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Friday 8-10-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc
WASHINGTON (59 - 56) at CHICAGO CUBS (66 - 48) - 2:20 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 59-56 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-23 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-29 (-12.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 11-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 23-18 (+13.4 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 1761-1810 (-267.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 377-313 (-83.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 941-844 (-158.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 282-326 (-66.9 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 898-902 (-168.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 121-97 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HENDRICKS is 10-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HENDRICKS is 6-13 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
KYLE HENDRICKS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.161.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+3.0 units)
NY METS (47 - 65) at MIAMI (47 - 69) - 7:10 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 46-65 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 6-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY METS are 2-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 31-43 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 35-48 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 47-66 (-26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 100-114 (+4.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
URENA is 3-14 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-5 (+0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)
ZACK WHEELER vs. MIAMI since 1997
WHEELER is 3-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)
JOSE URENA vs. NY METS since 1997
URENA is 3-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 0.976.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.6 units)
ARIZONA (64 - 52) at CINCINNATI (50 - 65) - 7:10 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DESCLAFANI is 15-6 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 64-52 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 32-23 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ARIZONA is 47-31 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 91-66 (+17.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 35-19 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
MILWAUKEE (66 - 52) at ATLANTA (62 - 50) - 7:35 PM
FREDDY PERALTA (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 62-49 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 30-21 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 39-33 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 44-32 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 31-18 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 33-25 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-52 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-51 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 72-67 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 28-17 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 49-23 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-36 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-21 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-26 (+5.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-19 (+17.2 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.
ATLANTA is 1-8 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday this season.
GAUSMAN is 6-16 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 1-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 5-17 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
GAUSMAN is 3-13 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
FREDDY PERALTA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
PERALTA is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
LA DODGERS (64 - 52) at COLORADO (60 - 55) - 8:40 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 64-52 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 70-57 (-24.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 40-35 (-14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MAEDA is 8-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 60-55 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 27-17 (+12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-31 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 34-28 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 20-13 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 11-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 7-3 (+2.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
KENTA MAEDA vs. COLORADO since 1997
MAEDA is 4-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 0.897.
His team's record is 4-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-6. (-5.6 units)
JON GRAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GRAY is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 5-3 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.3 units)
PHILADELPHIA (64 - 50) at SAN DIEGO (46 - 71) - 10:10 PM
ZACH EFLIN (R) vs. JACOB NIX (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-50 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-32 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-38 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-18 (+15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-37 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 2-13 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
SAN DIEGO is 19-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 13-26 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-24 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
ZACH EFLIN vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.
JACOB NIX vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
PITTSBURGH (60 - 56) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 59) - 10:15 PM
CLAY HOLMES (R) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 17-40 (-19.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-59 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOLLAND is 64-50 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 60-56 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-8 (+9.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-26 (+6.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-6 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-105 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 140-157 (-40.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
CLAY HOLMES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
DEREK HOLLAND vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HOLLAND is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.422.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
TEXAS (51 - 66) at NY YANKEES (72 - 42) - 7:05 PM
MIKE MINOR (L) vs. MASAHIRO TANAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 93-45 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TANAKA is 29-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 224-220 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 99-83 (+24.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 26-30 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 32-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 166-153 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-19 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
TEXAS is 37-34 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 20-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-2 (+1.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
MIKE MINOR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MINOR is 0-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. TEXAS since 1997
TANAKA is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.52 and a WHIP of 1.414.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)
BOSTON (81 - 35) at BALTIMORE (35 - 80) - 7:05 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. DYLAN BUNDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 81-35 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 39-14 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 39-20 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BOSTON is 39-15 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 96-63 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 64-23 (+29.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 69-37 (+22.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-80 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-33 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-35 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-52 (-27.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-57 (-31.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-56 (-27.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-43 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUNDY is 1-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-2 (+6.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
EOVALDI is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)
DYLAN BUNDY vs. BOSTON since 1997
BUNDY is 3-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 3-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.9 units)
TAMPA BAY (58 - 57) at TORONTO (52 - 62) - 7:05 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 26-44 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-6 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-57 (+4.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 34-22 (+14.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 128-148 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 76-93 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-28 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 52-75 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
BLAKE SNELL vs. TORONTO since 1997
SNELL is 2-2 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.539.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)
MARCO ESTRADA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-7 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.97 and a WHIP of 1.358.
His team's record is 3-8 (-7.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.2 units)
MINNESOTA (53 - 61) at DETROIT (47 - 68) - 7:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 20-37 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 29-27 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 25-17 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 372-385 (+46.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 89-81 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 46-24 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 39-22 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
DETROIT is 111-166 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-107 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 74-129 (-42.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 409-356 (-69.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ZIMMERMANN is 5-21 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-3 (+0.8 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)
ERVIN SANTANA vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANTANA is 10-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 14-8 (+6.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-15. (-10.4 units)
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 3-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.87 and a WHIP of 1.582.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)
CLEVELAND (64 - 50) at CHI WHITE SOX (41 - 73) - 8:10 PM
SHANE BIEBER (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 64-50 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-26 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-34 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-29 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-23 (+14.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 14-27 (-12.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 8-2 (+4.9 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
SHANE BIEBER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
CARLOS RODON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RODON is 4-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 5-6 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.5 units)
SEATTLE (66 - 50) at HOUSTON (73 - 43) - 8:10 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LEAKE is 14-26 (-17.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 133-64 (+34.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 66-50 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 45-30 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 48-31 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LEAKE is 15-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 12-5 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 32-25 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-14 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 21-19 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 8-13 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 (+1.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
MIKE LEAKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEAKE is 6-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.276.
His team's record is 6-6 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)
GERRIT COLE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COLE is 2-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.19 and a WHIP of 0.706.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
OAKLAND (68 - 47) at LA ANGELS (58 - 58) - 10:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. FELIX PENA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)
BRETT ANDERSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.165.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)
FELIX PENA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
ST LOUIS (60 - 55) at KANSAS CITY (35 - 79) - 8:15 PM
AUSTIN GOMBER (L) vs. BURCH SMITH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 143-134 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 14-23 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 23-31 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 107-103 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 27-32 (-11.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ST LOUIS is 82-63 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 35-79 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-44 (-25.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-39 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-49 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-41 (-17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-1 (+2.6 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
AUSTIN GOMBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
BURCH SMITH vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SMITH is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 36.00 and a WHIP of 8.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Connecticut's last 12 games when playing on the road against Chicago Chicago Sky
Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Chicago is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago's last 10 games at home
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Indiana Fever
Indiana is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games
Indiana is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Indiana's last 13 games on the road
Indiana is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Phoenix is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games at home
Phoenix is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana
CONNECTICUT (17 - 12) at CHICAGO (10 - 19) - 8/10/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.
CHICAGO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 4-3 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 4-3 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA (5 - 24) at PHOENIX (16 - 14) - 8/10/2018, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
INDIANA is 20-31 ATS (-14.1 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
INDIANA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game this season.
INDIANA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
The Atlanta Falcons will be searching for the final piece of the offensive line charged with protecting Matt Ryan when they open their preseason schedule.
Meanwhile, many expect the three-man quarterback competition of the New York Jets to last the entire summer. It's been reported that head coach Todd Bowles is in no hurry to make his decision on whether it will be Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater or Sam Darnold under center as the starter in the team's regular-season opener.
The coach said he has an idea of how the Jets will use their quarterbacks in the preseason opener against Atlanta on Friday, but wants to discuss it with his staff before revealing the plan. In fact, there's no guarantee that McCown will even play against the Falcons.
Falcons
Head Coach: Dan Quinn
Quarterback Rotation: Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Garrett Grayson, Kurt Benkert (Rookie – Virginia)
Jets
Head Coach: Todd Bowles
Quarterback Rotation: Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold (Rookie - USC)
Preseason Coaching Stats
Dan Quinn, Atlanta: 5-7 SU, 4-8 ATS, 5-7 O/U
Todd Bowles, New York: 6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS, 4-8 O/U
Preseason Results - Last Two Years
Atlanta
2017 (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS, 1-3 O/U)
Atlanta (-1, 36) 20 at Miami 23
Atlanta (+3, 39) 13 at Pittsburgh 17
Atlanta (-3.5, 42.5) 14 vs. Arizona 24
Atlanta (-3, 37) 7 vs. Jacksonville 13
2016 (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS, 1-3 O/U)
Atlanta (-3, 37) 23 vs. Washingtonm 17
Atlanta (-1, 38.5) 24 at Cleveland 13
Atlanta (PK, 41.5) 6 at Miami 17
Atlanta (-3.5, 37.5) 17 vs. Jacksonville 15
New York Jets
2017 (2-2 SU, 3-1 ATS, 1-3 O/U)
New York (+2.5, 37) 7 vs. Tennessee 3
New York (-4.5, 37) 6 at Detroit 16
New York (+4.5, 36) 31 at N.Y. Giants 32
New York (-1.5, 36) 16 vs. Philadelphia 10
2016 (1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS, 1-3 O/U)
New York (-3, 36.5) 17 vs. Jacksonville 13
New York (-3, 38.5) 18 at Washington 22
New York (PK, 42.5) 20 vs. N.Y. Giants 21
New York (-3.5, 37) 6 at Philadelphia 14
Detroit at Oakland (NFL Network, 10:30 p.m. ET)
The Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions have practiced together a couple times this week before for their preseason opener Friday at the Oakland Coliseum. The practice was conducted in a controlled environment after Raiders coach Jon Gruden met with first-year Detroit coach Matt Patricia in the offseason.
Patricia declined to say how much quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the Lions starters will play on Friday. Although he won't be on the field very long, Stafford is relishing playing in a game after mostly practicing against Detroit's defense before the two workouts with Oakland.
Gruden will be making his return to the Coliseum sidelines for the first time in 17 years. He's produced solid numbers in the preseason during his previous stops in Oakland and Tampa Bay. Quarterback Derek Carr and the rest of Oakland's starters will only play a series or two, with the majority of playing time being doled out to the rookies and fringe players on the roster according to reports.
Lions
Head Coach: Matt Patricia
Quarterback Rotation: Matthew Stafford, Matt Cassel, Jake Rudock
Raiders
Head Coach: John Gruden
Quarterback Rotation: Derek Carr, EJ Manuel, Connor Cook
Preseason Coaching Stats
Matt Patricia, Detroit: First Year
John Gruden, Oakland: 30-16 SU, 25-19-2 ATS, 22-24 O/U
Preseason Results - Last Two Years
Detroit
2017 (2-2 SU, 3-1 ATS, 2-2 O/U)
Detroit (PK, 35.5) 24 at Indianapolis 10
Detroit (-4.5, 37) 16 vs. N.Y. Jets 6
Detroit (+3.5, 43.5) 28 vs. New England 30
Detroit (+3.5, 35.5) 17 at Buffalo 27
2016 (2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS, 2-2 O/U)
Detroit (-3, 35.5) 30 at Pittsburgh 17
Detroit (PK, 41.5) 14 vs. Cincinnati 30
Detroit (-2.5, 42.5) 9 at Baltimore 30
Detroit (-3, 37.5) 31 vs. Buffalo 0
Oakland
2017 (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS, 2-2 O/U)
Oakland (-3.5, 40) 10 at Arizona 20
Oakland (-3, 41.5) 21 vs. L.A. Rams 24
Oakland (-3, 42) 20 at Dallas 24
Oakland (+2.5, 41) 13 vs. Seattle 17
2016 (1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS, 3-1 O/U)
Oakland (-2.5, 37.5) 31 at Arizona 10
Oakland (-3, 42.5) 12 at Green Bay 20
Oakland (-3, 40.5) 14 vs. Tennessee 27
Oakland (-1.5, 38) 21 vs. Seattle 23
Penalties plaguing the Jets, and Friday's NFL preseason odds and analysis
There are just two NFL preseason games on the board Friday night and we dive into the must-know news and notes for handicapping the NFL odds around this pair of tune-up tilts:
Full Falcons
Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn told the media he plans to roll out his full QB depth chart for Friday’s preseason opener against the Jets, including No. 1 quarterback Matt Ryan. Last year, Ryan had a quick but effective series in Week 1 of the exhibition slate, going 3 for 3 for 32 yards and a passing touchdown in a loss to Miami. The former MVP is projected to see the same workload Friday.
Behind Ryan is veteran Matt Schaub, who also played limited first-half snaps in last year’s exhibition opener, Garrett Grayson, and undrafted rookie Kurt Benkert. Quinn really wants to get his rookies some run, so expect Benkert to get the bulk of the snaps in the second half. The Virginia product has a pro-ready arm but his accuracy and consistency are in question. The total for Friday’s game in New York opened at 36.5 but has dropped to 35 points.
Flags flying
Penalties have plagued the Jets training camp so far, sending plenty of players to the deck for their push-up punishment. Beat reporters have been blown away by the number of tune-up whistles heading into Friday’s preseason opener versus Atlanta.
"That's something we'll talk about and have to clean up," defensive lineman Leonard Williams told the media. "It's something we need to work on and be consistent about. It's something that comes with practice."
New York was called for 119 accepted penalties in 2017 – ninth most in the NFL – equaling 1,035 yards against. Most of those calls came early in the season, and Bowles was able to crack down on calls in the second half of the season.
The Jets opened as 1-point favorites but have been pushed to -3.5.
Gruden back in Silver and Black
Friday night marks the return of Jon Gruden to the sidelines of the Oakland Raiders after returning as head coach this summer. Gruden loves the little guy and is planning to give his third and fourth-string guys plenty of opportunity to prove themselves in the preseason. Oakland is a 3-point favorite hosting the Detroit Lions Friday.
That means the starters will more than likely sit this game out Friday, leaving plenty of position battles to be settled. One of the tightest fights is for backup quarterback, between Connor Cook and E.J. Manuel. Cook had a great week of joint practice versus the Lions and is listed ahead of Manuel on the depth chart, meaning he will likely start and see the bulk of first half snaps.
Lions’ share of work
The Detroit Lions are also debuting a new head coach in former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. The Lions have undergone a culture change with that championship pedigree holding the clipboard.
One of the biggest shifts in how Detroit does business is the workload being put on players in camp. According to reporters, Lions practices are running 45 minutes longer than they did last season under former head coach Jim Caldwell. That extra conditioning might be the deciding edge with teams usually not in "game shape" entering the preseason schedule.
There’s been emphasis on the line work, both offense and defense, and Detroit will look to push the Raiders around in the trenches Friday night. Patricia wants to find a better balance on offense after Detroit ran the ball just 37.04 percent of the time in 2017 – second fewest in the NFL. Bettors should brace for some hard-nosed, downhill running from the Lions Friday, keeping the clock ticking and adding value to the Under 36.5 points.
Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
Streaking: Masahiro Tanaka, New York Yankees (9-2, 3.76 ERA, $52)
The Yankees were looking to boost their rotation at the trade deadline and they kind of did that with the acquisitions of JA Happ and Lance Lynn. But the biggest boost to their rotation has been there all along. Masahiro Tanaka has been absolutely dealing since the All-Star break.
The Japanese right-hander has a ridiculous 0.46 ERA and an 0.81 WHIP in three starts since the break. His strikeouts are also way up, punching out 26 batters compared to just four walks. Tanaka and the Yanks are big -220 home favorites tonight against the Rangers.
Slumping: Burch Smith, Kansas City Royals (1-3, 6.41 ERA, $-300)
Burch Smith is living his dream. Five years after getting called up for a cup of coffee with the Padres in 2013, Smith is back in the Majors, and now starting for the Royals. The downside? He’s starting for the Royals.
The career minor-leaguer was called up as a reliever, but the Royals have since made him a starter and it hasn’t gone well. Smith has an 8.27 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in five starts. To be fair to Smith though, pretty much very Royal has been slumping all season. Smith and the Royals are +133 home underdogs going up against the in-state rival Cardinals.
A Sneaky Under
According to our consensus, the Over 8.5 in this afternoon's Nationals-Cubs game is the most popular total play of the day. But we think the other side is a sneaky good play. And here's why.
Both Jeremy Hellickson and Kyle Henricks are pitching better than their numbers suggest. Plus, here's some interesting trends. The Under is 7-0 in Hellickson's lastseven road starts and 13-3 in his last 16 starts overall. While the Under is 21-4-1 in Hendricks' last 26 home starts versus a team with a winning record.Oh, and the wind is blowing in at Wrigley straight in from center at 10-12 miles per hour for the game.
The Windy City
Hitters could be given a hand tonight when the White Sox host the Indians because, guess what? The Windy City will be windy tonight. The forecast is calling for winds gusting out to right field between 12 and 14 miles per hour around first pitch.
Cleveland's starter Shane Bieber has a 4.58 ERA and while Chicgao starter Carlos Rodon has been strong, he usually hands the ball over to a bullpen that ranks 24th in ERA. With the weather assist look at the Over 9 for tonight's game.
Houston, We Have a Home Problem
The Astros are going to win the American League West. Probably. But they're in the midst of a bit of an unthinkable slump at Minute Maid Park, espcially considering their starting pitching rotation.
The Astros have lost five consecutive ball games at home, culminating with last night's shocking outing from Justin Verlander, in what was one of the worst starts of his career and defintely the worst of his Houston tenure.
The Astros have been outscored by 19 runs in those five games. The Houston lineup and staff is too talented for this to continue. They go up against a ho-hum starter in Mike Leake tonight, so look for the Astros bats to bust out tonight. Maybe parlay the Astors with the Over 7.5.
For the second week in a row in the CFL, the favorites went 3-1 straight-up. However, they were an even 2-2 against the spread. Toronto pulled off the lone SU upset on Thursday night with a thrilling 42-41 victory at home against Ottawa as a 6 ½-point underdog. Later on Thursday night, Edmonton got past Saskatchewan 26-19 to barely cover the 6 ½ points at home.
On Friday night, Hamilton crushed Montreal 50-11 as a seven-point favorite on the road. Calgary remained perfect on the year with Saturday’ 27-18 victory against British Columbia, but it failed to cover as a heavy 12 ½-point favorite at home.
Friday, Aug. 10
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-4 SU, 3-4 ATS) at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-3 SU, 5-2 ATS)
Point-spread: Winnipeg -4
Total: 57
Game Overview
The Tiger-Cats snapped a SU three-game losing streak while closing as favorites in convincing fashion. Granted they were playing Montreal, but there was some solid balance on offense with 250 yards passing and 169 yards on the ground. Credit Hamilton’s defense for making Johnny Manziel’s CFL debut at quarterback utterly forgettable. This unit picked him off four times while limiting the Alouettes to 107 yards through the air.
Winnipeg went into last week’s bye with three victories (SU and ATS) in its previous four games. This includes a sweep against Toronto in a home-and-home series. Matt Nichols has completed 63.1 percent of his 111 passing attempts for 873 yards and five touchdowns in his first four starts at quarterback. Running back Andrew Harris leads the CFL in rushing with 638 yards and five scores on 105 attempts.
Betting Trends
-- Hamilton has an 8-4 edge ATS in the last 12 meetings in this inter-division tilt and it is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games against Winnipeg. The total has stayed UNDER in each of the last five meetings.
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