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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 21st September 2018 by Gracenote
Steelers vs. Buccaneers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/21/2018

It hardly has been a smooth start for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have yet to crack the win column and been embroiled in controversy swirling around the team's top offensive playmakers. The Steelers will face a red-hot quarterback for the second time in as many weeks when they visit Ryan Fitzpatrick and the undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

Star running back Le'Veon Bell continues to be a holdout for Pittsburgh while All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown caused a stir for being a no-show one day after last week's 42-37 home loss to Kansas City. "It has to die," Steelers guard Ramon Foster told reporters regarding the off-field distractions. "Way too much stuff going on not to learn from this. Nobody is invincible. Nobody is shunned from any bad things happening, whether that's on the field or off the field." The surprising Buccaneers already have knocked off a pair of 2017 playoff teams behind fill-in quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is the first player to open the season with consecutive 400-yard, four-touchdown performances. "His numbers are off the charts," Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter told reporters. "So how would you expect everybody to respond? Of course, our team is playing well. They're doing something not many thought they could."

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Steelers -1.5. O/U: 53.5

ABOUT THE STEELERS (0-1-1): Despite the absence of Bell and Brown's brief walkout, leading to disciplinary action from coach Mike Tomlin, Pittburgh's biggest issues are on the other side of the ball. After failing to protect a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead en route to a tie at Cleveland in the season opener, the Steelers were carved up by Kansas City and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 326 yards and six touchdowns in Sunday's shootout. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger rebounded from a five-turnover debacle in Week 1 by throwing for 452 yards and three scores last weekend - with JuJu Smith-Schuster hauling in 13 passes for 121 yards and a TD. Running back James Conner was limited to 17 yards on eight carries last week after rumbling for 135 and two touchdowns in Week 1.


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ABOUT THE BUCCANEEERS (2-0): Fitzpatrick was supposed to simply mind the store while starting quarterback Jameis Winston was serving a three-game suspension to open the season, but after throwing for eight touchdowns and a league-high 819 yards, the job is his - for now. "With the way the team is rallying behind him and just playing lights-out football, you have to kind of honor it," wideout DeSean Jackson, who has nine receptions for 275 yards and three touchdowns through two games, told reporters. "You can't take the hot man out. You got the hot fire right now." Mike Evans has been the favorite target of Fitzpatrick with 17 catches for 230 yards and two scores. Tampa Bay's defense received a boost when defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and cornerback Brent Grimes were full participants in Friday's practice.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Fitzpatrick is bidding to become the first QB in NFL history with at least 400 passing yards in three straight games.

2. Brown, who made nine catches in each of the first two contests, has 70 receptions and seven TDs in his last eight games versus NFC foes.

3. Tampa Bay rookie DT Vita Vea, the team's first-round draft pick, could make his NFL debut.

PREDICTION: Steelers 30, Buccaneers 26

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs - Race 6

Daily Double / Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta


Allowance • 5 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 82 • Purse: $22,000 • Post: 5:39P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $20,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT FIVE FURLONGS).
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * SILENT DRIFTER: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in a verage Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. OUR WILD DANCER: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. KEEP THE COMMISH: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
9
SILENT DRIFTER
7/2

9/2
12
OUR WILD DANCER
6/1

6/1
1
KEEP THE COMMISH
8/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
3
D'ROCKETMAN
3

9/2
Front-runner
77

76

92.3

72.6

62.1
10
OVER PRICED
10

10/1
Front-runner
77

77

90.3

75.3

60.8
1
KEEP THE COMMISH
1

8/1
Front-runner
86

82

89.1

76.8

67.8
4
TY DIESEL
4

20/1
Front-runner
82

86

87.2

73.4

60.4
2
NAVY TIMES
2

4/1
Front-runner
70

68

80.2

67.5

53.5
13
BAYOU BODE
13

15/1
Front-runner
79

75

61.2

68.2

48.2
7
BUD'S MR. B
7

12/1
Stalker
84

81

66.5

72.0

57.0
9
SILENT DRIFTER
9

7/2
Trailer
84

86

86.4

83.2

78.2
5
WHISTLING WIND
5

12/1
Trailer
73

71

70.6

67.8

44.3
11
NO GUTS NO GLORY
11

12/1
Trailer
85

90

68.3

74.6

59.1
12
OUR WILD DANCER
12

6/1
Trailer
87

81

63.5

83.4

74.4
8
LOVE TO SINGH
8

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
55

58

72.4

65.0

54.0
6
COUNTY CORONER
6

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
73

56

52.9

31.7

14.2

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Mountaineer Park - Race #3 - Post: 7:44pm - Maiden Special - 8.3 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $14,100 Class Rating: 58

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#7 SOUTH CAROLINA (ML=5/1)
#9 I'M IN TROUBLE (ML=3/1)


SOUTH CAROLINA - This mount is for real on the turf. TrackMaster turf number in last race at Laurel was tops in this field. This mount obviously likes the conditions for today's race. Has recorded the highest Equibase speed figure on the turf at the distance/surface. Looking at today's Equibase class figure, this racer is encountering an easier bunch than last out at Laurel. This filly's last speed rating notched on Sep 7th is tops in last race Equibase speed figures. I'M IN TROUBLE - The jock/handler tandem of Quinones and Shirazi has a strong ROI together.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 REBA'S RIGHT (ML=6/5), #6 THIRTY TWO DEGREES (ML=8/1), #8 EASTERN PRIDE (ML=8/1),

REBA'S RIGHT - I don't normally play a probable favorite that hasn't been to the track in the last 3 weeks. THIRTY TWO DEGREES - Didn't look so good last out. Probably won't make an impact in today's race. Didn't meet expectations when backed as the favorite twice in a row. EASTERN PRIDE - Not likely that the speed figure she notched on Aug 29th will be enough in this event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#7 SOUTH CAROLINA is the play if we get odds of 7/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [7,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Presque Isle Downs
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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Claiming - 8.3f on the Dirt. Purse: $11000 Class Rating: 77

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE MARCH 24, 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON THREE RACES IN 2017 - 2018 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 6 MY SOLITUDE 5/1

# 8 FELL FROM GRACE 3/1

# 1 MISS RICKLES 4/1

MY SOLITUDE is my choice. Girten has this filly racing well and is a strong selection based on the respectable speed figs earned in route races recently. With Morales getting the mount, watch out for this racer. Ran a very strong last race. FELL FROM GRACE - Her 73 average has this mare with among the best Equibase speed figs in this competition. Is worth looking at and may be a bet - strong Equibase Speed Figures (73 average) at today's distance and surface lately. MISS RICKLES - The Equibase Speed Figure of 75 from her most recent contest looks strong in here.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
Parx Racing - Race 2

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


Claiming $5,000 • 1 Mile 70 yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 81 • Purse: $19,000 • Post: 1:22P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE MARCH 25. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
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Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. HURRY UP ALAN is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * HURRY UP ALAN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. KRAKEN GLACKEN : Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. STAR OF SARAVA: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse's average winni ng distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race).
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HURRY UP ALAN
12/1

9/2
9
KRAKEN GLACKEN
20/1

5/1
1
STAR OF SARAVA
15/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
7
HURRY UP ALAN
7

12/1
Front-runner
84

76

79.4

70.6

63.6
1
STAR OF SARAVA
1

15/1
Front-runner
83

81

77.6

64.8

53.3
9
KRAKEN GLACKEN
9

20/1
Front-runner
93

81

74.4

67.0

59.0
8
ALAAPATIQUE
8

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
89

75

66.4

68.2

63.7
4
KEY CHEYNE
4

5/2
Trailer
89

88

47.4

67.2

62.7
5
SALLISAW
5

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

69.7

52.9

36.4
2
GOLDEN RIVET
2

4/1
Alternator/Non-contender
84

71

64.8

66.4

57.9
3
PAX IN TERRA
3

6/1
Alternator/Non-contender
85

67

58.6

62.8

51.3
6
EDGER JONES
6

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
85

71

41.0

54.6

38.6

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

Race 3 - Optional Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $35700 Class Rating: 83

FOR REGISTERED OHIO FOALS FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE AUGUST 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 3 PANAMANIAC 3/1

# 2 STRIKING LASS 3/1

# 4 FLASHY G 8/1

I've got to go with PANAMANIAC. Overall the Equibase Speed Figures of this racer look very good in this contest. Going in a dirt route race gives this filly a decent shot. The Equibase Speed Figure of 84 from her last contest looks decent in here. STRIKING LASS - Could provide positive gains based on strong recent Equibase Speed Figs with an average of 78. Looks formidable versus this group and will most likely be one of the leaders. FLASHY G - Rivera ought to be able to get this mare to break out quickly in this contest. With a solid 74 speed figure last time out, will unquestionably be a factor in this contest.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Zia Park - Race #7 - Post: 3:42pm - Allowance - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $35,500 Class Rating: 83

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#11 WHOOP WHOOP (ML=12/1)
#5 GUNNERS ONE (ML=6/1)
#8 SABOTARE (ML=4/1)


WHOOP WHOOP - I'll forgive that last effort on September 3rd when he flopped as the favorite. That race was pretty good for a $5,000 Claiming Stakes Trial race and this gelding's fig was solid. I like to play this handicapping theory, a horse coming back off a nice outing within the last thirty days. This gelding is most obviously on the improve with speed ratings of 75, 86, 91 last 3 out. GUNNERS ONE - I have to like this gelding's chances at the shorter trip. This thoroughbred has increased his speed figures in each of the last two races. That kind of progress is important to note. SABOTARE - Have to make this gelding a serious competitor; he comes off a sharp race on Aug 24th. PP lines show this campaigner with three improving speed figs. Eikleberry should be on a live one in this event.

Vulnerable Contenders: #9 CHERRY WAY (ML=5/2), #2 A ZENON NITE (ML=6/1),

CHERRY WAY - Can't invest in this less than sharp equine in today's sprint of 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't even hit the board in a sprint race recently. This racer ran a substandard speed figure in the last race. He shouldn't show signs of improvement and will likely lose in today's event running that rating. A ZENON NITE - Can't play this less than sharp equine in today's sprint of 5 1/2 furlongs. Hasn't even finished in the money in a sprint contest of late. Notched a common fig last time around the track in an Allowance race on August 24th. Unlikely to see an improved performance off of that fig.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#11 WHOOP WHOOP is going to be the play if we are getting 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
11 with [5,8]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [5,8,11] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[5,8,11] with [5,8,11] with [1,3,5,8,11] with [1,3,5,8,11] Total Cost: $36

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Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Stephen Strasburg has manhandled the Miami Marlins throughout his career, and this campaign has been no different. Strasburg aims to continue his dominance of the division rival on Monday as the Washington Nationals (78-78) host the Marlins (62-93) in the opener of their final home series of the season.

Strasburg surrendered just two runs and struck out 19 to win both of his starts this season versus Miami to improve to 17-7 with a 3.04 ERA and 1.11 WHIP against the National League East rival. Trea Turner is riding an 11-game hitting streak and career-best 23-game on-base stretch while fellow infielder Anthony Rendon has respective streaks of nine and 31 for Washington, which has won 10 of the 16 meetings with Miami this season. While the Nationals have dropped three of four contests overall, the Marlins recorded a pair of shutouts to highlight a three-game sweep of Cincinnati. Brian Anderson had three singles in Sunday's 6-0 romp to give him five hits and four runs scored during the series, although he is 0-for-6 with two strikeouts in his career versus Strasburg.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), MASN2 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Sandy Alcantara (2-1, 2.35 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (9-7, 3.83)

Alcantara tasted defeat for the first time in his career on Tuesday, as he allowed three runs on six hits over four innings of a 4-2 setback versus Washington. The 23-year-old Dominican issues six walks to drive up his pitch count to boot. Adam Eaton and Turner each had a pair of singles in the contest, although the rest of the Nationals combined to go 2-for-11 against Alcantara.

Strasburg improved to 3-0 with a 2.64 ERA in his last five starts after yielding two runs on five hits in Tuesday's victory. The 30-year-old matched his season high with 11 strikeouts in that contest to raise his five-game total to 38. Strasburg has struggled at home in 2018, posting a 2-5 mark with a 5.20 ERA while surrendering 10 of his 16 homers.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington LF Juan Soto is 2-for-23 with five strikeouts in his last six contests.

2. Miami C J.T. Realmuto is 6-for-15 with three runs scored and two RBIs during his four-game hitting streak.

3. Turner's RBI total (19) versus the Marlins this season is more than twice than his count against any other team.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Marlins 1

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Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
The Houston Astros cut their magic number to clinch the American League West to three with a strong weekend and are hoping to keep their collective foot on the pedal and carry that momentum into the playoffs. The Astros will try to move even closer to the division title and notch a fourth consecutive victory when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for the opener of their three-game series.

Houston, which is 16-4 this month, whipped the Los Angeles Angels by a combined score of 27-10 in a three-game sweep over the weekend to close out the home portion of its regular-season schedule and move 4 1/2 games ahead of Oakland in the AL West. "As easy as these guys are making it look, it's hard being the hunted and being the team that's in it, and certainly getting some good at-bats pieced together against good pitching," Astros manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. "We're doing our part." The Blue Jays are losers of three of their last five as they play out the string in a disappointing season as they finish their home slate with Houston before closing the campaign at Tampa Bay. Toronto will send Marco Estrada to the mound on Monday while the Astros counter with Dallas Keuchel.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, MLB Network, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), Sportsnet, TVA (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (11-11, 3.71 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (7-13, 5.57)

Keuchel is trying to get back into the win column and find some consistency before heading into the postseason after not being sharp last time out. The former Cy Young Award winner was rocked for five runs on six hits and two walks in five innings to suffer a loss against Seattle on Wednesday, marking the second time in three starts he surrendered five earned runs. Keuchel struggled against Toronto on June 27, when escaped with a no-decision after yielding six runs on seven hits and three walks in 5 1/3 frames.

Estrada is winless in his last five starts but was solid at Baltimore on Wednesday, allowing one run and four hits in six innings. The 35-year-old Mexican is having trouble finding any consistency as he was lit up for eight runs on six hits and three walks by the Yankees in New York in his previous turn on Sept. 14. Estrada started at Houston on June 27 and did not factor in the decision after surrendering four runs - three earned - and seven hits over five frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros SS Carlos Correa (back) has missed the last four games and is day-to-day.

2. Toronto SS Lourdes Gurriel Jr., whose older brother Yuli plays for the Astros, has collected seven RBIs in his last six contests.

3. Houston RHP Charlie Morton (shoulder) left Saturday's game after one inning and it is unclear if he will pitch again before the postseason.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Blue Jays 2

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th September 2018 by Gracenote
Orioles vs. Red Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/24/2018

The Boston Red Sox open the final week of an impressive regular season looking to get healthy for the playoffs and add some milestones as they host the major league-worst Baltimore Orioles in the opener of their three-game series on Monday. The American League East-champion Red Sox have lost four of their last six contests following a 4-3 setback in 11 innings at Cleveland on Sunday that kept them tied with the 1912 team that went 105-47 for the franchise record for the most wins in a season.

Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts left Sunday's contest with a strained left shoulder and is day-to-day, but teammate Mookie Betts is feeling good after going 4-for-6 with his 31st homer - passing Nomar Garciaparra for the most blasts in a season by a leadoff hitter in Red Sox history. Nathan Eovaldi will try to put together back-to-back strong starts when he takes the mound for Boston in the series opener against fellow right-hander Dylan Bundy. The Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 6-3 on Sunday with the help of two homers by Tim Beckham, keeping them one loss away from the dubious franchise record of 111 set by the 1939 St. Louis Browns. Rookie DJ Stewart has gone 7-for-12 with three doubles, two homers and six RBIs during his five-game hitting streak after going 0-for-13 to start his major-league career.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (8-15, 5.37 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Nathan Eovaldi (5-7, 3.98)

Bundy has pitched better in his last two starts, allowing two earned runs in each outing while taking the loss against Toronto and defeating Oakland. The 25-year-old native of Oklahoma went 0-5 over his previous seven turns, adding to his career-high loss total while posting a 9.09 ERA during that rough stretch. Brock Holt is 8-for-13 with a homer versus Bundy, who is 0-2 with a 4.38 ERA in four starts against the Red Sox this year and 3-6 with a 4.80 ERA in 16 career appearances (12 starts).

Eovaldi permitted just two hits and two walks in six scoreless innings against the Yankees last time out but extended his winless streak to eight games. The 28-year-old Texan had not completed six frames in his previous seven appearances (six starts), going 0-3 in that span. Chris Davis is 4-for-13 with two homers versus Eovaldi, who gave up eight runs - four earned - over 2 2/3 innings against Baltimore on Aug. 10 but escaped with a no-decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Baltimore 3B Renato Nunez has gone 4-for-8 with two homers, three RBIs and three runs scored in his last two games.

2. Boston OF-DH J.D. Martinez has belted 41 homers, one shy of Dick Stuart's mark (1963) for most by a first-year Red Sox player.

3. Orioles 2B Breyvic Valera left Sunday's game with a broken left index finger he suffered while getting tagged out at home plate.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Orioles 3

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New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Yankees vs. Rays Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

The visiting New York Yankees can strengthen their hold on the top wild-card spot and eliminate the Tampa Bay Rays from postseason contention in one fell swoop on Monday when the American League East rivals play the opener of a four-game series at Tropicana Field. The Yankees (95-60) are clinging to a 1 1/2-game lead over Oakland, while the Rays (87-68) reside 6 1/2 behind the Athletics with seven contests remaining on their slate.

Miguel Andujar had two of New York's four hits in Sunday's 6-3 setback to major league-worst Baltimore, giving the rookie three multi-hit performances in his last four outings. Giancarlo Stanton recorded just his second hit in 20 at-bats over his last five games, however the slugger is 18-for-57 with three homers and 10 RBIs versus the Rays this season. Tommy Pham has three homers, seven RBIs and eight runs scored during his seven-game hitting streak for Tampa Bay, which boasts a 16-5 mark in September and majors-best 25-7 record since Aug. 19. C.J. Cron homered in Sunday's 5-2 win over Toronto giving him six RBIs and three runs scored during his five-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, YES (New York), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Luis Severino (18-8, 3.38 ERA) vs. Rays RH Diego Castillo (3-2, 3.25)

Severino turned in his second straight one-run performance on Wednesday to post his first win since Aug. 26 in a 10-1 romp over Boston. The 24-year-old Dominican owns a 2-1 mark with a 3.54 ERA in three starts versus Tampa Bay this season, although he surrendered season highs in runs (seven) and hits (11) over five innings of a 7-6 setback on July 23. Severino has stymied Kevin Kiermaier (3-for-23, 11 strikeouts) in his career, although Jake Bauers is 3-for-5 with a homer in a small sample size versus the hurler.

Castillo is expected to make his 11th start this season before likely giving way to left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. The 24-year-old Castillo last pitched on Friday, allowing a solo homer in one inning of a no-decision at Toronto. He owns a 1-0 mark in six appearances this season versus the Yankees, surrendering three runs and six hits over seven innings while issuing five walks and striking out five.

WALK-OFFS

1. Per New York manager Aaron Boone, SS Didi Gregorius will be re-evaluated in a few days after sustaining cartilage damage in his wrist while sliding to home plate with Saturday's game-winning run.

2. Tampa Bay SS Willy Adames is 10-for-29 with two homers and six RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak.

3. Yankees INF Gleyber Torres is just 4-for-32 with 13 strikeouts this season against the Rays.

PREDICTION: Yankees 3, Rays 2

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Pirates vs. Cubs Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

Despite an inconsistent offense and injuries to several key players throughout the year, the Chicago Cubs begin the final week of the regular season on the cusp of a third consecutive National League Central title. They'll try to move closer to wrapping up their spot in the postseason when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday for the opener of their four-game series.


The Cubs reduced their magic number to clinch the NL Central to five with a 6-1 win over the crosstown White Sox on Sunday, maintaining their 2 1/2-game lead over Milwaukee. "In spite of not being the offensive team I thought we would be, we're still in a pretty good position," Cubs manager Joe Maddon told reporters. "I think that just goes back to the culture and a winning attitude and you expect to win when you go play. The game is close and you expect to win it somehow. That's something you have to develop over time, and it doesn't happen overnight." The Pirates have won 12 of their last 17 contests, but they mathematically were eliminated from playoff contention with Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Brewers. The Cubs lead the season series 8-7 and have held the head-to-head advantage over the Pirates every season since 2014.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, NBCS Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (13-9, 3.24 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Cole Hamels (9-10, 3.90)

The Pirates have won the last six games Taillon has started, as he is 4-0 with a 1.66 ERA over that stretch. The 26-year-old didn't get the win last time out despite a dominant effort, as he registered 11 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings against Kansas City. Taillon is 3-3 with a 4.35 ERA in seven career starts against the Cubs.

Hamels' dominant stretch to begin his tenure with the Cubs ended when he was roughed up for seven runs over six innings in a loss at Arizona last time out. The 34-year-old still has posted an impressive 2.42 ERA in 10 turns since being acquired from Texas and has allowed only four runs in 27 2/3 frames at Wrigley Field since calling it home. Hamels is 5-3 with a 2.49 ERA in 12 career starts against Pittsburgh.


WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago INF Javier Baez has recorded an NL-best 81 extra-base hits, the most by a Cub since Derrek Lee collected 99 in 2005.

2. Pirates CF Starling Marte left Sunday's game in the fifth inning with tightness in his left calf.

3. Cubs 3B-OF Kris Bryant was held out of the lineup Sunday due to left shoulder fatigue.


PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Cubs 2

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Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 24th September 2018 by Gracenote
Indians vs. White Sox Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/24/2018

Corey Kluber aims to become the second 20-game winner in the major leagues when the Cleveland Indians begin their season-ending seven-game road trip Monday with the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox. Kluber looks to join Tampa Bay's Blake Snell (21) and reach the 20-win plateau for the first time in his impressive career.

Kluber is the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner after capturing the prize for the second time, and a three-time All-Star who also led the AL in victories (18) and ERA (2.25) last season, but figures to cede the award to Snell this year. AL Central champion Cleveland completed the home portion of its schedule by taking two of three from AL East winner Boston, including a 4-3 triumph in 11 innings on Sunday. Michael Brantley has been heating up for the Indians, going 9-for-21 over his last four games. The White Sox, who have lost five of their last seven contests - including two of three in Cleveland last week, begin their final home series of the season before wrapping up 2018 with four contests in Minnesota.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), WGN (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Corey Kluber (19-7, 2.93 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Dylan Covey (5-13, 5.33)

Kluber registered his career-high 19th win on Tuesday after allowing three runs and eight hits with 11 strikeouts over eight innings against Chicago at home. The 32-year-old native of Alabama, who recorded at least 18 victories four of the last five seasons, has won seven of his last eight decisions and reached double digits in strikeouts in two of his last three turns. Kluber is 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three outings against the White Sox this year and 12-4 with two complete games, one shutout and a 2.93 mark in 23 career meetings - including one relief appearance.

Covey is hoping for a repeat performance with a better result as he settled for a no-decision in Cleveland on Wednesday after giving up just two hits across six scoreless innings. It was the second start for the 27-year-old Californian after rejoining the rotation following a stint in the bullpen during which he made six appearances. Covey is 1-2 with a 4.82 ERA in seven career games (five starts - all this season) against the Indians, with the victory coming when he permitted two runs over seven frames at home on June 13.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians DH Edwin Encarnacion drove in a run Sunday to reach the 100-RBI mark for the fourth straight season and sixth time in his career.

2. Chicago's Tim Anderson notched two of the team's four hits and drove in the lone run in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the crosstown Cubs - a day after becoming the first shortstop in team history to record 20 homers and 20 stolen bases in a season.

3. Cleveland's Trevor Bauer is expected to start Tuesday's contest, with fellow RHP Carlos Carrasco slated to follow him out of the bullpen.

PREDICTION: Indians 9, White Sox 2

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Brewers vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

Both the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals carry some momentum into a three-game series beginning Monday night that will go a long way toward sorting out the wild-card picture in the National League. The Brewers took two of three at Pittsburgh to begin their final road trip of the year, capped by Sunday's 13-6 rout behind another big effort by MVP candidate Christian Yelich (2-for-3, home run, three RBIs).

The win kept Milwaukee 2 1/2 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the NL Central and two games ahead of the Cardinals for the first wild-card spot. St. Louis has won six of seven after a 9-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday and holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Colorado for the second wild card with six to play. The Brewers and Cardinals have split 16 meetings this year but Milwaukee was limited to exactly two runs in each of the last six encounters while going 2-4. Jack Flaherty will try to keep that trend alive when he starts the series opener for St. Louis, while the Brewers will enter one of their biggest series in years with a bullpen game.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FS Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers TBD vs. Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (8-8, 3.08 ERA)

Chase Anderson, who was originally scheduled to start Monday, reportedly will be available out of the bullpen in this one but will not take the first inning, in which he has a 6.30 ERA. Manager Craig Counsell said that star left-hander Josh Hader will not be the opener but the young All-Star is rested after not pitching in the last two games. The same goes for closer Jeremy Jeffress, who has 8 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings over his last eight appearances.

Flaherty allowed three runs or fewer in eight straight starts before giving up five over 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Atlanta on Wednesday. He is 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA and a whopping 29 strikeouts across 18 innings against the Brewers this year. The former first-round pick boasts a 2.74 ERA in 11 home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yelich is 12-for-22 during his six-game hitting streak to raise his NL-leading batting average to .322.

2. Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong (cramps) has missed two straight games and is considered day-to-day.

3. Brewers INF Travis Shaw had two homers and four RBIs in the series against Pittsburgh.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Brewers 4

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Phillies vs. Rockies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

The final week of the regular season is crucial for several teams, but the Colorado Rockies are in the most precarious position among those still in the postseason race. The Rockies will try to make up some ground in both the National League West and the wild-card race when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for the opener of their four-game series.

Colorado sits 1 1/2 games behind both the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and St. Louis for the second wild card after the pitching staff led it to a three-game sweep in Arizona over the weekend. The Rockies allowed a total of three runs in a series capped by a 2-0 win on Sunday in which the Diamondbacks stranded 10 baserunners while three Colorado relievers combined for two hitless innings. The Phillies were postseason contenders until the last few weeks but officially were eliminated with Sunday's 2-1 loss at Atlanta - their fourth consecutive setback. Philadelphia will try to give the Rockies a tough time when it sends Zach Eflin to the mound, while Colorado counters with Tyler Anderson.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Zach Eflin (11-7, 4.09 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Tyler Anderson (6-9, 4.76)

Eflin is finishing the season strong as he has allowed one run and eight hits over 11 1/3 innings in his last two starts - both victories. The 24-year-old worked only five frames against the New York Mets on Wednesday but still managed to match a season high with nine strikeouts. Eflin won his only previous career start in Colorado, allowing two runs and seven hits over six innings as a rookie on July 10, 2016.

Anderson is winless in his last 13 outings but produced quality starts his last two times out. The Oregon product scattered two runs and three hits across six innings in Los Angeles on Wednesday but did not factor in the decision. Anderson started at Philadelphia on June 13 and put forth one of his better outings, yielding one run and six hits in seven innings to record the win.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rockies SS Trevor Story (elbow) has missed the last five games and is without a firm timetable to return, although he is participating in baseball activities.

2. Philadelphia 1B Carlos Santana has gone 1-for-17 over his last five contests.

3. Colorado RHP Wade Davis has allowed one hit without issuing a walk over five scoreless innings in his last five appearances.

PREDICTION: Rockies 6, Phillies 4

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

One day after officially being eliminated from playoff contention, the Arizona Diamondbacks won't lack for motivation as they begin a three-game series Monday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Arizona will be looking to prevent a celebration at Chase Field by the Dodgers, whose magic number to clinch the National League West is six as it owns a 1 1/2-game lead over Colorado.

Manny Machado, Austin Barnes and Matt Kemp homered while Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched six scoreless innings on Sunday as the Dodgers cruised to a 14-0 victory over San Diego, giving them nine wins in their last 11 contests. Kemp went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs while Max Muncy recorded four RBIs for Los Angeles, which took two of three from the Padres and sit one game behind Atlanta for home-field advantage in the NL Division Series. Arizona scored a total of three runs in three straight losses to Colorado over the weekend and has dropped 12 of its last 15 contests. Chris Owings, Eduardo Escobar and David Peralta notched two hits apiece in Sunday's 2-0 setback as Arizona fell to 1-5 on its nine-game homestand.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.45 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (6-2, 3.92)

Kershaw struggled with his command on Tuesday and settled for a no-decision after allowing two runs - one earned - on three hits and five walks over seven innings against Colorado. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has permitted three earned runs or fewer in 23 of his 24 starts this season. A.J. Pollock is 8-for-43 with nine strikeouts against Kershaw, who is 15-9 with a 2.53 ERA in 30 career turns versus Arizona - including a 5-8 record and 3.65 mark in 14 outings at Chase Field.

Ray won his third straight decision on Wednesday, allowing one hit with four walks and eight strikeouts in six scoreless innings versus the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old Tennessean has posted a stellar 1.59 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 34 frames in his last six turns. Kemp is 7-for-16 with two home runs against Ray, who has gone 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA in his last five home outings and owns a 7-3 record and 2.63 ERA in 14 career starts versus Los Angeles.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Diamondbacks are 9-7 against the Dodgers this season, including a 5-2 record at home.

2. The Dodgers have set a franchise record for home runs in a single season with 225.

3. Arizona OF Steven Souza Jr. is listed as day-to-day after being removed from Sunday's game with a lower back spasm.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2

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Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Rangers vs. Angels Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

The Los Angeles Angels are limping toward the end of the season and an uncertain future, but at least they still have Mike Trout. The Angels and their superstar will try to snap a five-game slide when they open their final homestand of 2018 by hosting the Texas Rangers on Monday.

Los Angeles was outscored 58-13 over the last five games, with Sunday's 6-2 setback at Houston marking the closest final score in the bunch, and could be looking at major changes in leadership in the offseason with manager Mike Scioscia's future in question. "I don't think it's running out of gas," Scioscia told reporters. "There's a lot of youth on the field, there's a lot of youth in our bullpen. There's going to be growing pains. I think the guys still have their stuff. We went through that one week where we were getting at least to a certain point of games with our starters, and we were winning games. That evaporated this week. It was tough." Trout was given a day off on Sunday after hitting his 38th homer in Saturday's loss and will be going up against a Texas team that already waived goodbye to its manager and sits in last place in the American League West despite taking two of three from the Seattle Mariners in their final home series over the weekend. Texas will begin its road trip with rookie Adrian Sampson on the mound while the Angels counter with righty Felix Pena.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Adrian Sampson (0-2, 4.09 ERA) vs. Angels RH Felix Pena (3-5, 4.20)

Sampson is getting a chance to earn himself a spot in the Rangers rotation of the future and is still looking for his first major league win. The 26-year-old allowed a total of three runs over 10 2/3 innings against the Angels and Tampa Bay since joining the rotation on Sept. 11, but could not get even one run of support from his offense in either of those two outings. Sampson surrendered a solo home run among two hits at Los Angeles on Sept. 11 before coming out on the wrong end of a 1-0 final.

Pena had a string of four straight quality starts come to an end when he was knocked around for six runs on as many hits and a walk over four innings at Oakland on Wednesday. The Dominican Republic native, who is working as a full-time starter for the first time in his career, earned the win in his previous two outings. Pena had no trouble with Texas on Sept. 12, when he scattered six hits over six scoreless innings in a victory.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels SS Andrelton Simmons (knees) left Sunday's game and is day-to-day.

2. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre, 39, was given an extended ovation on Sunday in what was possibly his final game with Texas.

3. Los Angeles 1B Jose Fernandez (hand) sat out Sunday and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Angels 8, Rangers 3

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Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

The Oakland Athletics finished their home schedule with a missed opportunity but hope to keep the heat on in the wild-card race when they begin a three-game series at the Seattle Mariners on Monday. The Athletics saw a four-game winning streak come to an end with a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, finishing 50-31 at home.

The loss kept them 1 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees in the race for the first wild card but they have a magic number of just one for clinching the second spot and their first postseason berth since 2014. The Mariners were in striking distance in the race not too long ago but couldn't keep up with Oakland through the dog days. They completed their last road trip of the year with a 6-1 loss at Texas, recording six hits and going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position to finish 44-37 away from home. The Athletics will turn to Daniel Mengden in the series opener for his first start since June 23 while Seattle gives the ball to James Paxton, who has been sidelined with pneumonia.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS California (Oakland), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Daniel Mengden (7-6, 4.00 ERA) vs. Mariners LH James Paxton (11-6, 3.83)

Mengden has made four extended relief appearances this month, going 1-0 with a 2.30 ERA. He limited the Los Angeles Angels to one run and two hits over four innings his last time out. The 25-year-old is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA in three career matchups (two starts) with Seattle.

Paxton has been out since giving up four runs in six innings of a loss to the New York Yankees on Sept. 7. He is six strikeouts shy of reaching 200 for the first time in his career and a win short of matching his career high set last year. The University of Kentucky product struck out a career-high 16 in seven scoreless innings against Oakland on May 2.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mariners 2B Robinson Cano is 13-for-19 with seven RBIs during a five-game hitting streak.

2. Athletics OF Stephen Piscotty was 8-for-19 with nine RBIs and nine runs scored during the team's six-game homestand.

3. Oakland is 4 1/2 games behind first-place Houston in the AL West.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Mariners 4

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San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 09-24-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 23rd September 2018 by Gracenote
Padres vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/23/2018

The San Francisco Giants complete a disappointing month - and season - with a six-game homestand that begins with the first of three contests against the National League West-rival San Diego Padres on Monday. The Giants have dropped four straight after Sunday's 9-2 setback at St. Louis and managed just four victories in 20 games during September, scoring a major league-low 55 runs in that stretch.

Brandon Crawford provided the only offense on Sunday with a two-run homer for San Francisco, which has permitted 27 runs during its losing streak but owns a 41-34 record at home this season. Derek Holland has not lost since July 10 and will take the mound for the Giants in the series opener against Bryan Mitchell, who came to San Diego from the New York Yankees in an offseason trade. The Padres have optimism for the future with a stable of promising young players but will finish in last place for the second time in three years and miss the playoffs for the 12th straight season. San Diego is 8-11 in September after suffering a 14-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, but 23-year-old right fielder Franmil Reyes is batting .328 with 10 RBIs this month despite going 0-for-8 in his last two games.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Bryan Mitchell (1-4, 6.16 ERA) vs. LH Derek Holland (7-8, 3.57)

Mitchell began the month with two strong performances before giving up four runs and nine hits - two homers - in five innings last Monday in a loss to the Giants. The 27-year-old native of North Carolina allowed two runs on six hits and five walks over 11 frames in his first two starts of September. Crawford is 3-for-4 with a homer against Mitchell, who is 1-0 with a 3.96 ERA on the road as opposed to 0-4 with a 7.55 mark at home.

Holland is unbeaten in his last 13 turns and escaped with a no-decision against San Diego on Tuesday despite permitting four runs in five innings. The 31-year-old from Ohio had strung together four straight quality starts before that outing, recording one victory while yielding five runs over 24 1/3 frames. Eric Hosmer is 9-for-24 with two doubles and a homer versus Holland, who is 1-1 with a 6.39 ERA lifetime against the Padres.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego OF-3B Wil Myers is 6-for-16 with two doubles, a homer and four RBIs during his four-game hitting streak.

2. San Francisco 1B-C Aramis Garcia has gone 14-for-41 with three homers and seven RBIs in 14 contests during his first stint in the major leagues.

3. The Giants already have clinched the season series, winning 10 of the 16 meetings - including five of seven at home.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Padres 4

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 3

Monday, September 24

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PITTSBURGH (0 - 1 - 1) at TAMPA BAY (2 - 0) - 9/24/2018, 8:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NFL

Week 3

Trend Report

Monday, September 24

Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 18-6-1 SU in its last 25 games
Pittsburgh is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Pittsburgh's last 23 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

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NFL

Week 3

Monday
Steelers (0-1-1) @ Buccaneers (2-0)— Fitzpatrick is 48-61 for 819 yards, eight TD’s as Tampa Bay is 2-0 for first time since 2010. This is last game of Winston’s suspension; does Fitzpatrick do enough to keep starting job? Bucs scored 75 points in winning first two games, averaging 14.9/11.2 yards/pass attempt, outrageous numbers- five of their nine TD’s were on plays of 36+ yards. Steelers scored 58 points in first two games but are 0-1-1, allowing 42 second half points (42-30)- they may have internal issues, with Bell holding out and Brown missing Monday’s meetings. Since 2013, Pitt is 14-19 as road favorites. Pitt won eight of 10 series games, five of six played here; Bucs won last meeting 28-24 @ Heinz Field in ’14.

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 3


Monday, September 24

Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay

Game 489-490
September 24, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
137.631
Tampa Bay
134.463
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
Pick
53 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
Over

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Tech Trends - Week 3
Bruce Marshall

Monday, Sept. 24

PITTSBURGH at TAMPA BAY (ESPN, 8:25 p.m. ET)
Koetter 5-0 as home dog since LY.
Tech Edge: Koetter 5-0 as home dog since LY.

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MNF - Steelers at Buccaneers
Kevin Rogers

LAST WEEK

The Steelers (0-1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) haven’t gone winless through the first three weeks of the season since starting 0-3 in 2013. That Pittsburgh team didn’t pick up its first victory until Week 6 as it managed to finish at 8-8 that season. The Steelers squandered a 21-7 lead to the Browns in Week 1 before finishing in a tie, while erasing a 21-0 deficit to even things up with the Chiefs last week. Pittsburgh couldn’t get over the hump as the Steelers fell, 42-37 as four-point favorites.

Running back Le’Veon Bell sat out for the second straight week as he continues to hold out, while James Conner couldn’t duplicate his 135 yard performance in Week 1 by rushing for only 17 yards against Kansas City. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finished with 452 yards passing and three touchdowns, as all three touchdown tosses came in the first half. However, the Steelers lost their first home opener since that fateful start of 2013 as Pittsburgh allowed at least 42 points in consecutive games at Heinz Field going back to the 45-42 shootout loss to the Jaguars in the AFC divisional round in January.

The Buccaneers (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS) weren’t expected to do much offensively in the first two weeks as starting quarterback Jameis Winston began a three-game suspension. However, the Harvard man came to the rescue as veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick diced up a pair of playoff teams in the first two weeks. After lighting up the Saints for 417 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-40 opening week shocker, Fitzpatrick put an encore in the home opener against the defending champion Eagles.

Fitzpatrick connected with speedster DeSean Jackson on a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play of scrimmage, while also hooking up with tight end O.J. Howard on another 75-yard scoring connection. The Bucs jumped out to a 27-7 advantage before holding on for a 27-21 win over Philadelphia to cash as three-point underdogs. Fitzpatrick eclipsed the 400-yard mark for the second straight week by throwing for 402 and four more touchdowns, as he leads the league in passing yards and is second in touchdown passes behind Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes.

HOME LOSS BOUNCE-BACK

The Steelers have done a solid job over the years coming off a home loss, owning an 8-1 record since 2013 in this situation. Last season, Pittsburgh lost twice at home in the regular season, falling to Jacksonville and the disputed finish to New England. In each instance, the Steelers rebounded with a win at Kansas City and at Houston, while the only loss in the situation came in 2016 at Baltimore following a home defeat to New England. From a totals standpoint, the UNDER has hit five straight times when the Steelers play on the road following a home defeat dating back to 2015.

BARKING ‘DOGS AT THE PIRATE SHIP

Although Tampa Bay is a slight underdog on Monday night, the Bucs have taken care of business when receiving points at Raymond James Stadium. In the last six instances 2016, the Bucs are 4-2 SU and 5-1 ATS as a home underdog, coming off last week’s mild upset of the Eagles. Last season, Tampa Bay lost in close contests to the Patriots and Falcons, but managed a cover as seven-point underdogs in a 27-24 defeat to Atlanta.

SERIES HISTORY

The last time these teams met up back in 2014 at Heinz Field, as the Buccaneers picked up a 27-24 triumph as seven-point underdogs. Tampa Bay entered the contest at 0-3 and ultimately finished that season at 2-14, but came out on top thanks to a Mike Glennon five-yard touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with seven seconds remaining. Roethlisberger hooked up with Antonio Brown for a pair of touchdown connections, but Pittsburgh suffered its first loss to Tampa Bay since 1998.

In the previous matchup at Raymond James Stadium in 2010 (also in Week 3), the Steelers cruised past the Bucs, 38-13 as 2 ½-point favorites. Roethlisberger was in the midst of a four-game suspension as Charlie Batch threw three touchdown passes, while Pittsburgh scored three touchdowns in the second quarter.

MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

The Steelers have won four consecutive Monday night games (not including a Christmas Day victory at Houston last season) since 2014. The last three instances have come on the road at the Chargers (2015), Redskins (2016), and Bengals (2017), but failed to cover at Cincinnati in a 23-20 win as 4 ½-point favorites.

Tampa Bay has been showcased on Monday night football three times since 2013, all in the underdog role. In all three instances, the Bucs have covered, while picking up outright victories over Miami in 2013 and Carolina in 2016.

HANDICAPPER’S CORNER

Handicapper Joe Nelson says that the Buccaneers are in a good spot for now, but the road doesn’t ease up, “Needless to say Fitzpatrick will likely maintain the starting role past Winston’s suspension, but it is too soon to count Tampa Bay as a serious NFC championship threat. The division is stacked with three other viable playoff threats and the schedule remains difficult with road games in Chicago and Atlanta surrounding a Week 5 bye week.”

Will there be a bunch of points scored since the two teams have combined for a 3-1 OVER record? “While the attention will be on the offenses, the defenses have surrendered big numbers as well, both in the bottom eight of the league in total defense and in the bottom six of scoring defense. One big disparity is Tampa Bay featuring currently one of the best run defenses in the NFL, allowing just 67 rushing yards per game while Pittsburgh ranks 30th allowing 152 rushing yards per game. It seems likely that over time those numbers will adjust towards the middle as the Steelers have mostly played from behind while the Buccaneers have mostly played with a lead so far this season,” Nelson notes.

LINE MOVEMENT

The Westgate Las Vegas Superbook opened the Steelers as a three-point road favorite, but that number has dipped down to 1 ½ at most books. Due to the numbers put up by Fitzpatrick and Roethlisberger through two weeks, the total sits between 53 ½ and 54 at most spots. The Steelers last saw a road total of 50 or above in the 2015 season opener at New England in which it lost, 28-21. Under Dirk Koetter, the Bucs are 3-1 to the UNDER on totals of 50 or higher with the lone OVER hitting in Week 1 at New Orleans.

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Betting numbers thus far in Week 3 (prior to Monday Night Football):

Betting Favorites: 7-8 ATS
Home Teams: 10-5 ATS
Over/Under: 7-8

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Betting Recap - Week 3
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Overall Notes

National Football League Week 3 Results
Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 9-6
Against the Spread 7-8

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 10-5
Against the Spread 10-5

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 7-8

National Football League Year-to-Date Results

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 27-18-2
Against the Spread 20-26-1

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 29-16-2
Against the Spread 26-20-1

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 24-23

The largest underdogs to win straight up
Bills (+17, ML +1000) at Vikings, 27-6
Titans (+10, ML +400) at Jaguars, 9-6
Lions (+7, ML +280) vs. Patriots, 26-10
Giants (+6, ML +230) at Texans, 27-22

The largest favorite to cover
Rams (-7) vs. Chargers, 35-23
Chiefs (-6) vs. 49ers, 38-27
Ravens (-5.5) vs. Broncos, 27-14
Browns (-3) vs. Jets, 21-17
Dolphins (-3) vs. Raiders, 28-20

Miami Nice

-- The Miami Dolphins have fired out to a 3-0 SU/ATS record after topping the Oakland Raiders by a 28-20 score. The Dolphins have been particularly solid at home, averaging 27.5 points per game (PPG) while allowing 20.0 PPG, and the 'over' has connected in each of their two at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins hold a two-game lead on everyone in the AFC East Division through three weeks and they can take a commanding lead with a win in Week 4 on the road against the New England Patriots, who limp home from the Motor City on a two-game losing streak.

Shuffled Back To Buffalo

-- The Buffalo Bills had been atrocious through the first two weeks, and they entered Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings as a 17-point underdog. Those playing survivor pools were certainly not pleased with the result, and any chalk eaters brave enough to lay the points knew they had a losing ticket early on. The Bills had allowed 39.0 PPG through their first two games, so no one could have seen their stark turnaround coming against a team expected to contend for the Super Bowl. Their beleaguered defense stepped up and held the Vikings to just six points while scoring a season-high 27 points. They had managed a total of 23 points over their first two contests.

Total Recall

-- The five lowest totals on the board all cashed the 'under' this week, as defense reigned surpreme. The lowest total, Chicago-Arizona (39), ended up with a total of just 30 points. The Cardinals fired out of the box with 14 points in the first quarter, but put up goose eggs in their final three quarters. The Tennessee-Jacksonville (39.5) contest was expected to be a defensive battle, but the Titans and Jags took it to the extreme. QB Blaine Gabbert exacted revenge against his former team in a 9-6 slugfest, the lowest-scoring game of the season in the NFL so far. Dallas-Seattle (40), Buffalo-Minnesota (41) and N.Y. Jets-Cleveland (41) each ended up going well under.

-- The highest total on the board in Week 3 was the Sunday Night Football game which was expected to be a shootout, but it never came into fruition. New England-Detroit (55.5) ended up not even coming close to the set total, as the Lions limited the Patriots in a 26-10 victor. The same couldn't said for the other two 50-plus games on the board, as New Orleans-Atlanta (54) and San Francisco-Kansas City (53.5) were both slam-dunk 'over' plays.

-- The 'over' has cashed in all three games for the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals, Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers are the only three teams in the AFC with a 3-0 'over' mark so far. In the AFC South, the 'under' is 2-1 in for all four teams. In the NFC, the only team to hit the over in each of their three games is the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, the under is 3-0 for the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.

-- There are two primetime games in the books so far in Week 3, with the under cashing in both. Overall for the 2018 season the 'over' in primetime games is 3-6 (33.3%).

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

-- Bengals WR A.J. Green (groin) left Sunday's game at Carolina due to a groin injury, but he feels he'll be ready for Week 4.

-- 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament on a non-contact situation in Kansas City late in the game.

-- Giants TE Evan Engram (knee) was knocked out of the Week 3 victory in Houston due to a knee injury and he was unable to return.

-- Patriots RB Rex Burkhead (neck) suffered a neck injury in the third quarter of the game in Detroit and he was unable to return.

-- Titans QB Blaine Gabbert (concussion) started against his former team, but he was knocked out, forcing QB Marcus Mariota (elbow) into action.

Looking Ahead

-- The winless Texans will head to Indianapolis to battle the Colts in Week 4. Over the years it hasn't been a great place for Houston to visit, as they're 2-7 SU in their past 10 visits while going 3-5-1 ATS. The 'under' has also cashed in each of the past nine meetings in Indianapolis.

-- The Patriots host the Dolphins on Sunday. Miami hasn't won in Foxboro since Sept. 21, 2008, losing nine straight trips. The Patriots are 7-2 ATS during the nine-game home win streak against the Dolphins, including covers in each of the past six meetings in New England. The 'over' is 3-1 in the past four meetings in Foxboro, too.
-- The Cardinals and Seahawks meet in Arizona, and the home team has really struggled in this series. Arizona is 0-4-1 SU/ATS across their past five home games against Seattle with the 'under' cashing in each of the past three meetings in the desert. In this series, the home team is just 1-8-1 SU across the past 10 meetings.

-- The Steelers will host the Ravens in Week 4, and there has been a huge home-field advantage in this series. The home team has won eight of the past 10 meetings in this series, although Pittsburgh is 0-2-1 ATS in the past three at Heinz Field. The 'over' has also cashed in three of the past four meetings at Heinz Field.

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MLB

Monday, September 24

National League
Marlins (62-93) @ Nationals (78-78)
Alcantara is 2-1, 2.35 in his four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 2-2, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 2-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

Strasburg is 3-0, 2.93 in his last five starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 11-9, 4-7 home
5-inning record: 11-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Marlins won their last three games; they’re 0-8 in last eight road series openers- their last five games stayed under. Washington lost four of its last five home games; they’re 2-6 in last eight series openers- over is 9-4 in their last 13 home games.

Pirates (78-76) @ Cubs (91-64)
Taillon is 4-0, 1.97 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 19-11, 10-6 away
5-inning record: 16-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-30

Hamels is 0-2, 4.30 in his last five starts (under 7-3). Team in his starts: 7-3, 4-0 home
5-inning record: 4-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10

Pittsburgh won six of their last eight games; they’re 2-6 in last eight road series openers- under is 8-3-1 in their last dozen road games. Cubs won seven of their last ten games; they’re 13-12 in home series openers- four of their last five games went over.

Brewers (89-67) @ Cardinals (87-69)
Bullpen game for Milwaukee Team in his starts: road
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Flaherty is 0-2, 4.35 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 11-15, 5-5 home
5-inning record: 11-14-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-26

Brewers are 5-2 in their last seven road games, 15-10 in road series openers- under is 6-2 in their last eight games. St Louis won six of its last seven games; they’re 8-1 in last nine home series openers- their last six games went over the total.

Phillies (78-77) @ Rockies (85-70)
Eflin is 2-0, 0.79 in his last two starts; under is 11-7 in his last 18. Team in his starts: 12-11, 4-7 road
5-inning record: 14-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-23

Anderson is 0-5, 8.62 in his last seven starts; over is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 11-20, 4-12 home
5-inning record: 12-10-9 Allowed run in 1st inning: 16-31

Phillies are 7-20 in their last 27 road games; they’re 1-7 in last eight road series openers- over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 road games. Colorado won its last three games; they’re 10-14 in home series openers- under is 9-3 in their last dozen games.

Dodgers (87-69) @ Diamondbacks (79-77)
Kershaw is 3-0, 3.07 in his last six starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 14-10, 7-4 away
5-inning record: 15-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-24

Ray is 3-0, 1.55 in his last five starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 11-11, 4-7 home
5-inning record: 12-4-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Dodgers won nine of their last 11 games; they’re 15-2 in last 17 road series openers- their last three games all went over. Arizona lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 2-11 in last 13 home series openers- over is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

Padres (62-94) @ Giants (72-84)
Mitchell is 1-1, 4.42 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under. Team in his starts: 4-6, 4-1 away
5-inning record: 1-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-10

Holland is 1-0, 2.73 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 15-14, 7-4 home
5-inning record: 10-11-8 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-29

Padres lost six of their last nine games; they’re 8-1 in last nine road series openers- over is 9-2-1 in their last 12 games. San Francisco lost its last four games; they’re 14-10 in home series openers- their last 14 home games stayed under.

American League
Astros (98-57) @ Blue Jays (71-85)
Keuchel is 1-1, 5.09 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 17-15, 10-6 away
5-inning record: 13-15-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-32

Estrada is 0-4, 9.43 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four home starts. Team in his starts: 12-15, 6-7 home
5-inning record: 9-13-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-27

Houston won six of its last eight games; they’re 19-5 in road series openers- over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Blue Jays won six of their last nine games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games.

New York (95-60) @ Tampa Bay (87-68)
Severino is 1-1, 1.42 in his last two starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 23-8, 9-6 away
5-inning record: 19-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-31

Castillo is 0-0, 3.07 in 10 opens (over 7-3). Team in his starts: 9-1, 4-1 home
5-inning record: 9-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10

New York won four of its last six games; they’re 5-1 in last six road series openers- under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. Tampa Bay won seven of its last nine games; they’re 12-3 in last 15 home series openers- over is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

Orioles (45-110) @ Red Sox (105-51)
Bundy is 1-2, 6.55 in his last four starts; over is 7-4 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 9-20, 3-10 away
5-inning record: 11-14-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-29

Eovaldi is 0-3, 5.66 in his last five starts (under 5-4). Team in his starts: 4-5, 2-1 home
5-inning record: 4-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Baltimore is 5-16 in its last 21 games, 0-12 in last 12 road series openers- over is 5-1 in their last six road games. Red Sox are 4-5 in their last nine games, 13-5 in last 18 home series openers; under is 5-0 in their last five games.

Indians (87-68) @ White Sox (61-94)
Kluber is 3-0, 3.09 in his last four starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 20-11, 8-6 away
5-inning record: 19-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-31

Covey is 0-6, 8.21 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-14, 3-6 home
5-inning record: 4-11-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-19

Indians won four of their last six games; they’re 10-6 in last 16 road series openers- under is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Chicago lost five of its last seven games; they’re 10-15 in home series openers- under is 7-4-2 in their last 13 games.

Rangers (66-89) @ Angels (75-81)
Sampson is 0-2, 2.53 in two starts (under 2-0, Texas was shut out both games). Team in his starts: 0-2, 0-1 away
5-inning record: 0-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2

Pena is 2-1, 3.75 in his last four starts; under is 9-4-1 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 7-9, 4-4 home
5-inning record: 6-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-16

Texas lost five of its last seven games; they’re 9-4 in last 13 road series openers- over is 3-1 in their last four games. Angels lost their last five games; they’re 13-11 in home series openers- over is 5-0-1 in their last six games.

A’s (94-62) @ Mariners (85-70)
Mengden is 0-2, 11.57 in his last four starts; over is 3-0-2 in his last five. Team in his starts: 10-6, 4-2 away
5-inning record: 8-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-16

Paxton is 2-2, 5.79 in his last five starts; under is 8-3 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 15-11, 6-6 home
5-inning record: 10-10-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-26

A’s won four of their last five games; they’re 13-11 in road series openers- over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Seattle split its last eight games; they’re 15-9 in home series openers- under is 7-1 in their last eight 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– 78-72 NL, favorites -$593
AL @ NL– 73-62 NL, favorites +$274
Total: 151-134 NL, favorites -$319

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MLB

Monday, September 24

Trend Report

Miami Marlins
Miami is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Miami is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games on the road
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Miami is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Washington
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Miami is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games at home
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Washington is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Miami
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Miami
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Washington is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami


Houston Astros
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Houston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games when playing Toronto
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Houston is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing Houston
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Toronto is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Tampa Bay is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games at home
Tampa Bay is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
Baltimore is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Baltimore is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Chi Cubs is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Chi Cubs is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh


Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chi White Sox is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 13 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
Milwaukee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Milwaukee is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games at home
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
St. Louis is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 5-17 ATS in its last 22 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Colorado's last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Arizona
LA Dodgers is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Arizona
LA Dodgers is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Arizona is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


Texas Rangers
Texas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
LA Angels is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games at home
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Texas
LA Angels is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Texas
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games
Oakland is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing Seattle
Oakland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Oakland is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games at home
Seattle is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 12 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
Seattle is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Oakland


San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Francisco's last 25 games
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games when playing at home against San Diego
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing at home against San Diego

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MLB
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Monday, September 24

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, September 24

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MIAMI (62 - 93) at WASHINGTON (78 - 78) - 7:05 PM
SANDY ALCANTARA (R) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
STRASBURG is 53-21 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 50-68 (+4.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 78-78 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-40 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-35 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-48 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 61-52 (-7.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-38 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-32 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-6 (-0.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.3 Units)

SANDY ALCANTARA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ALCANTARA is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. MIAMI since 1997
STRASBURG is 17-7 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 21-9 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-17. (-6.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (78 - 76) at CHICAGO CUBS (91 - 64) - 8:05 PM
JAMESON TAILLON (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 10-28 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 26-17 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 78-76 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-30 (+12.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 9-3 (+7.2 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more this season.
TAILLON is 17-9 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAILLON is 9-2 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
TAILLON is 11-4 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 1786-1826 (-263.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 381-318 (-86.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 953-850 (-154.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 443-391 (-80.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1319-1360 (-204.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-42 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-8 (+1.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)

JAMESON TAILLON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
TAILLON is 3-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAMELS is 5-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.017.
His team's record is 7-5 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (89 - 67) at ST LOUIS (87 - 69) - 8:15 PM
JUNIOR GUERRA (R) vs. JACK FLAHERTY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GUERRA is 7-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 87-69 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-38 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-16 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 89-67 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-34 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-26 (+15.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-37 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 63-35 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 68-48 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-34 (+7.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-27 (+19.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 125-115 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 80-82 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 61-58 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 59-63 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-8 (+0.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
GUERRA is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
FLAHERTY is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.4 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (78 - 77) at COLORADO (85 - 70) - 8:40 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-77 (-5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-46 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-15 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-65 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 85-70 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 62-44 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 52-43 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 50-34 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 50-37 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 36-22 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-37 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 855-898 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 447-448 (+49.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ANDERSON is 11-20 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ANDERSON is 4-12 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. COLORADO since 1997
EFLIN is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
ANDERSON is 2-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.174.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (87 - 69) at ARIZONA (79 - 77) - 9:40 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 87-69 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-24 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 16-18 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 84-65 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 62-51 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KERSHAW is 39-11 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 79-77 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-40 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 5-16 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
ARIZONA is 26-49 (-29.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 17-32 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
RAY is 23-31 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RAY is 23-37 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 9-7 (+4.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KERSHAW is 16-9 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.067.
His team's record is 18-13 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-12. (+4.7 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
RAY is 7-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.90 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 9-6 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+3.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (62 - 94) at SAN FRANCISCO (72 - 84) - 10:15 PM
BRYAN MITCHELL (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 16-37 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 216-165 (+42.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-33 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 148-185 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 82-82 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 16-8 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after getting shut out over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 25-23 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-182 (-41.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 86-121 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 90-120 (-33.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-68 (-28.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-54 (-31.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-6 (+3.5 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

BRYAN MITCHELL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MITCHELL is 0-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 7.88 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

DEREK HOLLAND vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.39 and a WHIP of 1.579.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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HOUSTON (98 - 57) at TORONTO (71 - 85) - 7:05 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KEUCHEL is 7-12 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 87-82 (+7.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-21 (+21.7 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-3 (+14.4 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more this season.
HOUSTON is 52-22 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 33-14 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 147-74 (+31.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 37-13 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 36-14 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-50 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 87-110 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 15-36 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-2 (+0.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. TORONTO since 1997
KEUCHEL is 3-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 4-1 (+5.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ESTRADA is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.070.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (95 - 60) at TAMPA BAY (87 - 68) - 7:10 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. DIEGO CASTILLO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-7 (+7.3 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.1 Units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SEVERINO is 6-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 6-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.4 units)

DIEGO CASTILLO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (45 - 110) at BOSTON (105 - 51) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 45-110 (-53.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-51 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-60 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 7-24 (-13.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-35 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 27-75 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-79 (-48.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 4-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-62 (-26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUNDY is 2-18 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 105-51 (+35.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 48-21 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 27-6 (+14.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 this season.
BOSTON is 54-21 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 49-21 (+21.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 84-36 (+33.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 78-44 (+23.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 157-141 (-46.5 Units) against the money line in home games in September games since 1997.
EOVALDI is 2-10 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 14-2 (+10.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUNDY is 3-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.449.
His team's record is 3-9 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.9 units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
EOVALDI is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.820.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

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CLEVELAND (87 - 68) at CHI WHITE SOX (61 - 94) - 8:10 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. DYLAN COVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 87-68 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-35 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-45 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 67-47 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-39 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-52 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 141-70 (+36.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 114-84 (+43.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday since 1997.
KLUBER is 13-0 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-49 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 12-4 (+5.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

COREY KLUBER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KLUBER is 12-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.074.
His team's record is 14-8 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-12. (-3.8 units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
COVEY is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.04 and a WHIP of 1.720.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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TEXAS (66 - 89) at LA ANGELS (75 - 81) - 10:05 PM
ADRIAN SAMPSON (R) vs. FELIX PENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
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.
TEXAS is 239-243 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 102-93 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 111-126 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-48 (+13.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-25 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TEXAS is 25-27 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 58-59 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 75-81 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-38 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA ANGELS are 27-31 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-45 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 10-6 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

ADRIAN SAMPSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SAMPSON is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

FELIX PENA vs. TEXAS since 1997
PENA is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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OAKLAND (94 - 62) at SEATTLE (85 - 70) - 10:10 PM
DANIEL MENGDEN (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 85-70 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 48-38 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 21-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 37-32 (+6.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 61-42 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 57-46 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 42-26 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 39-40 (+6.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 94-62 (+35.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 43-32 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 24-14 (+10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 44-31 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 11-3 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
OAKLAND is 57-41 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-9 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 38-23 (+20.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 39-42 (+6.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MENGDEN is 15-8 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 939-848 (-116.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-7 (+2.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)

DANIEL MENGDEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MENGDEN is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PAXTON is 4-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.151.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.6 units)

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Diamond Trends - Monday
September 24, 2018
By Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Indians are 17-0 SU in the history of the database as a 190-plus road favorite when their opponent's starting pitcher has same-season-revenge.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The Marlins are 0-14 SU as a road dog off a home win in which they never trailed.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Rays are 15-0 SU after a game in which Jake Bauers was hitless in at least three at bats. Tampa Bay has won every game by multiple runs and their never trailed in each of their last seven wins.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Pirates are 0-10 OU when Jameson Taillon starts when they won his last two starts. The average final score in these ten unders has been 3.40 runs to 1.90 runs.

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Jack Jones Sep 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
MLB | Pirates vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -147 at YouWager

Jack’s Free Pick Monday: Chicago Cubs -147
The Chicago Cubs are trying to lock down their third straight NL Central Division title over the final week of the season. The Cubs’ magic number is five to clinch the division after a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Look for them to handle the Pittsburgh Pirates at home in this game tonight.
Cole Hamels has been great since getting traded to the Cubs. He has allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in nine of his last 10 starts, 2 runs or fewer in eight of those, and 1 run or less in six of them. Hamels is also 5-3 with a 2.49 ERA and 1.017 WHIP in 12 career starts against Pittsburgh, including 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in two starts in 2018 while pitching 12 shutout innings.
Jameson Taillon is having a solid season for the Pirates. But he hasn’t exactly been able to figure out the Cubs. Taillon is 3-3 with a 4.35 ERA and 1.551 WHIP in seven career starts against Chicago.
The Cubs are 16-3 when revenging a one-run loss to an opponent this season. The Pirates are 6-21 in their last 27 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Cubs are 45-16 in their last 61 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Chicago is 4-0 in Hamels’ last four home starts. Bet the Cubs Monday.

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Ray Monohan Sep 24 '18, 8:05 PM in 3h
MLB | PIT vs CHC
Play on: UNDER 8 -110

Pittsburgh vs. Chicago Under 8
Here, we see two starting pitchers who make this under worth a flyer.
Cole Hamels gets the ball for the Cubs and despite getting roughed up by the Diamondbacks last time out, he is still the most reliable pitcher right now in this rotation. Hamels still owns a 2.42 ERA over 10 turns with the Cubs and boasts just a 2.49 ERA against the Pirates in his career.
Meanwhile, RH Jameson Taillon is 4-0 with a 1.66 ERA in a 6 start span. He has turned into the ace of this rotation and comes in off an 11 strikeout, 7.0 inning shutout performance.
Some trends to note. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago. Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Expect limited run scoring chances here.
Back the Under.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
Monday 5* FREE MLB O/U Play

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Sal Michaels Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: Bucs PK -110 at Bovada

Free Play on Bucs PK -110

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Cole Faxon Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: OVER 53½ -116

FREE PLAY on Steelers/Bucs over 53½ -116

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Bobby Conn Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: Bucs PK -110 at Bovada

1* Free Play on Bucs PK -110

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Jimmy Boyd Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: Steelers +100 at YouWager

1* Free Pick on Pittsburgh Steelers +100
The perception here is that Pittsburgh is a complete mess both on and off the field, while everyone is talking about the improbable 2-0 start for Tampa Bay behind the outstanding play of Ryan Fitzpatrick. I believe it has the Steelers showing big time value here at basically a pick'em.
Things aren't nearly as bad inside the Pittsburgh locker room as they are being made out to be. This is still a really talented football team and one I wouldn't want to be betting against in this spot. The Steelers are going to lay it all on the line to get that first win of 2018.
Not to mention this team always seems to play their best in prime time games. In fact, they have won 10 straight in prime time, which includes 5 straight on the road. Let's also not forget they lost a division game on the road against a much-improved Browns team and ran into maybe the best offense in the NFL in Mahomes and the Chiefs.
The offense has been just fine without Le'Veon Bell. Pittsburgh had 472 yards in Week 1 against the Browns and 475 in Week 2 against the Chiefs. Look for the Steelers to have no problem moving the ball in this one, as the Bucs defense has been atrocious and is missing several key players. Starting corners Brent Grimes (questionable) and Vernon Hargreaves (out) both may not play, as well as starting safety Brent Grimes (questionable) and defensive tackles Vita Vea and Beau Allen.
There could be as many as three rookie starters in the secondary if Grimes and Conte can't go and even if they do play Roethlisberger and that offense are going to have a field day. As good as Fitzmagic has been, I don't think the Bucs will be able to keep pace. Take Pittsburgh!

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Info Plays Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: OVER 54 -112

1* Free Play on Steelers vs Bucs over 54 -112

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Kenny Walker Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: UNDER 54½ -109

Free Pick on under

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Doug Upstone Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: Steelers +2 -110 at BMaker

Look for Big Ben to come out throwing with Tampa Bay 31st against the pass. This will help set up RB James Conner in the running game against what has been a good Bucs run defense (2nd in the NFL). However, both these numbers are not truly factual since Fitz's team has built leads and forced opponents to abandon the run and throw on almost every down.
The way to slow Fitzmagic is pressure up the middle with the hands up. That has ultimately always been his weakness and where the turnovers started accumulating.
For whatever reason, Pittsburgh has labored in September for years but is 12-4 ATS in road games after two or more consecutive losses against the spread.

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Mark Wilson Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: Bucs PK -110 at Bovada

Free Play on Bucs PK -110

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Brandon Lee Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
MLB | Brewers vs Cardinals
Play on: Cardinals -137 at Bovada

10* FREE MLB PICK (Cardinals -137)
I'll gladly take my chances here with St Louis as a relatively small home favorite against the Brewers in Monday's series opener. The Cardinals are fresh off a 3-game sweep at home over the Giants and have won 6 of their last 7 overall. I look for them to stay hot with the edge they have on the mound in this one. St Louis will give the rock to Jack Flaherty, who has an impressive 2.74 ERA and 1.027 WHIP in 11 home starts and a 2.35 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 4 career starts against the Brewers. Milwaukee will counter with the struggling Junior Guerra, who has a 11.18 ERA and 2.899 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Guerra is also a mere 3-6 with a 7.07 ERA and 1.752 WHIP in 11 road starts. Give me the Cardinals -137!

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Steve Janus Sep 24 '18, 8:15 PM in 3h
NFL | Steelers vs Bucs
Play on: OVER 54 -112

1* Free Sharp Play on Steelers vs Bucs over 54 -112
My money is on the OVER 54 with the total on Monday Night Football. I know this is a big number and will be a big public play, but I just don't think the books have set the bar high enough for this matchup. On one side you have a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Ben Roethlisberger, who knows it's on him to get this team their first win of 2018. On the other side is Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has played out of his mind to start the 2018 season. Fitzpatrick is a guy that has got hot before and with how the Steelers defense has struggled and this game being at home, I expect him to ball out once again. He's going to have no choice but to play well, as the Bucs defense is one of the worst in the NFL right now with all the injuries they have had early on that side of the ball. Bet the OVER 54!

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Mike Williams Sep 24 '18, 8:40 PM in 4h
MLB | Phillies vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies -148 at GTBets

1* on Rockies -148

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Dave Price Sep 24 '18, 10:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Rangers vs Angels
Play on: Rangers +156 at 5Dimes

Dave’s Monday Free Play:
1* on Texas Rangers +156
The Key: I’m confused at how the Angels can possibly be this big of a favorite over the Rangers today with how they’ve been playing coming in. The Angels are not only 0-5 in their last 5 games overall, but they have been outscored an eye-opening 58-13 in the five losses. They can’t be trusted to lay this kind of price to the Rangers. And Texas starter Adrian Sampson has shown well in his two starts this season, sporting a 2.53 ERA and 0.94 WHIP while yielding just 3 earned runs and 10 base runners in 10 2/3 innings. One of those was against the Angels on September 11th. Felix Pena is 1-3 with a 4.93 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 8 home starts this year for the Angels. He is clearly getting too much respect from oddsmakers in this matchup tonight. Take Texas.

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Dustin Hawkins Sep 24 '18, 10:05 PM in 5h
MLB | Rangers vs Angels
Play on: Rangers +154 at YouWager

Free Play on Rangers +154

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John Martin Sep 24 '18, 10:10 PM in 5h
MLB | A's vs Mariners
Play on: A's +132 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Oakland A’s +132
I’m surprised the A’s are underdogs here to the Seattle Mariners tonight. The A’s can clinch a playoff spot with a win today. The Mariners have already been eliminated from the postseason. You know that you’re going to get a good effort from the A’s today, but it’s hard telling what you’ll get from the Mariners. And James Paxton will be making his first start since September 7th and will surely be on a pitch count for Seattle. The A’s are 7-2 in Daniel Mengden’s last nine road starts. Oakland is 7-1 in its last eight Monday games. The A’s are 20-6 in their last 26 games following a loss. Oakland is 60-26 in its last 86 games overall. The Mariners are 1-6 in their last seven home games vs. a right-handed starter. Give me the A’s.

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Tony Brown

Tonys *5 MLB Free Play

Baltimore vs. Boston, 09/24/2018 19:10 EDT

Point Spread: -1½/-125 Boston

Sportsbook:
Bodog

Fp: it’s only right we close the season with the leagues best team Boston Vs the worst in the mlb Baltimore! Look for the Red Sox to head into the playoffs strong and win going away making Boston run line my mlb free pick !

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MIT Simulator

MLB Mon Free Pick

Milwaukee vs. St. Louis, 09/24/2018 20:15 EDT

Money Line: -135 St. Louis

Sportsbook:
TopBet

The Cardinals Flaherty has been great versus the Brewers this season (1.00 ERA in 18 innings). Milwaukee was planning to go with Anderson in this game but might change their mind. The money line is currently in a very manageable 135 range and this is offering huge value to the home team in this one. This is especially true when you consider Flaherty's success versus this division rival this season. Free Pick CARDINALS money line

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Profit On Sports

MLB Boston -1.5 -125

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Doc's Picks

MLB Giants -135

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The Spot Player

MLB Cubs -160

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Insider Sports Report

MLB Colorado -140

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Primetime Sports Picks

MLB Indians under 8.5

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National Sports Service

MLB Arizona +1.5 -115

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Elite Sports Picks

NFL Steelers +1

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Top Rank Sports Picks

MLB Oakland +115

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The Sports Consensus

NFL Steelers under 54

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