Hot Pitchers
-- Misch is 1-0, 1.93 in two starts for the Mets.
-- Cardinals are 11-1 in Wainwright's last 12 starts. Suppan is 1-0, 2.31 in his last couple starts.
-- Zito is 1-0, 1.48 in his last four starts. Leblanc is 1-0, 3.00 in his last two starts.
-- Hanson is 3-1, 2.67 in his last five starts. Rodriguez is 2-2, 1.93 in his last four starts.
-- Arroyo is 2-1, 1.17 in his last five starts. Colorado is 8-1 in Hammel's last nine home starts.
-- Haren is 1-0, 3.15 in his last three starts; he has 1.71 RA in his three starts against the Dodgers this season. Former D-Back Garland won his last three starts, with a 2.70 RA.
-- Feldman is 3-0, 0.47 in his last three starts.
-- Berken is 2-0, 3.38 in his last three starts.
-- Niemann is 3-0, 3.56 in his last seven starts.
-- Verlander is 4-1, 2.63 in his last five starts. Tejeda blanked Angels for 5.1 innings in his first '09 start.
-- Garcia has a 3.44 RA in his last three starts. A's won Cahill's last four starts (2-0, 2.52).
-- Weaver is 2-1, 1.98 in his last four starts. Snell is 4-0, 2.91 in his last four starts.
Cold Pitchers
-- Zambrano is 0-2, 6.08 in his last five starts.
-- Lee is 0-2, 13.50 in his last couple starts. Mock is 1-3, 6.41 in his last four starts.
-- Nolasco has 5.87 RA in his last three starts.
-- Carmona is 1-3, 5.28 in his last five starts.
-- Halladay is 1-3, 5.88 in his last four starts. Pavano is 1-3, 5.40 in his last five starts.
-- Chamberlain is 0-3, 8.57 in his last five starts.
-- Byrd has a 7.56 RA in his first two starts for Boston.
Hot Teams
-- Cubs won three of their last four games.
-- Cardinals won 15 of their last 19 games.
-- Marlins won five of their last six games.
-- Astros won four of their last five games.
-- Reds won seven of their last nine games. Rockies won seven of their last eight games.
-- Dodgers won six of their last seven road games.
-- Padres won 10 of their last 14 games. Giants won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Rangers won five of their last seven games.
-- Bronx won 21 of its last 28 games.
-- Red Sox won seven of their last eight home games.
-- Tigers won six of their last seven games.
-- White Sox won five of their last seven games.
-- Twins won seven of their last eleven road games.
-- Angels won four of their last five games.
Cold Teams
-- Phllies lost five of their last seven games. Nationals lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Pirates lost 11 of their last 12 games.
-- Mets lost 13 of their last 19 games.
-- Braves lost five of their last six games.
-- Brewers are 4-8 in their last twelve home games.
-- Arizona lost its last six games, outscored 38-18.
-- Orioles are 8-18 in their last 26 road games.
-- Indians lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Rays lost their last seven games, allowing 40 runs.
-- Blue Jays lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Royals lost 13 of their last 19 games, but won last two.
-- Oakland is 1-4 in second game of road series if they won the opener.
-- Mariners are 4-8 in their last twelve road games.
Totals
-- 11 of Phillies' last 13 games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Cubs' last ten games.
-- Four of last six Florida games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Cardinals' last ten road games.
-- Under is 11-3-2 in last sixteen Cincinnati road games.
-- Under is 7-1-3 in last eleven Arizona games.
-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven San Francisco games.
-- Seven of last nine Texas road games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 15 Bronx home games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 12 Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten Baltimore road games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eleven Detroit road games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 15 White Sox games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-6 in Seattle's last seventeen games.
Umpires
-- Chi-Pitt-- Four of last five Drake games stayed under the total.
-- StL-Mil-- Under is 11-5 in Holbrook's last sixteen games.
-- SD-SF-- Favorite won Barrett's last six games behind the plate.
-- Phil-Wsh-- Under is 8-2-1 in last eleven Kulpa games.
-- Fla-NY-- Seven of last nine Nelson games went over total.
-- Atl-Hst-- Five of last six Emmel games stayed under the total.
-- Cin-Col-- Under is 11-2-1 in last fourteen Kellogg games.
-- LA-Az-- Underdog won five of the last seven Wendelstedt games.
-- Tex-Clev-- Four of last five Hudson games stayed under the total.
-- Min-Tor-- Underdog won four of last six Nauert games.
-- TB-NY-- Underdog won eight of last eleven Culbreth games.
-- Balt-Bos-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Reilly games.
-- Det-KC-- Under is 5-2-2 in last nine Foster games.
-- A's-Chi-- 15 of last 20 Cuzzi games stayed under the total.
-- Sea-LA-- Under is 12-5-1 in last eighteen Miller games.
TEXAS vs. CLEVELAND
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Texas
CHI CUBS vs. PITTSBURGH
Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
ST. LOUIS vs. MILWAUKEE
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
San Diego is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Diego
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home
Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games
NY Yankees are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
MINNESOTA vs. TORONTO
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games when playing Boston
Boston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
FLORIDA vs. NY METS
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
ATLANTA vs. HOUSTON
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
OAKLAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Oakland is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Oakland
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
Cincinnati is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
LA DODGERS vs. ARIZONA
LA Dodgers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
CHICAGO CUBS (70 - 67) at PITTSBURGH (54 - 83)
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. KEVIN HART (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 55-53 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-18 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 516-482 (-102.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-67 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-40 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 70-67 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 264-279 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ZAMBRANO is 11-1 (+9.8 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 70-47 (+20.8 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 17-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 29-14 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 21-57 (-27.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 54-83 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 20-43 (-20.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-32 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 53-81 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 38-61 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 8-2 (+5.3 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.8 Units)
CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 10-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.66 and a WHIP of 1.397.
His team's record is 14-9 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-8. (+5.0 units)
KEVIN HART vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.
ST LOUIS (83 - 57) at MILWAUKEE (66 - 72)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. JEFF SUPPAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SUPPAN is 22-6 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SUPPAN is 28-15 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 83-57 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 116-85 (+24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 45-22 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 83-57 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 64-41 (+16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 80-72 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 29-15 (+14.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 44-26 (+19.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 21-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 24-6 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 12-1 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 10-0 (+10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 12-2 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 19-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 21-8 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 34-36 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-22 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-28 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-69 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-56 (-15.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 66-72 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-6 (+1.2 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.6 Units)
ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 4-3 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.47 and a WHIP of 1.081.
His team's record is 6-3 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)
JEFF SUPPAN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SUPPAN is 7-3 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.50 and a WHIP of 1.338.
His team's record is 10-4 (+7.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-10. (-6.6 units)
SAN DIEGO (62 - 78) at SAN FRANCISCO (76 - 63)
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 125-176 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 125-176 (-38.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-34 (-22.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-63 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 164-95 (+47.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-24 (+16.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-28 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 76-63 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 45-22 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ZITO is 76-45 (+29.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 17-11 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 12-5 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 26-21 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 8-6 (+2.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-1.1 Units)
WADE LEBLANC vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.
BARRY ZITO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ZITO is 3-5 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.424.
His team's record is 6-7 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.6 units)
PHILADELPHIA (78 - 58) at WASHINGTON (47 - 91)
CLIFF LEE (L) vs. GARRETT MOCK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-27 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
LEE is 13-16 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
LEE is 11-16 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 39-24 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-20 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-30 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 181-131 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-27 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-9 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
LEE is 37-17 (+17.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 47-88 (-30.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 29-69 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-28 (-16.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 26-64 (-33.3 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-53 (-26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-45 (-23.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 47-91 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-24 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-42 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-48 (-20.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-37 (-19.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 11-2 (+7.9 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)
CLIFF LEE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.
GARRETT MOCK vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
FLORIDA (73 - 65) at NY METS (62 - 76)
RICKY NOLASCO (R) vs. PAT MISCH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 73-65 (+5.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 87-67 (+24.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 34-32 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
FLORIDA is 42-26 (+26.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 32-23 (+10.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
FLORIDA is 70-62 (+4.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 111-104 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 48-39 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NOLASCO is 36-22 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 19-10 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 21-11 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 12-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 34-22 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NOLASCO is 27-16 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 151-149 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 54-73 (-31.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 28-35 (-19.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 15-20 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 98-97 (-29.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 151-149 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 8-5 (+2.6 Units) against NY METS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.3 Units)
RICKY NOLASCO vs. NY METS since 1997
NOLASCO is 2-6 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.725.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-7. (-3.9 units)
PAT MISCH vs. FLORIDA since 1997
MISCH is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 14.55 and a WHIP of 2.540.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
ATLANTA (71 - 67) at HOUSTON (67 - 71)
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 71-67 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 51-48 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 67-76 (-17.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-29 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 71-67 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-28 (-13.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 149-144 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 107-105 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 112-110 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-34 (+7.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 75-78 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-33 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 67-71 (+1.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 86-62 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
RODRIGUEZ is 17-11 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 11-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 11-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 8-0 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 12-4 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
TOMMY HANSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ATLANTA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.93 and a WHIP of 1.573.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+2.9 units)
CINCINNATI (63 - 75) at COLORADO (79 - 60)
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 177-154 (+23.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 55-38 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 139-110 (+21.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 79-60 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 43-28 (+18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 79-60 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 419-506 (+32.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 319-366 (+34.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 48-52 (+4.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 481-561 (+47.7 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)
BRONSON ARROYO vs. COLORADO since 1997
ARROYO is 1-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.2 units)
JASON HAMMEL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.
LA DODGERS (83 - 57) at ARIZONA (61 - 79)
JON GARLAND (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 27-27 (-13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 83-57 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 83-57 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-28 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-20 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 18-29 (-15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 61-79 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 103-107 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 102-114 (-25.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 22-40 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 61-79 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 31-37 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 11-6 (+2.9 Units) against ARIZONA this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.7 Units)
JON GARLAND vs. ARIZONA since 1997
GARLAND is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 7.94 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)
DAN HAREN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HAREN is 4-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.262.
His team's record is 4-5 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.7 units)
TEXAS (78 - 60) at CLEVELAND (60 - 78)
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. FAUSTO CARMONA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 41-33 (+9.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TEXAS is 78-60 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 29-20 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 73-77 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 166-145 (+30.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
TEXAS is 75-54 (+23.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 49-37 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
FELDMAN is 18-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 12-1 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 7-0 (+7.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 16-7 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 8-0 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 7-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 16-27 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 60-78 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 55-72 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 30-38 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-70 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 43-61 (-18.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 7-1 (+6.2 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
SCOTT FELDMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
FAUSTO CARMONA vs. TEXAS since 1997
CARMONA is 2-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 2-5 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.4 units)
MINNESOTA (69 - 69) at TORONTO (62 - 76)
CARL PAVANO (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 69-69 (-7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-35 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
HALLADAY is 113-53 (+34.4 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf since 1997. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 110-89 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 96-66 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-20 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
PAVANO is 112-92 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 62-76 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 34-49 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)
CARL PAVANO vs. TORONTO since 1997
PAVANO is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.41 and a WHIP of 1.551.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-2. (+4.0 units)
ROY HALLADAY vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HALLADAY is 8-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 0.954.
His team's record is 9-1 (+8.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)
TAMPA BAY (72 - 67) at NY YANKEES (90 - 50)
JEFF NIEMANN (R) vs. JOBA CHAMBERLAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 22-36 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-34 (-8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
TAMPA BAY is 30-38 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-21 (-13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 72-67 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-41 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 59-29 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 90-50 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 33-13 (+16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 77-56 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 124-86 (+26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NIEMANN is 15-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-5 (+1.5 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.2 Units)
JEFF NIEMANN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
NIEMANN is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.41 and a WHIP of 2.102.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
JOBA CHAMBERLAIN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CHAMBERLAIN is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.786.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
BALTIMORE (56 - 82) at BOSTON (80 - 58)
JASON BERKEN (R) vs. PAUL BYRD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 87-158 (-47.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 25-61 (-25.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 38-85 (-34.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 163-100 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 75-34 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-12 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 86-45 (+28.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 104-49 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 38-21 (+15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-2 (+9.1 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.7 Units)
JASON BERKEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
BERKEN is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 14.22 and a WHIP of 3.002.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
PAUL BYRD vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BYRD is 2-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.217.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)
DETROIT (75 - 62) at KANSAS CITY (53 - 85)
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. ROBINSON TEJEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 64-87 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 57-66 (-23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 94-98 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 100-111 (-27.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 18-25 (-16.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 21-12 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 75-62 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 28-14 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 70-54 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
VERLANDER is 8-1 (+7.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 12-27 (-14.7 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.
KANSAS CITY is 53-85 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 21-36 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 28-44 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 6-15 (-9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
KANSAS CITY is 25-42 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 47-75 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 36-55 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 76-113 (-28.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEJEDA is 4-13 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-5 (+1.5 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.2 Units)
JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.092.
His team's record is 10-3 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)
ROBINSON TEJEDA vs. DETROIT since 1997
TEJEDA is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)
OAKLAND (62 - 76) at CHI WHITE SOX (69 - 71)
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. FREDDY GARCIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 64-59 (+2.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 65-40 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-11 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 82-57 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 94-60 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 105-60 (+33.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
GARCIA is 34-36 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 5-3 (+3.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.6 Units)
TREVOR CAHILL vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
CAHILL is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)
FREDDY GARCIA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
GARCIA is 6-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.08 and a WHIP of 1.394.
His team's record is 10-9 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-10. (-2.1 units)
SEATTLE (72 - 67) at LA ANGELS (82 - 55)
IAN SNELL (R) vs. JERED WEAVER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 89-118 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 24-50 (-24.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 16-41 (-21.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 3-16 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 53-41 (+7.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 48-33 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA ANGELS are 83-60 (+19.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 82-55 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 78-47 (+20.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 75-47 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WEAVER is 32-11 (+17.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 69-63 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 48-40 (+10.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 39-28 (+12.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 72-67 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-7 (+9.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
LA ANGELS are 19-23 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 9-8 (+2.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)
IAN SNELL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SNELL is 0-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 7.50 and a WHIP of 2.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)
JERED WEAVER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
WEAVER is 7-3 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-2. (+7.9 units)
National League
CHICAGO CUBS at PITTSBURGH
ZAMBRANO: 11-1 TSR as a road favorite of -125 to -150
HART: PIT 13-32 in day games
ST LOUIS at MILWAUKEE
WAINWRIGHT: STL 17-1 as a favorite of -175 to -250
SUPPAN: 1-21 TSR as an underdog of +175 to +250
SAN DIEGO at SAN FRANCISCO
LEBLANC: SD 9-23 off underdog division win
ZITO: 58-17 TSR as a home favorite of -150 or more
PHILADELPHIA at WASHINGTON
LEE: PHI 19-9 Away vs. division
MOCK: WAS 26-64 off a loss
FLORIDA at NY METS
NOLASCO: 21-11 TSR in road games
MISCH: NYM 31-17 Under vs. division
ATLANTA at HOUSTON
HANSON: ATL 6-1 Under at Houston
RODRIGUEZ: 8-0 TSR at home off a team loss
CINCINNATI at COLORADO
ARROYO: CIN 25-42 after a loss by 2 runs or less
HAMMEL: COL 14-2 as a home favorite of -150 to -200
LA DODGERS at ARIZONA
GARLAND: LAD 20-11 as road underdog
HAREN: ARI 23-9 Under when the total is 8 to 8.5
American League
TEXAS at CLEVELAND
FELDMAN: 8-0 TSR Away off a team win
CARMONA: CLE 43-61 vs. righties
MINNESOTA at TORONTO
PAVANO: 11-6 TSR as an underdog
HALLADAY: 9-14 TSR after giving up 1 ER or less last outing
TAMPA BAY at NY YANKEES
NIEMANN: TB 18-40 off BB road games
CHAMBERLAIN: 8-0 Over in home night games
BALTIMORE at BOSTON
BERKEN: BAL 0-15 revenging road loss of 9+ runs
BYRD: BOS 33-12 at home vs. righties
DETROIT at KANSAS CITY
VERLANDER: DET 49-27 as favorite
TEJEDA: 4-13 TSR in home night games
OAKLAND at CHI WHITE SOX
CAHILL: OAK 16-4 Under Away off win by 6+ Runs
GARCIA: CWS 23-7 at home playing with double revenge
SEATTLE at LA ANGELS
SNELL: SEA 3-16 in road September games
WEAVER: LAA 11-2 if bullpen blew a save last game
Tips and Trends
Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees
Rays: The Rays are on a season-worst seven game losing streak. Tampa Bay has lost seven of its past eight games to New York. The Rays are 24-58 in their last 82 games at Yankee Stadium. The Rays are minus slugging first baseman Carlos Pena, the American Leader in home runs. He’s out for the season after breaking two fingers in this series after being struck by a pitch from CC Sabathia. Jeff Niemann is a leading candidate for Rookie of the Year and gets the start here. His 3.67 ERA is the best among American League rookie starting pitchers. Niemann has held opponents to two earned runs or less 16 times this season. Tampa Bay has won 14 of Niemann’s last 20 starts. Niemann tangled with Tigers ace Justin Verlander in his last start last Friday, giving up one run on six hits in 7 2/3 innings.
The Rays are 1-7 in their last eight games when facing a right-handed starter.
The Under has cashed 18 of the past 26 times in Tampa Bay’s road games against a right-handed starter.
Key Injuries - Carlos Pena (finger) is out.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Yankees (-$1.45, O/U 10 over -$1.15): The Yankees have already surpassed last year’s win total. They’ve won 12 of their last 15 games and 42 of their past 55 home contests. Mark Teixeira is batting above .330 with four homers and 11 RBIs in eight home games versus the Rays this season. Joba Chamberlain (8-5, 4.41 ERA) gets the start. He was 3-0 with a 0.83 ERA going into All-Star break. Since then the right-hander is 3-3 with a 7.96 ERA in six starts with foes batting .330 against him. The Yankees have won 17 of Chamberlain’s last 21 home starts. The Yankees have been limiting Chamberlain’s innings to keep him fresh. He’s pitched just three innings in each of his past two outings. Closer Mariano Rivera has gotten a save and a win during the past two nights and may be unavailable to pitch having thrown a combined 27 pitches.
The Under is 17-7-1 in the Yankees’ last 25 home games against a team with a losing road record.
Key Injuries - None
PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side of the Day)
Cincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies
Reds: The Reds entered this series riding a seven-game win streak, but have lost the first two games of this series. Cincinnati is 8-2 in its last 10 road contests. The Reds are 13-4 in its last 17 overall games. Brandon Phillips went 0-for-4 last night, but the hot-hitting second baseman is still batting .393 in his last nine games with six RBIs. Bronson Arroyo (12-12, 4.23 ERA) is going for his ninth consecutive quality start. Arroyo has surrendered three or fewer runs and gone at least six innings in 18 of his 28 starts this season. He held the Braves to one run on six hits in seven innings during his last start this past Friday in Atlanta. Arroyo struck out four and walked three, throwing 99 pitches. The Reds, however, are 0-8 in Arroyo’s last eight starts when going against National League West Division clubs.
The Under is 11-1-1 in the Reds’ last 13 road games versus a team with a winning record.
Key Injuries - Jay Bruce (wrist) and Willy Taveras (quadriceps) are on the DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 4
Rockies (-$1.65, O/U 9.5): The Rockies are riding their highest point ever, 19 games above .500 for the first time in franchise history. They have won five in a row. Colorado has achieved this by being dominant at Coors Field. The Rockies are 36-16 in their last 52 home games. They are 61-32 since Jim Tracy became manager and have beaten Cincinnati in 14 of the past 17 meetings, including six of the last seven at Coors. Jason Hammel (8-7, 4.41 ERA) hasn’t pitched well at home, but Colorado still has won eight of his last nine home starts. Hammel is 2-3 with a 6.29 ERA at Coors compared to 6-5 with a 3.11 ERA on the road. The Rockies could be without infielders Troy Tulowitzki and Ian Stewart, both of whom have back injuries. Franklin Morales has five straight saves, while filling in for injured closer Huston Street.
The Under is 12-5-2 in the Rockies’ last 19 games versus a team with a losing record.
Key Injuries - Troy Tulowitzki (back) is day-to-day.
Ian Stewart (back) is day-to-day.
Huston Street (bicep) is out.
Dexter Fowler (knee) is on the DL.
PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total of the Day)