Thursday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
R.A. Dickey, New York Mets (5-1, 3.65 ERA)
Dickey didn’t have his best knuckler going in his last start, but still held the Marlins to two runs over six innings to pick up his third win in four outings. He was hit by a pitch on the wrist of his pitching hand, which cut his outing short. He is expected to be fine for Thursday. Dickey said he had a tough time keeping his knuckleball from over-rotating.
Brandon Beachy, Atlanta Braves (4-1, 1.60 ERA)
You’d never know Brandon Beachy was an undrafted free agent by looking at him on the mound now. He allowed just one run on two hits over six innings in a win over St. Louis in his last outing, and has allowed two or fewer runs in all seven of his starts. However, he has walked seven combined batters in his last two outings – half of his season total.
Slumping
Chris Volstad, Chicago Cubs (0-5, 6.92 ERA)
One bad inning spoiled another Volstad outing last week when he coughed up five runs in the sixth inning against the Brewers, adding yet another loss to his resume. Volstad’s slider has given him the most trouble, but without a win since July 17 of last year, the slump seems to be getting to his head. He might be pitching to save his spot in the rotation here and will be up against Roy Halladay.
J.A. Happ, Houston Astros (2-3, 5.72 ERA)
Happ has surrendered six home runs in his last four starts and owns a fat 7.16 ERA over his last three starts. Manager Brad Mills says Happ’s major problem right now is that he’s leaving some pitches up in the strike zone. He has just one win in his last six starts.
Hot pitchers
-- Latos is 2-0, 2.22 in his last four starts. Dickey is 3-0, 2.33 in his last four outings.
-- Cain is 2-2, 1.59 in his last seven starts. Wainwright is 2-1, 4.07 in his last four starts.
-- McDonald is 2-1, 1.91 in his last five starts. Zimmerman has a 2.53 RA in seven starts this season.
-- Beachy is 4-0, 1.80 in his last six starts. Nolasco is 3-0, 2.15 in his four road starts.
-- Marcum is 1-0, 1.80 in his last three starts.
-- Volquez is 2-0, 1.42 in his last four starts. Harang is 1-0, 1.93 in his last couple starts.
-- Fister allowed one run in 16.2 IP in his three starts this year. Walters allowed two runs in six IP in his first '12 start, a 2-1 loss at home to the Blue Jays.
-- McCarthy is 3-1, 1.63 in his last four starts.
-- Sale is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts.
-- Hughes is 2-0, 2.51 in his last couple starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Cahill is 1-4, 5.52 in his last five starts. Nicasio has an 8.10 RA in his four home starts.
-- Happ is 1-2, 7.59 in his last four starts.
-- Halladay is 0-3, 4.59 in his last five starts. Volstad is 0-5, 7.38 in his seven starts this season.
-- Noesi is 1-3, 6.58 in his last five starts. McAllister is 1-1, 5.54 in his two starts this season.
-- Harrison is 1-3, 9.28 in his last four starts.
-- Matusz is 1-2, 6.35 in his three road starts. Hochevar is 3-3, 7.20 in seven starts; he is either really good or totally horrible.
-- Wilson has a 4.64 RA in his last four starts; he started game Friday and Saturday in Arlington last week.
-- Hutchison has a 5.86 RA in his five starts this season.
-- Moore is 1-3, 6.23 in seven starts this season. Doubrant has a 5.19 RA in his three road starts.
Hot teams
-- San Diego won three of its last four home games. Dodgers won five of their last seven games.
-- Washington won six of its last eight home games.
-- Marlins won 12 of their last 15 games. Atlanta won four of last six.
-- Mets won seven of their last eleven games. Reds won three of four.
-- Phillies won five of their last six games.
-- Indians won their last three games, allowing seven runs.
-- Red Sox won five of their last six games. Tampa Bay won its last four games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Royals won six of their last eight games. Baltimore won its last six road games.
-- Detroit is 8-1 in game following its last nine losses.
-- Angels won four of their last five games.
Cold teams
-- Pirates lost their last two games, allowing 13 runs.
-- Cubs are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Brewers lost six of their last eight road games. Houston lost seven of its last ten games overall.
-- Arizona lostnine of its last 11 games. Colorado lost nine of twelve.
-- Cardinals lost four of their last six games. San Francisco lost six of its last nine at home.
-- Mariners lost five of their last six games.
-- Toronto lost four of its last six games. Bronx Bombers are 3-6 in last nine away games.
-- Twins lost 11 of their last 16 games.
-- Rangers lost three of their last five games. Oakland lost three of four.
-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Pittsburgh games.
-- Five of last six Miami games went over the total.
-- Eight of Mets' last nine games went over the total.
-- Cubs' last six games all went over the total. Under is 3-1-1 in Phillies' last five games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Milwaukee road games. Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Houston games.
-- Seven of last eight Arizona games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Cardinal games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Seattle games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 12-4-1 in last seventeen Bronx games.
-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Minnesota games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Tampa Bay games.
-- Over is 7-3 in Rangers' last ten games. Last five Oakland games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-4 in last thirteen Baltimore games.
-- Last four White Sox games went over the total.
Umpires
-- Cin-NY-- Underdog won five of last six Barry games.
-- Az-Col-- Visiting team won four of last five Reynolds games.
-- StL-SF-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Demuth games.
-- Pitt-Wsh-- Under is 4-1-1 in Porter games this season.
-- Mia-Atl-- Last three West games went over the total.
-- Mil-Hst-- Visiting team won last five Knight games.
-- Phil-Chi-- Three of last four Davis games stayed under.
-- LA-SD-- Favorites won last four TBarrett games.
-- Sea-Clev-- Road team won four of last five Johnson games.
-- Min-Det-- Home side won last five Foster games.
-- A's-Tex-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Diaz games.
-- Balt-KC-- Over is 5-0-1 in Carlson games this season.
-- Chi-LA-- Under is 18-14 in last 32 Fairchild games.
-- NY-Tor-- Home team won Scott's last seven games.
-- Bos-TB-- Five of seven Bellino games stayed under total.
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CINCINNATI (19 - 17) at NY METS (20 - 17) - 1:10 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. R.A. DICKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 13-23 (-12.5 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 41-58 (-25.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 14-8 (+8.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 576-660 (+49.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 513-604 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 425-479 (+47.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
NY METS are 21-33 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
MAT LATOS vs. NY METS since 1997
LATOS is 2-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 0.889.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)
R.A. DICKEY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DICKEY is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.349.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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ARIZONA (16 - 22) at COLORADO (15 - 21) - 3:10 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. JUAN NICASIO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 113-94 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 52-36 (+16.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 113-94 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 83-62 (+23.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CAHILL is 13-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
COLORADO is 88-112 (-38.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 27-35 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-53 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-31 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-56 (-25.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-40 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-112 (-38.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 59-81 (-32.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-50 (-22.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 80-87 (-30.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. COLORADO since 1997
CAHILL is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.55 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
JUAN NICASIO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
NICASIO is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 20.22 and a WHIP of 3.745.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
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ST LOUIS (22 - 15) at SAN FRANCISCO (18 - 19) - 3:45 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 112-101 (-34.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 64-47 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 63-45 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 71-74 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 0-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.194.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
MATT CAIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CAIN is 1-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.346.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)
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PITTSBURGH (17 - 20) at WASHINGTON (23 - 14) - 7:05 PM
JAMES MCDONALD (R) vs. JORDAN ZIMMERMANN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 205-421 (-97.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 35-86 (-30.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 103-96 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 58-41 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 103-96 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 68-63 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 79-75 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 56-46 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 55-54 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JAMES MCDONALD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MCDONALD is 0-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.84 and a WHIP of 1.580.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
JORDAN ZIMMERMANN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.
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MIAMI (20 - 17) at ATLANTA (23 - 15) - 7:10 PM
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. BRANDON BEACHY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 107-147 (-40.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in road games in May games this season.
MIAMI is 52-50 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 40-32 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 16-9 (+12.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
NOLASCO is 22-12 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 22-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NOLASCO is 17-7 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 39-43 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BEACHY is 5-11 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BEACHY is 3-12 (-13.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BEACHY is 5-11 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLASCO is 5-7 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.527.
His team's record is 8-11 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-11. (-4.6 units)
BRANDON BEACHY vs. MIAMI since 1997
BEACHY is 1-0 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.01 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)
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MILWAUKEE (16 - 21) at HOUSTON (16 - 21) - 8:05 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-16 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games in May games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-14 (-11.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 18-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 18-25 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 11-20 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 70-36 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 73-128 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 200-238 (-58.0 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 71-127 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 47-96 (-34.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 (+0.8 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)
SHAUN MARCUM vs. HOUSTON since 1997
MARCUM is 2-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.52 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)
J.A. HAPP vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HAPP is 2-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.70 and a WHIP of 1.733.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (19 - 19) at CHICAGO CUBS (15 - 22) - 8:05 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1202-1288 (-238.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-99 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-99 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 26-40 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 886-949 (-162.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
VOLSTAD is 4-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
VOLSTAD is 4-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VOLSTAD is 13-27 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
VOLSTAD is 2-15 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+0.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)
ROY HALLADAY vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HALLADAY is 1-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 1-5 (-8.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)
CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
VOLSTAD is 2-5 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.89 and a WHIP of 1.606.
His team's record is 3-10 (-6.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-8. (-4.6 units)
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LA DODGERS (24 - 13) at SAN DIEGO (14 - 24) - 10:05 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 66-43 (+19.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 54-39 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 85-116 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 60-85 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 45-60 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 45-58 (-15.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 34-59 (-21.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 85-116 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 47-85 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 14-28 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-2 (+4.1 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)
AARON HARANG vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HARANG is 3-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-5.0 units)
EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)
SEATTLE (16 - 23) at CLEVELAND (21 - 16) - 12:05 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. ZACH MCALLISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 18-46 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-33 (-17.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 30-73 (-31.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 145-219 (-62.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 63-119 (-40.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-27 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 38-72 (-33.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 141-201 (-51.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 104-98 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 12-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 101-95 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 49-34 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
HECTOR NOESI vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.
ZACH MCALLISTER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCALLISTER is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 21.62 and a WHIP of 3.303.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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MINNESOTA (11 - 26) at DETROIT (18 - 19) - 1:05 PM
P.J. WALTERS (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 74-126 (-36.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 31-62 (-27.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-49 (-21.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 71-119 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-95 (-35.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 59-28 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
P.J. WALTERS vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
DOUG FISTER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
FISTER is 1-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)
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OAKLAND (19 - 19) at TEXAS (24 - 14) - 2:05 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. MATT HARRISON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 131-86 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 47-18 (+23.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 124-79 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 95-56 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. TEXAS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.17 and a WHIP of 1.195.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
MATT HARRISON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
HARRISON is 4-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)
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BALTIMORE (24 - 14) at KANSAS CITY (15 - 21) - 2:10 PM
BRIAN MATUSZ (L) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 24-14 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-5 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 6-0 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in road games in May games this season.
BALTIMORE is 9-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
BALTIMORE is 22-13 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 19-11 (+12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-8 (+9.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 4-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 231-344 (-100.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 4-14 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 2-11 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BRIAN MATUSZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MATUSZ is 0-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 13.51 and a WHIP of 1.802.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 1-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 6.63 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (17 - 21) at LA ANGELS (17 - 21) - 3:35 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 46-53 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 375-309 (+55.2 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 54-48 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 52-42 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 17-21 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 119-112 (-61.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 47-54 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
CHRIS SALE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
C.J. WILSON vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
WILSON is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.19 and a WHIP of 1.054.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
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NY YANKEES (20 - 17) at TORONTO (20 - 18) - 7:05 PM
PHIL HUGHES (R) vs. DREW HUTCHISON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 69-67 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 14-26 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 309-220 (+53.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
PHIL HUGHES vs. TORONTO since 1997
HUGHES is 3-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.95 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 7-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.2 units)
DREW HUTCHISON vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
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BOSTON (17 - 20) at TAMPA BAY (24 - 14) - 7:10 PM
FELIX DOUBRONT (L) vs. MATT MOORE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 6-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BOSTON is 109-92 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 44-44 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 57-28 (+23.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 116-88 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 446-539 (+25.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
TAMPA BAY is 18-4 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
BOSTON is 29-15 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
FELIX DOUBRONT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
DOUBRONT is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.781.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
MATT MOORE vs. BOSTON since 1997
MOORE is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 8.53 and a WHIP of 1.896.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
SEATTLE vs. CLEVELAND
Seattle is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Minnesota is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
Detroit is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Minnesota
CINCINNATI vs. NY METS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
OAKLAND vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Texas
Texas is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Texas's last 19 games when playing Oakland
BALTIMORE vs. KANSAS CITY
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games at home
ARIZONA vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games at home
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
CHI WHITE SOX vs. LA ANGELS
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of LA Angels's last 15 games at home
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
San Francisco is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto's last 15 games at home
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Miami's last 22 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
MILWAUKEE vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHI CUBS
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Chi Cubs are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
San Diego is 4-16 SU in their last 20 games when playing LA Dodgers
National League
Cincinnati at NY Mets
Latos: 1-8 TSR vs. NL East
Dickey: 15-8 TSR as an underdog
Arizona at Colorado
Cahill: 13-5 TSR in division road games
Nicasio: COL 12-31 in May
St. Louis at San Francisco
Wainwright: 18-7 TSR as underdog
Cain: 14-3 Under in home 1st Half of season
Pittsburgh at Washington
McDonald: PIT 24-10 Under in all games
Zimmerman: WASH 23-7 at home vs. NL Central
Miami at Atlanta
Nolasco: 17-7 TSR in road night games
Beachy: 3-12 TSR vs. division
Milwaukee at Houston
Marcum: 11-20 TSR in night games
Happ: 12-3 Over as an underdog of +125 to +175
Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs
Halladay: 1-5 TSR vs. Cubs
Volstad: Cubs 9-32 as underdog of +150 or more
LA Dodgers at San Diego
Harang: LA 11-1 Over revenging loss as road favorite
Volquez: SD 0-8 at home off underdog division win
American League
Seattle at Cleveland
Noesi: SEA 0-9 off 5+ road games
McAllister: CLE 14-3 at home off win by 4+ runs
Minnesota at Detroit
Walters: MIN 5-14 at Detroit
Fister: 14-1 Under after allowing 1 ER or less last outing
Oakland at Texas
McCarthy: OAK 7-0 after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Harrison: tex 14-4 Under as favorite of -150 or more
Baltimore at Kansas City
Matusz: BAL 6-0 in May road games
Hochevar: KC 0-7 at home off loss by 2 runs or less
Chicago White Sox at LA Angels
Sale: White Sox 24-10 Under Away after scoring 2 runs or less
Wilson: 16-2 TSR as a home favorite of -125 to -175
NY Yankees at Toronto
Hughes: Yankees 7-12 at Toronto
Hutchinson: TOR 21-7 after scoring 8+ runs
Boston at Tampa Bay
Doubront: BOS 6-13 off a loss
Moore: TB 8-0 off BB wins by 2 runs or less
Diamond Trends - Thursday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Brewers are 10-0 since May 23, 2011 as a 140+ favorite when they lost the last time they faced this starting pitcher for a net profit of $1000.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The White Sox are 10-0 OU since May 11, 2011 as a road dog after a loss in which they allowed 12+ hits for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Braves are 7-0 OU since May 13, 2011 when Brandon Beachy starts at home after more strike outs than hits allowed for a net profit of $700 when playing the over.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Tigers are 18-0 (3.2 rpg) since September 14, 2009 as a -175 or greater favorite when they scored between five and eight runs last game.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Yankees are 7-0 since July 22, 2011 when Phil Hughes starts after a quality start for a net profit of $700.
The Giants are 0-6 since May 01, 2011 when Matt Cain starts as a favorite after he had a WHIP of less than one his last start and they won in his previous start for a net profit of $714 when playing against.
MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
Sportspic.com
Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals
The Baltimore Orioles will be a little anxious when they close this mini set in Kansas City handing the ball to Brian Matusz (2-4, 5.50 ERA). Although his recent outing was one of his best this season the left-hander has but three personal wins his last seventeen on the mound and carries to the bump a horrendous 3-14 team start record over the span. If that were not enough to worry Orioles consider that despite the win last night Orioles remain a dreary 3-7 L10 in Kansas City and that Matusz was chased in the forth last time he appeared at Kauffman Stadium having faced just sixteen batters giving up 5 runs. Look for Birds to fall to 1-9 on the road with their lefty and drop to 2-7 in May starts with the southpaw.
Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays
The Boston Red Sox seem to have finally figured things out. Although still holding down basement dwelling status in the A.L. East the Bean-Town-Boys have won five of their last six games and look to even their mini two game series at Tropicana Field. The pitching matchup features Boston left-hander Felix Doubront (3-1, 4.46 ERA) against Rays lefty Matt Moore (1-3, 5.31 ERA). Doubront is coming off a good outing having allowed 3 hit, 1 run in 6.0 innings to beat Cleveland posting a second straight victory and third in four attempts. Meanwhile, Rays southpaw is off his shortest start of the season giving up 4 runs over 4.1 innings of work in a loss at Baltimore marking a second consecutive defeat for the hurler. Moore has now surrendered 12 runs the past two starts which spans over 9 innings. Struggling Moore won't silence Boston's bats. Red Sox improve to 4-0 on the road with Doubront and notch their second win vs Rays with the lefty touching toe to rubber.