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

Race 3 - Claiming - 400y on the Dirt. Purse: $9500 Class Rating: 85

QUARTER HORSE 400Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 12 MR EL R 15 10/1

# 1 MISS PRETTY TEE 7/2

# 6 HARLAN COUNTY 20/1

I've got to go with MR EL R 15 particularly if the morning line of 10/1 holds. He must be given a shot given the competitive speed numbers. I think having Belloc ride this gelding is a smart choice. The Equibase speed fig of 79 from his last affair looks solid in here. MISS PRETTY TEE - Exhibits the look of a lucrative play, averaging a solid 69 speed fig which is one of the most favorable in this group. Will almost certainly go to the lead and could never look back. HARLAN COUNTY - Has competed solidly in short races. Overall the Equibase Speed Figs of this racer look respectable in this race.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Finger Lakes
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Claiming - 8.2f on the Dirt. Purse: $9000 Class Rating: 58

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 11 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE JULY 11 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 SCINTILLATION 2/1

# 2 CHAPEL PARTY 9/5

# 4 GIRLS AT SARATOGA 7/2

SCINTILLATION is my choice. Has performed well lately in route races, posting a nifty 56 avg speed figure. This filly with Gomez in the saddle makes her a key contender. Ran a strong last race. CHAPEL PARTY - Earned a solid speed figure last time out.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Louisiana Downs - Race #2 - Post: 3:44pm - Maiden Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $14,000 Class Rating: 55

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#9 GIRL THIRSTY (ML=6/1)
#6 PROUDMONEY (ML=8/1)
#12 JACKIE LANE (ML=15/1)


GIRL THIRSTY - I am keen on that latest race on August 15th at Louisiana Downs where she finished seventh. Rider jumped on this filly's back for the first ride on August 15th. Should be acquainted with the horse even better in today's contest. Just missed hitting the board on August 15th at Louisiana Downs. With respectable odds today, she has my interest. Average class rating is tops in this field. I think that is a big edge for a race on the turf. PROUDMONEY - This filly is in first-rate physical condition right now. Ran sixth last time out and comes back soon. I like horses that return to a similar class level after dropping at least five Equibase class figure points like this one did in the last race. I believe she'll be competitive at this level. Look at this pattern of improvement. 3/31/56 are the last three speed figures. Look for this one to go all the way to the finish line at some decent odds right here. Ran sixth in last race, but not more than five from the lead at the wire. JACKIE LANE - I like to play horses that faced open company in their last race and drop into state bred races. This mare fits the bill. It looks like Singh had to come to know this mare on Sep 1st when riding her for the first time. Back on again today. 18-36-48 are last 3 speed figs. Improving each time out is something she should do again in today's race. Each one of this mare's recent finish positions has been progressively better.

Vulnerable Contenders: #13 BELLE FORCE (ML=5/2), #8 WAFT (ML=3/1), #10 VELVET VISION (ML=7/2),

BELLE FORCE - Aug 15th is the last time we've seen this filly around. Have to be a little bit leery. Doubtful that the speed figure she registered on August 15th will be good enough in this race. WAFT - This racer ran a somewhat easily forgotten rating last time out. She shouldn't run better and will probably get beat in today's race running that rating. VELVET VISION - Doesn't appear to be in a comfortable spot today.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #9 GIRL THIRSTY on top if we're getting at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
9 with [6,12]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [6,9,12] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[6,9,12] with [6,9,12] with [1,3,6,9,12] with [1,3,6,9,12] Total Cost: $36

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs
Presque Isle Downs - Race 4

$2 WPS / $2 Exacta / Trifecta (min .50 cent) / Superfecta (min .10 cent) $2 Daily Double / Pick 3 (min .50 cent) (Races 4-5-6) Pick 5 ( min .50 cent) (Races 4-5-6-7-8)


Maiden Special • 6 Furlongs • All-Weather • Age 2 • CR: 70 • Purse: $27,000 • Post: 6:40P
(PLUS UP TO 30% PABF) FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * BRATT STACK: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Maiden finished second in its last race and finished three lengths or more ahead of the third place h orse. SUN LILY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. TAPPING THE KITTY: 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.
6
BRATT STACK
3/1

5/2
4
SUN LILY
5/2

6/1
9
TAPPING THE KITTY
6/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
9
TAPPING THE KITTY
9

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

78.7

59.7

52.2
6
BRATT STACK
6

3/1
Trailer
77

78

70.2

73.9

71.9
4
SUN LILY
4

5/2
Trailer
72

67

48.3

63.5

59.5
7
BRIDGELANDS
7

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
0

0

56.9

54.0

46.5
2
U KNOW I B LION
2

10/1
Alternator/Non-contender
64

56

69.2

53.6

44.6








Unknown Running Style: TAKE ME HOME (15/1) [Jockey: Dominguez Eddie - Trainer: Hamm Timothy E], J'S HANDSOME FANA (12/1) [Jockey: Martinez Willie - Trainer: Bowersock Maria], SILVER DESTROYER (20/1) [Jockey: Villa-Gomez Huber - Trainer: Russell Randa

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
Parx Racing - Race 7

Daily Double / Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta /10 cent Superfecta


Maiden Special • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 81 • Purse: $45,000 • Post: 3:37P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 119 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Dominant Stalker. M G BROKER is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * M G BROKER: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest Track Master Power Rating. BLACK LIGHT: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. 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.
2
M G BROKER
12/1

5/2
10
BLACK LIGHT
20/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
M G BROKER
1

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
80

61

30.3

57.8

55.8
10
BLACK LIGHT
10

20/1
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

29.4

48.3

44.8








Unknown Running Style: LUCKY LEE (4/1) [Jockey: Carmouche Kendrick - Trainer: Servis John C], DON POLO (15/1) [Jockey: Arroyo Angel S - Trainer: Velazquez Alfredo], DUNPH (8/1) [Jockey: Otero William P - Trainer: Kreiser Timothy C], XY SPEED (6/1) [J

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Thistledown - Race #1 - Post: 1:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $15,000 Class Rating: 26

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 CIRCLE WILL RUN (ML=7/2)


CIRCLE WILL RUN - Looking at today's class rating, this pony is meeting an easier bunch than last time around the track at Thistledown. This filly should be at the peak of fitness, this far into her form cycle.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 TIZ TICKET (ML=5/2), #1 ANGEL GAS (ML=3/1), #2 WAY BACK WHEN (ML=6/1),

TIZ TICKET - Didn't land in the top three on July 4th at Thistledown. Followed it up with another lackluster outing. ANGEL GAS - Difficult to keep chasing this sort of 'hanger' horse. I don't think this pony likes running on the inside, certainly not out of the one slot. WAY BACK WHEN - Tough to like the downward moving flow (26/17/5) of Equibase speed figs. Hasn't finished in the money in any short distance events recently. Doubtful to see her doing it in today's event either. The fig last out doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the class rating of today's race. Mark this entrant as a likely underlay.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 CIRCLE WILL RUN to win. Have to have odds of at least 1/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
4 with 5

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 11th September 2018 by Gracenote
The Washington Nationals are enduring a remarkable run of weather-related issues, the latest of which forced the postponement of a series opener at Philadelphia due to lousy infield conditions. The teams will allow the grounds crew to get to work before taking part in a doubleheader Tuesday to begin a three-game set.

The tarp at Citizens Bank Park was not down for the entirety of a rainy weekend in Philadelphia and the infield dirt was left in unplayable conditions Monday, prompting the third postponement in five days for the Nationals, who also may need to move a home game with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. More rain is in the forecast for Tuesday but if and when the teams are able to play it is expected to still be Washington's Erick Fedde against Jake Arrieta in the opener and Tanner Roark for the visitors versus Nick Pivetta in the nightcap. The Phillies are trying to snap a string of seven straight series losses, two of which came at the hands of Washington, which took two of three from its National League East rivals twice last month. Philadelphia sits 4 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the division and five games out in the race for the second wild-card in the NL.

TV: 3:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Erick Fedde (1-3, 6.00 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jake Arrieta (10-9, 3.61)

Fedde will be making his second start since being recalled earlier in the month. He gave up four runs in five innings during a no-decision against St. Louis last Tuesday, striking out a season-high seven. The Las Vegas native went 1-1 with a 6.55 ERA in back-to-back starts against the Phillies in June.

Arrieta gave up exactly four runs for the third straight time last Tuesday at Miami, but he lasted 7 1/3 innings and struck out 11 while picking up his first win since July 31. His prior outing saw him last just three frames against the Nationals while tying season highs with three walks and two home runs allowed. The former Cy Young Award winner has had his issues with veteran slugger Mark Reynolds, who is 9-for-22 with a home run against Arrieta.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies 1B Carlos Santana has four home runs and nine RBIs during an 11-game hitting streak.

2. Harper has 12 walks, two home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs over his last six games.

3. Philadelphia LF Rhys Hoskins has homered in three straight games.

PREDICTION: Phillies 5, Nationals 4

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Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 10th September 2018 by Gracenote
Astros vs. Tigers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/10/2018

The Houston Astros are rounding into form for another postseason run with eight wins in their last nine games and look to continue the surge Tuesday when they visit the Detroit Tigers for the second of three contests in the Motor City. Tyler White had a pair of hits, improving to 6-for-13 in his last four outings, and knocked in a run as the Astros pulled out a 3-2 victory Monday to increase their lead in the American League West to three games over Oakland.

Alex Bregman (team-high 30 homers, 97 RBIs) was hitless Monday but worked a walk to extend his on-base streak to 37 games, the longest by a Houston player since Lance Berkman reached the same figure in 2004. The Astros will attempt to clinch the season series with rookie left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound Tuesday and Detroit counters with veteran righty Jordan Zimmermann, who is 1-1 with a 1.40 ERA against AL West foes this season. Nicholas Castellanos had a pair of hits Monday and is 9-for-16 with three doubles and four RBIs during a five-game hitting streak for the Tigers, who have lost two in a row after winning four straight. Detroit, which sits in third place in the AL Central, is 10-22 against the AL West - 1-3 versus Houston - and 18-18 against left-handed starters.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston), FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Framber Valdez (3-1, 1.37 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Jordan Zimmermann (7-6, 4.03)

Valdez has been solid in his first three major league starts, allowing three runs on nine hits and nine walks across 15 1/3 innings combined. The 24-year-old Dominican Republic native began his career on Aug. 21 with 4 1/3 innings of relief to win at Seattle while yielding one unearned run. Valdez was 6-5 with a 4.11 ERA in 22 games (14 starts) at Triple-A and Double-A before being recalled by the Astros.

Zimmermann limited the Chicago White Sox to two hits and one walk over five scoreless innings to earn the victory last time out - his third in the last five decisions. The 32-year-old Wisconsin native permitted one or fewer earned runs in four of his last six starts, walking just three total in that stretch. Josh Reddick is 3-for-6 versus Zimmermann, who is 2-3 with a 3.09 ERA in seven career starts against the Astros.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit C James McCann is 17-for-50 with four homers and 13 RBIs in 16 career games against the Astros.

2. Houston 1B Yuli Gurriel, who was rested in the series opener, is 7-for-22 with two homers and six RBIs during a six-game hitting streak.

3. Tigers OF Christin Stewart, a first-round pick in 2015, notched his first major league hit Monday with a single.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Tigers 4

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a strong push to temporarily climb atop the National League West during a recent two-week stretch, but their up-and-down play over the last week isn't helping their cause to win a sixth straight division title. Their lack of success this season against the Reds hasn't helped matters either - something the Dodgers hope to change in Cincinnati on Tuesday when the teams meet for the middle contest of their three-game set.

Los Angeles won eight of nine from Aug. 24 to Sept. 2 to turn a 4 1/2-game deficit in the West to a one-half game edge, but last year's NL pennant winner has alternated wins and losses in seven games since. After taking two of three at division-leading Colorado over the weekend, the Dodgers fell 1 1/2 games behind the Rockies and lost for the fifth time in as many tries to the Reds this year on Monday after falling behind by four runs in the first inning en route to a 10-6 setback in the series opener. Scooter Gennett (.320) took the lead in his pursuit of the NL batting crown and continued tormenting the Dodgers, going 4-for-5 with three RBIs to improve to 14-for-19 against them this season. Cincinnati has won each game with Los Angeles this season by at least two runs after losing eight in a row to the Dodgers entering 2018.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-2, 2.16 ERA) vs. Reds RH Luis Castillo (8-12, 4.79)

Ryu collected his third quality start in his last five outings in bizarre fashion while taking the loss Wednesday at New York, giving up five runs (one earned) on 10 hits to the Mets while striking out eight over six innings. The 31-year-old hasn't pitched on the road in any of his five turns since coming off the disabled list in mid-August. Joey Votto (4-for-11, two doubles) and Scott Schebler (2-for-5) each have one home run against Ryu, who is 3-1 with a 4.30 ERA in five starts versus Cincinnati.

Castillo was unable to follow up a dominant 11-strikeout performance against St. Louis on Sept. 1, surrendering a career-high three homers among the five runs (two earned) he allowed across five frames in a loss to San Diego on Thursday. He has yielded multiple home runs in three of his last five outings, raising his total for the season to 27 (tied for seventh-most in the majors). David Freese is 4-for-8 with a homer versus Castillo, who allowed three runs (two earned) over six innings to beat Los Angeles on May 13.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Reds' winning streak is their longest against the Dodgers since a seven-game run in 1976.

2. Gennett leads the NL with 18 three-hit games and ranks second with 51 multi-hit efforts.

3. Los Angeles 2B/OF Chris Taylor is 7-for-14 with two homers and five RBIs over his last five games.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Reds 4

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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 11th September 2018 by Gracenote
Nationals vs. Phillies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

The Washington Nationals are enduring a remarkable run of weather-related issues, the latest of which forced the postponement of a series opener at Philadelphia due to lousy infield conditions. The teams will allow the grounds crew to get to work before taking part in a doubleheader Tuesday to begin a three-game set.

The tarp at Citizens Bank Park was not down for the entirety of a rainy weekend in Philadelphia and the infield dirt was left in unplayable conditions Monday, prompting the third postponement in five days for the Nationals, who also may need to move a home game with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. More rain is in the forecast for Tuesday but if and when the teams are able to play it is expected to still be Washington's Erick Fedde against Jake Arrieta in the opener and Tanner Roark for the visitors versus Nick Pivetta in the nightcap. The Phillies are trying to snap a string of seven straight series losses, two of which came at the hands of Washington, which took two of three from its National League East rivals twice last month. Philadelphia sits 4 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the division and five games out in the race for the second wild-card in the NL.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, MASN (Washington), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner Roark (8-15, 4.23 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (7-11, 4.66)

Roark is 0-3 with a 5.82 ERA over his last three starts, allowing six home runs in 17 innings along the way. Prior to that stretch, he pitched three scoreless innings against the Phillies on Aug. 21 before being lifted following a rain delay. The 31-year-old, who has a 3.31 ERA on the road this year, is 3-6 with a 4.91 ERA in his career at Philadelphia.

Pivetta is 1-4 since the All-Star break and took the loss after allowing two runs in four innings at Miami on Wednesday. He picked up a win in relief against the Nationals on July 1 but was rocked for 15 runs in just 7 2/3 innings in three starts versus Washington earlier in the year. Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Trea Turner, Ryan Zimmerman and Juan Soto are a combined 21-for-41 with nine home runs against the 25-year-old Pivetta.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies 1B Carlos Santana has four home runs and nine RBIs during an 11-game hitting streak.

2. Harper has 12 walks, two home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs over his last six games.

3. Philadelphia LF Rhys Hoskins has homered in three straight games.

PREDICTION: Nationals 6, Phillies 5

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Oakland Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 10th September 2018 by Gracenote
Athletics vs. Orioles Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/10/2018

The Oakland Athletics capped a successful 10-game homestand with four straight victories to keep the heat on in the American League West. The Athletics (87-57), who reside three games behind first-place Houston, head east to begin a six-game road trip with the first of three contests against the Baltimore Orioles (41-102) on Tuesday.

"We know we want to take the division. That's where our goals are set, because that seems to be the easiest path to the World Series. But whatever happens, happens. We can't really control that now with Houston anymore," Oakland outfielder Stephen Piscotty told reporters. The 27-year-old, who is 0-for-11 against the Orioles this season, extended his hitting streak to 11 games with his career-best 23rd homer in Sunday's 7-3 victory against Texas. The Athletics aim to continue their good fortune versus Baltimore, against which it recorded a three-game sweep from May 4-6. The Orioles are hemorrhaging runs, as they dropped an 8-3 decision at Tampa Bay on Sunday to push their runs allowed total to 65 during their current 1-8 stretch.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Mike Fiers (11-6, 3.36 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Alex Cobb (5-15, 4.97)

Fiers improved to 4-0 with a 2.94 ERA in six starts since being acquired by Oakland after allowing two runs on three hits over six innings in Wednesday's 8-2 triumph over the New York Yankees. The 33-year-old wasn't as fortunate against Baltimore on April 27, as he permitted three runs - including two homers - in six frames of a 6-0 loss while pitching for Detroit. Fiers has flustered Adam Jones (1-for-11, four strikeouts) and Trey Mancini (1-for-6, three strikeouts).

Cobb allowed just one earned run for the fourth time in his past seven outings last Tuesday, improving to 3-1 in that stretch after scattering four hits over six innings in a 5-3 win at Seattle. The 30-year-old is receiving a bit of extra rest for this start, however, as his scheduled turn in the rotation was put on pause due to a blister on his throwing hand. Cobb, who has surrendered five homers in his last three starts, sustained a hard-luck 2-1 setback in Oakland on May 6 despite yielding two runs on five hits in six innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Baltimore has been battered from the start this season, getting outscored 115-61 during the first inning.

2. Athletics LF Khris Davis is 5-for-15 with four extra-base hits (three doubles, one homer) and five runs scored during his last four games.

3. Baltimore C Caleb Joseph has answered an 0-for-13 stretch by going 4-for-7 with an RBI in his last two contests.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Orioles 2

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 10th September 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 09/10/2018

The Boston Red Sox got a taste of playoff baseball over the weekend with three straight against the defending-champion Houston Astros and needed a walk-off hit on Sunday to avoid a sweep. The Red Sox will try to get back to the business of securing the American League East title and ensuring themselves the top seed in the AL postseason when they host the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game set.

Boston entered play on Monday with an 8 1/2-game lead over the New York Yankees and a magic number of 11 to clinch the AL East title, and the team admits to checking the out-of-town scoreboard occasionally. "It's always good to win," Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters after Mitch Moreland delivered the walk-off hit on Sunday. "We know what happened today throughout the league. Just another day and we won. Tomorrow is an off-day, so in two days, we get to the next series." The Blue Jays are 32 1/2 games behind Boston but are doing their best to make things interesting and split a four-game series at home against AL Central-leading Cleveland over the weekend. Toronto will have to deal with the return of Red Sox ace Chris Sale on Tuesday while countering with rookie lefty Ryan Borucki.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Ryan Borucki (3-4, 4.39 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Chris Sale (12-4, 1.97)

Borucki was a tough-luck loser against Tampa Bay last Tuesday, when he allowed two runs and three hits over six innings but came out on the wrong end of a 4-0 final. The 24-year-old rookie is struggling to find consistency and failed to post a quality start in four of his last six outings. Borucki earned a win over Boston at home on Aug. 9 while surrendering four runs in five frames but was lit up for seven runs - four earned - on eight hits and four walks over three innings at Fenway Park on July 13.

Sale is coming off the disabled list but will be limited to about 40 pitches before yielding to Nathan Eovaldi. Sale, who leads the AL in ERA and WHIP (0.85), is making his first appearance since Aug. 12, when he struck out 12 and yielded one hit without walking a batter in five scoreless innings at Baltimore. The Florida native did not allow a run six of his last seven turns and struck out 15 at Toronto on May 11.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays OF Randal Grichuk was placed in the concussion protocol after colliding with a security guard's chair while chasing a foul ball on Sunday.

2. Red Sox RHP Matt Barnes (hip) is day-to-day.

3. Boston SS Xander Bogaerts went 7-for-8 with three RBIs on Saturday and Sunday.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 1

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Cleveland Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 10th September 2018 by Gracenote
Indians vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/10/2018

The Tampa Bay Rays may have too steep a climb to reach the postseason, but they are making things awfully interesting as they prepare to host the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night after another inspiring victory. Ji-Man Choi's two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Rays a 6-5 victory in the series opener Monday, and broke the franchise record for consecutive home wins with their 12 straight.

Tommy Pham extended his hitting streak to 14 games (24-for-59) with two singles, including one in the ninth that set up Choi's blast, as Tampa Bay won its fourth straight (38 runs combined) and 17th in the last 20 contests. Tyler Glasnow will try to rebound from his worst performance with the Rays and match his last effort against the Indians (one run, two hits, seven innings), while Cleveland counters with rookie Shane Bieber. While Tampa Bay is 7 1/2 games out of the American League's second wild card spot, the Indians' magic number to clinch the AL Central sits at four despite losing three of their last four. Former MVP third baseman Josh Donaldson, who was acquired in a trade from Toronto on Aug. 31, is ready to go after a rehab assignment and could make his Cleveland debut Tuesday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Shane Bieber (9-3, 4.63 ERA) vs. Rays RH Tyler Glasnow (1-5, 4.64)

Bieber continues adding to his win total with consistent efforts and strong run support as the Indians scored 27 times in his last three victories. The 23-year-old Californian gave up 15 runs across 23 1/3 innings while going 3-1 in his past four starts, including last Thursday when he surrendered four across 6 1/3 frames at Toronto. Bieber pitched five scoreless innings before permitting four runs against the Rays on Sept. 1, allowing a pair of doubles to Choi in the contest.

Glasnow suffered through his worst outing since coming to the Rays, yielding seven runs over two-thirds of an inning at Toronto last Wednesday after the strong start at Cleveland. The 25-year-old Californian gave up one run in four of his seven starts since being acquired by Tampa Bay from Pittsburgh, but has yet to earn a victory. Edwin Encarnacion homered earlier this month against Glasnow, who owns a 3.75 ERA in three games at Tropicana Field this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland LHP Andrew Miller (shoulder) struck out two in a scoreless inning Monday after being activated from a two-week stint on the disabled list.

2. Tampa Bay CF Kevin Kiermaier (illness) and 3B Matt Duffy (back tightness) both missed Monday's game and are day-to-day.

3. Indians LF Michael Brantley is 6-for-12 with three walks over his last three games to raise his team-best batting average to .307.

PREDICTION: Rays 5, Indians 3

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Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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Marlins vs. Mets Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

Rain is wreaking havoc on Jacob deGrom's ability to bolster his Cy Young Award resume, but the New York Mets' ace hopes to get his next opportunity against the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday. DeGrom was moved out of Sunday's start against Philadelphia so that he could avoid pitching in sloppy conditions and his scheduled outing against the Marlins on Monday was rained out, making Tuesday the new opener for a condensed four-game set.

The majors' top ERA man by a comfortable margin, deGrom has been somewhat human against the Marlins, sporting a 0-1 record and a 3.32 ERA in three meetings this year. Monday's rainout will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader Wednesday. The Mets are aiming to win their fourth straight series after taking two of three against the Phillies, and they can clinch a season series victory against the Marlins for the fourth time in five years with a strong showing this week. Miami has dealt with back-to-back rainouts and will turn to Jose Urena on Tuesday pitching on a week's rest.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Jose Urena (5-12, 4.41 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (8-8, 1.68)

Urena is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA over his last three starts against Washington, Boston and Philadelphia. He tied a season high with seven strikeouts in seven innings of one-run ball against the Phillies on Sept. 3. The 26-year-old is 2-0 with a 2.40 ERA in four career games (two starts) at Citi Field.

The 30-year-old deGrom's ERA over his last four starts is 0.93, a stretch that began with a complete game 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 Sept. 3, 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 OF Michael Conforto has four home runs and 10 RBIs in his last seven games.

2. Marlins third basemen have not committed an error over their last 83 games, the longest streak at the position in franchise history.

3. New York 2B Jeff McNeil is 9-for-18 during a four-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Marlins 2

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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Brewers vs. Cubs Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

The National League Central title won't be decided this week, but there's no underestimating the importance of the current three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers and host Chicago Cubs, which continues Tuesday at Wrigley Field. Milwaukee's bullpen came up big in Monday's 3-2 victory as the Brewers won for the seventh time in eight contests and pulled within one game of the first-place Cubs.

Lorenzo Cain had four hits while Orlando Arcia and Jonathan Schoop each drove in a run for the Brewers, who have won six of their last eight matchups against the Cubs. The Brewers (83-62) moved a season-high 21 games over .500 with Josh Hader striking out all six batters he faced in relief and Jeremy Jeffress recording his 11th save. Chicago (83-60) lost for the fifth time in seven games and was held to five hits - including two from Ben Zobrist, who is 11-for-32 with four multi-hit games in his last 10 contests. The Cubs are in the middle of 30 straight game days and looking to get untracked following a lost weekend against Washington which included two losses in a doubleheader Saturday before Sunday's series finale at Washington was rained out and rescheduled for this Thursday.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Wisconsin, Dish455 (Milwaukee), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Jhoulys Chacin (14-6, 3.59 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jose Quintana (12-9, 4.14)

Chacin is facing the Cubs for the second straight start after allowing five runs (three earned) over 4 2/3 innings in a 6-4 loss on Friday. The 30-year-old native of Venezuela is 4-5 with a 3.09 ERA in 10 career games (nine starts) against the Cubs - including 2-1 with a 1.53 ERA in three outings across 17 2/3 innings this season. Daniel Murphy is 8-for-18 with two home runs against Chacin, who owns a 1-4 record and a 3.77 mark in five career starts at Wrigley Field.

Quintana flashed a dazzling fastball and earned the win in Wednesday's 6-4 victory against Milwaukee, allowing two runs in 6 2/3 innings. "It was his best fastball of the year," manager Joe Maddon told reporters. "He primarily could have pitched with his fastball - it was that good." Quintana is 5-2 with a 1.78 ERA in nine career starts versus the Brewers, including 3-1 with a 2.64 mark in five outings this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs LHP Jon Lester exited Monday's contest in the sixth inning with lower back tightness but is expected to make his next start.

2. Brewers OF Christian Yelich has reached base in 26 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NL.

3. Chicago closer Brandon Morrow (right biceps inflammation) played catch Monday and hopes to return by the end of the month.

PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Brewers 4

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New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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Yankees vs. Twins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

The New York Yankees have been perfect in the season series and look to improve to 6-0 when they visit the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game series. The Yankees have outscored Minnesota 40-13 this season after posting a 7-2 victory on Monday and have won 19 of the last 23 regular-season meetings.

New York has beaten the Twins nine straight times - including last season's American League wild-card game - and the latest victory included Gary Sanchez's 460-foot homer. Sanchez was 3-for-5 in Monday's triumph after going just 3-for-25 in his first seven contests since returning from a groin injury. The Yankees moved within eight games of idle Boston for first place in the AL East and increased their lead over Oakland for the first wild-card spot to three games. The Twins have dropped 12 of their last 16 games and have scored fewer than three runs in each of their last five setbacks.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Sonny Gray (10-8, 4.96 ERA) vs. Twins RH Tyler Duffey (1-2, 9.00)

Gray is making his first start since scattering three hits over 6 1/3 innings against Baltimore on Aug. 25. The 28-year-old pitched four innings of relief versus Detroit on Sept. 2 in his most recent appearance, giving up one run and four hits. Gray is 2-3 with a 5.23 ERA in six career appearances against the Twins, including a no-decision on April 25 in which he permitted three runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Duffey will be the first pitcher to take the mound as Twins manager Paul Molitor said the 28-year-old will serve as the club's "opener." Duffey has made 14 relief appearances this season and served up six homers in just 19 innings. Kohl Stewart figures to be one of the pitchers who takes the mound Tuesday as he hasn't pitched since Sept. 4, when he was the second pitcher used and tossed five scoreless innings against Houston.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 3B Miguel Andujar recorded a two-run double in the series opener to join Hall-of-Famer Joe DiMaggio as the lone rookies in franchise history to register 20 homers and 40 doubles.

2. Minnesota 3B Miguel Sano (leg) is progressing slowly, according to Molitor, but there currently isn't talk of shutting him down for the season.

3. New York RF Aaron Judge (wrist) took a step toward his return by taking live batting practice on Monday and hitting several homers.

PREDICTION: Yankees 8, Twins 1

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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Pirates vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

The St. Louis Cardinals increased their lead in the National League wild-card race by winning the series opener and strive to take another step on Tuesday, when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates for the middle contest of their three-game set. St. Louis posted an 8-7 victory on Monday and owns a two-game lead over Los Angeles for the second wild card after the Dodgers lost to Cincinnati.

Matt Adams drilled a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning, giving the 30-year-old - who was acquired from Washington three weeks ago - has recorded three blasts and seven RBIs over his last four contests. The hot-hitting Marcell Ozuna went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored and is 12-for-26 with five homers and seven RBIs during his six-game hitting streak. Pittsburgh had its five-game winning streak halted as it allowed two four-run innings on Monday after giving up a total of 10 runs during its string of victories. Starling Marte hit a two-run homer for the Pirates to equal his career high of 19 while Josh Harrison and Colin Moran belted solo shots.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Joe Musgrove (6-8, 3.75 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Miles Mikolas (14-4, 3.06)

Musgrove defeated Cincinnati in his last turn as he gave up two runs and five hits with eight strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old has issued just two walks in 36 1/3 frames over his last six starts while recording 34 strikeouts. Musgrove is 1-1 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts against St. Louis this season and has struggled with Ozuna (3-for-6).

Mikolas gave up 12 hits for the second time in three starts when he defeated Washington in his last turn after allowing four runs over 6 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old has won six of his last seven decisions, with the loss coming against the Pirates on Aug. 29 as he gave up two runs and eight hits over five innings. Mikolas is 0-2 with a 3.38 ERA in four starts against Pittsburgh this year and 1-2 with a 3.04 ERA in six career appearances, including two in relief.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong has gone 3-for-9 with two walks, two runs scored and one RBI in three games since returning from a hamstring injury.

2. Pittsburgh 1B Josh Bell is 5-for-10 with three walks, two homers, four RBIs and four runs scored over his last three games.

3. St. Louis RHP Michael Wacha (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list and is done for the season.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Pirates 3

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Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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White Sox vs. Royals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

The Kansas City Royals haven't created many great memories with their performance for most of the season, but their play over the bulk of the last two-plus weeks should give them some optimism heading into 2019. Coming off only their fourth extra-inning victory in 10 tries, the Royals attempt to improve to 6-4 this month when they continue their three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Kansas City fell as far as 35 1/2 games out of first place in the American League Central following a fifth straight loss on Aug. 23, but it has won 10 of 15 despite losing four of five last week. The Royals (48-95) are unlikely to catch the White Sox (56-88) for fourth place in the division with fewer than 20 games remaining for both teams, but Monday's 4-3, 10-inning victory gave them their seventh win in their last 12 meetings with Chicago after dropping the first five. Jose Abreu went 3-for-4 in his return from a three-week stint on the disabled list and is batting .438 during his eight-game hitting streak. The White Sox have been held to three runs or fewer in every contest during their six-game losing streak, scoring a total of 13.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Dylan Covey (5-12, 5.44 ERA) vs. Royals RH Brad Keller (7-6, 3.14)

Covey will return to the rotation after making six relief appearances to take the place of the injured Michael Kopech, who is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks. A product of the University of San Diego, Covey has thrived as a reliever (1-2, 2.25 ERA) after going 4-10 with a 5.87 ERA in 17 starts this season. Alex Gordon is 6-for-15 with a pair of homers and seven RBIs versus Covey, who is 0-6 with a 5.87 ERA in seven career turns against Kansas City.

Keller's four-game unbeaten streak came to an end Wednesday in Cleveland after he permitted three runs - one earned - on a season-high 11 hits and a walk in seven innings. The 23-year-old rookie has yielded fewer than three earned runs in five straight outings and is 6-5 with a 3.40 ERA in 17 starts since joining the rotation in late May. Daniel Palka is 3-for-4 against Keller, who went 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two turns versus Chicago last month.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals 1B Ryan O'Hearn has homered 10 times in his first 30 games since making his major-league debut against the White Sox on July 31.

2. Palka belted his 22nd homer on Monday, tying Pete Ward's club record for most by a rookie left-handed hitter.

3. Kansas City's rotation, which has recorded a 5.04 ERA this season, has posted a 3.11 mark over the last 17 games.

PREDICTION: Royals 4, White Sox 2

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story has entered the National League's Most Valuable Player race with a huge second half, but he'd much rather see his team clinch its first division title. Story looks to maintain his torrid pace Tuesday when the Rockies continue their crucial four-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, who have lost three in a row and eight of their last 10.

Story hit a three-run homer and German Marquez struck out 11 over seven strong innings in Monday's 13-2 win as the Rockies increased their lead to 1 1/2 games over the Los Angeles Dodgers and 3 1/2 games over the Diamondbacks. Story has 32 homers and 99 RBIs for the Rockies, who sealed Monday's win with David Dahl's first career grand slam in the seventh inning. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo is searching for answers and said Monday that he will play the matchups in the ninth inning instead of relying solely on closer Brad Boxberger, who has given up six runs over two innings across his last four appearances. Archie Bradley, Yoshihisa Hirano, Brad Ziegler and Andrew Chafin could all receive save opportunities for the Diamondbacks, who play 12 of their final 18 games against NL West opponents.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (13-9, 3.08 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (4-5, 4.92)

Greinke is looking to bounce back from a rough outing last Thursday, when he allowed five runs (four earned) across 5 1/3 innings against Atlanta. The five-time All-Star is 11-5 with a 3.75 ERA in 28 career games (27 starts) versus Colorado - including 2-0 with a 2.33 ERA in three outings this season. Carlos Gonzalez is 16-for-51 with five homers and 14 strikeouts against Greinke, who owns a 4-1 record and 4.20 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) at Coors Field.

Senzatela received a no-decision last Wednesday after allowing three runs on nine hits over five frames against San Francisco. The 23-year-old native of Venezuela has gone winless since July 28 and posted a 20-to-8 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his last five starts. Paul Goldschmidt is 2-for-8 with five strikeouts against Senzatela, who is 0-3 with an 8.27 ERA in six career games (two starts) versus Arizona - including 0-2 with a 6.75 mark in two games (one start) this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. This is the latest the Rockies have been alone atop the division since 1995.

2. Goldschmidt has reached base in a club-record 46 straight road games.

3. The Rockies are 28-12 over their last 40 games at Coors Field.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 3

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Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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Rangers vs. Angels Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

The Texas Rangers used a big second inning in the series opener to halt their four-game skid and look to put together a string of wins when they visit the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Texas scored four times in the second frame en route to a 5-2 triumph - its first win since topping the Angels last Tuesday.

Joey Gallo delivered a two-run double and Ronald Guzman followed with a two-run homer for the Rangers, who yielded at least seven runs in each game during its losing streak. Gallo added an RBI single on Monday to cap his second three-RBI performance in three games. Los Angeles' offense faltered again as the club, which has recorded a total of three runs in its last two games, suffered its first loss since the setback in Texas last Tuesday. Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, who went 2-for-4, is riding an eight-game hitting streak during which he has gone 13-for-29 with four homers and 11 RBIs after driving in one run and scoring the other in Monday's defeat.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Adrian Sampson (0-0, 54.00 ERA) vs. Angels RH Jim Johnson (5-3, 3.81)

Sampson will be making his first start of the year and the second of his career after yielding three runs - two earned - and four hits while retiring just one batter in relief at Oakland on Friday in his season debut. The 26-year-old native of Washington made his first major-league appearance on June 18, 2016 as he started for Seattle and surrendered four runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 frames in a loss at Boston. Sampson posted an 8-4 record with one save and a 3.77 ERA in 19 starts and 14 relief outings with Triple-A Round Rock this season.

Johnson is expected to make his second career start and first since his major-league debut with Baltimore on July 29, 2006 - a loss in which he was battered for eight runs on nine hits and three walks over three innings. The 35-year-old New Yorker has made 666 relief appearances between starts, including 55 this season. Johnson has allowed four runs over five frames in five games versus Texas this season and is 1-1 with a 5.48 ERA in 23 career meetings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels CF Mike Trout has posted three straight multi-hit performances, going 9-for-13 during the run.

2. Texas activated OF Ryan Rua (back) from the 10-day disabled list and sent RHP Chris Rowley outright to Round Rock.

3. Ohtani was named the AL Player of the Week for the second time during his rookie season after hitting .474 with four homers, 10 RBIs and eight runs scored in five games.

PREDICTION: Rangers 7, Angels 4

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San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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Padres vs. Mariners Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/10/2018

The Seattle Mariners aim to finish an eight-game homestand with a flourish as they begin the final leg on Tuesday with the opener an abbreviated two-game interleague series against the San Diego Padres (57-88). The Mariners (79-64), who reside 7 1/2 games behind Oakland for the second wild card in the American League, snapped a two-game skid to split the first six contests with a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday.

Seattle's Ryon Healy had a run-scoring single on Sunday to improve to 24-for-72 with 14 RBIs and seven scored during his last 20 games. Teammate Robinson Cano, who also drove in a run against his former team, has hit safely in nine of his last 11 contests while scoring seven times in that stretch. San Diego's Eric Hosmer continued his home-run binge by going deep for a career-best third straight game in Sunday's 7-6 win over Cincinnati. Hosmer, who has reached base in 11 consecutive appearances overall, had three hits as the Padres completed a two-game sweep of the Mariners with an 8-3 victory on Aug. 29.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Bryan Mitchell (1-3, 6.58 ERA) vs. Mariners LH Marco Gonzales (12-9, 4.32)

Mitchell fared well in his first start following a three-month absence due to an elbow impingement to his throwing arm, allowing one run on two hits through five innings of a 6-2 win at Arizona on Sept. 3. The 27-year-old savored the flavor of the victory, as it was his first since April 12, 2017. Mitchell, who struck out 28 in 28 1/3 innings with Class A Elsinore, is receiving Tuesday's start as San Diego keeps an eye on the future.

Sidelined since Aug. 22 due to a strained neck, Gonzales returns from the disabled list to make the start on Tuesday. The 26-year-old surrendered 23 earned runs over 20 innings to post an 0-4 record with a gaudy 10.35 ERA in his previous four outings before making the trek to the DL. Gonzales is ready to make his 48th career start and first versus San Diego after participating in a pair of successful bullpen sessions.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego C Austin Hedges has highlighted his career-best eight-game hitting streak with six extra-base hits (three doubles, two triples, homer).

2. Seattle's 35 one-run wins this season match a club record, set in 2009.

3. Padres OF Hunter Renfroe had a homer and five RBIs in the previous two-game series versus the Mariners.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Padres 2

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Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 09-11-2018 in MLB

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Braves vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/11/2018

The Atlanta Braves are creeping closer to the National League East title and look to take advantage of a sinking team again on Tuesday, when they visit the San Francisco Giants for the middle contest of their three-game set. Atlanta posted a 4-1 victory in the series opener to increase its division lead over Philadelphia to five games.

The Braves are 4-1 on their seven-game road trip as they move closer to securing their first division crown since 2013. Kurt Suzuki went 3-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's victory and is 11-for-26 with three homers, three doubles and eight RBIs over his last 11 contests. San Francisco has suffered nine consecutive losses to match its worst skid since 2006 and has scored three runs or fewer in eight of the setbacks. The Giants notched three hits in the series opener, leaving just two runners on base.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (10-9, 2.75 ERA) vs. Giants LH Andrew Suarez (6-10, 4.33)

Foltynewicz is 0-2 with a 2.16 ERA over his last four starts despite allowing fewer than two runs three times during that stretch. The 26-year-old is 6-6 with a 2.71 ERA in 13 road starts while limiting opponents to a .208 batting average. Foltynewicz is 2-3 with a 5.35 ERA in six career starts against the Giants, including a no-decision on May 4 in which he gave up six runs and nine hits over five frames.

Suarez lost to Colorado in his last turn as he surrendered five runs and six hits - three homers by Trevor Story - over six innings. Suarez, who turns 26 on Tuesday, was superb while winning his previous two turns as he allowed five hits over 14 scoreless frames. The rookie earned his first major-league win on May 6, when he gave up one unearned run and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings against the Braves.

WALK-OFFS

1. A win on Tuesday would give the Braves a series victory in San Francisco for the first time since recording a three-game sweep from April 22-24, 2011.

2. Giants 1B Brandon Belt has gone 4-for-25 with 13 strikeouts during the team's nine-game skid.

3. Atlanta 2B Ozzie Albies has dback-to-back two-hit performances after going 3-for-22 during a five-game stretch.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Giants 0

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MLB


Tuesday, September 11


National League
Dodgers (78-66) @ Reds (62-83)
Ryu is 2-2, 4.76 in his last four starts; his last three went over. Team in his starts: 7-4, 2-2 away
5-inning record: 6-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-11

Castillo is 1-2, 6.00 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 14-14, 8-4 home
5-inning record: 12-15-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-28

Dodgers won six of their last nine road games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Cincinnati lost five of its last eight games; they’re 18-19 vs lefty starters- over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Nationals (71-72) @ Phllies (74-68)
Roark is 0-3, 5.82 in his last three starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 11-17, 6-7 road
5-inning record: 10-15-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-28

Fedde is 1-3, 6.00 in his six starts (under 3-2-1). Team in his starts: 2-5, 2-0 road
5-inning record: 1-2-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-7

Pivetta is 0-2, 5.33 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 14-14, 8-6 home
5-inning record: 10-14-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-28

Arrieta is 1-3, 5.93 in his last five starts; under is 4-3 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 14-13, 8-5 home
5-inning record: 14-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-27

Washington won three of its last four road games; they’re 4-9 in last 13 road series openers- over is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Phillies lost six of their last eight games; they’re 13-9 in home series openers. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Marlins (56-86) @ Mets (65-77)
Urena is 2-0, 2.45 in his last three starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 8-19, 3-8 away
5-inning record: 10-14-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-26

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

Marlins are 2-16 in their last 18 road games; they’re 1-8 in last nine road series openers- over is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Mets won six of their last eight games; they’re 4-10 in last 14 home series openers. Over is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

Brewers (83-62) @ Cubs (83-60)
Chacin is 1-2, 4.67 in his last three starts; over is 10-4 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 20-10, 12-6 away
5-inning record: 16-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-30

Quintana is 2-0, 2.38 in his last four starts; under is 6-4-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 16-11, 8-3 home
5-inning record: 12-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-27

Milwaukee won seven of its last eight games; they’re 19-16 vs lefty starters- over is 5-3 in their last eight road games. Cubs lost five of their last seven games; five of their last six games went over the total.

Pirates (71-72) @ Cardinals (80-64)
Musgrove is 2-2, 4.91 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 7-10, 2-5 road
5-inning record: 7-9-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-17

Mikolas is 1-1, 6.06 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 20-8, 9-5 home
5-inning record: 15-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-28

Pirates won five of their last six games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven road games. St Louis is 4-5 in its last nine games; under is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Diamondbacks (76-68) @ Rockies (79-64)
Greinke is 1-1, 4.21 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 16-13, 8-6 away
5-inning record: 17-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-29

Senzatela is 0-2, 4.79 in his last five starts (under 7-2). Team in his starts: 4-5, 3-1 home
5-inning record: 2-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-9

Arizona lost eight of its last ten games; their last five games went over. Colorado won seven of its last nine games; under is 11-5 in their last 16 home games.

Braves (80-64) @ Giants (68-77)
Foltynewicz is 0-2, 2.52 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 12-15, 6-7 away
5-inning record: 13-8-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-27

Suarez is 2-1, 1.80 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 11-14, 5-8 home
5-inning record: 7-9-9 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-25

Braves won five of their last six road games; they’re 19-22 vs lefty starters- five of their last six games went over. Giants lost their last nine games; their last nine home games stayed under.

American League
Astros (90-54) @ Tigers (59-85)
Valdez is 2-1, 1.76 in his three starts (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 2-1, 1-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Zimmerman is 2-2, 5.14 in his last five starts (over 4-1). Team in his starts: 11-10, 5-5 home
5-inning record: 12-8-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-20

Astros won eight of their last nine games; over is 5-3 in their last eight road games. Detroit won four of its last six games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.

A’s (87-57) @ Orioles (41-102)
Fiers is 4-0, 2.94 in six starts for Oakland; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-0, 1-0 away
5-inning record: 6-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Cobb is 2-0, 3.37 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 7-19, 2-8 home
5-inning record: 7-15-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-26

A’s won six of their last seven games; they’re 2-6 in last eight road series openers. Over is 8-1 in their last nine games. Baltimore lost eight of its last nine games; they’re 3-12 in last 15 home series openers. Last three Oriole games went over.

Indians (81-63) @ Rays (79-64)
Bieber is 3-1, 4.72 in his last six starts; over is 2-0-1 in his last three. Team in his starts: 11-5, 4-3 away
5-inning record: 10-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-16

Glasnow is 0-3, 7.45 in his last four starts (under 4-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-4, 3-0 home
5-inning record: 2-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-7

Indians won four of their last seven games; over is 10-6 in their last 16 road games. Tampa Bay won eight of its last nine games; over is 7-1-1 in their last nine home tilts.

Toronto (65-78) @ Boston (98-46)
Borucki is 1-1, 4.76 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-7, 4-3 away
5-inning record: 4-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-13

Sale has allowed one run in his last 44 IP, but this is his first start since August 12. Under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 15-8, 6-3 home
5-inning record: 15-4-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-23

Blue Jays are 5-9 in their last 14 games, 7-10 in last 17 road series openers, 14-32 vs lefty starters. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Boston won five of its last seven games; they’re 16-6 in home series openers, 18-16 vs lefty starters. Over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

New York (90-54) @ Minnesota (65-78)
Gray is 4-1, 3.55 in his last five starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 11-11, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 10-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

Duffey has made 36 MLB starts; last one was in 2016. He’s allowed 21 runs in 19 IP in 14 relief stints this year, and was 4-4, 2.90 in 31 minor league games this year (59 IP). Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

New York is 8-3 in its last 11 road games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Minnesota lost seven of its last nine games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.

White Sox (56-88) @ Royals (48-95)
Covey is 0-5, 9.51 in his last five starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 5-12, 2-6 away
5-inning record: 4-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-17

Keller is 3-1, 2.53 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 8-9, 6-3 home
5-inning record: 7-6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-17

White Sox lost their last six games; under is 5-1 in their last six road games. Kansas City lost four of its last six games; over is 4-3 in their last seven home games.

Rangers (62-82) @ Angels (71-73)
Sampson started one game for Seattle in 2016; he allowed three runs on 0.1 IP in his Texas debut LW. He is 8-4, 3.77 in 33 AAA games this year (19 starts). Team in his starts: 0-0 away
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Bullpen game for the Angels, too. Jim Johnson will be the “opener”. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Texas lost nine of its last 12 road games; four of their last five games went over. Angels won five of their last seven games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games.

Interleague
Padres (57-88) @ Mariners (79-64)
Mitchell is 1-1, 6.17 in his last five starts (over 4-1). Team in his starts: 3-5, 2-1 away
5-inning record: 1-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-8

Gonzales is 0-4, 10.35 in his last four starts; his last six starts went over. Team in his starts: 15-10, 9-3 home
5-inning record: 14-10-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-25

Padres are 7-5 in their last 12 games, 7-2 in last nine road series openers, 13-30 vs left starters- over is 2-0-1 in their last three games. Seattle split its last ten games; they’re 15-8 in home series openers— their last six games stayed under.

Umpires
LA-Cin: Over is 7-3 in last ten Visconti games.
Mil-Chi: Under is 5-2 in last seven Cooper games.
Pitt-StL: Underdogs are 11-3 in last 14 Nelson games.
Az-Colo: Over is 7-3 in last ten Culbreth games.
Atl-SF: Under is 16-2 in last 18 Reynolds games.

Hst-Det: Six of last seven Ortiz games went over.
Clev-TB: Over is 5-0-1 in last six Carlson games.
NY-Min: Over is 10-4 in last fourteen Hoye games.
Chi-KC: Five of last six Randazzo games stayed under.
Tex-LAA: Three of last four Gorman games went over.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/10
Ariz 37-25-10……35-24-12……..72-49
Atl 31-29-13…..34-27-10………65-56
Cubs 30-31-13……32-28-10…….62-59
Reds 22-44-5……28-33-11….…50-77
Colo 34-26-14……36-25-10……69-51
LA 36-26-8…….33-29-15……70-55
Miami 23-35-9…..31-30-15…….54-65
Milw 30-33-10…..37-27-8…….67-60
Mets 33-30-8……28-27-16…..61-55
Philly 27-30-16…..34-24-10……61-54
Pitt 31-29-9……34-27-13……..65-56
StL 36-26-13……30-31-8………66-57
SD 22-42-11……25-35-9…….47-77
SF 30-32-15…..27-25-16……57-57
Wash 29-28-13..…31-31-11……60-59

Orioles 19-45-12……21-37-11……40-82
Boston 36-28-14……43-19-6……..79-47
W Sox 24-40-6…..…24-40-11……48-80
Clev 29-29-14……44-19-10……..73-48
Det 25-37-10…..…32-31-14.……57-68
Astros 39-20-15……37-21-14…….76-41
KC 22-41-9…….29-34-10…..51-75
Angels 32-29-15……28-33-8……60-61
Twins 22-40-11……33-32-10…..55-72
NYY 34-24-14……42-23-8………76-46
A’s 26-32-11……34-27-14…..60-59
Sea 34-30-10……32-25-16…….66-53
TB 33-28-13……35-25-9……67-52
Texas 23-37-9…..28-39-8…….51-76
Toronto 19-39-11…24-34-16……43-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/10)
Ariz 30-71…….28-72…..…58
Atl 23-72……30-72………53
Cubs 14-73……..23-67……..37
Reds 18-73……..17-74……..35
Colo 23-73…….27-71.…….50
LA 24-69……..27-76..…..51
Miami 14-67……..21-75…….35
Milw 26-72…..…28-74…….54
Mets 27-71……..22-71……49
Philly 18-73……..22-69…..40
Pitt 16-69……..21-76…….37
StL 25-75……..20-69…….45
SD 20-76……..19-69…….39
SF 16-75………21-71..…..37
Wash 25-70……..22-73…….47

Orioles 21-76……..20-68……..41
Boston 19-75……28-69………47
White Sox 19-69……21-74…….40
Clev 20-71…….29-72……..49
Detroit 24-72……..21-74….…45
Astros 20-73…..…17-72………37
KC 16-72..…….23-71…….39
Angels 20-74…..….18-69…….38
Twins 16-71………15-72…….31
NYY 18-72……..29-72………47
A’s 18-71…..…..23-75…….41
Seattle 28-72………23-73…….51
TB 22-74..……22-68…….44
Texas 11-69……20-74…….…31
Toronto 18-69………16-74….….34

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 72-69 NL, favorites -$113
AL @ NL– 69-61 NL, favorites +$218
Total: 141-130 NL, favorites +$105

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MLB

Tuesday, September 11

Trend Report

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 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Washington's last 23 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Washington
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 23 games when playing at home against Washington


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
LA Dodgers is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games
LA Dodgers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
LA Dodgers is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Cincinnati
LA Dodgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Houston Astros
Houston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Houston is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Detroit is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Houston


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 9 games
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Oakland's last 13 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Baltimore is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 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 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-13 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Toronto is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto


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


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Milwaukee's last 22 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi Cubs is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Chi Cubs is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Chi Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Chi Cubs's last 22 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
NY Yankees is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
NY Yankees is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
NY Yankees is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 14 of NY Yankees's last 20 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Minnesota is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Minnesota's last 20 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chi White Sox's last 14 games
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Chi White Sox is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Arizona's last 16 games
Arizona is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games on the road
Arizona is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Colorado's last 24 games at home
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Arizona


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


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Seattle
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing San Diego
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego


Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 9 games at home
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

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MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, September 11

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LA DODGERS (78 - 66) at CINCINNATI (62 - 83) - 6:40 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. LUIS CASTILLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 78-66 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 17-21 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 10-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.
LA DODGERS are 56-48 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 45-42 (-20.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-32 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 30-24 (-13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
RYU is 2-9 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RYU is 34-11 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 419-446 (-97.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 5-0 (+8.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
RYU is 3-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

LUIS CASTILLO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CASTILLO is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (71 - 72) at PHILADELPHIA (74 - 68) - 7:05 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. NICK PIVETTA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
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 34-36 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-30 (-11.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 45-44 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-49 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters 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.
ROARK is 11-17 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ROARK is 6-12 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 43-26 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-32 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-8 (+1.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ROARK is 5-8 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 8-11 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-1.1 units)

NICK PIVETTA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PIVETTA is 0-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 11.94 and a WHIP of 2.595.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)

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MIAMI (56 - 86) at NY METS (65 - 77) - 7:10 PM
JOSE URENA (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 108-128 (+1.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
URENA is 10-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 64-77 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 30-41 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 132-147 (-56.0 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
NY METS are 14-30 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-37 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 41-53 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 102-123 (-27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 56-75 (-24.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-38 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
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)
DEGROM is 3-8 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 7-5 (-0.2 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

JOSE URENA vs. NY METS since 1997
URENA is 3-5 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. MIAMI since 1997
DEGROM is 4-5 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.290.
His team's record is 6-9 (-9.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-10. (-8.4 units)

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MILWAUKEE (83 - 62) at CHICAGO CUBS (83 - 60) - 8:05 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 15-27 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 83-62 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-26 (+14.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-35 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 58-31 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-54 (+21.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-32 (+6.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-25 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 20-10 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 12-6 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 15-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1778-1822 (-265.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 381-316 (-83.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 950-848 (-154.7 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-8 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 440-389 (-80.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1314-1357 (-205.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 10-7 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
12 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.5 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CHACIN is 4-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
QUINTANA is 5-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.78 and a WHIP of 0.824.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-7. (-5.5 units)

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PITTSBURGH (71 - 72) at ST LOUIS (80 - 64) - 8:15 PM
JOE MUSGROVE (R) vs. MILES MIKOLAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 37-48 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-49 (-23.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-29 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 91-112 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 105-137 (-36.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MIKOLAS is 20-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 35-26 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 120-111 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-21 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 52-51 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 58-56 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 56-62 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 10-7 (+1.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

JOE MUSGROVE vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MUSGROVE is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

MILES MIKOLAS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MIKOLAS is 0-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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ARIZONA (76 - 68) at COLORADO (79 - 64) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 23-40 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 14-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 79-64 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 77-64 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-38 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 48-40 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 47-31 (+19.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 45-33 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 31-18 (+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.
ARIZONA is 170-140 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-5 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 7-6 (+0.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 11-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 17-11 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-15. (-4.7 units)

ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SENZATELA is 0-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 11.33 and a WHIP of 1.742.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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ATLANTA (80 - 64) at SAN FRANCISCO (68 - 77) - 10:15 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. ANDREW SUAREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 80-63 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 43-30 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 53-44 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 55-57 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 19-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 132-175 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 0-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 82-118 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 88-114 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+2.9 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 2-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.302.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

ANDREW SUAREZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SUAREZ is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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HOUSTON (90 - 54) at DETROIT (59 - 85) - 6:40 PM
FRAMBER VALDEZ (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-3 (+0.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

FRAMBER VALDEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 2-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 0.985.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

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OAKLAND (87 - 57) at BALTIMORE (41 - 102) - 7:05 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 87-57 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 33-16 (+18.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 41-28 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 20-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 22-14 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 51-38 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 57-33 (+29.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 50-36 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 46-13 (+29.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 21-2 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
FIERS is 19-8 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 11-5 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 13-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 10-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
FIERS is 10-3 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 41-102 (-51.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-43 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 5-20 (-13.2 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-44 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 8-27 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 1-17 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-68 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-73 (-44.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-74 (-40.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-38 (-22.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-58 (-27.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

MICHAEL FIERS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
FIERS is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

ALEX COBB vs. OAKLAND since 1997
COBB is 4-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.150.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

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CLEVELAND (81 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (79 - 64) - 7:10 PM
SHANE BIEBER (R) vs. TYLER GLASNOW (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 81-63 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-34 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-42 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 62-46 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-32 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 79-64 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-7 (+9.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 45-24 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 48-40 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 55-47 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 50-27 (+27.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-11 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
TAMPA BAY is 38-35 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-6 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 136-69 (+33.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+3.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

SHANE BIEBER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BIEBER is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

TYLER GLASNOW vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GLASNOW is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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TORONTO (65 - 78) at BOSTON (98 - 46) - 7:10 PM
RYAN BORUCKI (L) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 141-164 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-21 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 84-104 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 27-37 (-10.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 98-46 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 34-11 (+18.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-5 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-19 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 67-37 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 67-30 (+22.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 152-140 (-50.4 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
SALE is 10-20 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-4 (+5.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.3 Units)

RYAN BORUCKI vs. BOSTON since 1997
BORUCKI is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

CHRIS SALE vs. TORONTO since 1997
SALE is 7-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 0.840.
His team's record is 8-3 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-8. (-5.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (90 - 54) at MINNESOTA (65 - 78) - 8:10 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. TYLER DUFFEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

SONNY GRAY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GRAY is 2-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

TYLER DUFFEY vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DUFFEY is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.250.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (56 - 88) at KANSAS CITY (48 - 95) - 8:15 PM
DYLAN COVEY (R) vs. BRAD KELLER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 10-7 (+2.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
COVEY is 0-6 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.382.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

BRAD KELLER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KELLER is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.857.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

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TEXAS (62 - 82) at LA ANGELS (71 - 73) - 10:05 PM
ADRIAN SAMPSON (R) vs. JIM JOHNSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-6 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

ADRIAN SAMPSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JIM JOHNSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (57 - 88) at SEATTLE (79 - 64) - 10:10 PM
BRYAN MITCHELL (R) vs. MARCO GONZALES (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 24-47 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-32 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-37 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 79-64 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 45-36 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 55-39 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 55-42 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 145-180 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 467-448 (-101.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
SEATTLE is 406-365 (-75.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

BRYAN MITCHELL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

MARCO GONZALES vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (71 - 72) at PHILADELPHIA (74 - 68) - 3:05 PM
ERICK FEDDE (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-8 (+1.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

ERICK FEDDE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FEDDE is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.92 and a WHIP of 1.578.
His team's record is 7-6 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.6 units)

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MLB
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Tuesday, September 11

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MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, September 11


LA Dodgers @ Cincinnati

Game 951-952
September 11, 2018 @ 6:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 15732
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 16.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-170
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+150); Over

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
September 11, 2018 @ 7:06 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 15.463
Philadelphia
(Pivetta) 14.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+100); Under

Miami @ NY Mets

Game 955-956
September 11, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Urena) 12.863
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.912
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-235
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-235); Under

Milwaukee @ Chicago Cubs

Game 957-958
September 11, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 16.548
Chicago Cubs
(Quntana) 14.760
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+115); Over

Pittsburgh @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
September 11, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Musgrve) 17.895
St. Louis
(Mikolas) 14.282
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+125); Under

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 961-962
September 11, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 13.926
Colorado
(Senzatela) 17.552
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+105); Over

Atlanta @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
September 11, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 14.393
San Francisco
(Suarez) 16.387
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-135
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+115); Under

Houston @ Detroit

Game 965-966
September 11, 2018 @ 6:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Valdez) 17.125
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 15.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-230
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-230); Over

Oakland @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
September 11, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Fiers) 16.266
Baltimore
(Cobb) 12.365
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-185); Over

Cleveland @ Tampa Bay

Game 969-970
September 11, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bieber) 15.552
Tampa Bay
(Glasnow) 17.913
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-105); Under

Toronto @ Boston

Game 971-972
September 11, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Borucki) 15.445
Boston
(Sale) 17.701
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-300
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-300); Under

NY Yankees @ Minnesota

Game 973-974
September 11, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Gray) 14.946
Minnesota
(Duffey) 13.262
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-190
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-190); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City

Game 975-976
September 11, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 13.593
Kansas City
(Keller) 15.360
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-135); Over

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
September 11, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Sampson) 17.225
LA Angels
(Johnson) 14.181
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-105); Under

San Diego @ Seattle

Game 979-980
September 11, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Mitchell) 12.236
Seattle
(Gonzales) 15.716
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-200); Under

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 981-982
September 11, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Fedde) 15.458
Philadelphia
(Arrieta) 13.782
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+115); Over

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MLB

Tuesday, September 11


Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Mike Fiers, Oakland Athletics (11-6, 3.36 ERA, $1805)

This is what the Yankees are going to have to deal with in the American League Wild Card game. Since coming over to the A's, from the Detroit Tigers, Mike Fiers owns a team win/loss record of 6-0, and ERA of 2.94, and a WHIP of 0.9505. Have fun with that "Baby Bombers".

Fiers and the Athletics are big -185 road favorites this evening in Baltimore against Alex Cobb and the 102-loss Orioles.

Slumping: Marco Gonzales, Seattle Mariners (12-9, 4.32 ERA, $293)

As the Seattle Mariners continue to slide down the standings table in the American League, lefty Marco Gonzales continues to regress after a great start to the season. The M's have lost Gonzales' last four starting assignments and in those four outings he owns an ERA of 10.35 to go along with a WHIP of 2.05.

"Gonzo" will look to get things back on track tonight as a big -220 home favorite against Bryan Mitchell and the San Diego Padres.

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Diamond Trends - Tuesday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Rockies are 12-0 SU at home after a win in which they trailed and it is not a series opener.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- This one has appeared in this spot multiple times this season. The Orioles are now 0-21 SU as a 135-plus home dog after a game in which they had more strikeouts than hits.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- Active yet again and keeps winning... The Athletics are now 16-0 SU in franchise history as a 130-plus favorite after a game in which Matt Chapman was hitless in at least three at bats.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Dodgers are 0-7 SU with Hyun Jin Ryu after August. The Dodgers were the favorite in each of their last three in this spot, but they never led in all three.

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Cole Faxon Sep 11 '18, 6:40 PM in 2h
MLB | Dodgers vs Reds
Play on: Reds +161 at YouWager

FREE PLAY on Reds +161

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Sal Michaels Sep 11 '18, 10:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Rangers vs Angels
Play on: Rangers +144 at YouWager

Free Play on Rangers +144

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Mike Williams Sep 11 '18, 6:40 PM in 2h
MLB | Astros vs Tigers
Play on: Tigers +225 at YouWager

1* on Tigers +225

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Bobby Conn Sep 11 '18, 6:40 PM in 2h
MLB | Astros vs Tigers
Play on: Astros -275 at MyBookie

1* Free Play on Astros -275

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Jimmy Boyd Sep 11 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | OAK vs BAL
Play on: UNDER 9½ -110

1* Free Pick on Orioles/A's UNDER 9.5
The books have set the total too high for Tuesday's MLB action between the Orioles and A's. Baltimore will send out Alex Cobb, who is coming off a strong outing at Seattle, where he allowed just 1 run on 4 hits in 6 innings. Cobb has faced the A's 9 times in his career and owns a strong 2.25 ERA and 1.150 WHIP.
Oakland will counter with Michael Fiers, who has a strong 3.36 ERA and 1.172 WHIP in 27 starts this season. He too was on point in his last outing, allowing just 2 runs on 3 hits in 6 innings at home against the Yankees. Fiers has faced Oakland 3 times and has a 2.25 ERA and 0.900 WHIP in this 3 starts.
UNDER is 25-15 in the Orioles last 40 home games vs a right-handed starter and 19-9-3 in their last 31 at home against a team with a winning road record. UNDER is 9-4 in the A's last 13 road games and 5-1 in their last 6 following an off day. Take the UNDER!

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Totals Guru Sep 11 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
MLB | MIL vs CHC
Play on: OVER 8½ -110

Free Total Annihilator On Brewers vs Cubs over 8½ -110

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Matt Fargo Sep 11 '18, 10:15 PM in 6h
MLB | Braves vs Giants
Play on: Giants +125 at GTBets

The Braves have won four straight games and with the Phillies getting rained out last night, they now have a five-game lead in the National League East over Philadelphia. Atlanta has been one of the best road teams in baseball this season as it is 43-30 which is the third best record in MLB and best in the National League. Thus, there prices are adjusted because of it and there seems to be a bit of an overadjustment tonight in what is not as big of an advantage as it may look like on paper. They have lost four straight games when their opponent scored two runs or less. San Francisco is in another funk as it has lost nine straight games with the offense scoring three runs or less in eight of those. That may lead to believe they are at a huge disadvantage against the Braves top starter but that is not the case. Mike Foltynewicz has had a breakout season as he has posted a 2.75 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 27 starts but he has not accounted for many wins as he has just 10 while Atlanta has gone only 12-15 in those games. The Giants have excelled in these spots as they are 17-9 this season against National League starters with a WHIP of 1.15 or better. Andrew Suarez has been decent yet unspectacular but he has been good enough to keep the Giants around in games for the most part. He does have a solid 3.07 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 12 home starts and the Braves are 1-6 in their last seven games against left-handed starters. Here, we play on home teams when the money line is +125 to -125 that are hitting .215 or worse over their last 15 games going up against an opponent with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.00 or better over his last three starts. This situation is 33-14 (70.2 percent) over the last five seasons. Play (964) San Francisco Giants

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Kenny Walker Sep 11 '18, 10:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Padres vs Mariners
Play on: Mariners -199 at GTBets

Free Pick on Mariners

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Cappers Club Sep 11 '18, 10:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Padres vs Mariners
Play on: Padres +187 at 5Dimes

Padres +187
This play just missed out on our premium card. The San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners face off on Tuesday and as a value play the Padres have the value.
ON the mound for the Mariners is Marco Gonzales who has been hit hard as of late. In his last start he went three innings giving up eight runs.
The Padres are going to have a chance to light him up again.
Back the Padres
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Dave Price Sep 11 '18, 10:15 PM in 6h
MLB | Braves vs Giants
Play on: Braves -130 at pinnacle

Dave’s Tuesday Free Play:
1* on Atlanta Braves -130
The Key: The Atlanta Braves in a pennant race and trying to clinch the NL East. They have a lot more to play for right now than the San Francisco Giants, and it’s showing. I cashed in the Braves last night as my free play over the Giants, who are now 0-9 in their last 9 games overall. San Francisco has now scored 3 or fewer runs in 12 of its last 14 games. Mike Foltynewicz has been the ace of the Braves staff this season and should shut them down again. He is 10-9 with a 2.75 ERA in 27 starts this year and 6-6 with a 2.71 ERA in 13 road starts. He’ll be opposed by Andrew Suarez, who is 6-10 with a 4.33 ERA in 25 starts this year. The Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Take Atlanta.

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Mark Wilson Sep 11 '18, 8:15 PM in 4h
MLB | PIT vs STL
Play on: UNDER 8 +105

Free Play on Pirates vs Cardinals under 8 +105

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John Martin Sep 11 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
MLB | Brewers vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -122 at betonline

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Chicago Cubs -123
I expect the Chicago Cubs to bounce back from a 3-2 loss to the Brewers last night that has them sitting just one game ahead of Milwaukee in the NL Central. Jose Quintana is 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA in his last three starts. Quintana has dominated the Brewers as he is 5-2 with a 1.78 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in nine previous starts against them. Chicago is 16-3 off a one-run loss this season. The Cubs are 16-5 in Quintana’s last 21 home starts. Chicago is 5-1 in Quintana’s last six starts against the Brewers. Give me the Cubs.

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John Ryan Sep 11 '18, 7:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Red Sox
Play on: Blue Jays +287 at 5Dimes

The Play and the Matchup
Toronto (971)
TORONTO (65 - 78) at BOSTON (98 - 46)
Tuesday, 9/11/2018 7:10 PM
RYAN BORUCKI (L) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
SIM grading and Recommended Strategy
5-stars on a 3 to 10-star grading scale.

Place a 5-star wager on the Toronto Blue Jays, which the market has them riced as 255 road dogs.

SIM Projections and Results
Projection summary calls for the Blue Jays to have a lower, more efficient hits-per-run ratio and use 3 or more pitchers than Boston. In past games, where they have met these performance measures and installed as road dogs of 200 and higher they have gone 10-2 for 83% and a nice 152% ROI. When they have been road dogs and had the better HPR ratio and used 3 or more pitchers then the opponent, the Blue Jays are 224-57 for 80% and a nice 87% ROI.

DB Situational Query
Play against home favorites with a money line of -150 or more starting a pitcher who gave up 2 or fewer earned runs in his last 2 outings and is now facing an opponent with a struggling starting pitcher sporting an ERA 7.00 or worse over his last 5 starts.
222-248 since 1997 47.2%, +15,380 per $100 wagered.

This system is one of the best and illustrates why it is necessary to identify dogs in MLB that can win their share of games over the course of a season if you fully intend on generating profits. Chris Sale is on the hill tonight and he is a monster to say the least. It does NOT matter if this game wins or loses tonight. That may sound insane to some of you, but your focus is on the fact that this database query has made $15,380 wagering just $100 per game. When you re-read that last sentence is there one ounce of fear of losing even if you are facing Sale tonight? Not a bit and that is one of the best practices in sports betting.

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Ross Benjamin Sep 11 '18, 8:15 PM in 4h
MLB | White Sox vs Royals
Play on: Royals -130 at betonline

Ross Benjamin has an MLB 10* Top Play money line underdog winner on Tuesday’s card. Ross is 83-63 (57%) L146 with his MLB picks at an average money line price of +101. Ross has been a master of identifying MLB money line betting value for 2 decades. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to cash with this handsome rate of return on investment wager.
White Sox (Covey) @ Royals (Keller) 8:15 PM ET
Game# 975-976
Play On: Royals -135
The White Sox enter tonight having lost 6 straight games and have been outscored by a combined 40-13 during that futile stretch. Dylan Covey returns to the starting rotation tonight due to an injury after he’d been relegated to the bullpen. Covey had a horrible 8.37 ERA and 1.82 WHIP during his last 5 starts.
Kansas City has won 9 of their last 10 home games and that includes capturing 6 in a row at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals Brad Keller has exhibited very good form over his last 5 starts while compiling an excellent 1.97 ERA. Bet on the Royals for my Tuesday 9/11 MLB free pick of the day.

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Dustin Hawkins Sep 11 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | A's vs Orioles
Play on: A's -161 at GTBets

Free Play on A's -161

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ASA Sep 11 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | Nationals vs Phillies
Play on: Phillies -124 at BMaker

ASA FREE PLAY on Philadelphia Phillies Money Line (-) over Washington Nationals, Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET (Game 2 of DH)

The Phillies moved back Jake Arrieta to start the 2nd game of their double header with the Nationals Tuesday and we like the line value here with Philadelphia as a small home favorite. The Nationals are going with Tanner Roark and they have lost each of his last 3 starts. Also, they have lost 6 of his last 9 road starts. Roark has given up 10 earned runs in the 11 innings spanning his last two starts. The Phillies are 8-4 in the last 12 home starts Arrieta has made. Also, the Phillies right-hander has allowed 3 earned runs or less in 10 of his 13 home starts this season. Overall, the Phillies have won 8 of his 12 starts since July 1st. The Phillies are 16-7 as a home fave in a range of -125 to -175 this season. Washington is 14-21 in their last 35 games against teams with a winning record. We expect these trends to continue in Philly Tuesday evening. ASA FREE PLAY: Bet Philadelphia as a small home fave on the money line in Game Two of their double header Tuesday.

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Pro Computer Gambler Sep 11 '18, 7:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Red Sox
Play on: Blue Jays +290 at 5Dimes

MLB TREND OF THE DAY: After August, road dogs off of a win as home dogs by no more than 5 runs is 48-36 +36.21 units (Take the Jays today)

Huge trend now at +32.9% roi since inception...

Fade plus .600 Favorites at the end of regular season: 218-185 -93.44 units SU +15.5% roi fade. Very simple, very powerful.

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Stephen Nover Sep 11 '18, 7:10 PM in 3h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Red Sox
Play on: Blue Jays +1½ +145 at MyBookie

Chris Sale leads the American League in ERA and WHIP. It's understandable he opened a 3-to-1 home favorite against the rebuilding Blue Jays and rookie starter Ryan Borucki. But here's why I want to take a shot with the Blue Jays at this monster plus price: Sale has thrown the grand total of five innings since July 27. Not only is Sale going to be rusty, but the Red Sox are going to be super cautious with him. Boston's plan is to limit Sale to 40 pitches than replacing him with Nathan Eovaldi. Eovaldi has given up 12 earned runs in his last four appearances spanning 14 2/3 innings. During this time frame, Eovaldi has yielded 23 hits and five walks. He would not be a 3-to-1 favorite if he were starting this game. So I believe there is real value to taking the Blue Jays and as a hedge I'm going to play them on the run line where they are getting 1 1/2 runs yet still are a big 'dog. Boston would be 0-4 in its last four games if laying 1 1/2 runs. Borucki has turned in eight quality outings in his last 13 starts. He held the Rays to two runs on three hits in six innings during his previous start this past Tuesday. Toronto hasn't been playing bad either going 10-9 in its last 19 games. The Blue Jays are coming off a 2-2 split against the Indians this past weekend.

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Larry Ness Sep 11 '18, 6:40 PM in 2h
MLB | Dodgers vs Reds
Play on: Dodgers -164 at 5Dimes

My free play is on the LA Dodgers at 6:40 ET. The Dodgers have won the NL West the previous five seasons and made a strong push during a recent two-week stretch (Los Angeles won eight of nine from Aug 24 thru Sep 2 to turn a 4 1/2-game deficit in the West to a one-half game edge) in an effort to win a sixth straight division title. However, the team's up-and-down play over the last week (LA is 3-4 since Sep 3) hasn't much helped LA's cause. The 78-66 Dodgers fell 1 1/2 games behind the Rockies after falling behind by four runs in the first inning en route to a 10-6 setback in the series opener of a three-game set in Cincinnati on Monday. The victory was the Reds' third in their last four but Cincy had gone 3-12 over their previous 15 contests, prior to the team's current mini-run.
Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-2, 2.16 ERA) gets the nod for LA on Tuesday. Ryu gave up five runs (but just one earned) on 10 hits to the Mets while striking out eight over six innings in a 7-3 loss this past Wednesday. The lefty has made a modest 11 starts in 2018 (team is 7-4) and is 3-1 with a 4.30 ERA in five career starts vs Cincinnati. The Reds' Luis Castillo (8-12, 4.79 ERA)
was unable to follow up a dominant 11-strikeout performance against St. Louis on Sep 1, as he surrendered a career-high three HRs among the five runs (two earned) he allowed across five innings in a 6-2 loss to San Diego this past Thursday.
While the Reds are just 62-83 (22 games back of the Cubs in the NL Central), Monday's win improved their record to 5-0 against the Dodgers this season (note: Cincinnati has won each game with Los Angeles this season by at least two runs). Surprisingly, Los Angeles has a losing record against two of the NL's three last-place clubs, the Reds (0-5) and the Miami Marlins (2-4). The good news is, LA's Ryu has pitched well when he's made it to the mound (an ongoing problem with a groin injury sidelined him from May 2 until August 15) with a 2.16 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and .219 BAA. Meanwhile, since Castillo beat the Cardinals 4-0 win on Sep 1, he's given up 10 runs (seven earned) over 8 1/3 innings in losses to the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres (7.56 ERA). I'll play LA.

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Dennis Macklin Sep 11 '18, 8:40 PM in 4h
MLB | Rockies vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Diamondbacks -119 at pinnacle

DMack's Free MLB Play for Tuesday, September 11, 2018 is on the Arizona DBacks (Greinke Listed)
Betting teams to win because they have to win is a surefire road to disaster in all sports but "urgency" certainly plays a part in our play here. The Snakes have lost 8 of 10 and are playing themselves out of the NL West. They trail the Dodgers and Rockies by 2.5/3.5 games and are on the outside looking in at the wildcard. Division game here against a team they trail in the standings at home with "ace" Zack Greinke on the mound. Greinke is 11-5 LT against the Rockies and just two-hit them over eight innings in 6-1 win July 22. Take the Snakes.

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Steve Janus Sep 11 '18, 7:05 PM in 2h
MLB | OAK vs BAL
Play on: OVER 9 -105

1* Free Sharp Play on A's vs Orioles over 9 -105
My money is on the OVER 9 in Tuesday's MLB action between the Orioles and A's. Oakland's offense has been on an absolute tear of late. The A's have scored at least 7 runs in 4 straight and have hit at least 6 runs in 8 of their last 9 games. Good chance they keep it rolling here against the Orioles Alex Cobb, who is a miserable 0-7 with a 5.10 ERA and 1.416 WHIP in 10 home starts. Baltimore should be able to contribute a few runs of their own, as the A's Michael Fiers has struggled of late with a 4.69 ERA and 1.304 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Bet the OVER 9!

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 MLB Free Pick

Washington vs. Philadelphia, 09/11/2018 15:05 EDT

Money Line: -110 Philadelphia

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: Roark has been has cold as of late going 0-3 last 3 starts with a era around 4 . One win starts a streak one loss starts a slump and Roark is slumping . Take the Phillies at home on the money line for my mlb free pick !

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