Preview: Royals at Athletics
Gracenote
Jun 8, 2018
The Oakland Athletics have put a rough two-game set in Texas behind them and look to continue their success against the Kansas City Royals this season when they host the second contest of their four-game series Friday. Oakland was outscored 15-6 while losing a pair to the Rangers but bounced back to top Kansas City 4-1 in Thursday's series opener.
Matt Chapman snapped a 1-1 tie with an RBI double and came around to score later in a three-run sixth inning for the Athletics, who recorded 25 runs and allowed six while winning two of three in Kansas City last weekend. Matt Olson continues to drive in runs for Oakland as he belted a solo homer on Thursday to give him 12 RBIs over his last seven contests. The Royals remain in search of a victory on their seven-game California trip as they were swept in their three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels before dropping the opener in Oakland. Kansas City registered only four hits in the setback, with Alcides Escobar's homer accounting for Kansas City's offense as it lost for the sixth time in seven overall games this month.
TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, NBCS California (Oakland)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jakob Junis (5-5, 3.62 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Frankie Montas (2-0, 0.64)
Junis looks to avenge a home loss to Oakland on Sunday in which he gave up three runs and six hits over 7 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old native of Illinois, who registered a season-high nine strikeouts in the setback, has lost two straight turns and three of his last four decisions. Junis is 1-1 with a 3.14 ERA in two starts and one relief appearance against the Athletics in his brief career.
Montas is hoping for a repeat performance after scattering seven hits over eight scoreless innings in a win at Kansas City on June 1. The 25-year-old Dominican also was impressive in his season debut on May 27, when he limited Arizona to one run and three hits in six frames to notch the victory. In addition to last week's start, Montas made a relief appearance against the Royals last season, allowing a solo homer and striking out one in one inning.
WALK-OFFS
1. Athletics RHP Santiago Casilla (shoulder) could be activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's contest.
2. Kansas City recalled OF Paulo Orlando from Triple-A Omaha to fill the roster spot created by Wednesday's trade that sent OF Jon Jay to Arizona.
3. Oakland activated RHP Paul Blackburn (forearm) from the 60-day disabled list, optioned C Bruce Maxwell to Triple-A Nashville and transferred OF Boog Powell (knee) from the 10-day to the 60-day DL.
PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Royals 2
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Preview: Braves at Dodgers
Gracenote
Jun 7, 2018
Rookie right-hander Walker Buehler has provided a welcomed boost to the injury-depleted Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff, and his team will need another big performance in Friday’s opener of a three-game home series against the Atlanta Braves. Los Angeles saw Thursday’s scheduled starter Dennis Santana scratched minutes before first pitch, and its bullpen responded with nine pitchers covering nine innings in an 8-7 victory at Pittsburgh.
The Dodgers have used 17 pitchers in their past two games but keep finding ways to win, wrapping up a 5-1 road trip with their 15th victory in their past 20 games to return to .500 on the season. The Braves dropped two of three games in San Diego to kick off their six-game road trip, and enter Friday tied with Washington for first place in the National League East. Right fielder Nick Markakis continues to enjoy a breakout campaign at age 34, entering Thursday’s off day leading the NL in hits (81), ranking fourth in batting average (.328) and sixth in on-base percentage (.392). The series matches three of the top four hitters in the NL in Markakis, Dodgers outfielder and league leader Matt Kemp (.349), and Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman (.338).
TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), SportsNet Los Angeles
PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Brandon McCarthy (5-2, 4.83 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Walker Buehler (3-1, 2.74)
McCarthy makes his return to Los Angeles for the first time after going 11-7 with a 4.51 ERA in 33 games for the Dodgers from 2015-17. The 34-year-old has provided stability for Atlanta’s youthful rotation since being acquired from the Dodgers in an offseason trade that sent Kemp to Los Angeles, holding opponents to three earned runs or fewer nine times in 12 starts. He earned a no-decision Saturday against Washington, giving up two runs on four hits in six innings.
Buehler has surrendered more than two earned runs just twice in his first eight starts since joining the rotation in late April. One of those instances came in his last outing Saturday at Colorado, as the 23-year-old gave up four runs on eight hits over five innings in a no-decision. Buehler, who makes his first career appearance against Atlanta, has walked just four hitters with 31 strikeouts over 30 innings across his past five starts.
WALK-OFFS
1. Los Angeles RHP Pedro Baez, sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, ended up being recalled before Thursday’s game when LHP Tony Cingrani landed on the disabled list and picked up the victory after pitching two innings.
2. Freeman has homered in back-to-back games and owns hits in 18 of his past 19 contests, batting .377 in that span.
3. Dodgers LF Joc Pederson belted two homers Thursday while 1B Cody Bellinger hit his third in as many games, giving Los Angeles 34 blasts during its 20-game spurt.
PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Braves 5
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MLB
Long Sheet
Friday, June 8
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PITTSBURGH (31 - 31) at CHICAGO CUBS (35 - 24) - 2:20 PM
CHAD KUHL (R) vs. MIKE MONTGOMERY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1730-1786 (-268.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 369-307 (-82.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 923-835 (-162.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 428-383 (-83.1 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-48 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 46-43 (-25.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-61 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MONTGOMERY is 5-13 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MONTGOMERY is 0-5 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MONTGOMERY is 8-17 (-13.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-3 (+1.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
CHAD KUHL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
KUHL is 1-5 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 7.02 and a WHIP of 1.950.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)
MIKE MONTGOMERY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MONTGOMERY is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.71 and a WHIP of 0.631.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)
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MILWAUKEE (37 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (32 - 28) - 7:05 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. VINCENT VELASQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-9 (+11.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 836-878 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 37-25 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-3 (+10.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-14 (+6.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-16 (+11.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-8 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-38 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHACIN is 10-3 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 13-7 (+8.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 18-7 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHACIN is 7-1 (+8.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 136-151 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-96 (-24.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
JHOULYS CHACIN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CHACIN is 3-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.27 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)
VINCENT VELASQUEZ vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VELASQUEZ is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.617.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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SAN FRANCISCO (31 - 31) at WASHINGTON (35 - 25) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW SUAREZ (L) vs. STEPHEN STRASBURG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 95-129 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-75 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 64-89 (-29.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-28 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-68 (-28.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 92-52 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-50 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-33 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
ANDREW SUAREZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
STEPHEN STRASBURG vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
STRASBURG is 3-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.17 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 5-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+2.0 units)
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ST LOUIS (33 - 27) at CINCINNATI (22 - 41) - 7:10 PM
LUKE WEAVER (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WEAVER is 5-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 71-53 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-41 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 7-20 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 5-16 (-11.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 6-19 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-30 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 405-438 (-104.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
HARVEY is 7-16 (-13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
HARVEY is 16-31 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)
LUKE WEAVER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WEAVER is 3-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 0.706.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
MATT HARVEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARVEY is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)
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SAN DIEGO (29 - 35) at MIAMI (22 - 40) - 7:10 PM
ERIC LAUER (L) vs. CALEB SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 73-85 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 48-43 (+12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against MIAMI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
ERIC LAUER vs. MIAMI since 1997
LAUER is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 19.31 and a WHIP of 3.863.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
CALEB SMITH vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
SMITH is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.714.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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ARIZONA (32 - 29) at COLORADO (32 - 30) - 8:40 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. GERMAN MARQUEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GREINKE is 38-63 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 119-106 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-17 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 45-38 (+17.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 126-101 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-44 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 89-68 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-16 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)
ZACK GREINKE vs. COLORADO since 1997
GREINKE is 9-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.289.
His team's record is 15-11 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-14. (-4.6 units)
GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)
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ATLANTA (36 - 26) at LA DODGERS (31 - 31) - 10:10 PM
BRANDON MCCARTHY (R) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 36-25 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-14 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-16 (+11.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 19-6 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA DODGERS are 31-31 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-17 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 21-22 (-13.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 18-24 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
BRANDON MCCARTHY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MCCARTHY is 2-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)
WALKER BUEHLER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
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BALTIMORE (19 - 42) at TORONTO (27 - 35) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW CASHNER (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 19-42 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-32 (-16.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 37-76 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 12-26 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 12-29 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 18-32 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 103-121 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-23 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 8-14 (-8.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 5-12 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 61-77 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-62 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
ANDREW CASHNER vs. TORONTO since 1997
CASHNER is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 1.050.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)
J.A. HAPP vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAPP is 5-6 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.243.
His team's record is 5-10 (-6.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.5 units)
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CHI WHITE SOX (20 - 40) at BOSTON (43 - 20) - 7:10 PM
DYLAN COVEY (R) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 43-20 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 36-13 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
DYLAN COVEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
CHRIS SALE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SALE is 1-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.400.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CLEVELAND (32 - 28) at DETROIT (30 - 34) - 7:10 PM
TREVOR BAUER (R) vs. MICHAEL FULMER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-28 (-7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 2-7 (-8.6 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
DETROIT is 20-14 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
DETROIT is 7-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 50-88 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-102 (-31.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-57 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-2 (+1.4 Units) against DETROIT this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)
TREVOR BAUER vs. DETROIT since 1997
BAUER is 5-5 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.53 and a WHIP of 1.692.
His team's record is 5-8 (-4.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-10. (-9.3 units)
MICHAEL FULMER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FULMER is 2-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.31 and a WHIP of 1.906.
His team's record is 3-3 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)
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SEATTLE (39 - 23) at TAMPA BAY (28 - 33) - 7:10 PM
MARCO GONZALES (L) vs. WILMER FONT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 39-23 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-11 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 27-12 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-15 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 54-67 (-24.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-24 (-16.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)
MARCO GONZALES vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GONZALES is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
WILMER FONT vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.
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HOUSTON (39 - 25) at TEXAS (27 - 38) - 8:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. DOUG FISTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
VERLANDER is 67-78 (-23.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 8-12 (-9.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 200-192 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-74 (+24.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 36-24 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 149-131 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 50-56 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 76-45 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-14 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 111-55 (+30.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-7 (+1.8 Units) against HOUSTON this season
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.5 Units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. TEXAS since 1997
VERLANDER is 13-8 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.085.
His team's record is 14-11 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-11. (+0.6 units)
DOUG FISTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
FISTER is 2-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)
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LA ANGELS (35 - 28) at MINNESOTA (27 - 32) - 8:10 PM
GARRETT RICHARDS (R) vs. LANCE LYNN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 21-41 (-22.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 4-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-12 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 15-4 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 563-531 (+51.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 10-2 (+7.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 101-71 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in road games in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 14-6 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-65 (-22.5 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 86-105 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 54-82 (-37.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 (+0.7 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
GARRETT RICHARDS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
RICHARDS is 2-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 0.991.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)
LANCE LYNN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LYNN is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.874.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.3 units)
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KANSAS CITY (21 - 42) at OAKLAND (32 - 31) - 10:05 PM
JAKE JUNIS (R) vs. FRANKIE MONTAS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 21-42 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 11-31 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 175-102 (+55.5 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 279-289 (+39.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
JUNIS is 18-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JUNIS is 12-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)
JAKE JUNIS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
JUNIS is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.825.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)
FRANKIE MONTAS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MONTAS is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.875.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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NY YANKEES (40 - 18) at NY METS (27 - 32) - 7:10 PM
MASAHIRO TANAKA (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DEGROM is 12-1 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TANAKA is 50-25 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 26-32 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 12-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 7-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
NY METS are 74-91 (-27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 5-12 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 0-6 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NY METS are 27-65 (-39.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
MASAHIRO TANAKA vs. NY METS since 1997
TANAKA is 1-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.80 and a WHIP of 0.797.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.7 units)
JACOB DEGROM vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
DEGROM is 1-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.1 units)
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