Thursday 9-21-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs - Race 4

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta / Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) Pick 5 (Races 4-8)


Maiden Special • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Age 2 • CR: 85 • Purse: $51,000 • Post: 6:27P
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 118 LBS. (PREFERENCE TO HORSES THAT HAVE NOT STARTED FOR LESS THAN $50,000).
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Race Type: Lone Front-runner. FOXTROT SALLY is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * FOXTROT SALLY: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. AS I PLEASE: Horse has a TrackMaster "B" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. BOOTSY'S HADENOUGH: A first time starter with a trainer that has a win percentage with first time starters of at least 25 (minimum 10 starts). Jock ey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20.
15
FOXTROT SALLY
5/1

5/2
3
AS I PLEASE
4/1

5/1
9
BOOTSY'S HADENOUGH
9/2

7/1

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream Park - Race #8 - Post: 5:00pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $18,000 Class Rating: 89

Rating: 4

#6 COOKIES ARE GOOD (ML=8/1)
#4 DREAMY MARTINI (ML=5/1)
#7 LUNCH BREAK (ML=20/1)


COOKIES ARE GOOD - Entered a $10,000 Claiming race at Gulfstream Park last time out and raced on a sloppy track finishing fifth. Should do better in today's race. DREAMY MARTINI - Has found a great spot in today's event. LUNCH BREAK - Shows a classic conditioning maneuver. Routing today after two sprint races. For my money, a bullet workout is the best indicator of readiness there is. Look at that last one - 49.4. Very impressive. You should disregard that last affair at Gulfstream Park on a sloppy track where he finished outside the top 3. Should do well right here with the benefit of a fast track.

Vulnerable Contenders: #3 MANOLETE (ML=7/2), #1 NIGHT RYTHM (ML=4/1), #5 HAIL TO VICTORY (ML=6/1),

MANOLETE - In the last affair this less than sharp equine finished fourth. Doesn't bode well for his chances this time. NIGHT RYTHM - Speed kills. Plenty of early speed in this event compromises this animal's efforts. If you keep betting these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be disappointed most of the time. HAIL TO VICTORY - Pace is so critical, and this speedball is going to have a ding-dong battle on his hands. Didn't land in the money on Jun 23rd at Gulfstream Park. Followed it up with another lackluster effort. The speed figure in the last race doesn't fit very well in this affair when I look at the class figure of today's race. Mark this thoroughbred as a possibly overvalued equine.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#6 COOKIES ARE GOOD is going to be the play if we are getting 3/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,6,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [4,6,7] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[4,6,7] with [4,6,7] with [1,2,4,6,7] with [1,2,4,6,7] Total Cost: $36

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
[4,6,7] with [4,6,7] with [2,4,6,7] with [1,2,4,6,7,8] with [1,2,4,6,7,8] Total Cost: $72

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Los Alamitos (Thoroughbred)

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Maiden Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $19000 Class Rating: 71

FOR MAIDENS, TWO YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $30,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 FABRICATION 8/5

# 5 THE SLEEPY PRINCE 8/1

# 6 LUCKY PEGASUS 9/5

FABRICATION looks to be the bet in here. Reliable average speed figures in dirt sprint races make this equine a key contender. Overall the Equibase Speed Figures of this pony look respectable in this affair. Mulhall has shown excellent profits (+35 return on investment ) at this distance/surface. THE SLEEPY PRINCE - Overall the Speed Figures of this equine look respectable in this race. Looks very strong against this group of horses in this race and ought to be one of the leaders. LUCKY PEGASUS - Has very good early pace and will almost certainly fare solidly against this group. Must be considered given the class of races run recently.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Presque Isle Downs

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Claiming - 6.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $17000 Class Rating: 93

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE AUGUST 21 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $10,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 SAVE THE DRAMA 3/1

# 6 BIRDS GONE WILD 6/1

# 2 MIDNIGHT PUNK 4/1

I think SAVE THE DRAMA is a strong choice. Have to think this horse will do well following the quick reversal of fortune. He has quite good class ratings, averaging 97, and has to be carefully examined in here. Has to be considered versus this group of animals displaying solid figures as of late and an average speed fig of 90 under similar conditions. BIRDS GONE WILD - Should be given a chance for this event if only for the solid Equibase Speed Figure garnered in the last contest. MIDNIGHT PUNK - Have to take a chance on this gelding with the solid earnings per start in dirt sprint races.

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NCAAF

Thursday, September 21

Thursday's NCAAF Game of the Day: Temple at South Florida

Temple Owls at South Florida Bulls (-19.5, 63)

Quinton Flowers could be battling his way back into the Heisman Trophy conversation after a big performance and the star quarterback looks to help 17th-ranked South Florida build momentum when it opens American Athletic Conference play against visiting Temple on Thursday night. Flowers accounted for 386 of the team’s 680 yards and five touchdowns in the 47-23 win over Illinois last week and next hopes to avenge the Bulls’ last loss.

The Owls knocked off USF 46-30 last October in Philadelphia and the Bulls have won eight in a row since to match a school record, led by an offense that has produced at least 30 points in a national-best 20 consecutive games while averaging 40 in the first three of 2017. Temple is not the same team as last year, but its defense has shown it can make plays with 14 sacks in the first three games - nine last week in a 29-21 win over Massachusetts. The Owls have won two in a row since getting pounded 49-16 by Notre Dame in their opener and boast four receivers with at least eight catches and 100 yards in the first three contests. The Owls have leaned on their passing attack, which has produced 262.3 yards per game with no interceptions, and South Florida’s improving defense has picked off eight passes in the first three games.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE HISTORY: The South Florida Bulls opened as 18-point home favorites and that number wasn't enough for bettors, forcing the line up to -19.5 by Wednesday. The total hit the betting boards at 58.5 and has jumped all of the way up to 63.

INJURY REPORT:

Temple - No injuries to report.

South Florida - WR D. Salomon (Probable, Undisclosed), WR D. Antoine (Questionable, Lower Body), LB A. Polk Jr. (Questionable, Knee), OL G. Bethel (Questionable, Leg), WR R. Bronson (Out For Season, Shoulder).

TEMPLE (2-1 SU, 0-3 ATS, 1-2 O/U): Sophomore quarterback Logan Marchi has thrown for 767 yards in the first three games with five touchdown passes, but the ground attack has not been as productive. Junior running back Ryquell Armstead tops the Owls with 177 yards rushing, but the team is averaging 2.9 per carry in the early going while senior Keith Kirkwood (12 catches, 185 yards), sophomore Isaiah Wright (nine, 180) and senior Adonis Jennings (eight, 146) have all been factors through the air. Freshman end Quincy Roche, who was named co-AAC defensive player of the week Monday, owns four sacks while junior defensive back Delvon Russell has 28 tackles.

SOUTH FLORIDA (3-0 SU, 1-2 ATS, 1-2 O/U): The Bulls struggled often defensively last year, but they are showing the ability to take the ball away in the early going and have not allowed a point in the third quarter in the first three games. “It’s a different feeling (from last season) because the defense is playing lights out,” USF’s leading rusher senior Darius Tice (256 yards) told reporters. “This is a new feeling.” Junior defensive back Ronnie Hoggins and sophomore linebacker Nico Sawtelle lead a balanced unit with 18 tackles each while both own an interception for the Bulls, who are 14th in the nation in rushing defense (89.3 yards) after permitting just 67 last Friday against Illinois.

TRENDS:

* Owls are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
* Bulls are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
* Under is 9-2 in Owls last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
* Over is 11-1 in Bulls last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.

CONSENSUS: The home chalk Bulls are getting 61 percent of the action from users and the Over is picking up 57 percent of the totals wagers.

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 3

Thursday, September 21

LA Rams @ San Francisco

Game 301-302
September 21, 2017 @ 8:25 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Rams
120.863
San Francisco
124.279
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 3 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Rams
by 2 1/2
39 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+2 1/2); Over

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NFL

Thursday, September 21

Thursday Night Football Betting Preview and Odds: Rams at 49ers

Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers (+2, 39.5)

A pair of rookie head coaches will square off for the first time when the San Francisco 49ers host the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night in a matchup of longtime NFC West rivals. San Francisco has yet to find the end zone through its first two games, but has won three in a row in the series, including a season sweep against the Rams in 2016.

Although the 49ers acquitted themselves well in a three-point loss at Seattle last week, they have been limited to four field goals under coach Kyle Shanahan, marking the first time in franchise history they haven't scored a touchdown in the opening two games. "I don't think there are any moral victories in the NFL, especially with the way I played," San Francisco quarterback Brian Hoyer said in the wake of the 12-9 defeat to the Seahawks. The Rams were denied a possible 2-0 start under coach Sean McVay after surrendering a late touchdown in a 27-20 setback to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Los Angeles had the second-worst passing game in the league last season -- behind only San Francisco -- and averaged an NFL-low 14.0 points, but it has amassed 86 points during its 1-1 start.

TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network.

POWER RANKINGS: Rams (+6.5) - 49ers (+7) + home field (-3) = 49ers -2.5

LINE HISTORY: The Rams opened the week as 2.5-point road favorites but by Wednesday morning that number was down to 2. The total hit the betting boards at 42 and has been bet all of the way down to 39.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Rams - RB M. Brown (Questionable, Hamstring), TE G. Everett (Questionable, Thigh), CB K. Webster (Questionable, Shoulder), CB T. Johnson (Questionable, Leg), WR M. Thomas (Out, Suspension), TE T. Hemingway (I-R, Shin), RB L. Dunbar (Out, Knee), WR B. Marquez (I-R, Knee), DT D. Easley (I-R, Knee).

49ers - TE G. Kittle (Questionable, Hip), J. Tartt (Questionable, Neck), DB J. Ward (Questionable, Hamstring), S E. Reid (Out, Knee), LB R. Foster (Out, Ankle), G J. Garnett (I-R, Knee), DB D. Jones (I-R, Knee), RB J. Williams (I-R, Ankle), DL R. Blair III (I-R, Thumb), WR A. Burbridge (I-R, Hamstring), DL C. Jones (I-R, Undisclosed), LB D. Newsom (I-R, Concussion), S C. James (I-R, Knee), LB M. Smith (I-R, Pectoral), LB J. Gilbert (I-R, Knee), WR B. Johnson III (I-R, Hamstring).

ABOUT THE RAMS (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 2-0 O/U): The semblance of a passing game has provided a boost for third-year back Todd Gurley, who along with Kansas City rookie Kareem Hunt are the only players to amass more than 100 yards rushing and 100 yards receiving. Quarterback Jared Goff, the No. 1 overall pick a year ago, was not as sharp as his performance in the season opener but did rally Los Angeles from a pair of double-digit deficits to forge a fourth-quarter tie on Sunday. Sammy Watkins and rookie Cooper Kupp each have seven catches through the first two games to tie for the team lead. Stud defensive tackle Aaron Donald had a quiet debut after returning from a contract dispute but vowed to be better against San Francisco.

ABOUT THE 49ers (0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U): Running back Carlos Hyde is coming off a huge game in Seattle, rushing for 124 yards on only 15 carries while ripping off runs of 61 and 27 yards. Given the state of San Francisco's passing game, expect Shanahan to lean heavily on Hyde, who rambled for 88 yards and a pair of touchdowns to carry the 49ers to a 28-0 rout of the Rams in the 2016 season opener. Journeyman Hoyer, playing with his fourth different team in four seasons, needs to rebound from a wretched performance in Seattle when he managed only 99 yards and an interception on 15-of-27 passing. Wideout Pierre Garcon has a team-leading nine receptions, but the 49ers are dealing with myriad injuries in their defensive backfield.

TRENDS:

* Rams are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
* 49ers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games.
* Over is 4-0 in Rams last 4 games overall.
* Under is 21-8 in 49ers last 29 home games.
* Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in San Francisco.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the road favorite Rams at a rate of 73 percent and the Under is picking up 66 percent of the totals action.

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Art Aronson

AAA Sports' FREE PLAY

St. Louis vs. Cincinnati, 09/21/2017 19:10 EDT

Total: -123/+8½ Over

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

This is a 1* Free Play on the OVER Cards/Reds.

Based primarily on the struggles of Reds’ starter Homer Bailey (5-8, 6.86 ERA.) Bailey comes in off a strong outing against the Pirates on Friday, but performances like those have been few and far between. Besides, the veteran has an atrocious 1-5, 7.78 ERA record at home. Cards’ starter Carlos Martinez has obviously been much more consistent than Bailey this year, but he’s already struggled against the Reds twice this season and he was most recently demolished for seven runs by the Cubs in his last trip to the mound. Consider the OVER in this one.

AAA Sports

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Tony Brown

Tony's *5 nfl free pick

LA Rams vs. San Francisco, 09/21/2017 20:25 EDT

Total: -110/+39½ Under

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Fp: both teams rely on defense to win games and with sf only putting up 12 points after 2 games 40 points to beat us will be chore making the under my nfl free pick.

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MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, September 21


LA Dodgers @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
September 21, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 13.042
Philadelphia
(Leiter) 15.522
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
September 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 16.541
Cincinnati
(Bailey) 14.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Over

Washington @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
September 21, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 14.150
Atlanta
(Dickey) 12.580
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-140); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
September 21, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.491
Milwaukee
(Davies) 16.618
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+120); Under

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 909-910
September 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Andrson) 12.052
San Diego
(Richard) 14.690
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+105); Under

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 911-912
September 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Andriese) 16.539
Baltimore
(Ynoa) 14.599
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+100); Under

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 913-914
September 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Vargas) 17.329
Toronto
(Happ) 14.284
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-160
9
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+140); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 915-916
September 21, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Mejia) 13.573
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 17.071
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-135
10
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+115); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Houston

Game 917-918
September 21, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Fulmer) 14.970
Houston
(Keuchel) 16.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-320
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-320); Over

Cleveland @ LA Angels

Game 919-920
September 21, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 17.547
LA Angels
(Bridwell) 14.433
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-135); Over

Texas @ Seattle

Game 921-922
September 21, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Hamels) 15.952
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+130); Under

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MLB
Long Sheet

Thursday, September 21

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LA DODGERS (96 - 56) at PHILADELPHIA (61 - 91) - 1:05 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. MARK LEITER JR. (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3 (+3.8 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MAEDA is 3-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

MARK LEITER JR. vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (79 - 72) at CINCINNATI (66 - 86) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 30-35 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-57 (-7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 35-34 (+9.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 58-60 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 85-73 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-27 (+11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 29-22 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-9 (+2.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.4 Units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 3-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.92 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.5 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BAILEY is 6-12 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.619.
His team's record is 6-16 (-11.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-11. (-2.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (92 - 59) at ATLANTA (67 - 83) - 7:35 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 25-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 135-176 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 38-34 (+7.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 65-88 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 91-59 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-27 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 80-70 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 66-31 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-21 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-15 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-17 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 45-72 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-35 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-10 (+4.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
ROARK is 6-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.8 units)

R.A. DICKEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DICKEY is 4-9 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.381.
His team's record is 6-12 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-10. (-3.3 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (84 - 67) at MILWAUKEE (81 - 71) - 8:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. ZACH DAVIES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-67 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-14 (-9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-54 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 25-30 (-14.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 81-71 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 35-31 (+7.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-45 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-55 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-33 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-20 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DAVIES is 19-12 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 15-10 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-24 (+17.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 23-4 (+16.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 78-100 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-7 (+4.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ARRIETA is 8-4 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 9-5 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.5 units)

ZACH DAVIES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DAVIES is 5-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 5-4 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.8 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 70) at SAN DIEGO (68 - 84) - 10:10 PM
TYLER ANDERSON (L) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 316-434 (-107.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 446-706 (-136.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
COLORADO is 73-75 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 37-42 (-17.4 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.
SAN DIEGO is 68-84 (+7.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 37-41 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 41-36 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 28-21 (+12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 30-36 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 51-55 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 81-97 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-45 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 46-38 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 82-70 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 39-38 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 39-30 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 26-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-5 (+2.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.73 and a WHIP of 0.811.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

CLAYTON RICHARD vs. COLORADO since 1997
RICHARD is 4-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.62 and a WHIP of 1.669.
His team's record is 7-10 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-7. (+2.8 units)

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TAMPA BAY (74 - 78) at BALTIMORE (73 - 80) - 7:05 PM
MATT ANDRIESE (R) vs. GABRIEL YNOA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 142-171 (-36.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 89-114 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-41 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 161-154 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 94-64 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-71 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-47 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 68-43 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 66-33 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 214-341 (-104.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 6-6 (+0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)

MATT ANDRIESE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ANDRIESE is 1-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.60 and a WHIP of 1.533.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

GABRIEL YNOA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (74 - 77) at TORONTO (71 - 81) - 7:05 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 74-77 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-36 (+4.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
VARGAS is 18-11 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 21-12 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 71-81 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 33-40 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 42-55 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 14-22 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 64-62 (-20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. TORONTO since 1997
VARGAS is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.443.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HAPP is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

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MINNESOTA (78 - 74) at DETROIT (62 - 90) - 7:10 PM
ADALBERTO MEJIA (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MEJIA is 1-8 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 78-74 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-35 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-13 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-42 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-51 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-35 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 62-90 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 52-72 (-23.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-43 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 36-62 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-5 (+1.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

ADALBERTO MEJIA vs. DETROIT since 1997
MEJIA is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 2.143.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.89 and a WHIP of 1.592.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (60 - 91) at HOUSTON (93 - 58) - 8:10 PM
CARSON FULMER (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 93-58 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 74-36 (+22.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 11-21 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 59-53 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-41 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-2 (+3.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

CARSON FULMER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.6 units)

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CLEVELAND (95 - 57) at LA ANGELS (76 - 75) - 4:05 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. PARKER BRIDWELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 76-75 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 54-52 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 42-32 (+15.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BRIDWELL is 15-2 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 7-0 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 8-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 92-46 (+26.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-27 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 47-24 (+19.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-1 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-7 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 65-31 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 33-9 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 54-31 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

DANNY SALAZAR vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SALAZAR is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

PARKER BRIDWELL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

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TEXAS (75 - 76) at SEATTLE (74 - 78) - 10:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 12-24 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 44-23 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-76 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 80-61 (+30.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-29 (+13.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-81 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-42 (+21.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-19 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-63 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 126-101 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 79-67 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 94-75 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 36-18 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 26-12 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 30-12 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 19-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 21-7 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 35-37 (-16.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 119-120 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 163-204 (-57.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 35-40 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 625-579 (-102.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 33-44 (-15.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PAXTON is 12-19 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 11-7 (+3.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAMELS is 6-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.460.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-2.8 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. TEXAS since 1997
PAXTON is 2-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.532.
His team's record is 4-5 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.7 units)

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MLB

Thursday, September 21

National League
Dodgers @ Phillies
Maeda is 0-1, 9.82 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Dodgers lost his last four road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-3

Leiter is 1-3, 8.18 in his last four starts (under 6-2-1). Phillies are 1-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-6

Dodgers are 5-20 in their last 25 games (under 5-1-2 in last eight). Phillies won seven of last nine games, under is 4-1-1 in their last six.

Cardinals @ Reds
Martinez is 1-2, 4.64 in his last five starts; over is 10-5 in his last 15. He is 0-2, 7.71 against the Reds this year. Cardinals are 6-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-12-3

Bailey is 1-2, 4.18 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Reds are 2-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-9-1

Cardinals lost four of last five games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Reds won four of last seven games; under is 7-4-1 in their last 12 home games.

Nationals @ Braves
Roark is 3-1, 3.52 in his last five starts; under is 10-2 in his last 12. He is 1-1, 7.36 vs Atlanta this season. Washington is 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-11-2

Dickey is 0-2, 10.68 in his last three starts; his last five starts went over. He is 0-2, 5.92 in four starts vs Washington this year. Braves are 10-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-11-5

Nationals won their last five road games; under is 6-2-2 in their last ten games. Atlanta lost five of last six games; over is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

Cubs @ Brewers
Arrieta is 4-1, 2.48 in his last six starts; over is 5-3-2 in his last ten. He is 2-0, 2.77 against the Brewers this year. Cubs are 9-9 in his road starts — their first 5-inning record with him: 15-8-5

Davies is 1-2, 4.86 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. He is 2-2, 3.96 against the Cubs this season. Milwaukee is 8-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-10-6

Cubs won seven of last eight games; under is 3-1 in their last four. Chicago is 10-4 in last 14 road series openers. Milwaukee won six of last eight games; their last four home games went over. Brewers are 8-4 in last 12 home series openers.

Rockies @ Padres
Anderson is 2-2, 4.50 in his last six starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Colorado is 3-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-6

Richard is 1-2, 4.32 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. He is 1-2, 11.15 against Colorado this season. Padres are 7-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-15-2

Colorado lost its last three games; under is 5-1 in its last six games. San Diego won three of its last four games (under 5-3). Padres are 14-11 in home series openers.

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American League
Rays @ Orioles
Andriese is 0-2, 12.27 in his last three starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. Rays are 1-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-4

Hellickson is 0-3, 11.81 in his last four starts; over is 6-1 in his last seven. Orioles are 3-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-6-1

Rays Baltimore lost 12 of last 14 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Baltimore is 2-11 in its last 13 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. Orioles are 5-9 in last 14 home series openers.

Royals @ Blue Jays
Vargas is 2-0, 3.60 in his last two starts; under is 7-4 in his last 11. Royals are 9-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-3

Happ is 3-0. 4.00 in his last three starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Toronto is 5-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-12-1

Royals lost five of last seven games; under is 6-2 in their last eight. Toronto won seven of last 11 games (under 8-3).

Twins @ Tigers
Mejia is 0-3, 5.52 in his last seven starts; under is 7-3-1 in his last 11. Twins are 3-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-4

Zimmerman is 1-3, 9.74 in his last four starts; over is 7-4 in his last 11. He is 0-2, 10.80 against the Twins this year. Detroit is 6-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-15

Twins lost five of last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight. Minnesota is 5-8 in last 13 road series openers. Detroit is 2-10 in its last 12 games; over is 9-1 in their last ten home games. Tigers are 1-10 in last 11 home series openers.

White Sox @ Astros
Fulmer is 1-1, 5.27 in three starts this year (over 1-1-1). Chicago lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1-1

Keuchel is 2-2, 4.62 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Astros are 5-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-6-2

White Sox lost four of last five games; under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Houston won its last six games; under is 11-3 in their last 14 home games.

Indians @ Angels
Salazar is 1-1, 4.74 in his last five starts; over is 6-4-1 in his last 11. Indians are 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-6-3

Bridwell is 1-0, 1.50 in his last two starts; under is 10-3 in his last 13. Angels are 7-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-4-3

Cleveland is 26-1 in its last 27 games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Angels are 3-9 in last 12 games (under 9-3).

Rangers @ Mariners
Hamels is 1-3, 6.28 in his last five starts (over 12-7-2). He is 1-0, 5.82 in three starts vs Seattle this season. Texas is 4-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 16-3-2

Paxton is 1-1, 5.27 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Mariners are 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-6-4

Rangers lost seven of last 11 games; over is 11-6-1 in their last 18 games. Seattle lost its last five games; under is 11-4 in their last 15.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
LA-Phil: Maeda 15-9; Leiter 4-5
StL-Cin: Martinez 15-15; Bailey 6-10
Wsh-Atl: Roark 17-10; Dickey 15-14
Chi-Mil: Arrieta 15-13; Davies 19-12
Colo-SD: Anderson 6-7; Richard 12-18

American League
TB-Balt: Andriese 6-9; Hellickson 4-5
KC-Tor: Vargas 18-11; Happ 10-13
Minn-Det: Mejia 8-11; Zimmerman 10-17
Chi-Hst: Fulmer 1-2; Keuchel 15-6
Clev-LA: Salazar 8-9; Bridwell 15-2
Tex-Sea: Hamels 12-9; Paxton 13-8

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Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
LA-Phil: Maeda 9-24; Leiter 5-9
StL-Cin: Martinez 11-30; Bailey 8-16
Wsh-Atl: Roark 10-27; Dickey 7-29
Chi-Mil: Arrieta 8-28; Davies 9-31
Colo-SD: Anderson 1-13; Richard 9-30

American League
TB-Balt: Andriese 9-15; Hellickson 2-9
KC-Tor: Vargas 7-29; Happ 4-23
Minn-Det: Mejia 6-19; Zimmerman 10-27
Chi-Hst: Fulmer 0-3; Keuchel 5-21
Clev-LA: Salazar 7-17; Bridwell 1-17
Tex-Sea: Hamels 9-21; Paxton 2-21

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Umpires
National League
American League
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Interleague play
NL @ AL– 84-57 AL, favorites -$280
AL @ NL– 73-69 NL, favorites +$116
Total: 153-130 AL, favorites -$164

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 71-68-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-62-7
Total: Over 145-130-11

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/19/17
Ariz 28-26-20……43-25–12……..71-51
Atl 27-35-10……26-42-8………..53-77
Cubs 33-31-8…….39-25-14………..72-56
Reds 23-43-9……..30-37-9…………53-80
Colo 38-31-7………40-29-5………..78-60
LA 38-24-13…….41-25-9…………79-49
Miami 32-36-10…….36-26-11………68-62
Milw 37-27-10…….38-29-10……….74-56
Mets 33-39-5……..30-37-7………….63-76
Philly 19-43-16……30-36-9………..49-79
Pitt 31-37-9…….28-33-13………..60-70
St. Louis 32-34-9……..39-25-10………..71-59
SD 21-46-8……..38-29–9…………59-75
SF 16-49-9……..30-33-13……….46-81
Wash 43-23-7……34-33-10………….77-56

Orioles 29-39-5……..31-39-8………..60-78
Boston 31-35-11………34-37-3……….65-72
White Sox 25-40-11………29-42–4…….54-82
Cleveland 45-23-8……..39-24-10……..84-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….30-36-11……..57-74
Astros 37-28-11……..47-24-5………84-52
KC 26-35-13……..30-31-13…….56-66
Angels 26-39-8………31-31-14……..57-70
Twins 38-24-13………38-33-8……..76-57
NYY 34-38-7……….40-28-5…..…74-66
A’s 29-39-10……..32-32-12……..61-71
Seattle 29-39-9……..39-25-11………68-64
TB 36-29-11……..40-24-9……..76-53
Texas 35-27-12……..38-28-9……..73-55
Toronto 30-40-5……..30-33-12……..60-73

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/19/17)
Ariz 24-76……..27-74………..51
Atl 17-71……….19-79………36
Cubs 20-72……..26-78………..46
Reds 30-76……..27-76……….57
Colo 20-76……..25-74..……..45
LA 23-76……..26-74..…….49
Miami 32-78……..27-73……….59
Milw 24-74……29-78…..…..53
Mets 34-75……..26-75……….60
Philly 17-78……..24-74……….41
Pitt 22-77……..22-75……….44
StL 16-76……..23-73………..39
SD 23-75……….26-75……….49
SF 17-75……….22-77……….39
Wash 26-73……..30-77……….56

Orioles 17-76……..25-77……….42
Boston 21-77……..18-74……….39
White Sox 24-76……20-75……….44
Clev 22-77……..26-75………48
Detroit 18-74…….27-77………45
Astros 21-77……..29-74………50
KC 18-75……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..22-77……….49
Twins 17-73……..20-77……….37
NYY 19-78……..21-73……….40
A’s 20-76……..27-76………47
Seattle 21-77…….25-77……….46
TB 22-74……..26-77………48
Texas 29-76……..30-74………59
Toronto 26-76……..21-78………47

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MLB

Thursday, September 21

Trend Report

1:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Dodgers's last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing LA Dodgers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:07 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

7:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games at home
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:07 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CINCINNATI
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

7:35 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

10:10 PM
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Seattle's last 15 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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

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Joey Juice

Live from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, the USF Bulls get ready to rumble with the Temple Owls who come off a 29-21 home win over UMass. USF won 47-23 at home over Illinois. When these two teams squared off last year it was Temple rolling to a 46-30 win.

When we look inside the numbers we see that Temple is on a slide lately, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Meanwhile, South Florida has proven that they can beat teams with winning records, 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record.

South Florida has also proven that they can win at home, 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. They also play very well in September, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 September games.

No secrets here I expect USF to crush Temple, whose defense is simply dreadful, and will have to face one of the toughest offensive teams in the country.

South Florida is lead led by QB Quinton Flowers who I am expecting to have a monumental game in the air and on the ground.

Go with USF.

4* SOUTH FLORIDA

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Tommy Brunson

Hate to be Captain Obvious here, but since the 49ers have yet to score a touchdown through their first 2 games, I don't think you can expect a whole slew of points in Santa Clara this Thursday night when San Francisco plays host to the Los Angeles Rams.

Last year's meeting at Levi's Stadium between the clubs did stay Under, as have the last 4 games played between the teams on San Francisco's home field. In fact, 5 of the last 7 meetings overall between the teams in this NFC West Division rivalry have held Low.

Both Rams games this season have landed Over, but both 49ers games this season have seen the Under cash. Which way do you go? Well, have to back the series trends that say to look for a lower-scoring game here on Thursday night, as the short week should benefit the defenses much the way it did last Thursday when the Texans and the Bengals held Under the posted price.

Rams-49ers Under we go.

4* L.A. RAMS-SAN FRANCISCO UNDER