Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Thursday 8/8/19
Weekly Total Talk
Joe Williams
Thursday, Aug. 8
It's a lefty-on-lefty battle in Beantown when LHP Dillon Peters takes the ball for the Angels against LHP Chris Sale of the Red Sox. Peters checks into the game with a 2-0 record, 3.20 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 25 1/3 innings across two starts nad five relief appearances. In his two official starts, the over has connected in each of the outings. The over is also 4-0 in his past four appearances overall. As far as the Angels are concerned, the over is 4-0 in the past four road games vs. LHP, and 5-1 in the past six against American League East teams. The over has also hit in four of the past five road outings against teams with a losing home record. The over is also 8-2-1 in the past 11 for the Angels in Game 1 of a new series.
For the Red Sox, the over is 20-7 in their past 27 games at Fenway Park, while cashing in seven of the past eight against left-handed starting pitchers. The over is also 18-7-2 in the past 27 at home against LHP, while hitting in 25 of the past 35 games overall. The over is 38-16-2 in the past 56 in Game 1 of a new series. The over is 5-1-2 in the past eight starts by Sale against teams with a losing record. The over is also 10-4-1 in Sale's past 15 outings in Game 1 of a series. In this series, the over is 4-1-1 in the past six meetings, although the under is 3-1-1 in the past five battles at Fenway Park.
It's another southpaw showdown in the Queen City when LHP Cole Hamels and the Cubs battle LHP Alex Wood and the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Lately it's all about the under for the Cubbies, going 6-1 in the past seven games on the road, and 6-0 in their past six games against teams with a losing record. The under is also 10-2 in their past 12 games inside the division. The under is also 8-2-1 in the past 11 games for the Cubs vs. LHP, while going a perfect 7-0 in the past seven starts by Hamels, and 11-1 in his past 12 inside the division. The over is 4-0 in Cincinnati's past four overall, and 5-1 in the past six in Game 1 of a series. However, the under is 18-7-1 in the past 26 following a day off, and 15-7-2 in the past 24 at home against teams with a winning overall mark. The under is 5-1 in the past six meetings in this series, too.
For the Indians-Twins showdown starting on Thursday at Target Field, RHP Mike Clevinger takes the ball for the Indians against RHP Kyle Gibson of the Twins. The under has connected in five in a row for the Indians, and four straight against teams with a winning overall record. The under is aso 35-17-2 in the past 54 against a right-handed starting pitcher, and 7-3 in Clevinger's past 10 road outings against a team with a winning record. The over has connected in six of the past eight games overall for the Twins, while going 8-2 in the past 10 at home and 6-1 in the past seven against winning teams. The under is 4-1 in Gibson's past five against winning teams, too. In this series, the under is 6-1 in Clevinger's past seven aginst the Twins, while going 5-1 in the past six meetings overall at Target Field.
Wind Report
The Royals and Tigers will square off at Comerica with a gusty wind at 11-14 mph blowing to left-center field. Outside of the Motor City, the wind and precipitation will cooperate and not affect the results.
Friday, Aug. 9
The Nationals and Mets hook up at Citi Field in a good pitching matchup, as RHP Stephen Strasburg takes the ball against RHP Marcus Stroman of New York. The over cashed in Stroman's first outing with the Mets in Pittsburgh, allowing three earned runs, seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision. As far as Strasburg is concerned, the over has connected in each of his past four outings. He was hammered for nine earned runs, nine hits and two walks with three homers allowde in just 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Arizona on Aug. 3. The under is 19-9-1 in the past 29 road outings by Strasburg, and 7-3-1 in the past 11 against teams with a winning overall mark, too.
RHP Chris Archer and RHP Dakota Hudson lock horns at Busch Stadium II in St. Louis. The over has hit in six of the past eight starts on the road by Archer, although the under is 5-1-1 in his past seven when working on five days of rest. As far as Hudson is concerned, the under is 5-0 in his past five road starts, while the under is 7-2-1 in the past 10 for St. Louis following an off day. The under is also 7-1 in Hudson's past eight starts following a team loss in his previous outing. The under is 21-9 in the past 30 meetings in St. Louis between these NL Central rivals, too.
LHP Robbie Ray works for the Diamondbacks against RHP Walker Buehler of the Dodgers in a prime pitching matchup. The over has cashed in nine of the past 13 starts by Ray against teams with a winning overall mark, while hitting in five of his past six starts on a Friday. The over is also 6-2-1 in his past nine outings in Game 1 of a series. For the Dodgers, the over is 5-1 in Buehler's past six starts, although the under is 16-5-3 in his past 24 assignments in Chavez Ravine. The under is also 13-5-1 in the past 19 starts by Buehler inside the National League West. The over is 5-0-1 in the past six meetings in L.A. between these NL West clubs, while going 3-1-1 in the past five meetings overall, and 4-1 in Ray's past five in SoCal. The over is also 7-3 in the past 10 starts overall by Ray against Dodger Blue.
LHP Kyle Freeland pitches for the Rockies against RHP Cal Quantrill of the Padres, who was not dealt at the trade deadline despite a bevy of rumors. The under has cashed in four straight starts by Freeland, while going 5-2-1 in his past eight outings on the road against teams with a losing overall mark. The under is 24-10-2 in the past 36 starts by Freeland against NL West rivals, too. The under is 7-3-1 in his past 11 on the road, as well. For the Padres, the under is a perfect 7-0 in their past seven games played on a Friday. More important, the under is 8-2 in the past 10 by San Diego vs. LHP, while going 8-3 in the past 11 inside the division. While the over is 5-0 in the past five meetings in this series, the under is 5-2 in the past seven battles at Petco Park.
Wind Report
The only MLB venue which will face anything more than light and variable winds will be in San Francisco, as the Phillies and Giants have to negotiate a strong 12-15 mph gust to straightaway center field on the shores of San Francisco Bay.
National League
Braves (68-48) @ Marlins (42-71)
Keuchel is 0-2, 5.25 in his last four starts; he is vs Miami. Team in his starts: 4-5
5-inning record: 4-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-9 Over/under: 0-7-2
Hernandez is 0-1, 7.15 in his last three starts. Team in his starts: 3-4
5-inning record: 2-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-7 Over/under: 3-3-1
Braves won four of last five road games, are 10-9 in road series openers; over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1-1 last seven games.
Miami lost eight of its last nine games; they’re 7-12 in home seres openers- over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 8-1-1 last ten games.
Cubs (62-52) @ Reds (54-58)
Hamels is 2-2, 1.28 in his last seven starts; he is vs Cincy. Team in his starts: 12-6
5-inning record: 11-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-18 Over/under: under 6-0-1 last seven
Wood is 1-0, 3.18 in two starts; he is starts vs Chicago. Team in his starts: 2-0
5-inning record: 0-1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2 Over/under: 0-2
Cubs are 5-11 in last 16 road games, 2-8 in last ten road series openers; under is 9-4 in their last 13 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1 last six road games.
Cincy won six of last seven home games; they’re 8-10 in home series openers- over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-1 last five home games.
Phillies (59-55) @ Giants (56-59)
Nola is 4-0, 2.72 in his last seven starts; he is starts vs SF. Team in his starts: 16-8
5-inning record: 14-4-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-24 Over/under: 15-9
Bumgarner is 3-0, 3.08 in his last eight starts; he is vs Philly. Team in his starts: 14-10
5-inning record: 11-9-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 10-24 Over/under: 15-8-1
Phillies won six of last nine road games, are 5-0 in last five road series openers; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 6-2-1 last nine games.
Giants are 4-9 in their last 13 games, 7-11 in home series openers; under is 11-2 in their last 13 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 8-4 last 12 games.
Rockies (52-62) @ Padres (52-61)
Gray is 1-1, 5.06 in his last four starts; he is 2-0, 3.79 in three starts vs SD this year. Team in his starts: 13-10
5-inning record: 9-7-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-23 Over/under: under 7-1 last eight
Lauer is 1-1, 5.48 in his last five starts, is 0-2, 20.65 in two starts vs Colorado (both in Denver). Arizona in his starts: 10-10
5-inning record: 7-10-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-20 Over/under: under 6-0 last six
Rockies lost 16 of last 21 road games; they’re 9-10 in road series openers- under is 7-3 in their last ten games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 6-4 last ten games.
Padres lost five of last seven games, are 11-7 in home series openers; over is 3-0 in their last three home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 5-1 last six games.
American League
New York (75-39) @ Blue Jays (47-70)
German is 5-0, 4.24 in his last six starts; he is vs Toronto. Team in his games: 15-3
5-inning record: 13-4-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-18 Over/under: over 3-0 last three
Pannone is 0-3, 9.12 in six games; they might use an opener. Team in his starts: 0-3
5-inning record: 0-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-3 Over/under: 2-1
New York won its last eight games; they’re 9-8 in road series openers- over is 12-2 in their last 14 road games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 7-1-2 last ten road games.
Blue Jays won seven of last ten games; they’re 4-13 in home series openers- under is 6-3 in their last nine home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 7-2-1 last ten games.
Angels (56-59) @ Red Sox (60-56)
Peters is 2-0, 4.43 in four games; they might use an opener. Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 1-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-2 Over/under: 2-0
Sale is 2-4, 7.47 in his last six starts; he is starts vs LAA. Team in his starts: 8-15
5-inning record: 6-12-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23 Over/under: over 7-1-1 last nine
Angels lost their last six games, are 10-11 in road series openers; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 4-1 last five games.
Red Sox lost nine of their last ten games; they’re 10-8 in home series openers- over is 18-6-1 in their last 25 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 11-3-2 last 16 games.
Royals (41-74) @ Tigers (33-78)
Lopez is 0-4, 11.25 in his last four starts; he is 0-2, 4.15 vs Detroit this season. Team in his starts: 1-9
5-inning record: 2-8 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-10 Over/under: 6-3-1
Boyd is 0-0, 2.55 in his last three starts; he is 0-2, 7.36 vs KC this season. Team in his starts: 7-16
5-inning record: 9-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-23 Over/under: under 4-1 last five
Royals lost 10 of last 12 games, are 6-13 in road series openers; over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 12-4 last 16 games. Royals had to wait in Boston until 1am for Wednesday’s game to be suspended until August 22.
Tigers lost 39 of last 47 games; they’re 4-14 in home series openers- under is 7-2-5 in their last 14 games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 7-2-4 last 13 games.
Indians (68-46) @ Twins (70-44)
Clevinger is 4-0, 2.05 in his last four starts; he is starts vs Minnesota. Team in his starts: 7-3
5-inning record: 7-2-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10 Over/under: 5-4-1
Gibson is 3-0, 4.38 in his last four starts; he is starts vs Cleveland. Team in his starts: 15-7
5-inning record: 13-6-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-22 Over/under: last three over
Cleveland won four of its last five games; they’re 9-8 in road series openers- under is 4-0 in their last four games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 10-4 last 14 games.
Minnesota won seven of last ten games, but lost last two; they’re 14-5 in home series openers- over is 8-2 in their last ten home games. Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 5-4-1 last ten games.
MLB
Thursday, August 8
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Trend Report
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New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games at home
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
LA Angels is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
LA Angels is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
LA Angels is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Boston
LA Angels is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
LA Angels is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
Boston is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games at home
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Chi Cubs's last 21 games
Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Chi Cubs is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games on the road
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Kansas City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games at home
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Miami
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami Marlins
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Cleveland is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Cleveland is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games when playing San Francisco
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Francisco
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing San Francisco
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
Philadelphia is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games at home
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
San Francisco is 6-17 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Philadelphia
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
San Francisco is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Francisco's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Francisco is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Colorado is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games
Colorado is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 9 games
San Diego is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
San Diego is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home
San Diego is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
San Diego is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
MLB
Long Sheet
Thursday, August 8
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ATLANTA (68 - 48) at MIAMI (42 - 71) - 7:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. ELIESER HERNANDEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KEUCHEL is 12-17 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 18-13 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-48 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-23 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 77-44 (+32.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 51-36 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 52-38 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 22-12 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
ATLANTA is 19-7 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 5-23 (-15.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-2 (+6.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)
DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. MIAMI since 1997
KEUCHEL is 2-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.86 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
ELIESER HERNANDEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (62 - 52) at CINCINNATI (54 - 58) - 7:10 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1852-1884 (-269.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 478-497 (-102.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-25 (-11.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-33 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-17 (-9.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 6-16 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-35 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 84-74 (-17.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 894-819 (-157.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 38-28 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 36-34 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-6 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
HAMELS is 11-1 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 88-57 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 50-78 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-31 (-9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
WOOD is 66-67 (-24.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WOOD is 10-18 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 7-5 (+3.5 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.3 Units)
COLE HAMELS vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
HAMELS is 12-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of 1.016.
His team's record is 17-2 (+14.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.6 units)
ALEX WOOD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WOOD is 2-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.68 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.7 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (59 - 55) at SAN FRANCISCO (56 - 59) - 9:45 PM
AARON NOLA (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 56-79 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-41 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 56-59 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 37-33 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 42-40 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-27 (+10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)
AARON NOLA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
NOLA is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 6.46 and a WHIP of 1.631.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)
MADISON BUMGARNER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BUMGARNER is 4-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.57 and a WHIP of 1.146.
His team's record is 5-6 (-6.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-2.0 units)
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COLORADO (52 - 62) at SAN DIEGO (52 - 61) - 10:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. ERIC LAUER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 351-465 (-103.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 16-22 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 10-22 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 144-137 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 68-75 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday this season.
COLORADO is 99-86 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 52-61 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 25-30 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-40 (-22.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 16-22 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 20-26 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 12-18 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 23-36 (-20.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 4-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-3 (+2.7 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)
JON GRAY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GRAY is 10-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.034.
His team's record is 10-8 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-9. (-2.6 units)
ERIC LAUER vs. COLORADO since 1997
LAUER is 0-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 12.51 and a WHIP of 2.487.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.0 units)
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NY YANKEES (75 - 39) at TORONTO (47 - 70) - 7:07 PM
DOMINGO GERMAN (R) vs. THOMAS PANNONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 19-17 (+21.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +175 or more since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 75-39 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 42-14 (+21.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
NY YANKEES are 46-24 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 50-25 (+11.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GERMAN is 15-3 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
GERMAN is 9-0 (+10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 20-34 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
TORONTO is 165-185 (-55.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 54-72 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 29-49 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TORONTO is 77-118 (-42.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-6 (+0.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.7 Units)
DOMINGO GERMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
GERMAN is 1-0 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 0.75 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)
THOMAS PANNONE vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
PANNONE is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
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LA ANGELS (56 - 59) at BOSTON (60 - 56) - 7:10 PM
DILLON PETERS (L) vs. CHRIS SALE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 19-33 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 37-50 (-20.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 62-78 (-21.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 52-88 (-28.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-56 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 28-28 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BOSTON is 3-7 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing with a day off this season.
BOSTON is 41-35 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 16-19 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SALE is 8-15 (-21.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SALE is 3-8 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
SALE is 6-9 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
DILLON PETERS vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
CHRIS SALE vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SALE is 6-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 1.28 and a WHIP of 0.730.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)
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KANSAS CITY (41 - 74) at DETROIT (33 - 78) - 7:10 PM
JORGE LOPEZ (R) vs. MATT BOYD (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-5 (+2.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
JORGE LOPEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
LOPEZ is 0-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.643.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)
MATT BOYD vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BOYD is 4-9 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 6.29 and a WHIP of 1.518.
His team's record is 7-10 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-10. (-5.1 units)
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CLEVELAND (68 - 46) at MINNESOTA (70 - 44) - 8:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 159-120 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 50-46 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 71-62 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 93-76 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 114-86 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 86-71 (-23.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 49-54 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVINGER is 8-12 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVINGER is 8-15 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 70-44 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-15 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-26 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 56-31 (+18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-14 (+13.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GIBSON is 48-35 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 44-32 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
GIBSON is 30-18 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 108-129 (-40.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 57-81 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 (+1.4 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)
MIKE CLEVINGER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CLEVINGER is 1-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-6. (-4.6 units)
KYLE GIBSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GIBSON is 3-9 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.34 and a WHIP of 1.607.
His team's record is 8-11 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-12. (-6.5 units)
MLB
Dunkel
Thursday, August 8
NY Yankees @ Toronto
Game 959-960
August 8, 2019 @ 7:07 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(German) 16.305
Toronto
(Pannone) 12.849
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-205
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-205); Over
LA Angels @ Boston
Game 961-962
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Peters) 15.512
Boston
(Sale) 13.991
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-250
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+210); Under
Atlanta @ Miami
Game 951-952
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Keuchel) 16.551
Miami
(Hernandez) 13.960
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-210
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-210); Over
Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati
Game 953-954
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 15.671
Cincinnati
(Wood) 16.548
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+115); Under
Kansas City @ Detroit
Game 963-964
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Lopez) 12.714
Detroit
(Boyd) 14.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A
Cleveland @ Minnesota
Game 965-966
August 8, 2019 @ 8:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 16.503
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-115); Under
Philadelphia @ San Francisco
Game 955-956
August 8, 2019 @ 9:45 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 13.187
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 14.710
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-105); Under
Colorado @ San Diego
Game 957-958
August 8, 2019 @ 10:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 14.318
San Diego
(Lauer) 15.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-105); Over