Friday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox (8-2, 2.05 ERA)
The 6-foot-6 lefty is garnering comparisons to Randy Johnson and you can see why looking at his track record over the last month. He is 5-0 with a 0.98 ERA over his last five outings and has struck out seven batters in all but one of those starts. Sale also leads the AL in ERA and batting average allowed (.188) and has earned his supporters 4.47 units this year.
Ryan Dempster, Chicago Cubs (2-3, 2.31 ERA)
Since the Cubs bailed him out for once in a no-decision against the Padres at the end of last month, Dempster has been repaying the favor. He hasn’t allowed a run since, going 2-0 with nine strikeouts and one walk over 15 innings of work. The Cubs are averaging 8.7 runs in his last three, up from 4.0 runs on the year.
Slumping
Anthony Bass, San Diego Padres (2-6, 4.38 ERA)
Bass owned a 2.94 ERA over his first eight starts of the season, but has allowed 19 runs over his last four outings, failing to pitch through the sixth inning in any of those. Getting out of jams is Bass’ big bugaboo with most of the problems coming after the fifth inning. San Diego pitching coach Darren Balsley recently said mechanics aren’t to blame.
Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds (2-4, 3.79 ERA)
Arroyo ran into some more bad fortune in his last start that saw him allow just two runs over seven innings in a 3-2 loss to Detroit. Both of those runs came from solo homers and he’s allowed three dingers in his last two outings. The Reds have dropped four of his last five starts.
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Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers sport the majors' best record overall (40-24) and at home (22-11) but have not enjoyed much success in Interleague play this season (3-3). A deeper dive shows Dodgers are one of the worst the past five plus seasons posting a 32-51 mark split between 17-24 at Chavez Ravine, 15-27 on the road. Friday, the Dodgers hope to improve their Interleague record when the Chicago White Sox pay a visit. Tough one, Pale Hose are one of the best vs the Senior Circuit and will head into L.A. having won 58-of-99 including a 31-20 mark away from Chicago. Pale Hose open this three game set with Chris Sale (8-2, 2.05 ERA) ridding a 5-0 streak with a miniscule 0.98 ERA and on a perfect 4-0 with a 2.08 ERA in road starts. Look for Pale Hose to move to 10-3 as road underdogs, Dodgers to fall to a 3-10 vs White Sox, 8-25 in Interleague games swinging at a left-handed starter including 4-13 at home.
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NY Yankees at Washington Nationals
N.L. East Leading Washington Nationals tearing through the American League sweeping both Boston Red Sox at Fenway and Blue Jays up in Toronto outscoring the pair 31-16 return to the comfort of Nationals Park Friday for a three-game interleague series against A.L. East leading New York Yankees. The Nationals (38-23) will face a stiff test in this series as Yankees (36-25) have suddenly caught fire winning 15-of-19 going into Wednesday action including 5 straight over Mets, Braves defeating the two Senior Circuit clubs 27-11.
If probable pitching holds Washington has one of their best opening the series in Gio Gonzalez (8-2, 2.35 ERA). The lefty off a solid 6.1 innings of 3 hit, 2 run ball in a win over Red Sox is a smart 3-1 with a miniscule 1.93 ERA at home. A knock if there is one, Gonzalez as a member of A's did not have success vs Yankees going 1-4 in five starts giving up 25 hits, 21 runs over 24.6 innings of work. Yankees are scheduled to counter with Phil Hughes (6-5, 4.76 ERA) who stymied Mets last time out notching his second straight victory. Hughes has never faced Washington but does head to the hill 3-1 in 4 starts vs N.L. teams split between 3-0 at Yankee Stadium, 0-1 on the road.
Saturday, Jordan Zimmermann (3-5, 2.91 ERA) gets the call for Washington and possibly opposed by Andy Pettite (3-2, 2.81 ERA). Zimmermann has never had to contend with Yankee bats in his career but the Nationals are 3-1 at home with the hurler when facing A.L. teams. Pettitte tagged with a no-decision in his last start vs Mets heads to the mound with a 13-5 team start record vs N.L. clubs since returning to Yankees back in '07.
The finale could feature Edwin Jackson (3-3, 3.02 ERA) and Ivan Nova (8-2, 4.64 ERA) on respective mounds. However, keep a close eye out for Washington switching starters as Jackson a former White Sox, Tiger, Ray is on an 0-6 team slide vs Yankees. Nova blanking Braves over 7 innings last outting now sports an impressive 5-1 team start record vs N.L. clubs. Yankees 6-0 away with Nova this season are on a 12-2 stretch away from Yankee Stadium with the hurler.
Hot pitchers
-- Gee is 1-1, 2.93 in his last four starts.
-- GGonzalez is 6-1, 2.72 in his last seven starts.
-- Hughes is 2-0, 1.76 in his last couple starts.
-- Hutchison is 2-1, 2.66 in his last three starts.
-- McDonald is 3-0, 2.93 in his last five starts.
-- Zambrano is 3-1, 0.96 in his last five road starts.
-- Moore is 2-1, 3.79 in his last three starts.
-- Hanson is 2-0, 2.40 in his last two starts.
-- Gallardo is 3-1, 3.76 in his last four starts.
-- Liriano has a 2.55 RA in his last three starts.
-- Lohse is 1-0, 0.66 in his last two outings.
-- BChen is 2-1, 3.18 in his last three starts.
-- Haren is 3-1, 2.39 in his last four starts.
-- Cahill is 2-0, 1.10 in his last couple starts.
-- Giants won last seven Vogelsong starts (4-0, 1.64).
-- Sale is 5-0, 0.98 in his last five starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Arroyo is 0-3, 4.91 in his last six starts.
-- Samardzija is 1-2, 6.23 in his last four starts.
-- Matsuzaka allowed four runs in five IP in his first '12 start.
-- Worley is 1-1, 5.73 in his last four starts.
-- Smyly is 0-1, 6.60 in his last three starts.
-- Francis allowed eight runs in 3.1 IP in his first '12 start.
-- Masterson is 0-3, 5.68 in his last three starts, 0-2, 2.77 in his last two.
-- Matusz is 1-2, 5.87 in his last three starts.
-- Darvish is 1-3, 7.40 in his last four starts.
-- Lyles is 1-2, 8.02 in his last four starts.
-- Bass is 0-2, 8.14 in his last four starts.
-- Blackley is 0-2, 10.13 in his last two starts.
-- Vargas is 2-2, 5.33 in his last four starts.
-- Kershaw is 1-2, 4.85 in his last four starts.
Hot Teams
-- Mets won their last three games, scoring 29 runs.
-- Cincinnati won its last three games, scoring 24.
-- Bronx won its last six games, scoring 30 runs.
-- Washington won its last six games, allowing 16.
-- Blue Jays lost six of their last seven games.
-- Detroit won five of its last six games.
-- Orioles won seven of their last nine games.
-- Rangers won three of their last four games.
-- Minnesota won 11 of its last 15 games.
-- Royals won their last three games, allowing seven runs.
-- Angels won five of their last six games.
-- Arizona won eight of its last eleven games.
-- Oakland won its last three games, scoring 28 runs.
-- Padres won four of their last five games.
-- Giants won 13 of their last 17 games.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last ten games.
-- White Sox won 10 of their last 13 road games.
Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Boston lost seven of its last ten games, but won last two.
-- Phillies lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Colorado lost its last seven games, outscored 70-31.
-- Cleveland lost four of its last five games.
-- Pirates lost their last three games, allowing 27 runs.
-- Marlins lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Tampa Bay lost four of its last five home games.
-- Atlanta lost its last four games, scoring 10 runs.
-- Astros lost 12 of their last 17 games.
-- Milwaukee lost four of its last five games.
-- Cardinals lost six of their last nine home games.
-- Seattle lost eight of its last nine home games.
Totals
-- Five of Cincinnati's last seven road games stayed under total.
-- Seven of Cubs' last nine games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- 14 of last 17 Philly games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Detroit games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Pirate games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Baltimore games went over the total.
-- Last seven Houston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Kansas City games stayed under.
-- Angels' last three games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Oakland games went over the total.
-- Six of Giants' last nine games went over the total.
-- Last three Dodger games stayed under the total.
AL teams were 4-6 Thursday, they're 68-58 against NL teams in interleague play this season. Remember there are DHs in games in American League parks, no DHs in National League parks. It doesn't seem to affect totals either way.
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CINCINNATI (35 - 27) at NY METS (35 - 29) - 7:10 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. DILLON GEE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 50-65 (-24.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 18-33 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
NY METS are 27-14 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 35-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 41-25 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 31-27 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 518-609 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 382-427 (+39.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 427-483 (+44.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 581-665 (+49.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-1 (-0.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
BRONSON ARROYO vs. NY METS since 1997
ARROYO is 7-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.087.
His team's record is 8-5 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.6 units)
DILLON GEE vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
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BOSTON (31 - 32) at CHICAGO CUBS (21 - 42) - 2:20 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 79-73 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 123-104 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 19-3 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
DEMPSTER is 90-72 (+23.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
BOSTON is 37-22 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 14-27 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-26 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-42 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 88-105 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 658-671 (-130.5 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-42 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-76 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. BOSTON since 1997
DEMPSTER is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.620.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
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NY YANKEES (37 - 25) at WASHINGTON (38 - 23) - 7:05 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. GIO GONZALEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 223-181 (-45.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 26-12 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-11 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 17-7 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 78-53 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 35-23 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 77-69 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 90-83 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 25-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-44 (+22.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 38-23 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GONZALEZ is 10-2 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GONZALEZ is 10-2 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GONZALEZ is 9-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 18-8 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 48-23 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-10 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
PHIL HUGHES vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 1.731.
His team's record is 1-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (31 - 34) at TORONTO (31 - 32) - 7:05 PM
VANCE WORLEY (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 31-34 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 17-8 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 312-222 (+54.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 38-22 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-21 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 638-632 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 108-87 (+30.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-29 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WORLEY is 16-4 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-12 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
VANCE WORLEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
DREW HUTCHISON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
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COLORADO (24 - 38) at DETROIT (30 - 33) - 7:05 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. CASEY CROSBY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 24-38 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 120-140 (-40.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-25 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 75-151 (-52.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
COLORADO is 54-60 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-38 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 29-40 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-36 (-17.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 75-115 (-40.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-27 (-17.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-9 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
DETROIT is 30-33 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 14-19 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 10-19 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 30-33 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JEFF FRANCIS vs. DETROIT since 1997
FRANCIS is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.101.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
CASEY CROSBY vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
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PITTSBURGH (32 - 30) at CLEVELAND (32 - 30) - 7:05 PM
JAMES MCDONALD (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 208-425 (-97.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 26-81 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 39-92 (-30.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 112-109 (+6.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 83-69 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-17 (+11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 60-54 (+12.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 115-112 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-11 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 32-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-16 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-30 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 99-106 (-46.1 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JAMES MCDONALD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MASTERSON is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
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MIAMI (32 - 31) at TAMPA BAY (35 - 28) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 8-32 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 73-69 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
MIAMI is 41-34 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 68-47 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 55-54 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 92-60 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 65-42 (+24.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 47-30 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 43-28 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 27-34 (-22.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 11.00 and a WHIP of 2.111.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
MATT MOORE vs. MIAMI since 1997
MOORE is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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BALTIMORE (37 - 26) at ATLANTA (34 - 29) - 7:35 PM
BRIAN MATUSZ (L) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HANSON is 14-2 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 34-20 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 24-19 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-20 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-13 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 23-11 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-26 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-8 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-12 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 106-98 (-35.7 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
BRIAN MATUSZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
TOMMY HANSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HANSON is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 2.469.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
HOUSTON (27 - 36) at TEXAS (37 - 27) - 8:05 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 82-142 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 53-107 (-38.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-143 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 34-79 (-28.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 104-67 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 63-33 (+22.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-16 (-11.7 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
JORDAN LYLES vs. TEXAS since 1997
LYLES is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
YU DARVISH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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MILWAUKEE (28 - 35) at MINNESOTA (25 - 37) - 8:10 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 28-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 15-20 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-35 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-14 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 60-102 (-28.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 48-87 (-27.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 88-137 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 40-69 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-69 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 85-130 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-43 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)
YOVANI GALLARDO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LIRIANO is 4-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)
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KANSAS CITY (27 - 34) at ST LOUIS (33 - 31) - 8:15 PM
VIN MAZZARO (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 98-70 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 117-104 (-33.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
VIN MAZZARO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MAZZARO is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.73 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
KYLE LOHSE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
LOHSE is 6-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.469.
His team's record is 12-7 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-10. (-4.5 units)
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ARIZONA (31 - 32) at LA ANGELS (34 - 30) - 10:05 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 7-16 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 232-174 (+44.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 128-104 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 92-75 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 92-66 (+28.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 74-54 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 128-104 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-57 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 134-140 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 94-103 (-27.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 120-114 (-63.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
HAREN is 4-9 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HAREN is 1-6 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HAREN is 4-9 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HAREN is 13-18 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HAREN is 20-28 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
HAREN is 13-21 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
TREVOR CAHILL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
CAHILL is 4-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)
DAN HAREN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
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SAN DIEGO (23 - 41) at OAKLAND (29 - 35) - 10:05 PM
ANTHONY BASS (R) vs. TRAVIS BLACKLEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 36-56 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 23-41 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 65-93 (-24.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-26 (-18.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 23-41 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 54-92 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 5-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 132-71 (+50.0 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 34-46 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
ANTHONY BASS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
TRAVIS BLACKLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.
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SAN FRANCISCO (36 - 28) at SEATTLE (27 - 38) - 10:10 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
VARGAS is 16-9 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 866-720 (+107.0 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 10-18 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 5-12 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 16-38 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 94-134 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 10-18 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RYAN VOGELSONG vs. SEATTLE since 1997
VOGELSONG is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)
JASON VARGAS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
VARGAS is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (34 - 29) at LA DODGERS (40 - 24) - 10:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 40-24 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 29-17 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-24 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-13 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-1 (+9.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
LA DODGERS are 51-30 (+15.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 25-11 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 32-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 29-10 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 32-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-14 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-44 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-17 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-11 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 103-85 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CHRIS SALE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
KERSHAW is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 2.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
BOSTON vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home
NY YANKEES vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Washington's last 15 games at home
COLORADO vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
PITTSBURGH vs. CLEVELAND
Pittsburgh is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
MIAMI vs. TAMPA BAY
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
CINCINNATI vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
BALTIMORE vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Baltimore is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Atlanta is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Baltimore
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
MILWAUKEE vs. MINNESOTA
Milwaukee is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
KANSAS CITY vs. ST. LOUIS
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
ARIZONA vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Arizona
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Arizona
SAN DIEGO vs. OAKLAND
San Diego is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games
Oakland is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing San Diego
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
San Francisco is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 9 games
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing at home against San Francisco
CHI WHITE SOX vs. LA DODGERS
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
National League
Cincinnati at New York Mets
Arroyo: 29-17 TSR with a line of +125 to -125
Gee: Mets 3-14 SU at home off 6+ road games
Interleague
Boston at Chicago Cubs
Matsuzaka: 16-6 TSR away with a line of +125 to -125
Dempster: Cubs 11-2 SU with a line of +125 to -125
New York Yankees at Washington
Hughes: Yankees 16-7 Under off BB road games
Gonzalez: 9-1 TSR pitching off a team win
Philadelphia at Toronto
Worley: Philadelphia 8-14 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Hutchison: Toronto 19-8 SU after losing 4 of their last 5 games
Colorado at Detroit
Francis: Colorado 0-9 SU in interleague games
Crosby: Detroit 13-5 Over off 4+ road games
Pittsburgh at Cleveland
McDonald: Pittsburgh 19-56 SU away off 3+ interleague games
Masterson: Cleveland 27-17 SU vs. right-handed starters
Miami at Tampa Bay
Zambrano: Miami 8-32 SU in June
Moore: Tampa Bay 36-19 Under as a home favorite of -125 to -150
Baltimore at Atlanta
Matusz: Baltimore 7-1 SU off a win by 4+ runs
Hanson: Atlanta 20-9 Under off 6+ home games
Houston at Texas
Lyles: Houston 8-28 SU away with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Darvish: Texas 63-33 SU off a loss
Milwaukee at Minnesota
Gallardo: Milwaukee 17-7 Over off an Under
Liriano: Minnesota 9-23 SU at home off a loss by 4+ runs
Kansas City at ST Louis
Mazzaro: Kansas City 5-15 SU off 3+ home games
Lohse: St. Louis 18-8 Over at home with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Arizona at LA Angels
Cahill: 11-4 TSR away pitching on 5 or 6 days rest
Haren: 0-6 TSR as a favorite of -150 or higher
San Diego at Oakland
Bass: San Diego 0-10 SU off BB games allowing 3 runs or less
Blackley: Oakland 14-5 SU off 4+ road games
San Francisco at Seattle
Vogelsong: 11-3 TSR after allowing 1 or 0 ER's last start
Vargas: Seattle 3-12 SU off 4+ home games
Chicago White Sox at LA Dodgers
Sale: White Sox 15-4 Under off 6+ interleague games
Kershaw: 29-10 TSR with a total of 7 runs or less
Diamond Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rangers are 13-0 since June 20, 2011 at home after a loss and it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $1300.
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OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Diamondbacks are 11-0 OU since June 24, 2011 as a road dog after a win in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks for a net profit of $1100 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Dodgers are 12-0 since May 29, 2011 when Clayton Kershaw starts as a favorite after his team lost the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $1200.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rockies are 11-0 (4.0 rpg) when their starter allowed at least eight runs in his last start.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Cardinals are 8-0 since May 18, 2011 when Kyle Lohse starts as a home 140+ favorite for a net profit of $800.
The Orioles are 0-9 since June 18, 2011 when Brian Matusz starts after facing 25 or fewer hitters and they lost in his previous start for a net profit of $900 when playing against.