Monday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
STREAKING
Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners (12-5, 2.54)
Hernandez followed his perfect game with a 7 2/3 inning gem against the Indians on Tuesday, allowing seven hits and one run for his 12th win of the campaign. Hernandez has an 8-0 record with a 1.53 ERA over his last 13 starts and gets the Twins next in Minnesota on Monday.
Bronson Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds (10-7, 3.87)
Arroyo delivered eight innings of two-run ball in Wednesday's win over the Phillies. The right-hander has picked up wins in three consecutive starts, allowing no more than three runs in each of his outings. He has a tough start on the road in Arizona next.
SLUMPING
A.J. Burnett, Pittsburgh Pirates (15-4, 3.63)
Burnett allowed 17 baserunners in just 6 1/3 innings of work but managed to give up just four runs against the Padres on Tuesday. After an impressive start to the campaign, the righty has faltered recently giving up 14 earned runs over his last three outings. His next start comes against the Cardinals, a team he has an 11.37 ERA against this season.
Henderson Alvarez, Toronto Blue Jays (7-11, 4.84)
Alvarez allowed eight runs on 12 hits over just 4 1/3 innings of an 11-2 loss to Texas in his last outing. The 12 hits and eight runs allowed were both career highs as the righty took a fourth consecutive loss. He tries to get back on track against the Yankees next time out.
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Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees
The Blue Birds quest to halt an 0-7 skid may have to wait another day. Blue Jays are scheduled to start Ricky Romero on a career-high 10 game losing streak including 2 losses to the Yankees getting spanked for 9 runs over 13 innings of work. Toronto winless last eight trips into New York, on a 0-5 slide vs Bombers with Romero touching toe to rubber the Jays collapse extends to 0-8 and 3-16 last nineteen on the diamond. (Keep an eye on starters, Jays game PPD Sunday John Farrell could delay Romero's start).
St Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates' August swoon continued Sunday as they were spanked 7-0 by visiting Brewers. Pittsburgh on a 9-14 skid this August brings back memories of last August when Bucs tanked to the tune of 8-22 split between 5-12 at PNC Park, 3-10 on the highway. Bucs eight back of Cinci but still in the wild-card hunt one game back will be a little anxious when they play Cardinals on Monday. Scheduled starter A.J. Burnett not in the best of form heads to the hill 1-1 the past three with a whopping 6.75 ERA. Pirates are also well aware that Burnett was spanked for 12 runs over 2 2/3 innings last time he faced Cardinals and has a horrible 3-14 TSR in the month of August. On the flip side, Cardinals Kyle Lohse enters 2-0 his last four on the mound allowing 4 or less hits in each start surrendering just 3 runs over 26 2/3 innings and heads to the hill 8-2 life-time vs Pirates, 6-1 on the road this season, 10-2 in night games
L.A. Dodgers at Colorado Rockies
L.A. Dodgers with it's blockbuster trade hope to close the gap on the San Francisco Giants. Adding Gonzalez (.299, 16 HR) to an already strong lineup of Kemp (.338, 17 HR), Ethier (.291, 14 HR), Ramirez (259, 20 HR) has already paid dividends. The slugger hit a three-run homer in his debut helping Dodgers top Miami 8-2 on Saturday night. Gonzalez knocked in a run Sunday but Dodgers were not as fortunate this time around as they dropped a 6-2 decision to Miami putting them 2 1/2 back of SF which could go to 3 as Giants hit the field in the Sunday Night'er. The mighty Dodger bats will need to be at their best in the opener at Colorado as Josh Beckett's (5-11, 5.23 ERA) makes his LA debut. The hurler is winless in August tagged for 7 Jacks, 18 runs over three starts. Then again, the change of scenery and league may be what Beckett needs to rebound. He is 5-1 life-time vs Rockies over seven career starts with both Boston/Florida (5-2 TSR). Beckett will be opposed by left-hander Jeff Francis (4-4, 5.79 ERA) which also plays into his and Dodgers favor. Francis hasn't been overly sharp his last six starts giving up 6 yard-ball, 22 runs including 3 runs over 4 innings in a ND and team loss to the Dodgers on August 8th which marked four straight team start losses vs the division rival. With L.A. on a sparkling 8-0 road streak vs a port-side starter the Dodger/Beckett combo look primed to get this series off in fine fashion.
Hot pitchers
-- Lohse is 2-1, 1.01 in his last four starts.
-- Estrada is 1-1, 3.86 in his last four starts.
-- Arroyo is 3-0, 2.82 in his last three starts.
-- Skaggs won his first MLB start, allowing two runs in 6.2 IP.
-- Maholm is 2-2, 2.40 in four starts for the Braves.
-- Hochevar allowed three runs in 15 IP in his last two starts.
-- Liriano is 2-0, 2.92 in his last couple starts.
-- Anderson won his first '12 start, allowing one run in seven IP.
-- Phelps has a 2.92 RA in his five starts, but only one win (24.2 IP).
-- Price is 7-0, 1.47 in his last eleven starts.
-- FHernandez is 8-0, 1.62 in his last twelve starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Burnett is 1-1. 7.50 in his last three starts.
-- Germano is 1-2, 8.10 in his last three starts.
-- Beckett was 0-4, 7.88 in his last six starts for Boston.
-- Francis is 1-2, 7.33 in his last six starts.
-- Kelly is making MLB debut here; he was 0-2, 3.35 in eight minor league starts this season after being hurt most of year.
-- Matsuzaka is 1-3, 6.65 in five starts this season.
-- WChen has a 7.47 RA in his last three starts.
-- Hernandez is 0-2, 9.00 in his first two starts this year.
-- Alvarez is 0-4, 8.57 in his last four starts.
-- Holland is 2-2, 5.74 in his last seven starts.
-- Hendriks is 0-6, 8.31 in nine starts this season.
Hot Teams
-- Cardinals won six of their last eight games.
-- Brewers won seven of their last ten games.
-- Colorado won ten of its last fourteen games.
-- Cincinnati won 11 of its last 17 games.
-- San Diego won its last seven games, allowing 16 runs.
-- Royals won 11 of their last 18 games.
-- Oakland won eight of its last ten games.
-- White Sox won their last six games, scoring 36 runs.
-- Orioles won ten of their last thirteen home games.
-- Rangers won seven of their last nine games.
-- Rays won seven of ten.
-- Mariners won eight of their last eleven games.
Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost twelve of their last seventeen games.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Dodgers lost six of their last ten games.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last eleven home games.
-- Braves lost six of their last nine games.
-- Red Sox lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Indians lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Toronto lost ten of its last eleven games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Twins lost 13 of their last 16 games.
Totals
-- 13 of last 19 Pittsburgh games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Ten of last twelve Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-4 in San Diego's last eleven home games.
-- Nine of last thirteen Kansas City games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Baltimore games went over the total.
-- Last five Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Texas games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Seattle games.
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KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
CHI WHITE SOX vs. BALTIMORE
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
ST. LOUIS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 13 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Texas
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
Milwaukee is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 20 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
SEATTLE vs. MINNESOTA
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
LA Dodgers are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
CINCINNATI vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Arizona's last 21 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
ATLANTA vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Atlanta's last 25 games
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
National League
St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Lohse: St. Louis 2-10 SU after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Burnett: 11-1 TSR in home games
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs
Estrada: Milwaukee 5-17 SU off a win by 4+ runs
Germano: Cubs 15-4 SU at home playing with triple-revenge
LA Dodgers at Colorado
Beckett: 3-11 TSR in night games
Francis: 8-3 TSR pitching off a team loss
Cincinnati at Arizona
Arroyo: 10-3 Under in road games
Skaggs: Arizona 3-9 SU off a division loss as a home favorite
Atlanta at San Diego
Maholm: 3-12 TSR pitching off BB team wins
Kelly: San Diego 11-4 SU off 3+ wins
American League
Kansas City at Boston
Hochevar: 8-2 TSR away in day games
Matsuzaka: Boston 8-16 SU in August
Chicago White Sox at Baltimore
Liriano: 5-17 TSR vs. AL East opponents
Chen: 13-6 TSR with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Oakland at Cleveland
Anderson: Oakland 19-7 SU after winning 4 of their last 5 games
Hernandez: 12-27 TSR vs. AL West opponents
Toronto at NY Yankees
Alvarez: 1-9 TSR pitching off a team loss
Phelps: Yankees 16-3 SU off 5+ road games
Tampa Bay at Texas
Price: Tampa Bay 21-10 Under off a loss by 2 runs or less
Holland: 17-3 TSR at home pitching off a team loss
Seattle at Minnesota
Hernandez: Seattle 24-11 SU as a favorite
Hendriks: Minnesota 18-41 SU off 5+ road games
Diamond Trends - Monday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Red Sox are 11-0 since April 22, 2007 when Daisuke Matsuzaka starts at home after his team scored a total of fewer than three runs in his last start for a net profit of $1100.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Blue Jays are 0-11 OU since April 08, 2011 when playing a night game on the road after a loss in which they had fewer than five team-left-on-base for a net profit of $1100 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Royals are 0-10 since April 26, 2011 when Luke Hochevar starts on the road after going at least 6 innings and giving up no home runs for a net profit of $1021 when playing against.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Brewers are 20-1 since August 2008 when facing a starter coming off a game where he allowed at least seven runs in less than 110 pitches, if their team allowed between eight and 14 runs in that game.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Red Sox are 10-0-1 OU since April 17, 2011 when playing a day game after a win in which they left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
Rays at Rangers: What Bettors Need to Know
By Covers.com
Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers (+111, 8.5)
Tampa Bay’s David Price continues his pursuit of the American League Cy Young Award when he pitches Monday’s opener of a three-game set against the host Texas Rangers. Price has won eight consecutive decisions, is tied for the major-league lead in victories, and leads the majors with a 2.28 ERA. Texas had a four-game winning streak snapped by the Minnesota Twins on Sunday and leads the American League West by 5 1/2 games over the Oakland Athletics.
The Rays have been splendid against AL West teams this season with a 21-11 record, the best mark in the league. However, Tampa Bay lost the final two games of a series against Oakland before having a rare Sunday off day. The Rays won 14 of 17 games prior to the defeats against Oakland. Josh Hamilton homered and had four RBIs during Texas’ loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Hamilton leads the majors with 111 RBIs. His career high is 130 back in 2008.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH David Price (16-4, 2.28 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Derek Holland (8-6, 4.92)
Price had never beaten Texas until he defeated them on April 29, allowing two runs in 6 1/3 innings. He is 1-3 with a 5.52 ERA in seven career regular-season starts against the Rangers. Price has been sensational in August with a 0.60 ERA in four starts. He has allowed just 15 hits while holding opposing hitters to a .149 average this month.
Holland beat the Baltimore Orioles in his last start when he allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings. It was his first victory since downing the Boston Red Sox on July 25. Holland lost to Tampa Bay on April 29 when he gave up five runs and nine hits in seven innings. He is 3-2 with a 6.49 ERA in six career starts against the Rays.
TRENDS:
* Over is 6-1 in Hollands last seven starts vs. Rays.
* Under is 5-1 in Prices last six starts vs. Rangers.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Rays are 9-4 when Ben Zobrist starts at shortstop and Zobrist is batting .362 in those contests.
2. Rangers OF Nelson Cruz is 5-for-10 with a homer against Price.
3. Tampa Bay OF B.J. Upton (7-for-15, homer) and 3B Evan Longoria (6-for-16, homer, four doubles) have fared well against Holland.
ST LOUIS (70 - 57) at PITTSBURGH (68 - 59) - 7:05 PM
KYLE LOHSE (R) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 43-45 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 17-26 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 67-59 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-17 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 38-25 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 30-22 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 67-59 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 460-435 (+53.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 48-44 (+8.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-25 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PITTSBURGH is 311-329 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BURNETT is 18-5 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BURNETT is 11-1 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BURNETT is 9-2 (+7.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season
BURNETT is 18-5 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BURNETT is 8-2 (+7.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 122-86 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-27 (+13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 17-37 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 11-22 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-6 (+3.1 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)
KYLE LOHSE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LOHSE is 8-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 9-6 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-5. (+4.7 units)
A.J. BURNETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BURNETT is 5-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.2 units)
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MILWAUKEE (59 - 67) at CHICAGO CUBS (49 - 77) - 8:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. JUSTIN GERMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 59-67 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 48-56 (-26.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 21-39 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 59-67 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 40-50 (-16.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-31 (-8.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-34 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-23 (+23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-77 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 666-621 (-140.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 194-258 (-80.3 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-84 (-25.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 49-77 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 183-185 (-59.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 908-988 (-174.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-74 (-33.6 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-74 (-22.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-38 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GERMANO is 6-20 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 10-3 (+6.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)
MARCO ESTRADA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
JUSTIN GERMANO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
GERMANO is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 7.16 and a WHIP of 1.469.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)
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LA DODGERS (69 - 59) at COLORADO (51 - 75) - 8:40 PM
JOSH BECKETT (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 32-34 (-8.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BECKETT is 7-14 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BECKETT is 6-14 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BECKETT is 3-11 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BECKETT is 8-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FRANCIS is 10-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
FRANCIS is 8-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 74-70 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 74-70 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 49-43 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-75 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 26-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
COLORADO is 10-20 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 this season.
COLORADO is 47-72 (-30.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-75 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 140-164 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 87-120 (-34.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 14-25 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 11-22 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 17-42 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FRANCIS is 5-20 (-16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-6 (+1.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)
JOSH BECKETT vs. COLORADO since 1997
BECKETT is 5-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.318.
His team's record is 5-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)
JEFF FRANCIS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
FRANCIS is 5-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.332.
His team's record is 8-9 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-11. (-6.8 units)
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CINCINNATI (77 - 52) at ARIZONA (64 - 64) - 9:40 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-2 (+0.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
BRONSON ARROYO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ARROYO is 4-4 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.57 and a WHIP of 1.493.
His team's record is 6-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-5.0 units)
TYLER SKAGGS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
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ATLANTA (73 - 55) at SAN DIEGO (59 - 70) - 10:05 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. CASEY KELLY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 (+1.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)
PAUL MAHOLM vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MAHOLM is 1-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 1-5 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.5 units)
CASEY KELLY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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KANSAS CITY (56 - 70) at BOSTON (61 - 67) - 1:35 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 14-10 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
HOCHEVAR is 19-11 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOCHEVAR is 8-2 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
HOCHEVAR is 19-12 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 61-67 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 58-63 (-27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-38 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 14-20 (-11.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 8-16 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BOSTON is 55-62 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 36-50 (-25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 65-56 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-3 (+0.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. BOSTON since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 2-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.56 and a WHIP of 1.654.
His team's record is 2-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 2-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.672.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (71 - 55) at BALTIMORE (69 - 57) - 7:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 22-28 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 69-57 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-20 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-8 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-4 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off this season.
BALTIMORE is 64-50 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-45 (+7.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-14 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 39-29 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 41-33 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 67-78 (+26.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHEN is 16-9 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHEN is 15-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHEN is 11-5 (+8.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 71-55 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-29 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-54 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-28 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-27 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-24 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LIRIANO is 2-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.468.
His team's record is 2-4 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)
WEI-YIN CHEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CHEN is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.501.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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OAKLAND (69 - 57) at CLEVELAND (55 - 72) - 7:05 PM
BRETT ANDERSON (L) vs. ROBERTO HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 65-52 (+12.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 102-95 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 69-57 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 30-30 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 258-191 (+63.8 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 63-54 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 47-36 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 46-33 (+19.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 39-29 (+13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-72 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-19 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
CLEVELAND is 52-68 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-27 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
BRETT ANDERSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.762.
His team's record is 1-2 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
ROBERTO HERNANDEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 4-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.578.
His team's record is 4-7 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.3 units)
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TORONTO (56 - 70) at NY YANKEES (74 - 53) - 7:05 PM
HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R) vs. DAVID PHELPS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 56-70 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 31-47 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 25-44 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TORONTO is 34-52 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ALVAREZ is 7-17 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ALVAREZ is 2-9 (-8.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ALVAREZ is 3-12 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ALVAREZ is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 71-45 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TORONTO is 35-22 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 104-92 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-3 (+0.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)
HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
DAVID PHELPS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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TAMPA BAY (70 - 57) at TEXAS (75 - 52) - 8:05 PM
DAVID PRICE (L) vs. DEREK HOLLAND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 51-27 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-43 (+25.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOLLAND is 17-3 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOLLAND is 23-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-19 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-27 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-9 (+9.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-6 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in August games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-26 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 24-18 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 47-33 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-17 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PRICE is 30-14 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 21-7 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PRICE is 33-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PRICE is 18-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
DAVID PRICE vs. TEXAS since 1997
PRICE is 1-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.03 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 4-6 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)
DEREK HOLLAND vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HOLLAND is 4-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.613.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)
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SEATTLE (61 - 67) at MINNESOTA (52 - 75) - 8:10 PM
FELIX HERNANDEZ (R) vs. LIAM HENDRIKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 101-160 (-47.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 19-41 (-18.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 61-67 (+5.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 58-60 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 43-45 (+4.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 115-175 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-37 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-37 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-37 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-53 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 78-128 (-32.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 5-1 (+3.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
FELIX HERNANDEZ vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 5-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.973.
His team's record is 7-6 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-4. (+4.6 units)
LIAM HENDRIKS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HENDRIKS is 0-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.876.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)