Monday 9-25-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, September 25, 2017
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona


Preview: Cowboys at Cardinals

Gracenote
Sep 22, 2017

The optics that resonated from Ezekiel Elliott's lack of effort in chasing down defenders on a pair of interceptions painted a significantly worse picture than that of his career-worst eight-yard rushing performance. The 2016 NFL rushing leader aims to brush off that unattractive look on Monday as the Dallas Cowboys pay a visit to the Arizona Cardinals.

"I would say I was just very frustrated, but that's no excuse for the lack of effort I showed on tape," said Elliott, who was shown with hands on hips and walking in the other direction on one interception while remaining on the ground on another in Dallas' 42-17 loss to Denver last week. Elliott's lack of rushing (from scrimmage) played a significant role in Dak Prescott attempting a career-high 50 passes last week. While the Cowboys struggled on the road last week, the Cardinals are embracing the idea of playing their first home game since a preseason tilt on Aug. 19. "It seemed longer than that, too, but it's just good that we finally get a chance to play in front of our home crowd, on our grass. ... It's been a long four weeks, no doubt," Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer said.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Cowboys -3. O/U: 47

ABOUT THE COWBOYS (1-1): Tight end Jason Witten has been the primary beneficiary of Prescott's penchant to air it out this season, with the Dallas quarterback's 89 pass attempts trailing only Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers (92). The 35-year-old Witten leads the NFL with 17 receptions through two games and his two receiving scores are tied for second best in the league. Dez Bryant found the end zone last week and scored in each of his last two encounters with Arizona, although the wideout is expected to be shadowed throughout Monday's game by All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. Orlando Scandrick is on pace to return after a one-game absence because of a broken left hand, perhaps just in time as fellow cornerback Nolan Carroll remains in the NFL's concussion protocol.
ABOUT THE CARDINALS (1-1): Perhaps the comforts of home will alter the fortunes of Palmer, who has thrown just two touchdowns against four interceptions this season and is coming off being sacked four times in Arizona's 16-13 overtime win over Indianapolis. J.J. Nelson stepped up versus the Colts, reeling in five catches for 120 yards with a touchdown en route to being named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. The need for production from the Cardinals' passing game is underscored by the loss of the versatile David Johnson in the season opener. Veteran Chris Johnson, who showed a burst with 11 carries for 44 yards last week, is expected to receive a bigger workload at the expense of fellow running back Kerwynn Williams.

EXTRA POINTS

1. With 97 receiving yards, Arizona WR Larry Fitzgerald would pass Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison (14,580) for the eighth-most in NFL history.

2. Dallas DE Demarcus Lawrence, who has a league best-tying four sacks, collected two and forced a fumble last week.

3. Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby, who had a team-high 10 tackles last week, has recorded at least seven-plus tackles in each of his last four games.

PREDICTION: Cowboys 24, Cardinals 14

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Trends - Dallas at Arizona

ATS Trends

Dallas

Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Cowboys are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games on grass. Cowboys are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 3. Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. Cowboys are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Monday games. Cowboys are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC. Cowboys are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Cowboys are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Cowboys are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

Arizona

Cardinals are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. NFC. Cardinals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Cardinals are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. Cardinals are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Cardinals are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Cardinals are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Monday games. Cardinals are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinals are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinals are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

Dallas

Under is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 11-3 in Cowboys last 14 road games. Under is 10-3 in Cowboys last 13 games on grass. Under is 13-5 in Cowboys last 18 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 vs. NFC. Over is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 games in September. Under is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 games following a straight up loss. Under is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points.

Arizona

Under is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 Monday games. Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games on grass. Over is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 vs. NFC. Over is 8-1 in Cardinals last 9 games overall. Over is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 games following a ATS loss. Over is 6-1 in Cardinals last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 10-2 in Cardinals last 12 home games. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 14-6 in Cardinals last 20 games in Week 3.

Head to Head

• Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Home team is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
• Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Arizona.
• Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 3

Monday, September 25

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DALLAS (1 - 1) at ARIZONA (1 - 1) - 9/25/2017, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NFL

Week 3

Trend Report

Monday, September 25

9:30 PM
DALLAS vs. ARIZONA
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Dallas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 3

Monday, September 25

Dallas @ Arizona

Game 489-490
September 25, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
131.615
Arizona
134.166
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 3 1/2
47 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+3 1/2); Under

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NFL

Week 3

Monday's game
Cowboys (1-1) @ Cardinals (1-1)— Arizona is a home underdog for first time in three years; they’re 4-2 as home dog under Arians. Redbirds scored three TD’s, turned ball over five times on 24 drives this year. Under is 14-9-1 in their last 24 home games. Dallas got squashed LW in Denver, giving up 178 yards on ground, 202 in air. Under is 13-4 in their last 17 road games. Cowboys are 7-4 vs spread in last 11 games as a road favorite. Arizona won last four series games, with three wins by one point or in OT; Dallas lost its last three visits here- their last win in the desert was in 2006. Redbirds won/covered three of last four home openers. Last 3+ years, NFC East non-divisional road favorites are 13-5 vs spread outside their division.

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GAME: Kansas City Royals (76-79) at New York Yankees (86-69)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Royals at Yankees

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The New York Yankees already assured themselves of a spot in the postseason and are holding onto the outside chance that they can win the American League East with a strong finish. The Yankees will try to kick off the final week of the regular season with a win when they host the Kansas City Royals in the makeup of a rainout on Monday.

New York fell five games behind Boston in the AL East when it lost to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, and the team appears to be preparing for the wild card game. "It's getting fairly large with seven games to go," Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters of the deficit in the East. "Obviously, we're going to keep playing, but I think you start to think ahead a little bit, too, as you move forward and try to set up what possibly could be us playing (in the wild card game)." The Royals had their own plans to crash the October party but are 5 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the second wild card with eight games to play. Kansas City will try to keep its slim postseason hopes alive behind right-hander Jakob Junis while the Yankees counter with veteran lefty CC Sabathia.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Kansas City, YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jakob Junis (8-2, 4.05 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (12-5, 3.81)

Junis last suffered a loss on June 29 and allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last six outings. The 25-year-old rookie earned a win at Toronto on Wednesday by limiting the Blue Jays to four runs - two earned - and three hits in 6 1/3 frames. Junis is making his first career appearance against the Yankees and is 6-2 with a 4.50 ERA on the road.

Sabathia allowed two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts and earned a win last time out by holding the Minnesota Twins to two runs and six hits in six innings. The California native completed over six innings just once in his last 13 outings. Sabathia went over six innings at Kansas City on May 16, scattering five hits over 6 2/3 scoreless frames to earn the win.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees RF Aaron Judge (48) is one homer away from tying the rookie record set by Mark McGwire in 1987.

2. Kansas City OF Melky Cabrera is 8-for-17 in his last five games.

3. New York's magic number to clinch homefield advantage in the wild card game is two.

PREDICTION: Yankees 8, Royals 3

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Trends - Kansas City at NY Yankees

W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 9-4 in their last 13 games following a loss. Royals are 15-37 in their last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Royals are 3-9 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Royals are 7-1 in Junis' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 7-1 in Junis' last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 4-1 in Junis' last 5 starts. Royals are 5-2 in Junis' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 5-2 in Junis' last 7 starts on grass. Royals are 1-4 in Junis' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 7-0 in their last 7 games following a loss. Yankees are 7-0 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 8-1 in their last 9 home games. Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 Monday games. Yankees are 11-3 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Yankees are 11-4 in their last 15 overall. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 12-5 in their last 17 vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 11-1 in Sabathias last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 11-3 in Sabathias last 14 home starts. Yankees are 6-2 in Sabathias last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Yankees are 7-3 in Sabathias last 10 starts on grass. Yankees are 18-8 in Sabathias last 26 starts. Yankees are 11-5 in Sabathias last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 37-17 in Sabathias last 54 starts vs. American League Central. Yankees are 52-24 in Sabathias last 76 starts during game 1 of a series. Yankees are 1-6 in Sabathias last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 Monday games. Under is 20-6-2 in Royals last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 6-2 in Royals last 8 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-8 in Royals last 28 vs. American League East. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Junis' last 6 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Junis' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Junis' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Junis' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 5-2-1 in Junis' last 8 road starts. Under is 5-2 in Junis' last 7 starts overall.

NY Yankees

Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 home games. Under is 19-7-1 in Yankees last 27 games following a loss. Over is 5-2 in Yankees last 7 on grass. Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 overall. Over is 7-3 in Yankees last 10 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 7-1 in Sabathias last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 18-5-3 in Sabathias last 26 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 21-7-2 in Sabathias last 30 home starts. Under is 18-6-2 in Sabathias last 26 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-7-1 in Sabathias last 28 starts on grass. Under is 19-7-1 in Sabathias last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 21-8-3 in Sabathias last 32 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 40-18-3 in Sabathias last 61 starts overall. Under is 11-5 in Sabathias last 16 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 5-0 in Sabathias last 5 starts vs. Royals. Yankees are 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 starts vs. Royals. Royals are 36-77 in the last 113 meetings. Royals are 16-42 in the last 58 meetings in New York.

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GAME: Atlanta Braves (70-84) at New York Mets (66-89)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Braves at Mets (Game 1)

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Atlanta Braves open the final week of the season with a doubleheader Monday at the New York Mets, and two games in one day suits Ender Inciarte just fine. The Braves center fielder, who is three hits away from becoming the first Atlanta player in 21 years to reach 200 in a season, collected eight hits in a doubleheader Aug. 30 at Philadelphia and followed up with five in a twinbill Sept. 6 against Texas.

Despite Inciarte’s strong season the Braves are going to finish below .500 for the fourth consecutive year, but Atlanta (70-84) won three of its past four games and has already surpassed last season’s win total of 68. The Mets have also struggled in 2017, dropping 10 of their past 13 contests, and enter the week a season-worst 23 games under .500. Rookie shortstop Amed Rosario is hitting .341 with eight runs scored in 13 games during September, after going 2-for-4 in New York’s 3-2 loss to Washington on Sunday. The Mets lead the season series 9-6 and have won five of the past six meetings.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Atlanta), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Lucas Sims (2-5, 5.14 ERA) vs. Mets RH Chris Flexen (3-4, 7.13)

Sims makes his second consecutive start following a four-appearance stint in the bullpen, giving up one run on three hits with six strikeouts over five innings last Wednesday against Washington. The 23-year-old, who made his major-league debut Aug. 1, has a 5.27 ERA in eight starts with a .281 opponents’ batting average and eight homers allowed in 42 2/3 innings. Sims surrendered three runs in his four relief appearances, including two in two innings Sept. 16 against the Mets.

Flexen also made his major-league debut this summer and returns to the rotation after spending part of September in the bullpen. The 23-year-old allowed one run over five innings across four relief appearances after firing two scoreless, hitless frames Sept. 20 at Miami. Flexen has surrendered three runs or more in six of his eight starts, including a seven-run, nine-hit outing over four innings of a loss to Houston in his last start Sept. 3.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York OF Brandon Nimmo hit a first-inning homer Sunday, giving the Mets their franchise-record tying 218th longball this season.

2. Braves 1B Freddie Freeman, who missed Saturday’s game with an illness, went 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup Sunday.

3. Mets INF Asdrubal Cabrera is hitting .379 in September with 11 extra-base hits (eight doubles, three homers) and 11 RBIs in 66 at-bats.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Mets 3

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Trends - Atlanta at NY Mets

W/L Trends

Atlanta

Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Braves are 9-4 in their last 13 opening games of a double-header. Braves are 18-37 in their last 55 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 9-21 in their last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Braves are 5-12 in their last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Braves are 0-7 in their last 7 Monday games. Braves are 2-5 in Sims' last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Braves are 2-6 in Sims' last 8 starts. Braves are 2-6 in Sims' last 8 starts on grass.

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 Monday games. Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a loss. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 vs. National League East. Under is 6-0 in Braves last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 20-6-2 in Braves last 28 Monday games. Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 16-7 in Braves last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 33-16-2 in Braves last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Mets

Over is 6-1-1 in Mets last 8 during game 1 of a series. Over is 9-3 in Mets last 12 games following a loss. Over is 22-8-3 in Mets last 33 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 opening games of a double-header. Over is 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 35-15-4 in Mets last 54 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 15-7-1 in Mets last 23 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 36-17-2 in Mets last 55 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Braves are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in New York. Braves are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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GAME: Washington Nationals (94-61) at Philadelphia Phillies (62-94)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Nationals at Phillies

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Washington Nationals are preparing for what they hope will be a deep run to the postseason. The Nationals will continue to fine-tune in advance of the playoffs when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies for the opener of a three-game series on Monday.

Washington clinched homefield advantage in its National League Division Series with a win over the New York Mets on Sunday and could get star right fielder Bryce Harper (knee) back as soon as Monday. "That's why these games are so important," Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer told reporters after tossing six solid innings on Sunday. "Everybody's trying to make those fine-tune adjustments to get on top of their game, so when you do get in the playoffs, you're already accustomed to knowing how you need to play offensively and defensively." The rebuilding Phillies showed they weren't afraid of a playoff team by taking three of four from the Los Angeles Dodgers last week and are coming off a 2-0 win at Atlanta on Sunday that marked their final road game. Philadelphia will kick off its last homestand by sending Aaron Nola to the mound on Monday while Washington counters with A.J. Cole.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN (Washington), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH A.J. Cole (2-5, 4.43 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Aaron Nola (12-10, 3.56)

Cole is finishing out the regular season in the rotation and trying to bounce back after allowing three runs and seven hits over five innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sep. 16. The 25-year-old came out of the bullpen in his previous two appearances and tossed two scoreless innings of relief against Philadelphia on Sep. 9. Cole made his first start of 2017 at Philadelphia on May 6 and allowed one run on six hits and four walks to earn a win.

Nola went seven innings in each of his last two outings and surrendered a total of three runs while striking out 19. The LSU product owns 175 strikeouts in 162 innings and punched out eight or more 10 times in his last 17 turns. Nola is making his fourth start this season against the Nationals this season and is 1-0 with a 3.31 ERA in the first three.

WALK-OFFS

1. Harper is expected to be activated from the 10-day DL on Monday and play for the first time since Aug. 12.

2. Philadelphia 2B Cesar Hernandez is 7-for-10 with four runs scored and four walks in the last three games.

3. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman (soreness) sat out all weekend and is day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Phillies 8, Nationals 6

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Trends - Washington at Philadelphia

W/L Trends

Washington

Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 Monday games. Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Nationals are 7-2 in their last 9 road games. Nationals are 15-5 in their last 20 vs. National League East. Nationals are 19-7 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 11-5 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 48-22 in their last 70 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 2-7 in Coles last 9 starts vs. National League East. Nationals are 1-4 in Coles last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Nationals are 1-4 in Coles last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Nationals are 2-8 in Coles last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 1-5 in Coles last 6 starts. Nationals are 1-5 in Coles last 6 starts on grass.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 7-3 in their last 10 home games. Phillies are 15-31 in their last 46 Monday games. Phillies are 16-34 in their last 50 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 30-66 in their last 96 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 19-42 in their last 61 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Phillies are 15-38 in their last 53 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Phillies are 3-10 in their last 13 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Phillies are 6-1 in Nolas last 7 home starts. Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 4-12 in Nolas last 16 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Phillies are 1-6 in Nolas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 1-7 in Nolas last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Washington

Under is 7-1-3 in Nationals last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-1-1 in Nationals last 7 Monday games. Under is 19-4-3 in Nationals last 26 during game 1 of a series. Under is 18-5-3 in Nationals last 26 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-3-3 in Nationals last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 15-5-4 in Nationals last 24 overall. Under is 21-7-4 in Nationals last 32 road games. Under is 15-5-4 in Nationals last 24 on grass. Under is 19-7-3 in Nationals last 29 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 19-7-3 in Nationals last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 10-4-3 in Nationals last 17 vs. National League East. Under is 33-15-4 in Nationals last 52 games following a win. Under is 3-0-1 in Coles last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-0-1 in Coles last 4 starts on grass. Under is 4-0-1 in Coles last 5 starts with 8 or more days of rest. Under is 3-0-1 in Coles last 4 starts overall. Under is 4-0-1 in Coles last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Coles last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1-1 in Coles last 7 road starts. Under is 4-1-1 in Coles last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-2-1 in Coles last 10 starts vs. National League East. Under is 3-1-1 in Coles last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 overall. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 on grass. Under is 3-0-2 in Phillies last 5 vs. National League East. Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1-4 in Phillies last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 during game 1 of a series. Under is 3-1-3 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 Monday games. Over is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 33-15-5 in Phillies last 53 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Nolas last 4 Monday starts. Over is 8-1 in Nolas last 9 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1-2 in Nolas last 9 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 12-2 in Nolas last 14 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Nolas last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Nolas last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Nationals are 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in Philadelphia. Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Philadelphia. Nationals are 36-16 in the last 52 meetings. Phillies are 1-4 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. Nationals.

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GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (73-83) at Boston Red Sox (91-64)
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 25 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Blue Jays at Red Sox

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Boston Red Sox are on the verge of clinching the American League East for the second straight season and would prefer to take care of that early this week. The Red Sox will try to cut their magic number and earn their seventh consecutive win when they begin the final homestand of the regular season by hosting the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

Boston reduced its magic number to three with a win over the Cincinnati Reds and a loss by the rival New York Yankees on Sunday, and can wrap up the AL East title with a strong series against Toronto this week before potential playoff foes the Houston Astros arrive for the final weekend set. The Red Sox are winners of 14 of their last 17 contests and continue to ride the bullpen, which is working on a streak of 21 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run and owns a 1.09 ERA in the last 17 contests. The Blue Jays helped Boston out by taking two of three from the Yankees over the weekend and are 9-6 in their last 15 games. Toronto will send left-hander Brett Anderson to the mound on Monday while the Red Sox counter with lefty Drew Pomeranz.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Brett Anderson (3-4, 7.15 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Drew Pomeranz (16-5, 3.15)

Anderson is hoping to move past his last start, when he was hammered for eight runs on seven hits and two walks in 1 1/3 innings by the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. The 29-year-old surrendered three or fewer runs in each of his previous four outings. Anderson was strong at Boston on Aug. 29 but could get no help from his offense and absorbed a loss despite allowing one run in 5 2/3 innings.

Pomeranz continues to prove he is a frontline starter in the American League and scattered five hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings on Tuesday at Baltimore. The 28-year-old is 7-1 with a 2.62 ERA in 13 starts since the All-Star break and yielded a total of three runs in 18 1/3 innings over his last three turns. Pomeranz is 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in three starts against Toronto this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox UTL Eduardo Nunez (knee) ran the bases before the game on Sunday and could return during the series.

2. Toronto C Russell Martin recorded seven RBIs in his last four games.

3. Boston 2B Dustin Pedroia is 1-for-26 in his last seven games.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 2

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Trends - Toronto at Boston

W/L Trends

Toronto

Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 Monday games. Blue Jays are 6-14 in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Andersons last 5 starts.

Boston

Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Red Sox are 10-1 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 12-2 in their last 14 games on grass. Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Red Sox are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 home games. Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Red Sox are 35-16 in their last 51 overall. Red Sox are 45-22 in their last 67 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 6-0 in Pomeranzs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 5-0 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 5-0 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Red Sox are 5-0 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 7-1 in Pomeranzs last 8 starts on grass. Red Sox are 5-1 in Pomeranzs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Red Sox are 15-3 in Pomeranzs last 18 starts vs. American League East. Red Sox are 13-3 in Pomeranzs last 16 home starts. Red Sox are 23-9 in Pomeranzs last 32 starts.

OU Trends

Toronto

Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 on grass. Under is 10-3 in Blue Jays last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 10-3 in Blue Jays last 13 games following a win. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 vs. American League East. Under is 46-19-5 in Blue Jays last 70 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 9-4 in Blue Jays last 13 overall. Under is 18-8-1 in Blue Jays last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 33-15-5 in Blue Jays last 53 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts overall.

Boston

Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-2 in Red Sox last 5 Monday games. Under is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-2-2 in Red Sox last 14 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 21-8-2 in Red Sox last 31 games following a win. Under is 21-9 in Red Sox last 30 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 15-7-1 in Red Sox last 23 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 32-15-4 in Red Sox last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 33-16-2 in Red Sox last 51 home games. Over is 4-0 in Pomeranzs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Pomeranzs last 5 starts on grass. Over is 9-3 in Pomeranzs last 12 starts vs. American League East. Over is 5-2 in Pomeranzs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Under is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings in Boston. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Blue Jays are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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