Friday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
STREAKING
Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies (6-8, 3.18)
After winning just three starts in his first five months, Lee is 3-1 in September with a 0.99 ERA. The left-hander has struck out 21 hitters in 16 innings in his past two starts. Lee is 1-1 with a 4.63 ERA in two starts against Miami this season.
Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels (19-4, 2.74)
Weaver has won his last three starts to keep himself in the Cy Young Award discussion. He held the Chicago White Sox to one run over 6 1/3 innings in his last outing, setting a career high for wins. After losing his first start against the Rangers this year, Weaver has won the last three meetings to improve to 12-7 with a 3.65 ERA in 29 starts against Texas.
SLUMPING
A.J. Griffin, Oakland Athletics (6-1, 2.80)
After winning six straight, Griffin has struggled in his last two outings. The 24-year-old rookie permitted nine runs on 15 hits - including four homers - to earn a pair of early exits. Griffin pitched well in his lone outing versus Seattle, allowing one run and striking out seven in 5 1/3 innings in a 6-1 triumph on Sept. 7.
Aaron Cook, Boston Red Sox (4-10, 5.13)
Cook received a no-decision against the Orioles last Saturday despite giving up five runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings. He defeated Tampa Bay in his previous start to end a five-game losing skid. Cook is 0-2 with an 8.78 ERA in three starts against Baltimore, all coming this season.
Hot pitchers
-- Bailey is 2-1, 2.52 in his last five starts.
-- Burnett has a 2.25 RA in his last three outings.
-- Lee is 4-1, 1.45 in his last six starts.
-- Niese is 4-3, 2.51 in his last seven starts.
-- Hudson is 3-1, 3.12 in last four.
-- Gallardo is 2-0, 2.19 in his last four starts.
-- Kennedy is 2-0, 3.11 in his last three starts.
-- Wood is 2-1, 2.59 in his last four starts.
-- Kershaw has a 1.91 RA in his last five starts.
-- Jenkins allowed one run in five IP in his first MLB start.
-- Tillman is 2-0, 1.64 in his last four starts.
-- Smith is 2-1, 2.84 in his last three starts.
-- Huff is 1-0, 3.60 in two starts.
-- Dempster is 6-1, 3.14 in his last seven starts, but lone loss was against the Angels.
-- Weaver is 3-1, 2.10 in his last four starts.
-- Smyly is 2-0, 3.80 in his last four starts.
-- Hellickson is 1-0, 1.74 in his last four starts.
-- Griffin is 2-0, 2.67 in his six home starts.
-- Beavan is 1-1, 1.29 in his last couple starts overall.
Cold pitchers
-- Buehrle is 1-2, 5.20 in his last four starts.
-- Gonzalez has a 3.94 RA in four starts; he left his last start in 2nd inning with a hamstring problem.
-- Jackson is 0-1, 5.50 in his last three starts.
-- Wainwright is 0-3, 7.42 in his last five starts.
-- Vogelsong is 1-2, 9.17 in his last four starts.
-- Werner is 0-1, 10.38 in his last two outings.
-- Francis is 0-2, 6.33 in his last five starts.
-- Kuroda is 2-2, 5.57 in his last five starts.
-- Cook is 1-5, 6.53 in his last eight starts.
-- Diamond is 2-3, 6.23 in his last five starts.
-- Floyd is 1-2, 5.32 in his last five starts.
Hot Teams
-- Cincinnati won seven of its last nine games.
-- Atlanta won nine of its last 11 games.
-- Mets won five of their last six.
-- Cardinals won eight of their last ten games.
-- Washington won three of four.
-- Padres won nine of last 12 at home.
-- Giants won 12 of last 14 overall.
-- Colorado won its last four games, scoring 27 runs.
-- Dodgers won three of their last four games.
-- Bronx won 11 of its last 15 games.
-- Orioles won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Indians won three of last four games, but fired Manny Acta yesterday.
-- Angels won nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Detroit won its last four games, allowing ten runs.
-- Tampa Bay won its last eight games, scoring 58 runs.
-- A's won 12 of their last 17 home games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost 14 of their last 19 games.
-- Marlins lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Phillies lost four of five.
-- Brewers lost four of their last six games.
-- Houston lost six of last nine.
-- Cubs lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Arizona lost three of four.
-- Blue Jays lost 12 of their last 17 games.
-- Red Sox lost six of their last seven games.
-- Royals lost last five games, allowing 33 runs.
-- Rangers are 5-10 in game following their last 15 wins.
-- Minnesota lost five of its last six home games.
-- White Sox lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Mariners are 4-9 in their last thirteen games.
Totals
-- 12 of last 16 Cincinnati games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Miami's last eight games.
-- Under is 14-6-2 in Atlanta's last 22 games.
-- Over is 17-9-1 in last 27 Milwaukee games.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Washington games.
-- Four of Cubs' last five games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine Giant games went over the total.
-- 14 of last 18 Colorado games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Toronto home games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Boston games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Kansas City games went over total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in Angels' last five away games.
-- Nine of last twelve Detroit games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten White Sox games stayed under total.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in last eleven Oakland games.
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 16 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Texas is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games at home
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Detroit is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
WASHINGTON vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Washington
CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games
San Diego is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Diego's last 13 games at home
SEATTLE vs. OAKLAND
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oakland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 11 games
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 10 games
Colorado is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
CINCINNATI (94 - 62) at PITTSBURGH (76 - 80) - 7:05 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 87-87 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 464-440 (+51.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 313-333 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BURNETT is 19-10 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BURNETT is 19-10 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 94-62 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 44-31 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CINCINNATI is 107-101 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 137-94 (+26.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 94-62 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 400-442 (+40.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 441-495 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 30-16 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 94-54 (+22.5 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.
BAILEY is 11-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
BAILEY is 11-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
BAILEY is 13-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BAILEY is 20-5 (+13.3 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.
PITTSBURGH is 6-19 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
BURNETT is 25-38 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
BURNETT is 29-38 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 9-6 (+1.5 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.4 Units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAILEY is 7-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 9-2 (+6.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.6 units)
A.J. BURNETT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BURNETT is 5-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (78 - 78) at MIAMI (66 - 90) - 7:10 PM
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-78 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-28 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-36 (-13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-75 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-28 (-12.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-42 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LEE is 12-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LEE is 12-15 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LEE is 6-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LEE is 4-10 (-9.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BUEHRLE is 136-72 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
BUEHRLE is 136-72 (+38.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
BUEHRLE is 40-20 (+19.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 110-92 (+26.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 98-65 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 36-52 (-15.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 21-40 (-19.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 66-90 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 2-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-40 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MIAMI is 24-42 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 65-88 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 44-59 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-7 (+0.1 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-1.9 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
CLIFF LEE vs. MIAMI since 1997
LEE is 3-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
MARK BUEHRLE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BUEHRLE is 5-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.44 and a WHIP of 1.329.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
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NY METS (72 - 84) at ATLANTA (91 - 65) - 7:35 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. TIM HUDSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 72-84 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 68-82 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 39-57 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 10-28 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 58-33 (+19.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 34-14 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 91-65 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-5 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
ATLANTA is 44-25 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 89-64 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HUDSON is 20-7 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HUDSON is 146-66 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
HUDSON is 105-58 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
HUDSON is 19-7 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HUDSON is 22-8 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HUDSON is 76-26 (+25.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NY METS are 25-18 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
NY METS are 79-77 (+23.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 51-48 (+3.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-5 (+3.8 Units) against NY METS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.3 Units)
JON NIESE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NIESE is 5-3 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.416.
His team's record is 6-5 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.0 units)
TIM HUDSON vs. NY METS since 1997
HUDSON is 15-9 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.270.
His team's record is 17-9 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-17. (-9.3 units)
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HOUSTON (51 - 105) at MILWAUKEE (80 - 76) - 8:10 PM
EDGAR GONZALEZ (R) vs. YOVANI GALLARDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 2-16 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 50-111 (-38.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-33 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 51-104 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 49-95 (-35.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 16-59 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 11-39 (-22.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-27 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 51-104 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 37-73 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 36-78 (-29.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 108-55 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 59-25 (+26.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 98-65 (+21.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 55-42 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 83-39 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-10 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 59-27 (+24.8 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.
GALLARDO is 45-24 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 28-8 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 45-24 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 22-4 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
GALLARDO is 32-11 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GALLARDO is 14-1 (+13.0 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.
MILWAUKEE is 80-76 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 80-76 (-6.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 37-38 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-8 (+0.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
10 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.9 Units)
EDGAR GONZALEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
YOVANI GALLARDO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GALLARDO is 13-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.113.
His team's record is 13-2 (+10.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-6. (+2.7 units)
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WASHINGTON (95 - 61) at ST LOUIS (84 - 72) - 8:15 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
JACKSON is 11-18 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
JACKSON is 10-18 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 67-45 (+22.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 40-17 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 95-61 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 34-18 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-31 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-7 (+11.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-6 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 92-61 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 64-39 (+18.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 67-42 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 58-36 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-32 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-27 (+13.9 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.
ST LOUIS is 21-33 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-72 (-7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 8-17 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
ST LOUIS is 84-72 (-7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 52-47 (-7.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 54-55 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
JACKSON is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.294.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.512.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.6 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (59 - 97) at ARIZONA (78 - 78) - 9:40 PM
TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-97 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 356-401 (-96.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-56 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-97 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-50 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-71 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-61 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-23 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
KENNEDY is 42-24 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 9-0 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 42-24 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 34-18 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 15-3 (+11.2 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.
ARIZONA is 78-78 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-31 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 38-37 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 78-78 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 54-56 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 15-23 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against ARIZONA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
TRAVIS WOOD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WOOD is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.470.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
IAN KENNEDY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KENNEDY is 1-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.34 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.4 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (91 - 65) at SAN DIEGO (74 - 82) - 10:05 PM
RYAN VOGELSONG (R) vs. ANDREW WERNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 74-82 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 41-37 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 74-82 (+6.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 50-51 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 24-21 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 91-65 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 43-32 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-24 (+14.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 91-65 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-34 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-17 (+21.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-33 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
VOGELSONG is 13-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 17-33 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 87-125 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-5 (+3.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.8 Units)
RYAN VOGELSONG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
VOGELSONG is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 7.17 and a WHIP of 1.735.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
ANDREW WERNER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WERNER is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 12.26 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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COLORADO (62 - 94) at LA DODGERS (81 - 75) - 10:10 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. CLAYTON KERSHAW (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-7 (+3.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
JEFF FRANCIS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FRANCIS is 6-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 9-9 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-12. (-7.8 units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 6-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.388.
His team's record is 10-7 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+1.9 units)
NY YANKEES (90 - 66) at TORONTO (69 - 87) - 7:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. CHAD JENKINS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 158-101 (-51.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -175 or more since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 26-31 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 11-22 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 46-29 (+21.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 19-6 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 41-57 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 38-46 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TORONTO is 42-65 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 69-87 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-9 (+0.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.1 Units)
HIROKI KURODA vs. TORONTO since 1997
KURODA is 1-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
CHAD JENKINS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
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BOSTON (69 - 87) at BALTIMORE (89 - 67) - 7:05 PM
AARON COOK (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 10-5 (+6.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)
AARON COOK vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COOK is 0-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 8.78 and a WHIP of 1.950.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)
CHRIS TILLMAN vs. BOSTON since 1997
TILLMAN is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.765.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)
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KANSAS CITY (70 - 86) at CLEVELAND (65 - 91) - 7:05 PM
WILL SMITH (L) vs. DAVID HUFF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 37-54 (-23.2 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 107-110 (+5.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 54-52 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 25-39 (-13.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 27-38 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CLEVELAND is 6-21 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 65-91 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 62-87 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-34 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 9-6 (+3.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.9 Units)
WILL SMITH vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SMITH is 2-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.77 and a WHIP of 1.231.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
DAVID HUFF vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUFF is 3-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)
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LA ANGELS (86 - 70) at TEXAS (92 - 64) - 8:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. RYAN DEMPSTER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 8-8 (-0.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)
JERED WEAVER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WEAVER is 12-7 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 17-12 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-10. (+6.4 units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
DEMPSTER is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 14.63 and a WHIP of 2.625.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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DETROIT (84 - 72) at MINNESOTA (65 - 91) - 8:10 PM
DREW SMYLY (L) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 84-72 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 34-41 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
DETROIT is 80-69 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 49-46 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 7-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 43-41 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-35 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 90-49 (+21.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-18 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-48 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-60 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 17-32 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-25 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 128-191 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-28 (-14.7 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-48 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-8 (+3.6 Units) against DETROIT this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.5 Units)
DREW SMYLY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SMYLY is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.393.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
SCOTT DIAMOND vs. DETROIT since 1997
DIAMOND is 1-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.367.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
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TAMPA BAY (86 - 70) at CHI WHITE SOX (82 - 74) - 8:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 86-59 (+19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 42-36 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 75-68 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-36 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-24 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-36 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 80-79 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-21 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 21-33 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 80-79 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 51-55 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLOYD is 22-36 (-20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-1 (+2.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
GAVIN FLOYD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
FLOYD is 4-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 0.974.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.2 units)
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SEATTLE (73 - 83) at OAKLAND (88 - 68) - 10:05 PM
BLAKE BEAVAN (R) vs. A.J. GRIFFIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 60-105 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-64 (-25.8 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.
OAKLAND is 88-68 (+31.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 32-22 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
OAKLAND is 43-30 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 27-24 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 82-65 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 61-41 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 60-39 (+30.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 35-32 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
OAKLAND is 37-24 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 23-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
GRIFFIN is 10-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GRIFFIN is 9-3 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 73-83 (+4.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 68-75 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BEAVAN is 11-4 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 9-7 (+1.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.2 Units)
BLAKE BEAVAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BEAVAN is 2-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 6.46 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
A.J. GRIFFIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GRIFFIN is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
National League
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Bailey: 11-3 TSR in road games
Burnett: Pittsburgh 6-19 SU in September
Philadelphia at Miami
Lee: Philadelphia 21-9 Over off a loss by 4+ runs
Buehrle: Miami 2-15 SU as a home underdog of +125 to +150
NY Mets at Atlanta
Niese: Mets 7-23 SU after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Hudson: 22-8 TSR pitching off a team win
Houston at Milwaukee
Gonzalez: Houston 4-29 SU as an underdog of +200 or higher
Gallardo: 14-2 TSR in the second half of the season
Washington at St. Louis
Jackson: 9-19 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest
Wainwright: 40-17 TSR with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs
Chicago Cubs at Arizona
Wood: Cubs 0-16 SU away vs. NL West opponents
Kennedy: 9-0 TSR in September
San Francisco at San Diego
Vogelsong: 15-5 TSR after allowing 1 or 0 ER's last start
Werner: San Diego 10-2 Over off BB home division losses
Colorado at LA Dodgers
Francis: 7-23 TSR vs. division opponents
Kershaw: 7-1 TSR after allowing 5+ walks last start
American League
NY Yankees at Toronto
Kuroda: Yankees 27-11 SU off 4+ road games
Jenkins: Toronto 9-20 SU after winning 3 of their last 4 games
Boston at Baltimore
Cook: 1-6 TSR vs. division opponents
Tillman: Baltimore 13-4 SU playing with rest
Kansas City at Cleveland
Smith: Kansas City 17-8 SU off 5+ games scoring 4 runs or less
Huff: Cleveland 17-34 SU vs. left-handed starters
LA Angels at Texas
Weaver: 17-4 TSR in night games
Dempster: 11-5 Under on Fridays
Detroit at Minnesota
Smyly: Detroit 26-9 SU after blowing a save
Diamond: Minnesota 10-28 SU as a home underdog of +125 to +150
Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 11-2 SU off 4+ Unders
Floyd: White Sox 10-1 Over at home off BB games hitting 0 home runs
Seattle at Oakland
Beavan: Seattle 7-21 SU playing with triple-revenge
Griffin: Oakland 17-5 SU off 6+ road games
Diamond Trends - Friday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Reds are 12-0 since May 04, 2012 as a favorite after a win in which they left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $1200.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Braves are 0-10-3 OU since May 30, 2011 as a home 140+ favorite when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher after playing in a night game for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Brewers are 13-0 since June 15, 2012 when Yovani Gallardo starts as a favorite after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1300.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rays are 1-22 OU since August 2010 as a favorite with a total under 9 off a one run win in a night game. 1-5 OU this season.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Marlins are 0-7 since June 06, 2012 after a loss in which they left 18+ men on base in a night game for a net profit of $817 when playing against.
The Diamondbacks are 8-0 since August 12, 2011 when Ian Kennedy starts as a favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $800.
Friday’s Hot and Cold Pitchers
By: The Linemakers
Sportingnews.com
Here’s a quick look at some MLB pitching lines that may offer some value on Friday.
Hot
Jered Weaver (-110), Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers: He’s won his past three starts, and the Angels need his big arm more than ever as they have six games to go, all on the road. Texas hasn’t been his favorite road mound to pitch off, having lost two of his past three start there, but it is encouraging that he did win his last start in Arlington, on July 31. He’s also got the dangling carrot of the Cy Young award in front of him with this pivotal outing, one that’s essentially a playoff game.
Cliff Lee (-145), Philadelphia Phillies at Miami Marlins: Okay, so maybe he’s not on a win streak like most pitchers mentioned here, but he gets a mulligan for his 2-1 loss against the Braves in his last start because he was just as dominant — if not more — as he was in his previous five starts the Phillies won. He’s gone two straight games with eight innings of work, allowing one earned run and striking out 10. He’s in postseason form with no postseason to show off in. Lee beat the Marlins, 3-1, on Sept. 12.
Jonathon Niese (+150), New York Mets at Atlanta Braves: He’s won his past two starts by identical 7-3 scores, but perhaps his best attribute going for him today is handling the Braves bats better than he does the rest of the league. He’s beat the Braves in four of his past five starts against them dating back to last season. He’s only allowed one run against them in each of his past two starts.
Yovani Gallardo (-270), Milwaukee Brewers vs. Houston Astros: The Brewers simply ran out of gas down the stretch, losing four of their past six games, virtually eliminating their chances of catching the Cardinals for the second and final NL Wild Card berth. This could be a letdown spot against the pesky Astros, but since they Brewers have won 11 straight behind Gallardo, why would that stop now? He’s won his past five starts against the Astros dating back to last season and has given up only six earned runs over those games.
Ian Kennedy (-205), Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs: Arizona has won its past five games that Kennedy has started. In the three of those games, he got the decision while allowing only one earned run combined. In his two no-decisions, he gave up nine runs combined, but the Arizona bats came up big, winning by a combined score of 18-13. The Cubs are currently on a five-game losing streak and have lost nine of their last 10.
Cold
Jeff Francis (+235), Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers: His last winning decision came against the Dodgers in a 5-0 win at Colorado on Aug. 27, but the Rockies have lost his past four starts. Because of the low pitch counts the Rockies have on their pitchers, it’s kind of hard to get any real feel for betting on or against them. But four straight losses are still four losses, whether three, four of five innings pitched. His opponent, Clayton Kershaw, has lost his last two home starts, but reportedly has no discomfort in his hip.