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Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 09-17-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 16th September 2018 by Gracenote
Mariners vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/16/2018

The Houston Astros gained some breathing room in the American League West over the weekend and are surging down the stretch with wins in 12 of the last 14 games. The Seattle Mariners, who visit the Astros for the opener of a three-game series on Monday, drew closer to mathematical elimination over the weekend and are running out of time.

Justin Verlander struck out 11 in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks and helped Houston increase its lead in the AL West to 4 1/2 games over the Oakland Athletics with 13 games left in the regular season. "This was a really good series for us to dial it in against a really good team," Astros manager AJ Hinch told reporters. "I know they've scuffled lately, but they've been in the mix the entire year. We needed to play well to win the series, and we did." The Mariners took three of four from the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend but sit 7 1/2 games behind Oakland in the race for the second AL wild card and will play the next six on the road before finishing the season with a seven-game homestand. Seattle sends left-hander Wade LeBlanc to the mound on Monday opposite Astros lefty Framber Valdez.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Wade LeBlanc (8-4, 3.56 ERA) vs. Astros LH Framber Valdez (3-1, 2.66)

LeBlanc had a string of three straight stellar outings come to an end when he was reached for five runs - two earned - on four hits and a walk over five innings to suffer a loss against San Diego on Wednesday. The 34-year-old allowed a total of one run across 19 innings against Arizona, Oakland and Baltimore in his previous three turns. LeBlanc suffered through one of his worst starts against Houston at home on Aug. 1 - surrendering seven runs and 10 hits over 4 1/3 frames - but earned a win at the Astros on Aug. 11.

Valdez endured his first real struggle at the major league level at Detroit on Tuesday, when he was reached for four runs on five hits and four walks over four innings without factoring in the decision. The Dominican rookie yielded a total of three earned runs in his first four appearances - three starts. Valdez made his major league debut in relief at Seattle on August 21 and picked up a win while scattering an unearned run and two hits across 4 1/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros 3B Alex Bregman has reached base safely in 42 straight games.

2. Mariners OF Mitch Haniger recorded multiple hits in each of the last five contests.

3. Houston OF George Springer is 9-for-17 with seven runs scored over the last four games.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Mariners 3

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Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions 09-17-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 16th September 2018 by Gracenote
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/16/2018

The Chicago Cubs hope a trip to the desert might help jump-start their struggling offense. The Cubs look to get their bats going for the final stretch when they open a three-game road series against the sliding Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.


The Cubs had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 2-1 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday but maintained their 2 1/2-game lead over Milwaukee in the National League Central. Chicago has totaled only 15 runs in its last seven contests but has managed to go 4-3 over that stretch thanks to strong pitching. The Diamondbacks continued their September swoon with a 5-4 loss at Houston on Sunday, dropping them to 4-11 this month. Arizona fell 4 1/2 games behind first-place Colorado in the NL West and are four back in the race for the second wild-card spot.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), FS Arizona


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (11-11, 3.71 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (11-5, 3.05)

Hendricks has allowed fewer than three earned runs in five consecutive outings, going 2-2 with a 1.80 ERA over that span. The 28-year-old suffered a tough-luck loss last time out after giving up two runs over five frames in a 5-1 defeat against the Brewers. Hendricks is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in three career starts against the Diamondbacks but won his only previous turn in Arizona.

Corbin has posted quality starts in seven of his eight outings since the beginning of August, posting a 2.49 ERA during that stretch. The 29-year-old gave up 10 hits but limited the damage to three runs over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision at Colorado on Wednesday. Corbin is 5-1 with a 3.68 ERA in seven career games (six starts) against the Cubs.


WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs C Willson Contreras doubled as a pinch-hitter on Sunday for only his second extra-base hit in his last 13 games (nine starts).

2. The Diamondbacks, whose 68 errors are the third-fewest in the NL, have committed 13 in their last 15 contests.

3. Chicago OF Kyle Schwarber (back) will not make the trip to Arizona with the team set to face two left-handed starters.


PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 3

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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 09-17-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 17th September 2018 by Gracenote
Rockies vs. Dodgers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/17/2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers hoped to begin their final homestand of the season with a winning streak and possession of first place in the National League West. Instead, they sit one-half game out of the top spot when they host the division-leading Colorado Rockies on Monday for the opener of their crucial three-game series.

Los Angeles managed only four hits on Sunday as it suffered a 5-0 setback at St. Louis after winning four in a row, slipping out of the top spot in the NL West and into a tie with the Cardinals for the second wild card. Colorado salvaged the finale of its three-game set in San Francisco on Sunday, posting a 3-2 victory after being shut out in each of the first two contests. The Rockies scored all of their runs in second inning, with starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela - who worked five solid frames - driving in two with a single. Colorado's Charlie Blackmon is riding a nine-game hitting streak after recording his 26th double of the season on Sunday to match his home run total.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Jon Gray (11-7, 4.80 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-3, 2.42)

Gray hasn't lost since June 12 at Philadelphia but has recorded only five victories during his 14-start unbeaten streak. The 26-year-old Oklahoman has lasted only four innings in each of his last two outings, including a no-decision against Arizona on Wednesday in which he yielded four runs on four hits - two homers - and two walks. Gray is 3-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 10 career starts versus Los Angeles, including a pair of no-decisions this season.

Ryu has lost back-to-back starts, including a setback at Cincinnati on Tuesday in which he gave up three runs and eight hits over five innings. The 31-year-old South Korean has pitched well at home this year, posting a 1.51 ERA over seven turns while registering a 4.15 mark in five outings on the road. Ryu has struggled against Colorado in his career, going 3-6 with a 5.77 ERA in nine starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rockies look to set the franchise record for road wins after matching it with their 41st on Sunday.

2. Los Angeles 3B Justin Turner (forearm) proved he was fine a day after being hit by a pitch as he recorded half of the team's four hits to improve to 9-for-18 during his five-game hitting streak.

3. Colorado RHP Seunghwan Oh (hamstring), who hasn't pitched in a week, is expected to be available on Monday.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 4, Rockies 3

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San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 09-17-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 16th September 2018 by Gracenote
Giants vs. Padres Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/16/2018

Two teams pointing toward next season meet Monday when the San Diego Padres open a three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants. The rebuilding Padres have lost eight of 13 contests this year against the Giants, who have fallen 10 games under .500 and face a number of difficult decisions this offseason.

The Padres' youth movement took another step forward in Sunday's 7-3 win over Texas as rookie catcher Francisco Mejia hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning to help his team avoid a three-game sweep. Mejia has belted three homers since being promoted from Triple-A El Paso on Sept. 4 and will continue to share time behind the plate with 26-year-old Austin Hedges, who is batting .302 over his last 12 games. San Francisco ended a season-long 11-game losing streak with back-to-back wins over Colorado before losing 3-2 in Sunday's series finale. Joe Panik went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a walk and a pair of runs scored in the loss and could be one of several veterans on the move this offseason if the Giants decide to shake up their roster.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Andrew Suarez (6-11, 4.33 ERA) vs. Padres RH Bryan Mitchell (1-3, 6.07)

Suarez lost his second straight decision last Tuesday after allowing three runs and six hits over six innings against Atlanta. The 26-year-old rookie has gone 3-6 with a 5.14 ERA in 11 starts since July 15 but has pitched at least six frames in each of his last four outings. Suarez has posted a 2.13 ERA in two career starts covering 12 2/3 innings versus San Diego, both at home.

Mitchell was demoted to the bullpen after posting a 6.47 ERA in his first seven starts but has pitched better since returning to the rotation at the beginning of the month, allowing a total of two runs in two starts covering 11 innings. "These last two starts have been two good stepping stones," Mitchell told reporters. "It's really all I can control right now is trying to finish strong." The 27-year-old native of North Carolina is making his second career start against the Giants.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Francisco has lost its last six road games and 12 of its past 14.

2. Padres OF Franmil Reyes is 11-for-28 during his eight-game hitting streak.

3. Giants 1B Brandon Belt is listed as day-to-day and will likely need surgery on his right knee during the offseason.

PREDICTION: Giants 6, Padres 4

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Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears Preview and Predictions 09-17-2018 in NFL

NFL Previews 14th September 2018 by Gracenote
Seahawks vs. Bears Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/14/2018

The Chicago Bears were shaping up to become the toast of the town halfway through their season opener - until Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers crashed their party. Khalil Mack will make his Soldier Field debut as the Bears look to rebound from a crushing defeat in Week 1 when they face the Seattle Seahawks in their home opener on Monday night.

Chicago built a 20-point lead and Mack was looking every bit like the dominant force for which the team had hoped before Rodgers returned from injury and threw three fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 24-23 victory. "Things happen for a reason - I'm a firm believer in that," Chicago's Matt Nagy told reporters regarding his head-coaching debut. "And when things happen for a reason and you stay positive, then in the end, we're going to use this thing." The Seahawks also absorbed a narrow loss in their opener, taking the lead early in the fourth quarter before dropping a 27-24 decision to Denver. "It's a big matchup (between) two hungry teams getting ready to go on Monday night," Seattle coach Pete Carroll told reporters. "The Bears had a terrific game going and then, as we all know, Aaron Rodgers kind of stole the show."

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Bears -3.5. O/U: 43

ABOUT THE SEAHAWKS (0-1): Russell Wilson was under relentless pressure against Denver's defense and finished 19-of-33 for 298 yards with three touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. Seattle's passing game received a jolt, however, when No. 1 wideout Doug Baldwin suffered a sprained MCL in the contest - leaving them to go forward with veteran Brandon Marshall and speedster Tyler Lockett, who each had a touchdown reception. The Seahawks raised some eyebrows around the league by signing linebacker Mychal Kendricks, who pleaded guilty last week to charges of inside trading. Seattle is thin at linebacker, with K.J. Wright (knee) and Bobby Wagner (groin) both sitting out practice on Friday.

ABOUT THE BEARS (0-1): Mack, who was acquired from Oakland and signed to a record six-year, $141 million contract prior to the season opener, was a wrecking ball against Green Bay in the first half with a sack, forced fumble and interception return for a touchdown. Mack and the defense recorded four sacks and will set their sights on a Seattle offensive line that surrendered six sacks versus Denver - three by linebacker Von Miller. Running back Jordan Howard looked comfortable in Nagy's new-look offense, rushing for 82 yards on 15 carries and adding five receptions for 25 yards. Second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (22-of-35) threw for only 171 yards, hooking up with wide receiver Allen Robinson four times for 61 yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Mack has registered eight sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions in his last seven games versus NFC opponents.

2. Wilson has thrown at least two touchdown passes in each of his last six road contests.

3. Trubisky has recorded three TD passes, zero interceptions and a 95.6 passer rating in his last four home games.

PREDICTION: Bears 23, Seahawks 22

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Opening Line Report - Week 2
Joe Williams

After an exciting opening week of the NFL regular season, we have a little bit of information to try and determine which teams to back, which teams to fade, etc. However, it isn't until a full month or so where we get a much better sample size. One team now could be world beaters at home, but then hit the road and look like a completely different team. There were a couple of teams to open with emphatic road victories, and their number in the home opener in Week 2 might be a bit inflated, providing value for the underdogs.

Looking back at Week 1, the Baltimore Ravens routed the Buffalo Bills by a 47-3 score, so bettors will likely overrate the Ravens based on their one result, while writing off the Bills. The Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored huge road wins, so the public is likely to get behind them after impressive wins. It's just one win, though. Don't get crazy and look at some past trends in the series as well as a little common sense.

Monday, Sept. 17

Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears (-3.5, 42.5)

The Bears defense looked amazing in the first half, but then they melted down in the second half as Aaron Rodgers did his thing. Can Chicago recover at home on Monday night against a wounded, yet still dangerous Seattle team?

The biggest question will be whether or not QB Russell Wilson has WR Doug Baldwin (knee) at his disposal. He was injured (again), and is a question mark. Also a question, can the Bears play a full 60 minutes with the kind of defensive fervor they showed in the first half at Lambeau? Seattle pushed on a three-point number last week in the loss in the Mile High City against a Broncos team which might be worse than these Bears.

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Marc Lawrence Incredible Stat of the day:

The San Diego Padres are 5-18 home Game One of a series this season.

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NFL
Long Sheet

Week 2

Monday, September 17

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SEATTLE (0 - 1) at CHICAGO (0 - 1) - 9/17/2018, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NFL

Week 2

Trend Report

Monday, September 17

Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 4-7-2 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Chicago
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago

Chicago Bears
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games
Chicago is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Chicago is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Seattle
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle

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Tech Trends - Week 2
Bruce Marshall


Monday, Sept. 17

SEATTLE at CHICAGO (ESPN, 8:25 p.m. ET)
Pete just 8-14-1 as chalk since 2016. Bears 8-1-1 as Soldier Field dog since 2016.
Tech Edge: Bears, especially if dog, based on team trends.

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NFL
Dunkel

Week 2

Monday, September 17

Seattle @ Chicago

Game 289-290
September 17, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
130.553
Chicago
128.899
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
47
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 3 1/2
43 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+3 1/2); Over

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MNF - Seahawks at Bears
Kevin Rogers

LAST WEEK

The Seahawks (0-1 SU, 0-0-1 ATS) entered the season opener by losing six consecutive road games in September as Seattle visited Denver. In spite of a grabbing a fourth quarter lead on a Russell Wilson 51-yard touchdown connection with Tyler Lockett, the Seahawks fell short in a 27-24 defeat to the Broncos. Seattle’s defense intercepted Case Keenum three times, but the Broncos outgained the Seahawks from a yardage standpoint, 470-306, while racking up 25 first downs compared to 13 by Seattle.

Seattle also committed three turnovers in the loss as Wilson was picked off twice, while running back Chris Carson lost a fumble in the third quarter. The second Wilson interception came on the final drive deep in Seattle territory, but the Seahawks’ quarterback also threw three touchdown passes, including one to former Broncos’ standout Brandon Marshall. The game sailed OVER the total of 42 ½, while Seattle pushed as a three-point underdog as the Seahawks last won a game in Week 16 of last season following an 0-4 preseason.

The Bears (0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS) were on their way to an impressive road upset of the Packers last Sunday night by jumping out to a seemingly commanding 20-0 lead at Lambeau Field. It helped Chicago’s cause that Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers exited the game in the second quarter with a knee injury as newly acquired linebacker Khalil Mack returned an interception for a touchdown.

However, Rodgers returned in the third quarter and led Green Bay to an incredible 24-23 comeback victory, capped off by a 75-yard touchdown strike to Randall Cobb late in the fourth quarter. The Bears managed a cover as seven-point underdogs, but left Green Bay with a division loss as quarterback Mitchell Trubisky threw for 171 yards and rushed for a touchdown. Chicago has dropped 10 straight division contests dating back to December 2016, while last winning a road game against an NFC North opponent in 2015 at Green Bay.

SEATTLE DUE?

The task for Pete Carroll’s team on Monday night is try to not only pick up their first win of the season, but also halt this seven-game road losing streak in September. The Seahawks started 0-2 on the road last season (and 0-2 overall), but managed to win five of their next six games away from CenturyLink Field, while going 8-4 overall before a late meltdown prevented Seattle from the postseason.

Since Carroll arrived in Seattle back in 2010, the Seahawks have gone 0-2 through two road games twice (2011 and 2015), while the Seahawks are riding an 0-4 ATS streak in the last four Week 2’s dating back to 2014.

LAY THE POINTS AND RUN

In Trubisky’s rookie season, the Bears covered in all four opportunities as a home underdog, including outright victories over the Steelers and Panthers. However, Chicago struggled when laying points by posting a 1-2 SU/ATS record with the only victory coming against the winless Browns in Week 16. Dating back to the start of 2015, the Bears own a dreadful 1-7 SU/ATS mark as a favorite, including six outright losses at Soldier Field.

SERIES HISTORY

These two teams are meeting for the first time since 2015 when the Seahawks crushed the Bears, 26-0 as 16 ½-point favorites at CenturyLink Field. Seattle had started the season 0-2 before picking up that shutout, while limiting Chicago to 146 yards of offense. Wilson hooked up with Jimmy Graham for the only offensive touchdown, while Lockett returned the second half kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown.

Seattle has captured four of the past five matchups with Chicago since 2010, while making its first trip to Soldier Field since 2012. The Seahawks held off the Bears in overtime, 23-17 as three-point underdogs in December 2012, as the last four meetings in Chicago have sailed OVER the total.

MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

The Seahawks have appeared on Monday night football once in each of the past seven seasons. Seattle has compiled a 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS mark in this stretch, while making its first road appearance on a Monday night since 2014 in a 10-point victory at Washington.

The Bears have split their last six Monday night contests since 2014, but interestingly enough have gone 1-3 at home in this stretch. Chicago was squeezed by Minnesota in the final seconds last season, 20-17 at Soldier Field in Trubisky’s first start, but the Bears barely covered as 3 ½-point underdogs.

HANDICAPPER’S CORNER

NFL expert Joe Nelson checks in with his thoughts on Seattle’s performance at Denver, “There were some positives for a Seahawks team with perhaps the most grounded expectations entering Carroll’s ninth season. Earl Thomas returned in time for the game and made an impact with an interception as a veteran leader on a defense that has lost many key players the past two years. Wilson nearly willed Seattle to a win by himself as the Seahawks had three late possessions down three late in the game and lost by just three despite running 17 fewer offensive plays.”

On the flip side, Nelson looks at Chicago’s late meltdown at Green Bay, “Trubisky took four sacks and gained just 4.9 yards per pass, but he had only one turnover and that was in a desperation fourth down play at the end of the game. The running game produced 5.1 yards per carry as the offense could be improved for Chicago after scoring just 16.5 points per game last season as Matt Nagy’s offensive background could pay dividends over time now in his second game as head coach.”

LINE MOVEMENT

This line stayed pretty steady through most of the week since the Bears opened up as three-point favorites last Sunday night. However, Chicago is currently a 4 ½-point favorite at most books, while other books that have the Bears at -5. The total opened at 43 ½, but has slightly moved to 43 at many outlets.

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, September 17

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NY METS (69 - 80) at PHILADELPHIA (76 - 72) - 7:05 PM
ZACK WHEELER (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 68-80 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 12-23 (-10.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY METS are 44-54 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 106-125 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 47-90 (-37.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 453-471 (+36.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
WHEELER is 20-13 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 4-10 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-36 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 98-131 (-30.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+5.8 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

ZACK WHEELER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
WHEELER is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+3.2 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. NY METS since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 0.980.
His team's record is 4-6 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-1. (+5.9 units)

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WASHINGTON (76 - 74) at MIAMI (58 - 91) - 7:10 PM
ERICK FEDDE (R) vs. TREVOR RICHARDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 76-74 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-26 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-45 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 59-50 (-6.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-37 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 31-28 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 28-29 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 14-9 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 88-75 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in road games in September games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-5 (+0.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.4 Units)

ERICK FEDDE vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

TREVOR RICHARDS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
RICHARDS is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 1.655.
His team's record is 2-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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ST LOUIS (82 - 68) at ATLANTA (83 - 66) - 7:35 PM
MILES MIKOLAS (R) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 83-65 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 43-29 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 55-44 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 62-43 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 38-27 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 41-37 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 42-33 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-42 (+16.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 57-42 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-22 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-37 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-15 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MIKOLAS is 21-8 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MIKOLAS is 11-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 13-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
ATLANTA is 6-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-0 (+3.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MILES MIKOLAS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MIKOLAS is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.42 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 2-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 7.13 and a WHIP of 1.924.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-4. (-4.4 units)

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CINCINNATI (64 - 86) at MILWAUKEE (85 - 65) - 7:40 PM
ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 24-46 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 85-65 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-14 (+15.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-29 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 60-33 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 64-46 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-25 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DESCLAFANI is 14-5 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 16-19 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MILEY is 12-25 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 11-5 (+4.4 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.3 Units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.072.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)

WADE MILEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MILEY is 4-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.168.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.7 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (87 - 62) at ARIZONA (78 - 72) - 9:40 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. PAT CORBIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1782-1824 (-264.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
HENDRICKS is 29-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-21 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 22-25 (-14.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
ARIZONA is 37-35 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 636-583 (-82.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 25-44 (-23.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 16-27 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HENDRICKS is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

PAT CORBIN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CORBIN is 5-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.205.
His team's record is 5-1 (+5.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (70 - 80) at SAN DIEGO (60 - 90) - 10:10 PM
ANDREW SUAREZ (L) vs. BRYAN MITCHELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 134-178 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 25-40 (-14.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-101 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 84-119 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 89-117 (-31.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-67 (-29.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-32 (-17.1 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 FRANCISCO is 215-165 (+41.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 35-32 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-46 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-5 (+2.4 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

ANDREW SUAREZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SUAREZ is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.13 and a WHIP of 1.105.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

BRYAN MITCHELL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MITCHELL is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 67) at LA DODGERS (82 - 68) - 10:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. HYUN-JIN RYU (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 258-455 (-81.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 since 1997.
COLORADO is 82-67 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 41-34 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 80-67 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-41 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 60-45 (+19.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 48-33 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 47-34 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 33-19 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
GRAY is 10-3 (+7.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 82-68 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 16-23 (-19.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 39-36 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-23 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 15-18 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 79-64 (-26.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 58-50 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-44 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-33 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
RYU is 0-6 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RYU is 4-12 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-9 (+0.9 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

JON GRAY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GRAY is 3-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.432.
His team's record is 6-4 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-8. (-6.7 units)

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. COLORADO since 1997
RYU is 3-6 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.77 and a WHIP of 1.672.
His team's record is 3-6 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.5 units)

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TORONTO (67 - 82) at BALTIMORE (43 - 106) - 7:05 PM
RYAN BORUCKI (L) vs. SEAN GILMARTIN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 12-4 (+7.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)

RYAN BORUCKI vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BORUCKI is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 9.64 and a WHIP of 1.713.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

SEAN GILMARTIN vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (68 - 81) at DETROIT (61 - 88) - 7:10 PM
GABRIEL MOYA (L) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-7 (+0.4 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.6 Units)

GABRIEL MOYA vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 4-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.86 and a WHIP of 1.535.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

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TAMPA BAY (82 - 66) at TEXAS (64 - 85) - 8:05 PM
TYLER GLASNOW (R) vs. ADRIAN SAMPSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)

TYLER GLASNOW vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

ADRIAN SAMPSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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SEATTLE (82 - 67) at HOUSTON (94 - 55) - 8:10 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. FRAMBER VALDEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 82-67 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 46-38 (+6.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 41-34 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 20-14 (+8.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEATTLE is 20-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 34-29 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 58-40 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 39-26 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEBLANC is 22-10 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEBLANC is 11-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
LEBLANC is 19-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 42-33 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 21-18 (-20.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
HOUSTON is 12-20 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 27-26 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 11-16 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 58-42 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-33 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 6-10 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 8-8 (+3.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEBLANC is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.56 and a WHIP of 1.629.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)

FRAMBER VALDEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (52 - 97) at PITTSBURGH (74 - 74) - 7:05 PM
BRAD KELLER (R) vs. JOE MUSGROVE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 52-97 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-68 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 74-74 (+1.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 56-50 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 92-114 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MUSGROVE is 2-8 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record 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.

BRAD KELLER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

JOE MUSGROVE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB

Monday, September 17


National League
Mets (69-80) @ Phillies (76-72)
Wheeler is 3-1, 1.25 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 14-14, 7-5 away
5-inning record: 14-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-28

Arietta is 1-1, 6.33 in his last four starts- his last three all went over. Team in his starts: 14-14, 8-5 home
5-inning record: 15-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-28

Mets are 5-3 in their last eight games, 7-4 in last 11 road series openers- their last five games stayed under. Philly lost 10 of its last 14 games; they’re 14-10 in home series openers- over is 4-1 in their last five games.

Nationals (76-74) @ Marlins (58-91)
Fedde is 2-0, 4.86 in his last four starts (under 4-3-1). Team in his starts: 3-5, 3-0 away
5-inning record: 2-2-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Richards is 0-2, 9.14 in his last five starts (over 5-0). Team in his starts: 8-14, 4-6 home
5-inning record: 8-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-22

Nationals won seven of their last nine games; they’re 5-10 in last 15 road series openers. Over is 10-5 in their last 15 games. Miami lost six of its last eight games; they’re 2-7 in last nine home series openers. Marlins’ last three games went over the total.

Cardinals (82-68) @ Braves (83-66)
Mikolas is 3-1, 3.99 in his last five starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 21-8, 11-3 road
5-inning record: 16-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-29

Foltynewicz is 2-2, 1.93 in his last six starts; under is 6-3 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 13-15, 6-8 home
5-inning record: 14-8-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-28

Cardinals lost four of their last five games, are 7-11 in last 18 road series openers. Under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 road games. Atlanta won six of its last eight games; they’re 10-7 in last 17 home series openers- four of Braves’ last six games stayed under.

Reds (64-86) @ Brewers (85-65)
DeSclafani is 0-1, 8.76 in his last three starts; over is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 11-7, 4-2 road
5-inning record: 10-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-18

Miley is 2-0, 1.96 in his last three starts; over is 7-4 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 9-4, 3-2 home
5-inning record: 6-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Reds lost five of their last six road games; they’re 0-8 in last eight road series openers- under is 4-0-1 in their last five games. Milwaukee won nine of its last 13 games; they’re 12-2 in last 14 home series openers- seven of their last nine games stayed under.

Cubs (87-62) @ Diamondbacks (78-72)
Hendricks is 2-1, 2.74 in his last four starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 15-15, 6-8 away
5-inning record: 11-13-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 15-30

Corbin is 1-0, 2.08 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 17-13, 9-6 home
5-inning record: 16-7-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-30

Cubs won three of their last four games; they’re 16-9 in road series openers- their last six games stayed under. Arizona lost four of its last five games; they’re 2-9 in last 11 home series openers. Snakes’ last four home games went over the total.

Giants (70-80) @ Padres (60-90)
Suarez is 0-2, 5.25 in his last two starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 11-15, 5-8 away
5-inning record: 7-10-9 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-26

Mitchell is 1-0, 1.64 in his last two starts (over 5-4). Team in his starts: 4-5, 1-4 home
5-inning record: 1-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-9

Giants lost 12 of their last 14 games; they’re 12-12 in road series openers- under is 18-2 in their last 20 games. San Diego lost four of its last five home games; they’re 4-19 in home series openers. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Rockies (82-67) @ Dodgers (82-68)
Gray is 1-1, 5.66 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 17-11, 8-5 road
5-inning record: 13-13-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 11-28

Ryu is 0-2, 6.55 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 7-5, 5-2 home
5-inning record: 6-4-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Colorado is 10-5 in its last 14 games, 15-9 in road series openers; under is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Dodgers won four of their last five games; they’re 1-6 in last seven home series openers- under is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

American League
Blue Jays (67-82) @ Orioles (43-106)
Borucki is 0-1, 4.76 in his last three starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 6-8, 4-4 away
5-inning record: 4-5-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-14

Team in his starts: home
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Blue Jays are 4-12 in their last 16 road games, 1-5 in last six series openers- over is 7-4 in their last 11 road tilts. Baltimore lost 12 of its last 15 games; they’re 3-14 in last 17 home series openers- six of last nine Oriole games went over.

Twins (68-81) @ Tigers (61-88)
Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Zimmerman is 1-2, 5.73 in his last four starts (over 4-0). Team in his starts: 11-11, 5-6 home
5-inning record: 12-9-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Twins lost eight of their last nine road games; they’re 8-17 in road series openers. Twins’ last five road games went over. Detroit lost seven of its last nine home games; they’re 13-11 in home series openers- over is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Rays (82-66) @ Rangers (64-85)
Glasnow is 0-4, 6.15 in his last five starts (under 5-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-5, 0-4 road
5-inning record: 2-5-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8

Sampson allowed one run in five IP (78 PT) in his first ’18 start (under 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1

Tampa Bay won 11 of their last 14 games; they’re 3-11 in last 14 road series openers- over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Rangers lost seven of their last ten games; they’re 8-16 in home series openers- over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Mariners (82-67) @ Astros (94-55)
LeBlanc is 1-1, 2.25 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 15-9, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 14-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-24

Valdez is 2-1, 3.26 in his four starts (over 2-2). Team in his starts: 3-1, 1-1 home
5-inning record: 3-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

Seattle split its last 16 games; they’re 5-2 in last seven road series openers- eight of their last 11 games stayed under. Astros won 12 of their last 14 games; they’re 2-5 in last seven home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Interleague
Royals (52-97) @ Pirates (74-74)
Keller is 4-1, 2.31 in his last six starts; under is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 9-9, 2-6 away
5-inning record: 8-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-18

Musgrove is 1-2, 5.40 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 7-11, 5-5 home
5-inning record: 7-10-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Royals won five of their last seven games; they’re 4-12 in last 16 road series openers- their last four games went over. Pittsburgh won eight of its last 11 games; they’re 15-9 in home series openers- under is 11-2 in their last 13 home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/15
Ariz 38-27-12……35-24-12……..73-51
Atl 32-30-13…..35-28-10………67-58
Cubs 30-31-14……33-30-11…….63-61
Reds 23-44-6……29-34-11….…52-78
Colo 34-28-14……37-26-11……70-54
LA 40-27-8…….33-29-15……74-56
Mia 24-38-10…..31-30-15…….55-68
Milw 31-34-10…..38-28-8…….69-62
Mets 35-32-9……28-28-16…..63-57
Philly 27-30-16…..37-26-10……64-56
Pitt 33-31-9……34-27-13……..67-58
StL 36-26-13……31-35-8………67-61
SD 23-42-12……26-36-9…….49-78
SF 30-32-15…..30-26-16……60-58
Wash 32-30-13..…32-31-11……64-61

Orioles 19-45-12……22-40-12……41-85
Boston 36-28-14……46-20-7……..82-48
W Sox 25-41-8…..…24-40-11……49-81
Clev 30-30-14……45-20-10……..75-50
Det 26-38-10…..…32-33-14.……58-71
Astros 41-20-15……38-21-15…….79-41
KC 22-41-9…….31-36-11…..53-77
Angels 32-29-15……31-35-8……63-63
Twins 24-42-11……34-32-11…..58-74
NYY 34-24-15……43-24-8………77-47
A’s 27-33-12……35-28-14…..62-61
Sea 36-31-10……32-26-17…….68-55
TB 33-28-13……37-26-10……69-53
Texas 24-40-9…..28-39-8…….52-79
Toronto 20-42-12…24-34-16……44-76

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/15)
Ariz 32-76…….28-72…..…60
Atl 23-74……31-74………54
Cubs 14-74……..23-71……..37
Reds 18-75……..18-76……..36
Colo 23-75…….29-74.…….52
LA 26-74……..27-76..…..53
Miami 14-72……..21-75…….35
Milw 27-74…..…30-76…….57
Mets 28-73……..22-75……50
Philly 18-73……..22-74…..40
Pitt 16-73……..21-76…….37
StL 25-75……..23-74…….48
SD 20-78……..19-71…….39
SF 16-75………21-75..…..37
Wash 27-75……..22-74…….49

Orioles 21-76……..21-73……..42
Boston 19-75……29-73………47
White Sox 20-72……21-75…….41
Clev 20-73…….30-74…….50
Detroit 25-74……..21-76….…46
Astros 21-75…..…17-73………38
KC 16-72..…….25-76…….41
Angels 20-74…..….19-74…….39
Twins 16-74………15-74…….31
NYY 18-74……..30-74………48
A’s 18-76…..…..23-75…….41
Seattle 29-75………23-75…….52
TB 22-74..……23-72…….45
Texas 11-72……20-74…….…31
Toronto 18-74………16-74….….34

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 76-71 NL, favorites -$631
AL @ NL– 70-62 NL, favorites -$26
Total: 146-133 NL, favorites -$657

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MLB

Monday, September 17

Trend Report

Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
Toronto is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Toronto is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Baltimore is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games
Baltimore is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Baltimore is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home
Baltimore is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Baltimore's last 18 games when playing at home against Toronto


New York Mets
NY Mets is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
NY Mets is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
NY Mets is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Washington Nationals
Washington is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Washington is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Miami
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Miami
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games at home
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Miami is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Washington
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
Miami is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington


Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
Minnesota is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Detroit's last 15 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota


St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
St. Louis is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
St. Louis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Tampa Bay is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Texas
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Houston is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Houston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games on the road
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games at home
LA Dodgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games when playing at home against San Francisc