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Friday's Free Pick: Miami Marlins - 160
Friday's Free Pick: Miami Marlins - 160
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Pittsburgh Cole -135Comment
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Teyas Sports
Red SoxComment
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Friday:Take UTAH ST/WISCONSIN OVER the total of 52
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Friday: Cleveland Indians - 170 (game 2)Comment
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Kenny Towers
Over 68 CSU/ColComment
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John Anthony Sports
Friday's Free Selection: St Louis Cardinals - 110Comment
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Under is 6-1 in Kevin Gausman’s last 7 overall & 17-4 in last 21 meetings between Blue Jays and Orioles
Total: 9.5Comment
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Pirates are 1-9 in Gerrit Cole’s last 10 vs. Reds
Reds are 8-1 in the last 9 games in Pittsburgh.
CIN +111 / PIT -120Comment
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MLB
Long Sheet
Friday, September 1
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ATLANTA (59 - 73) at CHICAGO CUBS (73 - 60) - 2:20 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LACKEY is 31-10 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 127-166 (+1.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-28 (+16.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 67-80 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-10 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 54-58 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-46 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-83 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-60 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 894-815 (-159.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-30 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-50 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-35 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 111-104 (-36.2 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 821-771 (-158.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
LACKEY is 15-17 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 13.49 and a WHIP of 2.141.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
JOHN LACKEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LACKEY is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)
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CINCINNATI (57 - 77) at PITTSBURGH (63 - 71) - 7:05 PM
LUIS CASTILLO (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 126-94 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 49-51 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 423-396 (+47.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 141-154 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-12 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 92-114 (-35.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 39-52 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 105-125 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 67-86 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-4 (+7.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.4 Units)
LUIS CASTILLO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CASTILLO is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
GERRIT COLE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
COLE is 1-6 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 1-9 (-11.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (50 - 83) at MIAMI (66 - 67) - 7:10 PM
NICK PIVETTA (R) vs. DILLON PETERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-83 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-33 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-57 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-43 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 66-67 (+2.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 54-52 (+4.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 24-12 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-36 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-7 (+0.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)
NICK PIVETTA vs. MIAMI since 1997
PIVETTA is 1-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 12.16 and a WHIP of 2.102.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
DILLON PETERS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
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WASHINGTON (81 - 52) at MILWAUKEE (70 - 64) - 8:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. JIMMY NELSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 23-26 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 70-64 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-35 (+13.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-40 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 55-51 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-32 (+9.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-19 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-8 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-25 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 56-26 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-20 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
TANNER ROARK vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ROARK is 3-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
JIMMY NELSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
NELSON is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.343.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
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ARIZONA (76 - 58) at COLORADO (72 - 61) - 8:40 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. KYLE FREELAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 72-61 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 40-26 (+15.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-21 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 34-26 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 27-22 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 76-58 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-23 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 54-38 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 45-30 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 21-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-6 (+0.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)
TAIJUAN WALKER vs. COLORADO since 1997
WALKER is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)
KYLE FREELAND vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FREELAND is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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LA DODGERS (91 - 41) at SAN DIEGO (59 - 74) - 10:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. DINELSON LAMET (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 118-116 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-37 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 78-84 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 89-85 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 59-74 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 35-31 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 44-47 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 91-41 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 50-15 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KERSHAW is 19-2 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 9-3 (+2.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
KERSHAW is 16-6 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.012.
His team's record is 23-8 (+7.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 18-13. (+4.6 units)
DINELSON LAMET vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ST LOUIS (67 - 66) at SAN FRANCISCO (53 - 83) - 10:15 PM
JACK FLAHERTY (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 67-66 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-53 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 75-76 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CUETO is 24-9 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CUETO is 37-15 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 78-68 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 57-45 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 53-83 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-60 (-25.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-54 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-58 (-27.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
JACK FLAHERTY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
JOHNNY CUETO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CUETO is 7-8 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.82 and a WHIP of 1.235.
His team's record is 11-11 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-9. (+3.5 units)
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TORONTO (62 - 72) at BALTIMORE (68 - 66) - 7:05 PM
JOE BIAGINI (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 62-72 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 6-15 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 24-34 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 35-48 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 24-38 (-20.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 23-37 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 156-140 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 41-27 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 29-23 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 30-19 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 67-40 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 64-32 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GAUSMAN is 0-10 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 9-4 (+6.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.9 Units)
JOE BIAGINI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BIAGINI is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.07 and a WHIP of 1.689.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
GAUSMAN is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.420.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.9 units)
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BOSTON (76 - 58) at NY YANKEES (71 - 62) - 7:05 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 56-55 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 42-22 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-18 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 71-62 (-6.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GRAY is 17-26 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 1-10 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 8-18 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-7 (+4.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)
DOUG FISTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FISTER is 3-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.610.
His team's record is 4-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)
SONNY GRAY vs. BOSTON since 1997
GRAY is 1-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.301.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)
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CLEVELAND (76 - 56) at DETROIT (58 - 74) - 7:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. BUCK FARMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 74-73 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-14 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-74 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 33-54 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 39-56 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-6 (+2.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
MIKE CLEVINGER vs. DETROIT since 1997
CLEVINGER is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
BUCK FARMER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FARMER is 0-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 1.742.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.6 units)
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LA ANGELS (69 - 65) at TEXAS (66 - 67) - 8:05 PM
TYLER SKAGGS (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 14-33 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 161-137 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-28 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 88-59 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-57 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 120-94 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-65 (+22.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 111-100 (+22.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-23 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 13-6 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HAMELS is 34-16 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 29-11 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 24-11 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 28-10 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 69-65 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 539-511 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 32-22 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 53-47 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 12-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-15 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 8-5 (+3.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)
TYLER SKAGGS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SKAGGS is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.66 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)
COLE HAMELS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HAMELS is 4-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 0.988.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
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KANSAS CITY (65 - 67) at MINNESOTA (70 - 63) - 8:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMMEL is 4-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 70-63 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-6 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-34 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 51-44 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GEE is 35-26 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 65-67 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 70-59 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 50-47 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 33-29 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMMEL is 77-69 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 64-86 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-43 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-4 (+4.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.7 Units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HAMMEL is 2-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.36 and a WHIP of 1.431.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)
DILLON GEE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GEE is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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TAMPA BAY (67 - 68) at CHI WHITE SOX (52 - 80) - 8:10 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. REYNALDO LOPEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 135-161 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-30 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 101-114 (-20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-23 (+15.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-24 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-16 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-20 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BLAKE SNELL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SNELL is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.749.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
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OAKLAND (58 - 75) at SEATTLE (66 - 68) - 10:10 PM
SEAN MANAEA (L) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 195-262 (-55.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 22-37 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 10-20 (-9.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 21-44 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 25-47 (-22.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 14-31 (-17.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 50-82 (-23.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-51 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 65-103 (-30.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 83-113 (-32.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MANAEA is 1-10 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 40-21 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 114-114 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 621-575 (-102.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
LEAKE is 24-32 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 9-18 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 3-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 8-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-6 (-0.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)
SEAN MANAEA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MANAEA is 3-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.257.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)
MIKE LEAKE vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LEAKE is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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CLEVELAND (76 - 56) at DETROIT (58 - 74) - 1:10 PM
CARLOS CARRASCO (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 74-73 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-14 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 45-20 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-74 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 39-56 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 21-35 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-6 (+2.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
CARLOS CARRASCO vs. DETROIT since 1997
CARRASCO is 8-7 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.53 and a WHIP of 1.521.
His team's record is 10-8 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-12. (-7.9 units)
MATT BOYD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
BOYD is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.244.
His team's record is 1-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)Comment
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September good month/bad month starting pitchers
The Cubs right-hander has been steadily dropping his ERA and if Chicago is indeed going to win the NL Central, they will need Kyle Hendricks to be a big factor.
Much like our waistlines after a tasty Labor Day barbeque, MLB rosters have expanded to accommodate September, the final month of the season. And as College Football and the NFL crash onto the scene, MLB pitchers take the final spotlight in hopes of leading their teams on to the playoff trail. The question is which ones can we count on and which ones figure to be candidates for offseason Weight Watchers meetings?
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.
Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s September’s list. Enjoy the games.
GOOD MONTH PITCHERS:
Hendricks, Kyle - Chicago Cubs • 10-3 (5-1 A)
The Cubs right-hander has been steadily dropping his ERA and if Chicago is indeed going to win the NL Central, they will need Hendricks to be a big factor.
*Jimenez, Ubaldo - Baltimore Orioles • 10-2 (7-1 H)
It seems like a miracle Jimenez can ever win. His oversized ERA only tells you how little starting pitching Baltimore has in their farm system. Maybe the Orioles will score a lot of runs at home like they have in the past for him.
*Kershaw, Clayton - Los Angeles Dodgers • 13-2 (8-1 A)
Kershaw is back off the DL and you know the Dodgers are hopeful he stays healthy until early November. He was 15-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his previous fifteen team starts before being sidelined the third week in July.
Liriano, Francisco - Houston Astros • 10-4 (4-1 H)
Liriano has been relegated to one inning relief duty for Houston and would only start if truly needed.
*Price, David - Boston Red Sox • 14-2 (8-0 H)
Price has been working at the end of August on throwing from distances of 105 to 120 feet. After that Price starts mixing in breaking balls on a flat surface from 60 feet and six inches before he can graduate to the mound. The timetable is still this month for his return.
Strasburg, Stephen - Washington Nationals • 7-3 (3-0 A)
Strasburg has looked good since returning from injury last month. Much like Kershaw, if Washington is going to win in September and October, he has to be electric.
Verlander, Justin - Detroit Tigers • 11-5 (6-2 H)
For a second straight season Verlander, after a mediocre first half, become a force in the second portion of the season. Expect this competitive right-hander to give his all even on a rotten Detroit club.
*Zimmermann, Jordan - Detroit Tigers • 8-4 (4-1 A)
Don't expect Zimmermann to duplicate his numbers of the past this month. With an ERA over 6, allowing 1.24 hits per inning and already close to 30 homers surrendered, not sure where he becomes a force again.
BAD MONTH PITCHERS:
Archer, Chris - Tampa Bay Rays • 5-10 (3-6 H)
All the talent is there, it's just that Archer has never put it all together. Granted, he's been on average at best clubs, yet given his ability and numbers, at 27, he should be overcoming mental lapses.
Hammel, Jason - Kansas City Royals • 4-9 (1-5 A)
Pretty much a five-inning starter who falls off the cliff in hurry when the sixth rolls around, even if he is going well. It has been years since Hammel pitched well in the second half of a season.
*Leake, Mike - Seattle Mariners • 4-12 (1-8 A)
On June 30th, Leake had an ERA of 2.97. Now he's starts September at 4.25. His problem, not missing bats, giving up an unfathomable 1.6 base hits an inning. Look for more of the same in September.
Nelson, Jimmy - Milwaukee Brewers • 3-9 (1-4 A)
Over his career, Nelson has shown a tendency to wear down in the second half. The way he's trending since the All-Star break, it looks like deja vu all over again.
*Sale, Chris - Boston Red Sox • 3-11 (1-7 A)
This season Sale has been outstanding against every team but Cleveland. Now on a strong club and having to pitch meaning contests late in the year, let's see if he does a better job. Note: Sale's White Sox teams had a 7-18 record in his September starts.Comment
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MLB Daily Line Drive: Friday's picks, betting odds and analysis
There is a full slate of 15 games on the MLB schedule today, including the Tigers officially kicking off their rebuild after shipping Justin Verlander and Justin Upton out of town.
Double-Play Picks
Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers (+100, 10.5)
The Angels are telling everyone they are going for it after making a big splash at the waiver trade deadline last night, acquiring Justin Upton from the Tigers and Brandon Phillips from the Braves.
The Angels currently sit 1.5 games behind the Twins for the second Wild Card spot in the American League, but now boast one of the league’s most potent lineups with the acquisitions of Upton and Phillips.
The focus returns to the field Friday night as the Angels visit the Rangers, who themselves are clinging to slim playoff hopes, for the opener a three-game series in Texas.
However, for possibly today only, it could create an opportunity for bettors. The Angels will more than likely be short-handed for tonight’s game and must face off against Rangers ace Cole Hamels.
Hamels is coming off a poor start last time out but has been his normal solid self this season, going 9-2 with a 3.78 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. At home, he is 6-0 with a 3.04 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP.
Additionally, the Angels struggle against lefties (hence bringing in Upton and Phillips). They rank 27th in runs scored and 29th in average versus southpaws, making that price with Hamels very tempting.
Pick: Rangers+100
Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies (-105, 12)
The Diamondbacks and Rockies begin a crucial series for the National League Wild Card at Coors Field in Denver on Friday night.
The red-hot D-backs have won seven in a row and have extended their lead over the Rockies in the NL Wild Card race to 3.5 games. If the Rockies have hopes of hosting the Diamondbacks for the Wild Card game they must put a dent in that deficit this weekend and don’t look now, but the Brewers are creeping back into the Wild Card picture, sitting just 2.5 games behind Colorado.
For Game 1 of this series, Arizona will send Taijuan Walker to the hill to face off against Colorado’s Kyle Freeland.
The right-handed Walker has been solid in his first season in the desert, going 7-7 with a 3.55 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP in 22 starts this season. Funny enough, Walker has been better on the road, despite the fact the D-backs have been outstanding at home. Walker is 4-4 with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 12 starts away from Chase Field.
On the other side, being in the midst of a playoff race hasn’t bothered Freeland, despite the fact he is a rookie.
The southpaw is 11-8 this season with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP this season and despite the thin air at Coors Field, he has been better at home. Freeland is 6-5 with a 3.30 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP at home.
Obviously, both these teams have great offenses, but this series will have a playoff atmosphere and 12 runs is too many. Plus, the Under is also 8-3-1 when these teams face off.
Pick: Under 12
Yesterday's Picks: 1-0 (Bumgarner was scratched from start)
Season To Date: 130-120-13
Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
Streaking: Doug Fister, Boston Red Sox (3-7, 4.53 ERA, $ -154)
Right-hander Doug Fister is on a nice run for the American League East leading Boston Red Sox right now. During his last two outings, he has an ERA of 1.69 in 16 innings of work and struck out 13.
In Fister’s last road start he allowed a lead off home run to Francisco Lindor then was lights out the rest of the day, going nine innings only allowing the one hit.
Fister and the Red Sox take on Sonny Gary and the Bronx Bombers at Yankee Stadium today and are road dogs, available at +151.
Slumping: Matthew Boyd, Detroit Tigers (5-8, 6.13 ERA, $-217 )
The white flags are officially up in Motown as the Tigers spent yesterday dumping expensive contracts, shipping out Justin Verlander and Justin Upton. Today they turn to Matthew Boyd and that isn’t promising.
Over his last three starts, Boyd is 0-2 (0-3 TW/TW) with a 9.00 ERA, 1.86 WHIP in 14 innings of work. This isn’t a new trend on the season the 26-year-old has an ERA of 6.13.
An interesting trend for bettors, the Over has cashed in seven of Boyd's last nine starts.
Boyd takes the mound today in game one of a double header as the Tigers welcome the American League Central leading Cleveland Indians. The Tigers are currently +201 home dogs as the rebuild begins.
Friday's Top Trends
* Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 home games. -197 today vs. Braves.
* Pirates are 1-9 in Gerrit Cole’s last 10 starts vs. Reds. -120 home chalk today vs. Reds.
* Over is 13-3-1 in the last 17 meetings in Chicago. Rays/White Sox Total: 9.
* Diamondbacks are 7-0 in their last 7 overall. -102 at Colorado.
* Over is 8-1 in Sean Manaea’s last 9 starts overall. Athletics/Mariners Total: 9.5
Weather To Keep An Eye On
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The only precipitation in the baseball forecast for Friday is in Miami where thunderstorms will threaten the Miami area. The roof at Marlins Park will likely be closed today.
There will be a strong wind in five ballparks tonight:
* Indians at Tigers (Total: 8.5 ) - 12-14 mile per hour wind blowing to right field.
* Braves at Cubs (Total: 8 ) - 13-15 mile per hour wind blowing in from right field.
* Royals at Twins (Total: 9.5) - 10-12 mile per hour wind blowing in from right field.
* Rays at White Sox (Total: 9) - 10-13 mile per hour wind blowing in from left -center field.
* Cardinals at Giants (Total: 8.5) - 12-15 mile per hour wind blowing out to center field.
Ump Of The Day
Fieldin Culbreth will be calling balls and strike today at Wrigley field and this is a troubling sign for Mike Foltynewicz and the visiting Atlanta Braves. Culbreth is near the top of our 2017 Umpire Homer Stats table at 17-6 (73.9 percent) for the season.
In his last 14 games behind the dish in Chicago the home team has won 12 and overall the Cubs are 6-1 in their last seven games Culbreth has had the gear on.
The Cubs are massive -197 home chalk this afternoon.Comment
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Angels are 1-7 in last 8 following an off day
Rangers are 24-6 in Cole Hamels' last 30 at home.
LAA -106 / TEX -102Comment
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Twins are 7-0 in their last 7 at home
Royals are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota
KC -100 / MIN -108Comment
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SPORTS WAGERS
Charlotte +14 over EASTERN MICHIGAN
Targeting overreactions is a hallmark of our strategy and given what Eastern Michigan achieved in 2016, it applies to them here. Eastern Michigan was one of 2016’s renaissance teams. The Eagles won more games in one season than they had in the previous four campaigns combined. EMU finished 7-6, capped off by their first bowl bid in 29 years when they appeared in the Bahamas Bowl. Though Eastern Michigan had lost the contest by just four points, the invitation in itself was a huge victory for the program. In 2015, the Eagles had won just one game. That one victory reinforced the notion that the Eagles were regarded as one of college football’s quintessential cupcakes. This prejudice made Eastern Michigan a great value play in the early stages of 2016 given the fact we had an opportunity to take back enhanced points. However, that day may be dead and gone in the short going. With Head Coach Chris Creighton back at the helm for his fourth season, the Eagles are elegantly equipped with much of the talent he utilized to make monumental strides in 2016. As a result, there is rare optimism surrounding Eastern Michigan. Some have argued that they are in fact a dark horse for the MAC crown in 2017.
The outlook on the 49ers has not been met with the same enthusiasm. Charlotte is one of the new kids on the FBS block and like Eastern Michigan prior to 2016, the team from the Queen City is led by an up and coming coach in Brad Lambert that has the program heading in the right direction. In 2015, the 49ers joined the FBS and won just two games. In 2016, the 49ers finished 4-8 and managed to go .500 in conference play in Conference USA. Now Charlotte enters 2017 looking to earn its first bowl bid in school history. In doing so, the 49ers are also looking for a signature win. Knocking off one of 2016’s Cinderella teams could be a huge exclamation point to hit the ground running in 2017. The fact remains that not many know who the 49ers even are and that in itself lowers their stock. Furthermore, the fact that Eastern Michigan created such headlines in 2016, the former ugly duckling that bares the semblance of a beautiful swan is an even more popular selection in this market by virtue of sentimentalism alone. Lastly, Eastern Michigan’s 39-17 thrashing of Charlotte in 2016 is a compelling argument to back the chalk too. All told, you will be paying a few extra points to back the favorite here, which rarely comes recommended. This fast-rising 49ers outfit can play EMU’s game and keep it scary close.
COLORADO -3½ over Colorado St.
We are going to continue our attack on Colorado State, as we are in position to take back a short-priced favorite due to an overreaction from last week’s easy win and cover by CSU. Many analysts and prognosticators have bolstered the claim that this year may be the year that Colorado State takes a step forward. After lambasting Oregon State in its season opener, Colorado State’s 58-point offensive spectacle provided plenty of credence to back up some of those lofty claims.
Colorado comes in off a stellar season in 2016 but the closing acts were filled with disappointment. After putting together a resurgent campaign that saw Colorado accumulate 10 victories for the first time since 2001, the Buffs would culminate their efforts with two blowout losses suffered in the Pac-12 Championship and the Valero Alamo Bowl to Washington and Oklahoma State respectively. Coupling that with the loss of a four-year starter at quarterback in Sefo Liufau to graduation, along with eight other defensive starters, the Rams appear to be in position to pull off the minor upset but we wouldn’t be so fast to pull the trigger on the Rams.
The market assessment of this contest is no fluke. The Rocky Mountain Showdown is a high-profile affair played at a venue that plays host to the Denver Broncos. Thus, the oddsmakers are aware that this is the Friday Night marquee matchup with lots of market money at stake. The books are bound to be sharper so the initial offering of the Rams getting eight points was no mistake. Nevertheless, the offering was quickly gobbled up at a price that seemed too good to be true. Chances are that it is. CSU laying waste to Oregon State is not much of a statement. Oregon State went just 4-8 in 2016 and won just three games in Pac-12 play against an atypical Oregon, an Arizona team that went 1-8 in conference play, and against a very accommodating California defense that still required overtime to declare a winner. This is also an Oregon State team that fielded a defensive operation that gave up 30.5 points per game and surrendered 429.2 yards of total offense per contest, as well. Colorado State will be taking a step up in competition and you can bet that Buffs Coach Mike McIntyre won’t be buying into the hype machine surrounding Mike Bobo and company in the same manner is which this market is. The Rams defense again looked vulnerable in allowing 456 yards to Oregon State but the market is focusing in on the final score, which is something we’ll try to take advantage of. Mike McIntyre also has film on Colorado State’s win last week while Mike Bobo has no such luxury.Comment
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