MLB betting trends, odds and predictions for Monday, August 21st, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
LA DODGERS (87 - 35) at PITTSBURGH (60 - 64) - 7:05 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 115-112 (-32.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 411-419 (+39.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 87-35 (+33.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 62-26 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 58-24 (+22.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 47-14 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-46 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
ALEX WOOD vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WOOD is 2-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.1 units)
GERRIT COLE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
COLE is 3-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.22 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
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ARIZONA (67 - 57) at NY METS (54 - 68) - 7:10 PM
TAIJUAN WALKER (R) vs. ROBERT GSELLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 32-15 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-57 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 48-37 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 126-88 (+29.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 54-68 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 27-36 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 50-51 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 42-51 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 29-39 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 10-32 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 197-244 (-65.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
TAIJUAN WALKER vs. NY METS since 1997
WALKER is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
ROBERT GSELLMAN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.
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MILWAUKEE (65 - 60) at SAN FRANCISCO (50 - 76) - 10:15 PM
ZACH DAVIES (R) vs. CHRIS STRATTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 115-67 (+30.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 65-60 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-30 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 42-37 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-48 (+8.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 34-29 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DAVIES is 16-9 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 9-3 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 9-3 (+10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 10-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIES is 10-1 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 50-76 (-30.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 46-58 (-24.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-48 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-53 (-25.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
ZACH DAVIES vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
CHRIS STRATTON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.
MINNESOTA (63 - 59) at CHI WHITE SOX (47 - 74) - 5:10 PM
TIM MELVILLE (R) vs. CARLOS RODON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+2.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.1 Units)
TIM MELVILLE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
CARLOS RODON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RODON is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.243.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)
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OAKLAND (54 - 70) at BALTIMORE (60 - 64) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS SMITH (R) vs. WADE MILEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 123-163 (-25.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-39 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 30-47 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 44-77 (-33.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 81-111 (-32.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 148-138 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 36-25 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 27-17 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 64-38 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-30 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 140-120 (+38.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
CHRIS SMITH vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SMITH is 0-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 7.50 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)
WADE MILEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MILEY is 3-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 1.33 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.4 units)
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BOSTON (71 - 52) at CLEVELAND (68 - 54) - 7:10 PM
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. MIKE CLEVINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 679-610 (-81.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 35-34 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 68-54 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-51 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-27 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-37 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-11 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 26-25 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)
EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
MIKE CLEVINGER vs. BOSTON since 1997
CLEVINGER is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 15.00 and a WHIP of 3.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
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MINNESOTA (63 - 59) at CHI WHITE SOX (47 - 74) - 8:10 PM
DILLON GEE (R) vs. CARSON FULMER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+2.4 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+6.1 Units)
DILLON GEE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GEE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
CARSON FULMER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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TEXAS (61 - 62) at LA ANGELS (64 - 60) - 10:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. TYLER SKAGGS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 64-60 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 55-26 (+18.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 13-5 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-43 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 25-13 (+14.0 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.
TEXAS is 156-132 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-61 (+27.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 46-47 (+20.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 115-110 (+37.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 48-42 (+17.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-27 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 67-52 (+15.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 115-92 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 72-64 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 108-98 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 23-21 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEXAS is 50-40 (+17.2 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.
HAMELS is 33-15 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 23-10 (+13.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 27-10 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 5-4 (+0.3 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HAMELS is 3-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.028.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)
TYLER SKAGGS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SKAGGS is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.46 and a WHIP of 1.517.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)
SEATTLE (63 - 62) at ATLANTA (55 - 67) - 7:35 PM
ANDREW ALBERS (L) vs. MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 123-160 (+3.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 59-78 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-35 (+13.3 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.
FOLTYNEWICZ is 9-1 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
FOLTYNEWICZ is 12-6 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
FOLTYNEWICZ is 12-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 53-45 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 57-38 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 22-9 (+12.7 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.
ATLANTA is 85-92 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997.
ATLANTA is 39-64 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
ANDREW ALBERS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing Minnesota
OAKLAND vs. BALTIMORE
Oakland is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Oakland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games when playing at home against Oakland
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
LA DODGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
LA Dodgers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
ARIZONA vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games
NY Mets are 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Arizona
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games at home
SEATTLE vs. ATLANTA
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
MINNESOTA vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-6-1 SU in their last 8 games ,when playing at home against Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 6-13-1 SU in their last 20 games ,at home
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Milwaukee is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games at home
MINNESOTA @ CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
OAKLAND @ BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oakland
Baltimore is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games at home
LA DODGERS @ PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
BOSTON @ CLEVELAND
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Boston
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
ARIZONA @ NY METS
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Arizona
SEATTLE @ ATLANTA
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Seattle
MINNESOTA @ CHI WHITE SOX
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
TEXAS @ LA ANGELS
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
MILWAUKEE @ SAN FRANCISCO
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
San Francisco is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Francisco is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Milwaukee
MLB Top Trends
MINNESOTA @ CHI WHITE SOX
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record. The record is 68 Overs and 36 Unders for the last two seasons (+28.35 units)
ARIZONA @ NY METS
Play OVER NY METS on the total in All games in night games. The record is 54 Overs and 23 Unders this season (+28.6 units)
MINNESOTA @ CHI WHITE SOX
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record. The record is 68 Overs and 36 Unders for the last two seasons (+28.35 units)
StatFox Super Situations
ARIZONA at NY METS
Play On - All teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (NY METS) revenging 2 straight one run losses vs. opponent, a bad team (38% to 46%) playing a team with a winning record 75-43 since 1997. ( 63.6% | 36.1 units ) 2-1 this year. ( 66.7% | 1.0 units )
StatFox Situational Power Trends
MINNESOTA at CHI WHITE SOX
MINNESOTA is 28-18 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in Road games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. The average score was: MINNESOTA (5.0) , OPPONENT (4.5)
Diamond Trends - Monday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
TOP SU TREND:
The Pirates are 0-13 since Jun 10, 2008 with no rest in the first game of a series after a win as a home dog in which they never trailed.
TOP OU TREND:
The Braves are 0-10-1 OU (-2.27 ppg) since Jun 08, 2017 at home after they scored 6+ runs last game.
TOP STARTER TREND:
The Brewers are 13-0 RUN LINE ON since Sep 30, 2015 when Zach Davies starts on the road after they scored first in his last start.
TOP CHOICE TREND:
The Dodgers are 16-0 since Apr 09, 2017 after Justin Turner was hitless in at least three at bats last game.