Friday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers (6-4, 2.65 ERA)
The Dodgers have won four of Kershaw’s last six starts, but could have been perfect over that stretch if they gave him a little run support. He allowed just three runs in those two losses. The lefty responded with a win over the Mets, holding them to one earned run in seven innings while striking out nine. He has at least seven strikeouts in five consecutive starts.
Travis Wood, Chicago Cubs (3-3, 3.05 ERA)
Wood hasn’t allowed a run in 18 2/3 innings and has yielded only one run in his last three starts combined. After serving up six homers in a three-start span earlier this season, he has allowed only one dinger in his last six outings. Wood owns a 1.09 WHIP this year.
Slumping
Kyle Kendrick, Philadelphia Phillies (2-8, 5.35 ERA)
The Phillies have lost four of Kendrick’s last five starts and he owns a 7.67 ERA over that span. He allowed five runs in the first six batters he faced in his last outing, a 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh. Kendrick has served up 10 homers this season, five in the last four starts, and owns a 8.63 ERA in the first two innings of games this year.
Erik Bedard, Pittsburgh Pirates (4-9, 4.57 ERA)
Bedard was smacked for five runs and two homers in 4 2/3 innings of work in his last trip to the hill and Pittsburgh has lost each of his last four outings. However, he is much better at home than he is on the road. He has given up 32 runs in 43 2/3 innings of work on the road, but owns a 2.31 ERA at PNC Park this season.
What Bettors Need to Know: Yankees at Red Sox
By Covers.com
While there are nearly three full months left in the regular season, the New York Yankees can take a big step toward burying their bitter rival when they visit Fenway Park for a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox starting Friday night. The Yankees have a 5 1/2-game lead atop the American League East and hold a 7 1/2-game cushion over the Red Sox, who are a middling 21-21 at home and were pounded by New York in two meetings at Fenway in April.
The Yankees went 20-7 in June, including a 10-game winning streak, to take control of the division. Robinson Cano has not cooled off in July, extending his hitting streak to 11 games and RBI streak to eight games to help the Yankees avoid a three-game sweep at Tampa Bay. The Red Sox limp home after being swept three games in Oakland to cap a desultory 2-5 road trip. Boston managed only five runs and 16 hits in the three games against the Athletics.
WEATHER: Temperatures are projected to be in the high 70's by game time with the wind blowing out to the Green Monster in left at 6 mph.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Hiroki Kiroda (8-7, 3.17 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Josh Beckett (4-7, 4.06 ERA)
Kuroda tossed a gem last time out, blanking the Chicago White Sox on three hits and tying a career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings. He has won his last two starts and is 5-1 in his last seven outings, surrendering a total of nine runs during that span. He was a 2-0 loser in his only start against Boston while with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2010.
Beckett came off the disabled list to hold the Seattle Mariners to two runs on four hits in six innings last time out, but he remained winless (0-3) in his last five starts. He was outstanding against the Yankees last year, going 4-0 with a 1.85 ERA in five starts. Cano is batting .324 (23-for-71) with three homers, nine doubles and 13 RBIs lifetime against Beckett.
WALK-OFFS
1. Boston 2B Dustin Pedroia is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list after aggravating a thumb injury.
2. Cano's RBI streak is three shy of the franchise record shared by Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio.
3. The Yankees claimed OF Darnell McDonald on waivers. He was cut loose by the Red Sox at the end of last month.
BETTING NOTES & TRENDS
Under is 7-0 in Red Sox last 7 overall
Yankees are 8-1 in their last 9 games following an off day
Yankees are 2-5 in Kuroda's last 7 road starts
Red Sox are 10-22 in their last 32 home games vs. a team with a winning road record
Red Sox are 0-6 in their last 6 games as an underdog
Red Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series
MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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New York at Boston
The Boston Red Sox (42-40) and New York Yankees (49-32) kick off a four-game series this Friday at Fenway Park. The American League East rivals have already played in Boston this season in a rain shortened series that New York swept defeating Red Sox 6-2 and 15-9. Despite the sweep Yankees remain just 17-21 vs Red Sox the past two plus seasons but do have a winning margin in Beantown over the span going 11-9. The opener features Josh Beckett (4-7, 4.06) and Hiroki Kuroda (8-7, 3.17) on respective mound. Beckett winless in five starts (1-4 TSR) did not face New York the first go-round but did win all four starts last year moving his mark to 11-5 vs Yankees as a member of the Red Sox with Boston 18-9 over his 27 starts. Kuroda rolling along has won four of five starts including seven scoreless innings of 11-strikeout ball at home against the Chicago White Sox last time out. The X-Dodger has faced Boston just once in his career but unfortunately took a loss in 2010 at Fenway giving up two runs over seven innings. The Yankees 5-2 opening a series with Kuroda are 10-2 in their past twelve road games. The Red Sox are 1-4 in Beckett's last five starts during game-one of a series, 2-5 last 7 as a favorite with Beckett.
Cubs - Mets Series Preview
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The New York Mets have been among the pleasant surprises in the National League this season, contending with the Washington Nationals for a division title in the NL East, where the Phillies, Braves, and Marlins were all ranked among the sports betting favorites. The Mets will get an excellent chance to close the gap between them and Washington this MLB Betting weekend with a three-game set against a Chicago Cubs’ team that has the worst record in the majors.
Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets Friday, 7:10 PM ET
The Cubs are ranked 29th in the majors in runs scored on offense, a problem magnified by the fact that Chicago’s pitchers rank 25th in the majors in runs allowed. While they have hovered around the .500 mark at home, the Cubs are 11-30 on the road this season, but they have perhaps their most favorable matchup in the series opener. Travis Wood is riding a three-game win streak in which he has allowed just one earned run in 20.2 innings of work, and he pitched seven shutout innings in a 6-1 win over the Mets the last time he faced them. Wood will once again be matched up against Johan Santana, who took the loss in that last meeting despite allowing just two earned runs. Those runs were the only two that Santana has given up in his last 20 innings of work, which has included 14 combined innings of shutout ball against the Orioles and Dodgers. Something has to give when these teams meet again, but don’t expect the Mets to be able to solve Wood.
Pick: Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets Saturday, 4:10 PM ET
New York should be able to do a much better job offensively in the second game of the series, as they go up against Jeff Samardzija for the Cubs. Samrdzija is 6-7 with a 4.77 ERA, but has given up more than four earned runs in three of his last five outings, including allowing nine in just 4.1 innings in a 17-1 loss the last time he pitched against the Mets. Dillion Gee allowed four earned runs in five innings of work in a loss to the Cubs in his last meeting with them, and as long as he can match that effort New York should be able to get him the sports bet win this time around.
Pick: New York Mets
Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets Sunday, 1:10 PM ET
The Mets will once again be comfortable on the mound for the series finale with Jonathon Niese on the mound. Niese has gotten the win in each of his last three starts, and has allowed two earned runs or less in five of his last six. Chicago will counter with Chris Volstad and his 7.94 ERA, and with at least four runs allowed in his last seven starts, don’t expect the 25-year old to finally clinch his first sportsbook win as the Mets wrap up the series.
Pick: New York Mets
Hot pitchers
-- THudson is 3-1, 1.26 in his last four road starts.
-- Zito allowed one run in 13 IP in splitting his last two starts.
-- Pomeranz has a 2.87 RA in his last three starts.
-- Wood is 3-0, 0.44 in his last three starts.
-- JSantana is 2-1, 0.90 in his last three starts.
-- Happ is 2-1, 2.84 in his last three starts.
-- Gallardo is 2-1, 2.78 in his last three outings.
-- St Louis won last four Westbrook starts (2-0, 3.33).
-- Nolasco is 1-0, 1.98 in his last couple starts.
-- Kershaw is 1-1, 2.57 in his last three starts.
-- Masterson is 3-2, 2.00 in his last five starts.
-- Kuroda is 4-1, 1.85 in his last five starts.
-- Liriano is 1-0, 3.32 in his last three starts.
-- Perez won his first MLB start, allowing two runs in 5.1 IP.
-- Peavy is 0-4, 3.19 in his last six starts, ; White Sox scored twice in his last four outings.
-- Laffey is 0-0, 2.25 in two starts this season.
-- Angels won Wilson's last eight starts (5-0, 1.86).
-- Milone is 5-1, 1.18 in his six home starts this season.
Cold pitchers
-- Kendrick is 0-4, 8.33 in his last five starts.
-- Bedard is 0-3, 7.65 in his last four starts.
-- Strasburg is 0-2, 6.00 in his last two starts.
-- Arroyo is 1-3, 5.27 in his last seven starts.
-- Collmenter is 0-2, 7.31 in six starts, but is 0-0, 1.80 in his last two, with total of 10 IP in the two games.
-- KWells is 1-1, 3.75 in his first two starts for San Diego.
-- Cobb is 0-2, 8.78 in his last two starts.
-- Smyly is 1-2, 7.30 in his last five starts.
-- JSanchez is 0-2, 7.77 in his last four starts.
-- Beckett is 0-3, 3.86 in his last four starts.
-- Eveland is 0-1, 7.45 in two starts this season.
-- Millwood is 0-2, 6.75 in his last five starts.
Hot Teams
-- Braves won seven of their last ten road games.
-- Pirates won eight of their last nine games.
-- Washington won its last four games, scoring 29 runs.
-- Mets won five of their last seven games.
-- Cubs won seven of last ten.
-- Miami won six of its last eight games.
-- Cardinals won nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Dodgers won four of their last five games.
-- Padres won their last six games, scoring 35 runs.
-- Detroit won six of its last nine home games.
-- Twins won five of their last seven games.
-- Bronx Bombers won 10 of their last 13 away games.
-- White Sox won six of their last seven home games.
-- Indians won five of their last six games.
-- Angels won five of their last six home games.
-- A's won their last four games, allowing six runs.
Cold Teams
-- Phillies lost seven of their last eight games.
-- San Francisco is 3-8 in its last eleven road games.
-- Colorado lost 21 of its last 28 games.
-- Houston lost its last eight games, outscored 44-18.
-- Brewers lost five of their last seven road games.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last ten games.
-- Reds lost eight of their last eleven games on foreign soil.
-- Rangers lost their last four games, allowing 29 runs.
-- Royals are 7-10 in their last seventeen road games.
-- Red Sox lost four of last five games, scoring nine runs.
-- Tampa Bay lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Toronto lost three of its last four road games.
-- Baltimore lost seven of its last ten games.
-- Mariners are 5-9 in their last fourteen games.
Totals
-- Nine of last twelve Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-1-2 in last eleven Pittsburgh games.
-- Four of last five Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Five of Cubs' last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-4-1 in last seventeen games at Busch Stadium.
-- Seven of last ten Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 13-2-1 in last sixteen Cincinnati games.
-- Eight of last nine Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
-- 11 of last 16 Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Texas games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-4 in last fifteen White Sox games.
-- Over is 12-3-1 in last sixteen Angel games.
-- Ten of last eleven Oakland games stayed under total.
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ATLANTA (43 - 39) at PHILADELPHIA (37 - 47) - 7:05 PM
TIM HUDSON (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-26 (+32.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-9 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-7 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-26 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-27 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-47 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-24 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-19 (-13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-44 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
TIM HUDSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HUDSON is 7-8 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 11-11 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-1.6 units)
KYLE KENDRICK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KENDRICK is 5-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.247.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.1 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (45 - 38) at PITTSBURGH (46 - 36) - 7:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. ERIK BEDARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 46-36 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-25 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 10-2 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 306-323 (+42.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 46-36 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-13 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 187-170 (+31.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 872-726 (+106.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-27 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 64-37 (+28.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ZITO is 14-7 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
BARRY ZITO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ZITO is 1-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+3.9 units)
ERIK BEDARD vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BEDARD is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.400.
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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COLORADO (31 - 51) at WASHINGTON (48 - 32) - 7:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 71-103 (-40.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 61-81 (-22.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 41-67 (-24.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-51 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 79-124 (-42.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 62-139 (-64.0 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 31-51 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 125-150 (-43.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-19 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-9 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 30-17 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-32 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-13 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-32 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
DREW POMERANZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. COLORADO since 1997
STRASBURG is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (31 - 51) at NY METS (45 - 38) - 7:10 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-18 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-51 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-26 (-18.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-31 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-51 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 41-36 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 63-59 (+9.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 45-38 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SANTANA is 58-19 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
TRAVIS WOOD vs. NY METS since 1997
WOOD is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)
JOHAN SANTANA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
SANTANA is 3-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.91 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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MILWAUKEE (38 - 44) at HOUSTON (32 - 51) - 8:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 19-23 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-44 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 10-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 56-69 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-44 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 27-13 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-12 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 13-1 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 6-25 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-29 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 87-157 (-46.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-119 (-47.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-101 (-28.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 89-158 (-44.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-67 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 (+2.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
YOVANI GALLARDO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GALLARDO is 10-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.81 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 10-2 (+7.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.7 units)
J.A. HAPP vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAPP is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 4-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)
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MIAMI (40 - 42) at ST LOUIS (44 - 39) - 8:15 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 17-24 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 112-132 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-29 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 75-96 (-23.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 105-75 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 307-331 (+49.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
MIAMI is 36-22 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 23-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 23-13 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons
NOLASCO is 17-9 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 127-110 (-31.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-51 (-36.5 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.
WESTBROOK is 0-7 (-9.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+2.6 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
NOLASCO is 0-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.574.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.9 units)
JAKE WESTBROOK vs. MIAMI since 1997
WESTBROOK is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)
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LA DODGERS (47 - 37) at ARIZONA (39 - 43) - 9:40 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. JOSH COLLMENTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 136-115 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 136-115 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 26-13 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 59-45 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 47-37 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 71-56 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 28-9 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 47-37 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KERSHAW is 27-10 (+15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 7-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
ARIZONA is 9-21 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 24-34 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 4-2 (+2.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. ARIZONA since 1997
KERSHAW is 7-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.92 and a WHIP of 1.036.
His team's record is 8-3 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.1 units)
JOSH COLLMENTER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
COLLMENTER is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 8.25 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
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CINCINNATI (44 - 38) at SAN DIEGO (34 - 50) - 10:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. KIP WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WELLS is 18-9 (+11.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 587-673 (+46.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 103-100 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 524-617 (+30.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 386-434 (+35.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 431-489 (+42.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 38-24 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 313-287 (+48.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 174-151 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 105-142 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 62-99 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-33 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 33-60 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 105-142 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 67-97 (-25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-33 (-14.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 52-70 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 51-68 (-18.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 10-28 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BRONSON ARROYO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ARROYO is 4-7 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.494.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.7 units)
KIP WELLS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WELLS is 2-10 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.12 and a WHIP of 1.759.
His team's record is 4-15 (-12.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.6 units)
TAMPA BAY (43 - 40) at CLEVELAND (43 - 39) - 7:05 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. JUSTIN MASTERSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 43-39 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-20 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 35-23 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 56-40 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 43-39 (+4.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 59-45 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
ALEX COBB vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MASTERSON is 1-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.14 and a WHIP of 1.735.
His team's record is 1-6 (-5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)
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KANSAS CITY (37 - 44) at DETROIT (41 - 42) - 7:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. DREW SMYLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 65-36 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 9-1 (+13.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 23-21 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 38-41 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 19-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 15-25 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 41-42 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 4-9 (-10.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 (+1.2 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)
DREW SMYLY vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SMYLY is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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NY YANKEES (49 - 32) at BOSTON (42 - 40) - 7:10 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 224-183 (-46.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 88-79 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 65-28 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 16-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 77-49 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 48-25 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 31-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-28 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 68-57 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-30 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 58-57 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 134-112 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-50 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 68-57 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
HIROKI KURODA vs. BOSTON since 1997
KURODA is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JOSH BECKETT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BECKETT is 15-8 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.374.
His team's record is 19-10 (+11.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 17-11. (+5.7 units)
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MINNESOTA (35 - 47) at TEXAS (50 - 33) - 8:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. MARTIN PEREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 54-92 (-25.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 98-147 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 116-70 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 66-36 (+22.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. TEXAS since 1997
LIRIANO is 3-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.067.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)
MARTIN PEREZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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TORONTO (42 - 41) at CHI WHITE SOX (45 - 37) - 8:10 PM
AARON LAFFEY (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 93-84 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 163-144 (+18.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 58-66 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 37-45 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 58-66 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-14 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
AARON LAFFEY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
LAFFEY is 2-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)
JAKE PEAVY vs. TORONTO since 1997
PEAVY is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.03 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
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BALTIMORE (44 - 38) at LA ANGELS (46 - 37) - 10:05 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-1 (+3.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
C.J. WILSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WILSON is 2-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)
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SEATTLE (35 - 49) at OAKLAND (41 - 42) - 10:05 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 7-23 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 51-90 (-31.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 160-227 (-55.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 21-45 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 91-152 (-51.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 39-54 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 282-275 (-84.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
SEATTLE is 102-145 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILLWOOD is 83-90 (-27.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
OAKLAND is 29-26 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 41-42 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILONE is 14-7 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILONE is 7-0 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-4 (+1.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)
KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MILLWOOD is 6-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 10-9 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-10. (-2.8 units)
TOM MILONE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MILONE is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
TAMPA BAY vs. CLEVELAND
Tampa Bay is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Cleveland is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Tampa Bay
COLORADO vs. WASHINGTON
Colorado is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington
Colorado is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 24 games at home
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
NY Yankees are 18-7 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
Boston is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
CHI CUBS vs. NY METS
Chi Cubs are 6-19 SU in their last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
MILWAUKEE vs. HOUSTON
Milwaukee is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Houston
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 12 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
MINNESOTA vs. TEXAS
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
TORONTO vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Toronto is 12-6 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
MIAMI vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games
Arizona is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
CINCINNATI vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 16 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games at home
BALTIMORE vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore
LA Angels are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Seattle
National League
Atlanta at Philadelphia
Hudson: Atlanta 8-1 SU away off a win by 4+ runs
Kendrick: Philadelphia 2-12 SU off a loss by one run
San Francisco at Pittsburgh
Zito: San Francisco 18-8 SU away off BB losses
Bedard: Pittsburgh 17-7 Under at home off a win
Colorado at Washington
Pomeranz: Colorado 19-37 SU off a loss by 4+ runs
Strasburg: Washington 17-6 SU off a win by 2 runs or less
Chicago Cubs at NY Mets
Wood: Cubs 6-18 SU vs. left-handed starters
Santana: 58-19 TSR at home pitching off a win
Milwaukee at Houston
Gallardo: Milwaukee 21-11 Over off an Under
Happ: Houston 6-25 SU in July
Miami at St Louis
Nolasco: 15-8 TSR as a road underdog of +150 or less
Westbrook: 0-7 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -150
LA Dodgers at Arizona
Kershaw: 14-3 TSR in the second half of the season
Collmenter: Arizona 4-10 SU at home off BB losses
Cincinnati at San Diego
Arroyo: Cincinnati 50-31 SU off BB losses
Wells: San Diego 16-33 SU at home off a win
American League
Tampa Bay at Cleveland
Cobb: Tampa Bay 4-13 SU vs. AL Central opponents
Masterson: 21-12 TSR in the second half of the season
Kansas City at Detroit
Sanchez: Kansas City 9-1 SU as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Smyly: Detroit 5-12 SU off 4+ home games
NY Yankees at Boston
Kuroda: Yankees 17-6 SU off 3+ road games
Beckett: Boston 6-13 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Minnesota at Texas
Liriano: Minnesota 17-6 Over away in July
Perez: Texas 21-3 SU at home off BB losses
Toronto at Chicago White Sox
Laffey: Toronto 13-5 SU away off 3+ home games
Peavy: White Sox 9-19 SU at home off BB Unders
Baltimore at LA Angels
Gonzalez: Baltimore 1-6 SU off a combined score of 15+ runs
Wilson: 7-1 TSR after allowing 1 or 0 ER's last start
Seattle at Oakland
Millwood: Seattle 7-18 SU off 4+ home games
Milone: 7-0 TSR at home in night games
Diamond Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Royals are 0-14 since April 20, 2011 when playing a night game as a dog when they are off a win in which they never trailed in a night game for a net profit of $1400 when playing against.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Royals are 0-11 OU since July 30, 2011 as a 140+ dog after scoring 6+ runs in a night game for a net profit of $1100 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Cardinals are 0-9-1 OU since May 21, 2011 when Jake Westbrook starts vs a team that has won at least their last two games for a net profit of $900 when playing the under.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rangers are 22-2 (5.5 rpg) since May 18, 2011 as a favorite after a loss and it is the first game of the series. 7-2 this season.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Reds are 8-0 since April 25, 2011 when Bronson Arroyo starts after a quality start and they lost in his previous start for a net profit of $875.
The Astros are 5-0 since April 10, 2011 when J.A. Happ starts as a home dog after walking at least 4 on the road for a net profit of $648.