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NFL
Dunkel

Week 1

Sunday, September 9

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland

Game 453-454
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
129.902
Cleveland
127.832
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2
41
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
by 6
46 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+6); Under

San Francisco @ Minnesota

Game 455-456
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
137.687
Minnesota
136.748
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 6
46
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+6); Over

Cincinnati @ Indianapolis

Game 457-458
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
129.229
Indianapolis
122.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 6 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indianapolis
by 3
47
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+3); Over

Buffalo @ Baltimore

Game 459-460
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
122.985
Baltimore
137.492
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 14 1/2
33
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
by 7
40 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-7); Under

Jacksonville @ NY Giants

Game 461-462
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Jacksonville
136.232
NY Giants
124.735
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Jacksonville
by 11 1/2
31
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Jacksonville
by 3
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Jacksonville
(-3); Under

Tampa Bay @ New Orleans

Game 463-464
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
127.806
New Orleans
142.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 14 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 9 1/2
49 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-9 1/2); Over

Houston @ New England

Game 465-466
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
117.759
New England
141.487
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New England
by 23 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New England
by 6 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
New England
(-6 1/2); Over

Tennessee @ Miami

Game 467-468
September 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tennessee
125.925
Miami
129.438
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 1 1/2
46
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+1 1/2); Under

Kansas City @ San Diego

Game 469-470
September 9, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
133.795
San Diego
134.631
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
35
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
by 3 1/2
47 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+3 1/2); Under

Seattle @ Denver

Game 471-472
September 9, 2018 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
132.927
Denver
125.244
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 7 1/2
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 3
42
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+3); Over

Dallas @ Carolina

Game 473-474
September 9, 2018 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
134.042
Carolina
133.257
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
by 3
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+3); Over

Washington @ Arizona

Game 475-476
September 9, 2018 @ 4:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
127.693
Arizona
132.198
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4 1/2
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
Pick
44
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
Under

Chicago @ Green Bay

Game 477-478
September 9, 2018 @ 8:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
123.166
Green Bay
133.561
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 10 1/2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 8
48
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(-8); Under

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 1

Sunday, September 9

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PITTSBURGH (13 - 4) at CLEVELAND (0 - 16) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 105-77 ATS (+20.3 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
CLEVELAND is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-0 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN FRANCISCO (6 - 10) at MINNESOTA (14 - 4) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in dome games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CINCINNATI (7 - 9) at INDIANAPOLIS (4 - 12) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BUFFALO (9 - 8) at BALTIMORE (9 - 7) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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JACKSONVILLE (12 - 7) at NY GIANTS (3 - 13) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSONVILLE is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

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

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TAMPA BAY (5 - 11) at NEW ORLEANS (12 - 6) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (4 - 12) at NEW ENGLAND (15 - 4) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ENGLAND is 28-10 ATS (+17.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 28-10 ATS (+17.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 since 1992.
NEW ENGLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ENGLAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

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

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TENNESSEE (10 - 8) at MIAMI (6 - 10) - 9/9/2018, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 112-146 ATS (-48.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-1 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 1-1 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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KANSAS CITY (10 - 7) at LA CHARGERS (9 - 7) - 9/9/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-1 against the spread versus LA CHARGERS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 4-0 straight up against LA CHARGERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (9 - 7) at DENVER (5 - 11) - 9/9/2018, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (9 - 7) at CAROLINA (11 - 6) - 9/9/2018, 4:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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WASHINGTON (7 - 9) at ARIZONA (8 - 8) - 9/9/2018, 4:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 63-88 ATS (-33.8 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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CHICAGO (5 - 11) at GREEN BAY (7 - 9) - 9/9/2018, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 7-23 ATS (-18.3 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 points since 1992.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.
GREEN BAY is 108-78 ATS (+22.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
GREEN BAY is 187-133 ATS (+40.7 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
GREEN BAY is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
GREEN BAY is 4-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NFL

Week 1

Trend Report

Sunday, September 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games when playing New Orleans
Tampa Bay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of New Orleans's last 19 games when playing Tampa Bay
New Orleans is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
San Francisco is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Minnesota is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games at home
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Minnesota is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games
Buffalo is 7-11-3 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Buffalo is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 10 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Buffalo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Baltimore's last 12 games
Baltimore is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo


Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Jacksonville is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Jacksonville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Jacksonville is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Giants
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville's last 6 games when playing NY Giants
New York Giants
NY Giants is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Giants's last 7 games
NY Giants is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Giants's last 12 games at home
NY Giants is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Jacksonville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Giants's last 6 games when playing Jacksonville


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


Tennessee Titans
Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Tennessee is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Tennessee is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tennessee's last 18 games when playing Miami
Tennessee is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tennessee's last 13 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Dolphins
Miami is 2-7-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Miami is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games
Miami is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 13 games at home
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Miami is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Miami's last 18 games when playing Tennessee
Miami is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami's last 13 games when playing at home against Tennessee


Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Cincinnati is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Indianapolis
Cincinnati is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Indianapolis
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Indianapolis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games
Indianapolis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games at home
Indianapolis is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cincinnati
Indianapolis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
Indianapolis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 13 games at home
Cleveland is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games on the road
Kansas City is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing LA Chargers
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Chargers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing LA Chargers
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Chargers
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
LA Chargers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Chargers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Chargers's last 5 games
LA Chargers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Chargers is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
LA Chargers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Chargers's last 5 games at home
LA Chargers is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Kansas City
LA Chargers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Chargers's last 8 games when playing Kansas City
LA Chargers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
LA Chargers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Washington Redskins
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Washington's last 20 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Arizona's last 15 games
Arizona is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Arizona's last 20 games at home
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
Arizona is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington


Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Seattle is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing Denver
Seattle is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver Broncos
Denver is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Denver is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games when playing Seattle
Denver is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Seattle
Denver is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 8 games when playing at home against Seattle


Dallas Cowboys
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 9 games
Dallas is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina Panthers
Carolina is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Carolina is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina's last 8 games
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games at home
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas


Chicago Bears
Chicago is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Green Bay
Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Green Bay
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
Chicago is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing on the road against Green Bay
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 6 games
Green Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Green Bay is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Green Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Green Bay is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Chicago
Green Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Green Bay's last 9 games when playing Chicago
Green Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
Green Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Green Bay's last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago

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Trends to Watch - September
Marc Lawrence

HOME TEAMS

Keep an eye on (Good): Off another sensational NFL Preseason Baltimore is an excellent home team this month at 30-17 ATS and have Buffalo (9/9) and Denver two weeks in the land of crab cakes.

You might think Buffalo's best home month is December, but it's not. They are strong in September at 34-22 ATS but only have one homer, against the L.A. Chargers on Sept. 16th.

Detroit is a solid 30-19 ATS in the Motor City and has the Jets on the first Monday Night game of the season and Dallas on the third Sunday of the month (9/23). San Francisco is thought to be revitalized this season and is 28-17 ATS this month in their building, but they have a nasty opening slate and just the Lions (9/16) at home early.

Keep an eye on (Bad): Arizona has three games in Glendale to start the season with the Redskins (9/9), Bears (9/23) and Seahawks (9/30) and we will find out right away if the oddsmaker 5.5 win total is correct.

Carolina will be tested right off the bat with it's poor 16-24 home spread record, with Dallas there on Week 1 and Cincinnati in Week 3. Speaking of the Bengals, the days of "The Jungle" are long gone with a 17-29 ATS record. And it might not improve with Baltimore in Cincy for the second Thursday night affair.

After playing in Arizona in their season lid-lifter, Washington hosts Indianapolis and Green Bay the next weeks trying to better 18-31 ATS home mark.

AWAY TEAMS

Keep an eye on (Good): For the first three months of the season, Dallas is an exceptional away club and that starts with a 33-18 ATS mark in September. Given their past, going to Carolina (9/9) or Seattle two weeks later would not imposing for the Cowboys.

Denver is none too shabby either at 28-18 ATS and they get tested only once, at Baltimore on the 23rd. Fellow AFC West partner Kansas City also fits this quality profile at 34-19 ATS. One concern for the Chiefs starting the season is at the Chargers and at the Steelers for first-time starter Patrick Mahomes.

Bad: It's been a while since the Rams were this good after last season. They are a horrific 16-32 ATS in the road whites and they play the late game in Oakland on MNF, before a three-game homestand.

Keep an eye on (Bad): New coach, new system, but same old results for Chicago away from the Windy City? The Bears are 19-29 ATS on the road and go to the not so frozen tundra at Lambeau Field on the 9th and to the red-hot Arizona desert on the 23rd.

As good as Detroit is at home, that's basically home bad they are on the road at 19-31 ATS. At San Fran on a short week in Week 2 won't be easy and likely or will a trip to Big D on the 30th.

Most years, Pittsburgh labors early and is an unsightly 17-31 ATS on the road. They are often not covering as away favorites and let's see how they do in that role at Cleveland in Week 1 and on the third week of MNF at Tampa Bay.

FAVORITES

Keep an eye on (Good): Seattle is 31-20 ATS, but they are in transition. There is a chance they might not be a favorite all month, but chances are they will be at least once against @Chicago (9/17), Dallas (9/23) and @Arizona (9/30).

Bad: For years, the Rams, no matter where they were from, they were a brutal favorite. Their record of 12-30 ATS record explains that, but things could be changing. This L.A. bunch has the young loaded roster and is expected to be favored in all four of their games this month. Nonetheless, paying attention to history still matters.

Keep an eye on (Bad): Sportsbooks are calling for Arizona to be last in their division, but because of three home games this month, they will be favored at least twice. That might not be good since the Cardinals are only 11-20 ATS, facing Washington (9/9) and Chicago (9/23)

At 12-23 ATS when handing out points, Carolina is not a pretty play. The Panthers will give points to Dallas in Week 1 and Cincinnati in Week 3, both at home.

Chicago has a similar record to Carolina at 14-23 ATS and will catch Tampa Bay in Week 4 as a fave. Da Bears might be a very small favorite in Week 2 in the Windy City against Seattle, but the prior week's results will determine that.

UNDERDOGS

Good: Dallas has been a sharp 27-11 ATS in this role they will be around a three-point pooch at Carolina to start the season. The early line had the Cowboys catching points in Seattle (9/23) but that could change.

Keep an eye on (Good): Kansas City is a nice 29-18 ATS as a September dog and as we start the month, they are receiving digits in two away games at the Chargers (9/9), and Pittsburgh (9/16).

The Vikings ship also travels well as underdogs at 27-18 ATS and they will be in Green Bay (9/16) and at the Rams on the last Thursday of the month.

DIVISION

Keep an eye on (Good): The Chiefs have been well prepared for AFC West action to begin the season with a 24-13 ATS mark. Good chance to improve in Game 1 against the Bolts in L.A.

Bad: It's Gruden 2.0 in Oakland and at 11-22 ATS versus division competitors, Week 2 at Denver might not be good.

Keep an eye on (Bad): Chicago is 18-27 ATS this month in the NFC North and it could get worse with a trip to Green Bay on Sunday Night football.

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NFL

Week 1

Steelers @ Browns— Since re-joining the NFL in 1999, Browns started season 0-1 18 out of 19 years; they’re 3-12 vs spread in last 15 Week 1 home games. Steelers won their last six games with Cleveland, taking last three by 3-3-4 points- they won four of last six meetings here, with three of four wins by 16+ points. Since 2015, Pitt is 14-9 vs spread as a road favorite- under is 23-7-1 in their last 31 road games. Browns are 4-15-1 vs spread in last 20 games as home underdogs; under is 12-3 in their last 15 home games. Pitt lost five of last seven road openers; they’re 2-8-1 vs spread in last 11. Steelers had a special teams TD in both series games LY. Haley is Cleveland’s new OC; he had same job for Steelers the last six years.

49ers @ Vikings— Minnesota’s OL coach Sparano died unexpectedly this summer; the OL also has injury issues now. Home side won 11 of last 12 series games; 49ers lost last five games in the Twin Cities, with three losses by 11+ points. Vikings are 5-2 in last seven series games; four of last five series totals were 37 or less. Under Zimmer, Minnesota is 18-5-1 as home favorites; under is 19-13 in their home games the last four years. 49ers were 5-2 as road underdogs LY in Shanahan’s first season, after being 7-13-1 from ’13-’16. Over is 15-9 in SF road games the last three years. Minnesota won/covered its last three home openers. Cousins will be Minnesota’s 11th different #1 QB the last 15 years, 4th in last four years.

Bengals @ Colts— Home side won last eight series games; Bengals lost their last eight visits here, with last visit a ’14 playoff game- their last win here was in ’97. Since 2012, Cincy is 17-12-2 as a road underdog; under is 21-11 in their last 32 road games. Colts are 12-9-1 in last 22 games as home favorites; under is 17-7 in their last 24 home games. Bengals open on road for 8th time in last nine years; over is 8-1 in their last nine road openers. Colts lost their last four home openers, three by 4 or fewer points. Indy started season 0-1 seven of last eight years- they’re 1-9 vs spread in Week 1 the last ten years. Luck’s return at QB is a huge boost for the Colts.

Bills @ Ravens— Peterman is Buffalo’s starting QB here; he was 1-1 in two starts LY, throwing five INT’s in a half in a horrific 54-24 loss to the Chargers, then beating Colts 13-7 in a December home game. Home side won last six series games; last four were all decided by 6 or fewer points. Bills lost last four visits here, by 14-12-3-6 points. Since ’12, Ravens are 16-22-1 vs spread as home favorites; under is 19-13-1 in their last 33 road games. Since ’14, Buffalo 14-9-1 as road underdogs; under is 19-13 in their road games. Ravens won 11 of last 13 home openers; under is 4-1 in last five of those. Bills made playoffs LY for first time in 19 years, but QB Taylor is gone; top draft pick Josh Allen is Peterman’s backup.

Jaguars @ Giants— Last five years, Jags are 3-17 vs spread when playing an NFC team. Home side won all six series games; Jaguars are 0-3 vs Giants here, losing by 3-7-4 points- they’re 3-6 vs Jets in Garden State, so 3-9 overall in the Swamp. This will be first time in six years Big Blue opens the season at home; Giants lost five of their last six home openers (0-6 vs spread); five of those six games stayed under. Since ’15, Big Blue is 7-4 vs spread as home underdogs; under is 10-6 in their home games the last two years. Since ’12, Jaguars are 2-3 as road favorites; over is 28-20 in their road games the last six years. Giants are one of four NFL teams (Bills, Dallas, Panthers) whose backup QB’s have zero NFL starts.

Buccaneers @ Saints— No Jameis Winston (suspended) for Bucs; Fitzpatrick (48-70-1 as NFL starter) gets the nod at QB- Tulane alum Griffin is his backup. Saints are 10-3 in last 13 series games, but last six were split. Bucs lost six of last seven visits to Big Easy, with four of six losses by 11+ points. Under Koetter, Tampa Bay is 7-6-1 as road underdogs; since 2011, over is 29-26-2 in their road games. Since ’14, NO is 10-15-1 as a home favorite; over is 21-11 in their home games last four years. Saints lost their last three home openers; they started last four seasons 0-1. Saints scored special teams TD in both meetings vs Tampa Bay LY. Last five years, Bucs are 7-13-1 vs spread on artificial turf.

Texans @ Patriots— Last 15 years, Super Bowl loser is 2-13 vs spread in their first game the following season, 2-10 when favored. Patriots are 14-2 SU in last 16 home openers, but just 1-5 vs spread in last six. Houston is 0-6 in Foxboro, with five of six losses by 13+ points; they’re 1-9 overall vs Patriots, losing last seven- they lost 36-33 here LY. Texans are 11-15-1 in last 27 games as road underdogs; under is 9-6-1 in their road games last two years. Since ’13, Patriots are 23-10-3 as home favorites; Over is 41-23 in their home games the last eight years. Texans open on road for only 2nd time in last 10 years; they won seven of last nine road openers. Under is 5-2 in their last seven season openers. Over was 5-1 in QB Watson’s six starts last year.

Titans @ Dolphins— Tennessee made playoffs LY for first time in nine years, won a playoff game, then fired the head coach; not sure why. Teams split last six meetings; Titans won two of last three visits here. LY, Miami beat Tennessee 16-10 here, in game where neither team gained 200 total yards. Since 2012, Dolphins are 12-7-2 vs spread as home underdogs; over is 11-4 in their last 15 home games. Since ’14, Tennessee is 2-5-1 as a road favorite; over is 14-10 in their road games the last three years. Titans are 9-2 vs spread in last 11 road openers; under is 16-5 in their last 21 road openers. Tannehill is back at QB for Miami, after missing all of LY; his record as a starting QB is 37-40.

Chiefs @ Chargers— 2nd career start for KC’s new QB Mahomes; he won the first one in Denver last December. Chiefs won last eight series games, with three of four wins in Golden State by 10+ points. Chiefs are 12-9 as road underdogs under Reid; over is 13-9-1 in their road games last three years. Since ’11, Chargers are 15-21 as home favorites; under was 6-2 in their home games LY, their first year playing home games in Carson. KC is on road three of first four weeks this season, with a QB who has started one NFL game- they won that game 27-24. Bolts covered five of their last six home openers; over is 12-3 in their last 15. Last three years, KC was a combined +45 in turnover margin; with Alex Smith gone, can they maintain that?

Seahawks @ Broncos— Seattle won three of last four series games, but lost seven of last eight visits here; since 2011, Seahawks are 13-8-6 vs spread as road underdogs. Under is 15-9 in their road games last three years. Since ’15, Broncos are 5-9-2 vs spread as home favorites; under is 12-10-1 in their last 23 home games. Denver opens at home for 8th year in row; they’re 26-3 SU in last 29 home openers, 6-3 vs spread in last nine. Seahawks open on road for 6th time in last eight years; they lost their first road game 10 of last 11 years; they’re 1-12 vs spread in last 13 road openers. Last couple years, Seahawks are 2-6-1 vs spread on natural grass.

Cowboys @ Panthers— Norv Turner coaching Cam Newton’s offense will be fascinating. Home side lost five of last six series games; Dallas is 9-4 overall vs Carolina, 5-2 in Charlotte- both losses were playoff games. Under Garrett, Dallas is 21-14 as a road underdog; under is 17-6 in their last 23 road games. Last two years, Carolina is 5-8 as a home favorite; under is 23-16-1 in their last 40 home games. Panthers open at home for only 2nd time in last seven years; they’re 0-5 last five times they started season at home. Carolina’s last Week 1 home win was in 2003. Dallas covered nine of last 11 road openers. Cowboys have some injury issues on OL and a rookie kicker. Panthers’ T Kalil is out for first weeks of season.

Redskins @ Cardinals— Both teams have new QB; Arizona has new coach, too- he was with the Panthers for six years, was DC last year. Redskins’ QB Smith is 88-62-1 as an NFL starter, injury-prone Bradford is 34-45-1- he played only two games LY for Minnesota. Home side won last six series games; Redskins are 9-2 in last 11 games vs Arizona, but lost 30-20/31-23 in last two visits here- they beat Redbirds 20-15 (-4) at home LY. Last three years, Arizona is 10-13-1 vs spread at home; under is 19-12-1 in their last 32 home games. Under Gruden, Redskins are 16-16 vs spread on road; over is 17-7 in their last 24 road games.

Bears @ Packers— Green Bay is 14-2 in last 16 games in this ancient rivalry, winning last four by 16-3-17-7 points, but Bears split last four visits to Lambeau. Last two years, Bears are 4-10-1 as road underdogs- under is 10-5-1 in their last 16 road games. Since ’14, Packers are 17-8-2 as a home favorite; under is 15-9 in their last 24 home games. Chicago opens on road for only 2nd time in last nine years; they’re 2-5 in last seven road openers. Under is 12-2 in their last 14 road openers. Packers won 10 of their last 11 home openers. Chicago’s new OC is former Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich, who has zero NFL experience; DC Fangio has been in Chicago since 2015, so he is familiar with Green Bay.

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

Race 8 - Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $8300 Class Rating: 73

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN 2018 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000. MANITOBA-BRED THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLDS CLAIMING PRICE 25% MORE OR 3 LBS. ALLOWED.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 AMARETTO 8/1

# 10 WEST PRINCESS 5/2

# 1 TO HONORANDCHERISH 10/1

I back AMARETTO in this event especially at a such a nice price. The trainer wheels this horse back almost immediately to race again. Earning some nice profits in dirt sprint events. I like the jock on this filly - decent chance to win the contest. WEST PRINCESS - Looks strong for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid figures in dirt sprint races lately. Has been running in the most competitive company of the field recently. TO HONORANDCHERISH - She has a quite good distance/surface win record - 1 for 6. Looks quite good against this group of horses in this race and should be one of the leaders.

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #8 - BELMONT PARK - 5:13 PM EASTERN POST
The Royal Delta Stakes
8½ FURLONGS DIRT FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#4 DIVINE MISS GREY
#4 BERNED
#1 NO NEED TO APPEAL
#2 DREAMCALL

This race honors the career of Royal Delta who was a Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. The daughter of Empire Maker was best known for winning back-to-back editions of the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (later renamed the Breeders' Cup Distaff) and three consecutive Eclipse Awards (as American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly of 2011 and American Champion Older Female Horse of both 2012 and 2013). She won the Grade I Alabama, Beldame, Delaware and Personal Ensign Stakes in addition to her Breeders' Cup triumphs. Here in the inaugural running of The Delta, #4 DIVINE MISS GREY is both the overall speed and pace profile leader in this stakes field racing at 8½ furlongs on the dirt, and has it the board in four of her last five starts, with three of those "board hit efforts," including a win in her 2nd race back, also qualifying as "POWER RUNS."Jockey Danny Gargan has been in her irons on 9 previous occasions, hitting the board in eight of those efforts, winning four times, and is back here in Elmont for his 10th ride. #5 BERNED has hit the board in three of her last five outings, including "POWER RUN WINS" in both her last start, as well as in her 3rd race back.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Golden Gate Fields - Race #1 - Post: 1:15pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 INDY ROXX (ML=8/1)
#4 DADDY JONES (ML=9/5)
#2 JUST ISN'T RIGHT (ML=2/1)


INDY ROXX - Got to love a colt who outruns his odds in his debut. Colt did just that back on August 24th. Jockey hops back aloft after getting to know the magnificent animal by riding last out. That's always a good sign. Dropping down in class figure points from his August 24th race at Golden Gate Fields. Based on that data point, I will give this one the advantage. This colt is in excellent form right now. Finished third last time around the track and comes back quickly. DADDY JONES - Trainer Delia moves this thoroughbred down in the class scale to face a lower rated field. Look for a solid race at this level. Cedillo is right back for another event today after riding on board this horse for the 1st attempt on September 2nd and ought to know the ropes to this one a little better. I like this gelding today. Good late run in the sprint race on Sep 2nd at 5 furlongs. I like the case that this gelding's last speed rating, 53, is tops in this bunch. JUST ISN'T RIGHT - McLean drops him down to this class. You don't need too much more from the pp lines to figure that this animal has a shot at this level.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 R U SERIOUS (ML=3/1), #1 LOUIE THE GAMBLER (ML=6/1),

R U SERIOUS - Showed very little in the last race. Really can't expect any betterment today. The rating in the last race doesn't fit very well in this affair when I look at the class figure of today's event. Mark this animal as a vulnerable competitor. LOUIE THE GAMBLER - A bit of a less than stellar effort when this gelding finished fourth.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - DADDY JONES - I'm making a bet on this fine animal today. Should conserve energy after the break then pull away down the stretch.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #3 INDY ROXX on the nose if you can get odds of 7/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3,4] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[2,3,4] with [2,3,4] with [1,2,3,4,6] with [1,2,3,4,6] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

09/09/18, GP, Race 1, 1.15 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.08.01 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $35,000.
Claiming Price $40,000, For Each $5,000 To $30,000 1 lb. FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLDAND UPWARD
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 1-2-3) / $.50 Pick 5 (Races 1-2-3-4-5)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 22.08, $1 ROI 0.67, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 3 Heir Time 6-1 Jaramillo E De La Cerda Armando JT
097.8789 6 R Showgirl 8/5 Sanchez J Baxter Georgina EL
097.0621 1 Dude's Secret 6-1 Reyes L Azpurua. Jr. Eduardo W
095.9449 2 Faith Flys Again 9/5 Zayas E J Antonucci Jena M. FC
094.9932 4 Susie's Memory 8-1 Maragh R R Abreu Fernando S
094.4387 5 La Gata Mala 10-1 Castillo L A Westlye Kenneth

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Kentucky Downs - Race #1 - Post: 1:25pm - Maiden Special - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $130,000 Class Rating: 82

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#5 BIZZEE CHANNEL (ML=3/1)
#12 TOHUBOHU (ML=12/1)
#14 PICO ENTRY (ML=15/1)


BIZZEE CHANNEL - This is a fairly classic handicapping angle. Play a thoroughbred that finished runner-up in a maiden race last time out but finished well in front of the third horse. For my money, a bullet workout is the best indicator of fitness there is. Look at that last one - 45.8. Very impressive. Nice winning percentage this rider and conditioner tandem have been putting together. This gelding notched a nice speed rating of 81 in his last affair. That figure should be good enough to win this time out. Horse got beat up in his maiden trip on the track. With a clean trip, I look for this one have a shot at the top of the lane. TOHUBOHU - Ward sends this one to the starting gate for the 1st time. With a win pct of 25 with first timers, I'll give this one a serious look. Going on Lasix for the first time. While a common handicapping angle, it's still quite important when deciding on your contenders. PICO ENTRY - Romans is giving this one Lasix for the first time. I like it.

Vulnerable Contenders: #15 BOOBY TRAP (ML=7/2), #6 BIG OL FIRE (ML=5/1), #3 ROTATION (ML=6/1),

BOOBY TRAP - Don't think that this colt has value at 7/2 this time. BIG OL FIRE - Finished third in his most recent effort with a most unsatisfactory speed rating. When I look at today's class rating, it would take an improved performance to prove victorious after that in this field. ROTATION - Doesn't look to be worth 6/1 this time. Pass on him this time.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Hal - BIZZEE CHANNEL - At minimal odds in first career start this gelding finished second on Jul 21st. Look for him to produce something better than last race.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #5 BIZZEE CHANNEL to win if we can get at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
5 with [12,14]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [5,12,14] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[5,12,14] with [5,12,14] with [5,8,11,12,14] with [5,8,11,12,14] Total Cost: $36

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred)
Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred) - Race 7

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) / $2 Rolling Double $1 Pick Three (Races 7-8-9)


Maiden Claiming $20,000 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 76 • Purse: $15,000 • Post: 3:58P
FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000.
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * WORKING: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. ROYAL SEEKER: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. FRIENDLY STEVE: Today is a sprint an d this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
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12/1
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80

70

61.5

63.0

55.5
7
CREATIVE HIT
7

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

69.2

62.6

58.1
9
ROYAL SEEKER
9

7/2
Alternator/Stalker
78

77

55.6

68.0

63.0
5
SEVERIN
5

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

72.6

37.2

26.7
4
HOLLYWOOD SKY
4

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75

68

71.1

60.1

51.1








Unknown Running Style: OPTIMUM (6/1) [Jockey: Conner Tyler - Trainer: Sadler John W], TANDY'S BIG SKY (20/1) [Jockey: Orozco Edgar - Trainer: Nunez Jesus].

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

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $6100 Class Rating: 55

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.


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The Walker Group Picks

# 3 CLASSY NEKIA 5/2

# 2 ROCKSHINE 9/2

# 1 LIFE'S WAY 4/1

I think about CLASSY NEKIA here. Should best this group of horses in this race here, showing very good figs of late. Hernandez will most likely be able to get this colt to break out quickly for this event. Could best this group based on the speed fig - 59 - of his last contest. ROCKSHINE - Must be considered a solid choice on earnings per start at the distance/surface alone. Should come out strong - I have liked the way this gelding has moved swiftly to the lead recently. LIFE'S WAY - Well above average win clip at this distance/surface. Recently Rivera has been hot which may give the edge to this colt.

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Will Rogers Downs - Race 12

Exacta / Quinella / Trifecta (.50 min.) / Superfecta (.10 min.) Second Half of Late Double


Allowance • 300 Yards • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 81 • Purse: $14,200 • Post: 4:35P
QUARTER HORSE 300Y, FOR TWO YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS.
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Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * POPS TEMPTING WAGON: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. VF COUNT DRACULA: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. APOLLITICAL DESIRE: Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
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POPS TEMPTING WAGON
7/2

4/1
3
VF COUNT DRACULA
5/2

6/1
6
APOLLITICAL DESIRE
6/1

6/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
1
BP FLING YOUR PAINT
1

10/1
Average
70

62

6.0

0.0

0.0
2
TRAIN OF HEARTS
2

5/1
Fast
66

69

0.0

0.0

0.0
3
VF COUNT DRACULA
3

5/2
Fast/Trouble-prone
76

77

1.1

0.0

0.0
4
MR DESERT WRANGLER
4

12/1
Average
71

65

4.1

0.0

0.0
5
DREAMIN OF SUCCESS
5

8/1
Average
68

68

4.9

0.0

0.0
6
APOLLITICAL DESIRE
6

6/1
Average
79

74

5.8

0.0

0.0
7
HESABADBOY
7

20/1
Slow
57

55

8.3

0.0

0.0
8
MIGHT B MAGIC
8

12/1
Average
61

68

4.3

0.0

0.0
9
POPS TEMPTING WAGON
9

7/2
Slow
82

78

6.6

0.0

0.0
10
ZOOMIN IN THE WIND
10

15/1
Fast
64

59

1.3

0.0

0.0

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MARCO D'ANGELO

Event: (453) Pittsburgh Steelers at (454) Cleveland Browns
Sport/League: NFL
Date/Time: September 9, 2018 1PM EDT
Play: Total Under 44.5 (-110)

Cleveland has gone Under in 11 of it's last 12 Home Games and 8 of the last 11 Pittsburgh/Cleveland match ups have gone Under the Total. Add that to the fact that Bell isn't playing and Todd Haley the new OC at Cleveland (former OC at Pittsburgh L6 years) surely shared the Steelers offensive playbook with DC Gregg Williams makes the Under the only way to go.

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TEDDY COVERS

Event: (459) Buffalo Bills at (460) Baltimore Ravens
Sport/League: NFL
Date/Time: September 9, 2018 1PM EDT
Play: Baltimore Ravens -7.0 (-110)

3% Take Baltimore (#460)


Sharp money has been pouring in on the Baltimore Ravens over the past few weeks, driving this line above a TD at many locations. And while bettors won’t be getting the best of the number to back Baltimore at the current price, this game has ‘ugly blowout for the Bills’ written all over it!

The Bills won nine games last year, despite a Pythagorean expectation (based on points scored and allowed) that showed Buffalo as a 6.5 win team. Those nine wins were every bit as ‘lucky’ as any other factor, without a single victory by more than ten points. Seven of the wins came against sub .500 foes; legit bottom feeders: the Jets, Broncos, Dolphins (twice), Bucs, Raiders and Colts.

Obviously, no position is as important as the quarterback. Coming into 2018, the Bills arguably have the worst QB situation in the league. Nathan Peterman played the single worst half of football I’ve ever seen an NFL QB play (against the Chargers) before getting benched in his lone start as a rookie last year. His preseason didn’t inspire much confidence either, and the Ravens aggressive defense is primed to give Peterman fits.

Buffalo has a whopping $46 million in dead cap space this year. To put that number in perspective, the #31 team in the NFL in dead money this year – Dallas – has $25 million in dead cap space. The Bills spent the offseason jettisoning veterans, dumping salary and rebuilding for the future. Their offensive line has replaced three starters; the back seven on defense is loaded with question marks and the Bills look very much like the single worst team in the NFL coming out of camp.

The Ravens, on the other hand, have something to prove in Week 1 after missing the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. They came out of the gate last year with back-2-back double digit wins, and I expect Coach Harbaugh to have them ready right from the get-go again this year. Chalk worth laying! Take the Ravens.

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BUSTER SPORTS

Event: (469) Kansas City Chiefs at (470) Los Angeles Chargers
Sport/League: NFL
Date/Time: September 9, 2018 4PM EDT
Play: Los Angeles Chargers -3.0 (-110)

The Los Angeles Chargers open up their season at their temporary home in Carson California and they are hoping it will be a better place for the home team especially after coming off a 9-7 season and just missing the playoffs. Everyone is aware of the not so much home field advantage for the Chargers last year however, it is a new season and it looks like the Chargers are going to be very good this year. The problem for Los Angeles is that it has to take care of the worst run defense in the NFL in 2017. Their first three draft picks were on the defense and it will be interesting to see if DC Gus Bradley can get the most out of his new acquisitions. One thing is for sure, the Chargers will be just as good on defense as they were last year giving up only17 points per game that ranked them third best in the league.

On offense, QB Philip Rivers and RB Melvin Gordon will be back at it again with OC Ken Whisenhunt running the show. Gordon finished 7th in the league with 1,105 rushing yards while Rivers led the NFL in passing (277 yds per game). We believe you will see more of the same this year with the Chargers. If they are able to play better run D they will be a very dangerous club. Last year the Chargers started 0-4 and to a man, they will go all out to win this game, against a Kansas City club who has owned them for years now.

Kansas City starts the new season with new QB Patrick Mahomes. This will be Mahomes only second start in the NFL. We know he will get a lot more work in the preseason but as we all know game time on Sunday is what counts. There are high expectations for Mahomes but we believe it will take some time for the new QB to be able to manage games the way HC Reid would like. We also believe that this is going to be a very stiff test for the young QB to handle on the NFL road.

The Kansas City defense we believe took a big hit this year when they basically gave away CB Marcus Peters to the Rams, and no one could be happier than QB Rivers. Rivers threw 6 interceptions against the KC secondary last year (he only threw 10 all year) and we believe even if it is just mentally, he will feel more confident against a Kansas City defense without Peters. The oddsmakers have made the Chargers the token three point home favorite and that tells you something right away especially when all the trends favor the Chiefs and Kansas City were a 3 point favorite in this spot last year. Obviously, things have changed for both clubs but we believe with those changes the Chargers are much better and will be able to break that eight game losing streak against their nemesis.

Lay the FG with the Chargers. So let’s get the job done with the Los Angeles Chargers as your free play for Week One of the NFL season.

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SPORTS DATA QUERY GROUP

Event: (469) Kansas City Chiefs at (470) Los Angeles Chargers
Sport/League: NFL
Date/Time: September 9, 2018 4PM EDT
Play: Los Angeles Chargers -3.5 (-108)

We have a nice league-wide, week-one only system going here. In the opening weekend, teams that made the playoffs last season are 10-32 ATS in the history of the database when facing a divisional opponent that did not make the playoffs. The Chiefs made the playoffs last season and the Chargers did not, making the Chiefs the play-against team. The SDQL text is:



S(playoffs@o:team, N=1)=0 and S(playoffs@team, N=1)=1 and week=1 and DIV



Teams that were an underdog by more than a field goal are 0-5 ATS in the history of the database.



The Chargers were swept by the Chiefs in 2014. The Chargers were swept by the Chiefs in 2015. The Chargers were swept by the Chiefs in 2016. The Chargers were swept by the Chiefs in 2017. This season, for the first time in a long time, the Chargers are the favorite to with their division, they have an improved defense (even with Joey Bosa out) and the Chiefs have an inexperienced QB under center. Kansas City traded Pro Bowl Safety Marcus Peters to the Rams and Andy Reid just announced that Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry will be out as well. With fierce, veteran QB Glenn Rivers under center a pair of excellent receivers and Melvin Gordon in the backfield, this is a great opportunity for the Chargers to take out some frustration on a divisional opponent that has been dominating them.



In favor of the Chargers, we have the fact that week one favorites by more than a field goal are 8-0 ATS when they had more than three wins last season and are facing a team that had more regular season wins the previous season. The SDQL text is:



PRSW < o:PRSW and week=1 and line < -3 and PRSW >= 3 and season >= 2011



These teams won by an average of 16.25 ppg and last season’s lone active date was the Rams 46-9 demolition of the Colts as a 4-point favorite. Clearly, there is a good reason for these teams to be a significant favorite over a team that had more wins the previous season.



The Chargers have won five straight home games and we don’t see that changing here.

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BOBBY LIGS

Event: (477) Chicago Bears at (478) Green Bay Packers
Sport/League: NFL
Date/Time: September 9, 2018 8PM EDT
Play: Chicago Bears 7.0 (-103)

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Steelers vs. Browns Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The new-look Cleveland Browns are filled with optimism heading into 2018 - a season they hope will end in at least a pair of wins. The Browns will try to get one victory out of the way early when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener on Sunday.

Cleveland is 1-31 over the last two seasons but brought in John Dorsey as the general manager in the offseason and turned over nearly 60 percent of the roster, including adding starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor and No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield. "At the end of the day, I think that we are a better football team on both sides of the line of scrimmage," Dorsey told reporters. "I think that our skill groups have a lot of young and upcoming guys. That is all that you can ask for." The Steelers enter every season with high expectations and are looking to bring home the franchise's seventh Super Bowl trophy. "I am extremely excited," wide receiver Antonio Brown told reporters of the upcoming season. "You work all year and prepare all year for that moment to get here. Now that it's here, you are extremely excited and grateful. I am excited to be a part of something special and ready to roll. ... We have to find a way to bring the trophy here. Whatever that entails. Scoring points, whatever that entails, we have to find a way to win."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Steelers -4. O/U: 44.5

ABOUT THE STEELERS (2017: 13-3, FIRST IN AFC NORTH): Pittsburgh is still without running back Le'Veon Bell, who has yet to report to the team while holding out for a new contract. "Football's the ultimate team sport. One guy doesn't make or break you," quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told reporters in reference to Bell's holdout. "So, I'd like to say that the linemen are more important than any skill-position player, including myself, on this team. This offense is more than one guy." Whether or not Bell reports before Sunday, Pittsburgh is confident that backup running back James Conner is ready to step into a staring role within the offense after a strong preseason.



ABOUT THE BROWNS (2017: 0-16, FOURTH IN AFC NORTH): Cleveland brought in Taylor to be a bridge to Mayfield, but the veteran impressed his teammates enough to be voted captain and heads into the season as the unquestioned leader of the offense. "First, I am very excited to watch what he does this Sunday, but Tyrod is very consistent," Browns coach Hue Jackson told reporters. "I am sure there is a fire burning. It is the opening day for all of us, so I think he will be very excited. He has been very consistent on how he comes in the building, when he leaves the building and how he is with his teammates." Taylor's biggest weapon figures to be wide receiver Josh Gordon, who is not expected to start after reporting to camp late and dealing with a hamstring injury but is expected to play on Sunday.

VIDEO: NFL Week 1 Top Game Previews and Predictions by ScoresAndStats.com



EXTRA POINTS

1. Steelers LB T.J. Watt (hamstring) did not play in the preseason but is expected to be ready for Sunday.

2. Cleveland is not expected to announce a starting LT until Friday, with Joel Bitonio, Desmond Harrison and Austin Corbett in the mix.

3. Pittsburgh took the last six in the series, though the two wins in 2017 came by a total of seven points.

PREDICTION: Steelers 24, Browns 17

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Bengals vs. Colts Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

Quarterback Andrew Luck will play in his first regular-season game in almost two years on Sunday when he leads the Indianapolis Colts into their home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. "I hesitate in saying the comeback has come full circle," said Luck, who missed all of 2017 with a shoulder injury. "I just want to go out and play football. I feel really good and I'm really excited. I feel like I'm in great shape, feel like I can make all the throws I need."

The 28-year-old Luck was unable to even throw a regulation football until June but worked his way through the preseason with few hiccups, completing 20-of-32 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown in 11 series. The contest also marks the head coaching debut of Frank Reich, who helped guide the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl title before taking over in Indianapolis for the fired Chuck Pagano. As Reich settles into his new role, Marvin Lewis begins his 16th year at the helm for the Bengals, who missed the playoffs for the second straight time in 2017. The teams will be meeting for the second time in 11 days after the Colts won the preseason finale 27-26 on Aug. 30 with reserves getting the bulk of the action.

TV: 1 p.m. CBS. LINE: Colts -3. O/U: 48.5

ABOUT THE BENGALS (2017: 7-9, 3RD IN AFC NORTH): One of the few notable spots up for grab in the preseason finale was the backup quarterback job, but Matt Barkley was taken out of the mix when he suffered a season-ending knee injury. That leaves Jeff Driskel to play behind Andy Dalton, who is coming off a down year but still has talent around him in star wide receiver A.J. Green, emerging talent Joe Mixon at running back and -- potentially -- a healthy Tyler Eifert at tight end. Cincinnati expects big things from a defensive line anchored by six-time Pro Bowler Geno Atkins.


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ABOUT THE COLTS (2017: 4-12, TIED FOR 3RD IN AFC SOUTH): Indianapolis obviously wants to keep Luck upright as much as possible and it hopes to have veteran left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) active to help provide protection, although Reich has yet to make a decision. "He's been working hard," Reich told the media of Castonzo, who practiced Wednesday for the first time in several weeks. "It's not like physically he hasn't been working hard and getting some field work out there. We are just on a day-to-day basis." The Colts need improvement on the other side of the ball after giving up 25.3 points per game last year, the third-highest total in the league.

VIDEO: NFL Week 1 Top Game Previews and Predictions by ScoresAndStats.com




EXTRA POINTS

1. Luck threw for 376 yards and a touchdown to lead the Colts to a 26-10 win over the Bengals in the last meeting in Indianapolis, which came in the wild-card round of the 2014 playoffs.

2. Dalton needs 1,616 passing yards to move ahead of Boomer Esiason and into second place on the franchise list.

3. Cincinnati defeated the Colts 24-23 last year at home despite career highs of 12 catches and 121 yards for Indianapolis TE Jack Doyle.

PREDICTION: Colts 26, Bengals 21

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Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Bills vs. Ravens Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Baltimore Ravens lost out on a playoff spot in the final minute of the 2017 season, opening a door for the Buffalo Bills to sneak in and end a long postseason drought. Although the stakes are not as high, the Ravens can exact a measure of revenge on Sunday when the teams begin their seasons with a clash in Baltimore.

The Ravens allowed a 49-yard touchdown pass in the final minute in a stunning season-ending loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in December and the Bills - who were watching the drama unfold after winning in Miami - claimed the last spot in the AFC playoffs by virtue of the result. Buffalo fizzled in the playoffs and opens 2018 with question marks in the backfield as Nathan Peterman - who struggled as a backup last year - starts at quarterback over rookie Josh Allen and star running back LeSean McCoy is mired in an ongoing investigation into a home invasion involving his ex-girlfriend. The Ravens begin their 11th straight season with coach John Harbaugh patrolling the sidelines and Joe Flacco running the offense, which ranked 29th in the NFL in passing yards per game (189.4) last year. Baltimore has won four straight over Buffalo at home, including a 13-7 triumph in the most recent encounter in 2016.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Ravens -7.5. O/U: 40.5

ABOUT THE BILLS (2017: 9-7, 2ND IN AFC EAST): The NFL announced Tuesday that McCoy would be eligible to play to begin the season and his teammates voted him as a captain this week as the franchise moves forward while the legal situation plays out. "I'll take care of that stuff, but right now, what I've got to worry about is the Baltimore Ravens," he told reporters. "This is a big week for me, week one. I didn't have a lot of playing time in the preseason, so I'm really locked in and trying to focus everything on football right now. We'll take care of that." The six-time Pro Bowler averaged a career-low 4.0 yards per carry last year and had just four rushes for 11 yards in the preseason.



ABOUT THE RAVENS (2017: 9-7, 2ND IN AFC NORTH): Flacco has missed just six games - all in 2015 - in his 11-year career but the team may carry two backups into the year for the first time since 2009, although Harbaugh has not indicated whether rookie Lamar Jackson or Robert Griffin III will serve in that role on Sunday. "It wouldn't be any more than three. It won't be any less than two. We'll see," Harbaugh told reporters on the number of active quarterbacks for Week 1. "I really don't know. Hey, it's day-to-day." Flacco has new targets at wide receiver in veterans Michael Crabtree and John Brown.

VIDEO: NFL Week 1 Top Game Previews and Predictions by ScoresAndStats.com



EXTRA POINTS

1. The Bills ranked 29th in run defense last year while allowing a league-high 22 TDs on the ground.

2. Flacco threw for 3,141 yards and 18 TDs in 2017, his lowest totals in a full season since he was a rookie in 2008.

3. Ravens TE Hayden Hurst, a first-round pick this spring, has a stress fracture and is likely out until Week 3.

PREDICTION: Ravens 23, Bills 16

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Giants Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Jaguars vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. insisted he had matured last month after signing a five-year, $95 million contract extension, and his decision against engaging in a war of words with Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is a step in that direction. Beckham and Ramsey will do their talking on the field Sunday at MetLife Stadium when the Giants open their 2018 NFL season against the Jaguars.

"I think I learned my lesson," Beckham said, referencing his public spat with Josh Norman during the 2015 season. "(Ramsey) is, if not the best, one of the best corners in the league. There is no way around it." Ramsey praised Beckham last month in a GQ interview as a means of throwing shade at two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning, who will face a Jaguars defense that ranked second in the NFL in both points allowed (16.8 per game) and total defense (286.1 yards per game). Jacksonville married that aggressive defense with a conservative offense, with the latter relying heavily on then-rookie Leonard Fournette (1,040 rushing yards, nine touchdowns) to secure the team's first AFC South title since 1999 and two playoff wins before falling to New England in the AFC Championship Game. The Giants, who saw their campaign careen off the rails after Beckham sustained a season-ending broken ankle, look to get back on track with head coach Pat Shurmur making his debut on the sideline.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Jaguars -3. O/U: 43.5

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (2017: 10-6, 1ST IN AFC SOUTH): Blake Bortles turned a deaf ear to public criticism last season and led upstart Jacksonville to within one quarter of an unlikely Super Bowl appearance. The 26-year-old connected on 60.2 percent of his passes for 3,687 yards and 21 touchdowns with a career-low 13 interceptions before signing a three-year, $54 million contract extension in February. His wide receiver corps is in flux, however, as Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns departed in free agency and Marqise Lee is lost for 2018 after being on the receiving end of a low hit during a preseason contest against Atlanta. Promising youngsters Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook will join Donte Moncrief in carrying the load this season.



ABOUT THE GIANTS (2017: 3-13, 4TH IN NFC EAST): Rookie Saquon Barkley embraced the bright lights of the New York media market seemingly mere moments after being selected with the second overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 233-pound running back hasn't been shy in his exposure, appearing on numerous talk shows and publications before seeing his availability limited after tweaking his hamstring during practice last month. "I definitely think I'm ready for a full (workload) the way I've been preparing and practicing," said Barkley, who rushed for 3,843 yards and 43 touchdowns in 38 career games with Penn State. Mammoth tackle Nate Solder, who signed four-year, $62 million contract, joins 2018 second-round pick Will Hernandez as part of a revamped offensive line that was priority No. 1 for new general manager Dave Gettleman.

VIDEO: NFL Week 1 Top Game Previews and Predictions by ScoresAndStats.com



EXTRA POINTS

1. Jacksonville DE Calais Campbell posted a franchise record with 14.5 sacks last season.

2. New York's Evan Engram, who was removed from concussion protocol on Wednesday, ranked first among rookie tight ends in catches (64) and receiving yards (722) last season.

3. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone is uncertain of the availability of TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who is nursing a core muscle injury.

PREDICTION: Jaguars 20, Giants 17

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Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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Texans vs. Patriots Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

One quarterback is coming back from a rare defeat on the NFL's grandest stage while another is returning from an injury that derailed a promising rookie campaign. Three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Tom Brady enters his 19th season when the New England Patriots host Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans in a season-opening matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Brady turned 41 last month and came out on the short end of a 41-33 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII, but he led the league in passing yards in 2017 en route to winning his third MVP trophy. "I think the last eight years of my career have been better than my first 10, so I should just prolong it, and that's what I'm trying to do," Brady said on the final installment of his Facebook Watch documentary series "Tom Vs. Time." While New England has undergone myriad changes in the offseason, the Texans welcome back to two of their best players from injury -- Watson and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, who missed the final 11 games a year ago due to a broken leg. Houston head coach Bill O'Brien and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel were both on the staff of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, but the Texans have lost seven in a row (playoffs included) to New England, including a last-minute 36-33 setback at Gillette Stadium in September 2017.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Patriots -6.5. O/U: 50.5

ABOUT THE TEXANS (2017: 4-12, 4TH IN AFC SOUTH): Hopes are high in Houston after Watson showed what could have been during an abbreviated rookie season, including an electrifying stretch in which the Texans amassed 162 points in a four-game span. Watson threw for 19 touchdowns and six interceptions in seven games (six starts) and his favorite target was DeAndre Hopkins, who piled up 1,378 yards and led the league with 13 touchdowns on 96 receptions. Running back Lamar Miller dipped to 888 yards rushing in 2017 after eclipsing 1,000 the previous season, but the other big reason for optimism is a defense that welcomes back a healthy Watt and linebacker Whitney Mercilus to go along with former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney. Watt registered 74.5 sacks in his first five seasons before injuries limited him to a combined eight games over the past two years.



ABOUT THE PATRIOTS (13-3, 1ST IN AFC EAST): The one constant for New England remains Brady, who threw for 32 touchdown passes and a league-leading 4,577 yards last season but will guide an offense that lost its leading rusher and its two top wide receivers. Brady still has behemoth tight end Rob Gronkowski, who posted team highs with 69 receptions, 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns last season, while Chris Hogan supplants Brandin Cooks as the No. 1 wideout. Rex Burkhead and James White are the holdovers in the backfield along with free agent signee Jeremy Hill and rookie Sony Michel, the second of the team's first-round draft picks. New England's defense, which ranked 29th in yards allowed per game (366.0) but minimized the damage to an average of 18.4 points, will be boosted by the return of linebacker Dont'a Hightower after he played in only five games last season.

VIDEO: NFL Week 1 Top Game Previews and Predictions by ScoresAndStats.com



EXTRA POINTS

1. Brady has 13 TD passes and one pick in his last four games versus Houston, including five scoring passes last season.

2. Clowney set a career high with 9.5 sacks and was second in the league with 21 tackles for loss last season.

3. New England had won eight straight home openers until losing to Kansas City in 2017.

PREDICTION: Patriots 27, Texans 23

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Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 6th September 2018 by Gracenote
Titans vs. Dolphins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Tennessee Titans kick off the Mike Vrabel Era in earnest on Sunday as they open the 2018 NFL season against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Vrabel became the franchise's 19th head coach after replacing Mike Mularkey, who guided the Titans to the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and saw the club rally past Kansas City in the wild-card clash.

Marcus Mariota, who sat out Tennessee's 16-10 loss to Miami last season with a left hamstring injury, was instrumental in the victory over the Chiefs after throwing two touchdowns -- including one to himself. The former Heisman Trophy winner, however, tossed more interceptions (15) than touchdown passes (13) last season and is learning a new playbook under former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur. While Mariota had an up-and-down campaign 2017, Miami's Ryan Tannehill will play in a regular-season game for the first time since December 2016 as he returns from a torn ACL that he re-injured last summer. The Dolphins answered a 10-6 campaign with a 6-10 performance last season, with Jay Cutler, Matt Moore and David Fales each taking turns under center.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Titans -1.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE TITANS (2017: 9-7, 2ND IN AFC SOUTH): Derrick Henry takes over lead-back responsibilities for the now-retired DeMarco Murray and looks to punish opponents with a 6-foot-3, 247-pound frame that he used to churn out 390 rushing yards in the fourth quarter last season. Offseason acquisition Dion Lewis, who is listed at 5-8 and 195 pounds, posted career highs in scrimmage yards (1,110), rushing yards (896) and rushing touchdowns (six) with New England in 2017. Mariota's most trusted target is Delanie Walker, who has joined Rob Gronkowski (Patriots) and Travis Kelce (Chiefs) as the lone tight ends to record 3,000-plus receiving yards and 20-plus touchdown catches since 2014. Former Dolphin Rishard Matthews has 118 receptions for 1,740 yards and 13 touchdown catches in two seasons with Tennessee while former first-round selection Corey Davis is looking to rebound following an injury-riddled rookie campaign.



ABOUT THE DOLPHINS (2017: 6-10, 3RD IN AFC EAST): Kenyan Drake enjoyed success following the midseason departure of fellow running back Jay Ajayi to Philadelphia, recording 594 scrimmage yards over his final five games of 2017. Drake, however, will be involved in a bit of a timeshare in the backfield with the ageless Frank Gore, who ranks fifth in NFL history with 14,026 career rush yards. Miami likely will be without wide receiver DeVante Parker for the season opener as he nurses a broken finger, but the club added Danny Amendola (Patriots) and Albert Wilson (Chiefs) to go along with Kenny Stills as it deals with the offseason departure of three-time Pro Bowl selection Jarvis Landry (career-best 112 receptions) to Cleveland.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. Miami DEs Cameron Wake and offseason acquisition Robert Quinn combined for 19 sacks in 2017.

2. Tennessee S Kevin Byard recorded an NFL high-tying eight interceptions last season en route to earning a trip to the Pro Bowl.

3. Miami's Reshad Jones, who scored on a 38-yard fumble return versus the Titans last season, led all safeties with 122 tackles in 2017.

PREDICTION: Titans 19, Dolphins 16

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San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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49ers vs. Vikings Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Minnesota Vikings reached the NFC Championship Game last season and then cleaned house at quarterback to make room for Kirk Cousins. The Cousins era gets underway Sunday, when the Vikings host a rising San Francisco 49ers team that won its final five games last season behind newcomer Jimmy Garoppolo.

Playoff hero Case Keenum, Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater all are with new teams after Minnesota invested $84 million over three seasons on Cousins, who has topped 4,000 yards each of the last three years, to help it take the next step. The Vikings led the NFL in total defense (275.9 yards per game) last season, and their 13-3 record was the second-best mark in team history. Garoppolo was and immediate hit after being acquired from New England during the 2017 campaign, and the optimism has carried over to this season. San Francisco has gone four straight seasons without making the playoffs but looks to compete for a spot in Kyle Shanahan's second year as coach.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -6.5. O/U: 46 ???????

ABOUT THE 49ERS (2017: 6-10, 4TH IN NFC WEST): San Francisco added Richard Sherman during the offseason, and the cornerback with an NFL-leading 32 interceptions (while with Seattle) since 2011 is fully recovered from an Achilles injury. The running game is a question mark as newcomer Jerrick McKinnon, who spent his first four years with Minnesota, suffered a season-ending knee injury, so recent addition Alfred Morris and Matt Breida - who missed most of the preseason with a shoulder injury - will share the duties. Garoppolo passed for 1,542 yards in his five starts last year and completed at least 70 percent of his passes in three of the outings.



ABOUT THE VIKINGS (2017: 13-3, 1ST IN NFC NORTH): Running back Dalvin Cook was looking like a star when he rushed for 354 yards in parts of four games last season before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, but he has recovered and is ready for the campaign. "I just want to go out there and play up to the potential that I know I have in me," Cook told reporters. "I just want to go out there and play up to my potential and help this team win football games." Minnesota's stingy defense is led by star defensive end Everson Griffin (career-best 13 sacks last season) and veteran safety Harrison Smith (career high-tying five interceptions).

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EXTRA POINTS

1. The Vikings have won three of the last four meetings, including a 20-3 victory in 2015 in the most recent clash.

2. San Francisco WR Marquise Goodwin recorded 962 receiving yards last year after totaling 780 over his first four NFL seasons with Buffalo.

3. Minnesota WR Adam Thielen (ankle) is expected to play as he is looking to build on last season's career-best totals of 91 receptions and 1,276 yards.

PREDICTION: Vikings 26, 49ers 21

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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Buccaneers vs. Saints Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to improve upon their last-place finish in the NFC South, but they open the season with a tall task as they take to the road to face the defending division champion New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Making matters worse, the Buccaneers will be without quarterback Jameis Winston, who is serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Tampa Bay did have the benefit of knowing Winston would be suspended since June, allowing Ryan Fitzpatrick time to prepare to begin the year as the starter. The Saints, of course, will have the same quarterback who has guided one of the league's most potent offenses for the past 12 seasons in veteran Drew Brees. "He's one of the best to ever play the game," Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter told reporters. "You know that he's going to be dialed in to everything you're doing. ... Everybody's tried to come up with a way to beat Drew Brees for the last however many years, and it's just easier said than done." New Orleans will be without running back Mark Ingram, who is suspended for the first four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Saints -9.5 O/U: 49.5

ABOUT THE BUCCANEERS (2017: 5-11, 4TH IN NFC SOUTH): Tampa Bay capped a disappointing 2017 season with a win over New Orleans to avoid ending with six straight losses. Winston had a solid campaign, but the team's ground game was deficient, so it will look to Peyton Barber and rookie Ronald Jones to try to establish the run. The team's biggest weakness a year ago was the league's worst pass defense, but the secondary and defensive line have been revamped with the hope they can slow down opposing passers.



ABOUT THE SAINTS (2017: 11-5, 1ST IN NFC SOUTH): New Orleans again boasted one of the league's best offenses last season, but it was more balanced than in years past with Ingram and Alvin Kamara powering a strong rushing attack. With Ingram suspended to start the year, Brees might be called upon to throw more often in the early going, and he has his favorite target back in Michael Thomas, who had a franchise-record 104 receptions in 2017. The defense was opportunistic last year, forcing 25 turnovers - including five interceptions by rookie cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. Brees ranks third all-time with 70,445 passing yards, trailing only Peyton Manning and Brett Favre.

2. Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is one of three players (Randy Moss and A.J. Green) in NFL history with four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons to begin his career.

3. Kamara recorded 826 yards receiving and 728 rushing last season, joining Charley Taylor (1964) as the only rookies in history with at least 700 yards both rushing and receiving.

PREDICTION: Saints 27, Buccaneers 17

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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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Chiefs vs. Chargers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/07/2018

The Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest for a third consecutive AFC West title with a road game against one of their most likely challengers in the division. The Chiefs on Sunday will try for their ninth consecutive win against the Los Angeles Chargers, who last season pushed Kansas City until the final week.

One constant during Kansas City's recent dominance over the Chargers has been under center, where second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes takes the reins after veteran Alex Smith was traded to Washington in the offseason. Mahomes made his first start in Week 17 last year and passed for 284 yards in what ultimately was a meaningless game, but the stakes will be higher this time. "I haven't seen anything that would tell you he's nervous," Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters. "He is a pretty confident kid in his ability, and I think he just wants to get going and play the game." Los Angeles still has Philip Rivers at the helm of an offense that led the league in passing a year ago but posted two of its five lowest-yardage outputs in its two meetings with the Chiefs.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -3.5. O/U: 48

ABOUT THE CHIEFS (2017: 10-6, 1ST IN AFC WEST): Mahomes takes over an offense that includes Kareem Hunt, the NFL's leading rusher last season with 1,327 yards. He also has a reliable target in Travis Kelce, who led all tight ends with 83 receptions for 1,038 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017, and a couple of dangerous receivers in speedster Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins. The defense was one of the most porous in the league last year but also forced 26 turnovers as the Chiefs ranked second in the league with a plus-15 margin.



ABOUT THE CHARGERS (2017: 9-7, 2ND IN AFC WEST): After throwing a career-high 21 interceptions in 2016, Rivers was picked only 10 times last season while passing for 4,515 yards and 28 touchdowns. His favorite target returns in Keenan Allen, who hauled in 102 passes for 1,393 yards and six touchdowns last year, as does running back Melvin Gordon, who is coming off his first 1,000-yard season. The defense ranked third in the league in points allowed last season and is led by two dynamic pass rushers in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, who combined for 23 sacks in 2017.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. Chiefs LB Justin Houston has registered six sacks in his last five games against San Diego.

2. Ingram has notched four sacks in his last two meetings with Kansas City.

3. Kansas City S Eric Berry has not practiced since Aug. 11 due to a heel injury and is listed as questionable.

PREDICTION: Chargers 27, Chiefs 23

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Washington Redskins vs. Arizona Cardinals Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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Redskins vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

Two teams pinning their hopes on new quarterbacks will do battle on Sunday as the Washington Redskins visit the Arizona Cardinals in the season opener for both clubs. Washington finally realized Kirk Cousins was not the answer, allowing him to flee to Minnesota as a free agent after acquiring Alex Smith in a trade with Kansas City.

Smith subsequently was signed to a massive four-year, $94 million contract after guiding the Chiefs to double-digit victory totals and playoff appearances in four of his five seasons with the team. The three-time Pro Bowler has attempted at least 450 passes and thrown fewer than 10 interceptions in each of his last five campaigns, the longest such streak in NFL history. Arizona transitions from one injury-plagued quarterback to another as Sam Bradford takes over for the retired Carson Palmer. The 30-year-old Bradford, who signed a two-year contract in March, gets a chance with his fourth team after appearing in only two games with Minnesota last season due to a knee injury.

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Cardinals -1. O/U: 43.5 ???????

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (2017: 7-9, 3RD IN NFC EAST): Smith is hoping fellow newcomer Adrian Peterson will help make the offense successful as the seven-time Pro Bowler and former league MVP needs 37 rushing yards to pass Marshall Faulk (12,279) and Jim Brown (12,312) and climb into the top 10 in NFL history. With 97 yards on Sunday against the team with which he finished last season, Peterson will join Brown, Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton and Edgerrin James as the only players rush for 1,000 in season openers. Washington, which is beginning a season on the road for the first time since 2014, is seeking its first win in Arizona since posting a 17-13 victory in 2005 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.



ABOUT THE CARDINALS (2017: 8-8, 3RD IN NFC WEST): David Johnson, who is seeking a new contract, is hoping to prove his doubters wrong after having his 2017 campaign ended by the dislocated wrist he suffered in the season opener. "I think everyone has a question mark on me," Johnson, who rushed for 1,239 yards and recorded another 879 on 80 receptions in 2016, told reporters on Wednesday. "They don't know how good I'm going to be. I don't know, a lot of people probably overlook what I did in 2016." Larry Fitzgerald looks to add another milestone to his resume as he needs eight receiving yards to join Hall-of-Famers Jerry Rice, Andre Reed, Randy Moss and Don Maynard as the only players with at least 1,000 and eight touchdown catches in season-opening games.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. Peterson's next rushing touchdown will be the 100th of his career, making him the seven player in league history to reach the century mark while also gaining at least 12,000 yards on the ground.

2. Fitzgerald also needs one reception to extend his streak to 212 consecutive games, which would move him past Tony Gonzalez for the second-longest run in NFL history, and one TD catch to tie the former tight end for seventh on the all-time list with 111.

3. Washington placed RB Byron Marshall (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday and signed LB Josh Keyes, who was released by Houston four days earlier.

PREDICTION: Redskins 33, Cardinals 14

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Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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Cowboys vs. Panthers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The Dallas Cowboys are without some of the bigger names from recent seasons going into 2018, but that isn't dampening the team's enthusiasm. The Cowboys will try to show off what Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and company can accomplish when they open the season by visiting the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Dallas watched tight end Jason Witten move to the broadcast booth and cut receiver Dez Bryant in the offseason, leaving Prescott without a pair of veteran weapons and signaling the embrace of a youth movement. "You don't just want to be a young team. You want to be a young, good team," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett told reporters. "And we have some guys who are young and haven't been tested quite as much, but we feel like they have the stuff. We're excited about seeing them play and seeing this group come together." The Panthers have a more veteran roster and are ready to win now after a trip to the Super Bowl in 2015 and anther playoff berth last season. "I'm excited. I think everybody is excited about this opportunity," quarterback Cam Newton told reporters. "There's a lot of energy, great energy, around the city that I've been feeling."

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Panthers -3. O/U: 42.5.

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (2017: 9-7, SECOND IN NFC EAST): Dallas went 13-3 in 2016 behind rookies Elliott and Prescott, but a six-game suspension that Elliott spent the better part of 2017 fighting overshadowed last season. "I'm definitely going into this year with a chip on my shoulder," Elliott told reporters. "I think I have a lot to prove. I would say with my preparation this offseason, I was more focused and just ready to go out there and prove what I can do on the field." Elliott, who led the league in rushing with 1,631 yards as a rookie, managed 983 yards despite sitting out six games in 2017.



ABOUT THE PANTHERS (2017: 11-5, SECOND IN NFC SOUTH): Carolina went to work improving the skill position players around Newton and brought in wide receivers Torrey Smith and Jarius Wright to compliment veteran tight end Greg Olsen. The Panthers also made a change at offensive coordinator with the departure of Mike Shula and hired veteran Norv Turner to guide Newton and company. "Nothing has changed as far as winning football games," Newton told reporters. "That's the most important stat in all of sports - winning. Anything I can do to help this team win, that's what I'm all about."

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EXTRA POINTS

1. The Cowboys cut veteran PK Dan Bailey and will instead go with Brett Maher.

2. Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (heart issues) will sit out Week 1.

3. Carolina took the most recent meeting, 33-14 at Dallas in 2015, to end a five-game losing streak in the series.

PREDICTION: Panthers 31, Cowboys 24

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Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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by Gracenote on 09/07/2018

The Seattle Seahawks missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2011, and they begin their quest to return to postseason play when they visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Denver understands that misery as it has missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons and recorded just five wins last year.

Broncos general manager John Elway wasn't happy with the play at quarterback last season as the trio of Trevor Siemian, Brock Osweiler and Paxton Lynch combined for 22 interceptions, so he signed Case Keenum (3,547 yards, 22 touchdowns) to a two-year, $36 million contract after his breakthrough campaign with Minnesota. "Come on. He's played in big games. He got to within one win of the Super Bowl last year," Denver coach Vance Joseph said after a reporter asked if Keenum was up to the challenge. "I think he's going to be even better than we've seen." Seattle has its own fine quarterback in Russell Wilson, who led the NFL and tied the franchise mark in 2017 with 34 touchdown passes while throwing for 3,983 yards and rushing for a team-best 586. "The biggest thing is, I think Russell's better," Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin told reporters. "This is the best I've seen Russ since he's been here. I'm really excited and happy for his progress, because obviously that makes us a lot better. It makes it easier on us."

TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Broncos -3. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (2017: 9-7, 2ND IN NFC WEST): Establishing the run was tough for Seattle last season, but hopes are high that the ground game will be vastly improved with Chris Carson (208 yards in four games) recovered from a broken leg and first-round pick Rashaad Penny offering support. Star middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (133 tackles last season) leads the defense, while rookie Shaquem Griffin will start in place of weak-side linebacker K.J. Wright (knee). Safety Earl Thomas ended his holdout on Wednesday, leaving his status for the season opener up in the air, but the secondary is in revamping mode after the departures of cornerback Richard Sherman (San Francisco) and safety Kam Chancellor (career-ending neck injury).



ABOUT THE BRONCOS (2017: 5-11, 4TH IN AFC WEST): Third-round draft pick Royce Freeman had a strong preseason, beating out Devontae Booker for the starting job at running back. "He can carry the load from a physical standpoint and a mental standpoint," Joseph told reporters. "He was really good in pass (protection). That's your biggest worry about having a young halfback playing with a veteran quarterback - the pass (protection) issues." Star linebacker Von Miller (NFL-best 83.5 sacks since 2011) has reached double digits in sacks in six of his first seven seasons, while linebacker Brandon Marshall has topped 100 tackles in three straight campaigns.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. The Broncos routed the Seahawks 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII following the 2013 season.

2. Denver WR Demaryius Thomas ranks second in franchise history with 8,653 receiving yards and 57 touchdown catches, and third with 629 receptions.

3. Baldwin has 29 touchdown receptions since the start of the 2015 season, the second-most in the NFL during that span.

PREDICTION: Seahawks 23, Broncos 20

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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Preview and Predictions 09-09-2018 in NFL

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Bears vs. Packers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/06/2018

The NFL's oldest rivalry, one that featured such legendary names of Halas and Lombardi, has taken on a Moneyball slant entering the 2018 season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers became the highest-paid player in NFL history last month and will guide the Green Bay Packers into a Week 1 matchup against the visiting Chicago Bears and new meal ticket Khalil Mack on Sunday night.

Rodgers signed a four-year, $134 million contract extension but his true value was evident last season when he missed nine games due to a broken collarbone and the Packers spiraled to a 7-9 record. "Obviously, my financial commitment is such that I feel good about my place on the team in the next few years," Rodgers said. "I want to go out and prove that I'm still an elite payer in this league, and if I do that then I'll feel good (that) I've got the opportunity to finish my career in Green Bay." Ready to make Rodgers earn every dime is Mack, who was acquired by Chicago in a blockbuster trade with Oakland and rewarded with the richest contract given to a defensive player -- a whopping six-year, $141 million extension. The Bears, who have finished last in the NFC North four years running, also will feature a different look on the other side of the ball as they begin a new era under first-year head coach Matt Nagy.

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Packers -7. O/U: 47.5

ABOUT THE BEARS (5-11, 4TH IN NFC NORTH): Chicago traded a pair of first-round draft picks as part of the package to bring in Mack, the 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year who has registered double-digit sacks in each of the past three seasons. The Bears also used a first-round draft pick (No. 8 overall) to select linebacker Roquan Smith out of Georgia to further bolster a defense that ranked No. 7 against the pass with an average of 211.0 yards in 2017. Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky threw for only 2,193 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games as a rookie last season, but he has plenty of new weapons in wide receivers Allen Robinson (Jacksonville) and Taylor Gabriel (Atlanta) along with tight end Trey Burton (Philadelphia). Jordan Howard has rushed for at least 1,100 yards in each of his first two seasons while Tarik Cohen provides a dynamic pass-catching threat in the backfield.


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ABOUT THE PACKERS (7-9, 3RD IN NFC NORTH): Rodgers' impact on Green Bay's offense cannot be overstated -- the two-time NFL MVP started all 16 games from 2014-16 and amassed 109 touchdown passes against only 20 interceptions. Longtime favorite target Jordie Nelson was let go in the offseason, but Rodgers still has plenty of options with returning wideouts Davante Adams and Randall Cobb (140 combined catches in 2017) and the arrival of tight end Jimmy Graham, who had 10 TD receptions with Seattle last season. Jamaal Williams rushed for a team-high 556 yards last season and will share the load with Ty Montgomery while Aaron Jones serves a two-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The Packers were 26th in points allowed (24.0) and 22nd in total defense, leading to the dismissal of defensive coordinator Dom Capers and the hiring of Mike Pettine.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. Rodgers had 14 touchdown passes and one interception in his last four home starts versus Chicago.

2. Mack, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, has 36.5 sacks over the last three seasons.

3. Green Bay has won four straight against the Bears and leads the all-time series 95-93-6.

PREDICTION: Packers 26, Bears 20

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New York Jets vs. Detroit Lions Preview and Predictions 09-10-2018 in NFL

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Jets vs. Lions Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/07/2018

From the minute the New York Jets selected Sam Darnold with the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft, it merely was a matter of when, not if, the team handed him the keys to their offense. Darnold impressed New York's brass enough to win the starting job in the preseason and will lead the Jets into Monday's season opener against the host Detroit Lions.

Darnold, who beat out Josh McCown and the since-traded Teddy Bridgewater for the job during the preseason, will make history in his NFL debut, becoming the youngest Week 1 starting quarterback at 21 years, 97 days. "We are trying to help the team win and we feel like he gives us a good chance to win," Jets coach Todd Bowles told reporters. "We're not starting him because he's a rookie and he's not ready, we're starting him because he gives us a chance to win the game." While Darnold represents a changing of the guard in New York, the Lions will be playing their initial game under first-year coach Matt Patricia, who spent the past six seasons as the defensive coordinator for New England. Patricia inherits a team that has posted back-to-back nine-win seasons and features an experienced quarterback in Matt Stafford, but also one that hasn't won a playoff game since 1991.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Lions -6.5. O/U: 45 ???????

ABOUT THE JETS (2017: 5-11, 4TH IN AFC EAST): Darnold, the second quarterback taken in the draft, finished the preseason by completing 29-of-45 passes for 244 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. He will look to a wide receiving corps led by Robby Anderson, who paced the team with 941 yards and seven touchdowns last season, Jermaine Kearse (team-high 65 catches), Quincy Enunwa (58 catches in 2016) and quarterback-turned-receiver Terrelle Pryor. New York augmented the running game by bringing in a power back in Isaiah Crowell, who appeared in all 16 games in each of his four seasons in Cleveland, while Bilal Powell will provide a breather and serve as the third-down back. Leonard Williams anchors the defensive line and New York has a solid secondary, but it must improve on a pass rush that ranked 28th a year ago with 28 sacks.



ABOUT THE LIONS (2017: 9-7, 2ND IN NFC NORTH): Stafford has thrown for at least 4,000 yards for seven consecutive years to carry what has been a one-dimensional offense that ranked last in rushing in two of the past three seasons. To that end, Detroit drafted rookie running back Kerryon Johnson from Auburn in the second round and signed LeGarrette Blount, who is one year removed from leading the league with 18 rushing touchdowns. Marvin Jones led the Lions with 1,101 yards and nine touchdowns on 61 catches last season while fellow wideout Golden Tate also surpassed 1,000 yards on 92 receptions. Detroit has a pair of standouts on the other side of the ball in defensive end Ziggy Ansah (12 sacks) and cornerback Darius Slay (eight interceptions) but needs to find another pass rusher for a unit that ranked 27th in 2017.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. Stafford has recorded four scoring passes and zero interceptions in two career meetings with New York.

2. Crowell is one of six active running backs with at least 600 yards rushing in each of the last four seasons.

3. Lions RB Theo Riddick has registered 186 catches and 10 TD receptions over the last three seasons.

PREDICTION: Lions 23, Jets 20

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Los Angeles Rams vs. Oakland Raiders Preview and Predictions 09-10-2018 in NFL

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Rams vs. Raiders Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/07/2018

Jon Gruden's second stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders was supposed to begin with a matchup between two of the NFL's best defensive players. Oakland squashed that showdown by trading superstar Khalil Mack last weekend and will need to receive phenomenal efforts from his replacements when it hosts the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.

Gruden, who was given a 10-year, $100 million contract to return to the sideline for the first time since 2008 with Tampa Bay, never even got to meet Mack, a three-time Pro Bowler and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2016 who was a holdout during preseason before being dealt to Chicago - and signed to a six-year, $141 million deal - last Saturday. Oakland's defense was suspect at best with Mack and figures to be considerably weaker when the team meets the Rams, who were able to come to terms with their defensive stud a day before the Raiders parted with theirs. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald, a four-time Pro Bowler who was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014 and Player of the Year in 2017, inked a six-year, $135 million contract last Friday. Los Angeles is looking to build off a season in which it captured its first division title since 2003 with a first-year coach in Sean McVay and an inexperienced quarterback in the 23-year-old Jared Goff.

TV: 10:20 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Rams -4. O/U: 48.5

ABOUT THE RAMS (2017: 11-5, FIRST IN NFC WEST): McVay stated on Thursday that Donald is ready to face Oakland despite missing the entire preseason due to his holdout. The 27-year-old Donald, who leads all NFL defensive tackles with 39 sacks since 2014, has proven to be a fast starter as he recorded two sacks in the 2015 season opener and one in his 2017 debut. Goff, who led Los Angeles to a league-best average of 29.9 points per game last year, was kept out of all of the team's preseason games and may rely heavily on Todd Gurley, who led the NFL in 2017 with 29 rushing touchdowns en route to being named the Offensive Player of the Year.



ABOUT THE RAIDERS (2017: 6-10, THIRD IN AFC WEST): Derek Carr passed for 3,496 yards and 22 touchdowns last year to join Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 3,000 yards and 20 scores in each of their first four seasons. Carr lost one of his favorite targets in Michael Crabtree but gained a new one in Jordy Nelson, who was signed to a two-year contract in March after being released by Green Bay - the team with which he recorded at least 1,250 receiving yards in four of nine seasons. Bruce Irvin has been moved from linebacker to defensive end in an effort to compensate for the departure of Mack, while the team also hopes to receive contributions from newcomer Tank Carradine and rookies Maurice Hurst, P.J. Hall and Arden Key.

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EXTRA POINTS

1. Rams LB Mark Barron (ankle) did not practice Thursday and is questionable for the season opener.

2. Oakland may need to rely on Doug Martin, a two-time 1,400-yard rusher with Tampa Bay, as fellow RB Marshawn Lynch (groin) was limited during Thursday's practice and is questionable for Monday's contest.

3. Los Angeles backup C Austin Blythe is expected to fill in for G Jamon Brown, who will miss the season's first two games due to a suspension.

PREDICTION: Rams 44, Raiders 24

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

MLB Previews 8th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Cleveland Indians have scored exactly nine runs on three occasions during their current 4-1 run, an impressive trend they'll try to maintain in the finale of a four-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Roberto Perez homered and drove in four runs as the Indians outlasted the Blue Jays 9-8 on Saturday.

Michael Brantley also went deep after being held out of the starting lineup the previous two games due to a sore foot for Cleveland, which reduced its magic number to clinch the American League Central to five. Mike Clevinger has won four straight decisions and is unbeaten since July 28 as he gets set to start the series finale for the Indians. The Blue Jays, losers of nine of their last 13, counter with rookie Thomas Pannone as they look to win the finale of a seven-game homestand. Rowdy Tellez provided a highlight in Saturday's loss for Toronto with his first career home run and Randal Grichuk went deep twice to record his third straight 20-homer campaign.

TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), Sportsnet, OMNI, TVA (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Mike Clevinger (11-7, 3.11 ERA) vs. Blue Jays LH Thomas Pannone (1-1, 4.58)

Clevinger worked at least six innings in each of his last four starts while allowing a total of four earned runs in that span. He fanned 10 batters and yielded one run and three hits over six frames to defeat the Kansas City Royals his last time out. Clevinger's shortest start of the year was against Toronto on April 13, when he gave up four runs in four innings.

Pannone will be making his first start since he was rocked for seven runs over 3 1/3 innings at Baltimore on Aug. 28. He made two relief appearances since that outing, yielding three hits in three scoreless frames while fanning four. The 24-year-old rookie has a 1.86 ERA while limiting opponents to a .152 average at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tellez is 8-for-14 with four RBIs in four games since being recalled Wednesday.

2. Indians 3B Josh Donaldson (calf) made his second start for Double-A Akron and could be activated Tuesday in Tampa Bay.

3. The all-time series is tied at 208 wins apiece.

PREDICTION: Indians 8, Blue Jays 3

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

MLB Previews 9th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Philadelphia Phillies will have to solve New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom if they are to avoid their seventh straight series loss when the teams meet Sunday in the Big Apple. The National League East rivals have split the first two games of the three-game series, with the Mets coasting to a 10-5 victory Saturday night.

Todd Frazier homered and drove in four runs while Jeff McNeil had three hits and scored twice for New York, dropping the Phillies 3 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the division. DeGrom continues to lead the majors in ERA by a comfortable margin and is 7-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 14 career starts against the Phillies. He will be trying to pitch the Mets to their 21st series win in the last 27 tries against Philadelphia, which is 25-47 against New York since the start of 2015. Cesar Hernandez was 4-for-4 with three RBIs in Saturday's loss for the Phillies, who turn to Vince Velasquez in the series finale.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (9-10, 4.10 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (8-8, 1.68)

Velasquez has not lasted beyond five innings in over a month, allowing three runs in five frames in a loss at Miami on Monday. He sparkled through six scoreless innings at New York on July 11 for his first win in seven career starts against the Mets. Michael Conforto is 4-for-9 with two homers and three walks in his career against the 26-year-old Velasquez.

The 30-year-old deGrom's ERA over his last four starts is 0.93, a stretch that began with a complete-game win at Philadelphia on Aug. 18 in which he allowed one unearned run. He received another hard-luck no-decision at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, giving up a run and two hits in six innings of a game the Mets would win 4-2. The Stetson University product, who needs nine strikeouts to match his career high of 239, has a 1.59 ERA in 14 home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard left Saturday's game after taking a line drive to the ribs. X-rays were negative.

2. Phillies 1B Carlos Santana is batting .341 during a 10-game hitting streak.

3. McNeil has hit safely in 20 of his last 21 starts.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Phillies 2

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

MLB Previews 9th September 2018 by Gracenote
The surging Tampa Bay Rays can tie the franchise record for consecutive home victories when they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon. The Rays have won 10 in a row at Tropicana Field and can match the mark set by the 2008 team, which went on to the World Series, after scoring 24 runs combined in the last two games and winning 15 of 18 overall.

"We're getting to the point where we're really believing in ourselves," Matt Duffy told reporters after going 2-for-2 with two RBIs in Tampa Bay's 10-5 win Saturday. "We feel like we're flying under the radar a little bit with the other teams in the American League, but we think we can beat anybody. ... We carry that confidence every day." The Rays, who are 13 games over .500 (77-64) for the first time since 2013, will go with a bullpen day Sunday as Ryne Stanek opens the game against Baltimore rookie Josh Rogers. Tommy Pham takes a 12-game hitting streak into the contest for Tampa Bay, which is still eight games behind Oakland for the AL's second wild-card, while Baltimore (41-101) owns the majors' worst record after dropping seven of the last eight. Joey Rickard had three hits Saturday to extend his overall hitting streak to eight games and improve to 16-for-35 with 17 RBIs against the Rays in 2018.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MASN 2 (Baltimore), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles LH Josh Rogers (1-1, 4.35 ERA) vs. Rays RH Ryne Stanek (2-3, 2.67)

Rogers, an 11th-round pick in 2015 who came over in the Zach Britton trade, gets his third major-league start after scheduled starter Alex Cobb was scratched with a blister issue. The 24-year-old gave up five runs on 11 hits (one homer) over 10 1/3 innings while splitting his first two starts, striking out six and walking three. Rogers went 8-9 with a 3.54 ERA in 24 starts at Triple-A this year, between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Norfolk.

The 27-year-old Stanek threw five pitches to get one out Saturday but will open the game for the 25th time this season in the series finale. The Kansas native is 0-2 as a starter with a 2.60 ERA and 45 strikeouts over 34 2/3 innings, while opponents are batting just .172 against him in that role. Stanek has given up six runs across eight innings against the Orioles this year, serving up five of the six homers he has surrendered in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Baltimore's veteran OF Adam Jones, who is 13-for-33 over his last eight games, was rested the past two contests.

2. Tampa Bay CF Kevin Kiermaier is 11-for-21 with three homers and seven RBIs during a season-best, six-game hitting streak.

3. Orioles INF Jonathan Villar has hit safely in seven consecutive games, going 10-for-28 with seven RBIs in the stretch.

PREDICTION: Rays 8, Orioles 4

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

MLB Previews 9th September 2018 by Gracenote
The slumping St. Louis Cardinals look to avoid a sweep when they visit the Detroit Tigers on Sunday for the finale of a three-game interleague series, after suffering a second straight walk-off defeat. Jeimer Candelario ended Friday's game with a two-run homer and the Cardinals scored three runs in the final two innings Saturday to tie before an error, two walks and a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth doomed them.

St. Louis has dropped five of its last seven contests, but still owns the second wild-card spot in the National League by one game over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is red-hot with five homers in four games - going 9-for-18 during the run. John Gant will try to get the Cardinals back on track when he makes the start against fellow right-hander Michael Fulmer, who is seeking his first victory since June 14. The Tigers have won four in a row, allowing 11 runs combined, and Victor Reyes has played a big role with the bat while going 4-for-7 with four runs scored in the series. Candelario, who worked his second walk of the contest in the ninth Saturday, is 7-for-14 with a pair of homers, five runs scored and four RBIs in his last three games for Detroit.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH John Gant (6-5, 3.19 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Michael Fulmer (3-10, 4.57)

Gant has given up a total of five earned runs in his last six trips to the mound, including 5 2/3 scoreless innings to beat Pittsburgh on Aug. 30 to finish that month with a 3.06 ERA. The 26-year-old Georgia native allowed three unearned runs on two hits and five walks across 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision Tuesday to start September. Gant did not give up a hit in 1 1/3 innings of relief in his only career meeting with Detroit in 2016.

Fulmer has pitched well in two of his three starts since spending more than a month on the disabled list, including Monday when he held the Chicago White Sox to one run and one hit over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision. The 25-year-old gave up seven runs in two of his previous three starts and is winless in his last eight appearances overall. Fulmer faces St. Louis for the first time and is 2-5 with a 2.90 ERA in nine career interleague starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Tigers have won 14 of the 17 games in the series at Detroit's Comerica Park and lead 23-11 overall against the Cardinals.

2. St. Louis INF Jedd Gyorko (groin) was expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list but sent home for more treatment Saturday.

3. Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong, who was rested Saturday, is 5-for-10 with two runs scored in his last four contests.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Tigers 3

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

MLB Previews 8th September 2018 by Gracenote
Trevor Williams' eye-popping second-half pitching exploits are going widely unnoticed on the national stage but the Pittsburgh right-hander doesn't seem to care as he and the Pirates try for a three-game sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday. "That's not what I pitch for," Williams told reporters. "I pitch to win ball games in a Pirates uniform."

Williams boasts a 0.72 ERA since the All-Star break - 0.66 in his last nine starts - and opposes Jeff Brigham, a September call-up who will make his second career start. "The growth I've seen from him is just incredible," Pittsburgh pitcher Jameson Taillon told reporters about his teammate. "He's in a good place right now. I think when the season ends, it's going to be one of those things where he wishes it was just going to keep going, because he's throwing that well." The Pirates (71-71) prevailed 5-1 on Saturday for their fifth straight victory, improving to 15-6 at home versus the Marlins since 2012 as Josh Bell homered for the second straight game after not going deep for 19 contests. Miami (56-86), which is 3-8 in its last 11 games, extended a club record Saturday with its 83rd consecutive errorless contest at third base.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jeff Brigham (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Trevor Williams (12-9, 3.15)

Brigham allowed three runs, four hits and four walks while striking out two in three innings of a 6-1 loss to Toronto on Sept. 2. "I definitely didn't stay within myself early," the 26-year-old Washington native told reporters. "It was a big day for me and definitely a good learning experience." Brigham was 10-3 with a 2.36 ERA in 17 starts over three minor-league levels this season, including 5-2, 3.44 in nine turns with Triple-A New Orleans.

Williams hasn't yielded a run in winning his last two starts - 5-1 over Cincinnati on Monday and 2-0 at St. Louis on Aug. 29, permitting eight hits and four walks while striking out 12 over 12 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old Californian is 6-2 over his last nine starts, lowering his season ERA by 1.45 during that span. Williams is 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in two games versus Miami, including a no-decision last season after allowing five runs over four innings with home runs to Derek Dietrich and J.T. Realmuto.

WALK-OFFS

1. Marlins CF Lewis Brinson went 0-for-4 on Saturday after going 11-for-22 in six games since coming off the disabled list (hip).

2. Pittsburgh RF Gregory Polanco (.254, 23 home runs, 81 RBIs) is out for the season with a knee injury after an awkward slide Friday.

3. Miami SS JT Riddle (left wrist) missed his fifth straight game Saturday but took indoor batting practice.

PREDICTION: Pirates 3, Marlins 0

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

The Chicago Cubs hope to rebound from a sour, soggy Saturday when they play the finale of their four-game road series against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Nationals swept a doubleheader from the Cubs on Saturday, reducing their lead over Milwaukee in the National League Central to 2 1/2 games.

The Cubs, who already were frustrated by the handling of Friday's game - which was rained out after one inning and bumped to Saturday, were foiled by rain again Saturday. The teams played through steady rain for much of the second game of the doubleheader, with Chicago building a 4-0 lead on Victor Caratini's grand slam before Washington chipped away and took a 6-5 advantage on Bryce Harper's two-run blast in the seventh before play was suspended. The Nationals quickly finished off the 6-5 victory after another lengthy delay, making for a quick turnaround before the finale. The sweep evened the season series at three wins apiece.





TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, TBS, MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Mike Montgomery (4-5, 3.85 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Erick Fedde (1-3, 6.00)





Montgomery has recorded only one win since June 29 and allowed six runs over 8 1/3 innings in two starts since returning from the disabled list. The 29-year-old gave up two runs over four frames in a loss at Milwaukee last time out. Montgomery has made two relief appearances against the Nationals, allowing one run in 1 2/3 innings.

Fedde returned from a two-month stint on the disabled list to face St. Louis on Tuesday. The 25-year-old matched his career high with seven strikeouts and allowed four runs over five frames in a no-decision. Fedde faced the Cubs last season, giving up four runs while registering seven strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision.

WALK-OFFS





1. Cubs LHP Jon Lester will start Monday's series opener against Milwaukee after pitching only one inning Friday before the game was suspended.

2. Nationals LHP Sean Doolittle made his first appearance since July 6 in Saturday's second game, retiring both batters he faced - one via strikeout.

3. Caratini went 3-for-6 during the doubleheader to snap a 1-for-11 skid during which he struck out six times.

PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Nationals 4

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

MLB Previews 9th September 2018 by Gracenote
After narrowly avoiding a no-hitter from a little-known young pitcher, the Minnesota Twins hope an inexperienced arm of their own can steal the spotlight. The Twins send Chase De Jong to the mound for his Minnesota debut in the rubber match of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Jorge Lopez took a perfect game into the ninth inning Saturday before a leadoff walk to Max Kepler and Robbie Grossman's single moments later spoiled his chance to make history. The Royals still snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win and evened the season series at seven wins apiece. The Twins have lost six of their last seven overall. Minnesota is 40-30 at home but has lost four of its last five at Target Field.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (1-8, 5.13 ERA) vs. Twins RH Chase De Jong (2017: 0-3, 6.35)

Kennedy is set to come off the disabled list and make his first start since July 10, also at Minnesota. The 33-year-old has not won since his second start of the season on April 7, and he has posted only three quality starts in his last 15 outings. Kennedy is 4-4 with a 4.59 ERA in 13 starts against the Twins, and he allowed two runs over three innings in a no-decision in the last meeting.

De Jong was acquired from Seattle in July for Zach Duke. He last pitched in the majors on June 15, 2017, when he faced the Twins in Minnesota while with the Mariners. The 24-year-old went 7-8 with a 3.66 ERA in 28 games (26 starts) in the minors this season, pitching for Double-A Arkansas until he was traded to the Twins and assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

WALK-OFFS

1. Minnesota 3B Miguel Sano (knee) and 1B Tyler Austin (back stiffness) have missed the first two games of the series.

2. Royals INF Adalberto Mondesi has 15 stolen bases since the All-Star break - tied for the most in the majors.

3. Kansas City 2B/OF Whit Merrifield has reached base in all eight games he has played at Target Field this season and 18 of 19 in his career.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Twins 4

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

MLB Previews 9th September 2018 by Gracenote
Since returning from a physically and emotionally challenging three-week stretch last month, Mike Trout had been held in check offensively - for the most part. He broke through with a performance befitting of a two-time MVP on Saturday and will attempt to power the Los Angeles Angels to a three-game sweep when they visit the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Trout entered Saturday batting .270 with one home run and three RBIs in 12 games after missing the previous 19 contests following a wrist injury that sent him to the disabled list and the death of his brother-in-law shortly thereafter. The seven-time All-Star needed only two at-bats to surpass that production in Saturday's 12-3 victory, following a two-run homer in his first at-bat with a three-run shot in the third inning as part of a 5-for-5, five-RBI effort. The Angels improved to 4-2 this season against the White Sox, who have dropped four straight after winning three of their previous four. Kevan Smith went 2-for-3 in the loss and is batting .500 over his last five games for Chicago, which has been outscored 35-10 during its slide.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH Andrew Heaney (8-9, 4.16 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (5-9, 4.37)

Heaney was masterful at Houston on Aug. 30 as he worked six scoreless innings, but he was unable to repeat the effort Tuesday in a loss at Texas, where he yielded four runs and seven hits in six frames. The Oklahoma State product has struggled to the tune of a 1-6 record and 5.02 ERA in 14 road outings, as opposed to a 7-3 mark and 3.26 ERA in 12 turns at home. Heaney's only two career starts against Chicago came in 2015, when he settled for a pair of no-decisions after allowing three runs across 11 2/3 innings.

opez has been on point in each of his last two turns, permitting one run while striking out six over seven innings in a win against the New York Yankees on Aug. 29 and a no-decision versus Detroit on Monday. The 24-year-old Dominican is unbeaten over his last seven trips to the mound but has recorded only one win despite allowing fewer than three runs on five occasions. Kole Calhoun has belted a home run in three at-bats versus Lopez, who yielded four runs in six frames of a no-decision against the Angels last season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Trout has gone 10-for-16 with 11 walks, four homers, 11 RBIs and seven runs scored in six games against the White Sox this season.

2. Chicago SS Tim Anderson recorded his 26th stolen base in his 137th game of the season Saturday, eclipsing the total from his first 245 career games.

3. Los Angeles DH Shohei Ohtani failed to homer Saturday for the first time in four games this month, but he has plated exactly three runs in three straight contests.

PREDICTION: White Sox 3, Angels 2

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

MLB Previews 9th September 2018 by Gracenote
Giants vs. Brewers Preview and Predictions

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The Milwaukee Brewers look to continue the surge toward their first playoff spot since 2011 when they attempt to finish off a three-game sweep of the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Brewers hold a 2 1/2-game lead on St. Louis for the National League's top wild-card spot after winning eight of their last 10, including a 4-3 triumph Saturday aided by solo homers from Travis Shaw and Christian Yelich.

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Yelich has reached base in 24 straight games and sits second in the NL with a .316 batting average for Milwaukee, while Shaw snapped out of a 1-for-13 slump to launch his 28th homer in Saturday's victory. Zach Davies looks to match his impressive first start since coming off the disabled list when he takes the mound for the Brewers and the Giants counter with former World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner. San Francisco is playing out the string after losing seven straight games and falling to 2-11 in their last 13 road contests despite out-hitting Milwaukee 6-5 on Saturday. Third baseman Ryder Jones belted a pinch-hit homer Saturday and is 3-for-7 with a pair of blasts and three RBIs in four games since being recalled.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco), FS Wisconsin, Dish455 (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Madison Bumgarner (5-5, 3.07 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Zach Davies (2-5, 4.88)

Bumgarner was pounded for seven runs (six earned) and eight hits (three homers) over five innings Monday at Colorado after two dazzling performances in which he allowed one run over 15 frames. The 29-year-old North Carolina native owns five quality starts in his last eight appearances, including scoreless outings against playoff hopefuls Houston and Arizona. Yelich is 5-for-14 with four doubles versus Bumgarner, who is 7-3 with a 2.25 ERA in 11 career games against Milwaukee.



Davies pitched his first game since a three-month stretch on the disabled list Monday, holding the Chicago Cubs to one run over five innings with seven strikeouts. "Oh, man, that's a great outing," Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters. ". ... He tunnels in, he doesn't let a lot of things get in his way and I thought he was outstanding." The 25-year-old Arizona native gave up two unearned runs over six frames in his only career meeting with the Giants, suffering the loss last year.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Francisco 1B Brandon Belt and SS Brandon Crawford were limited to pinch-hitting duties Saturday due to a sore left knees.

2. Milwaukee 1B Jesus Aguilar has four RBIs in his last four games and needs three to reach 100 for the first time.

3. The Giants are batting .311 with the bases loaded this season, best in the NL and fourth-best in the majors.

PREDICTION: Giants 4, Brewers 2

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

If the Colorado Rockies go on to win the National League West for the first time in 26th seasons of existence, they likely will be able to look back on their ability to pull out the tight victories over the Los Angeles Dodgers as a major reason why. The Rockies hope to extend their lead over the Dodgers to 2 1/2 games on Sunday, when the division rivals meet in the rubber match of their three-game series in Colorado.

Charlie Blackmon's two-run homer in the fifth inning proved to be the difference in Colorado's 4-2 victory on Saturday, keeping Los Angeles from retaking the lead in the West while also beating its division rival for the fourth time in the last five meetings. The Rockies have held the NL's most homer-happy team to a total of three blasts in their recent victories and done just enough in those contests, as Saturday marked the first time over that stretch Colorado won by more than one run. Los Angeles isn't doing much to help its own cause, however, scoring three runs or fewer in eight of its last 10 contests. The Dodgers have alternated wins and losses over their last five contests and trail St. Louis by one game for the second NL wild-card spot.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Rich Hill (7-5, 3.73 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Tyler Anderson (6-7, 4.80)

Hill won for the fifth time in six decisions Tuesday against the New York Mets despite surrendering four runs while striking out eight in six innings. The 38-year-old was moved ahead of Alex Wood due to "matchups," according to manager Dave Roberts, but has recorded only one quality start over his last four outings. Nolan Arenado is 3-for-6 with a homer versus Hill, who settled for a no-decision in Colorado on Aug. 12 after yielding three runs - two earned - in six frames.

Anderson rebounded from a dismal start against St. Louis with a no-decision versus San Francisco on Monday, giving up three runs and six hits while registering seven strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings. The native of Las Vegas has struggled in particular since the beginning of August, giving up 30 runs, 41 hits, nine walks and 10 homers in 26 2/3 frames. Anderson's only quality start in that span came against the Dodgers on Aug. 9, when he allowed one run over six innings, although he did not factor in the decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Saturday's setback was only the second loss in the Dodgers' last 10 games against division rivals.

2. Colorado is 30-6 since June 28 in games started by Kyle Freeland, Jon Gray or German Marquez. In their other 25 contests over that span, the Rockies are 10-15.

3. Los Angeles OF Matt Kemp's next home run in Colorado will move him past former Dodger Eric Karros (21) and into second place for the most homers hit by an opposing player at Coors Field (Barry Bonds, 26).

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Rockies 4

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

MLB Previews 8th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Oakland Athletics are inching toward a playoff berth on the strength of a relentless lineup that is producing remarkably consistent results of late. The Athletics have scored exactly eight runs in each game during a three-game winning streak and will try to push the run to four in a row when they complete a series with the visiting Texas Rangers on Sunday.

After topping the New York Yankees 8-2 on Wednesday, Oakland produced 8-4 and 8-6 wins over the Rangers to start the final series between the American League West rivals. Khris Davis slugged a two-run homer - his 10th of the season against Texas - to set the tone in Saturday's triumph as the Athletics opened a commanding 7 1/2-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the race for the second wild card in the AL. Adrian Beltre gave the Rangers something to cheer about with a pair of homers of his own, moving him past Carlos Delgado (473) and into 32nd place on the all-time list. Veteran Trevor Cahill will try to help the A's end their homestand on a good note when he starts the series finale against opener Jeffrey Springs.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Southwest (Texas), NBCS California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Jeffrey Springs (0-0, 2.29 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Trevor Cahill (6-3, 3.60)

Springs was named the opener for the series finale as he makes his second straight start. The 25-year-old tossed two scoreless innings as the starter in a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Fellow rookie Ariel Jurado, who is 2-4 with a 6.69 ERA in seven starts, is expected to get the bulk of the innings in relief.

Cahill has a 6.75 ERA over his last three starts, but did just enough in five innings to win his last time out against the Yankees. The 30-year-old, who enters Sunday with 999 career strikeouts, is 5-0 with a 1.09 ERA in nine home starts. Beltre is 13-for-35 with two homers and four doubles against Cahill, who is 11-4 with a 3.07 ERA in 19 career starts against Texas.

WALK-OFFS

1. Davis needs one home run Sunday to tie Mickey Mantle's record for most homers in a single season against the Rangers' franchise.

2. Beltre also tied Paul Waner with his 3,152nd career hit, two shy of George Brett for 15th on baseball's all-time list.

3. Oakland has won 12 games against Texas this year, its best total in the season series since 2003 (15-4).

PREDICTION: Athletics 7, Rangers 4

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

MLB Previews 9th September 2018 by Gracenote
The New York Yankees have a firm grip on the American League's first wild card but still have their sights set on the AL East crown. New York continues its quest for a division title Sunday, when it attempts to complete a three-game sweep against the host Seattle Mariners.

The Yankees are 11 games ahead of Seattle for a wild card and 3 1/2 in front of Oakland for the top spot after posting a 4-2 victory Saturday to improve to 3-2 on their nine-game road trip. Austin Romine snapped a tie in the seventh inning with his 10th homer of the season, extending his career high and making him the 10th Yankee to reach double digits, and Andrew McCutchen went deep in his second straight contest as New York pulled within 7 1/2 games of first-place Boston in the AL East. New York has six games remaining against the Red Sox over the final three weeks and end the campaign with a three-game set in Boston. The Mariners managed only four hits Saturday, including a solo homer by Mike Zunino, as they suffered their fourth loss in six contests to fall 7 1/2 games behind the Athletics for the second wild card.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (7-6, 3.54 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (2-3, 5.56)

Sabathia has lost back-to-back starts, including an outing at Oakland on Monday in which he surrendered five runs and seven hits over 3 1/3 innings. The 38-year-old Californian worked six frames while registering a quality start in each of his previous three turns but notched only one victory in that span - his lone win in his last nine outings. Sabathia has made 28 career starts against Seattle, going 14-6 with two complete games, one shutout and a 2.57 ERA.

Ramirez has pitched well since returning from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for more than three months, allowing fewer than two earned runs in four of his five starts. The 28-year-old Nicaraguan is coming off a victory over Baltimore on Monday in which he gave up one run and two hits over 5 1/3 innings. Ramirez is 2-2 with a 3.66 ERA in 17 career appearances against New York, including four starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees have hit 232 home runs this season and need 33 over their final 20 games to break the major-league record set by the 1997 Mariners.

2. Seattle RHP Felix Hernandez's troubled season continued Saturday as he exited the contest in the fifth inning with tightness in his right hamstring.

3. New York OF Aaron Judge (wrist) took batting practice in an indoor cage Saturday for the first time since being injured July 26.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Yankees 3

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

MLB Previews 8th September 2018 by Gracenote
Dallas Keuchel got off to a rocky start this season, losing eight of his first 11 decisions, but has reclaimed the form that produced an American League Cy Young Award in 2015. Keuchel will look to keep his hot stretch going when the surging Houston Astros go for their eighth straight win and a three-game sweep of the host Boston Red Sox on Sunday night.

Keuchel has not allowed more than three runs in 13 of his last 15 starts for Houston, which has won all seven games in September following a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday. Alex Bregman swatted his 30th homer and has five blasts along with 11 RBIs during a seven-game hitting streak to help the Astros improve to a major league-best 49-21 on the road. The Red Sox will try to avoid being swept at home for the first time this season behind 2016 Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello, who beat the Astros in Houston on June 3 with 6 1/3 innings of three-run ball. Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts went deep for the second straight day as part of a three-hit performance Saturday to match his career high of 21 home runs.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (11-10, 3.46 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (16-7, 4.20)

Since allowing 23 runs during a rocky five-start stretch, Keuchel is 8-2 with a 2.57 ERA over his last 15 outings dating to June 16. He posted his third consecutive quality start versus Minnesota last time out, limiting the Twins to one run (zero earned) and five hits over six innings. Ian Kinsler is 10-for-33 with a homer against Keuchel, who is 0-1 with a 9.88 ERA in three appearances (two starts) versus Boston.

Porcello pitched five innings for the third straight time in his last outing but ended a three-start win drought by holding Atlanta to one run and two hits. The sinkerballer has pitched much better away from Fenway Park, posting a 10-3 record and 3.78 ERA on the road as opposed to 6-4 and 4.74 at home. George Springer is 4-for-9 with a homer and two doubles off Porcello, who is 2-1 with a 4.85 lifetime against Houston.

WALK-OFFS

1. Bregman has reached base in 35 straight games and is 12-for-25 during his seven-game hitting and run-scoring streaks.

2. Red Sox LF Andrew Benintendi is 8-for-19 during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Astros RHP Roberto Osuna has converted all six save opportunities with Houston, including four this month.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Red Sox 3

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

MLB Previews 8th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Cincinnati Reds have executed some small ball before delivering a knockout punch with the long ball in each of their past two games. Buoyed by grand slams in consecutive wins that pushed the club's single-season record total to 11, the Reds hope to avoid more rain when they go for a third straight victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Cincinnati capitalized on a misplayed bunt for the second straight day, leading to Joey Votto's grand slam that highlighted a seven-run inning in Saturday's rain-shortened 7-2 victory. Votto's blast, which ended a 36-game homerless drought dating to July 9, put the Reds within one of tying the National League record of 12 grand slams in a season. San Diego's Eric Hosmer belted a two-run homer for the second time in as many games and is 4-for-11 with two homers and five RBIs in the series. Rain has been a constant in the series, delaying Friday's game for more than 2 1/2 hours, prompting a start time of an hour earlier on Saturday and pushing back the start of Sunday's game three hours.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Jacob Nix (2-3, 4.85 ERA) vs. Reds RH Tyler Mahle (7-9, 4.95)

Nix will make his sixth start since he was summoned to the majors last month and has factored in the decision in each of his first five. The 22-year-old suffered his second loss to the Colorado Rockies last time out, giving up five runs on five hits over six innings. Nix had the best performance of his brief career in his previous turn, limiting Seattle to one run and eight hits over 8 1/3 innings.

The Reds bumped Homer Bailey and his 1-14 record from the rotation to give a second chance to Mahle, who failed to get through two innings in his last two starts and was shipped back to the minors. He made five starts at Triple-A Louisville and posted a 2.73 ERA. "I just worked on everything, breaking stuff and really trying to get my fastball command back to where I think it should be," Mahle told reporters.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds SS Jose Peraza is 8-for-16 during a four-game hitting streak.

2. Hosmer has reached base safely in 10 consecutive games.

3. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett (thigh) has sat out two of three games in the series and was 0-for-5 Friday.

PREDICTION: Padres 5, Reds 4

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MLB

Sunday, September 9

National League
Padres (56-88) @ Reds (61-82)
Nix is 1-3, 6.30 in his last four starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 2-3, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5

Mahle is 0-3, 18.56 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-11, 5-5 home
5-inning record: 5-15-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-22

Padres lost five of their last seven games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Cincinnati lost seven of its last 11 games; over is 4-2 in their last six home games.

Marlins (56-86) @ Pirates (71-71)
Brigham allowed three runs in three IP (82 PT) in his first ’18 start (under 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Williams is 3-1, 0.55 in his last five starts; under is 11-1-1 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 14-13, 8-8 home
5-inning record: 10-11-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-27

Marlins are 2-16 in their last 18 road games; over is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Pittsburgh won its last five games; under is 11-2 in their last 13 home games.

Cubs (83-59) @ Nationals (71-72)
Montgomery is 1-0, 2.87 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 7-7, 4-4 away
5-inning record: 6-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Fedde is 1-3, 5.79 in his six starts (under 3-2-1). Team in his starts: 2-4, 0-4 home
5-inning record: 1-2-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6

Cubs are 5-6 in their last 11 games; over is 6-1 in their last seven games. Washington split its last eight games; they’re 14-22 vs lefty starters- over is 12-3 in its last 15 home games.

Phillies (74-67) @ Mets (64-77)
Velasquez is 1-2, 5.76 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 11-15, 4-8 away
5-inning record: 11-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-26

deGrom is 3-1, 1.73 in his last six starts; his last four stayed under. Team in his starts: 12-16, 5-9 home
5-inning record: 13-6-9 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-28

Phillies are 6-13 in their last 19 games; five of their last eight games stayed under. Mets won five of their last seven games; under is 6-4 in their last ten games.

Giants (68-75) @ Brewers (81-62)
Bumgarner is 1-1, 3.69 in his last six starts (under 4-1-1). Team in his starts: 8-9, 3-6 away
5-inning record: 8-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-17

Davies is 0-3, 5.49 in his last four starts; his last six stayed under. Team in his starts: 3-6, 2-4 home
5-inning record: 4-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Giants lost their last seven games; under is 12-1 in their last 13 games. Milwaukee won eight of its last ten games; they’re 17-16 vs lefty starters- over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Dodgers (77-65) @ Rockies (78-63)
Hill is 1-1, 3.91 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 9-10, 5-5 away
5-inning record: 6-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Anderson is 0-3, 11.88 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-17, 4-11 home
5-inning record: 12-8-8 Allowed run in 1st inning: 15-28

Dodgers are 10-4 in their last 14 games; they’re 31-23 vs lefty starters- under is 8-2 in their last ten games. This is armadillosports.com. Colorado won six of its last seven games; they’re 28-23 vs lefty starters- under is 11-3 in their last 14 home games.

Braves (78-64) @ Diamondbacks (76-66)
Toussaint is 1-1, 3.37 in his two starts (over 2-0). Team in his starts: 1-1, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Ray is 1-0, 3.24 in his last five starts (under 3-1-1). Team in his starts: 8-10, 2-6 home
5-inning record: 10-4-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Braves lost seven of their last 11 games; they’re 19-22 vs lefty starters- seven of their last ten road games stayed under. Arizona lost six of its last eight games; 11 of their last 14 games stayed under the total.

American League
Indians (81-61) @ Blue Jays (64-78)
Clevinger is 3-0, 2.66 in his last four starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 12-15, 5-8 away
5-inning record: 7-13-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-27

Pannone is 1-1, 6.10 in his two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 1-1, 1-0 home
5-inning record: 0-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Indians are 6-5 in their last 11 games; they’re 18-18 vs lefty starters- under is 6-4-1 in their last 11 games. Toronto lost nine of its last 13 games; four of their last seven games stayed under.

Orioles (41-101) @ Rays (77-64)
Rogers is 1-1, 4.35 in his two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 1-1, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: home
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Orioles are 2-13 in their last 15 road games; four of their last seven games stayed under. Tampa Bay won six of its last seven games; they’re 21-15 vs lefty starters- over is 5-1-1 in their last seven home tilts.

Astros (89-53) @ Red Sox (97-46)
Keuchel is 2-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; under is 7-4-1 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 17-12, 10-5 away
5-inning record: 13-13-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-29

Porcello is 1-3, 6.43 in his last five starts; over is 9-5 in his last 14 starts. Team in his starts: 18-10, 8-4 home
5-inning record: 17-9-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-28

Astros won their last seven games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Boston won seven of its last 11 games; they’re 18-16 vs lefty starters- five of their last eight games stayed under.

Royals (47-94) @ Twins (64-77)
Kennedy is 0-2, 5.14 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 4-14, 2-7 away
5-inning record: 6-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-18

Maya allowed two runs in an inning (22 PT) in his one start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Royals are 3-13 in their last 16 road games; under is 6-4-1 in their last 11 road games. This is armadillosports.com. Minnesota lost six of its last seven games; five of their last eight games went over.

Angels (70-72) @ White Sox (56-86)
Heaney is 1-1, 4.74 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 13-12, 5-8 away
5-inning record: 7-11-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Lopez is 1-0, 1.83 in his last three starts (under 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 11-17, 6-7 home
5-inning record: 13-14-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-28

Angels are 7-10 in their last 17 games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games. White Sox lost their last four games; they’re 11-21 vs lefty starters- under is 9-5 in their last 14 games.

Rangers (61-81) @ A’s (86-57)
Jurado is 0-3, 8.85 in his last four starts (over 5-2). Team in his starts: 3-4, 1-3 away
5-inning record: 2-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Cahill is 1-1, 8.10 in his last three starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 11-7, 7-2 home
5-inning record: 9-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-18

Texas lost nine of its last 12 games; under is 6-4 in their last ten road games. A’s are 10-5 in their last 15 games; seven of their last eight games went over.

New York (89-53) @ Seattle (78-64)
Sabathia is 0-2, 5.87 in his last three starts; under is 10-4-1 in his last 15. Team in his starts: 14-11, 5-6 away
5-inning record: 12-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-25

Ramirez is 1-0, 1.74 in his two home starts (over 5-2). Team in his starts: 4-3, 2-0 home
5-inning record: 4-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

New York won seven of its last nine road games; over is 5-4 in their last nine games. Seattle is 4-8 in its last 12 games; they’re 23-22 vs lefty starters- under is 6-1 in their last seven home games.

Interleague
Cardinals (78-63) @ Tigers (58-83)
Gant is 3-1, 1.59 in his last five starts; his last three stayed under. Team in his starts: 5-9, 2-4 away
5-inning record: 7-3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-14

Fulmer is 0-3, 6.31 in his last five starts; under is 7-2-1 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 5-17, 3-7 home
5-inning record: 7-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-22

Cardinals are 2-5 in their last seven games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Detroit won five of its last six games; over is 6-4 in their last ten games.

Umpires
Mia-Pitt: Six of last seven Ortiz games went over.
SD-Cin: Favorites won eight of last ten Marquez games.
Chi-Wsh: Seven of last ten Timmons games went over.
SF-Mil: Six of last eight Hallion games stayed under.
Phil-NY: Underdogs are 6-5 in last 11 Little games.
Atl-Az: Six of last nine Foster games stayed under.
LA-Col: Under is 10-5-1 in Mahrley games this year.

Hst-Bos: Six of last seven Wolcott games stayed under.
Tex-A’s: Three of last four DeJesus games went over.
Clev-Tor: Over is 9-3 in last dozen Tichenor games.
Balt-TB: Last three Lentz games went over the total.
KC-Min: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Libka games.
LAA-Chi: Over is 10-5-1 in last 16 May games.
NY-Sea: Under is 11-5-2 in Rehak games this year.

StL-Det: Over is 13-7-1 in last 21 LBarrett games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/8
Ariz 37-24-10……35-24-11……..72-48
Atl 31-29-11…..34-27-10………65-56
Cubs 30-31-13……32-28-9…….62-59
Reds 22-44-5……27-33-10….…49-77
Colo 34-26-14……35-24-10……68-51
LA 35-25-8…….33-29-15……69-54
Miami 23-35-9…..31-30-15…….54-65
Milw 30-33-9…..37-26-8…….67-59
Mets 33-30-8……27-27-16…..60-55
Philly 27-29-16…..34-24-10……61-53
Pitt 31-29-8……34-27-13……..65-56
StL 36-26-12……30-31-7………66-57
SD 22-42-10……25-35-9…….47-77
SF 29-32-15…..27-25-15……56-57
Wash 29-28-13..…31-31-11……60-59

Orioles 19-44-12……21-37-11……40-81
Boston 36-28-14……42-19-6……..78-47
W Sox 23-40-6…..…24-40-10……47-80
Clev 29-27-14……44-19-10……..73-46
Det 25-37-10…..…31-30-12.……56-67
Astros 38-19-15……37-21-14…….75-40
KC 21-41-9…….29-33-10…..50-74
Angels 32-29-14……28-32-8……60-61
Twins 22-40-11……33-31-9…..55-71
NYY 34-24-12……42-23-8………76-46
A’s 26-32-11……33-27-14…..59-59
Sea 34-30-10……32-25-15…….66-53
TB 33-28-13……33-25-9……65-52
Texas 22-36-9…..28-39-8…….50-75
Toronto 19-39-11…24-34-16……43-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/8)
Ariz 29-70…….28-71…..…57
Atl 23-70……30-72………53
Cubs 14-73……..22-66……..36
Reds 18-73……..16-72……..34
Colo 23-73…….26-69.…….49
LA 23-67……..27-76..…..50
Miami 14-67……..21-75…….35
Milw 25-71…..…27-73…….52
Mets 27-71……..21-70……48
Philly 17-72……..22-69……39
Pitt 16-68……..21-76…….37
StL 25-74……..20-68…….45
SD 20-75……..19-69…….39
SF 15-74………21-70..…..36
Wash 25-70……..22-73…….47

Orioles 21-75……..20-68……..41
Boston 19-75……27-68………46
White Sox 19-68……21-73…….40
Clev 19-69…….29-72……..48
Detroit 24-72……..21-72….…45
Astros 20-71…..…17-72………37
KC 16-71..…….22-70…….38
Angels 20-73…..….18-68…….38
Twins 16-71………15-70…….31
NYY 17-70……..29-72………46
A’s 18-71…..…..23-74…….41
Seattle 28-72………22-72…….50
TB 22-74..……21-66…….43
Texas 10-67……20-74…….…30
Toronto 18-69………15-73….….33

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 71-69 NL, favorites -$213
AL @ NL– 69-61 NL, favorites +$218
Total: 140-130 NL, favorites +$5

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MLB

Sunday, September 9

Trend Report

Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Cleveland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 17 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Toronto is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Toronto is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 17 games when playing at home against Cleveland


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


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of St. Louis's last 18 games
St. Louis is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Detroit
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
NY Mets is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 3-15 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Miami is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 12 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing at home against Miami


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Washington
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels's last 10 games on the road
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of LA Angels's last 12 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games when playing at home against LA Angels


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


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Kansas City is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 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 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 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 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 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 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Dodgers is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 10 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 UNDER in 11 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Texas Rangers
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Texas's last 22 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games
Oakland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games at home
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Oakland is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Oakland's last 22 games when playing at home against Texas


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Diego's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Cincinnati is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Cincinnati is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing at home against San Diego


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Arizona
Atlanta is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Arizona is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
NY Yankees is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
NY Yankees is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
NY Yankees is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
NY Yankees is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Seattle
NY Yankees is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home
Seattle is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 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 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Seattle is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


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 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 5-0 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 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Boston
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Boston is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Houston
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

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Long Sheet

Sunday, September 9

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PHILADELPHIA (74 - 67) at NY METS (64 - 77) - 1:10 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-73 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-19 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-27 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 63-77 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 29-41 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 131-147 (-57.2 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 5-19 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 28-37 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 36-57 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 101-123 (-28.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 55-75 (-25.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-21 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 204-255 (-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.
DEGROM is 12-17 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEGROM is 4-9 (-9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 9-6 (+4.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 1-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.230.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.9 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
DEGROM is 7-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 12-2 (+9.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-3.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (56 - 88) at CINCINNATI (61 - 82) - 4:10 PM
JACOB NIX (R) vs. TYLER MAHLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 56-88 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-22 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 126-155 (-51.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 419-445 (-96.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 415-376 (-81.4 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 3-3 (+0.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

JACOB NIX vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

TYLER MAHLE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MAHLE is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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MIAMI (56 - 86) at PITTSBURGH (71 - 71) - 1:35 PM
JEFF BRIGHAM (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 53-48 (+5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-7 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
MIAMI is 108-128 (+1.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+2.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JEFF BRIGHAM vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. MIAMI since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (83 - 59) at WASHINGTON (71 - 72) - 1:35 PM
MIKE MONTGOMERY (L) vs. ERICK FEDDE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1778-1821 (-264.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 458-474 (-94.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 904-908 (-169.8 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1314-1357 (-205.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 866-796 (-153.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
MONTGOMERY is 4-12 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
MONTGOMERY is 4-10 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 71-72 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-29 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-36 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-31 (-17.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-23 (-16.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-36 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-39 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-21 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
FEDDE is 0-7 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-3 (+0.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

ERICK FEDDE vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
FEDDE is 0-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 2.251.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 75) at MILWAUKEE (81 - 62) - 2:10 PM
MADISON BUMGARNER (L) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-100 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 88-113 (-28.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 12-22 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 1-7 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 81-62 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 67-57 (+12.4 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 44-27 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-54 (+19.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 68-75 (+0.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-8 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-21 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-15 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-31 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
BUMGARNER is 7-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.039.
His team's record is 8-3 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.3 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DAVIES is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (77 - 65) at COLORADO (78 - 63) - 3:10 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 77-65 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 16-20 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 34-29 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-32 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HILL is 2-7 (-8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
HILL is 7-11 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 78-63 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 56-41 (+16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-63 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-43 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-30 (+20.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 44-32 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 30-17 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ANDERSON is 4-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-8 (+1.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

RICH HILL vs. COLORADO since 1997
HILL is 0-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.45 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 1-5 (-6.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ANDERSON is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.81 and a WHIP of 1.377.
His team's record is 3-7 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.4 units)

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ATLANTA (78 - 64) at ARIZONA (76 - 66) - 4:10 PM
TOUKI TOUSSAINT (R) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 170-138 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 78-63 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 41-29 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 13-9 (+9.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
ATLANTA is 41-30 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 49-43 (+24.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-5 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
ATLANTA is 26-19 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 39-36 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 29-32 (+17.7 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 26-30 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 22-24 (-12.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
ARIZONA is 903-806 (-104.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 16-21 (-13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 636-582 (-81.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 23-38 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 14-21 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
RAY is 2-8 (-10.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 22-30 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RAY is 6-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 21-36 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-3 (+0.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

TOUKI TOUSSAINT vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

ROBBIE RAY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RAY is 0-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 2.144.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (81 - 61) at TORONTO (64 - 78) - 1:05 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. THOMAS PANNONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 81-61 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-24 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-32 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-35 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVINGER is 13-15 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVINGER is 3-8 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVINGER is 3-11 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 50-46 (+6.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 64-78 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 32-45 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 22-27 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 (+2.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. TORONTO since 1997
CLEVINGER is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

THOMAS PANNONE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (41 - 101) at TAMPA BAY (77 - 64) - 1:10 PM
JOSH ROGERS (L) vs. RYAN STANEK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 10-8 (-0.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
13 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+7.8 Units)

JOSH ROGERS vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

RYAN STANEK vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
STANEK is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 7.94 and a WHIP of 1.058.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (47 - 94) at MINNESOTA (64 - 77) - 2:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. CHASE DE JONG (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-7 (+2.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.3 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
KENNEDY is 4-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.305.
His team's record is 8-5 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-10. (-8.5 units)

CHASE DE JONG vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (70 - 72) at CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 86) - 2:10 PM
ANDREW HEANEY (L) vs. REYNALDO LOPEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 4-2 (+0.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

ANDREW HEANEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HEANEY is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LOPEZ is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (61 - 81) at OAKLAND (86 - 57) - 4:05 PM
JEFFREY SPRINGS (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 86-57 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-16 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 45-29 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 14-6 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 15-8 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday this season.
OAKLAND is 35-19 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 49-36 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 45-13 (+28.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 20-2 (+17.0 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 234-235 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-89 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 108-122 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-46 (+15.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 300-333 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
TEXAS is 24-23 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 21-13 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 39-40 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 12-6 (+4.1 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)

JEFFREY SPRINGS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

TREVOR CAHILL vs. TEXAS since 1997
CAHILL is 11-4 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.213.
His team's record is 15-4 (+13.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+2.4 units)

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NY YANKEES (89 - 53) at SEATTLE (78 - 64) - 4:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. ERASMO RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 25-33 (-11.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 106-82 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 78-64 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 44-36 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 37-25 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
RAMIREZ is 8-0 (+8.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 18-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 19-8 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 938-846 (-114.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 13-26 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SABATHIA is 15-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 20-9 (+8.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-14. (-2.3 units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RAMIREZ is 2-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.792.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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HOUSTON (89 - 53) at BOSTON (97 - 46) - 8:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 97-46 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 44-18 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 35-22 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 49-21 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 31-13 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 142-72 (+29.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-12 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 18-4 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 48-27 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 151-140 (-51.4 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
BOSTON is 237-237 (-64.0 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
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+0.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. BOSTON since 1997
KEUCHEL is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PORCELLO is 2-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (78 - 64) at DETROIT (59 - 83) - 1:10 PM
JOHN GANT (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 26-33 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-34 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 31-35 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ST LOUIS is 41-33 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 30-22 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 84-141 (-40.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 46-75 (-26.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 117-119 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
FULMER is 5-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.9 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOHN GANT vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

MICHAEL FULMER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, September 9


Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 951-952
September 9, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 13.764
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.931
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-165
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-165); Under

San Diego @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
September 9, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Nix) 15.771
Cincinnati
(Mahle) 13.564
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Under

Miami @ Pittsburgh

Game 955-956
September 9, 2018 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Brigham) 14.863
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 13.971
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+165); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Washington

Game 957-958
September 9, 2018 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Mntgmry) 14.662
Washington
(Fedde) 16.458
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+100); Under

San Francisco @ Milwaukee

Game 959-960
September 9, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Bumgrner) 14.639
Milwaukee
(Davies) 17.536
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-145); Under

LA Dodgers @ Colorado

Game 961-962
September 9, 2018 @ 3:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 17.929
Colorado
(Andrson) 14.020
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-125
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-125); Under

Atlanta @ Arizona

Game 963-964
September 9, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Toussaint) 15.571
Arizona
(Ray) 16.653
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-145); Over

Cleveland @ Toronto

Game 965-966
September 9, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 16.238
Toronto
(Pannone) 14.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-165); Over

Baltimore @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
September 9, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Rogers) 12.415
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 17.914
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 5 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
September 9, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 14.803
Minnesota
(DeJong) 13.264
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
N/A

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 971-972
September 9, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 17.489
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 13.304
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Texas @ Oakland

Game 973-974
September 9, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Springs) 14.482
Oakland
(Cahill) 17.020
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-220); Over

NY Yankees @ Seattle

Game 975-976
September 9, 2018 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Sabathia) 12.792
Seattle
(Ramirez) 15.396
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+110); Under

Houston @ Boston

Game 977-978
September 9, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 17.404
Boston
(Porcello) 16.440
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-105); Under

St. Louis @ Detroit

Game 979-980
September 9, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Gant) 17.512
Detroit
(Fulmer) 14.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-120
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-120); Under

Baltimore @ Tampa Bay

Game 967-968
September 9, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Rogers) 12.415
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 17.914
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 5 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-230
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-230); Over

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 969-970
September 9, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 14.803
Minnesota
(DeJong) 13.264
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+130); Under

LA Angels @ Chicago White Sox

Game 971-972
September 9, 2018 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Heaney) 17.489
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 13.304
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-140); Over

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Diamond Trends - Sunday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Diamondbacks are 14-0 SU as a favorite in the last game of a series after a game in which their bullpen allowed multiple runs and it is post All-Star break. In their last eight games in this spot, the D-Backs have outscored their opponent 57 runs to 8 runs.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Blue Jays are 0-20 SU in the last game of a series as a dog of more than 130 when they are off a loss in which they held the lead.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Athletics are 12-0 SU in franchise history as a home 140+ favorite after a game in which Jed Lowrie had multiple RBI. In their last seven games in this spot, Oakland has outscored their opponent 60 runs to 9 runs.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Athletics are 13-0 SU in franchise history with Trevor Cahill as a favorite when their opponent is on a two-plus game losing streak.