Sunday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
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Streaking
Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels (5-0, 1.60 ERA)
Weaver wasn’t nearly as dominant in his first start after his no-hitter, but didn’t give his supporters anything to complain about either. He allowed one run on three hits in six innings in an 8-3 win over Minnesota. He walked two and struck out a pair and has allowed only nine runs in 50 2/3 innings this season.
Lance Lynn, St. Louis Cardinals (6-0, 1.40 ERA)
Lynn continued his remarkable rookie season, throwing five scoreless innings in what turned out to be a 9-6 victory over Arizona. He allowed three hits while striking out seven and is now working on a tidy 0.85 WHIP so far this year.
Slumping
Kevin Millwood, Seattle Mariners (0-4, 5.88 ERA)
Millwood had trouble with his control in his last trip to the hill, walking five batters in just five innings. He also gave up five runs on eight hits in a 6-4 loss to Detroit. The 37-year-old has lost four straight decisions, yielding 15 runs over that span.
Philip Humber, Chicago White Sox (1-2, 6.83 ERA)
Humber’s perfect game seems like a very long time ago. Since then, he has allowed 20 earned runs, including five home runs, in 13 1/3 innings. He didn’t make it out of the third inning in his last start, giving up eight runs in an 8-6 loss to Cleveland. "I'm doing my best, it's just the last two or three times out there, it's been rough,” he told reporters. “I'm definitely hoping for better results. I'm doing the best I can to make that happen, but right now it's kind of a grind."
Sunday Night Baseball: Angels at Rangers
By Covers.com
Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers (-130, N/A)
Two of baseball's best at their craft square off Sunday night when the Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of their three-game series. Texas slugger Josh Hamilton attempts to continue his power display against Los Angeles ace Jered Weaver, who has yet to lose this season. Hamilton leads the major leagues in batting average (.402), home runs (18) and RBIs (41). He has gone deep nine times over his last six games and has more blasts than the entire San Diego Padres club (13). Weaver is tied for first in the American League in wins (five), ranks second in ERA (1.60) and is fifth with 47 strikeouts.
Hamilton is 9-for-34 (.265) lifetime against Weaver with five doubles, a homer and three RBIs. Weaver has registered five strikeouts in the head-to-head battle. The Angels have won eight of their last 12 games while the Rangers have captured four of six. Texas has claimed 13 of the last 21 meetings between the AL West rivals.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Jered Weaver (5-0, 1.60 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Neftali Feliz (2-1, 3.38 ERA)
Weaver is coming off back-to-back victories over Minnesota in which he allowed a total of one run and three hits over 15 innings. After tossing a no-hitter against the Twins at home on May 2, the 29-year-old tossed six strong innings at Target Field five days later for his first road win of the year. Weaver owns a 9-6 record with a 3.41 ERA and two complete games in 25 career starts against Texas.
Feliz will be making the sixth start of his career, all this season. The former closer allowed more than three runs just once over his first five outings. In his only start at home, Feliz tossed seven scoreless innings in a win over Seattle in his season debut. The 24-year-old limited the Orioles to one run and four hits over six frames in a win at Camden Yards on Tuesday.
WALK-OFFS
1. Angels slugger Albert Pujols went 1-for-3 on Saturday to raise his average to .195.
2. Hamilton is the second player in history to hit 18 homers in the first 34 games of a season. Cy Williams accomplished the feat in 1923.
3. Hamilton's blast on Saturday extended his hitting streak to 12 games. But teammate Elvis Andrus went 0-for-3, ending his streak at 11 contests.
MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Giants and D-Backs send a pair of struggling lefties to the mound when they close this three-game set in the desert. Barry Zito (1-1, 2.21 ERA, 3-3 TSR) toes the rubber for Giants looking to shake off an 0-3 team start skid that has seen the hurler tagged for 15 hits, 6 runs over 15.2 innings of work. Joe Saunder (2-2, 2.50 ERA, 2-4 TSR) goes for D-Backs and will try to shrug off his worst start of the season this past Monday against the Cardinals allowing 9 hits, 7 runs, 3 yard-ball over 3.1 innings. Saunders will also be trying to shake off an 0-3 slide vs Giants over four career starts (1-3 TSR). Coin flip to be sure but were staying home with D-Back as Giants have been snake-bitten in the desert (1-8) and we find Giants 3-13 as road dogs of _$1.10 to +$1.50 with Zito touching toe to rubber.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
The Rockies and Dodgers complete this three-game set Sunday afternoon with Alex White (0-1, 2.84 ERA) and Ted Lilly (4-0, 1.71ERA) on respective mounds. White who took a tough-luck loss in Tuesday's defeat by the Padres, giving up two earned runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings has now lost four straight starts dating back to last September. Meanwhile, southpaw Lilly off to the best start of his career posting quality start after quality start heads to the bump undefeated this season (4-1 TSR) and on a 7-0 streak (7-1 TSR) his last eight on the hill. Lilly in great form sporting a 3.0 SWR, 0.65 WHIP and 19.7 Batter-Out-Rating/9 on home field you don't want to be betting against the lefty. Stick with Los Angeles - Some pitchers have a certain team's number. Lilly already handcuffing Rockies this season heads to the bump with an impressive 9-1 life-time mark vs Colorado as a member of Dodgers/Cubbies over twelve starts (10-2 TSR). Dodgers have a 6-2 stretch at home going for a 3-game sweep, a 12-2 streak as home favorite of -$1.25 to -$1.60. Rockies have a 5-13 skid the past eighteen vs a port-side starter
Hot pitchers
-- EJackson is 0-0, 2.75 in his last three starts. Arroyo is 2-1, 2.45 in his last five outings.
-- Zambrano has a 1.29 RA in his last five starts.
-- WRodriguez is 3-2, 2.06 in his last five starts. Burnett is 1-0, 1.20 in his two home starts.
-- Hamels is 4-0, 2.06 in his last five starts. 37-year old Suppan is 2-0, 0.90 in his first two '12 starts.
-- Samardzija is 2-0, 0.84 in his last three starts.
-- Lynn is 6-0, 1.40 in six starts this season. Hanson has a 2.74 RA in his four road starts.
-- Zito is 1-1, 2.70 in six starts this season.
-- Lilly is 4-0, 1.69 in five starts this season. White allowed two runs in 6.1 IP in his first '12 start, at Petco.
-- Masterson is 1-0, 3.05 in his last three starts.
-- Romero is 1-0, 2.57 in his last couple road starts. Diamond blanked the Angels for seven innings in his first '12 start.
-- Parker is 1-0, 1.80 in first three starts for Oakland. Verlander is 3-0, 3.35 in his last five starts.
-- Weaver is 4-0, 0.98 in his last five starts. Feliz is 2-1, 3.19 in his five starts this season.
Cold pitchers
-- Niese is 0-1, 5.14 in his last four starts.
-- Estrada is 0-2, 6.92 in his last two starts.
-- Saunders is 0-1, 9.31 in his last couple starts.
-- Millwood is 0-4, 7.81 in his last five starts. Pettitte is making his first '12 start; he was 0-2, 3.71 in four minor league starts, allowing 10 runs in 17 innings pitched.
-- Arrieta is 1-3, 5.50 in his last six starts. Shields is 2-1, 5.50 in his last three outings.
-- Bard is 1-2, 5.59 in his last three starts.
-- Duffy is 1-1, 6.28 in his last three starts. Humber has allowed 20 runs in 13.1 IP in three starts since his perfect game.
Hot teams
-- Marlins won nine of their last 11 games. Mets won six of their last seven games.
-- Washington won its last three games, allowing six runs.
-- St Louis won four of its last six games. Braves won eight of their last ten road games.
-- Brewers won three of their last four games.
-- Dodgers won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Bronx won five of its last six games.
-- Angels won five of their last seven games. Texas won four of six.
-- Orioles are 8-4 in their last twelve home games.
-- Cleveland is 8-6 in its last fourteen games.
-- Chicago won three of its last four games. Royals are 9-6 in their last fifteen games.
-- Blue Jays won three of their last four games.
-- A's won five of their last seven games.
Cold teams
-- Pittsburgh is 2-8 in game following its last ten wins. Astros lost nine of their last thirteen road games.
-- Phillies lost six of their last eight games. San Diego is 3-8 on road.
-- Cincinnati lost three of its last four games.
-- Cubs lost ten of their last thirteen road games.
-- Arizona lost six of its last seven games. Giants lost seven of eleven.
-- Rockies lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Mariners lost three of their last four games.
-- Rays lost six of their last seven games.
-- Boston lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Minnesota lost 15 of its last 19 games.
-- Tigers lost three of their last four games.
Totals
-- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Pittsburgh games.
-- Seven of Phillies' last eight games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in Miami's last twelve home games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Cincinnati games.
-- Seven of Cubs' last ten games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Atlanta games stayed under total. Over is 11-3 in last fourteen Cardinal games.
-- Last four Arizona home games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Colorado road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Bronx games.
-- Six of last nine Baltimore games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine Boston games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-2 in Angels' last fourteen road games.
-- White Sox' last three home games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Under is 10-5 in Detroit's road games this season.
Umpires
-- Chi-Mil-- Over is 23-18 in last 41 Johnson games.
-- NY-Mia-- Underdogs won four of six Tichenor games.
-- SD-Phil-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Scott games (hosts 6-0).
-- Hst-Pitt-- Over is 5-2-1 in Reynolds games, with underdogs winning his last five games behind plate.
-- Wsh-Cin-- Home team won last four Foster games.
-- Atl-StL-- Visiting team won last four Knight games.
-- SF-Az-- Under is 18-13 in last 31 Fairchild games.
-- Col-LA-- Over is 4-0-1 in Carlson games this season.
-- LA-Tex-- Five of six Bellino games stayed under total.
-- Sea-NY-- Three of last four Barry games stayed under.
-- TB-Blt-- Last three Davis games stayed under the total.
-- Tor-Min-- Six of last seven Nelson games stayed under.
-- KC-Chi-- Underdogs won three of five West games.
-- Cle-Bos-- Home side won four of last five Kulpa games.
-- Det-A's-- Favorites won five of six Diaz games.
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SEATTLE vs. NY YANKEES
Seattle is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Seattle is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
WASHINGTON vs. CINCINNATI
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home
NY METS vs. MIAMI
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami's last 20 games
SAN DIEGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing San Diego
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games at home
HOUSTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Pittsburgh's last 21 games at home
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Minnesota is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games at home
Minnesota is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City's last 10 games
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing Kansas City
ATLANTA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games when playing St. Louis
Atlanta is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
COLORADO vs. LA DODGERS
Colorado is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Colorado
DETROIT vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 15 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Oakland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
SAN FRANCISCO vs. ARIZONA
San Francisco is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 11 games on the road
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
WASHINGTON (21 - 12) at CINCINNATI (16 - 16) - 1:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 14-33 (-16.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 101-94 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 78-73 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-5 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WASHINGTON is 101-94 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 44-34 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
JACKSON is 12-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 94-98 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-1 (+4.2 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
JACKSON is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.813.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
BRONSON ARROYO vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ARROYO is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.103.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-2. (+3.7 units)
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NY METS (19 - 14) at MIAMI (17 - 16) - 1:10 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 63-44 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 24-9 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
NY METS are 19-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 24-18 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 52-46 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-6 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 19-14 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 13-5 (+10.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NIESE is 9-2 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
MIAMI is 19-32 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 15-28 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-53 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-53 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 74-69 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 74-69 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 31-39 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-1 (+3.7 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
JON NIESE vs. MIAMI since 1997
NIESE is 1-4 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.13 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. NY METS since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 6-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.377.
His team's record is 7-5 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-6. (-0.4 units)
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HOUSTON (15 - 18) at PITTSBURGH (15 - 18) - 1:35 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 199-235 (-56.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 7-24 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-41 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 70-124 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-94 (-32.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 72-125 (-32.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-20 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-29 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BURNETT is 32-39 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BURNETT is 63-73 (-27.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BURNETT is 30-35 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BURNETT is 15-21 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 8-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.354.
His team's record is 10-7 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.2 units)
A.J. BURNETT vs. HOUSTON since 1997
BURNETT is 2-5 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.31 and a WHIP of 1.641.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.2 units)
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SAN DIEGO (12 - 22) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 19) - 1:35 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 83-114 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 2-11 (-9.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 83-114 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 131-76 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
HAMELS is 26-6 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 36-30 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-9 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-3 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
JEFF SUPPAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SUPPAN is 3-8 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.04 and a WHIP of 1.898.
His team's record is 4-10 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-8. (-3.0 units)
COLE HAMELS vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HAMELS is 7-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 0.852.
His team's record is 8-4 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.4 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (13 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (15 - 18) - 2:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. MARCO ESTRADA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 72-90 (-33.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1200-1286 (-238.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-103 (-34.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 653-661 (-125.6 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1143-1202 (-216.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 884-947 (-162.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 71-34 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 57-24 (+26.0 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 70-34 (+26.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 71-34 (+26.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 4-12 (-10.8 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-1 (+3.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 0-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
MARCO ESTRADA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
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ATLANTA (21 - 13) at ST LOUIS (20 - 13) - 2:15 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 49-25 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HANSON is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
LANCE LYNN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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SAN FRANCISCO (16 - 17) at ARIZONA (15 - 19) - 4:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 63-42 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 112-91 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 40-25 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 51-33 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 112-91 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 99-73 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
SAUNDERS is 54-31 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAUNDERS is 38-16 (+18.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 186-170 (+29.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ZITO is 63-37 (+27.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-1 (+3.3 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
BARRY ZITO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZITO is 3-8 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.27 and a WHIP of 1.680.
His team's record is 7-8 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-6. (+1.3 units)
JOE SAUNDERS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SAUNDERS is 0-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.692.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)
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COLORADO (13 - 19) at LA DODGERS (22 - 11) - 4:10 PM
ALEX WHITE (R) vs. TED LILLY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 32-52 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-110 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-31 (-16.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 71-107 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-29 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 7-23 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-54 (-25.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-39 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 86-110 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 52-37 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 14-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-3 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
ALEX WHITE vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
TED LILLY vs. COLORADO since 1997
LILLY is 9-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.148.
His team's record is 10-3 (+8.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.9 units)
SEATTLE (15 - 20) at NY YANKEES (19 - 14) - 1:05 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 62-116 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 37-71 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 140-198 (-49.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 29-69 (-36.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-44 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 29-72 (-32.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 144-216 (-61.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 50-17 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
PETTITTE is 39-9 (+22.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -200 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 251-165 (-64.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 111-97 (-57.8 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MILLWOOD is 2-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.44 and a WHIP of 1.727.
His team's record is 5-9 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.8 units)
ANDY PETTITTE vs. SEATTLE since 1997
PETTITTE is 12-10 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.361.
His team's record is 13-10 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-11. (-0.6 units)
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CLEVELAND (18 - 15) at BOSTON (14 - 19) - 1:35 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. DANIEL BARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 98-94 (+7.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-7 (+8.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 101-97 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-9 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 423-313 (-54.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
BOSTON is 106-91 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-44 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 53-47 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-27 (-17.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 3-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BOSTON is 53-47 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
MASTERSON is 3-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 1.95 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 4-0 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
DANIEL BARD vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
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TAMPA BAY (20 - 14) at BALTIMORE (22 - 12) - 1:35 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 12-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-1 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 20-11 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-9 (+13.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-7 (+9.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-4 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-12 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 442-539 (+21.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 156-237 (-80.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
JAMES SHIELDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SHIELDS is 8-5 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.255.
His team's record is 12-9 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-10. (-2.1 units)
JAKE ARRIETA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.70 and a WHIP of 1.192.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
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TORONTO (19 - 15) at MINNESOTA (9 - 24) - 2:10 PM
RICKY ROMERO (L) vs. SCOTT DIAMOND (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 41-27 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 69-117 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 41-81 (-30.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 72-124 (-37.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-62 (-28.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-61 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-33 (-14.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
RICKY ROMERO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
ROMERO is 4-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.91 and a WHIP of 1.009.
His team's record is 4-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
SCOTT DIAMOND vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.
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KANSAS CITY (12 - 20) at CHI WHITE SOX (16 - 18) - 2:10 PM
DANNY DUFFY (L) vs. PHILIP HUMBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 74-90 (-30.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-55 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 18-27 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-59 (-21.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 42-55 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-34 (-18.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HUMBER is 4-15 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HUMBER is 4-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HUMBER is 1-9 (-9.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HUMBER is 4-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
DANNY DUFFY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
DUFFY is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
PHILIP HUMBER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
HUMBER is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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DETROIT (16 - 17) at OAKLAND (18 - 16) - 4:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. JARROD PARKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 70-55 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 22-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 11-0 (+11.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 25-5 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday since 1997.
VERLANDER is 51-23 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 6-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.198.
His team's record is 6-6 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.8 units)
JARROD PARKER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
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LA ANGELS (15 - 19) at TEXAS (22 - 12) - 8:05 PM
JERED WEAVER (R) vs. NEFTALI FELIZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 46-53 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 15-19 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 28-35 (-13.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 67-69 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 45-18 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 122-77 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 95-55 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 94-55 (+22.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 53-28 (+20.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 129-84 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 46-23 (+18.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 609-605 (+39.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 628-623 (+58.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 154-138 (+28.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 107-92 (+29.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Sunday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 519-512 (+60.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-1 (+0.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
JERED WEAVER vs. TEXAS since 1997
WEAVER is 9-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.210.
His team's record is 14-11 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-8. (+6.8 units)
NEFTALI FELIZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
National League
Washington at Cincinnati
Jackson: WASH 30-8 off one run win
Arroyo: 71-43 Under when the money line is -100 to -150
NY Mets at Miami
Niese: 8-2 TSR as an underdog of +125 to +175
Nolasco: Miami 13-3 Under at home after scoring 9+ runs
Houston at Pittsburgh
Rodriguez: HOU 17-41 in day games
Burnett: PIT 12-3 Under in home games
San Diego at Philadelphia
Suppan: 1-22 TSR as an underdog of +175 to +250
Hamels: 26-6 TSR in May
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee
Samardzija: Cubs 21-9 Over off BB losses
Estrada: MIL 4-12 in day games
Atlanta at St. Louis,
Hanson: ATL 23-16 as an underdog of +100 to +150
Lynn: StL 8-0 Over as a home favorite of -125 to -175
San Francisco at Arizona
Zito: 74-44 Under working on 5 or 6 days res
Saunders: 25-10 Under off team loss
Colorado at LA Dodgers
White: COL 10-29 in May games
Lilly: LAS 12-1 as home favorite
American League
Seattle at NY Yankees
Millwood: 15-2 Under as a road underdog of +150 to +175
Pettitte: 38-9 TSR as a home favorite of -175 to -200
Cleveland at Boston
Masterson: 4-0 TSR, 1.95 ERA vs. Boston
Bard: BOS 10-0 Over at home after allowing 1 run or less
Tampa Bay at Baltimore
Shields: TB 17-4 Over off BB Unders
Arrieta: 13-3 Over when the total is 7 to 8.5
Toronto at Minnesota
Romero: TOR 8-2 at Minnesota
Diamond: MIN 8-20 at home after scoring 1 run or less
Kansas City at Chicago White Sox
Duffy: KC 27-15 Over after allowing 2 runs or less
Humber: 4-12 TSR in home games
Detroit at Oakland
Verlander: 16-0 TSR as a road favorite of -125 or more
Parker: OAK 16-6 Under vs. righties
LA Angels at Texas
Weaver: 12-1 Under vs. division
Feliz: TEX 29-12 after a loss by 2 runs or less
Diamond Trends - Sunday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Astros are 0-13 since April 03, 2011 when playing a day game as a dog after a loss in which they drew 1 or fewer walks for a net profit of $1300 when playing against.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Cardinals are 14-0 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 $1400 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Giants are 0-11 since June 23, 2010 when Barry Zito starts after losing as an away dog in his last start for a net profit of $1205 when playing against.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Diamondbacks are 15-0 (2.9 rpg) since September 16, 2008 at home as a -140+ favorite when their starter lost his past two starts and wasn’t a -200+ favorite for the last start.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Tigers are 12-0 since July 22, 2010 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 $1200.
The Royals are 0-10 since May 13, 2011 on the road after a win in which they had 12+ hits in a night game for a net profit of $1000 when playing against.