Monday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
STREAKING
Kris Medlen, Atlanta Braves (6-1, 1.71)
Medlen dominated the Padres, tossing eight innings of shutout ball while striking out nine in Tuesday's win. The right-hander has won four straight and hasn’t surrendered a run in his last 28 1/3 innings pitched. His next start is at home against the Rockies.
Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds (17-6, 2.48)
Cueto picked up his MLB-leading 17th win against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, giving up just two runs in solid innings. The righty is 8-1 over his last 10 starts with a 2.69 ERA over that span. He toes the rubber at home against the Phillies next.
SLUMPING
Jason Vargas, Seattle Mariners (13-9, 3.90)
Vargas gave up six runs (five earned) on eight hits in Wednesday's 10-0 loss to Minnesota. The lefty has given up six runs and hasn’t lasted five innings in each of his past two starts. He takes the bump at home against Boston on Monday.
Joe Saunders, Baltimore Orioles (0-1, 10.13)
Saunders was ripped for seven runs in 5 1/3 innings during his Orioles debut Wednesday. The veteran left-hander has been lit up for 21 runs in his last 15 innings pitched and will try to turn things around in Toronto next time out.
MLB: Streaks, Trends, Notes
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Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles taking 2-of-3 in New York over the weekend to move within two of A.L. East leading Yankees head north for a three game set against Toronto Blue Jays. Orioles ridding a smart 8-3 stretch pin their hopes on newly acquired Joe Saunders (6-11, 4.46 ERA) in the opener. The left-hander unimpressive in his Oriole debut giving up 6 runs over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the White Sox may not improve up in Toronto. The hurler did not have success vs Jays when with Halos posting a 2-4 record in seven career starts with LAA (2-5 TSR). Meanwhile, Blue Jays splitting four vs. Rays most recently counter with J.A. Happ (10-10, 4.77 ERA) who is 3-1 in five starts (3-2 TSR) since coming over from Houston in a ten player deal. Orioles known for it's struggles up in Toronto the past five season posting a 9-33 record including 2-4 this year could get ambushed Monday afternoon.
Hot pitchers
-- Cueto is 3-0, 1.93 in his last four starts.
-- Atlanta won Medlen's last 17 starts (5-0, 0.67 in six starts this year, with no runs allowed in his last 28 IP).
-- Rockies won four of last five Chatwood starts (3-1, 4.70).
-- Fiers is 2-0, 2.57 in his last couple starts.
-- Nolasco is 2-1, 3.33 in his last four outings.
-- McHugh threw seven shutout innings in his MLB debut last week.
-- Werner allowed two runs in six IP in both his MLB starts (1-1).
-- ASanchez is 1-1, 1.98 in his last couple starts.
-- Happ is 3-0, 3.75 in his last four starts.
-- Shields is 4-1, 2.22 in his last six starts.
-- Bronx won five of Sabathia's last six road starts, but he has a 5.00 RA in his last five starts overall.
-- BChen is 2-0, 2.25 in his last three starts.
-- Darvish is 2-1, 2.61 in his last three starts.
-- Milone is 2-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Samardzija is 1-4, 3.99 in his last six starts.
-- Detwiler is 2-2, 5.40 in his last four outings.
-- Cloyd allowed allowed three runs in six IP in losing his first start.
-- EGonzalez is 6-5, 3.84 in 15 minor league starts this year; he's started 41 big league games (14-25, 5.90 career record), last of which was in 2009.
-- Locke was 0-3, 6.48 in four MLB starts LY; he was 10-5, 2.48 in 24 AAA starts in '12.
-- Kelly is 2-5, 5.80 in his last seven starts.
-- Blanton is 1-3, 7.89 in his last four starts.
-- Corbin is 1-2, 5.60 in his last three starts.
-- Zito has a 5.95 RA in his last five starts, but Giants won his last five outings, scoring 32 runs.
-- Indians are 0-6 when Kluber starts (0-3, 7.28).
-- Saunders is 1-5, 7.64 in his last six starts.
-- Wilson is 1-2, 9.37 in his last six starts.
-- Buchholz is 1-1, 6.20 in his last three starts.
-- Vargas is 1-2, 5.12 in his last five starts.
-- Deduno is 0-2, 7.80 in his last three road starts.
-- Santiago has a 3.91 ERA in 36 games this year (48.1 IP); he threw 14.2 scoreless IP in three AAA starts.
Hot Teams
-- Washington won four of its last five games, scoring 39 runs.
-- Phillies won seven of their last ten games.
-- Reds won six of their last eight.
-- Colorado won 10 of its last 14 games.
-- Brewers won 11 of their last 13 games.
-- Mets won seven of their last eight games.
-- Giants won 12 of their last 16 games.
-- Padres won 10 of their last 13 games.
-- Detroit won eight of its last nine home games.
-- Orioles won seven of their last nine games.
-- Rangers won 11 of their last 15 games.
-- Royals won 10 of last 13 at home.
-- A's won 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Angels won nine of their last 11 games.
-- Mariners won 12 of their last 17 games.
Cold Teams
-- Cubs are 6-11 in their last seventeen games.
-- Braves lost ten of their last fifteen games.
-- Marlins lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Astros lost 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Pirates lost nine of last 12 games; all three wins were shutouts.
-- Cardinals lost five of their last six games.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last ten games.
-- Dodgers are 7-10 in their last 17 games.
-- Indians lost 16 of their last 17 games.
-- Toronto lost seven of its last ten home games.
-- Bronx Bombers lost 10 of their last 15 games.
-- Tampa Bay lost six of its last eight games.
-- Minnesota lost 14 of its last 19 games.
-- White Sox lost five of their last six.
-- Boston lost ten of its last twelve road games.
Totals
-- Five of last six Washington games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-4-3 in Cincinnati's last eighteen games.
-- Ten of last fourteen Colorado games stayed under.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in Miami's last eight games.
-- Four of last five Pittsburgh home games stayed under.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in last eleven Cardinal games.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in Arizona's last twelve games.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in San Diego's last ten games.
-- Nine of last twelve Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven games at Rogers Centre.
-- Seven of last nine Bronx games stayed under the total.
-- 13 of last 20 Kansas City games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Oakland games went over the total; under is 20-9-1 in last 30 Angel games.
-- Under is 12-5-3 in last 20 Seattle games.
-- Under is 7-2-2 in last eleven White Sox games.
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CHI CUBS vs. WASHINGTON
Chi Cubs are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 9 games at home
BALTIMORE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
COLORADO vs. ATLANTA
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
PHILADELPHIA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 12 games on the road
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Houston is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
TEXAS vs. KANSAS CITY
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 12 games at home
NY METS vs. ST. LOUIS
NY Mets are 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Mets's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of San Francisco's last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Arizona
LA ANGELS vs. OAKLAND
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing LA Angels
BOSTON vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
Chi White Sox are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing San Diego
LA Dodgers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against San Diego
CHICAGO CUBS (51 - 82) at WASHINGTON (81 - 52) - 1:05 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. ROSS DETWILER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-82 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-48 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 5-21 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-82 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 11-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-32 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 81-52 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 78-52 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 56-35 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 50-30 (+14.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-10 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.04 and a WHIP of 0.461.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
ROSS DETWILER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DETWILER is 1-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.258.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (64 - 70) at CINCINNATI (82 - 53) - 1:10 PM
TYLER CLOYD (R) vs. JOHNNY CUETO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-70 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-25 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-67 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-46 (-9.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-39 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-44 (-18.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 82-53 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 34-14 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CINCINNATI is 82-53 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 48-27 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-13 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
CUETO is 35-16 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CUETO is 13-0 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CUETO is 35-15 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 81-43 (+30.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 306-328 (-71.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
TYLER CLOYD vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
JOHNNY CUETO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CUETO is 1-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.345.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.7 units)
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COLORADO (55 - 77) at ATLANTA (75 - 59) - 1:10 PM
TYLER CHATWOOD (R) vs. KRIS MEDLEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 55-77 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-30 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 55-77 (-11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO is 90-121 (-32.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-13 (-11.5 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more this season.
COLORADO is 53-72 (-24.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 51-82 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 19-43 (-18.4 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.
ATLANTA is 75-59 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 73-58 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 50-31 (+15.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 46-29 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MEDLEN is 20-1 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MEDLEN is 20-1 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-19 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 2-15 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
TYLER CHATWOOD vs. ATLANTA since 1997
CHATWOOD 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 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
KRIS MEDLEN vs. COLORADO since 1997
MEDLEN is 0-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 10.29 and a WHIP of 2.429.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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MILWAUKEE (65 - 68) at MIAMI (59 - 75) - 1:10 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 65-68 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-29 (-8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 49-57 (-27.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 24-40 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 6-15 (-11.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-28 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 65-68 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-50 (-11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-35 (-10.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 55-24 (+24.6 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.
MIAMI is 59-75 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 16-25 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MIAMI is 1-13 (-11.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 30-35 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MIAMI is 26-35 (-13.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-52 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 58-73 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 37-51 (-17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 31-42 (-12.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 19-36 (-17.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 16-25 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 16-25 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
MICHAEL FIERS vs. MIAMI since 1997
FIERS is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
NOLASCO is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 9.47 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-5. (-4.8 units)
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HOUSTON (41 - 93) at PITTSBURGH (70 - 63) - 1:35 PM
EDGAR GONZALEZ (R) vs. JEFF LOCKE (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-2 (+6.2 Units) against HOUSTON this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)
EDGAR GONZALEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GONZALEZ is 0-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JEFF LOCKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
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NY METS (64 - 70) at ST LOUIS (72 - 62) - 2:15 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. JOE KELLY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 34-35 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY METS are 73-71 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 45-41 (+3.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 72-62 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 51-52 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 72-62 (-6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-48 (-15.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 59-60 (-31.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
COLLIN MCHUGH vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOE KELLY vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ARIZONA (66 - 69) at SAN FRANCISCO (76 - 58) - 4:05 PM
PAT CORBIN (L) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 66-69 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 66-69 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 23-34 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-58 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 165-101 (+61.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-47 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-58 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 29-14 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-28 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 76-76 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 69-52 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-4 (+0.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)
PAT CORBIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CORBIN is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
BARRY ZITO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZITO is 5-8 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.618.
His team's record is 9-8 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.1 units)
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SAN DIEGO (62 - 73) at LA DODGERS (72 - 63) - 8:10 PM
ANDREW WERNER (L) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 80-117 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 20-9 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 42-29 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN DIEGO is 62-73 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 62-73 (+2.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 44-45 (+9.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 35-38 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 8-4 (+3.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.9 Units)
ANDREW WERNER vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
JOE BLANTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BLANTON is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.486.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)
CLEVELAND (56 - 78) at DETROIT (72 - 61) - 1:05 PM
COREY KLUBER (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 56-78 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-41 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-24 (-11.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-32 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-74 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-24 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 80-42 (+23.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 74-45 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-4 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 72-61 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 68-58 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 36-35 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SANCHEZ is 10-15 (-8.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SANCHEZ is 9-14 (-8.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-5 (+4.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)
COREY KLUBER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SANCHEZ is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.462.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
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BALTIMORE (74 - 59) at TORONTO (60 - 73) - 1:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAUNDERS is 7-15 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 74-59 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-21 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 37-29 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-14 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 28-21 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 26-13 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-14 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 42-31 (+17.6 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 51-42 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-45 (-16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-4 (+4.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)
JOE SAUNDERS vs. TORONTO since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.83 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)
J.A. HAPP vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAPP is 0-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 2.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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NY YANKEES (76 - 57) at TAMPA BAY (73 - 61) - 1:10 PM
C.C. SABATHIA (L) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 17-30 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 60-68 (-23.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 464-553 (+26.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
SHIELDS is 13-3 (+11.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 14-4 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games in day games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-5 (+2.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)
C.C. SABATHIA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SABATHIA is 10-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.175.
His team's record is 14-13 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-13. (-0.5 units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SHIELDS is 6-13 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.363.
His team's record is 8-16 (-8.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-10. (+2.9 units)
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TEXAS (79 - 54) at KANSAS CITY (60 - 73) - 2:10 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. BRUCE CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 42-37 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-21 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 35-34 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 16-13 (+9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHEN is 11-4 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
CHEN is 17-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 17-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 53-27 (+20.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-7 (+16.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 15-29 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-2 (+3.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
YU DARVISH vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
BRUCE CHEN vs. TEXAS since 1997
CHEN is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.56 and a WHIP of 1.920.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.2 units)
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LA ANGELS (71 - 63) at OAKLAND (76 - 57) - 4:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 71-63 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 17-23 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
LA ANGELS are 69-58 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 37-40 (-11.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 13-21 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WILSON is 0-7 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 76-57 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-7 (+10.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
OAKLAND is 41-26 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 90-73 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 70-54 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 46-29 (+20.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 143-76 (+44.8 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
OAKLAND is 37-27 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 15-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MILONE is 20-10 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILONE is 19-9 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILONE is 12-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 657-646 (+61.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 155-139 (+28.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 650-557 (+66.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 7-5 (+5.5 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.9 Units)
C.J. WILSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WILSON is 5-4 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.85 and a WHIP of 1.170.
His team's record is 7-4 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.2 units)
TOM MILONE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MILONE is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)
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BOSTON (62 - 73) at SEATTLE (65 - 70) - 4:10 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. JASON VARGAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 62-73 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 7-22 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-68 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 32-41 (-18.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 66-56 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 65-70 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 62-63 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 17-4 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BUCHHOLZ is 23-11 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.0 Units)
CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
JASON VARGAS vs. BOSTON since 1997
VARGAS is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 2-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)
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MINNESOTA (55 - 79) at CHI WHITE SOX (72 - 61) - 7:10 PM
SAM DEDUNO (R) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 118-179 (-35.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 115-172 (-32.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 72-61 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-9 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-3 (+11.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-41 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-25 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-18 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-66 (-19.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 33-39 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-3 (+5.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.5 Units)
SAM DEDUNO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
National League
Chicago Cubs at Washington
Samardzija: Cubs 5-21 SU away in day games
Detwiler: Washington 22-9 SU vs. NL Central opponents
Philadelphia at Cincinnati
Cloyd: Philadelphia 5-16 SU off a loss by 1 run
Cueto: 13-0 TSR in day games
Colorado at Atlanta
Chatwood: Colorado 2-12 SU off a combined score of 17+ runs
Medlen: 20-1 TSR in his last 21 starts
Milwaukee at Miami
Fiers: Milwaukee 1-10 SU away after allowing 8+ runs
Nolasco: Miami 15-5 Under off 3+ losses
Houston at Pittsburgh
Gonzalez: Houston 10-31 SU off a loss by 2 runs or less
Locke: Pittsburgh 6-1 SU at home vs. Houston
NY Mets at St. Louis
McHugh: Mets 7-21 SU after winning 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Kelly: St. Louis 38-16 SU at home after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Arizona at Houston
Corbin: Arizona 11-3 SU away off BB losses
Zito: 19-6 Over at home on Mondays
San Diego at LA Dodgers
Werner: San Diego 4-17 SU off BB division road losses
Blanton: 25-10 Over as a favorite
American League
Cleveland at Detroit
Kluber: Cleveland 5-20 SU after losing 15+ of their last 20 games
Sanchez: Detroit 19-4 SU at home after allowing 2 runs or less
Baltimore at Toronto
Saunders: Baltimore 8-3 SU away off a win by 4+ runs
Happ: Toronto 27-45 SU off a loss
NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
Sabathia: Yankees 14-4 SU away in day games
Shields: Tampa Bay 13-4 Under at home vs. left-handed starters
Texas at Kansas City
Darvish: Texas 28-7 SU as a road favorite of -150 to -175
Chen: Kansas City 3-13 SU off 6+ home games
LA Angels at Oakland
Wilson: Angels 12-25 SU off BB games allowing 2 runs or less
Milone: 11-2 TSR at home with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Boston at Seattle
Buchholz: Boston 6-17 SU off a loss by 4+ runs
Vargas: 9-2 Under in home games
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox
Deduno: Minnesota 12-23 SU off BB Overs
Santiago: White Sox 19-5 SU at home in the second half of the season
Diamond Trends - Monday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Yankees are 12-0 since April 09, 2011 when playing a day game after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits for a net profit of $1270.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Tigers are 0-11-1 OU since May 13, 2011 when Justin Verlander starts as a 140+ favorite when the bullpen has allowed at least one run for two straight games for a net profit of $1100 when playing the under.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Braves are 15-0 since June 03, 2010 when Kris Medlen starts after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1585.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Marlins are 3-21 since August 2010 in day games after a loss where they left more on base as a t eam than their opponent. 3-7 this season.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Giants are 6-0 since May 13, 2012 when Barry Zito starts after he had a WHIP of at least 2 his last start for a net profit of $755.
The Reds are 10-0 since April 11, 2012 when Johnny Cueto starts when the start time is earlier than 4:00 PM local time for a net profit of $1060.