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Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Ottawa RedBlacks Preview and Predictions 06-21-2018

CFL Previews 18th June 2018 by Gracenote
The Saskatchewan Roughriders look to build on their Week 1 win over the defending Grey Cup champions when they face the Ottawa Redblacks in the nation's capital on Thursday. The Roughriders knocked off the Toronto Argonauts 27-19 to earn their first win in a season opener since 2014, and hope to ride the momentum to their fifth victory in the last six overall meetings with Ottawa.

"It feels good to start the season off on the right foot," Saskatchewan quarterback Zach Collaros told reporters. "The guys really worked their tails off in training camp and deserved to win the game." The new-look Redblacks are eager to wash away the memories of the 30-21 East Division semifinal loss to the Roughriders last season. Ottawa, which started the new campaign on a bye, revamped its roster after finishing with a losing record last year and hopes to sprint out of the starting blocks following a 1-6-1 start in the previous campaign. Starting quarterback Trevor Harris suffered an ankle injury in the 27-7 preseason win against the Montreal Alouettes on May 31, but is expected to play and aims to help the Redblacks set the pace in the East after the other three teams in the division lost in the opening week.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN

ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (1-0): Collaros was stellar in his Saskatchewan debut as he completed 18-of-25 passes for 203 yards and a touchdown in the win against Toronto. Charleston Hughes, who was acquired in a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the offseason, made a major impact in his first game for the Roughriders as he recorded three sacks - including the 100th of his career in the first quarter. Saskatchewan received some key contributions from two other debutants as Nick Marshall returned an interception 66 yards for his first CFL touchdown and Brett Lauther made 4-of-5 field goal attempts against the Argonauts.

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (2017: 8-9-1): Harris threw for 4,679 yards and 30 touchdowns in 15 games last season and has a variety of weapons back at his disposal including wide receiver Greg Ellingson, who led the CFL with 12 touchdown receptions in 2017. "We have a little chip on our shoulders with how things ended last year," Ellingson told reporters. "Everyone has their minds set and are ready to bang when the time comes." Ottawa will feature a plethora of fresh new faces on defense, including defensive backs Rico Murray and Loucheiz Purifoy in an attempt to form an aggressive unit after finishing second last in the league with 11 interceptions last season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The last five regular-season meetings between Ottawa and Saskatchewan have been decided by a combined eight points.

2. The Roughriders have won seven of their last eight regular-season games against East Division opponents.

3. Harris threw for 300 yards or more in 10 games last season.

PREDICTION: Roughriders 24, Redblacks 20

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park

RACE #8 - BELMONT PARK - 5:13 PM EASTERN POST
8½ FURLONGS INNER TURF FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD OPTIONAL CLAIMING $85,000.00 PURSE

#2 NEW MONEY HONEY
#6 SPECIAL EVENT
#5 DYNATAIL
#4 BROOKS HOUSE

#2 NEW MONEY HONEY, drops in class (-6), is the overall speed leader in this O.C. field racing at today's distance of 8½ furlongs on the grass, and has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in five straight starts, including back-to-back "POWER RUN WINS" in her 4th and 5th races back. Jockey Javier Castellano and Trainer Chad Brown send her to the post ... they've hit the board with 60% of nearly 275 entries saddled as a team to date. #6 SPECIAL EVENT, a 9-2 shot, is the pace profile leader, and has hit the board in four of her last five "adventures," winning three times, however, I also note that these "board hits" did not meet my criteria to be "tabbed" a "POWER RUN."

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Belterra Park - Race #6 - Post: 3:55pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $10,000 Class Rating: 63

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 ONZAWAY (ML=6/1)


ONZAWAY - Was in a $30,000 Maiden Claiming race at Churchill Downs last time around the track. That race had a class figure of 80 and she is moving down in this field. A certain solid contender. This thoroughbred could be close at the end. She's got a wonderful late kick.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 EMMY SHIMMY (ML=5/2), #9 MUSHABOOM (ML=7/2), #5 FOREVERINYOURFAVOR (ML=5/1),

EMMY SHIMMY - No wager value on this one at the likely odds of 5/2. MUSHABOOM - This vulnerable equine will most likely be pulling up the rear as this group crosses the wire. FOREVERINYOURFAVOR - Couldn't close ground at all on May 25th. Hard to bet on this time around at the expected odds.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - ONZAWAY - Having the highest speed figure at this distance and surface, this magnificent animal is the top contender in this route contest on the grass.





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

EXACTA WAGERS:
3 with 4

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Churchill Downs

06/21/18, CD, Race 4, 6.27 ET
7F [Dirt] 1.20.02 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $24,200.
Claiming Price $20,000, if for $17,500, allowed 2 lbs. FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) - Pick 5 (Races 4-8)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 40.51, $1 ROI 1.15, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 6 Captain Cade 2-1 Lanerie C J Stall. Jr. Albert M. JTL
098.2414 9 Major Perfection 5/2 Saez G Jones J. Larry FWC
097.5615 5 Mountain Warrior 9/2 Landeros C Wilkes Ian R. E
096.0917 8 Layoffthehighones 8-1 Beschizza A Sharp Joe
094.0459 3 Hitthegroundrunnin 12-1 Miranda R Barnett Bobby C.
093.9757 2 Bravo Dixie 8-1 Canchari A L Campbell Michael B.
093.5264 1 Stack Em High 12-1 McMahon C Lauer Michael E. S
093.1607 4 Fighting for Grace 20-1 Morales E Davidson Norris
091.8014 7 Berko 12-1 Borel C H Lukas D. Wayne

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Charles Town
Charles Town - Race 6

Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8) / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Daily Double (6-7)


Allowance • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 76 • Purse: $24,500 • Post: 9:18P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, WAIVER CLAIMING OR STATE BRED RACES OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE MAY 21 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE APRIL 21 ALLOWED 4 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $12,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN WEIGHT ALLOWANCES)(W V A RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * THREAT: Horse is highest ranked on Good Speed and Good Class. Today is a sprint, horse i s a Front-runner with an inside post position. HISSY FIT: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. CRYSTAL PIER: Horse has run a Good R ace within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
3
THREAT
2/1

7/2
1
HISSY FIT
10/1

6/1
5
CRYSTAL PIER
6/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
HISSY FIT
1

10/1
Front-runner
80

69

91.2

67.8

60.3
3
THREAT
3

2/1
Alternator/Front-runner
85

80

79.6

71.6

67.6
4
SCOFF
4

8/1
Alternator/Front-runner
74

69

71.8

59.2

48.7
5
CRYSTAL PIER
5

6/1
Trailer
77

78

64.6

70.8

65.3
2
LITTLE UNITED
2

20/1
Alternator/Trailer
85

69

63.2

62.2

51.7
6
LIKE ME OR NOT
6

7/2
Alternator/Non-contender
73

63

66.8

62.6

54.6
7
LADY BEARONESS
7

5/2
Alternator/Non-contender
75

62

54.4

65.2

56.7

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

Race 6 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $8500 Class Rating: 65

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 5 THAT'S A SONG 6/1

# 4 VINTON'S VIN GEAUX 7/2

# 2 D'WILD IRISH ROSE 6/1

THAT'S A SONG figures to be the bet in here. Morales will probably be able to get this filly to break out sharply for this event. Could best this group based on the Equibase Speed Figure - 65 - of her last outing. This filly has a good win percent in dirt sprint races. VINTON'S VIN GEAUX - Has very good speed figures and has to be considered for a wager here. The Equibase Speed Fig of 62 from her latest affair looks very strong in here. D'WILD IRISH ROSE - Could beat this group given the 65 Equibase speed fig recorded in her last outing. Might best this group of horses in this race here, showing strong figs of late.

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

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $21000 Class Rating: 72

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 YES SIREE 3/1

# 3 BOATS GILHOOLEY 12/1

# 7 BOY SCOUT 20/1

YES SIREE is my choice. There is a solid chance that this entry's late pace will improve on Lasix. The average class rating alone makes this entrant a definite contender. Recent figures for the jock - 17 win percent - make this colt stand out in this field. BOATS GILHOOLEY - Looks very good to be up near the front end at the first call. Has garnered reliable Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races in the past.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Oak Tree at Pleasanton - Race #7 - Post: 5:08pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $8,000 Class Rating: 69

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 BELLIGERENT (ML=8/5)
#7 BLAZIN ON BY (ML=5/2)


BELLIGERENT - This filly is in nice physical condition. Finished third on Jun 2nd. Martin drops her down to this class. You don't need too much more from the horse's history to believe this animal should have a chance to win at this level. Ranks uppermost in EPS (earnings per start). A solid outing right here in this race can increase the lifetime earnings. The 70 latest race speed fig looks sound in the TrackMaster PPs. Ran a nice speed figure of 71 on May 12th. Followed it up with another Equibase speed figure of 70. Either effort is good enough to beat this field. BLAZIN ON BY - I am keen on that recent contest on May 27th at Golden Gate Fields where she ran fourth. Looking at today's class figure, this thoroughbred is encountering an easier field than in the last race at Golden Gate Fields. While the finish was disappointing, this race horse made a good stretch move last time out at Golden Gate Fields. Expect better in this event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 MISSALMA (ML=9/2),

MISSALMA - Hasn't finished in the money in any short distance races of late. Doubtful to see her doing it this time around either.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - BLAZIN ON BY - Number one with a bullet (workout). This thoroughbred is going to top the charts today.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #4 BELLIGERENT to win if we can get at least 3/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Pass

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs
Presque Isle Downs - Race 3

$2 WPS / $2 Exacta / Trifecta (min .50 cent) / Superfecta (min .10 cent) $2 Daily Double / Pick 3 (min .50 cent) (Races 3-4-5) Jackpot Pick 6 (min .20 cent) (Races 3-8)


Claiming $25,000 • 1 Mile • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 90 • Purse: $17,000 • Post: 6:15P
(PLUS UP TO 30% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE MAY 21 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES) (LIMITED TO10 STARTERS).
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. YAAFOUR (GB) is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * YAAFOUR (GB): Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. RI VER EVANGELIST: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. O'MALLEY'S MARCH: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed F igure at the distance/surface.
3
YAAFOUR (GB)
6/1

2/1
7
RIVER EVANGELIST
9/5

6/1
5
O'MALLEY'S MARCH
9/2

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
COLD SOBER
6

10/1
Front-runner
67

66

79.6

52.6

41.1
3
YAAFOUR (GB)
3

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
93

91

110.9

78.7

73.2
7
RIVER EVANGELIST
7

9/5
Alternator/Stalker
100

87

105.2

23.7

19.2
5
O'MALLEY'S MARCH
5

9/2
Alternator/Stalker
86

73

68.2

72.6

65.6
2
DOUBLE RAINBOW
2

8/1
Trailer
80

77

41.9

57.0

47.5
1
PROMETHEAN
1

12/1
Alternator/Trailer
82

80

68.6

76.6

68.1
4
SOUPER PLATINUM
4

3/1
Alternator/Non-contender
74

75

97.5

66.3

56.8

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Jimmy Boyd Jun 21 '18, 10:15 PM in 13h
MLB | Padres vs Giants
Play on: Giants -131 at betonline

Free pick on Giants -
I like the value here with San Francisco at what I feel is a very short line given who they have on the mound. The Giants will turn to their ace Madison Bumgarner, who is one of the elite starting pitching talents in the game. Bumgarner missed the first 2+ months of the season and has posted a mere 4.67 ERA and 1.385 WHIP in his 3 starts since returning from the DL.
He didn't have his best stuff in his last outing at the Dodgers, but still only gave up 3 runs in 6 innings of work. He's only made one of his three starts at home and in that outing he allowed just 2 runs in 6 innings. Now that he's got his feet wet, it's only a matter of time before he's back to dominating the opposition. Either way, I like his chances of out-performing Padres starter Tyson Ross, who has a 4.41 ERA in his last 3 starts. San Diego is also just 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs a left-handed starer and 1-5 in Ross' last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Take San Francisco!

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Brandon Lee Jun 21 '18, 10:15 PM in 13h
MLB | Padres vs Giants
Play on: Giants -131 at betonline

10* FREE MLB PICK (Giants -131)
I'll take my chances here with San Francisco at home against the Padres on Thursday. I just feel like this is a great price to back the Giants at home with their ace Madison Bumgarner on the mound. This is now the fourth start for Bumgarner since returning from injury and while he hasn't been putting up Cy Young numbers, he's been rock solid so far and should only keep getting better. His best start also came at home (other two on the road) and that's another big reason why I like him to pitch well here. The other thing is the Giants are swinging a hot bat right now. They have scored 6 in each of their last 2 and no fewer than 4 over their last 4. Give me the Giants -131!

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Brad Diamond Jun 21 '18, 2:00 PM in 5h
Soccer | Croatia vs Argentina
Play on: OVER 2 -140

LATE AFTERNOON FIFA TOTAL.

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Steve Janus Jun 21 '18, 1:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Red Sox vs Twins
Play on: Red Sox -125 at BMaker

1* Free Sharp Play on Red Sox -125

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Dustin Hawkins Jun 21 '18, 10:05 PM in 13h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Angels
Play on: Blue Jays +146 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Blue Jays +146

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Marc Lawrence Jun 21 '18, 1:10 PM in 4h
MLB | Red Sox vs Twins
Play on: Twins +107 at pinnacle

Play - Minnesota Twins w/Gibson vs Porcello (Game 914).
Edges - Twins: 6-1 home Game Three of a series this season; and Gibson 3.04 ERA with 1.14 WHIP last seven starts… Red Sox: Porcello 2-6 last eight team starts in this series; and 4-8 last twelve away team starts during June… With that we recommend a 1* play on Minnesota. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Red Dog Sports Jun 21 '18, 2:00 PM in 5h
Soccer | Croatia vs Argentina
Play on: Argentina +112 at BMaker

Argentina +112
Take Argentina +112 over Croatia in World Cup soccer action on Thursday. Look for Lionel Messi to play well.
Croatia 1
Argentina 2

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Mike Lundin Jun 21 '18, 8:10 PM in 11h
MLB | A's vs White Sox
Play on: A's -139 at BetPhoenix

#MLB FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Oakland Athetlics have heated up and are gunning for their season-high fifth win in a row when they take on the Chicago White Sox Thursday night.
They slugged five homers in a 12-4 rout of the Padres on Wednesday and I think their bats will find plenty of success off White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (4-7, 7.19 ERA) as well. He's 1-4 with a 11.05 ERA in seven home starts on the season and gave up five runs on six hits with a pair of homers in 5 1/3 innings his last time out.
Chris Bassitt (0-2, 2.45 ERA) will take the ball for Oakland for his third start of the season. He was it up by the Halos his last time out but here he'll face a White Sox team which has averaged just 3.70 rpg on the season.
Athletics are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. White Sox are 1-8 in Giolito's last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Free pick on Oakland Athletics.

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Larry Ness Jun 21 '18, 10:05 PM in 13h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Angels
Play on: Angels -152 at pinnacle

My free play is on the LA Angels at 10:05 ET. The LA Angels were once 13-3 but as the team's superstar Mike Trout gets sets to play his 1,000th career game, the Angels sit 39-35 and find themselves 10 games back of the first-place Houston Astros. The two-time AL Most Valuable Player leads the majors in HRs (23), runs (60) and on-base percentage (.469) and is 16-for-23 with four HRs, nine RBI and 11 walks during his eight-game hitting streak to boost his June batting average to a .448 (26-for-58. However, the Angels are just 2-6 during his eight-game hitting streak. LA opens a four-game series vs the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Toronto has answered a demoralizing 4-15 stretch by winning eight of its last 12 but the team's modest 35-39 record leaves them a whopping 16 games back of the first-place NY Yankees in the AL East.
Thursday night's pitching matchup features Toronto's Aaron Sanchez (3-5, 4.35 ERA) going up LA lefty Tyler Skaggs (6-4, 2.81 ERA). Sanchez is coming off striking out a season high-tying eight battlers while allowing three runs in six innings against Washington last Friday, failing to earn a decision in a 6-5 Blue Jays win. The Blue Jays are just 6-8 in Sanchez 2018 starts and Sanchez owns an 0-1 mark with a 2.03 ERA in three career appearances against the Angels. Meanwhile, LA's Skaggs improved to 3-0 with an 0.45 ERA in his last three starts after allowing two runs and striking out eight over seven innings in an 8-4 triumph at Oakland. The Angels are now 8-6 in all of his 2018 starts. Skaggs owns a 2-2 record with a 4.11 ERA in five career starts versus Toronto, including getting a no decision in a 5-4 Toronto win back on May 23 when he surrendered two HRs over five innings but just three runs.
Sure, Trout continues to make a strong case as MLB's best player but his team limps in just 2-7 in its last nine games and welcomes Toronto to Anaheim only 18-19 at home (minus-$564 vs the moneyline) on the season. The Blue Jays have played much better lately but note that in going 8-4 over their last 12 games, the breakdown is 8-1 at home and 0-3 on the road. Those three losses at Tampa Bay (June 11-13) leaves Toronto 1-8 in its last nine road games. Facing a red-hot Skaggs extends Toronto's road woes. Play the Angels.
Good luck...Larry

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MLB

Thursday, June 21


National League
Mets (31-40) @ Rockies (36-38)
Matz is 2-1, 1.88 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-6.
5-inning record: 5-7-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-13

Freeland is 2-2, 4.31 in his last five starts (under 10-4). Team in his starts: 7-7.
5-inning record: 7-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-14

Mets won three of their last five games; over is 3-0 in their last three games. Colorado lost nine of its last 13 games, but won last two; over is 17-1 in their last 18 games.

Diamondbacks (40-33) @ Pirates (36-37)
Godley is 2-0, 2.92 in his last two starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-6
5-inning record: 7-7. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

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

Arizona lost three of its last four games; they’re 9-3 in road series openers. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight road games. Pittsburgh won four of its last six games; under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Cubs (42-29) @ Reds (28-45)
Hendricks is 1-3, 4.71 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-9
5-inning record: 3-7-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-14

Harvey is 0-3, 7.17 in his last four starts (over 3-2-2). Team in his starts: 3-4
5-inning record: 4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-7

Cubs won four of their last six games; they’re 9-2 in road series openers. Chicago’s last four games stayed under. Reds won their last three games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games. Cincinnati is 5-7 in home series openers.

Cardinals (38-34) @ Brewers (43-30)
Martinez is 0-3, 7.13 in his last four starts; over is 2-0-1 in his last three. Team in his starts: 6-5.
5-inning record: 4-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

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

Cardinals lost six of their last eight games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten road games. St Louis is 5-6 in road series openers. Brewers are 6-8 in their last 14 games, 5-6 in home series openers; under is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Padres (34-42) @ Giants (37-38)
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

Bumgarner is 0-2, 4.67 in three starts this year (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 0-3.
5-inning record: 1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

San Diego lost its last four games; they’re 1-15 in last 16 series openers. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Giants won three of their last four games; over is 5-1 in their last six home games. SF is 7-4 in home series openers.

American League
Mariners (46-28) @ New York (49-22)
Paxton is 4-0, 3.55 in his last six starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-5.
5-inning record: 7-5-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-15

Severino is 5-1, 2.15 in his last seven starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 13-2.
5-inning record: 11-2-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-15

Seattle lost its last three games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight road games. New York won six of its last eight games; under is 12-2-1 in their last 15 games.

Red Sox (49-26) @ Twins (33-37)
Porcello is 2-2, 5.97 in his last five starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 10-4
5-inning record: 9-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-15

Gibson is 1-1, 1.69 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-7
5-inning record: 7-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Red Sox lost four of their last five games; under is 11-4 in their last 15 games. Minnesota won four of its last five games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

A’s (38-36) @ White Sox (24-49)
Bassitt is 0-2, 5.73 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 0-2.
5-inning record: 0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Giolito is 1-3, 8.75 in his last five starts (under 8-6). Team in his starts: 5-9.
5-inning record: 3-10-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

A’s won their last four games; they’re 7-2 in last nine road series openers. Seven of last eight Oakland games went over the total. White Sox lost their last seven games; under is 15-2-2 in their last 19 games. Chicago is 4-7 in home series openers.

Blue Jays (34-39) @ Angels (39-35)
Sanchez is 1-0, 2.95 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-8
5-inning record: 3-7-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Skaggs is 3-0, 1.35 in his last three starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-6.
5-inning record: 8-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Toronto won four of its last five games but is 1-8 in last nine road games, 6-6 in road series openers. Over is 4-1 in their last five games. Angels lost seven of their last nine games; they’re 5-2 in last seven home series openers. Over is 6-0-1 in their last seven games.

Interleague
Orioles (21-51) @ Nationals (39-33)
Gausman is 0-3, 7.97 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 4-10
5-inning record:5-7-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Scherzer is 3-2, 2.57 in his last five starts, losing last two 2-0/2-0. His last four starts stayed under the total. Team in his starts: 11-4
5-inning record: 9-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-15

Baltimore lost 10 of its last 12 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Nationals are 6-11 in their last 17 games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/20
Ariz 16-14-4……18-12-8……..34-26
Atl 19-15-5…..15-11-8………34-26
Cubs 14-13-9……17-13-5…….31-26
Reds 10-23-4……11-21-3….…21-44
Colo 23-13-7……19-12-2……42-26
LA 15-15-4…….18-15-7……33-30
Miami 15-22-3…..14-14-7…….29-36
Milw 17-14-7…..18-14-3…….35-28
Mets 15-20-2……14-14-7…..28-32
Philly 13-15-7…..19-11-6……32-26
Pitt 15-15-5……15-12-10…….30-27
StL 17-12-4……17-19-3………34-31
SD 12-19-6……15-19-4…….27-37
SF 16-18-9…..14-16-3………30-34
Wash 18-11-8..…17-14-4………35-25

Orioles 9-20-9…….11-21-3……20-41
Boston 20-14-8……18-12-4……..38-26
White Sox 12-22-4…….9-22-5….21-44
Cleveland 15-13-8……24-9-5……39-22
Detroit 15-16-4……16-17-10…..31-33
Astros 20-12-9……18-11-7…….38-22
KC 11-18-6…….13-21-6…..24-39
Angels 21-12-4……14-16-7……35-28
Twins 14-15-7……15-16-6…..29-31
NYY 17-9-6……22-11-6…….39-20
A’s 12-15-7……13-18-9……25-33
Seattle 21-13-4……17-13-9……38-26
TB 19-16-8……13-13-5……32-28
Texas 13-19-5…..10-24-5…….23-43
Toronto 9-18-6……14-18-9……23-36

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

Orioles 13-38……..12-35………25
Boston 12-42……14-34………26
White Sox 12-38……11-36…..…23
Clev 9-37…….12-37………21
Detroit 11-34……..12-42……23
Astros 12-39…..…8-35……….20
KC 10-36..…….10-39…….20
Angels 11-36…..…..8-36………19
Twins 12-36………8-42……..20
NYY 6-31……..14-39……….20
A’s 7-35…..…..11-39………18
Seattle 13-36………12-39……..25
TB 14-43..……9-31………23
Texas 6-37…….…10-38……16
Toronto 6-35………10-39….…16

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 38-31 NL, favorites +$390
AL @ NL– 24-24, favorites -$856
Total: 62-55 NL, favorites -$466

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CFL Betting Recap - Week 1
Joe Williams


League Betting Notes

-- Favorites went 3-1 SU in Week 1
-- Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 ATS in Week 1
-- Home teams posted a 3-1 SU record in Week 1
-- Home teams posted a 3-1 ATS record in Week 1
-- The 'Under' went 3-1 in Week 1

Analysis

The opening weekend was a disaster forthe East Division, as all three teams lost their initial game of the season. It was a great weekend for Ottawa (0-0), as they will head into Week 2 in first place as a result of everyone else's misfortune.

Toronto (0-1) lost a rematch of last season's East Final, as Saskatchewan (1-0) exacted a little revenge, 27-19. The Argonauts seemed to have a multitude of chances to get on top and bail out the betting public, but a pick-six late in the game sealed the win for the Roughriders. There were also just 22 total points heading into the fourth quarter, but 'under' (50) needed to chew their nails at the end of the 27-19 victory by the Riders.

Hamilton (0-1) took it on the chin in a 28-14 loss at Calgary (1-0), 28-14. QB Jeremiah Masoli rolled up 344 passing yards while also running for a touchdown, but it wasn't nearly enough for the Ti-Cats. QB Bo Levi Mitchell was up to his normal tricks, tossing for 297 yards and a touchdown while running for 12 yards. The Stamps pass defense isn't likely to be a problem this season, it's just that the Ti-Cats turned to the pass game and abandoned the run after being down late.

The most entertaining game of the weekend was the Thursday night opener in Winnipeg (0-1), as Edmonton (1-0) outlasted the Bombers 33-30. The Blue Bombers were able to hang on for the cover (+7.5), and that was never really in doubt. However, the Esks picked up a touchdown with 1:36 remaining, tying it up with a two-point conversion at 1:22 and then they posted the game-winning field foal from Sean Whyte with just :13 left in regulation. It was a punch in the gut for Winnipeg, and it will be interesting to see how they bounce back in Montreal this weekend.

Team Betting Notes

-- The Alouettes and Blue Bombers were battle in Montreal in a battle between 0-1 teams. The Bombers are 4-1 ATS in their past five following a straight-up loss, and they're 21-8 ATS in their past 29 on the road. In addition, they're 6-2 ATS in their past eight against teams with a losing record.

-- For Montreal, they're 0-11 ATS in their past 11 following a straight up loss, and they're 3-14 ATS in the past 17 overall dating back to last season. On their home turf, they're 5-16 ATS in the past 21 home games and 2-5 ATS in the past seven in June. In this series, Montreal is 1-6 ATS in their past seven home games against Winnipeg. The 'over' has cashed in each of the past five meetings in Montreal, and four of the past five overall.

-- The 'under' is an impressive 23-3 in the past 26 games for Montreal in the month of June.

-- The RedBlacks make their season debut in Week 2 against the Riders. Ottawa has covered in each of their past five outings in June, and 5-2 ATS in their past seven contests on Thursday. The 'under' is 12-4-1 in the past 17 for the RedBlacks, while going 3-1-1 in their past five against teams with a winning overall mark.

-- For Saskatchewan, the under is 10-1 in their past 11 games overall while cashing in each of their past six road outings. The under is also 4-1 in their past five games in the month of June.

-- The Ti-Cats head to Edmonton with a 2-7 ATS mark over their past nine games in the month of June. They're also just 5-12-2 ATS in the past 19 against teams with a winning overall mark. Hamilton has covered five consecutive meetings in Edmonton, while the 'over' is 5-1 in the past six meetings in Northern Alberta. The 'under' is 19-5 in the past 24 games in June.

-- The Esks are 5-0 ATS in the past five games following a straight-up victory, while going 5-1 ATS in the past six overall. However, they're just 1-4 ATS in the past five in June, and 6-13 ATS in the past 19 games at home. The 'under' is 9-4 in the past 13 games in June for Edmonton.

-- The Argos look to bounce back in Week 2, but they're just 5-15 ATS in their past 20 following a straight-up loss. They're also 4-9 ATS in their past 13 against teams with a winning overall mark.

-- The Stamps have posted a 19-9-1 ATS mark in the past 29 following a straight-up wein, but they're just 1-4 ATS in the past five in June and 1-4-1 ATS in the past six on the road. Calgary travels to meet Toronto in Week 2, and they're 5-1 ATS in the past six trips to Ontario. They're also 5-1 ATS in the past six meetings while the 'under' has hit in five of the past seven in this series.

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 2
David Schwab

Thursday, June 21

Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) at Ottawa RedBlacks (0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS)
Point-spread: Ottawa -3
Total: 51

Game Overview

Saskatchewan will be looking to take down its second-straight opponent from the East coming off last week’s win. Zach Collaros made a successful debut as the Roughriders’ new starting quarterback with 203 yards passing and one touchdown throw, while completing 72 percent of his 25 passing attempts. Jerome Messam was another big offseason addition at running back and he added 72 yards rushing on 21 carries in Friday’s victory.

Credit Saskatchewan’s defense for holding Ricky Ray to just 232 yards through the air and Toronto’s ground game to 54 total yards.

The RedBlacks come off that Week 1 bye fresh and ready to go. They lost to Saskatchewan 31-20 as 2 ½-point home favorites in the opening round of last season’s CFL playoffs with the Roughriders coming over from the West as a crossover team.

Heading into this season, Ottawa has Trevor Harris back as its starting quarterback after missing time in 2017 due to injury. Its offensive line was also banged up heading down the stretch last year. Harris proved he could move the ball down the field through the air with 4,679 yards passing in 15 games.

Betting Trends

-- The road team has won the last four meetings both SU and ATS with the total going OVER in four of the last six matchups in this inter-division clash.

Friday, June 22

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS) at Montreal Alouettes (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Winnipeg -2
Total: 46 ½

Game Overview

The Blue Bombers turned to Chris Streveler as their starting quarterback for the injured Matt Nichols and he ended the game against Edmonton with three scoring strikes to keep things interesting for all four quarters.

He ended the game with 178 yards passing on 15 completions. Weston Dressler was his top target with four catches for 74 yards and a score and Andrew Harris racked-up 77 yards on 14 rushing attempts.

Montreal had the fewest straight-up victories of any CFL team last season (three) and its opening-day effort against BC could point towards another long campaign in 2018.

The Alouettes scored all 10 of their points in the opening quarter before their offense ground to a halt. Drew Willy got the start at quarterback and he ended the night with 281 yards passing, but just one touchdown pass against one interception.

Betting Trends

-- Winnipeg has covered in six of its last seven road games against the Alouettes with the total going OVER in the last five meetings in Montreal.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) at Edmonton Eskimos (1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -6 ½
Total: 55

Game Overview

CFL fans waiting for the debut of Johnny Manziel as the Tiger-Cats newest quarterback will have to wait a bit longer after starter Jeremiah Masoli put on an aerial show that included 200 yards passing in the first two quarters of last week’s opener. He ended the game with 344 total yards passing, while completing 25 of his 36 attempts, but he did not find the end zone through the air. The Tiger-Cats only gained 56 yards on the ground on 12 rushing attempts.

Edmonton had its hands full with Winnipeg in Week 1 with the only difference in the final score being a field goal as time expired. Mike Reilly led the CFL in both passing yards and touchdown throws last season and he started the 2018 season with 408 yards and one score through the air. He was also the team’s leading rusher last Thursday night with 43 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Derel Walker hauled in eight receptions for 176 yards as one of eight different players to catch a ball from Reilly in that game.

Betting Trends

-- Hamilton is a perfect 5-0 ATS in its last five road games against the Eskimos and the total has gone OVER in five of the last six games of this inter-division tilt played in Edmonton.

Saturday, June 23

Calgary Stampeders (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) at Toronto Argonauts (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Calgary -3 ½
Total: 52 ½

Game Overview

Calgary needed all four quarters to get past Hamilton last Saturday in a game that was closer than the final score might indicate. Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 297 total yards with 200 coming in the first half. It was the Stampeders’ ground game that helped generate 19 points in the fourth quarter. Don Jackson and Terry Williams rushed for a combined 117 yards and a score on 18 rushing attempts overall. Calgary did get a solid effort from its defense when it needed it the most.

The Argonauts scored a grand total of five points in the first three quarters of last week’s loss before posting 14 points in the fourth quarter to keep things interesting. Ricky Ray did not have his best night throwing the ball against Saskatchewan, especially in the first half when Toronto was held to 71 yards through the air. He ended the game with 232 yards passing with no touchdown throws against one interception.

Betting Trends

-- Calgary has gone 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall and it is also 5-1 ATS in its last six road games against Toronto. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the last seven meetings.

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 2

Thursday, June 21

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SASKATCHEWAN (1 - 0) at OTTAWA (0-0) - 6/21/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1996.
OTTAWA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in June games since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 135-98 ATS (+27.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-1 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL

Week 2

Trend Report

Thursday, June 21

Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Saskatchewan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games
Saskatchewan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games on the road
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Saskatchewan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Ottawa RedBlacks
Ottawa is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 9 games
Ottawa is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Saskatchewan
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 2

Thursday, June 21

Saskatchewan @ Ottawa

Game 361-362
June 21, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Saskatchewan
111.779
Ottawa
118.365
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 6 1/2
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
by 2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(-2); Over

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CFL

Week 2


Saskatchewan (1-0) @ Ottawa (0-0)— Roughriders won four of last five games with Ottawa; winning last three visits here, by 2-1-11 points. Underdogs covered last six series games. Over is 6-3 in series games. Riders held off Toronto 27-19 at home LW, breaking open close game with a pick-6 midway thru 4th quarter. RedBlacks had the bye last week. (Ottawa -1.5, 50.5)

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MLB

Thursday, June 21


STREAKING AND SLUMPING STARTING PITCHERS

Streaking: Tyson Ross, San Diego Padres (5-4, 3.51 ERA, $704)

Ross is the perfect value pitcher; as a member of the Padres' starting rotation, he won't often be favored to win, but is good enough to pull out the victory at often-terrific prices. The Padres had won six straight Ross starts prior to his previous outing and went into five of those games as the underdog – making it no surprise that he's near the top of the earnings list at the moment.

Ross is in tough against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants on Thursday, but at a healthy +135 and facing a Giants lineup that isn't exactly the New York Yankees, you could do worse in this spot.

Slumping: Kyle Hendricks, Chicago Cubs (5-6, 3.55 ERA, $-1,074)

Ah, the wonder of betting odds. Compare Hendricks' basic stats to Ross' and there is precious little difference. But when you pitch for the Cubs, you are almost always going to be the fave – and in that regard, Hendricks has been a major disappointment. Chicago has dropped five of his previous seven starts overall, with three of those coming with the Cubs at -185 or better.

Hendricks is at -164 for today's encounter with Matt Harvey and the Cincinnati Reds; while Chicago is in a good spot here, there are just too many superior plays on the board.

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, June 21


NY Mets @ Colorado

Game 901-902
June 21, 2018 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 13.947
Colorado
(Freeland) 14.976
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-145
11
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-145); Over

Arizona @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
June 21, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 16.062
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 15.053
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-115); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
June 21, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 15.701
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 17.145
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-165
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+145); Under

St. Louis @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
June 21, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Martinez) 16.345
Milwaukee
(Suter) 13.878
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+105); Under

San Diego @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
June 21, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Ross) 13.582
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 16.743
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-155); Over

Seattle @ NY Yankees

Game 911-912
June 21, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.584
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.154
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-200); Over

Boston @ Minnesota

Game 913-914
June 21, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 16.051
Minnesota
(Gibson) 18.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-105); Under

Oakland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 915-916
June 21, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Bassitt) 13.983
Chicago White Sox
(Giolito) 15.728
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+100); Under

Toronto @ LA Angels

Game 917-918
June 21, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Sanchez) 15.791
LA Angels
(Skaggs) 14.650
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-155
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+135); Over

Baltimore @ Washington

Game 919-920
June 21, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.684
Washington
(Scherzer) 14.655
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-330
7
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+270); Over

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Preview: Mariners at Yankees
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

Two pitchers in contention for a spot on the American League All-Star team square off Thursday afternoon, when the New York Yankees look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Seattle Mariners in the series finale. New York's Luis Severino is attempting to join Cleveland's Corey Kluber as the major leagues' only 11-game winners and ranks seventh with 118 strikeouts, with Seattle's James Paxton ninth at 115.

Severino has emerged as New York's ace by compiling a 24-8 record since the start of the 2017 campaign, and Paxton is well aware it will be a challenging afternoon. "You go out there knowing he's going to be pretty good," Paxton said during a television interview prior to Wednesday's game. "So you have to be pretty good as well. At the same time, it's just like every other game. I don't go out there and take my foot off the gas pedal, no matter who I'm facing." Giancarlo Stanton smacked a game-winning two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning in Wednesday's 7-5 triumph as the Yankees overcame a 5-0 deficit. Gary Sanchez hit a two-run shot in the eighth to forge a tie as New York moved a season-best 27 games above .500.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH James Paxton (6-1, 3.53 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (10-2, 2.09)

Paxton is coming off his shortest start of the season at 2 1/3 innings as he escaped with a no-decision after being roughed up by Boston for six runs and six hits. The 29-year-old has won his last six decisions after suffering his only loss of the year against Cleveland in his season debut. Paxton has struck out 10 or more batters on five occasions and has issued fewer than two walks nine times.

Severino has won eight of his last nine decisions and has given up fewer than three runs in 12 of his 15 outings. The 24-year-old was superb while beating Tampa Bay in his last turn, when he struck out nine and allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings. Severino is 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA in two career starts against the Mariners, with the loss coming at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2016.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees have won nine of their last 11 meetings with the Mariners and 18 of the last 24.

2. New York CF Brett Gardner (knee) is slated to miss his fifth straight game, but the team still believes he will avoid a stint on the disabled list.

3. Seattle DH Nelson Cruz has recorded eight homers and 14 RBIs in June after entering the month with 10 blasts.

PREDICTION: Yankees 4, Mariners 1

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Preview: Red Sox at Twins
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The Minnesota Twins have had their way with two of the best teams in the American League in the past week and look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon. The Twins took two of three at AL Central-leading Cleveland last weekend before winning the first two games from Boston after Robbie Grossman and Max Kepler homered in a 4-1 victory Wednesday.

All-Star Game candidate Eddie Rosario added a pair of hits in the triumph for Minnesota and is 12-for-32 over his last eight games while improving his career batting average against the Red Sox to .322 in 18 contests. Snakebit right-hander Kyle Gibson will try to string together a pair of victories for the first time this season when he takes the mound for the Twins in the finale against 2016 AL Cy Young winner Rick Porcello. Boston is 2-for-22 with runners in scoring position in the series, including 0-for-9 in Wednesday’s setback, to fall two games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East after losing four of five. Mookie Betts snapped out of a 3-for-18 swoon with a pair of hits in the loss for the Red Sox to raise his average to .340 - second in the majors.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NESN (Boston), FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (8-3, 3.70 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (2-4, 3.27)

Porcello gave up four runs on seven hits with nine strikeouts over six innings last Friday in a no-decision after posting three consecutive quality starts. The 29-year-old New Jersey native was 5-0 with a 2.14 ERA through May 4, but is 3-3 over the last eight starts with a 5.28 mark. Brian Dozier is just 8-for-40 but has launched three homers against Porcello, who is 10-10 with a 3.90 ERA in 29 starts versus Minnesota.

Gibson put an end to a 12-game winless stretch last Friday by limiting Cleveland to one run on three hits and four walks across seven innings in a 6-3 triumph. The 30-year-old Indiana native owns seven quality starts in his last 10 outings, but is just 1-3 during that stretch. Betts (4-for-8) and J.D. Martinez (9-for-25) have each homered twice versus Gibson, who is 1-2 with a 3.08 ERA in four career games against Boston.

WALK-OFFS

1. Martinez is tied for second in the majors with 22 homers, but registered just one along with one RBI in his last 10 contests.

2. Minnesota RHP Fernando Rodney notched his 316th career save Wednesday, moving within two of Rick Aguilera for 20th in major league history.

3. Red Sox 1B Mitch Moreland scored the 400th run of his career in Wednesday’s loss and is 4-for-11 in the last three games.

PREDICTION: Twins 6, Red Sox 3

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Preview: Mets at Rockies
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The Colorado Rockies have hit double digits in runs in three of their last four contests and look to make it three in a row against the visiting New York Mets when they complete their four-game set on Thursday afternoon. Colorado scored a dozen times in a loss at Texas on Sunday and have followed a 12-2 loss in the series opener with a pair of 10-8 triumphs.

The clubs went back and forth in Wednesday's contest before pinch-hitter Ryan McMahon belted a three-run homer in the fifth inning to give the Rockies a 9-8 edge. Nolan Arenado has gone 5-for-9 with two blasts and four RBIs in his last two games while Gerardo Parra is 7-for-12 with seven RBIs in his last three contests. Dominic Smith fell a homer shy of the cycle in the loss for the Mets, who are 3-6 on their 10-game road trip. Brandon Nimmo is riding a five-game hitting streak during which he has gone 11-for-24 with three blasts and eight RBIs.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (3-4, 3.31 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Kyle Freeland (6-6, 3.59)

Matz is coming off a victory at Arizona on Saturday in which he allowed one run and six hits over 6 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old New Yorker has given up three earned runs or fewer in all but one of his 13 starts this season and has served up a homer in just one of his last five turns. Matz fell to 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA in four career starts against Colorado on May 5 despite yielding only one run and three hits in six frames.

Freeland matched his season high by working seven innings at Texas on Saturday but came away without a decision after allowing two runs and eight hits. The 25-year-old native of Denver is 3-2 in five turns at home this season but has posted a 2.93 ERA - more than a full run lower than his mark on the road. Freeland, who tossed three scoreless innings in relief at New York as a rookie last year, gave up two runs and four hits over seven frames en route to victory in his first career start versus the Mets on May 6 at Citi Field.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets 2B Asdrubal Cabrera enters the series finale with a five-game hitting streak that includes four straight two-hit performances.

2. Colorado has given up at least eight runs in nine consecutive home games, joining the 1894 St. Louis Browns as the only teams in major-league history to accomplish the dubious feat.

3. New York recalled Chris Flexen from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and optioned fellow RHP Hansel Robles to the 51s.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Rockies 3

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Preview: Orioles at Nationals
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The Baltimore Orioles had to wait for it, but they finally got a win over their regional rivals. After snapping a six-game slide against the Washington Nationals, the Orioles will try to make it two straight when the teams wrap up a three-game interleague set in the nation's capital Thursday.

The teams endured a rain delay of nearly three hours Wednesday night before Baltimore finished off a 3-0 win, its second triumph in four days following a nine-game losing streak. Mark Trumbo's two-run homer prior to the rain delay was all the Orioles would need as five pitchers combined on a five-hitter. Nationals star Bryce Harper continued his slide with four hitless trips to the plate, falling to 2-for-32 over a nine-game span. Washington ace Max Scherzer gets the start Thursday for the hosts as he attempts to duplicate a dominant outing at Baltimore on May 30, when he yielded two hits and fanned 12 in eight scoreless innings.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (3-6, 4.48 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Max Scherzer (10-3, 2.06)

Gausman is 0-4 with a 6.61 ERA over his last six starts - all of which Baltimore has lost. He's been more competitive in his last two outings and limited the Miami Marlins to two runs with seven strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings on Friday. Trea Turner is 3-for-3 against the LSU product, who gave up 10 runs on 16 hits and three walks over 10 innings in his first two career starts at Nationals Park.

Scherzer has been on the wrong end of back-to-back 2-0 losses, allowing just four total runs and striking out 19 across 13 innings over that span. Prior to the two-game losing streak, the three-time Cy Young Award winner had won nine consecutive decisions - including the appearance at Camden Yards that left him 6-2 with a 2.87 ERA against the Orioles. Adam Jones is 13-for-32 with four homers and three doubles against Scherzer, while Manny Machado and Trumbo are a combined 3-for-41 with 21 strikeouts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals 3B Anthony Rendon is 11-for-21 over his last six games.

2. Washington placed IB/OF Matt Adams on the 10-day disabled list due to a broken finger.

3. Baltimore optioned INF Corban Joseph to Double-A Bowie to make room on the roster for RHP Andrew Cashner, who came off the DL to start Wednesday's game.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Orioles 2

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Pirates
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks took two of three against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home last week and aim to start the rematch off on a good note when the teams open a four-game set in the Steel City on Thursday. The Diamondbacks scored 22 runs in winning the first two matchups with the Pirates before falling 5-4 in the finale.

Paul Goldschmidt was 4-for-12 with three walks in that series for Arizona and homered in four of the next six games as he continues his turnaround following a difficult start. The five-time All-Star is 0-for-1 with a walk against Chad Kuhl, who gets the nod in the opener for the Pirates. Kuhl was scheduled to start Wednesday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers but heavy downpours at PNC Park forced a postponement, and Pittsburgh elected to push everyone in its rotation back a day. The Pirates have won four of their last six following a 4-13 stretch.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (7-5, 4.77 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chad Kuhl (5-4, 3.76)

Godley won his last two outings, allowing two runs and striking out eight both times in victories over the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets. He spun a quality start at Pittsburgh last season in his only prior start against the Pirates. The 28-year-old is 3-4 with a 6.53 ERA in eight road starts this year.

Kuhl secured his first win in a span of seven starts after limiting the Cincinnati Reds to one earned run over six innings on Friday. He has held opponents to three earned runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. The 25-year-old yielded two runs and three hits across five frames in his one prior career start against Arizona.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks OF Jon Jay was 2-for-5 in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels and is batting .326 in 12 games since being traded from Kansas City.

2. Pirates LF Corey Dickerson was placed on the family medical emergency list Wednesday and IF/OF Adam Frazier was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.

3. Pittsburgh SS Jordy Mercer is hitting .313 at home and .211 on the road.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Diamondbacks 4

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Preview: Cubs at Reds
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

Kyle Schwarber has answered a dismal 0-for-15 stretch with a flourish, homering three times to highlight a run in which he's hit safely in six of his last seven games. Schwarber aims to continue his good fortune on Thursday as the Cubs (42-29) begin an eight-game road trip with the opener of a four-game series versus the Cincinnati Reds (28-45).

Schwarber homered for the second time in as many games and Javier Baez collected three extra-base hits (two doubles, triple) and scored twice in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kris Bryant extended his hitting streak to four games with a pair of singles for the Cubs, who have won 17 of their last 25 to jockey with Milwaukee atop the National League Central. Cellar-dwelling Cincinnati has emerged victorious in three straight, with Scooter Gennett pushing his hitting streak to four games after belting a tying two-run homer in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Detroit. "The way we're playing right now is how we expected to play all year. It's a lot of fun," said Gennett, who is 8-for-31 in his career versus Thursday starter Kyle Hendricks.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 3.55 ERA) vs. Reds RH Matt Harvey (1-5, 5.92)

Hendricks snapped a three-start losing skid on Saturday after allowing three runs and four walks over six innings in a 6-3 victory at St. Louis. The 28-year-old was taken deep for the fifth straight contest, with seven of the 14 homers he's permitted coming in the first inning. Hendricks kept the ball in the park against Cincinnati on May 19 but walked away with a no-decision after yielding four runs on six hits in five inning

Harvey fell to 0-3 in his last four trips to the mound on Friday despite allowing three runs on four hits in five innings of a 3-2 setback at Pittsburgh. "I'm just frustrated about the whole outing," the 29-year-old said. "It was kind of a struggle the whole time. To have the lead going into the sixth inning and letting two guys get home is unacceptable and something I'm (upset) about." Harvey kept the ball in the park after being taken deep on three occasions versus St. Louis on June 8.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati is a dismal 8-23 against NL Central representatives.

2. Cubs RF Jason Heyward is just 2-for-12 this season versus the Reds.

3. Cincinnati 1B Joey Votto is 3-for-18 with five strikeouts against Chicago in 2018.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Reds 1

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Preview: Athletics at White Sox
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

The Oakland Athletics got a lot of mileage out of the long ball as they completed a two-game interleague sweep of the San Diego Padres to kick off a 10-game road trip. Riding a four-game winning streak, the Athletics look to keep the momentum going when they visit the skidding Chicago White Sox on Thursday in the opener of a four-game set.

Oakland cracked back-to-back homers in back-to-back innings Wednesday and went deep five times overall in Wednesday's 12-4 rout, ignited by Franklin Barreto's early three-run blast. In the series opener, the Athletics were one strike from defeat before getting a tying solo shot from Stephen Piscotty and a two-run homer from Jed Lowrie in a 10-inning victory. While Oakland is surging, the White Sox are mired in an ugly spiral, matching their longest losing streak of the season with a seven-game slid. Chicago was hammered at Cleveland 12-0 in the finale of a three-game series and was outscored 24-5 by the Indians to drop a season-worst 25 games below .500.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), NBCS Chicago-Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Chris Bassitt (0-2, 2.45 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (4-7, 7.19)

Bassitt was unable to build on his strong season debut, lasting four innings and giving up six runs (two earned) on seven hits in an 8-4 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels. He was a hard-luck loser against Kansas City on June 9 despite limiting the Royals to one run on three hits over seven innings. Bassitt broke in with the White Sox in 2014, going 1-1 with a 3.94 ERA in six appearances (five starts).

Giolito continues to be plagued by either control problems or the home run ball, giving up a pair of blasts while allowing five runs over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus Detroit last time out. He has allowed at least four runs in four of his last five starts, giving up seven homers and going 1-3 in that span. Giolito has never faced Oakland but is 1-4 with a 11.05 ERA in seven home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Athletics have homered in 21 consecutive road games, matching a franchise record set in 2013.

2. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu has nine homers and 24 RBIs in 29 career games versus the Athletics.

3. Oakland last hit back-to-back homers in consecutive innings in May 1997, when Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire were on the team.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, White Sox 4

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Preview: Cardinals at Brewers
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals have a desire to move closer to the top of the National League Central standings, and they have a chance to do that when they open a four-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The Cardinals are 4 1/2 games behind the Brewers and Chicago Cubs, who are in a virtual tie for first place in the division.

St. Louis' slump has prevented it from moving upward as Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Philadelphia was its sixth in eight games and ninth in the last 15. Yadier Molina went deep twice and recorded three RBIs for his fifth career multi-homer performance, but his two-run blast in the sixth inning was the team's lone hit in eight at-bats with runners in scoring position. Milwaukee had its contest in Pittsburgh on Wednesday postponed by rain after splitting the first two games of the series. Jesus Aguilar is 6-for-13 with three homers and eight RBIs over his last four games and has hit 14 shots overall, two shy of last season's total.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (3-3, 2.73 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Brent Suter (7-4, 4.30)

Martinez has issued 18 walks over just 12 2/3 innings in three starts since returning from a four-week absence due to a lat muscle injury. The 26-year-old is winless over his last four starts, with his most recent victory coming against the Chicago White Sox on May 2. Martinez is 1-0 with a 0.63 ERA in two turns against the Brewers this season and stands 6-4 with a 1.95 ERA in 25 career appearances (14 starts) versus Milwaukee.

Suter was slated to start the rained-out game in Pittsburgh, and the Brewers didn't announce their pitching plans before catching the flight home. The 28-year-old has won six of his last eight decisions, including a victory over the Cardinals on May 28, and is 1-2 with a 4.10 ERA in eight career appearances (four starts) against St. Louis. Right-hander Junior Guerra, who was Thursday's scheduled starter prior to the rainout, owns a 3-5 record and 2.89 ERA but is winless in his last six outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals 1B Jose Martinez (shoulder) received treatment after Wednesday's contest and hopes to play in the series opener.

2. Brewers LF Ryan Braun (thumb) is doubtful after undergoing a cryotherapy injection to relieve nerve pain on Wednesday.

3. St. Louis RHP Michael Wacha (oblique) will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday after working just 3 2/3 innings on Wednesday before leaving.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Brewers 4

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Preview: Blue Jays at Angels
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

Mike Trout is no stranger to putting up gaudy numbers, as the two-time American League Most Valuable Player leads the majors in homers (23), runs (60) and on-base percentage (.469). Another number enters into play on Thursday as Trout will play in his 1,000th career contest as the Los Angeles Angels (39-35) open a four-game series versus the visiting Toronto Blue Jays (34-39).

Trout is hitting a staggering 16-for-23 with four homers, nine RBIs and 11 walks during his eight-game hitting streak to boost his June batting average to a robust .448 (26-for-58). "This is not an easy game and this guy makes it look easier and easier every year, so it's a special talent that we're not going to see too many times, so enjoy it now," fellow outfielder Kole Calhoun said. Trout's heroics aside, Los Angeles has emerged victorious in just two of its last nine heading into a tilt with Toronto, which has answered a demoralizing 4-15 stretch by winning nine of its last 15. Former Angel Kendrys Morales celebrated his 35th birthday with a two-run homer in the Blue Jays' 5-4 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Sportsnet (Toronto), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aaron Sanchez (3-5, 4.35 ERA) vs. Angels LH Tyler Skaggs (6-4, 2.81)

Sanchez recorded his second straight no-decision on Friday despite striking out a season high-tying eight battlers and allowing three runs in six innings against Washington. The 25-year-old California native also received a no-decision in his last encounter versus the Angels on May 23 despite scattering two hits over five frames -- albeit with five walks. Sanchez owns an 0-1 mark with a 2.03 ERA in three career appearances against the Angels, with Justin Upton (5-for-10) and Ian Kinsler (1-for-12) finding themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of success against the hurler.

Skaggs improved to 3-0 with an 0.45 ERA in his last three starts after yielding two runs and striking out eight over seven innings in an 8-4 triumph at Oakland. The 26-year-old owns a 2-2 mark with a 4.11 ERA in five career starts versus Toronto, although he walked away with a no-decision despite surrendering two homers over five frames on May 23. Yangervis Solarte and Devon Travis went deep against Skaggs in that last outing, although the remainder of the Blue Jays are 13-for-51 with 11 strikeouts versus the hurler.

WALK-OFFS

1. Toronto RHP Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will return from the disabled list to start Saturday's game, manager John Gibbons said on Wednesday.

2. Eight of Kinsler's 10 homers this season have come in his last 20 games.

3. Morales has seven multi-hit performances this month, which matches his total from April and May combined.

PREDICTION: Angels 4, Blue Jays 2

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Preview: Padres at Giants
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner is in search of his first win as he makes his fourth start of the season but faces an opponent that has bedeviled him of late. Bumgarner, who missed more than two months due to a broken pinkie suffered in spring training, gets the ball for Thursday's opener of a four-game set versus the San Diego Padres.

Bumgarner has not beaten San Diego since May 17, 2016, going 0-4 in his last six starts against San Francisco's National West Division rival. Gorkys Hernández was 4-for-8 with a homer and five RBIs as the Giants won the last two against Miami to win the opening series on their 10-game homestand. The Padres, in the midst of playing 17 and 19 away from home, were swept in a two-game interleague series by visiting Oakland and have scored seven runs during a four-game skid. Wil Myers could return from the disabled list for San Diego but he is only 5-for-35 in his career against Bumgarner.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Tyson Ross (5-4, 3.51 ERA) vs. Giants LH Madison Bumgarner (0-2, 4.67)

Ross had his six-start unbeaten streak halted at Atlanta despite giving up three runs on only three hits over six innings. It marked the seventh straight start in which the 31-year-old permitted three earned runs or fewer. Brandon Belt is 8-for-21 against Ross, who pitched six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision at San Francisco on May 1 and six innings of one-run ball to beat the Giants on April 13.

Bumgarner pitched six innings for the second time in his three starts but was touched for three runs on five hits while walking four and surrendering two homers in a 3-1 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has made 30 career starts against the Padres, tying Arizona for the most against any opponent, and is 10-9 with a 3.46 ERA. Hunter Renfroe is 5-for-10 with two homers and four RBIs versus Bumgarner.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres 3B Christian Villanueva hit his 16th homer Wednesday, ending a 13-game drought.

2. Giants SS Alen Hanson exited Wednesday's game due to a knee contusion.

3. Padres OF Franchy Cordero has a bone spur in the back of his elbow that will likely require surgery.

PREDICTION: Giants 4, Padres 3

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Free Play: Free St Louis/Milwaukee Under 9 Runs

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Thursday, June 21, 2018



6/21 10:10 AM PT / 1:10 PM ET

MLB (913) BOSTON RED SOX VS (914) MINNESOTA TWINS

Take: (913) BOSTON RED SOX

Reason: Your free play for Thursday, June 21, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins. Your free play is on the Red Sox

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Thursday's Free Selection is on the NY Yankees

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Thursday's Free Selection: Oakland Athletics - 140

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Lee's Free Thursday Selection Is

San Francisco w/Bumgarner -151

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Your free winner for Thursday: Take ST LOUIS/MILWAUKEE UNDER the total of 9 runs

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Free Selection for Thursday: Oakland Athletics - 140

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SharpBettor FREE Play for Wednesday, June 20, 2018

06/21 10:05 AM MLB (911) SEATTLE MARINERS (J PAXTON - L) VS (912) NEW YORK YANKEES (L SEVERINO - R)

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Thursday's Free Play: Oakland - 123

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MLB BOSTON RED SOX ‑110

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MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑190

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MLB BOSTON RED SOX ‑110

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