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Can'tPickAWinner
08-05-2019, 06:53 PM
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Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:01 AM
Marc Lawrence Aug 12 '19, 7:05 PM in 19h
MLB | Reds vs Nationals
Play on: Reds +100 at 5Dimes

Play - Cincinnati Reds w/DeScalfani vs Fedde (Game 951).
Edges - Reds: DeScalfani 3-1 career team-starts in this series, and 6-2 last eight team-starts in August … Nationals: Fedde 6.85 ERA with 1.97 WHIP home as opposed to 2.33 ERA with 1.11 WHIP away this season, and 4-8 career team-starts at night … We recommend a 1* play on Cincinnati. Thank you and good luck as always. Thank you and good luck as always.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 08:19 AM
Ballpark Figures - Week 21
Joe Williams

Believeland

The Cleveland Indians were expected to be contenders in the American League Central Division, but they got off to an atrocious start and fellow double-digit games behind the Minnesota Twins in the month of June. However, the Indians have been the hottest team since just before the All-Star break, and they just won three of four games at Target Field to pull into a tie with the Twins. Many expected the Central to be one of the worst divisions in baseball, and it still might be with the sorry Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, but it's also the only division sporting a pair of 70-win clubs.

The defending champion Boston Red Sox are not only expected to contend this season, they're expected to contend for championships every season now. That's why it's shocking that the defending champs, and a team with a sky-high payroll, sit just four games over .500 and 16 games back in the American League East. They're skidding, winning just three of the past 10 games overall, and they're a shocking 30-32 at Fenway Park this season. The Red Sox are still a solid 32-26 on the road, and they're where they'll be at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday night.

LHP Eduardo Rodriguez looks to snap the Red Sox back on track, while RHP Zach Plesac takes the ball from manager Terry Francona in the home debut for outfielder Yasiel Puig.

The Red Sox are 3-11 in the past 14 games overall, and 0-5 in the past five on the road, while going 0-8 in the past eight games against teams with a winning overall mark. They're 4-1 in the past five against American League Central foes, however, and 12-4 in the past 16 in Game 1 of a new series. They're also an impressive 11-1 in the past 12 starts by E-Rod against AL Central foes, and 14-2 in the past 16 in Game 1 of a new series. The Red Sox are also 4-1 in Rodriguez's past five outings on the road against a team with a winning overall mark.

The Indians counter with Plesac, and they're a perfect 6-0 in his past six outings. They're also 5-0 in his past five appearances at Progressive Field, while cashing in each of his past five against teams with a winning overall mark. The Indians are 37-15 across the past 52 games overall, and 22-7 in the past 29 games against a left-handed starting pitcher, while going 13-3 in the past 16 at home vs. LHP. They;re also 5-1 in the past six games at home, while connecting in six of the past eight in Game 1 of a new series.

Progressive Field has been a house of horrors for the Red Sox lately, and they're when they've had a lot more success. Boston is just 5-13 in the past 18 trips to Cleveland, and 1-4 in the past five meetings overall in this series.

Looking Ahead

Monday, Aug. 12

The Orioles and Yankees will battle in a day-night doubleheader in the Bronx on Monday. This will be the fifth doubleheader of the season for the O's, including the second against the Yankees. New York swept a double dipt in the Bronx back on May 15 against the O's, and the Orioles are 2-6 in their eight doubleheaders, getting swept twice and splitting the other two.

For the Yankees, besides the sweep of the Orioles on May 15, they're 9-1 with four sweeps in their five doubleheaders this season. Only the New York Mets, back on June 11, were able to beat the Yankees in Game 2 of their twin bill.

The O's use RHP Gabriel Ynoa in Game 1, and the O's are 0-6 in his past six road outings, and 0-7 in his past seven overall. They're also 0-4 in his past four on the road against teams with a winning record, while going 32-76 in their past 108 inside the division. Conversely, the Yankees are 40-12 in their past 52 games at home, and 43-14 in the past 57 games inside the AL East. New York is also 40-15 in the past 55 vs. RHP, while going 38-16 in the past 54 games in Game 1 of a new series.

Weather Report
The O's and Yankees will be facing an 8-11 mph wind blowing out to straightaway center field for their doubleheader. In Chicago, the Astros and White Sox won't be affected by wind, but the chance of light rain which stands at 35-40 percent during the game.


Tuesday, Aug. 13

LHP Clayton Kershaw takes the ball for the Dodgers in a battle with RHP Jordan Yamamoto of the Marlins in Miami. After a little bit of a slump, Kershaw is back. He has six consecutive quality starts, including six scoreless innings with just two hits allowed and 10 strikeouts in a no-decision against the Marlins at Dodger Stadium on July 20. Los Angeles has posted a 5-0 mark across his past five outings, including 2-0 over his past two starts on the road.

Astros RHP Gerrit Cole will square off against White Sox RHP Ivan Nova on the south side of Chicago in a rematch of the 2005 World Series. The ChiSox are far from a championship contender these days, going 2-10 across their past 12 games at home, including a pair of shutout loss over the weekend against the visiting Oakland Athletics. These teams previously met in Houston back on May 20-23, with the teams splitting a four-game set. However, Nova did outpitch Cole in a 9-4 victory on May 22, cashing as huge underdogs at +310.

Speaking of those A's, they'll host the Giants in an interleague battle with LHP Brett Anderson on the bump. The Giants pulled off a dramatic 9-6 win on national television over the Philadelphia Phillies, and they have won three of the past four. They're also an impressive 15-7 across the past 22 games on the road dating back to June 21. This is the first meeting of the season between these Bay Area rivals, with another two-game set coming in Oakland on Aug. 24-25. The A's won both three-game sets last season by two games to one. The Giants did outscore the A's 12-11 at Oracle Park from July 13-15.

Weather Report
The O's and Yankees will face each other in Game 3 of their set in New York after a make-up twin bill on Monday. However, rain might rear its ugly head again, with chances of rain forecast at 50 percent for Tuesday's battle. The Cubs and Phillies will face a 35 percent chance of rain at Citizens Bank Park. The Reds and Nationals will also face a 30 percent chance of light precipitation in the nation's capital.

For the Red Sox-Indians battle at Progressive Field, they'll see a 10-13 mph wind blowing in from right field into the face of the batters. That's the only wind trouble spot, and all of the games after 8 p.m. ET will go off without a hitch.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 08:20 AM
MLB
Weather Report

Monday, August 12

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Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 08:20 AM
951Cincinnati -952 Washington
WASHINGTON is 54-36 SU (14.8 Units) vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game in the current season.

953Arizona -954 Colorado
COLORADO is 9-26 SU (-19.8 Units) vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the second half of the season in the current season.

955Baltimore -956 Ny Yankees
NY YANKEES are 29-13 SU (22.2 Units) in home games vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the current season.

957Baltimore -958 Ny Yankees
NY YANKEES are 29-13 SU (22.2 Units) in home games vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the current season.

959Texas -960 Toronto
TEXAS are 57-36 SU (17.7 Units) vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game in the current season.

961Boston -962 Cleveland
BOSTON is 15-37 SU (-25.9 Units) vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

963Houston -964 Chi White Sox
HOUSTON is 61-46 SU (11.2 Units) vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game in the current season.

965Pittsburgh -966 La Angels
LA ANGELS are 7-0 SU (7 Units) in home games in an inter-league game in the current season.

967Tampa Bay -968 San Diego
SAN DIEGO is 16-28 SU (-15 Units) vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 5.5 or less hits/start in the current season.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 08:20 AM
MLB

Monday, August 12

National League
Reds (58-60) @ Nationals (62-55)
DeSclafani is 2-2, 4.15 in his last four starts; he is 2-0, 2.17 in seven games (4 starts) vs Washington. Team in his starts: 11-11
5-inning record: 7-7-8 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22 Over/under: 9-12-1

Fedde is 1-1, 5.02 in his last five starts; he is 0-0, 4.50 in one start vs Cincy. Team in his starts: 5-5
5-inning record: 5-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10 Over/under: 6-4

Reds won six of last eight games; they’re 11-8 in road series openers- over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-2 last six games.

Washington won four of last six games; they’re 8-2 in last ten home series openers- under is 4-2 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-2-1 last eight games.

Diamondbacks (59-59) @ Rockies (53-65)
Kelly is 0-3, 11.30 in his last three starts; he is 0-2, 7.11 in two starts vs Colorado this season. Team in his starts: 8-15
5-inning record: 8-12-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-23 Over/under: 9-12-2

Lambert is 0-3, 7.12 in his last six starts. Team in his starts: 3-8
5-inning record: 3-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-11 Over/under: 6-5

Diamondbacks lost six of last nine road games; they’re 14-6 in road series openers- under is 3-1 in their last four games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1 last five games.

Colorado lost five of last six games; they’re 11-7 in home series openers- over is 5-1 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-2 last six games.

American League
Orioles (39-78) @ New York (77-41)
Ynoa is 0-4, 8.34 in his last five starts. Team in his games: 1-7
5-inning record: 1-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-8 Over/under: over 4-1 last five

Team in his games: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Paxton is 2-0, 2.13 in his last two starts; he is 2-1, 3.57 in three starts vs Baltimore this season. Team in his starts: 11-9
5-inning record: 11-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 12-20 Over/under: 12-7-1

Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Orioles lost five of their last six games; they’re 4-14 in road series openers- over is 5-1 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-2 last seven games.

New York won 10 of last 12 games; they’re 16-4 in home series openers- under is 3-01 in their last three games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-3-1 last ten games.

Rangers (59-58) @ Blue Jays (49-72)
Jurado is 1-4, 6.82 in his last six starts. Team in his games: 5-9
5-inning record: 5-8-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14 Over/under: 6-8

Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Texas lost four of last five games; they’re 8-11 in road series openers- under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 7-0 last seven games.

Blue Jays won nine of last 14 games; they’re 4-14 in home series openers- under is 9-4 in their last 13 home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 9-3-2 last 14 games.

Red Sox (62-58) @ Indians (71-47)
Rodriguez is 5-1, 2.74 in his last seven starts; he is 1-0, 2.63 in two starts vs Cleveland. Team in his starts: 17-6
5-inning record: 16-7-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-24 Over/under: 18-5

Plesac is 4-0, 2.63 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 10-3
5-inning record: 5-4-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13 Over/under: 7-6

Red Sox lost 11 of last 14 games; they’re 8-11 in road series openers- over is 11-6 in their last 17 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-2 last seven games.

Cleveland won eight of last ten games; they’re 13-7 in home series openers- under is 7-2 in their last nine home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-2 last seven games.

Astros (77-41) @ White Sox (52-64)
Greinke is 1-0, 3.75 in his last four starts; he is 8-10, 3.97 in 27 games (24 starts) vs Chicago. Team in his starts: 14-10
5-inning record: 15-5-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-24 Over/under: over 3-1 last four

Cease is 2-4, 6.55 in six starts. Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 2-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-6 Over/under: 2-4

Astros won eight of last nine games; they’re 13-6 in road series openers- over is 4-1 in their last five games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-1 last five games.

White Sox lost 10 of last 12 home games; they’re 13-6 in home series openers- under is 8-1 in their last nine home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-0-1 last five games.

Interleague
Pirates (48-69) @ Angels (58-61)
Keller is 0-1, 12.00 in three starts. Team in his starts: 0-3
5-inning record: 0-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3 Over/under: 2-0-1

Suarez is 0-2, 9.64 in his last two games (9.1 IP); they may use an opener. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under: 0-0

Pirates lost their last eight games; they’re 6-14 in road series openers- over is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 8-5-1 last 14 games.

Angels lost eight of last ten games; they’re 8-9 in home series openers- over is 4-2 in their last six home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-2 last seven games.

Rays (69-50) @ Padres (55-62)
Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in bullpen games: 16-12
5-inning record: 17-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-28 Over/under: 11-14-3

Lucchesi is 0-2, 5.13 in his last five starts. Team in his starts: 9-13
5-inning record: 12-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-22 Over/under: under 3-1 last four

Rays won 10 of last 12 games; they’re 14-5 in road series openers- under is 4-2 in their last six games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-2 last six games.

San Diego won three of last four games; they’re 12-7 in home series openers- over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 7-3 last 10 games.

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total)
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/10
Ariz 18-62……14-55……32
Atl 20-62…..20-57……40
Cubs 15-56……22-60…..36
Reds 19-55……22-60…..41
Colo 14-61……20-55……34
LA 16-56……21-63……37
Mia 8-56……15-60……23
Milw 20-59…..21-59…..41
Mets 23-63……19-54…..42
Philly 15-57…..19-61……34
Pitt 18-60…..15-56……33
StL 14-59…..15-56…….29
SD 17-56……16-57…..33
SF 8-58……10-58…….18
Wash 17-60…..16-54……,33

Orioles 14-55…….19-60..…..33
Boston 14-58…….20-60……34
W Sox 14-58…….17-57…….31
Clev 16-55…..17-61……..33
Det 18-58……15-55……..33
Astros 24-58…..13-58……..37
KC 18-61…..21-58……..39
Angels 21-61……13-56…….34
Twins 22-56……15-61……37
NYY 17-56……20-62……37
A’s 13-57…..16-59…….29
Sea 14-56…..16-62…….30
TB 21-59…..17-57…….38
Texas 15-59…..21-57…….36
Toronto 15-62…..17-58…….32

Interleague play- 2019
NL @ AL– 64-51 NL, favorites -$935 under 53-53-3
AL @ NL– 48-46 NL, favorites -$2,238 over 53-42-5
Total: 112-97 NL, favorites -$3,173 Over 106-95-8

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 08:21 AM
MLB

Monday, August 12

Trend Report

Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Baltimore's last 24 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
NY Yankees is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of NY Yankees's last 22 games
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY Yankees is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Baltimore
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 18 of NY Yankees's last 24 games when playing at home against Baltimore

Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 8 games
Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Washington
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Washington is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

Texas Rangers
Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 11 games when playing Toronto
Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games at home
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing Texas
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Texas

Boston Red Sox
Boston is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games
Boston is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Boston's last 17 games
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Boston is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Boston
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Cleveland is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

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

Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing Colorado
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 2-14 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games at home
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games
LA Angels is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
LA Angels is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

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

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 08:21 AM
MLB
Dunkel

Monday, August 12


Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 955-956
August 12, 2019 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Ynoa) 13.540
NY Yankees
(Paxton) 17.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Cincinnati @ Washington

Game 951-952
August 12, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 16.304
Washington
(Fedde) 14.819
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-115
10
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-105); Under

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 957-958
August 12, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(TBD) 15.612
NY Yankees
(TBD) 14.553
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
N/A

Texas @ Toronto

Game 959-960
August 12, 2019 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Jurado) 15.640
Toronto
(Ramirez) 14.798
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
N/A

Boston @ Cleveland

Game 961-962
August 12, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Rodriguez) 12.278
Cleveland
(Plesac) 16.690
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-120
10
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+100); Over

Houston @ Chicago White Sox

Game 963-964
August 12, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Greinke) 19.488
Chicago White Sox
(Cease) 14.570
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 5
15
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-300
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-300); Over

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 953-954
August 12, 2019 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Kelly) 15.287
Colorado
(Lambert) 16.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
15
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-120
14
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-120); Over

Pittsburgh @ LA Angels

Game 965-966
August 12, 2019 @ 10:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Keller) 13.779
LA Angels
(Suarez) 14.936
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-150); Under

Tampa Bay @ San Diego

Game 967-968
August 12, 2019 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Castillo) 16.082
San Diego
(Lucchesi) 14.972
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

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08-12-2019, 08:22 AM
Jimmy Boyd Aug 12 '19, 10:07 PM in 13h
MLB | Pirates vs Angels
Play on: Pirates +139 at 5Dimes

1* Free Pick on Pirates +139

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08-12-2019, 08:22 AM
Will Rogers Aug 12 '19, 10:07 PM in 13h
MLB | Pirates vs Angels
Play on: Angels -143 at pinnacle

The set-up: These teams are moving in opposite directions. The Pirates come in having lost eight straight and they’re just 4-24 since the All-Star break. Pittsburgh had an 8-4 lead after six innings in St. Louis last night and it still lost 11-9. And after losing eight in a row, the Angels come in having won back-to-back, including yesterday’s 5-4, ten-inning effort over the Red Sox. Mitch Keller gets the nod for the visitors on the bump, while the home side goes with Jose Suarez.
The pitchers: Keller (0-1, 10.50 ERA) has been recalled from Triple A to make his fourth major league start of his career. Keller gave up six runs over each of his first two trips to the hill.
Suarez (2-3, 6.22) enters having lost two straight, giving up ten runs over his last ten innings of work.
The pick: For arguments sakes, let’s call these volatile starters a “wash.” Suarez does benefit though from throwing at home and note that Pittsburgh is a a terrible 7-17 in its last 24 interleague road games as an underdog in the +135 to +165 range. I like Mike Trout and company to build off their back-to-back wins over Boston with another big performance at the plate and in front of the home town crowd. Consider the Angels on Monday.
1* FREE PLAY on LA Angels.

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08-12-2019, 08:25 AM
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Houston/Chicago Wsox Over 9½ Runs

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08-12-2019, 08:26 AM
Jim Feist Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, August 12, 2019


8/12 05:40 PM PT / 8:40 PM ET

MLB (953) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS (954) COLORADO ROCKIES

Take: (954) COLORADO ROCKIES

Reason: Your free play for Monday, August 12, 2019 is in the MLB Scheduled contest between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. Your free play is on the ROCKIES.

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08-12-2019, 08:26 AM
Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: CINCINNATI/WASHINGTON OVER the total of 10½ runs

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08-12-2019, 08:26 AM
Totals4U

Monday's Free Selection: Texas Rangers/Toronto Blue Jays over 10

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08-12-2019, 08:27 AM
Roz Wins Roz's MONDAY, Augsust 12, 2019 Free Pick
8/12 05:40 PM MLB (953) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (M KELLY - R) VS (954) COLORADO ROCKIES (P LAMBERT - R)
Take Colorado

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08-12-2019, 08:27 AM
#1 Sports Monday's Free Selection: Houston Astros - 265

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08-12-2019, 08:27 AM
Platinum Plays Free Pick: the Cincinnati/Washington Game UNDER 10½ Runs

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08-12-2019, 08:28 AM
Sharp Bettor SharpBettor FREE Play Monday, August 12, 2019


08/12 07:07 PM MLB (965) PITTSBURGH PIRATES (M KELLER - R) VS (966) LOS ANGELES ANGELS (J SUAREZ - L)
Take : Angels

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08-12-2019, 08:28 AM
Easy Money Sports

Lee's Free Monday Selection Is

Houston/Cleveland OVER 9½ +110

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08-12-2019, 08:28 AM
Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Monday : Take BOSTON/CLEVELAND UNDER the total of 10 runs

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08-12-2019, 08:29 AM
Golden Dragon

FREE WINNER for Monday

Houston/White Sox under 9'

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08-12-2019, 08:29 AM
Hawkeye Sports Monday's Free Pick: Texas Rangers

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08-12-2019, 08:30 AM
Huddle Up Sports Free Play: Boston Rodriguez -113

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08-12-2019, 08:30 AM
Arthur Ralph

FREE play MON Houston w/ Greinke

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08-12-2019, 08:31 AM
Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Monday: ARIZONA/COLORADO OVER the total of 14 runs

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08-12-2019, 08:31 AM
High Stakes Syndicate Free Selection for Monday: Houston Astros - 270

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08-12-2019, 08:36 AM
Damian Sosh

MLB WINNER

Cincinnati vs. Washington, 08/12/2019 19:05 EDT

Money Line: +100 Cincinnati

Sportsbook:
TopBet

Take the Reds

This is a big series for both teams and any playoff hopes that remain. Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani has great career numbers against the Nationals with an ERA of 2.17 in 29 innings pitched. Nationals pitcher Erick Fedde has an ERA over 6 at Nationals Park. Take the Reds on the road.

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08-12-2019, 08:37 AM
Tony Brown

Tony’s *5 Star MLB Free Pick

Houston vs. Chi White Sox, 08/12/2019 20:10 EDT

Total: -125/+9½ Under

Sportsbook:
SportsBetting

Fp: Less than 500 runs on the season only Miami and Detroit have scored fewer than Chicago This year. With Houston doing all the heavy lifting 10 runs to beat us will be a chore making the under my mlb free pick.

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08-12-2019, 10:27 AM
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Thistledown



Thistledown - Race 2

$1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4)



Maiden Claiming $5,000 • 1 Mile 70 yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 42 • Purse: $9,500 • Post: 2:10P


FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (OHIO REGISTERED FOALS PREFERRED).





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Lone Front-runner. MISS CLEO is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * CONQUEST VALKYRIE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ha s the highest average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface. MISS CLEO: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.



7

CONQUEST VALKYRIE

7/2


5/2




1

MISS CLEO

6/1


5/2
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




1

MISS CLEO

1


6/1

Front-runner

49


40


62.4


32.4


27.4




7

CONQUEST VALKYRIE

7


7/2

Alternator/Stalker

59


45


41.4


43.6


40.1




5

CAIM'IN TO WIN

5


3/1

Alternator/Stalker

46


33


26.8


26.8


18.3




2

MRS. ROBINSON

2


5/2

Trailer

0


0


53.1


26.5


22.5




4

TURF DISPUTE

4


6/1

Trailer

0


0


17.2


17.2


6.2




3

POWER OF WILLIE

3


8/1

Alternator/Non-contender

0


0


31.7


16.3


5.8




6

SPECIAL EFFECTS

6


10/1

Alternator/Non-contender

0


0


16.6


16.6


5.1

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08-12-2019, 10:27 AM
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes



Finger Lakes - Race 5

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 5-6) * PICK 3 (50 Cent Minimum Races 5-6-7) * PICK 5 WITH CARRYOVER (50 Cent Minimum Races 5-6-7-8-9)



Stakes • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 68 • Purse: $40,000 • Post: 2:58P


MASS BRED H. - FOR MASS-BRED FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN TWO YEARS OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2019 OR THREE YEAR OLD MAIDENS A FEE OF $400 IS DUE AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. THIS RACE WILL NOT BE DIVIDED. THE ADDED MONEY AND ALL FEES TO BE DIVIDED 60% TO THE WINNER, 20% TO SECOND, 10% TO THIRD, 5% TO FOURTH, 2% TO FIFTH, AND 1% TO SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH. HORSES WHICH DO NOT MAKE THE BODY OF THE RACE WILL RECEIVE A REFUND OF THE ENTRY FEE. WEIGHTS: MONDAY, JULY 29. (PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO HIGH WEIGHTS THEN MONEY EARNED IN 2018-2019 ACCORDING TO STATISTICS PROVIDED BY EQUIBASE).





Contenders


Race Analysis




P#

Horse

Morn
Line


Accept
Odds





Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. SPECTACULARSOCIANO is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SPECTACULARSOCIANO: Horse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and trainer's win percentage with horses coming off a layoff is at least 25. H orse racing off a layoff of 90+ days and horse has run well in the past in its first and/or second starts after a long layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.



2

SPECTACULARSOCIANO

5/1


9/5
























P#


Horse (In Running Style Order)


Post


Morn
Line


Running Style


Good
Class


Good
Speed


Early Figure


Finish Figure


Platinum
Figure




2

SPECTACULARSOCIANO

2


5/1

Front-runner

84


77


76.9


73.0


66.5




6

J. C. INDY

6


7/2

Front-runner

84


62


56.8


44.8


37.3




5

YOGI GOT MILK

5


15/1

Alternator/Front-runner

65


60


53.2


42.0


33.5




8

GRADY

8


2/1

Stalker

78


62


48.0


58.8


54.8




4

CHARLIE RIFFIC

4


8/1

Alternator/Stalker

77


52


58.4


57.5


48.5




1

THE DOC IS IN

1


5/2

Alternator/Stalker

75


57


30.8


54.4


46.9




7

TANGO WITH LOIS

7


20/1

Alternator/Non-contender

42


31


38.6


26.2


10.7




3

JO JO

3


20/1

Alternator/Non-contender

0


0


16.6


24.7


12.2

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 10:28 AM
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Louisiana Downs

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Allowance - 8.5f on the Turf. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 79

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, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS.




RECOMMENDED CHOICES



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# 1 PROSPECTOR FEVER 2/1




# 6 BAILEY'S POWER 8/1




# 7 RESCIND 9/5




I give the nod to PROSPECTOR FEVER here. His 79 average has this gelding with among the most favorable Equibase speed figs in this event. The speed figure of 79 from his last race looks strong in here. Is difficult not to consider given the company run in as of late. BAILEY'S POWER - Has run well when running a turf route race. He looks decent in this spot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point. RESCIND - Very good try today with second time Lasix. Solid average Equibase Speed Figs in turf route races make this animal a contender.

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08-12-2019, 10:28 AM
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts




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Presque Isle Downs - Race #4 - Post: 6:40pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $11,000 Class Rating: 50

Rating: http://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttp://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttp://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttp://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpg

#2 KUKOO KUNUKU (ML=6/1)
#9 CAMBIUM (ML=3/1)


KUKOO KUNUKU - Cox should have her moving strong on the turn. CAMBIUM - Note that although this filly finished second in her last race, she was well in front of the third place horse. This is a classic positive angle. It looks like Pino had to be more familiar with this filly on July 29th when riding her for the first time. Back atop again today. Each one of this filly's recent finish positions has been progressively better. This filly is in first-rate physical condition right now. Ran second last time around the track and comes back promptly. Three consecutive improved speed ratings (16-27-48) make this horse a powerful contender.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 GRAY STARLET (ML=7/2), #1A JUST ONE LOOK (ML=7/2), #4 MORNING PRINCESS (ML=9/2),

GRAY STARLET - Doesn't seem to have enough positive angles to support the reward. JUST ONE LOOK - Improbable for this horse to make an impact with no recent success in a sprint race. Finished fifth in her most recent race with a somewhat easily forgotten speed figure. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this bunch. MORNING PRINCESS - Don't believe this vulnerable equine is worth 9/2 in this event.

http://www.trackmaster.com/images/tophat.jpgGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - CAMBIUM - I always examine the equine that is tops in earnings per start. If she meets my fundamentals I make a bet.







STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Putting our cash on #2 KUKOO KUNUKU to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/2 or better though



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [2,9]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

None



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

Pass

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08-12-2019, 10:34 AM
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delaware Park

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 5 - SA - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $21000 Class Rating: 96

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $8,000 OR LESS IN 2018-2019. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JULY 12 ALLOWED 3 LBS.




RECOMMENDED CHOICES



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# 4 WE B JAMMIN 12/1




# 1 DOUBLE WHAMMY 3/1




# 9 HIGH FIVE COTTON 7/2




WE B JAMMIN is my selection and is a very strong value bet given the line. Servideo has him trained very well to break promptly out of the gate. Looks very good for the conditions of this race today, showing solid figures in dirt route races recently. DOUBLE WHAMMY - With one of the most respectable jockeys in terms of returns at the window, don't count this gelding out. Posted a decent Equibase Speed Figure last time out. HIGH FIVE COTTON - Ought to be considered based on the very good Equibase Speed Fig posted in the last competition. Always hard to beat Bennett and Centeno working together, winning 25 percent of their races.

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08-12-2019, 10:35 AM
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts


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Mountaineer Park - Race #6 - Post: 8:50pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,800 Class Rating: 78

Rating: http://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttp://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttp://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpghttp://www.trackmaster.com/images/golden.jpg

#7 PAIN IN THE ARCH (ML=5/1)
#2 MY HALO (ML=6/1)


PAIN IN THE ARCH - After the race aboard this horse on Jul 30th, the rider is going to know the gelding much better. Larue brings him right back. I suggest you stay with this strong gelding. MY HALO - Like the way this colt's finish positions keep getting better. That's a sure sign of improving form. Nice return on investment for this rider and trainer tandem. Three consecutive improved speed figures (33-45-48) make this one a solid contender.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 ZIPPY WILLY (ML=7/5), #5 MY PEOPLE SING (ML=9/2), #3 CACTUSA ICE (ML=6/1),

ZIPPY WILLY - I think this probable favorite needs this race under his belt to start getting back into shape. This colt hasn't been getting the job done as the chalk. MY PEOPLE SING - I'm always concerned about any horse that earns his biggest speed rating on an 'off' track. Difficult to put any money on this gelding on the win end. Likes to hit the board though. CACTUSA ICE - This gelding gave a lackluster effort last out. Don't believe this racer will do much running in today's event. That last speed rating was common when compared with today's Equibase class figure.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:

Play #7 PAIN IN THE ARCH to win if you can get odds of 9/5 or more



EXACTA WAGERS:

Box [2,7]



TRIFECTA WAGERS:

Pass



SUPERFECTA WAGERS:

None

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08-12-2019, 12:13 PM
1. NSA(The Legend) MLB – Blue Jays -110
2. Gameday Network MLB – Yankees GM1 -1.5
3. VegasSI.com MLB – Nationals -110
4. Vegas Line Crushers MLB – Red Sox -115
5. Sports Action 365 MLB – Angels under 10
6. Point Spread Report MLB – Diamondbacks under 14
7. Lou Panelli MLB – Astros over 9.5
8. Gerry “Big Cat” Andino MLB – Angels -140
9. VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club MLB – Rays +120
10. William E. Stockton MLB – Blue Jays -110
11. Vincent Pioli MLB – Yankees GM1 over 11
12. Steve “Scoop” Kendall MLB – Angels -140
13. SCORE MLB – Red Sox over 10.5
14. East Coast Line Movers MLB – Nationals -110
15. Tony Campone MLB – Astros -1.5
16. Chicago Sports Group MLB – Diamondbacks +105
17. Hollywood Sportsline MLB – Rays +120
18. VIP Action MLB – Nationals -110
19. South Beach Sports MLB – Blue Jays -110
20. Las Vegas Sports Commission MLB – Astros -1.5
21. NY Players Club MLB – Angels -140
22. Fred Callahan MLB – Red Sox over 10.5
23. Las Vegas Private CEO Club MLB – Nationals -110
24. Michigan Sports MLB – Astros -1.5
25. National Consensus Report MLB – Diamondbacks +105

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08-12-2019, 06:38 PM
MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, August 12

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CINCINNATI (56 - 60) at WASHINGTON (62 - 55) - 7:05 PM
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R) vs. ERICK FEDDE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 9-20 (-10.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
CINCINNATI is 40-29 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 38-36 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DESCLAFANI is 15-8 (+10.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 62-55 (-8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 72-65 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 87-85 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 54-45 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 30-31 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 2-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.342.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)

ERICK FEDDE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FEDDE is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.250.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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ARIZONA (59 - 59) at COLORADO (53 - 65) - 8:40 PM
MERRILL KELLY (R) vs. PETER LAMBERT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 145-140 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 99-89 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-65 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-59 (+1.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-31 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 23-16 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-5 (+3.8 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

MERRILL KELLY vs. COLORADO since 1997
KELLY is 0-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.39 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

PETER LAMBERT vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

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BALTIMORE (39 - 78) at NY YANKEES (77 - 41) - 1:05 PM
GABRIEL YNOA (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 13-2 (+6.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
12 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.9 Units)

GABRIEL YNOA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
YNOA is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PAXTON is 4-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.37 and a WHIP of 1.327.
His team's record is 5-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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BALTIMORE (39 - 78) at NY YANKEES (77 - 41) - 7:05 PM
TOM ESHELMAN (R) vs. CHAD GREEN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 13-2 (+6.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
12 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.9 Units)

TOM ESHELMAN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

CHAD GREEN vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GREEN is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 10.79 and a WHIP of 2.278.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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TEXAS (59 - 58) at TORONTO (49 - 72) - 7:07 PM
ARIEL JURADO (R) vs. NEIL RAMIREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 59-58 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 40-38 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 40-37 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 33-25 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 31-22 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 21-37 (-16.2 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-36 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TORONTO is 166-186 (-55.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 55-73 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-51 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

ARIEL JURADO vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

NEIL RAMIREZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (62 - 58) at CLEVELAND (71 - 47) - 7:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. ZACH PLESAC (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 62-58 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 43-35 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 45-37 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 21-31 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
RODRIGUEZ is 37-10 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 18-5 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 29-6 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 17-4 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 162-121 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 95-77 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 88-72 (-22.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+1.9 Units) against BOSTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 0.878.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

ZACH PLESAC vs. BOSTON since 1997
PLESAC is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (77 - 41) at CHI WHITE SOX (52 - 64) - 8:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. DYLAN CEASE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-64 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-31 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 147-85 (+31.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
GREINKE is 20-7 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 2-2 (+2.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GREINKE is 8-10 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 11-13 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-14. (-4.8 units)

DYLAN CEASE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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PITTSBURGH (48 - 69) at LA ANGELS (58 - 61) - 10:07 PM
MITCH KELLER (R) vs. JOSE SUAREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 11-25 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-44 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 6-22 (-14.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
LA ANGELS are 60-44 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 11-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-9 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

MITCH KELLER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSE SUAREZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (69 - 50) at SAN DIEGO (55 - 62) - 10:10 PM
DIEGO CASTILLO (R) vs. JOEY LUCCHESI (L)
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.

DIEGO CASTILLO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

JOEY LUCCHESI vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:38 PM
Diamond Trends - Monday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Red Sox are 11-0 SU on the road off an extra inning game as a favorite.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The league as a whole is 0-18 SU in the first game of a road series with no rest when they are off a game as a dog in which their starter pitched at least eight innings. The Rangers qualify here.

OU Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 12-0 OU in the first game of a series with no rest as a home 200+ favorite when their opponents starter has a strikeout-per-walk ratio less than 2.00 on the season.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

-- The Yankees are 10-0 OU in franchise history with James Paxton when he had more strikeouts than hits allowed in his last start.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:39 PM
953 ARIZONA EVEN
Diamondbacks are 15-11 since Jun 05, 2019 as a dog
Rockies are 4-8 since Jul 02, 2019 as a favorite.
Rockies are 4-8 since Jun 16, 2019 as a home favorite.
Rockies are 5-11 since Jun 30, 2019 at home.
Rockies are 9-26 since Jun 30, 2019.

963 HOUSTON -1.5 -180
Astros are 27-9 since Jun 28, 2019
White Sox are 8-19 since Jun 29, 2019 as a dog.
White Sox are 4-13 since Jun 15, 2019 as a home dog.
White Sox are 2-10 since Jul 23, 2019 at home.

967 TAMPA BAY +120
Rays are 12-3 since Jul 24, 2019.
Padres are 44-57 since Apr 14, 2019.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:39 PM
STREAKING AND SLUMPING STARTERS

STREAKING

Ariel Jurado, Texas Rangers (6-7, 4.74 ERA, -$307)

With a slim baseball board, it’s slim pickings for our daily streaking and slumping. However, of all the starters going Monday, Jurado has the most momentum heading into today’s start at Toronto. He’s 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA in his last three starts, bookending a four-inning performance (three runs allowed) by two seven-inning efforts in which he gave up just five combined runs. The righty is also night and day on the road, with a 1.23 WHIP through seven away games (compared to 1.56 WHIP at home).

SLUMPING

Mitch Keller, Pittsburgh Pirates (0-1, 10.50 ERA, -$362)

Keller makes his big-league return after a disastrous trio of starts in June (Does that qualify as "slumping"? It does today). The Bucs prospect was rocked over 12 innings of action and limped back to Triple-A ball, where he’s pitched well this summer with a 3.56 ERA. Pittsburgh isn’t providing much in terms of run support. While the Pirates scored nine runs in a loss to St. Louis Sunday, they’ve put up three or fewer runs in five of eight games in August.



3 STRIKES

NATIONAL EMERGENCY?

The Washington Nationals could sit out slugging outfielder Juan Soto after he rolled his ankle in Sunday’s contest with the Mets. Soto’s injury isn’t serious, listing him as day-to-day, but he’s a vital part of this Nationals lineup, hitting .288 with 24 home runs – second on the team. Soto has a 17-game on-base streak after drawing two walks Sunday before leaving with the injury. Monday’s team total for Washington is set at 4.5 runs (Over -130/Under EVEN).

PINSTRIPE POWER

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles double dip today with Game 1 at 1:05 p.m. ET and Game 2 scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. That could mean double the punishment for Baltimore, which has served up 52 home runs in 15 games versus the Bronx Bombers this season. On top of that record-breaking bashing, 11 separate Yankees have recorded multi-homer games against the Orioles, which makes the home run props around today’s games very tempting. Shortstop Gleyber Torres is biggest thorn in Baltimore’s side, with 10 dingers in his 50 at-bats in this season series. He’s at +340 to go Over 0.5 homers in Game 1.

LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

The Tampa Bay Rays are holding their own in the American League, currently clinging to a ticket for the Wild Card, and can thank the National League for that success. The Rays have rolled to the best interleague record in the Junior Circuit, taking an 11-4 mark into Monday’s road matchup with the San Diego Padres. Books have Tampa Bay as a slight +120 underdog with reliever Diego Castillo getting the starting nod.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:39 PM
Cole Faxon Aug 12 '19, 7:05 PM in 30m
MLB | Reds vs Nationals
Play on: Reds +102 at 5Dimes

FREE PLAY on Reds +102

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:39 PM
Jack Jones Aug 12 '19, 7:05 PM in 30m
MLB | Reds vs Nationals
Play on: Nationals +102 at BMaker

Jack’s Free Pick Monday: Washington Nationals +102
I like the value we are getting on the Washington Nationals as home underdogs to the Cincinnati Reds today. I believe the Reds are getting too much respect from oddsmakers considering they are just 24-33 on the road this season.
Anthony Desclafini is having a decent season overall at 7-6 with a 4.20 ERA and 1.311 WHIP in 22 starts for the Reds. However, he has been much worse on the road than at home, going 2-3 with a 5.01 ERA and 1.365 WHIP in 12 road starts.
Erick Fedde is holding his own for the Nationals this season in some spot starts. He is 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA in 10 starts this season. He fired six scoreless innings in a 4-0 win at San Francisco his last time out on August 5th.
The Reds are 0-4 in Desclafini’s last four starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Nationals are 12-3 in their last 15 during Game 1 of a series. Washington is 22-7 in its last 29 vs. a team with a losing record. The Nationals are 4-1 in Fedde’s last five starts on 6 days’ rest. Washington is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings. Bet the Nationals Monday.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:39 PM
Larry Ness Aug 12 '19, 7:05 PM in 30m
MLB | Reds vs Nationals
Play on: Reds +102 at 5Dimes

My free play is on the Cin Reds at 7:05 ET. The Washington Nationals sat 19-31 on the morning of May 24 but a 36-15 run to 55-46 in games played through July 24th brought them within 'shouting distance' of Atlanta in the NL East plus placed them right in "the thick of things" in the NL wild card race. However, the Nats have 'cooled off' lately, going just 7-9 their last 16. The team's beleaguered bullpen finally came through to salvage the finale of a three-game series against the New York Mets on Sunday and the Nats open a six-game homestand 6 1/2 game back of Atlanta in the NL East. The Nationals maintain their razor-thin lead in the crowded wild-card chase owning the top spot with a half-game lead over the Cards, while FIVE more teams lurk. The Reds had won five of six before blowing a three-run lead in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, dropping FIVE games back of the second wild card spot. The Reds play three in Washington to open the week, then return home for four games with the Cards Taking the mound tonight for the opener of this three-game set will be Anthony DeSclafani (7-6, 4.20 ERA) and Erick Fedde (2-2, 4.20 ERA). DeSclafani has not pitched beyond six innings this year but this marks his 23rd start of 2019 (team is 11-11 in his first 22). DeSclafani owns a 2-0 record with a 2.17 ERA in seven career appearances (four starts) / team is 3-1) versus Washington. Fedde will make his third start on Monday in place of the Max Scherzer, who was placed on the 10-day injured list back on July 29 (retroactive to July 26) with an upper back strain. He rebounded from a dreadful outing against Atlanta on July 30 when he allowed nine ERs over just 3.2 innings of an 11-8 loss, by scattering six hits over six innings without walking a batter in a 4-0 win at San Francisco last Monday. DeSclafani is far from being a star but he's proven to be a solid starter this season, while Fedde is 1-2 with a 6.10 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in eight appearances (five starts) at Nationals Park this year. What's more, Washington relievers (despite the new additions), continue to struggle (6.02 ERA on the season is worst in the NL and second-worst among all teams). Take the visitor. Good luck...Larry

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:40 PM
Brandon Lee Aug 12 '19, 7:07 PM in 32m
MLB | TEX vs TOR
Play on: UNDER 11 -110

10* FREE MLB PICK (Under 11)
I'll take my chances here with the UNDER 11 on Monday, as we got two struggling offenses facing off in the Rangers and Blue Jays. Texas is known as a strong offensive team, but to say the Rangers are struggling at the plate would be an understatement. Texas has scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 of 6. The UNDER is 7-2 in their last 9 games. Toronto has some nice young hitters, but they were shutout in the finale against New York on Sunday and have totaled just 15 hits in their last 3 games combined. So while the pitching matchup isn't great, I think there's a really good shot here these two stay under the mark. Give me the UNDER 11!

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:40 PM
Mike Williams Aug 12 '19, 7:07 PM in 32m
MLB | Rangers vs Blue Jays
Play on: Blue Jays +105 at GTBets

1* on Blue Jays +105

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:40 PM
Hunter Price Aug 12 '19, 7:07 PM in 32m
MLB | Rangers vs Blue Jays
Play on: Rangers -103 at GTBets

1* Free Pick on Rangers -103

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:40 PM
Kenny Walker Aug 12 '19, 7:10 PM in 35m
MLB | Red Sox vs Indians
Play on: Indians +109 at 1BetVegas

Free Pick on Indians

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:41 PM
Frank Sawyer Aug 12 '19, 7:10 PM in 35m
MLB | BOS vs CLE
Play on: UNDER 10½ -105

Take Under the Total in the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians listing both starting pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Zach Plesac. Boston (62-57) looks to bounce-back from a 5-4 loss in 10 innings against the Los Angeles Angels yesterday. The Red Sox have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after allowing at least five runs in their last game. Boston has also played 9 of their last 13 road games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. Cleveland (70-47) comes off a 7-3 win in Minnesota yesterday. The Indians have then played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after scoring at least five runs in their last game. Cleveland has also played 5 straight games Under the Total at home. Take the Under while listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:41 PM
Bobby Conn Aug 12 '19, 8:10 PM in 1h
MLB | Astros vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox +260 at 5Dimes

1* Free Play on White Sox +260
As big-time home dogs, the White Sox (52-64) will attempt to defend their diamond as the Astros (77-41) come to town this evening.
The White Sox, who trail the Twins and Indians in the AL Central, are winners of six of their last 10. Chicago will be hoping shortstop Tim Anderson can continue his nine-game hitting streak in this one.
To start, the White Sox will give the ball to Dylan Cease (2-4, 6.00 ERA). The right-hander won his last outing against the Tigers after giving up just two runs in five innings. Cease has never faced the Astros.
Right-hander Zack Greinke (11-4, 3.08 ERA) is scheduled to make his second start for Houston. Although he won his debut with the club, Greinke allowed a three-run homer and five total runs in six innings. In 10 career starts against the White Sox in Chicago, Greinke is just 2-7 with a 6.16 ERA.
The Astros look vulnerable when it comes to closer Roberto Asuna, who’s blown five saves in 31 opportunities. The Astros lost in walk-off fashion in their most recent game when Asuna allowed a two-run homer to the Orioles yesterday.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:41 PM
Totals Guru Aug 12 '19, 8:10 PM in 1h
MLB | HOU vs CWS
Play on: UNDER 9½ -120

Free Total Annihilator On Astros vs White Sox under 9½ -120

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:41 PM
Doug Upstone Aug 12 '19, 8:40 PM in 2h
MLB | Diamondbacks vs Rockies
Play on: Rockies -106 at BMaker

On Monday night in baseball, Play Against NL road teams when the money line is +125 to -125 like ARIZONA, who score 4.7 or more runs/game, against a poor starting pitcher whose ERA is 5.70 or higher,, after scoring four runs or less in three straight games. In the last 22 years, teams like the D-Backs are 14-36 in this spot.

Can'tPickAWinner
08-12-2019, 06:41 PM
Jimmy Boyd Aug 12 '19, 10:07 PM in 3h
MLB | Pirates vs Angels
Play on: Pirates +139 at 5Dimes

1* Free MLB Pick on Pittsburgh Pirates +139
I like the value here with Pittsburgh as a decently priced road dog against the Angels. I know the Pirates come in having lost 8 straight and are just 4-24 since the All-Star break, but it's not like LA is lighting it up. Sure the Angels won the final two at Boston to split their 4-game series with the Red Sox, but they are just 4-12 in their last 16 games.
One thing to note is the Pirates had a big day at the plate in yesterday's loss, scoring 9 runs on 13 hits. They also saw slugger Josh Bell hit 2 homers (29 on the year) after going without a single homer in his previous 26 games. Sluggers tend to be streaky and I'm willing to bet Bell stays hot, especially against the likes of Jose Suarez, who has a 6.22 ERA and 1.597 WHIP in 10 starts.
Angels have lost 5 of Suarez's last 6 starts vs a team with a losing record, are just 2-7 in their last 9 home games and have lost 5 straight series openers. Pirates are 43-14 in their last 57 interleague games vs a team with a losing record, including a 6-1 mark in their last 7 interleague road games. Take Pittsburgh!