Monday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
STREAKING
Kyle Lohse, St. Louis Cardinals (7-2, 2.82 ERA)
Take a look at the Cards’ new No. 1 starter. Adam Wainwright is struggling in his first year back from Tommy John surgery and Chris Carpenter is still looking for the fountain of youth.
Lohse, meanwhile, is just doing work. He’s produced quality starts in each of his last five appearances and the under is 4-1 over that same streak.
Zack Greinke, Milwaukee Brewers (9-2, 2.82 ERA)
This right-hander’s name is floating in the trade rumor mill but bettors would lose a money trend if Greinke leaves Wisconsin. The Brewers are 20-1 in Greinke’s 21 career starts at Miller Park, including 5-1 this season.
Greinke is 4-0 with a 1.08 ERA in six home starts this campaign and has allowed just eight earned runs in his last 43 innings pitched.
SLUMPING
Doug Fister, Detroit Tigers (1-5, 3.91 ERA)
The hope in Detroit was that Fister could be every bit as good for the Tigers in 2012 as he was in 2011 after coming over from the Seattle Mariners. But turns out a groundball pitcher doesn't have a lot of success with roly-poly corner infielders.
Fister gave up eight earned runs in his last start and Detroit is 1-7 in his last eight appearances.
Carlos Zambrano, Miami Marlins (4-6, 3.71 ERA)
A month and a half into the season and Miami scribes were wondering if Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen had resurrected Zambrano’s career. Well, six weeks better we all know better. Big Z still stinks.
The Marlins are 0-4 in Zambrano’s last four outings and Carlos has walked 15 batters in his last 13 2/3 innings pitched.
MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians
When the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels meet for the 4th time this season runs will be at a premium. The first three meetings produced just 4 runs/game in going 0-3 'Under' and these two clubs have now played 'Under' in 17-of-19 encounters (17-1-1 'Under') crossing a combined 5.4 runs/game. No need bucking trends, the betting market has the total set at 8 runs a number these clubs have managed to top only twice in 17 games played in Cleveland producing 5.8 runs/game posting a 16-1 'Under' mark. Other trends of interest - LAA is on a 7-3-1 'Under' stretch vs the A.L. Central, 8-1-3 'Under' im Weaver's L12 July starts, Tribe are on a 7-1-1 'Under' streak opening a series and 4-1 'Under' L5 w/Jimenez taking the ball.
Miami Marlins at Milwaukee Brewers
Crew will have a ton of optimism when they open this four-game set against Marlins at Miller Park. Brewers sweeping all seven vs Miami last season have their top arm, Zack Greinke (9-2, 2.82 ERA, 11-5 TSR) heading to the hill with a 22-1 team start record at Miller Park of which he has won sixteen of them. Play Brewers knowing they're on a 9-1 stretch at home vs Miami, 9-1 streak opening a series with Greinke and that the hurler is 3-0 life-time vs Miami. If that were not enough to consider Brew Crew keep in mind Miami is on a 0-4 road skid and 0-4 slide with Carlos Zambrano (4-6, 3.71 ERA) touching toe to rubber.
What Bettors Need to Know: Angels at Indians
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Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Indians (+130, 8)
The Cleveland Indians kick off a six-game homestand heading with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Indians, who are 1½ games behind the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central, concluded their 4-6 road trip by scoring 32 runs in taking three of four at Baltimore. Cleveland, though, will be facing a different caliber of pitcher in All-Star Jered Weaver, who has won two straight since coming off the disabled list.
The Angels are 4-2 on their nine-game road trip after salvaging a split of a four-game series with a 10-6 victory over Toronto on Sunday. They are 5½ games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West, but are first in the AL wild-card race. This is Los Angeles’ second trip to Cleveland this season – the Indians won two of three in April.
Los Angeles rookie Mike Trout, who is emerging as a strong AL MVP candidate, went 2-for-4 with a homer Sunday and leads the AL in batting with a .339 average.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Jered Weaver (8-1, 2.31 ERA) vs. Indians RH Ubaldo Jimenez (7-6, 4.69)
Weaver allowed one run, six hits and struck out six in 6 2/3 innings in Los Angeles’ 13-1 victory at Baltimore on Wednesday. He is 5-2 in 13 starts against the Indians, including a no-decision after he pitched six scoreless innings and allowed seven runs, four walks and struck out eight in a 3-2 loss at Cleveland on April 27. The Indians’ roster is hitting .232 against him, with Shin-Soo Choo 11-for-25 (five doubles) and Asdrubal Cabrera 6-for-27.
Jimenez, who had a 2.78 ERA in five June starts, went only 2-2 to show for it. He allowed four runs, four hits and walked four in six innings in his last outing, a 5-4 loss at the New York Yankees on Wednesday. He lost his only career start against the Angels in 2009 while pitching for Colorado. The Los Angeles roster is hitting .258 against him, with Albert Pujols 4-for-15 (double, five RBIs).
WALK-OFFS:
1. Four Angels – Mark Trumbo, left-hander C.J. Wilson, Trout and Weaver – were named to the American League All-Star team Sunday. Cleveland will be represented by shortstop Cabrera and closer Chris Perez. Los Angeles reliever Ernesto Frieri is one of five players on the ballot for the 34th man vote.
2. Cleveland catcher Carlos Santana missed the last four games with a back injury and is day-to-day.
3. Trout has scored 51 runs in 236 at-bats, 10 off the major league lead held by Texas’ Ian Kinsler, who has 337 at-bats.
Hot pitchers
-- Lyles is 1-1, 2.03 in his last couple starts.
-- McDonald is 2-1, 2.67 in his last three starts.
-- Braves won last five Hanson starts (4-0, 3.69).
-- Greinke is 4-0, 1.67 in his last six starts.
-- Lohse is 2-1, 1.80 in his last five starts.
-- Richard is 3-1, 2.22 in his last four starts.
-- Angels won last five Weaver starts (3-0, 2.28).
-- Jimenez has a 2.78 RA in his last five starts.
-- Moore is 2-1, 1.80 in his last three home starts.
-- Parker is 2-0, 0.90 in his last three starts.
-- Orioles won six of Hammel's eight road starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Samardzija is 0-4, 10.80 in his last four starts.
-- Zambrano is 1-2, 7.88 in his last three road starts.
-- Outman is 0-2, 9.90 in his last five starts.
-- Cahill allowed 12 runs in 11 IP in his last two starts.
-- Billingsley is 0-3, 7.41 in his last three starts.
-- Bailey is 0-2, 9.64 in his last couple starts.
-- Romero has a 7.85 RA in his last seven starts.
-- Teaford is 0-0, 6.00 in two starts this season.
-- Fister is 1-3, 8.02 in his last four starts.
-- Hendriks is 0-5, 10.72 in his last five starts.
-- FGarcia is 0-2, 13.17 in four starts, last of which was April 28.
-- Matsuzaka is 1-2, 4.91 in four starts this season.
Hot Teams
-- Pirates won four of their last five games.
-- Cubs won five of their last six games.
-- Milwaukee won three of its last four games.
-- Marlins won their last four games, allowing nine runs.
-- Arizona won 10 of its last 11 home games.
-- Padres are 8-5 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Angels won ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Cleveland won three of its last four.
-- Blue Jays won five of their last seven home games.
-- Twins won their last three games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Detroit won five of its last seven home games.
-- Bronx Bombers won 17 of their last 22 games.
-- Red Sox won 13 of their last 18 games.
Cold Teams
-- Houston was outscored 33-10 in losing its last six road games.
-- Atlanta lost nine of its last twelve home games.
-- Colorado lost 18 of its last 24 games.
-- Cardinals lost three of their last four games.
-- Dodgers lost 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Cincinnati lost five of its last seven away games.
-- Royals are 5-8 in their last thirteen road games.
-- Tampa Bay lost nine of its last twelve games.
-- Oakland lost three of its last four games.
-- Mariners lost 14 of their last 21 games; they scored nine runs in their last eight games.
-- Baltimore lost six of its last eight games.
Totals
-- 12 of last 16 Houston road games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine St Louis games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-4 in last eleven Arizona games.
-- Under is 10-1-1 in last dozen Cincinnati games.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in last twelve Angel games.
-- Eight of last eleven Kansas City road games stayed under.
-- Ten of last twelve Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Oakland games.
-- Last eight Seattle games stayed under the total.
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HOUSTON (32 - 47) at PITTSBURGH (42 - 36) - 7:05 PM
JORDAN LYLES (R) vs. JAMES MCDONALD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 89-154 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 6-21 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 9-28 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 56-115 (-43.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-48 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games after getting shut out since 1997.
HOUSTON is 24-61 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-14 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 17-10 (+7.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-36 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-13 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-9 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-11 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-36 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-7 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-28 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MCDONALD is 6-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-33 (-22.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
JORDAN LYLES vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYLES is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 0.882.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JAMES MCDONALD vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MCDONALD is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (29 - 49) at ATLANTA (41 - 37) - 7:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-29 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-37 (-19.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-49 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 895-964 (-166.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-74 (-38.2 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-62 (-19.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-49 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 4-25 (-18.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-12 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-78 (-24.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 0-10 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HANSON is 0-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.531.
His team's record is 0-3 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)
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MIAMI (38 - 40) at MILWAUKEE (36 - 42) - 8:10 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 110-130 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 74-94 (-22.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-14 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-8 (+14.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 82-45 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 34-13 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 22-1 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 34-13 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 15-0 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 14-1 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
GREINKE is 14-0 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 34-20 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 42-38 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 92-62 (+32.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 92-59 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 65-44 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 45-28 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 6-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 36-42 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-17 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-28 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-42 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-32 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 13-10 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 16-15 (-4.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 15-15. (-1.8 units)
ZACK GREINKE vs. MIAMI since 1997
GREINKE is 2-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.778.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)
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COLORADO (30 - 48) at ST LOUIS (41 - 38) - 8:15 PM
JOSH OUTMAN (L) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 60-79 (-21.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-64 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-48 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 30-42 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 78-121 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-29 (-17.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 61-136 (-62.6 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
COLORADO is 30-48 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 124-147 (-41.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 70-100 (-39.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 102-74 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 11-17 (-20.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 124-109 (-32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JOSH OUTMAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
KYLE LOHSE vs. COLORADO since 1997
LOHSE is 3-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.4 units)
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SAN DIEGO (30 - 50) at ARIZONA (39 - 39) - 9:40 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 38-65 (-23.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-50 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 58-99 (-37.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 38-61 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-50 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 15-37 (-16.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 5-18 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 136-111 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 98-80 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 81-51 (+23.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 136-111 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 53-34 (+17.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-42 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 68-67 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 33-23 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RICHARD is 3-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.482.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CAHILL is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.60 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
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CINCINNATI (43 - 35) at LA DODGERS (44 - 36) - 10:10 PM
HOMER BAILEY (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 15-27 (-15.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 78-56 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 53-33 (+14.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 37-22 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 586-670 (+49.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 523-614 (+33.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 385-431 (+38.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 430-487 (+44.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
HOMER BAILEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
BAILEY is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)
CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 5-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.745.
His team's record is 5-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (+0.0 units)
LA ANGELS (44 - 35) at CLEVELAND (40 - 38) - 7:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 100-107 (-27.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 120-117 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 26-19 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-22 (+10.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 123-120 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 59-44 (+13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 644-630 (+66.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 154-139 (+27.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 109-89 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 533-517 (+68.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 625-613 (+46.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
JERED WEAVER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WEAVER is 5-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 9-4 (+3.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-2. (+6.8 units)
UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.143.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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KANSAS CITY (35 - 42) at TORONTO (40 - 39) - 7:05 PM
EVERETT TEAFORD (L) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 314-223 (+55.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 12-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 8-1 (+11.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
EVERETT TEAFORD vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
RICKY ROMERO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
ROMERO is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.241.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
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MINNESOTA (33 - 45) at DETROIT (39 - 40) - 7:05 PM
LIAM HENDRIKS (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 65-109 (-29.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 96-145 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 93-138 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 63-34 (+18.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-39 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 18-25 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 14-24 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 39-40 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FISTER is 24-42 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FISTER is 15-32 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-3 (+0.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
LIAM HENDRIKS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
DOUG FISTER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FISTER is 1-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.195.
His team's record is 1-5 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)
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NY YANKEES (48 - 30) at TAMPA BAY (41 - 38) - 7:10 PM
FREDDY GARCIA (R) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 14-27 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 453-545 (+26.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 50-25 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 16-5 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 31-15 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 39-17 (+20.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
GARCIA is 24-12 (+15.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
GARCIA is 104-64 (+32.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
GARCIA is 37-14 (+22.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
GARCIA is 19-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-4 (+1.8 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)
FREDDY GARCIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GARCIA is 9-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.187.
His team's record is 11-5 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-6.7 units)
MATT MOORE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MOORE is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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BOSTON (42 - 37) at OAKLAND (38 - 42) - 10:05 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. JARROD PARKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 84-77 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-1 (+2.0 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 4-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.69 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)
JARROD PARKER vs. BOSTON since 1997
PARKER is 1-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
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BALTIMORE (42 - 36) at SEATTLE (34 - 47) - 10:10 PM
JASON HAMMEL (R) vs. HISASHI IWAKUMA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 42-36 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-16 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-30 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 16-12 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
HAMMEL is 11-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HAMMEL is 10-3 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HAMMEL is 8-2 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 101-143 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-68 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 6-21 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-68 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 90-151 (-52.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JASON HAMMEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HAMMEL is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.59 and a WHIP of 0.883.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
HISASHI IWAKUMA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Minnesota
LA ANGELS vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Houston's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
KANSAS CITY vs. TORONTO
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
NY Yankees are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
CHI CUBS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Chi Cubs are 4-19 SU in their last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games
MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 12 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
BALTIMORE vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
CINCINNATI vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
LA Dodgers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
National League
Houston at Pittsburgh
Lyles: Houston 9-28 SU as a road underdog
McDonald: Pittsburgh 18-9 SU at home with a total of 7.5 runs or less
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta
Samardzija: Cubs 9-27 SU as a road underdog
Hanson: Atlanta 21-8 Under revenging a one-run loss
Miami at Milwaukee
Zambrano: Miami 3-9 SU off 3+ division games
Greinke: 22-1 TSR in home games
Colorado at St. Louis
Outman: Colorado 15-31 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
Lohse: St. Louis 34-14 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
San Diego at Arizona
Richard: 5-18 TSR in night games
Cahill: 18-9 TSR with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Cincinnati at LA Dodgers
Bailey: 17-5 Over as a favorite
Billingsley: 18-6 Over vs. NL Central opponents
American League
LA Angels at Cleveland
Weaver: Angels 9-20 SU after the bullpen allowed 4+ runs
Jimenez: Cleveland 15-4 SU at home off a win by 4+ runs
Kansas City at Toronto
Teaford: Kansas City 2-11 SU revening BB home losses
Romero: Toronto 15-5 SU after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Minnesota at Detroit
Hendricks: Minnesota 6-14 SU off BB home division wins
Fister: Detroit 18-3 Over off 7+ road games
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Garcia: Yankees 12-3 SU away off BB wins
Moore: Tampa Bay 9-19 SU after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Boston at Oakland
Matsuzaka: Boston 16-4 Over off BB games scoring 2 runs or less
Parker: Oakland 9-2 SU off 6+ road games
Baltimore at Seattle
Hammel: Baltimore 9-2 SU away with a line of =125 to -125
Iwakuma: Seattle 6-21 SU in July
Diamond Trends - Monday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Padres are 0-12 since June 14, 2011 when playing a night game as a road 140+ dog vs a divisional foe that is ahead of them in the divisional standings for a net profit of $1200 when playing against.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Tigers are 10-0 OU since June 15, 2011 when playing a night game at home after a win in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Astros are 0-12 since June 05, 2011 when Jordan Lyles starts as a road dog for a net profit of $1200 when playing against.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Tigers are 19-1 (3.0 rpg) since September 14, 2009 as a -175 or greater favorite when they scored between five and eight runs last game.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Tigers are 6-0 since August 20, 2011 when Doug Fister starts after his team lost the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $695.
The Dodgers are 8-0 since June 21, 2011 when Chad Billingsley starts at home after his team lost the last time he started for a net profit of $822.