MLB betting trends, odds and predictions for Sunday, April 9th, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
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National League
Braves @ Pirates
Teheran blanked the Mets for six innings Monday in his first ’17 start (96 PT).
Cole allowed five runs in five IP (76 PT) in a 5-3 loss at Boston in his first ’17 start.
Atlanta lost four of its first five games (over 3-2). Pirates split their first four games; they’re 2-0 at home (under 2-2).
Nationals @ Phillies
Strasburg won his firs ’17 start 4-2 over Miami, allowing two runs in seven IP (95 PT).
Hellickson allowed one run in five IP (67 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-3 win at Cincinnati.
Washington won three of its first five games (over 3-2). Phillies lost three of their first five games (over 3-2).
Dodgers @ Rockies
Maeda allowed three runs in five IP (75 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-0 loss to the Padres.
Anderson allowed five runs in 5.2 IP (96 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 win at Milwaukee.
Dodgers split their first six games (under 4-2); they’re 0-2 on road. Colorado won five of its first six games (under 4-2); they’re 2-0 at home.
Cubs @ Brewers
Arrieta allowed one run in six IP (90 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 2-1 win at St Louis.
Davies allowed six runs in 4.1 IP in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 loss to Colorado.
Chicago won three of its first five games (over 2-2-1). Milwaukee lost four of its first six games (over 3-3).
Reds @ Cardinals
Feldman allowed three runs in 4.2 IP (99 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-3 loss to Philly.
Martinez blanked the Cubs for 7.1 innings in his first ’17 start, a 4-3 St Louis win.
Cincinnati won three of its first five games (under 3-2). St Louis lost three of its first five games (over 2-2-1).
Giants @ Padres
Cueto won his first ’17 start 8-4 at Arizona, allowing four runs in five IP (94 PT).
Richard blanked the Dodgers for eight innings (99 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-0 win in LA.
San Francisco lost five of its first six games (over 5-1). San Diego split its first six games (over 3-3); they’re 2-0 at home.
Marlins @ Mets
Volquez blanked Washington for five innings (82 PT); in his first ’17 start, a 4-2 road loss.
Syndergaard shut Atlanta out for six innings (86 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-0 win.
Marlins won three of their first five games (under 2-3). Mets are 2-3 in their first five games (under 2-3).
American League
Red Sox @ Tigers
Porcello allowed three runs in 6.1 IP in his first ’17 start, a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Norris was 2-0, 3.63 in his last three starts LY; over is 5-2 in his last seven starts.
Boston split its first four games (under 3-1); they’re 0-2 on road. Detroit won three of its first four games (over 3-1).
Bronx @ Baltimore
Sabathia shut Tampa Bay out for five innings (85 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-0 Bronx win.
Miley was 1-0, 1.93 in his last three starts LY; four of his last six starts stayed under.
Bronx lost four of its first five games (over 3-2). Orioles won their first four games (under 2-2).
Blue Jays @ Rays
Estrada allowed two runs in six IP (89 PT) in a 3-2, 11-inning loss at Baltimore Monday.
Odorizzi allowed four runs in six IP (107 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-0 loss to Bronx.
Toronto lost four of its first five games (under 4-1). Tampa Bay won four of its first five games (under 3-2).
A’s @ Rangers
Manaea allowed four runs in six IP (92 PT) in a 7-6 home loss to the Angels Tuesday.
Perez allowed three runs in six IP (91 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-3 loss to the Indians.
Oakland split its first six games (under 4-2). Texas lost four of first five games (over 3-2).
Twins @ White Sox
Santana allowed one run in seven IP (91 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-1 win over the Royals.
Quintana allowed six runs in 5.1 IP (93 PT) in his first ’17 loss, a 6-3 loss to Detroit.
Minnesota won four of its first five games (under 3-0-2). White Sox split their first four games (over 2-2).
Royals @ Astros
Karna was 1-1, 7.33 in his last five starts LY; over was 6-2-1 in his last nine starts.
McCullers allowed one run in six IP (86 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 2-1 win over the Royals.
Kansas City lost three of first five games (under 2-1-2). Houston lost its last three games, scoring total of six runs.
Mariners @ Angels
Iwakuma allowed two runs in six IP (83 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 2-1 loss in Houston.
Shoemaker allowed two runs in five IP (99 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-6 win in Oakland.
Mariners lost five of their first six games (under 4-2). Angels won four of their first six games (under 4-2).
Interleague
Indians @ Diamondbacks
Kluber allowed five runs in six IP (109 PT) in his first ’17 start, an 8-5 win at Texas.
Corbin allowed three runs in four IP (87 PT) in his first ’17 start, an 8-4 loss to the Giants.
Cleveland won three of first four games (over 3-1). Arizona won four of its first five games (over 5-0).
Record with this pitcher starting
National League
Atl-Pitt: Teheran 0-1; Cole 0-1
Wsh-Phil: Strasburg 1-0; Hellickson 1-0
LA-Colo: Maeda 0-1; Anderson 1-0
Chi-Mil: Arrieta 1-0; Davies 0-1
Cin-StL: Feldman 0-1; Martinez 1-0
SF-SD: Cueto 1-0; Richard 1-0
Mia-NY: Volquez 0-1; Syndergaard 1-0
American League
Bos-Det: Porcello 1-0; Norris 0-0
NY-Balt: Sabathia Miley 0-0
Tor-TB: Estrada 0-1; Odorizzi 0-1
A’s-Tex: Manaea 0-1; Perez 0-1
Min-Chi: Santana 1-0; Quintana 0-1
KC-Hst: Karns 0-0; McCullers 1-0
Sea-LAA: Iwakuma 0-1; Shoemaker 1-0
Interleague
Clev-Az: Kluber 1-0; Corbin 0-1
Umpires
National League
Atl-Pitt: Four of last five Cuzzi games said under total.
Wsh-Phil: Five of last six Hoye games stayed under.
LA-Colo: Five of last six Cederstrom games stayed under.
Chi-Mil: Underdogs won eight of last ten Eddings games.
Cin-StL: Underdogs are 9-6 in last fifteen Fletcher games.
SF-SD: Over is 10-2-1 in last thirteen Wolf games.
Mia-NY: Three of last four Randazzo games went over.
American League
Bos-Det: Underdogs won nine of last ten Barry games.
NY-Balt: Under is 4-1-1 in last six Gorman games.
Tor-TB: Four of last five Muchlinski games stayed under.
A’s-Tex: Six of last seven Kulpa games went over total.
Min-Chi: Favorites won four of last five Demuth games.
KC-Hst: Five of last six Fairchild games stayed under.
Sea-LAA: Over is 8-4-2 in last fourteen O’Nora games.
Interleague
Clev-Az: Underdogs won five of last seven Barksdale games.
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Sunday Night Baseball Betting Preview: Marlins at Mets
By Covers.com
Miami Marlins at New York Mets (A: +170, H: -185, Total: 7)
Usually the sight of Noah Syndergaard on the mound spells bad news for the opposition, and the New York Mets’ hard-throwing right-hander starts Sunday night’s home game against the Miami Marlins looking to extend his domination. Syndergaard has not lost to New York’s National League East rival in three career starts, allowing just four runs while striking out 29 hitters with only two walks.
The Mets need a big outing from their ace after the Marlins battered New York pitching for the second night in a row in Saturday’s 8-1 victory, a game in which New York had to use six relievers. Miami catcher J.T. Realmuto continued his hot hitting, going 3-for-6 with a run scored and two RBIs from the leadoff spot to boost his average to .556. Realmuto has multi-hit performances in all four games he has played this season. Center fielder Marcel Ozuna is 5-for-8 in the series with three RBIs and slugged his first homer of the season Saturday to raise his average to .429.
LINE HISTORY: "Thor" and the Mets opened as -175 favorites at home but by Sunday afternoon that number was up to -185. The total hit the board at 7 and has yet to see any movement off the original number. View complete line history here.
INJURY REPORT:
Marlins - 3B M. Prado (Mid April, hamstring), RP J. Locke (Out Indefinitely, bicep), RP O. Despaigne (Mid April, oblique).
Mets - RP J. Familia (Elig April 20, suspension), DF J. Lagares (Mid April, oblique), SP S. Lugo (Out Indefinitely, elbow), SP S. Matz (Early May, elbow), 3B D. Wright (Out Indefinitely, shoulder), CF B. Nimmo (Out Indefinitely, hamstring).
WEATHER REPORT: The forecast for Sunday night at Citi Field is calling for clear skies and cool temperatures. It is expected to be a beautiful spring day in the New York area but by 8:00 ET first pitch temperatures will be down in the low-50's with a 10 mph wind blowing out to left field.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Edinson Volquez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (0-0, 0.00)
Volquez pitched well in his Marlins debut on opening day Monday, striking out six while scattering four hits in five shutout innings at Washington. The 33-year-old threw 51 of his 82 pitches for strikes in facing four above the minimum through five innings. Volquez gave up two hits in six shutout innings to win his only start against New York last season, and is 3-5 with a 4.99 ERA in 10 career starts against the Mets.
One of the preseason favorites for the NL Cy Young Award, Syndergaard got off to a great start on opening day Monday against Atlanta, striking out seven with no walks in six shutout innings. He left the game with a blister on his right middle finger, and the Mets slid him back one day to Sunday as a precaution. Syndergaard has walked just four hitters in five career April starts, going 2-0 with 45 strikeouts.
TRENDS:
* Marlins are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
* Mets are 10-2 in their last 12 Sunday games.
* Mets are 0-4 in Syndergaard's last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
* Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
* Under is 7-0 in Mets last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
* Under is 8-0 in Syndergaard's last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
* Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
WALK-OFFS:
1. Miami OF Ichiro Suzuki collected a pinch-hit single Saturday, his first hit of the season and the 3,031st of his career.
2. New York 2B Neil Walker struck out a career-high four times Saturday and is hitting just .150 on the season.
3. Miami RF Giancarlo Stanton finished 3-for-4 with three singles and a RBI Saturday and has at least one hit in his past five games at Citi Field.
CONSENSUS: Early consensus on this matchup has 81 percent of the wagers on the home favorite New York Mets and Over is picking up 54 percent of the totals selections.