Saturday 9-16-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 16, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Preview: Ole Miss at California
Gracenote
Sep 13, 2017

The scoreboard operator figures to be busy Saturday as California faces visiting Ole Miss in a matchup of two explosive offensive units. Cal has averaged 34 points in victories over North Carolina and Weber State while Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson has thrown for 918 yards and nine touchdowns in wins over South Alabama and UT-Martin.

Patterson was 32-of-43 passing for five touchdowns and a single-game school record of 489 yards in last Saturday’s 45-23 win over UT-Martin as the Rebels scored on five consecutive drives between the second and third quarters. Patterson could be in line for another big game against Cal, which defeated Weber State 33-20 but allowed Wildcats quarterback Stefan Cantwell to throw for 431 yards. The Bears played without three injured regulars on defense and also lost senior tailback Tre Watson for the season with an unspecified leg injury in the second quarter. Watson entered the season as the Bears’ active leader in career total yards and will be replaced by former walk-on Patrick Laird, who caught a 54-yard touchdown pass in the season-opening win over North Carolina and ran for 191 yards and three touchdowns against Weber State.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Ole Miss -3.5

ABOUT OLE MISS (2-0): After UT-Martin rushed for 219 yards and averaged five yards per attempt, the Rebels are focusing on stopping Laird and the Cal running attack this week. Linebacker DeMarquis Gates had a team-high nine tackles against UT-Martin while fellow linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes made a case for increased playing time with five tackles off the bench. The Rebels have the weapons to keep pace with Cal, led by Patterson and receivers DaMarkus Lodge, D.K. Metcalf and A.J. Brown, an emerging star who has 16 catches for 389 yards and two TDs.

ABOUT CAL (2-0): Quarterback Ross Bowers threw four scoring passes in his first career start at North Carolina but was a quiet 20-for-28 for 200 yards and no TDs last week against Weber State. Bowers has a plethora of solid options in the receiving game, including junior Vic Wharton III, who has 10 catches for 202 yards and a touchdown. The defense has enjoyed mixed results early this season, but senior linebackers Raymond Davison III and Devante Downs have impressed with a combined total of 35 tackles and four forced fumbles.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Cal owns a 4-10 all-time record against SEC schools, with the last matchup coming in 2007 against Tennessee.

2. Ole Miss is 115-39-6 all-time against non-conference foes in the month of September.

3. The Bears are tied for third in the nation in turnovers gained with six.

PREDICTION: Ole Miss 41, Cal 35

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 16, 2017
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

Preview: Stanford at San Diego State
Gracenote
Sep 13, 2017

All eyes will be on the running game Saturday as San Diego State hosts No. 19 Stanford in a matchup of two of the top backs in the country. San Diego State junior Rashaad Penny had 353 all-purpose yards in last Saturday’s 30-20 win over Arizona State, while Stanford junior Bryce Love has averaged 11.3 yards per carry in games against Rice and USC.

After cruising to a 62-7 win over Rice in Australia, Stanford struggled to pressure USC quarterback Sam Darnold and allowed 623 total yards in last Saturday’s 42-24 loss to the Trojans. Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst relied on the short passing game and finished 15-of-28 for 172 yards with two touchdowns against USC, while Love gained 141 of his 160 yards in the first half, including a 75-yard touchdown run. The Cardinal struggled to contain USC running backs Ronald Jones and Stephen Carr and face another tough assignment against Penny, who is averaging 206.5 rushing yards per game and leads the nation in all-purpose yards at 284 per contest. “You’re seeing what we knew all along, that he’s one of the best running backs in the country,” Aztecs coach Rocky Long told reporters.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Stanford -9.5

ABOUT STANFORD (1-1): Chryst has targeted his tight ends early and often during the first two games, with freshman Colby Parkinson and preseason All-Pac-12 selection Dalton Schultz combining for seven catches and three touchdowns. Love figures to receive another heavy workload against the Aztecs, but Chryst also has a pair of solid wide receivers in J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Connor Wedington, who has a team-high nine catches for 111 yards. The defensive line struggled against USC’s size last week and will be looking to bounce back behind senior tackle Harrison Phillips, who leads the team with 16 tackles.

ABOUT SAN DIEGO STATE (2-0): The Aztecs are aiming for back-to-back wins over Pac-12 opponents after ending Arizona State's 17-game non-conference home winning streak Saturday. Defensive end Noble Hall was named Mountain West defensive player of the week after recording five solo tackles, 1 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles, while safety Trey Lomax leads the team with 11 tackles. The offense revolves around the 5-11, 220-pound Penny, who had a career-high 216 rushing yards against Arizona State and scored three touchdowns on a 95-yard rush, 99-yard kickoff return and 33-yard pass reception.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The teams are meeting for the first time since Sept. 17, 1988, when the Cardinal rolled to a 31-10 victory at Stanford Stadium.

2. The Aztecs are 20-3 in their last 23 home games dating back to Nov. 2, 2013.

3. Stanford has won the time-of-possession battle in 28 of its past 35 games.

PREDICTION: Stanford 31, San Diego State 27

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty was waiting on South Florida (-17 1/2, which WON ) on Friday and likes Notre Dame on Saturday.

The deficit is 995 sirignanos.

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MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, September 16


LA Dodgers @ Washington

Game 951-952
September 16, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Hill) 13.965
Washington
(Cole) 12.643
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-150); Over

St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 953-954
September 16, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wacha) 15.095
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 16.511
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-150
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-150); N/A

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
September 16, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 14.575
Cincinnati
(Romano) 16.193
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-125); Under

Milwaukee @ Miami

Game 957-958
September 16, 2017 @ 7:11 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Davies) 16.684
Miami
(Conley) 11.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 5
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-145); Under

NY Mets @ Atlanta

Game 959-960
September 16, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 11.965
Atlanta
(Dickey) 15.088
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-105); Over

San Diego @ Colorado

Game 961-962
September 16, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lyles) 15.179
Colorado
(Andrson) 12.381
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-190
12
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+165); Over

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
September 16, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 16.212
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 12.297
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-140
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-140); Under

Baltimore @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
September 16, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Hellckson) 14.493
NY Yankees
(Mntgmry) 18.598
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-200
10
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-200); Over

Kansas City @ Cleveland

Game 967-968
September 16, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Hammel) 18.179
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.770
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-245
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+205); Under

Boston @ Tampa Bay

Game 969-970
September 16, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Porcello) 15.600
Tampa Bay
(Cobb) 16.997
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-110); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit

Game 971-972
September 16, 2017 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 16.842
Detroit
(Jaye) 13.476
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-110
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-110); Over

Toronto @ Minnesota

Game 973-974
September 16, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.532
Minnesota
(Mejia) 16.365
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-135); Over

Seattle @ Houston

Game 975-976
September 16, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Ramirez) 14.573
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.814
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-175
9
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-175); Under

Texas @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
September 16, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hamels) 15.727
LA Angels
(Bridwell) 12.459
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-110); Under

Oakland @ Philadelphia

Game 979-980
September 16, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Grveman) 14.603
Philadelphia
(Lively) 17485
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-120); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, September 16

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LA DODGERS (95 - 52) at WASHINGTON (89 - 58) - 1:05 PM
RICH HILL (L) vs. A.J. COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 84-75 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 4-11 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 92-88 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 2-8 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-13 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-29 (+20.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-11 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-30 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-16 (-12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-27 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLE is 0-7 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)

RICH HILL vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HILL is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.11 and a WHIP of 1.540.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

A.J. COLE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (77 - 70) at CHICAGO CUBS (81 - 66) - 4:05 PM
MICHAEL WACHA (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 28-33 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 58-56 (-8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HENDRICKS is 13-1 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 83-71 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 444-400 (+53.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 81-66 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 900-819 (-160.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 418-379 (-86.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 32-34 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-54 (-23.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-37 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 114-105 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-30 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-9 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HENDRICKS is 2-8 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 9-4 (+4.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WACHA is 4-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 6.37 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 5-8 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-11. (-11.1 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.065.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (68 - 80) at CINCINNATI (64 - 84) - 4:10 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. SAL ROMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 68-80 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-27 (-11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-46 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 97-123 (-38.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 110-131 (-32.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-46 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NOVA is 2-10 (-8.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season. (Team's Record)
NOVA is 1-10 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 24-16 (+9.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-32 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 56-58 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-20 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 401-431 (-100.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 404-369 (-83.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 11-6 (+7.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NOVA is 3-5 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.2 units)

SAL ROMANO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ROMANO is 0-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (78 - 69) at MIAMI (68 - 79) - 7:10 PM
ZACH DAVIES (R) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 3-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 78-69 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-36 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-43 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 46-33 (+23.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-35 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DAVIES is 19-11 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 11-5 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 12-2 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 26-39 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MIAMI is 2-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MIAMI is 50-59 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. MIAMI since 1997
DAVIES is 3-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.1 units)

ADAM CONLEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CONLEY is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.729.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)

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NY METS (63 - 84) at ATLANTA (67 - 79) - 7:10 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 63-84 (-30.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 50-61 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 35-50 (-17.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 67-79 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 57-59 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-16 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 64-71 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DICKEY is 11-5 (+7.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 40-28 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 23-16 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 45-69 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-7 (+0.3 Units) against NY METS this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DEGROM is 4-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.29 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 5-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.7 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. NY METS since 1997
DICKEY is 4-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 4-0 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (65 - 82) at COLORADO (81 - 67) - 8:10 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. TYLER ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 81-67 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 38-27 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-82 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-24 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-76 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-53 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 80-96 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-22 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-59 (-41.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 36-39 (-13.8 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
COLORADO is 9-4 (+3.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

JORDAN LYLES vs. COLORADO since 1997
LYLES is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.417.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 0.948.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (86 - 62) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 92) - 9:05 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 31-36 (-18.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 28-37 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 86-62 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 38-35 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-0 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games in September games this season.
ARIZONA is 41-27 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 61-42 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 53-32 (+18.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 21-11 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ARIZONA is 134-91 (+31.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GREINKE is 36-19 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 23-5 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-92 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-41 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 7-16 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-41 (-20.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-60 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-65 (-31.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-53 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BUMGARNER is 3-12 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 0-8 (-11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 2-8 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 9-5 (+4.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GREINKE is 10-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.127.
His team's record is 13-3 (+10.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-8. (-1.2 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 9-9 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 15-13 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 17-11. (+4.6 units)

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BALTIMORE (72 - 76) at NY YANKEES (81 - 66) - 4:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. JORDAN MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 27-46 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-30 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 46-23 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 160-150 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-30 (+5.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HELLICKSON is 31-29 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 18-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 8-3 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 20-13 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 11-6 (+5.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
16 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+15.0 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HELLICKSON is 3-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.252.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

JORDAN MONTGOMERY vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 1-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

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KANSAS CITY (73 - 74) at CLEVELAND (91 - 57) - 4:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAMMEL is 23-47 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 89-46 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 73-74 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 78-66 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 26-21 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 57-54 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-35 (+5.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-33 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAMMEL is 78-69 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 56-49 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 28-26 (-12.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CARRASCO is 31-38 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 14-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 14-19 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-10 (+0.8 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.7 Units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HAMMEL is 3-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 3-6 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.5 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CARRASCO is 8-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.182.
His team's record is 10-6 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-6. (+4.0 units)

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BOSTON (84 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (72 - 76) - 6:10 PM
RICK PORCELLO (R) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 17-26 (-10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
BOSTON is 42-40 (-10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PORCELLO is 13-17 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 3-12 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 9-13 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 6-12 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 44-23 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 140-169 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-54 (-16.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 73-81 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-112 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-7 (+0.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.5 Units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PORCELLO is 11-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.186.
His team's record is 13-9 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-13. (-4.7 units)

ALEX COBB vs. BOSTON since 1997
COBB is 6-3 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.272.
His team's record is 7-7 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-7. (-1.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 88) at DETROIT (61 - 86) - 6:10 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. MYLES JAYE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 61-86 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 24-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 36-59 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 41-66 (-22.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 21-39 (-20.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 26-41 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-8 (+2.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.6 Units)

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

MYLES JAYE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (69 - 79) at MINNESOTA (77 - 70) - 7:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. ADALBERTO MEJIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 69-79 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 31-38 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 6-19 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-54 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 13-22 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 27-42 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 26-42 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 77-70 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-39 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 54-49 (+7.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-32 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 68-89 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 (+2.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ESTRADA is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.008.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (74 - 74) at HOUSTON (89 - 58) - 1:05 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
RAMIREZ is 2-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in September games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 89-58 (+5.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 70-36 (+18.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 21-10 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 251-302 (-78.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-21 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 12-5 (+5.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
11 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.4 Units)

ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. HOUSTON since 1997
RAMIREZ is 3-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.07 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 7-5 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.026.
His team's record is 7-6 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.4 units)

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TEXAS (72 - 75) at LA ANGELS (75 - 72) - 9:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. PARKER BRIDWELL (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-7 (+4.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.6 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HAMELS is 4-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of 1.039.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

PARKER BRIDWELL vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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OAKLAND (65 - 82) at PHILADELPHIA (57 - 90) - 7:05 PM
KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R) vs. BEN LIVELY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 202-269 (-52.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 25-41 (-15.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 23-49 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 35-55 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 84-115 (-32.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 16-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-90 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-62 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-71 (-26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-57 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.

BEN LIVELY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Saturday, September 16

National League
Cardinals @ Cubs
Wacha is 3-0, 2.25 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. St Louis is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-10-4

Hendricks is 2-1, 2.82 in his last six starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Cubs are 6-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-6-4

St Louis is 9-2 in its last 11 games; under is 7-2 in their last nine. Cubs won their last four games, scoring 49 runs; over is 5-1 in their last six games.

Dodgers @ Nationals
Hill is 0-4, 4.18 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Dodgers are 5-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-9-4

Cole is 1-2, 3.06 in his last three starts; under is 4-0-2 in his last six. Washington is 0-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-4

Dodgers won their last three games; over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Washington won seven of last 11 games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

Pirates @ Reds
Nova is 0-3, 11.77 in his last three starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Pirates are 4-13 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-16-1

Romano is 2-1, 2.93 in his last five starts (under 7-6). Reds are 3-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-7-2

Pirates lost eight of last nine games; under is 8-2 in their last ten. Reds lost five of last eight games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine.

Marlins @ Brewers (Miami will be “home” team, bat last. Game is in Milwaukee, though)
Conley is 0-2, 6.41 in his last four starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven. Miami is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-6-3

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 16 of last 18 games; over is 8-1 in their last nine. Milwaukee won six of its last seven games; under is 4-2–1 in their last seven home games.

Mets @ Braves
deGrom is 0-2, 8.62 in his last three starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven. Mets are 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-11-2

Dickey is 1-2, 6.44 in his last five starts, last four of which went over. Atlanta is 10-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him:

Mets lost their last eight road games; over is 9-3-1 in their last 13 road games. Atlanta won five of its last six games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Padres @ Rockies
Lyles is 1-0, 5.79 in two starts this year (over 2-0). Padres scored 17 runs in the two games. San Diego won his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-0

Anderson is 0-1, 6.91 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four starts. Colorado is 2-3 in his home starts; their first 5-inning record with him: 6-6

San Diego lost seven of last ten games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 road games. Rockies won nine of their last 12 games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Diamondbacks @ Giants
Greinke is 2-0, 2.36 in his last four starts; under is 5-0-2 in his last seven. Arizona is 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 18-6-5

Bumgarner is 0-3, 6.50 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Giants are 2-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-8-4

Arizona is 17-4 in its last 21 games; under is 4-1-1 in its last six. Giants lost four 15 of last 20 games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 home games.

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American League
White Sox @ Tigers
Lopez is 1-3, 5.24 in his last four starts (under 3-2). White Sox split his two road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-3

Jaye allowed seven runs in 3.2 IP (85 PT) in his first start, an 11-0 loss in Cleveland. Tigers’ first 5-inning record with him: 0-1

White Sox won six of last seven games; over is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. Detroit lost 12 of last 15 games; over is 9-3 in their last 12 home games.

Red Sox @ Rays
Porcello is 1-3, 8.72 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight starts. Boston is 7-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-19-3

Cobb is 2-0, 1.69 in his last two starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. Rays are 6-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-9-3

Boston won seven of last nine games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Tampa Bay lost six of last eight games; four of their last five games stayed under.

Royals @ Indians
Hammel is 2-2, 6.05 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Royals are 5-8 in his last 13 starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-13-7

Carrasco is 3-0, 0.62 in his last four starts; over is 8-3 in his last 11 starts. Indians are 8-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 20-7-2

Royals lost three of last five games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Cleveland won 22 of its last 23 games; under is 17-5 in their last 22 home games.

Baltimore @ New York
Hellickson is 0-2, 10.38 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Orioles are 1-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-5-1

Montgomery is 0-1, 4.94 in his last six starts, last four of which went over. NY is 5-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-11-3

Orioles lost eight of last nine games; six of their last eight games stayed under. New York won six of last seven games (under 4-3).

Mariners @ Astros
Ramirez is 1-1, 2.70 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Seattle is 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-3

Keuchel is 1-2, 5.13 in his last four starts, three of which went over. Astros are 5-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-6-2

Mariners lost seven of their last ten road games; nine of their last 11 games overall stayed under. Astros lost five of their last eight games; over is 5-1 in their last six games.

Blue Jays @ Twins
Estrada is 3-0, 4.30 in his last four starts; over is 9-5 in his last 14 starts. Toronto is 8-11 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-15-3

Mejia is 0-2, 5.08 in his last six starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last 10 starts. Twins are 5-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-5-4

Blue Jays lost their last three games, all by one run; under is 11-2-1 in their last 14 games. Minnesota won seven of last nine games; over is 6-5 in their last 11 home games.

Rangers @ Angels
Hamels is 1-2, 7.59 in his last four starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Rangers are 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-3-2

Bridwell is 0-1, 7.88 in his last five starts; under is 9-3 in his last 12 starts. Angels are 6-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-4-3

Texas lost seven of last nine games; over is 13-5-1 in their last 19 games. Angels lost five of last eight games, six of which stayed under.

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Interleague

A’s @ Phillies
Graveman is 2-0, 4.30 in his last four starts over is 6-2 in his last eight starts. A’s are 1-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-5-5

Lively is 2-1, 2.57 in his last three starts; under is 8-2-2 in his last 12 starts. Phillies are 1-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-8-2

A’s won seven of their last nine games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Philly won four of its last six games; over is 4-2 in their last six home games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
StL-Chi: Wacha 14-13; Hendricks 10-11
LA-Wsh: Hill 12-10; Cole 2-4
Pitt-Cin: Nova 13-15; Romano 5-8
Mia-Mil: Conley 8-9; Davies 19-11
NY-Atl: deGrom 16-13; Dickey 15-13
SD-Colo: Lyles 2-0; Anderson 5-7
Az-SF: Greinke 20-9; Bumgarner 3-12

American League
Balt-NYY: Hellickson 4-4; Montgomery 11-15
Bos-TB: Porcello 13-17; Cobb 14-13
Chi-Det: Lopez 2-3; Jaye 0-1
KC-Clev: Hammel 10-19; Carrasco 21-8
Sea-Hst: Ramirez 3-5; Keuchel 14-6
Tor-Minn: Estrada 14-16; Mejia 8-10
Tex-LA: Hamels 12-8; Bridwell 14-2

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Graveman 7-9; Lively 5-7

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Chi: Wacha 4-27; Hendricks 7-21
LA-Wsh: Hill 7-22; Cole 3-6
Pitt-Cin: Nova 10-28; Romano 5-13
Mia-Mil: Conley 6-17; Davies 8-30
NY-Atl: deGrom 9-27; Dickey 7-28
SD-Colo: Lyles 1-2; Anderson 1-12
Az-SF: Greinke 3-29; Bumgarner 3-15

American League
Balt-NYY: Hellickson 2-8; Montgomery 7-26
Bos-TB: Porcello 9-30; Cobb 4-27
Chi-Det: Lopez 1-5; Jaye 0-1
KC-Clev: Hammel 6-29; Carrasco 5-29
Sea-Hst: Ramirez 3-8; Keuchel 5-20
Tor-Minn: Estrada 10-30; Mejia 5-18
Tex-LA: Hamels 8-20; Bridwell 2-16

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Graveman 8-16; Lively 4-12

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Umpires
National League
StL-Chi: Under is 7-2 in last nine Torres games.
LA-Wsh: Five of last six Cederstrom games went over.
Pitt-Cin: Favorites won six of last seven West games.
Mia-Mil: Favorites won seven of last nine Tichenor games.
NY-Atl: Home team won last ten Culbreth games.
SD-Colo: Under is 8-2-2 in last 12 Davis games.
Az-SF: Over is 7-2-1 in last ten May games.

American League
Balt-NYY: Four of last six Barry games went over.
Bos-TB: Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Nelson games.
Chi-Det: Over is 5-2 in last seven Gorman games.
KC-Clev: Underdogs won seven of last nine TBarrett games.
Sea-Hst: Six of last seven Ripperger games stayed under.
Tor-Minn: Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Meals games.
Tex-LA: Under is 8-5-1 in last 14 Holbrook games.

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Over is 4-2-2 in last eight Layne games.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 83-56 AL, favorites -$36
AL @ NL– 72-68 NL, favorites -$84
Total: 151-128 AL, favorites -$120

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 70-67-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-60-7
Total: Over 144-127-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/15/17
Ariz 28-26-20……42-22–12……..70-48
Atl 27-35-10……26-39-8………..53-74
Cubs 32-31-8…….37-25-14………..69-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-36–7……….53-79
Colo 38-30-7…….38-29-5………..76-59
LA 34-24-13…….41-25-9……….75-49
Miami 31-35-10…….35-26-10………66-61
Milw 35-27-10…….37-28-10……….71-55
Mets 31-38-4……..30-37-7………….61-75
Philly 19-43-16……29-34-8………..48-77
Pitt 31-37-7…….28-31-13………..60-68
St. Louis 31-32-9……..39-25-10………..70-57
SD 21-44-8……..36-29–9…………57-73
SF 16-49-9……..28-32-13……….44-80
Wash 42-23-7……34-31-10………….76-54

Orioles 28-38-5……..30-39-7………58-77
Boston 30-33-10………34-37-3…….64-70
White Sox 24-38-11………29-42–4…….53-80
Cleveland 44-23-8……..37-24-10……….81-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….28-34-11……..55-72
Astros 37-28-11……..44-24-5………81-52
KC 26-33-12……..30-31-13…….56-64
Angels 26-39-8………30-29-14……..56-68
Twins 38-23-12………37-32-8……..74-54
NYY 34-38-7……….38-27-4…..…72-65
A’s 28-37-9……..32-32-12……..60-69
Seattle 29-37-9……..39-25-10………68-62
TB 36-29-11……..39-22-9……..75-51
Texas 34-26-12……..38-28-8……..72-54
Toronto 29-39-5……..30-33-11……..59-72

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/15/17)
Ariz 22-72……..27-74………..49
Atl 17-71……….19-76………36
Cubs 20-71……..26-76………..46
Reds 30-76……..26-73……….56
Colo 20-75……..25-72..……..45
LA 22-72……..26-74..…….48
Miami 31-76……..26-71………..57
Milw 24-72……28-76…..……52
Mets 33-73……..25-74……….58
Philly 17-78……..23-70……….40
Pitt 22-75……..22-73……….44
StL 16-73……..23-73………..39
SD 23-73……….24-73……….47
SF 17-75……….22-74……….39
Wash 26-72……..30-75……….56

Orioles 17-74……..24-75……….41
Boston 21-73……..18-74……….39
White Sox 23-73……20-75……….43
Clev 22-76……..26-73………48
Detroit 18-74…….26-73………44
Astros 21-77……..29-71………50
KC 18-72……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..21-74……….48
Twins 17-71……..19-75……….36
NYY 19-78……..20-69………39
A’s 19-72……..27-76………46
Seattle 21-75…….25-76……….46
TB 22-74……..25-74………47
Texas 28-73……..30-74………58
Toronto 24-74……..21-77………45

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MLB

Saturday, September 16

Trend Report

1:05 PM
SEATTLE vs. HOUSTON
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games

1:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 11 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home

4:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games

4:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games

4:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
Pittsburgh is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh

4:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

6:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chi White Sox are 6-18 SU in their last 24 games on the road
Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

6:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 23 games at home

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Milwaukee's last 25 games
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Miami's last 19 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:10 PM
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Toronto

7:10 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets

8:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing at home against San Diego

9:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Francisco's last 12 games at home
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:07 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Texas is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home

[Can'tPickAWinner]

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (95-52) at Washington Nationals (89-58)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Dodgers at Nationals
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

Prior to the start of a three-game weekend set against the Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters it was more important for his team to play good baseball than it was to make a statement against the team chasing it for the best record in the National League. The Dodgers ended up doing both in the opener, and hope for more of the same Saturday when they continue their series in Washington against the Nationals.

Justin Turner, Yasiel Puig and Corey Seager all homered in the first two innings to back a dominant pitching performance from Alex Wood in Friday's 7-0 victory, sending Los Angeles to its third straight win after dropping 16 of 17 from Aug. 26-Sept. 11. The Dodgers (95-52) also lowered their magic number to clinch the NL West to six games pending the result of a late encounter between Arizona and San Francisco, and opened up a six-game lead over Washington (89-58) for the best record in the NL. The Nationals mustered only four hits against Wood and two relievers while falling to defeat for the third time in four outings. The offense has been lacking for the NL East champions over that stretch, totaling seven runs while getting shut out twice.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, Fox

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Rich Hill (9-8, 3.67 ERA) vs. Nationals RH A.J. Cole (2-4, 4.30)

Hill was saddled with his fourth loss in as many starts Sunday against Colorado, giving up at least one homer for the eighth consecutive outing among the two runs he allowed over five innings. Since barely missing out on a perfect game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 23, the 37-year-old has posted a 6.14 ERA over his next three turns. Ryan Zimmerman is 6-for-9 with two home runs against Hill, who last faced Washington twice in the 2016 NL Divisional Series and permitted five runs across seven innings over two starts.

Cole will be making his first start for the Nationals since getting the win at Miami on Sept. 4, having pitched twice in relief over that span. The 25-year-old rookie worked two scoreless frames against Philadelphia last Saturday but was roughed up for three runs on five hits across two innings versus Atlanta on Tuesday. Cole is limiting right-handed hitters to a .229 average (.301 against left-handers) as he enters his first career start against the Dodgers.

WALK-OFFS

1. With one more victory, the Dodgers will post their most wins in a season since going 98-64 in 1977.

2. Washington 2B Daniel Murphy fanned three times against Wood on Friday, marking the first time since May 20, 2014 - a span of 504 games - he struck out three times in a contest.

3. Los Angeles OF Andre Ethier went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in the opener and remains one homer shy of tying Shawn Green (162) for eighth place on the Dodgers all-time list.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Nationals 3

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GAME: Seattle Mariners (74-74) at Houston Astros (89-58)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Mariners at Astros
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The Houston Astros are on the verge of clinching the American League West when they host the Seattle Mariners on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Houston posted a 5-2 victory in Friday's opener and arrives to the ballpark with a magic number of two for clinching its first division title since 2001.

The Astros are a scintillating 12-5 against Seattle this season, and ace Dallas Keuchel will look to stymie the Mariners for the third time this season. All-Star Carlos Correa went 2-for-4 with a run-scoring double on Friday but has no homers and two RBIs in 48 at-bats this month. The defeat was a painful one for the Mariners, who sit 3 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the AL's second wild-card spot with just 14 games remaining. Kyle Seager was hitless in four at-bats on Friday, ending an 11-game hitting streak during which he belted six homers.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (5-5, 4.25 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (12-4, 3.03)

Ramirez is winless in his last four outings, including a no-decision against the Astros on Sept. 4 in which he gave up two runs and four hits over six innings. The 27-year-old is 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA over his last six starts, allowing fewer than three runs five times during the stretch. Ramirez is 3-1 with a 3.31 ERA in eight career appearances (five starts) against Houston and easily has handled Josh Reddick (2-for-19) and Carlos Beltran (1-for-10).

Keuchel has won just one of his last three starts, and the victory came when matched against Ramirez 12 days ago as he allowed two runs and seven hits over 7 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old is limiting opposing batters to a .182 average in nine home starts while going 5-2 with a 2.26 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. Keuchel is 2-0 with a 1.23 ERA in two starts against the Mariners this year and 7-5 with a 2.78 ERA in 14 career appearances (13 starts) as he struggles with Nelson Cruz (10-for-27, three homers).

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros 2B Jose Altuve is batting just .261 in 46 at-bats this month, allowing his major league-best average to drop to .347.

2. Seattle 2B Robinson Cano is mired in an 11-game home-run drought despite batting .333 during the stretch.

3. Houston RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (arm fatigue) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Saturday and could rejoin the rotation next week.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Mariners 0

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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (72-76) at New York Yankees (81-66)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Orioles at Yankees
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The surging New York Yankees can clinch a fifth straight series victory when they host the Baltimore Orioles in the third of a four-game series Saturday afternoon. Didi Gregorius homered and drove in four runs in the Yankees' 8-2 rout of the sinking Orioles on Friday, which came on the heels of New York's 13-5 cakewalk in the series opener.

The Yankees are averaging 6.9 runs during a 10-3 burst that has kept them within striking distance in the American League East and solidly atop the heap in the AL wild-card race. Aaron Judge was held hitless Friday but drew a pair of walks and scored twice, giving him 29 runs in 17 games against Baltimore this year. Chase Headley had three hits and an RBI for New York and is hitting .365 during a season-high 13-game hitting streak. The Orioles have lost eight of their last nine to fall 5 1/2 games out of a wild-card spot with 14 to play.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Jeremy Hellickson (8-9, 5.23 ERA) vs. Yankees LH Jordan Montgomery (7-7, 4.24)

Hellickson lasted just 2 1/3 innings against the Yankees at home two turns ago, giving up three earned runs and two hits with four walks. He rebounded to post a quality start at Cleveland on Sunday but still lost to fall to 2-4 since joining the Orioles at the trade deadline. The 30-year-old is 4-2 with a 3.60 ERA in 10 career games (eight starts) against New York.

Montgomery has failed to get through five innings in three consecutive starts, during which he has posted a 6.75 ERA. Included in the rocky stretch was a 4 2/3-inning outing at Camden Yards on Sept. 4, when the South Carolina native let up a pair of earned runs. Montgomery has a 3.43 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 21 innings over four starts versus Baltimore this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees were fined an undisclosed amount for improper use of a dugout phone prior to this season as part of MLB's investigation into recent accusations of sign stealing made by both Boston and New York.

2. Baltimore has been held to two or fewer runs seven times during its 1-8 slide.

3. New York manager Joe Girardi on Friday became the sixth skipper in franchise history to win 900 games.

PREDICTION: Yankees 7, Orioles 4

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GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (77-70) at Chicago Cubs (81-66)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Cardinals at Cubs
Gracenote
Sep 15, 2017

The first-place Chicago Cubs are off to a good start in distancing themselves from one of the two teams nipping at their heels as they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon in the middle contest of a three-game series. Chicago overcame a slow start before riding a seven-run sixth inning to an 8-2 victory Friday, increasing their lead in the National League Central over St. Louis to four games.

Also pursuing the Cubs are the Milwaukee Brewers, who remained three back after defeating the Marlins 10-2 in Miami on Friday. The Cardinals, who have six games remaining with Chicago - including four in St. Louis from Sept. 25-28, are 3 1/2 behind Colorado for the second NL wild card spot after the Rockies defeated San Diego 6-1 on Friday. The Cubs' Kris Bryant delivered his second three-hit game in his last three contests Thursday with a solo home run and an RBI single, making him 8-for-16 with nine runs scored and eight RBIs in his last four games. The Cardinals' Michael Wacha has won his last three starts and opposes Kyle Hendricks, who had a six-game unbeaten streak (2-0) halted in his last outing.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), CSN Chicago Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Michael Wacha (12-7, 3.99 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (6-5, 3.35)

Wacha allowed five hits and struck out seven in eight innings of a 7-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday. The 26-year-old Iowa native has allowed five runs (four earned) over 20 innings during his winning streak, which also represents the first time he's pitched six or more innings in three straight starts since July. Anthony Rizzo is 15-for-34 with three home runs and Bryant 8-for-22 with a homer and seven strikeouts versus Wacha, who is 4-5 with a 6.45 ERA in 14 games (12 starts) versus Chicago - 0-1, 9.58 in two turns this season.

Hendricks allowed three runs, four hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings of a 3-1 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday. The 27-year-old Californian is 2-2 with a 2.58 ERA in 10 starts since the All-Star break. Hendricks is 1-2 with a 4.02 ERA in eight starts versus St. Louis, including a no-decision this season when he allowed four runs in four innings opposing Wacha on June 4 in the Cubs' 7-6 victory.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals CF Dexter Fowler missed his fifth straight game Friday after injuring his knee crashing into the wall trying to make a catch last Saturday.

2. Chicago soon could be without C Willson Conteras, who was ejected Friday. He threw his mask to the ground in disgust and it bounced off the ground, inadvertently hitting home plate umpire Jordan Baker in the leg - a result that could lead to a suspension.

3. St. Louis 2B Kolten Wong left Friday's game with lower back tightness.

PREDICTION: Cubs 3, Cardinals 2

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GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (68-80) at Cincinnati Reds (64-84)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Pirates at Reds
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The Cincinnati Reds might be a little short on wins as they sit in the basement of the National League Central, but their lineup is long on power. The Reds will try to use the long ball to draw one game closer to getting out of the basement when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second of a three-game series on Saturday.

Cincinnati (64-84) pounded out four solo home runs in a 4-2 win in Friday's series opener, which pulled it within four games of the Pirates (68-80) for fourth place in the Central. The Reds, who got a pair of home runs from Zack Cozart and one each from Joey Votto and Scott Schebler, are up to 204 home runs on the season - led by Votto's 35. The Pirates were postseason contenders a month ago but are in a deep fade as the season winds down and dropped three straight and eight of their last nine. Pittsburgh, which failed to score more than three runs in any of those last eight losses, will try to generate some offense against Reds rookie Sal Romano and support right-hander Ivan Nova on Saturday.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Ivan Nova (11-13, 4.25 ERA) vs. Reds RH Sal Romano (4-6, 4.54)

Nova is struggling through the second half and is 2-7 with a 6.62 ERA in 10 starts since the All-Star break. The Dominican Republic native was ripped for five runs in as many innings in a loss at St. Louis on Sunday - the sixth time in the last nine starts that he yielded at least four earned runs. Nova was knocked around for seven runs - five earned - on eight hits and three walks over five innings in a loss at Cincinnati on Aug. 25.

Romano allowed eight hits in five innings at the New York Mets on Sunday but limited the damage to two runs while striking out six in a no-decision. The 23-year-old rookie surrendered three or fewer runs in each of his last five outings, with the lone loss in that span coming at Pittsburgh on Sep. 3. Two of Romano’s losses have come at Pittsburgh, with the Pirates knocking him around for a total of six runs - five earned - in 11 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Votto needs three home runs to surpass his career high of 37 set in 2010.

2. Pittsburgh 3B David Freese recorded 14 strikeouts in his last seven games.

3. Cincinnati closer Raisel Iglesias worked multiple innings in each of his last three appearances, totaling 5 2/3 frames.

PREDICTION: Reds 5, Pirates 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

GAME: Kansas City Royals (73-74) at Cleveland Indians (91-57)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Royals at Indians
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The Cleveland Indians must begin another winning streak Saturday, one day after their American League-record run came to a close, as they host the Kansas City Royals in the third of a four-game set. The Indians saw their 22-game streak end Friday night with a 4-3 setback, losing for the first time since Aug. 23 and falling four short of the major-league mark set by the 1916 New York Giants.

Cleveland has already secured a playoff spot and its magic number to clinch the AL Central is two, but there is still plenty of work to be done as it holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Houston for the best record in the AL. Francisco Lindor will try to extend his hitting streak to 10 games for the Indians, who send Carlos Carrasco to the mound against Kansas City right-hander Jason Hammel. The Royals won for just the second time in five contests Friday to pull within four games of Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the AL, but All-Star catcher Salvador Perez is day-to-day with an intercostal injury. Former Indian Brandon Moss is 9-for-21 during a six-game hitting streak for the Royals, while teammate Alcides Escobar is 7-for-15 over the last four contests.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jason Hammel (8-11, 4.91 ERA) vs. Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (15-6, 3.41)

Hammel gave up five runs and 10 hits over 3 1/3 innings to lose Monday versus the Chicago White Sox after winning three of his previous four outings. The 35-year-old pitched 5 1/3 perfect innings in his last meeting with the Indians before allowing four runs and six hits in the next 1 1/3 frames to take his first loss against them in 2017. Edwin Encarnacion is 9-for-30 with five homers against Hammel, who is 3-1 with a 3.91 ERA versus Cleveland this year.

Carrasco, who is 5-1 in his last seven starts with 59 strikeouts and five walks, has permitted one or zero runs in six of those outings. The 30-year-old Venezuelan limited Detroit to seven hits over six scoreless innings Monday and spun seven scoreless frames in a victory over Kansas City on Aug. 27. Melky Cabrera is 11-for-36 with a pair of homers versus Carrasco, who is 8-6 with a 3.46 ERA in 21 career meetings with the Royals (16 starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Kansas City 1B Eric Hosmer is 21-for-57 with seven RBIs against the Indians this year, although the Royals have dropped 10 of 17 in the season series.

2. Cleveland 2B/3B Jose Ramirez is 9-for-16 with a pair of homers and five RBIs over his last five contests.

3. The Royals have the least errors in the AL with 68 and the Indians are just behind them with 69 after committing one Friday.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Royals 1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

GAME: Boston Red Sox (84-63) at Tampa Bay Rays (72-76)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Red Sox at Rays
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The Boston Red Sox needed 15 innings to dispatch the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, but the effort was important to their position atop the American League East. The Red Sox will try to clinch a series win when they visit the Rays for the middle contest of their three-game set on Saturday.

Dustin Pedroia stranded 10 baserunners while going hitless in his first seven at-bats before coming up with two on in the 15th and sending a grounder to the right side that Rays second baseman Brad Miller could not field cleanly, pushing across the go-ahead run on the error and opening up the floodgates. The 13-6 win left the Red Sox three games ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East and improved the team to 7-3 during a stretch of 21 straight contests against teams with losing records. Tampa Bay's boom-or-bust offensive attack broke out the boom with two home runs off Boston ace Chris Sale and a total of four in the contest, including a solo shot by Kevin Kiermaier in the 14th inning that kept the game going after Boston had taken a lead. The Rays will take aim at a pitcher that has been susceptible to the long ball on Saturday in Boston's Rick Porcello, who opposes Alex Cobb.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (9-17, 4.64 ERA) vs. Rays RH Alex Cobb (11-9, 3.59)

Porcello needed 95 pitches to get through five innings against the Rays on Sunday and allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while suffering his 17th defeat - 13 more than last season. The New Jersey native did manage to get through that start without surrendering a home run but remains tied for the major-league lead with 35 blasts allowed. Porcello served up a pair of solo shots at Tampa Bay on Aug. 9 but limited the damage to those two runs over six innings to record a win.

Cobb threw 93 pitches to get through five frames at Fenway Park on Sunday but outdueled Porcello by yielding one run and four hits en route to the win. The 29-year-old has allowed fewer than two runs in four of his last five outings but has completed six innings just twice in that span. Cobb had no trouble cutting through Boston's lineup at home on July 8, when he scattered two hits over 7 2/3 scoreless frames to pick up a victory.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox were fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for using a device to steal signs against the Yankees.

2. Tampa Bay RHP Tommy Hunter has not allowed a hit or a walk in any of his last six appearances, totaling six innings.

3. Boston INF Eduardo Nunez (knee) and DH Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) are both day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Rays 8, Red Sox 4

[Can'tPickAWinner]

GAME: Chicago White Sox (59-88) at Detroit Tigers (61-86)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 16 - 6:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: White Sox at Tigers
Gracenote
Sep 16, 2017

The Chicago White Sox are prepared for some inconsistency with their young team, and extremes from one game to the next are not uncommon. The White Sox will try to swing back to the extreme that saw them dominate the first game of the series when they visit the Detroit Tigers for the third of a four-game set on Saturday.

Chicago pounded out 25 hits in a 17-7 thrashing in Thursday's opener but was held to eight hits in a 3-2, walk-off setback on Friday. The White Sox are just looking for small signs of improvement to show that the young players are moving in the right direction, and potential franchise cornerstone Yoan Moncada provided the game's first run with a solo homer on Saturday after scoring five runs in the series opener. The Tigers are just happy to get a win after dropping six in a row and improved to 3-12 since hitting the reset button with the trades of Justin Upton and Justin Verlander at the end of last month when their own young players got together on the winning run with Mikie Mahtook driving in Jeimer Candelario. Both teams will feature a young pitcher looking to prove he belongs in the majors when Chicago sends Reynaldo Lopez up against Detroit's Myles Jaye.

TV: 6:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (1-3, 4.76 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Myles Jaye (1-1, 6.75)

Lopez earned his first win for Chicago last time out, when he scattered three runs and eight hits over six innings at Kansas City. The Dominican Republic native struck out a season-low one in that turn but finally got some run support in the 11-3 triumph to escape with the win. Lopez turned in quality starts in three of his first four turns but could not get enough help from his offense.

Jaye made his first two appearances out of the bullpen before getting a turn in the rotation and struggling in a loss at Cleveland on Monday. The 25-year-old was ripped for seven runs on seven hits and two walks in 3 2/3 innings. Jaye was just 4-13 despite a 3.96 ERA in 25 minor league starts split between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo before being recalled.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Tigers acquired 19-year-old RHP Elvin Rodriguez from the Los Angeles Angels to complete the Justin Upton trade.

2. Chicago RF Avisail Garcia is 15-for-27 with 10 RBIs in his last six games.

3. Detroit RF Nick Castellanos hit safely in each of the last 12 games.

PREDICTION: White Sox 8, Tigers 4