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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Maiden Claiming - 250y on the Dirt. Purse: $5000 Class Rating: 62

QUARTER HORSE 250Y, FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 9 DASHING AUFLUENTIAL 6/5

# 7 RNR KAS PAPA SAID SO 20/1

# 5 PAPA TOAST 4/1

I give my vote to DASHING AUFLUENTIAL here. Has to be carefully examined versus this group displaying strong figs recently and an average speed figure of 65 under similar conditions. Recent figs for the jockey - 15 win percent - make this filly stand out in this group of animals. She looks very strong in this slot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the midpoint. RNR KAS PAPA SAID SO - Look for a very strong pace improvement from this horse who enters with second time Lasix today.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Evangeline Downs - Race #5 - Post: 7:42pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 60

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#9 A PRETTY FACE (ML=5/1)
#5 D'WILD BARONESS (ML=3/1)


A PRETTY FACE - After the affair aboard this horse on April 28th, the jockey is going to be in touch with the filly much better. Last ran at Evangeline Downs and finished sixth. Reviewing her Past Performances, I see she was close at the wire, within 5 of the winner. D'WILD BARONESS - This filly is back in a race very quick. This is a great angle - Sprint horses that come back in less than 10 days after a race. A good sign of a sharp and ready racehorse. She finished in the place spot May 12th, but was well in front of the show horse. I like to wager on this handicapping theory, a pony coming back off a strong contest within the last 30 days. Traditional handicapping theory - 3rd or 4th start after a layoff generally leads to a big effort. Should run big today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 APRIL MAE (ML=4/1), #4 SWEET ROSEBUD (ML=6/1), #8 JOEY G (ML=6/1),

APRIL MAE - Difficult to take this steed at the odds after the result (fifth) in the last event. Hard to recommend any horse with decreasing speed ratings of 45/39/34. SWEET ROSEBUD - Morning line odds of 6/1 make this animal a pass by my examination. JOEY G - Would have to get more than the oddsmaker's morning line of 6/1 to play this horse.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - D'WILD BARONESS - This filly is utmost in the bunch in earnings per start. I'm wagering on this one.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #9 A PRETTY FACE on top if we're getting at least 9/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [5,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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

Race 5 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $7000 Class Rating: 74

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 23 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $10,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 3 TORNADO MAN 4/1

# 7 SPEEDY HUNTUR 3/1

# 4 LANDING MAN 15/1

TORNADO MAN has a respectable shot to take this race. SPEEDY HUNTUR - Is worth taking a close look at and may be a wager - strong Speed Figures (68 average) at today's distance and surface recently. Must be given a chance - I like the figures from the last race. LANDING MAN - Has decent early pace and will most likely fare well versus this group.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mountaineer Park
Mountaineer Park - Race 9

Second Half $2 Late Daily Double (Races 8 &9) $.50 Trifecta $1 Exacta Box ($.20) Superfecta ($.50) Super Five


Maiden Claiming $4,000 • 5 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 49 • Purse: $6,100 • Post: 9:56P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Stalker. CALLHIMFIRST is the Lone Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * FRIENDLY REDEEMED: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SPRING GAME: Horse has run a Go od Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. CALLHIMFIRST: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. RE D ROCK STAR: Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. Horse has a 4F workout since its last race, and the workout time is faster than its own half-mile time in its last race.
1
FRIENDLY REDEEMED
3/1

7/2
3
SPRING GAME
5/2

7/1
7
CALLHIMFIRST
8/1

8/1
4
RED ROCK STAR
4/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
SPRING GAME
3

5/2
Front-runner
41

39

51.3

28.5

23.5
4
RED ROCK STAR
4

4/1
Front-runner
56

41

49.7

24.1

12.6
7
CALLHIMFIRST
7

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
56

41

44.2

25.8

18.3
5
SWEET BEER
5

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

23.4

43.1

38.6
1
FRIENDLY REDEEMED
1

3/1
Alternator/Trailer
69

51

13.6

39.9

35.9
8
CHARITABLE VIC
8

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

37.2

22.2

8.2
6
GRIND LINE
6

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

25.0

10.7

0.0
2
HOUSE KEY
2

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
37

34

21.4

24.2

14.2

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #6 - Post: 7:30pm - Claiming - 6.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 82

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 SPEARHEAD (ML=7/2)
#6 OCTOBER SKY (ML=6/1)


SPEARHEAD - Taking a trip down the ladder based on class; has the ability to make his presence felt. I like when a race sets up this way. This gelding has the lone pace to demolish this field. Clearly didn't like the surface of the last event as much as two starts back on the equitrack. Watch out today for a return to a sharp race. OCTOBER SKY - The April 5th race at Oaklawn Park was at a class level of (87). Dropping to a lower class level considerably, so he should be in a good spot. Personally, I wouldn't worry about where he finished in his last race (fourth). Should rebound in this race, with some respectable odds. Earnings per start is something that I believe can be an extremely key handicapping factor. This horse is ranked numero uno in this field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 DAHOG (ML=5/2), #5 ANOTHER FOR MARIO (ML=3/1), #3 EXPEDITER (ML=4/1),

DAHOG - This gelding finished out of the money on Apr 28th and wasn't close to winning last time around the track either. EXPEDITER - 4/1 is not worth the risk for any thoroughbred in a sprint of 6 1/2 furlongs that hasn't finished in the money in a short distance race recently. 4/1 is too low of a price to take on most any thoroughbred that has run poorly in back to back efforts.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - OCTOBER SKY - If a longshot has the top Power Rating, rest assured, he'll be getting my money.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #2 SPEARHEAD to win if we can get at least 7/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Thistledown
Thistledown - Race 8

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta


Claiming $7,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 76 • Purse: $11,900 • Post: 5:10P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE APRIL 23 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500 (OHIO REGISTERED FOALS PREFERRED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Line

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Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. U S DIVA is the Lone Trailer of the race, but has been deemed a non-contender due to a low Platinum Figure or other overall low ratings. * KEY ANGLES * MEADOW GEM: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. J P'S GLADYS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. LADY COVENTRY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. CASCABRIA: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
8
MEADOW GEM
5/2

9/2
6
J P'S GLADYS
7/2

6/1
4
LADY COVENTRY
8/1

7/1
1
CASCABRIA
3/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
LADY COVENTRY
4

8/1
Alternator/Front-runner
77

68

75.8

68.2

63.7
3
ABOVE THE CROWD
3

6/1
Alternator/Front-runner
72

66

60.5

61.6

49.1
1
CASCABRIA
1

3/1
Stalker
66

68

61.0

59.8

51.3
6
J P'S GLADYS
6

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
76

71

69.2

66.6

62.1
8
MEADOW GEM
8

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
83

70

66.2

68.4

64.9
7
U S DIVA
7

10/1
Trailer
76

69

45.4

46.4

35.9
2
PAINT DAKOTA
2

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
68

65

53.6

55.6

43.6
5
HAY HAY SADIE RAE
5

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
66

56

45.0

43.4

29.4

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
the cleveland cavaliers recovered to even the eastern conference finals at two games apiece and now look to solve the homecourt mastery of the boston celtics. second-seeded boston is 9-0 at td garden this postseason and cleveland can end the celtics' unbeaten mark if it can win its third straight outing.

boston coach brad stevens didn't get too wound up over monday's 111-102 setback as he simplified the task staring at his team. "it's a best two of three to go to the nba finals. it doesn't get much better than that," stevens said in monday's postgame press conference. "in this deal, it's a blast to have to grit your teeth, get up off the mat and go after it again. that's part of what makes these guys on both sides special." lebron james carried the fourth-seeded cavaliers to monday's win with a 44-point effort that marks his sixth 40-point performance, the most in a single postseason since philadelphia's allen iverson also had six such outings in 2001. "we know it's going to be a hostile environment," james told reporters of game 5. "we know their fans are going to be very energetic. but we have to just have our same mindset we had when we came home for two games. if our minds are there, we put ourselves in a position to be victorious."
tv: 8:30 p.m. et, espn
about the cavaliers: james was 17-of-28 shooting in game 4 as he topped 40 points for the second time in a three-game span. veteran swingman kyle korver (14 points, three blocked shots) is 13-of-20 shooting with eight 3-pointers over the past three games, while center tristan thompson (13 points, 12 rebounds) enjoyed his best showing of the series and third double-double of the postseason. power forward kevin love averaged just 11 points on 7-of-24 shooting in the two victories after averaging 19.5 points in the two losses in boston and is shooting just 37.5 percent in the series.

about the celtics: boston won its two home games by average of 19 points but things didn't go so smoothly in cleveland as it lost by an average of 19.5 points. "we missed a bunch of easy opportunities," shooting guard jaylen brown said of the game 4 loss. "we made some bad turnovers and things like that. but we still had opportunities to get into the game and to win." brown is averaging 20.3 points in the series and his 25-point effort in game 4 was his third 20-point outing in the east finals.
buzzer beaters
1. the cavaliers are 3-4 on the road in the postseason.

2. boston backup pg marcus smart is just 11-of-38 shooting in the series.

3. cleveland pg george hill averaged 13 points in the two victories after averaging just four in the two setbacks.

prediction: celtics 115, cavaliers 109

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Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
the washington capitals look to put past playoff failures in the rear-view mirror when they visit the tampa bay lightning on wednesday night for a deciding game 7 of the eastern conference finals. the capitals, who sit one win away from their first trip to the stanley cup finals since 1998 after a 3-0 victory monday, have a 4-11 record overall and a 1-3 mark on the road all-time in game 7s while the lightning are 5-2 (3-0 at home) in deciding contests.

"i don't think there's (another) team i've ever had that i'd want to go into game 7 with," washington's barry trotz, who has coached 107 playoff contests in his career and 1,524 in the regular season, told reporters. "this team has done a lot of special things this year. it's grown. it continues to do that. what an opportunity. ... we'll see if we can earn the right to keep playing." while washington's superstar alex ovechkin looks to take his team to the cup finals for the first time in his tenure, fellow captain steven stamkos of tampa bay (four goals in the series) hopes to make it for the second time in four seasons with vegas awaiting the winner for game 1 on monday. the lightning will have raise their level of play after being outshot by an average of more that 10 per game in the series and take pressure off goalie andrei vasilevskiy, who has turned aside 131 of 139 attempts while winning three of the last four contests. "we wish we would have wrapped it up (monday)," tampa bay right wing ryan callahan told reporters. "at the end of the day, game 7s are fun. you enjoy it. this is why you battle for home-ice advantage throughout the regular season."

tv: 8 p.m. et, nbc sports network, cbc, sportsnet one, tva
about the capitals: washington outhit the lightning 39-19, many of those leading to its 17 takeaways in game 6, and defenseman brooks orpik told reporters: "you try to empty the tank as much as you can. that's probably one area where we have an edge is the size and physical play." right wing t.j. oshie scored two of the three goals monday and has seven points in the series while nicklas backstrom set up a pair of tallies for his first points in three games since returning from a hand injury. center evgeny kuznetsov had an assist monday to extend his point streak to nine games and has 23 overall - a franchise playoff record.
about the lightning: tampa bay has been outshot 209-145 in the series, managing only 24 in game 6, and have not scored a goal since 33 seconds into the second period of game 5 on saturday night. "we've got to execute, that's part of it," coach jon cooper told reporters. "people say executing is passing the puck and putting it on the tape. executing is getting pucks on net, putting them where you can get it back. we just haven't been near aggressive enough at that." right wing nikita kucherov, who leads the team with 17 points in the playoffs, and stamkos each managed one shot on net in game 6 while combining for a minus-3 rating.
overtime

1. tampa bay f tyler johnson has not scored a goal in the last nine games after recording three in the first seven playoff contests.

2. washington g braden holtby notched his fifth career shutout in the playoffs monday and owns a .929 save percentage in 76 postseason games.

3. the capitals have killed off all three power plays in the last two games after giving up six in 14 attempts over the first four contests of the series.

prediction: capitals 4, lightning 2

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
the milwaukee brewers have won four straight series to ascend to the top of the national league central while also knocking the arizona diamondbacks out of first place in the nl west. milwaukee won two of three in arizona as part of its current 9-3 streak and looks to complete a three-game sweep of the stumbling diamondbacks on wednesday afternoon.

after mashing three home runs in a 4-2 series-opening win, the brewers could only muster a sacrifice fly by domingo santana on tuesday that stood up as a 1-0 victory. corey knebel, back in his closer's role, has earned both saves in the series after following a pair of scoreless innings by strikeout machine josh hader. the diamondbacks were 24-11 on may 8 but have dropped 12 of 13 since, scoring a total of nine runs during their current six-game slide. in fact, arizona has failed to score more than two runs in 10 of its last 12 games and had scraped together only six hits over the past two nights against milwaukee.
tv: 1:10 p.m. et, mlb network, fs arizona, fs wisconsin (milwaukee)
pitching matchup: diamondbacks rh zack godley (4-3, 3.78 era) vs. brewers lh brent suter (3-3, 4.72)

godley's winless streak stretched to four starts last time out at the new york mets when he permitted three runs (one earned) on only four hits over six innings. the 28-year-old continued to struggle with his control, walking four batters, and has allowed 22 free passes over his last seven turns. godley has been superb in four appearances (three starts) against arizona, posting a 2-0 record and 1.42 era.
suter is coming off his longest outing, picking up the victory at minnesota on friday by holding the twins to one run on five hits while striking out a season-high six in 5 2/3 innings. his previous three appearances -- two in relief and a start on short rest -- came in a span of nine days. suter is allowing the opposition to hit .321 with runners on base and .304 with runners in scoring position and two outs.

walk-offs

1. diamondbacks 1b paul goldschmidt is 2-for-22 with 10 strikeouts in his past six games.
2. brewers rhp zach davies will come off the disabled list to start against the mets on thursday in his season debut.

3. diamondbacks of steven souza jr. (pectoral strain) went on the 10-day disabled list on tuesday.

prediction: brewers 5, diamondbacks 3

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Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
the minnesota twins aim to continue their dominant run against the detroit tigers when the american league central foes wrap up a three-game series in minneapolis on wednesday afternoon. brian dozier's three rbis and a strong start from lance lynn led the twins to a 6-0 win in tuesday's matchup, giving them a 9-1 record against the tigers over the last 10 meetings.

minnesota has outscored detroit 68-25 in that span and dozier has reached base safely in 20 consecutive contests against the tigers. detroit, which left eight runners on base and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position in tuesday's loss, has scored 10 total runs during a five-game slide. it will take aim at twins right-hander kyle gibson, who has a 5.59 era in 16 career starts against the tigers. michael fulmer gets the nod for the visitors as they try to improve upon an 8-18 mark away from home.
tv: 1:10 p.m. et, fs detroit, fs north (minnesota)

pitching matchup: tigers rh michael fulmer (1-3, 4.35 era) vs. twins rh kyle gibson (1-2, 3.96)
fulmer is winless over a span of seven starts, although he posted a quality outing in a no-decision at seattle on friday - limiting the mariners to three runs and three hits with seven strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings. the former first-round pick won his major league debut at minnesota in 2016 and is 3-0 with a 3.50 era in three career meetings. dozier has a home run and a double in eight career at-bats against fulmer.

gibson gave up five runs and a season-high eight hits - two home runs - in 5 1/3 frames in a loss to milwaukee on friday. it left the 30-year-old with a 6.16 era and a 2.00 whip in four home starts in 2018. gibson has had his way with tigers right fielder nicholas castellanos, who is 6-for-32 with 10 strikeouts against him.
walk-offs

1. twins 1b logan morrison has five walks and three hits over his last four games.

2. castellanos has three straight two-hit games.

3. minnesota ss ehire adrianza owns three doubles over his last two contests after going 12 consecutive games without an extra-base hit.

prediction: twins 5, tigers 4

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Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
the kansas city royals hope to build off their second victory in 10 contests when they visit the st. louis cardinals on wednesday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game interleague series. alex gordon snapped out of a slump with a homer among three hits as the royals halted a five-game losing streak against the neighbor cardinals with a 5-1 victory tuesday and earned their first win in four interleague contests.

catcher salvador perez also went deep in the middle contest of the series and has seven homers in 28 games since starting the season on the disabled list for kansas city, which scored more than three runs tuesday for just the third time in 10 outings. jake junis, who leads the royals with five victories, gets the call in the series finale while red-hot michael wacha makes his 10th start of the season for the cardinals. st. louis has lost six of its last 10 contests after going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and leaving eight runners on base in tuesday's setback. rookie tyler o'neill saw his three-game home run streak come to an end, but had a single tuesday and has hit safely in five straight contests for the cardinals (8-for-16, three homers, six rbis).
tv: 1:15 p.m. et, mlb network, fs kansas city, fs midwest (st. louis)
pitching matchup: royals rh jake junis (5-3, 3.15 era) vs. cardinals rh michael wacha (5-1, 3.08)

junis permitted two runs on seven hits and one walk over 5 1/3 innings to get the victory against the new york yankees last friday. the 25-year-old illinois native allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last six outings and six of nine overall on the season, but has surrendered 11 homers - five in one game against the chicago white sox - across 56 1/3 innings overall. junis faces the cardinals for the first time in his career and is 2-0 with a 2.95 era in three interleague starts.
wacha has given up two or fewer runs in six straight outings and won five consecutive decisions since opening the season with a loss to the new york mets. the 26-year-old texas a&m product held philadelphia to two runs on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over six innings of a 12-4 victory last friday. jorge soler is 4-for-7 with two homers against wacha, who is 3-1 with a 2.81 era in five starts versus st. louis and 5-6 with a 3.86 mark in 16 interleague appearances.
walk-offs

1. st. louis inf yairo munoz went 4-for-4 on tuesday after starting his major league career with two hits in 20 at-bats.

2. kansas city of jon jay has hit safely in 13 of the last 14 games, going 21-of-61 during that stretch.
3. cardinals inf greg garcia left monday's game with lower back tightness and is considered day-to-day after missing tuesday's contest.

prediction: cardinals 4, royals 3

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San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
the houston astros' offense is so potent, even a five-rbi performance by their ninth-place hitter can go relatively unnoticed. the surging astros are a season-high 13 games over .500 and conclude a brief two-game interleague series against the visiting san francisco giants on wednesday afternoon before heading out on a seven-game road trip.

with tony kemp leading the way from the bottom of the order with two hits and a career-high five rbis, the astros rolled to an 11-2 victory on tuesday, giving them five wins in their last six games. alex bregman and jose altuve drove in two runs apiece for the astros, who lead the majors in run differential at plus-107 - which is 28 runs better than the second-place new york yankees. gerrit cole worked six strong innings tuesday, with his only mistake being a two-run homer he served up to brother-in-law brandon crawford. brandon belt doubled in three at-bats for the giants in his first contest since being named the national league player of the week after batting .444 with five homers and 11 rbis in seven games.
tv: 2:10 p.m. et, nbcs bay area (san francisco), at&t sportsnet-southwest (houston)
pitching matchup: giants rh jeff samardzija (1-2, 6.30 era) vs. astros rh justin verlander (5-2, 1.05)

samardzija did not factor in the decision against colorado on thursday after allowing three runs and five hits over 6 2/3 innings. the 33-year-old native of indiana is winless in his last five starts, giving up 21 runs while issuing 14 walks in 25 frames. altuve is 7-for-25 with five strikeouts against samardzija, who owns a 6-3 record and 3.51 era in 22 career games (seven starts) against houston - including a 1-1 mark and 3.51 era in six contests (three starts) at minute maid park.
verlander recorded the eighth shutout of his career last wednesday, when he held the los angeles angels to five hits while registering seven strikeouts in a 2-0 victory. "pretty much a clinic on how to pitch," manager a.j. hinch told reporters. "i mean, it's just an epic performance by a really good pitcher." the six-time all-star, who is making his second career start against the giants, leads the majors in era (1.05), whip (0.72), opponents' batting average (.148) and opponents' ops (.449).
walk-offs

1. san francisco lhp madison bumgarner (finger) threw 30 pitches on tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment at triple-a sacramento on saturday.

2. kemp is 6-for-14 with six rbis in five games since being recalled from triple-a fresno last wednesday.

3. the giants placed rhp jose valdez (elbow) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled lhp josh osich from sacramento.

prediction: astros 6, giants 1

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San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
juan soto has played only two full games in the major leagues and the san diego padres already have seen enough of the washington nationals' star rookie. after hitting a three-run homer monday night, soto reached base in all four at-bats and scored the winning run tuesday, putting washington in position for a three-game sweep wednesday versus the visiting padres.

soto was the first 19-year-old to homer in the majors since bryce harper in 2012, and joined his teammate as the only teenagers with three walks in a game since robin yount in 1975. harper is 4-for-8 in the series and has homered in each game to boost his national league-leading total to 15. erick fedde, a first-round draft pick in 2014 and rated washington's no. 4 prospect, is expected to be called up from triple-a syracuse to face padres right-hander tyson ross in the series finale. second baseman josé pirela collected two hits in tuesday's 2-1 loss to extend his hitting streak to five for san diego, which fell to 3-3 on its 10-game road trip.
tv: 4:05 p.m. et, fs san diego, masn (washington)
pitching matchup: padres rh tyson ross (3-3, 3.35 era) vs. nationals rh erick fedde (2017: 0-1, 9.39)

ross ended a five-start winless drought last time out at pittsburgh, overcoming a season-worst four walks to limit the pirates to two runs and five hits over six innings. it marked the eighth time in nine outings in which ross has pitched at least six innings this season and was his sixth quality start. matt adams is 5-for-9 with a homer and four rbis off ross, who is 2-2 with a 5.34 era against washington.
fedde made his first three major-league starts for the nationals a year ago and was hit hard in each of them, giving up 16 runs and 25 hits over 15 1/3 innings. he surrendered five homers in the final two starts, but has done a better job of staying away from the long ball this year. fedde is 1-1 with a 4.35 era in eight starts at triple-a syracuse, striking out 42 and giving up zero homers in 41 1/3 innings.

walk-offs
1. nationals cf michael a. taylor had a walk-off double and threw out a running at the plate in tuesday's win.

2. padres lf franchy cordero his a 449-foot homer tuesday, which was only his fourth-longest blast of the season.

3. nationals lhp sean doolittle has 33 strikeouts versus three walks in 20 2/3 innings after fanning the side tuesday.

prediction: padres 5, nationals 4

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New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
gleyber torres has joined legendary company just 25 games into his major-league career, and the new york yankees have used his powerful bat to make some history of their own. with the help of their exciting rookie second baseman, the yankees aim for a fourth consecutive victory tuesday as they continue their three-game series against the host texas rangers.

torres went deep in the second and sixth innings of monday's 10-5 victory over texas to become the second-youngest player (21 years, 159 days) in club history to hit at least two home runs in one game, trailing only hall-of-famer mickey mantle (20, 296). new york belted five shots in all, marking the first time in team history it has connected on at least four long balls in three straight contests and the first time since the 2011 rangers any team had done so. texas managed to get three homers from the bottom of its lineup, but that production was not nearly enough to keep it from falling to 7-17 at home. the rangers, who have dropped three straight and seven of nine, already have lost 12 games by at least five runs.
tv: 8:05 p.m. et, yes (new york), fs southwest (texas)
pitching matchup: yankees rh domingo german (0-1, 4.26 era) vs. rangers lh cole hamels (2-4, 3.48 era)

german will make his first career start on the road after producing two drastically different results at home over his last two turns. the 25-year-old dominican struck out nine over six hitless innings against cleveland on may 6 before surrendering six runs on six hits and three walks in another no-decision on may 12 versus oakland. german, who did not give up a run in two road relief appearances spanning seven innings, is holding left-handed hitters to a .163 average as he faces texas for the first time.
hamels was scratched from his last scheduled start due to neck stiffness but is expected to take the mound for the first time since may 11, when he yielded one hit and three walks over six scoreless innings in a win at houston. the four-time all-star seemingly has settled into a bit of a groove after beginning the season 1-3 with a 4.76 era, as he has gone 1-1 with a 1.93 over his last four outings. giancarlo stanton is 13-for-51 with three homers against hamels, who is 1-2 with a 3.24 era in four career starts versus new york.
walk-offs

1. the yankees have connected on 14 homers over the last three games to increase their major league-leading total to 72.

2. nine of texas' 18 wins this season have come in the second game of the series (9-6).

3. new york ss didi gregorius halted a 1-for-48 slide with an rbi double in the sixth inning on monday.

prediction: rangers 5, yankees 3

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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
ozzie albies has scored more runs than any player in the national league during his first full season with the atlanta braves, and the 21-year-old looks to lead his team to a series victory in the finale of a three-game set wednesday against the host philadelphia phillies. albies scored all three atlanta runs in a thrilling 3-1 victory tuesday, as the braves topped philadelphia for the seventh time in 11 meetings this season to extend their lead over the phillies in the nl east to 1 ½ games.

in a tight game tuesday between two teams that have surpassed expectations to rise to the top of the division, the braves handled the pressure better. albies (who leads the nl with 45 runs scored) belted his 14th homer in the third inning and, after collecting a ninth-inning single and moving to second on a passed ball, scored a critical insurance run on 20-year-old ronald acuna's base hit. albies scored his second run in the fifth inning with the help of carlos santana's throwing error - the fourth consecutive game in which the philadelphia first baseman has recorded an error. philadelphia second baseman cesar hernandez drove in the phillies lone run with a fifth-inning single, extending his on-base streak to 26 consecutive games.
tv: 7:05 p.m. et, fs southeast (atlanta), nbcs philadelphia
pitching matchup: braves lh luiz gohara (0-0, 1.29 era) vs. phillies rh jake arrieta (3-2, 2.82)

gohara impressed in making five starts last september, but endured a miserable offseason in which his father died and his mother fell ill, then suffered groin and ankle injuries that scuttled his spring training. but after four rough rehab starts in the minors in which he posted a 6.89 era, the fourth-ranked prospect in the organization by mlb pipeline has posted a 1.29 era with five strikeouts across seven innings in three relief appearances. gohara, who will return to his native brazil to be with his mother after the start, struck out 31 in 29 1/3 innings last season.
arrieta has provided the phillies exactly what they hoped when they signed the 32-year-old to a three-year deal, giving up two earned runs or fewer seven times in his first eight starts. he lost friday at st. louis, allowing four runs (two earned) in three innings with two walks, seven days after firing 7 1/3 shutout innings in a no-decision against the new york mets. arrieta, who has walked two hitters in each start this season, is 3-1 with a 2.76 era in five career starts against atlanta.
walk-offs

1. philadelphia 3b maikel franco snapped a 0-for-13 skid with a fifth-inning single, and added a single in the seventh.
2. atlanta struck out three times with the bases loaded in the fourth inning and 14 times overall tuesday - four by ss dansby swanson - just two off its season high of 16 set april 11 at washington.

3. the phillies are 17-7 with a plus-50 run differential at home, but three of those home defeats have come against the braves.

prediction: phillies 6, braves 3

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New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
rookie sensation gleyber torres belted three home runs over the first two contests of the series and looks to continue his power surge when the new york yankees conclude their three-game set against the host texas rangers on wednesday. torres went deep twice in the opener and once on tuesday, giving him seven homers in 26 major-league games.

the 21-year-old torres, who has hit four shots over his last four games, has gone 4-for-7 in the series to raise his batting average to .330. miguel andujar and austin romine also homered for the yankees on tuesday, but they dropped a 6-4 decision for just their fifth setback in 27 games. texas won for only the third time in 10 contests and never trailed as jurickson profar hit a three-run homer in the opening inning to set the tone. nomar mazara is mired in an 11-game home-run drought but still ranks second on the club to joey gallo (14) with 10 blasts.
tv: 7:05 p.m. et, mlb network, yes (new york), fs southwest (texas)

pitching matchup: yankees lh cc sabathia (2-1, 2.40 era) vs. rangers rh doug fister (1-4, 3.43)
sabathia is coming off his first loss of the season as he gave up four runs - two earned - and four hits over five innings against kansas city on friday. the 37-year-old issued a season-high four walks after handing out five free passes over his initial 36 1/3 innings this year. sabathia is 11-6 with a 5.12 era in 22 career starts against texas.

fister has gone 0-4 over his last seven turns but is coming off a fantastic effort on thursday, when the bullpen was unable to protect his lead. the 34-year-old was moved up a day in the rotation when cole hamels was scratched and scattered six hits over seven scoreless innings but settled for a no-decision against the chicago white sox. fister is 3-4 with a 5.56 era in eight career appearances (seven starts) versus the yankees.
walk-offs

1. the yankees have hit eight homers in the series and 17 over their last four contests.

2. new york lf giancarlo stanton is 12-for-28 with two blasts during his seven-game hitting streak.
3. gallo struck out three times in four hitless at-bats on tuesday and is just 1-for-14 over his last four games.

prediction: rangers 5, yankees 4

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
kendrys morales hadn't done much to distinguish himself this season before a productive start to his week saw him excel in an impromptu pitching performance and notch back-to-back multi-hit efforts. morales aims to continue his recent surge against his former team as the blue jays (23-25) bid for their first series victory in over a month when they host the los angeles angels (26-22) on wednesday.

morales did his best to silence the masses that are clamoring for top prospect vladimir guerrero jr. to cut into his at-bats by belting a two-run homer to highlight a five-run first inning in tuesday's 5-3 triumph. the 34-year-old cuban has answered a career-worst 0-for-29 stretch earlier this month by collecting five hits in his last three games heading into wednesday's tilt versus left-hander tyler skaggs, against whom he is 2-for-6 in his career. while toronto had lost four in a row and eight of 10 prior to the opener of the three-game series, los angeles opened a 10-game road trip with its eighth loss in 11 outings while mustering just 29 runs in that stretch. mike trout has scored five of those runs in the last four games heading into a matchup versus right-hander aaron sanchez, against whom he is 1-for-4 in a small sample size.
tv: 7:07 p.m. et, fs west (los angeles), sportsnet (toronto)
pitching matchup: angels lh tyler skaggs (3-3, 2.88 era) vs. blue jays rh aaron sanchez (2-4, 4.47)

skaggs turned in his fifth straight strong outing on thursday but saw his winless skid extend to four games after allowing just one run in six innings of a 7-1 setback versus tampa bay. the 26-year-old has permitted just seven runs on 25 hits with 32 strikeouts in his last five outings (29 2/3 innings). skaggs picked up the win against toronto last season after permitting two earned runs in seven-plus innings, improving to 2-2 with a 3.86 era in four career starts.
sanchez permitted four runs for the third time in four outings on thursday, as he allowed four walks to drive up his pitch count to lead to an exit after four innings in a 10-5 setback versus oakland. the 25-year-old has struggled with his control, issuing multiple walks in each of his nine trips to the mound for a total of 29 in 50 1/3 innings this season. justin upton is 5-for-7 with a pair of doubles against sanchez, who owns an 0-1 mark in two career meetings with the angels despite limiting the club to a .200 batting average.
walk-offs

1. los angeles ss andrelton simmons has reached base safely in 27 of his last 28 games.
2. toronto owns a 14-6 mark this season when scoring the game's first run.

3. angels c martin maldonado has two extra-base hits in his last two games to improve to 17-for-44 in may after going 7-for-56 last month.

prediction: angels 4, blue jays 2

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Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
mookie betts had a terrific april and he has been even better in may as his boston red sox visit the tampa bay rays on wednesday night for the middle contest of a three-game series between the american league east rivals. betts, who leads the majors with a .368 batting average and 16 homers, is at .395 in may after going 2-for-4 with a three-run blast in tuesday's series-opening 4-2 victory.

betts is 12-for-25 with three long balls during a six-game hitting streak for the red sox, who have won five of six overall and eight of 11 against the rays this season after stranding three runners on base in the ninth inning tuesday. boston's david price will get the start in wednesday's contest versus his former team - against whom he is 4-4 overall - and tampa bay's chris archer hopes to improve on a 2-12 record and 5.49 era against the red sox in 20 career games. shortstop willy adames, who was acquired by the rays from detroit in the trade for price in 2015, made his major league debut tuesday and the 22-year-old prospect went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off chris sale. tampa bay is 6-2 since getting routed 17-1 at baltimore, but catcher wilson ramos left tuesday's game with a left hand contusion and starting pitcher jake faria came out of the contest in the third inning with a left oblique strain.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, nesn (boston), fs sun (tampa bay)
pitching matchup: red sox lh david price (4-4, 4.38 era) vs. rays rh chris archer (3-3, 5.01)

price comes in off his first complete game since 2016 and 17th of his career when he limited baltimore to two runs on five hits and zero walks with eight strikeouts last thursday. the 32-year-old vanderbilt product has earned two straight wins after a three-game losing streak - one against tampa bay - in which he allowed 19 runs in 17 innings combined. ramos is 4-for-11 with a homer versus price, who blanked the rays in his first two starts of 2018 while yielding seven hits in 14 innings.
archer registered his first scoreless outing of the season last thursday, giving up two hits and four walks over 6 2/3 innings against the los angeles angels. the 29-year-old north carolina native has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his last six trips to the mound after permitting at least four in his first four starts of 2018. betts is 12-for-34 with four homers and 10 rbis versus archer, who gave up four runs over six innings in a no-decision against boston on march 29 in the season opener.
walk-offs

1. adames, who is batting .311 at triple-a durham, was recalled after inf joey wendle was placed on the paternity list.

2. the red sox boast 70 homers, a franchise record through 48 games, and have gone deep in 13 consecutive contests.
3. rays of johnny field had a single in the series opener and is 8-for-19 during a five-game hitting streak.

prediction: rays 5, red sox 3

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
scooter gennett didn't make much of an impact in the cincinnati reds' first series with the pittsburgh pirates, but he sure packed a punch to start the next encounter. the cincinnati native looks to follow up his season-high six-rbi performance on wednesday when the reds (17-32) vie for a series victory against the pirates (26-21) at great american ball park.

gennett, who went 1-for-16 as cincinnati dropped three of four to pittsburgh in april, launched his fifth grand slam in two seasons to highlight tuesday's 7-2 romp. the 28-year-old has 23 hits - including six homers - to go along with 19 rbis and 11 runs scored in his last 14 games overall heading into a meeting with wednesday starter chad kuhl, against whom he is just 1-for-12 with five strikeouts. pittsburgh has answered an 8-1 stretch with losses in four straight, which is one shy of its season high for losses set from april 19-25. austin meadows went deep for the second time in as many outings to highlight a 6-for-15 run with three rbis in his first four career games.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, at&t sportsnet-pittsburgh, fsn ohio (cincinnati)
pitching matchup: pirates rh chad kuhl (4-2, 4.53 era) vs. reds rh homer bailey (1-6, 6.11)

kuhl recorded his second straight no-decision on thursday after allowing four runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings against san diego. the 25-year-old struggled with his control by tossing just 50 strikes on 85 pitches to drive up his pitch count. kuhl also received a no-decision in his last meeting with cincinnati on april 7, although he yielded just two runs and struck out seven in five innings.
bailey has taken his lumps of late to the tune of surrendering 24 runs on 41 hits in his last five outings, during which he owns a 1-3 mark while seeing his era balloon from 3.68 to 6.11. the 32-year-old surrendered six runs for the second time in three trips to the mound despite keeping the ball in the park for the first time since april 10. bailey was blitzed for five runs while issuing three walks in 4 2/3 innings of a 5-2 setback at pittsburgh on april 5.
walk-offs

1. pittsburgh 3b colin moran belted a solo homer on tuesday to hit safely in eight of his last 10 games.

2. reds 3b eugenio suarez had a pair of hits in the opener to improve to 7-for-17 against the pirates this season.

3. pittsburgh 2b josh harrison has four hits in two games since returning from a month-plus-long absence due to a hand injury.

prediction: pirates 7, reds 2

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Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
aside from one abbreviated start due to a hyperextended elbow, new york mets right-hander jacob degrom is on an incredible roll. the surging degrom will try to keep his hot streak alive when he leads the mets into the rubber match of a three-game series against the visiting miami marlins on wednesday.

degrom has allowed one run in 26 1/3 innings over his last five outings and he struck out a season-high 13 in a dominant win against arizona his last time out. that was the beginning of a four-game winning streak for new york that came to a halt with tuesday's 5-1 loss to the marlins, who snapped a three-game slide with the victory. derek dietrich slugged a two-run homer and scored twice while j.t. realmuto had three hits and two rbis to pace miami's attack. the mets signed veteran slugger jose bautista earlier in the day and saw him go 1-for-3 with a double in his debut with the team.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, fs florida (miami), wpix (new york)

pitching matchup: marlins rh dan straily (2-0, 3.60 era) vs. mets rh jacob degrom (4-0, 1.75)
straily had a 5.54 era through his first three starts of the season before spinning seven scoreless innings in a win at atlanta on friday. he yielded three hits in the outing and opponents are batting .208 overall against the 29-year-old. straily posted a 1.76 era in three starts against the mets a year ago.

degrom has 39 strikeouts in his dominant five-start stretch, during which opponents have managed three extra-base hits - all doubles. one of his rare non-quality starts came at miami on april 10, when he gave up four runs over six innings of a no-decision. the florida native is 4-4 with a 3.94 era in 13 career meetings with the marlins and has had major issues with justin bour, who is 7-for-15 with two homers, one double and two walks against him.
walk-offs

1. the first four hitters in new york's starting lineup combined to go 0-for-13 in tuesday's loss.

2. realmuto has three three-hit efforts in his last 10 games.

3. marlins cf lewis brinson is 2-for-27 with seven strikeouts over an seven-game stretch.

prediction: mets 4, marlins 2

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Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

22nd May 2018 by Gracenote
After seeing their pitchers get banged up in the series opener, the Chicago Cubs will ask a reliable veteran to turn things around in the finale of their two-game interleague set against the visiting Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Jon Lester takes the mound for the Cubs hoping to continue his outstanding month and help Chicago salvage a split of the season series.

The Indians roughed up Chicago's pitching staff in Tuesday's opener, pounding out 11 hits - including Jose Ramirez's team-leading 14th homer - in a 10-1 rout. Cleveland can earn a split of its eight-game road trip with a win before heading home for seven contests. The Cubs were 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position and stranded 11 in the opener, and they were scoreless until pinch-hitter Ian Happ led off the ninth inning with his eighth homer of the season. The nine-run loss matched Chicago's most lopsided defeat of the campaign.
TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Adam Plutko (1-0, 3.68 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (4-1, 2.52)
Plutko is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to make his second start of the year - and his career. The 26-year-old turned in a strong outing against Toronto in the second game of a doubleheader on May 3, allowing three runs and six hits over 7 1/3 innings to record the win. He did serve up three solo homers, however, which could be cause for concern.

Lester is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA over his last four starts and hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of those outings. The 34-year-old was dominant at Cincinnati on Friday, striking out eight while giving up one run and two hits over six innings for his second straight victory. Lester is 7-2 with a 3.09 ERA in 16 career starts against the Indians.
WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland LF Michael Brantley is 17-for-49 with four homers and 12 RBIs during his 11-game hitting streak, the longest active run in the majors.

2. The Cubs have hit 27 home runs in 19 games this month, including two or more in nine contests.
3. Chicago is 14-for-93 with runners in scoring position over its last nine games.

PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Indians 2

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
after staging a late rally to even the four-game set, the chicago white sox attempt to gain the upper hand when they host the baltimore orioles on wednesday. chicago dropped a 3-2 decision in the series opener but turned the tables on tuesday, scoring three runs in the eighth inning en route to its fourth win in six contests.

yolmer sanchez registered the decisive hit, a one-out rbi single that capped his 3-for-5 performance, while jose abreu recorded his fourth multi-hit effort in five games. baltimore collected seven hits in the loss, four of which came off the bat of mark trumbo. the 32-year-old, who also drove in a run, enters wednesday with a five-game hitting streak during which he has gone 8-for-22. adam jones has hit safely in 16 of his last 17 contests for the orioles, who are 2-4 on their 11-game road trip.
tv: 8:10 p.m. et, masn2 (baltimore), nbcs chicago plus

pitching matchup: orioles rh alex cobb (1-5, 6.56 era) vs. white sox rh dylan covey (0-1, 6.00)

cobb is coming off his first victory as an oriole, a triumph in his native boston on friday during which he limited the red sox to three runs on 10 hits over a season-high 6 1/3 innings. the 30-year-old has allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his four turns this month after surrendering at least five in each of his three outings in april. cobb lost both of his previous career starts against chicago as he was tagged for 12 runs and 17 hits over eight innings.
covey remains in search of his first major-league victory as he has gone 0-8 with a 7.58 era in 13 starts and six relief appearances. the 26-year-old californian lost his lone outing of 2018 on april 28, when he yielded four runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings at kansas city. covey lost his only career start against the orioles as he surrendered six runs and 10 hits in four frames at baltimore on may 6, 2017.
walk-offs

1. white sox c welington castillo was back in the lineup tuesday after being pulled from the series opener for not running out a pop-up and went 3-for-4 with an rbi.
2. baltimore lhp zach britton (achilles) threw 20 pitches in a one-inning simulated game on tuesday and will work two frames on saturday before beginning a rehab assignment at triple-a norfolk next week.

3. chicago ss tim anderson was not in tuesday's lineup due to legs that manager rick renteria said were "a little bit tired."

prediction: white sox 7, orioles 5

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Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
the seattle mariners look to extend their winning streak to five games when they visit the oakland athletics on wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game series. after sweeping a three-game set against detroit, seattle rallied from a two-run deficit in the opener versus oakland to post a 3-2 victory in 10 innings.

mike zunino belted a two-run homer in the seventh inning to knot the contest before guillermo heredia delivered an rbi double in the 10th as the mariners matched their longest winning streak of the season, which was ended by oakland on april 15. the win came at a cost, however, as mitch haniger exited the game after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch in the fourth inning and is day-to-day. marcus semien recorded two hits and an rbi for the athletics, who had their four-game winning streak halted as they kicked off a 10-game homestand following a 7-3 road trip. semien has registered three straight two-hit performances and eight in his last 13 contests.
tv: 10:05 p.m. et, root northwest (seattle), nbcs california (oakland)
pitching matchup: mariners lh marco gonzales (3-3, 4.66 era) vs. athletics rh daniel gossett (0-1, 11.05)

gonzales settled for a no-decision against detroit on thursday after allowing an unearned run and five hits over 5 2/3 innings. the 26-year-old native of colorado has demonstrated good control this season, issuing only nine walks over 46 1/3 frames while registering 43 strikeouts. gonzales made his second career appearance - and first start - against oakland on april 14, when he yielded four runs and five hits over 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
gossett is expected to be recalled from triple-a nashville to make his third start this season after yielding nine runs and 11 hits over 7 1/3 innings in his first two outings - both against the los angeles angels. the 25-year-old from south carolina has enjoyed success with the sounds, however, going 4-0 with a 1.63 era and 42 strikeouts over 38 2/3 frames in five starts and two relief appearances. gossett lost all three starts against seattle as a rookie last year, surrendering 13 runs on 18 hits and nine walks over 12 1/3 innings.
walk-offs

1. athletics dh khris davis missed the series opener after suffering a right groin strain in sunday's win at toronto but hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list.

2. seattle placed cf-2b dee gordon (toe) on the 10-day disabled list tuesday and recalled 1b daniel vogelbach from triple-a tacoma.

3. oakland may recall rhp kendall graveman from nashville to start the series finale on thursday.

prediction: mariners 6, athletics 2

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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 05-23-2018

23rd May 2018 by Gracenote
the los angeles dodgers are on the upswing with five victories in six games, and they look to win the three-game series when they host the colorado rockies in the rubber match on wednesday. los angeles recorded a 5-3 victory on tuesday and looks to further reduce its deficit in the national league west behind the first-place rockies.

chris taylor hit a two-run homer and yasiel puig followed with a solo blast during the decisive sixth-inning uprising on tuesday as the fourth-place dodgers climbed within 4 1/2 games of colorado. the suddenly hot puig has gone deep five times in his last eight games after not homering in his first 28 contests. the rockies have registered only 10 hits over the first two games of the series and are anticipating that nolan arenado soon will arise from a 15-game home-run drought. arenado, who recorded a run-scoring single on tuesday, has collected just five rbis during the power slump.
tv: 10:10 p.m. et, at&t sportsnet-rocky mountain (colorado), sportsnet la (los angeles)
pitching matchup: rockies lh kyle freeland (4-4, 3.17 era) vs. dodgers rh kenta maeda (3-3, 3.89)

freeland has given up just three runs and 13 hits over 20 innings while winning three consecutive decisions. the 24-year-old defeated san francisco in his last turn as he allowed one run and five hits over 6 2/3 frames. freeland went 1-2 with a 4.26 era in four starts against the dodgers as a rookie last season.

maeda received an extra day of rest after a stellar effort in his last turn, when he gave up two hits over eight scoreless innings against miami on thursday. the 30-year-old hadn't worked more than six frames in any of his first seven starts and lasted five or fewer in four of them. maeda is 4-2 with a 2.56 era in seven career appearances (five starts) versus the rockies and has limited arenado (2-for-14) while struggling with charlie blackmon (4-for-11, homer).
walk-offs

1. dodgers 3b justin turner, who is just 1-for-13 over his last three games, is 6-for-11 with three doubles against freeland.
2. colorado 2b dj lemahieu (left thumb) played catch from 50 feet on tuesday and caught balls with a glove but still isn't ready to swing a bat.

3. los angeles lf matt kemp has recorded three straight two-hit performances and is 10-for-20 with five doubles over his last six contests.

prediction: rockies 4, dodgers 3

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Free Play: Free Baltimore w/Cobb -125 Over Chicago Wsox

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, May 23, 2018

5/23 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET

MLB (967) LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS (968) TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Take: (967) LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Your free play for Wednesday, May 23, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the LA Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays. Your free play is on the ANGELS

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YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: Take ARIZONA (Godley) +105 over Milwaukee

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Pittsburgh w/Kuhl -115

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Bos - 115 - MLB

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5/23 10:10 AM MLB (951) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (Z GODLEY - R) VS (952) MILWAUKEE BREWERS (B SUTER - L)

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Roz's Wednesday May 23, 2018, Free Pick


5/23 04:05 PM MLB (965) NEW YORK YANKEES (C SABATHIA - L) VS (966) TEXAS RANGERS (D FISTER - R)

Take : Yankees

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 23


Arizona @ Milwaukee

Game 951-952
May 23, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 13.663
Milwaukee
(Suter) 16.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-115); Under

San Diego @ Washington

Game 953-954
May 23, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 00.000
Washington
(Fedde) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego

Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
( );

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 955-956
May 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Gohara) 15.120
Philadelphia
(Arrieta) 16.326
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-125); Under

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
May 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 15.343
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 13.763
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-115); Under

Miami @ NY Mets

Game 959-960
May 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Straily) 14.624
NY Mets
(deGrom) 13.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-200
7
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+170); Over

Colorado @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
May 23, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Freeland) 16.790
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 14.415
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-170
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+150); Over

Detroit @ Minnesota

Game 953-954
May 23, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 13.893
Minnesota
(Gibson) 17.150
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-170
8
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-170); Under

NY Yankees @ Texas

Game 965-966
May 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 16.646
Texas
(Fister) 15.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-180
10
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-180); Under

LA Angels @ Toronto

Game 967-968
May 23, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 14.691
Toronto
(Sanchez) 16.094
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+115); Over

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 969-970
May 23, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 14.161
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 16.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+115); Over

Baltimore @ Chicago White Sox

Game 971-972
May 23, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cobb) 15.002
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 13.603
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-135); Under

Seattle @ Oakland

Game 973-974
May 23, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gonzales) 00.000
Oakland
(Gossett) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle

Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
( );

Kansas City @ St. Louis

Game 975-976
May 23, 2018 @ 1:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 16.089
St. Louis
(Wacha) 13.894
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+165); Over

San Francisco @ Houston

Game 977-978
May 23, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 17.206
Houston
(Verlnder) 15.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-275
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+225); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago Cubs

Game 979-980
May 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Plutko) 18.138
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 15.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+155); N/A

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MLB

Wednesday, May 23


National League
Braves (29-18) @ Phillies (27-19)
Gohara was 1-3, 4.91 in five MLB starts LY; he is 0-3, 6.89 in four AAA starts this year, 0-0, 1.29 in three MLB relief stints (7 IP). This is his first ’18 MLB start. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Arrieta is 0-2, 4.95 in his last four starts (over 6-2). Team in his starts: 3-5, lost last four.
5-inning record: 3-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-8

Braves won 10 of last 14 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Philadelphia won six of its last eight home games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven home tilts.

Padres (20-30) @ Nationals (26-21)
Ross is 1-1, 3.38 in his last four starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 4-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Fedde is making his first ’18 start; he is 1-1, 4.35 in eight AAA starts this year, was 0-1, 9.39 in three MLB starts LY. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Padres won three of their last five games; under is 14-8-2 in their road games. Washington lost three of its last five games; four of their last six games went over.

Marlins (18-30) @ Mets (24-20)
Straily is 2-0, 2.25 in his last two starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 4-0.
5-inning record: 3-0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

deGrom is 2-0, 0.34 in his last five starts, which all stayed under. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 5-1-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Marlins are 5-10 in last 15 games; under is 6-3 in their last nine games. Mets won five of their last seven games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Pirates (26-21) @ Reds (17-32)
Kuhl is 1-0, 3.63 in his last three starts (over 8-0-1). Team in his starts: 6-3.
5-inning record: 5-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-9

Bailey is 1-3, 9.64 in his last four starts (under 7-3). Team in his starts: 1-9.
5-inning record: 1-8-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-10

Pirates lost their last four games; under is 4-2-2 in their last eight games. Cincinnati lost five of its last eight games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.

Diamondbacks (25-23) @ Brewers (30-19)
Godley is 0-2, 4.50 in his last four starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 4-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-9

Suter is 1-1, 4.02 in his last three starts (over 4-3-1). Team in his starts: 3-5.
5-inning record: 3-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Diamondbacks are 1-12 in their last 13 games; over is 12-6 in their last 18 road games. Milwaukee won seven of its last nine games; under is 5-0-1 in their last six home games.

Rockies (26-23) @ Dodgers (21-27)
Freeland is 4-1, 1.59 in his last five starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 4-2-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Maeda is 0-2, 7.43 in his last three home starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five starts overall. Team in his starts: 3-5.
5-inning record: 3-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8

Colorado is 9-4 in its last 13 road games; under is 10-5-2 in their last 17 road games. Dodgers won five of their last six games; under is 4-0-2 in their last six home games.

American League
Angels (26-22) @ Blue Jays (23-25)
Skaggs is 1-2, 2.12 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 4-5
5-inning record: 5-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Sanchez is 0-2, 7.82 in his last three starts; over is 2-0-2 in his last four. Team in his starts: 3-6
5-inning record: 1-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-9

Angels lost six of their last seven games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Toronto lost six of its last seven home games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Red Sox (33-15) @ Rays (22-24)
Price is 2-0, 2.51 in his last two starts (under 5-4). Team in his starts: 5-4
5-inning record: 3-3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Archer is 2-2, 3.66 in his last five starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-5
5-inning record: 3-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-10

Boston won five of its last six games; under is 5-1-2 in their last eight road games. Rays won six of their last eight games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

New York (31-14) @ Texas (19-31)
Sabathia is 0-1, 4.80 in his last three starts (under 4-3-1). Team in his starts: 4-4
5-inning record: 4-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-8

Fister is 0-2, 3.77 in his last five starts (under 6-2). Team in his starts: 3-5
5-inning record: 4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

New York is 22-5 in its last 27 games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Rangers lost seven of their last ten games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Orioles (15-33) @ White Sox (14-31)
Cobb is 1-2, 4.13 in his last four starts (over 5-2). Team in his starts: 1-6.
5-inning record: 1-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Covey allowed four runs in six IP (101 PT) in his first ’18 start, on April 28. He is 0-8, 7.58 in 19 MLB games (13 starts). Team in his starts: 0-1.
5-inning record: 0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Orioles lost five of their last seven games; under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. White Sox won four of their last six games; under is 8-1 in their last nine games.

Tigers (20-28) @ Twins (21-23)
Fulmer is 0-1, 7.72 in his last three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 3-6.
5-inning record: 4-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-9

Gibson is 0-1, 3.72 in his last five starts (under 5-4). Team in his starts: 5-4.
5-inning record: 4-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Tigers lost six of their last seven games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Minnesota lost five of its last eight games; under is 3-0 in their last three games.

Mariners (28-19) @ A’s (25-23)
Gonzales is 0-1, 4.58 in his last three starts (over 6-3). Team in his starts: 5-4
5-inning record: 5-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-9

Gossett is 0-1, 11.05 in two starts, last of which was April 6. Over is 2-0. Team in his starts: 0-2.
5-inning record: 0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Mariners won six of their last eight games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 road games. Oakland won won six of its last eight games; under is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Interleague
Indians (23-23) @ Cubs (25-20)
Plutko allowed three runs in 7.1 IP (104 PT) in his first ’18 start, a win over Toronto. Team in his starts: 1-0.
5-inning record: 1-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Lester is 2-0, 1.99 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 7-2.
5-inning record: 6-0-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Cleveland is 4-8 in its last 12 road games; over is 6-4 in their last ten games. Cubs won three of their last five games; over is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Giants (24-25) @ Astros (31-18)
Samardzija is 0-2, 7.56 in his last five starts (over 4-0-2). Team in his starts: 2-4.
5-inning record: 2-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-6

Verlander is 5-2, 1.31 in ten starts this year (under 8-2). Team in his starts: 6-4.
5-inning record: 6-1-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-10

Giants lost seven of their last eight road games; over is 8-2-3 in their last 13 games. Houston won seven of its last nine games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.

Royals (15-33) @ Cardinals (26-20)
Junis is 2-1, 3.75 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-3.
5-inning record: 6-1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Wacha is 3-0, 2.31 in his last six starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 7-2.
5-inning record: 4-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-9

Royals lost eight of their last ten games; over is 8-5 in their last 13 road games. St Louis lost five of its last eight home games; under is 10-4-1 in their last 15 games.

Umpires
SD-Wsh: Four of last five Cederstrom games stayed under.
Pitt-Cin: Underdogs won four of last six Gonzalez games.
Atl-Phil: Five of last six Randazzo games stayed under.
Mia-NY: Five of last six Danley games went over.
Az-Mil: Over is 7-2 in Vanover games this season.
Colo-LA: Under is 7-2 in Holbrook games this season.

LAA-Tor: Under is 6-3 in Wegner games this season.
Bos-TB: Under is 6-2 in Bellino games this season.
NY-Tex: Road team won 11 of last 14 Lentz games.
Balt-Chi: Six of last seven Tichenor games went over.
Det-Minn: Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Whitson games.
Sea-A’s: Six of last seven O’Nora games stayed under.

KC-StL: Over is 5-2-1 in Ripperger games this season.
SF-Hst: Four of last five Drake games went over total.
Clev-Chi: Underdogs are 12-7 in last 19 TBarrett games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 5/22
Ariz 10-8-4……9-9-7…….19-17
Atl 14-8-5…..7-7-6………21-15
Cubs 11-7-5……10-9-3…….21-16
Reds 7-15-1……8-14-3………15-29
Colo 16-10-7……9-8-1……..25-18
LA 13-9-3…….8-10-5……21-19
Miami 8-12-3…..11-9-5……..19-21
Milw 14-10-4…..9-10-2…..23-20
Mets 8-10-2……9-12-4…..16-20
Philly 8-10-4…..10-7-6…….18-17
Pitt 10-8-5……10-6-8……20-14
St. Louis 13-5-3……11-13-1……24-18
SD 7-10-6……8-14-4……..15-23
SF 9-10-7…..10-12-2…….19-22
Wash 13-6-3..…14-9-3……….27-15

Orioles 5-14-6…….10-11-2……15-25
Boston 14-8-5……..11-8-3……25-16
White Sox 8-12-2…….6-16-2…..14-28
Cleveland 11-8-5……12-6-5……23-14
Detroit 9-13-4……10-10-4……19-22
Astros 11-6-7……13-8-5……..24-13
KC 6-14-3……..8-15-3……14-29
Angels 14-4-1……9-14-6……..23-18
Twins 9-12-3……8-10-5…….17-22
NYY 12-5-4……15-6-4…….27-11
A’s 9-12-6……8-8-5………17-21
Seattle 15-8-4……8-8-6………23-16
TB 14-8-5……6-10-3…….20-17
Texas 9-12-4……8-14-3……..17-26
Toronto 7-11-3……..7-16-5…….14-27

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 5/22)
Ariz 8-21……..6-25……….14
Atl 11-26……11-21……..22
Cubs 6-23……..11-24………17
Reds 5-23……..6-24………..11
Colo 12-31……..6-18..…….18
LA 9-25……..6-22..………15
Miami 7-23……..10-26……….17
Milw 8-28……..3-20…..……11
Mets 6-20……..9-24………..15
Philly 6-23……..9-24……….15
Pitt 5-23……..7-24………..12
StL 6-20……..6-25………..12
SD 6-23……..3-26………..9
SF 2-24………11-24….…13
Wash 12-23……..8-25……..20

Orioles 8-25……..8-23………16
Boston 9-26……..9-22………18
White Sox 5-22……8-24………12
Clev 7-24…….7-22……….14
Detroit 8-26…….4-22………12
Astros 6-22……5-24……….9
KC 7-23……..7-25………14
Angels 7-19……..4-28………11
Twins 7-24……3-28……….10
NYY 5-21……..9-24………14
A’s 6-27……..7-21………13
Seattle 9-25……6-22……….15
TB 12-27…..4-19………16
Texas 3-25……5-25……….7
Toronto 4-21……8-27……….12

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 25-9 NL, favorites +$384
AL @ NL– 15-12 NL, favorites -$312
Total: 40-21 NL, favorites +$72

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Under 16-13-1
AL @ NL: Under 13-7-1
Total: Under 29-20-2

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 23

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ARIZONA (25 - 23) at MILWAUKEE (30 - 19) - 1:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. BRENT SUTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 5-15 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-19 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-34 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 13-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 32-23 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-34 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 119-95 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-25 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+3.5 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GODLEY is 2-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.96 and a WHIP of 0.696.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

BRENT SUTER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (20 - 30) at WASHINGTON (26 - 21) - 4:05 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. ERICK FEDDE (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 (+2.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

TYSON ROSS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ROSS is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

ERICK FEDDE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (29 - 18) at PHILADELPHIA (27 - 19) - 7:05 PM
LUIZ GOHARA (L) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-25 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 834-876 (+20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ATLANTA is 29-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 14-6 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 18-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 38-37 (+17.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games in May games this season.
ATLANTA is 7-0 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ATLANTA is 20-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 59-67 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 67-73 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-43 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARRIETA is 3-10 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARRIETA is 7-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-4 (+3.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

LUIZ GOHARA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GOHARA is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ARRIETA is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 0.979.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

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PITTSBURGH (26 - 21) at CINCINNATI (17 - 32) - 7:10 PM
CHAD KUHL (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 60-80 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 82-109 (-33.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-18 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 4-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-18 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 405-437 (-103.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BAILEY is 2-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+0.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

CHAD KUHL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KUHL is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAILEY is 10-7 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 12-10 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-6. (+7.0 units)

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MIAMI (18 - 30) at NY METS (24 - 20) - 7:10 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
STRAILY is 40-28 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 23-10 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 19-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 94-112 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 18-18 (-18.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 49-56 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 20-27 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 42-52 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 44-47 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DEGROM is 4-9 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. NY METS since 1997
STRAILY is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.210.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. MIAMI since 1997
DEGROM is 4-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 6-7 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-10. (-9.5 units)

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COLORADO (26 - 23) at LA DODGERS (21 - 27) - 10:10 PM
KYLE FREELAND (L) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 320-436 (-91.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
COLORADO is 113-99 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-29 (+17.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-12 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 18-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-12 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 12-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
FREELAND is 12-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 21-27 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 1-10 (-14.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 9-14 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 159-185 (-71.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 13-17 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-19 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

KYLE FREELAND vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FREELAND is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.26 and a WHIP of 1.737.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. COLORADO since 1997
MAEDA is 3-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 0.872.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

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DETROIT (20 - 28) at MINNESOTA (21 - 23) - 1:10 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 84-126 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-98 (-34.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 39-63 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 106-101 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-25 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
GIBSON is 23-15 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 32-23 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 17-9 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 37-16 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 9-0 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 81-101 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-46 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-45 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-79 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FULMER is 3-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIBSON is 6-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.506.
His team's record is 8-8 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.7 units)

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NY YANKEES (31 - 14) at TEXAS (19 - 31) - 7:05 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 192-185 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 142-127 (+25.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 83-78 (+26.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 169-104 (+38.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
SABATHIA is 31-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 74-36 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. TEXAS since 1997
SABATHIA is 12-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.20 and a WHIP of 1.483.
His team's record is 15-9 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-6. (+10.6 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FISTER is 4-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.491.
His team's record is 5-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

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LA ANGELS (26 - 22) at TORONTO (23 - 25) - 7:05 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. AARON SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 7-14 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 14-5 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-20 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 59-72 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-22 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-58 (-24.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TYLER SKAGGS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SKAGGS is 2-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

AARON SANCHEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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BOSTON (33 - 15) at TAMPA BAY (22 - 24) - 7:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 81-51 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 104-62 (+25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 91-42 (+31.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 12-21 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-64 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ARCHER is 32-45 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 12-25 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 20-28 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 13-25 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 11-26 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-3 (+2.7 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PRICE is 4-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.061.
His team's record is 5-6 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-2.1 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. BOSTON since 1997
ARCHER is 2-12 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.49 and a WHIP of 1.647.
His team's record is 7-13 (-8.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-13. (-8.4 units)

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BALTIMORE (15 - 33) at CHI WHITE SOX (14 - 31) - 8:10 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. DYLAN COVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 15-33 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 1-9 (-10.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 5-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 5-21 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-48 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 8-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-72 (-27.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
COBB is 0-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COVEY is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 13.50 and a WHIP of 2.750.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (28 - 19) at OAKLAND (25 - 23) - 10:05 PM
MARCO GONZALES (L) vs. DANIEL GOSSETT (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-2 (+2.8 Units) against OAKLAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

MARCO GONZALES vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GONZALES is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 10.81 and a WHIP of 1.802.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DANIEL GOSSETT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GOSSETT is 0-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 9.49 and a WHIP of 2.190.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (15 - 33) at ST LOUIS (26 - 20) - 1:15 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 15-33 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-24 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
JUNIS is 17-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 97-90 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-28 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 74-69 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+1.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JAKE JUNIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL WACHA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
WACHA is 3-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (24 - 25) at HOUSTON (31 - 18) - 2:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 88-123 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-70 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-85 (-32.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-21 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-63 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAMARDZIJA is 30-41 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 31-49 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 10-25 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 107-51 (+30.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 20-3 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 7-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 4-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.007.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
VERLANDER is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.30 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (23 - 23) at CHICAGO CUBS (25 - 20) - 8:05 PM
ADAM PLUTKO (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 23-23 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-25 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-16 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-14 (-14.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-15 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LESTER is 20-2 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 121-96 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 367-306 (-82.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 919-832 (-161.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-26 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 91-74 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ADAM PLUTKO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JON LESTER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LESTER is 8-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 13-5 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.4 units)

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MLB

Wednesday, May 23

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Trend Report
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Detroit is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games at home
Minnesota is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Kansas City is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games
St. Louis is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
St. Louis is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 12 games
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games at home
Houston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Francisco
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
San Diego is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing Washington
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing San Diego
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Yankees is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
NY Yankees is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
NY Yankees is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Texas is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Texas is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
Texas is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Atlanta is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Angels is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
LA Angels is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
LA Angels is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games on the road
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
LA Angels is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Toronto is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Miami Marlins
Miami is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games at home
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami


Cleveland Indians
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Cleveland's last 24 games
Cleveland is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Chi Cubs is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games
Chi White Sox is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Chi White Sox is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Seattle is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Seattle is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oakland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games at home
Oakland is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle


Colorado Rockies
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Colorado's last 25 games
Colorado is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Colorado is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Colorado is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado

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MLB

Wednesday, May 23


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Jacob deGrom, New York Mets (4-0, 1.75 ERA, $-29)

Everyone knew heading into this season that the Mets would need to rely on their starting pitching if they were going to be successful and boy, Jacob deGrom has certainly done his part.

deGrom’s overall numbers have been fantastic, but the numbers in his last five starts are ridiculous. The Mets’ right-hander owns a 0.34 ERA and an 0.95 WHIP while racking up 39 punch outs and eight walks. The Under is also 5-0 in those starts.

The Mets are currently -215 favorites against the visiting Marlins with a total of 7.

Slumping: Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds (1-6, 6.11 ERA, $-748)

It seems like another lost season for the Reds, and Homer Bailey clearly won’t be a part of the rebuild. Whenever that actually begins.

Bailey’s numbers, plain and simple, are bad and as a result he is one of the worst money starters in baseball. Bailey’s last four starts have been particularly rough, where he has pitched to a 9.65 ERA and a 2.30 WHIP.

Bailey and the Reds are currently +105 home underdogs against the visiting Pirates with a total of 9.5.

Wednesday's Top Trends

* Diamondbacks are 1-12 in their last 13 overall. -106 @ MIL.
* Tigers are 1-9 in the last 10 meetings against Twins. +145 @ MIN.
* Under is 12-2 in Cardinals last 14 games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400. O/U: 8 vs. KC.
* Under is 7-1 in Tyson Ross' last eight starts overall. O/U: 8.5 @ WAS.
* Over is 11-2 in Yankees last 13 games following a loss. O/U: 10 @ TEX.
* Braves are 14-3 in their last 17 road games. +105 @PHI.
* Over is 8-0-1 in Chad Kuhl's last nine starts overall. O/U: 9 @ CIN.
* Indians are 1-10 in their last 11 games following a win. +159 @ CHC.
* Under is 7-0 in White Sox last seven games vs. a right-handed starter. O/U: 9.5 vs. BAL.
* Under is 12-3-1 in Dodgers last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter. O/U: 7.5 vs. COL.

Weather Watch

Wednesday looks like a beautiful day for baseball all across the Big Leagues, with clear skies and only light winds in the forecast today.

Ump of the Day

Chad Whitson: Home teams love seeing Whitson behind home plate. The team in the home dugout is a very profitable 27-9 in the last 36 games he has officiated. That is a ridiculous 80.6 percent success rate. Home teams are 6-2, with an average margin of victory of 1.38 for a profit of $427 when Whitson is calling balls and strikes this season. Whitson will be calling balls and strikes this afternoon in Minnesota when the Twins host the Tigers. The Twins are currently -165 home faves with a total of 8.5.

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NBA Eastern Conference Final Game 5 betting preview and odds: Cavaliers at Celtics

Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (+1, 206)

Series tied 2-2.

The Cleveland Cavaliers recovered to even the Eastern Conference Finals at two games apiece and now look to solve the homecourt mastery of the Boston Celtics. Second-seeded Boston is 9-0 at TD Garden this postseason and Cleveland can end the Celtics' unbeaten mark if it can win its third straight outing.

Boston coach Brad Stevens didn't get too wound up over Monday's 111-102 setback as he simplified the task staring at his team. "It's a best two of three to go to the NBA Finals. It doesn't get much better than that," Stevens said in Monday's postgame press conference. "In this deal, it's a blast to have to grit your teeth, get up off the mat and go after it again. That's part of what makes these guys on both sides special." LeBron James carried the fourth-seeded Cavaliers to Monday's win with a 44-point effort that marks his sixth 40-point performance, the most in a single postseason since Philadelphia's Allen Iverson also had six such outings in 2001. "We know it's going to be a hostile environment," James told reporters of Game 5. "We know their fans are going to be very energetic. But we have to just have our same mindset we had when we came home for two games. If our minds are there, we put ourselves in a position to be victorious."

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

SERIES PRICE (PER WESTGATE LV SUPERBOOK):

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LINE HISTORY: This game opened as a Pick 'Em, however, what appears to be sharp betting action has come in on the Cavaliers pushing the pointspread to CLE -1 as of Tuesday night. The total hit betting boards at 206 and has yet to move

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "When the Eastern Conference Finals began, the Cavaliers had a 72 percent chance to win the series. However, after losing the first two games and trailing 0-2, the Cavaliers had only a 33% chance of winning the series. Now Cleveland has won back-to-back games and with the series tied 2-2, the Cavaliers now have a 63% chance of winning the Eastern Conference title." - Steve Merril.

INJURY REPORT:

Cavaliers - No injuries to report.

Celtics - PG S. Larkin (Questionable, Shoulder), PG K. Irving (Out For Season, Knee), PF D. Theis (Out For Season, Knee), SF G. Hayward (Out For Season, Ankle).

MATCHUP CHART:

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ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (60-37 SU, 38-58-1 ATS, 45-50-2 O/U): James was 17-of-28 shooting in Game 4 as he topped 40 points for the second time in a three-game span. Veteran swingman Kyle Korver (14 points, three blocked shots) is 13-of-20 shooting with eight 3-pointers over the past three games, while center Tristan Thompson (13 points, 12 rebounds) enjoyed his best showing of the series and third double-double of the postseason. Power forward Kevin Love averaged just 11 points on 7-of-24 shooting in the two victories after averaging 19.5 points in the two losses in Boston and is shooting just 37.5 percent in the series.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (65-33 SU, 61-35-2 ATS, 52-45-1 O/U): Boston won its two home games by average of 19 points but things didn't go so smoothly in Cleveland as it lost by an average of 19.5 points. "We missed a bunch of easy opportunities," shooting guard Jaylen Brown said of the Game 4 loss. "We made some bad turnovers and things like that. But we still had opportunities to get into the game and to win." Brown is averaging 20.3 points in the series and his 25-point effort in Game 4 was his third 20-point outing in the East finals.

TRENDS:

* Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Celtics are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 home games.
* Over is 6-2 in Cavaliers' last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
* Over is 7-1 in Celtics' last 8 games following a straight up loss.
* Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Boston.

CONSENSUS:

There are 63 percent of pointspread bets on the home Celtics while 56 percent of total bets are on the Over.

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 23


Cleveland @ Boston

Game 707-708
May 23, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
120.078
Boston
123.502
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 1
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+1); Under

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NBA

Wednesday, May 23

Cleveland @ Boston (2-2)
Home side won all four series games as Cavaliers were up 20 at halftime and cruised in Game 3, 15 at half in Game 4, which was closest (111-102) of he four games so far. Thompson-Hill-Smith were combined 25-53 from floor in Games 3-4, after going 5-18 in Game 2. Celtics were +3 in 39:00 Rozier played Monday, but were -12 in 9:00 he sat out. James had 44 and dominated Marcus Smart like Smart was a little kid. Under is 8-5 in last 13 series games- three of four games in this series stayed under total.

Conference finals
Cavaliers-Celtics
Bos 108-83, +1, U204.5
Bos 107-94, +1, U205.5
Clev 116-86, -6.5, U207
Clev 111-102, -7, O205

Warriors-Rockets
GState 119-106, -1.5, U225.5
Hst 127-105, -1.5, O225
GState 126-85, -7, U228
Hst 95-92, +8, U227

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NBA

Wednesday, May 23

Trend Report

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
Cleveland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Boston's last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 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 13 games at home
Boston is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Boston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games when playing at home against Cleveland

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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 23


NBA playoffs betting stats:

Home Teams:
52-20 Straight Up
41-30-1 ATS (57.7%)

Favorites:
54-18 Straight Up
42-29-1 ATS (59.2%)

Over-Under: 34-38

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WNBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 23


Atlanta @ Chicago

Game 305-306
May 23, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
104.244
Chicago
104.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
Even
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 2 1/2
167
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+2 1/2); Under

Dallas @ Minnesota

Game 307-308
May 23, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
108.964
Minnesota
117.875
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 9
154
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 13 1/2
166 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+13 1/2); Under

Seattle @ Phoenix

Game 309-310
May 23, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
107.379
Phoenix
113.704
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 6 1/2
166
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 4 1/2
161 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-4 1/2); Over

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 23

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ATLANTA (0 - 1) at CHICAGO (2 - 0) - 5/23/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 51-80 ATS (-37.0 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (1 - 1) at MINNESOTA (0 - 1) - 5/23/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (0 - 1) at PHOENIX (2 - 0) - 5/23/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games in May games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in road games on Wednesday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 75-106 ATS (-41.6 Units) in road games after a division game since 1997.
PHOENIX is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) in May games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-3 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-3 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Wednesday, May 23

Trend Report

Atlanta Dream
Atlanta is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games
Atlanta is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Atlanta is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 15 games when playing Chicago
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Sky
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games at home
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago's last 15 games when playing Atlanta
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Dallas Wings
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas's last 11 games on the road
Dallas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Dallas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Dallas is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games at home
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Minnesota is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas


Seattle Storm
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Seattle is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Seattle is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Phoenix is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle
Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle

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NHL Eastern Confernce Finals Game 7 betting preview and odds: Capitals at Lightning

Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning (-145, 5.5)

Series tied 3-3.

The Washington Capitals look to put past playoff failures in the rear-view mirror when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night for a deciding Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Capitals, who sit one win away from their first trip to the Stanley Cup finals since 1998 after a 3-0 victory Monday, have a 4-11 record overall and a 1-3 mark on the road all-time in Game 7s while the Lightning are 5-2 (3-0 at home) in deciding contests.

“I don’t think there’s (another) team I’ve ever had that I’d want to go into Game 7 with,” Washington’s Barry Trotz, who has coached 107 playoff contests in his career and 1,524 in the regular season, told reporters. “This team has done a lot of special things this year. It’s grown. It continues to do that. What an opportunity. … We’ll see if we can earn the right to keep playing.” While Washington’s superstar Alex Ovechkin looks to take his team to the Cup finals for the first time in his tenure, fellow captain Steven Stamkos of Tampa Bay (four goals in the series) hopes to make it for the second time in four seasons with Vegas awaiting the winner for Game 1 on Monday. The Lightning will have raise their level of play after being outshot by an average of more that 10 per game in the series and take pressure off goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, who has turned aside 131 of 139 attempts while winning three of the last four contests. “We wish we would have wrapped it up (Monday),” Tampa Bay right wing Ryan Callahan told reporters. “At the end of the day, Game 7s are fun. You enjoy it. This is why you battle for home-ice advantage throughout the regular season.”

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

LINE HISTORY: The Lightning opened as -150 moneyline favorites and as of Tuesday night that number is down to -145. The total hit betting boards at 5.5 and has yet to move.

CONSENSUS: Bettors are taking the home favorites with 60 percent of wagers coming on the Lightning. Users are also expecting a high scoring Game 7 with 55 percent of totals selections coming on the Over.

GOALIE SHOWDOWN:
W L OTL GAA Save % SO
Braden Holtby 34 16 4 2.99 .907 0
Andrei Vasilevskiy 44 17 3 2.62 .920 8

INJURY REPORT:

Capitals - No injuries to report.

Lightning - LW Adam Erne (Questionable, Lower Body).

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (28-17-4-1, 28-20 O/U): Washington outhit the Lightning 39-19, many of those leading to its 17 takeaways in Game 6, and defenseman Brooks Orpik told reporters: “You try to empty the tank as much as you can. That’s probably one area where we have an edge is the size and physical play.” Right wing T.J. Oshie scored two of the three goals Monday and has seven points in the series while Nicklas Backstrom set up a pair of tallies for his first points in three games since returning from a hand injury. Center Evgeny Kuznetsov had an assist Monday to extend his point streak to nine games and has 23 overall - a franchise playoff record.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (35-13-2-0, 29-19 O/U): Tampa Bay has been outshot 209-145 in the series, managing only 24 in Game 6, and have not scored a goal since 33 seconds into the second period of Game 5 on Saturday night. “We’ve got to execute, that’s part of it,” coach Jon Cooper told reporters. “People say executing is passing the puck and putting it on the tape. Executing is getting pucks on net, putting them where you can get it back. We just haven’t been near aggressive enough at that.” Right wing Nikita Kucherov, who leads the team with 17 points in the playoffs, and Stamkos each managed one shot on net in Game 6 while combining for a minus-3 rating.

MATCHUP CHART:

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TRENDS:

* Capitals are 14-3 in their last 17 road games.
* Lightning are 37-15 in their last 52 home games.
* Under is 2-0-2 in Capitals last 4 overall.
* Under is 4-0-3 in Lightning last 7 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
* Under is 2-0-2 in the last 4 meetings.

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NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 23


Washington @ Tampa Bay

Game 53-54
May 23, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
13.064
Tampa Bay
12.103
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+130); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 23

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WASHINGTON (60-31-0-9, 129 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (65-28-0-5, 135 pts.) - 5/23/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-6 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-6-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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NHL

Wednesday, May 23

Trend Report

Washington Capitals
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Washington is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Washington is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Washington is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
Washington is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Tampa Bay
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 17 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Washington
Tampa Bay is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing Washington
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games when playing at home against Washington

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Brian Bitler

Brian's 9* WNBA Easy Ticket

Atlanta vs. Chicago, 05/23/2018 12:00 EDT

Point Spread: +3/-130 Atlanta

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Atlanta at 0-1 badly needs a good showing and a win today early on in Chicago. Dallas crushed the dream in game 1 101-78 and they will be motivated not to let that happen today. I don't expect Chicago to be as up for this game as the Dream are back Atlanta plus or minus the spread for an investment of 9 units rotation #305

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Brian Bitler

Brian's 9* MLB Early Riser

Detroit vs. Minnesota, 05/23/2018 13:10 EDT

Money Line: -161 Minnesota

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Twins are looking to win their 4th straight game has they play catch up with the Indians who lead their division. This line again today tells you all you need to know who the books want you on on the face of the game the Tigers have the better starter or atleast a close tie but this line is set very high to keep bettors off Twins IMO. Last night we ignored the juice and got an easy 6-0 win. Twins are looking for their third sweep of the season. Gibson looks to get back on track after being roughed up in his last outing. Fulmer has not been himself this season sporting a high 4.35 ERA. Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit. Look for the Twins to continue this trend. Invest 9 units on the Twins rotation #964

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Tony Brown

Tony’s *5 MLB free pick

NY Yankees vs. Texas, 05/23/2018 19:05 EDT

Total: -120/+10 Over

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Fp: rangers pitching has been horrible this season and beside Boston no team scoring more runs than New York ! Games not played on paper but some stats can’t be ignored making the over my mlb free pick !

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Chip Chirimbes

Chip's FREE MLB Winner

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati, 05/23/2018 19:10 EDT

Money Line: +109 Cincinnati

Sportsbook:
Bookmaker

Chip's FREE MLB Winner
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 7:10 ET
Redlegs over Pirates- Baseball is a game of steaks both good and bad as even the worst have winning streaks and the best have losing streaks. It is a long season (162 games) and both these clubs have reversed their 'earlier' rolls. Pittsburgh had won wight of nine and have now dropped their last four and Cincinnati who has the worst start in baseball has picked up their pace and look to win this series. The Pirates are 4-10 last 14 on the road...take CINCINNATI!

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Chase Diamond

Chase's 15* WNBA LOCKDOWN

Dallas vs. Minnesota, 05/23/2018 20:00 EDT

Point Spread: -13/-104 Minnesota

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

This game features the 1-1 Dallas Wings at the 0-1 Minnesota Lynx. This game has trap written all over it as Dallas who are a bad team really put the beat down on a ok Atlanta Dream team. That win has gotten a'lot of action on them bye the betting public. We are gonna go opposite and lay the points with the Lynx for a 15* winner.

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Jimmy Boyd May 23 '18, 8:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Orioles vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +127 at BMaker

Free pick on White Sox +127
I'm recommending a play on the White Sox as a decently priced home dog here against the Orioles. Baltimore simply isn't that much better than Chicago. The Orioles have a mere 1 more win than the White Sox after Chicago's 3-2 win on Tuesday. Baltimore is now a mere 5-20 on the road this season. I think the value here is clearly with Chicago, as there's just not enough to support Baltimore being this big of a road favorite.
The Orioles will send out Alex Cobb for the start and while Cobb is a well-known name, he's just 1-5 with a 6.56 ERA and 1.850 WHIP in 7 starts this season. The White Sox will counter with Dylan Covey, who was effective in his only start of 2018 back on April 28th at KC, allowing just 1 earned run over 6 innings.
Orioles are just 5-20 in their last 25 road games in the month of May and a mere 1-9 as a road favorite of -125 or more over the last 2 seasons. Baltimore is also just 15-36 in their last 51 off a loss and 17-40 in their last 57 after scoring 2 runs or less. Take Chicago!

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Jack Jones May 23 '18, 1:10 PM in 31m
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Brewers
Play on: Diamondbacks +104 at 5Dimes

Jack’s Free Pick Wednesday: Arizona Diamondbacks +104
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be highly motivated for a victory tonight. They have lost six straight for the second time this season to fall to 25-23 on the year. Now they’ll be looking to avoid the sweep in Game 3 in Milwaukee tonight after losing the first two games of this series.
The Diamondbacks have the clear advantage on the mound tonight behind Zack Godley, who is 4-3 with a 3.78 ERA in nine starts this season. Godley has never lost to the Brewers, going 2-0 with a 0.96 ERA and 0.696 WHIP in three career starts against them. The Diamondbacks are 3-0 in those starts.
Brent Suter is getting way too much respect from oddsmakers tonight. The left-hander is 2-3 with a 5.05 ERA and 1.390 WHIP in eight starts this season, including 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA and 1.733 WHIP in three home starts.
The Diamondbacks are 12-6 against left-handed starters this season and scoring 4.6 runs per game against them. The Brewers are only hitting .226 and scoring 3.5 runs per game at home this year. Milwaukee is 2-5 in Suter’s last seven starts. Bet the Diamondbacks Wednesday.

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Totals Guru May 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | NYY vs TEX
Play on: UNDER 10 -105

Free Total Annihilator On Yankees vs Rangers under 10 -105

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Mark Wilson May 23 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | COL vs LAD
Play on: OVER 7 -115

Free Play on Rockies vs Dodgers over 7 -115

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Info Plays May 23 '18, 2:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Giants vs Astros
Play on: Giants +245 at 5Dimes

1* Free Play on Giants +245

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Kenny Walker May 23 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Rockies vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers -160 at betonline

Free Pick on Dodgers

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Marc Lawrence May 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Pirates vs Reds
Play on: Pirates -111 at pinnacle

Play - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Bailey (Game 957).
Edges - Pirates: Kuhl 5-1 last six overall team starts… Reds: Bailey 0-6 with 7.10 ERA and 1.61 WHIP at home this season; and 2-8 last 10 team starts in this series… With that we recommend a 1* play on Pittsburgh. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Dave Price May 23 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Rockies vs Dodgers
Play on: Rockies +163 at betonline

Dave’s Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Colorado Rockies +163
The Key: I like the price we are getting with the Colorado Rockies tonight as huge road underdogs to the Los Angeles Dodgers. You could certainly argue that the Rockies will have the edge on the mound in this game. Kyle Freeland is 4-4 with a 3.17 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 9 starts this year, including 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in his last 3 outings. He has held his own against the Dodgers with a 4.26 ERA in 4 lifetime starts against them. He’ll be opposed by Kenta Maeda, who is 3-3 with a 3.98 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 8 starts this year, and 1-2 with a 3.93 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 4 home starts. Maeda has yielded 6 earned runs in 10 innings in his last 2 starts against the Rockies. Colorado is a very profitable 7-2 as an underdog of +150 or more this season, yielding backers +10.3 units of profit. Freeland is 14-6 as an underdog of +100 or higher over the last 2 seasons, yielding backers +12.3 units. The Dodgers are 1-10 as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season, losing backers 14.9 units. Take Colorado.

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Sal Michaels May 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Red Sox -120 at BetPhoenix

Free Play on Red Sox -120

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Dustin Hawkins May 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Red Sox -122 at BMaker

Free Play on Red Sox -122

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Doug Upstone May 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Marlins vs Mets
Play on: Mets -191 at betonline

On Wednesday night in baseball action, Play On NL favorites with a money line of -150 or more like the N.Y. METS, scoring 4.0 to 4.5 runs/game, against a good starter whose ERA is 3.70 or lower, with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.00 or better on the season. In the past five years, this spot is 66-14, 82.5 percent.

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Frank Sawyer May 23 '18, 1:15 PM in 36m
MLB | Royals vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -177 at betonline

Take the St. Louis Cardinals with the money-line versus the Kansas City Royals listing both starting pitchers Michael Wacha and Jakob Junis. Kansas City (15-33) won the second game of this series by a 5-1 score — but they have then lost 23 of their last 31 games after a victory. The Royals have also lost 20 of their last 27 road games against teams with a winning record. St. Louis (26-20) still won 13 of their last 19 games at home. The Cardinals have also won 39 of their last 54 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. Take St. Louis with the money-line listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

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Ross Benjamin May 23 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Indians vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -1½ +135 at 5Dimes

Indians (Plutko) @ Cubs (Lester) 8:05 PM ET
Game# 979-980
Play On: Cubs -1.5 (+135)
The Indians are coming off last night’s 10-1 blowout win at Wrigley Field. However, Cleveland has gone 1-10 during their last 11 following a win in their previous game. Conversely, the Cubs are 3-0 in its previous 3 following a loss.
Adam Plutko will be making just his 2nd career MLB start on Wednesday and his 1st on the road. There’s a high probability Putko will need to rely on his bullpen tonight for help and good luck to him with that. Cleveland’s relievers have a combined 9.00 ERA throughout their last 7 games.
The Cubs will turn to veteran left-hander Jon Lester for tonight’s game. Lester is a perfect 4-0 in his home team starts this season while posting a brilliant 2.01 ERA. Lester has also shown very good form during his previous 4 starts overall by compiling an excellent 1.59 ERA in those outings. Bet the Cubs as a run line favorite for my free pick on Wednesday 5/23.

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Sean Murphy May 23 '18, 8:10 PM in 7h
NHL | Capitals vs Lightning
Play on: UNDER 5½ -125

Wednesday NHL Free play. My selection is on the 'under' between Washington and Tampa Bay at 8:10 pm et on Wednesday.
We won with the 'under' in Game 6 of this series and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play in Game 7 on Wednesday night.
It was Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy that was in a serious groove leading up to Game 6 on Monday and truth be told, he played well again in that contest. However, Braden Holtby came up with arguably his best and certainly biggest performance of the season to keep the Capitals season alive, posting a shutout. I expect both goaltenders to play well with everything on the line on Wednesday night.
This has been an interesting series, with the road team winning the first four games but the home team coming up big in Games 5 and 6. One thing we know is that goals have been getting harder and harder to come by as the series has gone on. We were seeing 6's earlier in the series but now I feel a '5' wouldn't be unreasonable in Game 7.
I don't mind laying some juice to back the 'under' at 5.5 on Wednesday night as the winning team will be hard pressed to get north of three goals. Take the under (8*).

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John Martin May 23 '18, 7:05 PM in 6h
MLB | Angels vs Blue Jays
Play on: Angels -115 at pinnacle

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Los Angeles Angels -115
Tyler Skaggs is the better starter in this showdown with Aaron Sanchez and the Toronto Blue Jays. Skaggs is 3-3 with a 2.88 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in nine starts this season. He has done his best work on the highway, going 3-0 with a 1.14 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in four road starts. Skaggs is 2-2 with a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in four previous starts against the Blue Jays. Sanchez is 2-4 with a 4.47 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in nine starts for Toronto, including 0-2 with a 5.06 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in five home starts. The Angels are 14-4 in their last 18 road games. Los Angels is 4-1 in Skaggs’ last five road starts. The Blue Jays are 1-6 in their last seven home games. Toronto is 1-5 in Sanchez’s last six home starts. Give me the Angels.

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Brandon Lee May 23 '18, 1:10 PM in 31m
MLB | Tigers vs Twins
Play on: Tigers +157 at BMaker

10* FREE MLB PICK (Tigers +157)
I'll take my chances here on the Tigers as a big road underdog against the Twins. While Detroit has lost 5 straight, I just think there's too much value here to pass up with today's starting pitching matchup. The Tigers will send out Michael Fulmer, who has a disappointing start to the 2018 season. However, Fulmer is coming off a strong outing at Seattle last time out, allowing just 3 runs on 3 hits in 6 1/3 innings. Fulmer is also 3-0 with a 3.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 3 career starts against the Twins and owns a sensational 1.39 ERA in 5 day starts this season. Minnesota will send out Kyle Gibson, who has not enjoyed taking the mound at Target Field. Gibson owns a 6.16 ERA and 2.001 WHIP in 4 home starts. Last time out Gibson allowed 5 runs on 8 hits (2 HRs) and 4 walks in just 5 1/3 innings at home against the Brewers. Give me the Tigers +157!

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Jesse Schule May 23 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Rockies vs Dodgers
Play on: Rockies +1½ -145 at 5Dimes

Rockies vs Dodgers Free Pick May 23, 2018. The Dodgers have split the first two games of this home series versus Colorado, and they are a huge favorite in the rubber match. It seems pretty odd to see LA as such a heavy favorite when they have less than half as many home wins as the Rockies have on the road. Colorado is in first place in the NL West, 4.5 games up on LA. Kyle Freeland will toe the rubber for the Rockies tonight, and he's having himself a fine season. Freeland (4-4, 3.17 ERA) allowed one run on five hits, striking out five in 6 2/3 innings in a win at San Francisco his last time out. He's won his last three starts, and two of those wins came on the road. The Dodgers hand the ball to Kenta Maeda, who was brilliant in his last start. He tossed eight scoreless innings, striking out eight in a shutout win over Miami. Prior to that he had lost four straight starts. The Rockies have won five of their last six at Dodgers Stadium, and the Dodgers have lost five of their last six at home. Take COL +1.5. GL,

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Art Aronson May 23 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Red Sox vs Rays
Play on: Red Sox -127 at 5Dimes

This is a 1* Free Play on the Boston Red Sox.
While David Price has been far from perfect this year, we still feel he’ll do more than enough to get the better of his erratic counterpart tonight. Price (4-4, 4.38 ERA) comes in off a complete game effort against the Orioles on Thursday, giving up two runs off five hits and striking out eight without a single walk in the victory. Price would appear to be back on track after a shaky couple of outings, note that he’s already a respectable 3-2 with a 3.90 ERA in all “night” games this season. Archer (3-3, 5.01) also comes in off a decent outing, going 6.2 scoreless against the Angels on Thursday. In his previous start he’d been shelled for six earned runs though and we think he’s going to struggle again here against Boston’s power line-up (note as well that Archer is already a poor 0-1 with a 5.32 ERA at home this year.) We had a play on the Red Sox yesterday and they’d go on to win 4-2. All signs point to another victory here as well. Consider the BOSTON on Wednesday night.