Friday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
STREAKING
Wade Miley, Arizona Diamondbacks (15-10, 3.10)
Miley has been sharp in two appearances (one start) against Colorado this season, going 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA covering 11 innings. He’s turned in a quality start in five of his last six outings, including last Saturday against the Giants when he gave up three runs over seven frames. He's 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA in four career games (three starts) against the Rockies.
James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays (14-9, 3.77)
Shields is coming off a loss at New York on Saturday, when he surrendered four runs on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. It ended a stretch of eight straight starts in which he permitted three runs or fewer. Shields has turned in two stellar efforts against the Blue Jays this season, limiting them to one run on two hits in eight innings on Aug. 7 and striking out 10 on May 23.
SLUMPING
Rick Porcello, Detroit Tigers (9-12, 4.57)
Porcello has not won since Aug. 7 and has not pitched six full innings in any of his last four starts. The 23-year-old yielded eight hits in 4 2/3 innings to the light-hitting Indians last weekend in a no decision. Porcello was battered around for three runs and 12 hits in just 3 2/3 innings against Minnesota on July 5 and has surrendered a total of 12 runs (eight earned) and 27 hits in 13 2/3 frames across three starts versus the division rivals in 2012.
Ryan Vogelsong, San Francisco Giants (12-9, 3.65)
The Giants are hoping Vogelsong returns to form after going 0-2 with a 12.34 ERA in his previous three starts while surrendering 20 hits in 11 2/3 innings over that span. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on over 3 1/3 innings last Sunday against the Diamondbacks, and his ERA has climbed from 2.27 to 3.65 since Aug. 8. He’s 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA in two starts against San Diego this season.
Hot pitchers
-- Kendrick is 5-2, 2.09 in his last seven starts.
-- Turner is 1-0, 1.38 in two starts this month.
-- Niese has a 2.23 RA in his last six outings.
-- Arroyo is 5-1, 2.85 in his last seven starts.
-- EGonzalez is 2-1, 4.40 in three starts this season.
-- Parker is 2-1, 2.14 in his last three starts.
-- Deduno is 2-2, 2.57 in his last four starts.
-- MGonzalez is 3-2, 2.78 in his last seven starts.
-- Shields is 2-2, 2.37 in his last four starts.
-- Peavy is 2-1, 3.06 in his last three starts.
-- ESantana is 1-1, 2.75 in his last three starts.
-- Iwakuma is 3-2, 2.60 in his last six starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Volstad is 1-1, 7.36 in his last three starts.
-- Carpenter has made 329 starts over 14 years; this is his '12 debut after being hurt all year.
-- Jackson is 1-1, 8.04 in his last three starts.
-- Marcum is 0-1, 7.23 in his last five starts.
-- Hanson is 0-3, 5.63 in his last six starts.
-- Blanton is 1-4, 6.53 in his last seven starts.
-- Locke is 0-1, 7.04 in his last three starts.
-- Miley is 1-2, 4.85 in his last four starts.
-- Pomeranz is 0-2, 7.07 in his lat four starts.
-- Vogelsong is 0-2, 13.11 in his last three starts.
-- Kelly allowed 16 runs in 14 IP in his last three starts.
-- Sabathia is 0-3, 5.67 in his last four starts.
-- Porcello is 0-6, 5.59 in his last seven starts.
-- Lester is 1-2, 4.79 in his last four starts.
-- Villanueva is 0-1, 5.03 in his last three starts.
-- Masterson is 1-3, 8.44 in his last four starts.
-- Mendoza is 0-1, 5.61 in his last five outings.
-- MPerez is 1-1, 3.63 in three starts this season.
Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won their last four games, allowing seven runs.
-- Brewers won 23 of their last 29 games.
-- Phillies won 19 of their last 25 games.
-- Atlanta won five of its last six.
-- Reds won their last four games, scoring 19 runs.
-- Diamondbacks won three of their last four games.
-- Padres won 10 of their last 14 games.
-- Giants won 16 of their last 22.
-- Bronx won seven of its last eight games.
-- Tigers won six of their last nine games.
-- Orioles won their last four games, scoring 26 runs.
-- White Sox won five of their last seven games; Angels won 15 of last 22.
-- Rangers won 11 of their last 17 games.
Cold Teams
-- Cubs lost five of their last six games.
-- Washington lost four of its last six games; they clinched their first playoff spot last night.
-- Mets lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Miami lost six of last nine.
-- Dodgers lost ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Pirates lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Houston lost their last three games, scoring four runs.
-- Rockies lost 13 of their last 15 games.
-- Oakland lost three of its last four games.
-- Twins lost six of their last nine games.
-- Red Sox lost 16 of their last 22 games.
-- Blue Jays lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Rays lost seven of ten.
-- Indians lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Kansas City is 5-8 in its last 13 home games.
-- Mariners lost six of their last seven games.
Totals
-- Six of last eight St Louis games stayed under total.
-- 14 of last 20 Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- 12 of last 16 Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- 20 of last 30 Met games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Cincinnati games stayed under total.
-- Under is 7-4 in last eleven Pittsburgh games.
-- Nine of last eleven Colorado games went over the total.
-- Four of last five San Francisco games went over total.
-- Six of last nine Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Detroit games went over (after a 19-2-2 under run).
-- Under is 7-4 in Boston's last eleven games.
-- Seven of last ten Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-2-1 in White Sox' last fourteen road games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Texas road games.
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ST LOUIS (80 - 70) at CHICAGO CUBS (58 - 92) - 2:20 PM
CHRIS CARPENTER (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 80-70 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 34-41 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 8-16 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
ST LOUIS is 80-70 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-53 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 70-89 (-29.4 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 149-125 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 65-66 (-33.1 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.
CARPENTER is 1-8 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CARPENTER is 19-22 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CARPENTER is 7-13 (-16.8 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.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-92 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 670-631 (-145.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 98-138 (-41.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 677-693 (-130.1 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 58-92 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-68 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-57 (-16.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 132-170 (-55.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
VOLSTAD is 2-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
VOLSTAD is 8-19 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
VOLSTAD is 5-18 (-13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 6-8 (-0.2 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)
CHRIS CARPENTER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
CARPENTER is 11-6 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.236.
His team's record is 16-9 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-13. (-2.7 units)
CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
VOLSTAD is 2-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.15 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)
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MILWAUKEE (77 - 72) at WASHINGTON (91 - 58) - 7:05 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 77-72 (-6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-33 (-13.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-43 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 77-72 (-6.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-32 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
MARCUM is 23-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 23-31 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 16-24 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 13-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 2-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 5-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 91-58 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-16 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 88-58 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 62-37 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 63-40 (+15.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 57-33 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-29 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-24 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 38-27 (+11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
JACKSON is 11-17 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
JACKSON is 10-17 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
SHAUN MARCUM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MARCUM is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
JACKSON is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.456.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
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ATLANTA (86 - 64) at PHILADELPHIA (76 - 74) - 7:05 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. KYLE KENDRICK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 92-92 (-27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-48 (-20.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 83-44 (+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 86-64 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 43-32 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-4 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
ATLANTA is 39-24 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 84-63 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 31-22 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 57-35 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 54-32 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 44-36 (+7.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HANSON is 19-9 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HANSON is 7-0 (+7.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
HANSON is 18-8 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HANSON is 15-5 (+9.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HANSON is 12-4 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-74 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-37 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-32 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-71 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-27 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-45 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-5 (+5.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HANSON is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.7 units)
KYLE KENDRICK vs. ATLANTA since 1997
KENDRICK is 5-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.278.
His team's record is 6-6 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.3 units)
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MIAMI (66 - 84) at NY METS (66 - 83) - 7:10 PM
JACOB TURNER (R) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 66-84 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 65-82 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 44-55 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MIAMI is 72-99 (-26.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 74-72 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off since 1997.
MIAMI is 80-64 (+16.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 66-83 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 30-44 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 0-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games in September games this season.
NY METS are 7-16 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
NY METS are 27-42 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 62-81 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 36-56 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 46-59 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 34-47 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 5-12 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NY METS are 5-11 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
NIESE is 0-6 (-9.3 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.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 8-4 (+4.5 Units) against MIAMI this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)
JACOB TURNER vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
JON NIESE vs. MIAMI since 1997
NIESE is 1-5 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.64 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.8 units)
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LA DODGERS (77 - 73) at CINCINNATI (91 - 59) - 7:10 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 77-73 (-4.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 77-73 (-4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 53-53 (-7.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 44-48 (-9.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-41 (-14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CINCINNATI is 91-59 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 91-59 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 22-9 (+10.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CINCINNATI is 33-24 (+8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 33-17 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
BLANTON is 70-53 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BLANTON is 46-27 (+21.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 308-331 (-75.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
JOE BLANTON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BLANTON is 2-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
BRONSON ARROYO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ARROYO is 5-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.335.
His team's record is 5-8 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-4. (+2.5 units)
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PITTSBURGH (74 - 75) at HOUSTON (48 - 102) - 8:05 PM
JEFF LOCKE (L) vs. EDGAR GONZALEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 4-14 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 48-107 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-23 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 38-28 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-18 (+14.1 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.
PITTSBURGH is 81-83 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-101 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 46-92 (-36.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-36 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 50-94 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 48-101 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 34-71 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 32-68 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 19-41 (-18.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 11-3 (+6.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)
JEFF LOCKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LOCKE is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
EDGAR GONZALEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)
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ARIZONA (74 - 75) at COLORADO (58 - 91) - 8:10 PM
WADE MILEY (L) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 74-75 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 74-75 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 51-54 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 79-79 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 77-58 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILEY is 16-4 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-91 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 31-43 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 53-82 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-91 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 146-174 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-31 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 77-105 (-22.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 103-117 (-35.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-6 (-0.4 Units) against ARIZONA this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.5 Units)
WADE MILEY vs. COLORADO since 1997
MILEY is 3-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.14 and a WHIP of 1.048.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
DREW POMERANZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 10.39 and a WHIP of 2.540.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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SAN DIEGO (72 - 78) at SAN FRANCISCO (87 - 63) - 10:15 PM
CASEY KELLY (R) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 17-32 (-15.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 86-122 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-63 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 184-91 (+38.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-22 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 87-63 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 55-33 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VOGELSONG is 12-4 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 72-78 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 113-126 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 72-78 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 48-49 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 38-33 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-17 (+13.0 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
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-4 (+2.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.9 Units)
CASEY KELLY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
RYAN VOGELSONG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 9.39 and a WHIP of 2.022.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-0. (+4.0 units)
OAKLAND (85 - 64) at NY YANKEES (86 - 63) - 7:05 PM
JARROD PARKER (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 82-53 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 85-64 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 41-33 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 79-61 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 59-39 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 52-32 (+23.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 43-34 (+17.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 21-15 (+9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY YANKEES are 232-186 (-42.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 111-99 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 65-73 (-24.1 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.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-3 (+2.1 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)
JARROD PARKER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PARKER is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
C.C. SABATHIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SABATHIA is 8-8 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.395.
His team's record is 11-13 (-6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-10. (+1.7 units)
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MINNESOTA (62 - 88) at DETROIT (79 - 70) - 7:05 PM
SAM DEDUNO (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 125-188 (-37.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 122-181 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 84-137 (-36.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-26 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 85-47 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-15 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 26-26 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-19 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 79-70 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 75-67 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 45-45 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-7 (+0.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)
SAM DEDUNO vs. DETROIT since 1997
DEDUNO is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
RICK PORCELLO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
PORCELLO is 6-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 8-7 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-10. (-5.8 units)
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BALTIMORE (85 - 64) at BOSTON (68 - 83) - 7:10 PM
MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 85-64 (+35.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-27 (+15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 43-32 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-10 (+13.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 28-19 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BALTIMORE is 35-24 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 78-56 (+33.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 56-50 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 25-15 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 49-35 (+21.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-18 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 68-83 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 26-33 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 33-43 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 15-24 (-15.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 13-32 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday this season.
BOSTON is 25-36 (-15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 58-75 (-32.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 46-59 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 42-61 (-29.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 36-47 (-20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 40-51 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 168-164 (-43.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
LESTER is 13-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LESTER is 5-11 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LESTER is 5-11 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
LESTER is 4-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
LESTER is 2-7 (-9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
LESTER is 5-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 8-4 (+6.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
JON LESTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LESTER is 14-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.49 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 16-4 (+9.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-7. (+1.5 units)
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TORONTO (66 - 82) at TAMPA BAY (80 - 70) - 7:10 PM
CARLOS VILLANUEVA (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 66-82 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 38-54 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 37-43 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TORONTO is 30-50 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 39-60 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 469-561 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
SHIELDS is 40-24 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 8-1 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SHIELDS is 16-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 46-28 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-18 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 11-4 (+6.4 Units) against TORONTO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)
CARLOS VILLANUEVA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
VILLANUEVA is 1-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.636.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SHIELDS is 10-5 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.40 and a WHIP of 1.069.
His team's record is 14-6 (+7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.5 units)
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CLEVELAND (62 - 88) at KANSAS CITY (68 - 81) - 8:10 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. LUIS MENDOZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 62-88 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-21 (-10.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CLEVELAND is 59-84 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-37 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-36 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-19 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
KANSAS CITY is 30-25 (+10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 52-49 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 106-107 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MASTERSON is 13-6 (+10.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 7-5 (+2.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.0 Units)
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MASTERSON is 4-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.7 units)
LUIS MENDOZA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
MENDOZA is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.96 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (81 - 68) at LA ANGELS (81 - 69) - 10:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-34 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 240-180 (+44.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 653-560 (+65.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
SANTANA is 38-23 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997
CHI WHITE SOX are 81-68 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-76 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 74-69 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 59-46 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 594-605 (+42.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 81-69 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 45-45 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 21-26 (-11.4 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
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
JAKE PEAVY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PEAVY is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)
ERVIN SANTANA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTANA is 4-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 7-7 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-10. (-7.6 units)
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TEXAS (89 - 60) at SEATTLE (70 - 80) - 10:10 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 46-43 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SEATTLE is 70-80 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 65-72 (+3.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 196-132 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 186-122 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 142-91 (+19.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-18 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
SEATTLE is 57-102 (-34.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-32 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 107-167 (-46.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-67 (-27.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 63-105 (-25.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-61 (-27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-9 (+1.8 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)
MARTIN PEREZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. TEXAS since 1997
IWAKUMA is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.742.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis's last 19 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chi Cubs's last 19 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
OAKLAND vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA DODGERS vs. CINCINNATI
LA Dodgers are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
MIAMI vs. NY METS
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Miami is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
NY Mets are 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing Miami
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
PITTSBURGH vs. HOUSTON
Pittsburgh is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
CLEVELAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 12 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 5 games
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 11 games
CHI WHITE SOX vs. LA ANGELS
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games on the road
LA Angels are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox
TEXAS vs. SEATTLE
Texas is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Seattle is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Texas
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Diego's last 16 games on the road
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
National League
St. Louis at Chicago Cubs
Carpenter: 16-9 TSR vs. Chicago Cubs
Volstad: 5-18 TSR pitching off a loss
Milwaukee at Washington
Marcum: Milwaukee 9-22 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
Jackson: Washington 26-9 SU vs. NL Central opponents
Atlanta at Philadelphia
Hanson: 7-0 TSR as an underdog
Kendrick: Philadelphia 17-6 Over off BB road division wins
Miami at NY Mets
Turner: Miami 11-3 Over playing with rest
Niese: 1-7 TSR as a home favorite
LA Dodgers at Cincinnati
Blanton: Dodgers 8-19 SU as a road underdog of +125 or less
Arroyo: 11-1 Under pitching off 3+ team wins
Pittsburgh at Houston
Locke: Pittsburgh 22-13 SU after blowing a save
Gonzalez: Houston 11-39 SU off 3+ road games
Arizona at Colorado
Miley: Arizona 9-1 Over away off 6+ division games
Pomeranz: 0-8 TSR with a line of -125 to +125
San Diego at San Francisco
Kelly: San Diego 21-10 Over away after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Vogelsong: 12-4 TSR in night games
American League
Oakland at NY Yankees
Parker: 7-1 TSR vs. AL East opponents
Sabathia: 9-2 Over pitching on 5 or 6 days rest
Minnesota at Detroit
Deduno: Minnesota 16-43 SU revenging a loss scoring 1 or 0 runs
Porcello: Detroit 50-15 SU as a favorite of -175 to -250
Baltimore at Boston
Gonzalez: Baltimore 12-4 SU playing with rest
Lester: 2-7 TSR at home pitching off a team loss
Toronto at Tampa Bay
Villanueva: Toronto 20-41 SU off BB road agmes
Shields: 12-2 TSR pitching off BB team wins
Cleveland at Kansas City
Masterson: 13-6 TSR away with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs
Mendoza: Kansas City 5-16 SU off 6+ home games
Chicago White Sox at LA Angels
Peavy: White Sox 12-4 SU off a loss by 1 run
Santana: 20-9 Under pitching off a team loss
Texas at Seattle
Perez: Texas 15-7 Over after scoring and allowing 3 runs or less
Iwakuma: Seattle 16-4 SU after losing 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Diamond Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Reds are 10-0 since July 13, 2012 after a win in which they left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $1002.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Reds are 0-10-1 OU since July 3, 2012 after a win in which they left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $1000.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rays are 8-0 since April 14, 2011 when James Shields starts at home after the team won their last two games for a net profit of $810.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Cardinals are 1-16 since 2011 when on a 4+ game winning streak, if one of their last two wins was by more than one run. 1-6 this season.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Braves are 7-0 since April 27, 2011 when Tommy Hanson starts on the road after more strike outs than hits allowed and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $755.
The Cardinals are 0-5 since April 17, 2011 when Chris Carpenter starts after the team won their last three games for a net profit of $615 when playing against.
Friday’s Hot and Cold Pitchers
By: The Linemakers
Sportingnews.com
Hot
Jarrod Parker (+155), Oakland A’s at New York Yankees: Parker beat the Angels and Orioles in his last two starts, going seven strong innings in each while allowing only one run at Anaheim and two to the O’s. The A’s have won seven of his past eight starts. His one outing against the Yankees this season (July 21) was a 2-1 win, when he went eight innings and allowed only one run.
Cold
Jeff Locke (-120), Pittsburgh Pirates at Houston Astros: He’s made three starts, and the Bucs have lost all three. To add insult to injury, all three of the losses have come against the worst teams in the NL, the Cubs and Astros. The Astros beat him, 5-1, in his first start (Sept. 3), with Locke allowing all five runs.
Ryan Vogelsong (-145), San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres: The Giants have lost his past three starts, with Vogelsong taking the loss in the last two. He’s given up 16 runs combined over the three outings and hasn’t made it out of the fourth in two of them. He also lost his last start against the Padres (Aug. 19), 7-1, making it through only three innings.
C.C. Sabathia (-165), Yankees vs. A’s: This is the time of year Sabathia usually takes it up a notch, but he’s gone the other way this season. The Yankees have lost his past four starts, and Sabathia has been saddled with the loss in three of them. He’s given up nine combined runs over his past two starts. The Yankees are 1-1 behind him against the A’s this season.
Rick Porcello (-185), Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins: One of the bigger mysteries over the past five weeks is why the Tigers can’t score any runs when Porcello pitches. They have lost seven straight behind him, despite Porcello pitching well. In four of his last five starts, the Tigers have lost by one run.