Monday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers – 3-0, 2.42 ERA
Darvish has settled into MLB life well following a tough big-league debut. He has allowed just two runs over his last 24 innings of work and just blanked the Yankees over 8 1/3 innings in his last outing, striking out 10 in the process. The Blue Jays were rumored to be major players in the Darvish sweepstakes before he landed with the Rangers.
Jeremy Hellickson, Tampa Bay Rays – 3-0, 2.84 ERA
Hellickson hasn’t been dominant by any means with 14 strikeouts compared to 12 walks in 25 1/3 innings pitched, but he is getting big outs when he needs them. He held the Angels to a solo homer in six innings of work in his last start and also worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the second inning.
Slumping
Chris Volstad, Chicago Cubs – 0-3, 6.14 ERA
Volstad hasn’t won a game since July 10 and just gave up six hits and four earned runs in six innings of work in a loss to St. Louis. The good news is he did sit down the Cardinals in order in four of those six innings, so maybe he’s getting on the right track. The 6-foot-8 righty has walked only four batters this season.
Nick Blackburn, Minnesota Twins – 0-2, 7.53
Blackburn missed a start with a shoulder issue and then was drilled by the Red Sox in his first start back in the rotation. Boston smacked him for five runs over just three innings. Blackburn was originally scheduled to take the ball Sunday, but the team decided to push him back a day. He has allowed 20 hits in 14 1/3 innings this year.
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Texas Rangers at Toronto Blue Jays
The Texas Rangers coming up short the past two year's in search of the organization's elusive first World Series title look to be hungrier than ever as they've opened the campaign 16-6 (+$743) including a Major-League best 8-1 on the road. Monday the Rangers open a three game set north of the border against the Blue Jays who always seem to find ways to gut them up in Toronto. The Jays have won 9 of 12 meetings at home and 14 of the last 20 encounters in their own back yard. However, things could change in the House of Horrors as Rangers' bring they're league-best .291 BA, 120 runs, 34 jacks to the city and hand the ball to Yu Darvish (3-0, 2.42 ERA, 4-0 TSR) in the opener. The right-hander blanking the Yankees over 8 1/3 innings his last time out has allowed just two earned runs in his last 20.1 innings of work and has a 1.50 ERA in two road starts. Jays 12-10 on the season (-$87) and just 6-6 at the Rogers Center counter with Kyle Drabek (2-1, 2.25 ERA, 3-1 TSR). The hurler off to a solid start this season has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his four trips to the mound and has a sparkling 2-0 record at home with a 1.42 ERA. Jays on a 6-0 stretch in game-one of a series with Drabek, 10-3 following a team loss in Drabek previous start have been pegged +$1.30 to +$1.40 underdogs
Hot pitchers
-- Buehrle has 2.63 RA in four starts, but lost three of them, as Marlins scored two runs in the three losses.
-- Worley is 2-1, 2.16 in four starts this season.
-- Minor is 2-0, 2.53 in his last three starts. McDonald has a 2.78 RA in four starts this season.
-- Dickey is 3-1, 4.44 in four starts this season.
-- Wieland has a 2.25 RA in his last two starts, but San Diego lost all three of his starts, scoring three runs.
-- Hammel is 3-0, 1.73 in four starts this season.
-- Darvish is 2-0,1.33 in his last three starts. Drabek is 2-1, 2.63 in his four starts this season.
-- Hochevar is 2-0, 2.84 in his two road starts.
-- Milone is 3-1, 2.00 in four starts this season.
-- FHernandez has a 1.23 RA in his last three starts. Hellickson gave up one run in 14.1 IP in two home starts.
-- Wilson has a 2.77 RA in four starts for the Angels.
Cold pitchers
-- Corbin is making MLB debut; he was 2-0, 1.67 in four starts at AA Mobile this season.
-- Volstad is 0-3, 6.95 in four starts this season.
-- Norris is 1-1, 7.64 in his last three starts, all on road.
-- Harang is 1-1, 5.56 in four starts this season. Nicasio has a 10.00 RA in two home starts, but Colorado won both games.
-- Wolf is 1-2, 7.17 in four starts this season.
-- Kuroda is 1-3, 5.11 in four starts this season.
-- Below has thrown 12 IP in five relief stints this year; he made couple starts LY and was 0-2, 4.34 in 29 big league innings.
-- Buchholz has a 9.27 RA in four starts this season.
-- Blackburn is 0-2, 7.54 in three starts this season.
Hot teams
-- Braves won 14 of their last 19 games. Pirates are 6-0 in games after their last six losses.
-- Mets won five of their last six games.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last ten games.
-- Orioles won six of their last seven games; Bronx won three of their last four home games.
-- Texas won 12 of its last 16 games.
-- Royals won three of their last four games.
-- Tampa Bay won seven of its last eight games. Mariners won four of their last six.
-- Red Sox won six of their last seven games.
Cold teams
-- Marlins lost seven of their last eight games. Arizona lost eight of its last twelve.
-- Cubs lost six of their last eight road games. Phillies lost four of last six at home.
-- Astros lost 10 of their last 14 games.
-- Rockies lost three of their last four games.
-- San Diego is 4-8 in its last dozen games. Brewers lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Toronto lost four of its last six games.
-- Detroit lost eight of its last ten games.
-- Oakland lost its last two games, scoring three runs.
-- Angels/Twins both lost six of their last seven games.
Totals
-- Seven of last ten Arizona games went over the total.
-- Four of Phillies' last five home games stayed under.
-- Under is 17-3-1 in Pirate games this season.
-- Mets' last five road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in Bronx Bombers' last ten games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Texas games.
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Boston games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Seattle's last seven games.
-- Nine of last eleven Minnesota games went over total.
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ARIZONA (11 - 11) at MIAMI (8 - 13) - 12:40 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 59-43 (+16.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 128-66 (+37.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 128-66 (+37.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 108-83 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 65-43 (+21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 108-83 (+25.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-45 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 37-51 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 41-60 (-19.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 80-103 (-21.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 37-51 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+1.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
PAT CORBIN vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.
MARK BUEHRLE vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHICAGO CUBS (8 - 14) at PHILADELPHIA (10 - 12) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS VOLSTAD (R) vs. VANCE WORLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1138-1196 (-216.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 879-943 (-163.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-50 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-86 (-29.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1195-1280 (-238.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-19 (-14.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
WORLEY is 14-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+2.2 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
VOLSTAD is 2-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.88 and a WHIP of 1.585.
His team's record is 3-9 (-5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-7. (-3.4 units)
VANCE WORLEY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WORLEY is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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PITTSBURGH (9 - 12) at ATLANTA (14 - 8) - 7:10 PM
JAMES MCDONALD (R) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 33-82 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 202-417 (-98.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 50-51 (+14.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-8 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JAMES MCDONALD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MCDONALD is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 0.98 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.5 units)
MIKE MINOR vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MINOR is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 1.587.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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NY METS (13 - 9) at HOUSTON (8 - 14) - 8:05 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NORRIS is 9-2 (+8.8 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 48-42 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 33-29 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 68-67 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-42 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-60 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-121 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-52 (-23.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-120 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-90 (-35.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
R.A. DICKEY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DICKEY is 1-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.08 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)
BUD NORRIS vs. NY METS since 1997
NORRIS is 1-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)
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LA DODGERS (16 - 6) at COLORADO (10 - 11) - 8:40 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. JUAN NICASIO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 47-34 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HARANG is 32-20 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 30-46 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 83-102 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-33 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 44-49 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 33-49 (-24.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 83-102 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 110-123 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 56-75 (-30.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
AARON HARANG vs. COLORADO since 1997
HARANG is 4-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.337.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)
JUAN NICASIO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
NICASIO is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.500.
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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MILWAUKEE (10 - 12) at SAN DIEGO (7 - 16) - 10:05 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. JOE WIELAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 66-30 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WOLF is 151-122 (+31.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 40-53 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-33 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 78-108 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 43-80 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 20-39 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 78-108 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 53-79 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 40-55 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
RANDY WOLF vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WOLF is 6-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.51 and a WHIP of 1.506.
His team's record is 8-7 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-10. (-6.4 units)
JOE WIELAND vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
BALTIMORE (14 - 8) at NY YANKEES (12 - 9) - 7:05 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. HIROKI KURODA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 24-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-8 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
BALTIMORE is 76-77 (+22.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 9-0 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-8 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HAMMEL is 21-11 (+10.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 63-60 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.57 and a WHIP of 1.581.
His team's record is 2-3 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)
HIROKI KURODA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
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TEXAS (16 - 6) at TORONTO (12 - 10) - 7:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. KYLE DRABEK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-56 (+25.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
DRABEK is 9-2 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 89-53 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 90-52 (+22.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-26 (+19.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 123-78 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 42-19 (+19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
YU DARVISH vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
KYLE DRABEK vs. TEXAS since 1997
DRABEK is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (6 - 15) at DETROIT (11 - 11) - 7:05 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. DUANE BELOW (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 8-31 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 55-24 (+26.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 4-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.508.
His team's record is 6-4 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+2.0 units)
DUANE BELOW vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
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OAKLAND (11 - 12) at BOSTON (10 - 11) - 7:10 PM
TOM MILONE (L) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 97-129 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MILONE is 8-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 8-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 42-44 (-18.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-40 (-19.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-46 (-19.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-38 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
TOM MILONE vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.84 and a WHIP of 2.371.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.6 units)
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SEATTLE (11 - 12) at TAMPA BAY (14 - 8) - 7:10 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 75-131 (-48.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 140-208 (-57.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-27 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 46-26 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 106-87 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 3-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 1.074.
His team's record is 7-2 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.3 units)
JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HELLICKSON is 3-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 0.81 and a WHIP of 0.761.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)
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MINNESOTA (6 - 15) at LA ANGELS (7 - 15) - 10:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 69-115 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-32 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 66-108 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 621-538 (+63.1 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 7-15 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
LA ANGELS are 7-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 61-65 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 7-15 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.9 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
NICK BLACKBURN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BLACKBURN is 1-4 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.71 and a WHIP of 1.609.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.5 units)
C.J. WILSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WILSON is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.557.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.8 units)
ARIZONA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
Baltimore is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chi Cubs are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games at home
TEXAS vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Texas is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Texas
PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
OAKLAND vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Oakland's last 13 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
NY METS vs. HOUSTON
NY Mets are 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing NY Mets
Houston is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 14-7 SU in their last 21 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
MINNESOTA vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games at home
LA Angels are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
National League
Arizona at Miami
Corbin: Arizona 43-26 Over in April
Buehrle: Miami 8-17 SU at home after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia
Volstad: Cubs 6-27 SU as a road underdog +150 or higher
Worley: 14-3 TSR in night games
Pittsburgh at Atlanta
McDonald: Pittsburgh 10-1 Under in road games
Minor: Atlanta 81-37 SU at home off BB home games
NY Mets at Houston
Dickey: 7-15 TSR as a favoirte of -150 or less
Norris: 13-5 TSR at home with a line of +125 to -125
LA Dodgers at Colorado
Harang: Dodgers 35-19 SU off 4+ home games
Nicasio: Colorado 2-9 SU at home off a one-run loss
Milwaukee at San Diego
Wolf: Milwaukee 19-9 Over after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Wieland: San Diego 3-16 SU off BB games scoring 1 or 0 runs
American League
Baltimore at NY Yankees
Hammel: Baltimore 18-8 Over away after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Kuroda: Yankees 24-6 SU as a home favorite of -150 to -175
Texas at TorontoN
Darvish: Texas 8-0 SU away with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Drabek: Toronto 0-8 SU off BB games allowing 2 runs or less
Kansas City at Detroit
Sanchez: Kansas City 8-31 SU away vs. left-handed starters
Below: Detroit 45-18 SU as a favorite of -125 to -175
Oakland at Boston
Milone: 8-1 TSR in his last nine starts
Buchholz: Boston 10-2 Over with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Seattle at Tampa Bay
Hernandez: Seattle 19-42 SU off BB losses
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 34-17 SU off BB Unders
Minnesota at LA Angels
Blackburn: 9-22 SU vs. NL West opponents
Wilson: Angels 39-20 SU after scoring 2 runs or less
Diamond Trends - Monday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rangers are 15-0 since May 18, 2011 as a favorite after a loss and it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $1500.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Athletics are 0-7-1 OU since May 08, 2011 when they are off a walk off loss for a net profit of $700 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Phillies are 12-0 since June 24, 2011 when Vance Worley starts as a favorite after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1200.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Yankees are 0-10 (-4.0 rpg) since 2004 when they scored 3+ runs but left 15-17 men on base as a team last game.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Brewers are 0-11 since April 30, 2011 when playing a night game within 20 cents of pickem vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $1130 when playing against.
The Yankees are 13-0 since April 14, 2011 as a home favorite when they lost the last two games their starter started for a net profit of $1300