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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #7 - BELMONT PARK - 4:41 PM EASTERN POST
7.0 FURLONGS TURF THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $35,000.00 CLAIMING $42,000.00 PURSE

#3 BELGIAN
#1A MAY BE A DIAMOND / #1 LIGHT THE VOW
#4 MONGO NATION
#5 BASELINE

#3 BELGIAN will enjoy a considerable speed advantage on this field this afternoon, and has produced a quartet of "POWER RUNS" in his last five starts, hitting the board in three of those "adventures," including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 4th race back. The 12-1 BOMB, #1A MAY BE A DIAMOND has hit the board in three of his last four starts, with two of those efforts, including a win in his 2nd race back, also qualifying as "POWER RUNS." His stablemate, #1 LIGHT THE VOW, is the overall pace profile leader in this field sprinting at today's "specialized distance" of 7.0 furlongs on the turf.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Belmont Park

06/20/18, BEL, Race 2, 2.04 ET
1M [Turf] 1.31.01 STARTER ALLOWANCE. Purse $55,000.
(UP TO $9,900 NYSBFOA) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN OR CLAIMING
Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (2-4) - Pick 4 (.50) Races (2-5), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 29.29, $1 ROI 1.01, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 2 Acorn Street 5-1 Saez L Cox Brad H. TW
097.6604 7 Hoponthebusgus 6/5 Franco M Rodriguez Rudy R. SE
095.8490 8 Hope's Roar 3-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Abreu Jorge R. J
093.9984 4 Miss Munnings 7/2 Arroyo A S Kimmel John C. C
093.6888 1 Transaction Tax 10-1 Alvarado J Contessa Gary C. L
092.3194 5 Tiz Priceless 8-1 Cohen D Kimmel John C.
091.3945 6 Woundwithhereyes 4-1 Fragoso P Ferraro James W.
089.4458 3 Say Cin Cin 5/2 Rider TBA Adsit Abigail C.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 32.50, $1 ROI 1.04, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 2 Acorn Street 5-1 Saez L Cox Brad H. TW
097.2219 8 Hope's Roar 3-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Abreu Jorge R. JF
097.1347 7 Hoponthebusgus 6/5 Franco M Rodriguez Rudy R. S
096.7639 1 Transaction Tax 10-1 Alvarado J Contessa Gary C. L
096.6462 4 Miss Munnings 7/2 Arroyo A S Kimmel John C. EC
094.0678 5 Tiz Priceless 8-1 Cohen D Kimmel John C.
093.5535 6 Woundwithhereyes 4-1 Fragoso P Ferraro James W.
092.2178 3 Say Cin Cin 5/2 Rider TBA Adsit Abigail C.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Delaware Park - Race #3 - Post: 2:15pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 81

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 COLOR ME SEXY (ML=4/1)


COLOR ME SEXY - That last work tells me this mare is set for a top effort. This jockey/trainer duo has been producing a very profitable ROI, right at +240. Speed is always important in horse racing, but the lone speed horse is always dangerous. This front running sort is running a shorter distance today. Should help her winning probability. I think this mare is coming into top form.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 EVEN BETTE (ML=2/1), #4 BIG MOMMA (ML=3/1), #2 OUR PRINCESS BELLE (ML=6/1),

EVEN BETTE - This mare hasn't had any recent favorable outcomes in short distance affairs. Difficult to play her in this event. Mediocre speed figure last out at Parx Racing at 6 furlongs. Don't believe this less than sharp equine will improve too much in today's race. BIG MOMMA - Probably won't make much of a mark today. OUR PRINCESS BELLE - Hard to bet on any mount to turn things around if there is no reward to taking the risk. This mare hasn't had any on the board results in short distance contests in the last sixty days.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - COLOR ME SEXY - Racing pattern would suggest this horse is fit for today's race. Should do well.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #1 COLOR ME SEXY to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs - Race 1

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3) Pick 4 (Races 1-2-3-4)


Maiden Special • 5 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 74 • Purse: $21,000 • Post: 5:50P
(RAIL AT 20 FEET). FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. (PREFERENCE TO HORSES THAT HAVE NOT STARTED FOR LESS $20,000).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. BLACK JUSTICE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * BLACK JUSTICE: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. To day is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. HALF OF TIP TAP: Today is a horse's first or second race on turf, and turf starters from this sire have a win percentage of at least 15 (minimum of 50 starts). Horse has the highest averag e Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse has the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
2
BLACK JUSTICE
3/1

2/1
6
HALF OF TIP TAP
5/2

5/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
BLACK JUSTICE
2

3/1
Front-runner
74

68

68.0

66.4

61.9
4
NOBIZ WIND
4

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

128.0

52.1

46.1
6
HALF OF TIP TAP
6

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
69

58

82.5

63.5

58.0
8
D'ROCK
8

9/2
Alternator/Trailer
62

58

33.6

59.6

55.1
7
NIAGARA STORM
7

5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
53

38

57.8

44.6

35.6








Unknown Running Style: KINGSTON STREET (6/1) [Jockey: Inirio Junior - Trainer: Meza Martin M], REMEMBER ME POP (20/1) [Jockey: Louviere Wyatt - Trainer: Toups Brent], CUSTOM CHROME (6/1) [Jockey: Batista Alexis X - Trainer: Bruno Roland L].

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

Race 2 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 55

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES IN 2017-2018. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 ROSE OF SICILY 8/5

# 6 FROSTY ZEN 5/2

# 3 LITTLE NELL 4/1

I think ROSE OF SICILY is a quite good choice. Should best this group of animals here, showing quite good figs of late. Is a solid choice - given the 60 speed rating from her most recent race. Strong average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this animal a solid choice. FROSTY ZEN - Has run solidly when racing a dirt sprint race. Could beat this group given the 52 Equibase Speed Fig put up in her last outing. LITTLE NELL - McCabe is serious with this one, wheeling her back in next to no time. Had one of the top Speed Figures of this group in her last race.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fair Meadows
Fair Meadows - Race 8

Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 8-9-10)


Claiming $5,000 • 300 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 69 • Purse: $6,000 • Post: 7:55P
QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * SWEET AT THE WIRE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BIGTIME GUNS: Quarter horse has the highes t last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SFS MISS MAESTRO: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Horse's average w inning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). QUICK CROWN ROYAL: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
6
SWEET AT THE WIRE
3/1

9/2
10
BIGTIME GUNS
7/2

5/1
7
SFS MISS MAESTRO
10/1

9/1
5
QUICK CROWN ROYAL
6/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
FEDERICKO1
1

15/1
Average
71

62

5.9

0.0

0.0
2
GIANT COURAGE
2

20/1
Slow
67

60

6.2

0.0

0.0
3
UNCLE GUS BOSS
3

10/1
Average
64

62

5.6

0.0

0.0
4
JESSATACTHISCORONA
4

5/1
Slow
68

62

8.4

0.0

0.0
5
QUICK CROWN ROYAL
5

6/1
Average
65

64

5.0

0.0

0.0
6
SWEET AT THE WIRE
6

3/1
Average
74

73

4.5

0.0

0.0
7
SFS MISS MAESTRO
7

10/1
Fast
73

60

3.3

0.0

0.0
8
LOOSE WHEEL
8

8/1
Average
61

61

4.8

0.0

0.0
9
DR LICKETY SPLIT
9

15/1
Average
61

58

4.3

0.0

0.0
10
BIGTIME GUNS
10

7/2
Slow
69

75

6.1

0.0

0.0

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

Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight - 7.5f on the Turf. Purse: $31000 Class Rating: 58

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS. IF THIS RACE IS TAKEN OFF THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT 1 MILE ON THE MAIN TRACK.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 PRINCESA BLANCA 7/2

# 3 LUCKY GIRASOL 4/1

# 5 TWO WAY ROAD 9/5

PRINCESA BLANCA appears to be the bet in here. Has to be given consideration here on the basis of the figures in the speed section alone. Could beat this field given the 52 speed figure put up in her last outing. This lot is much softer than the last one she ran against. LUCKY GIRASOL - A solid 79 avg Equibase class figure may give this filly a distinct class edge against this field. Could provide positive returns based on quite good recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 51. TWO WAY ROAD - This field of horses is much softer than the last one she was up against. This filly could improve with second time Lasix.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Presque Isle Downs - Race #8 - Post: 8:20pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 ARGENTUM PUTEUS (ML=8/1)
#8 FIRST AND GOAL (ML=4/1)


ARGENTUM PUTEUS - Have to like the early speed on this one. No one else may even be close. Dominguez rode this thoroughbred for the initial time last time out and comes right back this race. Entered last at Presque Isle Downs in a race with a class rating of 77. Dropping significantly in Equibase class figure this time out puts him in a solid position right here. FIRST AND GOAL -

Vulnerable Contenders: #1A KIOWA CAN (ML=3/1), #1 WAR OR PEACE (ML=3/1), #2 KING MING (ML=9/2),

KIOWA CAN - This horse hasn't shown too much in the last pair of races. WAR OR PEACE - This favorite may be out of form without any recent works. This colt finished out of the money on May 14th and wasn't even close last time around the track either. KING MING - I'd like to see more conducive recent showings with morning line odds of 9/2. The rating in the last race doesn't fit very well in this race when I look at the class rating of today's race. Mark this entrant as a possibly overvalued equine.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - FIRST AND GOAL - I start with the classiest thoroughbred in the field then work my way down. This one's got the top earnings per start. No need to look further.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #3 ARGENTUM PUTEUS to win if you can get odds of 5/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Jimmy Boyd Jun 20 '18, 3:45 PM in 6h
MLB | MIA vs SFO
Play on: UNDER 8 -110

Free pick on Marlins UNDER

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Jack Jones Jun 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | Mariners vs Yankees
Play on: Mariners +179 at 5Dimes

Jack’s Free Pick Wednesday: Seattle Mariners +179
The Seattle Mariners suffered a rare loss last night to the Yankees. They will be highly motivated to bounce back wth a victory in Game 2 tonight, and I love the value we are getting with them here.
Felix Hernandez has returned to form of late and just has a knack for shutting down the Yankees. In fact, Hernandez has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in eight of his last nine starts against the Yankees, including one run or fewer in six of those.
I think the oddsmakers are giving Jonathan Loaisga too much respect here tonight. He has only made one start this season and it came against the light-hitting Rays. He will face a much stiffer test here against the Mariners, who are 46-27 on the season.
The Mariners are 20-6 in their last 26 vs. a right-handed starter. Seattle is 35-17 in its last 52 games overall. The Mariners are 8-3 in Hernandez’s last 11 road starts. Bet the Mariners Wednesday.

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Sal Michaels Jun 20 '18, 2:20 PM in 4h
MLB | Dodgers vs Cubs
Play on: Dodgers +111 at betonline

Free Play on Dodgers +111

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Dustin Hawkins Jun 20 '18, 12:35 PM in 3h
MLB | Tigers vs Reds
Play on: Reds -115 at Bovada

Free Play on Reds -115

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Dave Price Jun 20 '18, 12:35 PM in 3h
MLB | Braves vs Blue Jays
Play on: Braves +134 at BMaker

Dave’s Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Atlanta Braves +134
The Key: I like the price we are getting with the Atlanta Braves as road underdogs to the Toronto Blue Jays today. Anibal Sanchez has resurrected his career in Atlanta this season. He has gone 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 6 starts. The Braves are 5-0 in Sanchez’s last 5 starts. Atlanta is 6-0 in its last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. The Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games overall. The Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 home meetings with the Braves. Take Atlanta.

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Marc Lawrence Jun 20 '18, 8:10 PM in 10h
MLB | Rays vs Astros
Play on: Rays +231 at BMaker

Play - Tampa Bay Rays w/Eovaldi vs Morton (Game 965).
Edges - Rays: Eovaldi 4-0 career team starts vs Houston … Astros: Morton 6.00 ERA last three starts… With Eovaldi owning 16 Ks and 3 BBs in this three starts this season, we jump on this big ugly dog and recommend a 1* play on Tampa Bay. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Larry Ness Jun 20 '18, 8:40 PM in 11h
MLB | Mets vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies -102 at GTBets

My free play is on the Col Rockies at 8:40 ET.
Historically, Coors Field has been a tough place for visiting teams but that hasn't been the case in 2018. The Rockies lost 12-2 on Monday in their series opener against the NY Mets. The defeat extended their franchise-record home losing streak to eight games and dropped their home record to 11-20 in 2018.
Colorado snapped that eight-game home slide last night with a 10-8 victory over New York, highlighted by a six-run third inning. Nolan Arenado, Trevor Story and Ian Desmond hit consecutive HRs in the breakout inning, marking the eighth time in franchise history Colorado had hit three HRs in a row and first time since May 27, 2010. The Rockies were 30-25 on the morning of May 30 but have since lost 13 of their last 18 games to fall five games back in the NL West at 35-38. The Mets had their three-game winning streak halted last night and fell to 3-5 on the team's current 10-game road trip. New York's 11-1 start to the 2018 season is solidly in the rear view mirror these days, as the 31-39 Mets are 11 games out of first in the NL East.
Seth Lugo (2-2, 2.49 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets and will he'll be opposed by the Rockies' Chad Bettis (5-1, 4.65 ERA). Lugo will be making his his third straight start and fourth overall in place of the injured Noah Syndergaard. Lugo suffered his first loss while in the rotation on Friday, when he was reached for five runs on eight hits over five innings at Arizona in a 7-3 D'backs win. Lugo came out of the bullpen to toss three scoreless innings against Colorado back on May 4, and is 1-0 with a 3.55 ERA in one start and two relief appearances versus the Rockies during his career. Bettis may have a 5-1 overall record in 2018 but he has surrendered five runs in each of his last four starts for an 8.44 ERA. Amazingly, he is 1-0 in that span (team is 2-2). Bettis is 1-0 with a 4.05 ERA in three career starts and one relief appearance against the Mets, with the win coming back on May 5 of this season when he scattered six hits over seven scoreless innings in New York.
The Mets were 24-19 in late May but enter the third contest of this four-game series having won just seven of their last 27 games. Yes, the Rockies have been surprsingly awful at home this season but that almost HAS to change. Colorado's Bettis gave up five runs in the first inning in his last outing but he went on to pitch 4.2 scoreless innings, a span in which he allowed two singles and retired 12 of the final 13 batters he faced with six strikeouts. The Rockies erupted for six runs in the second inning of that contest and went on to win 9-5 to give Bettis his first victory after six straight no-decisions. He had not won since May 5 at Citi Field when he worked seven scoreless innings against the Mets. Considering that, I'm on Colorado, which will win two in a row for the first time since June 5 and 6.
Good luck...Larry

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John Martin Jun 20 '18, 8:15 PM in 10h
MLB | TEX vs KC
Play on: UNDER 9½ -110

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Rangers/Royals UNDER 9.5
The Rangers and the Royals just have a knack for playing UNDER the total. The Rangers won 4-1 yesterday, which easily stayed under the 9-run total. Now we’re getting a total of 9.5 for Wednesday and it’s simply too high. The UNDER is 34-12-6 in the last 52 meetings. The UNDER is 31-15-5 in the last 51 meetings in Kansas City. The UNDER is 7-0 in Royals last seven games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. The UNDER is 25-10-2 in Royals last 37 vs. a team with a losing record. The UNDER is 7-1 in Rangers last eight road games. Give me the UNDER.

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Vic Duke Jun 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 9h
MLB | MIL vs PIT
Play on: UNDER 8½ -115

Brewers/Pirates 7:05: Good value with a series that has gone 1-9-1 O/U in Pittsburgh. Brewers have been "under" machines on the road vs righty starters at 15-46-1 O/U. Tonight, Brewers face a pretty good righty in Chad Kuhl. Kuhl has pitched well this month but an unlucky loser. He's 0-5 O/U in his last 5 starts. Brewers counter with Brent Suter who's done very well against the Pirates in his career; moreover, the Brewers' bullpen sports a superb 2.74 ERA and a big reason for Milwaukee's road success. And behind the plate umpire Wendelsledt has a reputation for a big strike zone. He's currently at 2-8 O/U in his last 10 appearances and 2-5 O/U in Pittsburgh games. Under it is!

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Steve Janus Jun 20 '18, 2:20 PM in 4h
MLB | Dodgers vs Cubs
Play on: Dodgers +103 at betonline

1* Free Sharp Play on Dodgers +103

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Seattle/NY Yankees Over 9 Runs

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Jeff Allen Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection is on the Mets/Rockies Over

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: Take TORONTO (Happ) -140 over Atlanta

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Totals4U

Wednesday's Free Selection: Baltimore/Washington under 9

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John Anthony Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Boston Red Sox - 140

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Atlantic Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Houston - 250

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#1 Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: New York Yankees - 175

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take BOSTON/MINNESOTA UNDER the total of 9 runs

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Boston/Minnesota under 9

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick St Louis Wacha +105

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: WED: RedSox w/Price -140

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick the Texas/Kansas City Game OVER 9½ Runs

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take PHILADELPHIA (Arrieta) -120 over St Louis

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Wednesday: New York Yankees - 175

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Sharp Bettor

SharpBettor FREE Play for Wednesday, June 20, 2018

6/20 09:35 AM MLB (971) DETROIT TIGERS (M FULMER - R) VS (972) CINCINNATI REDS (T MAHLE - R)

Take : Reds

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Roz Wins

Roz's Wednesday June 20, 2018, Free Pick



6/20 05:10 PM MLB (967) BOSTON RED SOX (D PRICE - L) VS (968) MINNESOTA TWINS (L LYNN - R)

Take : Twins

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Detroit Tigers vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 19th June 2018 by Gracenote
Tigers vs. Reds Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 06/19/2018

the detroit tigers continue to have issues in interleague play, a trend they will try to reverse when they cap a two-game series at the cincinnati reds on wednesday. a 9-5 loss to the reds in tuesday's opener left the tigers with a 1-6 mark against national league teams, compared to 35-32 versus the american league.

detroit won a season-high five straight and had a chance to reach .500 before it was blanked over the first eight innings tuesday night, picking up five runs in the ninth to make it mildly interesting. tucker barnhart was 3-for-3 and joey votto clubbed a grand slam as cincinnati improved to 24-30 since a 3-15 start that led to the firing of manager bryan price. votto, who needs one game to tie frank robinson (1,502) for eighth place on the reds' all-time list, has 12 rbis over a 10-game stretch. he will be getting his first look at right-hander michael fulmer, who starts for the tigers on wednesday opposite tyler mahle.
tv: 12:35 p.m. et, fs detroit, fs ohio (cincinnati)

pitching matchup: tigers rh michael fulmer (3-5, 4.13 era) vs. reds rh tyler mahle (5-6, 3.96)
fulmer allowed one run on five hits over seven innings in each of his last two starts, picking up a win against minnesota last time out. he yielded one run in 14 frames over two interleague starts - both against pittsburgh - earlier in the year and owns a 2.47 era in seven career outings versus the national league. the 25-year-old, who will be facing cincinnati for the first time, is 12-6 with a 2.50 mark in 27 career starts in day games.
mahle is 2-0 with a 1.10 era in three starts in june, including 6 1/3 scoreless innings at kansas city last wednesday. the 23-year-old has made it through four consecutive outings without giving up a home run after serving up 13 in his previous nine starts. mahle has never faced the tigers but won his first two career interleague starts while giving up just one run in 12 2/3 innings.

walk-offs

1. tigers cf leonys martin was 3-for-3 with two walks in five plate appearances tuesday.
2. reds cf billy hamilton is 5-for-8 with a home run and five runs scored over his last two games.

3. cincinnati recalled rhp jackson stephens from triple-a louisville and optioned rhp austin brice to louisville.

prediction: tigers 5, reds 4

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Atlanta Braves vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 19th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/19/2018

third base remains a spot where the atlanta braves may try to improve in advance of the trade deadline, but johan camargo continues serving notice he is capable of handling the position entering the finale of a two-game series wednesday at the toronto blue jays. camargo dominated tuesday, belting his first career grand slam and finishing 4-for-5 with a career-best five rbis as the national league east leaders stayed 3 ½ games ahead of second-place washington with an 11-4 win.

camargo, a slick fielder who can play a variety of positions, is hitting .400 in his past seven games with nine rbis as atlanta moved a season-high 14 games above .500. he had plenty of support in the lower part of the lineup, as the braves pounded toronto pitching for 11 hits and 10 runs from the bottom four spots in the batting order. the blue jays saw their seven-game home winning streak snapped thanks in part to finishing 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, despite hitting six doubles (one off their season high). one of the lone highlights for the blue jays in the opener was catcher luke maile, who ended a 0-for-12 skid with a hit and two rbis.
tv: 12:37 p.m. et, fb-watch
pitching matchup: braves rh anibal sanchez (3-0, 1.93 era) vs. blue jays lh j.a. happ (8-3, 3.48)

sanchez signed with the braves in mid-march after being released by minnesota, and the 34-year-old is an unheralded reason why atlanta is in first place. since rejoining the rotation in late may after missing six weeks with a hamstring injury, sanchez is 2-0 with a 2.31 era and only 14 hits allowed in 23 1/3 innings. sanchez, who struck out six with no walks in seven shutout innings thursday against san diego, went 0-1 with a 10.13 era in two starts against the blue jays last season while pitching with detroit.
happ has flourished in his second tour of duty with toronto - posting a 3.36 era in 71 starts since the beginning of 2016 - and at age 35 is putting together one of the best seasons of his 12-year career. he has not allowed an earned run in his past two starts with just three hits allowed in 12 innings, and is 4-0 with a 1.91 era and a .146 opponents batting average across his past six outings. happ is 3-0 with a 2.42 era in eight career games (seven starts) against atlanta, but has not faced the braves since 2012.
walk-offs

1. toronto 1b justin smoak snapped a 1-for-29 skid with two hits tuesday, and has reached base in 58 of his 65 games this season.

2. atlanta lf charlie culberson homered and made a run-saving catch tuesday, and is hitting .315 since the beginning of may.
3. blue jays c russell martin, who did not play tuesday, has walked in seven consecutive games.

prediction: blue jays 3, braves 2

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 19th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/19/2018

Matt Carpenter was ice cold to begin the month of June before heating up in a hurry, with homers in three straight games and four of his last five. Carpenter aims to continue the power display on Wednesday afternoon as the St. Louis Cardinals (38-33) and Philadelphia Phillies (38-33) play the rubber match of their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

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Carpenter belted the go-ahead homer just inside the right foul pole with two out in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 7-6 triumph to improve to 11-for-25 with eight extra-base hits (six doubles, two homers), six RBIs and as many runs scored versus Philadelphia this season. The 32-year-old hasn't been as fortunate versus struggling Wednesday starter Jake Arrieta, going 3-for-35 with 10 strikeouts. While St. Louis has erupted for 17 runs en route to winning two of three following a four-game skid, Philadelphia saw its bid for a fourth straight victory thwarted as it was unable to escape its third consecutive contest in which its bullpen imploded. Odubel Herrera homered for the third straight game and fourth time in five outings heading into a tilt versus right-hander Michael Wacha, against whom he is 4-for-13 with six RBIs in his career.
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TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Michael Wacha (8-2, 3.24 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (5-5, 3.33)

Wacha is looking to atone for a horrific outing on Friday after surrendering three homers and nine runs total over four-plus innings as he suffered his first loss since March 31 in a 13-5 setback versus the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old issued four free passes in that contest to increase his walk total to 13 in his last four trips to the mound after allowing 21 in his previous 10 starts. Wacha improved to 3-2 in his career against Philadelphia after permitting two runs in six innings and striking out a season high-tying eight batters in a 12-4 romp on May 18.

Signed to a three-year, $75 million deal, Arrieta answered a strong 10-start performance out of the blocks with an 0-3 mark and 7.98 ERA in his last three outings. The 2015 National League Cy Young Award winner was blitzed for eight runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings of a 13-2 setback at Milwaukee on Friday. Arrieta also fell victim to Wacha and the Cardinals on May 18, yielding four runs (two earned) in three frames to drop to 8-5 with a 2.38 ERA in his 18 career encounters with St. Louis.
Video: Condensed Game: STL@PHI - 6/19/18


WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia LF Rhys Hoskins has 10 hits -- including three homers -- to go along with eight RBIs and six runs scored in his last six games.

2. St. Louis CF Tommy Pham, who is riding a 13-game hitting streak, has homered in back-to-back contests.

3. Phillies 1B Carlos Santana's solo homer extended his hit streak to four games, during which he has scored five times in the last three.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Phillies 2

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Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 19th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/19/2018

corey kluber looks to bounce back from a rare rough outing when he gets the start for the cleveland indians in the finale of a three-game series with the visiting chicago white sox on wednesday afternoon. kluber lost for the first time in over a month after giving up a season-high four runs in five innings against minnesota on friday.

he'll try to rebound against a white sox team that failed to score on kluber over six frames in a meeting last month and has recorded 16 total runs during a six-game losing streak. francisco lindor drove in a pair of runs to pace the indians' attack in tuesday's 6-3 win, which gave cleveland a 7-2 record against chicago - including 5-0 at home. the indians improved to 23-13 overall at progressive field and matched their high-water mark for the season at six games above .500 (39-33). the white sox, who turn to emerging right-hander reynaldo lopez in the finale, are at the other end of the spectrum at a season-high 24 games below .500 (24-48).
tv: 1:10 p.m. et, nbcs chicago, sto (cleveland)
pitching matchup: white sox rh reynaldo lopez (2-4, 3.35 era) vs. indians rh corey kluber (10-3, 2.24)

lopez has five quality starts in his last six turns, with the one exception being a clunker at cleveland opposite kluber on may 30, when the indians got to him for seven runs in 2 2/3 innings. he has a 4.36 era on the road, compared to 2.25 at home. yonder alonso is 2-for-2 and edwin encarnacion is 2-for-4 with a walk against the 24-year-old lopez.

kluber also issued his first walk in a span of seven starts in the loss to the twins and he's handed out 11 in 104 2/3 innings overall. the two-time cy young award winner is 6-1 with a 1.80 era in eight home starts. jose abreu is 16-for-47 with five home runs against kluber, who is 10-4 in his career versus the white sox.
walk-offs

1. lindor has at least two hits in six of his last 10 games.

2. white sox of charlie tilson was 3-for-4 on tuesday and is batting .353 over a 10-game stretch.

3. the indians placed rhp evan marshall (elbow) on the 10-day disabled list and selected the contract of rhp george kontos.

prediction: indians 5, white sox 2

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 20th June 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Cubs Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 06/20/2018

After splitting a pair of one-run games to begin the series, the host Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers get back together for the rubber match of their three-game series Wednesday. Both National League contenders used late rallies to claim a victory during Tuesday's doubleheader.

The Dodgers took advantage of Chicago's short-handed bullpen to score two runs in the ninth and claim a 4-3 win in the series opener Tuesday afternoon, but Albert Almora Jr.'s RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the Cubs to a 2-1 victory in the nightcap. Chicago was without closer Brandon Morrow, who was unavailable due to back tightness. The split dropped the Cubs a half-game behind Milwaukee in the NL Central, but they ended a four-game losing streak against the Dodgers in the regular season. Los Angeles has now won 22 of its last 28 and pulled within 1 1/2 games of NL West leader Arizona.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SportsNet Los Angeles, WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Ross Stripling (6-1, 1.76 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (8-2, 2.28)
Stripling has been a revelation for the Dodgers, first out of the bullpen and now as a starter. The 28-year-old has won his last six outings and has posted a 2.12 ERA in nine starts. Stripling will make his first start against the Cubs after pitching six scoreless innings across three relief appearances.

Lester has earned the win in his last four starts and six of his last seven. The 34-year-old posted his third straight quality start when he won at St. Louis on Friday, allowing two runs and five hits over six innings. Lester is 2-3 with a 3.89 ERA in seven regular-season meetings against the Dodgers.
WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs SS Addison Russell is hitting .348 in June and has reached base in his last 13 games with an at-bat.

2. Dodgers 3B Justin Turner, who is riding a six-game hitting streak, is 0-for-14 with four strikeouts versus Lester.

3. Cubs RHP Yu Darvish, who has been on the disabled list since May 23 with inflammation in his right triceps, is scheduled to throw a simulated game Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Cubs 3, Dodgers 2

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Oakland Athletics vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 20th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/20/2018

the oakland athletics used a late power surge in the series opener to extend their winning streak to three contests and will attempt to sweep the two-game interleague set when they visit the san diego padres on wednesday afternoon. oakland forged a tie on stephen piscotty's two-out solo homer in the ninth inning before jed lowrie's two-run blast in the 10th gave the club a 4-2 victory.

lowrie has been heating up for the athletics as he has gone 7-for-18 during the four-game hitting streak he will carry into the series finale. san diego's losing streak reached three games as it managed only six hits in the setback. cory spangenberg registered two of those hits, notching a pair of singles for his second straight two-hit performance. jose pirela drove in one of the padres' runs on tuesday, giving him four rbis in his last four contests.
tv: 3:40 p.m. et, mlb network, fs san diego

pitching matchup: athletics rh frankie montas (3-1, 2.67 era) vs. padres lh joey lucchesi (3-2, 3.23)

after beginning his stint with oakland this season with three stellar starts, montas was rocked by houston for seven runs - five earned - on 11 hits and four walks over 5 1/3 innings of a loss on thursday. the 25-year-old dominican combined to allow three runs and issued three walks in his first three turns. montas never has faced san diego but is 1-0 with a 8.64 era in interleague action that consists of three relief appearances and a start against arizona in his season debut on may 27.
lucchesi will be activated from the disabled list to make his first start since may 14 against colorado due to a hip injury. the 25-year-old rookie from california came away without a decision versus the rockies after giving up three runs and six hits - two homers - in five innings. lucchesi, who has yet to face an american league team, has made seven of his nine career starts at home.
walk-offs

1. athletics dh khris davis is hitless in 13 at-bats over his last four games after going 5-for-8 with three homers in his previous two contests.
2. san diego of wil myers (oblique) and c austin hedges (elbow) both could return from the disabled list during the team's weekend series in san francisco.

3. oakland of matt joyce (back) went 3-for-5 with a double and an rbi on tuesday in the second game of his rehab assignment with triple-a nashville and is expected to be activated from the dl during the weekend series against the white sox in chicago.

prediction: athletics 5, padres 2

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Miami Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 20th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/20/2018

Tensions again will be high when the San Francisco Giants host the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon for the finale of their three-game series. Marlins starter Dan Straily was ejected from Tuesday's contest for hitting Buster Posey with a pitch in the second inning after San Francisco's Dereck Rodriguez plunked Lewis Brinson in the top of the frame.

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Brinson and San Francisco's Hunter Strickland exchanged words during Monday's game after the former celebrated a run-scoring single, and the Giants' closer punched a door following the contest - breaking his pitching hand. Strickland underwent surgery on Tuesday and will miss six to eight weeks, while the Giants went on to post a 6-3 victory that marked just their second in six games against the Marlins this season. Posey ended a 12-game home-run drought and Gorkys Hernandez added a two-run blast as part of a three-RBI performance for San Francisco, which is just 10-20 at home against Miami since the beginning of the 2010 campaign. Brinson was hitless in three at-bats on Tuesday but is 7-for-21 with five RBIs against the Giants despite batting just .180 on the season.
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TV: 3:45 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Urena (2-8, 4.18 ERA) vs. Giants LH Derek Holland (4-7, 4.48)

Urena has won two of his last three starts after losing his first seven decisions of the season. The 26-year-old was superb while beating Baltimore in his last turn as he gave up just three hits over eight scoreless innings. Urena went 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in two starts against the Giants last season and has struggled with Andrew McCutchen (4-for-8).

Holland is 2-1 over his last four starts despite not working more than five innings in any of the outings. The 31-year-old lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in his last turn, when he gave up three runs - two earned - and five hits and struck out seven in five frames. Holland lasted just two-thirds of an inning in his lone career start against the Marlins on July 2, 2011 as he surrendered five runs and four hits while with Texas.
Video: Condensed Game: MIA@SF - 6/19/18



WALK-OFFS

1. The Giants recalled RHP Pierce Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento to replace Strickland on the roster.

2. Miami RF-3B Brian Anderson went 1-for-5 with an RBI on Tuesday and has reached base in each of his last 17 games.

3. San Francisco RHP Johnny Cueto (elbow) likely will begin a rehab assignment soon after faring well in Monday's two-inning simulated game.

PREDICTION: Marlins 5, Giants 4

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Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 19th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/19/2018

Aaron Hicks' recent power display proved to be contagious in the New York Yankees' series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Hicks went deep for the third time in as many contests for the Yankees (48-22), who will ride a four-homer performance into Wednesday's second contest of their three-game set versus the visiting Seattle Mariners (46-27).

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Giancarlo Stanton ignited the fireworks with a solo homer, Miguel Andujar and Hicks added two-run shots and Gleyber Torres capped the scoring with a solo blast in Tuesday's 7-2 win for New York, which has won 15 of 19 overall and a majors-best 27 of 38 at home. Hicks collected three hits from the leadoff spot to improve to 8-for-17 with five RBIs and four runs scored during his four-game hitting streak, although he is just 1-for-5 with two strikeouts versus Wednesday starter Felix Hernandez. Seattle opened a 10-game road trip with a thud despite Nelson Cruz going deep for the second time in as many contests and seventh in his last 10. The Mariners matched a season low with two hits in that outing, putting their streak of 11 consecutive series without a loss (7-0-4) in jeopardy heading into their tilt versus right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga.
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TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ROOT-Northwest (Seattle), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Felix Hernandez (6-6, 5.44 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Jonathan Loaisiga (1-0, 0.00)

Hernandez answered a disastrous start with a solid one on Thursday, albeit his strong seven-inning performance versus Boston resulted in his second consecutive loss. The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner and six-time All-Star aims to rebound at the new Yankee Stadium, where he owns a 6-1 mark with a 1.41 ERA in nine career appearances. Brett Gardner is 13-for-36 in his career against Hernandez, but the hurler has subdued Austin Romine (0-for-6) and Didi Gregorius (1-for-9).

Loaisiga acquitted himself well in his major-league debut, scattering three hits over five strong innings in a 5-0 triumph over Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old Nicaraguan struggled with his control by issuing four walks against the Rays after allowing the same total over 45 minor league innings this season. Loaisiga was elevated to the majors from Double-A Trenton to fill in for injured starter Masahiro Tanaka, who is dealing with ailing hamstrings.
Video: Condensed Game: SEA@NYY - 6/19/18



WALK-OFFS

1. Seattle 2B Dee Gordon has scored five times during his seven-game hitting streak.

2. Gardner (swollen right knee) could return to the lineup Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone said.

3. Mariners 3B Kyle Seager has answered a six-game hitting streak by going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in the last two contests.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Yankees 3

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 19th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/19/2018

the worst team in the majors proved to be the perfect elixir for the washington nationals, who snapped a four-game skid by rallying twice for a 9-7 victory over the baltimore orioles on tuesday night. assured of their first season series win over baltimore since 2007, the nationals host the orioles in wednesday's middle contest of the three-game set.

trea turner homered to ignite a 4-for-4 night and anthony rendon collected three rbis, including a go-ahead two-run double for washington, which improved to 4-0 against baltimore this year. michael a. taylor extended his career-high hitting streak to 10 games with a pinch-hit rbi single while rookie juan soto reached base three times and is 7-for-14 versus the orioles this season. baltimore squandered an early four-run lead and wasted a pair of two-run homers by jace peterson and trey mancini to lose for the 10th time in 11 games. the orioles, who fell to 9-28 away from home, will try to beat the nationals for the first time behind right-hander andrew cashner, who is seeking his first win since april 5.
tv: 7:05 p.m. et, mlb network, masn 2 (baltimore), masn (washington)
pitching matchup: orioles rh andrew cashner (2-8, 4.98 era) vs. nationals lh gio gonzalez (6-3, 3.01)

cashner is coming off back-to-back quality starts, but he lost his third consecutive outing after giving up three runs and nine hits over six innings at toronto last time out. he had an identical line versus the new york yankees in his previous start and has won just once over his last 11 turns. daniel murphy (6-for-12), bryce harper (5-for-11) and anthony rendon (5-for-12) have roughed up cashner.
gonzalez was tagged for five runs and nine hits -- both season worsts -- over six innings in a loss at toronto and was reached for four runs and six hits in a season-low 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus san francisco on june 9. his last win was a dominant performance at baltimore on may 28, when he permitted six hits over 7 2/3 scoreless innings. manny machado is 5-for-16 against gonzalez.
walk-offs

1. nationals rh kelvin herrera, acquired from kansas city on monday, worked a perfect inning tuesday in his washington debut.

2. the orioles designated 3b pedro alvarez for assignment and promoted inf steve wilkerson and c caleb joseph from triple-a norfolk.

3. the nationals placed 1b matt adams on the 10-day disabled list due to a fractured left index finger.

prediction: nationals 5, orioles 3

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 19th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/19/2018

pittsburgh pirates right-hander chad kuhl has allowed only eight earned runs over his last five starts but has little to show for it, posting just one win in that span. kuhl gets to face one of his favorite opponents as he looks to remain unbeaten in his career against the visiting milwaukee brewers on wednesday in the finale of a three-game set.

kuhl dominated the brewers in milwaukee on may 6, allowing one hit over seven scoreless innings to improve to 3-0 with a 1.91 era against them. starling marte homered and jordy mercer delivered an rbi double for the second straight night for pittsburgh, which lost for the second time in six games to fall back below .500. jesús aguilar accounted for all his team's runs with a two-run homer and rbi double in tuesday's 3-2 victory as the brewers snapped a three-game slide. milwaukee left-hander brent suter, who is 5-1 over his last six starts and is coming off his best outing of the year, will oppose kuhl.
tv: 7:05 p.m. et, fs wisconsin (milwaukee), at&t sportsnet pittsburgh
pitching matchup: brewers lh brent suter (7-4, 4.30 era) vs. pirates rh chad kuhl (5-4, 3.76)

suter worked a season-high seven innings and yielded one run on five hits to beat philadelphia on friday. it marked the first time he pitched at least six innings this season and the sixth straight outing in which he has permitted three runs or fewer. suter has a 1-0 record and 1.80 era in eight appearances versus the pirates, including two scoreless innings in relief on may 4.
kuhl halted a six-start winless drought against cincinnati on friday, limiting the reds to two runs -- one earned -- and six hits over six innings. the 25-year-old improved to 3-1 with a 3.43 era at pnc park with his first victory since beating the brewers more than a month earlier. orlando arcia is 5-for-12 against kuhl, who has limited ryan braun to one hit in nine at-bats.

walk-offs

1. brewers 3b travis shaw (wrist) has missed the past two games.

2. pirates rf gregory polanco is 5-for-8 in the last three games.
3. the brewers designated lh boone logan for assignment on tuesday.

prediction: pirates 3, brewers 2

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Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 20th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/20/2018

the boston red sox missed out on a chance to become the first team to reach 50 wins this season in the series opener but look to rebound when they visit the minnesota twins on wednesday. the red sox's bullpen coughed up four runs in the eighth inning on tuesday during a 6-2 setback, dropping the team to 5-3 on its 10-game road trip as it lost for just the fourth time in 35 contests in which it scored first.

boston's rafael devers homered for the second straight game on tuesday and has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 contests, registering a .327 batting average in that span, while slugger j.d. martinez has recorded multiple hits in three of his last five games. david price will try to even the series when he takes the mound for the red sox against veteran lance lynn, who owns a 3.13 era at home as opposed to 6.57 on the road. eduardo escobar brings an eight-game hitting streak (14-for-31, 10 rbis) into wednesday's contest after knocking in three runs in the series opener for the twins, who are 10-7 this month. escobar leads the majors with 31 doubles, including one in the sixth inning on tuesday that brought home a pair of runs, and has raised his batting average to .305.
tv: 8:10 p.m. et, nesn (boston), fs north (minnesota)
pitching matchup: red sox lh david price (8-4, 3.76 era) vs. twins rh lance lynn (4-5, 4.98)

price has yielded fewer than three runs in six of his last seven starts, going 6-0 during that stretch after beating seattle on thursday with seven innings of one-run ball. the 32-year-old vanderbilt product, who is 5-2 with a 3.59 era in eight road starts, has gone beyond six innings once in his last five trips to the mound. eddie rosario is 3-for-6 versus price, who is 10-3 with a 2.52 era in 17 career appearances (16 starts) against the twins.
lynn has been a much better pitcher since posting an 0-3 record and 8.37 era in five april starts to begin his tenure with the twins. the 31-year-old ole miss product has recorded six quality starts in eight outings since may 1, including each of the last five - a stretch during which he allowed seven runs over 31 1/3 innings. mookie betts is 3-for-5 with a homer against lynn, who is 0-1 with a 1.89 era in three career starts versus the red sox.
walk-offs

1. minnesota 2b brian dozier is two home runs behind tom brunansky (163) for ninth place on the franchise list.

2. boston ss xander bogaerts has collected three homers and seven rbis over his last six contests.

3. twins ss ehire adrianza has hit safely in eight of his last nine games, going 10-for-30 in that stretch.

prediction: red sox 6, twins 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 20th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/20/2018

the tampa bay rays spoiled houston's chances of establishing a new franchise-record winning streak and look to win the three-game series when they visit the astros on wednesday. tampa bay recorded a 2-1 victory on tuesday to end houston's streak at 12 games, which matches the franchise mark set in 1999 and equaled in 2004.

wilson ramos delivered the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and c.j. cron homered earlier in the contest as the rays improved to 2-4 entering the finale of their seven-game road trip. cron, who was hitless in 23 straight at-bats before the second-inning blast, struck out two times later in the contest and has whiffed 19 times over his last seven games. houston recorded just five hits in its first setback since june 5 and left runners on first and second in the ninth inning. "even after this loss, we're such a fun group that we'll show up (wednesday) and guys will still be cracking jokes and having a lot of fun," astros catcher max stassi told reporters after the loss. "we'll go out there and play hard. we'll be fine."

tv: 8:10 p.m. et, fs sun (tampa bay), at&t sportsnet-southwest (houston)
pitching matchup: rays rh nathan eovaldi (1-2, 4.63 era) vs. astros rh charlie morton (8-1, 2.94)
eovaldi is making his fifth start since returning from the second tommy john surgery of his career. the 28-year-old lost to the new york yankees in his last turn, when he gave up five runs and eight hits over 7 1/3 innings. eovaldi is 1-0 with a 2.52 era in four career starts against the astros and has enjoyed success against jose altuve (2-for-12) and george springer (0-for-6) while struggling with josh reddick (5-for-11).
morton gave up three runs and four hits over six innings to beat kansas city in his last turn and halt a three-start winless stretch. the 34-year-old has issued 10 walks over 9 2/3 frames in his last two outings after walking just six over his previous five starts. morton is 1-2 with a 4.50 era in three career starts against the rays and has experienced difficulties with carlos gomez (6-for-16, homer) and ramos (5-for-13).
walk-offs

1. ramos is 7-for-18 with a homer and four rbis during his five-game hitting streak.

2. houston 3b alex bregman singled in the team's lone run on tuesday and has reached base in 30 consecutive games.

3. tampa bay designated utl rob refsnyder for assignment to open a roster spot for cf kevin kiermaier (thumb), who went 0-for-5 in his first game since april 15.

prediction: astros 3, rays 1

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Texas Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 20th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/20/2018

the texas rangers look to extend their season-best four-game winning streak when they conclude their three-game series against the host kansas city royals on wednesday. texas has scored 28 runs during their victory splurge but still stands 13 games below .500.

nomar mazara and isiah kiner-falefa each recorded three hits while delino deshields delivered a two-run double to lead a 12-hit attack in tuesday's 4-1 triumph. shin-soo choo went 1-for-5 to extend his streak of reaching base to 33 games, the longest by a ranger since mark teixeira reached safely in 36 consecutive contests in 2006. kansas city notched only four hits on tuesday as it lost its eighth straight game and 14th in its last 15. the royals own the worst home record in the majors at 10-28, and their 22-51 overall mark is the worst in franchise history through 73 games.
tv: 8:15 p.m. et, fs southwest (texas), fs kansas city

pitching matchup: rangers rh austin bibens-dirkx (0-1, 6.55 era) vs. royals rh jakob junis (5-7, 4.43)

bibens-dirkx was recalled from triple-a round rock on tuesday to make his third major-league start of the season. the 33-year-old took the loss when he faced the royals on may 24 as he gave up six runs - four earned - and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. bibens-dirkx has served up 10 homers in just 45 1/3 frames on the road (13 appearances - four starts) during his tenure with the club.
junis has lost four straight starts and is winless over his last five outings. the 25-year-old has served up three homers and given up six runs in each of his last two turns, the most recent being a loss to houston on friday in which he allowed seven hits in 5 1/3 innings. junis has given up 18 homers this season, with 13 coming in eight home starts (3-5, 4.84 era).
walk-offs

1. the royals have been outscored 99-36 while going 2-15 this month.

2. texas rhp keone kela recorded his 17th consecutive save this season with a perfect ninth inning on tuesday.

3. kansas city 1b lucas duda (foot) went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer for triple-a omaha on tuesday during the second game of his rehab assignment.

prediction: rangers 6, royals 2

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New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 06-20-2018

MLB Previews 20th June 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 06/20/2018

after getting outslugged in back-to-back contests, the colorado rockies turned the tables in their last outing. colorado looks to make it two wins in a row for the first time in two weeks when it hosts the new york mets on wednesday for the third contest of their four-game series.

the rockies, who dropped a 13-12 decision at texas on sunday and fell 12-2 a day later in the series opener to extend their franchise-record home losing streak to eight games, snapped a tie tuesday with a six-run third inning and went on to post a 10-8 victory. nolan arenado, trevor story and ian desmond hit consecutive homers in the huge frame, marking the eighth time in franchise history colorado belted three shots in a row and first since may 27, 2010. new york had its three-game winning streak halted and fell to 3-5 on its 10-game road trip as it allowed double digits in runs for the first time since may 26, when it suffered a 17-6 loss at milwaukee. brandon nimmo looks to remain hot for the mets as he's gone 10-for-19 with three homers and seven rbis over his last four contests.
tv: 8:40 p.m. et, sny (new york), at&t sportsnet rocky mountain (colorado)
pitching matchup: mets rh seth lugo (2-2, 2.49 era) vs. rockies rh chad bettis (5-1, 4.65)

lugo will be making his his third straight start and fourth overall in place of the injured noah syndergaard. the 28-year-old lugo suffered his first loss while in the rotation on friday, when he was tagged for five runs and eight hits over five innings at arizona. lugo, who came out of the bullpen to toss three scoreless innings against colorado on may 4, is 1-0 with a 3.55 era in one start and two relief appearances versus the rockies during his career.
bettis has surrendered five runs in each of his last four starts for an 8.44 era but is 1-0 in that span. the 29-year-old texan picked up that victory in his home state on friday despite yielding those five runs on six hits - two homers - and three walks over 5 2/3 innings against the rangers. bettis is 1-0 with a 4.05 era in three career starts and one relief appearance against colorado, with the win coming on may 5 as he scattered six hits over seven scoreless frames in new york.
walk-offs

1. mets rhp aj ramos will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, the team announced tuesday.

2. colorado rhp carlos estevez (elbow) threw a live batting practice session on monday and will toss another before potentially going on a rehab assignment.

3. new york placed of jay bruce (hip) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled rhp tim peterson from triple-a las vegas.

prediction: rockies 7, mets 4

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

MLB
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Miami @ SF
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Atlanta vs. Toronto, 06/20/2018 12:37 EDT

Total: -110/+8½ Over

Sportsbook:
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St. Louis vs. Philadelphia, 06/20/2018 13:05 EDT

Money Line: -115 Philadelphia

Sportsbook:
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This game features the 38-33 Cardinals and the 38-33 Phillies. Phillies let one slip by them last night but look to win the series today at home where they are 23-13. Jake Arrieta 5-5 with a 3.33 ERA needs a good start luckily he does very well against the Cardinals as he is 8-5 with a 2.38 lifetime. I think Arrieta will be determined to turn it around today and the Phillies bats will be looking to stay hot. Phillies are just 7-18 in their last 25 against the Cardinals look for them to get one back as we play the Phillies for a 15* winner. ***Don't forget to be on Chase's bug high roller platinum club play 193-128 that goes off early today***

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Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, June 20, 2018



6/20 05:10 PM PT / 8:10 PM ET

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, June 20


St. Louis @ Philadelphia

Game 951-952
June 20, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 15.969
Philadelphia
(Arrieta) 12.059
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+100); Over

LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs

Game 953-954
June 20, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Strpling) 15.925
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 15.051
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
N/A

Miami @ San Francisco

Game 945-946
June 20, 2018 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Urena) 14.394
San Francisco
(Holland) 16.824
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-130); Under

Milwaukee @ Pittsburgh

Game 957-958
June 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Suter) 16.145
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 15.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-115); Under

NY Mets @ Colorado

Game 959-960
June 20, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Lugo) 15.526
Colorado
(Bettis) 13.396
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-105); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland

Game 961-962
June 20, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 17.032
Cleveland
(Kluber) 14.535
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-300
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+250); Over

Seattle @ NY Yankees

Game 963-964
June 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Hernandez) 14.638
NY Yankees
(Loaisiga) 17.100
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-185
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-185); Under

Tampa Bay @ Houston

Game 965-966
June 20, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Eovaldi) 16.261
Houston
(Morton) 18.060
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-260
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-260); Under

Boston @ Minnesota

Game 967-968
June 20, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 18.270
Minnesota
(Lynn) 15.078
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-145); Under

Texas @ Kansas City

Game 969-970
June 20, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Bbens-Drkx) 12.545
Kansas City
(Junis) 14.344
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Under

Detroit @ Cincinnati

Game 971-972
June 20, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 17.750
Cincinnati
(Mahle) 13.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+110); Over

Atlanta @ Toronto

Game 973-974
June 20, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Sanchez) 16.579
Toronto
(Happ) 14.362
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+125); Over

Oakland @ San Diego

Game 975-976
June 20, 2018 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Montas) 12.892
San Diego
(Luchessi) 16.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-115); Under

Baltimore @ Washington

Game 977-978
June 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cashner) 13.898
Washington
(Gonzlez) 16.441
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-220); Under

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MLB

Wednesday, June 20

National League
Cardinals (38-33) @ Phillies (38-33)
Wacha is 4-1, 3.41 in his last six starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 10-4.
5-inning record: 8-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-14

Arrieta is 0-3, 11.05 in his last three starts (over 8-5). Team in his starts: 5-8.
5-inning record: 7-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Cardinals lost five of their last seven games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine road games. Phillies won six of their last nine games; over is 9-2 in their last 11 games.

Dodgers (38-34) @ Cubs (41-29)
Stripling is 6-0, 1.66 in his last six starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 6-3.
5-inning record: 7-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-9

Lester is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 11-3.
5-inning record: 8-2-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Dodgers won six of their last eight games; LA’s last six games stayed under the total. Cubs won five of last seven home games; under is 7-1 in their last eight home games.

Marlins (29-45) @ Giants (36-38)
Urena is 2-1, 2.88 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 2-13.
5-inning record: 5-8-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Holland is 2-2, 4.32 in his last five starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 6-8.
5-inning record: 5-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Miami won six of its last nine games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Giants lost six of their last nine games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Brewers (43-30) @ Pirates (36-37)
Suter is 5-1, 3.24 in his last six starts (over 6-0); Brewers scored 50 runs in those five wins. Team in his starts: 7-6
5-inning record: 6-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-13

Kuhl is 1-1, 3.63 in his last three starts; his last five stayed under. Team in his starts: 8-6.
5-inning record: 6-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-14

Brewers are 6-8 in their last 14 games; under is 7-2 in their last nine road games. Pittsburgh won four of its last six games; under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Mets (31-39) @ Rockies (35-38)
Lugo is 1-1, 3.00 in three starts this year (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2.
5-inning record: 1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Bettis is 1-0, 7.47 in his last seven starts (over 4-1-2). Team in his starts: 8-6.
5-inning record: 12-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-14

Mets won three of their last four games; under is 9-4-1 in their last 14 games. Colorado lost nine of its last 12 games; over is 16-1 in their last 17 games.

American League
Mariners (46-27) @ New York (48-22)
Hernandez is 0-3, 5.59 in his last five starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-7.
5-inning record: 6-8-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-15

Loiasiga blanked Tampa Bay for five innings (91 PT) in his MLB debut, a 5-0 win. Team in his starts: 1-0.
5-inning record: 1-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Seattle won six of its last nine games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven road games. New York won five of its last seven games; under is 12-1-1 in their last 14 games.

White Sox (24-48) @ Indians (39-33)
Lopez is 1-0, 2.33 in his last three starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 4-10.
5-inning record: 7-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Kluber is 5-1, 2.14 in his last seven starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 10-5.
5-inning record: 11-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

White Sox lost their last six games; under is 15-1-2 in their last 18 games. Cleveland won its last three games; under is 10-3-1 in their last 14 games.

Rays (34-39) @ Astros (49-26)
Eovaldi is 0-3, 6.23 in his last three starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 1-3
5-inning record: 2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

Morton is 1-1, 6.00 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 9-5.
5-inning record: 9-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-14

Tampa Bay lost four of its last six games; seven of Rays’ last eight games stayed under. Astros won 12 of their last 13 games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine games.

Red Sox (49-25) @ Twins (32-37)
Price is 6-0, 2.64 in his last seven starts (under 5-2). Team in his starts: 10-4
5-inning record: 6-4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Lynn is 3-1, 2.01 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 5-8
5-inning record: 4-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-13

Red Sox won five of their last eight games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 games. Minnesota won three of its last four games; under is 5-2-1 in their last seven home games.

Rangers (31-44) @ Royals (22-51)
Bibens-Dirks is 0-1, 8.18 in two starts this year (over 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 0-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Junis is 0-4, 6.75 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 7-7
5-inning record: 7-3-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Rangers won their last four games; under is 7-1 in their last eight road games. Kansas City lost 14 of its last 15 games; three of KC’s last five games went over.

Interleague
Tigers (36-38) @ Reds (27-45)
Fulmer is 1-0, 1.29 in his last two starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-9
5-inning record: 5-6-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Mahle is 2-0, 1.65 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-6
5-inning record: 4-9-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Detroit won five of its last six games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Reds are 6-8 in their last 14 games; over is 6-0-1 in their last seven home games.

Braves (43-29) @ Blue Jays (33-39)
Sanchez is 3-0, 2.45 in his last five starts (under 4-1-1). Team in his starts: 5-1
5-inning record: 3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Happ is 4-0, 2.39 in his last six starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 9-5
5-inning record: 9-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Braves won six of their last seven games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven road games. Toronto won seven of its last eight home games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

A’s (37-36) @ Padres (34-41)
Montas is 3-1, 3.33 in four starts this year (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 3-1
5-inning record: 3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Ross is 1-1, 4.98 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 9-5
5-inning record: 8-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-14

A’s are 9-4 in their last 13 road games; five of last six Oakland games went over the total. San Diego lost four of its last five games; over is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.

Orioles (20-51) @ Nationals (39-32)
Cashner is 0-3, 5.82 in his last three starts; under is 6-0 in his last six. Team in his starts: 3-10
5-inning record: 3-8-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-13

Gonzalez is 0-1, 6.61 in his last three starts (under 9-5). Team in his starts: 9-5
5-inning record: 8-2-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-14

Baltimore lost 10 of its last 11 games; under is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Nationals are 6-10 in their last 16 games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Umpires
StL-Phil: Under is 3-1 in last four Blaser games.
LA-Chi: Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Whitson games.
Mil-Pitt: Under is 7-2 in last nine Wendelstedt games.
NY-Col: Over is 7-3-2 in last dozen LBarrett games.
Mia-SF: Under is 5-2 in last seven Visconti games.

Chi-Clev: Under is 6-2 in last eight Little games.
Sea-NY: Underdogs won three of last five Hoye games.
TB-Hst: Over is 8-6-1 in Lentz games this year.
Bos-Min: Under is 8-1 in last nine Nelson games.
Tex-KC: Under is 6-2 in last eight Fairchild games.

Det-Cin: Under is 10-3 in Holbrook games this year.
Atl-Tor: Over is 4-2 in last six Winters games.
A’s-SD: Over is 6-2 in Barber games this season.
Balt-Wsh: Under is 7-1 in last eight Meals games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/19
Ariz 16-14-4……18-12-8……..34-26
Atl 19-14-5…..15-11-8………34-25
Cubs 14-13-9……16-13-5…….30-26
Reds 10-23-4……11-20-3….…21-43
Colo 23-13-7……18-12-2……41-26
LA 15-14-4…….18-15-7……33-29
Miami 14-22-3…..14-14-7…….28-36
Milw 17-14-7…..18-14-3…….35-28
Mets 15-19-2……14-14-7…..28-31
Philly 13-15-7…..18-11-6……31-26
Pitt 15-15-5……15-12-10…….30-27
StL 17-11-4……17-19-3………34-30
SD 12-19-6……15-18-4…….27-36
SF 16-18-9…..14-15-3………30-33
Wash 18-11-8..…17-13-4………35-24

Orioles 8-20-9…….11-21-3……19-41
Boston 20-13-8……18-12-4……..38-25
White Sox 12-21-4…….9-22-5….21-43
Cleveland 15-13-8……23-9-5……38-22
Detroit 14-16-4……16-17-10…..30-33
Astros 20-12-9……18-11-6…….38-22
KC 11-18-6…….13-20-6…..24-38
Angels 21-12-4……14-16-7……35-28
Twins 14-15-7……14-16-6…..28-31
NYY 17-9-6……22-10-6…….39-19
A’s 11-15-7……13-18-9……24-33
Seattle 20-13-4……17-13-9……37-26
TB 19-16-7……13-13-5……32-28
Texas 12-19-5…..10-24-5…….22-43
Toronto 9-18-6……13-18-9……22-36

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/19)
Ariz 13-33…….13-37…..….26
Atl 13-37……12-35……….25
Cubs 7-36……..16-36………23
Reds 9-36……..6-33………..15
Colo 16-41…….15-32..…….31
LA 11-33……..14-38..…….25
Miami 10-39……..11-36…….21
Milw 13-39……..9-34…..…22
Mets 13-35……..11-33…….24
Philly 8-36……..14-36…..…22
Pitt 9-35……..11-38………20
StL 11-31……..10-39…….21
SD 9-37……..8-38……….17
SF 9-40………14-32….…23
Wash 16-39……..10-33……..26

Orioles 13-37……..12-35………25
Boston 12-41……14-34………26
White Sox 12-37……11-36…..…23
Clev 9-37…….11-36………20
Detroit 10-33……..12-42……22
Astros 12-39…..…8-34……….20
KC 10-36..…….10-38…….20
Angels 11-36…..…..8-36………19
Twins 12-36………7-41………19
NYY 6-31……..14-38……….20
A’s 7-34…..…..11-39………18
Seattle 13-35………12-39……..25
TB 14-42..……9-31………23
Texas 5-36…….…10-38……15
Toronto 6-35………9-38……….15

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 38-30 NL, favorites +$290
AL @ NL– 23-22 NL, favorites -$616
Total: 61-52 NL, favorites -$326

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MLB

Wednesday, June 20

Trend Report

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


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
St. Louis is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
Philadelphia is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Philadelphia is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 14 games
Cleveland is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 19 of Cleveland's last 25 games at home
Cleveland is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
LA Dodgers is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Chi Cubs is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 12 games
Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 13 games when playing San Diego
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 9 games
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Diego is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 13 games when playing Oakland
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing at home against Oakland


Miami Marlins
Miami is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Miami is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games on the road
Miami is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing San Francisco
Miami is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
San Francisco is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
San Francisco is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Miami
San Francisco is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Miami
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing at home against Miami


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Seattle is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Seattle's last 18 games when playing NY Yankees
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of NY Yankees's last 18 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


Milwaukee Brewers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games
Milwaukee is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Milwaukee's last 19 games when playing Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Pittsburgh's last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Baltimore's last 18 games
Baltimore is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games on the road
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Washington
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baltimore's last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Washington's last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing Houston
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Houston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games at home
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Houston's last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Boston Red Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games
Boston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston


Texas Rangers
Texas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games on the road
Texas is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Kansas City
Texas is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Texas's last 15 games when playing Kansas City
Texas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Kansas City's last 13 games
Kansas City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Kansas City's last 15 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas


New York Mets
NY Mets is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
NY Mets is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
NY Mets is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing Colorado
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
NY Mets is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Mets's last 23 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
Colorado is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 10 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Colorado's last 23 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against NY Mets

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Wednesday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Astros (12-1 last 13)

In spite of Houston having its 12-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday by Tampa Bay, the Astros are still the hottest squad in the game. Houston was listed as a favorite of at least -200 for the fifth straight game but couldn’t produce enough offense in a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday, while scoring below four runs for the first time in 13 games. The Astros also saw their eight-game OVER streak come to an end as Justin Verlander was denied his 10th win of the season.

Houston still has an opportunity to post another lengthy winning streak when it concludes its series with Tampa Bay, followed by home series against Kansas City and Toronto. Charlie Morton heads to the mound in Wednesday’s rubber match, seeking his ninth win of the season for Houston. The right-hander is coming off a 7-3 road victory over Kansas City his last time out, as the Astros own a 4-1 mark when Morton takes the mound as a favorite of -200 or higher.

Coldest team: Royals (0-8 last eight)

Kansas City is riding an eight-game losing streak following Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to Texas. What’s even more amazing is that seven of those defeats have come at home, including four to last-place squads like the Rangers and Reds. If it wasn’t for Baltimore’s disastrous campaign at 20-51, Kansas City would own the worst record in baseball, as the Royals have been outscored on this homestand, 46-14.

The Royals look to avoid another home sweep as Jakob Junis heads to the hill against the Rangers. Junis hasn’t won a start in his last four appearances, while getting lit up in his past two outings against Oakland and Houston by allowing 12 earned runs and 17 hits in 10.2 innings of work. To make matters worse, Kansas City has compiled a dreadful 3-16 record in Game 3’s this season, including a 1-11 mark off a loss.

Hottest pitcher: Brent Suter, Brewers (7-4, 4.30 ERA)

Milwaukee snapped a three-game skid on Tuesday by holding off Pittsburgh, 3-2. Suter has been on fire over the last month as the Brewers have won five of his previous six starts, while coming off back-to-back blowouts of the Phillies. Suter delivered a season-high seven innings and allowed one run in a 13-2 home rout of Philadelphia last Friday, but it was only the second time in his career that he tossed seven innings. The Brewers won two of Suter’s three starts against the Pirates last season, including a 3-0 shutout last September.

Coldest pitcher: Andrew Cashner, Orioles (2-8, 4.98 ERA)

Baltimore built a 5-1 lead over rival Washington on Tuesday only to see that advantage disappear in a 9-7 setback. The Orioles dropped their fourth game in four tries to the Nationals this season, while stumbling to 9-27 on the road. Cashner will try to turn around his recent misfortune as the Orioles are winless in his past three starts, while scoring a total of three runs in those contests. The right-hander hasn’t pitched too poorly by putting together nearly identical stat-lines against the Blue Jays and Yankees as he allowed nine hits and three earned runs in six innings each time. Also noteworthy is the 6-0 UNDER streak Cashner is riding in his past six trips to the mound.

Biggest OVER run: Phillies (9-2 last 11)

Philadelphia has been involved in a pair of wild games with St. Louis so far in its three-game series. The Phillies squandered a 4-0 lead on Monday only to rally past the Cardinals in 10 innings, 6-5 and cash the OVER of 8 ½. Philadelphia couldn’t hold onto another two-run advantage on Tuesday as St. Louis came back for a 7-6 win, as the Phillies have allowed 21 runs in the last three games. Jake Arrieta hits the hill this afternoon in the rubber match, looking for a better performance after getting tagged for eight runs in 3.1 innings of a 13-2 setback at Milwaukee.

Biggest UNDER run: Yankees (14-0 last 14)

(Double-dose of Yankees alert) The Bronx Bombers unloaded on the Mariners last night, 7-2, thanks to four home runs. However, New York maintained its incredible UNDER run as the total of 9 ½ was threatened, but never busted. The pitching staff has allowed eight runs in the past five games, while the lineup reached the seven-run mark for the first time in 12 games. The last time the Yankees cashed an OVER came back on June 4 at Detroit in the first game of a doubleheader.

Matchup to watch: Mariners vs. Yankees

The Yankees and Red Sox continue to be a two-horse race atop the American League East and will be for the next three months. New York sits alone atop the division after Tuesday’s victory over Seattle and Boston’s loss at Minnesota. The Bronx Bombers improved to 15-4 over the last 19 games, while Giancarlo Stanton was one of four Yankees to go deep in Tuesday’s win.

The Mariners are facing their third straight potential playoff opponent after a 5-2 homestand against the Angels and Red Sox. Seattle suffered its second loss in the last seven road series openers, but remained two games behind Houston in the AL West after the Astros were tripped up by the Rays.

Felix Hernandez tries to fix his road woes as the Seattle right-hander owns a bloated 7.71 ERA away from Safeco Field this season. Hernandez hasn’t had much luck with the Yankees the last few seasons the Mariners have lost three of his past four starts against New York.

Rookie Jonathan Loaisiga makes his second career start for New York, as he tossed five scoreless innings in his Major League debut against Tampa Bay last Friday in a 5-0 shutout. The Yankees look to continue their recent ownership of the Mariners as they have won seven of the past nine meetings dating back to 2016.

Betcha didn’t know: The Rockies held off the Mets on Tuesday, 10-8 to snap an eight-game losing streak at Coors Field. Colorado has won two consecutive home games against an opponent only twice this season, coming against San Francisco in late May and San Diego in late April.

Biggest public favorite: Indians (-290) vs. White Sox

Biggest public underdog: Braves (+130) at Blue Jays

Biggest line move: Reds (-120 to -128) vs. Tigers

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, June 20

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ST LOUIS (38 - 33) at PHILADELPHIA (38 - 33) - 1:05 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-11 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 840-882 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 140-155 (-41.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
ARRIETA is 4-13 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3 (-0.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WACHA is 3-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 4-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ARRIETA is 9-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.59 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 10-9 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.6 units)

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LA DODGERS (38 - 34) at CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 29) - 2:20 PM
ROSS STRIPLING (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 38-34 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 162-186 (-69.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 15-20 (-16.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-11 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1736-1791 (-268.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 926-837 (-162.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 57-51 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-45 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-64 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-28 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

ROSS STRIPLING vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JON LESTER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
LESTER is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.9 units)

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MIAMI (29 - 45) at SAN FRANCISCO (36 - 38) - 3:45 PM
JOSE URENA (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 13-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-11 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
URENA is 12-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
URENA is 10-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
URENA is 10-2 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 100-136 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 127-146 (-43.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-55 (-29.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-2 (+3.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

JOSE URENA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
URENA is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. MIAMI since 1997
HOLLAND is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 67.16 and a WHIP of 8.955.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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MILWAUKEE (43 - 30) at PITTSBURGH (36 - 37) - 7:05 PM
BRENT SUTER (L) vs. CHAD KUHL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 425-434 (+39.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 43-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-41 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 16-5 (+11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-16 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-24 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-15 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-22 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 67-86 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

BRENT SUTER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SUTER is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.421.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.4 units)

CHAD KUHL vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KUHL is 3-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.91 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

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NY METS (31 - 39) at COLORADO (35 - 38) - 8:40 PM
SETH LUGO (R) vs. CHAD BETTIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 30-39 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 4-13 (-9.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY METS are 76-98 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BETTIS is 33-22 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BETTIS is 17-9 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 443-461 (+33.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
LUGO is 18-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LUGO is 14-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LUGO is 9-2 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 12-20 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 7-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-1 (+4.1 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

SETH LUGO vs. COLORADO since 1997
LUGO is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. NY METS since 1997
BETTIS is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (24 - 48) at CLEVELAND (39 - 33) - 1:10 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 8-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 67-28 (+30.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-33 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-25 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-19 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-2 (+3.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
LOPEZ is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 8.30 and a WHIP of 1.961.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

COREY KLUBER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KLUBER is 10-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.104.
His team's record is 12-8 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-12. (-4.8 units)

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SEATTLE (46 - 27) at NY YANKEES (48 - 22) - 7:05 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JONATHAN LOAISIGA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 85-42 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 75-46 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 46-27 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-13 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 12-5 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-14 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 32-16 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 18-7 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HERNANDEZ is 26-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 10-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.296.
His team's record is 11-10 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-7. (+5.2 units)

JONATHAN LOAISIGA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (34 - 39) at HOUSTON (49 - 26) - 8:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
EOVALDI is 7-21 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 161-94 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 118-55 (+37.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 13-8 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-12 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 79-68 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+1.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. HOUSTON since 1997
EOVALDI is 1-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.040.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

CHARLIE MORTON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MORTON is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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BOSTON (49 - 25) at MINNESOTA (32 - 37) - 8:10 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 117-115 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 87-57 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 41-16 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PRICE is 65-35 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 88-107 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PRICE is 10-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.029.
His team's record is 10-6 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-6.7 units)

LANCE LYNN vs. BOSTON since 1997
LYNN is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.013.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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TEXAS (31 - 44) at KANSAS CITY (22 - 51) - 8:15 PM
AUSTIN BIBENS-DIRKX (R) vs. JAKE JUNIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 19-34 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
JUNIS is 18-12 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JUNIS is 12-6 (+8.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 204-198 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 92-76 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 95-104 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 27-23 (+13.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 40-30 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 151-136 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-48 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-51 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 8-27 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 4-17 (-13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-28 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 7-22 (-15.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 2-15 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in June games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-30 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-37 (-21.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-35 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-28 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-2 (+1.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

AUSTIN BIBENS-DIRKX vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BIBENS-DIRKX is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.69 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

JAKE JUNIS vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (36 - 38) at CINCINNATI (27 - 45) - 12:35 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. TYLER MAHLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 337-427 (-94.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 68-106 (-28.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-38 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 22-15 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
FULMER is 10-0 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
FULMER is 19-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 27-45 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-34 (-12.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 406-439 (-104.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 408-373 (-84.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

MICHAEL FULMER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER MAHLE vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (43 - 29) at TORONTO (33 - 39) - 12:35 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 43-28 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 20-8 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 22-19 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-16 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 16-10 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 17-6 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 11-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 15-8 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 109-125 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-19 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.19 and a WHIP of 1.518.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.8 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAPP is 3-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.11 and a WHIP of 1.101.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

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OAKLAND (37 - 36) at SAN DIEGO (34 - 41) - 3:40 PM
FRANKIE MONTAS (R) vs. JOEY LUCCHESI (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 375-471 (-97.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 105-132 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 57-45 (+22.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 105-120 (+21.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 31-26 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-39 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.

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

FRANKIE MONTAS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JOEY LUCCHESI vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (20 - 51) at WASHINGTON (39 - 32) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 20-51 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-24 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-28 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-43 (-21.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-31 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-37 (-24.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 6-28 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 95-56 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 37-42 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-53 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-35 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
CASHNER is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.569.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GONZALEZ is 2-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.507.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-2.0 units)

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MLB

Wednesday, June 20


STREAKING AND SLUMPING STARTING PITCHERS

Streaking: Jon Lester, Chicago Cubs (8-2, 2.28 ERA, $726)

Lester is one of the hottest hurlers going right now, having won six of his previous seven starts while allowing two runs or fewer in eight of his previous nine appearances. And while Lester was the favorite in every one of those starts, he has still built up enough value to move into eighth place overall in that category.

Lester and the Cubs host the Dodgers on Wednesday, and there's a bigger profit potential than normal for Lester, who comes in as a razor-thin -105 fave. The way he's pitching, that price is terrific.

Slumping: Jose Urena, Miami Marlins (2-8, 4.18 ERA, $-979)

Just how bad has Urena been this season? Even with wins in two of his previous three starts, he still ranks third from the bottom among qualified pitchers in earnings. And with all due respect to Mr. Urena, throwing eight shutout innings against the Baltimore Orioles – as he did last time out – isn't exactly worthy of a trophy.

Urena and the Marlins are +120 underdogs to the host San Francisco Giants. Even with journeyman lefty Derek Holland on the hill for the Giants, it's hard to see Miami prevailing in this one.

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The Sports Consensus

MLB Twins under 9

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Insider Sports Report

MLB Braves under 8.5

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Elite Sports Picks

MLB Brewers -110

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National Sports Service

MLB A's under 8

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Primetime Sports Picks

MLB Mets +100

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Profit On Sports

MLB Toronto -145

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Top Rank Sports Picks

MLB Boston -140

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Doc's Picks

MLB Giants -130

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Brad Wilton

Wednesday's comp play is the Yankees on the Run Line over the Mariners.

Jonathan Loaisiga will make his second big league start as he fills in for Masahiro Tanaka. Loaisiga's first start was an impressive 5 full innings at home with only 3 hits allowed, and 6 strikeouts recorded.

Seattle let things get away from them last night in the series opener, as they fell 7-2. In their last 3 meetings in the Bronx, the M's have been outscored by the Yankees, 23-6, and Seattle is just 2-8 the past 10 meetings against the New Yorkers.

Felix Hernandez is no longer a dominant hurler, and he comes into this start with just a 6-6 mark and a 5.44 season ERA. King Felix does own a 6-1 career mark at Yankee Stadium with a 1.41 ERA there. What does it tell you that he is this much of an underdog with those kinds of career numbers!??!!?

It tells me the Yanks are going to beat the snot out of him tonight.

Yankees Run Line winner.

3* N.Y. YANKEES -1 1/2 RUNS

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Eric SchroederOn to my complimentary winner...



A nice World Cup winner on Russia yesterday.


Let's play the New York Yankees tonight as my free play, as I like them to rout the visiting Seattle Mariners.


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


As big a King Felix fan as I am, it's been hard to watch the digression this season. Hernandez has the highest ERA of his 13-year career, at 5.44. I know he is coming off seven innings of two-run ball against Boston, but he is 3-3 with a 7.71 ERA on the road this season. He's allowed 31 runs (30 earned) on 43 hits and 14 walks, while being tagged for six home runs in those games.


It doesn't matter that Hernandez has a history of pitching well versus the Yankees - 10-7, 3.04 ERA in 21 starts and 6-1, including a 1.41 ERA in nine games at the new Yankee Stadium - but he's defying all of his past with a career-worst campaign.


That won't bode well against one of the best teams in baseball. The run support will be there for Loaisiga, who earned another start after throwing five scoreless innings against the Rays in his Major League debut on Friday.


All Stripes.




2* YANKEES RUN LINE (Loaisiga over Hernandez)

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The Last Call

Wednesday's Free Play: Boston - 139