes (new york)
pitching matchup: athletics lh brett anderson (0-1, 8.68 era) vs. yankees rh luis severino (5-1, 2.21)

anderson allowed nine runs (seven earned), 10 hits and three walks, and didn't strike out a batter in a 16-2 loss to houston on monday. the 30-year-old texan, who was signed to a minor-league deal in march, permitted two runs in 6 1/3 innings in oakland's 3-2 victory at seattle on may 2. giancarlo stanton is 0-for-6 versus anderson, who is 0-5 with a 6.81 era in seven starts versus new york.
severino received a no-decision after yielding two runs and six hits while striking out a season-high 11 in new york's 3-2 victory over the red sox on tuesday. the 24-year-old dominican recorded his first career shutout against the astros on may 2 with 10 ks, giving him 63 strikeouts in 53 innings this season. mark canha has a home run in three at-bats while jed lowrie is 2-for-6 versus severino, who hasn't earned a decision with a 4.50 era in two starts versus oakland with the yankees losing both games.

walk-offs

1. new york ss didi gregorius (.268, 10 home runs, 31 rbis) snapped an 0-for-30 funk with a single saturday.

2. athletics lf khris davis (11 home runs) has gone deep in the last two games -- the third time this season he's homered in consecutive contests with one occurrence being three straight games.

3. the yankees hit back-to-back home runs for the first time this season saturday when gary sanchez (his 10th) and aaron hicks (third) turned the trick in the second inning to make it 2-0.

prediction: yankees 3, athletics 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
wilson ramos can match the club-record hitting streak sunday afternoon when the tampa bay rays attempt to gain a split of the four-game series against the host baltimore orioles. the 30-year-old catcher singled in his final at-bat saturday to extend his streak to 18 games, one shy of jason bartlett's club mark set in 2009, as the rays earned a split of the doubleheader 10-3 in the nightcap to snap a five-game losing streak.

ramos is 27-for-72 with 17 rbis during his streak, which ties quinton mccracken (1998) for the second longest in rays history, to raise his batting average from .162 to .303 with 18 runs batted in overall. blake snell, who has elevated himself to the ace on the staff in the first two months of the season, will take the ball in the finale against baltimore's dylan bundy following the worst outing of his career. the orioles saw their season-high four-game winning streak come an end in the second game of the doubleheader after scoring 15 times to win the first two contests of the series. manny machado has four homers in his last four contests for baltimore, while teammate adam jones is 13-for-36 during a nine-game hitting streak.
tv: 1:05 p.m. et, fs sun (tampa bay), masn (baltimore)
pitching matchup: rays lh blake snell (4-2, 2.40 era) vs. orioles rh dylan bundy (1-5, 5.31)

snell has strung together six straight quality starts but settled for a 0-1 record over in last two trips to the mound despite allowing just three runs and 13 innings combined. the 25-year-old washingtonian has completed at least six innings in six consecutive starts and walked just four over his past five outings. jones is 3-for-5 with a double and a homer versus snell, who is 1-1 with 3.44 era in three career games against the orioles.
bundy gave up seven runs on five hits, four of them homers, and two walks without getting an out tuesday against kansas city for his third consecutive loss. the 25-year-old oklahoma native, who finished with a career-high 13 wins in 2017, had four quality starts in five outings to start the season before giving up 22 runs (19 earned) over nine innings in his last three. mallex smith is 4-for-7 versus bundy, who is 1-3 with a 7.31 era in seven games against the rays.
walk-offs

1. baltimore 2b jonathan schoop is 11-for-34 over his last eight contests, including a pair of homers in the first game of saturday's doubleheader.

2. tampa bay 1b/dh c.j. cron is 9-for-21 with a homer and three rbis during a five-game hitting streak to raise his average to .282.
3. orioles 3b/dh pedro alvarez (seven homers, 14 rbis) could miss his fourth straight game with a hamstring injury.

prediction: rays 5, orioles 3

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Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
the boston red sox have yet to drop back-to-back series this season and look to keep that streak intact when they visit the toronto blue jays on sunday in the rubber match of a three-game set. boston rebounded from a 5-3 loss in 12 innings on friday night with a 5-2 victory on saturday to remain tied with the new york yankees atop the american league east.

the top of the batting order did the heavy lifting for the red sox in saturday's victory as mookie betts and andrew benintendi (two rbis) each collected three hits and hanley ramirez clubbed a two-run homer. betts, who has multiple hits in half of the past 10 games, raised his batting average to .356 as boston improved to 5-4 entering the finale of a 10-game road trip. second baseman yangervis solarte continues to struggle against red sox pitching, falling to 1-for-20 in the season series after going hitless in nine at-bats in the past two games for toronto, which fell to 4-19 when scoring four runs or fewer. luke maile, who homered twice and delivered a walk-off blast in the series opener, is 4-for-8 with a homer against boston left-hander drew pomeranz, who makes his fifth start of the season when he opposes joe biagini.
tv: 1:07 p.m. et, nesn (boston), sportsnet, tvas (toronto)
pitching matchup: red sox lh drew pomeranz (1-1, 5.23 era) vs. blue jays rh joe biagini (0-1, 8.10)

although he surrendered a pair of solo home runs to giancarlo stanton, pomeranz is coming off his best start after limiting the yankees to two runs and four hits over a season high-tying six innings. he beat kansas city in his previous turn with six innings of three-run ball. pomeranz is 3-2 with a 3.99 era versus toronto, including 2-1 with a 3.06 era in four appearances at rogers centre.
biagini was summoned from triple-a buffalo to make his third spot start of the season after marcus stroman was placed on the 10-day disabled list. he had mixed results in his first two outings, giving up three runs over 5 2/3 innings versus kansas city on april 17 before he was hammered for six runs and 10 hits at cleveland on may 3. biagini is 1-3 with a 6.48 era in 15 appearances (two starts) versus boston.
walk-offs

1. benintendi has hit safely in five straight games and has three three-hit games this month.

2. blue jays 1b justin smoak has hit eight homers in 23 games over the last two years against boston.

3. red sox of jackie bradley was 0-for-4 in his return from a three-game absence to fall to 5-for-54 in the last 17 contests.

prediction: red sox 7, blue jays 4

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Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
shortstop francisco lindor hopes to continue his power surge when the cleveland indians host the kansas city royals on sunday afternoon for the rubber match of the three-game series between american league central rivals. lindor went deep twice in saturday's 6-2 victory and has eight homers along with 14 rbis during his 13-game hitting streak, in which he is batting .458.

the indians won for just the second time in seven games saturday and are 4-7 in may, but their offense is back in gear after a slow start to the season and they have averaged seven runs over their last 12 contests. two-time cy young winner corey kluber looks to rebound from his second loss of the season when he takes the ball in the series finale while kansas city left-hander danny duffy goes after his second straight victory. the royals could not build on their wild comeback victory friday, going 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position saturday, but whit merrifield and jorge soler remained red hot. soler is 12-for-25 during a six-game hitting streak and boasts 12 rbis in 11 contests during may while merrifield is 10-for-22 during his six-game run.
tv: 1:10 p.m. et, fs kansas city, sportstime ohio (cleveland)
pitching matchup: royals lh danny duffy (1-4, 5.15 era) vs. indians rh corey kluber (5-2, 2.62)

duffy allowed one run on six hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings at baltimore on tuesday to earn his first victory of the season. it was the third time in eight starts he gave up one or fewer earned runs and the 29-year-old california native limited cleveland to three tallies on three hits across 5 2/3 frames in a loss to cleveland on april 6. brandon guyer is 6-for-11 with a homer versus duffy, who is 2-7 with a 4.09 era in 16 career appearances (12 starts) against the indians.
kluber suffered his first loss since opening day last time out, yielding three runs on five hits over six innings while matching a season low with four strikeouts. the 32-year-old alabama native has permitted three runs in each of the last four starts after giving up five combined over his first four outings of the campaign. mike moustakas is 18-for-39 with a homer and two doubles against kluber, who is 9-6 with a 2.98 era (2-0, 0.73 last year) in 20 career starts versus kansas city.
walk-offs

1. kansas city c salvador perez saw his five-game hitting streak end saturday, but he owns 10 rbis over the last six outings.

2. cleveland cf tyler naquin (hamstring), who is riding a seven-game hitting streak, was placed on the 10-day disabled list and lhp tyler olson activated from the paternity list.
3. the royals are 10-12 against divisional opponents - including 6-2 in the last eight - and 3-14 against everyone else in the league.

prediction: indians 6, royals 1

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Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
the atlanta braves have an opportunity to win yet another series on sunday at the miami marlins, and first baseman freddie freeman continues to help lead a powerful offense. freeman slugged two homers and scored three times during a three-hit performance in saturday's 10-5 victory, raising his average to .372 with six homers, 18 rbis and 15 runs scored in his past 19 games to put the braves in position to win their ninth series in 13 tries this season.

the braves, who came into saturday leading the national league in runs scored and extra-base hits, blew open the game with five runs in the final two innings, including ender inciarte's two-run homer as atlanta increased its lead in the nl east to one game over philadelphia. the marlins' early-season bullpen struggles continued saturday, as miami relievers walked in two runs in the eighth inning in seeing their relievers' era swell to 5.53. miami left fielder derek dietrich hit a three-run double in the fifth inning, giving him at least one rbi in four of his past six games against the braves. second baseman starlin castro finished with two hits and now has at least one hit in 29-of-34 career games at marlins park.
tv: 1:10 p.m. et, fs south (atlanta), fs florida (miami)
pitching matchup: braves lh sean newcomb (3-1, 2.88 era) vs. marlins rh jose urena (0-5, 4.37)

newcomb has kicked off may with back-to-back shutout appearances, holding the new york mets to two hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings on may 2 and going six innings tuesday at tampa bay with two hits surrendered and six strikeouts. the 24-year-old, who posted a 1.57 whip in 19 starts as a rookie in 2017, has lowered that figure to 1.20 through seven starts this season. newcomb finished 0-1 with a 4.91 era in two starts a year ago against miami.
urena has endured an up-and-down start to the season, mixing in outstanding starts with subpar efforts through eight appearances. the 26-year-old gave up three runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in a no-decision tuesday against the chicago cubs, and he has surrendered five earned runs across his past three starts (19 1/3 innings) while giving up 11 earned runs in 15 frames in his previous three outings. urena went 2-1 in five starts against atlanta last season with a 2.76 era.
walk-offs

1. miami c j.t. realmuto has at least one hit in all nine of his home games this season, and in 14-of-15 games at home dating back to sept. 5, 2017.

2. atlanta rookie lf ronald acuna jr. snapped a 4-for-30 skid with a fifth-inning single.
3. braves 3b jose bautista hit his first homer of the season in the sixth inning, one inning after committing a costly fielding error that led to four unearned runs.

prediction: braves 6, marlins 2

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Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
southpaw james paxton steps on the mound for the first time since firing a no-hitter when he leads his seattle mariners into the finale of a three-game series at the detroit tigers on sunday. paxton recorded the sixth no-hitter in franchise history in a 5-0 win at toronto on tuesday, etching his name in the history books in his home country.

"you couldn't write this stuff," paxton, a native of british columbia, told the media after the gem. "pretty amazing to have it happen against the blue jays, at home in canada." after the series opener in detroit was rained out, the teams split a doubleheader saturday, with the mariners claiming the nightcap 9-5 behind homers by ryon healy and robinson cano. healy has seven home runs in his last 13 games and owns multiple hits in six of those contests. jose iglesias went deep with a man on and grayson greiner had a pair of rbi singles as detroit took the first game of the doubleheader 4-3.
tv: 1:10 p.m. et, root northwest (seattle), fs detroit

pitching matchup: mariners lh james paxton (2-1, 3.40 era) vs. tigers lh blaine hardy (0-0, 2.70)
paxton has 16 scoreless innings and 23 strikeouts over his last two outings and owns 67 strikeouts with 35 hits allowed in 47 2/3 innings for the year. the 29-year-old is 1-0 with a 3.30 era in five road starts. james mccann is 3-for-8 with a home run against paxton, who is 2-1 with a 3.19 era lifetime against the tigers.

hardy is making the first start of his career after 167 relief appearances, the most recent of which came wednesday at texas. he has not pitched at home since sept. 23 but is 6-1 with a 3.19 era in his career at comerica park. the 31-year-old allowed one run in 10 1/3 innings spread over nine relief outings in his career against the mariners.
walk-offs

1. mariners manager scott servais is expected to be back with the team after missing saturday's action to see his daughter's graduation at ole miss.

2. mccann had a hit in both ends of the doubleheader to extend his hitting streak to 10 games.
3. seattle 3b kyle seager has two homers, two doubles, five runs scored and seven rbis over his last three contests.

prediction: mariners 6, tigers 3

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New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
the new york mets will activate jacob degrom from the disabled list when they complete a series at the philadelphia phillies on sunday that was abbreviated due to a rainout saturday. there was a thought that the mets would bump saturday's scheduled starter, noah syndergaard, to sunday, but instead they've opted to keep degrom - out since may 2 due to a hyperextended elbow - in line and push syndergaard to tuesday against toronto.

the rainout interrupted new york's continued dominance of the phillies, against whom they're 3-0 this year and 41-19 since the start of the 2015 campaign. the mets dropped eight of nine entering the series and were blanked through the first eight innings in friday's opener before michael conforto slugged a two-run homer and devin mesoraco added a solo shot in a dramatic 3-1 victory. "i think we needed that feeling," manager mickey callaway - whose team was playing its first game since an embarrassing mistake that led to his lineup batting out of order in a loss to cincinnati on wednesday - told reporters. the phillies have not announced a starter for sunday but aaron nola was originally scheduled to appear.
tv: 1:35 p.m. et, sny (new york), nbcs philadelphia
pitching matchup: mets rh jacob degrom (3-0, 1.87 era) vs. phillies rh aaron nola (5-1, 2.05)

degrom threw four scoreless innings in his last start before departing with the elbow injury, extending his scoreless streak to 18 1/3 frames over three outings. two of those appearances came on the road and the degrom owns a 1.71 era in four starts away from home on the year. the 29-year-old is 6-1 with a 2.78 era in 11 career starts against the phillies.
nola has lasted at least seven innings in each of his starts during a four-game winning streak, striking out a career-high 12 in a dominating effort versus san francisco on tuesday. opponents are hitting .197 with two home runs in 183 at-bats against nola. yoenis cespedes is 4-for-11 with two home runs against the 24-year-old, who has a 5.57 era in four career starts against the mets.
walk-offs

1. phillies cf odubel herrera is 12-for-21 with three home runs over his last six games to raise his average to .360.

2. conforto has two homers and a double over his last four contests after going 14 straight games without an extra-base hit.

3. saturday's rainout will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader aug. 16.

prediction: mets 3, phillies 2

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
a pair of teams heading in opposite directions meet sunday in pittsburgh, where the surging pirates aim for their second straight series sweep in the finale of a three-game set against the san francisco giants. jordy mercer was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the pirates to a 6-5 win in saturday's contest.

it was pittsburgh's season high-tying fifth consecutive victory and it sent the giants to their season-high sixth straight loss. gregory polanco homered for the second time in three games and francisco cervelli slugged his sixth home run to surpass his 2017 total and pace the pirates' attack. former pittsburgh great andrew mccutchen had a pair of doubles in the loss for san francisco while extending his hitting streak to 11 games, during which he has raised his batting average from .200 to .254. ivan nova looks to improve to 3-0 in day games when he gets the start sunday for pittsburgh opposite veteran southpaw derek holland.
tv: 1:35 p.m. et, nbcs bay area (san francisco), at&t sportsnet pittsburgh
pitching matchup: giants lh derek holland (1-4, 5.66 era) vs. pirates rh ivan nova (2-2, 4.84)

holland fell to 8-18 over the last two years after allowing three runs in five innings of a defeat at philadelphia on tuesday. he completed six innings just twice in his first seven outings and has served up seven home runs over his last five. the ohio native, who is facing pittsburgh for the first time, is winless in his last 12 road starts while posting a 10.53 era.
nova lasted two innings while allowing five runs in a rocky outing at the chicago white sox his last time out. he will be making his third home start of the year, the most recent of which saw him spin eight scoreless frames against the detroit tigers on april 26. austin jackson is 8-for-16 with three doubles against nova, who has a 2.25 era in three career starts against san francisco.

walk-offs

1. san francisco is giving up an average of 8.2 runs during its losing streak.
2. mccutchen needs three hits to reach 1,500 for his career.

3. the pirates have won seven in a row at home.

prediction: pirates 6, giants 3

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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
the houston astros go after their fifth victory in six outings during a stretch of nine straight games against american league west opponents when they host the rival texas rangers in the rubber match of their three-game set sunday afternoon. the astros, who visit the los angeles angels for the first of three contests monday, evened the series at a game apiece saturday as charlie morton struck out a career-high 14 in a 6-1 triumph over the rangers.

houston will likely be without slugger george springer (eight homers, 26 rbis) for the second straight game due to an elbow bruise, but team officials do not expect the center fielder to land on the disabled list. dallas keuchel will try to give the astros their second series victory in three tries against texas this year when he takes the mound against fellow left-hander matt moore, who hopes to find his top form after a pair of rough outings. the rangers had won three of four before managing just four hits saturday as ronald guzman produced the only run with his first homer since april 14. texas outfielder nomar mazara saw his four-game hitting streak come to an end saturday but is still 7-for-18 with three homers over his last five outings.
tv: 2:10 p.m. et, mlb network, fs southwest (texas), at&t sportsnet southwest (houston)
pitching matchup: rangers lh matt moore (1-4, 7.71 era) vs. astros lh dallas keuchel (2-5, 3.53)

moore has struggled mightily in his last two starts, yielding 15 runs on 20 hits and four walks over 9 2/3 innings with one loss and a no-decision monday against detroit. the 28-year-old floridian, who is 52-52 in his career, allowed seven runs (six earned) over 18 innings combined in the four previous outings (one in relief). jose altuve is 4-for-10 with a homer against moore, who dropped to 3-1 with a 2.74 era versus texas after permitting four runs over four innings in his season debut.
keuchel notched his fifth quality start in eight outings monday when he gave up one run on five hits across eight innings to beat oakland. the 2015 cy young award winner has allowed three runs or fewer in seven of eight starts, including march 30 at texas when he surrendered three runs over six innings in a 5-1 loss. mazara is 7-for-22 with a homer and adrian beltre has gone deep twice versus keuchel, who is 8-9 with a 4.04 era in 23 career games against texas.
walk-offs

1. beltre is 0-for-7 in the series with four strikeouts, dropping his career average against houston to .303 with 25 homers and 85 rbis in 145 games.

2. houston ss carlos correa, who homered saturday in his 400th game, has gone 39 contests without an error to start the season.
3. the rangers have been better on the road (9-9) than at home (7-16) and own an 8-14 record against the american league west.

prediction: astros 7, rangers 2

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Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
The Chicago Cubs hope to end their odd penchant for five-game streaks with a sixth straight victory when they host the crosstown-rival Chicago White Sox in the finale of a three-game series Sunday. The Cubs have matched their season high with five consecutive victories following a five-game losing streak, which was preceded by another five-game winning streak.

The Cubs have outscored the opposition 50-15 during their current winning streak, and Saturday's 8-4 win marked only the second time during the streak that they failed to score in double digits. Willson Contreras has been one of the biggest contributors to the offensive outburst, going 10-for-15 with three doubles, two triples, three homers, and 11 RBIs in the past three games. The White Sox have lost seven straight and 11 of their last 12 and own the worst record in the majors. The White Sox are 0-6 in interleague play this season and have lost 15 of their last 17 road games against the National League.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago (White Sox), WGN (Cubs)
PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (1-4, 7.25 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (3-2, 3.02)

Giolito labored through four innings in his last start Tuesday against Pittsburgh, allowing four runs and seven hits in a no-decision. The 23-year-old has pitched better away from home, though, posting a 4.07 ERA in four road starts compared to 13.89 in three outings at home. Giolito is making his first appearance against the Cubs.

Hendricks has been outstanding over his last three starts, allowing five runs in 22 2/3 innings. After battling his command a bit early in the season, the 28-year-old precision pitcher has issued only two walks over his last four starts, and he didn't walk anyone in eight innings of two-run ball against Miami last time out. Hendricks is 0-1 with a 3.98 ERA in four starts against the White Sox.
WALK-OFFS

1. After batting .149 through the end of April, Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo is 13-for-38 with five homers and 14 RBIs in nine games this month.
2. White Sox INF Yolmer Sanchez is 4-for-5 with a double versus Hendricks.

3. Cubs 2B Javier Baez has 39 hits, 23 of which have gone for extra bases.

PREDICTION: Cubs 7, White Sox 2

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
although the colorado rockies have uncharacteristically struggled at home this season, very little of the blame can be placed on trevor story. the 25-year-old carried the offense in saturday's victory and will attempt to continue being a thorn in the side of the milwaukee brewers on sunday as the rockies attempt to salvage a split of their four-game set in colorado.

story went 3-for-3 - including two home runs - and drove in all of the rockies' runs in saturday's 4-0 win, lifting his offensive marks through three games in this series to 5-for-12 with three homers, nine rbis and four runs scored. for the season, the texas native is batting .339 with eight home runs and 25 rbis in 56 at-bats in coors field - where colorado is 7-10 - as opposed to a .174 average, two homers and seven rbis in 86 at-bats on the road. milwaukee could muster only five hits one night after collecting a season-high 17 while getting shut out for the fourth time in 2018, going 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. despite saturday's disappointing performance, the brewers have won 10 of their last 15 in coors field and can win their third straight series at the venue.
tv: 3:10 p.m. et, fs wisconsin (milwaukee), at&t sportsnet - rocky mountain (colorado)
pitching matchup: brewers rh freddy peralta (nr) vs. rockies rh jon gray (2-4, 3.95 era)

peralta will make his major-league debut in the series finale after scheduled starter chase anderson was placed on the disabled list saturday with an illness. the 21-year-old dominican earned his promotion after going 5-1 with a 3.63 era in seven turns at triple-a colorado springs, striking out 46 across 34 2/3 innings. peralta, who gave up eight of his 14 earned runs in one game, has allowed only one home run this season and yielded one run or less in four of his seven minor-league starts.
gray was dominant once again tuesday against the los angeles angels, giving up only four singles and a walk across seven scoreless innings while fanning eight to earn his third victory in as many starts. since beginning the season 1-4 with a 7.09 era, the 26-year-old has posted a 26:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio while yielding only one run in 20 frames. christian yelich is 4-for-12 with a home run against gray, who has yet to factor into a decision in two starts against the rockies but owns a 6.30 era.
walk-offs

1. the rockies are batting .325 in their last two contests after hitting .225 over their first 38 games.

2. the brewers recalled alec asher from triple-a colorado springs on saturday and optioned fellow rhp jacob barnes to colorado springs.
3. colorado 3b nolan arenado has reached base safely in 22 consecutive games, the second-longest streak of his career.

prediction: rockies 5, brewers 3

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Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
the minnesota twins have enjoyed roughly the same amount of success at home as they have on the road this season, but they figure to be a bit sad about returning to target field given how well they've played during their 10-game journey. the twins set their sights on reaching the breakeven mark sunday when they try to secure a series win over the host los angeles angels in the finale of their four-game set.

minnesota (17-18) was 10-17 and five games out of first place in the american league central after losing the first game of its road trip to the chicago white sox on may 3, but the team has since caught fire. the twins improved to 7-2 during their current trek and 10-11 on the road overall (7-7 at home) following saturday's 5-3, 12-inning victory, as rookie catcher mitch garver delivered a go-ahead rbi double one night after his run-scoring single tied the game in the ninth en route to a 5-4 triumph. while minnesota is one-half game off the pace in its division, the angels' inability to solve the twins (5-11 in their last 16 meetings over the last three years) has caused them to lose their share of first place in the al west. justin upton has held up his end of the bargain for los angeles, however, with two homers and five rbis in this series; he is 11-for-31 with five home runs and 11 rbis during a seven-game hitting streak.
tv: 4:07 p.m. et, fs north (minnesota), fs west (los angeles)
pitching matchup: twins rh fernando romero (2-0, 0.00 era) vs. angels rh shohei ohtani (3-1, 4.10)
romero remained unscored upon in 11 2/3 frames with a dominant effort in monday's win at st. louis, permitting three hits and walking three while striking out nine over six innings. the 23-year-old dominican was equally effective in his big-league debut five days earlier against toronto, yielding four hits and three walks. romero, who earned his promotion after going 23-17 with a 2.83 era in 73 minor-league appearances (57 starts), is allowing left-handed hitters to bat .059 against him.
ohtani returned to the mound for the first time in 12 days last sunday at seattle after nursing a left ankle sprain and earned his first win since april 8, giving up two runs while fanning six in six-plus frames. the highly touted japanese import encountered his first real adversity in the majors in the two starts prior, going 0-1 with an 8.59 era. ohtani has struck out 22 right-handers in 56 at-bats and is holding them to a .196 average as he faces the twins for the first time.

walk-offs

1. upton failed to homer for the first time in five games saturday, falling one game short of tying bobby bonds' club record from aug. 2-7, 1977.
2. minnesota has scored at least four runs in 12 straight contests after reaching that mark only 13 times in their first 23 games.

3. los angeles of mike trout drew four walks saturday and leads the al with 34.

prediction: twins 3, angels 2

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
two teams trending in opposite directions meet sunday as the los angeles dodgers hope to avoid a sweep of their four-game series against the visiting cincinnati reds. the struggling dodgers have lost six of their last seven games and 13 of their last 18, while the reds have won five in a row and are 10-12 under interim manager jim riggleman.

scott schebler belted a three-run homer and scooter gennett continued his hot streak with three hits in saturday's 5-3 victory as the reds clinched their first series victory at dodger stadium since june of 2011. gennett has been slowed by a sore right shoulder that remains a concern, but he took advantage of four days out of the starting lineup and is 14-for-26 with three doubles, four home runs and 10 rbi during his six-game hitting streak. the dodgers are 16-23 and were 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position on saturday, with cody bellinger's fifth home run serving as one of the few highlights. help could be on the way soon as infielders justin turner (wrist) and logan forsythe (shoulder) both played for high-a rancho cucamonga on saturday and are expected to rejoin the dodgers in time for tuesday's series opener against miami.

tv: 4:10 p.m. et, fs ohio (cincinnati), sportsnet la (los angeles)
pitching matchup: reds rh luis castillo (2-4, 6.47 era) vs. dodgers lh rich hill (1-1, 7.11)
castillo posted a 7.23 era in five starts last month but has pitched well in his last two outings, allowing four earned runs while fanning 14 and walking two across 11 2/3 innings. "our pitching coaches have put some time in with him and luis has been responding," riggleman told reporters. "we'd just like to see if we can keep him on a nice roll." the 25-year-old dominican is making his first appearance against the dodgers.
hill came off the disabled list last tuesday and struggled in his first start since april 14, allowing five runs and seven hits in four innings against arizona. "i didn't perform well at all," hill told reporters. "i feel like the ball came out of my hand well. unfortunately, the results weren't there." the 38-year-old has gone 4-2 with a 3.80 era in 10 career games (eight starts) against cincinnati, including five strong innings en route to a victory in his last outing versus the reds on june 9, 2017.
walk-offs

1. dodgers 2b chase utley has reached base safely in 13 of his last 15 games against cincinnati.

2. riggleman said rhp matt harvey will make his next start wednesday against san francisco.

3. the dodgers recalled ambidextrous relief pitcher pat venditte from triple-a oklahoma city and optioned rhp brock stewart to the same affiliate.

prediction: reds 5, dodgers 4

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

13th May 2018 by Gracenote
the san diego padres aren't sure who will be on their roster two years from now when they're hoping to contend for a division title, but first baseman eric hosmer's place on the team is a virtual certainty. hosmer signed a long-term deal with the club during the offseason and has provided immediate dividends for the padres, who look to salvage a split of their four-game series against the visiting st. louis cardinals on sunday.

hosmer grounded into a double play with two runners on in the 10th inning saturday before responding with an rbi double in the 13th inning saturday to give san diego a 2-1 victory. the padres hoped they might have another centerpiece of their rebuilding plan in third baseman christian villanueva, but the 26-year-old is hitless in his last 36 at-bats after hitting .338 with eight home runs in april and could begin losing playing time to cory spangenberg. the cardinals were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position on saturday with infielder matt carpenter out of the starting lineup for a second straight day. the struggling two-time all-star is hitless in his last 15 at-bats and batting .145 overall with three homers.
tv: 4:10 p.m. et, fs midwest (st. louis), fs san diego
pitching matchup: cardinals rh adam wainwright (1-2, 3.45 era) vs. padres lh clayton richard (1-5, 5.72)

wainwright has been sidelined since april 20 with inflammation in his right elbow but was cleared to return following a strong bullpen session on thursday. the three-time all-star has 69 career road wins, which ranks fifth in franchise history and leads active national league pitchers. hosmer is 2-for-15 with five strikeouts against wainwright, who is 6-3 with a 2.07 era in 13 career games (10 starts) against san diego.
richard was a hard-luck loser against washington on tuesday, allowing three runs with no walks and eight strikeouts over eight innings. "he was sharp," manager andy green told reporters. "loved what he did. attacked early. we just didn't do anything offensively to support him. he looked good all day." dexter fowler is 6-for-32 against the 34-year-old richard, who owns a 4-1 record and 3.83 era in 14 career games (seven starts) against st. louis.
walk-offs

1. the cardinals have won eight of their last 11 games at petco park.

2. the padres recalled spangenberg from triple-a el paso and designated 3b chase headley for assignment.

3. st. louis manager mike matheny announced that rhp jack flaherty will be recalled from triple-a memphis to start tuesday's series opener at minnesota.

prediction: cardinals 6, padres 3

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Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions 05-13-2018

12th May 2018 by Gracenote
Pitching and defense have dominated the first three contests of the Washington Nationals' four-game set against the host Arizona Diamondbacks, and the visitors have had the upper hand. Washington looks to right-hander Jeremy Hellickson as it goes for the four-game sweep of the National League West-leading Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Washington has won the first three games despite scoring only seven runs thanks to a pitching staff that has held Arizona to a single run in each contest. The Nationals have won 12 of their last 14 to surge five games over .500 following an 11-16 start. The Diamondbacks have lost a season-high four straight games and are assured of dropping their first series of the season. Arizona hopes right-hander Zack Godley can beat the Nationals for the second time in just over two weeks after earning the win April 27 in Washington.
TV: 8:08 p.m. ET, ESPN

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 2.28 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (4-2, 3.83)

Hellickson has allowed three or fewer runs in all five of his starts and hasn't given up a run in 12 1/3 innings across his last two outings. The 31-year-old was perfect through six innings last time out at San Diego, and he finished with eight strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings. Hellickson is 0-3 with a 4.94 ERA in five starts against Arizona.
After starting the season with two strong outings, Godley has recorded only one quality start in his last five games. The 28-year-old gave up four runs in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, as he was hurt by four walks. Godley is 3-1 with a 4.00 ERA in six games (four starts) against the Nationals.
WALK-OFFS

1. Arizona LF David Peralta, who is 9-for-26 during a six-game hitting streak, is 2-for-4 with two homers versus Hellickson.

2. Nationals C Pedro Severino is 7-for-21 during a six-game hitting streak.

3. Washington placed 1B Ryan Zimmerman on the 10-day disabled list with a strained oblique and added veteran 1B Mark Reynolds from Triple-A Syracuse.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 4, Nationals 3

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MLB

Sunday, May 13


National League
Mets (19-17) @ Phillies (22-16)
deGrom hasn’t pitched in 11 days; he is 1-0, 0.00 (18.1 IP) in his last three starts, all of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 4-3
5-inning record: 4-1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Eflin is 1-0, 0.71 in two starts this season (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 2-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

New York lost eight of its last en games; five of their last six games stayed under. Phillies won five of their last seven games; over is 10-6-1 in their last 17 games.

Giants (19-21) @ Pirates (23-16)
Holland is 1-2, 6.52 in his last four starts (under 4-3). Team in his starts: 2-5
5-inning record: 2-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Nova is 0-1, 17.55 in his last two starts (over 6-2). Team in his starts: 5-3
5-inning record: 5-1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8

Giants lost their last six games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Pittsburgh won six of its last seven games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games.

Braves (23-15) @ Marlins (14-25)
Newcomb is 2-0, 0.00 (13 IP) in his last two starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five starts. Team in his starts: 4-3
5-inning record: 3-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Urena is 0-2, 2.79 in his last three starts, which all stayed under. Team in his starts: 0-8
5-inning record: 2-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Braves won nine of their last ten road games; over is 3-0 in their last five games overall. You’re reading ***************.com. Miami lost five of its last six games, allowing 53 runs; over is 4-0 in their last four games.

Brewers (23-17) @ Rockies (22-18)
Anderson is on DL; rookie Peralta could be making MLB debut here. He is 5-1, 3.63 in seven AAA starts this season. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Gray is 3-0, 0.45 in his last three starts, which all stayed under. Team in his starts: 4-4
5-inning record: 4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Brewers are 7-4 in their last 11 games; under is 6-2-1 in their last eight games. Colorado lost three of its last four games; under is 11-5 in their last 16 home games.

Nationals (23-18) @ Diamondbacks (24-15)
Hellickson is 1-0, 2.28 in his five starts (under 4-1). He had a no-hitter thru six IP in his last start. Team in his starts: 3-2
5-inning record: 3-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Godley is 2-1, 4.50 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-2
5-inning record: 4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Nationals won 12 of their last 14 games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Diamondbacks lost their last four games; under is 15-2-2 in their last 19 home games.

Reds (13-27) @ Dodgers (16-23)
Castillo is 1-1, 3.09 in his last two starts (over 5-3). Team in his starts: 3-5
5-inning record: 3-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Hill is 1-1, 7.11 in his four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 1-3
5-inning record: 0-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-4

Reds won five in row for first time this season; they’re 7-12 on road; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Dodgers lost ten of their last 13 games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games.

Cardinals (22-15) @ Padres (15-26)
Wainwright is 1-2, 4.02 in his three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 1-2
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Richard is 0-4, 6.08 in his last four starts (under 4-3-1). Team in his starts: 2-6
5-inning record: 1-7. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Cardinals lost five of their last seven road games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 games. San Diego lost nine of its last 12 home games; five of their last seven games stayed under.

American League
Rays (16-21) @ Orioles (12-28)
Snell is 4-1, 1.82 in his last six starts, last three of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 4-4
5-inning record: 5-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Bundy allowed 7 runs on 28 PT in his last start; he’s allowed 14 runs in his last 4.1 IP. Team in his starts: 2-6
5-inning record: 2-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8 (4 of last 4)

Rays lost five of their last six games; under is 8-2-2 in their last 12 games. Baltimore won four of its last five games; over is 4-2 in their last six games.

A’s (19-20) @ New York (27-12)
Anderson is 0-1, 10.61 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 0-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Severino is 3-0, 1.54 in his last five starts, last four of which stayed under. Team in his starts: 7-1
5-inning record: 6-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

A’s lost four of their last five games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. New York won 18 of its last 21 games; over is 10-4-1 in their last 15 home games.

Red Sox (27-12) @ Blue Jays (21-19)
Pomeranz is 1-1, 5.23 in his four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-2
5-inning record: 1-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-4

Biagini is 0-1, 8.10 in two starts this year (over 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Red Sox lost three of their last five games; under is 8-4-2 in their last 14 road games. Toronto lost six of its last nine games; over is 8-4-2 in their last 14 home games.

Royals (13-26) @ Indians (19-19)
Duffy is 1-2, 6.35 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 1-7
5-inning record: 2-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Kluber is 5-1, 2.70 in his last six starts; Team in his starts: 5-3
5-inning record: 5-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Royals lost four of last six road games; over is 3-2 in their last five games. Cleveland lost five of its last seven games; ten of Indians’ last 11 home games went over.

Mariners (22-16) @ Tigers (16-22)
Paxton is 1-0, 0.82 in his last three starts; he threw a no-hitter Tuesday. Under is 5-2 in his last seven starts. Team in his starts: 5-3
5-inning record: 4-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Hardy is making his first MLB start after 167 relief stints; he is 3-0, 0.74 in seven AAA games (4 starts) this year. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Mariners won five of last seven road games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. You’re reading ***************.com. Detroit lost six of its last nine games; under is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

Rangers (16-25) @ Astros (25-16)
Moore is 0-1, 11.05 in his last three starts (over 6-1). Team in his starts: 2-5
5-inning record: 1-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-7

Keuchel is 2-2, 3.54 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 3-5
5-inning record: 2-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Rangers are 5-8 in last 13 games; over is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Houston won four of its last five games; under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 games.

Twins (17-18) @ Angels (23-16)
Romero is 2-0, 0.00 (11.2 IP) in his first two MLB starts. Team in his starts: 2-0
5-inning record: 2-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Ohtani is 1-1, 5.93 in his last three starts (over 4-1). Team in his starts: 4-1
5-inning record: 4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-5

Minnesota won seven of its last eight games; over is 11-3-1 in their last 16 road games. Angels won seven of their last 11 games; four of their last five home games went over.

Interleague
White Sox (9-25) @ Cubs (19-15)
Giolito is 1-1, 5.06 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 2-5
5-inning record: 1-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Hendricks is 3-1, 2.60 in his last four starts (under 4-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-4
5-inning record: 2-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

White Sox lost their last seven games; seven of their last eight games went over. Cubs won their last five games; over is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Umpires
Wsh-Az: Under is 5-2 in last seven Foster games.
NY-Phil: Over is 5-2 in last seven Reynolds games.
SF-Pitt: Five of six Cuzzi games this season went under.
Atl-Mia: Home side won eight of last ten Timmons games.
Mil-Colo: Over is 5-2 in TBarrett games this season.
StL-SD: Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Whitson games.
Cin-LA: Four of last five Hernandez games stayed under.

A’s-NY: Under is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Wolcott games.
Bos-Tor: Favorites won eight of last ten Meals games.
KC-Clev: Three of last four Blaser games went over.
Sea-Det: Under is 8-3 in last eleven Nauert games
TB-Balt: Over is 4-1-1 in last six Carlson games.
Tex-Hst: Under is 7-3-1 in last 11 Gibson games.
Min-LAA: All six Rackley games this year went over and home side won ‘em all.

CWS-Cubs: Four of last five TGibson games went over.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/12
Ariz 8-6-3……9-7-5…….17-13
Atl 11-7-5…..6-6-3…….17-13
Cubs 8-6-3……9-8-3…….17-14
Reds 5-13-1……6-11-3…….11-24
Colo 12-8-4……9-7-1……21-15
LA 9-7-3…….8-9-3…….17-16
Miami 6-10-2…..9-7-5……..15-17
Milw 11-9-1…..8-10-1…….19-19
Mets 8-10-1……6-8-4…….13-17
Philly 6-7-4…..9-6-5……..15-13
Pitt 10-7-5……9-4-4…….19-11
St. Louis 11-4-3……8-10-1……19-14
SD 5-9-3……6-14-3……..11-22
SF 9-9-6…..7-8-2……..16-17
Wash 12-6-3..…12-6-2…….24-12

Orioles 2-11-6…….8-11-2……10-22
Boston 12-8-5……..7-5-3……19-13
White Sox 8-10-1…….4-12-2…..12-22
Cleveland 7-6-4……11-6-5……18-12
Detroit 7-10-3……8-8-4…….15-18
Astros 10-5-6……10-7-4……20-11
KC 5-12-3……..7-11-2……12-23
Angels 14-3-1……6-11-4……20-14
Twins 9-11-3……6-6-2…….15-17
NYY 9-3-3……14-6-4…….23-9
A’s 5-9-5……7-8-5………12-18
Seattle 15-6-3……5-6-5…….20-12
TB 10-6-3……6-9-3………16-14
Texas 7-8-3……7-13-3……..14-21
Toronto 6-10-3……5-13-3…….11-23

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 5/12)
Ariz 7-16……..5-21……….12
Atl 9-22……..10-16……..19
Cubs 5-17……..9-19………..14
Reds 4-19……..4-21………..8
Colo 11-23……..6-17..…….17
LA 7-19……..5-19..………12
Miami 7-18……..8-22………..15
Milw 6-21……..2-18…..……8
Mets 6-19……..8-17………..14
Philly 5-18……..9-21……….14
Pitt 5-22……..5-17………..10
StL 5-17……..5-19………..10
SD 5-17……..2-23……….7
SF 2-22………7-17………9
Wash 11-22……..7-19……..18

Orioles 7-19……7-21………..14
Boston 8-24……..7-15………15
White Sox 5-19……7-18………11
Clev 3-17…….7-21……….10
Detroit 5-20…….3-18………8
Astros 5-19……5-19……….9
KC 7-20……..6-19………13
Angels 7-18……..4-20………11
Twins 7-23……2-19……….9
NYY 4-15……..8-23………12
A’s 5-19……..7-20………12
Seattle 9-22……4-16……….13
TB 9-19…….4-18………13
Texas 2-18……4-23……….6
Toronto 3-19……7-21……….10

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 20-5 NL, favorites +$144
AL @ NL– 11-8 NL, favorites -$447
Total: 31-13 NL, favorites -$303

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Under 13-9-1
AL @ NL: Under 9-4-1
Total: Under 22-13-2

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MLB

Sunday, May 13

Trend Report

Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Oakland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 21 games at home
NY Yankees is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Oakland
NY Yankees is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Kansas City is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Kansas City is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cleveland's last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Cleveland's last 11 games at home
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Cleveland is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Atlanta is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Seattle is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Seattle is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Seattle
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle


New York Mets
NY Mets is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
NY Mets is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Francisco's last 17 games
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Texas Rangers
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Texas is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games
Chi White Sox is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Milwaukee's last 18 games
Milwaukee is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Milwaukee's last 14 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing Colorado
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
Colorado is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Minnesota's last 22 games
Minnesota is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Minnesota's last 18 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home
LA Angels is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
LA Angels is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
LA Dodgers is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
LA Dodgers is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games
St. Louis is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing San Diego
St. Louis is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
St. Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
San Diego is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
San Diego is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Washington Nationals
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, May 13


Atlanta @ Miami

Game 951-952
May 13, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 15.481
Miami
(Urena) 12.739
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-130); Over

NY Mets @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
May 13, 2018 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 14.362
Philadelphia
(Nola) 17.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-125); Over

San Francisco @ Pittsburgh

Game 955-956
May 13, 2018 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Holland) 14.209
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 17.958
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-140); Over

Milwaukee @ Colorado

Game 957-958
May 13, 2018 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 14.392
Colorado
(Gray) 16.221
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-165
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-165); Under

St. Louis @ San Diego

Game 959-960
May 13, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 15.013
San Diego
(Richard) 13.461
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-125); Under

Cincinnati @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
May 13, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 13.507
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 15.114
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-150); Over

Washington @ Arizona

Game 963-964
May 13, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Hellckson) 16.451
Arizona
(Godley) 15.058
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+105); Under

Oakland @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
May 13, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Andrson) 15.859
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-300
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-300); Over

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
May 13, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 13.810
Baltimore
(Bundy) 15.342
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-105); Over

Boston @ Toronto

Game 969-970
May 13, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 16.334
Toronto
(Biagini) 14.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-125); Under

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 971-972
May 13, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Duffy) 14.219
Cleveland
(Kluber) 16.903
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-280
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-280); Over

Seattle @ Detroit

Game 973-974
May 13, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.388
Detroit
(Hardy) 15.919
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-200
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+170); Over

Texas @ Houston

Game 975-976
May 13, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Moore) 14.543
Houston
(Keuchel) 18.349
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-280
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-280); Under

Minnesota @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
May 13, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Romero) 17.893
LA Angels
(Ohtani) 16.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-165
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+145); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs

Game 979-980
May 13, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 12.704
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 17.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 5
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-220
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-260); N/A

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 13

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ATLANTA (23 - 15) at MIAMI (14 - 25) - 1:10 PM
SEAN NEWCOMB (L) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 21-12 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-15 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 67-67 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 16-8 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 9-2 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 65-72 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-42 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
URENA is 8-20 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
URENA is 1-11 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. MIAMI since 1997
NEWCOMB is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.727.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOSE URENA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
URENA is 2-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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NY METS (19 - 17) at PHILADELPHIA (22 - 16) - 1:35 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. ZACH EFLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 89-109 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 2-8 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
NY METS are 21-38 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 21-55 (-35.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 177-112 (+45.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 830-873 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NY METS are 29-20 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-87 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-0 (+3.4 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DEGROM is 6-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.044.
His team's record is 10-1 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.7 units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. NY METS since 1997
EFLIN is 0-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (19 - 21) at PITTSBURGH (23 - 16) - 1:35 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 83-119 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-69 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-82 (-32.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-62 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 35-20 (+13.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-11 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-4 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
HOLLAND is 58-45 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

IVAN NOVA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NOVA is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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MILWAUKEE (23 - 17) at COLORADO (22 - 18) - 3:10 PM
FREDDY PERALTA (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 109-94 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-15 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-37 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 109-93 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 55-47 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 87-71 (+23.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-41 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-33 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

FREDDY PERALTA vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

JON GRAY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GRAY is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.30 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (22 - 15) at SAN DIEGO (15 - 26) - 4:10 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 55-43 (+22.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 449-406 (+51.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
WAINWRIGHT is 185-107 (+41.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 61-29 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 13-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 90-54 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 33-15 (+17.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 91-44 (+32.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 6-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.89 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-1.0 units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
RICHARD is 4-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 5-2 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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CINCINNATI (13 - 27) at LA DODGERS (16 - 23) - 4:10 PM
LUIS CASTILLO (R) vs. RICH HILL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 81-120 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-35 (-21.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 430-405 (+48.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 16-23 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 0-8 (-12.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-12 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 8-17 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 7-16 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-14 (-14.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 7-12 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 3-0 (+5.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

RICH HILL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HILL is 4-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.3 units)

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WASHINGTON (23 - 18) at ARIZONA (24 - 15) - 8:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. ZACK GODLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 24-15 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 66-39 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 83-61 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-40 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 85-49 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-28 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-22 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 21-10 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 22-15 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 245-240 (-55.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 617-567 (-78.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.171.
His team's record is 0-5 (-6.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
GODLEY is 2-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.544.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

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OAKLAND (19 - 20) at NY YANKEES (27 - 12) - 1:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 124-186 (-53.0 Units) against the money line in road games in May games since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 34-11 (+17.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 40-34 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 151-131 (-64.5 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.81 and a WHIP of 1.711.
His team's record is 1-6 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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TAMPA BAY (16 - 21) at BALTIMORE (12 - 28) - 1:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 12-28 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 118-158 (-65.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 7-20 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SNELL is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 0.927.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BUNDY is 1-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 8.07 and a WHIP of 1.759.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.4 units)

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BOSTON (27 - 12) at TORONTO (21 - 19) - 1:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. JOE BIAGINI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 699-620 (-74.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 329-281 (+47.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
POMERANZ is 22-10 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 23-30 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BIAGINI is 2-12 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
POMERANZ is 3-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.784.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

JOE BIAGINI vs. BOSTON since 1997
BIAGINI is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 12.47 and a WHIP of 2.425.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (13 - 26) at CLEVELAND (19 - 19) - 1:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 5-19 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DUFFY is 3-12 (-10.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 19-19 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-21 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-11 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-3 (+1.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DUFFY is 2-7 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 3-9 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-7.0 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
KLUBER is 9-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 11-9 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+2.5 units)

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SEATTLE (22 - 16) at DETROIT (16 - 22) - 1:10 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. BLAINE HARDY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 22-16 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 80-120 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. DETROIT since 1997
PAXTON is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

BLAINE HARDY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (16 - 25) at HOUSTON (25 - 16) - 2:10 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 189-179 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 87-69 (+27.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-93 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-20 (+13.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-21 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-19 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-5 (+3.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

MATT MOORE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MOORE is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. TEXAS since 1997
KEUCHEL is 8-9 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 11-12 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.9 units)

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MINNESOTA (17 - 18) at LA ANGELS (23 - 16) - 4:05 PM
FERNANDO ROMERO (R) vs. SHOHEI OHTANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 340-266 (+47.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 54-43 (+17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 102-96 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-49 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-3 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 43-33 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-39 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

FERNANDO ROMERO vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

SHOHEI OHTANI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (9 - 27) at CHICAGO CUBS (21 - 15) - 2:20 PM
LUCAS GIOLITO (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 9-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-44 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 3-15 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 5-21 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1716-1777 (-268.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 919-829 (-156.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-21 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-45 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-37 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 62-54 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 836-778 (-155.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
HENDRICKS is 3-10 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

LUCAS GIOLITO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HENDRICKS is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.574.
His team's record is 1-3 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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Updated 2018 NBA Playoffs betting stats heading into conference finals:

Home Teams:
46-18 Straight Up
35-28-1 ATS (55.55%)

Favorites:
49-15 Straight Up
37-26-1 ATS (58.73%)

Over-Under: 32-32

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NBA Eastern Conference final Game 1 betting preview and odds: Cavaliers at Celtics

Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (+1.5, 204)

The Boston Celtics have thrived as underdogs and they get a chance to relish the role again when they take on the almighty LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final for the second straight season, beginning with Game 1 on Sunday in Boston. The NBA Playoffs betting odds have Cleveland pegged as a 1.5-point road favorite with the total at 204 points.

James steamrolled through the first two rounds of the playoffs while averaging 34.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and nine assists, throwing in a pair of buzzer-beaters along the way. Cleveland went 3-1 ATS in its four-game sweep of Toronto after covering just once in its six games against Indiana.

"I haven't reflected on it," James told reporters when asked about the opportunity to reach the NBA Finals for an eighth straight time. "But I do know that this is my eighth straight conference finals, and I have an opportunity to play for a championship if I'm able to be successful in this conference finals, so I don't take that for granted."

Standing in his way is an inspiring bunch in Boston that took care of the Philadelphia 76ers in five games in the semifinals, riding a much more balanced attack led by rookie Jayson Tatum (23.6 points per game versus the 76ers). Point guard Terry Rozier has become a star since replacing injured All-Star and former Cavalier Kyrie Irving, as "Scary Terry" is averaging 18.2 points in the playoffs while guiding a gritty group.

"We weren't gonna lay down for nobody, no matter who was counting us out," Rozier told reporters of the postseason run. "We weren't going to just let the teams come in and punk us. We were the No. 2 seed for a reason. With injuries, without, we were the No. 2 seed, so obviously we were doing something great all season. ... We'd rather [the media] count us out. We don't want anybody on our side now. We're doing good and we play better when our back is against the wall."

Boston went 4-1 ATS in the five games versus Philadelphia and is 9-3 ATS in the playoffs heading into the Eastern Conference finals.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC

SERIES PRICE (PER BET365): Cleveland -300/Boston +240

LINE HISTORY: Boston opened as at -1.5 at some sportsbooks and money on the road side moved the spread over the fence to Cleveland -1.5. The total opened at 205.5 points and has been bet down to 204 points.

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "We had Cleveland as a 1-point favorite over Boston in our initial line. There has been early action on the Cavaliers with both the sharps and the public backing Cleveland. We think the line will finish closer to a pick 'em though, as sharp money puts their trust in Brad Stevens' coaching skills and the Celtics' big home-court advantage. The total has had some movement too. We opened it at 205 and saw a strong push towards the Under due to a couple of our sharp players. The line has risen a bit since then, but it is still less than what we opened at." -- Jacob Crossman, odds analyst BetDSI.eu.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "Both teams pulled series upsets in the previous round to set up a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals which Cleveland won 4-1. The Celtics now hold home court advantage and have the better head coach and defense, but Cleveland still has the best player with LeBron James." -- Steve Merril.

INJURY REPORT: Boston - J. Tatum (Probable, Hand), S. Larkin (Doubtful, Shoulder)

MATCHUP CHART:

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ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (58-35 SU, 36-56-1 ATS, 44-47-2 O/U): Kevin Love averaged 22.6 points and 12.4 rebounds in last season's conference finals against Boston and seems primed to help out James after finishing the second-round sweep of the Toronto Raptors in fine fashion. The 29-year-old scored at least 21 points in each of the final three games of that series after averaging 10.9 points on 31.9 percent shooting in his first eight contests this postseason, a stretch which drew some criticism in Cleveland. "You see it every day, whether it's politics or sports or pop culture," Love told the media of the fan reaction to his slump. "There's this 24-hour news cycle and there has to be some sort of story. Like I said after Game 2 [against the Raptors], 'I didn't forget how to play basketball.' Sometimes it's a bad matchup. I was missing some uncharacteristic shots. But there were other things I was doing out there. It's not I just forgot how to play."

ABOUT THE CELTICS (63-31 SU, 59-33-2 ATS, 51-42-1 O/U): The Celtics struggled to slow down James in the one-sided matchup last spring - won by Cleveland in five games - but they feel they have more men to throw at him this time around. "With this group, we have more depth in [the perimeter] positions, suited more to guard LeBron," big man Al Horford told the media. "We have a lot more bodies to take on that challenge." Horford, who will be one of the many players to mark James at one time or another, is averaging 17 points on 57.8 percent shooting in the playoffs.

TRENDS:

* Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Boston.
* Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games.
* Celtics are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games.
* Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Boston.
* Road team is 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

CONSENSUS:

There are 57 percent of pointspread bets on the Cavaliers while 71 percent of total bets are siding with the Over.

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NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, May 13


Cleveland @ Boston

Game 733-734
May 13, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
121.777
Boston
124.358
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
Pick
205
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 13

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CLEVELAND (58 - 35) at BOSTON (63 - 31) - 5/13/2018, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-48 ATS (-31.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 57-33 ATS (+20.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a division game this season.
BOSTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games in all playoff games this season.
BOSTON is 22-5 ATS (+16.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-7 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 11-4 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Sunday, May 13

Cleveland @ Boston
Cavaliers won four of last five games with Boston; they’re 5-2 vs spread in last seven visits to Beantown. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Cleveland swept Toronto four straight after beating the Pacers in seven games; they’re 3-2 vs spread in their last five road games. Five of their last six games went over. Celtics also needed seven games to win their first round series; they beat Philly in five games last round. Boston won/covered its last eight home games. Over is 8-4 in their playoff games.

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NBA

Sunday, May 13

Trend Report

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Boston's last 16 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 11 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing at home against Cleveland

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Sunday's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs betting preview and odds: Capitals at Lightning

Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning (-200, 6)

Capitals lead series 1-0

The Washington Capitals are playing like a team of destiny since losing the first two games of the playoffs and can take a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference finals when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night for Game 2. The Capitals limited Tampa Bay to 21 shots - 10 in the first two periods - and received a goal and an assist from captain Alex Ovechkin en route to a 4-2 victory in Game 1 on Friday.

“This group is having fun,” Washington coach Barry Trotz told reporters after his team’s ninth win in its last 11 contests. “They’re calm. They’ve got a really good work ethic. … When you have a real good group that likes to be around each other and have these moments and play in the playoffs, you don’t want those to go away.” The Capitals will need a similar defensive effort in Game 2 against the Lightning, who lost the first game in the previous round at home against Boston before recording four straight victories. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper told reporters after practice Saturday his team fueled the fire of a good team by handing them chances and did not stick to the plan that was so successful in winning eight of the first 10 games in the playoffs. “We’ve got to put it behind us,” Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan told reporters. “We’ve been in this situation before, unfortunately. You don’t want to be, but you don’t have to look too far to draw back on the way we responded against Boston. We have to do the same here.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, Sportsnet, TVA

SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):

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LINE HISTORY: The Lightning hit the board for Game 2 as -182 home favorites and have been bet up to -200 as of Saturday night. The total opened at an even 6.

COVERS CONSENSUS: The line move in the Lightning's favor isn't too surprising considering they are seeing 61 percent of public wagers. When it comes to the total 59 percent of bettors are on the Over. Check out the complete consensus data here.

GOALIE SHOWDOWN:
GP W L GAA SAVE % SO
Braden Holtby (Capitals) 12 9 3 2.04 .925 0
Andrei Vasilevskiy (Lightning) 11 8 3 2.43 .920 0

INJURY REPORT:

Capitals - C Nicklas Backstrom (Questionable, hand).

Lightning - LW Adam Erne (Questionable, lower body).

ABOUT THE CAPITALS: Ovechkin scored the key goal of the game on the power play with six seconds left in the first period and Washington has converted with the man advantage in 11 of 13 playoff games, going 15-for-46 overall. The Capitals went 2-for-4 in the power play despite the absence of center Nicklas Backstrom (hand), who continues to work out on his own and is day-to-day, but Trotz told reporters he is optimistic the Swede will play in the series. Evgeny Kuznetsov had a pair of assists Friday to give him 16 points in the playoffs - one behind team leader Ovechkin - and T.J. Oshie set up two goals to become the fifth player on the team to reach 10 points.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING: Tampa Bay started the playoffs with solid penalty killing (19-for-23, two against were 5-on-3), but has reverted back to their regular-season form (28th) after giving up six power-play goals in 12 attempts the last four contests. Captain Steven Stamkos scored one of the Lightning’s two goals in the third period Friday on the power play and has three in the past four games while right wing Nikita Kucherov leads the team with 13 points in 11 postseason games. Center Cedric Paquette and defenseman Anton Stralman sat out practice Saturday, but Cooper told reporters they both would “all right” for Game 2.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Capitals are 13-3 in their last 16 road games.
* Lightning are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring two goals or less in their previous game.
* Over is 21-7-2 in Capitals last 30 after allowing two goals or less in their previous game.
* Over is 21-8-2 in Lightning last 31 vs. Metropolitan Division opponents.
* Over is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings in Tampa Bay.

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NHL

Sunday, May 13

Trend Report

Washington Capitals
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Washington is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 21 games when playing Tampa Bay
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Tampa Bay is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Tampa Bay's last 21 games when playing Washington
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 15 games when playing at home against Washington

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NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 13

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WASHINGTON (58-28-0-9, 125 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (62-26-0-5, 129 pts.) - 5/13/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 63-31 ATS (+31.6 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 23-10 ATS (+33.8 Units) when trailing in a playoff series since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 232-235 ATS (+542.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 59-37 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-19 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-3 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, May 13


Washington @ Tampa Bay

Game 55-56
May 13, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
13.207
Tampa Bay
11.960
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-200
6
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+170); Over