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

Race 9 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $9500 Class Rating: 67

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 PASZ THE PEPPER 9/2

# 8 PLAY NICE 5/1

# 6 SWISSLE MY TAXES 12/1

I've got to go with PASZ THE PEPPER. She has to be given a chance given the competitive speed figures. Bettors should take a good look at this one as this filly has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group. This pony could stun this field of horses at a nice number. PLAY NICE - She should have a good outing versus this less demanding field. With a nice class figure average of 81, has one of the strongest class advantages in this group. SWISSLE MY TAXES - She looks decent in this slot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delaware Park
Delaware Park - Race 6

Daily Double (Races 6-7) / Exacta / Trifecta (50-cent min.) Superfecta (10-cent min) / Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8, 50-cent min.)


SO $20,000 • 1 Mile • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 101 • Purse: $20,000 • Post: 3:45P
(RAIL AT 15 FEET). (PLUS UP TO 50% OTHER SOURCES) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $20,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES ON THE TURF IN 2018 OR NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $20,000-$16,000 WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES ON THE TURF IN 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 29 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 29, 2018 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000, IF FOR $16,000, ALLOWED 3 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $15,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ESTIMATING ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT NOT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT ONE MILE)
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Class. CLASS AND CASH is the Dominant Class of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CLASS AND CASH: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has run a Good Race within the la st 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating.
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CLASS AND CASH
3/1

5/2




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
BELTWAY
1

8/1
Front-runner
91

94

97.4

73.3

64.8
11
HE'S ONE WILD DUDE
12

9/2
Front-runner
96

92

94.6

87.4

76.9
1
RUN FOR JAMES
9

10/1
Front-runner
89

97

87.4

77.4

63.9
6
CLASS AND CASH
5

3/1
Front-runner
108

100

80.8

100.2

98.2
9
JEEZUM JIM
8

12/1
Front-runner
95

89

75.0

75.0

68.0
3
STARLING'S LAW
2

6/1
Front-runner
91

88

55.3

63.4

46.9
8
TEMPT ME TWICE
7

6/1
Stalker
89

91

75.0

85.4

74.4
10
SILVER ROMEO
10

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
91

67

85.8

83.2

66.2
5
WORD ON THE STREET
4

15/1
Trailer
93

84

85.3

86.4

70.4
4
ASSET ALLOCATION
3

15/1
Trailer
92

84

73.8

86.0

69.0
12
DREAMING OF FRANK
13

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
93

79

80.2

80.5

68.0
1A
STADIUM
11

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
95

85

69.2

74.4

52.9
7
ORCHESTRA LEADER
6

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

0.0

0.0

0.0

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Del Mar

08/29/18, DMR, Race 8, 5.33 PT
1 1/8M [Turf] 1.44.04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $32,000.
Claiming Price $62,500, For Each $2,500 To $55,000 1 lb. FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
$1 Exacta / $2 Quinella / .50 Cent Trifecta - $1 Superfecta (10-cent min.) / $1 Super High 5
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 20.00, $1 ROI 0.72, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 King Caymus(b+) 12-1 Talamo J Hofmans David E. W
098.3668 10 Cosa Nostra (IRE) 10-1 Conner T Carava Jack
098.1001 12 Silver Fury 15-1 Figueroa H Heap Blake R.
097.9966 2 Indoctrination (IRE) 3-1 Garcia M D'Amato Philip
097.3353 7 Tequila Blanco(b-) 6-1 Franco G Miyadi Steven FC
097.1179 3 Key to the Nile 8-1 Van Dyke D Baltas Richard S
096.8895 6 Data Central 7/2 Desormeaux K J Desormeaux J. Keith E
096.3570 1 Culpable 7/2 Prat F Mandella Richard E. J
095.2938 8 Big Sky Logan 10-1 Maldonado E A Cerin Vladimir
094.8929 14 Spirit Mission 20-1 Desormeaux K J Hess. Jr. Robert B.
093.6915 5 Dignitaire 12-1 Baze T Mandella Gary L
091.2990 13 Bitter Ring Home 20-1 Franco G Drysdale Neil D. T
090.0916 9 Super Classic 30-1 Blanc B Gomez Ruben
000.0000 11 Aussie Fox S
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 29.73, $1 ROI 0.81, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 4 King Caymus(b+) 12-1 Talamo J Hofmans David E. TW
097.3308 10 Cosa Nostra (IRE) 10-1 Conner T Carava Jack
096.3323 3 Key to the Nile 8-1 Van Dyke D Baltas Richard S
095.6545 2 Indoctrination (IRE) 3-1 Garcia M D'Amato Philip
094.9194 1 Culpable 7/2 Prat F Mandella Richard E. J
094.7582 12 Silver Fury 15-1 Figueroa H Heap Blake R.
094.5923 6 Data Central 7/2 Desormeaux K J Desormeaux J. Keith E
094.1783 8 Big Sky Logan 10-1 Maldonado E A Cerin Vladimir
094.0623 14 Spirit Mission 20-1 Desormeaux K J Hess. Jr. Robert B.
093.2923 7 Tequila Blanco(b-) 6-1 Franco G Miyadi Steven FC
093.0107 5 Dignitaire 12-1 Baze T Mandella Gary L
089.9000 13 Bitter Ring Home 20-1 Franco G Drysdale Neil D.
087.4133 9 Super Classic 30-1 Blanc B Gomez Ruben
000.0000 11 Aussie Fox S

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #3 - Post: 6:54pm - Allowance - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 BELLS IRISH FANCY (ML=3/1)
#4 REALITY QUEEN (ML=4/1)
#5 LUCY IN THE SKY (ML=7/2)


BELLS IRISH FANCY - You always have to be on the prowl for bankroll building jock/handler combinations; we have one right here. This speed freak is shortening up today. Should enhance her winning probability. Last two speed figs (92, 83) were dominant. Anything close to that in this event and this one could be heading straight to the winner's circle. REALITY QUEEN - Likes to go to the lead and the fact that today is a shorter distance should be advantageous. This campaigner coming off a sharp try in the last thirty days is a contender in my opinion. Recent speed ratings show strong pattern of improvement. LUCY IN THE SKY - This filly is in exceptional condition right now. Finished second last time around the track and comes back rapidly. Have to watch for this animal on the grass. Last race at Laurel, scored a big turf number. Have to think she can do it again today. This thoroughbred has shown the power to win at different tracks. Making the move from Laurel for today's event, I have to believe she's ready to run.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 TIME IMMEMORIAL (ML=5/1), #9 HISSY FIT (ML=6/1), #2 WOLFIE (ML=8/1),

TIME IMMEMORIAL - Had to show me much more than that in the last race. Never made much of an impact. HISSY FIT - Will be tough for this thoroughbred to beat this field off of that last speed figure. Not probable to improve enough to run a figure close enough to today's Equibase class figure, so put her on the likely underpriced contenders list. WOLFIE - Finished third in her most recent performance with a disappointing fig. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this bunch.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - BELLS IRISH FANCY - Best average class rating amongst these horses. This steed figures to be tough today.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #8 BELLS IRISH FANCY on the nose if you can get odds of 5/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
8 with [4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [4,5,8] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[4,5,8] with [4,5,8] with [3,4,5,6,8] with [3,4,5,6,8] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Remington Park
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 63

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500. OKLAHOMA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 8 TOUR ON 3/1

# 4 ELLA B ALY 4/1

# 7 CHENERY 6/1

I've got to go with TOUR ON. She has been racing strongly recently while recording strong Equibase Speed Figures. Expect a strong outing with the class drop. Could beat this group given the 74 speed figure recorded in her last outing. ELLA B ALY - Sound average Equibase speed figs in dirt sprint races make this animal a contender. Should be given consideration - I like the figures from the last race. CHENERY - Could best this group here, showing competitive numbers of late.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Saratoga

08/29/18, SAR, Race 2, 1.33 ET
6 1/2F [Dirt] 1.13.04 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $37,000.
Claiming Price $20,000. FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (2-4) - Early Pick 5 (.50) Races (2-6), Double
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 18.46, $1 ROI 0.57, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 7 Miss Kapinator 5-1 Ortiz. Jr. I Pletcher Todd A. J
099.4640 3 Brooklyn Gerty 7/2 Franco M Abreu Jorge R. E
097.6647 6 Salt Pond 3-1 Ortiz J L Motion H. Graham C
097.6363 1 Twofer 8-1 Santana. Jr. R Violette. Jr. Richard
097.2896 5 Jordy's Ready 6-1 Saez L Serpe Philip M. F
096.3181 2 Golden Vale 9/2 Davis D Tagg Barclay S
095.6613 9 Fingerpaint 8-1 Carmouche K Terranova II John P. T
093.7771 4 Flying Pleasantly 30-1 Jimenez S Chatterpaul Naipaul W
090.8854 8 Saturdays Vapor 12-1 Rosario J Cannizzo David A. L

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #3 - Post: 2:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,600 Class Rating: 61

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 MISS LEAH DEE (ML=3/1)


MISS LEAH DEE - I think this filly is very fit right now. I like the fact that Castro brings her back to a race so quickly. Ran last out against a better group of horses at Thistledown. The move to a lower class level should suit her well. This filly should be in fine form, this far into her form cycle.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 PLENTY QUICK (ML=5/2), #5 DON'T CALL ME (ML=7/2), #3 INVITE THERIGHTBAY (ML=9/2),

PLENTY QUICK - This morning-line choice hasn't been to the track in awhile. No workouts since last race. DON'T CALL ME - Finished second in her most recent effort with a mediocre speed rating. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this group. INVITE THERIGHTBAY - This steed didn't go to the front end and didn't close down the lane last time she ran.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #4 MISS LEAH DEE to win if you can get odds of 1/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
None

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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

Exacta / 0.20 Trifecta / 0.20 Superfecta / 0.20 Jackpot Hi5


Stakes • 1 1/16 Miles • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 91 • Purse: $100,000 • Post: 10:17
OLG ALGOMA S. PRESENTED BY WOODBINE ENTERTAINMENT - FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD, FOALED IN CANADA.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Front-runner. SPRING TEMPEST is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SPARKLES' GIRL: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SUGAR JONES: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. SPRING TEMPEST: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses coming off a layoff is at least 25. CRUMLIN SPIRIT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. MISS SEA: Horse ranks in the t op three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
8
SPARKLES' GIRL
8/1

6/1
7
SUGAR JONES
5/2

7/1
1
SPRING TEMPEST
12/1

7/1
9
CRUMLIN SPIRIT
20/1

8/1
5
MISS SEA
4/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
SPRING TEMPEST
1

12/1
Front-runner
89

82

81.5

77.9

61.9
4
FRESH PRINCESS
4

6/1
Stalker
87

90

83.2

83.2

73.2
8
SPARKLES' GIRL
8

8/1
Stalker
102

87

61.7

83.9

76.4
7
SUGAR JONES
7

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
104

83

82.5

78.7

72.7
9
CRUMLIN SPIRIT
9

20/1
Alternator/Stalker
87

87

80.8

85.4

78.4
5
MISS SEA
5

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
97

89

66.3

74.0

68.0
6
TRINI BREWNETTE
6

8/1
Trailer
85

77

72.8

79.2

64.7
3
CRUMLIN QUEEN
3

3/1
Trailer
90

87

61.6

81.6

75.1
2
BEAR PAW
2

20/1
Trailer
79

78

49.4

73.5

58.5

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Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
The Oakland Athletics moved closer to first place in the American League West and look to really tighten the race when they conclude their three-game road series against the division-leading Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon. Nick Martini delivered a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning as Oakland posted a 4-3 win on Tuesday to move within 1 1/2 games of Houston.

Matt Olson crushed a three-run homer to help the Athletics improve to 17-7 this month and extend their lead over Seattle for the AL's second wild card to 5 1/2 games. Rookie Ramon Laureano reached base three times on two hits and a walk as he recorded his fourth multi-hit performance since being recalled from the minors earlier this month. The Astros had their six-game winning streak halted on Tuesday but are 11-7 against Oakland entering Wednesday's final regular-season meeting. Alex Bregman went 2-for-4 with a two-run double on Tuesday and is 17-for-37 with two homers and 10 RBIs during his nine-game hitting streak.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Trevor Cahill (5-3, 3.44 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (10-10, 3.54)

Cahill defeated the Astros on Aug. 18, when he gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings, but was battered by Minnesota in his following outing as he yielded five runs and eight hits in five frames. The 30-year-old, who needs six strikeouts to reach 1,000 for his career, has struggled on the road this season with a 1-3 record and 6.92 ERA in eight turns. Cahill is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in three starts against the Astros this season and is 2-1 with a 4.13 ERA in five career appearances (four starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Davis is hitless in six at-bats in the series and 1-for-20 with 10 strikeouts over his last five contests.

2. Houston 2B Jose Altuve went 0-for-4 on Tuesday after recording two hits in four of his previous five games.

3. Oakland placed LHP Brett Anderson (forearm) on the 10-day disabled list, recalled RHP Ryan Dull from Triple-A Nashville and learned LHP Sean Manaea was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and is shut down indefinitely.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Athletics 2

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Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
The Kansas City Royals' normally punchless offense has picked it up in the last four contests and looks to continue that trend when the Detroit Tigers visit for the finale of their two-game set on Wednesday afternoon. The Royals, who have scored a major league-low 489 runs in 2018, took two of three from American League Central-leading Cleveland this past weekend and used a 10-hit attack to defeat the Tigers 6-2 in Tuesday's series opener.

Kansas City's Adalberto Mondesi has registered four hits in his last two games, including a homer on Tuesday, and Whit Merrifield added a pair of singles in the victory to improve his lifetime batting average against Detroit to .333. Danny Duffy is 0-2 with an 11.32 ERA against the Tigers this year as he gets the call Wednesday opposite Michael Fulmer, who gave up two runs over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on April 20. Detroit has dropped four straight contests and is just one game ahead of the fourth-place Chicago White Sox in the AL Central. JaCoby Jones homered on Tuesday in his first game since Aug. 12 due to a stint on the disabled list and Jim Adduci has registered multiple hits in three of his last five contests.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FS Detroit, FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (3-9, 4.32 ERA) vs. Royals LH Danny Duffy (7-11, 4.85)

Fulmer was limited to 77 pitches in his first start after returning from the DL on Friday and held the White Sox to two hits over 4 2/3 scoreless frames. The 25-year-old native of Oklahoma City, who was sidelined with an oblique strain since July 14, struck out four and walked one in that outing. Merrifield is 7-for-16 with a homer versus Fulmer, who is 2-4 with a 3.23 ERA in eight career appearances against the Royals.

Duffy gave up two runs on six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in five innings of a no-decision at Tampa Bay on Thursday following a brief stint on the DL. The 29-year-old Californian has permitted six or more runs in three of his last five outings, including an 8-4 loss to Detroit on July 25. Victor Martinez is 18-for-45 with three homers against Duffy, who is 7-10 with a 4.63 ERA versus the Tigers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit RF Nicholas Castellano leads the major leagues in batting average (at least 50 at-bats) against left-handed pitchers at .408.

2. Kansas City 1B-3B Hunter Dozier has registered a pair of homers and six RBIs in his last six contests.

3. Tigers OF Mikie Mahtook is 7-for-16 with a pair of homers during his five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Tigers 6, Royals 5

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New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

The Chicago Cubs could wrap up a three-game sweep of the visiting New York Mets on Wednesday - but they could also end up losing the series. The teams will finish Tuesday's suspended game, which was tied at 1 in the top of the 10th when heavy rain began to fall at Wrigley Field, starting at 1 p.m. before playing the series finale.

The Cubs have won six straight and lead the National League Central by four games over St. Louis. They've also won 13 of their last 14 home games against the Mets. After scoring 44 runs during their six-game winning streak, the Cubs were without an extra-base hit when play was suspended Tuesday, and their only run came on David Bote's sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. New York is trying to avoid its first series loss since dropping three of four to Atlanta from Aug. 2-5.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SNY (New York), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Jason Vargas (4-8, 6.96 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Alec Mills (0-0, 1.17)

Vargas has lowered his season ERA nearly two runs with three straight strong outings. The 35-year-old has allowed four runs over 17 1/3 innings across his last three starts and won the last two after holding Washington to three hits over six scoreless frames Friday. Vargas is 2-0 with a 4.35 ERA in five starts against the Cubs.

Mills earned another turn in the rotation with an outstanding effort in his first big-league start Friday against Cincinnati. The 26-year-old struck out eight and held the Reds to one run and three hits over 5 2/3 innings. Mills has 10 strikeouts and one walk over 7 2/3 innings in the majors this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs' streak of 12 consecutive games with a home run is in danger, as they have yet to go deep in the suspended game.

2. Chicago INF Javier Baez was 1-for-4 in the suspended game, extending his hitting streak to nine games.

3. Mets SS Amed Rosario had three hits before the contest was suspended, marking his third multi-hit game in his past four contests.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Mets 4

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Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
Things were looking up for the Seattle Mariners when they swept a four-game series against American League West-leading Houston earlier this month, but they have since lost eight of 13 contests. Seattle looks to maintain its fading hopes for a playoff position when it visits the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon for the finale of their two-game interleague series.

The Mariners made a late attempt in the series opener but dropped a 2-1 decision to fall seven games behind the Astros and 5 1/2 in back of division-rival Oakland for the second AL wild-card spot. Nelson Cruz helped Seattle avoid being shut out by belting his team-leading 32nd home run in the ninth inning, but the club went on to fall to 2-2 on its nine-game road trip. Travis Jankowski belted a solo homer and Hunter Renfroe added an RBI single for the Padres, who halted their five-game side with just their third win in 14 contests. Renfroe has gone 8-for-21 with two homers and four RBIs during his five-game hitting streak while Wil Myers has posted back-to-back two-hit performances after notching two of San Diego's five hits on Tuesday.

TV: 3:40 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (1-2, 4.56 ERA) vs. Padres LH Joey Lucchesi (6-7, 3.74)

Ramirez is coming off his first win in five outings this season, a victory at Arizona on Friday in which he allowed three runs - one earned - and six hits over six innings. The 28-year-old Nicaraguan, who is on his second tour of duty with Seattle after spending the first three seasons of his career with the club, has made four of his five starts on the road. Ramirez is 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts and one relief appearance against San Diego.

Lucchesi settled for a no-decision at Colorado on Thursday after giving up just two runs and five hits in six innings. The 25-year-old Californian rookie has allowed fewer than three earned runs in three of his last four turns but has recorded just one victory in that span. Lucchesi, who has yet to face Seattle, has gone 0-1 while yielding four runs over 5 2/3 frames in two interleague starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres 2B Luis Urias, one of the top prospects in baseball, went 0-for-3 with a walk on Tuesday in his major-league debut.

2. Seattle purchased the contract of Shawn Armstrong from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned fellow RHP Nick Rumbelow to Double-A Arkansas.

3. In addition to purchasing the contract of Urias from Triple-A El Paso, San Diego activated RHP Colten Brewer (oblique) from the 10-day disabled list while placing LHP Clayton Richard (knee), who requires season-ending surgery, on the 10-day DL and optioning 2B Carlos Asuaje to the Chihuahuas.

PREDICTION: Mariners 7, Padres 3

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Florida Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th August 2018 by Gracenote
David Price will try to extend his phenomenal run for the Boston Red Sox when he gets the start Wednesday in the finale of a two-game series with the visiting Miami Marlins. Price won his last five decisions and the Red Sox have claimed a victory in each of his last eight starts, the latest of which saw him spin eight scoreless innings against the Cleveland Indians.

Price's club opened the interleague set with a wild walk-off win that saw the teams combine for 10 runs over the final two innings, with a throwing error in the ninth giving Boston the 8-7 victory and snapping its three-game slide. J.D. Martinez had two hits to raise his league-leading average to .338 and scored the game-winning run after singling with one out in the ninth. The Red Sox remained the only team in the majors without a four-game losing streak and they maintained a 6 1/2-game lead on the New York Yankees in the American League East. They've also won six straight at home against the Marlins, who send rookie right-hander Trevor Richards to the mound on Wednesday.

TV: 6:35 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Trevor Richards (3-7, 4.23 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH David Price (14-6, 3.50)

Richards is winless in his last six starts and has yet to post a quality start in four attempts this month. He received a no-decision after allowing two runs while striking out nine in 5 1/3 solid innings at Yankee Stadium last Wednesday. The 25-year-old opened his career with a loss to the Red Sox on April 2, allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings.

Price has a 1.50 ERA during a seven-start span while recording 48 strikeouts against seven walks. He limited the Indians to three hits while fanning seven in his most recent outing to improve to 7-2 with a 2.87 ERA at home. Starlin Castro is 8-for-20 against Price, who is 15-12 with a 3.32 ERA in his interleague career.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox CF Jackie Bradley Jr. has multiple hits in eight of his last 15 games while raising his average from .206 to .227.

2. Marlins LF Derek Dietrich was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday to end his eight-game hitting streak.

3. Boston SS Xander Bogaerts is batting .329 with 20 RBIs in 22 games in August.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, Marlins 2

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th August 2018 by Gracenote
Blue Jays vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/28/2018

The Baltimore Orioles are taking out some frustration on the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and have a shot at their first three-game sweep of the season when the teams meet Wednesday. The Blue Jays won 10 straight meetings between the American League East rivals before falling 7-0 in the series opener and then 12-5 in the second game Tuesday night.

Trey Mancini is one of several Baltimore hitters doing damage, as he is 4-for-8 with a home run, two doubles, one triple and six RBIs in the series. Jonathan Villar is 5-for-7 with four runs scored during the set and the speedster has a stolen base in three consecutive contests for the Orioles, whose only prior series sweep was a two-game set at the New York Mets in June. Alex Cobb has turned around a dismal start to the season while lowering his ERA over two runs in just over two months for Baltimore. He'll get the start Wednesday opposite rookie Ryan Borucki as Toronto looks to snap a three-game slide.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, TVA Sports (Toronto), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Ryan Borucki (3-3, 4.12 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Alex Cobb (4-15, 5.00)

Borucki rebounded well from a disastrous outing two turns ago at Yankee Stadium to stifle the Philadelphia Phillies his last time out. He allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings in the victory, his third in five starts in August. The 24-year-old, who is facing Baltimore for the first time, is 1-2 with a 5.86 ERA on the road.

Cobb allowed two runs or fewer in all five of his August starts while limiting opponents to 26 hits in 35 innings. He had a no-decision after yielding two runs and three hits in six frames versus the New York Yankees on Friday. The 30-year-old was rocked for 13 runs (10 earned) in 8 2/3 frames over two previous meetings with the Blue Jays this year and has a 4.34 ERA in 10 career matchups.

WALK-OFFS

1. Villar is 21-for-23 in stolen base attempts, including 7-for-7 in 25 games since being traded to Baltimore.

2. Blue Jays OF Randal Grichuk is batting .380 with five homers in 14 career games against the Orioles.

3. Toronto 1B Justin Smoak launched his 20th homer Tuesday to reach that mark for the third time in his career.

PREDICTION: Orioles 6, Blue Jays 4

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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th August 2018 by Gracenote
The Washington Nationals have proven to be quite the stumbling block for the Philadelphia Phillies, who are limping toward the end of August. Washington bids for a three-game sweep and its fifth win in the last six outings versus Philadelphia when the National League East rivals reconvene at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday.

Anthony Rendon belted a two-run homer in the ninth inning on Tuesday as the Nationals erased a three-run deficit in a 5-4 victory over the Phillies. The 28-year-old, who recorded his second three-hit performance in three days to highlight his eight-game hitting streak, is 20-for-55 with five homers, 14 RBIs and 10 runs scored against Philadelphia this season. To add salt in the wound, pinch-running pitcher Vince Velasquez was called out for leaving early while tagging up, resulting in a game-ending double play as the floundering Phillies fell for the eighth time in 10 outings and dropped 4 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta. "It's a super difficult loss to swallow. And we'll be ready to come out and fight (Wednesday)," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (7-11, 4.35 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (9-9, 3.37)

Gonzalez lost his third straight start on Friday despite allowing just one run on seven hits in as many innings of a 3-0 setback at the New York Mets. The 32-year-old will be getting his third look this season at the Phillies, against whom he permitted two hits over five scoreless frames of a 7-3 win on May 4 before walking four to drive up his pitch count in a no-decision on July 1. Gonzalez, who owns an 11-7 career mark versus Philadelphia, could be making his last start with the Nationals after clearing trade waivers to become eligible to be dealt to any team.

Arrieta dropped this third straight start on Friday after yielding four runs on six hits -- including two homers -- over six innings in a 4-2 setback at Toronto. The 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner has recorded a pair of no-decisions versus Washington this season despite allowing just three earned runs on six hits in 11 innings. Mark Reynolds (9-for-22, homer, four RBIs) has been a thorn in the side of Arrieta, who owns a 1-2 mark with a 4.89 ERA in 11 career encounters against the Nationals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman is 10-for-28 with two homers in his last seven games overall and 9-for-19 with six extra-base hits versus Philadelphia this season.

2. Phillies C Jorge Alfaro and OF Odubel Herrera each went deep on Tuesday to push their hitting streaks to seven and five games, respectively.

3. Reynolds could be facing a suspension or fine from Major League Baseball after he returned to the field following a strikeout on Tuesday and threw his batting gloves in the direction of the home plate umpire.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Phillies 2

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Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
The New York Yankees used the long ball to even the series and now look to claim the three-game set when they host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Pinch-hitter Neil Walker's walk-off homer in the ninth inning was New York's third blast in four frames as the team rallied from a four-run deficit to post a 5-4 win on Tuesday.

Miguel Andujar hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and Aaron Hicks belted a game-tying, two-run shot in the eighth before Walker provided the heroics in New York's ninth victory in 11 games. The Yankees have scored five or more runs eight times in those 11 contests as they have climbed within 6 1/2 games of American League East-leading Boston. The White Sox fell for just the fourth time in 14 contests and have dropped 14 of their last 18 visits to Yankee Stadium. Nicky Delmonico, who went 2-for-5 with a two-run single in the sixth inning that gave Chicago a 4-0 lead, has recorded four homers and 11 RBIs over his last 10 games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (4-9, 4.66 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (7-4, 3.30)

Lopez is 0-4 with a 6.70 ERA and 12 homers allowed in his last nine outings, with his last victory occurring on July 1 against Texas. The 24-year-old has given up five or more runs on four occasions during the stretch but showed progress by allowing two runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against Detroit in his last turn. Lopez produced a solid effort against the Yankees on Aug. 7, when he permitted one run and four hits over seven frames of a no-decision in his first career start versus the club.

Sabathia gave up two runs and five hits over six innings in a no-decision against Baltimore in his last turn after a brief stint on the disabled list due to right knee soreness. The 38-year-old experienced issues with the knee while blanking the Rangers on one hit over six innings on Aug. 12. Sabathia struck out a season-best 12 while allowing one run and four hits over 5 2/3 frames in a no-decision while opposing Lopez on Aug. 7 and is 19-6 with a 3.73 ERA in 36 career starts against Chicago.

WALK-OFFS

1. Hicks has gone 7-for-19 with two homers and five RBIs over his last five contests.

2. Chicago SS Tim Anderson (ankle) departed in the ninth inning and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday.

3. New York RF Aaron Judge (wrist) told reporters on Tuesday that progress is slow - he was injured on July 26 and expected to miss three weeks - and he remains hopeful of returning prior to mid-September.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, White Sox 4

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Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th August 2018 by Gracenote
Twins vs. Indians Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/28/2018

Michael Brantley is healthy after two injury-plagued seasons and the All-Star outfielder is warming up again as his Cleveland Indians try to clinch the season series with the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. Brantley was 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 8-1 victory over the Twins and boasts multiple hits in six of his last eight games, going 13-for-35 in that stretch to raise his batting average to .304.

Jason Kipnis is 6-for-8 with four RBIs and four runs scored while teammate Francisco Lindor went 6-for-11 - scoring three times - in the last two games for the American League Central-leading Indians, who own a 9-8 edge in the season series. Adam Plutko hopes to snap out of a rough stretch when he takes the mound for Cleveland in the middle contest of the three-game set Wednesday against fellow rookie Kohl Stewart, who is looking for his first major league victory. Joe Mauer extended his hitting streak to six games (9-for-25) on Tuesday for the Twins, but remains one run shy of becoming the third player in franchise history to reach 1,000. Minnesota has lost four straight overall, scoring six runs total, and has dropped six of the last seven against the Indians after leaving nine runners on base in the latest setback.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kohl Stewart (0-1, 6.94 ERA) vs. Indians RH Adam Plutko (4-4, 5.09)

Stewart has yet to finish five innings in his first three major league starts, although he has not given up more than three runs in any of them. The 23-year-old Texan, who was picked fourth overall in the 2013 draft, allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision with Oakland last Thursday. Stewart served up 18 hits over 11 2/3 innings since being recalled from the minors, but just one home run.

Plutko is winless in his past five trips to the mound and yielded eight runs on eight hits and six walks over 11 1/3 innings combined to lose his last two. The 26-year-old UCLA product permitted five runs on five hits and as many walks across 4 1/3 innings in a 7-0 loss at Boston on Thursday. Eddie Rosario homered against Plutko, who allowed one run on two hits over two innings of relief versus Minnesota on June 16.

WALK-OFFS

1. Minnesota 1B-3B-DH Miguel Sano worked a pair of walks Tuesday to extend his on-base streak against the Indians to 15 games.

2. Cleveland C Yan Gomes is 10-for-19 with a homer during a five-game hitting streak that raised his batting average to .260.

3. Rosario notched his 150th hit of the season Tuesday, leaving him seven away from his career high in 2017.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Twins 4

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th August 2018 by Gracenote
Brewers vs. Reds Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/28/2018

The Milwaukee Brewers face an uphill climb in their bid for the postseason if their play away from Miller Park doesn't improve. With eight losses in their last 11 road games, the Brewers aim to even their series with the Cincinnati Reds at one victory apiece on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.

Christian Yelich's first career multi-homer performance and five-RBI night went for naught as Milwaukee opened its six-game road trip with a 9-7 setback on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Yelich, who has 10 of his career-high 25 homers in August, is 14-for-34 against Cincinnati this season -- although he is just 5-for-21 in his career versus Wednesday starter Matt Harvey. While the Brewers are clinging to the second wild-card spot in the National League, the cellar-dwelling Reds found their offense after getting shut out twice in a five-game stretch by scoring six runs in the first two innings Tuesday. Jose Peraza, who highlighted his four-hit performance with a two-run homer, is 3-for-6 with a double this season against Wednesday starter Freddy Peralta.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Freddy Peralta (6-4, 4.02 ERA) vs. Reds RH Matt Harvey (6-7, 4.77)

Peralta authored one of his best starts of the season last Wednesday after scattering three hits and striking out seven in seven innings of a 4-0 victory versus the Reds. The 22-year-old Dominican wasn't as fortunate in his previous outing against Cincinnati, as he took the loss despite permitting three runs on five hits in five frames in an 8-2 setback on July 1. While Peraza and Tucker Barnhart (2-for-5) have fared well in small sample sizes versus Peralta, the hurler has limited the rest of the Reds to going 3-for-27 with 10 strikeouts.

Harvey turned in his third straight strong start on Friday against the Chicago Cubs, but left with his second no-decision in that stretch despite yielding one run in 5 1/3 innings. The 29-year-old has allowed three runs on 14 hits while striking out 18 in those three starts (18 2/3 innings). Harvey split a pair of outings against Milwaukee this season, as he permitted four runs -- including two homers -- in a 5-1 setback on April 14 while pitching for the New York Mets before tossing 5 2/3 frames in Cincinnati's 8-2 win on July 1.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee CF Lorenzo Cain has scored six runs during his 10-game hitting streak

2. Reds 3B Eugenio Suarez is 13-for-35 with two homers, 11 RBIs and seven runs scored versus the Brewers this season.

3. Milwaukee has homered in 20 consecutive games at Great American Ball Park.

PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Reds 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
Rays vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/29/2018

Ozzie Albies took the baseball world by storm in the first half of the season, and following a prolonged slump the Atlanta Braves second baseman is starting to produce again entering Wednesday's home contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Coming in with a .232 batting average in August, Albies collected three hits in Tuesday's 9-5 victory that snapped Tampa Bay's eight-game winning streak and pushed the Braves lead in the National League East to 4 1/2 games.

Atlanta also received four hits - including a homer - from center fielder Ender Inciarte in building its largest lead in the division this season. Tampa Bay came in nine games over .500 this late in the season for the first time since 2013, and had not allowed more than three runs in any contest during the run before giving up four runs in the fifth inning. Left fielder Tommy Pham finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored in the series opener, and is batting .500 during his four-game hitting streak. The Rays recorded 12 hits in beginning a three-city, eight-game road trip, the sixth time in the past seven games Tampa Bay has finished with 10 or more.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Diego Castillo (3-2, 3.23 ERA) vs. Braves LH Sean Newcomb (11-6, 3.57)

Castillo gets his third opportunity to serve as Tampa Bay's "opener," the first two coming against the Red Sox in the past two weeks. The 24-year-old rookie lasted 1 2/3 innings in both outings, giving up a total of three hits, and struck out four Red Sox in his last start Friday. Castillo last pitched Sunday in relief against Boston, firing a perfect seventh inning on just eight pitches.

Newcomb rebounded from two rough starts in a row to beat Miami on Thursday, earning his first victory since his near no-hitter July 29 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 25-year-old gave up two hits with eight strikeouts in six shutout innings, after allowing a combined 12 runs in his previous two outings. Newcomb beat the Rays on May 8, allowing two hits and no runs over six innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rays OF Mallex Smith worked out Tuesday in Tampa Bay, and the team is hopeful he can return from a viral infection by late next week.

2. Atlanta signed C Tyler Flowers to a one-year, $4 million contract for 2019, with a $6 million club option for 2020.

3. Tampa Bay CF Kevin Kiermaier has hits in five of his past nine official at-bats over a three-game span.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Rays 3

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Texas Rangers Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Rangers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/29/2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers own four straight wins but have to be concerned about closer Kenley Jansen, who has allowed at least a run in four straight appearances for the first time in his career. After throwing 22 pitches on Tuesday, Jansen will likely be rested Wednesday when the Dodgers conclude their brief two-game interleague series against the host Texas Rangers.

Brian Dozier homered and Manny Machado drove in four runs in Tuesday's 8-4 victory, but Jansen gave up two runs on three hits and a walk in his fourth appearance since coming off the disabled list Aug. 20. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was hoping to have Ross Stripling (lower back) available in the late innings Tuesday, but the reliever's expected return from the disabled list was pushed back to the weekend. The Dodgers hope to cut into their one-game deficit in the National League West on Wednesday when they take on a Texas club that has lost three straight contests and five of their last seven. Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus snapped a 2-for-27 slump with two hits on Tuesday while Ronald Guzman went 2-for-4 with two RBIs from the ninth spot in the order.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA, FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Alex Wood (7-6, 3.60 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Mike Minor (10-6, 4.40)

Wood is pitching on three days of extra rest after having his scheduled start on Sunday pushed back so Roberts could have his four top starters face Arizona later this week. The 27-year-old native of North Carolina has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 12 straight outings. Wood is 3-7 with a 3.21 ERA in 20 career interleague games (15 starts) - including seven innings of one-run ball in a start versus Texas in 2014.

Minor won his fourth straight decision last Wednesday after allowing one hit over six scoreless frames in a 4-2 win over Oakland. The 30-year-old native of Tennessee has gone 6-2 with a 3.23 ERA in his last 12 outings since the beginning of June. Matt Kemp is 3-for-14 against Minor, who has issued two-or-fewer walks in his last seven straight starts and owns a 1-2 record and 2.56 ERA in seven career games (six starts) versus the Dodgers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers 3B Justin Turner is 9-for-20 with nine RBIs in his last four games.

2. Texas OF Delino DeShields (finger) began a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Frisco and is expected to rejoin the team next week.

3. Dodgers OF Joc Pederson (knee) returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday and went 2-for-6 while batting leadoff.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Rangers 3

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
Pirates vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/29/2018

The St. Louis Cardinals used a near-perfect road trip to seize the first wild-card spot in the National League and hope to strengthen their hold with a strong homestand. St. Louis began the string with a solid victory and aim for another when it hosts the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for the second contest of their three-game series.

The Cardinals scored twice in the first inning of the series opener and never looked back, rolling to a 5-2 triumph to move 1 1/2 games ahead of NL Central rival Milwaukee in the wild-card standings. Jose Martinez and rookie Tyler O'Neill belted two-run homers on Tuesday for St. Louis, which was back home following a 5-1 road trip. The Cardinals have won 20 of their 25 games this month after a 6-7 showing during their final 13 contests of July. Colin Moran went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the series opener for the Pirates, who have lost six of their last seven games.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, FS Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Trevor Williams (10-9, 3.44 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Miles Mikolas (13-3, 2.94)

Williams has been superb of late, allowing a total of four runs over his last seven starts and recording four scoreless outings in that span. The 26-year-old Californian is just 4-2 in that stretch, however, and is coming off a no-decision against Atlanta last Wednesday in which he gave up one run and two hits over six innings. Williams has struggled versus St. Louis, going 1-2 with a 5.85 ERA in five turns this season and 2-4 with a 6.93 mark in 10 career appearances (seven starts).

Mikolas escaped Colorado on Friday with a no-decision after surrendering five runs and 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old Floridian is riding a 10-start unbeaten streak but has recorded only five victories since losing to Atlanta on June 29. Mikolas has yet to defeat Pittsburgh this season, settling for a pair of no-decisions before suffering one of his three losses on June 1 despite allowing just two runs - one earned - and six hits in six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cardinals placed 2B Kolten Wong (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled 3B Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A Memphis.

2. Pittsburgh INF Josh Harrison reportedly has cleared waivers and may be traded before Friday's deadline.

3. St. Louis removed the interim tag and named Mike Shildt its permanent manager.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Pirates 3

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 08-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th August 2018 by Gracenote
Diamondbacks vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 08/29/2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense suddenly has evaporated, and so has the team's lead in the National League West. The Diamondbacks wrap up their three-game series against the host San Francisco Giants on Wednesday after suffering back-to-back shutout losses and have fallen into a first-place tie with Colorado.

Arizona has dropped four of its last five contests, failed to score in its last 23 innings and managed just 11 hits while losing the first two games of the set by a cumulative 3-0 score. The Diamondbacks, who fell one-half game behind Milwaukee for the NL's second wild-card spot, have notched two just extra-base hits in the series. The Giants have won four straight contests to get back to the .500 mark and are receiving fine pitching as they have allowed just four runs and 22 hits during the winning streak. Pinch-hitter Gorkys Hernandez singled in the winning run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday for just his eighth hit in 53 at-bats this month.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (13-7, 4.59 ERA) vs. Giants RH Dereck Rodriguez (6-1, 2.30)

Godley gave up five runs and seven hits over five innings in a loss to Seattle in his last turn and has allowed 11 runs over 10 frames in his last two starts. The 28-year-old has fared well in his last seven outings on the road, going 5-0 with a 4.05 ERA. Godley has struggled against the Giants this season, going 1-2 with an 8.79 ERA in three starts, and is 2-3 with an 8.39 ERA in seven career appearances (five starts).

Rodriguez has won five consecutive decisions and is in the mix for National League Rookie of the Year honors despite not reaching the majors until late May. The 26-year-old has allowed just 19 hits in 39 1/3 innings since the All-Star break while going 2-0 with a 1.60 ERA during that span. Rodriguez allowed six hits over 6 1/3 scoreless frames while defeating the Diamondbacks on June 30.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks CF A.J. Pollock went 0-for-4 with a walk on Tuesday and is just 3-for-24 over his last seven games.

2. San Francisco OF Steven Duggar (shoulder), who was injured while diving into second base in the ninth inning on Tuesday shortly before scoring the winning run, will be re-evaluated on Wednesday.

3. Arizona recalled 1B-OF Christian Walker from Triple-A Reno and optioned RHP Matt Andriese to Single-A Visalia.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 2, Giants 1

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MLB

Wednesday, August 29

Trend Report

Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 11 games on the road
Oakland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 11 games when playing Houston
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Oakland is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games when playing Oakland
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Houston is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit


New York Mets
NY Mets is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
NY Mets is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 19 games
Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing NY Mets
Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Chi Cubs is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games
Seattle is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Seattle


Miami Marlins
Miami is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Miami is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami


Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Toronto's last 18 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Toronto's last 18 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Baltimore is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Baltimore's last 18 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto


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


Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 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
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games when playing Tampa Bay
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 11 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Texas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games at home
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, August 29


NY Mets @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
August 29, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Vargas) 13.749
Chicago Cubs
(Mills) 16.853
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-200
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-200); N/A

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
August 29, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 14.259
Philadelphia
(Arrieta) 16.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-125); Under

Milwaukee @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
August 29, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 12.119
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 15.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+125); Over

Pittsburgh @ St. Louis

Game 907-908
August 29, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 16.961
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 15.768
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+155); Over

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 909-910
August 29, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 15.470
San Francisco
(Rodriguez) 16.696
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+100); Over

Oakland @ Houston

Game 911-912
August 29, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Cahill) 18.723
Houston
(Keuchel) 15.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(+145); Over

Detroit @ Kansas City

Game 913-914
August 29, 2018 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Fulmer) 12.935
Kansas City
(Duffy) 15.272
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-110); Under

Chicago White Sox @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
August 29, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 13.801
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 17.201
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-250
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-250); Under

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 917-918
August 29, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Borucki) 11.780
Baltimore
(Cobb) 14.692
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-105); Under

Minnesota @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
August 29, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Stewart) 15.575
Cleveland
(Plutko) 14.102
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-185
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+165); Under

Seattle @ San Diego

Game 921-922
August 29, 2018 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Ramirez) 00.000
San Diego
(Lucchesi) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle

Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
( );

Miami @ Boston

Game 923-924
August 29, 2018 @ 6:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Richards) 15.084
Boston
(Price) 16.503
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-320
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-320); Over

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta

Game 925-926
August 29, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Castillo) 18.419
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 17.156
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+130); Under

LA Dodgers @ Texas

Game 927-928
August 29, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 15.143
Texas
(Minor) 16.592
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-160
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+140); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

MLB

Wednesday, August 29


National League
Nationals (67-66) @ Phillies (70-62)
Gonzalez is 0-3, 8.04 in his last three starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 11-15, 4-10 away (lost last 8 road starts)
5-inning record: 9-11-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-26

Arrieta is 0-3, 5.29 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 12-13, 7-5 home
5-inning record: 12-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Nationals won their last three games; over is 10-5 in their last 15 games. Phillies lost eight of their last ten games; they’re 14-13 vs vs lefty starters; Four of Phils’ last five home games stayed under.

Brewers (73-60) @ Reds (57-75)
Peralta is 2-2, 4.91 in his last four starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-5, 4-4 away
5-inning record: 7-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

Harvey is 1-0, 1.45 in his last three starts; under is 4-0-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 10-8, 6-2 home
5-inning record: 10-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-18

Brewers are 5-3 in their last eight games; over is 5-1 in their last six games. Cincinnati lost five of its last six games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Mets (58-73) @ Cubs (77-53)
Tuesday night’s game was suspended in 10th inning; game will resume at 1:00 today.

Vargas is 2-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under. Team in his starts: 4-11, 2-7 away
5-inning record: 5-10 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-15

Mills allowed one run in 5.2 IP (84 PT) in his first MLB start (under 1-0). Team in his starts: 1-0, 1-0 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Mets are 12-8 in their last 20 games; they’re 12-19 vs lefty starters- over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Cubs won their last six games; they’re 18-9 vs vs lefty starters- under is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Pirates (64-68) @ Cardinals (74-58)
Williams is 4-2, 0.86 in his last seven starts (under 6-0-1). Team in his starts: 13-12, 5-5 away
5-inning record: 8-11-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Mikolas is 3-0, 3.82 in his last six starts; his last three went over. Team in his starts: 19-7, 9-4 home
5-inning record: 14-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-26

Pirates lost six of their last seven games; four of their last five road games went over. St Louis is 16-3 in its last 19 games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 home games.

Diamondbacks (72-60) @ Giants (67-67)
Godley is 1-1, 5.63 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 15-11, 8-5 road
5-inning record: 13-12-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-26

Rodriguez is 3-0, 1.82 in his last nine starts (under 7-2). Team in his starts: 9-4, 5-3 home
5-inning record: 8-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-13

Arizona is 7-5 in its last 12 games; six of their last eight games stayed under. Giants won five of their last six games; six of their last seven home games stayed under the total.

American League
Chicago (52-80) @ New York (84-48)
Lopez is 0-0, 8.53 in his last three starts; over is 9-2-1 in his last 12 starts. Team in his starts: 9-17, 4-10 away
5-inning record: 11-14-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-26

Sabathia is 1-0, 1.53 in his last three starts; under is 9-3-1 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 14-9, 9-3 home.
5-inning record: 12-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23

White Sox are 10-4 in their last 14 games; they’re 9-19 vs vs lefty starters- over is 5-2-3 in their last ten road games. New York won nine of its last 11 games; seven of their last 11 games went over.

Blue Jays (60-72) @ Orioles (39-94)
Borucki is 1-1, 9.82 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 6-5, 4-2 away.
5-inning record: 4-3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-11

Cobb is 2-1, 2.06 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 5-19, 0-9 home
5-inning record: 6-14-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-24

Toronto won five of its last eight games; six of their last eight road games went over. Orioles lost nine of their last 12 games, are 16-24 vs lefty starters; under is 12-5 in their last 17 games.

Twins (61-70) @ Indians (75-56)
Stewart is 0-1, 6.94 in his three starts (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Plutko is 0-3, 5.82 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 4-4, 3-1 home.
5-inning record: 5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Twins lost its last four games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Cleveland lost four of its last six games; under is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

A’s (80-53) @ Astros (81-51)
Cahill is 4-1, 4.28 in his last six starts; over is 2-0-1 in his last three starts. Team in his starts: 10-6, 4-4 away
5-inning record: 8-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Keuchel is 1-1, 3.51 in his last four starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 15-12, 5-7 home.
5-inning record: 11-13-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-27

A’s are 19-7 in their last 26 games; they’re 26-18 vs vs lefty starters- four of their last five games stayed under. Houston won seven of its last nine games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Astros are 6-1 since Altuve got back in the lineup.

Tigers (53-79) @ Royals (41-91)
Fulmer is 0-4, 5.00 in his last six starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 12-13, 3-9 away
5-inning record: 7-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-20

Duffy is 0-2, 7.72 in his last three starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 9-17, 2-8 home.
5-inning record: 11-12-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-26

Detroit is 3-10 in its last 13 games; they’re 16-16 vs vs lefty starters- over is 4-3 in their last seven road games. Royals lost six of their last nine games; over is 3-2-1 in their last six games.

Interleague
Marlins (53-80) @ Red Sox (91-42)
Richards is 0-2, 5.03 in his last four starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-11, 4-6 away
5-inning record: 7-7-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-19

Price is 3-0, 1.29 in his last five starts; under is 5-0-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 19-6, 10-2 home.
5-inning record: 13-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Marlins are 5-4 in their last nine games; they’re 12-19 vs vs lefty starters- under is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Boston lost six of its last nine games; under is 6-4-1 in their last 11 home games.

Rays (70-62) @ Braves (74-57)
Castillo is 0-0, 0.00 (3.1 IP) in two games as an opener (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0, 1-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Newcomb is 1-1, 5.48 in his last four starts; over is 9-5 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 14-11, 4-6 home.
5-inning record: 13-10-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Rays won eight of their last nine games; they’re 19-15 vs vs lefty starters- under is 8-2 in their last ten road games. Atlanta is 6-2 in its last eight games; ten of Braves’ last 11 games stayed under the total.

Dodgers (71-61) @ Rangers (58-75)
Wood is 1-1, 3.48 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 13-12, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 10-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-25

Minor is 4-0, 2.55 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 12-11, 6-5 home.
5-inning record: 9-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-23

Dodgers won their last four games; they’re 27-21 vs vs lefty starters; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Texas lost five of its last seven games; they’re 15-23 vs vs lefty starters- four of their last six games stayed under.

Mariners (74-58) @ Padres (51-83)
Ramirez is 1-0, 2.25 in his last three starts (over 4-1) Team in his starts: 3-2, 2-2 away
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

Lucchesi is 1-2, 5.19 in his last five starts (over 4-1) Team in his starts: 8-12, 5-8 home.
5-inning record: 8-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Mariners are 5-8 in their last 13 games; they’re 21-21 vs vs lefty starters- over is 6-4 in their last ten games. San Diego is 3-11 in its last 14 games; three of Padres’ last three games went over the total.

Umpires
Wsh-Phil: Favorites won eight of last nine Segal games.
NY-Chi: Underdogs are 9-9 in last 18 Scheurwater games.
Mil-Cin: Under is 14-6 in last 20 Randazzo games.
Pitt-StL: Four of last five Porter games stayed under.
Az-SF: Under is 10-2-2 in last fourteen Blaser games.

Chi-NY: Over is 5-2 in last seven Knight games.
Det-KC: Five of last six Hernandez games went over.
Tor-Balt: Four of last five Eddings games stayed under.
A’s-Hst: Underdogs are 10-8 in last 18 Wegner games.
Min-Clev: Three of last four Hickox games went over.

Sea-SD: Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Layne games.
Mia-Bos: Home side won nine of last 11 Barry games.
TB-Atl: Over is 10-2 in last dozen Danley games.
LA-Tex: Five of last six Barber games stayed under.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/28
Ariz 33-23-10……33-22-10……..66-45
Atl 30-28-10…..32-22-9………62-50
Cubs 25-26-13……32-27-9…….57-53
Reds 21-40-4……24-31-10….…45-71
Colo 33-23-14……33-23-8……65-47
LA 33-23-8…….31-25-14……65-48
Miami 22-33-9…..27-28-15…….49-61
Milw 26-32-9…..34-25-7…….60-57
Mets 30-30-5……26-27-15…..56-55
Philly 26-26-15…..33-21-10……59-47
Pitt 28-28-7……29-27-13……..57-55
StL 34-25-10……28-29-6………62-54
SD 20-39-10……21-34-9…….41-73
SF 29-30-12…..27-23-13……56-53
Wash 29-27-13..…29-25-10……58-52

Orioles 18-37-12……20-37-11……38-73
Boston 32-23-14……41-17-6……..73-40
W Sox 22-40-6…..…20-35-10……42-75
Indians 27-27-13……40-16-9……67-43
Det 21-34-9…..…30-30-11.……51-64
Astros 37-18-15……32-20-12…….69-37
KC 20-38-8…….26-32-10…..46-70
Angels 28-27-11……28-32-8……56-59
Twins 20-34-11……32-31-8…..52-65
NYY 33-21-11……41-20-7…….74-40
A’s 26-31-11……28-25-12…..54-56
Seattle 32-28-9……29-24-14…….61-50
TB 29-26-12……31-25-9……59-50
Texas 22-35-8…..25-36-7…….47-71
Toronto 18-36-11…23-30-15……41-65

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/28)
Ariz 28-65…….25-66…..…53
Atl 21-67……26-63………47
Cubs 12-64……..22-65……..34
Reds 15-66……..15-67……..30
Colo 22-69…….24-64.…….46
LA 22-64……..25-68..…..47
Miami 14-64……..19-69…….33
Milw 22-66…..…25-68…….47
Mets 26-64……..21-68……47
Philly 16-67……..21-65……37
Pitt 15-63……..19-70…….34
StL 23-69……..20-63…….43
SD 19-70……..18-65…….37
SF 13-69………21-66..…..34
Wash 25-69……..19-64……..44

Orioles 19-67……..20-67………39
Boston 19-68……25-65………44
White Sox 19-67……16-64…….35
Clev 18-66…….27-64……..45
Detroit 19-64……..20-69….…39
Astros 20-69…..…14-64………34
KC 16-66..…….21-66…….37
Angels 17-64…..….18-68…….35
Twins 15-63………15-68…….30
NYY 15-65……..28-67………43
A’s 18-70…..…..18-65…….36
Seattle 25-67………21-67…….46
TB 20-67..……20-64…….40
Texas 10-65……19-67…….…29
Toronto 16-65………14-67….….30

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 70-66 NL, favorites +$370
AL @ NL– 67-55 NL, favorites -$367
Total: 137-121 NL, favorites +$3

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, August 29

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NY METS (58 - 73) at CHICAGO CUBS (77 - 53) - 2:20 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. ALEC MILLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 57-73 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 33-57 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 43-53 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 41-85 (-40.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 450-469 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1772-1815 (-263.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 949-846 (-152.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 161-171 (-47.2 Units) against the money line in home games in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 903-905 (-166.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 94-79 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 864-793 (-151.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against NY METS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
VARGAS is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

ALEC MILLS vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (67 - 66) at PHILADELPHIA (70 - 62) - 7:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 67-66 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 52-59 (-25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 31-29 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 43-39 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-33 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-40 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
GONZALEZ is 11-15 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 13-18 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 4-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 7-14 (-11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 5-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 6-14 (-13.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 41-24 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-53 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-25 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-27 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-8 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-8 (+0.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GONZALEZ is 11-7 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.69 and a WHIP of 1.139.
His team's record is 13-12 (-5.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-10. (+3.0 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.541.
His team's record is 6-6 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.6 units)

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MILWAUKEE (73 - 60) at CINCINNATI (57 - 75) - 7:10 PM
FREDDY PERALTA (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 10-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 73-60 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 75-73 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-29 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-43 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-24 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 418-444 (-96.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
HARVEY is 10-21 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 9-5 (+2.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.5 Units)

FREDDY PERALTA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
PERALTA is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HARVEY is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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PITTSBURGH (64 - 68) at ST LOUIS (74 - 58) - 8:15 PM
TREVOR WILLIAMS (R) vs. MILES MIKOLAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-44 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-45 (-22.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 20-33 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-108 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 66-89 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 20-5 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
MIKOLAS is 19-7 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 31-24 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-21 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 117-108 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 49-49 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 55-53 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 54-60 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-6 (+1.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 1-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 7.29 and a WHIP of 1.860.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

MILES MIKOLAS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MIKOLAS is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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ARIZONA (72 - 60) at SAN FRANCISCO (67 - 67) - 10:15 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. DERECK RODRIGUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 5-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 2-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 67-67 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-27 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-27 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 90-50 (+31.3 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-32 (+5.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-42 (+5.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 166-132 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-29 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 78-58 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 118-90 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-112 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 146-163 (-42.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-7 (+6.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GODLEY is 2-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 7.61 and a WHIP of 1.691.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

DERECK RODRIGUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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OAKLAND (80 - 53) at HOUSTON (81 - 51) - 2:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 49-22 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 136-71 (+25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 80-53 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 36-24 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 41-27 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 340-277 (+57.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 32-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 46-33 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 34-36 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 16-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CAHILL is 42-27 (+20.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 34-30 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 18-17 (-21.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 24-27 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-18 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 27-23 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 33-31 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 3-9 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 7-11 (+0.5 Units) against HOUSTON this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CAHILL is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
KEUCHEL is 6-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.99 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 11-8 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.6 units)

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DETROIT (53 - 79) at KANSAS CITY (41 - 91) - 2:15 PM
MICHAEL FULMER (R) vs. DANNY DUFFY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 117-177 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 339-432 (-96.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
DETROIT is 19-45 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 62-86 (-21.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-32 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
FULMER is 10-1 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 41-91 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-20 (-10.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-45 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 26-64 (-27.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 10-28 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 8-6 (+1.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

MICHAEL FULMER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
FULMER is 2-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.207.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.6 units)

DANNY DUFFY vs. DETROIT since 1997
DUFFY is 7-10 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.360.
His team's record is 9-12 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-10. (-0.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (52 - 80) at NY YANKEES (84 - 48) - 7:05 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SABATHIA is 39-20 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-11 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 35-41 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-1 (+1.7 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LOPEZ is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SABATHIA is 19-6 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 24-12 (+10.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 15-19. (-5.8 units)

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TORONTO (60 - 72) at BALTIMORE (39 - 94) - 7:05 PM
RYAN BORUCKI (L) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 136-158 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
TORONTO is 5-20 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 81-99 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 46-41 (+6.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 14-5 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-94 (-46.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-34 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-44 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-62 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-34 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COBB is 5-19 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COBB is 0-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
COBB is 1-9 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 12-3 (+8.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)

RYAN BORUCKI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

ALEX COBB vs. TORONTO since 1997
COBB is 3-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.34 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 5-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (61 - 70) at CLEVELAND (75 - 56) - 7:10 PM
KOHL STEWART (R) vs. ADAM PLUTKO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 61-70 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 374-389 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 95-87 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 75-56 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-23 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-27 (-23.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-38 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 57-41 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 42-32 (-8.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-9 (+2.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)

KOHL STEWART vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM PLUTKO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (74 - 58) at SAN DIEGO (51 - 83) - 3:40 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. JOEY LUCCHESI (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

JOEY LUCCHESI vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (53 - 80) at BOSTON (91 - 42) - 6:35 PM
TREVOR RICHARDS (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 15-37 (-15.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 91-42 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 43-16 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 47-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 26-7 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 74-28 (+32.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 63-27 (+22.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PRICE is 19-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

TREVOR RICHARDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 2.079.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. MIAMI since 1997
PRICE is 1-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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TAMPA BAY (70 - 62) at ATLANTA (74 - 57) - 7:35 PM
DIEGO CASTILLO (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 74-56 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 37-25 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 48-39 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 56-36 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 37-30 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 70-62 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-18 (+12.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-34 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 90-99 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

DIEGO CASTILLO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

SEAN NEWCOMB vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
NEWCOMB is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (71 - 61) at TEXAS (58 - 75) - 8:05 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 71-61 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 167-190 (-70.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 118-134 (-36.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 51-43 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WOOD is 63-65 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 9-17 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 36-38 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 231-229 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 171-158 (+31.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-108 (+26.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ALEX WOOD vs. TEXAS since 1997
WOOD is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIKE MINOR vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MINOR is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)

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Weekly Total Talk
Joe Williams

Totals Report

Over-Under Hot Streaks
Team Over Record
Boston 5-2-1 past eight games overall
Detroit 4-1-1 past six games overall
Philadelphia 6-3 past nine games overall
Tampa Bay 4-1-1 past six games overall
Toronto 9-5 past 14 games overall

Team Under Record
Atlanta 9-1 past 10 games
Chicago Cubs 14-5 past 19 games
Miami 4-1 past five games
N.Y. Yankees 4-0 past four games
Pittsburgh 11-4 past 15 games


Under Up

The Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals will do battle at Busch Stadium II, and the 'under' looks like a tremendous play. The under has cashed in six of the past seven meetings in St. Louis between these National League Central combatants. For St. Louis, the under is 3-1-1 in their past five home games, and 5-2 in their past seven overall. While the over has hit in seven of the past 10 starts by Miles Mikolas, the under is an impressive 8-3 in his past 11 starts at home. The under has also going an impressive 18-7-2 in the past 27 for the Cardinals at home against teams with a losing record, and 4-0-1 in their past five at home against teams with a right-handed starting pitcher.

As far as the Bucs are concerned, the under is 3-1-1 in the past five starts by Trevor Williams against the Cards. The under is 11-3 in his past 14 road outings, too, while going 13-3-1 in the past 17 starts inside the National League Central for Williams. The under is also 33-16-2 in his past 51 starts, while going 19-6-1 in his past 26 starts against a team with a winning record. While the over is 4-0 in the past four road games for the Pirates, the under is 10-4 in their past 14 games overall and 8-3 in their past 11 games against a team with a winning overall record. The under is also 7-3 in the past 10 vs. RHP.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, Aug. 29

The Rays and Braves continue their interleague series, and LHP Sean Newcomb will take the ball for the home team. The Rays have seen the under cash in eight of their past nine road games, while going 7-1-1 in their past nine on the road vs. LHP. In addition, the under is an impressive 20-5-1 in their past 26 road games against a team with a winning overall record. The under is 19-6-3 in their past 28 games overall against southpaws, too. For the Braves, the under is 4-0 in their past four home games vs. RHP, and 11-1 in the past 12 overall against righties. The under is 19-7 in Atlanta's past 26 at home against a team with a winning record, too, although the over is 4-1 in Newcomb's past five interleague starts and 8-2 in his past 10 starts following a quality start in his most recent appearance. The under is 4-1 in the past five meetings in this interleague series.

The Blue Jays and Orioles will battle at Camden Yards after a high-scoring battle on Tuesday night. LHP Ryan Borucki will take the ball against the disappointing RHP Alex Cobb. The over has been the play lately for the lefty rookie Borucki, hitting in each of his past five on the road and five of the past six starts overall. The over is also 11-4 in Toronto's past 15 on the road against a right-handed starter, while going 13-5 in their past 18 games on the road. For the O's, the under is 11-4-1 in the past 16 games overall, and 5-2 in the past seven vs. LHP. The under is 6-2 in the past eight starts overall for the O's, while going 5-2 in the past seven at home. In this series, the under is 16-5-1 in the past 22 meetings at Oriole Park, and 36-16-1 in the past 53 overall in this series.

It's a battle of southpaws as Dodgers LHP Alex Wood and Rangers LHP Mike Minor square off at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The under has cashed in four straight starts by Wood, while the under is 5-1 in the past six road games for Los Angeles against a team with a losing home record. However, the over is 7-3 in their past 10 interleague road games against a left-handed stater and 6-2 in Wood's past eight road starts against a team with a losing overall mark. The under has ruled for Texas lately, going 4-1 in their past five overall, 3-0-1 in the past four interleague home outings and 6-1-1 in the past eight interleague home outings vs. LHP. The under is 5-1 in Minor's past six home outings, and 9-3-1 in his past 13 overall.

The Diamondbacks roll out RHP Zack Godley for the NL West battle against the Giants and rookie RHP Dereck Rodriguez. The under is 8-1 in Arizona's past nine road games against a team with a winning home record and 6-2-1 in their past nine vs. RHP. However, the over is 5-2 in Godley's past seven overall, and 5-2 in his past seven inside the division. The over is also 7-0-1 in the past eight road outings by Godley against a team with a losing record. For the Giants, the under is 5-0-1 in their past six against a team with a winning record and 5-1 in the past six at home. The under is also 18-6-2 in the past 26 inside the division for the Giants. The under is 7-2 in the past nine starts for Rodriguez, too. In this series, the under is 22-10-1 in the past 33 in San Francisco.

Betting On The Wind

Precipitation is not in the forecast at any of the Major League Baseball venues on Hump Day, so enjoy the weather-free day. There will be winds from 11-14 mph blowing left to right at Petco Park affecting the Mariners and Padres, however. The Marlins and Red Sox will also see a jetstream from 10-13 mph blowing out. The Dodgers and Rangers will experience winds from 11-14 mph blowing into the face of the batters.


Thursday, Aug. 30

Indians RHP Mike Clevinger will host the Twins in the afternoon series finale. The under is 2-1-1 in his past four starts at home, including his last outing against the Twins back on Aug. 8 at Progressive Field. He allowed one earned run, five hits and one walks while striking out five over seven innings in that no-decision, a 5-2 win by the Tribe. The Twins counter with RHP Jake Odorizzi, and the under has connected in each of his past four outings, including that same Aug. 8 matchup with Clevinger in Cleveland. Odorizzi has allowed a total of just 23 earned runs over his past 49 innings across 10 starts.

White Sox RHP Lucas Giolito has a 5.85 ERA over all this season, but he has won 10 games and picked up the pace lately. The over has connected in each of his past three outings at home, and he has allowed 12 earned runs in just 9 1/3 innings across the past two. It might not get any easier against the first-place Red Sox on Thursday evening.

Padres LHP Clayton Richard will work against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night at Petco Park. The over is an impressive 7-1 over his past eight starts, and 4-1 over his past five outings at home. The over is 1-0-1 in Richard's two starts this season against the Rockies.


Friday, Aug. 31

The Yankees will use ace RHP Luis Severino in their series opener against the Tigers and Jordan Zimmermann. Surprisingly, the over is 9-2 in the past 11 starts by Severino, including 4-0 in his past four outings at Yankee Stadium. He faced the Tigers on June 4 in Detroit in a 7-4 win as the over also connected in that one. The over is also 5-0 in Severino's five outings against American League Central foes this season.

Marlins RHP Dan Straily will take the ball to face the Blue Jays in interleague action. Straily allowed just three hits and a walk with four strikeouts over six scoreless innings in a 1-0 win against the Braves in his most recent start at Marlins Park, and the under as cashed in each of his past two starts at home with three runs and seven hits allowed in 10 2/3 innings.

Mets RHP Zack Wheeler will face the Giants in late-night action. He has really worked down his ERA lately, cruising along with a 3.46 ERA through 153 1/3 innings. The under is 4-2 over his past six outings, including a strong outing on Aug. 20 against the Giants at Citi Field. He allowed just one earned run, five hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts over seven innings in the no-decision, a 2-1 loss. The over has connected in five of his past seven starts on the road.

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Diamond Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 17-0 SU as a 200+ favorite after they had a comeback win and it is post All-Star break and not a series opener. The Yankees have won by an average of 5.24 runs and EVERY victory was by multiple runs, making them 17-0 on the run-line.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Tigers are 0-30 SU All-Star break as a dog off a game as a dog in which they had fewer team-left-on-base than their opponent and struck out fewer than a dozen times. Detroit lost these 30 games by an average of 5.00 runs and they are 0-10 in this spot this season.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Marlins are 0-18 SU in franchise history as a 150-plus dog off a game as a dog in which Starlin Castro had multiple hits.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Red Sox are 16-0 SU when David Price starts as a home favorite when he is off a quality start.

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Wednesday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Cardinals (18-3 last 21)

St. Louis has gone from not being in the playoff picture last month to leading the National League Wild Card race as August wraps up. The Cardinals finished their road trip at Los Angeles and Colorado with an impressive 5-1 record and avoided a letdown in Tuesday’s 5-2 home victory over Pittsburgh. In eight of the last 10 games, the Cardinals have allowed three runs or less, led by right-hander Jack Flaherty, as St. Louis went 5-0 in his five August starts.

The Cards own an 8-2 mark in their past 10 games at Busch Stadium, as Miles Mikolas takes the mound against the Pirates. Mikolas continues to have a resurgence after not pitching in the Majors since 2014 as St. Louis has compiled a 9-1 record in his last 10 starts dating back to Independence Day. The one team Mikolas hasn’t been sharp against is Pittsburgh as the Cardinals are 1-2 in his three starts versus the Bucs, including a 4-0 home loss in June.

Coldest team: Phillies (2-8 last 10)

A playoff berth is slowly slipping away from Philadelphia, who has put together one of the top turnarounds in baseball. The Phillies blew a 3-0 lead in Tuesday’s 5-4 home setback to the Nationals as Washington scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to waste a solid outing by Aaron Nola. Philadelphia sits four games behind Atlanta for the top spot in the National League East and 2 ½ games back of Milwaukee for the second Wild Card position in the National League.

The Phillies try to avoid the sweep tonight as former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta heads to the hill. Arrieta has lost three consecutive starts and Philadelphia is 0-4 in his past four outings dating back to August 6. The Phillies have split Arrieta’s two starts against Washington this season, while Philadelphia is 4-2 in the right-hander’s last six starts at Citizens Bank Park.

Hottest pitcher: Mike Minor, Rangers (10-6, 4.40 ERA)

Texas remains at the bottom of the AL West, but the lone bright spot on the mound has been Minor. In his four starts since late July, the Rangers are 4-0, including underdog victories over the Astros, Yankees, and Athletics. Minor shut down the potent Oakland offense in his last start by allowing one hit in six scoreless innings of a 4-2 victory at the Coliseum last Wednesday to avoid the sweep to the A’s. The southpaw will be tested again in the ‘dog role tonight against the Dodgers as Texas tries to avoid the season sweep by Los Angeles.

Coldest pitcher: Zack Godley, Diamondbacks (13-7, 4.59 ERA)

Arizona’s pitching has been solid in two games against San Francisco by allowing three runs. However, the D-backs’ offense hasn’t pushed a single run across in a pair of losses, including a disappointing 1-0 walk-off defeat to the Giants on Tuesday. Godley has struggled of late as the Arizona right-hander hasn’t lasted past the fifth inning in his last two outings against the Padres and Mariners, while yielding 15 hits and 11 earned runs. The last time Godley faced the Giants at Chase Field on July 1, he was tagged for seven runs in four innings of a 9-6 setback.

Biggest OVER run: Brewers (5-1 last six)

Milwaukee fell behind Cincinnati, 6-0 after two innings on Tuesday, but the Brewers rallied to get within 7-6 through 6 ½ innings. The OVER of 9 easily cashed, but Milwaukee fell short in a 9-7 defeat, the second time the Brewers have lost to the Reds by that score in a week. The Brewers’ offense scored seven runs for the third time in four games as Milwaukee tries to end a 3-8 skid on the road. Freddy Peralta tossed seven scoreless innings against the Reds at Miller Park last week in a 4-0 victory, while Reds’ starter Matt Harvey has cashed the UNDER in four of his last five starts overall.

Biggest UNDER run: Diamondbacks (6-2 last eight)

Arizona’s offense hasn’t scored a run in the last 18 innings at San Francisco and has come up dry in the past 23 innings overall. The pitching staff has allowed five runs in the previous three games, while Arizona has hit the UNDER in six of the past eight series finales since the end of July. San Francisco is riding a 5-1 UNDER stretch the last six games as rookie Dereck Rodriguez takes the hill tonight. Rodriguez has cashed the UNDER in seven of the past nine starts overall, including two of the last three at AT&T Park.

Matchup to watch: Rays vs. Braves

Tampa Bay had its eight-game winning streak halted in Tuesday’s 9-5 defeat at Atlanta, as the Rays allowed more runs last night than they did in their previous four games combined. The Braves exploded for a pair of four-run inning, while gaining a valuable game on the Phillies for the top spot in the NL East race.

The two squads wrap up their two-game interleague series at SunTrust Park as Atlanta goes for the season sweep of Tampa Bay. Sean Newcomb takes the mound for the Braves as Atlanta has won five of the southpaw’s last six starts since late July. Newcomb has either been great or terrible recently as allowed one earned run or less four times in this stretch, but was knocked around in two other starts by giving up 21 hits and 12 earned runs in home starts against the Brewers and Rockies.

The Rays turn to another reliever to start tonight as Diego Castillo makes his third start in the last 10 days. Granted, Castillo didn’t last past the second inning, but Tampa Bay won both outings against Boston as an underdog. Since dropping the final three games at Baltimore in late July, the Rays are 5-5 in their last 10 contests away from Tropicana Field, which includes three victories over the Red Sox and Yankees.

Betcha didn’t know: The Indians won Adam Plutko’s first three starts this season, but Cleveland has dropped four of his past five starts. Cleveland routed Minnesota on Tuesday, 8-1, as the Twins have scored five runs in the previous four games, all losses. Since a four-game road winning streak in late July, the Twins have lost 10 of their past 13 games away from Target Field.

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

Biggest public underdog: Tigers (+103) at Royals

Biggest line move: Rays (+145 to +135) at Braves

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Cole Faxon Aug 29 '18, 8:05 PM in 8h
MLB | LAD vs TEX
Play on: UNDER 10½ -120

FREE PLAY on Dodgers/Rangers under 10½ -120

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Mike Williams Aug 29 '18, 8:15 PM in 8h
MLB | Pirates vs Cardinals
Play on: Pirates +151 at YouWager

1* on Pirates +151

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Bobby Conn Aug 29 '18, 7:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Brewers vs Reds
Play on: Reds +135 at BMaker

1* Free Play on Reds +135

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Jimmy Boyd Aug 29 '18, 8:05 PM in 8h
MLB | Dodgers vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers +149 at BMaker

1* Free Pick on Texas Rangers +149
This is simply too good a price to pass up on the Rangers at home with Mike Minor on the mound. Minor has been one of the Texas' best starters this season and he's coming into this matchup with a strong 2.41 ERA and 0.696 WHIP in his last 3 starts. He's also been at his best this year at home, where he's got a 3.33 ERA and 1.027 WHIP in 12 starts.
Last time out Minor completely shutdown a hot A's team, allowing just 1 hit over 6 shutout innings. It's been a wise move backing Minor off a strong outing like that, as he's 26-10 against the money line in his last 36 starts after allowing 1 or fewer runs in previous start. Minor is also an impressive 23-13 in his last 36 as a dog of +150 or less.
Alex Wood will take the mound for the Dodgers and he's not fared well in this spot. Wood is just 3-7 in his last 10 as a favorite of -150 or more and 9-17 in his last 26 when his team is riding a winning streak of 3 or more games. LA is also 0-4 in his last 4 interleague starts. Take Texas!

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Ryan Worden Aug 29 '18, 7:05 PM in 7h
MLB | Nationals vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -120 at 5Dimes

This pitching matchup between Jake Arrieta and Gio Gonzalez has the name recognition of a marquee matchup. This season though not so much. Both pitchers have struggled this season and are both on 3 game losing streaks. Gonzalez has not made it out of the sixth inning in 9 of his last 15 starts and with a Whip of 1.52 you can see why. Gonzalez has actually lost 9 of his last 10 decisions since June 1st. Arrieta is clearly the better pitcher of the two despite his recent starts. He should end the streak in this one. Take The Phillies.

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Kenny Walker Aug 29 '18, 2:15 PM in 2h
MLB | Tigers vs Royals
Play on: Tigers +105 at BMaker

Free Pick on Tigers

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Dustin Hawkins Aug 29 '18, 7:10 PM in 7h
MLB | Twins vs Indians
Play on: Twins +162 at YouWager

Free Play on Twins +162

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Larry Ness Aug 29 '18, 8:05 PM in 8h
MLB | Dodgers vs Rangers
Play on: Dodgers -143 at BetPhoenix

My free play is on the LA Dodgers at 8:05 ET. The Dodgers have won four in a row after last night's 8-4 victory in Texas, cutting their deficit in the National League West to just one game. The 71-61 Dodgers play again tonight in Arlington, wrapping up a brief two-game IL series with the Rangers, before returning home to welcome the 72-60 Diamondbacks to Dodger Stadium for a four-game weekend series. Texas has lost three straight contests and five of its last seven, giving them a 58-75 record. The team is on pace to win just 70 or 71 games and currently resides 23 1/2 games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West.
Alex Wood (7-6, 3.60 ERA) takes the mound tonight and will be pitching on three days of extra rest after having his scheduled start on Sunday pushed back so manager Dave Roberts could have his top-four starters face Arizona beginning on Thursday. Wood is just 3-7 in 20 career interleague games (15 starts) but does own a respectable 3.21 ERA in those games. Let's also note that he's allowed three ERs or less in 12 straight outings. Texas lefty Mike Minor (10-6, 4.40 ERA) will oppose Wood. Minor won his fourth straight game last Wednesday, after allowing one hit over six scoreless innings in a 4-2 win over Oakland. His overall season is hardly impressive but he does own a 6-2 record with a 3.23 ERA in his last 12 starts since the beginning of June (Rangers are 7-5 in that span). Minor is 1-2 with a 2.56 ERA in seven career appearances vs the Dodgers (six starts).
Both starting pitchers come in performing well but I'll side with the Dodgers, who can ill-afford a loss to the lowly Rangers, ahead of their four-games series with the D'backs. LA is averaging a healthy 5.25 RPG on the road, which is almost almost a run higher than the team averages at home (4.34 per). Meanwhile, Texas is a poor 29-39 at home, where it allows a whopping 6.04 RPG. Play the Dodgers.

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Brandon Lee Aug 29 '18, 2:20 PM in 2h
MLB | Mets vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -1½ +110 at 5Dimes

10* FREE MLB PICK (Cubs -1.5, +110)
I'll gladly take my chances here with Chicago on the -1.5 run line in Wednesday's clash, which will follow the conclusion of Tuesday's suspended game. The Cubs enter having won 6 straight and could be sitting at 7 in a row by the time this one starts. While the offense was quiet in last night's contest, Chicago has scored 7 or more in 5 of their last 7 and I could see them reaching that mark in this one. That's because the Cubs will be up against Jason Vargas, who has a 6.96 ERA in 15 starts overall and a 8.15 ERA in 9 road starts. Chicago will counter with Alec Mills, who was sensational in his MLB debut last week against the Reds at home. Mills allowed just 1 run on 3 hits with 8 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings. I look for him to shine again, as he's facing a Mets offense that has really struggled to score of late. Give me the Cubs -1.5 (+110)!

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Mike Lundin Aug 29 '18, 8:15 PM in 8h
MLB | Pirates vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -153 at GTBets

#MLB FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The St. Louis Cardinals have won 20 of 25 games on the month, including a 5-2 triumph over the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night. Tonight they hand the ball to right-hander Miles Mikolas (13-3, 2.94 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 2.91 ERA in five career appearances against Pittsburgh.
The Pirates turn to Trevor Williams (10-9, 3.44) who is 2-4 with a 6.93 ERA in 10 meetings with the Cards. Pirates are 3-8 in Williams' last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 9-1 in Mikolas' last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Free pick on St. Louis Cardinals.

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 Mlb free pick

Oakland vs. Houston, 08/29/2018 14:10 EDT

Money Line: -163 Houston

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Fp: home game for the defending World Series champs with first place in the division on the line ! Games not played on paper but some factors can’t be denied take the Astros ml for my mlb free pick

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7-Unit Play. Take #910 San Francisco (+110) over Arizona (10 p.m., Wednesday, August 29)
The Giants have put together a nice run of baseball and have themselves thinking postseason. They have cut their deficit in the Wild Card standings to just 1.5 games and are slowly creeping back in to the NL West picture (6 games back). San Fran has pitched brilliantly and now have their top pitcher on the hill in Dereck Rodriguez who hasn't lost since June. He has been unhittable over this 13-game stretch with a 5-0 record and an ERA of 1.82 and even before that he was not giving up any charity on the hill. Rodriguez will look to shutout the D bakcs for the third straight game and he has a great chance to do that. Take the Giants to win this one and sweep the series.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports

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MLB Twins over 10

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MLB Baltimore -115

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MLB Phillies -125

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The Sports Consensus

MLB Detroit +105

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Doc's Picks

MLB Cards under 8

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MLB Texas under 10

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MLB Giants +105

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MLB Giants under 7.5

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MLB LOS ANGELES DODGERS ‑145

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Odds & News

MLB LOS ANGELES DODGERS/TEXAS RANGERS ‑115 u10

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MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑250

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MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑250

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MLB SEATTLE MARINERS +100

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MLB MILWAUKEE BREWERS/CINCINNATI REDS ‑105 o9

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Wise Guy Insider

MLB CLEVELAND INDIANS ‑175

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Mikey Money

MLB MILWAUKEE BREWERS ‑145

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Top Shelf Sports Pick

MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑265

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Picks 2 Play

MLB KANSAS CITY ROYALS ‑110

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Total Winner Sports

MLB KANSAS CITY ROYALS ‑110

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VIP Sports Lock Club

MLB CLEVELAND INDIANS ‑175

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Pinnacle Sports Picks

MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑250

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Team Underground

MLB KANSAS CITY ROYALS ‑110

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Best Sports Capper

MLB NEW YORK YANKEES ‑250

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Tommy King Wins

MLB MILWAUKEE BREWERS ‑145

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DONNY ACTION

NCAA Football TULANE GREEN WAVE +7

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LPW Sports Forecast

MLB OAKLAND ATHLETICS +140

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Cleveland w/Plutko -180 Over Minnesota

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, August 29, 2018

8/29 05:15 PM PT / 8:15 PM ET

MLB (907) PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS (908) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Take: (908) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Reason: Your free play for Wednesday, August 29, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St Louis Cardinals. Your free play is on the CARDINALS.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Wednesday Free Selection is on the Houston Astros

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: Take PITTSBURGH/ST LOUIS UNDER the total of 8 runs

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Totals4U

Thursday's Free Selection: Oakland Raiders/Seattle Seahawks over 34

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John Anthony Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Minnesota Twins + 170

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Atlantic Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Cincinnati + 130

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#1 Sports

Wednesday's Free Selection: Los Angeles Dodgers - 160

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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Wednesday Free Selection Is

Houston w/Keuchel -147

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take HOUSTON (Keuchel) -165 over Oakland

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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Arizona Godley -113

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Hawkeye Sports

Wednesday's Free Pick: Minnesota + 170

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Golden Dragon Sports

FREE WINNER for WEDNESDAY: Arizona/SF over 7'

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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play WED: Balt. w/Cobb +100

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Teyas Sports

FREE PICK 8/29 TEXAS + 137

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick the LA Dodgers w/Wood -145 Over Texas

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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Wednesday: Take HOUSTON/OAKLAND UNDER the total of 8½ runs

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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Wednesday: Cincinnati Reds + 135

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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Wednesday, August 29, 2018

8/29 05:15 PM MLB (907) PITTSBURGH PIRATES (T WILLIAMS - R) VS (908) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (M MIKOLAS - R)

Take : Cardinals

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Roz Wins

Roz's Wednesday, August 29, 2018, Free Pick

08/29 05:05 PM MLB (927) LOS ANGELES DODGERS (A WOOD - L) VS (928) TEXAS RANGERS (M MINOR - L)

Take : Rangers

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The Last Call

Wednesday's Free Play: NY Yankees - 250

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Hunter Price Aug 29 '18, 7:35 PM in 55m
MLB | Rays vs Braves
Play on: Braves -134 at BetPhoenix

1* Free Pick on Braves -134

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Capping Computer Aug 29 '18, 8:05 PM in 1h
MLB | Dodgers vs Rangers
Play on: Dodgers -147 at YouWager

1* Computer Pick on Dodgers -147

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Frank Sawyer Aug 29 '18, 7:10 PM in 30m
MLB | MIL vs CIN
Play on: OVER 9 -115

Take Over the Total in the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds listing both starting pitchers Freddy Peralta and Matt Harvey. Cincinnati (57-75) won the opening game of this series last night by a 9-7 score. The Reds have seen the Over go 18-8-1 in their last 27 games after scoring at least five runs in their last game. The Over is also 20-7-2 in Cincinnati’s last 29 home games against teams with a winning record. Milwaukee (73-60) has played 8 of their last 10 games Over the Total after scoring at least five runs in their last game. The Over is also 6-1-1 in the Brewers’ last 8 road games against teams with a losing record at home. Take the Over while listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.