Friday 9-15-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 10:15 PM ET, Friday, September 15, 2017
Where: Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas

Preview: Arizona at UTEP
Gracenote
Sep 13, 2017

Arizona and UTEP already have injury issues at quarterback heading into their showdown on Friday at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Tex. Arizona's Brandon Dawkins left early in the fourth quarter of a 19-16 loss to Houston on Saturday and returned for the final minutes but remained ineffective while UTEP's Ryan Metz sustained a shoulder injury in a 31-14 setback against Rice, leaving him questionable This week.

Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez told a local radio station on Monday that Dawkins remained the starter, even though he was "a little nicked up" after losing two second-half fumbles in the Houston game, including one that resulted in a safety. Khalil Tate replaced Dawkins early in the fourth quarter but was intercepted with 3:49 remaining after Arizona had reached the Houston 32-yard line. Metz was injured late in the game against Rice and Mark Torrez came in for UTEP's final offensive play, but coach Sean Kugler told reporters on Monday that Zack Greenlee would start against Arizona if Metz was unavailable. Greenlee, a senior, started four games for the Miners last season and seven over two campaigns at Fresno State.


TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Arizona -20

ABOUT ARIZONA (1-1): The Wildcats may opt to use redshrit freshman running back J.J. Taylor a bit more against UTEP and limit the amount of contact to Dawkins. Taylor averaged 5.1 yards on 17 carries against Houston, and his two receptions gave him 10 more touches than he had in the season-opening 62-24 win against Northern Arizona. Taylor, who sustained a season-ending broken ankle in the fourth game last campaign, was a workhorse in high school as he registered 2,290 rushing yards and 44 touchdowns during his senior year at Centennial High School in Corona, Calif.

ABOUT UTEP (0-2): The Miners definitely will be without starting right tackle Greg Long, who sustained a season-ending broken left leg against Rice, and that will further hamper a running game that has averaged just 2.2 yards per carry through the first two games. Walter Dawn has done his part, however, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries this season. Dawn's already made a name for himself with the Miners, scoring three touchdowns in a game last season to become the first UTEP freshman to accomplish that feat since 1985.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Arizona S Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles has recorded three interceptions in the first two games, matching the total from his first two seasons.

2. Arizona freshmen defenders have accounted for 46.1 percent of the tackles through the first two games this season.

3. Kugler is one of 21 coaches in the FBS who began this season at his alma mater.

PREDICTION: Arizona 38, UTEP 27

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Trends - Illinois at No. 21 South Florida

ATS Trends
Illinois

Fighting Illini are 8-18 ATS in their last 26 road games.
Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Fighting Illini are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Fighting Illini are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Fighting Illini are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win.
Fighting Illini are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

South Florida

Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big Ten.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Bulls are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Bulls are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games.
Bulls are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games on grass.
Bulls are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Bulls are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bulls are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a bye week.
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

OU Trends
Illinois

Under is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 games following a bye week.
Under is 7-1 in Fighting Illini last 8 non-conference games.
Under is 7-1 in Fighting Illini last 8 games in September.
Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 19-7 in Fighting Illini last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 24-9 in Fighting Illini last 33 games on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Fighting Illini last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-3 in Fighting Illini last 10 games following a straight up win.

South Florida

Under is 4-0-1 in Bulls last 5 vs. Big Ten.
Over is 10-1 in Bulls last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 games following a bye week.
Over is 9-2 in Bulls last 11 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Bulls last 10 games on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Bulls last 16 games overall.

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Trends - Massachusetts at Temple

ATS Trends
Massachusetts

Minutemen are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Temple

Owls are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Owls are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
Owls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Owls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Owls are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Owls are 38-13-1 ATS in their last 52 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Owls are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 vs. INDEP.
Owls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Owls are 36-15 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Owls are 43-21 ATS in their last 64 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends
Massachusetts

Over is 5-0 in Minutemen last 5 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Minutemen last 7 games on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Minutemen last 6 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 Friday games.
Over is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-2 in Minutemen last 7 games following a straight up loss.

Temple

Under is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games on grass.
Under is 7-0 in Owls last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Owls last 11 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-1 in Owls last 7 vs. INDEP.
Under is 12-2 in Owls last 14 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-2 in Owls last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 6-2 in Owls last 8 games overall.
Under is 6-2 in Owls last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Owls last 12 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Owls last 7 Friday games.
Over is 5-2 in Owls last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-3 in Owls last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

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Trends - Arizona at Texas El Paso

ATS Trends
Arizona

Wildcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
Wildcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Wildcats are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in September.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on turf.
Wildcats are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. CUSA.
Wildcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Wildcats are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Wildcats are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Wildcats are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Texas El Paso

Miners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Miners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Miners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on turf.
Miners are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
Miners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Miners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Miners are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Miners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Miners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

OU Trends
Arizona

Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games on turf.
Over is 8-3 in Wildcats last 11 games in September.
Over is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 Friday games.
Over is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 non-conference games.
Over is 19-9 in Wildcats last 28 games overall.

Texas El Paso

Over is 4-1 in Miners last 5 games overall.
Under is 12-4 in Miners last 16 games on turf.
Under is 6-2 in Miners last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Miners last 15 home games.

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CFL Betting Recap - Week 12
Joe Williams

League Betting Notes

-- Favorites went 3-1 SU in Week 12
-- Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 ATS in Week 12
-- Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 12
-- Home team posted a 3-1 ATS record in Week 12
-- The 'Over/under' went 2-2 in Week 12

Analysis

In one of the most entertaining games of the season, Calgary (9-1-1) posted a comeback victory thanks to the arm of Bo Levi Mitchell, edging provincial rival Edmonton (7-4). Despite the 25-22 win, the Stampeders were unable to cover - their first non-cover since July 14 in Montreal, their only loss of the season. For the third time in four games it was an 'under' result.

The West Division continues to play well, or at least much, much better than the East Division. All teams in the West are .500 or above, even Saskatchewan (5-5). All teams in the East are at least three games under .500, and only Ottawa (4-7-1) has covered more games than they have not. Everyone in the East except for the RedBlacks has lost at least three games on the road, too.

Team Betting Notes

-- Hamilton (2-8) won for the second consecutive game, topping Ottawa. After an 0-8 SU/2-6 ATS start, the Tiger Cats have managed a 2-0 SU/ATS mark. It's mainly because their defense has improved. After allowing 31 or more points in each of their past eight, the Ti-Cats have given up 22 in each of their two wins. After a 5-1 'over' run, the 'under' is also 3-0-1 across the past four.

-- Despite their hot run, the Tiger Cats are still 1-8-2 ATS across their past 11 home games and 4-13-2 ATS in the past 19 overall. Things do not look to get much better this weekend with Saskatchewan visiting, as the Riders are 25-10-1 ATS across the past 36 in this series.

-- Ottawa remains in first-place, but just by one point. They suffered a 26-22 setback against the Ti-Cats at home, a shocking loss considering the RedBlacks were 12-point favorites. The non-cover stopped a 3-0 ATS run for Ottawa. One thing that has been consistent is the under for Ottawa, going 3-0-2 over their past five and 7-1-2 across their past 10.

-- Toronto (4-7) has dropped two in a row and five of their past six after a 3-2 SU start. The Argonauts just cannot seem to cover lately, going 1-7 ATS across the past eight. Bettors fading the Argos and betting the 'under' in their games have been cashing nicely. The 'under' is 4-0 over the past four, and 8-3 overall.

-- Montreal (3-8) has been in a tailspin lately, dropping four in a row and six of the past seven. Their lack of punch has been the reason for their struggles, averaging just 14.8 PPG during the four-game losing skid.

-- BC Lions (6-5) picked themselves off of the mat and slapped the brakes on a three-game losing streak in grand fashion. The Lions routed visiting Montreal by a 41-18 score for their first cover since Aug. 5. It was also their first 'over' result since July 28 after a 3-0-1 'under' run.

-- The Lions will face the Stamps in Calgary on Saturday night. The Lions are just 2-7-1 ATS in the past 10 meetings, and 1-4 ATS in their past five trips to Calgary. The 'over' has also cashed in seven of the past nine meetings in Calgary.

-- Winnipeg (8-3) posted their fourth consecutive victory at home with a 48-28 win over the Riders, going 3-1 ATS during the span. The 'over' has been the thing to bet with the Bombers, cashing in four straight and eight of the past nine.

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CFL Betting Notes - Week 13
David Schwab

Friday, Sept. 15

Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS) vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-8 SU, 4-6 ATS)
Point-spread: Saskatchewan OFF
Total: OFF

Game Overview

Last week’s loss snapped a three-game winning streak both SU and against the spread and the total has now gone OVER in the Roughriders’ last three games. The big concern for Friday’s contest is the throwing hand of Kevin Glenn after leaving last week’s game with an apparent injury. This would be a tremendous loss given that Glenn is third in the CFL in passing touchdowns with 21. Brandon Bridge got the call when Glenn left the game.

The Tiger-Cats will try and string together its third win in a row this week (SU and ATS) following that SU eight-game losing streak while going 2-6 ATS. Jeremiah Masoli has been under center for the last two victories and against Ottawa he threw for 231 yards while connecting on 17 of his 31 passing attempts. The main reason for the quick turnaround is a defense that has not allowed more than 22 points in either victory.

Betting Trends

-- The home team is 4-0 both SU and ATS in the last four meetings with the total evenly split at 2-2. Saskatchewan won the first meeting this season 37-20 on July 8 as a one-point home underdog. The total went OVER the closing 52 ½-point line.

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CFL

Week 13

Trend Report

Friday, September 15

7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. HAMILTON
Saskatchewan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Saskatchewan is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing Hamilton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hamilton's last 6 games when playing Saskatchewan
Hamilton is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home

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CFL

Week 13

Saskatchewan (5-5) @ Hamilton (2-8)—- Ti-Cats won their last two games after an 0-8 start; new coach June Jones is known for offense, but Hamilton allowed 22-22 points in two wins, after allowing average of 40 pts/game in their losses. Under is 3-0-1 in last four Ti-Cat games. Roughriders had 3-game win streak snapped in Winnipeg last week; they’re 1-4 on road, with only win at Edmonton. Riders’ last three games went over the total. Saskatchewan won first meeting 37-20 (-1.5) back in Week 3. Hamilton is 1-3-1 this year as a home underdog.

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CFL
Long Sheet

Week 13

Friday, September 15

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SASKATCHEWAN (5 - 5) at HAMILTON (2 - 8) - 9/15/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAMILTON is 3-2 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
HAMILTON is 3-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CFL
Dunkel

Week 13

Friday, September 15

Saskatchewan @ Hamilton

Game 601-602
September 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Saskatchewan
111.412
Hamilton
114.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hamilton
by 3 1/2
68
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Saskatchewan
by 5
55
Dunkel Pick:
Hamilton
(+5); Over

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MLB

Friday, September 15

Trend Report

2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Dodgers are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Washington is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:35 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami's last 18 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

8:10 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Seattle

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

10:07 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, September 15


St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 901-902
September 15, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 14.926
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 16.677
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-120); N/A

LA Dodgers @ Washington

Game 903-904
September 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 14.545
Washington
(Jackson) 12.062
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-150); Under

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 905-906
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 16.736
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 13.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-105); Over

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 907-908
September 15, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jeffress) 13.241
Miami
(Urena) 14.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 909-910
September 15, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Montero) 11.666
Atlanta
(Newcomb) 15.357
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-150); Under

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 911-912
September 15, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Richard) 15.653
Colorado
(Chtwood) 11.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-175
12
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+155); Under

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 913-914
September 15, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Ray) 16.577
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 11.933
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-160
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-160); Over

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
September 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Ynoa) 14.729
NY Yankees
(Severino) 18.361
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-250
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-250); Over

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Sale) 16.986
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 15.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-185
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-185); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit

Game 919-920
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Fulmer) 13.636
Detroit
(Sanchez) 14.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-110
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-110); Over

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
September 15, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Vargas) 16.531
Cleveland
(Bauer) 15.418
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+190); Under

Seattle @ Houston

Game 923-924
September 15, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.438
Houston
(Morton) 15.949
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-120); Under

Toronto @ Minnesota

Game 925-926
September 15, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Happ) 17.074
Minnesota
(Colon) 14.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-115); Under

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
September 15, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Mrtinez) 13.761
LA Angels
(Norris) 15.325
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Oakland @ Philadelphia

Game 929-930
September 15, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Mengden) 14.391
Philadelphia
(Leiter) 17.896
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-120); Over

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MLB

Friday, September 15

National League
Cardinals @ Cubs
Martinez is 4-1, 2.96 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. St Louis is 6-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-3

Lackey is 1-2, 4.25 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Cubs are 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-16-2

St Louis is 9-2 in its last 11 games; under is 7-1 in their last eight. Cardinals are 12-8 in last 20 road series openers. Cubs won their last three game, scoring 39 runs; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Chicago is 5-1 in last six home series openers.

Dodgers @ Nationals
Wood is 0-2, 4.88 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Dodgers are 7-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-8-2

Jackson is 1-3, 6.43 in his last four starts (under 7-2-1). Washington is 3-5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5-2

Dodgers are 2-11 in last 13 games, but won last two; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. LA is 12-4 in last 16 road series openers. Washington won seven of last ten games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Pirates @ Reds
Kuhl is 1-1, 2.45 in his last three starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Pirates are 3-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-5

Bailey is 0-2, 5.40 in his last five starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Reds are 1-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-9-1

Pirates lost seven of last eight games; under is 7-2 in their last nine. Pittsburgh is 4-8 in last 12 road series openers. Reds lost five of last seven games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Cincy is 12-7 in last 19 home series openers.

Marlins @ Brewers (Miami will be “home” team, bat last. Game is in Milwaukee, though)
Urena is 4-1, 3.26 in his last seven starts; under is 6-3-2 in his last 11. Miami is 10-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-8-3

Davies is 3-1, 1.69 in his last four starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Milwaukee is 8-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-9-6

Marlins lost 15 of last 17 games; over is 7-1 in their last eight. Miami is 2-5 in last seven road series openers. Milwaukee won five of its last six games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six home games. Brewers are 2-4 in last six home series openers.

Mets @ Braves
Montero is 3-0, 2.41 in his last three starts; under is 9-3 in his last 12. Mets are 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-8-2

Newcomb is 0-1, 6.14 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Atlanta is 3-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-11

Mets lost their last seven road games; over is 9-2-1 in their last 12 road games. New York is 7-12 in last 19 road series openers. Atlanta won four of its last five games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Braves are 2-7 in last nine home series openers.

Padres @ Rockies
Richard is 2-1, 3.21 in his last five starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. San Diego is 4-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-14-2

Chatwood is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (only 8 IP). His last four starts went over. Colorado is 3-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-1

San Diego lost six of last nine games; under is 6-4 in their last ten road games. Padres are 8-15 in road series openers. Rockies won eight of their last 11 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Colorado is 17-6 in home series openers.

Diamondbacks @ Giant
Ray is 4-0, 1.42 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Arizona is 9-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-5-7

Samardzija is 2-1, 3.48 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Giants are 8-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-15-6

Arizona is 16-4 in its last 20 games; under is 3-1-1 in its last five. Snakes are 14-9 in road series openers. Giants lost four 14 of last 19 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games. SF is 8-15 in home series openers.

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American League
White Sox @ Tigers
Fulmer is 1-1, 8.59 in two starts this season (over 1-0-1). This is his first road start. Chicago’s first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Sanchez is 0-3, 13.78 in his last five starts; over is 9-3 in his last 12. Detroit is 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-6-1

White Sox won five of last six games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Detroit lost 12 of last 14 games; over is 9-2 in their last 11 home games.

Red Sox @ Rays
Sale is 2-1, 1.56 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Boston is 11-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-8

Andriese is 0-2, 15.43 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Tampa Bay is 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-4

Boston won six of last eight games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Red Sox are 10-13 in road series openers. Tampa Bay lost five of last seven games; their last four games stayed under. Rays are 9-13 in home series openers.

Royals @ Indians
Vargas is 1-4, 8.34 in his last five starts; over is 10-7 in his last 17 starts. Royals are 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-2

Bauer is 9-0, 2.53 in his last ten starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Indians are 9-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-8-3

Royals lost three of last four games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Cleveland won its last 22 games; under is 16-5 in their last 21 home games.

Baltimore @ New York
Ynoa allowed three runs in 4.2 IP (77 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-2 loss. Orioles’ first 5-inning record with him: 0-1

Severino is 3-1, 2.20 in his last five starts; over is 8-1 in his last nine starts. New York is 8-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-10-3

Orioles lost seven of last eight games; six of their last seven games stayed under. New York won five of last six games (under 4-2).

Mariners @ Astros
Paxton is making his first start since August 10; he is 7-0, 1.92 in his last eight starts. Seattle is 4-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-4

Morton is 1-2, 5.14 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six starts. Houston is 9-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-7-2

Mariners lost six of their last nine road games; eight of their last ten games overall stayed under. Seattle is 10-4 in last 14 road series openers. Astros lost five of their last seven games, five of which went over the total. Houston is 6-3 in last nine home series openers.

Blue Jays @ Twins
Happ is 2-0, 3.06 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Toronto is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-1

Colon is 0-2, 6.91 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Minnesota is 3-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-5-1

Blue Jays won four of last six games; under is 10-2-1 in their last 13 games. Minnesota won six of last eight games; over is 6-4 in their last ten home games.

Rangers @ Angels
Martinez is 0-3, 7.17 in his las four starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten starts. Texas is 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-9-2

Heaney is 0-2, 11.12 in his last two starts; over is 3-2 in his starts. Angels are 1-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-3

Texas lost six of last eight games; over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games. Rangers are 11-12 in road series openers. Angels lost five of last seven games, six of which stayed under. Halos are 1-4 in last five home series openers.

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Interleague

A’s @ Phillies
Mengden is 0-1, 8.31 in three starts this season (over 2-1). Oakland lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1-1

Leiter is 1-2, 9.00 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. Phillies are 1-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5

A’s won six of their last eight games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Oakland is 1-8 in last nine road series openers. Philly won four of its last five games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games. Phillies are 4-2 in last six home series openers.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
StL-Chi: Martinez 15-14; Lackey 16-10
LA-Wsh: Wood 16-6; Jackson 5-5
Pitt-Cin: Kuhl 11-18; Bailey 5-10
Mia-Mil: Urena 16-8; Davies 19-11
NY-Atl: Montero 7-8; Newcomb 5-11
SD-Colo: Richard 12-17; Chatwood 9-13
Az-SF: Ray 16-8; Samardzija 13-15

American League
Balt-NYY: Ynoa 0-1; Severino 17-11
Bos-TB: Sale 20-9; Andriese 6-8
Chi-Det: Fulmer 1-1; Sanchez 6-7
KC-Clev: Vargas 17-11; Bauer 17-11
Sea-Hst: Paxton 13-7; Morton 13-9
Tor-Minn: Happ 9-13; Colon 5-6
Tex-LA: Martinez 7-8; Heaney 1-4

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Mengden 2-1; Leiter 4-4

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Chi: Martinez 11-29; Lackey 14-26
LA-Wsh: Wood 4-22; Jackson 4-10
Pitt-Cin: Kuhl 5-29; Bailey 7-15
Mia-Mil: Urena 4-24; Davies 8-30
NY-Atl: Montero 3-15; Newcomb 5-16
SD-Colo: Richard 9-29; Chatwood 5-22
Az-SF: Ray 8-24; Samardzija 12-28

American League
Balt-NYY: Ynoa 0-1; Severino 6-28
Bos-TB: Sale 2-29; Andriese 8-14
Chi-Det: Fulmer 0-2; Sanchez 3-13
KC-Clev: Vargas 6-28; Bauer 4-28
Sea-Hst: Paxton 1-20; Morton 3-22
Tor-Minn: Happ 4-22; Colon 1-11
Tex-LA: Martinez 4-15; Heaney 1-5

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Mengden 0-3; Leiter 4-8

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Umpires
National League

American League

Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 83-56 AL, favorites -$36
AL @ NL– 72-67 NL, favorites +$35
Total: 150-128 AL, favorites -$1

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 70-67-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-59-7
Total: Over 144-126-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/13/17
Ariz 28-26-19……41-22–12……..69-48
Atl 27-34-10……25-39-8………..52-73
Cubs 32-31-8…….36-24-14………..68-55
Reds 23-42-9……..29-36–7……….52-78
Colo 38-29-7…….37-29-5………..75-58
LA 33-24-13…….41-25-9……….74-49
Miami 31-34-9…….35-26-10………66-60
Milw 35-27-10…….37-28-9……….71-55
Mets 31-36-4……..30-37-7……….61-73
Philly 19-43-16……27-32-8………..46-75
Pitt 31-36-7…….28-31-13………..60-67
St. Louis 30-32-9……38-25-10………..68-57
SD 21-43-8……..36-29–9…………57-72
SF 16-49-9……..28-32-12……….44-80
Wash 42-23-7……33-30-10………….75-53

Orioles 28-38-5……..30-37-7………58-75
Boston 30-32-10………34-37-2…….64-69
White Sox 23-38-10………29-42–4…….52-80
Cleveland 44-23-8……..37-24-8……….81-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….28-33-10……..55-71
Astros 36-28-11……..43-24-5………79-52
KC 26-33-10……..30-31-13…….56-64
Angels 26-39-8………30-28-13……..56-67
Twins 38-23-12………35-32-8……..72-54
NYY 34-38-7……….36-27-4…..…70-65
A’s 26-37-7……..32-32-12……..58-69
Seattle 28-36-9……..39-25-10………67-61
TB 36-29-11……..38-22-9……..74-51
Texas 34-26-11……..38-27-8……..72-53
Toronto 29-37-5……..30-33-11……..59-70

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/13/17)
Ariz 22-71……..26-73………..48
Atl 17-70……….19-75………36
Cubs 20-71……..26-74………..46
Reds 30-75……..26-72……….56
Colo 20-74……..25-71..……..45
LA 21-71……..26-74..…….47
Miami 31-74……..26-71………..57
Milw 24-72……28-75…..……52
Mets 32-71……..25-74……….57
Philly 17-78……..22-68……….39
Pitt 22-74……..22-73……….44
StL 15-72……..23-72………..38
SD 23-72……….24-73……….47
SF 17-75……….21-73……….38
Wash 26-72……..29-73……….55

Orioles 17-72……..24-75……….41
Boston 20-72……..18-73……….38
White Sox 22-71……20-75……….42
Clev 22-76……..25-71………47
Detroit 18-74…….26-71………44
Astros 21-76……..28-70………49
KC 18-70……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..21-72……….48
Twins 17-71……..19-73……….36
NYY 19-78……..18-67……….37
A’s 18-70……..27-76………45
Seattle 21-73…….25-76……….46
TB 22-74……..24-73………46
Texas 28-72……..30-73………58
Toronto 24-72……..21-77………45

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DOC’S SPORTS

#110 Take UTEP Miners over Arizona Wildcats (Friday 10:15 pm ESPN)

The Wildcats are just not good enough to be laying this many points against anybody on the road. Arizona is coming off a three point home loss to Houston last Saturday and I do not see them lighting up the scoreboard in this game either. UTEP is no prize either entering this game at 0-2 but they looked better last week against Rice and they return most of their defense from last year. This may be the end of the Rich Rod era as they won only three games last year. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Weekend football card. We nailed both of our top plays last week (TCU & Green Bay) and have 46 years of handicapping experience in the industry