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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #3 - 1:52 PM The Bed o' Roses Invitational Stakes 7.0 FURLONGS DIRT GRADE III FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $250,000.00 PURSE #2 AMERICAN GAL
#6 LEWIS BAY
#1 IVY BELL
#5 DIVINE MISS GREY
The Bed o' Roses Handicap was named after Alfred G. Vanderbilt's champion juvenile filly of 1949 and handicap mare champion in 1952. She was named to Thoroughbred Racing's Hall of Fame in Saratoga in 1976. As a 2-year-old, she won seven stakes, en route to her championship, and at the age of three, she defeated colts in the Lawrence Realization. During her 4-year-old campaign, she chalked up two stakes scores and finished in the money in five other stakes. She started only three times at age five, but won the Santa Margarita under 129 pounds. Here in the 62nd renewal of this stakes event, #2 AMERICAN GAL, the overall speed leader in this field sprinting at 7.0 furlongs on the dirt, and has hit the board in four of her last five outings, winning three times, with two of those "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN WINS." The 4-1 shot, #6 LEWIS BAY qualifies as a "PowerPony," has hit the board in each of her last five outings, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in her 4th race back.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park - Race 3

Win, Place &Show / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta $1 Daily Double / $.50 Rolling Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) $.50 Pick 4 (Races 3-4-5-6)


Claiming $20,000 • 1 Mile • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 74 • Purse: $20,000 • Post: 7:28P
(RAIL AT 10 FEET). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000. MINNESOTA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $30,000. (IF MANAGEMENT DEEMS IT INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE ON THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT A DISTANCE OF 1 MILE ON THE MAIN TRACK.)
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. ORDINARY LOVE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * ORDINARY LOVE: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Today is a route and this is the horse's third start after a layoff, af ter two sprint prep races. LAURA RAY: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. MOONLIGHT TRAIN: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). MOON BLOSSOM: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
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ORDINARY LOVE
12/1

7/2
3
LAURA RAY
7/2

6/1
5
MOONLIGHT TRAIN
7/2

10/1
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MOON BLOSSOM
5/2

10/1




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ORDINARY LOVE
6

12/1
Front-runner
76

79

86.0

75.2

69.2
3
LAURA RAY
3

7/2
Trailer
81

77

71.8

76.7

69.2
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MOON BLOSSOM
4

5/2
Trailer
79

75

69.2

63.9

54.9
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HONOR'S PARADE
2

6/1
Trailer
65

65

68.3

68.3

62.8
5
MOONLIGHT TRAIN
5

7/2
Trailer
72

74

62.9

70.6

62.6
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SOARING NOW
1

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

73

62.8

63.6

56.6
7
KIKITOZ
7

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
68

66

58.1

28.3

16.3

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Churchill Downs

06/08/18, CD, Race 5, 2.45 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.07.03 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $18,700.
Claiming Price $10,000. FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (5-6-7) / Pick 5 (5-9)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 38.18, $1 ROI 1.09, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 3 Cape Time 7/2 Rocco. Jr. J Tomlinson Michael A. TEL
096.5294 1 Fast Girl 7/2 Hill C Romans Dale L.
095.9703 6 Puff 4-1 Borel C H Durbin James R. SFC
095.5345 8 Devious Wish 6-1 Camacho. Jr. S Amoss Thomas M. W
094.7482 5 Blues Corner 5-1 Hernandez. Jr. B J Catalano Wayne M. J
093.8093 4 Holy Ekati 15-1 Morales E Hancock John A.
093.7297 2 Princess Giavanna 9/2 Court J K Gonzalez Sal
091.2292 7 Lost 10-1 Saez G Lauer Michael E.

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

Exactor / Triactor / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6)


Claiming $2,500 • 3 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 69 • Purse: $4,100 • Post: 7:15P
QUARTER HORSE 3F, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500.
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. PURE VERTICAL (T) is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * PURE VERTICAL (T): 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 day s. JESS UTELLUM: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. LUCKY ROYAL RABBIT: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with ho rses coming off a layoff is at least 25. Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position.
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9/5

7/2
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JESS UTELLUM
8/5

6/1
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LUCKY ROYAL RABBIT
2/1

7/1




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JESS UTELLUM
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8/5
Front-runner
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61

0.0

55.6

52.6
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LUCKY ROYAL RABBIT
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2/1
Front-runner
71

64

0.0

49.8

42.8
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PURE VERTICAL (T)
4

9/5
Stalker
73

65

0.0

57.2

51.7
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SIR SITS A LOT (T)
5

5/2
Trailer
71

57

0.0

49.4

44.9
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KS NORTHERN
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6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
62

45

0.0

33.4

23.9

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #6 - Post: 3:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $22,000 Class Rating: 56

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 STARSHIP YENTA (ML=8/1)
#3 CUT TIME (ML=7/2)


STARSHIP YENTA - This mare was sharp enough to post a 'top two' workout recently. I think she's ready for today's event. Mare looks like the lone speed here. She may turn the race into a procession. Using this jockey/trainer combination is a good move. This horse didn't run well on a sloppy track in her last race around the track at Pimlico. You should toss that showing. Looking at today's class rating, this thoroughbred is encountering an easier bunch than last time around the track at Pimlico. Trainer, Leatherman, has been deliberate with this mare off the layoff. Look for a solid effort today. CUT TIME - Looking at today's Equibase class figure, this horse is encountering an easier group than in the last race at Pimlico. I really like sprint horses that make a quick turnaround.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 DOIT FOR SPITE (ML=3/1), #9 SECONDTIMESACHARM (ML=4/1), #5 PRIMA GOLD (ML=6/1),

DOIT FOR SPITE - A bit of a less than stellar try when this filly finished ninth. SECONDTIMESACHARM - Doesn't look to have enough positive angles to support the reward. PRIMA GOLD - This animal hasn't been around in either of her last two races. When scrutinizing today's class figure, she will have to notch a much better speed rating than last out to be competitive in this dirt sprint.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - CUT TIME - One of the class angles that my pal Solo Steve and I play, is to look at the lifetime earnings per start. This horse is at the top in my book.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #8 STARSHIP YENTA on top if we're getting at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Pass

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

Race 6 - SO - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $17000 Class Rating: 94

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $7,500 OR LESS IN 2017-2018 AND WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE DECEMBER 31, 2017 OR CLAIMING PRICE $12,500. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE APRIL 8, 2018 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE MARCH 8, 2018 ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 2 KING OF ANYTHING 5/1

# 6 ACADEMY BAY 9/2

# 1 WELL MANNERED 3/1

I think about KING OF ANYTHING here. Is a key contender - given the 91 speed figure from his most recent race. Must be given consideration given the class of races run recently. Could provide positive dividends based on solid recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 89. ACADEMY BAY - He has garnered formidable figures under today's conditions and will most likely fare well against this field. Has formidable front-end speed and will probably fare well versus this group of animals. WELL MANNERED - Ramgeet will probably be able to get this gelding to break out early here. Must be given consideration - I like the figures from the last race.

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

Race 10 - Maiden Special Weight - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9200 Class Rating: 46

FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 1 LESTER'S MEMORY 5/1

# 8 TRACE OF GOLD 3/1

# 6 BEAU WIZER IMAGE 7/2

LESTER'S MEMORY seems to be the wager in here. Offspring of this sire have produced very good gains recently in their first asking race. Bloodlines are solid and this entrant looks to be on the board. TRACE OF GOLD - Will most likely go to the lead and could never look back. BEAU WIZER IMAGE - Looks respectable versus this group of animals and will almost certainly be one of the early speedsters.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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E Oregon Livestock Show - Race #4 - Post: 5:15pm - Maiden Special - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $2,500 Class Rating: 47

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 FORT SALUBRIA (ML=3/1)


FORT SALUBRIA - This rider and conditioner have a beneficial ROI when they combine forces. Hof drops him down to this class level. You don't need too much more information to think this horse will be tough to beat at this level.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 FORTY CALIBER (ML=5/2), #1 WORTH THE WHISKEY (ML=7/2), #3 FUNNY ROCK STAR (ML=9/2),

FORTY CALIBER - Hasn't hit the board in any sprint races of late. Not likely to see him doing it this time out either. WORTH THE WHISKEY - Not the best 'spot' in this race. FUNNY ROCK STAR - This mare hasn't been showing me anything positive in the last two races.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#6 FORT SALUBRIA is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the golden state warriors aim to finish off a four-game sweep of cleveland when they visit the cavaliers in the nba finals on friday. golden state is striving to win its third title in four seasons as well as become the first team to sweep the best-of-7 finals since the san antonio spurs dispatched the cavaliers in four games in 2007.

the cavaliers are the 14th team to fall behind 0-3 in the nba finals - the other 13 lost the series - and insist they aren't going to roll over. "we're going to keep fighting," cleveland center tristan thompson told reporters. "it's the first team to four wins, right? we're on our home floor. for ourselves and for our fans, we've got to go out there and give everything we've got." the warriors rode kevin durant's 43-point outing to wednesday's 110-102 win in game 3 and don't plan to let up on the pedal after blowing a 3-1 lead to the cavaliers two years ago. "you never know, crazy things that can happen, turn of events in a series that could take place," golden state forward draymond green told reporters. "so you have the opportunity to close out, you want to do that. so you come in, take full advantage of the opportunity in front of us."
tv: 9 p.m. et, abc
about the warriors: durant reiterated thursday that he will return to golden state next season - the apparent plan is to opt-out of his current two-year, $51 million deal and sign a richer one. he said there is a different feeling with the team in its second nba finals with him on the roster. "it's just a different vibe because we've been through a season with each other already as champions, going through a whole season," durant said at a press conference on thursday. "so we know exactly what we need to do in order for us to win. we wanted to do that, focus on that as much as possible. the emotions, and all that stuff, doesn't really matter."

about the cavaliers: lebron james could be playing his final game for cleveland before entering free agency and he said thursday that he was against veteran dwyane wade being traded when the club shuffled its roster at the trading deadline. james ran down the golden state roster and mentioned all the stars and their exploits before sliding in a mention that his squad also has some talented players. "we've had an opportunity to win two of these games in this three-game series so far, and we haven't come up with it," james said in a press conference. "obviously, from a talent perspective, if you're looking at golden state from their top five best players to our top five players, you would say they're stacked better than us."
buzzer beaters
1. warriors pg stephen curry had 11 points on 3-of-16 shooting in game 3 after scoring 33 points and making an nba finals record nine 3-pointers in game 2.
2. cleveland swingman kyle korver is averaging 1.3 points on 1-of-10 shooting in the series.

3. golden state swingman andre iguodala (left knee) scored eight points in 22 minutes in game 3 in his first action of the series.

prediction: cavaliers 110, warriors 106

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost 14 of their last 19 contests and haven't won consecutive games in three weeks, and the Chicago Cubs don't want to let their National League Central rivals up off the canvas. The surging Cubs will try to prolong the visiting Pirates' struggles when the teams begin a three-game series Friday.

The Pirates last put together a winning streak when they claimed three straight from May 15-17, and they dropped two of three at home against the Cubs from May 28-30. The Cubs held on for a 4-3 win Thursday to take two of three from visiting Philadelphia and have won six of their last seven as well as nine of 11. Chicago has had excellent starting pitching over that stretch and hopes left-hander Mike Montgomery can continue that trend. The Pirates turn to right-hander Chad Kuhl, who is 1-5 with a 7.02 ERA in eight starts against the Cubs and 0-2 with a 4.73 ERA in three outings at Wrigley Field.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Chad Kuhl (4-3, 3.86 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Mike Montgomery (1-1, 3.89)
Kuhl is winless in his last five outings, but he has put together quality starts in three straight turns and five of his last six. The Delaware native allowed two runs and four hits over six innings in a no-decision at St. Louis on Saturday, recording five strikeouts - his sixth straight outing with at least that many. Kuhl held the Cubs to one run over six frames May 28 but took the loss in a 7-0 defeat.

Montgomery has been terrific in two spot starts filling in while Yu Darvish is on the disabled list. The 28-year-old has allowed one run and four hits over 11 2/3 innings across those two outings, and the Cubs have won both games. Montgomery is 2-0 with a 2.53 ERA in eight games (two starts) against the Pirates.
WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago 1B Anthony Rizzo, who is 7-for-17 with five extra-base hits versus Kuhl, has hit safely in 17 of his past 18 games with a plate appearance and has 19 RBIs over that stretch.
2. Francisco Cervelli and Elias Diaz both homered Thursday and have combined for 13 home runs this season - most among NL catching duos and the most for a Pirates catching tandem since 2014.

3. The Cubs are 25-1 when leading after six innings and 30-1 when taking a lead to the ninth.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Pirates 4

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
the milwaukee brewers own the best record in the national league but they will be hoping to avoid matching their longest losing streak of the season when they open a three-game series at the philadelphia phillies on friday night. milwaukee is 1-4 on its eight-game road trip, losing a pair of interleague series to the chicago white sox and cleveland indians.

the brewers have scored only four runs during their three-game slide and have scored more than three runs once in their last seven contests as their lead in the nl central has dwindled to a half-game over the chicago cubs. lorenzo cain was 4-for-8 in the two losses to cleveland but domingo santana, who swatted 30 homers last year, has not gone deep since may 21. the phillies also have struggled this month, losing five of six to wrap up a 3-7 road trip, but they are 19-9 at citizens bank park as they open a six-game homestand. "this was not our best road trip, obviously, but we proved we could go toe to toe with the best teams in the national league," philadelphia manager gabe kapler said after thursday's 4-3 setback to the cubs.
tv: 7:05 p.m. et, fs wisconsin (milwaukee), nbcs philadelphia
pitching matchup: brewers rh jhoulys chacÃ*n (4-1, 3.39 era) vs. phillies rh vince velasquez (4-6, 3.82)

chacin has not lost in more than two months, improving to 4-0 over his last 11 starts after allowing three hits over 5 2/3 scoreless innings at the chicago white sox on saturday. he has permitted two runs or fewer in eight of his last 10 turns while surrendering two home runs during the unbeaten streak. chacin has made eight appearances versus the phillies, posting a 3-1 mark and 2.13 era.
velasquez, who turned 26 thursday, is winless in his past three outings despite allowing a combined four earned runs and was a hard-luck loser last time out after striking out nine and holding san francisco to one run over 6 1/3 innings. it marked the sixth straight start in which he has yielded three runs or fewer. velasquez's era is more than 2 1/2 runs higher at home (5.40) than on the road (2.79).
walk-offs

1. phillies cf odubel herrera has hit safely in four straight games and is 5-for-17 with two walks during the stretch.

2. brewers of christian yelich had four homers and 13 rbis in 18 games versus philadelphia in 2017.

3. philadelphia ss scott kingery had a two-run double thursday, ending an 16-game rbi drought.

prediction: phillies 4, brewers 3

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San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the san francisco giants just completed a 5-1 homestand behind fantastic pitching and some offensive heroics on wednesday. the giants will try to carry the momentum from a walk-off win across the country when they begin a 10-game road trip by visiting the washington nationals on friday.

san francisco allowed a total of 11 runs during the six-game homestand and pulled off a 5-4 victory in 10 innings over arizona on wednesday when alen hanson delivered a tying, pinch-hit homer in the ninth and brandon crawford added a walk-off single in the 10th. "great win for us," giants manager bruce bochy told reporters. "it could be our best win this year." crawford, hanson and company will have their work cut out for them this weekend with three of the best pitchers in the national league slated to start for washington, with stephen strasburg opposing lefty andrew suarez on friday before gio gonzalez and max scherzer go for washington on saturday and sunday. the nationals are struggling to find consistency on offense but broke out the bats on wednesday in an 11-2 pasting of the tampa bay rays to earn a share of first place in the nl east.

tv: 7:05 p.m. et, nbcs bay area (san francisco), masn (washington)
pitching matchup: giants lh andrew suarez (2-4, 4.74 era) vs. nationals rh stephen strasburg (6-5, 3.20)
suarez snapped a four-start winless streak with a brilliant outing against philadelphia on saturday, scattering three hits without walking a batter in seven scoreless innings. the 25-year-old rookie notched five strikeouts in that turn and is up to 42 in 43 2/3 total innings. suarez is making his first career start against the nationals and is 1-2 with a 6.38 era in four starts on the road.
strasburg struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings at atlanta last friday but was reached for four runs - three earned - on seven hits and suffered the loss. the former no. 1 overall draft pick surrendered three or fewer earned runs in each of his last six outings and is fourth in the national league with 93 strikeouts entering thursday. strasburg is 3-2 with a 3.32 era in eight career starts against san francisco.
walk-offs

1. nationals of adam eaton (ankle) is on a minor league rehab assignment at class a potomac and could return to the active roster this weekend.

2. crawford hit safely in each of the last seven games and is 12-for-26 in that span.

3. washington 3b anthony rendon went 4-for-5 on wednesday - matching his hit total from the previous seven games.

prediction: nationals 5, giants 2

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
the baltimore orioles have been the cure to a lot of their opponents' ills this season, and such was the case again thursday when it came to the recent struggles of the toronto blue jays. coming off only their second victory in their last nine contests in the series opener, the blue jays eye their first winning streak since april 29-may 1 on friday when they continue a four-game home set with the orioles.

baltimore's brad brach took a three-run lead and his streak of 10 consecutive scoreless relief outings to the mound in the ninth inning thursday, but toronto reached the closer for three runs in the bottom of the frame and won in the 10th on aledmys diaz's two-out, walk-off single. not only did the rally secure the blue jays' fourth walk-off victory of the season, but it also gave them only their second home triumph in 12 tries. the comeback also halted any momentum the orioles had created after winning each of their two games in new york against the mets earlier in the week following a seven-game losing streak. manny machado continues being a bright spot for what has been an otherwise dismal season for the team with the worst record in the majors in baltimore (19-42), as he drove in a run for the fifth straight game thursday.
tv: 7:07 p.m. et, masn 2 (baltimore), sportsnet (toronto)
pitching matchup: orioles rh andrew cashner (2-7, 5.02 era) vs. blue jays lh j.a. happ (7-3, 4.08)

cashner fell to 1-6 since april 5 despite logging a quality start friday against the new york yankees, permitting three runs on nine hits and a walk across five innings. the tcu product hasn't surrendered a home run in any of his last three turns since allowing at least one in his six previous outings, but friday marked the first time since may 9 he lasted six innings. cashner turned in his best start of the season april 10 at toronto, firing seven scoreless frames in a no-decision.
happ's string of three consecutive wins in as many starts came to a halt saturday in his worst outing in nearly a month, settling for a no-decision after yielding four runs over five innings at detroit. the 35-year-old has fanned at least eight in eight of his 12 trips to the mound this season and ranks just outside the top 10 in the american league in strikeouts with 87. machado is 8-for-31 with three home runs against happ, who allowed one run and struck out nine across six innings to beat baltimore on april 9.
walk-offs

1. blue jays of curtis granderson's 26 career homers versus the orioles are his most against any opponent.
2. ten of the 18 runs baltimore has surrendered to the blue jays this season have come in the ninth inning or later.

3. toronto has posted four straight quality starts for the first time since recording seven in a row from sept. 21-28, 2016.

prediction: blue jays 5, orioles 3

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San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the san diego padres erupted for 20 runs to capture the final three contests of their four-game series against the miami marlins to conclude last month. the padres (29-35) continued their good fortune into june and bid for their eighth win in 10 outings on friday when they begin a 10-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series versus the marlins (22-40).

franmil reyes, who went deep in three straight meetings with miami last month, has homered in back-to-back contests to highlight his current four-game hitting streak. cory spangenberg, who scored twice in san diego's 9-5 win over the marlins on may 29, has heated up after an 0-for-10 stretch with two homers and his first two triples of the season to go along with four rbis and four runs scored in his last four outings. miami's justin bour had an rbi double to highlight his three-hit performance in a 4-1 setback to st. louis on thursday afternoon. the 30-year-old went 4-for-8 with two doubles and two runs scored in the first two games versus san diego on may 28-29 before going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts to conclude that series.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, fs san diego, fs florida (miami)
pitching matchup: padres lh eric lauer (2-3, 6.82 era) vs. marlins lh caleb smith (4-6, 4.03)

lauer matched his shortest outing of the season on may 28 when he was touched for five runs on seven hits in 2 1/3 innings of a 7-2 setback versus miami. the 23-year-old ohio native rebounded with a strong effort on saturday, surrendering a solo homer among five hits over five frames to record his first win since may 6 with an 8-2 rout of cincinnati. "i think from an overall standpoint, i helped the team in more aspects," said lauer, who helped his cause with a sacrifice fly and his fifth pickoff of the season. "the rbi and pickoff are kind of bonuses, i think. i still need to get through more innings. overall, though, it's one of those outings where you look back and i helped the team in multiple ways."
smith got the better of lauer on may 28, as the former yielded one run on four hits in seven innings to lower his era to a season-best 3.51 at that point. the 26-year-old saw his era go up by half a run after being taken deep twice and surrendering five runs on as many hits in four frames of a 6-2 setback at atlanta on saturday. "i don't know if i was tipping. but it was almost like they knew every pitch i was throwing," smith told the miami herald.
walk-offs

1. miami 3b-rf brian anderson is 16-for-40 with six multi-hit games in his last 10 outings.
2. san diego of hunter renfroe has bolted out of the blocks in nine games since returning from the disabled list, going 9-for-25 with a homer, seven rbis and five runs scored.

3. marlins ss j.t. riddle had four hits and two runs in the final three games of last month's series versus the padres.

prediction: padres 3, marlins 2

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Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the boston red sox have won or split 16 of the 20 series they have played this season - including each of their last six - but cannot seem to gain any separation from the new york yankees in the american league east. the red sox stand a good shot at padding their lead over the next week, however, as they begin a six-game stretch against two of the worst teams in baseball with the first of three at home friday against the chicago white sox.

boston hasn't dropped a series since losing two of three at home to oakland from may 14-16, but the red sox haven't been able to pull ahead of the yankees by any more than two games since regaining the division lead on may 22. the red sox notched another series win by taking two of three from detroit earlier this week but fell short of a series sweep with thursday's 7-2 loss to the tigers, closing the gap in the east to a half-game. boston should be able to improve upon the best record in the majors (43-20) thanks to a generous upcoming schedule that includes a visit to league-worst baltimore after welcoming chicago (20-40), which is tied for last place in the al central. the white sox are showing signs of improvement lately though, going 4-3 this month after splitting a four-game set at minnesota.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, wgn (chicago), nesn (boston)
pitching matchup: white sox rh dylan covey (1-1, 2.82 era) vs. red sox lh chris sale (5-3, 3.00)

covey did not factor into the decision for a second straight start sunday against milwaukee despite allowing one unearned run and striking out seven over five innings. the university of san diego product has been the victim of four unearned runs in his four turns but allowed only three earned runs over his last three outings since a rough season debut on april 28. covey has walked three batters in three of his four starts this season as he faces boston for the first time in his career.
sale has turned in his two worst efforts of the season in his last two trips to the mound, giving up a total of 10 runs in 10 1/3 frames after yielding 19 (17 earned) over his first 70 2/3 innings. the six-time all-star has surrendered a home run in six straight outings and was tagged for four runs in friday's loss at houston. no active white sox batter has recorded more than three at-bats or an extra-base hit versus sale, who allowed six runs (five earned) in a win at chicago last season.
walk-offs

1. red sox of andrew benintendi has homered in four of his last five games.

2. chicago 2b yoan moncada has increased his batting average only one point despite notching a hit in eight of his last nine contests.
3. boston is 13-0 since may 16 when scoring at least five runs and a majors-best 27-3 this season when scoring first.

prediction: red sox 7, white sox 1

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the st. louis cardinals barely averted a three-game sweep by the second-worst team in the national league and now hope to get on track against the nl's worst squad. the cardinals have made a habit of getting healthy against the reds and will look to extend their domination in the series when they open a three-game set at the reds on friday night.

st. louis got a needed well-pitched game in thursday's 4-1 victory over visiting miami after it was outscored by the marlins 18-7 in the first two games of the series. the cardinals are 7-0 this season against the reds and have beaten them 11 consecutive times while winning their last nine in cincinnati, including a four-game sweep in april. the reds scored twice in the eighth and once in the ninth before jesse winker belted a walk-off homer in the 13th in thursday's 7-5 victory over colorado to avoid a three-game sweep. it halted a four-game slide for cincinnati, which has given up at least five runs in 10 of its last 12 games.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, fs midwest (st. louis), fs ohio (cincinnati)
pitching matchup: cardinals rh luke weaver (3-5, 4.11 era) vs. reds rh matt harvey (1-4, 5.79)

weaver is winless in his last four outings but he stopped a three-start slide by limiting pittsburgh to one run on four hits over five innings on saturday. the former first-round draft pick has served up five homers over the last four turns after yielding two in his first eight starts. one of those came in a win at cincinnati on april 13, when weaver tossed six innings of two-run ball.
harvey, who will be making his sixth start since he was acquired from the new york mets, suffered his second straight defeat after giving up five runs and six hits over five innings at san diego on saturday. four of the five starts have come on the road, but he pitched six innings of one-run ball at great american ball park on may 22. marcell ozuna is 9-for-24 against harvey.

walk-offs

1. cardinals 1b jose martinez has hit safely in five straight after going 7-for-10 with a homer and four rbis versus miami.
2. reds 1b joey votto has multiple hits in six of the last 10 games but is 2-for-19 versus st. louis this year.

3. cardinals rhp bud norris has converted 12 of 13 save chances.

prediction: cardinals 5, reds 3

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Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the seattle mariners look to defeat tampa bay for the fifth consecutive time this season when they visit the rays on friday for the second contest of their four-game set. seattle has won 10 of its last 11 meetings with the rays after recording a 5-4 victory in the series opener.

mitch haniger went 2-for-3 with a homer and jean segura recorded two hits to extend his major league-leading multi-hit performance count to 28 as the mariners won for the sixth time in seven games. segura ranks second in the american league with a .341 average and has helped seattle win 15 of 19 to hold a one-game lead over houston in the al west. tampa bay has scored 16 runs during its seven-game losing streak, with three coming in the bottom of the ninth inning of thursday's contest. johnny field delivered a bases-clearing double with two outs in the ninth for the rays to match his season best of three rbis.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, root northwest (seattle), fs sun (tampa bay)

pitching matchup: mariners lh marco gonzales (6-3, 3.38 era) vs. rays rh wilmer font (0-2, 9.78)
gonzales has won three consecutive starts and has allowed just one earned run in 26 innings over his last four turns. one of the wins came against the rays in his last outing, when he allowed one run and five hits over 6 2/3 frames. the 26-year-old gonzales has given up 16 hits during the four-start stretch in which he has lowered his era from 5.31 to 3.38.

font will make his first major-league start as tampa bay continues its recent trend of opening the game with a reliever. the 28-year-old has posted a 1.50 era in four games since joining the rays after being pounded for 24 runs over 17 innings in stints with oakland and the los angeles dodgers earlier this season. font has served up 11 homers - including one to seattle's ryon healy on saturday - in 30 frames this year.
walk-offs

1. mariners dh nelson cruz was hitless in three at-bats after producing multi-hit efforts in six of his previous eight contests.

2. tampa bay recalled 1b jake bowers from triple-a durham - he went hitless in four at-bats during his major-league debut on thursday - and designated inf brad miller for assignment.
3. seattle lf denard span has homered in back-to-back games, the latest blast coming thursday against the team from which he was acquired.

prediction: mariners 5, rays 2

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Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
the first-place cleveland indians begin a stretch of 16 straight games against american league central rivals when they visit the detroit tigers on friday night for the first of three contests. the indians have won eight of their last 11 games after sweeping a pair of interleague contests against milwaukee to start the week, in which they allowed just three runs combined.

cleveland's edwin encarnacion has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games with six homers and 15 rbis, while teammate jose ramirez owns hits in nine of the past 10 contests with five blasts in that stretch to push his season total to 19. the indians will send trevor bauer to the mound in the series opener while the tigers counter with michael fulmer, who has won once since april 7 and struggled in his lone start against cleveland in 2018. leonys martin, who is 6-for-14 against the indians this season, registered a triple and a two-run homer thursday as detroit salvaged the finale of a three-game set against boston with a 7-2 victory after scoring one run in the first two contests in the series. the second-place tigers trail cleveland by four games in the al central and have won 10 of their last 16 contests overall while boasting a 20-14 record at comerica park.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, sportstime ohio (cleveland), fs detroit
pitching matchup: indians rh trevor bauer (4-4, 2.77 era) vs. tigers rh michael fulmer (2-5, 4.73)

bauer has struggled in his last two starts despite striking out 24, allowing 11 runs (seven earned) over 13 innings combined, following two straight scoreless outings. the 27-year-old ucla product has already beat the tigers twice this season, including may 16 when he blanked them on four hits across eight innings with 10 strikeouts. martin is 5-for-7 and miguel cabrera 8-for-25 with a homer versus bauer, who is 6-5 with a 6.48 era against detroit in his career.
fulmer has only one victory in his last 10 trips to the mound, including a loss sunday against toronto after yielding four runs over six innings. the 25-year-old oklahoma city native lasted a season-low three innings in his only start against cleveland this year on april 12, permitting nine runs (six earned) and eight hits. ramirez is 4-for-10 with two homers against fulmer, who is 2-3 with a 7.31 era in six career contests versus the indians.
walk-offs

1. cabrera is one rbi from tying ernie banks (1,636) for 32nd on major league baseball's all-time list.

2. cleveland of brandon guyer (neck) could be ready to return to the roster as early as friday.
3. the indians are 32-12 against the tigers since the beginning of the 2016 season after winning five of the first seven this year.

prediction: indians 4, tigers 3

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New York Yankees vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the annual subway series kicks off on friday with the new york yankees and the new york mets trending in opposite directions. the mets will try to snap a six-game slide and give their fans something to cheer about with a win over their crosstown rivals when they host the opener of the three-game interleague series on friday.

while the yankees battle the boston red sox for the best record in the major leagues, the mets are drifting towards the bottom of the national league east due in large part to an offense that scored one or zero runs in five of the last six contests. "i think we're a lot better team than how we're playing," mets right-hander zack wheeler, who tossed seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 loss to baltimore on wednesday, told reporters. "i've said that before and i'll keep saying it, because we're a lot better team than how we're playing. the record doesn't show it, but that will come around. and it needs to turn around pretty fast. we're at the point in the season where we need to start winning some games." the yankees are at the opposite end of the spectrum offensively and lead the majors with 98 home runs while ranking second to the red sox in runs scored at 330. the mets will send ace jacob degrom to the mound in hopes of slowing that offense on friday while the yankees counter with right-hander masahiro tanaka.
tv: 7:10 p.m. et, mlb network, yes (yankees), sny (mets)
pitching matchup: yankees rh masahiro tanaka (7-2, 4.79 era) vs. mets rh jacob degrom (4-0, 1.49)
tanaka earned the win with plenty of help from his offense at baltimore on saturday, when he was reached for four runs on eight hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings. the japan native served up three home runs in that outing and is up to 15 allowed in 67 2/3 total frames. tanaka did not face the mets last season and is 1-2 with a 3.38 era in three career starts in the subway series.

degrom is one of the few bright spots for the mets and surrendered a total of three earned runs over his last eight appearances. the florida native settled for his third consecutive no decision on saturday despite striking out 13 and holding the chicago cubs to one run and seven hits across seven innings - his fourth consecutive seven-inning outing. degrom is just 1-3 with a 4.10 era in four career starts against the yankees.
walk-offs

1. mets rf jay bruce, who hit 36 homers last season, is homerless in his last 24 games and is stuck at three on the season.

2. yankees c gary sanchez is 4-for-42 in his last 12 games, dropping his batting average to .201.
3. the yankees took all four meetings last season.

prediction: yankees 3, mets 1

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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
justin verlander looks for his fourth consecutive victory when the houston astros visit the texas rangers on friday for the second contest of their four-game series. verlander leads the major leagues with a 1.24 era but is just 1-1 in three starts versus the rangers this season despite allowing only two runs and eight hits in 20 innings.

verlander is a stellar 5-1 with a 0.44 era in six road starts this season, limiting opponents to a .164 batting average in those contests. evan gattis homered and recorded three rbis in thursday's 5-2 victory, giving him six shots over his last 10 games. the rangers erupted for 15 runs in back-to-back victories over oakland before recording just three hits over six innings against astros starter gerrit cole in the opener. shin-soo choo collected two hits on thursday for his third multi-hit performance in six contests.
tv: 8:05 p.m. et, at&t sportsnet-southwest (houston), fs southwest (texas)

pitching matchup: astros rh justin verlander (7-2, 1.24 era) vs. rangers rh doug fister (1-6, 4.13)
verlander has struck out 23 and walked just five in his three turns against the rangers, with the victory coming in his first start of the campaign. the 35-year-old allowed two runs in 21 2/3 innings during a three-start winning streak before settling for a no-decision against boston in his last turn, when he gave up two runs and three hits over six frames. verlander is 12-7 with a 2.72 era in 23 career starts against the rangers and regularly has frustrated choo (13-for-74, two homers, 33 strikeouts).
fister defeated houston in his club debut on march 30 and has gone 0-6 in 10 starts since. the 34-year-old lost to the astros on may 12, dropping to 2-2 with a 3.34 era in five career starts against houston. fister lost to the los angeles angels in his last outing as he gave up three runs and four hits over six innings.

walk-offs

1. astros ss carlos correa (side) sat out thursday's contest after suffering the injury one night earlier.

2. texas gm jon daniels, in his 13th season running the team, agreed to a multi-year contract extension on thursday.
3. houston 2b jose altuve went 3-for-4 with two runs scored on thursday and is 8-for-19 during his five-game hitting streak.

prediction: astros 4, rangers 0

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the minnesota twins and los angeles angels picked themselves off the mat to conclude may by embarking on stellar starts in the month of june. after losing seven of eight to end last month, the twins (27-32) have emerged victorious in five of their last seven entering friday's opener of a three-game series versus the los angeles angels (35-28).

eduardo escobar recorded his sixth multi-hit performance in nine contests with a two-run homer and a single in minnesota's 7-2 rout of the chicago white sox on thursday afternoon. the 29-year-old venezuelan is batting a robust 15-for-34 with five homers and 15 rbis his last nine games, but is 0-for-7 with two strikeouts in his career against friday starter garrett richards. the angels, who are opening a nine-game road trip, rebounded from a 1-4 stretch to end may by winning five of six -- including four straight -- to keep within earshot of american league west heavyweights seattle and houston. justin upton homered for the third time in four outings during wednesday's 4-3 victory over kansas city, although he is just 1-for-11 in his career versus friday starter lance lynn.
tv: 8:10 p.m. et, fs west (los angeles), fs north (minnesota)
pitching matchup: angels rh garrett richards (4-4, 3.25 era) vs. twins rh lance lynn (4-4, 5.46)

richards saw his winless stretch extend to five starts despite allowing just one run on one hit and striking out nine in a season-high seven innings of a no-decision versus texas on saturday. the 30-year-old owns a 1-3 mark with a 1.89 era in his last six outings, which includes a no-decision against minnesota on may 10 after permitting three runs on five hits. brian dozier belted a three-run homer off richards in that contest and enters friday's tilt with a six-game hitting streak, but the right-hander owns a 2-1 mark in six career starts versus minnesota while limiting the club to a .215 batting average.
lynn has allowed just three runs on 13 hits during his three-start winning streak, with one and two, respectively, being allowed over six innings in saturday's 7-1 triumph over cleveland. the 31-year-old has a 4-1 mark and a 3.34 era in his last six starts, with the lone no-decision coming against the angels in a four-run, eight-hit performance in 4 2/3 innings on may 11. luis valbuena (1-for-13) and mike trout (1-for-6) have struggled versus lynn, who has surrendered nine runs on 17 hits in two career starts (10 2/3 innings) against los angeles.
walk-offs

1. los angeles 2b ian kinsler, who belted a two-run shot on wednesday, is 5-for-14 with a homer against minnesota this season.
2. twins lf eddie rosario has nine multi-hit performances in his last 15 games.

3. angels 1b albert pujols is scheduled to return to the lineup following a two-game absence due to a sore knee, manager mike scioscia said.

prediction: angels 4, twins 2

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
the arizona diamondbacks are just 2-11 in their last 13 road games and are about to open a key series away from home against a division rival. the diamondbacks will try to maintain their post atop the national league west when they visit the colorado rockies for the opener of a three-game series on friday.

arizona began its six-game trip by dropping two of three at san francisco, including a 5-4 loss in 10 innings on wednesday in which it squandered a two-run lead in the ninth inning. "it's a tough loss," diamondbacks manager torey lovullo told reporters. "we've been in these situations before where we absorb a moment like that, where you don't expect that type of outcome. but we've been resilient enough to come back, and that's what i'll be very anxious to see." the rockies had a chance to take over the division lead on thursday but squandered a three-run lead in the eighth inning and ended up dropping a 7-5 decision in 13 innings at cincinnati to fall a half-game back. arizona will try to get off on the right foot by sending ace zack greinke to the mound on friday opposite colorado righty german marquez.

tv: 8:40 p.m. et, fs arizona, at&t sportsnet rocky mountain (colorado)
pitching matchup: diamondbacks rh zack greinke (4-4, 3.44 era) vs. rockies rh german marquez (4-5, 4.38)
greinke is on a roll of late and snapped a five-start winless streak by holding the miami marlins to one run while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings on saturday. the 34-year-old surrendered two or fewer earned runs in six of his last seven outings but is just 2-2 in that span. greinke faced the rockies on march 31 and did not factor in the decision while surrendering one run across 5 2/3 frames, and he is 3-1 with a 4.14 era in 10 career appearances at coors field.
marquez took a step back on saturday, when he was reached for four runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings without factoring in the decision against the los angeles dodgers. the 23-year-old venezuelan yielded a total of two runs and seven hits over 14 innings while winning his previous two turns. marquez went up against greinke on march 31 and allowed an unearned run on four hits in five innings.
walk-offs

1. the diamondbacks acquired veteran of jon jay from the kansas city royals on wednesday in exchange for a pair of pitching prospects.

2. colorado 3b nolan arenado is 13-for-35 during an eight-game hitting streak.

3. arizona 1b paul goldschmidt is 7-for-9 with four doubles in the last two games, lifting his batting average to .233.

prediction: rockies 5, diamondbacks 4

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Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

8th June 2018 by Gracenote
the oakland athletics have put a rough two-game set in texas behind them and look to continue their success against the kansas city royals this season when they host the second contest of their four-game series friday. oakland was outscored 15-6 while losing a pair to the rangers but bounced back to top kansas city 4-1 in thursday's series opener.

matt chapman snapped a 1-1 tie with an rbi double and came around to score later in a three-run sixth inning for the athletics, who recorded 25 runs and allowed six while winning two of three in kansas city last weekend. matt olson continues to drive in runs for oakland as he belted a solo homer on thursday to give him 12 rbis over his last seven contests. the royals remain in search of a victory on their seven-game california trip as they were swept in their three-game set against the los angeles angels before dropping the opener in oakland. kansas city registered only four hits in the setback, with alcides escobar's homer accounting for kansas city's offense as it lost for the sixth time in seven overall games this month.
tv: 10:05 p.m. et, fs kansas city, nbcs california (oakland)
pitching matchup: royals rh jakob junis (5-5, 3.62 era) vs. athletics rh frankie montas (2-0, 0.64)

junis looks to avenge a home loss to oakland on sunday in which he gave up three runs and six hits over 7 1/3 innings. the 25-year-old native of illinois, who registered a season-high nine strikeouts in the setback, has lost two straight turns and three of his last four decisions. junis is 1-1 with a 3.14 era in two starts and one relief appearance against the athletics in his brief career.
montas is hoping for a repeat performance after scattering seven hits over eight scoreless innings in a win at kansas city on june 1. the 25-year-old dominican also was impressive in his season debut on may 27, when he limited arizona to one run and three hits in six frames to notch the victory. in addition to last week's start, montas made a relief appearance against the royals last season, allowing a solo homer and striking out one in one inning.
walk-offs

1. athletics rhp santiago casilla (shoulder) could be activated from the disabled list prior to friday's contest.

2. kansas city recalled of paulo orlando from triple-a omaha to fill the roster spot created by wednesday's trade that sent of jon jay to arizona.

3. oakland activated rhp paul blackburn (forearm) from the 60-day disabled list, optioned c bruce maxwell to triple-a nashville and transferred of boog powell (knee) from the 10-day to the 60-day dl.

prediction: athletics 6, royals 2

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Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 06-08-2018

7th June 2018 by Gracenote
rookie right-hander walker buehler has provided a welcomed boost to the injury-depleted los angeles dodgers pitching staff, and his team will need another big performance in friday's opener of a three-game home series against the atlanta braves. los angeles saw thursday's scheduled starter dennis santana scratched minutes before first pitch, and its bullpen responded with nine pitchers covering nine innings in an 8-7 victory at pittsburgh.

the dodgers have used 17 pitchers in their past two games but keep finding ways to win, wrapping up a 5-1 road trip with their 15th victory in their past 20 games to return to .500 on the season. the braves dropped two of three games in san diego to kick off their six-game road trip, and enter friday tied with washington for first place in the national league east. right fielder nick markakis continues to enjoy a breakout campaign at age 34, entering thursday's off day leading the nl in hits (81), ranking fourth in batting average (.328) and sixth in on-base percentage (.392). the series matches three of the top four hitters in the nl in markakis, dodgers outfielder and league leader matt kemp (.349), and atlanta first baseman freddie freeman (.338).
tv: 10:10 p.m. et, fs south (atlanta), sportsnet los angeles
pitching matchup: braves rh brandon mccarthy (5-2, 4.83 era) vs. dodgers rh walker buehler (3-1, 2.74)

mccarthy makes his return to los angeles for the first time after going 11-7 with a 4.51 era in 33 games for the dodgers from 2015-17. the 34-year-old has provided stability for atlanta's youthful rotation since being acquired from the dodgers in an offseason trade that sent kemp to los angeles, holding opponents to three earned runs or fewer nine times in 12 starts. he earned a no-decision saturday against washington, giving up two runs on four hits in six innings.
buehler has surrendered more than two earned runs just twice in his first eight starts since joining the rotation in late april. one of those instances came in his last outing saturday at colorado, as the 23-year-old gave up four runs on eight hits over five innings in a no-decision. buehler, who makes his first career appearance against atlanta, has walked just four hitters with 31 strikeouts over 30 innings across his past five starts.
walk-offs

1. los angeles rhp pedro baez, sent to triple-a oklahoma city wednesday, ended up being recalled before thursday's game when lhp tony cingrani landed on the disabled list and picked up the victory after pitching two innings.
2. freeman has homered in back-to-back games and owns hits in 18 of his past 19 contests, batting .377 in that span.

3. dodgers lf joc pederson belted two homers thursday while 1b cody bellinger hit his third in as many games, giving los angeles 34 blasts during its 20-game spurt.

prediction: dodgers 6, braves 5

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MLB

Friday, June 8


Boatload Of Good MLB Teams On The Road This Weekend

If you are looking for road teams to back as winners this weekend, you've really got to look no further than the MLB schedule. Teams like Milwaukee (at Philly), Cleveland (at Detroit), Seattle (at Tampa Bay), St. Louis (at Cincinnati), Yankees (at Mets), Houston (at Texas), L.A. Angels (at Minnesota), and Atlanta (at L.A. Dodgers) are all viable candidates to win their weekend series' against their respective opponents. That's a huge list of road sides that will see plenty of support overall this weekend. Yet, it's still important to pick your spots with these teams and how you do that could be based on a lot of things. For example, Atlanta is a team that I believe will be coming back down to earth soon so avoiding them against the Dodgers is probably the path I'll take, and the Houston/Texas series could be a dicey one backing Houston with it being an intense division rivalry and all.

But I'd look for the surging Mariners to take care of business with at least a series win in Tampa, and the same could be said for the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, and the Angels in Minnesota. The Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets will garner plenty of headlines, but the Yankees should win more then they lose there, but decisions on whether or not to back the visiting Yankees there should more be based on the ML odds that come out.

The most intriguing visiting team to bet on this week may in fact be the Milwaukee Brewers though. The Brewers find themselves in 1st place in the NL Central with a 37-25 SU record and they'll probably be plus-money underdogs almost all weekend. The Phillies are a team that may fall back soon like I believe Atlanta will, as both could be classified in the group of young rebuilding teams getting too much success too fast.

The Brewers have surprised many as well with their play this year, but they've still been one of the best teams to bet on all year (3rd in money won as $100 bet on Milwaukee every game would be up $1260) and those numbers should only grow this weekend.

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, June 8


Pittsburgh @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
June 8, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 14.427
Chicago Cubs
(Mntgmry) 16.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-175); N/A

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 14.527
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 16.143
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-125); Under

San Francisco @ Washington

Game 955-956
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Suarez) 15.904
Washington
(Strasburg) 17.191
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Weaver) 15.324
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 11.467
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-145); Over

San Diego @ Miami

Game 959-960
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lauer) 15.220
Miami
(Smith) 13.997
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Under

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 961-962
June 8, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 15.030
Colorado
(Marquez) 13.911
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-105); Under

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
June 8, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(McCrthy) 16.082
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 17.114
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-190); Under

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 969-970
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 16.097
Detroit
(Fulmer) 15.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-160); Over

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 965-966
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cashner) 14.032
Toronto
(Happ) 15.401
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-185); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Boston

Game 967-968
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 15.601
Boston
(Sale) 17.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-300
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-300); Over

Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Game 971-972
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gonzales) 16.224
Tampa Bay
(Font) 14.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-125); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 973-974
June 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Verlnder) 16.420
Texas
(Fiister) 15.652
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-210
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-210); Under

LA Angels @ Minnesota

Game 975-976
June 8, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 17.351
Minnesota
(Lynn) 14.388
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-125); Under

Kansas City @ Oakland

Game 977-978
June 8, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 13.526
Oakland
(Montas) 16.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-150); Under

NY Yankees @ NY Mets

Game 979-980
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 14.696
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.830
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+100); Over

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MLB

Friday, June 8


National League
Pirates (31-31) @ Cubs (35-24)
Kuhl is 0-1, 2.12 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 7-5.
5-inning record: 6-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Montgomery is 1-0, 0.77 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0.
5-inning record: 1-0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Pittsburgh lost lost nine of its last 12 games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. Bucs are 4-5 in road series openers. Cubs won six of their last seven games; they’re 5-6 in home series openers. Under is 5-2 in their last seven Wrigley games.

Brewers (37-25) @ Phillies (32-28)
Chacin is 2-0, 2.35 in his last six starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 10-3.
5-inning record: 6-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Velasquez is 2-2, 3.45 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 5-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Milwaukee lost four of its last five games; they’re 7-4 in road series openers. Under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Phillies lost five of their last six games; they’re 6-3 in home series openers. Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games.

Giants (31-31) @ Nationals (35-25)
Suarez is 1-0, 3.00 in his last two starts (over 4-4). Team in his starts: 2-6.
5-inning record: 1-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-8

Strasburg is 2-2, 2.88 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 7-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Giants won six of their last seven games; they’re 0-5 in last five road series openers. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Washington won four of its last five home games; they’re 5-4 in home series openers. Under is 10-1 in their last 11 games.

Cardinals (33-27) @ Reds (22-41)
Weaver is 0-3, 3.52 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 6-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Harvey is 0-2, 7.84 in his last two starts (over 2-1-2). Team in his starts: 3-2.
5-inning record: 3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5

Cardinals are 4-6 in their last ten road games; they’re 4-5 in road series openers. Under is 8-4-1 in their last 13 road games. Cincinnati lost four of its last five games; they’re 4-6 in home series openers. Over is 7-0 in their last seven games.

Padres (29-35) @ Marlins (22-40)
Lauer is 1-1, 5.50 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 2-6.
5-inning record: 2-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Smith 2-2, 4.79 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 5-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Padres won seven of their last nine games; they’re 1-11 in last 12 series openers. Over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Miami lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 3-6 in home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Diamondbacks (32-29) @ Rockies (32-30)
Greinke is 1-2, 2.56 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 6-3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Marquez is 2-0, 2.70 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 5-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-11

Arizona lost 11 of its last 13 road games; they’re 7-3 in road series openers. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Colorado lost five of its last seven games; they’re 3-6 in home series openers. Rockies’ last six games all went over.

Braves (36-26) @ Dodgers (31-31)
McCarthy is 1-0, 3.52 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 7-5.
5-inning record: 7-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Buehler is 1-0, 2.84 in his last three starts (under 4-3-1). Team in his starts: 5-3.
5-inning record: 5-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Atlanta lost five of its last seven road games; they’re 6-6 in road series openers. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Dodgers won five of their last six games; they’re 4-6 in home series openers. Five of their last six games went over.

American League
White Sox (20-40) @ Red Sox (43-20)
Covey is 2-1, 4.43 in four starts (over 2-2). Team in his starts: 2-2
5-inning record: 1-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Former White Sock Sale is 0-2, 8.71 in his last two starts; over is 4-2-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-6
5-inning record: 7-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

White Sox are 4-3 in their last seven games, 2-9 in road series openers; under is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Boston won four of its last five games; they’re 8-2 in home series openers. Red Sox’ last three games stayed under.

Orioles (19-42) @ Blue Jays (27-35)
Cashner is 0-2, 6.55 in his last two starts; his last five starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 3-9
5-inning record: 3-7-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Happ is 3-0, 3.16 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-4.
5-inning record: 8-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Orioles lost eight of their last ten games, allowing six runs in last three games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Blue Jays lost seven of their last nine games; under is 4-0 in their last four home games.

Indians (32-28) @ Tigers (30-34)
Bauer is 0-1, 7.62 in his last two starts; under is 4-2 in his road starts. Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-12

Fulmer is 0-2, 8.68 in his last two starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 4-8.
5-inning record: 5-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Cleveland is 9-3 in its last 12 games, 4-6 in road series openers. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Tigers won five of their last seven home games; they’re 8-3 in home series openers. Last four Detroit games stayed under the total.

Mariners (39-23) @ Rays (28-33)
Gonzales is 3-0, 0.89 in his last three starts; his last five stayed under. Team in his starts: 8-4
5-inning record: 7-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Another bullpen game for the Rays. Team in bullpen games: 8-14 (Over: 8-13-1)
5-inning record: 8-10-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

Mariners won 15 of their last 19 games; under is 13-4 in their last 17 games. Tampa Bay lost its last seven games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Astros (39-25) @ Rangers (27-38)
Verlander is 3-0, 1.35 in his last four starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-5
5-inning record: 9-1-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Fister is 0-4, 5.50 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 4-7.
5-inning record: 5-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Houston is 5-7 in its last dozen games; over is 10-3-1 in last 14 Astro games. Texas won six of its last nine home games; under is 5-2 in the Rangers’ last seven games.

Angels (35-28) @ Twins (27-32)
Richards is 0-3, 4.57 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Lynn is 3-0, 1.45 in his last three starts (over 8-3). Team in his starts: 5-6
5-inning record: 3-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-11

Angels won five of their last six games; they’re 0-4 in last four road series openers. Under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Minnesota won five of its last seven games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Royals (21-41) @ A’s (32-31)
Junis is 1-3, 4.34 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-5
5-inning record: 6-2-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Montas is 2-0, 0.64 in his last two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0.
5-inning record: 2-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Royals lost six of their last seven games; under is 5-1 in their last six road games. A’s lost six of their last ten games; under is 7-3-2 in their last 12 games.

Interleague
New York (A) (40-18) @ Mets (27-32)
Tanaka is 3-0, 4.96 in his last three starts; NY scored 21 runs in those games. Over is 8-1 in his last nine starts. Team in his starts: 9-2
5-inning record: 9-1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

deGrom is 2-0, 0.57 in his last eight starts (under 7-1). Team in his starts: 5-7 (Mets’ bullpen is 1-7)
5-inning record: 7-1-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Bronx won seven of its last eight games; they’re 7-3 in road series openers. under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Mets lost their last eight home games; they’re 6-5 in home series openers. Under is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/7
Ariz 13-12-4……14-9-8……..27-21
Atl 17-12-5…..9-11-8………26-23
Cubs 13-10-7……13-12-4…….26-22
Reds 8-21-3……9-18-3………17-39
Colo 19-11-7……16-9-2……..34-21
LA 15-13-3…….13-13-6……28-26
Miami 12-19-3…..12-10-6…….24-29
Milw 15-12-6…..14-13-2…….29-25
Mets 13-13-2……11-14-7…..23-25
Philly 12-14-6…..12-9-6…….24-23
Pitt 12-12-5……14-9-9…….26-21
St. Louis 15-8-4……16-16-1……31-24
SD 8-13-6……14-18-4…….22-30
SF 11-14-8…..12-15-3………23-29
Wash 18-8-6..…16-10-3………34-18

Orioles 8-17-8…….10-17-2……18-34
Boston 15-12-6……17-11-3……..32-23
White Sox 11-18-3…….7-18-4…..18-36
Cleveland 13-11-5……20-7-5……33-18
Detroit 11-15-4……15-13-8……..26-27
Astros 15-10-7……18-10-5…….33-19
KC 10-17-5…….10-17-5…..20-34
Angels 17-8-3……..13-15-7……30-23
Twins 10-13-7……13-14-5…..23-27
NYY 16-6-6……17-9-5…….33-15
A’s 11-14-7……12-12-7……23-26
Seattle 18-10-4……13-10-9……31-20
TB 17-13-6……9-12-4…….26-24
Texas 10-18-4…..10-20-3…….20-38
Toronto 9-16-5……..8-17-8…….17-33

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/7)
Ariz 9-28……..10-30………19
Atl 13-33……12-29……….25
Cubs 7-30……..13-31………20
Reds 9-31……..6-29………..15
Colo 14-35…….13-27..…….27
LA 11-31……..9-30..………19
Miami 9-34……..10-29……….19
Milw 9-33……..6-28…..……15
Mets 10-28……..9-31………19
Philly 7-33……..9-28……….16
Pitt 6-29……..10-33………16
StL 9-26……..9-33………..18
SD 6-27……..7-37……….13
SF 4-31………13-30….…17
Wash 14-34……..9-28……..23

Orioles 13-33……..11-29………24
Boston 12-33……13-31………25
White Sox 9-32……9-29…..……18
Clev 8-30…….10-31………18
Detroit 9-29……..10-35………19
Astros 6-30…..…8-32……….14
KC 10-33..……..9-31……..19
Angels 8-27…..…..7-34………15
Twins 7-30………6-37……….13
NYY 5-27……..12-30………17
A’s 7-33…..…..9-31………16
Seattle 11-30………9-32………20
TB 12-36..……7-25………19
Texas 4-32…….…8-32………12
Toronto 5-32………9-31……….14

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 31-21 NL, favorites +$851
AL @ NL– 18-18, favorites -$751
Total: 49-39 NL, favorites +$100

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MLB

Friday, June 8

Trend Report

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games at home
Chi Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Milwaukee's last 20 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 20 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Francisco is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Washington's last 17 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
San Francisco is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of San Francisco's last 17 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
San Francisco is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 11 games
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Washington's last 17 games when playing San Francisco
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games
Baltimore is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Baltimore is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games
San Diego is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Miami
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games at home
Miami is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing San Diego
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games
Seattle is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle


Chicago White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Boston
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Cincinnati is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 13 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
NY Yankees is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing NY Mets
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games at home
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Houston Astros
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Texas
Houston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Texas
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Texas is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Houston
Texas is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Houston
Texas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games on the road
LA Angels is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Angels is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Arizona is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Oakland
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games at home
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Kansas City
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Atlanta Braves
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 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
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games at home
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

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PITTSBURGH (31 - 31) at CHICAGO CUBS (35 - 24) - 2:20 PM
CHAD KUHL (R) vs. MIKE MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1730-1786 (-268.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 369-307 (-82.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 923-835 (-162.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 428-383 (-83.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-48 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-43 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-61 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MONTGOMERY is 5-13 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MONTGOMERY is 0-5 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MONTGOMERY is 8-17 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-3 (+1.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

CHAD KUHL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KUHL is 1-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.02 and a WHIP of 1.950.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.71 and a WHIP of 0.631.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (37 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (32 - 28) - 7:05 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 836-878 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 37-25 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-14 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-8 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-38 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 10-3 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 13-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 18-7 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 7-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 136-151 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-96 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CHACIN is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (31 - 31) at WASHINGTON (35 - 25) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW SUAREZ (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 95-129 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-75 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-89 (-29.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-28 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-68 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 92-52 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-50 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-33 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

ANDREW SUAREZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 5-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (33 - 27) at CINCINNATI (22 - 41) - 7:10 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WEAVER is 5-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 71-53 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-41 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-20 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 6-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-30 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 405-438 (-104.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
HARVEY is 7-16 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARVEY is 16-31 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

LUKE WEAVER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WEAVER is 3-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 0.706.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARVEY is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (29 - 35) at MIAMI (22 - 40) - 7:10 PM
ERIC LAUER (L) vs. CALEB SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 73-85 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-43 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

ERIC LAUER vs. MIAMI since 1997
LAUER is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 19.31 and a WHIP of 3.863.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CALEB SMITH vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SMITH is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (32 - 29) at COLORADO (32 - 30) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 38-63 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 119-106 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-17 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 45-38 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 126-101 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-44 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 89-68 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 9-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 15-11 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-14. (-4.6 units)

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)

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ATLANTA (36 - 26) at LA DODGERS (31 - 31) - 10:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 36-25 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-16 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 19-6 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-31 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-17 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-24 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

WALKER BUEHLER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (19 - 42) at TORONTO (27 - 35) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 19-42 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-32 (-16.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 37-76 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-29 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-32 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 103-121 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-23 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 8-14 (-8.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 5-12 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 61-77 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-62 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. TORONTO since 1997
CASHNER is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAPP is 5-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.243.
His team's record is 5-10 (-6.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.5 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (20 - 40) at BOSTON (43 - 20) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN COVEY (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 43-20 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 36-13 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

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

DYLAN COVEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS SALE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SALE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (32 - 28) at DETROIT (30 - 34) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-7 (-8.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
DETROIT is 20-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 7-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 50-88 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-102 (-31.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-57 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-2 (+1.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

TREVOR BAUER vs. DETROIT since 1997
BAUER is 5-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.53 and a WHIP of 1.692.
His team's record is 5-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-10. (-9.3 units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FULMER is 2-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.31 and a WHIP of 1.906.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)

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SEATTLE (39 - 23) at TAMPA BAY (28 - 33) - 7:10 PM
MARCO GONZALES (L) vs. WILMER FONT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 39-23 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-11 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-67 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-24 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MARCO GONZALES vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GONZALES is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

WILMER FONT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (39 - 25) at TEXAS (27 - 38) - 8:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VERLANDER is 67-78 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 8-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 200-192 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-74 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-24 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 149-131 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-56 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 76-45 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-14 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 111-55 (+30.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-7 (+1.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 13-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 14-11 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.6 units)

DOUG FISTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
FISTER is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)

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LA ANGELS (35 - 28) at MINNESOTA (27 - 32) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 21-41 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 4-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-12 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 15-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 563-531 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 10-2 (+7.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 101-71 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 14-6 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-65 (-22.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 86-105 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-82 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

GARRETT RICHARDS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RICHARDS is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 0.991.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LYNN is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.874.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 42) at OAKLAND (32 - 31) - 10:05 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. FRANKIE MONTAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 21-42 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-31 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 175-102 (+55.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 279-289 (+39.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
JUNIS is 18-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JUNIS is 12-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JAKE JUNIS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
JUNIS is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.825.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

FRANKIE MONTAS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MONTAS is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (40 - 18) at NY METS (27 - 32) - 7:10 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DEGROM is 12-1 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TANAKA is 50-25 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 26-32 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 12-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 7-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 74-91 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 5-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 0-6 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NY METS are 27-65 (-39.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. NY METS since 1997
TANAKA is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 0.797.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DEGROM is 1-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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MLB

Friday, June 8


Friday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Padres (7-2 last nine)

San Diego is currently the best last place team in baseball at 29-35, while sitting only 4 ½ games out of first place in the National League West. The Padres won seven of the final nine contests on its 10-game homestand, including three victories over the Marlins. San Diego heads to the east coast to face Miami for a three-game weekend set, but the Padres have lost 11 of their last 12 series openers.

The Padres have taken care of their business at home recently by winning 10 of the last 14 games at Petco Park, while not losing a home series since early May. However, San Diego needs to get its road record on track as the Padres are 2-4 in their last six away from Petco Park since winning three straight games at Pittsburgh in late May. In Friday’s opener at Miami, Eric Lauer takes the mound for the Padres, looking for not only his first road win of the season, but also a better outing against the Marlins after allowing five runs in 2.1 innings of a 7-2 loss to the Fish on May 28.

Coldest team: Phillies (3-7 last 10)

Philadelphia returns to Citizens Bank Park after stumbling on its 10-game road trip against Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. Granted, the competition was tough, but after splitting a four-game series with the Dodgers, the Phillies scratched across one run in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Giants. The Phillies rebounded with a 6-1 blowout of the Cubs on Tuesday as nearly +200 underdogs, but lost on a walk-off grand slam on Wednesday, then dropped a 4-3 decision in the rubber match at Wrigley Field.

The Phillies travel back to the City of Brotherly Love to welcome in another solid opponent, the NL Central-leading Brewers. Vince Velasquez is winless in his last three starts for Philadelphia in spite of allowing four earned runs and striking out 24 batters in 16.1 innings of work. Milwaukee is looking to end a three-game slide as the Brewers have scored only four runs in their last 27 innings.

Hottest pitcher: Frankie Montas, Athletics (2-0, 0.64 ERA)

Only two starts into his Oakland tenure, Montas has dominated by yielding 10 hits and one run in 14 innings of work as the A’s have knocked off the Diamondbacks and Royals. The Dominican-born right-hander tossed eight innings in a 16-0 shutout of Kansas City last Friday as he squares off with the Royals again tonight. Oakland looks to improves on a 4-9 record in its past 13 home contests, as Montas is the only A’s starter currently on a two-game winning streak.

Coldest pitcher: Matt Harvey, Reds (1-4, 5.79 ERA)

It’s been a rough season for the former Mets’ standout, who was dealt to Cincinnati in May after failing to win a start in four outings. Harvey wasn’t terrible when he initially took the mound for the Reds, allowing four earned runs in 14 innings as Cincinnati posted a 3-0 record. However, the Dark Knight has gone backwards of late by getting tagged for nine runs in his last 10.1 innings of work in road losses at Colorado and San Diego. Harvey and the Reds host the Cardinals, as St. Louis has put together a perfect 7-0 record against its division rivals this season.

Biggest OVER run: Rockies (7-0-1 last eight)

Colorado returns home after failing to pull off the road sweep of Cincinnati after Thursday’s 7-5 walk-off loss in 13 innings. The Rockies’ offense continues to perform well by averaging 6.8 runs over the last 10 games, but the pitching has allowed an average of 8.0 runs in the past seven contests. Colorado hosts Arizona in a critical NL West showdown this weekend as right-hander German Marquez takes the mound in the opener. Marquez has struggled at Coors Field this season by compiling a 7.22 ERA, but the Rockies are 6-1 to the UNDER in his past seven starts against the Diamondbacks.

Biggest UNDER run: Mets (12-6 last 18)

This homestand (and recent month) has been an absolute disaster for the Mets following a promising start. Through six games against the Cubs and Orioles at Citi Field, the Mets have plated a total of seven runs, while losing all six contests. The pitching has been alright over the last three games by yielding five runs, but there is no update on when the offense will get going. Guess who’s coming to town tonight? The big, bad Yankees for three games as Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound opposite Mets’ ace Jacob deGrom. Tanaka has received nearly seven runs of support during his starts this season, while the Yankees have won each of his last seven outings. deGrom has seen the UNDER cash in seven of his last eight starts, but the Mets have scored three runs or less in six of his previous seven outings.

Matchup to watch: Braves vs. Dodgers

Atlanta remains on the west coast after dropping two of three games to streaking San Diego as the Braves travel to Los Angeles. The Dodgers are back at Chavez Ravine following a solid 5-1 road swing at Colorado and Pittsburgh, while scoring at least five runs in all six contests. Los Angeles enters this weekend right in the thick of the NL West race at 31-31, recovering from a 16-26 hole on May 16.

Walker Buehler heads to the mound for the Dodgers in the opener as Los Angeles has five of eight starts made by the right-hander this season. Buehler has been especially effective at Dodger Stadium by compiling a 1.44 home ERA, but the Dodgers have scored two runs or less in three of his four home outings. Los Angeles needs to pick things up at home by going 7-11 in its past 18 home contests dating back to late April.

Brandon McCarthy counters for Atlanta, as the righty is fresh off a pair of no-decisions in home losses to the Mets and Nationals. The former Dodger has given up two earned runs or less in three of his last four outings, while the Braves have won four of McCarthy’s six starts away from SunTrust Park this season. Atlanta has done a nice job of bouncing back off a loss recently by winning five straight off a defeat. Last season, the Braves captured the first two meetings over the Dodgers as heavy underdogs prior to Los Angeles winning four of the final five matchups.

Betcha didn’t know: The Angels have caught fire of late by winning four straight games, as Los Angeles hits the road to face Minnesota. The Halos have had their issues in road series openers by losing four straight Game 1’s away from Anaheim, while scoring three runs or less in all four losses.

Biggest public favorite: Red Sox (-300) vs. White Sox

Biggest public underdog: Diamondbacks (+100) at Rockies

Biggest line move: Marlins (-130 to -140) vs. Padres

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MLB

Friday, June 8


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Jacob deGrom, New York Mets (4-0, 1.49 ERA, $-467)

The money stat is just another example of how dominant deGrom has been, because he is always such a big favorite and unfortunately things tend to go belly up for the Mets when he hands over the ball. (Maybe First 5 Innings is the way to go with deGrom).

deGrom has a ridiculous 0.57 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP, while racking up 68 punch outs, with 15 walks allowed over his last eight starts.

deGrom is a rare +105 underdog tonight, as the Mets host the cross-town rival Yankees in a Subway Series this weekend. The total is 7.

Slumping: Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox (5-3, 3.00 ERA, $-456)

You probably never thought you’d see Sale in our slumping section, but that’s exactly what he’s been doing his last two starts.

The fire-balling southpaw has allowed 10 earned runs on 11 hits in his last two starts. Sale has an 8.71 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP in those two games and gave up two long balls. In fact, Sale has given up at least one home run in each of his last six starts.

Sale will look to bounce back as a massive -300 home favorite tonight against the Chicago White Sox. The total is currently 8.

Friday's Top Trends

* Under is 25-6 in Brewers last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning record. O/U 8 @ PHI.
* Under is 17-4 in Nationals last 21 games following an off day. O/U 7.5 vs. PIT.
* Under is 25-5-1 in the last 31 meetings between the Orioles and Blue Jays. O/U 9.
* Tigers are 1-10 in Michael Fulmer's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. +150 vs. CLE.
* Rays are 0-7 in their last seven overall. +105 vs. SEA.
* Cardinals are 9-0 in the last nine meetings in Cincinnati. STL -125.
* Mets are 3-13 in their last 16 overall. +105 vs. NYY.
* White Sox are 0-9 in Dylan Covey's last nine road starts. +270 @ BOS.
* Astros are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in Texas. HOU -200.
* Diamondbacks are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. -105 @ COL.
* Braves are 3-12 in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles. ATL +170.

Weather Watch

The forecast for Friday looks pretty great for those venturing to ball parks all across the Big Leagues, with just a pair of pitchers winds for bettors to take note of today:

There will be a 10-12 mile per hour wind blowing straight in from center field tonight at Globe Life Financial Ball Park in Arlington when the Rangers host the Astros. The total is currently 9.
At Target Field in Minnesota, there will be a 10-12 mile per hour wind gusting in from right field during the Twins game tonight when they host the Angels. The total is currently 9.

Ump of the Day

David Rackley: Our Ump of the Day is in an interesting spot on Friday night. Rackley will be calling balls and strikes in Tampa Bay on Friday night when the Rays host the Mariners, but both teams have had success with him officiating. The Rays are 6-0 in the last six games Rackley was behind home plate, while the Mariners are 7-0 in his last seven he has officaited for theirs. It might be the Rays who have the edge tonight however, as Rackley is quite the "Homer" ump. The home team is 51-24 in his last 75 games behind home plate. That is a cash rate of 68 percent. In 2018, home teams are a ridiculous 8-0, earning bettors $808, winning by an average margin of 3.3 runs per game. The Rays are slight +105 home dogs in this matchup.

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NBA Finals Game 4 betting preview and odds: Warriors at Cavaliers


Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers (+4.5, 215.5)

Warriors lead series 3-0.

The Golden State Warriors aim to finish off a four-game sweep of Cleveland when they visit the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals on Friday. Golden State is striving to win its third title in four seasons as well as become the first team to sweep the best-of-7 finals since the San Antonio Spurs dispatched the Cavaliers in four games in 2007.

The Cavaliers are the 14th team to fall behind 0-3 in the NBA Finals - the other 13 lost the series - and insist they aren't going to roll over. "We're going to keep fighting," Cleveland center Tristan Thompson told reporters. "It's the first team to four wins, right? We're on our home floor. For ourselves and for our fans, we've got to go out there and give everything we've got." The Warriors rode Kevin Durant's 43-point outing to Wednesday's 110-102 win in Game 3 and don't plan to let up on the pedal after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Cavaliers two years ago. "You never know, crazy things that can happen, turn of events in a series that could take place," Golden State forward Draymond Green told reporters. "So you have the opportunity to close out, you want to do that. So you come in, take full advantage of the opportunity in front of us."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ABC

SERIES PRICE (PER PINNACLE):

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LINE HISTORY: The Warriors opened as 5.5-point road favorites for Game 4 and as of Thursday night the pointspread is down slightly to 4.5. The total hit betting boards at 216 and is down to 215.5.

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "This is the same situation as last year when Golden State had a commanding 3-0 series lead in Cleveland. The Warriors were blown out in Game 4 last year when the Cavaliers won easily 137-116 as a 4.5-point home underdog. However, Golden State probably wanted to clinch the championship at home last year in Game 5, and they might now care more about getting a NBA Finals sweep this year. Also, Cleveland got a huge game from Kyrie Irving last year when he scored 40 points in Game 4, and he is of course no longer on the roster." - Steve Merril.

INJURY REPORT:

Warriors - SF A. Iguodala (Probable, Leg), SF C. Boucher (Out Indefinitely, Ankle).

Cavaliers - No injuries to report.

MATCHUP CHART:

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ABOUT THE WARRIORS (73-29 SU, 45-56-1 ATS, 46-55-1 O/U): Durant reiterated Thursday that he will return to Golden State next season - the apparent plan is to opt-out of his current two-year, $51 million deal and sign a richer one. He said there is a different feeling with the team in its second NBA Finals with him on the roster. "It's just a different vibe because we've been through a season with each other already as champions, going through a whole season," Durant said at a press conference on Thursday. "So we know exactly what we need to do in order for us to win. We wanted to do that, focus on that as much as possible. The emotions, and all that stuff, doesn't really matter."

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (62-41 SU, 41-61-1 ATS, 48-53-2 O/U): LeBron James could be playing his final game for Cleveland before entering free agency and he said Thursday that he was against veteran Dwyane Wade being traded when the club shuffled its roster at the trading deadline. James ran down the Golden State roster and mentioned all the stars and their exploits before sliding in a mention that his squad also has some talented players. "We've had an opportunity to win two of these games in this three-game series so far, and we haven't come up with it," James said in a press conference. "Obviously, from a talent perspective, if you're looking at Golden State from their top five best players to our top five players, you would say they're stacked better than us."

TRENDS:

* Warriors are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
* Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
* Over is 6-1 in Warriors' last 7 NBA Championship games.
* Under is 11-5 in Cavaliers last 16 home games.
* Warriors are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

CONSENSUS:

52 percent of pointspread bets are on the favored Golden State Warriors while 60 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.

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NBA
Dunkel

Friday, June 8


Golden State @ Cleveland

Game 507-508
June 8, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
127.753
Cleveland
127.655
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
Even
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 5 1/2
216
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+5 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, June 8

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GOLDEN STATE (73 - 29) at CLEVELAND (62 - 41) - 6/8/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-55 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-36 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in all playoff games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 69-42 ATS (+22.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 41-60 ATS (-25.0 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 12-9 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 15-6 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
11 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Friday, June 8

Game 4
Warriors won their last five games, by 29-9-10-21-8 points; they shot 52% from floor in Game 3 after shooting 57% in Game 2- Durant scored 43 Wednesday as Curry was 1-10 on arc. When Warriors’ subs shoot a combined 11-16, they ain’t losing. Cavs won eight of their last nine home games, covered four of last five. Golden State won 10 of last 11 series games (8-3 vs spread), three of last four in Ohio. Over is 6-3 in last nine series games. Under is 10-3 in Warriors’ last 13 games, 6-2 in their last eight.

NBA Finals
GState 124-114 OT, -13, O217.5
GState 122-103, -11.5, O216.5
GState 110-102, -3.5, U216

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NBA

Friday, June 8

Trend Report

Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Golden State's last 13 games
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games on the road
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 16 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Golden State

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, June 8

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DALLAS (3 - 3) at INDIANA (0 - 6) - 6/8/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-3 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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CHICAGO (3 - 3) at PHOENIX (5 - 3) - 6/8/2018, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-2 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (3 - 3) at LAS VEGAS (1 - 5) - 6/8/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
ATLANTA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LAS VEGAS is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LAS VEGAS is 4-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
LAS VEGAS is 3-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Friday, June 8

Trend Report

Atlanta Dream
Atlanta is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games
Atlanta is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Las Vegas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Las Vegas
Atlanta is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Las Vegas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Las Vegas's last 6 games
Las Vegas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Las Vegas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Las Vegas is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Las Vegas's last 9 games at home
Las Vegas is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Las Vegas's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Las Vegas is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Las Vegas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Las Vegas's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Dallas Wings
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Dallas's last 21 games on the road
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Dallas is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Indiana
Dallas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Dallas is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Indiana is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Dallas
Indiana is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Indiana is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas


Chicago Sky
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Chicago is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Phoenix
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Phoenix's last 10 games
Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Phoenix is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Chicago
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago

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WNBA
Dunkel

Friday, June 8


Dallas @ Indiana

Game 301-302
June 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
110.633
Indiana
100.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 10
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 4 1/2
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-4 1/2); Under

Chicago @ Phoenix

Game 303-304
June 8, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
102.306
Phoenix
112.266
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 10
163
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 8 1/2
166
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-8 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ Las Vegas

Game 305-306
June 8, 2018 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
109.784
Las Vegas
101.936
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 8
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 4 1/2
161
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-4 1/2); Over

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Seattle w/Gonzales -130 Over Tampa Bay

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, June 8, 2018

6/08 05:10 PM PT / 8:10 PM ET

MLB (975) LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS (976) MINNESOTA TWINS

Take: (976) MINNESOTA TWINS

Reason: Your free play for Friday, June 8, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the LA Angels and the Minnesota Twins. Your free play is on the TWINS.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Friday's Free Selection is on the New York Yankees

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: Take KANSAS CITY/OAKLAND OVER the total of 8 runs

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Totals4U

Friday's Free Selection: San Francisco/Washington over 7 1/2

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John Anthony Sports

Friday's Free Selection: Atlanta Braves + 175

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Atlantic Sports

Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Houston Astros - 200

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#1 Sports

Friday's Free Selection: Atlanta Braves + 180

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Free Friday Selection Is

San Diego w/Lauer +125

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Friday: Take BALTIMORE/TORONTO OVER the total of 9 runs

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Cleveland Bauer -160

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Hawkeye Sports

Friday's Free Pick: Washington Nationals - 225

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick Seattle Gonzales -130

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: FRI: Phillies w/Velasquez-133

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICKS 6/8 CUBS -156

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick the Miami Marlins w/Smith -130 over San Diego

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Friday: Take ST LOUIS/CINCINNATI UNDER the total of 9½ runs

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Friday: Toronto Blue Jays - 185

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Free Selection from Kenny Towers

Un 8 Cws/Bos - MLB

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Sharp Bettor

SharpBettor FREE Play for Friday, June 8, 2018

6/08 04:10 PM MLB (969) CLEVELAND INDIANS (T BAUER - R) VS (970) DETROIT TIGERS (M FULMER - R)

Take : Indians

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Roz Wins

Roz's Friday June 8, 2018, Free Pick



6/08 05:40 PM MLB (961) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (Z GREINKE - R) VS (962) COLORADO ROCKIES (G MARQUEZ - R)

Take : Diamondbacks

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Profit On Sports

MLB Miami -135

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National Sports Service

MLB Phillies under 8

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The Sports Consensus

MLB Angels -120

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The Spot Player

MLB Boston under 8

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Top Rank Sports Picks

MLB Pirates +150

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Primetime Sports Picks

MLB Arizona -105

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Insider Sports Report

MLB Seattle -115

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Elite Sports Picks

NBA Cavs over 216

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Jimmy Boyd Jun 08 '18, 8:40 PM in 5h
MLB | ARI vs COL
Play on: OVER 10½ -105

Free pick on Rockies/Diamondbacks OVER 10.5
I like the value here with the OVER in Friday's MLB action that has the Rockies hosting the Diamondbacks. Offense almost always wins out at Coors Field, especially this time of year, and I think we are going to see both teams score early and often in this one.
Some might be hesitant to take the OVER with Zack Greinke on the mound for Arizona, but he's been a completely different pitcher on the road compare to at home. Greinke is 3-0 with a 1.64 ERA in 7 home starts and 1-4 with a 6.14 ERA in 5 road outings. He'll be up against a red-hot Colorado offense that has scored 5 or more runs in 4 straight games and are averaging 6.1 runs a game in their last 7.
Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt appears to have finally broken out of his slump and when he's hot this offense typically is one of the best in baseball. I like the Diamondbacks chances here of putting up a big number against Colorado's German Marquez, who is just 1-3 with a 7.22 ERA and 1.918 WHIP in 6 home starts. Take the OVER!

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Info Plays Jun 08 '18, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Angels vs Twins
Play on: Angels -125 at 5Dimes

1* Free Play on Angels -125

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Jack Jones Jun 08 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Padres vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins -130 at betonline

Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Miami Marlins -130
It’s not often I back the Miami Marlins. However, due to their advantage on the mound today, they are worth laying the small price of -130. I’ve seen enough from starter Caleb Smith to know he’s the real deal.
Smith has gone 4-6 with a 4.03 ERA and 1.193 WHIP in 12 starts this season with 74 K’s in 60 1/3 innings. He has been at his best at home, going 1-2 with a 3.51 ERA and 1.208 WHIP in five starts. And Smith faced the Padres on May 28th, yielding just one run in 7 innings of a 7-2 victory for a 1.29 ERA.
Opposite Smith in that May 28th start was Eric Lauer, who gave up 5 earned runs in 2 1/3 innings to take the loss. Lauer has been brutal all season, going 2-3 with a 6.82 ERA and 1.981 WHIP in eight starts. He is no match for Smith in this one.
San Diego is 22-53 after having won three of its last four games over the past three seasons. It is losing by 2.1 runs per game on average in this spot. The Padres are 9-25 in their last 34 games following an off day. The Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Bet the Marlins Friday.

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Bobby Conn Jun 08 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Yankees vs Mets
Play on: Mets +106 at GTBets

1* Free Play on Mets +106

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Cole Faxon Jun 08 '18, 10:00 PM in 7h
WNBA | Sky vs Mercury
Play on: OVER 166 -110

FREE PLAY on Sky/Mercury over 166 -110

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Sal Michaels Jun 08 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Brewers vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -123 at YouWager

Free Play on Phillies -123

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Totals Guru Jun 08 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | SFO vs WAS
Play on: UNDER 7½ +100

Free Total Annihilator On Giants vs Nationals under 7½ +100

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Kenny Walker Jun 08 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Cardinals vs Reds
Play on: Reds +135 at GTBets

Free Pick on Reds

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Dustin Hawkins Jun 08 '18, 10:05 PM in 7h
MLB | KC vs OAK
Play on: UNDER 8 +100

Free Play on Royals vs A's under 8 +100

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Doc's Sports Jun 08 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Giants vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals -190 at GTBets

Free MLB Baseball Prediction From Doc’s Sports :
Take Washington over San Francisco (10 p.m., Friday, June 8)
It looks like Stephen Strasburg is in line to get the start in this game. He is questionable to make this start because of a forearm cramp. But I think that he is going to be fine and that he will make this outing. He is coming off a loss but has still posted five of six quality starts and won four of his last six starts. Even if Strasburg doesn't start, I still like the Giants in this one. Washington will go with Gio Gonzalez. He has had extra rest and hasn't pitched since last Saturday. Gonzalez has been outstanding. He has won five of his last six starts and has just a 2.27 ERA on the season. He lost to the Giants the last time he faced them back in April 23, but I think that he will get the job done this time around. Washington has been heating up in a big way. They have won seven of their last 10 road games, and they pulled off road sweeps at Miami and at Baltimore on their last road trip. I think that they will get this road trip started with a win. Play Washington here.

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Doug Upstone Jun 08 '18, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | LAA vs MIN
Play on: OVER 8½ -118

On Friday night on the diamond, Play Over on AL teams when the total is 8.5 to 10 like MINNESOTA, with a slugging percentage of .400 or lower, against a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.30 or lower, with a starting pitcher whose ERA is less than 2.50 over his last three starts. Since 2014, this system is 67-27 OVER,

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Dave Price Jun 08 '18, 8:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Angels vs Twins
Play on: Angels -121 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Friday Free Play:
1* on Los Angeles Angels -121
The Key: The Los Angeles Angels have a big edge on the mound tonight with Garrett Richards over Lance Lynn. Richards has gone 4-4 with a 3.25 ERA in 12 starts this season, including 2-2 with a 3.18 ERA in 6 road starts. Richards is also 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA in 5 lifetime starts vs. Minnesota. Lynn is 4-4 with a 5.46 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 11 starts this year for the Twins. Lynn is also 0-1 with a 7.59 ERA and 1.87 WHIP in 2 lifetime starts vs. Los Angeles. The Angels are 12-3 on the road with a money line of -100 to -150 this season. Take Los Angeles.

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Mark Wilson Jun 08 '18, 10:05 PM in 7h
MLB | KC vs OAK
Play on: UNDER 8 +100

Free Play on Royals vs A's under 8 +100

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Marc Lawrence Jun 08 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Cardinals vs Reds
Play on: Cardinals -139 at pinnacle

Play - St. Louis Cardinals (Game 957).
Edges - Cardinals: Weaver 2.89 ERA last five starts with 27 Ks and 5 BBs … Reds: 1-14 last fifteen games in this series, including 0-9 the last nine games here… We recommend a 1* play on St. Louis. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Stephen Nover Jun 08 '18, 10:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Braves vs Dodgers
Play on: Braves +166 at GTBets

The surprising Braves have a better offense than the Dodgers, are 10 games above .500 compared to LA's .500 record and drawing a rookie pitcher. Yet the Dodgers are a monster favorite here. I'm not buying this especially considering the situational aspects of this game. LA concluded a six-game road trip with an 8-7 victory against the Pirates yesterday. The Dodgers' bullpen is heavily taxed having pitched 14 1/3 innings the past two days. LA is in a fat and happy mood having won five of six during its road trip. While the Dodgers face the distraction of returning home without rest after being gone a week while playing in two different time zones, the Braves were idle on Thursday. They've been in Southern California since Monday. Atlanta is 20-14 on the road. The Dodgers are 14-17 at home. Braves starter Brandon McCarthy won't lack motivation pitching against his former team having played for the Dodgers from 2015-17. The 34-year-old McCarthy certainly brings an experience level Dodgers rookie Walker Buehler lacks. McCarthy has held foes to three earned runs or fewer in nine of his 12 starts. Buehler is a highly-rated prospect. So far he's living up to his hype with a 2.74 ERA in his first 46 innings. Buehler, though, figures to have ups and downs as the league gets more film and first-hand information about him. Atlanta leads the National League in runs and OPS. The Braves have the fourth-highest batting average, too, in the majors. The Dodgers' offense hasn't been able to match that. LA ranks 18th in batting average.

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Larry Ness Jun 08 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Padres vs Marlins
Play on: Marlins -136 at 5Dimes

My free play is on the Mia Marlins at 7:10 ET.
The San Diego Padres ended May with a four-game home series against the Miami Marlins. The Marlins won the opener but the Padres erupted for 20 runs to capture the final three contests of that series and have gone 4-2 to begin June. The 29-35 Padres now begin a 10-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series versus those very same Miami Marlins on Friday night. San Diego is looking for an eighth win in its last 10 outings on Friday and has won three straight series for the first time in 11 months. The team's bullpen of 3.29 ERA ranks seventh in the majors and after a 10-20 start, the Padres are 19-15 since May 1.
The Marlins' daily lineup is comprised of players all in their 20s, led by catcher J.T. Realmuto. He is having an All-Star season. Realmuto is regarded by many as the fastest catcher in the majors and he also has a strong arm defensively. He leads the Marlins in triples with three, in batting average (.311) and OPS (.911). If those batting average and OPS figures hold up, they would be career highs. The 22-40 Marlins open a seven-game homestand with this three-game series and take the field tonight having lost 10 of 13. Miami is already 14 games back in the NL East and seem destined for a last-place finish in that division.
The pitching matchup features a pair of lefties, San Diego's Eric Lauer (2-3, 6.82 ERA) going up against Miami's Caleb Smith (4-6, 4.03 ERA). Lauer matched his shortest outing of the season on May 28 when he was touched for five runs on seven hits in just 2 1/3 innings of a 7-2 setback versus Miami. The 23-year-old Ohio native rebounded with a strong effort this past Saturday, surrendering a solo HR among five hits over five innings to record his first win since May 6 with an 8-2 rout of Cincinnati. Lauer is a 2016 first-round pick out of Kent State and will be making his ninth major-league start. Smith started opposite Lauer back on May 28, allowing one run on four hits in seven innings to lower his ERA to a season-best 3.51 at that point. However, he saw his ERA go up by half a run after being taken deep twice and surrendering five runs on as many hits in four innings of a 6-2 setback at Atlanta in his most recent outing on Saturday.
The Padres and Marlins are both rebuilding, although currently, the Padres' effort seems to be paying off. However, the pitching edge goes to Miami in this one, as L:auer was awful in his lone start against Miami in 2018 (five runs on seven hits in 2 1/3 innings) plus the Padres are just 2-6 when he starts. As for Smith, he's 4-3 with a 3.03 ERA in his past seven starts, while averaging 11.0 strikeouts (good) and 4.2 walks per nine innings (bad). That said, Smith got the better of Lauer back on May 2 in San Diego and repeats that result here in Miami. Take the Marlins.

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Sean Murphy Jun 08 '18, 10:10 PM in 7h
MLB | ATL vs LAD
Play on: UNDER 7½ +101

Friday MLB Free play. My selection is on the 'under' between Atlanta and Los Angeles at 10:10 pm et on Friday.
The Dodgers have been on an 'over' run lately, with five of their last six games soaring over the total. I expect a different story to unfold tonight, however, as they return home to host the Braves.
Brandon McCarthy will take the ball for Atlanta. He has worked at least into the sixth inning in each of his last four starts, giving up two earned runs or less in three of those outings. The 'under' has cashed in three of his last four starts as well. Keep in mind, the Dodgers average less than four runs per game here at home. McCarthy hasn't faced the Dodgers since 2014.
Rookie phenom Walker Buehler will counter for Los Angeles. He is coming off his rockiest outing of the season (no pun intended) in Colorado last weekend. It's not as if he really labored through that start, however, as he threw only 84 pitches over five innings. Prior to that start, Buehler had worked at least six innings in four of his last five trips to the hill. He has posted an impressive 1.44 ERA and 0.72 WHIP at home this season. The 'under' is a perfect 4-0 in his previous four starts at Chavez Ravine.
The betting public is currently lining up to back the 'over' in this one, which is not surprising given the way the Dodgers have been playing recently. That's fine with us as we're being afforded a generous return with the 'under'. Take the under (8*).

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John Martin Jun 08 '18, 7:10 PM in 4h
MLB | CLE vs DET
Play on: OVER 8½ -115

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Indians/Tigers OVER 8.5
Trevor Bauer is having a fine season, but he has not enjoyed facing the Tigers throughout his career. Bauer is 5-5 with a 6.53 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 13 previous starts against Detroit. Michael Fulmer has been off this season at 2-5 with a 4.73 ERA in 12 starts, including 0-4 with a 5.19 ERA in six home starts. And Fulmer doesn’t like facing the Indians, either, going 2-3 with a 7.31 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in six previous starts against them. This looks like an easy OVER winner to me. Give me the OVER 8.5 runs.

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Steve Janus Jun 08 '18, 10:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Braves vs Dodgers
Play on: Braves +180 at YouWager

1* Free Sharp Play on Braves +180
I think Atlanta is worth a look here at this price. The Braves have been the better team so far in 2018. Atlanta is 36-26, while LA is sitting at 31-31. I know the Dodgers have been playing better of late, but I just feel they are way overpriced here against a Braves team that has gone 20-14 on the road. Keep in mind LA has a losing home record at 14-17. Atlanta is 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs a team with a losing home record and are 7-1 in their last 8 vs a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Bet the Braves +180!

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Jesse Schule Jun 08 '18, 8:40 PM in 5h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Rockies
Play on: Diamondbacks -104 at GTBets

D'Backs vs Rockies Free Pick June 8, 2018. The Rockies are just a half a game back of division leaders Arizona, but they have really struggled at home. Colorado has lost four straight at Coors Field, and the majority of their wins this season have come on the road. German Marquez will toe the rubber for the Rockies in Game 1 against Arizona tonight, and he's struggled at home. Marquez (4-5, 4.38 ERA) allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings in a home loss to the Dodgers his last time out. He's 1-3 with a 7.22 ERA in six home starts this season. Arizona will hand the ball to Zack Greinke, who has been having a solid season. While Greinke has better numbers at home than he does on the road, he's still won a lot more than he's lost on the road over the last three seasons. The D'Backs have won six of their last nine overall, and slugger Paul Goldschmidt is batting .435 in June. Goldschmidt is 6-for-13 with a pair of home runs lifetime versus Marquez. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule

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Dennis Macklin Jun 08 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Astros vs Rangers
Play on: Astros -1½ -115 at 5Dimes

DMack's Free Play for Friday, June 8, 2018, is on the Astros Run-Line (Verlander listed)
No insight or magic here. Verlander is having a magical season, 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his L3 starts and and 7-2 with a 1.24 ERA in his 11 starts this year. Mr. Upton has just two losses in his Tiger career and in those two games received a grand total of one run of support. Looking for the Stohs to beat up on Mr.Fister with the bats as well. Run-Line mitigates the damage just in case that Fister handcuffs the the Astro lineup.

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Brandon Lee Jun 08 '18, 7:05 PM in 4h
MLB | Brewers vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -123 at betonline

10* FREE MLB PICK (Phillies -123)
I'll take my chances here with Philadelphia getting back on track at home against the Brewers. The Phillies have to be excited about returning to Citizen Bank Park after going just 1-5 in their final 6 games of their lengthy 10-game road trip that started out in LA. Philadelphia is 19-9 at home this season and I believe they are catching the Brewers at the perfect time. Milwaukee is in a slump right now. The Brewers have dropped 3 straight and have managed just 4 runs in the losing streak. This will be their 3rd straight series on the road and the back-end of a road trip is not where you want to get things figured out. Give me the Phillies -123!

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The Last Call

Friday's Free Play: Houston Astros - 190