Monday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
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STREAKING
Mike Fiers, Milwaukee Brewers (6-4, 1.80 ERA)
Fiers is in the midst of a breakout season with a 6-4 record, 1.80 ERA while averaging a strikeout per inning at the big league level. He’s won three consecutive starts, only allowing three earned runs during that stretch. His next start is on the road at Coors Field in Colorado.
Alex Cobb, Tampa Bay Rays (6-8, 4.32 ERA)
Cobb struck out seven batters and only allowed one run over seven innings Wednesday against Toronto to pick up his sixth win of the year. This was Cobb's third consecutive quality after netting only one in his previous five outings. He has posted back-to-back wins, only squandering two earned runs during that stretch. He toes the rubber in Seattle next time out.
SLUMPING
C.J. Wilson, Los Angeles Angels (9-8, 3.34 ERA)
Wilson struggled through five innings against the Athletics Tuesday, allowing 14 hitters to reach base. It was Wilson’s second sub-par outing in a row, both against division rivals. The lefty has surrendered 11 earned runs in his last two starts. His next start is at home versus the Indians.
Jeff Francis, Colorado Rockies (3-4, 6.06 ERA)
Francis allowed three runs over four innings during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. The southpaw has been lit up for 14 earned runs in last three starts and hasn’t survived past the fourth inning in each of those outings. He takes the hill at home against the Brewers next.
MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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Chicago White Sox at Toronto Blue Jays
The Chicago White Sox head north of the border for a four-game set against the Blue Jays. White Sox clinging onto fist spot in the A.L. Central will be looking to reverse an ugly trend up in Toronto. White Sox are just 3-15 last eighteen visit to the city. White Sox pin their hopes on Jake Peavy (9-8, 3.08 ERA) who is 1-0 vs Jays this season over two starts (2-0 TSR) and 2-0 vs Toronto in four starts (4-0 TSR) since becoming a Pale Hose in 2010. Jays mired in a 2-11 slide counter with Carlos Villanueva (6-2, 3.30 ERA) looking to remain undefeated as a starter at the Rogers Center this season (4-0, 3.00 ERA).
Milwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies
Rockies and left-hander Jeff Francis host the Brewers and right-handed pitcher Michael Fiers (6-4, 1.80 ERA) at Coors Field on Monday. Not the best of news for Rockies, Francis heads to the mound in terrible form unable to get out of the 4th inning in each of his last three starts (0-3 TSR) giving up 4 yard-ball, 14 runs over 12.2 innins of work for a whopping 10.8 ERA. On the flip side, Brewers Fiers' in great form is on a 3-0 stretch surrendering 4 runs over 20.1 innings for a miniscule 1.33 ERA. Friers will have to be at his best today if Brewers are going improve the current 1-11 road slide and 8-17 skid last twenty-five in Colorado.
Washington - San Francisco Series Preview
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Washington Nationals sporting the best record in the Majors at 71-44 (+$2138) along with ridding an 8-1 win streak look to keep the momentum going when they visit San Francisco Giants. A big part of Nationals success has been their Major league best 39-22 (+$1807) mark on the road where the club plates 4.6 runs/game. The other big reason, having the Majors best pitching staff (3.22) and if probable pitching hold the series will feature their top three hurler.
Gio Gonzalez (14-6, 3.32 ERA) toes the rubber in the opener trying to out duel Ryan Vogelsong (10-5, 2.27 ERA). Gonzalez tossing his first nine-inning complete game on Wednesday at Houston is now 9-2 on the road with a smart 3.30 ERA. Gonzalez is 1-2 vs Giants, all with Oakland in IL play. Vogelsong blanking St.Louis last time out has the second-best ERA in the Majors (2.27 ERA) surrendering 2 runs or less in 15 of his 21 starts (15-6 TSR). Vogelson 5-3 (1.42 ERA) at home has never faced Nats as a starter.
Tuesday, Jordan Zimmermann (9-6, 2.35 ERA) heads to the hill for Washington. Zimmermann off his most dominant start of the season tying a career high 11 strikeout while walking none has allowed one earned run or less in 14 of his 23 starts this year (15-8 TSR). Zimmermann 3-1 vs Giants will be opposed by Madison Bumgarner (12-7, 3.08 ERA). The left-hander suffering a loss in St Louis last outing is a strong 7-1 at AT&T Park with a miniscule 1.98 ERA over 10 starts (8-2 TSR). Well to note, Giants have lost his last two starts vs Nationals.
The finale features Stephen Strasburg (13-5, 2.90 ERA) and Tim Lincecum (6-12, 5.35 ERA) on respective mounds. Strasburg a dominant 8-2 (9-3 TSR) on the road has faced Giants just once in his career posting a strong 6 innings of 3 hit, 1 run ball in a victory. Meanwhile, Lincecum off a loss against Colorado hopes this meeting with Nationals turns out better than the last. On July 3, Washington tagged the right-hander for eight runs in 3 1/3 innings. The loss moves Giants mark to 1-4 vs Nationals last four years with Lincecum touching toe to rubber.
Nationals took all three earlier encounters in Washington but AT&T Park has been a house of horrors for Nationals the past four seasons as they've posted a 3-9 record over the span.
Hot pitchers
-- Karstens is 4-0, 2.80 in his last seven starts.
-- Minor has a 1.99 RA in his last five starts.
-- Hamels is 1-1, 1.69 in his last couple starts.
-- Samardzija is 2-2, 2.59 in his last five starts.
-- Fiers is 5-2, 1.19 in his last nine starts.
-- Vogelsong is 3-1, 2.25 in his last five starts.
-- Phelps is 0-1, 2.07 in three starts, but hasn't finished fifth inning in any of the three games.
-- Minnesota won last five Deduno starts (3-0, 2.31 in last four).
-- Beavan is 4-0, 3.67 in his last five starts. Cobb is 2-0, 1.29 in his last two.
Cold pitchers
-- Harang is 0-2, 5.89 in his last three starts.
-- Stults is 1-2, 5.00 in his last three starts.
-- Eovaldi has a 5.11 RA in his first three starts for Miami.
-- Galarraga is 0-2, 5.87 in three starts for the Astros.
-- Francis is 0-2, 10.80 in his last three starts.
-- GGonzalez is 2-3, 4.81 in his last six starts.
-- Dempster has a 9.00 RA in two starts for Texas, but Rangers won both games, scoring 21 runs.
-- Villanueva is 2-2, 4.63 in his last four starts.
-- Peavy is 2-3, 4.41 in his last five starts.
-- ASanchez is 1-2, 8.40 in three starts for Detroit.
-- Wilson is 0-3, 8.19 in his last five starts.
-- Masterson is 1-2, 10.26 in his last three starts.
Hot Teams
-- Dodgers won nine of their last thirteen road games.
-- Padres won six of their last seven games.
-- Braves won 14 of 18.
-- Washington won 19 of its last 23 games.
-- Giants won seven of ten.
-- Rangers/Bronx both won four of their last five games.
-- Indians won three of their last four games.
-- Tampa Bay won 11 of its last 14 games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost four of their last six games.
-- Miami lost 17 of its last 25 games.
-- Phillies lost five of last seven on road.
-- Astros lost 35 of their last 40 games.
-- Cubs lost ten of their last twelve.
-- Brewers lost 11 of their last 12 road games.
-- Colorado lost 14 of its last 19 games overall.
-- Blue Jays lost eleven of their last fourteen games overall;
-- White Sox lost seven of their last eleven road games.
-- Tigers lost four of their last five games.
-- Minnesota lost its last five home games.
-- Angels lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Mariners lost five of their last seven games.
Totals
-- Over is 8-4-1 in last thirteen Dodger road games.
-- 13 of last 18 San Diego games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Miami's last five games.
-- Under is 13-5-1 in last nineteen games at Wrigley Field.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six games at Coors Field.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven San Francisco games.
-- Five of last seven Bronx games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Toronto games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in Detroit's last five road games.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- 16 of last 22 Tampa Bay games stayed under total.
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TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
NY Yankees are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Texas
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
CHI WHITE SOX vs. TORONTO
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Toronto is 15-3 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Miami is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
SAN DIEGO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Diego's last 18 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
San Diego is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing at home against San Diego
Atlanta is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against San Diego
HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
Houston is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
Houston is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Houston
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
MILWAUKEE vs. COLORADO
Milwaukee is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
Colorado is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home
CLEVELAND vs. LA ANGELS
Cleveland is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
TAMPA BAY vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 22 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Tampa Bay
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
WASHINGTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
LA DODGERS (62 - 53) at PITTSBURGH (64 - 50) - 7:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. JEFF KARSTENS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HARANG is 13-29 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 36-20 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-50 (+21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 21-12 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 63-50 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 459-431 (+57.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 45-37 (+13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-29 (+6.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 310-326 (+43.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 63-50 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 36-25 (+11.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HARANG is 69-66 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
HARANG is 15-7 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in August games since 1997.
HARANG is 35-24 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 13-28 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
AARON HARANG vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HARANG is 14-6 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.28 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 15-9 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-11. (-0.9 units)
JEFF KARSTENS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KARSTENS is 0-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.94 and a WHIP of 1.817.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.3 units)
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SAN DIEGO (51 - 65) at ATLANTA (66 - 48) - 7:10 PM
ERIC STULTS (L) vs. MIKE MINOR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 39-70 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 73-110 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-56 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 66-48 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 64-47 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 47-33 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN DIEGO is 39-30 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 2-12 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
ERIC STULTS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
STULTS is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
MIKE MINOR vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MINOR is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (52 - 62) at MIAMI (52 - 63) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. NATHAN EOVALDI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-62 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-28 (-19.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-59 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-40 (-10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HAMELS is 47-44 (-20.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 77-56 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-6 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 90-59 (+21.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 51-61 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 43-58 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 63-88 (-25.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 52-63 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 59-76 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-20 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-3 (+3.6 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAMELS is 6-10 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 8-14 (-15.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-2.2 units)
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
EOVALDI is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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HOUSTON (38 - 78) at CHICAGO CUBS (44 - 69) - 8:05 PM
ARMANDO GALARRAGA (R) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 7-27 (-16.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-46 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 3-16 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 38-77 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 27-54 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 26-59 (-26.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 23-53 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 16-35 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 5-30 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-77 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GALARRAGA is 20-29 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
GALARRAGA is 8-16 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-13 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-69 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 146-123 (-51.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 662-619 (-142.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 189-250 (-77.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 87-122 (-39.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 44-69 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 182-184 (-59.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 904-980 (-170.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 19-33 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.9 Units)
ARMANDO GALARRAGA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
GALARRAGA is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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MILWAUKEE (52 - 61) at COLORADO (41 - 71) - 8:40 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 13-23 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-28 (-9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-29 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-61 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-35 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-61 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FRANCIS is 8-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-18 (+23.8 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.
COLORADO is 41-71 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 21-37 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 8-19 (-11.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
COLORADO is 41-71 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 134-162 (-41.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-49 (-11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 12-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 18-28 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+1.7 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
MICHAEL FIERS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
JEFF FRANCIS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 7.09 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.0 units)
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WASHINGTON (71 - 44) at SAN FRANCISCO (63 - 52) - 10:15 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. RYAN VOGELSONG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 169-127 (+25.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 24-11 (+14.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 164-100 (+61.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
VOGELSONG is 15-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
VOGELSONG is 15-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
VOGELSONG is 10-1 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 48-27 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 49-30 (+15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 69-54 (+25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-44 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-22 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 68-44 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
GONZALEZ is 17-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GONZALEZ is 11-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
GONZALEZ is 17-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 18-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)
GIO GONZALEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GONZALEZ is 1-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.42 and a WHIP of 1.479.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)
RYAN VOGELSONG vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
TEXAS (67 - 46) at NY YANKEES (67 - 47) - 7:05 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 64-39 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 126-79 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 98-88 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
RYAN DEMPSTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DEMPSTER is 0-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.45 and a WHIP of 2.105.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.6 units)
DAVID PHELPS vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.
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CHI WHITE SOX (62 - 51) at TORONTO (54 - 60) - 7:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. CARLOS VILLANUEVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-24 (-9.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-34 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 17-11 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 15-6 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 62-51 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 30-25 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TORONTO is 29-40 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
JAKE PEAVY vs. TORONTO since 1997
PEAVY is 2-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.00 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)
CARLOS VILLANUEVA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VILLANUEVA is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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DETROIT (61 - 54) at MINNESOTA (49 - 65) - 8:10 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. SAM DEDUNO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 61-54 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 5-12 (-11.1 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 this season.
DETROIT is 57-51 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 31-35 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 75-38 (+24.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 112-165 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-84 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-18 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 56-84 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-52 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 75-122 (-31.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-26 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-42 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-5 (+1.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
SAM DEDUNO vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
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CLEVELAND (53 - 62) at LA ANGELS (60 - 55) - 10:05 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 13-25 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 647-552 (+70.9 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 10-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 100-88 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 58-50 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 60-55 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 0-6 (-11.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-38 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MASTERSON is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.55 and a WHIP of 1.181.
His team's record is 4-2 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)
C.J. WILSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WILSON is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.043.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
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TAMPA BAY (62 - 52) at SEATTLE (53 - 63) - 10:10 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. BLAKE BEAVAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BEAVAN is 9-1 (+11.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 30-25 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 206-203 (+28.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 110-88 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-49 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 67-39 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 182-259 (-58.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-2 (+1.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.8 Units)
ALEX COBB vs. SEATTLE since 1997
COBB is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.441.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
BLAKE BEAVAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BEAVAN is 1-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.05 and a WHIP of 0.975.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
National League
LA Dodgers at Pittsburgh
Harang: 13-29 TSR on Mondays
Karstens: Pittsburgh 28-12 SU as a favorite
San Diego at Atlanta
Stults: San Diego 14-6 Over away in the second half of the season
Minor: Atlanta 28-17 SU off BB road games
Philadelphia at Miami
Hamels: Philadelphia 25-6 SU away in August
Eovaldi: Miami 13-34 SU as a home underdog
Houston at Chicago Cubs
Galarraga: Houston 2-17 SU away revenging a shutout loss
Samardzija: 6-1 TSR vs. division opponents
Milwaukee at Colorado
Fiers: Milwaukee 56-18 SU as a favorite of -150 or higher
Francis: Colorado 8-22 SU after allowing 8+ runs
Washington at San Francisco
Gonzalez: 11-2 TSR in road games
Vogelsong: San Francisco 20-7 Under at home after winning 2 of their last 3 games
American League
Texas at NY Yankees
Dempster: Texas 28-13 SU away after winning 4 of their last 5 games
Phelps: Yankees 1-6 SU off a division loss as a favorite of -150 or higher
Chicago White Sox at Toronto
Peavy: White Sox 15-26 SU off 6+ home games
Villanueva: Toronto 23-10 SU after losing 4 of their last 5 games
Detroit at Minnesota
Sanchez: Detroit 36-17 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Deduno: Minnesota 3-18 SU at home in August
Cleveland at LA Angels
Masterson: Cleveland 5-15 SU off a loss by 6+ runs
Wilson: Angels 33-14 SU after scoring 1 or 0 runs
Tampa Bay at Seattle
Cobb: Tampa Bay 21-12 SU away with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Beavan: Seattle 23-11 Under after allowing 2 runs or less
Diamond Trends - Monday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Dodgers are 9-0 since June 05, 2011 as a road dog when they are off a game in which they scored at least three runs more runs off the bullpen than they did off their opponent’s starter, if they did not overcome at leats a 5 run deficit to win for a net profit of $1146.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Rays are 0-10-1 OU since April 12, 2011 when playing a night game on the road after a win in which they used 5+ pitchers and allowed more than 1 run for a net profit of $1000 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Giants are 0-11 OU since May 08, 2011 when Ryan Vogelsong starts at home within 20 cents of pickem for a net profit of $1100 when playing the under.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Nationals are 0-19 (-3.1 rpg) since July 15, 2007 as a road dog after a non-shutout loss where they left less than 13 men on base individually and their opponent left less than 10.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Pirates are 10-0 OU since August 15, 2010 when Jeff Karstens starts in August for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
The Pirates are 0-7 OU since April 28, 2011 when Jeff Karstens starts within 20 cents of pickem after a quality start for a net profit of $700 when playing the under.