MLB BEST BETS FOR JULY !
07/31/2025..............1 - 3 - 0...................25.00%...................- 14.05
07/30/2025.............16 - 3 - 1...................84.21%...................+ 75.05
07/29/2025..............5 - 4 - 0....................55.55%...................+ 6.75
07/28/2025.............8 - 10 - 0..................44.44%....................- 4.45
07/27/2025...............5 - 4 - 0..................55.55%..................+ 5.10
07/26/2025...............7 - 5 - 0..................58.33%..................+ 19.70
07/25/2025...............7 - 5 - 0..................58.33%..................+ 17.25
07/24/2025...............1 - 4 - 0..................20.00%...................- 18.75
07/23/2025..............13 - 7 - 0.................65.00%...................+ 33.55
07/22/2025................3 - 5 - 0..................37.50%...................- 12.30
07/21/2025................8 - 6 - 0..................57.14%...................+ 12.35
07/20/2025................8 - 9 - 0..................47.05%...................+ 1.75
07/19/2025.............11 - 8 - 0...................57.89%...................+ 21.30
07/18/2025.............10 - 9 - 1...................52.63%...................+ 3.55
07/13/2025...............7 - 3 - 0...................70.00%...................+ 21.20
07/12/2025...............5 - 7 - 0...................41.66%...................- 11.40
07/11/2025...............9 - 5 - 1...................64.28%...................+ 3.25
07/10/2025...............6 - 8 - 1...................42.85%...................- 11.55
07/09/2025...............9 - 4 - 0...................69.23%...................+ 18.65
07/08/2025...............4 - 4 - 0...................50.00%...................+ 0.85
07/07/2025...............4 - 4 - 0....................50.00%...................- 3.20
07/06/2025...............8 - 7 - 0....................53.33%...................+ 5.00
07/05/2025..............12 - 8 - 1..................60.00%....................+ 21.25
07/04/2025..............11 - 7 - 0..................61.11%....................+ 21.30
07/03/2025................4 - 6 - 0...................40.00%...................- 9.80
07/02/2025...............8 - 10 -0..................44.44%....................- 15.50
07/01/2025................5 - 2 - 0..................71.42%....................+ 17.95
TOTALS...............195 - 157 - 4..................55.39%....................+ 204.80
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BEST BETS TOTALS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................195 - 157 - 4...........................55.39%.......................+ 204.80
JUNE TOTALS.......................205 - 229 - 6............................47.23%.......................- 162.04
MAY TOTALS........................207 - 193 - 12..........................51.75%........................- 42.64
APRIL TOTALS.......................246 - 219 - 9............................52.90%....................... + 29.02
07/31/2025..............1 - 3 - 0...................25.00%...................- 14.05
07/30/2025.............16 - 3 - 1...................84.21%...................+ 75.05
07/29/2025..............5 - 4 - 0....................55.55%...................+ 6.75
07/28/2025.............8 - 10 - 0..................44.44%....................- 4.45
07/27/2025...............5 - 4 - 0..................55.55%..................+ 5.10
07/26/2025...............7 - 5 - 0..................58.33%..................+ 19.70
07/25/2025...............7 - 5 - 0..................58.33%..................+ 17.25
07/24/2025...............1 - 4 - 0..................20.00%...................- 18.75
07/23/2025..............13 - 7 - 0.................65.00%...................+ 33.55
07/22/2025................3 - 5 - 0..................37.50%...................- 12.30
07/21/2025................8 - 6 - 0..................57.14%...................+ 12.35
07/20/2025................8 - 9 - 0..................47.05%...................+ 1.75
07/19/2025.............11 - 8 - 0...................57.89%...................+ 21.30
07/18/2025.............10 - 9 - 1...................52.63%...................+ 3.55
07/13/2025...............7 - 3 - 0...................70.00%...................+ 21.20
07/12/2025...............5 - 7 - 0...................41.66%...................- 11.40
07/11/2025...............9 - 5 - 1...................64.28%...................+ 3.25
07/10/2025...............6 - 8 - 1...................42.85%...................- 11.55
07/09/2025...............9 - 4 - 0...................69.23%...................+ 18.65
07/08/2025...............4 - 4 - 0...................50.00%...................+ 0.85
07/07/2025...............4 - 4 - 0....................50.00%...................- 3.20
07/06/2025...............8 - 7 - 0....................53.33%...................+ 5.00
07/05/2025..............12 - 8 - 1..................60.00%....................+ 21.25
07/04/2025..............11 - 7 - 0..................61.11%....................+ 21.30
07/03/2025................4 - 6 - 0...................40.00%...................- 9.80
07/02/2025...............8 - 10 -0..................44.44%....................- 15.50
07/01/2025................5 - 2 - 0..................71.42%....................+ 17.95
TOTALS...............195 - 157 - 4..................55.39%....................+ 204.80
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BEST BETS TOTALS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................195 - 157 - 4...........................55.39%.......................+ 204.80
JUNE TOTALS.......................205 - 229 - 6............................47.23%.......................- 162.04
MAY TOTALS........................207 - 193 - 12..........................51.75%........................- 42.64
APRIL TOTALS.......................246 - 219 - 9............................52.90%....................... + 29.02
Friday’s 6-pack:
Career earnings, for NFL punters…….
$40M— Thomas Morstead
$31.1M— Johnny Hekker
$22.5M— Sam Martin
$17.2M— Michael Dickson
$15.8M— Rigoberto Sanchez
$13.7M— Cameron Johnston
Quote of the Day
“Now no one wants to stay if they are selling like this.”
Unnamed Minnesota Twins player, during the day Thursday, while the Twins were trading a lot of their players
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; who holds the Bears’ single season record for passing yardage?
Thursday’s quiz
In history of the New York Mets, Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter, in 2012.
Wednesday’s quiz
When Michael Jordan played minor league baseball for the AA Birmingham Barons, Terry Francona was the Barons’ manager that year.
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(thru Thursday’s games)
— Arizona (51-58)
Arizona lost five in row, eight of last nine games.
Diamondbacks traded several key players this week.
Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
Arizona is 9-21 in last 30 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Braves (46-62)
Braves are 4-11 in their last 14 games.
Atlanta is 26-26 at home, 20-36 on the road.
Over is 14-3-2 in their last 19 games.
— Reds (57-53)
Cincinnati is 5-3 in its last eight games.
Reds are 43-35 vs righty starters, 14-18 vs lefties.
Under is 13-3-1 in their last 17 games.
Reds scored in first inning in 8 of last 13 home games.
— Cubs (63-45)
Chicago is 4-7 in its last 11 games- they lead the NL Wild Card race.
Cubs are game behind Milwaukee for NL Central lead.
Over is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Cubs are 49-28 vs righty starters, 14-17 vs lefties.
— Rockies (28-80)
Colorado is 6-6 since the All-Star break.
Under is 12-4-1 in Rockies’ last 17 home games.
Rockies are 3-26 vs lefty starters, 25-54 vs righties.
Colorado is 5-1 in last six games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Dodgers (63-46)
Dodgers are 7-14 in their last 21 games.
LA leads San Diego by 3 games in NL West.
Dodgers are 46-31 vs righty starters, 17-15 vs lefties.
Under is 6-0-1 in their last seven games.
— Marlins (52-55) )
Marlins are 29-17 in their last 46 games.
Miami is 24-29 at home, 28-26 on the road.
Under is 21-5 in Marlins’ last 26 home games.
Marlins are 8-2 in last 10 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Brewers (64-44)
Brewers are 15-4 in their last 19 games.
Milwaukee is 36-20 at home, 28-24 on the road.
Over is 7-2 in their last nine home games.
Milwaukee lead the Cubs by a game in the NL Central.
— Mets (62-47)
Mets are 17-23 in their last 40 games.
Mets are 37-16 at home, 25-31 on the road.
Under is 6-3-2 in their last eleven games.
Mets lead Philly by half-game in NL East.
— Phillies (61-47)
Phillies are 7-11 in their last 18 road games.
Phillies are 49-29 vs righty starters, 12-18 vs lefties.
Over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 games.
Phillies trail Mets by half-game in NL East; they’re #2 Wild Card team.
— Pirates (47-62)
Pirates won eight of their last nine games.
Pittsburgh is 31-25 at home, 16-37 on the road.
Under is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
Pirates are 13-6 in last 19 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— St Louis (55-55)
St Louis is 9-17 in its last 26 games.
Cardinals are 13-5 in home series openers.
St Louis is 32-24 at home, 23-31 on the road.
Under is 8-2-1 in their last eleven games.
— Padres (60-49)
Padres won their last five games, scoring 31 runs.
San Diego made lot of moves before the trade deadline.
Under is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
San Diego leads Cincinnati by 3 games for the last NL Wild Card slot.
— Giants (54-55)
Giants are 2-12 in their last 14 games, 12-23 since acquiring Devers.
Giants are 44-36 vs righty pitchers, 10-19 vs lefties.
Over is 8-3-1 in their last dozen road games.
SF lost last five games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Washington (44-64)
Nationals are 6-6 since the All-Star break.
Washington is 6-16 in its last 22 home games.
Over is 20-7 in their last 27 games.
Washington is 18-8 last 26 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Notes for the Indianapolis Colts:
Colts went 9-8/8-9 in two seasons under Shane Steichen.
Lou Anumumo is the new defensive coordinator.
OC Jim Bob Cooter was Peyton Manning’s backup QB at Tennessee.
This year, Colts are #14 in $$$ spent on offense (last year, #3)
This year, Colts are #5 in $$$ spent on defense (last year, #17)
Indy was minus-4 in turnovers last year (25-29)
Colts were 8-5 LY in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Colts were 5-3 LY in games decided by 3 or fewer points.
Over is 12-5 in their last 17 home games.
Colts are 5-2 ATS in last seven games as a home favorite.
Colts are 2-5 ATS in last seven games as a road favorite.
— Famous birthdays, August 1st:
Terry Kiser, 86
Greg Gross, 73
John Spagnola, 68
Kiki Vandeweghe, 67
Greg Bell, 63
Gaston Green, 59
Gregg Jefferies, 58
Stacey Augmon, 57
Edgerrin James, 47
Austin Rivers, 33
Madison Bumgarner, 36
Ezequiel Tovar, 24
— Orioles (50-59)
Baltimore won five of its last six games.
Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Orioles are 17-16 vs AL East foes, 33-43 vs everyone else.
Orioles dealt some guys at the trade deadline.
— Red Sox (59-51)
Red Sox won five of their last seven games.
Boston is 14-21 in one-run games.
Under is 6-1 in their last seven home games.
Red Sox are 22-15 in 37 games since trading Devers.
— White Sox (40-69)
Chicago is 8-4 since the All-Star break.
White Sox are 24-32 at home, 16-37 on the road.
Over is 8-4-1 in their last thirteen games.
Chicago is 28-53 vs righty starters, 12-16 vs lefties.
— Cleveland (54-54)
Cleveland is 14-6 in its last 20 games.
Guardians are 2.5 games out of the last Wild Card slot.
Guardians are 41-34 vs righty starters, 13-20 vs lefties.
Over is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
— Detroit (64-46)
Detroit won its last four games, scoring 34 runs.
Tigers are 18-9 vs its AL Central rivals, lead division by 9 games.
Detroit is 14-4 in home series openers.
Under is 7-2 in their last nine road games.
— Houston (62-47)
Astros are 3-10 in their last 13 home games.
Astros lead Seattle/Texas by 5 games in AL West.
Over is 11-7 in their last 18 road games.
Houston added a new LF-SS-3B at trade deadline.
— Royals (54-55)
Royals are 14-8 in their last 22 games.
Kansas City is 41-47 vs righty starters, 13-8 vs lefties.
Under is 14-6 in Royals’ last 20 home games.
Royals are 2-9 in last eleven home series openers.
— Angels (53-56)
Angels are 8-6 in their last 14 home games.
Halos are four games out of last Wild Card slot.
Angels are 43-45 vs righty starters, 10-11 vs lefties.
Angels are 25-13 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Twins (51-57)
Twins traded 10 players off their roster, just this week.
Twins lost five of their last seven games.
Minnesota is 30-24 at home, 21-33 on the road.
Under is 12-6 in their last eighteen games.
— New York (60-49)
New York is 12-8 in its last 20 games.
Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.
Right now, New York is the #1 Wild Card in the AL.
New York is 48-37 vs righty starters, 12-12 vs lefties.
— A’s (48-63)
A’s are 15-12 in their last 27 games.
Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
A’s are 12-15 in one-run games, 6-3 in extra innings.
Last 13 series, A’s are 6-1 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on..
— Seattle (58-52)
Mariners are 5-7 in their last 12 games overall.
Seattle is 13-7 in its last 20 home games.
Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Mariners added 3B Suarez to improve their offense.
— Texas (57-53)
Rangers are 9-4 since the All-Star break.
Texas is 11-21 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Rangers are 34-20 at home, 23-33 on road.
Over is 7-3 in their last nine games.
— Tampa Bay (54-56)
Tampa Bay lost 20 of its last 27 games.
Rays are 31-28 at home, 23-28 on the road.
Tampa Bay is 3.5 games out of the last Wild Card slot.
Rays are 2-8 in last ten games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Toronto (64-46)
Blue Jays lost four of their last five games overall.
Blue Jays won 12 of their last 13 home games.
Over is 8-3-2 in their last thirteen games.
Toronto is 15-7 in last 22 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Career earnings, for NFL punters…….
$40M— Thomas Morstead
$31.1M— Johnny Hekker
$22.5M— Sam Martin
$17.2M— Michael Dickson
$15.8M— Rigoberto Sanchez
$13.7M— Cameron Johnston
Quote of the Day
“Now no one wants to stay if they are selling like this.”
Unnamed Minnesota Twins player, during the day Thursday, while the Twins were trading a lot of their players
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; who holds the Bears’ single season record for passing yardage?
Thursday’s quiz
In history of the New York Mets, Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter, in 2012.
Wednesday’s quiz
When Michael Jordan played minor league baseball for the AA Birmingham Barons, Terry Francona was the Barons’ manager that year.
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Friday’s Den: Trends for every MLB team…….
Trends for major league teams(thru Thursday’s games)
— Arizona (51-58)
Arizona lost five in row, eight of last nine games.
Diamondbacks traded several key players this week.
Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
Arizona is 9-21 in last 30 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Braves (46-62)
Braves are 4-11 in their last 14 games.
Atlanta is 26-26 at home, 20-36 on the road.
Over is 14-3-2 in their last 19 games.
— Reds (57-53)
Cincinnati is 5-3 in its last eight games.
Reds are 43-35 vs righty starters, 14-18 vs lefties.
Under is 13-3-1 in their last 17 games.
Reds scored in first inning in 8 of last 13 home games.
— Cubs (63-45)
Chicago is 4-7 in its last 11 games- they lead the NL Wild Card race.
Cubs are game behind Milwaukee for NL Central lead.
Over is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Cubs are 49-28 vs righty starters, 14-17 vs lefties.
— Rockies (28-80)
Colorado is 6-6 since the All-Star break.
Under is 12-4-1 in Rockies’ last 17 home games.
Rockies are 3-26 vs lefty starters, 25-54 vs righties.
Colorado is 5-1 in last six games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Dodgers (63-46)
Dodgers are 7-14 in their last 21 games.
LA leads San Diego by 3 games in NL West.
Dodgers are 46-31 vs righty starters, 17-15 vs lefties.
Under is 6-0-1 in their last seven games.
— Marlins (52-55) )
Marlins are 29-17 in their last 46 games.
Miami is 24-29 at home, 28-26 on the road.
Under is 21-5 in Marlins’ last 26 home games.
Marlins are 8-2 in last 10 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Brewers (64-44)
Brewers are 15-4 in their last 19 games.
Milwaukee is 36-20 at home, 28-24 on the road.
Over is 7-2 in their last nine home games.
Milwaukee lead the Cubs by a game in the NL Central.
— Mets (62-47)
Mets are 17-23 in their last 40 games.
Mets are 37-16 at home, 25-31 on the road.
Under is 6-3-2 in their last eleven games.
Mets lead Philly by half-game in NL East.
— Phillies (61-47)
Phillies are 7-11 in their last 18 road games.
Phillies are 49-29 vs righty starters, 12-18 vs lefties.
Over is 7-4-1 in their last 12 games.
Phillies trail Mets by half-game in NL East; they’re #2 Wild Card team.
— Pirates (47-62)
Pirates won eight of their last nine games.
Pittsburgh is 31-25 at home, 16-37 on the road.
Under is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
Pirates are 13-6 in last 19 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— St Louis (55-55)
St Louis is 9-17 in its last 26 games.
Cardinals are 13-5 in home series openers.
St Louis is 32-24 at home, 23-31 on the road.
Under is 8-2-1 in their last eleven games.
— Padres (60-49)
Padres won their last five games, scoring 31 runs.
San Diego made lot of moves before the trade deadline.
Under is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
San Diego leads Cincinnati by 3 games for the last NL Wild Card slot.
— Giants (54-55)
Giants are 2-12 in their last 14 games, 12-23 since acquiring Devers.
Giants are 44-36 vs righty pitchers, 10-19 vs lefties.
Over is 8-3-1 in their last dozen road games.
SF lost last five games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Washington (44-64)
Nationals are 6-6 since the All-Star break.
Washington is 6-16 in its last 22 home games.
Over is 20-7 in their last 27 games.
Washington is 18-8 last 26 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Notes for the Indianapolis Colts:
Colts went 9-8/8-9 in two seasons under Shane Steichen.
Lou Anumumo is the new defensive coordinator.
OC Jim Bob Cooter was Peyton Manning’s backup QB at Tennessee.
This year, Colts are #14 in $$$ spent on offense (last year, #3)
This year, Colts are #5 in $$$ spent on defense (last year, #17)
Indy was minus-4 in turnovers last year (25-29)
Colts were 8-5 LY in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Colts were 5-3 LY in games decided by 3 or fewer points.
Over is 12-5 in their last 17 home games.
Colts are 5-2 ATS in last seven games as a home favorite.
Colts are 2-5 ATS in last seven games as a road favorite.
— Famous birthdays, August 1st:
Terry Kiser, 86
Greg Gross, 73
John Spagnola, 68
Kiki Vandeweghe, 67
Greg Bell, 63
Gaston Green, 59
Gregg Jefferies, 58
Stacey Augmon, 57
Edgerrin James, 47
Austin Rivers, 33
Madison Bumgarner, 36
Ezequiel Tovar, 24
— Orioles (50-59)
Baltimore won five of its last six games.
Over is 5-2 in their last seven games.
Orioles are 17-16 vs AL East foes, 33-43 vs everyone else.
Orioles dealt some guys at the trade deadline.
— Red Sox (59-51)
Red Sox won five of their last seven games.
Boston is 14-21 in one-run games.
Under is 6-1 in their last seven home games.
Red Sox are 22-15 in 37 games since trading Devers.
— White Sox (40-69)
Chicago is 8-4 since the All-Star break.
White Sox are 24-32 at home, 16-37 on the road.
Over is 8-4-1 in their last thirteen games.
Chicago is 28-53 vs righty starters, 12-16 vs lefties.
— Cleveland (54-54)
Cleveland is 14-6 in its last 20 games.
Guardians are 2.5 games out of the last Wild Card slot.
Guardians are 41-34 vs righty starters, 13-20 vs lefties.
Over is 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
— Detroit (64-46)
Detroit won its last four games, scoring 34 runs.
Tigers are 18-9 vs its AL Central rivals, lead division by 9 games.
Detroit is 14-4 in home series openers.
Under is 7-2 in their last nine road games.
— Houston (62-47)
Astros are 3-10 in their last 13 home games.
Astros lead Seattle/Texas by 5 games in AL West.
Over is 11-7 in their last 18 road games.
Houston added a new LF-SS-3B at trade deadline.
— Royals (54-55)
Royals are 14-8 in their last 22 games.
Kansas City is 41-47 vs righty starters, 13-8 vs lefties.
Under is 14-6 in Royals’ last 20 home games.
Royals are 2-9 in last eleven home series openers.
— Angels (53-56)
Angels are 8-6 in their last 14 home games.
Halos are four games out of last Wild Card slot.
Angels are 43-45 vs righty starters, 10-11 vs lefties.
Angels are 25-13 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Twins (51-57)
Twins traded 10 players off their roster, just this week.
Twins lost five of their last seven games.
Minnesota is 30-24 at home, 21-33 on the road.
Under is 12-6 in their last eighteen games.
— New York (60-49)
New York is 12-8 in its last 20 games.
Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.
Right now, New York is the #1 Wild Card in the AL.
New York is 48-37 vs righty starters, 12-12 vs lefties.
— A’s (48-63)
A’s are 15-12 in their last 27 games.
Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
A’s are 12-15 in one-run games, 6-3 in extra innings.
Last 13 series, A’s are 6-1 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on..
— Seattle (58-52)
Mariners are 5-7 in their last 12 games overall.
Seattle is 13-7 in its last 20 home games.
Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.
Mariners added 3B Suarez to improve their offense.
— Texas (57-53)
Rangers are 9-4 since the All-Star break.
Texas is 11-21 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
Rangers are 34-20 at home, 23-33 on road.
Over is 7-3 in their last nine games.
— Tampa Bay (54-56)
Tampa Bay lost 20 of its last 27 games.
Rays are 31-28 at home, 23-28 on the road.
Tampa Bay is 3.5 games out of the last Wild Card slot.
Rays are 2-8 in last ten games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
— Toronto (64-46)
Blue Jays lost four of their last five games overall.
Blue Jays won 12 of their last 13 home games.
Over is 8-3-2 in their last thirteen games.
Toronto is 15-7 in last 22 games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
MLB
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Trend Report
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Atlanta VS Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 16 games.
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games.
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games against Cincinnati.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 11 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta.
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games against an opponent in the National League.
Baltimore VS Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games.
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games against Chicago Cubs.
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago Cubs' last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago Cubs' last 16 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 7 games against an opponent in the American League.
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against an opponent in the American League East Division division.
Detroit VS Philadelphia
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road.
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games against Detroit.
Philadelphia is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home.
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games played on a Friday.
Milwaukee VS Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games.
Milwaukee is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games.
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against Washington.
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
Washington is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games against Milwaukee.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games at home.
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee.
Kansas City VS Toronto
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road.
Kansas City is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games.
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games against Kansas City.
Toronto is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home.
Minnesota VS Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games on the road.
Minnesota is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
Cleveland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games against Minnesota.
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home.
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
Houston VS Boston
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games against Boston.
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
Houston is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston.
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home.
Boston is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston.
New York VS Miami
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
NY Yankees is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Yankees' last 13 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees' last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games.
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games against NY Yankees.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami's last 17 games at home.
San Francisco VS New York
San Francisco is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games.
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against NY Mets.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road.
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
NY Mets is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games.
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
NY Mets is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games against an opponent in the National League West Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets' last 6 games played in August.
Los Angeles VS Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers' last 7 games.
LA Dodgers is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers' last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Dodgers' last 11 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games against LA Dodgers.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
Pittsburgh VS Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games.
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Colorado.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games.
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home.
Chicago VS Los Angeles
Chicago White Sox is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games.
Chicago White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games against LA Angels.
Chicago White Sox is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
Chicago White Sox is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against LA Angels.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels' last 5 games.
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels' last 8 games against Chicago White Sox.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Angels' last 17 games at home.
St. Louis VS San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis' last 6 games.
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games against San Diego.
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games.
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games against St. Louis.
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home.
Arizona VS Athletics
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games.
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Arizona is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games against Athletics.
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Athletics' last 5 games.
Athletics is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Athletics' last 8 games against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Athletics' last 5 games at home.
Texas VS Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas' last 7 games.
Texas is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games.
Texas is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas' last 11 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games against Texas.
Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home.
Seattle is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas.
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Atlanta VS Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 16 games.
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games.
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games against Cincinnati.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 11 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta.
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games against an opponent in the National League.
Baltimore VS Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games.
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games against Chicago Cubs.
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago Cubs' last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago Cubs' last 16 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs' last 7 games against an opponent in the American League.
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against an opponent in the American League East Division division.
Detroit VS Philadelphia
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games on the road.
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games against Detroit.
Philadelphia is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home.
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games played on a Friday.
Milwaukee VS Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games.
Milwaukee is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games.
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games against Washington.
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
Washington is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games against Milwaukee.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 12 games at home.
Washington is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee.
Kansas City VS Toronto
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road.
Kansas City is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games.
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games against Kansas City.
Toronto is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home.
Minnesota VS Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games on the road.
Minnesota is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
Cleveland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games against Minnesota.
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home.
Cleveland is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
Houston VS Boston
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games against Boston.
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
Houston is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston.
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home.
Boston is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston.
New York VS Miami
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
NY Yankees is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Yankees' last 13 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees' last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games.
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 10 games against NY Yankees.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami's last 17 games at home.
San Francisco VS New York
San Francisco is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games.
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against NY Mets.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road.
San Francisco is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
NY Mets is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games.
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
NY Mets is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games against an opponent in the National League West Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets' last 6 games played in August.
Los Angeles VS Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers' last 7 games.
LA Dodgers is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers' last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Dodgers' last 11 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games against LA Dodgers.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
Pittsburgh VS Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games.
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Colorado.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games.
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home.
Chicago VS Los Angeles
Chicago White Sox is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games.
Chicago White Sox is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games against LA Angels.
Chicago White Sox is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
Chicago White Sox is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against LA Angels.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels' last 5 games.
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Angels' last 8 games against Chicago White Sox.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Angels' last 17 games at home.
St. Louis VS San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis' last 6 games.
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games against San Diego.
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Diego's last 10 games.
San Diego is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games against St. Louis.
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home.
Arizona VS Athletics
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games.
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Arizona is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games against Athletics.
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Athletics' last 5 games.
Athletics is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Athletics' last 8 games against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Athletics' last 5 games at home.
Texas VS Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas' last 7 games.
Texas is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games.
Texas is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas' last 11 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Seattle's last 17 games against Texas.
Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home.
Seattle is 7-0 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Texas.
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Friday, August 1
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL at CHC | 02:20 PM | CHC -144 | +500 |
| DET at PHI | 06:45 PM | DET +137 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at WAS | 06:45 PM | MIL -148 O 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| KC at TOR | 07:07 PM | TOR -145 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| HOU at BOS | 07:10 PM | HOU -125 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| SF at NYM | 07:10 PM | NYM -135 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at CLE | 07:10 PM | CLE -118 O 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| NYY at MIA | 07:10 PM | MIA +147 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| LAD at TB | 07:35 PM | LAD -123 U 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at COL | 08:10 PM | COL +122 U 11.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at LAA | 09:38 PM | CHW +120 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| STL at SD | 09:40 PM | STL +168 U 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at ATH | 10:05 PM | ATH -117 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at SEA | 10:10 PM | TEX +163 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
MLB BEST BETS FOR AUGUST !
08/01/2025.......................8 - 11 - 0..........................42.10%.........................- 21.37
TOTALS...............................8 - 11 - 0..........................42.10%.........................- 21.37
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BEST BETS TOTALS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................195 - 157 - 4...........................55.39%.......................+ 204.80
JUNE TOTALS.......................205 - 229 - 6............................47.23%.......................- 162.04
MAY TOTALS........................207 - 193 - 12..........................51.75%........................- 42.64
APRIL TOTALS.......................246 - 219 - 9............................52.90%....................... + 29.02
08/01/2025.......................8 - 11 - 0..........................42.10%.........................- 21.37
TOTALS...............................8 - 11 - 0..........................42.10%.........................- 21.37
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BEST BETS TOTALS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................195 - 157 - 4...........................55.39%.......................+ 204.80
JUNE TOTALS.......................205 - 229 - 6............................47.23%.......................- 162.04
MAY TOTALS........................207 - 193 - 12..........................51.75%........................- 42.64
APRIL TOTALS.......................246 - 219 - 9............................52.90%....................... + 29.02
Saturday’s 6-pack:
Total sports betting by state, for June 2025:
$1.65B— New York
$790.4M— New Jersey
$587M— Ohio
$533M— Massachusetts
$496.6M— Nevada
$483.6M— Pennsylvania
Quote of the Day
“The only one that’s upset at this point is my wife. All her merchandise has 59 on it. Now she has to go buy new stuff.”
Phillies manager Rob Thomson, after giving up his #59 uniform to newly-acquired closer Jhoan Duran
Saturday’s quiz
Who holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards in a season?
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
Thursday’s quiz
In history of the New York Mets, Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter, in 2012.
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Major League Baseball Players Association urged foreign-born players to carry immigration papers amid a nationwide crackdown, with experts warning that even superstar athletes aren’t immune from enforcement.
Strange times we live in; lot of cruddy people in the world.
— Chargers 34, Lions 7
Detroit fumbled away the opening kickoff, also lost a fumble on a punt.
Trey Lance played most of game at QB for LA, was 13-20/120 passing, with 2 TD’s.
Chargers were +5 in turnovers; Detroit didn’t play any starters.
— When former Chargers’ TE Antonio Gates gets inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday, he’ll become the first inductee who didn’t play college football.
Gates played basketball at both Eastern Michigan/Kent State, leading Kent State to the Elite 8 of the 2002 NCAA Tournament, as a #10-seed.
— NFL teams’ over/under win totals’ trends:
Steelers- over their win total nine of last 11 years
Chiefs- over 11 of the last 15 years
Browns- under 16-6 last 22 years
Giants- under 11-2-1 last 14 years
Bears- under 20-8-1 last 29 years/5-0-1 last six years
Jaguars- under 19-6 last 25 years
— Betting props this year for Geno Smith, the Raiders’ new QB:
Over/under passing yards: 3,575.5
Over/under passing TD’s: 20.5
— There were 50 traded made in the 31 hours before baseball’s trading deadline; baseball needs a Hard Knocks-type show, to
a) promote the sport- it is a great game.
b) show us how things work behind the scenes.
Imagine being a fly on the wall in the Twins’ clubhouse this week? Of the 25 players who were on their roster at this time last week, 10 of them got traded away this week.
— Wednesday in Kansas City, the Royals won a game 1-0 in 10 innings, using nine pitchers to shut the Braves out. They are only the second team every to use pitchers in a shutout win.
— Notes for the Jacksonville Jaguars:
Liam Coen is the new coach; he was OC for the Buccaneers last year.
Jaguars went 4-13 last year, after a couple of 9-8 seasons.
Last year, Jaguars were 3-10 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
This year, Jaguars are #30 in $$$ spent on offense (last year, #15)
This year, Jaguars are #23 in $$$ spent on defense (last year, #15)
Jacksonville had only nine takeaways LY; they were minus-15 in turnovers; the new DC is Anthony Campanile, who comes to the Jaguars from Green Bay.
Last four years, Jaguars were 18-13 ATS as an underdog.
Jaguars are 3-7 ATS in last ten games as a home favorite.
Jaguars are 8-4 ATS in last 12 games as home underdogs.
— Famous birthdays, August 2nd:
Bob Netolicky, 83
Butch Patrick, 72
Mary-Louise Parker, 61
Cedric Ceballos, 56
Mike Venafro, 52
Grady Sizemore, 43
Huston Street, 42
Dylan Moore, 33
Laremy Tunsil, 31
Kristaps Porziņģis, 30
— Rockies 17, Pirates 16
Pittsburgh scored nine runs in the top of the first inning.
Colorado is first team since 2006 to give up 9+ runs in first inning, and win.
Rockies scored five runs in the bottom of the 9th.
Brenton Doyle had a walk-off HR to end this 3:37 marathon.
— Marlins 13, New York 12
Miami trailed 9-4 in 7th inning; they scored 9 runs in last three innings.
Javier Sanoja homered twice for the Marlins.
Marlins are 30-17 in their last 47 games.
— Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10)
Roman Anthony had a walk-off single for Boston.
Red Sox tied game 1-1 with a run in 7th inning.
Boston has won five of its last six games.
— Cubs 1, Orioles 0
There were a total of only seven hits in this game.
Rookie P Horton allowed two hits in 5 IP.
Ian Happ’s 2nd inning sac fly scored the game’s only run.
— A’s 5, Diamondbacks 1
Jacob Lopez allowed five hits in 5 shutout IP.
Arizona has lost six in row, nine of last ten games.
A’s are 16-12 in their last 28 games.
— Padres 4, Cardinals 1
Nick Pivetta allowed one hit, improved to 11-3, 2.73 this year.
Newly-acquired Mason Miller pitched 8th inning, got a hold.
Willson Contreras homered for the only St Louis run.
— Guardians 3, Twins 2 (10)
Kyle Manzardo had a walk-off single for Cleveland.
Guardians are 9-5 since the All-Star break.
Jose Ramirez is the 17th player EVER with 275+ HR’s, 275+ stolen bases in his career.
— Mariners 4, Rangers 3
JP Crawford hit a 2-run, walk-off homer in the 9th inning.
Seattle is 14-7 in its last 21 home games.
Texas is 11-22 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
Total sports betting by state, for June 2025:
$1.65B— New York
$790.4M— New Jersey
$587M— Ohio
$533M— Massachusetts
$496.6M— Nevada
$483.6M— Pennsylvania
Quote of the Day
“The only one that’s upset at this point is my wife. All her merchandise has 59 on it. Now she has to go buy new stuff.”
Phillies manager Rob Thomson, after giving up his #59 uniform to newly-acquired closer Jhoan Duran
Saturday’s quiz
Who holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards in a season?
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
Thursday’s quiz
In history of the New York Mets, Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter, in 2012.
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Saturday’s Den: Nobody asked me, but…….
— Our first note today is disturbing, posted by The Intellectualist:Major League Baseball Players Association urged foreign-born players to carry immigration papers amid a nationwide crackdown, with experts warning that even superstar athletes aren’t immune from enforcement.
Strange times we live in; lot of cruddy people in the world.
— Chargers 34, Lions 7
Detroit fumbled away the opening kickoff, also lost a fumble on a punt.
Trey Lance played most of game at QB for LA, was 13-20/120 passing, with 2 TD’s.
Chargers were +5 in turnovers; Detroit didn’t play any starters.
— When former Chargers’ TE Antonio Gates gets inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday, he’ll become the first inductee who didn’t play college football.
Gates played basketball at both Eastern Michigan/Kent State, leading Kent State to the Elite 8 of the 2002 NCAA Tournament, as a #10-seed.
— NFL teams’ over/under win totals’ trends:
Steelers- over their win total nine of last 11 years
Chiefs- over 11 of the last 15 years
Browns- under 16-6 last 22 years
Giants- under 11-2-1 last 14 years
Bears- under 20-8-1 last 29 years/5-0-1 last six years
Jaguars- under 19-6 last 25 years
— Betting props this year for Geno Smith, the Raiders’ new QB:
Over/under passing yards: 3,575.5
Over/under passing TD’s: 20.5
— There were 50 traded made in the 31 hours before baseball’s trading deadline; baseball needs a Hard Knocks-type show, to
a) promote the sport- it is a great game.
b) show us how things work behind the scenes.
Imagine being a fly on the wall in the Twins’ clubhouse this week? Of the 25 players who were on their roster at this time last week, 10 of them got traded away this week.
— Wednesday in Kansas City, the Royals won a game 1-0 in 10 innings, using nine pitchers to shut the Braves out. They are only the second team every to use pitchers in a shutout win.
— Notes for the Jacksonville Jaguars:
Liam Coen is the new coach; he was OC for the Buccaneers last year.
Jaguars went 4-13 last year, after a couple of 9-8 seasons.
Last year, Jaguars were 3-10 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
This year, Jaguars are #30 in $$$ spent on offense (last year, #15)
This year, Jaguars are #23 in $$$ spent on defense (last year, #15)
Jacksonville had only nine takeaways LY; they were minus-15 in turnovers; the new DC is Anthony Campanile, who comes to the Jaguars from Green Bay.
Last four years, Jaguars were 18-13 ATS as an underdog.
Jaguars are 3-7 ATS in last ten games as a home favorite.
Jaguars are 8-4 ATS in last 12 games as home underdogs.
— Famous birthdays, August 2nd:
Bob Netolicky, 83
Butch Patrick, 72
Mary-Louise Parker, 61
Cedric Ceballos, 56
Mike Venafro, 52
Grady Sizemore, 43
Huston Street, 42
Dylan Moore, 33
Laremy Tunsil, 31
Kristaps Porziņģis, 30
— Rockies 17, Pirates 16
Pittsburgh scored nine runs in the top of the first inning.
Colorado is first team since 2006 to give up 9+ runs in first inning, and win.
Rockies scored five runs in the bottom of the 9th.
Brenton Doyle had a walk-off HR to end this 3:37 marathon.
— Marlins 13, New York 12
Miami trailed 9-4 in 7th inning; they scored 9 runs in last three innings.
Javier Sanoja homered twice for the Marlins.
Marlins are 30-17 in their last 47 games.
— Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10)
Roman Anthony had a walk-off single for Boston.
Red Sox tied game 1-1 with a run in 7th inning.
Boston has won five of its last six games.
— Cubs 1, Orioles 0
There were a total of only seven hits in this game.
Rookie P Horton allowed two hits in 5 IP.
Ian Happ’s 2nd inning sac fly scored the game’s only run.
— A’s 5, Diamondbacks 1
Jacob Lopez allowed five hits in 5 shutout IP.
Arizona has lost six in row, nine of last ten games.
A’s are 16-12 in their last 28 games.
— Padres 4, Cardinals 1
Nick Pivetta allowed one hit, improved to 11-3, 2.73 this year.
Newly-acquired Mason Miller pitched 8th inning, got a hold.
Willson Contreras homered for the only St Louis run.
— Guardians 3, Twins 2 (10)
Kyle Manzardo had a walk-off single for Cleveland.
Guardians are 9-5 since the All-Star break.
Jose Ramirez is the 17th player EVER with 275+ HR’s, 275+ stolen bases in his career.
— Mariners 4, Rangers 3
JP Crawford hit a 2-run, walk-off homer in the 9th inning.
Seattle is 14-7 in its last 21 home games.
Texas is 11-22 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on.
If the baseball playoffs started today (they do not):
AL: Blue Jays, Tigers, Astros. Wild Cards: New York, Red Sox, Mariners
NL: Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers. Wild Cards: Cubs, Mets, Padres
MLB
Saturday, August 2
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Los Angeles VS Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers' last 8 games.
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against Tampa Bay.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers' last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Dodgers' last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games against LA Dodgers.
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
Baltimore VS Chicago
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games against Chicago Cubs.
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
Baltimore is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago Cubs' last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games against Baltimore.
Chicago Cubs is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home.
Kansas City VS Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games.
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games.
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 10 games against Kansas City.
Toronto is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home.
Pittsburgh VS Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games.
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games against Colorado.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games.
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home.
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
Detroit VS Philadelphia
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Detroit is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games against Philadelphia.
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home.
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit.
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division division.
Milwaukee VS Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games.
Milwaukee is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games.
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Washington.
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games.
Washington is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games against Milwaukee.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 13 games at home.
Minnesota VS Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games on the road.
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games.
Cleveland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games against Minnesota.
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Houston VS Boston
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games.
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games against Boston.
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games.
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 6 games at home.
New York VS Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees' last 9 games.
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
NY Yankees is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Yankees' last 14 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games.
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games against NY Yankees.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami's last 18 games at home.
San Francisco VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games.
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games.
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against NY Mets.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets' last 6 games.
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets' last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
Texas VS Seattle
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Texas is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas' last 12 games on the road.
Texas is 0-8 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Seattle's last 18 games against Texas.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home.
Seattle is 8-0 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas.
Atlanta VS Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games.
Atlanta is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games.
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games against Cincinnati.
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games.
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 12 games at home.
Arizona VS Athletics
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games.
Arizona is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games.
Arizona is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games against Athletics.
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Athletics' last 6 games.
Athletics is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Athletics' last 5 games against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Athletics' last 6 games at home.
St. Louis VS San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis' last 7 games.
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
St. Louis is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road.
St. Louis is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Diego.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 11 games.
San Diego is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games against St. Louis.
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home.
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Saturday, August 2
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Los Angeles VS Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers' last 8 games.
LA Dodgers is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against Tampa Bay.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers' last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Dodgers' last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 17 games against LA Dodgers.
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
Baltimore VS Chicago
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
Baltimore is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games against Chicago Cubs.
Baltimore is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
Baltimore is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago Cubs.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago Cubs' last 5 games.
Chicago Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago Cubs' last 6 games against Baltimore.
Chicago Cubs is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home.
Kansas City VS Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games.
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Kansas City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games.
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 10 games against Kansas City.
Toronto is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home.
Pittsburgh VS Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games.
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games against Colorado.
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games.
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home.
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
Detroit VS Philadelphia
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Detroit is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games against Philadelphia.
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road.
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home.
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit.
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division division.
Milwaukee VS Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games.
Milwaukee is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games.
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Washington.
Milwaukee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games.
Washington is 7-13 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games against Milwaukee.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Washington's last 13 games at home.
Minnesota VS Cleveland
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games on the road.
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 9 games.
Cleveland is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games against Minnesota.
Cleveland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home.
Houston VS Boston
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games.
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games against Boston.
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games.
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games against Houston.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 6 games at home.
New York VS Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees' last 9 games.
NY Yankees is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
NY Yankees is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games against Miami.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Yankees' last 14 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games.
Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Miami's last 11 games against NY Yankees.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami's last 18 games at home.
San Francisco VS New York
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games.
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games.
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against NY Mets.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets' last 6 games.
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets' last 9 games against an opponent in the National League.
Texas VS Seattle
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
Texas is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games against Seattle.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas' last 12 games on the road.
Texas is 0-8 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Seattle.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Seattle's last 18 games against Texas.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games at home.
Seattle is 8-0 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Texas.
Atlanta VS Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Atlanta's last 17 games.
Atlanta is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games.
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games against Cincinnati.
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games.
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 12 games at home.
Arizona VS Athletics
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games.
Arizona is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games.
Arizona is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games against Athletics.
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Athletics' last 6 games.
Athletics is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Athletics' last 5 games against Arizona.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Athletics' last 6 games at home.
St. Louis VS San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis' last 7 games.
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
St. Louis is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road.
St. Louis is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Diego.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 11 games.
San Diego is 6-0 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games against St. Louis.
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home.
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Saturday, August 2
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAD at TB | 01:10 PM | TB +103 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| BAL at CHC | 02:20 PM | U 7.5 | +500 |
| KC at TOR | 03:07 PM | KC +125 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| PIT at COL | 03:10 PM | COL +193 U 10.5 | +500 +500 |
| DET at PHI | 04:05 PM | PHI -112 O 6.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIL at WAS | 04:05 PM | O 8.5 | +500 |
| HOU at BOS | 04:10 PM | HOU +109 O 9.5 | +500 +500 |
| TEX at SEA | 04:10 PM | SEA -122 O 7.5 | +500 +500 |
| SF at NYM | 04:10 PM | SF +176 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
| MIN at CLE | 04:10 PM | CLE -158 U 7.0 | +500 +500 |
| NYY at MIA | 04:10 PM | MIA -109 O 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| ATL at CIN | 07:15 PM | CIN +101 U 8.0 | +500 +500 |
| AZ at ATH | 10:05 PM | ATH -114 U 10.0 | +500 +500 |
| CHW at LAA | 10:07 PM | CHW +133 O 9.0 | +500 +500 |
| STL at SD | 10:10 PM | SD -142 U 8.5 | +500 +500 |
MLB BEST BETS FOR AUGUST !
08/02/2025.......................9 - 11 - 0...........................45.00%........................- 9.95
08/01/2025.......................8 - 11 - 0..........................42.10%.........................- 21.37
TOTALS..............................17 - 22 - 0.........................43.58%.........................-3132
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BEST BETS TOTALS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................195 - 157 - 4...........................55.39%.......................+ 204.80
JUNE TOTALS.......................205 - 229 - 6............................47.23%.......................- 162.04
MAY TOTALS........................207 - 193 - 12..........................51.75%........................- 42.64
APRIL TOTALS.......................246 - 219 - 9............................52.90%....................... + 29.02
08/02/2025.......................9 - 11 - 0...........................45.00%........................- 9.95
08/01/2025.......................8 - 11 - 0..........................42.10%.........................- 21.37
TOTALS..............................17 - 22 - 0.........................43.58%.........................-3132
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BEST BETS TOTALS BY MONTHS
JULY TOTALS......................195 - 157 - 4...........................55.39%.......................+ 204.80
JUNE TOTALS.......................205 - 229 - 6............................47.23%.......................- 162.04
MAY TOTALS........................207 - 193 - 12..........................51.75%........................- 42.64
APRIL TOTALS.......................246 - 219 - 9............................52.90%....................... + 29.02
Sunday’s 6-pack:
— White Sox 1, Angels 0- Chicago is 10-4 since the All-Star break.
— Marlins 2, New York 0- Agustin Ramirez hit two solo home runs.
— Rays 4, Dodgers 0- Yandy Diaz hit two home runs.
— Orioles 4, Cubs 3- Chicago led 3-0 after the seventh inning.
— Mets 12, Giants 6- Pete Alonso hit his 250th career home run.
— Braves-Reds game at a NASCAR track in Tennessee was suspended by rain in the first inning; it will resume at 1:00 Sunday.
Quote of the Day
“You see, the thing is when switching sports or careers for that matter, it can be life-changing. The unexpected are often the most powerful ones because it can completely redirect your life if you’re ready to take advantage and you’re ready for the opportunity.”
Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season) who was their QB?
Saturday’s quiz
Brandon Marshall holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards (1,508) in a season (2012)
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
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— Akron
Akron has had seven consecutive losing seasons.
Under Moorhead, Akron is 7-3 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2015, Akron is 12-26 ATS in non-conference games.
Since 2017, Zips are 4-9-3 ATS as a home favorite.
— Ball State
Cardinals have had one winning season in the last 10 years.
New HC was an NAIA head coach.
Last three years, Ball State is 15-9 ATS in MAC games.
Ball State is 1-8 SU all-time in bowl games (1-4 ATS last five)
— Bowling Green
Former NFL star Eddie George is new coach (Tennessee State NC 2021-24)
Jeff Fisher’s son Brandon is the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
Last four years, Bowling Green was 13-5-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Falcons lost their last four bowls, giving up 37.5 ppg.
— Buffalo
Bulls were 9-4 LY, their first winning season since 2020.
In his career, Lembo is 8-3 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2021, Buffalo is 4-9 ATS as a home favorite.
Bulls won their last four bowl games.
— Central Michigan
Last 3 years, Chippewas were 13-23; the new HC was an NAIA head coach. Last 3 years, Chippewas were minus-42 in turnovers.
Since 2019, CMU is 8-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Last four years, Chippewas are 8-15-1 ATS coming off a loss.
— Eastern Michigan
Under coach Creighton, Eagles are 11-20 ATS as a home favorite.
Under Creighton, Eagles are 35-18-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, EMU is 12-7 ATS in games coming off a win.
Eagles are 1-4 SU/3-2 ATS in their last five bowls.
— Notes for the Kansas City Chiefs:
Last three years, Chiefs were 40-11 SU; they lost Super Bowl LY.
Last year, Chiefs were 15-2, 11-0 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Kansas City was +6 in turnovers (20-14) last year.
This year, Chiefs are #2 in NFL in $$$ spent on offense
This year, Chiefs are #20 in NFL in $$$ spent on defense (#30 LY)
Under is 17-9 in Kansas City’s last 26 home games.
Last four years, Chiefs are 10-13 ATS as a home favorite.
— Famous birthdays, August 3rd:
Marv Levy, 100
Martin Sheen, 85
Lance Alworth, 85
Mike Gminski, 66
Nate McMillan, 62
Kevin Elster, 61
Michael Ealy, 52
Tom Brady, 48
Mark Reynolds, 42
Tyrod Taylor, 36
Todd Gurley, 31
Dante Fowler, 31
Zac Gallen, 30
Darell Hernaiz, 24
— Kent State
Kent State went 1-23 the last two years; the new HC was OC last year.
Since 2020, Golden Flashes are 5-18-2 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Kent State is 5-17-2 ATS in MAC games.
Last three years, Kent State was 2-5 ATS as a home favorite.
— UMass
Minutemen join MAC this year after struggling as an independent.
Last 10 years, UMass is 21-91 SU (21-27 ATS last four years)
Since 2019, UMass is 0-7 ATS as a home favorite.
Last two years, Minutemen were 8-4 ATS as a road underdog.
— Miami
Last two years, Redhawks were 20-8 SU/19-9 ATS
Last two years, Miami was 12-3 ATS as a favorite.
Since 2015, Redhawks are 33-20 ATS coming off a loss.
Miami is 2-3 SU/5-0 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Northern Illinois
In his career, Hammock is 8-24 ATS as a favorite.
In his career, Hammock is 17-5 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Huskies are 8-16 ATS in MAC games.
Since 2018 though, NIU is 15-8 as an underdog in MAC games.
— Ohio U
Bobcats were 31-10 the last three years; the coach bolted to Charlotte.
Last three years, Ohio U is 13-5 ATS at home.
Last four years, Bobcats are 24-10 ATS in MAC games.
Ohio U is 5-0 SU/4-1 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Toledo
Last three years, Rockets are 3-11 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2019, Toledo is 30-18 SU/20-28 ATS in MAC games.
Underdogs covered Toledo’s last five bowls (1-4 SU/3-2 ATS)
Rockets’ last three bowl games were decided by 2-1-2 points.
— Western Michigan
Last three years, Broncos were 5-7/4-8/6-7 SU.
Last three years, Broncos were +8/+4/+4 in turnovers; unusual.
Under Taylor, WMU is 6-0 ATS as a home favorite, 4-9 as an underdog.
Broncos are 1-8 ATS in last nine games vs Big 18 opponents.
— White Sox 1, Angels 0- Chicago is 10-4 since the All-Star break.
— Marlins 2, New York 0- Agustin Ramirez hit two solo home runs.
— Rays 4, Dodgers 0- Yandy Diaz hit two home runs.
— Orioles 4, Cubs 3- Chicago led 3-0 after the seventh inning.
— Mets 12, Giants 6- Pete Alonso hit his 250th career home run.
— Braves-Reds game at a NASCAR track in Tennessee was suspended by rain in the first inning; it will resume at 1:00 Sunday.
Quote of the Day
“You see, the thing is when switching sports or careers for that matter, it can be life-changing. The unexpected are often the most powerful ones because it can completely redirect your life if you’re ready to take advantage and you’re ready for the opportunity.”
Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates
Sunday’s quiz
The first time the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl (2000 season) who was their QB?
Saturday’s quiz
Brandon Marshall holds the Chicago Bears’ record for most receiving yards (1,508) in a season (2012)
Friday’s quiz
Chicago Bears have never had a QB throw for 4,000+ yards in a season; Erik Kramer holds the Bears’ single-season record for passing yardage.
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Sunday’s Den: Notes for MAC football teams
Notes for MAC football teams:— Akron
Akron has had seven consecutive losing seasons.
Under Moorhead, Akron is 7-3 ATS as a home underdog.
Since 2015, Akron is 12-26 ATS in non-conference games.
Since 2017, Zips are 4-9-3 ATS as a home favorite.
— Ball State
Cardinals have had one winning season in the last 10 years.
New HC was an NAIA head coach.
Last three years, Ball State is 15-9 ATS in MAC games.
Ball State is 1-8 SU all-time in bowl games (1-4 ATS last five)
— Bowling Green
Former NFL star Eddie George is new coach (Tennessee State NC 2021-24)
Jeff Fisher’s son Brandon is the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
Last four years, Bowling Green was 13-5-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Falcons lost their last four bowls, giving up 37.5 ppg.
— Buffalo
Bulls were 9-4 LY, their first winning season since 2020.
In his career, Lembo is 8-3 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2021, Buffalo is 4-9 ATS as a home favorite.
Bulls won their last four bowl games.
— Central Michigan
Last 3 years, Chippewas were 13-23; the new HC was an NAIA head coach. Last 3 years, Chippewas were minus-42 in turnovers.
Since 2019, CMU is 8-1 ATS as a home underdog.
Last four years, Chippewas are 8-15-1 ATS coming off a loss.
— Eastern Michigan
Under coach Creighton, Eagles are 11-20 ATS as a home favorite.
Under Creighton, Eagles are 35-18-1 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, EMU is 12-7 ATS in games coming off a win.
Eagles are 1-4 SU/3-2 ATS in their last five bowls.
— Notes for the Kansas City Chiefs:
Last three years, Chiefs were 40-11 SU; they lost Super Bowl LY.
Last year, Chiefs were 15-2, 11-0 in games decided by 8 or fewer points.
Kansas City was +6 in turnovers (20-14) last year.
This year, Chiefs are #2 in NFL in $$$ spent on offense
This year, Chiefs are #20 in NFL in $$$ spent on defense (#30 LY)
Under is 17-9 in Kansas City’s last 26 home games.
Last four years, Chiefs are 10-13 ATS as a home favorite.
— Famous birthdays, August 3rd:
Marv Levy, 100
Martin Sheen, 85
Lance Alworth, 85
Mike Gminski, 66
Nate McMillan, 62
Kevin Elster, 61
Michael Ealy, 52
Tom Brady, 48
Mark Reynolds, 42
Tyrod Taylor, 36
Todd Gurley, 31
Dante Fowler, 31
Zac Gallen, 30
Darell Hernaiz, 24
— Kent State
Kent State went 1-23 the last two years; the new HC was OC last year.
Since 2020, Golden Flashes are 5-18-2 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Kent State is 5-17-2 ATS in MAC games.
Last three years, Kent State was 2-5 ATS as a home favorite.
— UMass
Minutemen join MAC this year after struggling as an independent.
Last 10 years, UMass is 21-91 SU (21-27 ATS last four years)
Since 2019, UMass is 0-7 ATS as a home favorite.
Last two years, Minutemen were 8-4 ATS as a road underdog.
— Miami
Last two years, Redhawks were 20-8 SU/19-9 ATS
Last two years, Miami was 12-3 ATS as a favorite.
Since 2015, Redhawks are 33-20 ATS coming off a loss.
Miami is 2-3 SU/5-0 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Northern Illinois
In his career, Hammock is 8-24 ATS as a favorite.
In his career, Hammock is 17-5 ATS as a road underdog.
Last three years, Huskies are 8-16 ATS in MAC games.
Since 2018 though, NIU is 15-8 as an underdog in MAC games.
— Ohio U
Bobcats were 31-10 the last three years; the coach bolted to Charlotte.
Last three years, Ohio U is 13-5 ATS at home.
Last four years, Bobcats are 24-10 ATS in MAC games.
Ohio U is 5-0 SU/4-1 ATS in its last five bowls.
— Toledo
Last three years, Rockets are 3-11 ATS as a road favorite.
Since 2019, Toledo is 30-18 SU/20-28 ATS in MAC games.
Underdogs covered Toledo’s last five bowls (1-4 SU/3-2 ATS)
Rockets’ last three bowl games were decided by 2-1-2 points.
— Western Michigan
Last three years, Broncos were 5-7/4-8/6-7 SU.
Last three years, Broncos were +8/+4/+4 in turnovers; unusual.
Under Taylor, WMU is 6-0 ATS as a home favorite, 4-9 as an underdog.
Broncos are 1-8 ATS in last nine games vs Big 18 opponents.
