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Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Royals vs. Pirates Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates' playoff chances are all but gone, but they seem intent on finishing strong, especially at home. The Pirates seek their fifth straight victory overall and their eighth in a row at PNC Park when they host the Kansas City Royals for the finale of a three-game interleague series Wednesday night.

Pittsburgh has a pair of one-run wins to begin the set, riding Jameson Taillon's seven scoreless innings, a pinch-hit homer by Colin Moran and an 11th-inning RBI single by Ryan Lavarnway to Tuesday's 2-1 victory. With the win, the Pirates have claimed 11 straight home contests played in the month of September dating to last season and they are two games over .500 for the first time in over a month. After averaging 7.5 runs over their previous four contests, the Royals were limited to seven hits over 11 innings Tuesday and narrowly avoided being shut out thanks to a game-tying RBI double with two outs in the ninth by Hunter Dozier. They will lean on rookie Heath Fillmyer in Wednesday's finale as he starts opposite veteran Chris Archer for Pittsburgh.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Heath Fillmyer (3-1, 4.76 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chris Archer (4-8, 4.66)

Fillmyer worked at least seven innings in two of his last three starts, including a personal-best 7 1/3 last time out against Minnesota. He has a 16.20 ERA over the past three road outings while allowing 18 hits in 8 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old's one interleague start was a gem, as he held the Chicago Cubs to three hits over seven scoreless innings to pick up his first career win Aug. 8.

Archer gave up four runs over five innings in a loss at Milwaukee on Friday, extending his winless streak to six starts. He struck out eight batters in the loss, his best total in almost two months, while raising his ERA as a Pirate to 5.49. The North Carolina native, who turns 30 next week, is 1-4 with a 4.50 ERA in six career starts against the Royals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 1B Josh Bell is batting .333 in 41 career interleague games.

2. Royals 1B Ryan O'Hearn is 6-for-11 with three RBIs and three runs scored during a three-game hitting streak.

3. Pittsburgh LHP Felipe Vazquez had converted 24 straight save opportunities before Dozier's RBI double against him in the ninth.

PREDICTION: Pirates 6, Royals 4

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Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 18th September 2018 by Gracenote
White Sox vs. Indians Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/18/2018

The American League Central champion Cleveland Indians look to continue their dominance in the season series when they host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for the second of a three-game set. Jason Kipnis homered and Yandy Diaz knocked in two runs to support Corey Kluber's 11-strikeout effort as the Indians took the opener 5-3 on Tuesday to improve to 11-3 against the White Sox, including 7-0 at home, this year.

Diaz boasts four RBIs in his last three games and owns 15 in 28 big-league contests in 2018 for Cleveland, which sends 16-game winner Carlos Carrasco to the mound Wednesday against Chicago's Dylan Covey. The Indians will be resting key players periodically over the last two weeks of the regular season, but are expected to have slugger Edwin Encarnacion back in the lineup Wednesday after he missed two games with an ankle injury. The White Sox, who are 22-21 since Aug. 2, have dropped two straight after a three-game winning streak and remained 1 1/2 games behind Detroit for third place in the AL Central. Outfielder Daniel Palka is among the league's rookie leaders in homers with 25 after launching three in the last two games for Chicago and is one behind Matt Davidson for fourth all time among White Sox rookies.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Dylan Covey (5-13, 5.64 ERA) vs. Indians RH Carlos Carrasco (16-9, 3.43)

Covey has managed just one victory since July 21 and gave up six runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks in a loss at Kansas City last time out. The 27-year-old California native earned his only victory during the rough stretch Aug. 31 against major league-best Boston with three scoreless innings of relief. Kipnis is 5-for-10 with a homer versus Covey, who is 1-2 with a 6.63 ERA in four starts this year against the Indians.

Carrasco is winless in his past three starts despite allowing just five runs (four earned) across 15 innings combined in his last two trips to the mound. The 31-year-old Venezuelan, who is two wins shy of his career high, has limited opponents to three or fewer runs in 12 of his past 14 contests. Tim Anderson is 7-for-24 with a homer and a double against Carrasco, who is 2-0 while permitting one unearned run over 14 innings versus the White Sox in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago 1B Jose Abreu is expected to miss the series due to an infection in his right thigh that forced him to be hospitalized.

2. The Indians are 26-9 in home divisional games and 44-23 overall against AL Central opponents in 2018.

3. White Sox 2B Yoan Moncada is 9-for-27 with three walks over his last seven contests after recording a pair of hits Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, White Sox 3

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Reds vs. Brewers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

After winning seven straight series to strengthen their standing in the National League playoff race, the Milwaukee Brewers are in danger of dropping back-to-back sets - and to the bottom two teams in the division. The Brewers will try to avoid a second straight series loss when they wrap up a three-game run against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.


Cincinnati evened the series with a 3-1 win Tuesday, as five pitchers held the Brewers to three hits - all singles. It was just the second win in the past six games for the Reds, who have totaled only eight runs over that stretch. Milwaukee has dropped three of its last four games (the first two against Pittsburgh) following a 12-3 stretch and has fallen 3 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs, though the Brewers remain atop the NL wild-card race. The Brewers lead the season series 12-6, but the teams have split the past 10 meetings after Milwaukee won seven of the first eight this season.

TV: 7:40 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), FS Wisconsin, Dish455 (Milwaukee)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Matt Harvey (7-8, 4.67 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Gio Gonzalez (8-11, 4.44)

Harvey has been excellent in three starts this month, posting quality starts in all three outings and pitching to a 2.50 ERA. The 29-year-old blanked the Cubs for six innings last time out but didn't get a decision in a 3-2 defeat. Harvey is 1-2 with a 5.26 ERA in five starts against the Brewers, who have tagged him for nine runs in 14 2/3 innings across three meetings this season.

The Brewers have won each of the first two games Gonzalez has started since being acquired from Washington, but he struggled with his command in his most recent outing. The 32-year-old walked four and made it through just 4 2/3 innings Friday against Pittsburgh, allowing three runs. Gonzalez is 5-3 with a 2.99 ERA in 11 starts against the Reds.


WALK-OFFS

1. Yelich is 25-for-52 with seven homers and 17 RBIs against the Reds this season.

2. Reds SS Jose Peraza has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games, including eight multi-hit contests.

3. Brewers INF Travis Shaw left Tuesday's game with a bruised right knee.


PREDICTION: Brewers 5, Reds 3

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Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Mariners vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The Houston Astros aim to notch their 14th victory in 17 games when they conclude their three-game series Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. The teams split the first two games of the set, with Houston cruising to a 7-0 win on Tuesday.

Marwin Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's victory and is batting .365 with four blasts and 13 RBIs in 65 at-bats against Seattle this season. Josh Reddick (Achilles) is expected to miss his second straight game for Houston, which holds a five-game lead over Oakland in the American League West. Robinson Cano matched a season high with three hits, but Seattle recorded a total of six while going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Slugger Nelson Cruz struck out three times while going 0-for-4 for the Mariners, who are seven games behind Oakland for the AL's second wild-card spot.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Roenis Elias (2-1, 3.18 ERA) vs. Astros LH Dallas Keuchel (11-10, 3.57)

Seattle is going with a bullpen game, but manager Scott Servais declined to reveal who will start the contest. The pitcher likely to take the mound first is Elias, who last worked when he allowed one hit in 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. The 30-year-old Elias is 1-2 with a 5.01 ERA in nine career appearances (seven starts) versus Houston.

Keuchel settled for a no-decision in his last turn, when he gave up two runs and five hits over six innings against Arizona. The 30-year-old is 2-0 over his last five outings and has suffered just one setback in his last eight turns. Keuchel is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA in four starts versus Seattle this season and 9-7 with a 3.02 ERA in 19 career appearances (18 starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros 3B Alex Bregman is hitless in eight at-bats in the series and just 3-for-27 over his last eight games.

2. Seattle RHP Felix Hernandez (ankle) is slated to rejoin the team prior to Friday's series opener at Texas.

3. Houston RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a 30-pitch simulated game Tuesday and will throw again later this week as the team attempts to dissect whether or not he will available for the postseason.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Mariners 2

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San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Giants vs. Padres Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

San Diego Padres rookie Franmil Reyes wasn't part of the team's long-term plans when the season began, but the hulking right fielder is forcing his way into the picture with an impressive second half. Reyes is riding a 10-game hitting streak for the Padres, who look to avoid a three-game sweep against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.

The 6-5, 275-pound Reyes homered and drove in three runs in Tuesday's 5-4 loss as San Diego fell to 1-4 on its six-game homestand. Leadoff man Freddy Galvis went 4-for-5 while hitting in front of Reyes, who is 14-for-36 during his streak and batting a major league-leading .385 (30-for-78) with seven homers in 24 games since Aug. 21. San Francisco recorded its sixth consecutive victory against the Padres on Tuesday behind another productive effort from rookie Chris Shaw, who recorded two RBIs and has gone 6-for-10 over his last three games after collecting one hit in 22 at-bats over his first 11 contests. Hunter Pence, who likely is playing his final 10 games with the Giants, snapped a 3-for-29 slump by going 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs in Tuesday's win.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Chris Stratton (10-9, 4.66 ERA) vs. Padres LH Robbie Erlin (3-7, 4.27)

Stratton recorded the first complete game and shutout of his career on Friday, allowing two hits while striking out seven in a 2-0 win over Colorado. The 28-year-old native of Mississippi has posted a 2.10 ERA in five starts since rejoining the rotation on Aug. 21. Stratton owns a 2-2 record and 3.15 ERA in four career games (three starts) against San Diego - including seven scoreless innings at Petco Park on April 12, when he allowed one hit in a 7-0 victory.

Erlin lost his fourth straight start on Friday but earned praise from manager Andy Green after giving up two runs - one earned - and six hits over 5 1/3 innings against Texas. "I thought he was as good as he's been all year as a starter," Green told reporters. The 27-year-old Bay Area native is 0-3 with a 5.68 ERA in seven career games (four starts) versus San Francisco - including a 4.76 ERA in three relief appearances this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Ten of the 15 games between the Giants and Padres this season have been decided by three runs or fewer.

2. The Padres are expected to start rookie pitchers Eric Lauer, Jacob Nix and Joey Lucchesi in this weekend's series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3. The Giants have been successful in 27 of their last 28 stolen-base attempts.

PREDICTION: Giants 6, Padres 4

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Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The Chicago Cubs look to complete a three-game sweep and win for the sixth time in seven contests when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday for the series finale. Chicago delivered a 9-1 thumping on Tuesday and won the first two games by a cumulative 14-2 score.

Javier Baez and Daniel Murphy each drilled two-run homers and Anthony Rizzo also drove in two runs as the Cubs increased their lead over Milwaukee in the National League Central to 3 1/2 games. Murphy, who is batting just .220 this month, scored three runs on Tuesday after failing to touch home plate in his previous eight contests. Arizona is rapidly falling out of postseason contention with four straight setbacks and 14 in its last 18 games. The Diamondbacks are six games behind both the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and St. Louis for the second wild-card berth.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Cole Hamels (9-9, 3.67 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (5-2, 4.14)

Hamels is 4-0 with a 1.57 ERA in nine starts since being acquired from Texas. The 34-year-old hasn't received a decision in his last four outings despite posting a 2.70 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 23 innings during that stretch. Hamels is 4-2 with a 3.47 ERA in nine career starts against the Diamondbacks and has shut down Paul Goldschmidt (1-for-8) and A.J. Pollock (0-for-8).

Ray has gone 2-0 in 11 starts since suffering a loss to Colorado on July 12. The 26-year-old has posted a 1.93 ERA over his last five starts and picked up those two victories in that span. Ray allowed one run and four hits over seven innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on July 25 and is 0-1 with a 2.50 ERA in three career starts versus the team.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks RF Steven Souza Jr. struck out three times in four hitless at-bats on Tuesday and is a meager 3-for-42 with 20 strikeouts in September.

2. Chicago RHP Brandon Morrow (elbow) is done for the season after experiencing pain following a simulated game on Saturday.

3. Arizona LHP T.J. McFarland (elbow) has been shut down for the rest of the campaign.

PREDICTION: Cubs 8, Diamondbacks 3

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Angels vs. Athletics Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

The Oakland Athletics are slumping at the wrong time, as their chances for first place in the American League West - as well as the top wild-card spot - continue to worsen. Oakland looks to avoid its fourth straight loss and fifth in six outings when it hosts the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game series.

The Athletics squandered a three-run lead on Tuesday in the opener of the set - and their final homestand of the season - and suffered a 9-7 loss to fall five games behind division-leading Houston and 2 1/2 in back of the New York Yankees for the first wild-card spot. Mark Canha delivered a three-run double and Matt Olson recorded an RBI single to extend his hitting streak to six games - a stretch during which he has gone 9-for-21 for Oakland, which is 5 1/2 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays for the second wild card. Kaleb Cowart highlighted a six-run sixth inning for Los Angeles with his first career grand slam and added an RBI triple in the eighth as the team extended its road winning streak to five games. Cowart's blast was the first grand slam of the season for the Angels, leaving San Francisco as the lone team without one in 2018.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), NBCS California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Felix Pena (3-4, 3.75 ERA) vs. Athletics LH Brett Anderson (3-5, 4.35)

Pena has been superb this month, going 2-0 while allowing four runs - three earned - with one walk and 12 strikeouts over 20 innings in three starts. The 28-year-old Dominican, who scattered six hits over six scoreless frames in a win over Texas last Wednesday, has worked at least six innings in each of his last six turns. Pena gave up one run in one inning of relief against Oakland in his season debut on April 8 and escaped with a no-decision after yielding three runs and five hits - two homers - over 5 2/3 frames of a start on Aug. 10.

Anderson has struggled mightily of late, losing back-to-back starts in which he surrendered nine runs and 14 hits over six innings. The 30-year-old Texan pitched extremely well in his previous four outings as he allowed two runs and 12 hits with two walks and 14 strikeouts over 26 2/3 frames but recorded only one win in that span. Anderson is 1-3 with a 3.75 ERA in 11 career appearances (eight starts) against the Angels, including a no-decision on Aug. 10 in which he gave up two runs and four hits over five innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics OF Dustin Fowler recorded a pinch-hit two-run single in the series opener for his first RBIs since July 26.

2. Los Angeles activated LHP Tyler Skaggs (adductor), who walked two and struck out three in three scoreless innings on Tuesday, from the 10-day disabled list, transferred RHP Nick Tropeano (shoulder) to the 60-day DL and purchased the contract of 2B Sherman Johnson from Triple-A Salt Lake.

3. Oakland RHP Andrew Triggs (arm), who hasn't pitched since May 17, is expected to undergo thoracic outlet surgery on Sept. 26.

PREDICTION: Angels 6, Athletics 3

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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Predictions 09-19-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 19th September 2018 by Gracenote
Rockies vs. Dodgers Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 09/19/2018

Chris Taylor's first career walk-off homer gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1 1/2-game lead over Colorado in the National League West and put them in a position to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Rockies on Wednesday. Taylor launched the decisive blast in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 3-2 victory as Los Angeles won for the sixth time in seven games.

Taylor and Manny Machado each recorded two hits on Tuesday as the Dodgers improved their record against the Rockies this year to 11-7 entering their final meeting. The Rockies have scored just seven runs while losing four of five to start a nine-game road trip and enter the series finale 1 1/2 games behind St. Louis for the NL's second wild-card spot. Colorado All-Star shortstop Trevor Story missed Tuesday's game but could be back in the lineup by the weekend after an MRI detected inflammation but no structural damage to his right elbow. "I felt something on the throw when I dove for the ball," Story told reporters in reference to a defensive play in Monday's contest. "My elbow was a little tight, but I just tried to play through it. When I swung through that pitch (in the fourth inning), it kind of extended my arm and I felt it a little more."

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies LH Tyler Anderson (6-9, 4.82 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Walker Buehler (7-5, 2.88)

Anderson is 0-6 during a 12-start stretch since defeating San Francisco on July 4. The 28-year-old also lost to the Giants in his last turn as he gave up two runs and seven hits over six innings. Anderson lasted just 2 2/3 frames in a loss to the Dodgers on Sept. 9, yielding three earned runs and five hits in falling to 1-1 with a 3.74 ERA in four starts this season and 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA in 11 career outings.

Buehler was superb while beating the Cardinals in his last turn, when he permitted two hits over eight scoreless innings and matched his season high with nine strikeouts. The 24-year-old rookie has allowed three hits or fewer in four of his last six outings and is holding opposing hitters to a .201 batting average. Buehler is 0-1 with a 3.24 ERA in four starts against Colorado, including a no-decision on Sept. 8 in which he gave up four runs and six hits over six frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers 3B Justin Turner is 12-for-25 during his seven-game hitting streak and is batting .373 in 59 at-bats this month.

2. Colorado 2B DJ LeMahieu was hitless in five at-bats on Tuesday and is 2-for-19 over his last five games.

3. Los Angeles 2B Brian Dozier was hitless in three at-bats on Tuesday and is 2-for-36 over his last 15 contests.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 4, Rockies 1

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MLB

Wednesday, September 19


National League
Mets (70-81) @ Phillies (77-73)
Syndegaard is 4-0, 2.86 in his last five starts; under is 10-6 in his last 16. Team in his starts: 15-7, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 14-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Eflin is 1-3, 7,32 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 11-11, 7-4 home
5-inning record: 13-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-22

Mets are 6-4 in their last ten games; six of their last seven games stayed under. Philly lost 11 of its last 16 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Cardinals (84-68) @ Braves (83-68)
Flaherty is 1-1, 2.35 in his last four starts; his last six starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 11-14, 5-9 road
5-inning record: 11-13-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-25

Toussaint is 1-1, 3.31 in his three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 2-1, 1-1 home
5-inning record: 1-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

Cardinals won their last three games; over is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Atlanta lost its last four games; four of Braves’ last five games went over.

Reds (65-87) @ Brewers (86-66)
Harvey is 1-1, 2.50 in his last three starts; under is 6-1-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 11-11, 4-8 road
5-inning record: 13-7-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-22

Gonzalez is 1-0, 3.48 in two starts for Milwaukee (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0, 2-0 home
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Reds lost six of their last nine road games; under is 6-0-1 in their last seven games. Milwaukee won 10 of its last 15 games; nine of their last 11 games stayed under.

Cubs (89-62) @ Diamondbacks (78-74)
Hamels is 0-1, 2.70 in his last four starts (under 7-2). Team in his starts: 7-2, 3-2 away
5-inning record: 4-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Ray is 2-0, 1.93 in his last five starts (under 4-1). Team in his starts: 10-11, 3-7
5-inning record: 11-4-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Cubs won five of their last six games; seven of their last eight games stayed under. Arizona lost six of its last seven games; five of their last six home games went over the total.

Giants (72-80) @ Padres (60-92)
Stratton is 2-2, 1.93 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 13-11, 5-7 away
5-inning record: 11-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-24

Erlin is 0-4, 8.35 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 3-7, 0-4 home
5-inning record: 0-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-10

Giants lost 12 of their last 16 games; under is 19-3 in their last 22 games. San Diego lost six of its last seven home games; over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Rockies (82-69) @ Dodgers (84-68)
Anderson is 0-5, 9.95 in his last six starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 11-19, 7-7 road
5-inning record: 12-10-8 Allowed run in 1st inning: 16-30

Buehler is 1-1, 2.01 in his last five starts; under is 7-2 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 12-8, 6-4 home
5-inning record: 12-6-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-20

Colorado lost four of its last five games; under is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Dodgers won six of their last seven games; under is 6-3 in their last nine home games.

American League
Boston (103-48) @ New York (92-58)
Price is 4-0, 1.67 in his last six starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Team in his starts: 21-7, 9-4 away
5-inning record: 15-7-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-28

Severino is 0-2, 6.28 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 22-8, 12-1 home
5-inning record: 18-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-30

Red Sox won six of their last eight games; their last six games stayed under. New York lost four of its last six games; over is 5-3 in their last eight home games.

Blue Jays (69-82) @ Orioles (43-108)
Gaviglio is 0-2, 7.24 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-14, 2-9 away
5-inning record: 6-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-21

Ortiz allowed three runs in 1.2 IP (42 PT) in his first start (over 1-0). Team in his starts: 0-1, 0-1 home
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1

Blue Jays won their last four games; over is 8-5 in their last 13 road tilts. Baltimore lost 14 of its last 17 games; seven of last 11 Oriole games went over.

Twins (70-81) @ Tigers (61-90)
Berrios is 0-3, 5.14 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 15-15, 5-9 away
5-inning record: 10-14-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-30

Turnbull is making his first MLB start; he was 4-7, 4.47 in 19 AAA starts, 1-1, 2.03 in two AAA starts. He’s pitched one scoreless inning in the majors. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Twins lost eight of their last 11 road games; five of their last seven road games went over. Detroit lost nine of its last 11 home games; over is 4-3-1 in their last eight games.

White Sox (59-91) @ Indians (84-66)
Covey is 0-6, 9.96 in his last six starts; over is 7-3-1 in his last 11 starts. Team in his starts: 5-13, 2-7 away
5-inning record: 4-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-18

Carrasco is 0-2, 4.22 in his last three starts; over is 9-5 in his last 14 starts. Team in his starts: 16-12, 8-5 home
5-inning record: 15-8-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-28

White Sox won three of their last five games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten road games. Cleveland lost five of its last eight games; over is 3-1-2 in their last six home games.

Rays (84-66) @ Rangers (64-87)
Team in his starts: road
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Mendez is 1-1, 5.54 in his three starts (over 3-0). Team in his starts: 1-2, 1-1 home
5-inning record: 1-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Tampa Bay won 13 of its last 16 games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 games. Rangers lost nine of their last 12 games; under is 4-1 in their last five games.

Mariners (83-68) @ Astros (95-56)
Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Keuchel is 2-0, 3.77 in his last five starts; under is 8-5-1 in his last 14. Team in his starts: 17-14, 7-8 home
5-inning record: 13-14-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-31

Seattle won four of its last six games; 10 of their last 13 games stayed under. Astros won 13 of their last 16 games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 games.

Angels (75-76) @ A’s (90-61)
Pena is 2-0, 1.80 in his last three starts; under is 9-3-1 in his last 13. Team in his starts: 7-8, 3-4 away
5-inning record: 6-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-15

Anderson is 0-2, 13.50 in his last two starts (under 11-3). Team in his starts: 7-7, 2-2 home
5-inning record: 4-7-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-14

Angels lost three of their last five games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 road games. Oakland lost four of its last five games; over is 9-1 in their last ten home games.

Interleague
Royals (52-99) @ Pirates (76-74)
Fillmyer is 2-0, 5.16 in his last four starts (over 7-3-1). Team in his starts: 4-7, 0-4 away
5-inning record: 3-7-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-11

Archer is 0-3, 5.40 in his last five starts (over 5-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-5, 2-1 home
5-inning record: 5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Royals won five of their last nine games; five of their last six games went over. Pittsburgh won 10 of its last 13 games; under is 12-3 in their last 15 home games.

Umpires
NY-Phil- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Barber games.
StL-Atl- Over is 15-4-2 in last 21 Wolf games.
Cin-Mil- Four of last five Wegner games went over.
Chi-Az- Favorites are 11-1 in last 12 Barksdale games.
SF-SD- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight West games.
Colo-LA- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Randazzo games.

Tor-Balt- Over is 7-3 in last ten Vanover games.
Bos-NY- Over is 15-1-2 in last 18 Guccione games.
Chi-Clev- Five of last seven Winters games stayed under.
Min-Det- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Layne games.
TB-Tex- Three of last four May games stayed under.
Sea-Hst- Under is 6-3 in last nine TGibson games.
LAA-A’s- Five of last six Hoye games went over.

KC-Pitt- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Libka games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/18
Ariz 38-28-12……35-25-13……..73-53
Atl 32-30-13…..35-31-10………67-61
Cubs 31-32-14……33-31-11…….64-63
Reds 25-45-6……29-34-11….…54-79
Colo 35-29-15……37-26-11……71-55
LA 40-28-8…….34-29-16……74-57
Mia 25-38-10…..32-31-15…….57-69
Milw 31-34-10…..39-30-8…….70-64
Mets 36-33-10……28-28-16…..64-61
Philly 27-30-16…..37-28-11……64-58
Pitt 34-31-9……34-28-14……..68-59
StL 38-26-13……32-35-8………70-61
SD 23-42-12……27-38-9…….50-80
SF 30-33-15…..31-27-16……61-60
Wash 34-31-13..…32-31-11……66-62

Orioles 19-45-12……24-41-12……43-86
Boston 37-28-14……47-20-7……..84-48
W Sox 25-43-8…..…24-40-11……49-83
Clev 30-30-14……46-21-10……..76-51
Det 27-38-10…..…32-34-15.……59-72
Astros 41-20-15……41-21-15…….82-41
KC 23-41-10…….31-36-12…..53-77
Angels 32-30-15……31-35-9……63-65
Twins 25-42-13……34-32-11…..59-74
NYY 34-24-15……44-25-8………78-48
A’s 27-34-12……36-28-14…..63-62
Sea 36-33-11……32-26-17…….68-57
TB 35-28-13……38-26-10……72-53
Texas 25-40-9…..28-41-8…….53-81
Toronto 21-44-12…24-34-16……45-78

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 9/18)
Ariz 32-77…….28-74…..…60
Atl 23-74……31-77………54
Cubs 15-76……..23-72……..38
Reds 20-78……..18-76……..38
Colo 23-78…….29-74.…….52
LA 26-75……..29-78..…..55
Miami 14-73……..21-77…….35
Milw 27-74…..…30-79…….57
Mets 28-76……..22-75……50
Philly 18-73……..23-77…..41
Pitt 16-74……..21-78…….37
StL 26-76……..23-75…….49
SD 20-78……..21-74…….41
SF 16-77………21-76..…..37
Wash 28-78……..22-74……50

Orioles 21-76……..23-76……..44
Boston 19-76……29-74………47
White Sox 20-74……21-75…….41
Clev 20-73…….31-76…….51
Detroit 26-75……..21-78….…47
Astros 21-75…..…18-76………39
KC 16-74..…….26-77…….42
Angels 20-75…..….19-75…….39
Twins 17-77………15-74…….32
NYY 18-74……..31-76………49
A’s 18-77…..…..23-76…….41
Seattle 29-78………23-75…….52
TB 23-75..……24-73…….47
Texas 11-73……20-76…….…31
Toronto 18-77………16-74….….34

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 76-71 NL, favorites -$631
AL @ NL– 72-62 NL, favorites +$174
Total: 148-133 NL, favorites -$457

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MLB

Wednesday, September 19

Trend Report

St. Louis Cardinals
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
St. Louis is 15-3 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
St. Louis is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 9 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 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 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 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis


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


Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


New York Mets
NY Mets is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games
NY Mets is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Mets is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Mets is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against NY Mets


Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Toronto is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Baltimore
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Toronto
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto


Boston Red Sox
Boston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
NY Yankees is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
NY Yankees is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
NY Yankees is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
NY Yankees is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing Kansas City
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas City


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Chi White Sox is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Chi White Sox is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games
Milwaukee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Seattle is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 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
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Houston is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games at home
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 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
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle


San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Francisco's last 8 games
San Francisco is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 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 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Francisco is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games
San Diego is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games at home
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Diego is 0-5 SU in its last 5 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 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing at home against San Francisco
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco


Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
LA Angels is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of LA Angels's last 19 games
LA Angels is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 12 games on the road
LA Angels is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of LA Angels's last 12 games when playing Oakland
LA Angels is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
LA Angels is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games
Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oakland's last 16 games
Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
Oakland is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing LA Angels
Oakland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
Colorado is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 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 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
LA Dodgers is 4-17 ATS in its last 21 games at home
LA Dodgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing Colorado
LA Dodgers is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Colorado
LA Dodgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 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

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Wednesday, September 19

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Wednesday, September 19

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ST LOUIS (84 - 68) at ATLANTA (83 - 68) - 12:10 PM
JACK FLAHERTY (R) vs. TOUKI TOUSSAINT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 98-125 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
ATLANTA is 83-67 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 43-31 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 28-21 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
ATLANTA is 62-44 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 38-29 (+7.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 41-39 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-68 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-33 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 59-42 (+18.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 33-22 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 48-37 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 25-15 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 15-26 (-11.0 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
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

TOUKI TOUSSAINT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (70 - 81) at PHILADELPHIA (77 - 73) - 6:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. ZACH EFLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 69-81 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 45-55 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 107-126 (-27.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-91 (-37.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 454-471 (+37.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-11 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-37 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 98-132 (-31.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-40 (-8.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-25 (-8.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 11-7 (+5.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 5-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)

ZACH EFLIN vs. NY METS since 1997
EFLIN is 1-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.39 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (65 - 87) at MILWAUKEE (86 - 66) - 7:40 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 25-47 (-15.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
HARVEY is 10-24 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 86-66 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 61-34 (+25.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-47 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-25 (+16.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-20 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
GONZALEZ is 13-16 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 6-10 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 5-11 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 12-6 (+3.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.2 Units)

MATT HARVEY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HARVEY is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.26 and a WHIP of 1.480.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.8 units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GONZALEZ is 5-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.99 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-3.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (72 - 80) at SAN DIEGO (60 - 92) - 9:10 PM
CHRIS STRATTON (R) vs. ROBBIE ERLIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 136-178 (-37.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-101 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 86-119 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 51-67 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 44-53 (-30.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-32 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-35 (+4.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 60-92 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-48 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 18-37 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-30 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-5 (+4.5 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

CHRIS STRATTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
STRATTON is 2-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.92 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

ROBBIE ERLIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ERLIN is 0-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 5.95 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (89 - 62) at ARIZONA (78 - 74) - 9:40 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. ROBBIE RAY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1784-1824 (-262.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 63-57 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 100-86 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HAMELS is 26-16 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 78-74 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 27-33 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 37-37 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-23 (-16.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 4-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
ARIZONA is 6-13 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
ARIZONA is 25-46 (-26.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 16-29 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
RAY is 22-31 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
RAY is 6-14 (-12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
RAY is 22-37 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

COLE HAMELS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
HAMELS is 3-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.47 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)

ROBBIE RAY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
RAY is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.111.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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COLORADO (82 - 69) at LA DODGERS (84 - 68) - 10:10 PM
TYLER ANDERSON (L) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ANDERSON is 11-19 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
ANDERSON is 9-21 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 82-69 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 13-9 (+15.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 41-36 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 80-69 (+12.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 60-43 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 50-42 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 47-36 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 33-21 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LA DODGERS are 84-68 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 41-36 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-23 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 169-191 (-69.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 81-64 (-24.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 60-50 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 11-7 (+0.5 Units) against COLORADO this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)

TYLER ANDERSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ANDERSON is 3-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 3-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.6 units)

WALKER BUEHLER vs. COLORADO since 1997
BUEHLER is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.040.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.2 units)

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MINNESOTA (70 - 81) at DETROIT (61 - 90) - 1:10 PM
GABRIEL MOYA (L) vs. SPENCER TURNBULL (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-6 (+1.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.6 Units)

GABRIEL MOYA vs. DETROIT since 1997
MOYA is 0-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

SPENCER TURNBULL vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (84 - 66) at TEXAS (64 - 87) - 2:05 PM
DIEGO CASTILLO (R) vs. YOHANDER MENDEZ (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-1 (+2.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)

DIEGO CASTILLO vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

YOHANDER MENDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

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TORONTO (69 - 82) at BALTIMORE (43 - 108) - 7:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. JIMMY YACABONIS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 14-4 (+9.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
ESTRADA is 9-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.187.
His team's record is 12-4 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-7.1 units)

JIMMY YACABONIS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (103 - 48) at NY YANKEES (92 - 58) - 7:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-6 (+2.4 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

DAVID PRICE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PRICE is 15-13 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.416.
His team's record is 23-17 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-25. (-16.1 units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BOSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 3-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.099.
His team's record is 5-6 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.3 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 91) at CLEVELAND (84 - 66) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN COVEY (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 139-70 (+34.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 40-50 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 84-66 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 49-43 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 64-46 (-13.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-38 (-14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CARRASCO is 41-43 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 11-3 (+6.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)

DYLAN COVEY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
COVEY is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.63 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CARRASCO is 8-9 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 11-11 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-9. (+1.8 units)

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SEATTLE (83 - 68) at HOUSTON (95 - 56) - 8:10 PM
ROENIS ELIAS (L) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-9 (+4.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)

ROENIS ELIAS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ELIAS is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.62 and a WHIP of 1.359.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 9-7 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.046.
His team's record is 9-9 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-9. (-0.5 units)

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LA ANGELS (75 - 76) at OAKLAND (90 - 61) - 10:05 PM
FELIX PENA (R) vs. BRETT ANDERSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 75-76 (-7.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 32-38 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 20-28 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 24-46 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 90-61 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 39-31 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 46-30 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 54-41 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 60-36 (+28.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 37-23 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 48-15 (+28.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 23-4 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
LA ANGELS are 583-559 (+46.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 28-22 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ANDERSON is 43-55 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 8-6 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.5 Units)

FELIX PENA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PENA is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

BRETT ANDERSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.130.
His team's record is 2-6 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (52 - 99) at PITTSBURGH (76 - 74) - 7:05 PM
HEATH FILLMYER (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 52-99 (-26.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-70 (-21.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 15-52 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 76-74 (+3.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 662-587 (+66.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 57-50 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-8 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ARCHER is 39-53 (-22.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 12-20 (-11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 3-11 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 23-34 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.1 Units)

HEATH FILLMYER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS ARCHER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ARCHER is 1-4 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)

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Wednesday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Pirates (10-3 last 13)

Although Pittsburgh isn’t headed to the playoffs, the one positive the Pirates can take from the 2018 campaign is they cashed their season win total of 73. The Pirates currently sit at 76-74 with 12 games remaining after edging the Royals in a pair of exciting finishes at PNC Park. Pittsburgh has won seven consecutive home contests after getting swept by Atlanta last month, as the Pirates host the Brewers for their final series at PNC Park on Friday.

Prior to the Brew Crew invading the Steel City, the Pirates seek the sweep of Kansas City tonight. The trade for right-hander Chris Archer hasn’t worked out for the Bucs as the team is 1-5 in his past six starts. Archer owns a 5.49 ERA since arriving in Pittsburgh, but the Pirates have won two of his three starts at PNC Park.

Coldest team: Athletics (1-4 last five)

Although it’s a small sample size, Oakland has stumbled of late following a six-game winning streak. The A’s blew a 4-1 lead in Tuesday’s 9-7 home defeat to the Angels to slip 2 ½ games behind the Yankees for the top Wild Card position in the American League. During the four losses in this recent cold stretch, the A’s have allowed at least four runs in each setback, while suffering their first three-game skid since late July.

Oakland last lost consecutive home games in June as Brett Anderson tries to turn things around for the A’s tonight. Anderson has been knocked around in his last two starts by allowing 16 hits and nine earned runs in his last six innings of work in losses at Baltimore and Houston. However, Anderson has been remarkable at the Coliseum by not allowing a run in his previous three home starts.

Hottest pitcher: Noah Syndergaard, Mets (12-3, 3.26 ERA)

Although it has been a season to forget in Flushing, the Mets are playing well down the stretch by winning 11 of the past 17 games. Syndergaard is one reason behind that success as the Mets are 6-2 in his previous eight trips to the mound, including recent dominating road performances in victories at Boston and San Francisco. The Mets have won two of Syndergaard’s three starts against the Phillies this season, but Thor has allowed four runs in each of his past two outings versus their NL East rivals.

Coldest pitcher: Marco Estrada, Blue Jays (7-12, 5.75 ERA)

Toronto has owned Baltimore this season by posting a 14-4 record against the worst team in baseball. The Jays seek the sweep of the Orioles at Camden Yards tonight as Estrada looks to get on track. Estrada has been lit up of late by giving up five earned runs or more in three of his past four starts, while getting tagged for eight runs in an 11-0 rout by the Yankees last Friday. Toronto has dropped six of Estrada’s last seven road starts, but the Jays have won two of his three starts against Baltimore this season.

Biggest OVER run: Padres (7-3 last 10)

San Diego has won two home series since mid-June, as the Padres have dropped the first two games against the Giants. The Padres have allowed at least four runs in eight of the past 10 contests, including blowing a late lead in Tuesday’s 5-4 setback to San Francisco. Robbie Erlin heads to the hill for the Padres as the southpaw is winless in his past four starts. The Padres have finished UNDER the total in his past three home starts, while the offense has tallied two runs or fewer in each of his previous three outings.

Biggest UNDER run: Reds (6-0-1 last seven)

Cincinnati has dropped four of its past six games, but the Reds were able to knock off the Brewers on Tuesday, 3-1 as +170 road underdogs. The Reds have received solid pitching of late by allowing one run in three of the past four contests. On the flip side, the offense hasn’t been stellar as Cincinnati’s lineup has produced three runs or less in seven consecutive games. Matt Harvey has found new life since getting dealt to the Reds earlier this season by picking up seven wins, but Cincinnati is 1-4 in his previous five starts. Harvey was knocked around for 11 hits and five runs by the Brewers in a 13-12 thriller in late August, but the right-hander has rebounded by delivering three straight quality starts.

Matchup to watch: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado began its crucial series with Los Angeles owning a slim half-game lead over the Dodgers in the NL West. Two days later and two Dodger victories later, the defending National League champions are back in the driver’s seat of the division with 10 games remaining. Following an 8-2 blowout on Monday, Chris Taylor lifted the Dodgers to an extra-inning triumph on Tuesday with a walk-off homer in a 3-2 win to send Los Angeles to its sixth win in the last seven games.

Since dropping three of four at Coors Field last month, the Dodgers have taken four of the past five matchups. Walker Buehler heads to the mound for L.A. tonight as the right-hander shut down the Cardinals in his past start by tossing eight scoreless innings and scattering two hits in a 3-0 shutout last Friday. The Dodgers have lost three of Buehler’s four starts against the Rockies this season, including a 4-2 defeat at Coors Field on September 8 as a -130 favorite.

It is not an easy road to the postseason for the Rockies, who not only begin Wednesday’s action 1 ½ games behind Los Angeles in the NL West, but 1 ½ games back of St. Louis for the second NL Wild Card spot. The final three series for the Rockies come against the Diamondbacks on the road, followed by home series with the Phillies and Nationals. Colorado has won five of its past six road series finales as Tyler Anderson tries to end his woes tonight. The Rockies are 1-9 in the southpaw’s past 10 starts, while Colorado is 1-3 against Los Angeles when Anderson takes the mound.

Betcha didn’t know: The Red Sox are playing the Yankees tonight (of course you knew that). Since David Price signed his megadeal with Boston in 2016, the Red Sox own a dreadful 0-5 record at Yankee Stadium when the former Cy Young pitcher takes the mound. Price opposes Luis Severino tonight as the Red Sox seek the AL East title with a win. The Yankees have split Severino’s four starts against Boston this season, but in both Bronx starts, New York has won.

Biggest public favorite: Indians (-300) vs. White Sox

Biggest pubic underdog: Giants (+130) at Padres

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, September 19


St. Louis @ Atlanta

Game 951-952
September 19, 2018 @ 12:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Flaherty) 15.102
Atlanta
(Toussaint) 16.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-105); Under

NY Mets @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
September 19, 2018 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 14.001
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 16.529
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+110); Under

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 955-956
September 19, 2018 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 16.970
Milwaukee
(Gonzalez) 13.854
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+145); Over

San Francisco @ San Diego

Game 957-958
September 19, 2018 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Stratton) 15.536
San Diego
(Erlin) 14.315
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego
-145
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+125); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Arizona

Game 959-960
September 19, 2018 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 14.247
Arizona
(Ray) 15.536
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-115); Over

Colorado @ LA Dodgers

Game 961-962
September 19, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Andrson) 15.185
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 17.431
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-215
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-215); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 963-964
September 19, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Moya) 15.033
Detroit
(Turnbull) 13.896
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Under

Tampa Bay @ Texas

Game 965-966
September 19, 2018 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Castillo) 16.738
Texas
(Mendez) 14.175
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-150
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-150); Under

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
September 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 14.927
Baltimore
(Yacabonis) 13.058
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-125); Over

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 969-970
September 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Price) 13.863
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.099
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-160); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland

Game 971-972
September 19, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 13.588
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 17.742
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-300
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-300); Under

Seattle @ Houston

Game 973-974
September 19, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(TBD) 00.000
Houston
(Keuchel) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle

Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
( );

LA Angels @ Oakland

Game 975-976
September 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Pena) 13.282
Oakland
(Andrson) 17.218
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-135); Under

Kansas City @ Pittsburgh

Game 977-978
September 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Fillmyer) 14.562
Pittsburgh
(Archer) 17.030
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-200
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-200); Under

Seattle @ Houston

Game 973-974
September 19, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Festa) 15.305
Houston
(Keuchel) 17.936
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-230
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-230); Under

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Diamond Trends - Wednesday
Vince Akins

SU Play ON Trend of the Day:

The Pirates are 20-0 SU in the history of the database as a favorite of more than 185 when they are off a game as a favorite in which they scored in at most two separate innings.

SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

The Giants are 0-13 SU as a road dog in the last game of a series when they are off a one-run win as a dog.

Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:

The Athletics are 13-0 SU as a favorite off a game as a favorite in which Khris Davis struck out at least twice.

Starter-Based Trend of the Day:

The Indians are 11-0 SU in franchise history with Carlos Carrasco as a home favorite when they lost as an away favorite in his last start.