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Falcons vs. Jets Preview and Predictions in NFL

The Atlanta Falcons had a psychological barrier to overcome last season. They had blown a huge lead in the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots, and lost their offensive coordinator to boot. We can't sit here and tell you that they were able to reach the same level of achievement in the 2017 campaign, but they did manage to get to the playoffs and win a road game in Los Angeles, before running out of luck against the eventual champion Eagles.

Although they didn't get close to a playoff spot, the New York Jets overachieved last year, if you really wanted to put things into perspective. They had gotten rid of some of their veteran talent and were looking at a season with a journeyman quarterback. There were actually members of the New York press who wondered if they would win a game. Well, they did a lot better than that, winning five games and being eligible in several others. The quarterback situation was still something that had to be addressed, and they did that in the draft and with a free agent signing, not to mention holding onto that journeyman signal-caller who had a surprisingly good season.

These teams will get together for the pre-season opener on Friday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

TV: 7:30 PM ET, NFL Network. LINE: Jets -2.5. O/U: 34.5

ABOUT THE FALCONS: Interestingly enough, this is a team that scored 540 points in its Super Bowl season, and saw that figure dip all the way down to 353 last year. If you listen to some critics, they'll say it had an awful lot to do with Steve Sarkisian taking the offensive coordinator position from Kyle Shanahan, who became the head coach in San Francisco. Matt Ryan did not have the same kind of season, as he had just 20 touchdown passes and twelve interceptions. They lost wide receivers Andre Roberts and Taylor Gabriel but did spend a first-round draft pick on Calvin Ridley, in their continuing quest to find a worthy complement to Julio Jones. The backup quarterbacks, who will play a prominent role here, are veteran Matt Schaub (who was once the MVP of the Pro Bowl), Garrett Grayson and Kurt Benkert, the latter an undrafted free agent out of Virginia who may get a lot of second-half playing time. Head coach Dan Quinn takes great pride in the progress his defense has made, and he'll be looking to get something out of rookie Deadrin Senat, a third-round pick out of South Florida, as he tries to replace departed defensive tackle Dontari Poe. Linebacker Foye Oluokun, a sixth-round pick out of Yale, is also getting a long look playing at all the LB positions. The Falcons (10-6 SU, 7-9 ATS last year) are +150 to win the very competitive NFC South and priced at +1350 to win the Super Bowl.

ABOUT THE JETS: The guy who is under the microscope is, of course, Sam Darnold, who was taken with the third pick in the draft. His time in camp has been limited, however, as he was late on coming together with management on his rookie contract. Josh McCown is the guy who is #1 on the depth chart, after 67% and a ratio of 18 TD's to just nine interceptions, but another guy drawing interest is Teddy Bridgewater, who has missed the better part of the last two seasons with a knee injury. Don't forget that he was a Pro Bowl QB for Minnesota prior to getting hurt. He feels as if he can compete for the starting spot. The secondary allowed just 59% completions to opposition quarterbacks, and safety Jamal Adams is a coming star. Trumaine Johnson is the new vet, having signed a big free agent contract in the off-season. The Jets' third-round draft pick, Nathan Shepherd, a defensive lineman who played Division II ball at Fort Hays State, is the only rookie who is #1 on the depth chart. Within a period of three days, linebacker Dylan Donahue, a fifth-round pick last season, has entered two guilty pleas to DUI charges, one of which took place in Montana and the other in the Lincoln Tunnel, and he is no doubt going to be suspended by the NFL. To what degree, we are not certain yet. The Jets (5-11 SU, 8-6-2 ATS in 2017) are the longshot in the AFC East, priced at +1150 to win the division. And they are 125-1to win Super Bowl 53.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Matt Bryant, all of 43 years of age, will not play for the Falcons, so David Marvin, who was with national runner-up Georgia last season, will get a chance to handle the kicking duties.

2. Andre Roberts, who caught one pass for the Falcons last year, has moved to the Jets as a free agent, and it looks as if he will handle punt and/or kick return duties, as he did with Atlanta.

3. Atlanta's Dan Quinn has not been a winner in the pre-season as an NFL head coach, with a 5-7 straight-up and 4-8 ATS record. New York's Todd Bowles has been a little better, with 6-6 SU and 8-4 ATS marks.

PREDICTION: Jets 21, Falcons 13

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Lions vs. Raiders Preview and Predictions in NFL

Both the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders made coaching changes, but only the Silver and Black produced a genuine blast from the past. Can either of these teams who aren't all that far away, take the steps that are needed to make their way back to the playoffs? That is the question as they get together on Thursday night.

Matt Patricia, who had been the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator for the last six seasons, was hired by the Lions, as management was not altogether confident going forward any longer with Jim Caldwell. Of course, the defense in the Motor City needs work, but one of Patricia's principal orders of business will be to re-establish the running game, which had disappeared.

The biggest news in the Bay Area was the return of Jon Gruden to coach the Raiders, who are planning the 2020 move to Las Vegas. Gruden has stayed close to the game as a commentator for ESPN, but there is little doubt that he will be experiencing a few speed bumps as he brings himself back into a business that has changed since he last prowled the sidelines for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rumor was that Gruden was set to come back to the Bucs, but Oakland owner Mark Davis (son of Al) came with a lucrative ten-year offer.

So Gruden is at it again, and in front of Raider Nation in the pre-season opener at the Coliseum.

TV: 10:30 PM ET, NFL Network. LINE: Raiders -3. O/U: 36

ABOUT THE LIONS: Detroit (9-7 straight-up, 8-7-1 against the spread last year) proved it was serious about the ground attack in the off-season by signing LeGarrette Blount, a guy with plenty of playoff experience, as a free agent and drafting Auburn's Kerryon Johnson in the second round. They are also doing a great deal of re-tooling along the offensive line, with rookie first-round pick Frank Ragnow the likely starter at left guard. The idea with all of this is that they can take the pressure off quarterback Matthew Stafford if they can run the ball with some authority. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, who was kept on the staff by Patricia and has a great rapport with Stafford, talked a lot about the run game a year ago, so now we'll see if this finally happens. Darius Slay is the firmly entrenched starter at one corner position, but Patricia feels as if he will let individual situations dictate who is used at the other corner spot at any given time. And as a result, the team may wind up keeping more defensive backs than usual. Ezekiel Ansah. the team's best pass rusher, who had knee surgery in the off-season, started camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list but has now been activated and will travel with the team to Oakland. The Lions are currently priced at +500 to win the NFC North and +3500 to capture the Super Bowl title.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS: Oakland made the playoffs two years ago but limped into the post-season when Derek Carr got hurt, and they went quietly against Houston. Last season they were 6-10 straight-up and 4-9-3 ATS. Carr is a priority for Gruden, a former college quarterback who has his own particular motivational methods. You're going to see some new receivers this season; Martavis Bryant (who calls Gruden a "mastermind") has moved over from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jordy Nelson, who had thrived for years in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers, will essentially fill the void left by Michael Crabtree's departure. If you were following that story, you know that Rodgers was not at all happy to see Nelson go. So Amari Cooper may have better people to compliment him in this West Coast-style attack. Giorgio Tavecchio, who made 76% of his field goal attempts last season, was cut, and rookie Eddy Pineiro, who was not drafted, is considered the favorite to win the job. Marshawn Lynch has caught the favor of Gruden very early. “I love him. I love being around him,” the head coach says about the veteran back who came out of retirement last season and ran for 3.7 yards per carry. Connor Cook, who started the Raiders' playoff game a couple of years ago, and former Buffalo first-rounder EJ Manuel are the other quarterbacks listed on the depth chart. Oakland is priced at +250 to win the AFC West title, and +2800 to win Super Bowl 53.

EXTRA POINTS

1. When Jon Gruden was previously a head coach, he was a 65% (30-16) straight-up proposition in the pre-season.

2. Matt Cassel, who has 81 career starts under his belt and has been with seven different teams, is one of the quarterbacks who will see action for Detroit. His relationship with Patricia goes back to their days with the New England Patriots (2005-08).

3. The Raiders have allowed fewer sacks over the last two seasons than any other team in the NFL (42). Over that period, the Lions have yielded twice as many (84).

PREDICTION: Raiders 21, Lions 14

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 7th August 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 08/07/2018

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats look to build off their impressive Week 8 victory when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. The Tiger-Cats routed the Montreal Alouettes 50-11 to spoil Johnny Manziel's first CFL start and hope to claw their way back to .500 while gaining more ground on the Ottawa Redblacks in the race for the East Division title.

Hamilton won the first meeting with Winnipeg 31-17 on June 29 and can move into a first-place tie with the Redblacks by completing its first season sweep of the Blue Bombers since 2015. Winnipeg won back-to-back games against the Toronto Argonauts before a week off robbed them of their momentum. The Blue Bombers have won three of their last four contests, including an impressive 40-14 victory over the Argonauts on July 27, and aim to keep rolling by winning their third consecutive home game. Winnipeg leads the league in points (34.1), rushing yards (161.6) and rushing touchdowns (1.7) per game and hopes the offence keeps clicking as it searches for its first home victory against the Tiger-Cats in more than two years.

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

ABOUT THE TIGER-CATS (3-4): Jeremiah Masoli threw for 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help Hamilton end a three-game skid while Brandon Banks caught five passes for 114 yards and a TD to go over 100 yards receiving for the fifth time in his last six games. "It was good to get back on track as it felt like the normal us out there," Masoli told reporters. "We were just fed up with it, watching the film and we're putting up all these yards and not putting up the points." Defensive end Justin Vaughn was placed on the six-game injured list after suffering an undisclosed knock in the fourth quarter against Montreal while defensive back/kick returner Frankie Williams is questionable for Friday's clash after taking a hard hit on a kick return.

ABOUT THE BLUE BOMBERS (4-3): Matt Nichols threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns against Toronto while Weston Dressler extended his streak of games with at least one reception to 119, which is the eighth-longest in CFL history. Defensive back Chandler Fenner returned to practice and is expected to play Friday after missing the previous three games with a leg injury while running back Timothy Flanders could make his season debut following a stint on the six-game injured list. "It's exciting as the amount of depth we have now is very healthy," Winnipeg coach Mike O'Shea told reporters. "Where everyone fits in remains to be seen but I'm very excited about the depth and the opportunity other guys have gotten."

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Blue Bombers have scored 40 or more points three times in 2018.

2. Masoli has thrown for at least 300 yards in 11 of his past 12 games.

3. Winnipeg RB Andrew Harris leads the league in rushing yards (638).

PREDICTION: Blue Bombers 35, Tiger-Cats 33

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Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 9th August 2018 by Gracenote
Nationals vs. Cubs Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The Chicago Cubs have faced their share of poor offenses recently, but the quality of competition figures to ramp back up in fairly short order. Boasting only an 11-10 record since the Midsummer Classic, the Cubs hope to find some more consistency beginning this weekend when they host the Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game set.

Chicago hasn't won more than two games in a row since the All-Star break and didn't take much advantage of what appeared to be a break in the schedule over the last week, winning four of seven against last-place clubs San Diego (13th in the National League in runs) and Kansas City (last in the majors). The Cubs enter this series after a day off to lick their wounds following a 9-0 defeat against the Royals in which they mustered only three singles, although they remain two games ahead of Milwaukee atop the NL Central. The Nationals are the NL's highest-scoring team since the break, averaging 5.9 runs over that time while scoring at least seven runs six times. Washington is coming off a 7-3 homestand and a four-game series split with Atlanta, taking Thursday's finale 6-3 to move 4 1/2 games behind the Braves for second place in the NL East and also in the race for the second wild card.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN (Washington), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Jeremy Hellickson (5-2, 3.56 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (8-9, 4.07)

Hellickson held the opposition to three earned runs or fewer for the 15th time in 16 outings following Saturday's win against Cincinnati, yielding two runs - both on homers - on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old has made 11 of his starts on the road this season, going 4-2 with a 3.10 ERA while allowing only three homers and walking 10 across 52 1/3 frames. Hellickson lost his only career start in Wrigley Field last season, surrendering six runs over four innings.

Hendricks struck out at least seven for a third consecutive turn and won for the third time in four decisions Saturday against San Diego despite permitting four runs in 5 2/3 frames. The Dartmouth product has only recorded 10 quality starts in 23 trips to the mound in 2018, doing so only twice over his last nine outings. Daniel Murphy (3-for-13) and Adam Eaton (3-for-7) have homered twice while Mark Reynolds is 4-for-5 against Hendricks, who is 2-2 with a 2.67 ERA in five starts versus Washington.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals OF Bryce Harper (right knee soreness) was scratched from Thursday's lineup. He is tentatively expected to play Friday.

2. Chicago 1B Anthony Rizzo is hitting .370 over his last seven games and needs one hit to reach 1,000 for his career.

3. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman is batting .400 with six doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs over his last nine contests.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Cubs 3

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Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 9th August 2018 by Gracenote
Rangers vs. Yankees Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The New York Yankees have rattled off four consecutive victories since enduring a season-worst five-game slide and look to post another when they host the Texas Rangers on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Neil Walker homered from both sides of the plate on Thursday as New York went deep a total of five times en route to a series-opening 7-3 win.

Giancarlo Stanton launched his 28th home run while Miguel Andujar and Aaron Hicks also belted shots as all of the Yankees' runs came courtesy of the long ball. Stanton has homered in each of his last three games, collecting seven RBIs in that span to raise his team-best total to 74. Jurickson Profar delivered a solo blast for the Rangers, giving him three homers and 10 RBIs in seven contests this month. Elvis Andrus was hitless in four at-bats as his career-best 19-game hitting streak came to an end.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Mike Minor (8-6, 4.53 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (9-2, 3.76)

Minor has won back-to-back starts, allowing three runs, eight hits and one walk while registering 14 strikeouts. The 30-year-old has struggled on the road this season as he is 3-4 with a 6.50 ERA in nine turns. Minor is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four career appearances (two starts) against the Yankees but will be making his first start versus the club since 2012.

Tanaka has won seven consecutive decisions, last losing on April 17 against Miami. The 29-year-old gave up one run and six hits while striking out nine over 4 2/3 innings of a no-decision at Boston in his last turn. Tanaka is 1-2 with a 6.52 ERA in five career starts against the Rangers, with the triumph coming despite his allowing four runs and three hits over five innings on May 21.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees RF Aaron Judge still is unable to swing a bat two weeks after suffering a fractured wrist, and MGR Aaron Boone indicated the slugger won't be ready to return late next week as initially forecast.

2. Texas 3B Adrian Beltre was hitless in four at-bats on Thursday and is 2-for-20 over his last five contests.

3. New York 2B Gleyber Torres was held out of the series opener after going 3-for-24 with nine strikeouts during the team's recently completed seven-game road trip.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Rangers 4

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Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 9th August 2018 by Gracenote
Red Sox vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

Although the Boston Red Sox lost for the first time this month in their last outing, Mookie Betts only enhanced his candidacy for American League MVP. The three-time All-Star looks to get his Red Sox back on the winning track Friday when they visit the Baltimore Orioles for the opener of a four-game set.

Betts became the 21st Red Sox player to hit for the cycle and the first in the major leagues this season during Boston's 8-5 defeat in Toronto, which ended the club's six-game winning streak. The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick, who has scored twice in four straight games, also went 4-for-4 with a walk to improve to 13-for-28 in August and is batting a majors-best .347 for the season - 16 points better than teammate J.D. Martinez. The Red Sox still own the best record in baseball at 81-35 and stand a good chance of bouncing back against Baltimore (35-80), which retained its title as the worst team in baseball with Thursday's 5-4 loss at Tampa Bay in the rubber match of their three-game series. The Orioles have dropped 10 of their 12 meetings with the Red Sox this season, scoring three runs or fewer nine times.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (5-4, 3.38 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (7-10, 4.38)

Eovaldi became the first Boston starter since Vaughn Eshelman in 1995 to record consecutive scoreless outings to begin his Red Sox career on Saturday, moving to 2-0 after blanking the New York Yankees over eight innings of work. "His stuff is probably some of the best in the big leagues. The fact that he can use his stuff on the edges of the strike zone is impressive," manager Alex Cora told MLB.com. Mark Trumbo is 5-for-8 with two doubles versus Eovaldi, who is 2-0 with a 4.33 ERA in five starts against Baltimore.

Bundy logged his second straight quality start in a loss at Texas on Saturday, permitting two runs (one earned) while fanning six over six innings. The 25-year-old Oklahoman has surrendered at least one home run in five consecutive outings - he's given up nine total over that span - and leads the majors with 27 homers allowed. Betts (7-for-29, three home runs) is one of eight active Red Sox with at least one homer against Bundy, who is 0-2 despite a 2.29 ERA in three starts versus Boston this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Martinez needs to drive in one more run to become the ninth Red Sox to record at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs in his first season with the team.

2. Trumbo is batting .364 with four homers and 13 RBIs during an 11-game hitting streak.

3. Boston lost for the first time in 15 games started by C Sandy Leon on Thursday. Despite the setback, the club has won 25 of his last 27 starts.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Orioles 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 9th August 2018 by Gracenote
Rays vs. Blue Jays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The Tampa Bay Rays are playing a lot of close games as they get set to visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday for the opener of their three-game series. The Rays have been involved in six straight one-run contests, with Thursday's 5-4 victory over Baltimore representing just their second win during the stretch.

Tampa Bay has played in a major league-high 49 one-run games but are just 22-27 in those affairs. The Rays also struggle on the road, where they are 24-33, and Friday's contest is the opener of a nine-game trek that includes series with the New York Yankees Boston. Toronto recorded an 8-5 victory over the Red Sox on Thursday to halt its three-game losing streak. Randal Grichuk homered and recorded three RBIs for the second straight game while Teoscar Hernandez launched his 18th blast to tie Justin Smoak for the team lead.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Blake Snell (12-5, 2.27 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (5-8, 4.65)

Snell is making his second start since a stint on the disabled list due to shoulder fatigue and will be limited to 75 pitches. The 25-year-old All-Star pitched four innings in his return on August 4, when he gave up one run and three hits in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox. Snell is 2-2 with a 4.62 ERA in five career outings versus the Blue Jays.

Estrada is coming off a stellar performance as he gave up one run and one hit over seven innings while defeating Seattle. The 35-year-old is 2-4 with a 4.50 ERA in nine home starts this season. Estrada is just 1-8 with a 4.54 ERA in 15 career appearances (11 starts) against Tampa Bay and was unable to notch a win on May 6 despite scattering four hits over six scoreless frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rays have won five of this season's six meetings with the Blue Jays.

2. Tampa Bay INF Jake Bauers drove in three runs on Thursday to finish with five RBIs in the three-game series against Baltimore.

3. Toronto recalled LHP Thomas Pannone from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned RHP Mike Hauschild to the same affiliate.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Blue Jays 3

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Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 9th August 2018 by Gracenote
Twins vs. Tigers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The Minnesota Twins' long-shot hopes to inch back into the American League Central race were all but extinguished when they lost three of four at Cleveland, culminating with a pair of walk-off losses. Now 11 games back of the Indians, Minnesota resumes its seven-game road trip when it visits the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

The Twins erased a four-run deficit against reigning Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber on Thursday before enduring their 12th walk-off loss of the season. Jorge Polanco, who missed the first 80 games of the season while serving a drug suspension, hit his first home run and had his first three-RBI game of the year. The Tigers are coming off an ugly six-game road trip in which they failed to win, were shut out three times and scored a total of eight runs. "We've just got a lot of guys struggling at the same time," Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire said. "You know what, we play better at home, so it'll be nice to get home."

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS North (Minnesota), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ervin Santana (0-0, 6.14 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (4-4, 4.31)

Santana, who started the season on the disabled list after undergoing surgery on his middle finger, will make his fourth start in search of his first win. He picked up his third straight no-decision after lasting 4 1/3 innings and giving up three runs on seven hits versus Kansas City. Nicholas Castellanos (7-for-16) and Victor Martinez (15-for-40, four homers) have each tormented Santana.

Zimmermann improved to 4-0 after winning his first two starts of July in impressive fashion, giving up two runs and nine hits over 15 innings, but it's been all downhill since. He has lost his last four starts due to an inability to keep the ball in the park, allowing two homers in each of the defeats. Joe Mauer is 6-for-17 against Zimmermann, who is 3-3 with a 6.87 ERA versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins 2B Logan Forsythe is riding a seven-game hitting streak.

2. Castellanos has hit safely in four straight games.

3. Twins 3B Miguel Sano is 11-for-33 over the past 10 games.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Twins 4

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New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 9th August 2018 by Gracenote
Mets vs. Marlins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The New York Mets begin an unconventional 10-day, 11-game, five-city road trip on Friday when they play the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (47-69). The Mets (47-65) will play sets against last-place teams Miami and Baltimore, a one-game makeup tilt versus the New York Yankees as well as a five-game series at National League East-leading Philadelphia.

Brandon Nimmo improved to 5-for-8 in his last two contests after matching a team record with three doubles while driving in three runs in Wednesday's 8-0 romp over Cincinnati. The energetic 25-year-old hasn't been as fortunate when facing Miami this season, going a dismal 3-for-24 with seven strikeouts. While the Mets have shown a bit of optimism by winning three of their last five, the Marlins have lost eight of nine to find themselves occupying the cellar in the division. Miguel Rojas had an RBI single for one of his team's three hits in Wednesday's 7-1 setback to St. Louis to improve to 4-for-17 this month.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Zack Wheeler (6-6, 3.89 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jose Urena (3-11, 4.66)

Wheeler won his career-high fourth straight start on Saturday after recording his second consecutive scoreless outing. The 28-year-old scattered three hits and struck out a season high-tying nine batters in a 3-0 victory versus Atlanta to run his scoreless innings streak to 17. Wheeler, who has kept the ball in the park in each of his last three trips to the mound (20 innings), has yielded just four runs on nine hits with 16 strikeouts en route to splitting a pair of encounters with the Marlins.

Urena yielded three homers and six runs total over five innings in an 8-3 setback at Philadelphia in his last outing. The 26-year-old Dominican has allowed at least five runs in three of his last four starts, with 12 walks in that span driving up his pitch count. Urena kept the ball in the park and only issued one free pass in his lone encounter with the Mets this season, although it ended up in a loss after he permitted three runs on five hits in as many innings of a 4-2 setback on April 9.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York CF Austin Jackson is 9-for-16 with three extra-base hits (two doubles, homer) and six RBIs in his last five games.

2. Marlins 1B Justin Bour is 5-for-33 with 12 strikeouts against the Mets this season.

3. The Marlins haven't helped themselves when playing within the division, going 15-29.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Marlins 3

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 9th August 2018 by Gracenote
Diamondbacks vs. Reds Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

David Peralta has turned it on since the calendar shifted to August, going a sizzling 18-for-33 with seven extra-base hits (three doubles, triple, three homers). Peralta aims to continue his sterling performance at the plate on Friday as the Arizona Diamondbacks (64-52) begin a nine-game road trip with the first of three contests against the Cincinnati Reds (50-65).

Peralta recorded his third four-hit performance of the month in Wednesday's 6-0 romp over Philadelphia while scoring twice and driving in a pair of runs to boot. The 30-year-old Venezuelan aims to keep it going versus Friday starter Anthony DeSclafani, against whom he is 3-for-6 with a double in his career. While Arizona won two of three versus Cincinnati in late May and eight of its last 12 overall, the Reds completed a dismal 2-7 road trip with a thud after an 8-0 setback at the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon. Joey Votto is expected to return to the lineup after missing two straight games with a right knee injury sustained after he was hit by a pitch from Washington right-hander Ryan Madson.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Clay Buchholz (5-1, 2.68 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (5-3, 4.98)

Buchholz won his fourth straight start on Saturday after allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings of a 9-3 victory versus San Francisco. The 33-year-old was taken deep twice in that contest and has surrendered seven homers in 10 outings this season. Buchholz didn't fare well in his lone career start versus Cincinnati as he permitted four runs on eight hits over five innings of a no-decision.

DeSclafani posted his first win in nearly a month on Saturday after yielding one run on six hits over a season high-tying seven innings of a 7-1 romp at Washington. "I'm just glad the team got the win. It felt good to finally get through the seventh inning," said the 28-year-old, who also helped his cause with a hit and run scored. Paul Goldschmidt is a robust 6-for-8 with a three extra-base hits (two doubles, homer) and three RBIs versus DeSclafani, who in turn has flustered Jake Lamb (0-for-9, three strikeouts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati 3B Eugenio Suarez carries a nine-game hitting streak into Friday's tilt with Arizona, against which he went 8-for-12 with a homer and three RBIs in the May series.

2. Diamondbacks RF Steven Souza Jr. is expected to return to the lineup after crashing into the wall Tuesday night.

3. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett, who went 4-for-10 against Arizona in May, is 6-for-15 during his four-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 5, Reds 2

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Brewers vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The Milwaukee Brewers head south to open a three-game series Friday against the Atlanta Braves, and the top two teams in the National League wild-card race are anxious to move past frustrating losses Thursday. The Brewers carried a two-run lead into the ninth inning against San Diego before three relievers melted down in an 8-4 defeat, while the Braves were forced to cover six innings with a pair of pitchers making their big-league debuts in a 6-3 loss at Washington.

The Brewers hold the top wild-card spot, leading the Braves by one game, and the series features the top three hitters in the NL. Atlanta's Nick Markakis finished 2-for-4 with his 14th homer of the season in Thursday's loss, raising his average to a league-best .323, while Milwaukee's Christian Yelich comes in at .319 after going 0-for-3 on Thursday and Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman sits third at .318. Freeman extended his hitting streak to 11 games with three hits Thursday, but the Braves fell for just the third time in their last 11 games. Milwaukee has dropped three of its last four games but looks for similar results from the last time the two teams met, a four-game series in early July in which the Brewers took three of four.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), Dish455 (Milwaukee), FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Freddy Peralta (5-2, 3.54 ERA) vs. Braves RH Kevin Gausman (0-1, 5.40)

Peralta continues to impress in his rookie season, holding opponents to two runs or fewer in six of his 10 starts. The 22-year-old beat Colorado on Saturday, striking out eight while allowing two runs on two hits in six innings. Peralta, who averages 12 strikeouts per nine innings and owns a 1.03 WHIP, gave up one run on three hits with six strikeouts over six innings to defeat the Braves on July 6 in Milwaukee.

Gausman lost his first start with the Braves on Saturday against the New York Mets, giving up three runs on six hits across five innings of a 3-0 loss. Acquired at the trade deadline from Baltimore, the 27-year-old went 5-8 with a 4.43 ERA in 21 starts for the Orioles - receiving two runs or fewer of run support in eight of those appearances. Gausman has surrendered three runs or fewer in eight of his past 10 starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee RHP Corey Knebel walked three hitters in the ninth Thursday and gave up four runs, taking the loss for the second time in his past three appearances.

2. Atlanta lost RHP Anibal Sanchez was struck in the left calf with a comebacker in the second inning Thursday, two days after the Braves lost LHP Max Fried when he was hit with a line drive. Sanchez is expected to make his next start, however.

3. Brewers INF Travis Shaw finished 8-for-19 on Milwaukee's six-game homestand with three homers and seven RBIs.

PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Braves 3

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Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Indians vs. White Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/10/2018

The Cleveland Indians are on cruise control in the American League Central, owning an 11-game lead over Minnesota after posting a second straight walk-off win over the Twins on Thursday. Winners of five of their last six, the Indians will open a six-game road trip with the first of three at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Michael Brantley delivered a walk-off single in Cleveland's 5-4 victory Thursday, which came less than 24 hours after Francisco Lindor clubbed a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth of a 5-2 win. Lindor collected three RBIs for the second consecutive day and extended his hitting streak to seven games, including five straight with two hits. The Indians have won four in a row and eight of 10 this season against the White Sox, who are coming off a three-game sweep by the New York Yankees. Carlos Rodon is unbeaten over his last five starts, but he is 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA in two starts versus Cleveland this year.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Shane Bieber (6-2, 4.58 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (3-3, 2.94)

Bieber has bounced back nicely from the worst start of his career at Pittsburgh on July 24, getting a no-decision in a quality start at Minnesota before beating the Los Angeles Angels with 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball on Sunday. He has failed to pitch fewer than 5 2/3 innings once in 10 starts and never walked more than two. Bieber is 2-0 with a 4.50 in four road starts.

Although he struggled with his control, Rodon overcame five walks to limit Tampa Bay to one unearned run and three hits over six innings in a no-decision Saturday. It marked his fifth consecutive quality start, a span in which he is 2-0 and has permitted six earned runs over 34 2/3 innings. Rodon is 4-2 with a 2.71 ERA against Cleveland and has held Brantley to 2-for-17.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians 1B Yonder Alonso went deep Thursday as Cleveland became the first team in the majors with four 20-homer players.

2. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu has four homers and eight RBIs while hitting safely in eight of nine games.

3. Indians LH Andrew Miller has made four scoreless appearances since returning from the disabled list.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, White Sox 3

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Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Mariners vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/10/2018

Mitch Haniger's first game at the top of the batting order was an outstanding success, and the 27-year-old All-Star looks to duplicate his efforts when the Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Haniger recorded a season-high four hits, including a leadoff homer to spark a 14-hit attack as the Mariners posted an 8-6 win in the series opener.

With Seattle's offense struggling, manager Scott Servais elected to shake things up and demoted walk-challenged Dee Gordon (seven all season) to the No. 9 spot and moved Haniger to the top of the order. "That's a really good staff over there, they have good arms," Haniger said of his team's offensive explosion during a postgame television interview. "It was fun to get the win and fun to do some damage against some really good pitching." The American League West-leading Astros have lost just two of their last eight games and hold a 4 1/2-game advantage over Oakland. Houston's Tyler White has homered in back-to-back games and is 4-for-8 with four RBIs in that span.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Mike Leake (8-7, 4.16 ERA) vs. Astros RH Gerrit Cole (10-4, 2.64)

Leake has gone 0-3 over his last seven outings despite giving up more than three earned runs just once during the stretch. The 30-year-old came away with a no-decision against Toronto in his last turn as he gave up three runs and nine hits over 6 2/3 innings. Leake is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA in two starts against the Astros this season, losing on July 31 after allowing three runs and eight hits over six frames, and 6-6 with a 3.72 ERA in 14 career appearances (12 starts).

Cole has dropped back-to-back starts against the Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers after losing just two of his first 21 outings. The 27-year-old is 4-1 with a 2.52 ERA in 10 starts at home, where he has held opponents to a .170 batting average. Cole is 1-1 with a 1.32 ERA in two starts against Seattle this season and 2-1 with a 1.19 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in three career outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners OF Denard Span went 3-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs in the series opener and is 8-for-18 during his five-game hitting streak.

2. Houston SS Carlos Correa (back) told reporters he expects to be activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's game.

3. Seattle placed Sam Tuivailala (Achilles) on the 10-day disabled list, recalled fellow RHPs Casey Lawrence and Nick Rumbelow from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned RHP Chasen Bradford to the same affiliate.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Mariners 2

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Cardinals vs. Royals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The St. Louis Cardinals are riding a hot streak led by Matt Carpenter and are threatening to sneak into the postseason in the National League. The Cardinals will try to get started on another series win when they visit the Kansas City Royals for the opener of the latest "I-70 series" on Friday.

Carpenter is up to 31 home runs after bashing his fifth in six games during Wednesday's 7-1 win at Miami that brought St. Louis within 3 1/2 games of the second wild card in the NL. "We're in a good spot as a group," Carpenter told reporters. "We've got a tough road ahead. It's not going to be easy to sneak into the postseason. But you can't ask for anything better than what we've been able to accomplish these last couple weeks." The Royals (35-79) are sinking toward the opposite end of the standings as they try to fight off the Baltimore Orioles and avoid the worst record in the majors - three seasons after winning the World Series. Kansas City will try to throw a wrench into the postseason aspirations of the their cross-state interleague rivals behind righty Burch Smith while the Cardinals counter with rookie lefty Austin Gomber.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals LH Austin Gomber (1-0, 4.10 ERA) vs. Royals RH Burch Smith (1-3, 6.41)

Gomber is making his third career start and second in a row in place of injured righty Carlos Martinez, and is looking to extend deeper into the game after lasting four innings at Pittsburgh on Saturday. The 24-year-old was reached for four runs on seven hits and three walks in that outing while striking out five. Gomber, who also owns 17 appearances out of the bullpen this season, is seeing Kansas City for the first time in his career.

Smith is trying to work his way out of a rough patch after suffering losses at the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins in his last two turns. The 28-year-old was ripped for a total of 11 runs on 12 hits and five walks over nine innings in those two outings, pushing his ERA up by nearly a full run. Smith is seeing St. Louis for the first time this season and is 1-0 with a 5.70 ERA in 15 games - one start - at home in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals RHP Adam Wainwright (elbow) is expected to throw a simulated game against minor league hitters at the team's spring training complex on Friday.

2. Kansas City RHP Ian Kennedy (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

3. St. Louis OF Marcell Ozuna went 6-for-11 over the last three games, raising his batting average to .272.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 7, Royals 3

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Dodgers vs. Rockies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/10/2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers aim for their seventh straight win at Coors Field on Friday, when they continue their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies. Chris Taylor and Brian Dozier homered in the ninth inning of Thursday's 8-5 victory to help the Dodgers move into a first-place tie with idle Arizona in the National League West.

Cody Bellinger and pinch-hitters Joc Pederson and Max Muncy also went deep for the Dodgers, who will be without Kenley Jansen for the rest of the series as the closer was sent back to Los Angeles to be treated for an irregular heartbeat. Scott Alexander filled in for Jansen on Thursday and recorded his second save while Manny Machado went 2-for-5 with three strikeouts in his first career game at Coors Field. Colorado lost for the seventh time in nine contests to fall 3 1/2 games back in the NL West despite Chris Iannetta's three hits, including a three-run homer. The Rockies' bullpen allowed five home runs and closer Wade Davis was booed by the home crowd after failing to retire a batter in the decisive ninth inning.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Kenta Maeda (7-7, 3.73 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (9-7, 4.73)

Maeda has allowed four or more runs in each of his last four starts, going 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA over that stretch. The 30-year-old native of Japan surrendered five runs over 5 1/3 innings in Saturday's 14-0 loss to Houston. Nolan Arenado is 2-for-19 with 10 strikeouts against Maeda, who is 5-3 with a 2.18 ERA in nine career games (seven starts) versus Colorado - including a 4-1 mark and 3.00 ERA in five contests (four starts) at Coors Field.

Gray continued to impress with a solid outing on Sunday, when he allowed one run and four hits over a season-high eight innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee. The 26-year-old native of Oklahoma has gone 4-0 with a 1.52 ERA in four starts since being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on July 14. Gray owns a 3-3 record and 3.43 ERA in eight career starts versus the Dodgers, including a 2-0 mark and 2.53 ERA in four turns at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dozier is 8-for-26 with three homers and nine RBIs in eight games since being acquired from Minnesota on July 31.

2. Colorado activated LHP Chris Rusin (foot) from the 10-day disabled list and optioned RHP Yency Almonte to Albuquerque.

3. The Dodgers activated RHP Ross Stripling (toe) from the 10-day DL and optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Dodgers 4

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Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Athletics vs. Angels Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The Oakland Athletics just finished up a 7-1 homestand to occupy the No. 2 wild card spot in the American League, and they don't appear to be slowing down. The Athletics will try to pad their win total when they visit the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Oakland, which returns home for a pair of important series against Seattle and Houston next week, allowed a total of 13 runs on the eight-game homestand and welcomed newest pitcher Mike Fiers to the team with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. "It's team baseball here, and that's what I want to be a part of," Fiers told reporters. "This team does everything right. They hustle, they pitch well, they play defense, they come up with big hits, put together good at-bats against a good pitcher in (Clayton) Kershaw. Just to battle this game out and come out on top is huge." The Angels will test that pitching staff with an offense that pounded out 23 runs in a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers this week despite not having superstar Mike Trout (wrist) available. Los Angeles will try to stay hot on Friday against left-hander Brett Anderson while countering with righty Felix Pena.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Brett Anderson (2-3, 4.64 ERA) vs. Angels RH Felix Pena (1-3, 4.97)

Anderson put together one of his finest starts of the season last time out but was held without a decision in a game Oakland ended up winning 1-0 over Detroit. The Texas native scattered two runs and one walk across seven innings while striking out a pair in the no-decision. Anderson is seeing Los Angeles for the first time this season and is 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA in seven starts on the road in 2018.

Pena took a no-hitter into the sixth inning at Cleveland on Saturday but ended up yielding two runs on three hits in the sixth and was saddled with the loss. That marked a much more promising effort for the Dominican Republic native than his previous turn, when he failed to make it out of the first inning against Seattle and was reached for seven runs. Pena made his season debut in relief against Oakland on April 8 and allowed one run and two hits in one inning.

WALK-OFFS

1. Trout last played on Aug. 1 and is scheduled to take batting practice prior to Friday's contest.

2. Oakland RHP Jeurys Familia has yet to allow an earned run in eight appearances since joining the team.

3. Los Angeles SS Andrelton Simmons recorded multiple hits in each of the last four games.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Angels 2

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Phillies vs. Padres Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/09/2018

The Philadelphia Phillies are clinging to first place in the National League East but are not off to a great start on their road trip. The Phillies will try to turn the page when they continue the trip by visiting the last-place San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Philadelphia, which enters the weekend one game up on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, dropped two of three at NL West-leading Arizona to begin the trip, capped by a 6-0 loss in Wednesday's series finale. "We know how to turn the page. We don't let losses linger," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler told reporters. "You're going to go into a city like Phoenix against a very good team, and sometimes, you're going to win the series and there are going to be times where they just play better. Over the course of this series, they played better than us. It's part of baseball. But we will not carry that into San Diego. We will bring strength and enthusiasm and our brand of baseball to San Diego. I'm very confident we're going to perform well there." The Padres may be sitting in the NL West basement but are coming in hot after capping their road trip with an 8-4 win at Milwaukee on Thursday that featured a go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning by Hunter Renfroe, who homered in each of the last four games. Renfroe will try to stay hot behind right-hander Jacob Nix, who is set to make his major-league debut on Friday opposite Phillies righty Zach Eflin.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Zach Eflin (8-3, 3.61 ERA) vs. Padres RH Jacob Nix (NR)

Eflin worked a season-high eight innings in a win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday, surrendering three runs and four hits without walking a batter. The 24-year-old surrendered a pair of home runs in that start and was reached for a total of six blasts in his last three turns. Eflin is seeing San Diego for the first time in his career and is 3-2 with a 4.01 ERA in eight starts on the road in 2018.

Nix is getting the call after going 3-3 with a 1.84 ERA in 10 starts split between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso. The 22-year-old was a third-round pick out of high school in 2015 and reached Double-A in 2017 before dominating the upper levels of the minors in 2018. Nix owns 44 strikeouts and nine walks across 58 2/3 total innings this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies RF Nick Williams went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts on Wednesday and totaled seven K's in the three games at Arizona.

2. San Diego RF Franmil Reyes is 9-for-15 with three homers, six runs scored and five RBIs in his last four games.

3. Philadelphia INF Scott Kingery is 0-for-20 in his last nine games, dropping his batting average to .223.

PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Padres 3

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 08-10-2018 in MLB

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Pirates vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/10/2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are streaking in opposite directions as they attempt to remain in postseason contention. Pittsburgh seeks its fourth straight victory when it visits San Francisco on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series.

Elias Diaz and Josh Bell hit back-to-back homers in the second inning while David Freese added a three-run shot -- the 100th home run of his career -- during a five-run seventh for the Pirates, who are four games back in the National League wild-card race after posting a 10-5 victory in the series opener. Bell has driven in a run in each of his two contests since returning from a stint on the disabled list Wednesday. Joe Panik and Steven Duggar recorded two RBIs apiece in Thursday's loss, which was San Francisco's third in a row and fifth in six contests - putting it seven games out of a wild-card spot. Panik had gone 12 contests without plating a run after a stretch during which he notched two RBIs in three straight games.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Clay Holmes (1-1, 3.65 ERA) vs. Giants LH Derek Holland (5-8, 3.88)

Holmes is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to make his fifth career appearance and third start. The 25-year-old rookie from Alabama made his major-league debut April 6, a two-inning relief outing against Cincinnati in which he allowed one run, and came out of the bullpen again June 24 before making a pair of starts last month. Holmes recorded his first victory in his last turn July 14, when he scattered four hits over six scoreless frames versus Milwaukee.

Holland will be making his fourth straight start following a stretch in the bullpen but first at home since July 10, when he took the loss against the Chicago Cubs despite giving up one run in 6 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old native of Ohio has allowed two runs in each of his last three turns but did not factor in the decision in any of the contests. Holland notched the win in his first career start against the Pirates on May 13 as he worked 6 1/3 scoreless frames in Pittsburgh despite yielding four hits and five walks.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 2B-OF Adam Frazier has recorded back-to-back three-hit performances and three in his last six contests.

2. San Francisco INF-OF Alen Hanson has tripled in each of his last two games to double his season total.

3. Trevor Williams will start for Pittsburgh on Saturday while fellow RHP Joe Musgrove takes the mound for the series finale a day later.

PREDICTION: Giants 4, Pirates 2

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Arlington - Race #6 - Post: 5:53pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $13,500 Class Rating: 67

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#12 CRAZY LADY (ML=3/1)
#7 TEMPLESIS (ML=10/1)


CRAZY LADY - Equibase speed figures on the turf point to this thoroughbred as a legit contender. Has the best in the field for this dist-surf. Roman is back for another race today after racing atop this equine for the first try on July 21st and ought to know the ropes to this one a little better. When I handicap a grass race, I think sometimes class ratings are more important than speed figs. This fine animal has the highest average class in the entire field. This filly's last speed rating is strong enough to win here, I'll wager on her right back this time out. TEMPLESIS - Perez should be able to place this filly right behind the early speed. Ideally, Perez will rate behind the leaders, then swing by on the turn. It looks like Perez had to come to know this filly on July 21st when riding her for the initial time. Back atop again today. Have to give this filly a chance. Ran a strong race last time out within the last month or so.

Vulnerable Contenders: #10 SUPERDYNE (ML=4/1), #9 STARIA PEACH (ML=9/2), #6 SONORA WAY (ML=6/1),

SUPERDYNE - If she goes off near the morning line of 4/1, I'll have to pass. STARIA PEACH - Difficult to bet on at 9/2 odds after the two most recent efforts. SONORA WAY - In this situation, this steed's inability to make up ground in the last contest is a reason for concern. When looking at today's class rating, she will have to garner a better speed fig than last time out to be competitive in this turf sprint.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - TEMPLESIS - Has been racing regularly since a 'vacation'. According to my data, horses hit their peak cycle in their 3rd or 4th race back. Watch out for this horse right here in this race.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #12 CRAZY LADY to win. Have to have odds of at least 2/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [7,12]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Belterra Park - Race #4 - Post: 2:53pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#6 COMPULSIVE (ML=5/1)


COMPULSIVE - Have to give this gelding a good chance. Ran a nice outing last time out within the last month. This jockey/conditioner duo has been producing a very beneficial ROI, right at +201.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 MELLOW FELLOW (ML=5/2), #4 TROUBLED CHARLIE (ML=7/2), #7 STATELY OAK (ML=6/1),

MELLOW FELLOW - Hard to wager on a horse that lays up for a long time then doesn't hit the board off the long breather. When checking today's class rating, he will have to register a better speed rating than last out to battle in this dirt sprint. TROUBLED CHARLIE - Improbable that the speed fig he registered on August 1st will hold up in this event. STATELY OAK - In the last race this entrant finished seventh. Doesn't bode well for his chances this time out. Unlikely that the rating he notched on Jul 28th will be enough in this race.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#6 COMPULSIVE to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Pass

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Camarero Race Track
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 7 - Claiming - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $6000 Class Rating: 88

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD NO GANADORES EN 1 1/16 MILLA DESDE 08/10/2017 AND WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $8,000 OR LESS. WEIGHT, 121 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 23 ALLOWED 1 LBS. A RACE SINCE JULY 10 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE JUNE 10 ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 BARTENDER 8/5

# 8 GRANDSON TAP 5/2

# 2 ARANZADI 2/1

I think BARTENDER is a very good choice. This gelding with Diaz in the saddle makes him a solid contender. Must be given a shot based on the very good speed fig put up in the last outing. Displays sound Equibase Speed Figures on average overall when compared with the rest of this field. GRANDSON TAP - He should definitely be given consideration given the respectable speed figures. The winning percentage shown by horses entered by Lisboa running at this distance are the top in this group of horses in this race. ARANZADI - He has recorded strong figures under today's conditions and will almost certainly fare well versus this group. Looks decent against this group and ought to be one of the leaders.

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

Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $60000 Class Rating: 89

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 HYDE PARK CORNER (IRE) 4/1

# 9 FRIARS WALK (IRE) 6/1

# 5 ASK THE CUSTOMER 2/1

HYDE PARK CORNER (IRE) is the top wager in this race. If you look closely, this entrant has some longshot possibilities. Could best this group here, showing formidable figs of late. This filly could improve on Lasix. FRIARS WALK (IRE) - Has the appearance of a lucrative bet. Had one of the best Equibase speed figs of this group of horses in her last race. ASK THE CUSTOMER - Earning some good money in turf route races. Is a contender - given the 66 Equibase Speed Figure from her most recent race.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

08/10/18, GP, Race 7, 5.02 ET
6 1/2F [Dirt] 1.14.02 CLAIMING. Purse $17,000.
Claiming Price $6,250 (Races where entered for $5,000 or less not considered in allowances). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR THREE YEAR OLDS
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 7-8-9) / $.50 Pick 4 (Races 7-8-9-10)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 31.19, $1 ROI 0.87, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 9 Yakut 2-1 Gaffalione T Delgado Jorge JFEWC
097.5014 8 High End Lady 9/2 Gutierrez R Azpurua. Jr. Leo T
095.5212 3 Liza Star 7/2 Ruiz J Rossi Albino A.
095.2757 5 Passionate Girl 6-1 Rios J M Antonucci Jena M. S
094.3251 1 Star Mily 8-1 Maragh R R Negrete Javier L
092.2487 2 Piki Piki Girl 15-1 Meneses M Collazo Henry
092.1611 4 Dr. Cotton Jen 12-1 Donis A Heard Vaughan
091.6900 10 Freakin' Me Out 20-1 Schmid P T Smith Robert G.
090.7910 7 Miss Stalwart 30-1 Valentin F Negrete Javier
090.6218 6 Queen Lizzie 30-1 Sanchez J Hayford- Quinones Jenn

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)
Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse) - Race 3

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta $1 Superfecta (.10 cent minimum wager $2 Pick Six / $1 Pick Three


Claiming $2,500 • 4 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 79 • Purse: $8,000 • Post: 8:47P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 10 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500 (MAIDEN RACES AND RACES FOR $2,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

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Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. JET PAK BLACK is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * JET PAK BLACK: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation . Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
4
JET PAK BLACK
2/1

5/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
JET PAK BLACK
4

2/1
Front-runner
87

80

81.6

69.8

67.3
3
GREAT BAMBINO
3

4/1
Stalker
79

75

65.8

66.0

56.0
6
YODELERS WAY
6

3/1
Trailer
78

69

61.8

71.4

64.9
1
HEDOESITINSTYLE
1

7/2
Trailer
74

72

45.0

65.4

58.9
5
GRACIAS TOM
5

4/1
Alternator/Trailer
80

78

64.8

73.2

68.2
2
ERCOLES
2

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

55.7

59.8

48.3

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Northlands Park
Northlands Park - Race 7

Late Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta


Claiming $17,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 89 • Purse: $17,000 • Post: 9:26P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE MAY 17, 2018 ALLOWED 3 LBS. A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $17,500 (RACES FOR LESSER CLAIMING RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
Contenders

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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 * HAWKEYE GOLD: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. PACIORETTY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. OUR DANDY'S BOY: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. TRUE THOUGHT: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. JUST WIN BABY: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff.
8
HAWKEYE GOLD
8/1

5/1
7
PACIORETTY
6/1

6/1
4
OUR DANDY'S BOY
7/2

7/1
9
TRUE THOUGHT
10/1

7/1
3
JUST WIN BABY
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
9
TRUE THOUGHT
9

10/1
Front-runner
88

82

83.6

79.4

69.4
8
HAWKEYE GOLD
8

8/1
Alternator/Front-runner
91

79

76.0

82.8

79.8
4
OUR DANDY'S BOY
4

7/2
Alternator/Front-runner
86

86

67.0

80.8

71.8
7
PACIORETTY
7

6/1
Stalker
91

86

81.2

84.0

78.5
6
HARDLY FORGOTTEN
6

4/1
Stalker
72

66

76.8

74.2

61.7
3
JUST WIN BABY
3

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
90

78

53.0

82.8

75.3
1
KRISTOFFERSON
1

9/2
Alternator/Non-contender
88

75

73.0

72.2

62.2
5
JOVIAL DESTINY
5

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
84

78

47.8

70.6

57.1
2
RAINY BAY
2

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
81

75

45.8

59.6

42.6

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Saratoga
RACE #9 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE - 5:18 PM EASTERN POST
The Tale of the Cat Stakes
6.0 FURLONGS DIRT THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#1 MY BOY TATE
#2 MR. CROW
#3 SILVER RIDE
#5 ALWAYS SUNSHINE

This race honors the career of Tale of the Class, who has STORM CAT, NORTHERN DANCER, and SECRETARIAT in his "royal bloodline," and is most significant win was in the 1997, as he annexed the Grade II King Bishop Stakes here at "The Spa." Here in the 5th running of "The Cat," #1 MY BOY TATE, has won 5 straight, with his last four "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN WINS." #2 MR. CROW, a 4-1 shot, takes a class drop (5), has turned in in "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in five straight, hitting the board in a pair, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 4th race back.

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, August 10


Washington @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
August 10, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Hellckson) 13.604
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 15.458
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-140); N/A

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 953-954
August 10, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 13.175
Miami
(Urena) 15.115
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Under

Arizona @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
August 10, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Buchholz) 14.375
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 16.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+105); Over

Milwaukee @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
August 10, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 16.075
Atlanta
(Gausman) 13.492
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-115); Over

LA Dodgers @ Colorado

Game 959-960
August 10, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 13.912
Colorado
(Gray) 15.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Philadelphia @ San Diego

Game 961-962
August 10, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 16.293
San Diego
(Nix) 15.279
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-135); Under

Pittsburgh @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
August 10, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Holmes) 16.337
San Francisco
(Holland) 14.678
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+110); Over

Texas @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
August 10, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Minor) 15.797
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 17.426
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-200); Over

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
August 10, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Eovaldi) 16.540
Baltimore
(Bundy) 15.026
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-180
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-180); Under

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 969-970
August 10, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 14.653
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.683
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+110); Under

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 971-972
August 10, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 15.348
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 13.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
August 10, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bieber) 14.925
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 16.480
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Over

Seattle @ Houston

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

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Leake) 14.424
Houston
(Cole) 17.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-220
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-220); Under

Oakland @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
August 10, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Andrson) 16.607
LA Angels
(Pena) 15.242
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
N/A

St. Louis @ Kansas City

Game 979-980
August 10, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Gomber) 15.517
Kansas City
(Smith) 14.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Over

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MLB

Friday, August 10


National League
Nationals (59-56) @ Cubs (66-48)
Hellickson is 3-1, 3.76 in his last five starts (under 12-3-1). Team in his starts: 10-6, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 8-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Hendricks is 2-1, 4.84 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-13, 6-6 home
5-inning record: 8-9-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 12-23

Washington won seven of its last ten games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Nationals are 3-6 in last nine road series openers. Cubs won four of their last six games; they’re 9-10 in home series openers. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Mets (47-65) @ Marlins (47-69)
Wheeler is 4-0, 1.95 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight road starts. Team in his starts: 9-12, 5-4 away.
5-inning record: 9-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Urena is 1-2, 5.86 in his last seven starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-16, 4-10 home
5-inning record: 8-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Mets are 4-8 in their last 12 games, 3-6 in last road series openers. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Miami lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 10-9 in home series openers. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

Diamondbacks (64-52) @ Reds (50-65)
Buchholz is 4-0, 2.31 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his road starts. Team in his starts: 6-4, 3-3 away.
5-inning record: 9-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10

DeSclafani is 1-1, 3.94 in his last three starts (over 8-2-1). Team in his starts: 6-5, 3-4 home
5-inning record: 8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-11

Arizona won four of its last six games; they’re 14-4 in road series openers. Snakes’ last four road games went over the total. Reds are off 2-7 road trip; they’re 8-10 in home series openers. Over is 13-6 in their last 19 home games.

Brewers (66-52) @ Braves (62-50)
Peralta is 1-1, 5.00 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-3, 4-2 away.
5-inning record: 6-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10

Gausman allowed three runs in five IP (86 PT) in his Atlanta debut (under 1-0). Braves in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 8-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Brewers lost their last three games; they’re 11-7 in road series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six games. Atlanta is 8-3 in its last 11 games, 9-8 in home series openers. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Dodgers (64-52) @ Rockies (60-55)
Maeda is 0-2, 6.88 in his last three starts; under is 10-2 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 8-11, 4-4 away.
5-inning record: 8-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19

Gray is 2-0, 2.12 in his last four starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 12-9, 6-4 home.
5-inning record: 11-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-21

Dodgers are 5-6 in their last 11 games; five of LA’s last six road games stayed under. Colorado is 3-8 in its last 11 games; nine of Rockies’ last 11 home games stayed under.

Phillies (64-50) @ Padres (46-71)
Eflin is 1-1, 5.49 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 9-6, 4-4 away.
5-inning record: 11-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

22-year old Nix is making his MLB debut; he threw six shutout innings in his only AAA start, was 2-3, 2.05 in nine AA starts. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Phillies won six of their last eight games; they’re 8-11 in road series openers. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. San Diego is 4-10 in its last 14 games, 1-15 in home series openers. Over is 10-3-1 in their last 14 games.

Pirates (60-56) @ Giants (57-59)
Williams is 3-1, 0.82 in his last four starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 11-11, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 7-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-22

Holland is 0-1, 2.78 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Team in his starts: 11-10, 5-2 home.
5-inning record: 7-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Pirates won eight of their last ten road games; they’re 14-17 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-2 in their last five games. San Francisco lost five of its last six games; three of Giants’ last four games stayed under the total.

American League
Rangers (51-66) @ New York (72-42)
Minor is 2-0, 2.50 in his last three starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 10-11, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 7-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-21

Tanaka is 2-0, 1.04 in his last four starts; under is 4-2-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 12-6, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 11-3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Texas won nine of its last 13 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. New York won its last four games; they’re 24-8 vs lefty starters- under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Red Sox (81-35) @ Orioles (35-80)
Eovaldi is 2-0, 0.00 (15 IP) in his first two Boston starts. Team in his starts: 2-0, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Bundy is 1-1, 6.86 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight home starts. Team in his starts: 8-13, 5-6 home.
5-inning record: 7-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-21

Red Sox won 10 of their last 12 games; they’re 11-8 in road series openers- over is 11-5 in their last 16 road games. Baltimore split its last 12 games; they’re 1-10 in last 11 home series openers. Four of their last five home games went over.

Rays (58-57) @ Blue Jays (52-62)
Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Estrada is 1-1, 6.06 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 9-10, 4-5 home.
5-inning record: 7-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Tampa Bay lost four of its last six games; they’re 1-7 in last eight road series openers- over is 4-0 in their last four road games. Blue Jays lost three of their last four home games; they’re 11-8 in home series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Twins (53-61) @ Tigers (47-68)
Santana is 0-0, 6.14 in his three starts (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 3-0, 1-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-3

Zimmerman is 0-4, 6.43 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-7, 2-4 home.
5-inning record: 8-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Twins lost three of their last four games; they’re 6-13 in road series openers- five of Minnesota’s last seven games went over. Detroit lost its last six games; they’re 1-7 in last eight home series openers. Under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Indians (64-50) @ White Sox (41-73)
Bieber is 2-2, 7.09 in his last five starts (over 5-5). Team in his starts: 7-3, 3-1 away
5-inning record: 6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-10

Rodon is 2-0, 1.57 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 4-6, 2-2 home.
5-inning record: 3-4-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Cleveland won five of its last six games; they’re 7-3 in last ten road series openers, 18-11 vs lefty starters. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. White Sox are 2-7 in last nine home games, 6-12 in home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

Mariners (66-50) @ Astros (73-43)
Leake is 0-1, 3.60 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 15-8, 7-3 away
5-inning record: 10-6-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-23

Cole is 0-2, 3.50 in his last three starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 17-6, 8-2 home.
5-inning record: 11-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

Mariners lost seven of last ten games; over is 5-1 in their last six road games. Houston won six of its last eight games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

A’s (68-47) @ Angels (58-58)
Anderson is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts (under 7-2). Team in his starts: 6-3, 5-2 away
5-inning record: 2-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Pena is 0-3, 8.49 in his last three starts (under 5-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-5, 2-3 home.
5-inning record: 3-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8

A’s won seven of their last eight games, are 11-5 in last 16 road series openers. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Angels are 7-1 in last eight home games, 11-8 in home series openers, 10-21 vs lefty starters. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Interleague
Cardinals (60-55) @ Royals (35-79)
Gomber is 0-0, 5.23 in two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0, 2-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Smith is 0-2, 11.00 in his last two starts (over 3-1-1). Team in his starts: 1-4, 1-0 home.
5-inning record: 1-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5

St Louis won four of its last five games; they’re 4-9 in last 13 road series openers. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games. Kansas City lost six of its last seven games; Royals are 2-9 in last 11 home series openers, 14-23 vs lefty starters. Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/9
Ariz 29-20-6……30-21-9……..59-41
Atl 27-27-7…..24-19-8………51-46
Cubs 21-24-13……27-22-8…….48-46
Reds 18-36-4……20-29-6….…38-65
Colo 30-18-14……30-19-6……59-38
LA 28-21-8…….27-22-12……56-43
Miami 21-28-7…..26-24-11…….47-52
Milw 23-26-9…..31-23-6…….54-49
Mets 22-27-3……23-25-13…..45-50
Philly 23-22-13…..30-17-8……53-39
Pitt 26-22-6……28-22-12……..54-44
StL 28-24-8……23-27-5………51-51
SD 20-34-9……17-29-7…….37-63
SF 26-25-10…..21-22-12………47-47
Wash 24-23-10..…27-24-7………51-47

Orioles 17-33-11…….18-29-9……35-62
Boston 30-20-10……35-15-6……..65-35
W Sox 16-36-6…..…17-32-8…..…33-68
Indians 23-21-10……37-15-9……60-36
Det 19-31-9…..…24-24-11.……43-55
Astros 30-17-14……28-18-11…….58-34
KC 18-33-8…….20-27-9…..38-60
Angels 24-24-9……27-25-8……51-49
Twins 18-30-11……28-24-8…..46-54
NYY 29-21-9……34-15-7…….63-35
A’s 20-29-10……23-23-10…..43-52
Seattle 29-23-7……28-19-14……..57-40
TB 23-22-12……26-24-8……49-45
Texas 20-28-8…..23-32-6…….43-60
Toronto 17-29-10……20-25-14……37-54

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/9)
Ariz 23-55…….22-61…..…45
Atl 19-60……18-51………37
Cubs 12-58……..18-55……..30
Reds 14-58……..13-57……..27
Colo 21-61…….21-55.……..42
LA 18-57……..23-59..…..41
Miami 13-56……..18-60…….31
Milw 20-57…..…21-61…….41
Mets 20-51……..19-61…….39
Philly 12-58……..19-56…….31
Pitt 15-54……..19-63…….34
StL 21-60……..17-55…….38
SD 16-63……..13-54…….29
SF 12-59………17-58..…..29
Wash 21-57……..18-58……..39

Orioles 19-61……..17-55………36
Boston 17-59……22-57………39
White Sox 16-57……16-57…….32
Clev 15-53…….25-60……..40
Detroit 18-59……..16-56….…34
Astros 17-60…..…13-57………30
KC 15-59..…….16-55…….31
Angels 15-55…..….17-60…….31
Twins 14-57………13-57…….27
NYY 13-59……..22-55………35
A’s 14-59…..…..13-56…….27
Seattle 22-57………19-61…..…41
TB 17-57..……19-57……..36
Texas 9-56…….…16-60…..…25
Toronto 13-56………13-58….….26

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 57-56 NL, favorites -$71
AL @ NL– 59-45 NL, favorites -$843
Total: 116-101 NL, favorites -$914

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MLB

Friday, August 10

Trend Report

Washington Nationals
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 16 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Chi Cubs is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Boston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games
Baltimore is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 2-13 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
Baltimore is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston


Texas Rangers
Texas is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games
Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games on the road
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Texas is 2-4 SU in its 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 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Texas
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games at home
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


New York Mets
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
NY Mets is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Miami
NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Miami is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Arizona's last 15 games on the road
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Cincinnati is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona


Minnesota Twins
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Milwaukee Brewers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Milwaukee is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games at home
Chi White Sox is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Seattle is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Houston is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Kansas City
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Kansas City is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Kansas City is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games at home
Kansas City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games
LA Dodgers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games at home
Colorado is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Oakland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
Oakland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
Oakland is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Angels is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
LA Angels is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA Angels is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing San Diego
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
San Diego is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games at home
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
San Francisco is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

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Long Sheet

Friday, August 10

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WASHINGTON (59 - 56) at CHICAGO CUBS (66 - 48) - 2:20 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 59-56 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-23 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-29 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 23-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1761-1810 (-267.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 377-313 (-83.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 941-844 (-158.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 282-326 (-66.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 898-902 (-168.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 121-97 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 10-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 6-13 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.161.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)

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NY METS (47 - 65) at MIAMI (47 - 69) - 7:10 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 46-65 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 6-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY METS are 2-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-43 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 35-48 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 47-66 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 100-114 (+4.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
URENA is 3-14 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-5 (+0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. MIAMI since 1997
WHEELER is 3-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

JOSE URENA vs. NY METS since 1997
URENA is 3-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)

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ARIZONA (64 - 52) at CINCINNATI (50 - 65) - 7:10 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DESCLAFANI is 15-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 64-52 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-23 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 47-31 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 91-66 (+17.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 35-19 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (66 - 52) at ATLANTA (62 - 50) - 7:35 PM
FREDDY PERALTA (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 62-49 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 30-21 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 39-33 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 44-32 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 31-18 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 33-25 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-52 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-51 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 72-67 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 28-17 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 49-23 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-36 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-21 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-26 (+5.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-19 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 1-8 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday this season.
GAUSMAN is 6-16 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 1-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 5-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 3-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

FREDDY PERALTA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PERALTA is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA DODGERS (64 - 52) at COLORADO (60 - 55) - 8:40 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 64-52 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 70-57 (-24.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 40-35 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MAEDA is 8-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 60-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 27-17 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-31 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 34-28 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 20-13 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 11-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 7-3 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. COLORADO since 1997
MAEDA is 4-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 0.897.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.6 units)

JON GRAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GRAY is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 5-3 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.3 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (64 - 50) at SAN DIEGO (46 - 71) - 10:10 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. JACOB NIX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-50 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-32 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-38 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-18 (+15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-37 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 2-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JACOB NIX vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (60 - 56) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 59) - 10:15 PM
CLAY HOLMES (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-40 (-19.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-59 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOLLAND is 64-50 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 60-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-26 (+6.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-6 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-105 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 140-157 (-40.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

CLAY HOLMES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

DEREK HOLLAND vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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TEXAS (51 - 66) at NY YANKEES (72 - 42) - 7:05 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 93-45 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TANAKA is 29-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 224-220 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 99-83 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-30 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 32-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 166-153 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 37-34 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 20-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-2 (+1.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

MIKE MINOR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MINOR is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TEXAS since 1997
TANAKA is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

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BOSTON (81 - 35) at BALTIMORE (35 - 80) - 7:05 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 81-35 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 39-14 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 39-20 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 39-15 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 96-63 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-23 (+29.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 69-37 (+22.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-80 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-33 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-35 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-52 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-57 (-31.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-56 (-27.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-43 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUNDY is 1-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-2 (+6.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
EOVALDI is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUNDY is 3-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 3-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (58 - 57) at TORONTO (52 - 62) - 7:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 26-44 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-57 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-22 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 128-148 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 76-93 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-28 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 52-75 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. TORONTO since 1997
SNELL is 2-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.539.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 3-8 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (53 - 61) at DETROIT (47 - 68) - 7:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 20-37 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 29-27 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 372-385 (+46.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 89-81 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 46-24 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 39-22 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 111-166 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-107 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 74-129 (-42.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 409-356 (-69.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ZIMMERMANN is 5-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 10-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 14-8 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-15. (-10.4 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.87 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

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CLEVELAND (64 - 50) at CHI WHITE SOX (41 - 73) - 8:10 PM
SHANE BIEBER (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 64-50 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-26 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-34 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-29 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-23 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 8-2 (+4.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

SHANE BIEBER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS RODON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RODON is 4-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 5-6 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.5 units)

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SEATTLE (66 - 50) at HOUSTON (73 - 43) - 8:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LEAKE is 14-26 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 133-64 (+34.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 66-50 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 45-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 48-31 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LEAKE is 15-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 12-5 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 32-25 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-14 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 21-19 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-13 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 (+1.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEAKE is 6-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 6-6 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)

GERRIT COLE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLE is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.19 and a WHIP of 0.706.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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OAKLAND (68 - 47) at LA ANGELS (58 - 58) - 10:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. FELIX PENA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.165.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

FELIX PENA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (60 - 55) at KANSAS CITY (35 - 79) - 8:15 PM
AUSTIN GOMBER (L) vs. BURCH SMITH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 143-134 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 14-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 23-31 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 107-103 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 27-32 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 82-63 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-79 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-44 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-39 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-49 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-41 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+2.6 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

AUSTIN GOMBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

BURCH SMITH vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SMITH is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 36.00 and a WHIP of 8.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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Friday, August 10

Trend Report

Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Connecticut's last 12 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago Sky
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Chicago is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games at home
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games when playing at home against Connecticut


Indiana Fever
Indiana is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games
Indiana is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana's last 13 games on the road
Indiana is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games at home
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana

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Long Sheet

Friday, August 10

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CONNECTICUT (17 - 12) at CHICAGO (10 - 19) - 8/10/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
CHICAGO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 4-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 4-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (5 - 24) at PHOENIX (16 - 14) - 8/10/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
INDIANA is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
INDIANA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
INDIANA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Friday's Preseason Notes


Atlanta at N.Y. Jets (NFL Network, 7:30 p.m. ET)

The Atlanta Falcons will be searching for the final piece of the offensive line charged with protecting Matt Ryan when they open their preseason schedule.

Meanwhile, many expect the three-man quarterback competition of the New York Jets to last the entire summer. It's been reported that head coach Todd Bowles is in no hurry to make his decision on whether it will be Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater or Sam Darnold under center as the starter in the team's regular-season opener.

The coach said he has an idea of how the Jets will use their quarterbacks in the preseason opener against Atlanta on Friday, but wants to discuss it with his staff before revealing the plan. In fact, there's no guarantee that McCown will even play against the Falcons.

Falcons

Head Coach: Dan Quinn
Quarterback Rotation: Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Garrett Grayson, Kurt Benkert (Rookie – Virginia)

Jets

Head Coach: Todd Bowles
Quarterback Rotation: Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold (Rookie - USC)

Preseason Coaching Stats

Dan Quinn, Atlanta: 5-7 SU, 4-8 ATS, 5-7 O/U
Todd Bowles, New York: 6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS, 4-8 O/U



Preseason Results - Last Two Years

Atlanta

2017 (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS, 1-3 O/U)

Atlanta (-1, 36) 20 at Miami 23
Atlanta (+3, 39) 13 at Pittsburgh 17
Atlanta (-3.5, 42.5) 14 vs. Arizona 24
Atlanta (-3, 37) 7 vs. Jacksonville 13

2016 (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS, 1-3 O/U)

Atlanta (-3, 37) 23 vs. Washingtonm 17
Atlanta (-1, 38.5) 24 at Cleveland 13
Atlanta (PK, 41.5) 6 at Miami 17
Atlanta (-3.5, 37.5) 17 vs. Jacksonville 15

New York Jets

2017 (2-2 SU, 3-1 ATS, 1-3 O/U)

New York (+2.5, 37) 7 vs. Tennessee 3
New York (-4.5, 37) 6 at Detroit 16
New York (+4.5, 36) 31 at N.Y. Giants 32
New York (-1.5, 36) 16 vs. Philadelphia 10

2016 (1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS, 1-3 O/U)

New York (-3, 36.5) 17 vs. Jacksonville 13
New York (-3, 38.5) 18 at Washington 22
New York (PK, 42.5) 20 vs. N.Y. Giants 21
New York (-3.5, 37) 6 at Philadelphia 14



Detroit at Oakland (NFL Network, 10:30 p.m. ET)

The Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions have practiced together a couple times this week before for their preseason opener Friday at the Oakland Coliseum. The practice was conducted in a controlled environment after Raiders coach Jon Gruden met with first-year Detroit coach Matt Patricia in the offseason.

Patricia declined to say how much quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the Lions starters will play on Friday. Although he won't be on the field very long, Stafford is relishing playing in a game after mostly practicing against Detroit's defense before the two workouts with Oakland.

Gruden will be making his return to the Coliseum sidelines for the first time in 17 years. He's produced solid numbers in the preseason during his previous stops in Oakland and Tampa Bay. Quarterback Derek Carr and the rest of Oakland's starters will only play a series or two, with the majority of playing time being doled out to the rookies and fringe players on the roster according to reports.

Lions

Head Coach: Matt Patricia
Quarterback Rotation: Matthew Stafford, Matt Cassel, Jake Rudock

Raiders

Head Coach: John Gruden
Quarterback Rotation: Derek Carr, EJ Manuel, Connor Cook

Preseason Coaching Stats

Matt Patricia, Detroit: First Year
John Gruden, Oakland: 30-16 SU, 25-19-2 ATS, 22-24 O/U



Preseason Results - Last Two Years

Detroit

2017 (2-2 SU, 3-1 ATS, 2-2 O/U)

Detroit (PK, 35.5) 24 at Indianapolis 10
Detroit (-4.5, 37) 16 vs. N.Y. Jets 6
Detroit (+3.5, 43.5) 28 vs. New England 30
Detroit (+3.5, 35.5) 17 at Buffalo 27

2016 (2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS, 2-2 O/U)

Detroit (-3, 35.5) 30 at Pittsburgh 17
Detroit (PK, 41.5) 14 vs. Cincinnati 30
Detroit (-2.5, 42.5) 9 at Baltimore 30
Detroit (-3, 37.5) 31 vs. Buffalo 0

Oakland

2017 (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS, 2-2 O/U)

Oakland (-3.5, 40) 10 at Arizona 20
Oakland (-3, 41.5) 21 vs. L.A. Rams 24
Oakland (-3, 42) 20 at Dallas 24
Oakland (+2.5, 41) 13 vs. Seattle 17

2016 (1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS, 3-1 O/U)

Oakland (-2.5, 37.5) 31 at Arizona 10
Oakland (-3, 42.5) 12 at Green Bay 20
Oakland (-3, 40.5) 14 vs. Tennessee 27
Oakland (-1.5, 38) 21 vs. Seattle 23

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Penalties plaguing the Jets, and Friday's NFL preseason odds and analysis


There are just two NFL preseason games on the board Friday night and we dive into the must-know news and notes for handicapping the NFL odds around this pair of tune-up tilts:

Full Falcons

Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn told the media he plans to roll out his full QB depth chart for Friday’s preseason opener against the Jets, including No. 1 quarterback Matt Ryan. Last year, Ryan had a quick but effective series in Week 1 of the exhibition slate, going 3 for 3 for 32 yards and a passing touchdown in a loss to Miami. The former MVP is projected to see the same workload Friday.

Behind Ryan is veteran Matt Schaub, who also played limited first-half snaps in last year’s exhibition opener, Garrett Grayson, and undrafted rookie Kurt Benkert. Quinn really wants to get his rookies some run, so expect Benkert to get the bulk of the snaps in the second half. The Virginia product has a pro-ready arm but his accuracy and consistency are in question. The total for Friday’s game in New York opened at 36.5 but has dropped to 35 points.

Flags flying

Penalties have plagued the Jets training camp so far, sending plenty of players to the deck for their push-up punishment. Beat reporters have been blown away by the number of tune-up whistles heading into Friday’s preseason opener versus Atlanta.

"That's something we'll talk about and have to clean up," defensive lineman Leonard Williams told the media. "It's something we need to work on and be consistent about. It's something that comes with practice."

New York was called for 119 accepted penalties in 2017 – ninth most in the NFL – equaling 1,035 yards against. Most of those calls came early in the season, and Bowles was able to crack down on calls in the second half of the season.

The Jets opened as 1-point favorites but have been pushed to -3.5.

Gruden back in Silver and Black

Friday night marks the return of Jon Gruden to the sidelines of the Oakland Raiders after returning as head coach this summer. Gruden loves the little guy and is planning to give his third and fourth-string guys plenty of opportunity to prove themselves in the preseason. Oakland is a 3-point favorite hosting the Detroit Lions Friday.

That means the starters will more than likely sit this game out Friday, leaving plenty of position battles to be settled. One of the tightest fights is for backup quarterback, between Connor Cook and E.J. Manuel. Cook had a great week of joint practice versus the Lions and is listed ahead of Manuel on the depth chart, meaning he will likely start and see the bulk of first half snaps.
Lions’ share of work

The Detroit Lions are also debuting a new head coach in former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. The Lions have undergone a culture change with that championship pedigree holding the clipboard.

One of the biggest shifts in how Detroit does business is the workload being put on players in camp. According to reporters, Lions practices are running 45 minutes longer than they did last season under former head coach Jim Caldwell. That extra conditioning might be the deciding edge with teams usually not in "game shape" entering the preseason schedule.

There’s been emphasis on the line work, both offense and defense, and Detroit will look to push the Raiders around in the trenches Friday night. Patricia wants to find a better balance on offense after Detroit ran the ball just 37.04 percent of the time in 2017 – second fewest in the NFL. Bettors should brace for some hard-nosed, downhill running from the Lions Friday, keeping the clock ticking and adding value to the Under 36.5 points.

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MLB

Friday, August 10


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Masahiro Tanaka, New York Yankees (9-2, 3.76 ERA, $52)

The Yankees were looking to boost their rotation at the trade deadline and they kind of did that with the acquisitions of JA Happ and Lance Lynn. But the biggest boost to their rotation has been there all along. Masahiro Tanaka has been absolutely dealing since the All-Star break.

The Japanese right-hander has a ridiculous 0.46 ERA and an 0.81 WHIP in three starts since the break. His strikeouts are also way up, punching out 26 batters compared to just four walks. Tanaka and the Yanks are big -220 home favorites tonight against the Rangers.

Slumping: Burch Smith, Kansas City Royals (1-3, 6.41 ERA, $-300)

Burch Smith is living his dream. Five years after getting called up for a cup of coffee with the Padres in 2013, Smith is back in the Majors, and now starting for the Royals. The downside? He’s starting for the Royals.

The career minor-leaguer was called up as a reliever, but the Royals have since made him a starter and it hasn’t gone well. Smith has an 8.27 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in five starts. To be fair to Smith though, pretty much very Royal has been slumping all season. Smith and the Royals are +133 home underdogs going up against the in-state rival Cardinals.


A Sneaky Under

According to our consensus, the Over 8.5 in this afternoon's Nationals-Cubs game is the most popular total play of the day. But we think the other side is a sneaky good play. And here's why.

Both Jeremy Hellickson and Kyle Henricks are pitching better than their numbers suggest. Plus, here's some interesting trends. The Under is 7-0 in Hellickson's lastseven road starts and 13-3 in his last 16 starts overall. While the Under is 21-4-1 in Hendricks' last 26 home starts versus a team with a winning record.Oh, and the wind is blowing in at Wrigley straight in from center at 10-12 miles per hour for the game.


The Windy City

Hitters could be given a hand tonight when the White Sox host the Indians because, guess what? The Windy City will be windy tonight. The forecast is calling for winds gusting out to right field between 12 and 14 miles per hour around first pitch.

Cleveland's starter Shane Bieber has a 4.58 ERA and while Chicgao starter Carlos Rodon has been strong, he usually hands the ball over to a bullpen that ranks 24th in ERA. With the weather assist look at the Over 9 for tonight's game.


Houston, We Have a Home Problem

The Astros are going to win the American League West. Probably. But they're in the midst of a bit of an unthinkable slump at Minute Maid Park, espcially considering their starting pitching rotation.

The Astros have lost five consecutive ball games at home, culminating with last night's shocking outing from Justin Verlander, in what was one of the worst starts of his career and defintely the worst of his Houston tenure.

The Astros have been outscored by 19 runs in those five games. The Houston lineup and staff is too talented for this to continue. They go up against a ho-hum starter in Mike Leake tonight, so look for the Astros bats to bust out tonight. Maybe parlay the Astors with the Over 7.5.

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 9
David Schwab

Week 8 Betting Recap

For the second week in a row in the CFL, the favorites went 3-1 straight-up. However, they were an even 2-2 against the spread. Toronto pulled off the lone SU upset on Thursday night with a thrilling 42-41 victory at home against Ottawa as a 6 ½-point underdog. Later on Thursday night, Edmonton got past Saskatchewan 26-19 to barely cover the 6 ½ points at home.

On Friday night, Hamilton crushed Montreal 50-11 as a seven-point favorite on the road. Calgary remained perfect on the year with Saturday’ 27-18 victory against British Columbia, but it failed to cover as a heavy 12 ½-point favorite at home.

Friday, Aug. 10

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-4 SU, 3-4 ATS) at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-3 SU, 5-2 ATS)
Point-spread: Winnipeg -4
Total: 57

Game Overview

The Tiger-Cats snapped a SU three-game losing streak while closing as favorites in convincing fashion. Granted they were playing Montreal, but there was some solid balance on offense with 250 yards passing and 169 yards on the ground. Credit Hamilton’s defense for making Johnny Manziel’s CFL debut at quarterback utterly forgettable. This unit picked him off four times while limiting the Alouettes to 107 yards through the air.

Winnipeg went into last week’s bye with three victories (SU and ATS) in its previous four games. This includes a sweep against Toronto in a home-and-home series. Matt Nichols has completed 63.1 percent of his 111 passing attempts for 873 yards and five touchdowns in his first four starts at quarterback. Running back Andrew Harris leads the CFL in rushing with 638 yards and five scores on 105 attempts.

Betting Trends

-- Hamilton has an 8-4 edge ATS in the last 12 meetings in this inter-division tilt and it is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games against Winnipeg. The total has stayed UNDER in each of the last five meetings.

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Jimmy Boyd Aug 10 '18, 10:05 PM in 5h
MLB | A's vs Angels
Play on: A's -110 at BetPhoenix

1* Free Pick on Oakland A's -110
Oakland should have no problem going into Los Angeles and taking the series opener against their division rivals. The A's are red-hot right now, as they have won 6 of their last 7. While the Angles are fresh off a 3-game sweep of the Tigers at home, that's nothing to get excited about. Keep in mind they had dropped 6 of their previous 7 before getting to play Detroit.
Not only is Oakland the better team, but they have a big edge on the mound in this one. The A's will send out veteran Brett Anderson, who has really been throwing it well of late. Anderson has a 2.84 ERA and 1.000 WHIP in his last 3 starts. In his last outing, he allowed just 2 hits over 7 shutout innings.
Angels will counter with Felix Pena, who has struggled over his first 8 starts. Pena is 1-3 with a 4.59 ERA and 1.444 WHIP. He's also had a really tough time at home, where he's got a 6.53 ERA and 1.597 WHIP in 5 starts. Look for the A's to score early and often in this one. Take Oakland!

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Cole Faxon Aug 10 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +185 at MyBookie

FREE PLAY on Orioles +185

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Sal Michaels Aug 10 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +185 at MyBookie

Free Play on Orioles +185

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Info Plays Aug 10 '18, 8:40 PM in 3h
MLB | Dodgers vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies -103 at GTBets

1* Free Play on Rockies -103

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Jack Jones Aug 10 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | Rays vs Blue Jays
Play on: Rays -112 at GTBets

Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Tampa Bay Rays -112
The Tampa Bay Rays have a big advantage on the mound tonight over the Toronto Blue Jays. As a result, we’ll back the Rays at basically even money tonight in what is a great value for them.
Blake Snell is 12-5 with a 2.27 ERA and 1.073 WHIP in 21 starts this season. He just recently returned from nearly a month off and should be much sharper in his second start back from injury.
Marco Estrada is 5-8 with a 4.65 ERA in 19 starts for the Blue Jays this season. Estrada does not enjoy facing the Rays, going 1-7 with a 4.97 ERA and 1.358 WHIP in 11 career starts against them. In his last two home starts against the Rays, Estrada is 0-2 with a 14.08 ERA, allowing 12 earned runs and 26 base runners in 7 2/3 innings.
Snell is 8-1 (+7.7 units) against the money line when working on 5 or 6 days’ rest this season. The Blue Jays are 2-8 in Estrada’s last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Toronto is 1-5 in its last six home games. Bet the Rays Friday.

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Dave Price Aug 10 '18, 8:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Indians vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +135 at MyBookie

Dave’s Friday Free Play:
1* on Chicago White Sox +135
The Key: I like the price we are getting on the White Sox today as home underdogs to the Cleveland Indians considering they actually have a big edge on the mound Friday. I also like that the White Sox had Thursday off, while the Indians played the Twins yesterday. Carlos Rodon has been a big bright spot for the White Sox this year. He is 3-3 with a 2.94 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 10 starts, including 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 4 home starts. Shane Bieber is 6-2 with a 4.58 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 10 starts for the Indians, including 1-1 with a 7.90 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in his last 3 outings. Rodon is 4-2 with a 2.55 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 11 lifetime starts vs. Cleveland as well. Rodon is 18-9 (+16.7 units) as an underdog of +125 to +175 in his career. Take Chicago.

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Marc Lawrence Aug 10 '18, 7:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Reds
Play on: Diamondbacks -119 at BMaker

Play - Arizona Diamondbacks w/Buchholz (Game 955).
Edges - Diamondbacks: Buchholz 2.21 ERA with 1.11 WHIP this season, including 4-0 at night and 3-0 versus NL Central foes… Reds: DeScalfani 5.50 ERA last seven starts; and 2-4 at night (as opposed to 5-1 day) this season. We recommend a 1* play on Arizona. Thank you and good luck as always.

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Ross Benjamin Aug 10 '18, 8:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Indians vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +135 at betonline

Ross Benjamin has a trio of MLB totals winners that are all included in this specially priced package. All Ross has recently done with his MLB totals is go a remarkable 8-1 (89%) L9 and 27-10 (73%) L37! Start your weekend with an MLB 3-0 clean sweep!
Indians (Bieber) @ White Sox (Rodon) 8:10 PM ET
Game# 973-974
Play On: White Sox +133
Any home money line underdog (White Sox) of +100 or greater possessing a team batting average of .260 or worse, and they have a starting pitcher averaging 5 or more strikeouts per start, versus an American League starting pitcher with an ERA of 4.20 to 4.70, resulted in those home underdogs going 28-11 (71.8%) since 1997. Bet on the White Sox for my Friday 8/10 MLB free pick of the day.

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Doc's Sports Aug 10 '18, 10:05 PM in 5h
MLB | A's vs Angels
Play on: A's -114 at betonline

Free MLB Baseball Prediction From Doc’s Sports :
Take Oakland over Los Angeles Angels (8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10)
The A's are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They have won six straight games and are 14-2 in their last 16 home games. Oakland is 36-15 in their last 51 games overall, and this team is making a big push toward the playoffs. Edwin Jackson is scheduled to go on Friday. He will be pitching on extra rest. Jackson has been a revelation for Oakland. He has a 2.87 ERA and is coming off a great start against Detroit. Jackson has won six of his eight starts and three in a row, and I think he will be able to shut down an Angels lineup that will likely be without Mike Trout again. The Angels are likely going with Felix Pena. He has a 5.00 ERA on the season and has lost four straight starts. Oakland's lineup has been outstanding. They are No. 7 in the league in runs per game and No. 5 in home runs. I think they will get to Pena here. And Oakland will pick up another win.

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Larry Ness Aug 10 '18, 8:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Indians vs White Sox
Play on: Indians -140 at 5Dimes

My free play is on the Cle Indians at 8:10 ET. The Cleveland Indians are 64-50 after consecutive walk-off wins over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday and Thursday. Michael Brantley delivered a walk-off single in Cleveland's 5-4 victory Thursday, which came less than 24 hours after Francisco Lindor's three-run HR in the bottom of the ninth delivered a 5-2 win. With no other AL Central team playing .500 or better baseball, the Indians have opened an 11-game lead over Minnesota in the division. Winners of five of their last six, the Indians will open a six-game road trip with the first of three at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. The White Sox were just swept by the Yankees in a three-game home series (ending Wednesday) and at 41-73, own a better record than only the 35-79 Royals and 35-80 Orioles among all teams in 2018.
Shane Bieber (6-2, 4.58 ERA) will get the ball for Cleveland and he has bounced back nicely from the worst start of his career at Pittsburgh on July 24, allowing seven ERs in just 1 2/3 innings. He settled for a no-decision in a quality start at Minnesota on July 30 (Indians did lose, 5-4), before beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 with 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball on Sunday. He has failed to pitch fewer than 5 2/3 innings just once in 10 starts and has never walked more than two batters in any start. Lefty Carlos Rodon (3-3, 2.94 ERA) goes for Chicago. Despite his sub-3.00 ERA, Rodon has just three wins in 10 starts, with the White Sox going 4-6. He owns five consecutive quality starts, a span in which he is 2-0 and has permitted six ERs over 34 2/3 innings for a 1.56 ERA (team is a modest 3-3). Rodon is 4-2 with a 2.71 ERA in 2 career appearances (11 starts) against Cleveland.
Bieber has notched seven strikeouts in back-to-back starts and in three of his last five outings. He has struck out 58 batters in 57 innings on the season and this marks his first career appearance against the White Sox. Rodon has a solid career mark vs the Indians but he is but he is 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA in two starts versus Cleveland this year (White Sox are 0-2). .
Cleveland has won eight of its last 10 games against the White Sox this season, running up a whopping run differential of 61-to-25. Considering that Chicago is just Chicago is 21-36 at home, I'll take the Indians.
Good luck...Larry

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Dustin Hawkins Aug 10 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | TEX vs NYY
Play on: OVER 8½ -115

Free Play on Rangers vs Yankees over 8½ -115

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Frank Sawyer Aug 10 '18, 7:30 PM in 2h
NFLX | Falcons vs Jets
Play on: UNDER 37 -105

Take Under the Total in the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Jets. New York (0-0) held their four preseason opponents to just 15.2 PPG along with only 271.5 total YPG last year. The Jets have also played 5 of their last 6 preseason games at home Under the Total in the Todd Bowles era. Atlanta (0-0) has played 5 of their last 6 preseason games Under the Total under Dan Quinn’s guidance since he became their head coach. Take the Under. Best of luck — Frank.

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John Martin Aug 10 '18, 7:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Twins vs Tigers
Play on: Tigers -101 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Detroit Tigers -101
I like the fact that the Tigers had Thursday off while the Twins concluded their 4-game series with the Indians yesterday. The Twins lost that series 3-1 and certainly won’t be feeling too good about themselves after losing a critical series. The Tigers are a solid 29-27 (+10.2 units) at home this year. Jordan Zimmerman has handled his business on his home field, going 2-1 with a 3.67 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in six home starts this year. Ervin Santana is trying to work his way back from injury. He has made just three starts this season, and it has not gone well as Santana is 0-0 with a 6.14 ERA and 1.64 WHIP while allowing 10 runs and 4 homers in 14 2/3 innings. The Twins are 17-35 in their last 52 road games. Give me the Tigers.

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Brandon Lee Aug 10 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | Rangers vs Yankees
Play on: Yankees -1½ -110 at 5Dimes

10* FREE MLB PICK (Yankees -1.5, -110)
I'll take my chances here with New York on the -1.5 run line at home against the Rangers on Friday. The Yankees won the series opener 7-3 on Thursday and are riding a red-hot 4-game winning streak where they have outscored their opponents 25-9. Hard to not like New York to win here by at least 2 runs with the way they are swinging the bat and Masahiro Tanaka on the mound. Tanaka is 9-2 with a 3.85 ERA in 18 starts overall and hasn't lost a start in 14 outings. He's got a 0.46 ERA and 0.813 WHIP over his last 3 starts. Mike Minor will take the mound for Texas and he's got an ugly 6.50 ERA and 1.376 WHIP in 9 road starts. Yankees are 15-2 in Tanaka's last 17 starts in the 2nd half of the season and have won these starts by 3.1 runs/game (5.1 - 2.0). Give me the Yankees -1.5 (-110)!

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Dennis Macklin Aug 10 '18, 7:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Mets vs Marlins
Play on: Mets -115 at 5Dimes

DMack's Free Play for Friday, August 10, 2018 on the NY Mets (Wheeler Listed)
With matchups between bad teams where you have an edge, sometime you just have to hold your nose and pull the trigger. The Mets are fortunate that they unload Zac Wheeler for prospects. He's 4-0 with a 1.95 ERA in his L4 starts. Miami has lost 7 of 8 and there is not much in the way of light at the end of the tunnel that is not a train. Urena has pitched better than his 3-11 W/L but the Fish are still just 6-16 in his 22 starts. Mets are 15 cents is pretty attractive.

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Steve Janus Aug 10 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | Red Sox vs Orioles
Play on: Orioles +180 at YouWager

1* Free Sharp Play on Orioles +180
My money is on the Orioles as a massive home dog against the Red Sox on Friday. Boston had their 6-game winning streak snapped in yesterday's 8-5 loss at Toronto and I think we could see the Red Sox come out a bit flat here against one of the worst teams in baseball. Even though Baltimore has had a miserable 2018 season and have nothing to play for down the stretch, I expect their best effort here against what most consider the best team in baseball. The biggest thing is the Orioles have one of their top starters in Dylan Bundy on the mound, who is coming off back-to-back strong starts. Bundy was also sensational in his previous start against the Red Sox back on June 11th, allowing just 3 hits over 8 shutout innings. Eovaldi has been great in his first two starts with Boston, but both of those were at home. He's just 2-4 with a 5.17 ERA when pitching in an opponents park this season. Bet the Orioles +180!

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 Mlb free pick

Boston vs. Baltimore, 08/10/2018 19:05 EDT

Total: -115/+9 Over

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: Red Sox top offensive team in the league this year shld have no problem scoring Vs the weak pitching and defending of the orioles, making the over my mlb free pick !

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MLB Arizona -125

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Top Rank Sports Picks

MLB Phillies -135

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The Sports Consensus

MLB Mets -115

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National Sports Service

MLB Braves over 8.5

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Joe Wiz

MLB Phillies -135

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Primetime Sports Picks

NFL Oakland -3

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The Spot Player

MLB Cleveland -140

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Insider Sports Report

MLB Royals over 9

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Doc's Picks

MLB Colorado +100