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New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
Jets vs. Browns Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/18/2018

The Cleveland Browns find themselves in an unfamiliar place after continually discovering painful - and often creative - ways to escape without a victory dating to the 2016 season. The beleaguered Browns, who are winless in their last 19 games (0-18-1), find themselves as the favored team at home for the first time since 2015 heading into Thursday's game against the New York Jets.

"Our players are not going to quit. ... Our guys have the grit and toughness. What we have to do is find a way to win," Cleveland coach Hue Jackson said on the heels of Zane Gonzalez misfiring on his second field-goal attempt and fourth overall in the waning seconds of Sunday's 21-18 setback at New Orleans. Gonzalez was given the boot in favor of former Miami castoff Greg Joseph on Monday before the Browns traded troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon to New England for a fifth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. While top overall selection Baker Mayfield remains on the bench in Cleveland, No. 3 pick Sam Darnold became the youngest NFL player to eclipse 300 yards in a game in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Dolphins. Coach Todd Bowles believes his team is in for a stern test with the Browns, saying that: "They're definitely not an easy out. The two last games they lost went down to a nail-biter at the end."

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Browns -3. O/U: 39.5

ABOUT THE JETS (1-1): Quincy Enunwa has proven to be Darnold's most trusted target with 13 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown. Former Browns wideout/quarterback Terrelle Pryor had four catches for 84 yards versus Lions, matching the total number of receptions of Robby Anderson over the first two games. As for the favorite/underdog status, Pryor downplayed any notion that the players are buying into it. "It means nothing to me," Pryor said. "It means nothing to Cleveland; it means nothing to the Jets. Paper is paper. There are so many teams that are underdogs and they're coming out and beating guys. It really doesn't matter."

ABOUT THE BROWNS (0-1-1): Tyrod Taylor nearly ended Cleveland's long and winding road of failure by connecting with rookie Antonio Callaway on a game-tying 47-yard touchdown with 1:16 remaining the fourth quarter before the Saints booted the go-ahead field goal under one minute later. "It's big-boy football, and that's what we expect out of (Callaway) to do. You're going to hear a lot more out of him this year," said fellow wideout Jarvis Landry, who has at least five receptions in 19 consecutive contests. The 25-year-old Landry has recorded 90-plus yards and a touchdown in three of his last five encounters with the Jets, including his last such meeting while playing for Miami on Oct. 22.

EXTRA POINTS

1. New York RB Isaiah Crowell, who spent four seasons in Cleveland, answered a 102-yard, two-touchdown performance in his team's 48-17 rout of Detroit on Sept. 10 by being held to just 35 yards on Sunday.

2. Browns RB Carlos Hyde, who has scored a touchdown in four straight games dating to last season, rushed for career-high 193 yards while reeling in a scoring strike in his only career meeting versus the Jets.

3. New York S Marcus Maye, who is not expected to play as he nurses a foot injury, recorded his first career interception in his team's 17-14 win over Cleveland last season.

PREDICTION: Jets 20, Browns 16

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Temple Owls Preview and Predictions

NCAAF Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 09/18/2018

Temple showed signs of life its last time out and can keep the momentum going Thursday night, when it hosts Tulsa in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. The Owls opened their season with a pair of disappointing losses before upsetting Maryland last weekend.

Tulsa, meanwhile, won its first game of the year before dropping the last two, including a home loss to Arkansas State last weekend. The Golden Hurricane fell to the Owls, 43-22, in last season's meeting. Frank Nutile, who threw three touchdowns in that contest, missed Temple's last outing with an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Thursday. If he cannot go, the Owls will once again turn to Anthony Russo, who passed for 228 yards and a score in the 35-14 triumph at Maryland.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Temple -7.5

ABOUT TULSA (1-2, 0-0 AAC): The Golden Hurricane continue to get strong production out of Shamari Brooks, who ran for 5.8 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns a season ago. This season, the sophomore ran for two TDs in his first two games and rushed for 5.5 yards per carry in the third contest, leaving him three yards shy of 1,000 for his career. Luke Skipper has failed to throw for 200 yards in any of the first three games this season and has as many touchdowns as interceptions (seven) through the first 10 games of his collegiate career.

ABOUT TEMPLE (1-2, 0-0): Russo got plenty of help last weekend from Ryquell Armstead, who rushed for 118 yards but still has yet to find the end zone this season. The Owls' defense was outstanding against the Terps, holding Maryland to 195 yards and allowing only two scores - one on an interception return and another on a blocked punt. "I'm really proud of how they started fast, how they didn't let go of the rope and finished strong," said coach Geoff Collins, whose team limited the Terps to 1-of-12 third-down conversions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Brooks had scored a touchdown in six straight games before last week.

2. Tulsa had 55 passing yards in last year's matchup.

3. Temple has scored a special teams touchdown in each of its three games.

PREDICTION: Temple 37, Tulsa 17

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Albuquerque
Albuquerque - Race 10

Exacta / 50 Cent Trifecta / 10 Cent Superfecta / Last Leg Pick 4


Claiming $7,500 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 76 • Purse: $25,000 • Post: 9:50P
FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500.
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Race Analysis
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. STORM WARRIOR is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * STORM WARRIOR: Today is a route and this is the horse's third start after a layoff, after two sprint prep races. VIC TORIES: Horse has run a Good Race within t he last 30 days. MY BULL: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. KEEP ON ZENON ON: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. PROUD ELIAS: Hors e has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation.
2
STORM WARRIOR
7/2

7/2
6
VIC TORIES
5/2

6/1
3
MY BULL
8/1

10/1
4
KEEP ON ZENON ON
3/1

10/1
8
PROUD ELIAS
12/1

10/1




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Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
MY BULL
3

8/1
Front-runner
84

82

96.1

42.3

31.3
5
QUICK N QUIET
5

8/1
Front-runner
68

56

59.6

52.4

38.4
4
KEEP ON ZENON ON
4

3/1
Stalker
75

76

66.3

60.1

53.1
7
GO DANI GO
7

15/1
Stalker
74

60

58.1

38.3

24.3
8
PROUD ELIAS
8

12/1
Alternator/Stalker
82

74

77.4

63.6

57.6
6
VIC TORIES
6

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
78

80

70.5

70.0

64.5
1
M G MS VICTORY RUN
1

6/1
Alternator/Stalker
84

72

68.6

68.6

58.1
2
STORM WARRIOR
2

7/2
Trailer
89

81

73.8

73.8

69.8

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Belmont Park
RACE #2 - BELMONT PARK - 2:04 PM EASTERN POST
The Lonesome Glory Handicap
20.0 FURLONGS NATIONAL FENCE COURSE GRADE I FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STEEPLECHASE STAKES $175,000.00 PURSE

#4 ZANJABEEL
#5 OPTIMUS PRIME
#1 SHOW COURT
#7 PERSONAL START

This race honors the career of Lonesome Glory a specialist steeplechaser who won the title of American Champion Steeplechase Horse on a record five occasions. In a racing career which lasted from 1991 through 1999, he ran forty-two times and won twenty-three races including many of America's most important steeplechases including the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase, the Colonial Cup and the Carolina Cup. Lonesome Glory also became one of the few American-trained horses to compete successfully in the United Kingdom, winning races in 1992 and 1995. Lonesome Glory was the first American steeplechaser to win more than $1 million in prize money. In this year's renewal of "The Glory," #4 ZANJABEEL, a British-bred entry, has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in five straight, winning three times in this recent streak of racing consistency. #5 OPTIMUS, the morning line favorite, who was bred in France, has posted a quartet of "POWER RUN BOARD HITS" in his respective last five outings, winning three times.

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

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $8000 Class Rating: 56

FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 MYNAMEISMONEY 4/1

# 10 FLATTER'S SONG 3/1

# 8 FULL POTS 6/1

I've got to go with MYNAMEISMONEY. Looks very strong for the conditions of this race today, showing solid figs in dirt sprint races lately. Make a note that this one runs with second time Lasix today. Is a contender - given the 59 Equibase Speed Fig from her most recent race. FLATTER'S SONG - She looks very good in this spot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint. Had one of the strongest speed figs of this field in her last race. FULL POTS - With a very good 61 speed fig last time out, will surely be a factor in this contest. Ought to be considered as she drops to compete against this softer field.

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Churchill Downs

09/20/18, CD, Race 4, 6.27 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.07.03 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $22,000.
Claiming Price $20,000, For Each $2,000 To $16,000 1 lb. FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) - Pick 5 (Races 4-8)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 38.26, $1 ROI 1.06, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 16 Go for Sherrie 8-1 Camacho. Jr. S Ackerman D. Kelly TW
099.9663 2 Ricochet Bay 2-1 Santana. Jr. R Asmussen Steven M. JFE
098.2734 4 Intonation 7/2 Saez G Sharp Joe
096.3505 5 Bar Stool Budget 12-1 Albarado R Hartman Chris A.
095.8815 11 Six Shooter 10-1 Camacho. Jr. S Calhoun W. Bret
094.6254 6 Strider 15-1 Gilligan J Danner Kelsey
094.6222 15 Battalstown 15-1 Arrieta R Martin Dawn
094.6220 12 Tequila Cowboy 5-1 Hernandez. Jr. B J Wilkes Ian R.
094.1874 1 Jay Vee Bee 12-1 Morales E Van Berg Thomas L.
093.8449 8 Midland 15-1 McMahon C Morse Randy L. C
093.0549 9 Take Charge d'Oro 15-1 Borel C H Byrne Patrick B.
092.5872 3 Power Source 15-1 Rocco. Jr. J Lyster Stephen S.
091.6295 7 No Mistake N Me 15-1 Miranda R Demeritte Larry W.
089.2167 13 Famous Pen Pal 20-1 Esquilin C Campbell Donald H.
088.7062 10 Whataboutlamar 30-1 Ortiz A Radcliffe Robert W. L
084.7228 14 Chase Runner(b+) 20-1 Ortiz A Martinez Richard A.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Delaware Park - Race #5 - Post: 3:15pm - Optional Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $36,000 Class Rating: 95

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#3 HEY WILLIE (ML=8/1)
#4 ROCKIN COWBOY (ML=5/2)


HEY WILLIE - When Rosado and Haynes combine forces on animals the return on investment has been wonderful at +117. I have to figure Haynes is making a good move here. This gelding can only be aided by the shorter distance. Changes tracks from last out at Charles Town to here. Multiple wins at multiple tracks tell me this animal likes to switch it up, so that's a good sign. Getting a break of 11 lbs from last race at Charles Town. He should make the most of this advantage. ROCKIN COWBOY - This gelding's last rating is high enough to score here, I'll bet on him back again in today's event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 GLINDAS GOOD KARMA (ML=9/5), #2 FLYBOY (ML=7/2), #5 ANIMAL KINGSTON (ML=6/1),

GLINDAS GOOD KARMA - The finish of fourth in the last race shows me that this horse may be losing physical conditioning. This less than sharp equine ran a mediocre speed figure last race out. He shouldn't run much better and will likely get beat in today's event running that number. FLYBOY - Tough to back a sophomore meeting older for the first time. Probably needs more seasoning. ANIMAL KINGSTON - Today's race is 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't finished in the money in a sprint event in the last 60 days. Not the best of signs. A bit of a less than stellar effort when this gelding finished fifth. Garnered a quite unimpressive speed fig last time around the track in a $35,000 Claiming race on September 9th. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that fig.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Bet on #3 HEY WILLIE to win if we can get at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park

09/20/18, GP, Race 6, 4.30 ET
1M [Turf] 1.31.02 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT. Purse $65,000.
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $.50 Bet 3 (Races 6-7-8) / $.50 Pick 5 (Races 6-10)
Best in race - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
Top Horse Win Percent 26.32, $1 ROI 0.93, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Turf
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 2 Hill Valley 10-1 Sanchez J Gold Stanley I. FEWC
098.8422 3 Anumati 2-1 Gaffalione T Pletcher Todd A. J
098.8294 8 She's an Introvert 7/2 Batista J A Pinchin Jose S
098.0210 6 Stormy D 6-1 Alvarado. Jr. R Servis John C. T
097.2810 9 Sweet Blossom 9/2 Zayas E J Sano Antonio
097.1105 7 Shrew Grit 8-1 Camacho S Yates Michael L
095.5158 5 Handsome Girl 20-1 Rodriguez W Westlye Kenneth
093.8286 1 Painted Image 12-1 Panici L Procino Gerald
092.4377 4 Letsnotgetoexcited 20-1 Maysonett F Z Getto Larry
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse Win Percent 23.11, $1 ROI 0.68, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Rating Pgm# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer FLAGS
100.0000 8 She's an Introvert 7/2 Batista J A Pinchin Jose SF
099.6895 3 Anumati 2-1 Gaffalione T Pletcher Todd A. J
098.7692 2 Hill Valley 10-1 Sanchez J Gold Stanley I. EC
098.6280 9 Sweet Blossom 9/2 Zayas E J Sano Antonio W
098.0633 7 Shrew Grit 8-1 Camacho S Yates Michael L
096.9398 6 Stormy D 6-1 Alvarado. Jr. R Servis John C. T
096.0202 5 Handsome Girl 20-1 Rodriguez W Westlye Kenneth
093.8834 1 Painted Image 12-1 Panici L Procino Gerald
092.1801 4 Letsnotgetoexcited 20-1 Maysonett F Z Getto Larry

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Penn National - Race #2 - Post: 6:27pm - Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,800 Class Rating: 72

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#8 ECLIPTICALS WOLF (ML=8/1)
#9 HOUSE OF FRIENDS (ML=4/1)
#3 EMOTIONINMOTION (ML=5/1)


ECLIPTICALS WOLF - This horse didn't run well on a track listed as good in his last race at Penn National. You probably want to overlook that showing. HOUSE OF FRIENDS - This horse is tops in EPS (earnings per start). He looks sharp in today's event. EMOTIONINMOTION - This gelding is rounding his way back into shape. Should race well today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 THAT'S HISTORY (ML=2/1), #5 SHOT THE SHERIFF (ML=8/1), #1 I'M A GENIUS (ML=8/1),

THAT'S HISTORY - This favorite ran on August 23rd and hasn't had a drill after that. Hard to back the chalk when he continues to lose as the favorite. SHOT THE SHERIFF - The speed ratings continue to drop, 58/53/50. Not a good sign. A bit of a less than stellar try when this gelding finished fifth. When scrutinizing today's Equibase class figure, he will have to record a better speed rating than last time around the track to vie in this dirt sprint.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #8 ECLIPTICALS WOLF on the win end if we get at least 9/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [3,8,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [3,8,9] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Presque Isle Downs
Presque Isle Downs - Race 2

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


Maiden Claiming $6,250 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • All-Weather • Ages 3 and up • CR: 70 • Purse: $10,000 • Post: 5:50P
(PLUS UP TO 30% PABF) FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250.
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Race Type: Dominant Stalker. FLASH ME NOT is the Dominant Stalker of the race. * KEY ANGLES * FLASH ME NOT: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
2
FLASH ME NOT
8/5

1/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
2
FLASH ME NOT
2

8/5
Alternator/Stalker
78

62

67.8

59.2

57.2
1
REINA PEPEADA
1

5/2
Alternator/Stalker
0

0

52.4

39.9

33.9
5
CHEER FOR GRACE
5

8/1
Alternator/Trailer
52

27

31.4

36.2

28.7
6
PATIENCE IS KEY
6

12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

64.0

28.1

18.1
3
QUEEN MAEVE
3

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

62.2

26.0

14.5
4
VOLADORA
4

7/2
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

41.2

27.0

18.5
7
WILDCAT RISING
7

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
52

53

29.0

31.2

21.7

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Marc Lawrence Incredible Stat of the Day:

The Miami Marlins are 0-14 on Thursdays this season.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 20th September 2018 by Gracenote
Angels vs. Athletics Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/20/2018

The Oakland Athletics snapped a three-game slide with a convincing victory and look to take another step toward securing a postseason berth when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in the finale of a three-game set. Oakland walloped the Angels 10-0 on Wednesday to maintain a 5 1/2-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League's second wild-card spot.

Right fielder Stephen Piscotty matched his career high of five RBIs in Wednesday's victory on a three-run homer and two-run double as the Athletics moved within four games of the Houston Astros in the American League West. Second baseman Jed Lowrie and center fielder Ramon Laureano each drove in two runs as Oakland scored at least seven runs for the fourth straight meeting with the Angels. Los Angeles managed four hits and had only one at-bat with runners in scoring position as it was blanked for the second time in the past five games. Star center fielder Mike Trout was hitless in three at-bats Wednesday and is batting .340 with three homers and eight RBIs in 47 at-bats against the Athletics this season.

TV: 3:35 p.m. ET, Facebook Watch

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Matt Shoemaker (2-1, 3.98 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Edwin Jackson (5-3, 3.17)

Shoemaker is making his fifth start since returning from a forearm injury and it will be his fourth outing on the road. The 31-year-old lost to the Seattle Mariners in his last turn when he gave up three runs and five hits and struck a season-best eight in 4 2/3 innings. Shoemaker defeated the Athletics when he gave up three runs and four hits over 5 2/3 innings March 31 - the outing in which he was injured - and stands 6-2 with a 3.61 ERA in 13 career appearances (12 starts).

Jackson received a no-decision in his last turn when he gave up one run and four hits over five innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 35-year-old journeyman has pitched five or fewer innings in five of his last six starts, allowing two homers in three of the outings. Jackson defeated the Angels on Aug. 11 when he tossed 7 1/3 innings of three-hit shutout ball to improve to 5-4 with a 3.39 ERA in 13 career appearances (10 starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Piscotty is batting .328 with six homers and 18 RBIs in 58 at-bats in September.

2. Los Angeles DH Shohei Ohtani is 2-for-5 with two walks in the series and is batting .367 with five homers and 12 RBIs in 49 at-bats in September.

3. Oakland RHP Trevor Cahill (back) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and could return to the rotation over the weekend.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Angels 4

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New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Mets vs. Nationals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The New York Mets started September with a flourish before dropping four of the last five contests, including their 12th shutout loss of the season last time out. The Mets (70-82) hope to wake up their slumbering bats against Max Scherzer and the host Washington Nationals (77-75) on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.

Amed Rosario recorded three of New York's six hits in Wednesday's 4-0 setback versus Philadelphia to give him 11 hits to go along with five runs scored in his last seven games. The 22-year-old Dominican hasn't been as successful versus Washington this season, going just 10-for-52 with 10 strikeouts. Anthony Rendon is 11-for-20 with two homers, eight RBIs and four runs scored during his five-game hitting streak for the Nationals, who open their final homestand of the season with wins in eight of their last 11 contests. Rendon, who drove in two runs for the fourth straight contest in Tuesday's 4-2 win at Miami, is batting a blistering 20-for-48 with three homers, 11 RBIs and 12 runs scored versus New York this season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Jason Vargas (6-9, 6.47 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Max Scherzer (17-7, 2.53)

Vargas improved to 4-1 in his last five trips to the mound last Thursday after permitting two runs on three hits over six innings of a 5-2 victory versus Miami. The 35-year-old was masterful in his lone outing against Washington this season, scattering three hits and striking out a season-best eight in six innings of a 3-0 triumph on Aug. 24. Ryan Zimmerman is 3-for-7 and Mark Reynolds is 3-for-8 with a pair of doubles in his career versus Vargas.

Scherzer's bid for a fourth Cy Young Award took a hit in his last outing on Friday, as he surrendered six runs on seven hits in a season-low four innings of a 10-5 setback at Atlanta. The 34-year-old fanned six batters to reside seven strikeouts shy of matching his career high of 284. Scherzer picked up the win in his lone encounter with the Mets this season, overcoming two homers and three runs total in seven innings of a 5-4 triumph on July 12.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington SS Trea Turner has scored five runs during his seven-game hitting streak.

2. New York's Corey Oswalt will get the start on Saturday in place of fellow RHP Zack Wheeler, who was shut down for the remainder of the season as a precaution after tossing 182 1/3 innings.

3. Nationals OF Bryce Harper, who walked five times on Tuesday, is 15-for-49 versus the Mets this season.

PREDICTION: Nationals 3, Mets 1

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Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 20th September 2018 by Gracenote
Red Sox vs. Yankees Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/20/2018

The New York Yankees provided their own version of pop to once again prevent the Boston Red Sox from a bubbly celebration in the Bronx. Fresh off a three-homer performance, the Yankees (93-58) look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Red Sox (103-49) on Thursday and avert their long-time rivals from clinching their third straight American League East title.

Luke Voit went deep on two occasions to highlight his four-hit performance in Wednesday's 10-1 romp to raise New York's home run total to 245, tying its franchise record set in 2012. Miguel Andujar went deep in that contest and also has homered among his two hits in a small sample size versus Thursday starter Eduardo Rodriguez. While the Yankees reside 2 1/2 games ahead of Oakland for the top wild-card spot, the Red Sox are bidding to clinch the AL East in the Bronx for the second time in three years. J.D. Martinez collected three hits on Wednesday to improve to 20-for-59 versus New York this season heading into a matchup with right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, against whom he is a robust 7-for-16 with three homers, seven RBIs and seven runs scored in his career.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Eduardo Rodriguez (12-4, 3.53 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (12-5, 3.47)

Rodriguez sandwiched a pair of strong one-run starts around a disastrous one since returning from the disabled list, although he picked up a no-decision despite striking out seven over six innings versus Toronto last Thursday. The 25-year-old Venezuelan fell to 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA in seven career starts at Yankee Stadium after permitting five runs - including two homers - in an 8-1 setback on June 29. Rodriguez fared much better in his previous outing against New York, as he allowed just one hit and struck out eight in five innings of a no-decision on May 10.

Tanaka ran his scoreless innings streak to 20 on Friday after scattering four hits and striking out eight over six frames of an 11-0 rout of Toronto. The 29-year-old Japanese star has answered three losses in four starts with three straight wins. Tanaka owns a 1-0 mark in three outings versus Boston this season, although he has yielded 11 runs on 21 hits - including five homers - with a 6.60 ERA while allowing the club to bat .328 against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston OF Mookie Betts is 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in his last three games.

2. New York OF Giancarlo Stanton is 0-for-9 with four strikeouts in the series.

3. Red Sox INF Eduardo Nunez has hit safely in six straight games.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 3, Yankees 2

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Rays vs. Blue Jays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The Tampa Bay Rays are not going away easily in the quest for a playoff spot and look to extend their winning streak to six when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night to open a four-game series. Tampa Bay completed a sweep at Texas with a 9-3 triumph Wednesday afternoon and remained within 5 1/2 games of Oakland for the American League's second wild card.

"We need help, there's no doubt about that," Rays manager Kevin Cash, whose team is 14-3 in September, told the Tampa Bay Times. "I like the way the guys have continued to go about their business day to day. That's very cliche, but sometimes you have to go with that and control what you can control." Joey Wendle went 8-for-12 with four doubles in the series while Tommy Pham homered twice Wednesday to help take three straight at Texas and Tampa Bay will go with a bullpen day Thursday as right-hander Ryne Stanek opens the game. Righty Sam Gaviglio is expected to go for Toronto in the opener after the Blue Jays saw their four-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday while managing four hits in the 2-1 loss at Baltimore. Rookie infielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had two of the hits for Toronto on Wednesday and is 6-for-16 with three RBIs during a four-game hitting streak to raise his batting average to .286.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Ryne Stanek (2-3, 2.49 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Sam Gaviglio (3-8, 5.25)

Stanek is slated to "open" the game for the 27th time this season and is 0-2 with a 2.50 ERA over 36 innings with 47 strikeouts and 16 walks in the role. The 27-year-old Kansas native has permitted just two hits and four walks over his last eight appearances, covering six scoreless innings in the stretch while fanning six. Stanek has not yielded a run across six innings against the Blue Jays in 2018, starting four of the five previous outings.

Gaviglio managed to hold Boston to two runs despite giving up six hits over 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision last time out on Sept. 13. The 28-year-old Oregon State product owns just one victory in his past nine decisions, dating back to May 25, and completed at least six innings one time in the last nine appearances. Jake Bauers is 2-for-2 with a homer and a double versus Gaviglio, who is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA in two starts against the Rays this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Toronto OF Billy McKinney was 3-for-7 with a homer in the last two games after an 0-for-18 stretch in his previous six contests.

2. The Rays recalled RHPs Chih-Wei Hu and Austin Pruitt along with LHP Hoby Milner and OF Austin Meadows from Triple-A Durham.

3. Tampa Bay has won nine of the first 12 meetings in the season series and ends the regular season at home against the Blue Jays, Sept. 28-30.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Blue Jays 3

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Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Royals vs. Tigers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The Detroit Tigers will try to snap a seven-game home losing streak when they begin a four-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The Tigers managed just four hits in an 8-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, suffering their second straight three-game sweep at Comerica Park.

Detroit was 15-for-92 in the series with the Twins and it has averaged 2.57 runs during the seven-game home slide, which matches a skid in the Motor City to end the 2017 campaign. The Royals have lost four in a row, the last three coming in Pittsburgh - each by one run. Jorge Lopez exited his last start with a left rib contusion after a collision with teammate Hunter Dozier but he is expected to be ready for this one for Kansas City. He will be opposed by Detroit's Matthew Boyd, who has had loads of issues in his career against the Royals.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, FS Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jorge Lopez (2-4, 3.93 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Matthew Boyd (9-12, 4.08)

Lopez gave up three runs and a season-high nine hits over 4 1/3 innings of a no-decision against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. That came six days after he took a perfect game into the ninth versus the Twins before settling for eight-plus innings of one-run ball. The 25-year-old is 2-0 with a 2.33 ERA in three starts this month while recording 13 strikeouts against one walk.

Boyd will be making his 30th start for the first time in his career and is ending the season on a strong note. He is 1-0 with a 2.95 ERA in three September starts while producing 24 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings. Whit Merrifield is 10-for-23 with three doubles against the Oregon State product, who is 3-7 with a 6.50 ERA in 13 career starts versus Kansas City.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers 3B Jeimer Candelario is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game with a lumbar spine spasm.

2. Royals 2B-SS Adalberto Mondesi is 16-for-41 with three homers and eight RBIs over his last nine games.

3. Kansas City needs one win in the set to clinch the season series for the fourth straight time.

PREDICTION: Tigers 4, Royals 3

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Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
White Sox vs. Indians Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

Jason Kipnis hopes to get on a roll in the final month of the season while solidifying a spot somewhere in the Cleveland Indians' postseason lineup, and he made a major statement with a walk-off grand slam Wednesday. Kipnis looks to build on those heroics Thursday night as the Indians go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox and try to improve on a 12-3 edge in the season series.

Kipnis, who is batting .229 after notching his 1,000th career hit Wednesday with the slam, has been moved to center field after the acquisition of third baseman Josh Donaldson pushed Jose Ramirez to second base. Josh Tomlin gets the call on the mound for American League Central champion Cleveland in the series finale while the White Sox counter with fellow veteran James Shields, who is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA in two games against the Indians this season. Chicago lost for the third straight contest after a four-game winning streak, going 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and leaving nine on base in Wednesday's setback. White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka homered for the fourth time in the last three games Wednesday to push his total to a team-high 26, tying Matt Davidson (2017) for the fourth most by a rookie in franchise history and moving within one of Zeke Bonura (1934) for third.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH James Shields (7-16, 4.53 ERA) vs. Indians RH Josh Tomlin (1-5, 6.49)

Shields has won two of his last three starts, including last Friday when he limited Baltimore to two runs and four hits over six innings for his 145th career victory. The 36-year-old California native has held opponents to three runs or fewer in five of his last seven starts, beginning with seven innings of three-run ball against Cleveland on Aug. 11. Francisco Lindor is 6-for-13 with a homer versus Shields, who is 5-8 with a 3.79 ERA in 22 career games against Cleveland.

Tomlin makes his second straight start after spending the previous four months either in the bullpen or on the disabled list. The 33-year-old Texan, who is 0-3 with a 7.68 ERA in seven starts in 2018, gave up two runs on five hits and one walk over four innings against Detroit in a no-decision last Friday after earning a win in relief on Sept. 8. Davidson is 2-for-8 with a homer against Tomlin, who is 5-5 with a 3.66 ERA in 16 games (13 starts) versus the White Sox.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago 2B Yoan Moncada is 12-for-40 with two RBIs and three walks over his last 10 contests.

2. Donaldson had a single and a walk in Wednesday victory, but is just 3-for-18 with one homer since being acquired.

3. White Sox OF Nicky Delmonico (stiff neck) missed the first two games of the series and is questionable for the finale.

PREDICTION: White Sox 6, Indians 3

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 20th September 2018 by Gracenote
Reds vs. Marlins Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/20/2018

The Cincinnati Reds have been shut out in three of their past five games and look to break out of their slump when they visit the Miami Marlins on Thursday in the opener of a four-game set. Cincinnati was blanked 7-0 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday to mark the 12th time they haven't scored this season, the most since the franchise was shut out 13 times in 2015.

The Reds managed just two hits in their latest shutout loss and the five hitless at-bats with runners in scoring position dropped the club to 3-for-47 in that category over the past eight games. All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett is just 2-for-15 over the past five games and his batting average dipped to. 317, second in the National League behind Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich (.319). Miami has dropped eight of its last 11 games and owns the worst record (59-92) in the National League, just one game worse than the San Diego Padres (61-92). Marlins rookie Brian Anderson is limping to the finish by going 7-for-46 in September and he hasn't homered in his past 17 appearances.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds LH Cody Reed (0-2, 4.32 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Jeff Brigham (0-2, 7.36)

Reed struck out a career-high 10 in his last turn and gave up two hits over five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old Reed is making his fifth consecutive start and looking to make an impression that may land him a rotation spot next season. Reed started against the Marlins on July 10, 2016 when he gave up four runs - three earned - and seven hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Brigham is making his third big league start and suffered a loss in each of the first two. The 26-year-old gave up three runs in each of the outings while pitching three innings against the Toronto Blue Jays in his debut and 4 1/3 frames against the New York Mets last Thursday. Brigham owns a 1.91 WHIP and has issued five walks in 7 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Marlins took two of three games against the Reds earlier this season and have won 15 of the past 24 meetings.

2. Cincinnati All-Star 3B Eugenio Suarez is just 1-for-20 over his past seven appearances.

3. Miami 1B Peter O'Brien reached base four times (2-for-2 with a homer and two walks) in Tuesday's loss to the Washington Nationals and is 7-for-15 with three homers and six RBIs over his past seven appearances.

PREDICTION: Reds 3, Marlins 1

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 09-20-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Phillies vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

Freddie Freeman has been the one constant throughout the Atlanta Braves' four-year rebuild, and now the first baseman and his teammates have an opportunity to win the National League East championship this weekend as they host the Philadelphia Phillies in a four-game series starting Thursday. Freeman, the lone position player left from Atlanta's last playoff team in 2013, helped his team snap a four-game losing streak with three hits in Wednesday's 7-3 win over St. Louis.

Freeman, who preached calm as the NL East leaders struggled in recent days, slugged his 23rd homer of the season and is hitting .405 with two homers and nine RBIs in his past 11 games as Atlanta reduced its magic number to six. The Phillies defeated the Mets 4-0 on Wednesday and arrive in Atlanta trailing the Braves by 5 1/2 games in the East, and must win at least twice this weekend to stave off elimination. The Phillies have been unable to take advantage of Atlanta's recent slump, going 6-11 in September as they embark on an eight-game road trip that also includes four games next week at Colorado. First baseman Rhys Hoskins snapped a 0-for-10 skid Wednesday with two hits, including a double and a homer, and his 67 extra-base hits are the most by a Philadelphia player since Jayson Werth in 2010 (75).

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Philadelphia, FS Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (9-11, 4.50 ERA) vs. Braves RH Kevin Gausman (10-10, 3.92)

Velasquez has faded down the stretch as he surpassed his career high in innings pitched (140 this season; 131 in 2016), posting a 9.82 ERA with 16 hits allowed in 11 innings across three September starts. The 26-year-old has yet to pitch more than five innings in his past seven starts, giving up four runs on four hits over two innings Saturday against Miami. Velasquez has lost all four starts against the Braves this season, posting a 7.41 ERA with 29 hits allowed in 17 innings.

Gausman has revitalized his season while bolstering Atlanta's rotation since being acquired from Baltimore on July 31, going 5-2 in eight starts with a 2.61 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. The 27-year-old has scuffled in his past two starts, giving up seven earned runs with six walks and 14 hits across 10 1/3 innings while losing at Arizona and beating Washington. Gausman faced Philadelphia once while still with Baltimore, allowing five runs on 12 hits over five innings of a July 12 start.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies C Wilson Ramos collected two hits Wednesday and is batting .450 with four RBIs in his past seven games.

2. Braves CF Ender Inciarte is hitting .393 in his past eight games with nine runs scored and four doubles.

3. Atlanta and Philadelphia have not played each other since May 23 and the Braves lead the season series 7-5, outscoring the Phillies 57-38.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Phillies 2

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MLB's Top Money Starting Pitchers (prior to Wed., based on $100 wager per start):

1. Mike Fiers (20-9) $1797
2. David Price (21-7) $1294
3. Kyle Freeland (21-10) $1286
4. Blake Snell (20-9) $1274
5. Eduardo Rodriguez (18-4) $1246
6. Jon Lester (22-8) $1215


MLB's Worst Money Starters (prior to Wed., based on $100 wager per start):

345. Homer Bailey (1-19) $-1748
344. Michael Fulmer (5-19) $-1400
343. Jacob deGrom (12-18) $-1182
342. Justin Verlander (19-13) $-1128
341. Kenta Maeda (8-12) $-1117
340. Dylan Bundy (9-20) $-1113

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, September 20


NY Mets @ Washington

Game 901-902
September 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Vargas) 15.245
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.541
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-260
8
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-260); Under

Cincinnati @ Miami

Game 903-904
September 20, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Reed) 14.358
Miami
(Brigham) 13.586
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-135); Over

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
September 20, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 15.085
Atlanta
(Gausman) 16.187
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-145); Under

LA Angels @ Oakland

Game 907-908
September 20, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Shmaker) 13.940
Oakland
(Jackson) 17.559
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-120); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 909-910
September 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodriguez) 14.561
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 17.401
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 911-912
September 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 17.120
Toronto
(Gaviglio) 14.544
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland

Game 913-914
September 20, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 15.605
Cleveland
(Tomlin) 14.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-195
10
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+175); Under

Kansas City @ Detroit

Game 915-916
September 20, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Lopez) 14.614
Detroit
(Boyd) 13.356
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+130); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 20

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NY METS (70 - 82) at WASHINGTON (77 - 75) - 7:05 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. MAX SCHERZER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 69-82 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 45-56 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 107-127 (-28.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-92 (-38.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 13-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
NY METS are 114-95 (+34.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
NY METS are 454-472 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
VARGAS is 94-84 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 77-75 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-27 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 37-37 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-46 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-24 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-38 (-14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-29 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-7 (+2.1 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
VARGAS is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.00 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. NY METS since 1997
SCHERZER is 9-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 0.873.
His team's record is 9-6 (-0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.5 units)

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CINCINNATI (65 - 88) at MIAMI (59 - 92) - 7:10 PM
CODY REED (L) vs. JEFF BRIGHAM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 17-33 (-14.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
REED is 1-15 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 22-16 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 0-15 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CODY REED vs. MIAMI since 1997
REED is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.78 and a WHIP of 1.927.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

JEFF BRIGHAM vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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PHILADELPHIA (78 - 73) at ATLANTA (84 - 68) - 7:35 PM
VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-96 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-37 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 99-132 (-30.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 84-67 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 44-31 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 43-22 (+23.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 55-46 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 63-44 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 42-39 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-30 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 447-444 (+54.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 13-22 (-17.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
ATLANTA is 7-18 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-5 (+2.5 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 0-5 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.535.
His team's record is 2-6 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GAUSMAN is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (75 - 77) at OAKLAND (91 - 61) - 3:35 PM
MATT SHOEMAKER (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 75-77 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-47 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 91-61 (+34.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 35-17 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 47-30 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 16-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 36-20 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
OAKLAND is 61-36 (+29.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 52-38 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 49-15 (+29.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 24-4 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
JACKSON is 12-3 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 61-42 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 583-560 (+45.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 34-22 (+18.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 199-170 (+40.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
JACKSON is 62-77 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-7 (+0.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.5 Units)

MATT SHOEMAKER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHOEMAKER is 6-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-2. (+7.0 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
JACKSON is 5-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.311.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)

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BOSTON (103 - 49) at NY YANKEES (93 - 58) - 7:05 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-7 (+1.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 4-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-9. (-7.9 units)

MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. BOSTON since 1997
TANAKA is 8-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.129.
His team's record is 9-8 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-6. (+3.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (85 - 66) at TORONTO (69 - 83) - 7:05 PM
RYAN STANEK (R) vs. SAM GAVIGLIO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-3 (+6.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.6 Units)

RYAN STANEK vs. TORONTO since 1997
STANEK is 0-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.563.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.4 units)

SAM GAVIGLIO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GAVIGLIO is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.391.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 92) at CLEVELAND (85 - 66) - 7:10 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SHIELDS is 2-22 (-18.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 35-13 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-51 (+2.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 85-66 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-26 (-21.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-31 (-26.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-13 (-14.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 50-43 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 65-46 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 46-38 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TOMLIN is 14-19 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOMLIN is 7-14 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 12-3 (+7.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 5-8 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.79 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 10-12 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.5 units)

JOSH TOMLIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TOMLIN is 5-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 7-6 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-5. (+2.3 units)

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KANSAS CITY (52 - 100) at DETROIT (61 - 91) - 7:10 PM
JORGE LOPEZ (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 52-100 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOYD is 10-3 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 113-107 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 22-18 (+7.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 125-189 (-39.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-22 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 388-375 (-72.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
DETROIT is 67-120 (-38.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 86-146 (-42.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 64-91 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-47 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 9-6 (+2.9 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

JORGE LOPEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT BOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BOYD is 3-7 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.50 and a WHIP of 1.508.
His team's record is 5-8 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.0 units)

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MLB

Thursday, September 20


National League
Mets (70-82) @ Nationals (77-75)
Vargas is 4-1, 3.46 in his last five starts; under is 9-5-2 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 6-12, 3-8 away
5-inning record: 7-11 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-18

Scherzer is 1-1, 5.40 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 21-10, 8-5 home
5-inning record: 18-11-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-31

Mets lost four of their last five games; they’re 8-4 in last 12 road series openers- seven of their last eight games stayed under. Washington won three of its last four games; they’re 14-11 in home series openers. Over is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Reds (65-88) @ Marlins (59-92)
Reed is 0-1, 6.23 in his five starts (over 3-2). Team in his starts: 1-4, 0-3 road
5-inning record: 1-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-5

Brigham is 0-2, 7.36 in his two starts (under 2-0). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-1 home
5-inning record: 0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Reds lost seven of their last ten road games; they’re 0-8 in last eight road series openers- under is 7-0-1 in their last eight games. Miami lost five of its last seven games; they’re 12-13 in home series openers. Four of their last five games went over.

Phillies (78-73) @ Braves (84-68)
Velasquez is 0-2, 9.82 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 12-16, 4-9 road
5-inning record: 12-12-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-28

Gausman is 1-1, 6.06 in his last three starts (over 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 6-2, 4-0 home
5-inning record: 4-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Phillies won four of their last six games; they’re 1-6 in last seven road series openers- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight road games. Atlanta lost four of its last five games; they’re 13-12 in home series openers- five of Braves’ last six games went over.

American League
Angels (75-77) @ A’s (91-61)
Shoemaker is 2-1, 3.98 in his four starts (over 2-2). Team in his starts: 3-1, 3-0 away
5-inning record: 2-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Jackson is 1-1, 5.09 in his last five starts (under 10-5). Team in his starts: 12-3, 6-2 home
5-inning record: 3-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-15

Angels lost four of their last six games; under is 8-5 in their last 13 road games. Oakland lost four of its last six games; over is 10-1 in their last 11 home games.

Boston (103-49) @ New York (93-58)
Rodriguez is 1-1, 3.10 in his last four starts; his last six stayed under. Team in his starts: 18-4, 7-1 away
5-inning record: 14-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Tanaka is 3-0, 0.43 in his last three starts (over 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 16-9, 6-5 home
5-inning record: 15-5-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-25

Red Sox won six of their last nine games, but lost last two; six of their last seven games stayed under. New York lost four of its last seven games, but won last two; over is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

Rays (85-66) @ Blue Jays (69-83)
Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Gaviglio is 0-2, 7.24 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-14, 4-5 home
5-inning record: 6-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-21

Tampa Bay won 13 of its last 16 games; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine road games. Blue Jays won four of their last five games; under is 3-1 in their last four games.

White Sox (59-92) @ Indians (85-66)
Shields is 2-1, 4.09 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five road starts. Team in his starts: 11-20, 3-10 away
5-inning record: 11-18-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-31

Tomlin is 0-0, 6.06 in his last three starts (over 5-1-1). Team in his starts: 1-6, 1-3 home
5-inning record: 2-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

White Sox lost their last three games; under is 8-2-1 in their last 11 road games. Cleveland won five of its last seven home games; over is 3-2-2 in their last seven home games.

Royals (52-100) @ Tigers (61-91)
Lopez is 2-0, 2.33 in his last three starts (over 4-2). Team in his starts: 3-3, 1-1 away
5-inning record: 1-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Boyd is 2-1, 3.26 in his last five starts; under is 7-3-2 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 15-14, 10-3 home
5-inning record: 12-14-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-29

Royals lost their last four games; five of their last seven games went over. Detroit lost 10 of its last 12 home games; under is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/18
Ariz 38-28-12……35-25-13……..73-53
Atl 32-30-13…..35-31-10………67-61
Cubs 31-32-14……33-31-11…….64-63
Reds 25-45-6……29-34-11….…54-79
Colo 35-29-15……37-26-11……71-55
LA 40-28-8…….34-29-16……74-57
Mia 25-38-10…..32-31-15…….57-69
Milw 31-34-10…..39-30-8…….70-64
Mets 36-33-10……28-28-16…..64-61
Philly 27-30-16…..37-28-11……64-58
Pitt 34-31-9……34-28-14……..68-59
StL 38-26-13……32-35-8………70-61
SD 23-42-12……27-38-9…….50-80
SF 30-33-15…..31-27-16……61-60
Wash 34-31-13..…32-31-11……66-62

Orioles 19-45-12……24-41-12……43-86
Boston 37-28-14……47-20-7……..84-48
W Sox 25-43-8…..…24-40-11……49-83
Clev 30-30-14……46-21-10……..76-51
Det 27-38-10…..…32-34-15.……59-72
Astros 41-20-15……41-21-15…….82-41
KC 23-41-10…….31-36-12…..53-77
Angels 32-30-15……31-35-9……63-65
Twins 25-42-13……34-32-11…..59-74
NYY 34-24-15……44-25-8………78-48
A’s 27-34-12……36-28-14…..63-62
Sea 36-33-11……32-26-17…….68-57
TB 35-28-13……38-26-10……72-53
Texas 25-40-9…..28-41-8…….53-81
Toronto 21-44-12…24-34-16……45-78

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/18)
Ariz 32-77…….28-74…..…60
Atl 23-74……31-77………54
Cubs 15-76……..23-72……..38
Reds 20-78……..18-76……..38
Colo 23-78…….29-74.…….52
LA 26-75……..29-78..…..55
Miami 14-73……..21-77…….35
Milw 27-74…..…30-79…….57
Mets 28-76……..22-75……50
Philly 18-73……..23-77…..41
Pitt 16-74……..21-78…….37
StL 26-76……..23-75…….49
SD 20-78……..21-74…….41
SF 16-77………21-76..…..37
Wash 28-78……..22-74……50

Orioles 21-76……..23-76……..44
Boston 19-76……29-74………47
White Sox 20-74……21-75…….41
Clev 20-73…….31-76…….51
Detroit 26-75……..21-78….…47
Astros 21-75…..…18-76………39
KC 16-74..…….26-77…….42
Angels 20-75…..….19-75…….39
Twins 17-77………15-74…….32
NYY 18-74……..31-76………49
A’s 18-77…..…..23-76…….41
Seattle 29-78………23-75…….52
TB 23-75..……24-73…….47
Texas 11-73……20-76…….…31
Toronto 18-77………16-74….….34

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 76-71 NL, favorites -$631
AL @ NL– 73-62 NL, favorites +$274
Total: 149-133 NL, favorites -$357

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MLB

Thursday, September 20

Trend Report

Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Angels is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Angels's last 13 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oakland's last 13 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angel


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


New York Mets
NY Mets is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
NY Mets is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Washington
NY Mets is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
NY Mets is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Washington
NY Mets is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Washington is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Chi White Sox is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 12 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 12 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Miami
Cincinnati is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Cincinnati is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

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MLB
Weather Report

Thursday, September 20

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Diamond Trends - Thursday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Indians are 21-0 SU as a 140+ favorite when their starter allowed fewer than five runs in his last start and they lost by one run and it is post All-Star break and not a series opener.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Reds are 0-15 SU in the first game of a series with no rest on the road off a game as a dog in which they scored in fewer innings than their opponent and it is post All-Star break.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The White Sox are 0-14 SU in franchise history as a dog off a game as a dog in which Daniel Palka hit a home run.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 9-0 SU with Masahiro Tanaka at home after August. In his last five games in this spot the Yankees have won by scores of: 4-0, 1-0, 5-0, 2-1 and 11-0. That right, their opponent has scored a total of one run in five games.

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, September 20


Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 909-910
September 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodriguez) 14.561
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 17.401
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-165); Over

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 911-912
September 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Stanek) 17.120
Toronto
(Gaviglio) 14.544
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-135); Under

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Betting Recap - Week 3
Joe Williams

Overall Notes

College Football Week 3 Results

WAGER Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 50-14
Against the Spread 26-36-2

WAGER Home-Away
Straight Up 45-19
Against the Spread 29-33-2

WAGER Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 35-28-1

WAGER Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up (neutral site) 1-0

WAGER Totals (O/U)
Over-Under (neutral site) 1-0

The largest underdogs to win straight up
BYU (+23.5, ML +1075) at Wisconsin, 24-21
Akron (+21, ML +900) at Northwestern, 39-34
Temple (+15.5, ML +550) at Maryland, 35-14
LSU (+10, ML +320) at Auburn, 22-21
Troy (+10, ML +300) at Nebraska, 24-19

The largest favorites to cover
Utah State (-47.5) vs. Tennessee Tech, 73-12
Western Michigan (-46.5) vs. Delaware State, 68-0
Cincinnati (-43) vs. Alabama A&M, 63-7
Penn State (-35) vs. Kent State, 63-10
Georgia (-34.5) vs. Middle Tennessee, 49-7

Top 25 Notes

-- There were plenty of takers on Mississippi catching 23 points at home aginst top-ranked Alabama. It wasn't nearly enough, as the Crimson Tide steamrolled the Rebels by a 62-7 score for their third cover in as many outings. 'Bama has been favored by 23 or more points in every outing so far, but they haven't won by less than 37 so far. Alabama is averaging 56.7 points per game (PPG) through three outings with the 'over' going 3-0. ... It was the final game before Urban Meyer is allowed to come back, and Ohio State made sure he returned to a team that is 3-0 SU. The Buckeyes and TCU were locked in a defensive battle at Jerry World, but suddenly Ohio State erupted for 20 points in a four-minute span to pick up the victory. However, the Horned Frogs were able to hang on for the cover at most shops. ... Washington opened the conference slate with a hard-fought and hard-hitting 21-7 victory at Utah. The 'under' is a perfect 3-0 so far this season for the Huskies, as they have allowed an average of just 10.3 PPG.

-- Arizona State arrived in the Top 25 this week and they were subsequently shown the door by San Diego State, 28-21. The Sun Devils struggled on offense until the very end of the game, and their rushing defense struggled mightily. That's not a good sign with Washington looming next time out.

-- Boise State-Oklahoma State was one of the most underrated games on the Week 3 card. After a scoreless first quarter, things started to get away from the Broncos in a hurry, and the Cowboys were able to pick up their second consecutive cover, moving to 2-0 ATS against FBS foes this season. Boise slipped to 2-1 ATS after routing their first two foes.

-- Wisconsin last tasted defeat during the regular season on Oct. 15, 2016 against Ohio State. Not many thought the Badgers would be in danger of that streak coming to an end against Brigham Young, but the Cougars had other plans. The Badgers not only slipped to 0-3 ATS on the season, but they misfired on a field goal in the final minute to lost 24-21 at Camp Randall, making no one want to jump around.

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

-- Duke continues to play well, and they notched another road victory at Baylor, 40-27 to move to 3-0 SU/ATS. ... Georgia Tech headed to Pittsburgh and it was a rough road trip. The Panthers were routed last week, while the Yellow Jackets also suffered defeat. Someone had to bounce back, and it was the Panthers picking up a 24-19 win to drop the Ramblin' Wreck to 0-3 ATS. ... Clemson held on for a 38-7 win against Georgia Southern, ambling through a home outing against a non-Power 5 team. They had a bit of a hangover after their impressive 28-26 nailbiter at Texas A&M. The games wasn't particularly close, but it was the Eagles coming away with another cover to go 3-0 ATS with the 'under' also 3-0. ... Syracuse-Florida State was expected to be a close game, as the Orange were installed as three-point underdogs at home. It didn't turn out that way, as 'Cuse routed FSU 30-7 to give Willie Taggart another lose. Things aren't exactly going to plan under the new regime, as Florida State is 0-3 ATS so far.

-- Indiana is flying a bit under the radar, but they moved to a perfect 3-0 SU with a 38-10 win over in-state rival Ball State. The Hoosiers picked up their first cover of the season in three tries, while the 'under' connected for the second straight outing, both at home. ... Minnesota earned a third straight win and cover by whitewashing Miami (Ohio) by a 26-3 score. The Golden Gophers have allowed just 9.0 PPG through three games, but things will get a lot more difficult once conference play begins. ... Nebraska joined Wisconsin in the loser's lounge with a disappointing 24-19 setback against Troy. The Cornhuskers are 0-2 with both losses at home for the first time since 1947.

-- Kansas won against Rutgers 55-14, as they have earned back-to-back wins against FBS opponents for the first time since the 2009 season. It makes their opening game setback against FCS Nicholls State even that much more surprising. ... Texas Tech racked up a 63-49 shootout over Houston, as the Red Raiders moved to 3-0 on the 'over' this season. Defense is going to be an issue for this team, as they have allowed 48.0 PPG in two games against FBS foes. ... Texas bounced back with an impressive 37-14 win over USC, a team suddenly in freefall and unable to score on offense. The Longhorns earned their first cover in emphatic fashion and the defense allowed a season-low 14 points. Texas won for the 900th time in school history, joining Ohio State and Michigan as the only FBS schools in the club.

-- It's been a long time since UCLA struggled this badly, and an 0-3 SU/1-2 ATS start isn't exactly what the Bruins faithful had in mind when Chip Kelly was hired. But Fresno State came into the Rose Bowl and dropped the Bruins by a 38-14 score. Not only is it hard to figure a path to bowl eligibility, it's hard to see where UCLA is going to get a win anytime soon. ... Arizona doubled up FCS Southern Utah with a 62-31, and for the first time QB Khalil Tate looked like a Heisman Trophy candidate. That ship might have already sailed, but the Wildcats served notice that they're still a dangerous offense. They earned their first cover in three tries.

-- Tennessee did a good job on defense, shutting out UTEP by a 24-0 count. However, the offense still has a long way to go if they're going to be successful during the SEC gauntlet. ... Vanderbilt left a ton of points on the field in their 22-17 loss at Notre Dame, but they easily covered the 14-point number. The Commodores moved to a perfect 3-0 ATS while the 'under' is also 3-0 for Vandy. ... LSU tossed their hat into the championship contender ring by upending Auburn by a 22-21 score on the Plains. The Tigers are 2-0 ATS in two games away from Death Valley this season. ... Arkansas was dumped at home by North Texas of Conference USA, 44-17. The Razorbacks are 0-2 SU/ATS in two battles against FBS teams this season with the 'under' 2-0 in those games. ... Texas A&M improved to 3-0 ATS with a 48-10 win against Louisiana-Monroe.

Mid-Major Report

-- Temple went into Maryland and picked up an unexpected win after dropping their first two games of the season at home to FCS Villanova and Buffalo. ... Tulsa suffered a home loss against Arkansas State, as the Sun Belt picked up a big win. The 'under' has connected in each of the past two games for the Golden Hurricane. ... Memphis took apart Georgia State, 59-22, picking up their second win, cover and 'over' result in as many outings at the Liberty Bowl. ... Houston is averaging 47.7 PPG through three games, but they needed much more in their 63-49 loss in Lubbock against the Red Raiders. The Cougars slipped to 1-2 ATS.

-- Alabama-Birmingham picked up a nice win as 3 1/2-point underdogs at home against Tulane, 31-24. The Blazers need to tighten up on defense if they're to have further success, as they're allowing 35.5 PPG through two games against FBS foes. ... Middle Tennessee won't be applying for SEC admission anytime soon. They were blasted by Georgia by a 49-7 count, slipping to 0-2 SU/ATS in two games against SEC opponents. ... Western Kentucky suffered a loss to FCS Maine last week, 31-28. They bounced back with a 20-17 cover at Louisville, earning their second cover in two tries against Power 5 teams this season.

-- Northern Illinois picked up a 24-16 win against Central Michigan, failing to cover for the second time in three tries while the 'under' connected for the third time in as many outings. ... Akron made history with their win at Northwestern, earning their first win against a Big Ten opponent since 1894 when the institution was called Buchtel College. The Zips have fired out to a 2-0 SU/1-1 ATS start. ... Bowling Green topped FCS Eastern Kentucky in a surprising 42-35 shootout, failing to cover for a second straight game. ... Ohio failed to cover at Virginia, as the Bobcats slipped to 0-2 ATS on the season.

-- Hawaii made the cross-country trek to Army and the travel apparently caught up to them, as the Black Knights beat them 28-21 for a push at most shops. The Warriors also failed to hit the 'over' for the first time in four tries. ... New Mexico-New Mexico State was a high-scoring battle, with the Lobos posting a 42-25 win. The Lobos dropped the Aggies to 0-4 ATS, while the 'over' has connected in each of their past three outings.

Bad Beats

-- It wasn't a textbook bad beat, but 'over' (59.5) bettors had to feel good with 49 points on the board at halftime of Middle Tennessee-Georgia. The Bulldogs posted seven in the third, and there were 56 points with a full quarter to go. Under bettors lucked out with a scoreless fourth quarter.

-- 'Over' bettors in BYU-Wisconsin (52) were pleased near the end of regulation, as the Badgers were about to boot a game-tying field goal to force overtime. Oops. Wisconsin lost, and so did 'over' bettors.

-- Illinois appeared to be on the way to a win against South Florida, but the Illini folded in the fourth quarter. The Illini led 19-7 heading into the fourth as 14-point underdogs, but the Bulls outscored them 18-0 to come away with a 25-19 victory.

-- 'Over' (71) bettors were liking the way Bama-Ole Miss was shaping up, as there were 56 points on the board at halftime, and 66 points through three quarters. The Tide could only muster up a field goal in the final stanza, as the 'under' held out.

-- The 'under' (68) was looking good in Oregon State-Nevada left, with just 51 points on the board through three quarters after a scoreless third. Oregon State dashed their hopes with a touchdown with 4:40 to go, pushing the total over the finish line late.

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Early bettors like huge 'dog Texas A&M's odds at Alabama in college football Week 3
Patrick Everson

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has helped Alabama go 3-0 SU and ATS this season, as a favorite of 22.5 points or more in all three games. Can the Crimson Tide cover 26.5 at home against Texas A&M?

Week 4 of the college football season begs the question: Can oddsmakers put up a number that Alabama can’t cover? We check in on the opening lines and early movement for a foursome of games, with insights from Derek Wilkinson, sportsbook supervisor at the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.

No. 22 Texas A&M Aggies at No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (-27)

Alabama faced monster pointspreads the first three weeks of the season and delivered each time. In Week 3, the Crimson Tide (3-0 SU and ATS) went to Mississippi as a 22.5-point favorite and left with a have-no-mercy 62-7 victory.

Texas A&M already played one of college football’s best in Week 2, posting a big rally against Clemson before falling just short 28-26 as a 12-point home underdog. The Aggies (2-1 SU, 3-0 ATS) followed with a 48-10 rout of lightweight Louisiana-Monroe as a 12-point chalk.

“I think bookmakers look at it as the public keeps betting Alabama, and Alabama keeps covering,” Wilkinson said. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see some of the wiseguys come in and bet A&M, with all those points. The line has already dropped a half-point.”

No. 7 Stanford Cardinal at No. 19 Oregon Ducks (+1)

Stanford is out of the gate 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS), including a Week 2 win over Southern California, but this game marks its first road trip of the season. In Week 3, the Cardinal took a step down in competition, dispatching UC Davis 30-10 as a 31-point home chalk.

Oregon is also 3-0, but failed to cover all three times against far inferior competition. The Ducks beat San Jose State 35-22 in Week 3, falling miles short as a 42.5-point home favorite. Oregon has yet to play a road game this year.

“I’m kind of surprised the number is that low. Some offshores are Stanford -2/-2.5,” Wilkinson said. “I think it’s because the public likes to bet Oregon. But in my opinion, that line is gonna go up. I’d think sharp bettors would take Stanford -1. I know the game is at Oregon, but Stanford is clearly the better team.”

No. 17 Texas Christian Horned Frogs at Texas Longhorns (+3)

Texas Christian gave Ohio State a strong challenge last weekend, leading well into the third quarter of a quasi-neutral-site game at AT&T Stadium. But the Horned Frogs (2-1 SU and ATS) couldn’t hang on, falling 40-28 as a 12.5-point pup.

Texas bounced back from its season-opening upset loss to Maryland with a pair of wins, including a solid nonconference victory in Week 3. The Longhorns rumbled over Southern California 37-14 laying 3 points at home.

“It’s at Texas, an instate rivalry, so I think TCU -3 seems like a really good line. It feels about right,” Wilkinson said. “I’m not sure how they’re gonna bet that game.”

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (+8)

Notre Dame isn’t winning by much, with all three games decided by one score, but it won all three nonetheless. The Fighting Irish (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) went off as 14-point home faves against Vanderbilt and held on for a 22-17 victory last weekend.

Wake Forest got a couple wins against lesser lights to start the season, but couldn’t quite keep up with Boston College in Week 3. The Demon Deacons (2-1 SU, 0-3 ATS) led on a couple of occasions, including 24-21 early in the third quarter, but ultimately bowed out 41-34 as 6.5-point home pups in a game played Thursday due to Hurricane Florence.

“I think that line might drop closer to 7, maybe even 6.5,” Wilkinson said, noting that Notre Dame’s three relatively close wins could make 8 points a little too much to swallow.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 20

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TULSA (1 - 2) at TEMPLE (1 - 2) - 9/20/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.
TEMPLE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NCAAF

Week 4

Trend Report

Thursday, September 20

Tulsa @ Temple
Tulsa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 5 games on the road
Tulsa is 15-5-1 ATS in its last 21 games on the road

Temple
Temple is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
Temple is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

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NCAAF

Week 4

Thursday
Temple (-3) won 43-22 at Tulsa LY, thanks to a +3 turnover ratio. Owls gave up 314 rushing yards in the win- they also beat Tulsa 35-24 (-14) in previous meeting in ’14. Tulsa is 0-2 vs I-A teams, giving up 455 rushing yards in the two games; they’re 10-3 as a road underdog under Montgomery, and 12-3 in last 15 games as conference road underdogs. Since beginning of last year, Temple is 0-4 as a home favorite. Owls upset Maryland LW, after losing first two games, to a I-AA team and to Buffalo at home.

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 4

Thursday, September 20

Tulsa @ Temple

Game 303-304
September 20, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulsa
80.112
Temple
80.920
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple
by 1
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Temple
by 7 1/2
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tulsa
(+7 1/2); Under

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Tulsa at Temple
Joe Nelson

This week’s Thursday night ESPN game comes out of the American Athletic Conference with a pair of 1-2 squads facing off in what will be a key win towards bowl eligibility for the victor. Tulsa and Temple haven’t had the September starts they envisioned but both still have a shot at a successful season.

Here is a look at this week’s Thursday night game to kick off the fourth big weekend of college football.

Matchup: Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Temple Owls
Venue: At Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Time/TV: Thursday, Sep. 20, 7:30 PM ET ESPN
Line: Temple -7½, Over/Under 55½
Last Meeting: 2017, Temple (-5½) 43, at Tulsa 22

After winning the AAC title in 2016 Temple lost head coach Matt Rhule to Baylor and hired Geoff Collins, who had been the defensive coordinator at Florida the previous two years. Last season the Owls slipped from the back-to-back 10-4 seasons they had in 2015 and 2016 but still managed a 7-6 season. Temple beat Tulsa on the road in the regular season finale to reach 6-6 before beating Florida International in the Gasparilla Bowl, all things considered a fairly successful first season with the coaching transition plus the loss of longtime quarterback Phillip Walker, a four-year starter that is the all-time passing leader for the Owls.

There were some important players that graduated for Temple last season, notably in the receiving corps but expectations were elevated with the Owls considered by many the favorite in the AAC East. The offense gained a spark when Frank Nutile took over at quarterback last season and the top rushers from last season returned along with several key starters on a defense that has been very effective in recent years.

Temple opened the season with a pair of home games and lost both games, falling 19-17 (-14½) to FCS Villanova and 36-29 (-4) to Buffalo. On its own neither loss was egregious as Villanova gave Temple a great battle early last season and is one of the better FCS programs. Buffalo meanwhile is considered one of the top MAC teams is off to a promising 3-0 start as it could be a more reasonable loss by season’s end.

Nutile struggled with four interceptions before being injured late in the Buffalo game. He may be healthy enough to return in the near future but he may not get his job back at Temple was rejuvenated last week under sophomore Anthony Russo who played well in the team’s 35-14 (+16) upset win at Maryland. The Owls took a 21-7 lead at halftime even with Russo throwing a pick-6 the other way. Early in the second half Russo hit a 47-yard touchdown pass and the Owls even survived a blocked punt returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to hold on for a 21-point win. Temple’s defense allowed just 195 yards and no offensive touchdowns as the Owls can feel confident heading into the conference season.

Tulsa has had a roller coaster run in now four seasons under Philip Montgomery, who was hired in 2015 after leading the Baylor offense under Art Briles. He inherited a 2-10 team and went bowling in year one, nearly upsetting Virginia Tech in the Independence Bowl to finish 6-7. In 2016 the Hurricane delivered a 10-3 campaign with a dominant bowl win. Last season everything went wrong as Tulsa inversed its record to just 2-10. A closer looks reveals a lot of narrow losses but also a major decline statistically on both sides of the ball.

Tulsa has decent returning experience and was universally projected for a season of improvement this season. How much Tulsa can improve remains to be seen. After being tested but winning 38-27 (-13) against FCS Central Arkansas in the opener, the Hurricane delivered a valiant comeback bid at Texas, losing by seven 28-21 (+21) despite falling behind 21-0 at halftime. Last week Tulsa had a big measuring stick game against Sun Belt power Arkansas State and came up short with a 29-20 (-1½) loss at home. Three turnovers were a factor as an interception return touchdown in the third quarter was a big blow ahead of Tulsa climbing back within seven points in the fourth quarter.

Luke Skipper was erratic as a freshman last season, starting six games including the upset win over Houston. He has been more accurate so far this season and already has more touchdown passes but he also has three interceptions after throwing only four in 127 attempts last season. His yards per attempt average is also down to 6.9 compared to 9.0 last season. Facing quality competition has been a factor and the challenge will be great this week with Temple featuring a reputation as a strong pass defense in recent years. Shamari Brooks leads Tulsa with 310 yards rushing so far this season as the Hurricane keep the ball on the ground almost twice as often as they throw.

The Tulsa defense has looked capable after allowing 37.5 points per game last season no foe has reached 30 against the Hurricane this season. Now 1-2 Tulsa is at a critical juncture in the season with three of the next four games on the road and the lone home game a difficult October game with South Florida. Tulsa isn’t likely to be favored in any of the next four games as bowl hopes could be extinguished without an upset along the way.

Skipper didn’t play in last season’s game as Tulsa saw a 7-0 lead a few minutes into the game disappear. Temple led 31-13 at the half and sealed the game with a punt return touchdown late in the third quarter in a 43-22 win. Temple had a 451-369 edge in yards with three Tulsa turnovers. Tulsa did rush for 5.8 yards per carry and 318 yards against a Temple defense that had good season numbers against the run as only Notre Dame ran for more yards against the Owls last season. Behind Chad President and Will Hefley Tulsa completed only six passes in the game while having two interceptions however. Nutile was sharp with one of his best games completing 20 of 28 passes with three touchdowns.

Up next Temple has another opportunity vs. a major conference team visiting Boston College and the Owls have a very tricky AAC road schedule this season playing at Navy, at UCF, and at Houston as it will be critical to take care of business at home. With a limited margin for error the rest of the way after 1-2 starts for both programs, this game could feel like a postseason elimination game already in September.

Historical Trends:

-- Temple has won the two recent meetings between these teams with wins in 2014 and 2017.

-- Tulsa won both meetings in 1987 and 1988 for a split in four games both S/U and ATS.

-- Tulsa is only 6-13 S/U on the road under Montgomery since 2015 but 14-5 ATS including 12-3 ATS as a road underdog and 5-1 ATS as an underdog of fewer than 10 points.

-- With a pair of losses already this season Temple is just 3-5 S/U and 2-6 ATS at home under Collins since 2017 though going back to 2014.

-- Temple is 17-10 S/U and 16-11 ATS in home games.

-- Temple has failed to cover in five games in a row as a home favorite and is just 6-9-1 ATS as a single-digit home favorite going all the way back to 1998.

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Betting Recap - Week 2
Joe Williams

Overall Notes

National Football League Week 2 Results

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 7-7-1
Against the Spread 4-11

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 10-4-1
Against the Spread 8-7

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 8-7
National Football League Year-to-Date Results

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 17-12-2
Against the Spread 12-18-1

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 18-11-2
Against the Spread 15-15-1

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 17-14

The largest underdogs to win straight up
Colts (+6, ML + ) at Redskins, 21-9
chiefs (+4.5, ML + ) at Steelers, 42-37
Titans (+3.5, ML + ) vs. Texans, 20-17

The largest favorite to cover
Rams (-13) vs. Cardinals, 34-0
Chargers (-7.5) at Bills, 31-20
Falcons (-5.5) vs. Panthers, 31-24

Chief Concerns

-- The Pittsburgh Steelers stumbled to a tie on the road against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, but returned home to Heinz Field where all would be well, right? Well, the offense did come alive with 37 points, but the lack of defense for the Steelers was concerning. The Kansas City Chiefs fired out to a 2-0 SU/ATS record, both on the road, and they piled up 42 points thanks to six touchdown passes from QB Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are looking like one of the early Super Bowl favorites in the AFC, averaging 40.0 points per game (PPG) over their first two outings, as the 'over' has cashed in two games. The only problem is that defense wins championship, and Kansas City has yielded 32.5 PPG. As far as the Steelers are concerned, they are 0-1-1 SU/0-2 ATS and they have allowed 31.5 PPG, which is very un-Steeler-like.

Clipped Wings

-- While the Chiefs are looking like a Super Bowl contender, the Arizona Cardinals are the co-leaders in the clubhouse after two weeks for the No. 1 overall pick, along with the Buffalo Bills. The Cardinals scored just six points in Week 1 in a loss against the Washington Redskins, and they were blanked in Week 2 by the Los Angeles Rams. Arizona has opened 0-2 SU/ATS, as has Buffalo. At least the Bills have managed some semblance of offense. Unfortunately, the two teams will not meet during the 2018 season.

Total Recall

-- The lowest total on the board was for the Houston Texans-Tennessee Titans (41), driven down by the absence of QB Marcus Mariota (elbow) and TE Delanie Walker (leg). Vegas was on point, as the Titans scratched out a 20-17 victory despite the presence of QB Blaine Gabbert under center. The second-lowest game was in the Los Angeles Chargers-Buffalo Bills (41.5) game, a game which actually featured CB Vontae Davis retiring at halftime, that's how bad things are in Buffalo right now. The Sunday night game between the New York Giants-Dallas Cowboys (42) was also expected to be a defensive slog, and that's exactly what we got.

-- The highest total on the board was in the Chiefs-Steelers (52.5) game, and both teams threatened to send it 'over' themselves. The Chiefs posted a 21-spot in the first quarter, while the Steelers had a 21-spot in the second. While Vegas was correct on that line, they were way off for the Cleveland Browns-New Orleans Saints battle (51). The Browns had six or fewer points in each of their four quarters, while the Saints had three points in the first and two goose eggs in the second and third before exploding for 18 points and snagging victory from the jaws of defeat.

-- The 'over' is 2-0 for all AFC North Division teams except for the Bills, while the Chargers and Chiefs have also posted an 'over' result in each of their two outings. In the NFC, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers have hit the 'over' in each of their two contests. The NFC East is the division of unders, as all teams except for the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-0 on the 'under' so far.

-- There are three primetime games in Week 2, with two already in the books at 1-1. Overall for the 2018 season the 'over' in primetime games is 3-3 (50.0%).

Officially, the 'over' finished 25-23-1 (52.1%) in 49 games under the lights in 2017.

In 2016, the 'over' in night games went (52.9%) through 51 games.

In 2015, the over finished 20-28-1 (41.7%) in 49 primetime games.

In 2014, the over went 33-17 (66.0%) in primetime games, and the over was 28-22 (56.0%) in 2013.

Injury Report

-- Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald (hamstring) injured his hamstring in the second half of the blowout against the Rams and he was unable to return.

-- Eagles WR Mike Wallace (ankle) left the battle against the Buccaneers on the road due to an ankle injury and he was unable to return.

- Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (groin) was injured in pregame warmups and he was unable to kick in Sunday's game, as the team went for two-point conversions instead of PATs.

-- Redskins RB Rob Kelley (toe) was unable to return after leaving due to a toe injury.

Looking Ahead

-- The Saints and Falcons will do battle in Atlanta, as New Orleans hopes to find a little consistency away from home. They're 14-5 ATS across their past 19 games away from the Crescent City, but they're just 1-4 ATS in the past five inside the division. Atlanta has managed a 4-1 ATS in the past five home outings, while going 7-3 ATS in the past 10 games played in the month of September. The 'over' is 5-0 in the past five for the Saints against NFC opponents, while going 7-3 in their past 10 inside the division. On the flip side, the 'under' is 8-1 in the past nine against NFC foes for Atlanta, while going 4-1 in their past five inside the division. In this series, the under is 7-2 in the past nine in Atlanta, and 7-3-1 in the past 11 meetings overall.

-- The Titans hit the road to battle the Jaguars in 'Sacksonville'. The Titans haven't been very good inside the AFC South, going 18-36-3 ATS in their past 57 against division foes. They're also a dismal 9-22 ATS in their past 31 games away from the Music City, while going 4-11 ATS in the past 15 on the road against teams with a winning home mark. Meanwhile, the Jags are 7-2 ATS across their past nine inside the division, and they're 5-1-1 ATS in the past seven in 'Duuuval' against the Titans. The 'under' has also cashed in six of the past eight meetings in Northeast Florida.

-- The Patriots will head to the Motor City to battle former coordinat Matt Patricia and the Lions. The Patriots opened as a touchdown favorite, and they'll be angry after getting socked around by the Jaguars and their punishing defense on Sunday. New England is 8-1 ATS in their past nine against teams with a losing record, while going 7-2 ATS across the past nine on field turf. For the Lions, the 'over' has cashed in eight of their past 10 at Ford Field, while the 'under' is 4-1 over the past five road games for the Pats.

-- The Steelers and Buccaneers will meet on Monday night in Tampa. The Steelers are just 1-8 ATS in the past nine games dating back to last season, but they're 23-9-2 ATS in their past 34 road games against a team with a winning home record. The Bucs have cashed in five in a row, 2-0 ATS this season thanks to some 'Fitz-magic', but they are 12-25 ATS across the past 37 home games against a team with a losing road record.

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Opening Line Report - Week 3
Joe Williams

We're two weeks into the regular season, and we're starting to get a good idea about which teams are going to be contenders and which are going to be trash. We head into Week 3 with a few intriguing games on the NFL slate. The two combatants from Super Bowl LII, the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, are looking to rebound after road losses in the Sunshine State. The Cleveland Browns also head into Thursday's game with the New York Jets as favorites despite the fact they're limping in on an 0-18-1 winless streak which extends 633 days and counting.

Thursday, Sept. 20

New York Jets at Cleveland Browns (-3.5, 40)

The Browns opened as a field-goal favorite across the board at a majority of the books, while Treasure Island had slightly less faith in Cleveland, opening them as 2 1/2-point favorites, although that line was bet up to 3 1/2 by late afternoon on Monday. The Stratosphere was the lone Vegas book to open the Browns at 3 1/2, but that was quickly bet down to three points, getting in line with everyone else.

The Browns are 0-18-1 SU, including 0-1-1 so far this season, although they showed a lot of spunk in Week 1 by erasing a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to knot up the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-21, while losing by a whisker on the road against the New Orleans Saints 21-18 due to deficiencies in the kicking game. The last time the Browns tasted victory was back on Dec. 24, 2016. You have to go back to Dec. 13, 2015 when the Browns were actually favored at home, a streak of 19 straight. They topped the San Francisco 49ers that day by a 24-10 count as 2 1/2-point faves. So far this season Cleveland is 2-0 ATS, while the Jets are 1-1 ATS, including 1-0 SU/ATS on the road.

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 3

Thursday, September 20

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NY JETS (1 - 1) at CLEVELAND (0 - 1 - 1) - 9/20/2018, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NFL

Week 3

Trend Report

Thursday, September 20

New York Jets
NY Jets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Jets is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Jets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Jets is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
NY Jets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
NY Jets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
NY Jets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland

Cleveland Browns
Cleveland is 6-18-1 ATS in its last 25 games
Cleveland is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 14 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Jets
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Jets
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Jets

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NFL

Week 3


Thursday
Jets (1-1) @ Browns (0-1-1)— Hue Jackson is 1-32-1 as coach of the Browns; they’re 0-2 as a favorite under his watch, losing to Colts/Jets as favorites LY- Browns are 0-5 vs spread under Jackson in games with spread of 3 or less points. Over last decade, Cleveland is 8-18-2 when a home favorite. Under Bowles, Jets are 5-7-3 as road underdogs, 9-11-2 in games with spread of 3 or less. Jets won last five series games, last two 31-28/17-14; they’re 3-1 vs Browns here, with only loss in 2006. Browns signed new kicker after last guy missed 2 FG’s, 2 PAT’s in Superdome LW; Cleveland is 0-1-1 despite a +6 turnover ratio. Jets outgained their first two opponents, but have turned ball over five times, scored only 13 points in six red zone drives.

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 3

Thursday, September 20

NY Jets @ Cleveland

Game 301-302
September 20, 2018 @ 8:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Jets
126.046
Cleveland
130.903
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 5
31
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 3
39 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-3); Under

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Tech Trends - Week 3
Bruce Marshall

Thursday, Sept. 20

N.Y. JETS at CLEVELAND (NFL, 8:30 p.m. ET)
Browns SU winless streak at 19 one. Jets have won 3-point decisions in Cleveland the past two seasons. Cleve was “under’ 7-1 last 8 at home prior to opener, which depending upon when bet could have been “under” as well.
Tech Edge: Slight to Jets and “under,” based on team and “totals” trends.

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THE BROWNS ARE FAVORED!

For the first time since 2015, the Cleveland Browns are favored at home as the line is at -3 against the Jets for Thursday Night Football. It’s fun news for Browns fans but let’s look elsewhere for a safer bet instead of backing a team that hasn't won in 634 days.

The total has been set at 39.5 and it’s easy to see why it’s one of the lowest totals of the season. The Browns have been great defensively so far with five forced fumbles, seven sacks, and three interceptions against the high-flying offenses of the Steelers and Saints. Offensively, they grind it out with the run game and are averaging 270 rushing yards per game, fifth in the NFL. The Jets’ offensive line really struggled to protect Sam Darnold in Week 2 as Miami sacked him three times and hit him five times. Bettors should expect a defensive battle on Thursday Night and we’re recommending the Under 39.5.


BROWNS THINK THEY KNOW DARNOLD

One more for the Thursday nighter. The Browns did their due diligence on Darnold before electing to take Baker Mayfield with the top pick and they hope to use what they learned in the scouting process to their advantage. “We have an idea of who we’re playing — there’s no doubt,” Browns coach Hue Jackson said on Tuesday.

Darnold’s production has been completely related to game flow so far this season as he threw for just 198 yards after the Jets had a big lead in Week 1 and then exploded for 334 yards as he played from behind for all of Week 2. On Thursday, Darnold faces a Brown defense that held Drew Brees to 243 yards last week and forced Ben Roethlisberger into five turnovers in Week 1. Add in the fact that his O-line is a big concern and that he’s playing on a short week for the first time in his young career and we’re taking the Under on his total passing yards.

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There are eight NFL teams with perfect 2-0 ATS records to start the season. Here they are:

Bears 2-0
Bengals 2-0
Browns 2-0
Jaguars 2-0
Chiefs 2-0
Rams 2-0
Dolphins 2-0
Buccaneers 2-0


There are seven NFL teams with less-than-perfect 0-2 ATS records to start the season. Here they are:

Cardinals 0-2
Bills 0-2
Texans 0-2
Saints 0-2
Giants 0-2
Steelers 0-2
49ers 0-2

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Jimmy Boyd Sep 20 '18, 3:35 PM in 1h
MLB | LAA vs OAK
Play on: OVER 9 +105

1* Free Pick on Angels/A's OVER 9
The A's and Angles should have no problem going OVER the total in Thursday's series finale. The OVER is 4-0 in Oakland's last 4 games and has cashed in 10 of the A's last 11 home games. OVER is also 27-11-2 in the A's last 40 games against division opponents, including 7 straight OVERs between these two teams when they meet up at the Coliseum.
Oakland has done most of the heavy lifting, as they come in averaging 5.9 runs/game over their last 7. They have torched LA's pitching for 17 runs on 17 hits in the first two games of the series and I look for them to put another big number on the board against Angels starter Matt Shoemaker.
OVER has cashed in 6 of Shoemakers last 8 starts, is 4-1 in his last 5 starts on the road and 6-0-1 in his last 7 when he takes the mound in Game 3 of a series. OVER is also a perfect 4-0 in Shoemakers last 4 starts against the A's. Take the OVER!

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Brandon Lee Sep 20 '18, 7:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Red Sox vs Yankees
Play on: Red Sox +152 at 5Dimes

10* FREE MLB PICK (Red Sox +152)
I'll take my chances here with Boston avoiding the sweep and locking up their third straight division title. Not to mention the price here is exceptional for a team that has already eclipsed the 100-win mark. The offense has struggled of late for the Red Sox, but Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka has a mere 4.08 ERA in 17 career starts against Boston. He's faced them 3 times this season and in those 3 starts, he's allowed 11 runs on 21 hits (5 HRs) and 5 walks in just 15 innings of work. Boston counters with Eduardo Rodriguez, who has quietly been one of the better starters in the AL. Over his last 16 starts Rodriguez has a sensational 2.89 ERA and I look for hime to keep this high-powered Yankees offense in check. Give me the Red Sox +152!

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Matt Fargo Sep 20 '18, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Royals vs Tigers
Play on: Tigers -145 at sportsbook

The Royals opened their roadtrip by getting swept against the Pirates as all three games were decided by just one run including identical 2-1 losses the last two games. The dreadful season is almost over for Kansas City which has the second worst record in baseball at 52-100 including a 22-53 record on the road. This includes a 12-37 record in road games after scoring one run or less. The Tigers were also swept in their most recent series as the Twins took all three games to open the week which extended their home losing streak to seven games. This includes an 8-2 loss yesterday and Detroit has won 12 of 20 games this season after a loss by six or more runs. One of the pleasant parts of the rotation has been Matthew Boyd as he has quietly been pitching outstanding. He has a 4.08 ERA which seems average but it comes with a 1.09 WHIP which is tied for sixth best in the American League. He has been even better at home as he has a 2.44 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 13 starts and the Tigers are a perfect 8-0 in his eight home games when working on five or six days of rest. Meanwhile, the Royals are 0-6 in their last six road games against left-handed starters. Kansas City counters with Jorge Lopez who had a near perfect game through eight innings against Minnesota two starts back but regressed after that against the same Twins team. He actually got hurt in that last outing as he has to leave with a rib injury so he might be 100 percent healthy on top of it. Here, we play against underdogs after two straight losses by two runs or less going up against an opponent after a loss by six runs or more. This situation is 55-18 (75.3 percent) since 1997. Play (916) Detroit Tigers

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Doug Upstone Sep 20 '18, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Reds vs Marlins
Play on: Reds -135 at sportsbook

On Thursday night, Play On road favorites with a money line of -125 to -175 like CINCINNATI, batting .190 or worse over their last five games, with a hot bullpen whose WHIP is under 1.00 the last five games, In the last 21 years, teams like the Reds are 48-13, 78.7 percent.

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Dave Price Sep 20 '18, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | White Sox vs Indians
Play on: White Sox +177 at YouWager

Dave’s Wednesday Free Play:
1* on Chicago White Sox +177
The Key: I like the big underdog price we are getting with the Chicago White Sox today. They led 1-0 in the 9th inning last night before giving up a grand slam and lost as +275 dogs. Well, Cleveland has nothing to play for right now as they’ve already wrapped up the division. They can’t be this heavily favored moving forward with their lack of motivation. Josh Tomlin certainly doesn’t deserve to be getting this much respect from oddsmakers. Tomlin is 0-3 with a 7.68 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 7 starts this year. James Shield sports a 4.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 31 starts this season. He is 5-8 with a. 3.79 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 22 lifetime starts against the Indians, including 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA in 2 starts against the Indians in 2018, yielding 3 earned runs in 14 innings. Take Chicago.

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John Martin Sep 20 '18, 7:10 PM in 5h
MLB | Royals vs Tigers
Play on: Royals +138 at GTBets

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Kansas City Royals +138
The Royals have played .500 ball over their last 10 games. They haven’t packed it in just yet. The same cannot be said for the Tigers, who are 2-8 in their last 10 games overall. And I like KC starter Jorge Lopez, who is 2-3 with a 4.64 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in six starts this season, including 1-1 with a 1.38 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in two road starts. Matt Boyd has never been able to figure out the Royals. Boyd is 3-7 with a 6.50 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 13 previous starts against Kansas City. Give me the Royals.

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Sal Michaels Sep 20 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Tulsa vs Temple
Play on: OVER 57 -110

Free Play on Tulsa vs Temple over 57 -110

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Info Plays Sep 20 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Tulsa vs Temple
Play on: OVER 54½ -110

1* Free Play on Tulsa vs Temple over 54½ -110

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Sean Higgs Sep 20 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Tulsa vs Temple
Play on: Tulsa +7 -110 at Bovada

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Steve Janus Sep 20 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Tulsa vs Temple
Play on: OVER 57 -109

1* Free Sharp Play on Tulsa vs Temple over 57 -109
My money is on the OVER 57 in Thursday's American Athletic showdown between the Temple Owls and Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The Owls finally got their offense going, as they put up 35 on Maryland in a massive road upset as a 16-point dog. Temple should have no problem here keeping the offense going against a Tulsa defense that can't stop the run. The Golden Hurricane gave up 241 on the ground to Texas and 214 last week in their upset loss at home to Arkansas State. The key here is that Tulsa does have a decent offense and should be able to move the ball against this Temple defense. Bet the OVER 57!

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Jack Jones Sep 20 '18, 7:35 PM in 5h
MLB | Phillies vs Braves
Play on: Phillies +137 at BetPhoenix

Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Philadelphia Phillies +137
This series against Atlanta is Philadelphia’s final stand. The Phillies are 5.5 games back of the Braves in the NL East and really need to sweep this series. It starts with Game 1 tonight, and I like the value we are getting with them are road underdogs here.
Vince Velasquez has actually been at his best on the road this season. He has posted a 3.64 ERA and 1.298 WHIP in his 14 road starts this year. Velasquz gave up just one earned run in his last start against the Braves this season.
Kevin Gausman has been a mediocre starter this year in his time with the Orioles and Braves. He is 10-10 with a 3.92 ERA and 1.300 WHIP in 29 starts, including 1-1 with a 6.10 ERA in his last two starts. Gausman is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in one career start against the Phillies. That came back on July 12th as he allowed 5 earned runs and 13 base runners in 5 innings of a 5-4 loss.
The Braves have had zero home-field advantage here down the stretch. They are just 5-14 in their last 19 home games. Atlanta is 3-12 in its last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Bet the Phillies Thursday.

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Bobby Conn Sep 20 '18, 8:20 PM in 6h
NFL | Jets vs Browns
Play on: OVER 39½ -109

1* Free Play on Jets/Browns over 39½ -109

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Kenny Walker Sep 20 '18, 8:20 PM in 6h
NFL | Jets vs Browns
Play on: UNDER 40½ -110

Free Pick on under

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Kyle Hunter

free pick

Kansas City vs. Detroit, 09/20/2018 19:10 EDT

Total: -120/+8½ Under

Sportsbook:
TopBet

free pick under- Both of these offenses have been weak this year. The Tigers have been decent against lefties, but terrible against right handed pitching. This is a pitcher-friendly park, and I think Boyd is a solid lefty. An ugly low scoring game as these two teams are just playing out the string. Bet the under.

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Brian Bitler

Brian's 9* CFB Vegas Line Mover

Tulsa vs. Temple, 09/20/2018 19:30 EDT

Point Spread: +7½/-115 Tulsa

Sportsbook:
TopBet

Let's not forget this same Temple team lost to Villanova at home and Buffalo at home and just because they beat a Maryland team that got caught off guard after beating Texas and wiping out Bowling Green were supposed to lay over 7 with Temple.

Pretty big value here as I have this game as a field goad game either way. Temple at 1-2 I know it's hard for a team with that record to be looking ahead but they do have a showdown with Boston College a ranked team coming up on the road.

I see Temple sleep walking through this game and as Tulsa gave Texas a game on the road.

Tulsa is 15-5-1 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Temple is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Invest 9 units on Tulsa rotation #303

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 Nfl free pick

NY Jets vs. Cleveland, 09/20/2018 20:20 EDT

Total: -115/+41 Under

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: Both teams are lead by defense , rookie an tornthe jets and Tyrod Taylor at the helm for the browns this game has under written all over it so we’ll take it for my nfl free pick !

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Monster Sports Picks MLB TAMPA BAY RAYS ‑125

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Odds & News MLB TAMPA BAY RAYS ‑125

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Brand X Sports MLB TAMPA BAY RAYS ‑125

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R and R Totals MLB NEW YORK METS/WASHINGTON NATIONALS +100 o8

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Ace / V.I.P. NFL NEW YORK JETS +3

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MVP Lock Club MLB TAMPA BAY RAYS ‑130

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Picks 2 Play MLB TAMPA BAY RAYS ‑130

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Mikey Sports NCAA Football TEMPLE OWLS ‑7

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Top Shelf Sports Pick MLB ATLANTA BRAVES ‑145

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Vegas Pro Insiders Daily MLB DETROIT TIGERS ‑135

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Tommy King Wins NCAA Football TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE +7

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Team Underground MLB ATLANTA BRAVES ‑150

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DONNY ACTION NFL CLEVELAND BROWNS ‑3

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DMOOSE NFL NEW YORK JETS +3 ‑110

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VIP Sports Lock Club MLB MIAMI MARLINS +120

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Pinnacle Sports Picks MLB DETROIT TIGERS ‑150

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Total Winner Sports MLB DETROIT TIGERS ‑150

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Tys Terrific Tips NCAA Football TEMPLE OWLS ‑6

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Golden Lock Sports MLB CINCINNATI REDS ‑135

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Wise Guy Insider MLB TAMPA BAY RAYS ‑130

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Insider Sports Report MLB KANSAS CITY ROYALS/DETROIT TIGERS ‑140

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Vegas Consultants NCAA Football TEMPLE OWLS ‑6

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The Last Call

Thursday's Free Play: Tampa Bay - 137

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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Atlanta w/Gausman -150 Over Philadelphia

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Free Selection from Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Thursday, September 20, 2018



9/20 12:35 PM PT / 3:35 PM ET

MLB (907) LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS (908) OAKLAND ATHLETICS

Take: (908) OAKLAND ATHLETICS

Reason: Your free play for Thursday, September 20, 2018 is in the MLB scheduled contest between the LA Angels and the Oakland A's. Your free play is on the Athletics.

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Jeff Allen Sports

Thursday's Free Selection is on the Mets/Nats Under

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR THURSDAY: Take NY METS/WASHINGTON UNDER the total of 8 runs

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Totals4U

Thursday's Free Selection: Kansas City/Detroit under 8 1/2

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John Anthony Sports

Thursday's Free Selection: Miami Marlins + 125

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Atlantic Sports

Thursday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Toronto + 125