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Texas Christian Horned Frogs vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs Preview and Predictions

NCAAF Previews 4th September 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 09/04/2018

No. 16 TCU did exactly what it was supposed to do in Week 1 by thrashing an FCS opponent, hopefully preparing it for a schedule that is about to get considerably tougher. The Horned Frogs will get their first shot in front of a visiting crowd when they travel across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area to SMU on Friday.

TCU, which faces Ohio State in Week 3 before diving into the Big 12 slate, got a long look at the duel-threat abilities of sophomore quarterback Shawn Robinson in the 55-7 victory over Southern last week. "It was awesome just to be out there with my guys," Robinson told reporters after his five-touchdown performance. "We've been working since January. Just to finally get out there and get a game under our belts, it was a really, really cool experience." The Mustangs are going to need to step up on defense against Robinson and company after surrendering 529 total yards in a 46-23 loss at North Texas on Saturday. SMU, which is under the guidance of new coach Sonny Dykes, trailed 36-0 in the fourth quarter and allowed at least 31 points in seven consecutive games going back to last season.


TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: TCU -21.5

ABOUT TCU (1-0): Robinson's three passing TDs and two rushing scores gave him a leg up on fellow sophomore Michael Collins in what is still an open quarterback competition. Collins impressed with his arm strength in Week 1, adding a passing score and 71 yards in five attempts. "Mike can sling it," wide receiver Jalen Reagor, who caught one of Robinson's TD passes, told reporters. "He is pretty consistent, and just like Shawn, if he can gel and get in a rhythm then we can just mold into one."

ABOUT SMU (0-1): Dykes' offense managed only 24 yards in the first half against North Texas, and the Mustangs finished with four rushing yards in the contest. Dykes, who took over last December and coached the 51-10 Frisco Bowl loss to Louisiana Tech, served as an offensive analyst under Gary Patterson at TCU last season after being fired as the coach of California and is known for his offensive acumen. SMU's most explosive offensive player in Week 1 was running back Braeden West, who did his best work as a receiver with three catches for 86 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for a score.

EXTRA POINTS

1. TCU CB Michael Onyemaobi suffered an undisclosed season-ending injury in Week 1.

2. TCU took 10 of the last 11 meetings in the series, including a 56-36 victory last season.

3. Horned Frogs freshman WR Derius Davis was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after catching a TD pass and returning a punt for a score in the opener.

PREDICTION: TCU 50, SMU 17

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Ottawa RedBlacks vs. BC Lions Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in CFL

CFL Previews 4th September 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 09/04/2018

The Ottawa Redblacks look to bounce back from their most disappointing loss of the season when they visit the BC Lions on Friday. The Redblacks suffered a 21-11 setback to the last-place Montreal Alouettes in Week 12 to see their lead at the top of the East Division shrink to two points, and hope to get back on track by completing the season sweep of the Lions following a 29-26 victory July 20.

"I don't think it takes away from who we think we are as a team and where we think we're going to go," Ottawa wide receiver Greg Ellingson told reporters. "It's just a bump in the road and we'll make the adjustments." BC was forced to return to the drawing board during its week off following back-to-back losses, including a 24-21 defeat to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Aug. 25. The last-place Lions, who have dropped four of their last five games, are fighting for their playoff lives after missing the postseason in 2017, and hope to avoid another long winter by knocking off an East Division opponent for the first time since a 22-10 win against Montreal in Week 1. "It's major gut check time," BC quarterback Travis Lulay told reporters. "You can best believe we're going to work our ass off to get where we need to be."

TV: 10 p.m. ET, TSN, ESPN Plus

ABOUT THE REDBLACKS (6-4): Trevor Harris completed 25-of-46 passes for 270 yards against the Alouettes, but finished without a touchdown toss for the second time in five games. Linebacker Kyries Hebert was suspended for the second time this season as he was handed a two-game ban by the league for a "reckless" hit on Montreal wide receiver B.J. Cunningham. Ottawa added defensive back Andrew Lue, who has played for four teams in his four-year CFL career, to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Evan Gill and Dalton Houghton.

ABOUT THE LIONS (3-6): Manny Arceneaux, who leads BC in receptions (32) and receiving yards (553), was placed on the six-game injured list after suffering a torn ACL in the loss to the Roughriders. "This gives somebody else an opportunity to get a little bit more of the limelight," Lions coach Wally Buono said. "There's also nothing wrong with bringing other guys into more of a leadership role as guys can step up." All-star linebacker Solomon Elimimian, who led the CFL with 144 tackles last season, is inching closer to a return after breaking his wrist July 14.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Ottawa K Lewis Ward has made 27 consecutive field goals -- the sixth-longest streak in league history.

2. BC's last two losses have come by a combined four points.

3. The Lions play five straight games against East Division opponents.

PREDICTION: Lions 28, Redblacks 26

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #8 - BELMONT PARK - 5:13PM EASTERN POST
The Christiecat Stakes
6.0 FURLONGS INNER TURF THREE YEAR OLD FILLIES STAKES $100,000 PURSE

#2 MIZ MAYHEM
#3 BROADWAY RUN
#4 TESORA
#5 KITTEN'S COVERGIRL

This race honors the career of Christiecat,, a granddaughter of Buckpasser, and a multiple, graded stakes winner. In her career, she had 35 lifetime starts, hitting the board in 24 of those of those outings, winning 11 times, netting nearly $800,000.00 in purses for her connections. Here in just the 4th running of "The "C-Cat," #2 MIZ MAYHEM, has excellent early speed abilities to compliment for this sprint, is the overall pace profile leader, and has won five straight starts, with four of those "Circle Trip Results" also meeting my criteria to be tabbed as a "POWER RUN WIN." Jockey Edgar Zayas has been in her irons on 7 previous occasions, hitting the board in 6 of those rides, winning 5 times, and Zayas is back today on "Opening Day" here at Belmont Park for his 8th ride, gunning for a 6th trip into the "Winners Circle." #3 BROADWAY RUN also has a nice pace profile, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in each of her three career starts to date, including a pair of "POWER RUN WINS" being included in the recent streak of racing consistency.

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

Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (6-8) Pick 4 (.50) Races (6-9), Double Wagers


Optional Claiming $40,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 92 • Purse: $70,000 • Post: 4:14P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $13,000 TWICE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $40,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES OTHER THAN CLAIMING OR STARTER SINCE MARCH 1 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $40,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
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Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * SATISFY: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. NOBLE FREUD: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. LADY BERGEN: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. BYSELF: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. NO HAYNE NO GAYNE: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
7
SATISFY
5/2

9/2
1
NOBLE FREUD
7/2

6/1
6
LADY BERGEN
2/1

7/1
2
BYSELF
4/1

9/1
5
NO HAYNE NO GAYNE
12/1

9/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
6
LADY BERGEN
6

2/1
Front-runner
93

89

100.6

84.4

75.9
1
NOBLE FREUD
2

7/2
Front-runner
99

91

95.5

83.8

76.8
4
SANDY BELLE
4

15/1
Front-runner
89

91

87.2

80.4

69.9
2
BYSELF
1

4/1
Front-runner
87

84

75.0

83.8

76.8
7
SATISFY
8

5/2
Stalker
90

91

90.6

86.7

82.7
3
BABY BOSS
3

8/1
Stalker
89

76

77.0

65.4

52.9
1A
WEGETSDAMUNNYS
7

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
90

89

71.0

76.0

66.0
5
NO HAYNE NO GAYNE
5

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
92

84

67.3

83.1

71.6

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Golden Gate Fields - Race #3 - Post: 2:15pm - Optional Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,000 Class Rating: 83

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 RIVER OF DOUBT (ML=7/2)


RIVER OF DOUBT - Have to like the early speed on this one. No one else may even be close. You have to like that latest race rating, 75, which is the best most recent race speed rating of this group. Earnings per race is something that I feel can be a very valuable handicapping factor. This mount is ranked at the top of the list in this group.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 TOMLIN (ML=1/1), #1 SCATAPULP (ML=3/1), #2 BEAUTIFUL CREATURE (ML=6/1),

TOMLIN - Notched a substandard speed figure last out in a Maiden Special race on Aug 3rd. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that rating. SCATAPULP - Tough to bet on any horse in a sprint event at 3/1 when she hasn't shown any on the board results in sprints in the last couple months. Tough for anyone who saw this questionable contender in her last affair to wager on her in today's event. BEAUTIFUL CREATURE - Finished first in her most recent effort with a mediocre speed figure. When I look at today's Equibase class figure, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this field.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 RIVER OF DOUBT to win at post-time odds of 1/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
4 with 5

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

09/07/18, GP, Race 3, 2.59 ET
1M [Turf] 1.31.02 STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $29,000.
Claiming Price $20,000 (Races where entered for $10,000 or less not considered in allowances). FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $12,500 OR LESS IN 2017-2018 OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $20,000
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 3-4-5)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 23.69, $1 ROI 0.91, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 9 Song of Melody(b-) 6-1 Jaramillo E Zerpa Gilberto TW
098.2752 4 Scatnap 7/2 Gaffalione T Joseph. Jr. Saffie A. F
097.4896 5 Athera 4-1 Jaramillo E Gallegos Jose A. C
096.6820 10 Amaluna 6-1 Batista J A Maragh Ricko E
096.4631 1 Balada 3-1 Camacho S Lichoa Alfredo L
093.7008 3 Final Flurry 6-1 Donis A Brinsley Monte S
092.5786 2 My Gal Lollipop 15-1 Batista J A Rountree Cathy
092.5069 6 Prado Vision 10-1 Reyes L Abarrio Juan Carlos Pe
091.0007 8 Game Girl 12-1 Maragh R R Arterburn Lonnie
090.1537 7 Conquest Dynasty 5-1 Ruiz J Garcia Rodolfo
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 30.67, $1 ROI 0.84, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 1 Balada 3-1 Camacho S Lichoa Alfredo L
099.5558 4 Scatnap 7/2 Gaffalione T Joseph. Jr. Saffie A.
099.3605 9 Song of Melody(b-) 6-1 Jaramillo E Zerpa Gilberto T
098.3033 5 Athera 4-1 Jaramillo E Gallegos Jose A. FC
097.9177 10 Amaluna 6-1 Batista J A Maragh Ricko E
097.8630 3 Final Flurry 6-1 Donis A Brinsley Monte SW
095.5313 6 Prado Vision 10-1 Reyes L Abarrio Juan Carlos Pe
094.3091 7 Conquest Dynasty 5-1 Ruiz J Garcia Rodolfo
093.4372 8 Game Girl 12-1 Maragh R R Arterburn Lonnie
091.4433 2 My Gal Lollipop 15-1 Batista J A Rountree Cathy

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

Race 6 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $3800 Class Rating: 66

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2018. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 BOOZIN TIME 8/1

# 2 SOUTHERN ECHO 10/1

# 3 MAJOR MOMENT 3/1

I think BOOZIN TIME is a quite good selection and is a decent value bet given the line at 8/1. Exhibits the look of a profitable play, averaging a solid 72 speed fig which is one of the strongest in this field. Solid choice to take this race going in a dirt sprint. Put up a very strong speed fig last time out. SOUTHERN ECHO - This mare could improve now going off Lasix. With a sound jockey who has won at a solid 18 percent rate over the last 30 days. This has to be one of the top selections. MAJOR MOMENT - Will likely be one of the front-runners of the group going into the midpoint of the contest. This gelding with Stewart in the saddle makes him a solid contender.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Laurel - Race #4 - Post: 2:40pm - SO - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $28,000 Class Rating: 78

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 RITHM AND RAP (ML=6/1)
#3 HOT FRIESIA (ML=7/2)
#5 SARAH'S TREASURE (ML=2/1)


RITHM AND RAP - The morning line odds on this filly are higher than those of the other entrant from the shedrow of handler Merryman. Often the longer-priced part of a 'split' entry wins. Believe in this horse. No other viable pace gives this animal a strong chance at the winner's circle. Dropped down in class last out, running against the same type today. This filly is in fine form, having run a nice race on August 12th, finishing third. HOT FRIESIA - This jockey and trainer have a lucrative ROI when they team up. Racing at a similar level as last race on August 12th at Laurel. I think Merryman has found a good spot for her, and I like her chances in this race. SARAH'S TREASURE - This mare is in superb condition right now. Ran third last out and comes back quickly.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 BRIDGEWATER (ML=5/2), #4 ROSY'S RAINBOW (ML=6/1),

BRIDGEWATER - Awfully tough to play any horse that just won a Maiden Claimer, then steps up to face winners. This was a live horse, but now this one hasn't been doing anything in the morning. Have to watch your step with this one. Finished first in her most recent performance with a mediocre fig. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to score after that in this field. ROSY'S RAINBOW - Tough for me to be playing this kind of maiden breaker.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#1 RITHM AND RAP is going to be the play if we are getting 7/2 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,5] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,3,5] with [1,3,5] with [1,2,3,4,5] with [1,2,3,4,5] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
Pass

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Penn National
Penn National - Race 2

W-P-S / Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) / $0.20 Hollywood Hi 5


Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 53 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 6:27P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. SPYDERBOLT is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SPYDERBOLT: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs. C. VICTOR: Horse ra nks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. DUBLIN MY MONEY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Today is a sprint and the horse is carrying at least 120 lbs.
7
SPYDERBOLT
5/1

4/1
9
C. VICTOR
8/1

5/1
5
DUBLIN MY MONEY
6/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
7
SPYDERBOLT
7

5/1
Front-runner
60

54

75.4

39.6

32.1
11
PROVERBS FOUR RVF
11

4/1
Alternator/Stalker
53

51

58.0

42.2

32.7
8
FORBIDDEN CABLE
8

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

54.0

45.2

38.7
2
SULTAN OF SWATARA
2

10/1
Alternator/Stalker
56

47

45.0

45.2

31.7
9
C. VICTOR
9

8/1
Alternator/Stalker
66

53

42.8

49.2

44.7
5
DUBLIN MY MONEY
5

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
66

59

39.6

36.8

24.8
10
PECOS BILL
10

12/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

25.2

41.6

24.1
1
OUR PAUL THOMAS
1

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

74.8

26.0

13.0
3
KING VICTORIA
3

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

42.6

26.2

8.7
6
FALSE I. D.
6

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
51

44

41.8

38.0

27.0
4
GUARICHONGO
4

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
56

44

31.2

37.2

20.2

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

Race 6 - Maiden - 330y on the Dirt. Purse: $4500 Class Rating: 87

QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 JESSES CARTEL 7/2

# 7 BIG RED DASH 3/1

# 2 CD PROUD FLYIN D KAS 12/1

I've got to go with JESSES CARTEL. With Dominguez in the saddle guiding her, this filly should be able to break out early in this competition. May best this group here, showing solid numbers of late. Has earned formidable speed figures in short races in the past. BIG RED DASH - Had one of the best Equibase Speed Figures of this group of horses in this race in his last competition. He has garnered strong figures under today's conditions and will almost certainly fare well versus this field. CD PROUD FLYIN D KAS - Have to love when any pony makes a quick return to the track. With one of the strongest jockeys in terms of returns at the window, don't count this filly out.

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Betting Recap - Week 1
Joe Williams

Overall Notes

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The largest underdogs to win straight up
Cincinnati (+14.5, ML +450) at UCLA, 26-17
Villanova (+14.5, ML +450) at Temple, 19-17
Hawaii (+13.5, ML +425) vs. Navy, 59-41
Maryland (+13, ML +400) vs. Texas, 34-29
Brigham Young (+11, ML +320) at Arizona, 28-23

The largest favorites to cover
Toledo (-48.5) vs. Virginia Military, 66-3
Mississippi State (-47.5) vs. Stephen F. Austin, 63-6
Texas A&M (-46.5) vs. Northwestern State, 59-7
Florida (-43) vs. Charleston Southern, 53-6
Ohio State (-40) vs. Oregon State, 77-31

Top 25 Notes

-- Top-ranked Alabama remains the gold standard in college football until further notice. They rolled up a 51-14 victory against Louisville as a 23 1/2-point favorite at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The only drama in this game came down to whether or not the over or under would cash. See bad beats below. ... There were concerns that Ohio State might be a bit distracted due to the Urban Meyer suspension, but Oregon State knows the Buckeyes were plenty focused. Ohio State covered the largest spread of any FBS vs. FBS game, hammering the beleaguered Beavers by a 77-31 score. They ended up getting the cover late, yet another big-time program dealing out a bit of a bad beat in the opening weekend. ... On the 11-year anniversary of their colossal upset in Ann Arbor, Appalachian State was at it again at Penn State. They entered the game as 24 1/2-point underdogs, but the Mountaineers put a scare into the Top 10 Nittany Lions. App State scored 28 points in the final quarter to force overtime, 38-38. Penn State survived in OT, 45-38, but soon Big Ten clubs are going to refuse to take calls from Boone, N.C. about future scheduling.

-- Auburn-Washington looked like one of the best matchups of the opening slate on paper, and it certainly lived up to the billing. Sure, there were some mistakes on both sides, but this one came right down to the end. Auburn ended up securing a 21-16 victory, potentially damaging Washington's playoff hopes before their second game of the season, while the Tigers earned a huge feather for their cap.

-- Michigan-Notre Dame was another highly anticipated matchup, as these two storied schools renewed their rivalry. Jim Harbaugh has a new toy under center in QB Shea Patterson, but the Wolverines were tripped up 24-17 to lose for the 17th straight time on the road against a ranked opponent.

-- Two games were cancelled due to inclement weather, including the Akron-Nebraska. It was supposed to be the celebration of Scott Frost's return to Lincoln. His debut will have to wait another week until Colorado pays a visit next week. The other cancelled game was South Dakota State-Iowa State, the first cancelled game for the Cyclones since 1963 when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. There are no plans to make up either contest.

Big Five Conference Report (ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC)

-- The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) mostly did what they were supposed to do, and that is win. That is, except for Louisville. North Carolina-California was also a bit of a coin-flip game, and the Golden Bears came away with the 24-17 result. UNC slipped to 0-4 SU over the past four season openers, and a disturbing 0-5-1 ATS across the past six season openers dating back to Sept. 1, 2012. ... Wake Forest grinded out a tough 23-17 win in overtime on the road against Tulane as the Green Wave narrowly covered a seven-point number at most shops. The Demon Deacons have been favored by three or more points just four times since the start of the 2010 season. The last time they covered as favorites by a field goal or more on the road was Nov. 28, 2009 at Duke.

-- Mid-American giant killer Northern Illinois entered the weekend 4-1 SU in their past five against Big Ten opponents. Iowa was wearing their upset bug repellent and never gave the Huskies a chance to threaten. It was a 3-0 lead at halftime for Iowa, so the thought was NIU could still make it happen. But the Hawkeyes pulled away in the second half for an emphatic 33-7 victory. ... Indiana hung on tight for a 38-28 road victory against Butch Davis and Florida International despite hot and humid conditions in South Florida. The Golden Panthers did grab the cover, however. ... Northwestern handed Purdue a loss in Thursday's game, 31-27. While the Wildcats won at Ross-Ade, the Boilermakers showed they're not going to be a pushover any longer.

-- Oklahoma was expected to receive a little more resistance from Lane Kiffin and Florida Atlantic on Saturday, but the Owls remain a cream puff rather than a giant killer like App State, NIU, etc. Boomer Sooner laid down the boom, rolling up a 56-0 lead at one point before the Owls finally lit up their side of the scoreboard. ... It looks like another long season is in the offing for Kansas, as they suffered a 26-23 setback against FCS Nicholls State. Hey, at least the Jayhawks forced them to overtime. ... Kansas State almost joined their rivals in misery, as FCS South Dakota gave the Wildcats all they could handle at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. In the end, K-State survived 27-24, but they have a lot of work to do. ... West Virginia humbled Tennessee in a neutral-site battle, as QB Will Grier kept his Heisman campaign on schedule.

-- UCLA was unable to pull any comeback heroics like last season against Texas A&M. It was Cincinnati spoiling the debut of Chip Kelly, 26-17. ... Southern California was a bit sluggish in their home opener against UNLV, but the alarm clock went off to start the fourth quarter. The Runnin' Rebels trailed just 19-14 going into the final 15 minutes, but the Trojans outscored the visitors 24-7 and they nearly covered. ... Washington State-Wyoming was supposed to be more of a defensive struggle, at least for the visiting Cougars. The Cowboys have an impressive defense, and they shut down New Mexico State in Week Zero. The Cougs weren't having any of it, piling up 41 points in a 41-19 win. It wasn't as lopsided as it looks, though. Wazzu entered the final 15 minutes up just 20-19 before running away.

-- Ole Miss looked mighty impressive on the road at Texas Tech, winning 47-27 to easily cover a 2 1/2-point number. ... South Carolina was not a very kind host to Coastal Carolina, smashing the Chanticleers by a 49-15 count. The Gamecocks covered the 30 1/2-point number, their largest spread covered since winning 70-10 as 34 1/2-point favorites on Nov. 23, 2013 against, yep...Coastal Carolina. ... Vanderbilt was supposed to receiver a bigger test against South Middle Tennessee, as they were just a three-point favorite. The Commodores roughed up the Blue Raiders by a 35-7 count.

Mid-Major Report

-- Temple was shocked by FCS Villanova at home, losing 19-17. The Owls led 17-13 heading to the final quarter, but the Wildcats ended up celebrating in the end. For FBS teams nicknamed the Owls (FAU, Temple and Rice), they ended up 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS. Only Rice earned a cover in their 45-27 loss against Houston. ... Memphis lost a lot of key components, but it didn't show in their 66-14 victory over FCS Mercer. The Tigers piled up 28 points in both the first and second quarter to build a 56-0 halftime lead before letting the reserves bring it home. ... SMU had their lunch handed to them by North Texas, 46-23. The two sides combined for 33 points in the fourth quarter, but came up just short of the total (71 1/2).

-- Texas El-Paso entered their contest against FCS Northern Arizona as seven-point underdogs despite the fact the game was being played at home. Vegas got it right, and then some...as the Lumberjacks crushed their FBS opponent by a 30-10 count. It's gonna be a long season in El Paso, so be prepared to fade the Miners. ... Marshall picked up a 35-28 road win against rival Miami-Ohio, covering as one-point road 'dogs. The Thundering Herd is now 6-0 SU/5-1 ATS across their past six season openers. ... Old Dominion went to Liberty, favored by five points. The Flames, playing in their first game ever as an FBS program, never faltered in the 52-10 victory against the Monarchs.

-- Central Michigan opened on the road against Kentucky, and John Bonamego's crew hung around for a while. In fact, they trailed just 21-20 at halftime. But the Chips were scoreless in the second half to slip up 35-20. They were able to hang around for the cover, however. ... Ohio roughed up FCS Hampton in their opener last season, but this year they had trouble with Howard. The Bison won a game against the FBS last season at UNLV, and they were trying to spring another upset as 31 1/2-point 'dogs. Eventually the Bobcats won 38-32, but it wasn't pretty.

-- Idaho dropped back down to FCS, and Fresno State treated them rather rudely in their visit to the Valley. The Bulldogs scored seven rushing touchdowns en route to a 79-13 win. ... Nevada also went for a 70-burger against FCS Portland State, winning 72-19 to cover a four-touchdown spread. ... Offense was not missing in the Islands, either. Hawaii is off to a 2-0 SU/ATS start after sinking Navy. The Warriors are using the run-and-shoot and look like a very entertaining group early on. ... San Jose State is going to be terrible again. They were dropped 44-38 at home against FCS UC-Davis. Ouch.

Bad Beats

-- Oregon State was covering the 40-point number for the entire game, but Beavers side bettors were sunk by Buckeyes reserve RB Master Teague, as he ripped off a 33-yard touchdown run with 3:50 to go for the 77-31 win and cover.

-- Louisville didn't score much in their neutral-site battle against 'Bama, but they scored enough. 'Under' (60) were left muttering to themselves after Kemari Averett hauled in an 8-yard TD pass with 1:55 to play to close the Tide lead to 51-14, changing the 'under' to an 'over'. Why? WHY?!?!?!

-- Army was trailing 31-14, and they were attempting a long field goal in the closing minutes at Duke. The field goal was blocked, which was the good news for 'under' (46) bettors. The bad news is that the Blue Devils returned it deep into Black Knights territory. With 3:59 to go, Duke booted a 30-yard field goal which had no impact on the score or line, but it flipped an 'under' to an 'over'.

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Early Line Moves - Week 2

The second week of the college football season is upon us and it is the first real week where we can track early line moves. The first week of the season was completely different because the college football odds were up for months in some cases. This time around the odds were released on Sunday night or Monday morning, so we will get true early line movement we can track.

Let’s look at the early line moves for Week 2 college football action, some line moves around the key number of three and a few smaller line moves on some of the marquee games for Week 2.

Week 2 Early Moves

TCU -17.5 to -22.5 at SMU
The first game of Week 2 is getting a lot of action, as bettors are pounding the TCU Horned Frogs at SMU. The Horned Frogs looked good last week in a 55-7 rout of Southern, while the Mustangs were routed 46-23 at North Texas. This Friday night game can be seen on ESPN 2.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Friday, September 7

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TCU (1 - 0) at SMU (0 - 1) - 9/7/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in a home game where the total is between 56.5 and 63 since 1992.
SMU is 95-126 ATS (-43.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 1-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAF

Week 2

Trend Report

Friday, September 7

Texas Christian @ Southern Methodist
Texas Christian
Texas Christian is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Methodis
Texas Christian is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Methodist

Southern Methodist
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 5 games when playing Texas Christian
Southern Methodist is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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NCAAF

Week 2

Friday, September 7

TCU won its last six games with SMU (3-2-1 vs spread), winning 33-3/56-0 in last two visits here (short drive from Ft Worth to Dallas). Last seven years, Horned Frogs are 8-14 as road favorites, but were 3-1 LY. Last four years, SMU is 5-11 as home underdogs. Mustangs got pounded 46-23 at North Texas Saturday; they were outgained 529-256. TCU cruised over a I-AA opponent. Last five years, Big X teams are 11-10 vs spread when playing AAC teams; they were 5-2 LY.

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 2

Friday, September 7

TCU @ SMU

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

Dunkel Rating:
TCU
102.738
SMU
69.611
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TCU
by 33
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TCU
by 22 1/2
59
Dunkel Pick:
TCU
(-22 1/2); Under

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CFL Betting Recap - Week 12
Joe Williams

League Betting Notes

-- Favorites went 3-1 SU in Week 12
-- Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 ATS in Week 12
-- Home teams posted a 3-1 SU record in Week 12
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 ATS record in Week 12
-- The 'Over/under' went 2-2 in Week 12

Analysis

Montreal (3-8) made another change under center this week, as head coach Mike Sherman stuck with QB Antonio Pipkin in Friday's 21-11 win at Ottawa (6-4). QB Johnny Manziel (concussion) cleared the concussion protocol, but Sherman stuck with Pipkin after his big performance in the previous game. Pipkin led the Als to a season-high second straight win, and they have now covered four in a row. Perhaps the biggest reason for the win streak is improvement on defense, allowing just 16.5 points per game (PPG) over the past two outings. They'll have two weeks to sort out their offense with a bye in Week 13.

The RedBlacks managed just 11 points in the loss, their second-lowest performance of the season. Ottawa entered averaged 24.0 PPG in their four previous home outings. After an opening game cover at home, the RedBlacks are 0-4 ATS across their past four at home.

It was a close shave for total bettors in Winnipeg (5-6)-Saskatchewan (6-4). The Roughriders vaulted into sole possession of second place with their victory, a half-game clear of Edmonton (6-5). The game appeared to be on the way to an 'under' (52) results, with 37 points on the through three quarters. The Riders were clinging to a 24-23 lead before Nick Marshall punched in a 1-yard touchdown run with just 66 seconds left, flipping the total from an under to over result. It also changed the side result, as the Bombers were covering the 3 1/2-point number for nearly the entire game.

The Bombers opened the season 5-2 ATS through their first seven outings, but they're 0-4 ATS across the past four. The 'over' has hit in a season-high three in a row for Winnipeg, and is 8-3 overall on the season. The bombers will look for revenge at home in Manitoba on Saturday in the second end of the home-and-home.

The Riders have covered three in a row and they have won a season-best three in a row. They have seen an uptick in offense, averaging 31.7 PPG over the three-game span.

Toronto (3-7) continues to struggle, as Hamilton (5-5) dropped the Argos 42-28. The Argos have allowed 38 or more points in four of their past six, as defense continues to turn good results into bad ones. The Argos were actually winning this won 28-24 heading to the final 15 minutes, but the defense failed when the visitors needed them most.

The Ti-Cats opened the season 2-4 SU/ATS, but they have rattled off victories in three of the past four while also going 3-1 ATS. They have picked up the pace on offense, rolling up 35.0 PPG across the past four after averaging just 21.8 PPG across their first six. It was a rare 'over' results, as the 'under' was 6-2-1 in Hamilton's first nine contests.

Calgary (9-1) slipped by their provincial rivals from Edmonton, 23-20. However, after opening the season 4-0 ATS, the Stamps are now just 2-4 ATS across the past six. These two rivals will have a quick turnaround, facing each other again on Saturday night.

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 13
David Schwab

Week 12 Betting Recap

The extended Labor Day weekend schedule in the CFL got underway with a stunner on Friday night when Montreal shutdown Ottawa 21-11 as a heavy 16-point road underdog. Moving to Sunday’s matchup between Winnipeg and Saskatchewan, the Roughriders covered as 3 ½-point home favorites in a 31-23 victory.

Monday’s doubleheader of Labor Day action started with Calgary getting past Edmonton 23-20 as a 7 ½-point home favorite. Hamilton closed things out by hammering Toronto 42-28 as a nine-point favorite at home.

Friday, Sept. 7

Ottawa RedBlacks (6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS) at British Columbia Lions (3-6 SU, 5-4 ATS)
Point-spread: BC -2 ½
Total: 52

Game Overview

Ottawa continues to lead the East Division by one game, but the embarrassing loss to Montreal is another example of the overall weakness in this half of the league. The RedBlacks have failed to cover in five of their last seven games and the total has stayed UNDER in three of their last five outings. One of the biggest concerns heading into this week’s game is the 328 yards of total offense in last week’s loss against the most porous defense in the league.

Coming off a Week 12 bye, the Lions have just one SU victory in their last five games. The total stayed UNDER 50 ½ points in a 24-21 loss to Saskatchewan their last time out as 2 ½-point home favorites and it has stayed UNDER or ended as a PUSH in five of their last six contests. Travis Lulay continues to get the call at quarterback and he has thrown for seven touchdowns and four interceptions in six previous starts.

Betting Trends

-- Ottawa has won five of the last seven meetings SU, but BC is 6-2 SU in its last eight home games against the RedBlacks. The total has gone OVER in four of the last six meetings in BC.

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CFL

Week 13

Trend Report

Friday, September 7

Ottawa RedBlacks
Ottawa is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Ottawa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 9 games
Ottawa is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Ottawa is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Ottawa is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing British Columbia
Ottawa is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing British Columbia
Ottawa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing on the road against British Columbia

British Columbia Lions
British Columbia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
British Columbia is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games
British Columbia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of British Columbia's last 6 games
British Columbia is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Ottawa
British Columbia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Ottawa
British Columbia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of British Columbia's last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 13

Friday, September 7

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OTTAWA (6 - 4) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (3 - 6) - 9/7/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1996.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons

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

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 13

Friday, September 7

Ottawa @ BC Lions

Game 651-652
September 7, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
111.839
BC Lions
110.925
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
BC Lions
by 2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+2); Over

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CFL

Week 13

Ottawa (6-4) @ BC Lions (3-6) (-2, 52)— RedBlacks won five of last seven series games; over is 3-0-1 in last four series games. Teams split the four games played here. Ottawa won four of its last six games; they’re 3-2 SU on road, 2-1 as road underdogs- their road losses were at Toronto (42-41), Calgary (24-14). Lions lost six of their last eight games; they’re 3-1 SU at home, 1-1 as a home favorite. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games. BC had a bye last week.

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Friday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Astros (5-0 last five)

Houston and Boston are on a collision course to face each other for the right to capture the American League pennant. The Astros travel to Beantown on Friday for the start of a three-game series as Houston has caught fire over the last three weeks by winning 12 of its past 15 contests, including a home sweep of Minnesota this week. The pitching has come back to its usual form by allowing three runs or less in each of the past six games, while the lineup is healthy again with Jose Altuve, George Springer, and Carlos Correa all back from injury.

Since losing at Oakland on August 18 to fall into a first-place tie with the A’s, the Astros have posted a 6-1 road record in the past seven away from Minute Maid Park. Also, Houston has established some breathing room by owning a 3 ½ game lead over Oakland in the AL West heading into the weekend. It’s a battle of aces on the mound at Fenway Park in the opener as Houston’s Gerrit Cole opposes Boston southpaw David Price. Cole is winless in his past three road assignments, but beat the Red Sox at home on June 1 in a 7-3 triumph.

Coldest team: Giants (0-5 last five)

San Francisco went through the first six years of this decade winning the World Series in even years. However, the Giants came up short in 2016 and will be lucky to finish at .500 in 2018. The Giants travel to Miller Park after getting swept in a three-game set at Colorado to face a Brewers’ squad that beat San Francisco in three of four contests in the Bay Area in July. San Francisco has slumped on the road recently by going 2-9 in their last 11 games away from AT&T Park since taking two from the Dodgers as heavy underdogs in mid-August.

The Giants trot out Derek Holland in the series opener as the southpaw has allowed one earned run or less in four straight starts, while San Francisco has won three of his past four road outings. Holland didn’t face the Brewers in July, as the left-hander looks to extend his UNDER streak to five on Friday.

Hottest pitcher: Austin Gomber, Cardinals (5-0, 2.77 ERA)

The lone interleague matchup this weekend takes place in Detroit as the Cardinals visit the Tigers. St. Louis continues to roll after grabbing the final two games at Washington to win its sixth consecutive road series. The rookie Gomber has turned into a valuable call-up to this decimated St. Louis rotation as the left-hander is unbeaten in seven starts this season. St. Louis won all six of his August starts, while the former Florida Atlantic Owl yielded two runs or less in each of his past five outings.

Coldest pitcher: Chris Archer, Pirates (4-7, 4.56 ERA)

After Pittsburgh won the first two starts made by the former Tampa Bay right-hander, the Pirates are winless in Archer’s past four trips to the mound. Although three of those four starts came away from PNC Park, Archer has pitched past the fifth inning only once, which came in a 5-3 setback at Atlanta his last time out. Archer actually put together his best start with the Pirates against the Braves by scattering two hits and allowing one run in six innings, but the Pittsburgh bullpen allowed four late runs to prevent him from a win. The Pirates host the Marlins on Friday, as Pittsburgh is fresh off a three-game sweep of Cincinnati.

Biggest OVER run: Nationals (7-2 last nine)

The Cubs rallied to knock out the Nationals in last October’s NLDS, while Chicago pulled the same trick on Thursday night with a victory in 10 innings. Since getting shut out in three straight games in late August, Washington has scored at least four runs in 10 of the past 11 contests, but has also allowed four or more runs in seven of the last eight games. Runs should be at a premium on Saturday when Max Scherzer and Cole Hamels square off in D.C., but the Cubs are on a 6-1 OVER run in Jon Lester’s last seven starts. Most of that is due to great run support by Chicago, who has scored 23 runs in Lester’s past three outings, while facing Washington right-hander Joe Ross, who is making his season debut.

Biggest UNDER run: Diamondbacks (11-1 last 12)

Arizona’s remarkable 11-game UNDER streak came to a halt in Thursday night's extra-innings loss against Atlanta. The major reason for this UNDER stretch has been a lack of offense for the D-backs, who went through eight consecutive games by scoring three runs or less prior to Tuesday’s 6-0 shutout of the Padres. Patrick Corbin heads to the mound on Friday for Arizona, as the D-backs are winless in his past two appearances. Corbin has allowed two earned runs or less in four of the previous five trips to the hill, but the southpaw gave up four earned runs in six innings of a 5-1 setback at Atlanta prior to the All-Star break.

Matchup to watch: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Following its three-game sweep of San Francisco, the Rockies are the newest leader of the NL West race with three weeks remaining. That distinction can either be cemented or disappear this weekend as the defending National League champion Dodgers invade Coors Field. Los Angeles took brief control of the division race after capturing three of four from Arizona last weekend, but the Dodgers slipped up against the Mets by losing two of three at Chavez Ravine.

The Dodgers can trim the deficit to a half-game with a win on Friday as they send out their three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw to the mound. Kershaw is fresh off a pair of no-decisions in one-run wins over the Padres and D-backs, but the left-hander has yielded two earned runs or less in eight consecutive outings. Interestingly enough, Kershaw has managed to avoid the Rockies this season, as Los Angeles posted a 4-2 record against Colorado in his six starts in 2017.

The Rockies counter with Jon Gray as Colorado has put together an impressive 10-1 record in the right-hander’s last 11 starts since late June. Gray has pitched into the seventh inning in seven of his past nine trips to the mound, as he tossed 5.2 innings against the Dodgers at Coors Field on August 10 as the Rockies rallied for a 5-4 victory. Since Los Angeles swept Colorado in Denver in early June, the Rockies have won five of the past seven matchups between the NL West rivals.

Betcha didn’t know: Since sweeping the Astros in Houston last month, the Mariners have slumped to a 1-8 record in their past nine games off a victory. Seattle knocked off Baltimore on Wednesday, as the Mariners sit in this fade spot on Friday with the Yankees traveling to the Pacific Northwest. New York swept Seattle at home in June, but the Yankees have failed to win a series in their last three tries.

Biggest public favorite: Rays (-250) vs. Orioles

Biggest public underdog: Yankees (+100) at Mariners

Biggest line move: Rangers (+160 to +146) at Athletics

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MLB

Friday, September 7

Trend Report

San Diego Padres
San Diego is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games
San Diego is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games on the road
San Diego is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego


Miami Marlins
Miami is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Miami is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Miami is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Miami is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Miami
Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Pittsburgh is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Miami
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing at home against Miami


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Chi Cubs is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


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


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing at home against Baltimore


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 UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing Boston
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Houston is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games when playing Houston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Boston is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Houston
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games when playing at home against Houston


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
St. Louis is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
St. Louis is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Detroit
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Philadelphia's last 19 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 23 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Mets's last 23 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Angels is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games on the road
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing at home against LA Angels


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Francisco's last 11 games
San Francisco is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 12 games on the road
San Francisco is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
San Francisco is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing San Francisco
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco


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


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games at home
Colorado is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 12 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Texas Rangers
Texas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games at home
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing at home against Texas


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
NY Yankees is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of NY Yankees's last 20 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
NY Yankees is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 22 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Seattle is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Seattle's last 14 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Seattle's last 20 games when playing NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Seattle's last 22 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

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MLB

Friday, September 7

National League
Padres (56-86) @ Reds (59-82)
Kennedy is 1-0, 2.81 in his last three starts (over 3-2). Team in his starts: 1-4, 0-2 away
5-inning record: 1-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

DeSclafani is 1-1, 6.06 in his last three starts; over is 6-3-1 in his home starts. Team in his starts: 10-6, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 9-4-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-16

Padres lost three of their last five games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Cincinnati lost seven of its last nine games; over is 3-2 in their last five home games.

Marlins (56-84) @ Pirates (69-71)
Straily is 1-0, 0.64 in his last two starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 10-12, 4-7 away
5-inning record: 8-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

Archer is 0-2, 5.68 in his last four starts (over 3-2-1). Team in his starts: 2-4, 1-1 home
5-inning record: 4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Marlins are 2-14 in their last 16 road games, 6-15 in road series openers. Over is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Pittsburgh won its last three games; they’re 14-9 in home series openers. Under is 10-1 in their last 11 home games.

Cubs (83-57) @ Nationals (69-72)
Lester is 3-0, 1.52 in his last four starts; over is 11-2 in his last 13 starts. Team in his starts: 21-7, 11-3 away
5-inning record: 16-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-28

Ross is making his first ’18 start; he is 17-13, 3.95 in 45 MLB starts. He was 2-1, 2.39 in six AAA starts this year. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Cubs are 5-4 in their last nine games; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Washington lost six of its last eight games; they’re 13-22 vs lefty starters- over is 10-3 in its last 13 home games.

Phillies (73-66) @ Mets (63-76)
Nola is 3-1, 1.87 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six road starts. Team in his starts: 19-9, 6-8 away
5-inning record: 11-8-9 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-28

Matz is 0-1, 1.89 in his last three starts; over is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 12-13, 5-7 home
5-inning record: 7-14-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-25

Phillies are 5-12 in their last 17 games; they’re 0-6 in last six road series openers, 16-15 vs left starters- four of their last six games stayed under. Mets won four of their last five games; they’re 4-9 in last 13 home series openers. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Giants (68-73) @ Brewers (79-62)
Holland is 1-0, 1.21 in his last four starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 14-12, 7-8 away
5-inning record: 9-10-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-26

Anderson is 3-0, 4.42 in his last seven starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 14-13, 9-5 home
5-inning record: 15-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-27

Giants lost their last five games; they’re 12-11 in road series openers. Under is 10-1 in their last 11 games. Milwaukee won six of its last eight games; they’re 14-8 in home series openers, 17-16 vs lefty starters- over is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Dodgers (76-64) @ Rockies (77-62)
Kershaw is 3-0, 2.36 in his last seven starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 11-10, 5-4 away
5-inning record: 13-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-21

Gray is 2-0, 4.26 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 16-10, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 13-11-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-26

Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 games, 13-1 in last 14 road series openers; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. This is ***************.com. Colorado won its last five games; they’re 9-13 in home series openers, 28-23 vs lefty starters- under is 10-3 in their last 13 home games.

Braves (77-63) @ Diamondbacks (75-65)
Gausman is 4-0, 1.64 in his last five starts (under 4-1-1). Team in his starts: 5-1, 2-1 away
5-inning record: 3-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Corbin is 3-1, 2.35 in his last six starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 16-12, 8-6 home
5-inning record: 14-7-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-28

Braves lost six of their last nine games; seven of their last eight road games stayed under. Arizona lost five of its last six games; 11 of Arizona’s last 12 games stayed under the total.

American League
Indians (80-60) @ Blue Jays (63-77)
Carrasco is 1-2, 5.60 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 16-10, 8-4 away
5-inning record: 15-7-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-26

Estrada is 0-2, 15.64 in his last two starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 11-13, 5-7 home
5-inning record: 9-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-24

Indians are 5-4 in their last nine games; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. Toronto lost eight of its last 11 games; three of their last five games stayed under.

Orioles (41-99) @ Rays (75-64)
Bundy is 0-4, 9.10 in his last six starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-18, 3-8 away
5-inning record: 9-13-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-26

Snell is 5-0, 1.26 in his last five starts; under is 11-3-1 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 17-9, 8-3 home
5-inning record: 16-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-26

Orioles are 2-11 in their last 13 road games, 0-10 in last 10 road series openers; they’re 16-27 vs lefty starters- four of their last five games stayed under. Tampa Bay won four of its last five games; they’re 10-2 in last dozen home series openers- over is 3-1-1 in their last five home tilts.

Astros (87-53) @ Red Sox (97-44)
Cole is 3-0, 3.97 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 20-8, 9-5 away
5-inning record: 16-6-6Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-28

Price is 3-0, 1.89 in his last six starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 20-6, 11-2 home
5-inning record: 13-7-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-26

Astros won their last five games, are 17-5 in road series openers, 31-22 vs lefty starters- under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Boston won seven of its last nine games; they’re 16-5 in home series openers. Four of their last six games stayed under.

Royals (46-93) @ Twins (63-76)
Fillmyer is 2-0, 4.18 in his last five starts (over 5-3-1). Team in his starts: 3-6, 0-3 away
5-inning record: 3-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-9

Gonsalves is 0-2, 12.60 in his three starts (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2, 0-2 home
5-inning record: 1-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Royals are 2-12 in their last 14 road games, 6-16 in road series openers, 15-26 vs lefty starters— under is 5-3-1 in their last nine road games. This is ***************.com. Minnesota lost its last five games; they’re 8-1 in last nine home series openers- four of their last six games went over.

Angels (68-72) @ White Sox (56-84)
Pena is 0-1, 3.82 in his last five starts; under is 8-3 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 5-8, 2-4 away
5-inning record: 4-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-13

Rodon is 3-1, 3.06 in his last five starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 8-7, 4-3 home
5-inning record: 5-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-15

Angels are 5-10 in their last 15 games, 11-13 in road series openers, 16-25 vs lefty starter- under is 6-2 in their last eight games. White Sox are 8-5 in their last 13 games, 9-14 in home series openers- under is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Rangers (61-79) @ A’s (84-57)
Gallardo is 1-2, 5.59 in his last four starts (over 9-3-1). Team in his starts: 10-3, 3-2 away
5-inning record: 8-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-13

Bassitt is 2-0, 2.66 in his last four starts (over 3-3-1). Team in his starts: 4-3, 1-2 home
5-inning record: 3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-7

Texas lost seven of its last ten games; they’re 7-3 in last ten road series openers- under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. A’s are 8-5 in their last 13 games, 8-3 in last 11 home series openers- five of their last six games went over.

New York (87-53) @ Seattle (78-62)
Tanaka is 1-1, 2.70 in his last three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 14-9, 9-4 away
5-inning record: 13-5-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-23

Paxton is 3-1, 4.07 in his last five starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 15-10, 6-5 home
5-inning record: 10-9-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

New York lost three of its last four games; they’re 27-13 vs lefty starters, 13-10 in road series openers. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Seattle is 4-6 in its last ten games, 15-7 in home series openers- under is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Interleague
Cardinals (78-62) @ Tigers (57-83)
Gomber is 1.86 in his last five starts; over is 2-0-1 in his last three. Team in his starts: 7-0, 5-0 away
5-inning record: 7-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-7

Norris 0-2, 4.63 in his three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 0-3, 0-1 home
5-inning record: 0-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Cardinals are 2-3 in their last five games, 11-12 in road series openers, 24-15 vs lefty starters- three of their last four games went over. Detroit won three of its last four games; they’re 11-11 in home series openers, 17-18 vs lefty starters- over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/6
Ariz 37-24-10……34-24-10……..71-48
Atl 31-28-10…..34-27-10………65-55
Cubs 29-30-13……32-28-9…….61-58
Reds 22-44-5……25-33-10….…47-77
Colo 34-26-14……34-23-10……67-50
LA 34-24-8…….33-29-15……68-53
Miami 23-33-9…..31-30-15…….54-63
Milw 30-33-9…..36-26-7…….66-59
Mets 33-30-8……26-27-15…..59-55
Philly 27-28-15…..34-24-10……61-52
Pitt 31-29-8……32-27-13……..63-56
StL 36-25-11……30-31-7………66-56
SD 22-40-10……25-35-9…….47-75
SF 29-31-14…..27-25-15……56-56
Wash 29-28-13..…30-30-11……59-58

Orioles 19-42-12……21-37-11……40-79
Boston 36-28-14……41-18-6……..77-46
W Sox 23-40-6…..…24-38-10……47-78
Clev 28-27-13……44-19-10……..72-46
Det 25-37-10…..…30-30-11.……55-67
Astros 37-18-15……37-21-14…….74-38
KC 21-40-8…….29-33-10…..50-73
Angels 30-29-14……28-32-8……58-61
Twins 22-40-11……32-31-8…..54-71
NYY 33-24-11……42-23-8………75-46
A’s 26-32-11……32-27-13…..58-59
Sea 34-30-10……32-24-14…….66-52
TB 33-28-13……31-25-9……63-52
Texas 22-35-8…..28-39-8…….50-74
Toronto 19-39-11…24-33-15……43-72

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/6)
Ariz 29-70…….26-69…..…55
Atl 22-68……30-72………52
Cubs 14-71……..22-66……..36
Reds 18-73……..16-70……..34
Colo 23-73…….26-67.…….49
LA 22-65……..27-76..…..49
Miami 14-65……..21-75…….35
Milw 25-71…..…25-71…….50
Mets 27-71……..21-68……48
Philly 17-70……..22-69……39
Pitt 16-68……..21-74…….37
StL 25-72……..20-68…….45
SD 19-73……..19-69…….38
SF 15-72………21-70..…..36
Wash 25-70……..21-71…….46

Orioles 21-73……..20-68……..41
Boston 19-75……25-66………44
White Sox 19-68……20-71…….39
Clev 19-67…….29-72……..48
Detroit 24-72……..20-69….…44
Astros 20-69…..…17-72………37
KC 16-69..…….22-70…….38
Angels 19-71…..….18-68…….37
Twins 16-71………15-68…….31
NYY 16-68……..29-72………45
A’s 18-71…..…..21-72…….39
Seattle 28-72………22-70…….50
TB 22-74..……20-64…….42
Texas 10-65……20-74…….…30
Toronto 18-69………15-71….….33

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 71-67 NL, favorites +$100
AL @ NL– 69-61 NL, favorites +$218
Total: 140-128 NL, favorites +$318

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MLB
Long Sheet

Friday, September 7

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SAN DIEGO (56 - 86) at CINCINNATI (59 - 82) - 6:40 PM
BRETT KENNEDY (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 14-41 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DESCLAFANI is 13-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DESCLAFANI is 18-7 (+15.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 145-179 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 24-24 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 413-376 (-83.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

BRETT KENNEDY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.786.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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MIAMI (56 - 84) at PITTSBURGH (69 - 71) - 7:05 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 132-100 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 659-587 (+63.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 52-48 (+4.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 108-126 (+3.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
STRAILY is 46-40 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 38-52 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 2-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 22-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STRAILY is 3-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. MIAMI since 1997
ARCHER is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.850.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (83 - 57) at WASHINGTON (69 - 72) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JOE ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1778-1819 (-261.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 458-473 (-93.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1314-1355 (-202.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 97-82 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 866-794 (-151.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ROSS is 11-0 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-19 (+14.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
LESTER is 21-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 42-15 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 31-7 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 69-72 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 25-29 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-36 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-31 (-19.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-44 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-23 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-36 (-12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-39 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 12-21 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JON LESTER vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LESTER is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)

JOE ROSS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ROSS is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (73 - 66) at NY METS (63 - 76) - 7:10 PM
AARON NOLA (R) vs. STEVEN MATZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-18 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-54 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-27 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 62-76 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 1-12 (-10.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
NY METS are 28-40 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 14-21 (-13.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 130-146 (-57.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 27-36 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-52 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 100-122 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 55-74 (-24.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 11-20 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 203-254 (-68.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-5 (+4.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

AARON NOLA vs. NY METS since 1997
NOLA is 5-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.195.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

STEVEN MATZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MATZ is 0-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.657.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 73) at MILWAUKEE (79 - 62) - 8:10 PM
DEREK HOLLAND (L) vs. CHASE ANDERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-98 (-30.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-115 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-64 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 79-62 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-57 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-5 (+9.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-19 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 55-31 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-54 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-24 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ANDERSON is 17-6 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-73 (+2.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOLLAND is 65-51 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 12-17 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ANDERSON is 3-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

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LA DODGERS (76 - 64) at COLORADO (77 - 62) - 8:40 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 76-64 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-19 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 33-28 (-11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 55-46 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 44-42 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-32 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 77-62 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 29-19 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 75-62 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 57-37 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 59-42 (+21.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-29 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 43-31 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 29-16 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
GRAY is 9-2 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-7 (+1.7 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 21-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 28-10 (+13.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-20. (-3.4 units)

JON GRAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GRAY is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 6-3 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-7. (-5.6 units)

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ATLANTA (77 - 63) at ARIZONA (75 - 65) - 9:40 PM
KEVIN GAUSMAN (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
GAUSMAN is 16-31 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 6-17 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 14-31 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 169-137 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-62 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 12-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
ATLANTA is 40-29 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 26-18 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 53-56 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-35 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 28-31 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-23 (-12.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
ARIZONA is 902-805 (-103.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 635-581 (-81.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 22-37 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 13-20 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

PAT CORBIN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CORBIN is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.91 and a WHIP of 1.195.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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CLEVELAND (80 - 60) at TORONTO (63 - 77) - 7:05 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 80-60 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-24 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-31 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-40 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 61-44 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-34 (-8.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 15-8 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 49-45 (+5.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 63-77 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 32-44 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 83-104 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-2 (+1.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. TORONTO since 1997
CARRASCO is 3-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.24 and a WHIP of 1.369.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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BALTIMORE (41 - 99) at TAMPA BAY (75 - 64) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 41-99 (-48.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-55 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-24 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 1-16 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-66 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-71 (-37.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-55 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUNDY is 1-16 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 75-64 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 41-24 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 13-4 (+11.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 33-29 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TAMPA BAY is 45-40 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 52-47 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SNELL is 17-9 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 28-46 (-20.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 8-8 (+1.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BUNDY is 3-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.07 and a WHIP of 1.419.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-7. (-6.7 units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SNELL is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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HOUSTON (87 - 53) at BOSTON (97 - 44) - 7:10 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. DAVID PRICE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 34-31 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 97-44 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 48-18 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 25-8 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 66-36 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 78-30 (+33.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 67-29 (+23.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 35-20 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PRICE is 20-6 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 15-3 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
PRICE is 9-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 47-21 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 30-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 20-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 33-12 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 34-13 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 151-138 (-49.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 237-235 (-61.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 (+1.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. BOSTON since 1997
COLE is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

DAVID PRICE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PRICE is 6-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 7-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (46 - 93) at MINNESOTA (63 - 76) - 8:10 PM
HEATH FILLMYER (R) vs. STEPHEN GONSALVES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 46-93 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 25-51 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-59 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 97-90 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-76 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 70-92 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-6 (+1.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.5 Units)

HEATH FILLMYER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FILLMYER is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

STEPHEN GONSALVES vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (68 - 72) at CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 84) - 8:10 PM
FELIX PENA (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+1.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

FELIX PENA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
PENA is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS RODON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
RODON is 2-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.087.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.6 units)

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TEXAS (61 - 79) at OAKLAND (84 - 57) - 10:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. CHRIS BASSITT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 84-57 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 30-16 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 43-29 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 50-38 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 56-33 (+28.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 47-36 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 43-13 (+26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 18-2 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TEXAS is 234-233 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-87 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 108-120 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-44 (+17.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday this season.
TEXAS is 13-12 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 21-22 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TEXAS is 24-21 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 39-38 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 16-13 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 10-3 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 10-6 (+2.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

YOVANI GALLARDO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.83 and a WHIP of 1.334.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

CHRIS BASSITT vs. TEXAS since 1997
BASSITT is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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NY YANKEES (87 - 53) at SEATTLE (78 - 62) - 10:10 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 29-43 (-15.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 23-28 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 7-13 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 78-62 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 55-37 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 55-40 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 36-37 (+5.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SEATTLE is 467-447 (-99.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
TANAKA is 6-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 0.880.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PAXTON is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (78 - 62) at DETROIT (57 - 83) - 7:10 PM
AUSTIN GOMBER (L) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 24-37 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
DETROIT is 34-34 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 41-31 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 26-17 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
GOMBER is 7-0 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 121-181 (-37.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-22 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 64-116 (-39.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 44-75 (-29.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

AUSTIN GOMBER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

DANIEL NORRIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
The San Diego Padres may possess a future star at catcher as they focus on knocking off the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in the second contest of their four-game set. Francisco Mejia slugged two homers and drove in four runs in his first start with the franchise as the Padres recorded a 6-2 victory in Thursday's series opener.

Mejia, who is rated as the No. 1 catching prospect by MLB pipeline, was acquired from Cleveland in July for two-time All-Star left-hander Brad Hand and right-hander Adam Cimber. The 22-year-old Mejia belted a solo shot in the third inning and launched a three-run blast one frame later as the San Diego improved to 2-1 on its eight-game road trip. Cincinnati continues to spiral downward as Thursday's setback was its fourth straight and 12th in 15 contests. Second baseman Scooter Gennett, who leads the National League with a .320 batting average, missed the opener for the Reds with a thigh injury but hopes to return on Friday.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Brett Kennedy (1-2, 5.76 ERA) vs. Reds RH Anthony DeSclafani (7-4, 4.37)

Kennedy earned his first major-league victory in his last turn - his fifth start - as he scattered four hits over six scoreless innings against Colorado. The 24-year-old has allowed five runs over 16 frames in his last three outings after being roughed up for 11 over nine innings in his first two career starts. Kennedy has served up six homers while opponents have registered a .340 batting average against him.

DeSclafani has gone 3-1 over his last six starts to lower his ERA by more than a run. The 28-year-old is 4-2 with a 4.34 ERA while serving up 11 homers over 58 innings in 10 turns at home this season. DeSclafani is making his third career start against the Padres after going 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA in the first two, which took place in 2016.

WALK-OFFS

1. Padres LF Hunter Renfroe homered in the series opener and has gone deep eight times in his last 19 games.

2. Cincinnati SS Jose Peraza recorded three hits on Thursday to improve to 5-for-8 with a homer over his last two contests.

3. San Diego RF Franmil Reyes went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the opener as his career-best 10-game hitting streak came to an end.

PREDICTION: Reds 5, Padres 4

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Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Marlins vs. Pirates Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

Returning home to face a last-place club helped the Pittsburgh Pirates snap out of a funk and they will look to extend their momentum against another last-place club. The Pirates have won three in a row after sweeping National League Central rival Cincinnati and continue their six-game homestand with the first of three against the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

Pittsburgh had dropped 14 of 19 before outscoring the Reds 15-6 to draw within two games of reaching the .500 mark. Gregory Polanco was 6-for-12 with a home run and five RBIs in the three-game sweep of Cincinnati to extend his hitting streak to six games for the Pirates. The Marlins have alternated wins and losses over their last six, and now open a 10-game road trip - they are an NL-worst 22-43 away from home. Miami's Starlin Castro has multiple hits in four of his last seven games and is 8-for-23 against Pittsburgh right-hander Chris Archer, who will oppose Dan Straily in the series opener.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Dan Straily (5-6, 4.13 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chris Archer (4-7, 4.56)

Straily is coming off a pair of stellar efforts, settling for a no-decision last time out despite limiting Toronto to one run and four hits over a season-high eight innings. The 29-year-old blanked Atlanta on three hits over six innings in his previous turn to halt a five-start winless drought. Starling Marte is 6-for-15 and Josh Bell 4-for-11 against Straily, who is 2-5 with a 4.31 ERA on the road.

Archer is coming off his best outing in nearly three months, although he did not factor in the decision after yielding one run and two hits over six innings while pitching exclusively from the stretch. "When I was 10 years old and first pitched in my life, my dad taught me to keep things simple, so I kind of went back to that," he told reporters. Archer struck out 13 in a no-decision against Miami on July 22.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates LHP Felipe Vazquez earned his 30th save Wednesday and hasn't blown a save since May 31.

2. Marlins OF Lewis Brinson is 10-for-28 during a seven-game hitting streak.

3. Pirates 2B-OF Adam Frazier has hit safely in three straight games, going 6-for-11 with five runs scored.

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Marlins 3

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Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

David Bote's role has been reduced since Kris Bryant returned from the disabled list, but the Chicago Cubs might have to find a way to work him into the lineup for the remainder of their four-game set against the host Washington Nationals. Bote and the Cubs have had a knack for late-inning heroics against the Nationals, and they'll try to record another victory in the season series on Friday.

Bote, who hit a walk-off grand slam to beat the Nationals on Aug. 12, was the hero again when he delivered a go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning of Thursday's 6-4 victory. The Cubs have won 12 of their last 16 and lead the National League Central by 4 1/2 games over Milwaukee. The Nationals have dropped six of their last eight to fall three games below .500 for the first time since April 30. Washington is now 3-8 in extra-inning affairs.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (15-5, 3.53 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Joe Ross (2017: 5-3, 5.01)

Lester was tagged for nine runs - eight earned - over 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the Nationals on Aug. 11, but he has been outstanding in four starts since. The 34-year-old is 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA over those four outings, and he worked six scoreless frames Sunday at Philadelphia to earn the victory. Lester is 2-2 with a 4.25 ERA in seven career starts against Washington.

Ross is making his first major-league start since July 9, 2017 after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 25-year-old went 2-1 with a 2.39 ERA in six minor-league turns as he worked his way back. Ross is 0-2 with a 3.44 ERA in three career starts against the Cubs, including his major-league debut in 2015.



WALK-OFFS





1. Nationals SS Trea Turner (12-for-35) and OF Adam Eaton (12-for-38) extended their hitting streaks to eight games on Thursday.

2. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo has recorded multiple hits in four of his last five games, going 9-for-16 over that stretch.

3. Chicago 2B-OF Ben Zobrist is 16-for-41 with six multi-hit performances in his last 11 contests.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Nationals 3

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Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Indians vs. Blue Jays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Cleveland Indians attempt to move a step closer to their third consecutive American League Central crown when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday for the second contest of their four-game set. Cleveland reduced its magic number for clinching the division to seven by posting its third straight win on Thursday, a 9-4 triumph in the series opener.

The Indians hope Francisco Lindor continues his hot stretch after going 4-for-5 with a pair of solo homers and a two-run single in the victory. The 24-year-old shortstop, who has matched the career high of 33 blasts he set last season, has gone deep four times in as many contests after posting his eighth career multi-homer performance - and sixth this year. Lindor will look to set the franchise single-season record for leadoff homers after tying the mark of seven achieved in 2008 by Grady Sizemore on Thursday. Toronto, which fell to 1-3 on its seven-game homestand, squandered a 4-2 lead in the opener but saw rookie Rowdy Tellez get his name in the record books as he became the first player in major-league history to record extra-base hits in each of his first three career plate appearances with a pair of doubles after also notching one as a pinch-hitter in his debut versus Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (16-8, 3.52 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (7-11, 5.43)

Carrasco has lost two of his last three starts, including a setback against Tampa Bay on Sunday in which he yielded five runs and nine hits over 6 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old Venezuelan, who needs two wins to match the career high he set last season, served up two homers in the loss to the Rays after allowing the same amount over his previous six turns. Carrasco is 3-1 with a 5.60 ERA in seven career appearances (six starts) against Toronto after escaping with a no-decision at home on May 3, when he was tagged for six runs on nine hits and three walks in 5 1/3 frames.

Estrada has been dealing with a back injury which has affected his performance, as he has surrendered 11 runs on 15 hits and seven walks over 6 1/3 innings in his last two starts - both losses. The 35-year-old Mexican won both of his previous two outings, allowing seven runs and 13 hits over 12 frames. Estrada seeks his first win against Cleveland as he is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three career starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians OF Michael Brantley was kept out of the lineup in the series opener after fouling a ball off his left foot Wednesday against Kansas City.

2. Toronto recalled RHP Justin Shafer, who allowed an unearned run in one inning of relief, and C Reese McGuire, who went 1-for-4 in his major-league debut, from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

3. Cleveland 2B Jason Kipnis has registered six RBIs over his last three games after belting a three-run homer on Thursday.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Blue Jays 3

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Orioles vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Tampa Bay Rays begin a nine-game homestand that will likely determine whether they are a real contender for an American League wild-card spot Friday night with the first of three against the major league-worst Baltimore Orioles. The Rays lost for just the third time in 16 contests Wednesday with a 10-3 setback at Toronto and sit eight games out in the race for the second wild-card behind Oakland, whom they host Sept. 14-16.

"It's not going to be easy," Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier told reporters after belting two homers Wednesday and improving to 7-for-13 in his last four games. "We have to do a lot of things right and hope a couple other teams falter down the stretch. It's one of those things we know we're not going to win every game from here on out. It's just not how this game works." The Rays, who are 41-24 in Tampa Bay this year and play 16 of the final 23 games at Tropicana Field, start the crucial stretch with Cy Young hopeful Blake Snell and his 8-1 home record on the mound Friday. Dylan Bundy tries to begin adding some positives to a mostly disappointing season when he gets the start in the opener for Baltimore, which has dropped five of six and is one away from reaching 100 losses for the first time since 1988. Outfielder Joey Rickard, who was drafted by the Rays in 2012, is riding a six-game hitting streak overall and has punished Tampa Bay this season to the tune of 12-for-26 with three homers and 15 RBIs in eight contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (7-13, 5.36 ERA) vs. Rays LH Blake Snell (17-5, 2.02)

Bundy went winless in five starts last month with a 9.24 ERA, but he did begin September with an improved performance against Kansas City on Saturday. The 25-year-old former fourth-overall pick limited the Royals to three runs on eight hits and a walk with eight strikeouts without being involved in the decision. C.J. Cron is 4-for-13 with three homers versus Bundy, who is 2-1 with a 4.82 ERA in three starts against Tampa Bay this year.

Snell has given up one earned run or fewer in six straight starts since the beginning of August after permitting one across 6 2/3 innings in a victory over Cleveland on Saturday. The 25-year-old Seattle native is 5-0 with a 1.10 ERA in six outings since spending a short period of time on the disabled list with shoulder fatigue. Adam Jones is 3-for-7 with a homer against Snell, who is 1-2 with a 4.98 ERA in four career games versus Baltimore.

WALK-OFFS

1. Jones is 13-for-33 in his last eight games overall and has batted .386 with three homers and 10 RBIs - both of which are his most against any team - against the Rays this season.

2. Tampa Bay OF Tommy Pham (groin), who is riding a 10-game hitting streak, missed Wednesday's contest but could return as early as Friday.

3. The teams have split 16 games this season, but the Rays won four of the six meetings in Tampa Bay.

PREDICTION: Rays 6, Orioles 1

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Cardinals vs. Tigers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The St. Louis Cardinals flexed their muscles by erupting for eight homers and 18 runs total as they strengthened their hold on the second wild card in the National League with back-to-back victories. The Cardinals (78-62) aim to continue their power display on Friday as they begin their final interleague series of the season with the opener of a three-game set versus the Detroit Tigers (57-83) at Comerica Park.

Matt Adams homered twice against his former team and Marcell Ozuna matched a career high with four hits in Wednesday's 7-6 triumph over Washington. Ozuna belted a pair of solo shots in St. Louis' 11-8 win on Tuesday after going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts in his previous two games since coming off the disabled list due to inflammation in his right shoulder. Like the Cardinals, the Tigers also showed some power by recording 18 runs in back-to-back victories versus the Chicago White Sox -- highlighted by four homers in a 10-2 romp on Wednesday. Mikie Mahtook is batting .341 since Aug. 23 after going deep in both of those contests for Detroit, which has won three of its last four after losing seven of its previous eight.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals LH Austin Gomber (5-0, 2.77 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (0-3, 5.49)

The Cardinals are a perfect 7-0 this season in games pitched by Gomber, who improved to 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA in a starting role after allowing two runs for the third straight outing. The 24-year-old rookie overcame 10 hits but did not walk a batter over a season-high seven innings in last Friday's 12-5 triumph versus Cincinnati. "This guy is not going to give in. He's going to bear down and make tough pitches and he did that," manager Mike Shildt said of Gomber, who helped his cause with a two-run double in the second.

Norris permitted two runs on one hit -- a homer -- in 4 1/3 innings of Saturday's 2-1 setback at the New York Yankees in his first start since returning from a four-month absence following groin surgery. The 25-year-old exited the contest with a cramps in his left calf, but he reported no issue afterward and is expected to be set to pitch versus St. Louis. "My breaking balls were good and my fastball is still true and has a little life on it," Norris told the Detroit News. "I'm still getting some swings and misses, even at 91 and 92 mph. ... I feel like I can absolutely compete at this level right now."

WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis 1B Matt Carpenter has hit safely in four of his last six games, collecting a homer, five RBIs and four runs scored in that stretch.

2. Detroit RF Nicholas Castellanos is 10-for-30 with a homer, three RBIs and six runs scored in his last seven contests.

3. Cardinals C Yadier Molina is expected to play in the series opener after exiting Wednesday's game with left hamstring tightness.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 4, Tigers 2

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Phillies vs. Mets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The free-falling Philadelphia Phillies have failed to win any of their last nine series, going 10-18 in that stretch to fall into second place in the National League East. After dropping two of three to the division's cellar dwellers, the Phillies (73-66) turn to ace Aaron Nola to help them take out their frustrations on the fourth-place New York Mets (63-76) in Friday's opener of a three-game set at Citi Field.

"We set out to win every baseball game. And our pleasure or our disappointment hinges on how we perform, and not really what Atlanta's doing," Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler said following Wednesday's 2-1 setback to lowly Miami. Asdrubal Cabrera improved to 6-for-14 with two homers, five RBIs and two runs scored during his four-game hitting streak after plating fellow former Met Jose Bautista for the Phillies' lone run against the Marlins. While Philadelphia remains within earshot of the Braves, New York is playing much better baseball at the moment with 17 wins in the last 28 -- including three of five at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 16-19. Wilmer Flores had a pair of RBIs singles in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and is 13-for-43 versus the Phillies this season.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (15-4, 2.23 ERA) vs. Mets LH Steven Matz (5-11, 4.20)

Nola suffered his first loss since July 14 on Sunday after allowing four runs for just the third time this season in an 8-1 setback versus the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old struck out 11 in that contest, the same number he fanned over seven innings in a 4-2 win on Aug. 17 as he improved to 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA in four starts against the Mets in 2018. Kapler shuffled the pitching rotation to move up Nola, who is in line to face the first-place Braves on two occasions later this month.

Matz saw his winless stretch extend to five outings on Saturday despite striking out a career-high 11 batters against San Francisco. The 27-year-old, who yielded one run over seven innings for the second straight trip to the mound, has struggled in a pair of outings versus Philadelphia this season -- posting an 0-1 mark after surrendering seven runs on 10 hits in seven frames. Cesar Hernandez is 3-for-7 against Matz, but the hurler has handcuffed Carlos Santana (0-for-8) and Justin Bour (0-for-6).

WALK-OFFS

1. Philadelphia has plated just one run in four of its last five games.

2. Mets CF Brandon Nimmo, who is 5-for-24 with nine strikeouts against the Phillies this season, is 5-for-9 with a homer and three RBIs in his last three contests overall.

3. Santana has two homers, six RBIs and four runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Mets 3, Phillies 1

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Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Astros vs. Red Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Boston Red Sox are barreling toward 100 wins, the American League East title and the best record in the majors, but up next is the team that ended their 2017 season. The Houston Astros, who beat the Red Sox in the American League Divisional Series en route to winning the World Series last year, open a three-game series in Boston on Friday night.

The Astros arrive at Fenway Park having won five in a row and holding a 3 1/2-game lead over second-place Oakland in the AL West. Red-hot Alex Bregman homered for the fourth time in five games and had five RBIs in Wednesday's 9-1 drubbing of Minnesota to extend his on-base streak to 33 consecutive games. The Red Sox completed a seven-game road trip with a three-game sweep in Atlanta, capping the trek by erasing a six-run deficit in Wednesday's 9-8 victory. Brandon Phillips, the hero of Wednesday's win with a game-winning two-run homer in his Boston debut, is 11-for-25 lifetime against Gerrit Cole, who matches up against David Price on Friday night.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Gerrit Cole (13-5, 2.86 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH David Price (14-6, 3.60)

Cole stumbled out of the All-Star break by going 0-3 in his first four starts, but he has bounced back by permitting nine earned runs over his last four outings and posting a 3-0 mark in that span. He won his second straight start Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, striking out nine and giving up two runs over 5 2/3 innings. Cole beat Boston with seven innings of three-run ball on June 1.

Price returns after missing one start, the result of taking a line drive off the wrist in the fourth inning of a no-decision against Miami on Aug. 29. That ended a superb stretch for the 33-year-old, who was 5-0 while rattling off seven consecutive quality starts. Catcher Brian McCann is 11-for-32 with three homers against Price, who tossed six innings of three-run ball to beat Houston on June 2.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bregman batted .486 with five homers, seven doubles and 17 RBIs over the just-concluded 10-game homestand.

2. Red Sox OF Mookie Betts, tied with teammate J.D. Martinez with a majors-best .335 batting average, is in a 1-for-12 rut.

3. The Astros are expected to activate RHP Charlie Morton (shoulder) off the disabled list to start Saturday's game.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Red Sox 3

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Angels vs. White Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

Shohei Ohtani the pitcher is done for the season but Ohtani the slugger is far from finished as the Los Angeles Angels complete a 10-game road trip with three against the Chicago White Sox starting Friday. Ohtani, who learned Wednesday that he will need Tommy John surgery, shrugged off the bad news with a pair of home runs in Los Angeles' 9-3 victory over Texas on Wednesday, giving him 18 with 47 RBIs in 247 at-bats of his magical rookie season.

"He's a professional," Angels' shortstop Andrelton Simmons told reporters about the 24-year-old Ohtani, who went 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA in 10 starts. "People will never understand how seriously he takes his job. He's very professional. He comes in, he works. He does his homework, and he balls. He goes out there and impresses his teammates every day, really. It's nice to see that he's still in good spirits. And he can still hit a ball really, really hard." Ohtani, who has served exclusively as a designated hitter when not pitching, is 11-for-26 with five home runs and nine RBIs in his last five starts as DH. Chicago (56-84) enters on a two-game slide, getting outscored by Detroit 18-5, but has won 14 of its last 22 games as the rebuilding process continues. Los Angeles' Felix Pena brings a 2.14 road ERA to Guaranteed Rate Field and opposes Carlos Rodon, who lost for the first time since June 30 in his last outing.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), NBCS Chicago Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Felix Pena (1-4, 4.19 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (6-4, 2.89)

Pena earned a no-decision after allowing two runs (one earned) and five hits while striking out three in a career-high seven innings of Los Angeles' 7-3 loss at Houston on Saturday. The 28-year-old Dominican is 0-4 with a 4.35 ERA over his last 10 outings with Los Angeles scoring 27 runs during that span. Pena lost his only appearance versus the White Sox - 4-2 on July 24 when he yielded two runs, four hits and three walks over six frames.

It took the best team in baseball to halt Rodon's winning streak as he permitted five runs (four earned), six hits (two home runs) and two walks while striking out four over 6 1/3 innings of a 6-1 loss to Boston on Saturday. The 25-year-old Miami native, who has emerged as the ace of the staff, was 5-0 with a 1.84 ERA over nine starts spanning July and August. Mike Trout is 0-for-7 with five strikeouts and three walks versus Rodon, who is 2-2 with a 3.52 ERA in four career starts against the Angels after defeating them and Pena 4-2 on July 24 with a season-high eight strikeouts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Trout (.305, 31 home runs, 63 RBIs) missed Wednesday's game with a tight calf after getting hit by a pitch Tuesday.

2. Chicago C Kevan Smith (.294 in 143 at-bats) is 6-for-11 with four walks over his last four games, raising his average 21 points.

3. The clubs split a four-game series in July, capped by Los Angeles' 12-8 victory July 26 when C Francisco Arcia (.224, three home runs, 15 RBIs in 25 games) drove in four runs in his major league debut.

PREDICTION: White Sox 3, Angels 2

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Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Royals vs. Twins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Minnesota Twins are struggling to score runs of late and enter the weekend riding a five-game losing streak after finishing up a 2-7 road trip. The Twins will try to turn things around at home when they open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday.

Minnesota totaled four runs in three games at Houston this week and let things get out of hand in a 9-1 loss in Wednesday's finale. "It's a fine line," Twins manager Paul Molitor told reporters. "A couple of zeros early. You try to keep it close and compete with your starting pitcher and we just didn't hold them down very well early in these games. And we certainly didn't hit well enough to get back into them." The Royals pushed themselves well ahead of the Baltimore Orioles in the race to avoid the worst record in the American League with a surprising six-game winning streak but finally fell back with a pair of losses at AL Central-leading Cleveland this week. Kansas City will try to coax a third straight quality start out of right-hander Heath Fillmyer on Friday while Minnesota turns to lefty Stephen Gonsalves.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Heath Fillmyer (2-1, 4.01 ERA) vs. Twins LH Stephen Gonsalves (0-2, 9.90)

Fillmyer earned a win over Cleveland while allowing one run in six innings on Aug. 25 and followed it up with seven strong frames against Baltimore on Saturday. The 24-year-old rookie scattered two runs and nine hits against the Orioles but did not factor in the decision in a game Kansas City won 5-4. Fillmyer surrendered three runs on five hits and three walks in three innings at Minnesota on Aug. 3 but was not involved in the decision.

Gonsalves is making his fourth career start and looking for his first win after allowing a total of 14 runs - 11 earned - and 19 hits over nine innings in his first three chances. The 24-year-old issued four walks in each of his last two turns and could not make it out of the fourth inning at Texas last Friday. Gonsalves is facing Kansas City for the first time and is 0-2 with an 11.37 ERA in two home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins LF Eddie Rosario (quad) and 3B Miguel Sano (leg) could both return this weekend.

2. The Royals claimed RHP Ben Lively off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies and added him to the major-league roster.

3. Kansas City RF Jorge Bonifacio is 1-for-10 with eight strikeouts in his last three games.

PREDICTION: Royals 7, Twins 5

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San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

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Giants vs. Brewers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Milwaukee Brewers head into the weekend leading the wild-card race in the National League, but competition is far from settled. The Brewers will try to maintain their slim advantage when they host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Milwaukee enters the weekend a half-game ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals for the top spot and two games clear of the Los Angeles Dodgers after taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs this week to clinch a fifth straight series win. The Brewers are still chasing the Cubs in the NL Central and trail by four games with another showdown looming next week. "It would have been nice to sweep (those) guys, but it's always tough to sweep a team - and they have a pretty good team over there," Brewers CF Lorenzo Cain told reporters after a 6-4 loss on Friday. "We've been playing them tough all year. It's definitely been good games all season long. I don't expect anything less when we play those guys (next week)." The Giants will hope to take advantage of a Milwaukee team looking ahead and snap a five-game slide when they pit left-hander Derek Holland against Brewers righty Chase Anderson on Friday.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco), FS Wisconsin, Dish455 (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Derek Holland (7-8, 3.56 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Chase Anderson (9-7, 3.96)

Holland has not lost since returning to the rotation on July 25 and breezed through six innings while allowing one run and four hits in a no-decision against the New York Mets on Saturday. The Ohio native has surrendered one or no runs in each of his last four outings and hasn't given up a home run in any of the last five. Holland is seeing Milwaukee for the first time this season and is 3-5 with a 3.45 ERA in 16 games - 15 starts - on the road.

Anderson is struggling to work deep into games and last recorded an out in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins on July 4. The 30-year-old allowed one run and four hits in five innings at Washington on Friday and kept the ball in the ballpark - a rarity for a pitcher tied for the NL lead with 28 homers allowed. Anderson did not surrender a home run at San Francisco on July 27 and earned a win while scattering one run and four hits over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Brewers LF Christian Yelich reached base safely in each of the last 22 games.

2. Giants 2B Joe Panik has multiple hits in each of his last two games after going a combined 3-for-22 in the previous six contests.

3. Milwaukee LHP Xavier Cedeno has yet to allow a run in three appearances since joining the team, spanning 2 1/3 innings.

PREDICTION: Brewers 8, Giants 2

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

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Dodgers vs. Rockies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Colorado Rockies have never won the National League West in their 25-plus years of existence, but Trevor Story appears to be on a mission to change that this season. With the day off to appreciate his first career three-homer game, the 25-year-old shortstop sets his sights on trying to help the Rockies pad their 1 1/2-game division lead Friday when they begin a three-game set at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Story enjoyed a brilliant start to the beginning of his club's 10-game homestand earlier this week, finishing 6-for-12 with five homers and eight RBIs during Colorado's three-game sweep of San Francisco, including one home run estimated to have traveled a club-record 505 feet in Wednesday's 5-3 triumph. The one-time All-Star has been red-hot during a six-game hitting streak, going 12-for-24 while recording five multi-hit efforts during his run. Story has yet to hit a home run in 47 at-bats this season versus the Dodgers, who briefly held the division lead at the end of last weekend before dropping two of three to the New York Mets. Los Angeles also lost three of four at Coors Field last month and are expected to be without closer Kenley Jansen this weekend after a team cardiologist recommended he remain home after experiencing an irregular heartbeat - thought be caused by the increased elevation in Colorado - that led to a trip to the hospital during the Dodgers' last trip to Denver.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (6-5, 2.40 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (11-7, 4.70)

Kershaw is unbeaten in his last seven outings, but he settled for his fourth no-decision over that stretch Saturday against Arizona after surrendering two solo homers among the four hits he allowed over seven innings. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has logged 11 straight quality starts and been particularly stingy since the All-Star break, going 3-1 with a 1.94 ERA while striking out 49 and walking three. Nolan Arenado (16-for-49, three homers) and Charlie Blackmon (15-for-48, home run) have fared well against Kershaw, who is 9-4 with a 4.65 ERA in 20 starts at Coors Field.

Gray improved to 5-0 during his 12-game undefeated streak with Saturday's victory at San Diego despite permitting two solo shots among the seven hits he yielded in six frames. The Oklahoma native has managed only one strikeout in each of his last two turns spanning 12 2/3 innings, however, after fanning 71 across his previous 64 2/3 frames. Max Muncy (2-for-3) is one of several Dodgers with one home run versus Gray, who was tagged for four runs in 5 2/3 frames during a no-decision against Los Angeles on Aug. 10.

WALK-OFFS

1. With 31 homers in 2018, Story is one of only two shortstops in team history with at least 30 in a season.

2. Jansen is expected to rejoin the team Monday for the opener of a three-game series at Cincinnati.

3. Los Angeles RHP Ross Stripling (back) is expected to rejoin the team from the disabled list Saturday.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Rockies 4

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Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

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by Gracenote on 09/07/2018

The Atlanta Braves started their seven-game road trip with a 10-inning triumph and look to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks again on Friday in the second contest of their four-game series. Atlanta squandered a two-run, ninth-inning lead before notching a 7-6 victory to win for just the third time in nine contests.

Nick Markakis went 4-for-5 with two RBIs, Kurt Suzuki hit a two-run homer and Johan Camargo belted a solo shot to help the Braves increase their lead over Philadelphia in the National League East to 3 1/2 games. Young star Ronald Acuna Jr. was hitless in five at-bats in the series opener and is just 1-for-16 - with the hit being a homer - with seven strikeouts over his last four games. The Diamondbacks have dropped five of their last six contests and are 2 1/2 games behind first-place Colorado in the NL West and trail St. Louis by three for the NL's second wild-card spot. Slugger Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a game-tying solo homer in the ninth inning on Thursday and is 12-for-28 with two blasts, three doubles and five RBIs over his last seven games.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Kevin Gausman (9-9, 3.78 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (10-5, 3.06)

Gausman has been splendid since being acquired from Baltimore, going 4-1 with a 1.66 ERA in six starts. The 27-year-old did not factor in the decision in his last start after giving up three runs - one earned - and five hits over six innings against Pittsburgh. Gausman has served up just two homers since joining the Braves after giving up 21 in 21 outings with the Orioles.

Corbin is 0-1 over his last three starts despite allowing just four runs and 12 hits while recording 24 strikeouts in 18 innings during the stretch. The 29-year-old is 6-3 with a 3.25 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 14 home starts. Corbin is 4-1 with a 1.69 ERA in eight career appearances (six starts) against the Braves, with the loss coming on July 15 as he yielded four runs and six hits over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks SS Nick Ahmed has notched four RBIs over his last two games - three on Thursday - after driving in just two runs over his previous 26 contests.

2. Suzuki is 19-for-53 with three homers and nine RBIs over his last 17 contests.

3. Arizona OF Jarrod Dyson (groin) will undergo season-ending surgery, while the club acquired INF-OF Patrick Kivlehan from the New York Mets for cash considerations.

PREDICTION: Braves 3, Diamondbacks 2

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Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Oakland Athletics continue to march toward their first playoff appearance in four years when they complete a 10-game homestand by hosting the Texas Rangers in a three-game set beginning Friday. Oakland (84-57) took two of three from the New York Yankees, including Wednesday's 8-2 rout, and sits 3 1/2 games behind Houston in the American League West, 5 1/2 ahead of Seattle for the second and final wild-card spot and 3 1/2 back of New York for home field in the wild-card game.

"We take every game right now as a playoff game,'' Athletics right-hander Mike Fiers told reporters Wednesday after Oakland completed a stretch in which they played 20 straight days. "We're a couple games back from a couple teams. Every game matters. Every pitch matters. But we're not locking up in these situations. The boys are playing ball, making it tough on those other teams." Oakland has an opportunity to better its standing with 12 of its next 15 games versus sub-.500 competition with nine of those contests at home while improving on its 10-6 season series lead over Texas. The Rangers (61-79) are coming off a 9-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday to complete a 3-5 homestand. The Athletics will recall Chris Bassitt from Triple-A Nashville to make a spot start and he will oppose Yovani Gallardo, who snapped a three-start winless streak (0-2) in his last outing.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, FS Southwest, NBCS California

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (8-3, 5.97 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Chris Bassitt (2-3, 3.19)

Gallardo allowed three runs, six hits and a walk while striking out one in five innings of a 7-4 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. The 32-year-old Mexican is 5-2 with a 4.07 ERA over his last eight starts, going 1-1, 2.61 in two road outings during that span and improving to 3-2, 7.24 in seven games (five starts) away from home this season. Khris Davis is 3-for-10 with three solo home runs versus Gallardo, who is 2-5 with a 4.47 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) versus the Athletics - 1-2, 3.58 in five turns at Oakland Coliseum.

Bassitt received a no-decision after yielding one run, four hits and three walks while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings of his last major-league appearance -Oakland's 6-2 victory at Minnesota on Aug. 26. The 29-year-old Ohio native was 5-5 with a 4.30 ERA in 18 games (14 starts) with Nashville this season. Bassitt is 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA in two games (one start) versus Texas - both in 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Davis (.248, 106 RBIs), who leads the majors with 40 home runs, has gone deep only once in his last 13 games.

2. Texas 3B Adrian Beltre (.275, 10 home runs, 51 RBIs) has homered in three of his last five games and owns 472 for his career, one behind Carlos Delgado for 32nd all-time. Beltre also has 3,149 career hits and is six shy of passing George Brett for 15th.

3. Oakland RF Stephen Piscotty (.265, 22 home runs, 71 RBIs) is 11-for-29 during an eight-game hitting streak after delivering a two-run single Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Athletics 3, Rangers 2

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New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners Preview and Predictions 09-07-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Yankees vs. Mariners Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The New York Yankees own the second-best record in baseball and are leading the American League wild-card race, but they still believe they are capable of playing better. The Seattle Mariners, who host the Yankees in the opener of a three-game series beginning on Friday, need a spark to get back into the wild-card race and could stand for New York to take a few more days getting its act together.

The Yankees (87-53) sit 9 1/2 games behind Boston in the AL East and are 3 1/2 games up on Oakland for the first AL wild-card but are losers of five of their last eight and began their west coast trip with a series loss in Oakland this week. "I want to get rolling, no question about it," New York manager Aaron Boone told reporters. "I think we're doing some things well, but we're not certainly rolling like we're capable of. We're starting to get some guys back, which is really important, but we've got to play better if we want to get to where we want to go." The Mariners (78-62) need an extended stretch of strong play to make it a three-team race for the AL wild-card and enter the weekend 5 1/2 games behind the Athletics. Seattle will try to take advantage of slumping New York behind ace James Paxton while dealing with Yankees righty Masahiro Tanaka.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (10-5, 3.83 ERA) vs. Mariners LH James Paxton (11-5, 3.74)

Tanaka snapped a five-start winless stretch by holding Detroit to one run and seven hits over seven innings on Saturday. The 29-year-old has permitted only one home run in his last four outings after surrendering 22 in his first 19 turns. Tanaka is seeing Seattle for the first time in 2018 and is 6-0 with a 2.34 ERA in seven career starts against the Mariners.

Paxton came off the disabled list on Saturday and needed five innings to rack up 10 strikeouts and earn a win over Oakland. The Canada native missed over two weeks after getting hit on the forearm by a comebacker and was a little rusty with his control while issuing four walks against the Athletics. Paxton struck out nine in five innings at New York on June 21 but suffered the loss while allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees are expected to activate SS Didi Gregorius from the 10-day DL on Friday.

2. Seattle OF Denard Span went 3-for-3 on Wednesday, matching his hit total from the previous six games.

3. New York OF prospect Clint Frazier (post-concussion syndrome) is unlikely to play again this season.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Yankees 3

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Cole Faxon Sep 07 '18, 9:40 PM in 3h
MLB | Braves vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Diamondbacks -152 at YouWager

FREE PLAY on Diamondbacks -152

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Mike Williams Sep 07 '18, 8:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Angels vs White Sox
Play on: Angels +120 at MyBookie

1* on Angels +120

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Sal Michaels Sep 07 '18, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | TCU vs SMU
Play on: UNDER 60½ -110

Free Play on TCU vs SMU under 60½ -110

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Bobby Conn Sep 07 '18, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | TCU vs SMU
Play on: SMU +23½ -110 at MyBookie

1* Free Play on SMU +23½ -110

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Jimmy Boyd Sep 07 '18, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | TCU vs SMU
Play on: UNDER 60½ -110

1* Free Pick on TCU/SMU UNDER 60.5
No surprise here that the public is pounding the OVER in this one. TCU put up 55 in their opener against Southern, while SMU saw a combined 69 points in their road loss to North Texas. Not to mention these two teams combined for 92 points in last year's meeting. I believe the value here is on the other side of the total.
SMU didn't score a point against North Texas until the 4th quarter and while they ended up allowing 46 to the Mean Green, North Texas had just one offensive touchdown in the first half of that game. As for TCU, you can't read much of anything with their offensive output against Southern, a team they were favored to beat by 50-points.
With this being a bit of a rivalry and the game being played at SMU, I think the Mustangs can keep the Horned Frogs from going off. Not to mention we might not see the most focused TCU team with that huge game against Ohio State on deck. Note the last time these two teams played at SMU, the two teams combined for just 36 points with a total of 68.
UNDER is 12-4 in TCU's 16 road games under head coach Gary Patterson, where they are coming a home game where they won as a favorite but didn't cover the spread. UNDER is also a perfect 6-0 in TCU's last 6 road games as a favorite and 7-3 in SMU's last 10 non-conference games. Take the UNDER!

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Ryan Worden Sep 07 '18, 10:10 PM in 3h
MLB | NYY vs SEA
Play on: OVER 7½ +105

Both of these pitchers have had very good seasons, and on paper this looks like a low scoring pitching duel. Tanaka has been very inconsistent and shaky at times in the last 6 weeks against some bad to mediocre teams and Seattle will be the best offense he's faced in weeks. On the other side, Shields also looked shaky in his last start allowing 4 walks and giving up a home run to Oakland after being on the disabled list for 3 weeks. That forearm injury may not be fully healed and this is the wrong offense to be facing if you aren't 100 percent.
We are getting a nice low total given these pitchers total body of work this season but a closer look shows a perfect time to take the Over. Take The OVER 7.5 Runs

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Info Plays Sep 07 '18, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | TCU vs SMU
Play on: UNDER 60½ -110

1* Free Play on TCU vs SMU under 60½ -110

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Hunter Price Sep 07 '18, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | TCU vs SMU
Play on: TCU -23 -110 at BetPhoenix

1* Free Pick on TCU -23 -110

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Kenny Walker Sep 07 '18, 7:05 PM in 29m
MLB | Cubs vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals +126 at YouWager

Free Pick on Nationals

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Jack Jones Sep 07 '18, 10:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Yankees vs Mariners
Play on: Mariners -105 at MyBookie

Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Seattle Mariners -105
It’s now or never for the Seattle Mariners. They cannot afford to fall behind the Yankees and A’s any further in the wild card race. And now they get a chance to host the Yankees for a three-game series with an opportunity to make up some ground on them, starting with Game 1 tonight.
The good news for the Mariners is that they’ll be sending their ace James Paxton to the mound. Paxton is 11-5 with a 3.68 ERA and 1.102 WHIP in 25 starts with 186 K’s in 144 1/3 innings. Paxton is also 5-3 with a 3.09 ERA and 0.971 WHIP in 11 home starts this year.
Masahiro Tanaka is 10-5 with a 3.90 ERA in 23 starts for the Yankees this season. In his last start at Seattle, Tanaka gave up 4 runs and 2 homers in 6 innings of a 5-6 loss to the Mariners, which came in July of 2017.
Seattle is 11-3 when revenging three straight losses against an opponent this season. The Yankees are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. New York is 1-8 in its last nine games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Mariners are 7-0 in Paxton’s last seven starts during Game 1 of a series. Bet the Mariners Friday.

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Cappers Club Sep 07 '18, 7:05 PM in 29m
MLB | Marlins vs Pirates
Play on: Marlins +185 at betonline

Marlins +185
This play just missed out on our premium card. The Miami Marlins and the Pittsburgh Pirates face off on Friday and in this game the value lies with the Marlins.
On the mound for the Marlins is Dan Straily who has been pitching really well as of late. In his last two starts he has given up only one run.
They do have a tough matchup against Chris Archer but at this price they are worth a serious look.
Back the Marlins

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John Martin Sep 07 '18, 8:40 PM in 2h
MLB | Dodgers vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies +131 at YouWager

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Colorado Rockies +131
Jon Gray is not getting any respect from oddsmakers with this line Friday. All Gray has done is go 4-0 with a 3.08 ERA in nine starts since returning from the disabled list. The Rockies are 8-1 in his last nine starts as well. Gray has allowed one or fewer earned runs in four of his past six starts against the Dodgers. He has gone 3-1 with a 2.81 ERA in those six starts. Clayton Kershaw is 0-1 with an 8.21 ERA in his last two starts against the Rockies, giving up 7 earned runs and 16 base runners in 7 2/3 innings. Colorado is 5-0 in its last five games overall and playing some clutch baseball right now as it tries to secure the NL West division title. Give me the Rockies.

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Ross Benjamin Sep 07 '18, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | TCU vs SMU
Play on: TCU -22 -110 at betonline

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Dustin Hawkins Sep 07 '18, 7:10 PM in 34m
MLB | Orioles vs Rays
Play on: Orioles +244 at BMaker

Free Play on Orioles +244

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ASA Sep 07 '18, 7:05 PM in 29m
MLB | CLE vs TOR
Play on: OVER 8½ -115

ASA FREE PLAY on OVER: Cleveland Indians @ Toronto Blue Jays, Friday at 7:05 PM ET

Carlos Carrasco has had a great season for the Indians but he has allowed 5 earned runs or more in 2 of his last 3 starts. Also, the over is a perfect 3-0 in his last 3 starts and 9 of his last 12 starts have resulted in an over. The Blue Jays Marco Estrada has been struggling and has an 8.75 ERA in his last 3 starts. The Indians have scored an average of 7 runs per game their last 3 games while Toronto has scored an average of 7 runs per game in their last 2 games. As a home dog of +175 or more, the Blue Jays are a long-term 21-7 to the over! We see every reason to believe that the over in Cleveland's Friday games will improve to 15-8 their last 23 based on the above. FREE PLAY: Bet OVER in the Toronto Blue Jays game in early evening action Friday!

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Frank Sawyer Sep 07 '18, 8:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-F | TCU vs SMU
Play on: SMU +23½ -110 at MyBookie

Take the SMU Mustangs plus the points versus the TCU Horned Frogs. SMU (0-1) got thumped last week at North Texas where they lost to the Mean Green by a 43-26 score as just 3.5-point underdogs. The Mustangs managed just 256 yards of offense in that game — but they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after failing to generate at least 275 yards in their last game. SMU has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after allowing at least 40 points in their last contest. TCU (1-0) looked very good in their 55-7 win over Southern — but they might be looking ahead to a showdown with Ohio State next week. As it is, the Horned Frogs have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a win by at least 20 points. TCU has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games against teams with a losing record. Take SMU plus the points. Best of luck — Frank.

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Brandon Lee Sep 07 '18, 7:10 PM in 34m
MLB | Orioles vs Rays
Play on: Rays -1½ -105 at 5Dimes

10* FREE MLB PICK (Rays -1.5, -105)
I'll take my chances here with Tampa Bay on the -1.5 run line in Friday's series opener against the Orioles. I feel like this is a great spot to jump on the Rays off that ugly 10-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday. That was a rare loss for Tampa, as they come in with a 13-3 record over their last 16 games. It certainly helps they have their ace on the mound in Blake Snell, who is putting up Cy Young type numbers this season. Snell is 17-5 with a 2.02 ERA and 1.009 WHIP in 26 starts. He's also a ridiculous 8-1 with a 1.06 ERA and 0.872 WHIP in 11 home starts. Good chance he shuts down this Orioles offense and I'm willing to bet the Rays offense can provide enough here to win by at least 2 runs. Baltimore starter Dylan Bundy has a 5.36 ERA and 1.397 WHIP in 26 starts and a 8.79 ERA and 1.884 WHIP over his last 3 starts. Not to mention a 6.07 ERA in 8 career starts against Tampa Bay. Give me the Rays -1.5 (-105)!

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