Wednesday's Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers
By Covers.com
Streaking
Lance Lynn, St. Louis Cardinals (4-0, 1.33)
The only reason Lynn got a shot at a rotation spot is because of Chris Carpenter’s injury, but Cards bettors have to be happy with the early results. He was the first MLB pitcher to four wins and keeps hitters guessing with three different fastballs and two offspeed pitches. Lynn has 24 strikeouts and six walks in 27 innings.
James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays (4-0, 3.31)
By his standards, Shields was a little shaky in his last outing. He went six innings, allowing four runs on 11 hits, which included a pair of dingers. He still made off with a 8-4 victory and has struck out 28 batters in 35 1/3 innings and has thrown at least 100 pitches in each of his five starts.
Slumping
Liam Hendricks, Minnesota Twins (0-1, 6.89 ERA)
Hendricks was drilled for nine hits and seven earned runs over just four innings of work last week against the BoSox. Before that, he allowed four runs and a couple of dingers in a no-decision to Tampa Bay. Dating back to last season, Hendricks has allowed at least one home run in five straight starts.
Jake Arrieta, Baltimore Orioles (1-2, 4.45 ERA)
After helping the Orioles win two of his first three starts, Arrieta has stumbled in his last two outings. He’s given up 10 hits and nine earned runs over 10 innings of combined work against the Angels and Athletics.
Hot pitchers
-- WRodriguez is 2-1, 1.35 in his last three starts.
-- Kershaw is 2-0, 2.08 in five starts this season.
-- Gallardo is 1-0, 1.71 in three starts that weren't against St Louis (0-2, 22.23 vs Cardinals).
-- Saunders is 2-1, 1.20 in four starts this season. Jackson is 1-1, 2.61 in his last three starts.
-- Arroyo is 1-0, 2.21 in his last three starts.
-- Hanson is 2-0, 2.07 in his last couple starts. Halladay is 3-2, 1.95 in five starts this season.
-- Lynn is 4-0, 1.62 in five starts this season. Burnett is 1-1, 1.38 in his first two starts for the Pirates.
-- Zambrano has a 2.37 RA in his last three starts, but Marlins didn't score in either of his last two starts. Zito is 1-0, 2.00 in four starts.
-- Romero is 3-0, 2.79 in his last four starts. Harrison is 2-0, 2.30 in his two road starts.
-- Verlander is 2-1, 2.89 in five starts this season.
-- Bronx scored 30 runs in winning Nova's four starts (3-0, 5.18).
-- McCarthy is 1-1, 2.57 in his last couple starts. Bard has a 2.63 RA in his last couple starts.
-- Shields is 4-0, 2.08 in his last four starts.
-- Weaver is 2-0, 1.25 in his last three starts.
Cold pitchers
-- Schwinden allowed six runs in four IP in his first '12 start.
-- Samardzija allowed 10 runs in 8.2 IP in his two road starts.
-- Pomeranz is 0-1, 6.08 in three starts this season.
-- JSanchez is 0-1, 8.03 in his last three starts.
-- Arrieta is 0-2, 6.56 in his last four starts.
-- Beavan is 1-1, 4.34 in his last three starts.
-- Humber allowed nine runs in five IP last start, the first start after he pitched a perfect game. Tomlin is 1-2, 4.58 in three starts.
-- Hendriks is 0-1, 10.24 in his last couple starts.
Hot teams
-- Arizona won four of its last five games.
-- Reds won five of their last seven games.
-- Phillies won five of their last seven games.
-- Astros won their last two games, scoring 10 runs.
-- St Louis won four of its last five games. Pirates are 7-0 in game after their last seven losses.
-- Dodgers won four of their last five games.
-- Giants won four of their last six home games.
-- Orioles won seven of their last nine games.
-- Texas won 13 of its last 18 games.
-- Tampa Bay won nine of its last ten games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last nine games.
-- Indians won seven of their ten road games.
-- Angels won three of their last four games.
Cold teams
-- Washington lost its last five games, scoring seven runs.
-- Braves lost three of their last four games.
-- Cubs lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Rockies are 4-6 in their last ten games.
-- Mets lost their last two games, scoring six runs.
-- San Diego is 5-9 in its last fourteen games. Brewers lost seven of their last nine road games.
-- Marlins lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Bronx Bombers are 3-4 in their last seven games.
-- Toronto are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Mariners lost last four games, scoring five runs.
-- Detroit lost eight of its last eleven games. Kansas City lost 14 of their last 17 games.
-- Oakland lost three of its last four games.
-- White Sox lost five of their last seven games.
-- Twins lost eight of their last nine games.
Totals
-- Eight of last twelve Arizona games went over the total.
-- Six of Cubs' last seven games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in Atlanta's last seven games.
-- Under is 17-5-1 in Pirate games this season.
-- Six of Mets' last seven road games went over the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Dodger games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last seven Miami road games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Baltimore games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Texas games.
-- Six of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Boston games went over the total.
-- Last four Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Minnesota games went over total.
-- Ten of last twelve Cleveland games stayed under total.
Umpires
-- NY-Hst-- Since LY, home favorites are 16-7 in Culbreth games.
-- LA-Col-- Favorites won all four Schrieber games this year.
-- Mil-SD-- Three of four Wegner games stayed under total.
-- Az-Wsh-- Three of last four BWelke games went over total.
-- Chi-Cin-- No idea who the umps are for this game.
-- Phil-Atl-- Four of five Hoye games stayed under the total.
-- Pitt-StL-- Home side won three of four Campos games.
-- Mia-SF-- Road team won all four Meals games this year.
-- Tex-Tor-- Last three Fletcher games went over the total.
-- KC-Det-- Underdogs won three of five Hudson games.
-- Balt-NY-- Last three Wendelstedt games stayed under.
-- A's-Bos-- Home favorites won all three Gonzalez games.
-- Sea-TB-- Three of four Wolf games went over the total.
-- Cle-Chi-- All five Kellogg games stayed under the total.
-- Min-LA-- Over is 3-0-1 in Carlson games this season.
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MLB: Streaks, Tips, Notes
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Texas at Toronto
Jays' Brett Lawrie hit a walk-off home run to lead off the ninth as Toronto battled back from a five-run deficit to win the second of its three-game set at Rogers Center setting up a rubber match with Texas on Thursday. Jays' 7-7 at home count on Ricky Romero (3-0, 3.18 ERA) in this one. The southpaw off to a strong start holding opposing batters to a .193 average has a sharp 2-1 record vs Texas with a miniscule 0.92 ERA over four starts (3-1 TSR). Rangers a league-leading 9-2 on the road counter with their own port-sider, Matt Harrison (3-1, 3.38 ERA). Harrison allowing a career-high 14 hits last time out suffering his first loss of the season heads to the bump with a 0-1 mark 9.92 ERA vs Toronto in three life-time starts (1-2 TSR). Jay's who always seem to find ways to gut out a win vs Texas in Toronto posting a 10-4 mark last fourteen meetings and 15 of the last 22 encounters in their own back yard are worth a second look. Keep in mind Jays' have a sparkling 9-1 streak at home with Romero touching toe to rubber and are on a smart 6-3 stretch at home in three-game rubber matches.
NY METS (13 - 11) at HOUSTON (10 - 14) - 2:05 PM
CHRIS SCHWINDEN (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-23 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 34-21 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 20-12 (+10.8 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-44 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 48-44 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-19 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 67-121 (-34.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 26-52 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 194-231 (-58.5 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
HOUSTON is 16-40 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 65-120 (-36.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 43-90 (-34.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 28-60 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
CHRIS SCHWINDEN vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.131.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)
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LA DODGERS (17 - 7) at COLORADO (11 - 12) - 3:10 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 101-86 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 48-35 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 101-86 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 28-10 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 26-7 (+19.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 28-11 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
KERSHAW is 28-10 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 84-103 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 45-50 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 8-22 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-50 (-24.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-38 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 84-103 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 31-47 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. COLORADO since 1997
KERSHAW is 6-4 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.412.
His team's record is 10-6 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-6. (+3.0 units)
DREW POMERANZ vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
No recent starts.
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MILWAUKEE (11 - 13) at SAN DIEGO (8 - 17) - 6:35 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GALLARDO is 21-31 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 35-28 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SUPPAN is 41-21 (+17.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 22-8 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 67-31 (+26.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 79-109 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 41-56 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 79-109 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 30-47 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)
YOVANI GALLARDO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GALLARDO is 2-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.547.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)
JEFF SUPPAN vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SUPPAN is 11-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 13-6 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-13. (-10.1 units)
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ARIZONA (13 - 11) at WASHINGTON (14 - 9) - 7:05 PM
JOE SAUNDERS (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 94-91 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 94-91 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-37 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 110-83 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 50-45 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 20-10 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 110-83 (+28.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 80-58 (+21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 81-56 (+28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 67-43 (+24.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 99-71 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 95-68 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 76-54 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
JOE SAUNDERS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SAUNDERS is 2-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.107.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.5 units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JACKSON is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.109.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (8 - 15) at CINCINNATI (11 - 11) - 7:10 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. BRONSON ARROYO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1195-1281 (-239.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-20 (-15.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 130-157 (-48.0 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 74-100 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1138-1197 (-217.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 879-944 (-164.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 85-81 (-43.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 89-93 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 38-53 (-22.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 301-281 (-69.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
BRONSON ARROYO vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ARROYO is 9-8 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 12-11 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-10. (+1.9 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (12 - 12) at ATLANTA (14 - 10) - 7:10 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. TOMMY HANSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-7 (+13.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-30 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
ROY HALLADAY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HALLADAY is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.72 and a WHIP of 0.915.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.2 units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HANSON is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.23 and a WHIP of 1.211.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+4.9 units)
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PITTSBURGH (10 - 13) at ST LOUIS (15 - 8) - 8:15 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 34-83 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 203-418 (-97.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BURNETT is 31-38 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 68-97 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 29-34 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 20-30 (-20.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 11-20 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 85-53 (+23.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-51 (+16.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 106-97 (-34.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
A.J. BURNETT vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BURNETT is 5-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.74 and a WHIP of 1.267.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.9 units)
LANCE LYNN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LYNN is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
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MIAMI (9 - 14) at SAN FRANCISCO (12 - 11) - 10:15 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 81-104 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 855-709 (+106.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
MIAMI is 34-31 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ZAMBRANO is 23-9 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 88-60 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 13-5 (+11.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 88-58 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 62-42 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 40-28 (+19.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 5-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 1.384.
His team's record is 8-3 (+5.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.4 units)
BARRY ZITO vs. MIAMI since 1997
ZITO is 5-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.46 and a WHIP of 1.159.
His team's record is 6-1 (+6.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.4 units)
TEXAS (17 - 7) at TORONTO (13 - 11) - 12:35 PM
MATT HARRISON (L) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 124-79 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 43-19 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 202-170 (+34.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 50-26 (+20.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
HARRISON is 11-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
MATT HARRISON vs. TORONTO since 1997
HARRISON is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 10.53 and a WHIP of 2.195.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
RICKY ROMERO vs. TEXAS since 1997
ROMERO is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.92 and a WHIP of 0.989.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)
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KANSAS CITY (6 - 16) at DETROIT (12 - 11) - 1:05 PM
JONATHAN SANCHEZ (L) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 3-12 (-8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
DETROIT is 56-24 (+27.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 16-1 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 22-6 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 66-28 (+27.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
JONATHAN SANCHEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 14-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 16-4 (+9.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11. (-4.6 units)
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BALTIMORE (15 - 9) at NY YANKEES (13 - 10) - 7:05 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. IVAN NOVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 25-7 (+13.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
NOVA is 28-11 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 15-9 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-8 (+7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 76-78 (+21.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-1 (+11.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY YANKEES are 107-95 (-58.7 Units) against the money line in home games in May games since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 64-61 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-1 (+2.3 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
JAKE ARRIETA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ARRIETA is 2-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.25 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 2-4 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.1 units)
IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 3-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.34 and a WHIP of 1.299.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)
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OAKLAND (12 - 13) at BOSTON (11 - 12) - 7:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. DANIEL BARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 98-130 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 67-60 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-44 (-17.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. BOSTON since 1997
MCCARTHY is 1-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.00 and a WHIP of 1.556.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)
DANIEL BARD vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.
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SEATTLE (11 - 14) at TAMPA BAY (16 - 8) - 7:10 PM
BLAKE BEAVAN (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 140-210 (-59.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 17-41 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-55 (-25.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 108-82 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-27 (+21.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SHIELDS is 26-13 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
BLAKE BEAVAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
JAMES SHIELDS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SHIELDS is 3-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.6 units)
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CLEVELAND (11 - 10) at CHI WHITE SOX (12 - 11) - 8:10 PM
JOSH TOMLIN (R) vs. PHILIP HUMBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 51-34 (+16.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 70-57 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 68-61 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-54 (-18.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-52 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 24-31 (-15.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-83 (-26.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 41-52 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 26-35 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 27-35 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HUMBER is 4-13 (-10.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUMBER is 1-8 (-8.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HUMBER is 1-9 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-0 (+3.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)
JOSH TOMLIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TOMLIN is 0-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
PHILIP HUMBER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
HUMBER is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 6.08 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)
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MINNESOTA (6 - 17) at LA ANGELS (9 - 15) - 10:05 PM
LIAM HENDRICKS (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 69-117 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 66-110 (-31.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-86 (-30.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-77 (-30.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WEAVER is 63-26 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 63-26 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
WEAVER is 34-10 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 9-15 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 63-65 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 43-50 (-17.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 3-2 (-0.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
LIAM HENDRICKS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
JERED WEAVER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WEAVER is 5-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.110.
His team's record is 6-5 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.9 units)
TEXAS vs. TORONTO
Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games
Toronto is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Texas
KANSAS CITY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
NY METS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Houston
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 15 games at home
LA DODGERS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing on the road against Colorado
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 11 games when playing San Diego
Milwaukee is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Baltimore's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
SEATTLE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Seattle
Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
OAKLAND vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Oakland's last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Oakland
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
PHILADELPHIA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Chi Cubs are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games at home
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. LOUIS
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games
MINNESOTA vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
MIAMI vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Miami is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Miami is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
National League
NY Mets at Houston
Schwinden: Mets 20-12 SU as a road underdog of +125 or less
Rodriguez: Houston 1-13 SU after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
LA Dodgers at Colorado
Kershaw: 24-7 TSR as a favorite
Pomeranz: Colorado 6-18 SU off BB games where bullpen allowed 0 runs
Milwaukee at San Diego
Gallardo: Milwaukee 11-26 SU as a road underdog of +150 or less
Suppan: 22-8 TSR at home on Wednesdays
Arizona at Washington
Saunders: Arizona 20-10 SU in May
Jackson: Washington 8-19 SU revenging a loss as a home favorite
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati
Samardzija: Cubs 6-28 SU as a road underdog of +150 or higher
Arroyo: Cincinnati 35-19 Over at home with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
Philadelphia at Atlanta
Halladay: Philadelphia 2-8 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Hanson: Atlanta 20-5 SU at home off 5+ home games
Pittsburgh at St. Louis,
Burnett: 4-22 TSR away with a total of 7.5 runs or less
Lynn: St. Louis 20-6 SU off a combined score of 15+ runs
Miami at San Francisco
Zambrano: Miami 0-7 SU away with a line of +125 to -125
Zito: San Francisco 17-4 Under at home revenging a one-run loss
American League
Texas at Toronto
Harrison: 11-2 TSR in day games
Romero: Toronto 24-9 Over off 5+ home games
Kansas City at Detroit
Sanchez: Kansas City 1-10 SU off BB losses
Verlander: 16-1 TSR vs. division opponents
Baltimore at NY Yankees, 7:05 ET ESPN
Arrieta: Baltimore 5-15 SU at NY Yankees
Nova: Yankees 25-7 SU as a home favorite of -150 to -175
Oakland at Boston
McCarthy: Oakland 6-0 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Bard: Boston 11-3 Over with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
Seattle at Tampa Bay
Beavan: Seattle 17-41 SU away off a loss
Shields: 17-5 TSR in the first half of the season
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox
Tomlin: Cleveland 19-9 Over away after scoring 2 runs or less
Humber: 1-9 TSR at home in night games
Minnesota at LA Angels
Hendricks: Minnesota 3-15 SU after having 0 extra-base hits
Weaver: 34-10 SU at home pitching off a team win
Diamond Trends - Wednesday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider.com
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Nationals are 0-12 since April 26, 2011 when playing a night game after a loss in which they had 6 or fewer hits in a night game for a net profit of $1305 when playing against.
OU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Diamondbacks are 10-0 OU since June 24, 2011 on the road after a win in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks for a net profit of $1000 when playing the over.
STARTER TREND OF THE DAY:
The Blue Jays are 10-0 since July 21, 2011 when Ricky Romero starts after more strike outs than hits allowed for a net profit of $1080.
MLB BIBLE TREND OF THE DAY:
The Blue Jays are 9-0 (2.7 rpg) since 2008 facing AL teams following a win where they trailed by at least four runs.
TODAY’S TRENDS:
The Angels are 9-0 since June 14, 2011 when Jered Weaver starts as a 140+ favorite after throwing more than 100 pitches for a net profit of $900
The Giants are 0-10 since June 23, 2010 when Barry Zito starts after losing as an away dog in his last start for a net profit of $1090 when playing against.