Saturday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Ricky Nolasco, Miami Marlins (4-0, 2.72 ERA)
Nolasco held the Padres to two runs on five hits over seven innings to tie Dontrelle Willis for the franchise lead in victories with 68. Nolasco has worked at least seven innings in each of his last three starts and walked just a single better in each.
Brandon Beachy, Atlanta Braves (3-1, 1.62 ERA)
Beachy has been nothing short of dominant this season. He was cruising along before stumbling a bit in the seventh inning in a 7-2 win over Colorado. He gave up the two runs on four hits while also walking three. Beachy’s sporting a tidy 0.95 WHIP in 39 innings so far this season heading into a tough date with the Cardinals in St. Louis.
Slumping
Chris Volstad, Chicago Cubs (0-4, 6.55 ERA)
Volstad continues to get burned by one bad inning in his starts. In his last trip to the hill, he was looking good until he gave up three runs in the second inning – two of which came on a two-run double from pitcher Chris Capuano. Volstad hasn’t won since July 10 of last year and is working on a 6.88 ERA in his last three.
Luke Hochevar, Kansas City Royals (2-3, 9.00 ERA)
Hochevar couldn’t get out of the third inning against the Yankees, allowing seven hits and seven earned runs before getting the hook. He has now allowed at least seven runs in three of his first six starts and owns a fat 1.82 WHIP through 28 innings of work.
Hot pitchers
-- Marcum is 0-0, 2.08 in his two starts this month.
-- Dickey is 2-0, 2.14 in his last three starts. Nolasco is 2-0, 1.69 in his last three outings.
-- Volquez is 1-0, 1.40 in his last three starts. Halladay is 1-1, 2.57 in three home starts this season.
-- Latos is 2-0, 2.33 in his last three starts.
-- Beachy is 3-0, 1.85 in his last five starts. Wainwright is 2-0, 2.70 in his last three outings.
-- Cain has a 1.60 RA in his last five starts. Cahill is 1-1, 2.51 in his last couple starts.
-- Nicasio has 1.32 RA in his two road starts (8.10 in four road starts).
-- Noesi is 1-1, 2.84 in his last couple starts.
-- Fister hasn't allowed a run in 10.2 IP in his two starts. McCarthy did not make his last start (tired arm); he is 2-1, 2.18 in last three starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Volstad is 0-4, 5.73 in six starts this season.
-- Happ is 1-2, 6.45 in his last four starts. Morton is 0-2, 9.58 in his last couple starts.
-- Zimmerman is 0-2, 5.11 in his last couple starts.
-- Harang is 1-2, 5.50 in six starts this season.
-- Wilson will start again today after giving up four runs on 22 pitches in last night's rain-delayed game. Harrison is 2-2, 8.10 in his last four starts.
-- Matusz is 0-2, 7.80 in his three home starts. Moore has a 6.75 RA in his last five outings.
-- Hutchison is 1-1, 7.06 in his four starts this season. Walters is making his first '12 start; he's allowed 43 runs in 51 MLB IP. This is his fifth MLB start-- first four were for the Cardinals.
-- Hochevar allowed 16 runs in 6.1 IP in his last two starts. Sale moved from starter to closer to starter, all this week; he is 3-1, 2.81 in his five starts this season. He blew his only save opportunity.
-- Doubrant has a 7.16 RA in his last three starts. Tomlin is 0-1, 4.50 in his last three outings.
Hot teams
-- Marlins won nine of their last ten games. Mets won five of their last six games.
-- St Louis won four of its last five games. Braves won seven of their last nine road games.
-- Reds are 5-3 in their last eight games.
-- Dodgers won six of their last seven home games.
-- Bronx won four of its last five games. Mariners won four of six.
-- Rangers won five of last seven games, scoring 46 runs in last five. Angels won four of their last six games.
-- Orioles are 7-4 in their last eleven home games.
-- Cleveland is 8-5 in its last thirteen games.
-- Chicago won its last three games, allowing four runs. Royals are 8-6 in their last fourteen games.
-- Detroit is 6-0 in game following its last six losses.
Cold teams
-- Pittsburgh lost its last two games, scoring two runs. Astros lost eight of their last twelve road games.
-- Phillies lost five of their last seven games. San Diego is 2-8 on road.
-- Nationals lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Cubs lost nine of their last twelve road games. Brewers lost four of their last six games.
-- Arizona lost five of its last six games. Giants lost seven of ten.
-- Rockies lost six of their last seven games.
-- Rays lost five of their last six games.
-- Boston lost eight of its last ten games.
-- Minnesota lost 14 of its last 18 games. Blue Jays lost four of their last six games.
-- Oakland is 7-8 at home so far this season.
Totals
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Pittsburgh games.
-- Phillies' last seven games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in Miami's last eleven home games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Cincinnati games.
-- Seven of Cubs' last nine games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Atlanta games stayed under total. Over is 10-3 in last thirteen Cardinal games.
-- Seven of last eleven Arizona home games went over the total.
-- Four of last six Colorado road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Bronx games.
-- Six of last eight Baltimore games went over total.
-- Seven of last eight Boston games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-2 in Angels' last thirteen road games.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten White Sox home games.
-- Six of last eight Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Under is 9-5 in Detroit's road games this season.
Umpires
-- Chi-Mil-- Four of last five Culbreth game went over total.
-- NY-Mia-- Home side won all six Randazzo games.
-- SD-Phil-- Underdogs won four of last six Iassogna games.
-- Hst-Pitt-- Visiting team won four of last five Joyce games.
-- Wsh-Cin-- Underdogs won three of last five Cooper games.
-- Atl-StL-- All six Bell games stayed under the total this year.
-- SF-Az-- Five of six O'Nora games went over the total.
-- Col-LA-- Favorites won last three Hernandez games.
-- LA-Tex-- Last four Wendelstedt games stayed under total.
-- Sea-NY-- Last three Conroy games stayed under total; underdogs are 3-1 in his games this season.
-- TB-Blt-- Home side won last six Carapazza games, with five of six games going over the total.
-- Tor-Min-- Last three Reyburn games stayed under the total.
-- KC-Chi-- Four of last five Drake games went over the total.
-- Cle-Bos-- Under is 3-1-1 in Porter games this season.
-- Det-A's-- Five of last seven TWelke games stayed under.
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CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
NY METS vs. MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Miami's last 11 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas's last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing LA Angels
SEATTLE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Seattle
SAN DIEGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing San Diego
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home
HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games at home
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Kansas City is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games
Chi White Sox are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
WASHINGTON vs. CINCINNATI
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
ATLANTA vs. ST. LOUIS
Atlanta is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 9 games at home
DETROIT vs. OAKLAND
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games
LA Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Colorado
CHICAGO CUBS (13 - 19) at MILWAUKEE (14 - 18) - 1:05 PM
CHRIS VOLSTAD (R) vs. SHAUN MARCUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-89 (-32.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1200-1285 (-237.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-20 (-15.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-102 (-33.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 653-660 (-124.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1143-1201 (-215.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 884-946 (-161.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
VOLSTAD is 2-14 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 22-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 70-34 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 56-24 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 69-34 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 70-34 (+25.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 3-12 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MARCUM is 17-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 6-15 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons
MARCUM is 17-25 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)
CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VOLSTAD is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.30 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 1-4 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)
SHAUN MARCUM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARCUM is 3-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
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NY METS (18 - 14) at MIAMI (17 - 15) - 1:05 PM
R.A. DICKEY (R) vs. RICKY NOLASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 9-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
NY METS are 24-20 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 95-99 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 51-46 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 13-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 95-99 (+6.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-5 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 36-56 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-52 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-52 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-39 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
R.A. DICKEY vs. MIAMI since 1997
DICKEY is 5-2 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.265.
His team's record is 6-2 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.5 units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. NY METS since 1997
NOLASCO is 5-7 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.371.
His team's record is 9-11 (-2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-14. (-9.9 units)
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SAN DIEGO (11 - 22) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 18) - 7:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 82-114 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 57-84 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 82-114 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 46-84 (-37.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 2-11 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 17-9 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-56 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 26-12 (+15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-14 (-11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 2-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.0 units)
ROY HALLADAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HALLADAY is 3-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.05 and a WHIP of 1.141.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.0 units)
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HOUSTON (15 - 17) at PITTSBURGH (14 - 18) - 7:05 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 72-124 (-31.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 199-234 (-55.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 189-215 (-54.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 70-123 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-93 (-31.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 113-81 (+37.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 442-422 (+52.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 54-53 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-29 (-14.5 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
HOUSTON is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
J.A. HAPP vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
HAPP is 3-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.220.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)
CHARLIE MORTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MORTON is 2-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.59 and a WHIP of 1.725.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.7 units)
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WASHINGTON (20 - 12) at CINCINNATI (16 - 15) - 7:10 PM
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R) vs. MAT LATOS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-33 (-18.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 64-131 (-45.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 95-73 (+18.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 100-94 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 100-94 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 77-73 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-44 (+15.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-37 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 94-97 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 4-11 (-8.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 (+3.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ZIMMERMANN is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 1.176.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
MAT LATOS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
LATOS is 3-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.43 and a WHIP of 1.180.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.1 units)
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ATLANTA (20 - 13) at ST LOUIS (20 - 12) - 7:15 PM
BRANDON BEACHY (R) vs. ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 49-24 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 89-56 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 25-34 (-16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
BRANDON BEACHY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BEACHY is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.571.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. ATLANTA since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 6-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 2.48 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (15 - 17) at ARIZONA (15 - 18) - 8:10 PM
MATT CAIN (R) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-73 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-45 (+22.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-41 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 112-90 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 51-32 (+20.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 112-90 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 82-63 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 82-61 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CAHILL is 24-10 (+17.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CAHILL is 24-13 (+13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
CAHILL is 22-11 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 856-714 (+103.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-0 (+4.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
MATT CAIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CAIN is 10-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.61 and a WHIP of 1.172.
His team's record is 13-11 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-14. (-7.0 units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CAHILL is 3-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 1.30 and a WHIP of 0.759.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.2 units)
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COLORADO (13 - 18) at LA DODGERS (21 - 11) - 9:10 PM
JUAN NICASIO (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 86-109 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 151-220 (-50.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 71-106 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-28 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-53 (-24.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-109 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 111-129 (-39.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-79 (-32.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-51 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 92-69 (+21.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JUAN NICASIO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
NICASIO is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.94 and a WHIP of 1.620.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)
AARON HARANG vs. COLORADO since 1997
HARANG is 4-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.20 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.2 units)
LA ANGELS (14 - 19) at TEXAS (22 - 11) - 1:05 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
C.J. WILSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
WILSON is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 109.09 and a WHIP of 12.121.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
MATT HARRISON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
HARRISON is 1-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)
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SEATTLE (15 - 19) at NY YANKEES (18 - 14) - 4:05 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. PHIL HUGHES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 18-39 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 37-70 (-33.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 140-197 (-48.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-43 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 29-71 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 144-215 (-60.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 49-17 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 250-165 (-65.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 110-97 (-58.8 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
HECTOR NOESI vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
PHIL HUGHES vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HUGHES is 2-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.402.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)
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TAMPA BAY (20 - 13) at BALTIMORE (21 - 12) - 7:05 PM
MATT MOORE (L) vs. BRIAN MATUSZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 13-7 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-4 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 21-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-5 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-11 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 442-538 (+22.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
MATT MOORE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.
BRIAN MATUSZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MATUSZ is 3-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.534.
His team's record is 3-3 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)
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TORONTO (18 - 15) at MINNESOTA (9 - 23) - 7:10 PM
DREW HUTCHISON (R) vs. P.J. WALTERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 67-76 (-36.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 8-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 69-116 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-38 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 48-92 (-33.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 72-123 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-60 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
DREW HUTCHISON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.
P.J. WALTERS vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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KANSAS CITY (11 - 20) at CHI WHITE SOX (16 - 17) - 7:10 PM
LUKE HOCHEVAR (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 3-4 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.66 and a WHIP of 1.328.
His team's record is 4-5 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)
CHRIS SALE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.
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CLEVELAND (18 - 14) at BOSTON (13 - 19) - 7:10 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. FELIX DOUBRONT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 101-96 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 98-93 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 75-61 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 52-46 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 422-313 (-55.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 13-19 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 41-44 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 24-27 (-18.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-8 (-9.5 Units) against the money line in May games this season.
BOSTON is 5-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 33-30 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 2-9 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
JOSH TOMLIN vs. BOSTON since 1997
TOMLIN is 1-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)
FELIX DOUBRONT vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
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DETROIT (16 - 16) at OAKLAND (17 - 16) - 8:05 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. BRANDON MCCARTHY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.2 Units)
DOUG FISTER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
FISTER is 5-3 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 5-5 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. DETROIT since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-3 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)
National League
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee
Volstad: Cubs 5-26 SU as a road underdog of +150 to +200
Marcum: Milwaukee 39-8 SU as a home favorite of -150 or higher
NY Mets at Miami
Dickey: 14-8 TSR as an underdog
Nolasco: Miami 16-5 Over at home off a win by one run
San Diego at Philadelphia
Volquez: San Diego 6-18 SU as an underdog
Halladay: Philadelphia 11-3 Over after losing 2 of their last 3 games
Houston at Pittsburgh
Happ: Houston 3-12 SU off a combined score of 2 runs or less
Morton: 18-6 Under at home with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Washington at Cincinnati
Zimmermann: Washington 5-23 SU away off a win by 4+ runs
Latos: 18-10 TSR pitching on 5 or 6 days rest
Atlanta at St. Louis
Beachy: Atlanta 6-1 Under after the bullpen pitched 7+ innings
Wainwright: St Louis 14-4 SU after allowing 9+ runs
San Francisco at Arizona
Cain: San Francisco 4-13 SU with a line of +125 to -125
Cahill: 22-11 TSR pitching off a team win
Colorado at LA Dodgers
Nicasio: Colorado 10-28 SU in May
Harang: 9-0 Over as a favorite
American League
LA Angels at Texas
Wilson: Angels 14-3 Under off a loss
Harrison: 11-3 TSR in day games
Seattle at NY Yankees
Noesi: Seattle 4-22 SU away vs. AL East opponents
Hughes: 19-2 TSR as a favorite of -175 to -250
Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Moore: Tampa Bay 28-10 Under off a loss by 2 runs or less
Matusz: Baltimore 14-3 SU with a line of +125 to -125
Toronto at Minnesota
Hutchison: Toronto 19-9 Over on Saturdays
Walters: Minnesota 14-40 SU vs. AL East opponents
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox
Hochevar: Kansas City 8-31 SU away vs. left-handed starters
Sale: White Sox 37-21 Over off 6+ division games
Cleveland at Boston
Tomlin: Cleveland 10-3 SU with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Doubront: Boston 1-9 SU at home off BB home games
Detroit at Oakland
Fister: Detroit 31-12 SU off a combined score of 15+ runs
McCarthy: Oakland 19-36 SU off BB Overs
Diamond Trends - Saturday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Pirates are 8-0 since May 18, 2011 after a loss in which they allowed 6 or fewer hits for a net profit of $1165.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Cardinals are 13-0 OU since April 13, 2011 after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits and it is not the first game of a series in a night game for a net profit of $1300 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Giants are 0-15 OU since August 13, 2007 when Matt Cain starts as a road favorite after a quality start at home for a net profit of $1500 when playing the under.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Nationals are 0-21 (-3.1 rpg) since May 11, 2009 in night road games as a dog of no more than +165 after a game where they scored 6+ runs and were not -200 or greater favorites.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Brewers are 12-0 since July 27, 2011 as a 140+ favorite when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher after playing in a night game for a net profit of $1200.
The Brewers are 0-6 OU since June 07, 2011 when Shaun Marcum starts as a favorite after going at least 6 innings and giving up 6 or fewer hits and they lost in his previous start for a net profit of $600 when playing the under.
MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
Sportspic.com
Atlanta at St. Louis
The defending champion St Louis Cardinals had it's four-game win streak snapped Friday as Atlanta's Jason Heyward belted a two-run homer in the 12th inning to give Braves a 9-7 victory in the opener of this three game set. Gets tougher for St Louis Saturday as Braves send their ace Brandon Beachy (3-1, 1.62 ERA) to the mound and Cardinals counter with Adam Wainwright (2-3, 5.61 ERA). Beachy nothing short of dominant this season will keep Cardinal bats quiet as he is limiting opponents to a .190 batting average. Wainwright, worst of the Cardinal rotation surrendering 7 yard-ball, 21 earned runs so far this season opens the door for Braves to inflict serious damage and make it two in-a-row vs Cardinals. Consider underdog (+$1.15) Atlanta. The Braves are on an 8-1 stretch in game-two of a series, 7-1 streak playing a team with a winning record. If that were not enough, Cardinals are on a 0-6 skid in game-two of a series w/Wainwright, 2-5 slide with the hurler at home.
Tampa Bay at Baltimore
When Tampa Bay plays the second of this three game set in Baltimore Saturday night they should feel pretty good about chances at knotting up the series. Rays are not only 13-7 last twenty at Camden Yards but they'll be swinging away at Brian Matusz's offerings. Birds left-hander has but one win his last sixteen on the mound and carries to the bump a horrendous 2-14 team start record over span. Add to that, Matusz is on a 1-6 team start stretch in May.