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Sunday's MLB National League betting cheat sheet

Check out our quick-hitting betting notes on Sunday's National League games:

St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates (+104, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Cardinals right-hander Joe Kelly has won six consecutive decisions and has allowed two runs or fewer eight times over that stretch.

Cold batting stat: Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen is 1-for-8 lifetime against Kelly, while OF Travis Snider is 1-for-6 with two strikeouts.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the low-80s with a 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow from right to left field at 7 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 9-0 in Pittsburgh's last nine Sunday games.


Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs (+100, OFF)

Hot pitching stat: Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta is 1-0 with a 3.71 ERA and .158 opposition batting average in two starts at Wrigley Field.

Cold batting stat: Chicago 3B Ian Stewart is just 3-for-15 in his career against Philadelphia starter Kyle Kendrick.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s with a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow from left to right field at 4 mph.

Key betting note: The home team is 5-1 in umpire Bob Davidson's last six games behind home plate.


San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers (-225, 7)

Hot pitching stat: Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke is 5-0 with a 1.44 ERA and just two home runs allowed over his last six starts.

Cold batting stat: Padres OF Will Venable is 1-for-9 with six strikeouts in his career against Greinke.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s under clear skies. Wind will blow out to center field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The Dodgers have won 18 of Greinke's last 22 starts.


Cincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies (+105, 10)

Cold pitching stat: Rockies right-hander Tyler Chatwood was torched in his final start before going on the disabled list July 31, allowing eight runs - seven earned - on 10 hits over 2 1/3 innings of a 9-0 loss to Atlanta.

Hot batting stat: Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki has three hits, including a homer, in six at-bats against Reds starter Mike Leake.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s under cloudy skies. Wind will blow from right to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 4-1 in Leake's last five starts.


San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks (-160, 8)

Cold pitching stat: Diamondbacks left-hander Patrick Corbin had his worst outing of the season last time out, surrendering nine runs over 5 1/3 innings in a 9-5 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cold batting stat: Giants SS Brandon Crawford is just 2-for-9 with six strikeouts lifetime against Corbin.

Weather: Temperatures will exceed triple digits under partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow out to right field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 8-2 in San Francisco's last 10 road games against a left-handed starter.


Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves (-220, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Marlins right-hander Nate Eovaldi mystified the Braves in their last encounter Aug. 10, holding the National League East leaders to one hit while whiffing eight over seven shutout innings.

Hot batting stat: Braves 2B Dan Uggla is 3-for-10 with a homer and three walks against Eovaldi.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the mid-80s with a 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow out to right field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The under is 7-1 in Eovaldi's last eight starts.


New York Mets at Washington Nationals (-140, 7.5)

Hot pitching stat: Nationals righty Ross Ohlendorf limited the Mets to a run on six hits over seven innings en route to a 2-1 win in their previous meeting July 26.

Hot batting stat: Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche has a pair of homers and six RBIs in 15 career at-bats against Mets starter Jonathon Niese.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with a 55 percent of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow out to left field at 5 mph.

Key betting note: The over is 7-1 in umpire Gerry Davis' last eight Sunday games behind home plate.


Interleague

Los Angeles Angels at Milwaukee Brewers (-120, 8)

Hot pitching stat: Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson went 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA and 26 strikeouts in five August starts.

Hot batting stat: Los Angeles C Chris Iannetta is 3-for-8 with four walks against Milwaukee starter Kyle Lohse.

Weather: Temperatures will be in the high-70s with a 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind will blow from right to left field at 6 mph.

Key betting note: The Angels are 7-1 in Wilson's last eight road starts.


** Odds courtesy BetOnline.com

** Odds, probable starters, stats and weather forecast as of 8:35 p.m. ET Saturday.

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Free Play Sunday Mets/Washington Over 7

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MLB betting: September good/bad month pitchers
By MARC LAWRENCE

Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of September.

On the flip side, we’ve also listed pitchers that struggle in September team starts, winning 33 percent or less of their efforts.

To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each September over the last three years.

GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:

Homer Bailey (11-5)

If Cincinnati is going to catch Pittsburgh or St. Louis in the NL Central or host the Wild Card game, they will need Bailey to close strong like he has in other September’s in the past. Bailey is at his best when he is focused and gets his arm in the right slot, which adds speed to his fastball and improves his cutter.

Joe Blanton (11-2)

Has been taken out of the starting rotation after compiling a 2-14 record and 6.12 ERA.

Trevor Cahill (12-3)

The right-hander has largely been ineffective all year (5-10, 4.39 ERA) and it is difficult to imagine he will make many positive contributions to Arizona in the final month of the season in spite of his past.

Doug Fister (10-5)

Except for a rough period in early July, Fister has been consistent, giving the Detroit offense a chance by keeping his team in games. When he’s on, Fister’s two-seam sinks, the big curveball breaks downward and the change-up fades from right-hand hitters.

Yovanni Gallardo (12-4)

Having the worst year of his career due to losing 2-3 MPH on his fastball. After four straight years of 200+ strikeouts, sitting at 114 entering this month playing on a mediocre club.

Freddy Garcia (7-3)

On August 23 was traded from Baltimore to Atlanta. Most likely mop-up duty for the Braves, if and when he sees the mound.

Gio Gonzalez (12-4)

After a 21-win season a year ago, Gonzalez has come back to career norms. If the left-hander is to finish with a flourish, he will have to do better than have a 1.94 difference in road/home ERA like he has this year.

Mark Guthrie (10-4)

Since his complete game back on August 5, Guthrie has allowed 38 hits over 24 innings and has not fooled many batters. Needs to get back on track where his pitchers were sinking consistently in the strike zone in the first part of the season.

Roy Halladay (11-4)

After missing three and half months, Halladay has started twice and seen his ERA sink to a still unsavory 7.94. At 36 with continued shoulder and arm miseries the past few years, hard to imagine he turns into the pitcher of the past, nonetheless, he knows how to throw, which gives Harry (real first name) Halladay a chance.

Jason Hammel (7-3)

Pitched August 29 in minor stint and is hoping for comeback for the DL to help Baltimore in a return to the postseason.

Derek Holland (11-5)

A dependable starter who has a 2.78 ERA in his past 10 outings and is a true four-pitch starter. Besides a low to mid 90’s fastball, Holland ruins foes' bat speed with a quality curve and changeup. Also does one of the better Harry Carry impersonations.

Phillip Hughes (8-4)

Having a miserable campaign at 4-13 and body language suggests he lacks confidence. Nothing more than a two-pitch starter and opposing hitters sit on one pitch or the other. Might need a change of scenery unless he finds magic late.

Ian Kennedy (11-4)

After a 21-4 campaign in 2011, Kennedy is under .500 since and was dealt from Arizona while they were still in the wild card race. Has been permitting about a hit an inning the past two years after being in the 0.835 range of base knocks per three outs the previous two years. He is tough to hit when commanding both sides of the plate.

Cliff Lee (11-4)

Lack of run support has caused this veteran lefty about four wins in 2013. Lee turned 35 in late August and can still dominate on occasion, just not quite as often. Could have helped a playoff contender, instead, stuck in Philly, though he likes it there.

Rick Porcello (9-4)

Porcello lacks a real “out” pitch and has to rely on his fielders to help him. Playing in Detroit assures him of run support, but for the most part, he keeps the Tigers in games and provides them an opportunity to win.

David Price (14-3)

Price has been right since coming off the DL and has a 2.45 ERA in his past 10 starts. He owns batters in the left side of the box, who are hitting .190 against his tosses. Oddly, has an ERA almost one run lower on the road than at home which explains his bulldog intensity.

Justin Verlander (12-4)

Not having a typical year, with punch-outs down and opponents hitting a slightly slower fastball with less movement. If the Tigers are near or clinch the AL Central in the latter stages of September, might not be a bad idea for manager Jim Leyland to have Verlander miss a start.

Jered Weaver (11-4)

The Angels might be playing golf in early October; nonetheless, every five days until the end of the season, they will have a chance to win with Weaver climbing the hill. Incredibly reliable.

BAD MONTH PITCHERS:

Bruce Chen (5-11)

After being very effective out of the bullpen, manager Ned Yost needed a fifth starter and returned the veteran Chen to the rotation. He pitched well for several starts, yet recently has been batted around of late and might be tiring and have similar late season results.

Jeff Francis (2-10)

Doing one-inning stints every five to seven days since being called up by Colorado at the end of July.

Luke Hochevar (4-9)

Has worked out of the Kansas City pen almost all year and might have found a niche with a 1.86 ERA for the year.

Travis Wood (3-10)

Has pitched better than 8-10 record indicates and has 3.09 ERA, which is certainly respectable. The opposition is hitting only .214 against him; however, playing on another bad Chicago Cubs squad will not help Wood’s record no matter how well he throws.

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Sunday Night Baseball: Mets at Nationals
By STEVE MERRIL

Two teams that are outside of the playoff race meet on Sunday Night Baseball when the Nationals host the Mets.

New York Mets at Washington Nationals

NIESE HAS BEEN NICE FOR THE METS

Jon Niese is 6-6 with a 3.69 ERA for New York this season. Since coming off the disabled list, he is 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in four starts. The southpaw has found his strikeout groove; he has fanned five or more batters in six straight starts, including a pair of nine strikeout games against the Braves and Padres. He has not lost a road start in his last four outings. Niese has not seen the Nationals since August 18 of last year when he beat them after giving up only five hits in 7 1/3 innings of work. His other start against Washington in 2012 also came on the road; that was a no-decision despite giving up just one run and three hits in seven innings.

UH OH OHLENDORF

Ross Ohlendorf is 3-0 with a 2.49 ERA and 1.08 WHIP for the Nationals. Ohlendorf has been on the disabled list already this season, and his fastball velocity dropped 10 mph in his last outing on Tuesday. The righty is making his fifth start of the season for Washington. As a starter, he has given up one earned run in three of those games. Ohlendorf faced the Mets back on July 26 and gave up one run and six hits in seven innings, striking out eight while walking only two. Ohlendorf also saw New York during a brief relief appearance on June 28 and he gave up 1 run and three hits in just two innings.

INJURY REPORT

The Nationals have a short injury list with only three players out. Taylor Jordan is dealing with a lower back strain, but he was expected to be shut down soon anyway due to an innings limit. Ross Detwiler has a lower back strain as well and he has no timetable for a return. Christian Garcia is out with a right forearm injury.

The Mets' injury list is longer featuring several important players. Matt Harvey is done for the season with a partially torn UCL, while David Wright is dealing with a hamstring strain. Johan Santana has been out for the whole season with a shoulder injury. Bobby Parnell, Jenrry Mejia, Jeremy Hefner, and Lucas Duda are also dealing with various ailments.

TRENDS

Mets are 2-6 in Niese’s last 8 Sunday starts
Mets are 5-0 Over in their last 5 Sunday games

Nationals are 4-0 in Ohlendorf’s last 4 starts
Nationals are 7-3 Over in their last 10 Sunday games

HITTERS TO WATCH

Ian Desmond 2-for-14 vs. Niese
Jayson Werth 4-for-17 vs. Niese

Daniel Murphy 4-for-7 vs. Ohlendorf
Juan Lagares 2-for-5 vs. Ohlendorf

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Cappers share lessons learned from NFL preseason

Most NFL handicappers treat the preseason like it never existed. Basing September bets on what you watched in August is like giving the Academy Award to a film after only watching the trailer.

However, while preseason results should be written in pencil there are a handful of lessons learned from the exhibition slate. We asked some of Covers Experts cappers what they will take from the preseason when wagering on game that really count.

Marc Lawrence – “First impression from the preseason is that with a plethora of scoring, a new standard will likely be set on NFL totals this season. In a pass-happy league, the oddsmakers were forced to raise the bar last season. With other teams now toying with the pistol, the roof could be blown open this season.”

Steve Merrill – “The quarterback position is more important to winning and losing in the NFL than ever before. Therefore, I keep a close eye on how teams play at the quarterback position during the preseason. Teams that I thought had particularly bad QB play from both starters and backups in this preseason were the Jets, Raiders, Cardinals, Jaguars, and Vikings. If that poor QB play continues in the regular season, those teams will struggle this year.”

Bruce Marshall – "Pittsburgh's running game was already a question mark before Michigan State rookie Le'Veon Bell's latest injury. Mike Tomlin had never gone 0-4 in preseason before, either. The Steelers accomplished little in August, it would seem, other than keeping Big Ben healthy."

Teddy Covers – “No. 1: Yes, the Raiders are that bad. No. 2: Yes, the Redskins might be that good. Oakland was positively inept in all three phases of the game. Washington was tremendous on offense and defense, by far the most impressive team in August. We already knew Seattle was really good.”

Jesse Schule – “We can learn a lot about rookies coming in to play key roles on certain teams, such as Eddy Lacy in Green Bay, Jeff Tuel in Buffalo and Tyrann Mathieu in Arizona. Lacy and Mathieu appear to have a bright future, while Tuel has an unexpected opportunity.”

Doc’s Sports – “One of the main things I looked for was how are the teams with new coaches and new schemes taking to their new assignments. Teams like the Bears, the Cowboys, the Chiefs, the Browns and the Colts looked great while implementing new offenses and defenses.”

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The Gold Sheet

Key Release - Ohio University

Ohio 26 - LOUISVILLE 35—Highly-ranked L’ville gunning for back-to-back BCS bowls. Although the Cards added a valuable weapon for Heisman Trophy candidate QB Teddy Bridgewater (68.5%, 27 TDP, 8 ints. LY) in
dangerous RB Michael Dyer (Auburn transfer), MAC contender Ohio is capable of staying within earshot. The Bobcats’ under-appreciated dual-threat sr. QB Tyler Tettleton (2844 YP, 18 TDs, 4 ints. LY), workhorse RB Beau Blankenship (1604 YR), and a solid WR corps will hurt a Card “D” (23.8 ppg) that was often guilty of shoddy tackling LY. L’ville d.c. Vance Bradford has added blitz packages, but that tactic might backfire vs. the dauntless Tettleton, who is equipped to make downfield plays on the run. Keep in mind that Bobcats were
getting BCS Buster mention after 7-0 start LY before being sidetracked by an abnormal number of injuries (10 starters lost for season, including both heralded CBs). CABLE TV—ESPN
(DNP...SR: EVEN 2-2)

Colorado 26 - Colorado St. 23—These opposing coaches have been taking their Texas time naming their starting QBs, with new CU mentor Mike MacIntyre (San Jose State LY) reportedly increasingly intrigued by the passing talents of 6-4 true frosh Sefo Liufau, who’s challenging jr. Conner Wood (1 TD vs. 4 ints. LY). Both teams own experienced OLs and tough runners, but big-play WR Paul Richardson returns for the Buffs after missing LY with a knee injury. CU, which blew a second-H lead in LY’s game, should benefit from MacIntyre’s
“magic touch” (his Spartans were 11-2 as an underdog his L2Ys at San Jose). (at Denver, CO)

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Winning Points Newsletter

Florida State over Pittsburgh* by 10


QB Tino Sunseri, RB Ray Graham, and RB Rushel Shell accounted for 94 percent of Pitt’s offense. All three have left the fold. However, FSU was a money-burner last year as a DD RF (0-5 ATS), the coaching staff has six new faces, and whoever

replaces E.J. Manuel has big shoes to fill. FLORIDA STATE 30-20

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Inside The Pressbox Newsletter (Phil Steele)

COLORADO ST 30 COLORADO 27


Invesco Field Denver, CO. Thirteen of the last 16 in this series have been played in Denver. CU is 7-3 in this rivalry and there have been 2 upsets the L4Y. LY Jim McElwain became the first CSU cch to win his debut in 42 years. CU led 14-3 and had a 175-107 yd edge. Trailing 16-14, CU went for it on 4&gl from the 1 and were SOD. CSU got a 32 yd fg with 2:56 left to lead 22-17 and CU was SOD at the CSU40 on 4&2 with :47 left. CU last dropped B2B gms in this rivalry in ’99 & ’00 but I will call for the more exp’d Rams (17 ret st’rs and 2nd yr HC) to do get a key rivalry win.

FLORIDA ST 31 PITTSBURGH 17

These two last met in ‘83, a 17-16 FSU loss. Pitt is 13-3 in home openers. Second year HC Chryst has 13 ret st’rs vs just 11 for FSU which has a first time starting QB on the road. Pitt is a bowl team playing their first ACC game and will be fired up for the national spotlight of a Monday night game. However, FSU has huge edges on offense as well as ST. The Noles despite losing a record 11 players to the draft are still one of the more talented teams in the country and will use this spotlight game to prove they are back as a perennial National Title contender.

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Cappers Access

Colorado st -3
Cubs +110

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Jason Sharpe

CFB
Colorado State -2.5

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NASCAR Betting AdvoCare 500 Preview

Next up on the NASCAR calendar is the AdvoCare 500 from the Atlanta Motor Speedway which runs Sunday, Sept. 1. Drivers will do 325 laps of the 1.54 mile oval in Hampton, GA. Denny Hamlin was last year's winner but finds himself just about eliminated from the Chase this season. Speaking of which, Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer and Matt Kenseth are the only drivers locked in to the Chase with just two races left.

Favorite: Jimmie Johnson (5-1)

Jimmie Johnson's lead in the Sprint Cup Standings has dwindled down to just 18 points over Clint Bowyer. Despite a great track record at AMS over the years (three wins, 11 top 5 finishes), Johnson finished 34th courtesy of an accident at last year's AdvoCare 500. He hasn't won here since taking the Pep Boys 500 back in 2007.

Live dog: Kurt Busch (12-1)

Busch is currently on the outside looking in for the Chase for the Championship, but could clinch a spot with a pair of strong finishes to close out the regular season race schedule. He's fared quite well in Atlanta with a pair of wins in eight starts over the past five seasons.

Long shot: Paul Menard (100-1)

Menard would be a heck of a long shot. To qualify for the Chase, Menard would have to win the final two races (AdvoCare 500 and ) so he'll no doubt be gunning for something. Menard has a top 5 and a top 10 finish at AMS in eight races over the last five seasons, but no wins there. He has zero wins and only one top 5 through 24 races this season, so what better time to push for the first of the season than in Atlanta?

Key stat: Chevrolet drivers have won 37 of 105 races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and four of the last 10 races at AMS.

Notable quotable: “Since the first time I went there, Atlanta has always been one of my favorite racetracks. It kind of reminds me of racing at Eldora Speedway. When you run the outside at Atlanta right up by the wall, it feels really similar to racing a dirt track in a winged sprint car. I like that feeling you get — that sensation of being beside the wall. And then the tires fall off, and it gets really slippery. Atlanta is just fast and rough. You have a lot of things you’re kind of working through throughout a race run and just trying to get the balance of the car to be good throughout 45-48 laps. It’s tough to get it right. I’ve just always liked racing there, it’s a good one.”

- Kasey Kahne (8th in standings)

Odds to win the AdvoCare 500

Jimmie Johnson 5-1
Matt Kenseth 6-1
Kasey Kahne 7-1
Kyle Busch 7-1
Kevin Harvick 10-1
Jeff Gordon 10-1
Brad Keselowski 10-1
Kurt Busch 12-1
Martin Truex Jr. 15-1
Denny Hamlin 15-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 15-1
Clint Bowyer 15-1
Carl Edwards 18-1
Joey Logano 20-1
Brian Vickers 25-1
Greg Biffle 25-1
Ryan Newman 40-1
Jamie McMurray 75-1
Juan Montoya 75-1
Mark Martin 75-1
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 100-1
Paul Menard 100-1
Jeff Burton 100-1
Marcos Ambrose 100-1
Aric Almirola 100-1
A.J. Allmendinger 100-1
Danica Patrick 100-1
Bobby Labonte 100-1
Austin Dillon 100-1
Field ( Any Other Driver ) 50-1

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CFB
Game: Colorado @ Colorado State
Pick: Colorado St -2.5 (-110)
5 Units

This will be HC Jim McElwain's 2nd full year at CSU. You will usually see teams take their biggest year to year jump in year two or three for a head coach doing things the right way and being from the Alabama program what else need I say. Colorado is a mess right now and though the Buffaloes are doing the right things and trying to clean things up, they are at least a year away from being competitive. In fact things may get worse before they start to get better for Colorado. Keep in mind this is a team that won just one game all of last season and they did that by just one point. The only reason why they are getting respect is because they are from a major conference.

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The Fat Jack

Colorado+2.5
Colorado/Colorado St. - OVER

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Mitch Wilson

Dog Of The Day: CWS

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MLB

Hot pitchers
-- Kelly is 6-0, 1.75 in his last eight starts.
-- Wood is 3-0, 1.46 in his last six starts.
-- Petit won his first '13 start, allowing two runs in six IP.
-- Greinke is 5-0, 1.21 in his last five starts.
-- Niese is 2-0, 0.82 in his last three starts. Washington is 4-0 when Ohlendorf starts (2-0, 2.78).

-- Wilson is 2-0, 2.59 in his last four starts. Lohse is 4-1, 3.10 in his last eight.

-- Pettitte is 3-0, 1.83 in his last three starts.
-- Doubront is 2-0, 1.84 in his last couple starts.
-- Shields is 3-0, 2.22 in his last four starts.
-- Iwakuma is 2-0, 3.15 in his last three starts.
-- Texas won both Blackley starts (1-0, 4.50) this season.

Cold pitchers
-- Kendrick is 0-3, 7.17 in his last four starts.
-- 28-year old rookie KJohnson allowed two runs in six IP in relief in his first MLB appearance; he was 10-4, 2.39 in 21 AAA starts this year.
-- Eovaldi is 0-3, 9.00 in his last three starts.
-- Arrieta is 0-1, 10.00 in his last couple starts.
-- Leake is 1-1, 6.75 in his last five starts. Chatwood is 3-3, 5.40 in his last six starts, last of which was July 31.
-- Corbin is 1-1, 6.33 in his last three starts.
-- Ross is 0-2, 8.03 in his last couple starts.

-- Verlander is 0-2, 5.67 in his last four starts. Salazar is 0-2, 4.43 in his last four starts.
-- Happ is 0-2, 8.10 in his last couple starts.
-- Chen is 1-4, 6.00 in his last five starts.
-- Rienzo has a 5.79 RA in his last four starts.
-- Oberholtzer is 1-1, 5.00 in his last three starts.
-- Correia is 1-3, 4.50 in his last five starts.
-- Griffin is 3-3, 5.01 in his last eight starts. 18-year veteran Wright has started 246 MLB games, but none since '07; he is 2-2, 2.97 in 54 games this year, throwing total of only 57.2 IP.

Starting Pitchers/First Inning
You can wager on whether teams will score in the first inning. Below is how often a starting pitcher has allowed 1+ runs in first inning in one of his starts........
-- Kelly 0-10; Johnson 0-0
-- Kendrick 10-27; Arrieta 2-9 (0 of 4 with Chi)
-- Leake 5-26; Chatwood 5-15
-- Ross 4-10; Greinke 7-22
-- Petit 0-1; Corbin 6-26
-- Eovaldi 4-13; Wood 1-8
-- Niese 6-18; Ohlendorf 1-4

-- Wilson 5-26 (1 of last 14); Lohse (7 of 27, 0 of last 9)

-- Salazar 2-5; Verlander 9-28 (5 of last 8)
-- Shields 11-27; Happ 3-12
-- Chen 4-17 (2 of last 11); Pettitte 10-24
-- Rienzo 0-6; Doubront 5-24 (1 of last 10)
-- Iwakuma 6-28 (1 of last 16); Oberholtzer 1-5
-- Correia 6-26 (0 of last 12); Blackley 0-2
-- Wright 0-0; Griffin 3-27

Totals
-- Five of last seven Cub games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five St Louis road games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Washington games.
-- Eight of last ten Atlanta games stayed under.
-- Under is 7-2-2 in last eleven Colorado games.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight San Francisco games.
-- Five of last seven San Diego games stayed under.

-- Eight of last eleven Angel games stayed under the total. Nine of Milwaukee's last twelve games went over.

-- Eight of last ten Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- 14 of last 19 8 Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last twelve White Sox games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last eleven Oakland games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Phillies won seven of their last eleven games.
-- Nationals won eight of their last eleven games, but lost last two. Mets won their last three games.
-- Pirates won three of their last four games.
-- Braves won their last six games, allowing ten runs.
-- Rockies won five of their last eight games.
-- Arizona won six of its last eight home games.
-- Dodgers won eight of their last eleven games.

-- Angels won seven of their last eight games.

-- Royals won five of their last seven games. Toronto won five of last six.
-- Detroit won its last three games, scoring 24 runs.
-- Bronx won nine of its last thirteen games.
-- Red Sox won six of their last seven games.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- A's won six of their last eight games.

Cold teams
-- Cubs lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Cardinals lost last three games, outscored 22-1.
-- Marlins lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Reds lost five of their last eight games.
-- Giants are 5-8 in their last thirteen games.
-- San Diego lost seven of its last nine road games.

-- Milwaukee lost five of its last six home games.

-- Indians lost last five games, outscored 25-10.
-- White Sox lost their last two games, scoring five runs.
-- Orioles lost seven of their last eight away games.
-- Twins lost six of their last seven games.
-- Mariners lost six of their last nine games. Houston lost six of last seven.
-- Tampa Bay lost six of its last seven games.

Umpires
-- Phil-Chi-- Favorites are 18-2 in last 20 Davidson games, with four of his last five games going over the total.
-- NY-Wsh-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Davis games.
-- StL-Pitt-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Barry games.
-- Mia-Atl-- Nine of last thirteen Diaz games went over the total.
-- Cin-Col-- Eight of last eleven O'Nora games went over the total.
-- SF-Az-- Under is 4-0-2 in last six Bucknor games.
-- SD-LA-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Wendelstedt games.

-- LAA-Mil-- Last ten Joyce games stayed under the total.

-- KC-Tor-- Five of last six Darling games went over the total.
-- Balt-NY-- Over is 9-2-1 in last twelve Kellogg games.
-- Cle-Det-- Ten of last fourteen Cederstrom games went over total.
-- Chi-Bos-- 12 of last 16 Hernandez games went over the total.
-- Sea-Hst-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five TWelke games.
-- Min-Tex-- Six of last eight Hudson games went over the total.
-- TB-A's-- four of last five Randazzo games went over the total.