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CNOTES · May 12, 2015

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 12

National League
Pirates @ Phillies
Burnett is 1-0, 1.39 in his last four starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven. .

O'Sullivan is 0-1, 4.91in his two starts this year.

Pirates won seven of last eight games with Philly; over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Bucs won four of last five games (over 3-1-1). Phillies lost ten of last 13 games; over is 4-2-2 in their last eight.

Braves @ Reds
Foltynewicz is 2-0, 6.10 in his two starts; both games went over, with Braves scoring 11 runs in those games.

DeSclafani is 0-3, 7.20 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-2 in his '15 starts.

Atlanta lost eight of last ten road games, with four of last five going over the total; Braves lost four of their last seven games with Cincinnati- under is 7-2-2 in last 11 series games. Reds lost four of last five, with three of the five going over the total.

Mets @ Cubs
Syndergaard is making MLB debut; he was 3-0, 1.82 in five AAA starts this year, after going 9-7, 4.60 in 26 AAA starts LY.

Arrieta is 0-2, 7.84 in his last two starts; under is 5-0-2 in his last seven.

Chicago lost seven of last ten games, with five of last eight going over the total. Mets lost six of last eight games with the Cubs; four of last five went under total. New York won four of last six games; eight of their last nine games stayed under the total.

Nationals @ Diamondbacks
Strasburg is 1-2, 5.02 in his last three starts; four of his last six went over.

de la Rosa is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight.

Washington won six in row, nine of last 11 games with Arizona; six of last ten series games stayed under. Nationals won eight of last nine games, scoring 40 runs in last five; six of their last seven games went over. Arizona won four of its last seven games; over is 9-3-1 in their last thirteen.

Marlins @ Dodgers
Haren is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts; over is 6-0-1 in his last seven.

Bolsinger is 0-5, 5.89 in his last eight starts; four of last five stayed under.

Dodgers won seven of last ten games with Miami; over is 9-1-1 in last eleven series games. LA won 13 of last 14 home games; five of their last six overall went over total. Miami is 3-6 in its last nine games; six of the nine went over. Marlins blew 9th inning leads and lost the two days.

American League
Twins @ Tigers
Gibson is 2-0, 0.86 in his last three starts; under is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Simon is 0-1, 8.68 in his last two starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight.

Tigers won six of last seven games with Minnesota, but lost four of last six games overall- six of their last nine games stayed under. Twins won eight of last ten games- eight of their last ten went over.

Blue Jays @ Orioles
Buehrle is 1-2, 8.40 in his last three starts; seven of his last ten went over.

Tillman is 0-3, 6.88 in his last three starts; three of his last four stayed under.

Orioles lost five of last seven games- under is 7-1-2 in their last ten games. Blue Jays won five of last seven games with Baltimore; over is 4-2-1 in those seven. Toronto won three of last five games overall, under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Bronx @ Rays
Eovaldi is 3-0 3.86 in his last four starts; three of them stayed under.

Archer is 0-2, 8.68 in his last two starts; he was 3-2, 1.39 in his first five. Five of his last six starts stayed under.

Bronx is 11-4 in its last 15 games; under is 8-4-2 in last fourteen- they're 7-1 in last eight games vs Tampa Bay, with three of last four staying under. Rays are 8-5 in last thirteen home games; four of their last five went over.

Royals @ Rangers
Volquez is 0-2, 6.14 in his last three starts; under is 3-1-2 in his last six.

Martinez is 2-0, 2.45 in his six starts; five of the six went over total.

Royals won six of last eight games with Texas; under is 8-1-2 in last 11 series games. KC won three of last five overall; six of their last eight games went over total. Rangers won six of last eight games; five of last six went over.

Red Sox @ A's
Masterson is 0-1, 4.67 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under the total.

Pomeranz is 0-3, 6.57 in his last five starts; he never finished sixth inning in any of them, bad news with A's dreadful bullpen. Seven of his last nine starts went over the total.

Boston lost seven of last ten games, with under 8-2-1 in their last 11. Red Sox lost four of last six games with Oakland- nine of last 11 series games stayed under total. A's lost six in row, ten of last 13 games; 12 of last 15 went over.

Interleague
Cardinals @ Indians
Lynn is 0-2, 6.00 in his last three starts; six of his last nine stayed under.

Carrasco is 3-1, 5.24 in four starts since he got hit in head by a liner; Indians scored 31 runs in those four games, with last three going over.

Cardinals lost three of last four games with Cleveland, with last five staying under total, but teams haven't met since '12. St Louis lost three of last four on road; four of their last five away games went over. Indians lost three of their last four games- their last nine games went over the total.

Giants @ Astros
Heston is 0-2, 6.48 in his last three starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six.

Houston won last ten McHugh starts (8-0, 3.14); three of his last four went over the total.

Astros lost eight of last nine games with Giants; over is 6-4 in last ten- teams haven't met since '12. Giants lost six of last eight road games- under is 5-3 in their last eight games overall. Houston is 3-5 in its last eight games; five of their last seven games stayed under.

White Sox @ Brewers
Sale is 0-1, 4.39 in his last three starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven.

Fiers is 1-7, 5.85 in his last nine starts; three of his last four went over.

White Sox won four of last six games with Milwaukee, but teams haven't met since '12; Sox won four of last seven games overall. Brewers won seven of last ten games with six of last seven going over the total.

Rockies @ Angels
Kendrick is 0-4, 11.08 in his last five starts; five of his six went over.

Wilson is 0-0, 1.69 in his last three starts; five of his last six went under.

Colorado lost its last nine games; seven of its last ten games went over total. Rockies lost seven of last eight games with Angels- three of last four went over the total. Angels won four of last six games; six of their last eight stayed under the total.

Padres @ Mariners
Kennedy is 2-0, 2.07 in his last two starts; his last three went over.

Mariners are 1-5 in Paxton starts, with four of last five going over total; he is 0-0, 2.57 in his last two starts.

Seattle won its last three games but lost six of last seven on road; seven of their last ten road games stayed under. San Diego lost six of last nine away games; four of their last five went over. Teams split last ten series games; Padres lost three of last four games played here.

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Pitt-Phil-- Burnett 2-4; O'Sullivan 0-2
Atl-Cin-- Foltynewicz 2-0; DeSclafani 3-3
NY-Chi-- Syndegaard 0-0; Arrieta 3-3
Wash-Az-- Strasburg 2-4; de la Rosa 3-3
Mia-LA-- Haren 5-1; Bolsinger 0-1

Minn-Det-- Gibson 4-2; Simon 4-2
Tor-Balt-- Buehrle 4-2; Tillman 2-4
NY-TB-- Eovaldi 4-2; Archer 3-4
KC-Tex-- Volquez 3-3; Martinez 6-0
Bos-A's-- Masterson 3-3; Pomeranz 1-5

StL-Clev-- Lynn 2-4; Carrasco 4-2
SF-Hst-- Heston 3-3; McHugh 6-0
CWS-Mil-- Sale 3-2; Fiers 2-4
Col-LAA-- Kendrick 2-4; Wilson 3-3
SD-Sea-- Kennedy 2-2; Paxton 1-5

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Pitt-Phil-- Burnett 0-6; O'Sullivan 2-2
Atl-Cin-- Foltynewicz 1-2; DeSclafani 1-6
NY-Chi-- Syndegaard 0-0; Arrieta 2-6
Wash-Az-- Strasburg 0-6; de la Rosa 2-6
Mia-LA-- Haren 0-6; Bolsinger 0-1

Minn-Det-- Gibson 1-6; Simon 0-6
Tor-Balt-- Buehrle 4-6; Tillman 2-6
NY-TB-- Eovaldi 4-6; Archer 1-7
KC-Tex-- Volquez 1-6; Martinez 1-6
Bos-A's-- Masterson 2-6; Pomeranz 2-6

StL-Clev-- Lynn 1-6; Carrasco 4-6
SF-Hst-- Heston 1-6; McHugh 2-6
CWS-Mil-- Sale 4-5; Fiers 0-6
Col-LAA-- Kendrick 5-6; Wilson 1-6
SD-Sea-- Kennedy 1-4; Paxton 3-6

Umpires
Pitt-Phil-- Last four LBarrett games stayed under.
Atl-Cin-- Over is 3-2 in Holbrook games this season.
NY-Chi-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Meals games.
Wsh-Az-- Favorites won all five Danley games this year.
Mia-LA-- Underdogs won last three Davidson games.

Tor-Balt-- Three of four Dreckman games went over.
NY-TB-- Five of last seven Hamari games went over.
KC-Tex-- Five of last seven Barry games stayed under.
Bos-A's-- Over is 10-6 in last sixteen Vanover games.

Chi-Mil-- Four of last five Fagan games went over total.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

MLB

Tuesday, May 12

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Trend Report
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6:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CLEVELAND
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games at home
Cleveland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing St. Louis

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:05 PM
TORONTO vs. BALTIMORE
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 15 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Baltimore's last 15 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:08 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

7:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Yankees are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. CINCINNATI
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta

8:05 PM
NY METS vs. CHI CUBS
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 9 games
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Mets
Chi Cubs are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games

8:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Texas
Kansas City is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Kansas City

8:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi White Sox are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Milwaukee is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

8:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. HOUSTON
San Francisco is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing San Francisco

9:40 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games at home

10:05 PM
COLORADO vs. LA ANGELS
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games

10:05 PM
BOSTON vs. OAKLAND
Boston is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,on the road
Boston is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing Oakland
Oakland is 1-7-1 SU in its last 9 games ,at home
Oakland15-6-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing Boston

10:10 PM
MIAMI vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
Miami is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games

10:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. SEATTLE
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing San Diego

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 12

Boston @ Oakland

Game 919-920
May 12, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Masterson) 17.079
Oakland
(Pomeranz) 13.564
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+100); Under

St. Louis @ Cleveland

Game 921-922
May 12, 2015 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lynn) 16.591
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 15.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-115); Over

Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
May 12, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 17.406
Philadelphia
(O'Sullivan) 14.566
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-160); Over

San Francisco @ Houston

Game 923-924
May 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Heston) 15.201
Houston
(McHugh) 16.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-135); Over

Atlanta @ Cincinnati

Game 903-904
May 12, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwicz) 12.553
Cincinnati
(DeSclafani) 15.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(-150); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Milwaukee

Game 925-926
May 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Sale) 15.553
Milwaukee
(Fiers) 12.633
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-130); Over

NY Mets @ Chicago Cubs

Game 905-906
May 12, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Syndergrd) 16.732
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-145
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+125); N/A

Colorado @ LA Angels

Game 927-928
May 12, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Kendrick) 14.485
LA Angels
(Wilson) 16.063
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-185); Over

Washington @ Arizona

Game 907-908
May 12, 2015 @ 9:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Strasburg) 15.697
Arizona
(DeLaRosa) 16.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+125); Under

San Diego @ Seattle

Game 929-930
May 12, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Kennedy) 17.396
Seattle
(Paxton) 16.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+110); Under

Miami @ LA Dodgers

Game 909-910
May 12, 2015 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Haren) 16.229
LA Dodgers
(Bolsinger) 13.573
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+130); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 911-912
May 12, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 16.373
Detroit
(Eovaldi) 15.219
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-150
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+130); Over

Toronto @ Baltimore

Game 913-914
May 12, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Buehrle) 14.438
Baltimore
(Tillman) 17.079
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-125
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-125); Under

NY Yankees @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
May 12, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Eovaldi) 16.027
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 17.427
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-130); Under

Kansas City @ Texas

Game 917-918
May 12, 2015 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Volquez) 15.048
Texas
(Martinez) 16.113
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+115); Under

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 12

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PITTSBURGH (16 - 16) at PHILADELPHIA (11 - 22) - 7:05 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. SEAN O'SULLIVAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BURNETT is 207-210 (-41.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 11-27 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 167-177 (-39.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 137-149 (-34.1 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 104-109 (-27.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 7-19 (-16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 102-112 (+28.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 139-97 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 113-66 (+32.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 110-154 (-40.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
BURNETT is 7-10 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.23 and a WHIP of 1.542.
His team's record is 8-13 (-8.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-10. (-1.0 units)

SEAN O'SULLIVAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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ATLANTA (15 - 17) at CINCINNATI (15 - 17) - 7:10 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 94-100 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-19 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 92-99 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-82 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-60 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 361-329 (-84.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ATLANTA since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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NY METS (20 - 12) at CHICAGO CUBS (16 - 15) - 8:05 PM
NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-3 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 99-95 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 87-91 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 99-95 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 17-8 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 51-43 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1403-1568 (-281.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 752-733 (-166.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1346-1481 (-256.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 222-230 (-67.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1030-1165 (-213.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 60-96 (-30.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JAKE ARRIETA vs. NY METS since 1997
ARRIETA is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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WASHINGTON (18 - 15) at ARIZONA (14 - 17) - 9:40 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. RUBBY DE LA ROSA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SCHERZER is 54-22 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 78-115 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 41-57 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 202-192 (-45.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 196-232 (-59.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 78-115 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 59-86 (-25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 46-66 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 30-62 (-27.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

RUBBY DE LA ROSA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (15 - 18) at LA DODGERS (21 - 10) - 10:10 PM
DAN HAREN (R) vs. MIKE BOLSINGER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HAREN is 181-175 (-36.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 168-169 (-43.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 119-121 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 14-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 14-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 13-1 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 20-9 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 68-66 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DAN HAREN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HAREN is 6-6 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.43 and a WHIP of 1.282.
His team's record is 7-10 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-1.4 units)

MIKE BOLSINGER vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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MINNESOTA (18 - 14) at DETROIT (19 - 13) - 7:05 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. ALFREDO SIMON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SIMON is 24-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 14-5 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SIMON is 24-15 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 18-14 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 18-14 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-5 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 24-27 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 33-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-1 (+3.7 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

KYLE GIBSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
GIBSON is 2-4 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.04 and a WHIP of 1.858.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

ALFREDO SIMON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SIMON is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.500.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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TORONTO (16 - 17) at BALTIMORE (14 - 16) - 7:05 PM
MARK BUEHRLE (L) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 114-86 (+33.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-38 (+17.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 17-8 (+10.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 61-43 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 100-74 (+29.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 80-51 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 62-50 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 49-32 (+16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 28-15 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 25-12 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 20-11 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 26-14 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 25-13 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 108-75 (+28.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 11-3 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 15-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BUEHRLE is 10-10 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.323.
His team's record is 13-11 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-12. (-2.2 units)

CHRIS TILLMAN vs. TORONTO since 1997
TILLMAN is 4-8 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.314.
His team's record is 5-11 (-7.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (21 - 12) at TAMPA BAY (17 - 16) - 7:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 9-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 569-651 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997.
NY YANKEES are 21-12 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 22-11 (+11.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 12-5 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 17-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY YANKEES are 13-5 (+8.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 94-101 (-26.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 28-36 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-54 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 0-6 (-7.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 22-34 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 45-55 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 62-68 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-61 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-38 (-18.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-32 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARCHER is 0-7 (-8.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARCHER is 7-13 (-9.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-1 (+4.6 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

NATHAN EOVALDI vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.

CHRIS ARCHER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ARCHER is 5-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.762.
His team's record is 6-0 (+6.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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KANSAS CITY (20 - 12) at TEXAS (14 - 18) - 8:05 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. NICK MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 25-42 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-2 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARTINEZ is 6-0 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 120-89 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 61-43 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 116-86 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 86-61 (+16.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 85-61 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 24-14 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
VOLQUEZ is 49-33 (+20.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 37-57 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-57 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 53-89 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 51-77 (-19.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. TEXAS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 0-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (15 - 17) at OAKLAND (12 - 22) - 10:05 PM
JUSTIN MASTERSON (R) vs. DREW POMERANZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 86-109 (-33.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-49 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 76-93 (-28.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 61-77 (-23.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-52 (-23.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 4-10 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 12-22 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 72-67 (-17.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
POMERANZ is 6-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 5-13 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 7-17 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

JUSTIN MASTERSON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MASTERSON is 2-7 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.57 and a WHIP of 1.665.
His team's record is 3-7 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.6 units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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ST LOUIS (22 - 9) at CLEVELAND (11 - 19) - 6:05 PM
LANCE LYNN (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 2-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 22-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 22-9 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-5 (+12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 102-56 (+34.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 11-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-19 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 1-9 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 4-11 (-8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CARRASCO is 8-22 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 8-22 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CARRASCO is 5-15 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

LANCE LYNN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN FRANCISCO (16 - 16) at HOUSTON (20 - 12) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS HESTON (R) vs. COLLIN MCHUGH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 20-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 20-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MCHUGH is 19-12 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 6-0 (+7.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 19-11 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 116-95 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 54-48 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 26-12 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in May games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 116-95 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 1033-865 (+115.9 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 547-535 (+56.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 725-711 (+48.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CHRIS HESTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (12 - 17) at MILWAUKEE (12 - 21) - 8:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 2-10 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 34-76 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 61-84 (-25.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-3 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 188-143 (+40.9 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
SALE is 11-1 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 87-96 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-20 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 87-96 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 5-15 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 46-51 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FIERS is 2-8 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS SALE vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SALE is 0-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.625.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
FIERS is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.819.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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COLORADO (11 - 17) at LA ANGELS (15 - 17) - 10:05 PM
KYLE KENDRICK (R) vs. C.J. WILSON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 77-113 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 5-29 (-21.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-68 (-33.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 222-293 (-80.6 Units) against the money line in May games since 1997.
COLORADO is 12-28 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 77-113 (-34.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-79 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLORADO is 14-32 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 66-87 (-31.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 54-28 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 41-17 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 62-32 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
KENDRICK is 81-59 (+27.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

KYLE KENDRICK vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

C.J. WILSON vs. COLORADO since 1997
WILSON is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (17 - 16) at SEATTLE (14 - 17) - 10:10 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 15-24 (-18.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 85-92 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 85-92 (-29.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-15 (-9.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 30-36 (-19.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 36-46 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

IAN KENNEDY vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

JAMES PAXTON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
No recent starts.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

MLB

Tuesday, May 12

Hitters' wind in Cincinnati Tuesday

According to weather forecasts, wind will blow directly out to centerfield at around 14 miles per hour at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati as the Reds host the Atlanta Braves Tuesday.

Oddsmakers have the Reds as -147 moneyline home faves and the total at 8. Anthony Desclafani is slated to get the ball for the Reds and Michael Foltynewicz is the probable starter for the Braves.

The Grindhouse produces yet another under

The total trend at the "Grindhouse" continued Monday, with the under coming through for the 24th time in Memphis' last 26 games at the FedExForum after falling 101-84 to Golden State in Game 4.

The under is now 4-0 in the Grizzlies and Warriors Western Conference semi final, going under by an average of 9.5-points per game. The under is also 6-1 in the last six meetings overall.

With the series tied heading back to Oakland for the pivotal Game 5, the total is opened at 195.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

Tuesday's Tip Sheet

May 12, 2015

Who’s Hot:

Nationals – In late April, Washington was riding a six-game losing streak and sat near the bottom of the NL East. All of the sudden, the Nats have turned things around by winning 11 of their past 13 games, including five straight following Monday’s 11-1 rout of Arizona. Washington has won six of its previous seven contests away from Nationals Park, while cashing the ‘over’ in each of its past five games overall.

Stephen Strasburg has won just one of three road starts this season after Washington compiled an 8-8 record in 2014 when the right-hander started on the highway. Strasburg performed well in the desert in his career, winning two of his last three starts, even though he dropped a 3-1 decision at Chase Field last season.

Dodgers – Los Angeles is turning it on right now after beating Miami with a walk-off homer last night to improve to 21-10. The Dodgers have won five straight games at Chavez Ravine, while owning a 12-3 record in its past 15 games in the favorite role. Don Mattingly’s team has opened up a five-game advantage over the Padres in the NL West heading into tonight’s action, while the Dodgers are 4-1 to the ‘over’ in Game 2’s of a series this season.

Los Angeles sends out right-hander Mike Bolsinger to the mound, as he picked up a no-decision in his Dodgers’ debut on August 23 in a 3-2 loss to San Francisco in spite of allowing one earned run in 5.2 innings of work. Dating back to last season, Bolsinger is winless in his last eight starts, which includes an 0-7 team record with Arizona since April 29, 2014.

Who’s Not:

Rockies – Colorado began the season on fire at 7-2, but that seems like a long time ago as Walt Weiss’ is currently on a 4-15 slide the last 19 games. The Rockies have dropped nine straight, including a 1-8 record away from Coors Field since beginning the campaign with an incredible 6-0 road record. Seven times during this nine-game skid, Colorado has allowed at least five runs, as the ‘over’ has cashed six times in this stretch.

Kyle Kendrick tossed seven scoreless innings on opening day at Milwaukee in a 10-0 victory. Since then, the Rockies are 1-4 in Kendrick’s last five starts, while allowing at least six earned runs four times. The ‘over’ has profited in Kendrick’s outings, going 5-1, including a perfect 4-0 mark away from Coors Field.

Athletics – Is the “Moneyball” concept working in the East Bay anymore? Oakland has lost six consecutive games, including a 5-4 defeat to Boston on Monday night in extra innings. To make matters worse, the A’s have dropped eight of their last nine games at O.Co Coliseum, while hitting the ‘over’ in 12 consecutive home contests.

Drew Pomeranz is winless in his last five starts for Oakland after not allowing a run in seven innings of his season debut against Seattle. The Athletics’ southpaw hasn’t lasted past the fifth inning in his past five trips to the mound, but four of those losses came on the road, while each of his last three have come by one run each.

May Pitchers to Watch

Per Marc Lawrence's Report

Good Toronto – Mark Buehrle
Chicago White Sox – Chris Sale

Bad

Miami – Dan Haren
San Diego – Ian Kennedy

Interleague – 5 Matchups for Wednesday
National League holds 18-17 edge

St. Louis at Cleveland
San Francisco at Houston
Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee
Colorado at L.A. Angels
San Diego at Seattle

Total Notes - Teams

Oakland has watched the ‘over’ go 24-8 (75%) this season, which includes a 13-1 record at home. The Athletics host the Red Sox on Tuesday and the total is set at 8 runs.

Cleveland has been a great ‘over’ bet at home this season, producing a 12-3 (80%) mark at Progressive Field. The Indians open a three-game set against the Cardinals on Tuesday and they bring a 9-0 ‘over’ streak into this series. The total opened at 8 runs and has dropped to 7 ½ at a few betting outfits.

Minnesota has seen the ‘over’ go 5-0 in its last five games. The Twins visit the Tigers on Tuesday and the total is hovering around 8 ½ runs.

Houston is 11-4 (73%) to the ‘under’ in home contests this season. The Astros meet the Giants at home on Tuesday and they’re looking at a total of eight runs. Houston is averaging 3.19 runs per game at Minute Maid Park this season, ranked 28th in the majors.

Miami has watched the ‘over’ go 12-5 (70%) in its first 17 road games.

Total Notes – Pitchers

-- Pittsburgh’s A.J. Burnett is 4-1-1 to the ‘under’ this season

-- The Cubs’ Jake Arrieta has watched the ‘under’ go 4-0-2

-- Washington has watched the ‘over’ go 4-2 in Stephen Strasburg’s six appearances

-- Miami’s Dan Haren is 5-0-1 to the ‘over’ this season, who has been helped with 39 runs

-- Tampa Bay is 5-2 to the ‘under’ in seven starts from Chris Archer

-- Nick Martinez is 5-1 to the ‘over’ in six appearances for Texas. The club has scored 43 runs

-- Oakland’s Drew Pomeranz has watched the ‘over’ go 5-1 this season

-- The Cardinals’ Lance Lynn is 4-2 to the ‘under’

-- Chris Sale is 4-1 to the ‘over’ in five starts for the White Sox

-- Colorado is 5-1 to the ‘over’ in six starts by Kyle Kendrick

-- The Angels’ C.J. Wilson is 5-1 to the ‘under’

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

Diamond Trends - Tuesday

May 12, 2015

SU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Braves are 11-0 since September 24, 2008 as a dog after scoring 3 runs or less and winning as a dog and it is not the first game of a series for a net profit of $1475.

PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- When Carlos Carrasco starts the Indians are 0-10 since June 02, 2011 in the first game of a series for a net profit of $1137 when playing against.

MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

-- The Nationals are 21-0 (+$2,100) in team history as a road favorite in the regular season after a win where they allowed 6 or fewer hits, which did not end a 3+ game losing streak.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Braves are 11-0 OU since April 05, 2014 as a dog when they are off a win in which they scored in at most two separate innings and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1100 when playing the over.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- When CJ Wilson starts the Angels are 16-0 since April 30, 2012 as a 140+ favorite vs a team that lost their starters last two starts for a net profit of $1600.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

Interleague Results

The 2015 MLB regular season will usually feature at least one Interleague game every day. All teams will play exactly 20 Interleague games broken down into eight series, four at home and four on the road.

AMERICAN LEAGUE RESULTS (2013-2015)

Team 2013 2014 2015 (Home-Away)

Baltimore Orioles 11-9 12-8 (0-0, 0-2)

Boston Red Sox 14-6 9-11 (2-1, 2-1
)
Chicago White Sox 8-12 11-9 (2-1, 0-0)

Cleveland Indians 11-9 10-10 (0-0, 0-0)

Detroit Tigers 12-8 12-8 (0-0, 2-1)

Houston Astros 8-12 5-15 (0-0, 3-0)

Kansas City Royals 9-11 15-5 (0-0, 0-0)

Los Angeles Angels 10-10 12-8 (0-0, 0-3)

Minnesota Twins 8-12 9-11 (0-0, 0-0)

New York Yankees 9-11 13-7 (2-1, 0-0)

Oakland Athletics 13-7 13-7 (0-0, 0-0)

Seattle Mariners 8-12 9-11 (0-0, 0-3)

Tampa Bay Rays 12-8 10-10 (0-0, 2-1)

Texas Rangers 10-10 10-10 (0-0, 1-1)

Toronto Blue Jays 11-9 13-7 (1-2, 0-0)

AL Totals 164-146 163-137 (7-5, 10-12)

NATIONAL LEAGUE RESULTS (2013-2015)

Team 2013 2014 2015 (Home-Away)

Arizona Diamondbacks 11-9 7-13 (1-1, 0-0)

Atlanta Braves 11-9 7-13 (0-0, 2-1)

Chicago Cubs 13-7 9-11 (0-0, 0-0)

Cincinnati Reds 11-9 6-14 (0-0, 1-2)

Colorado Rockies 5-15 7-13 (0-0, 0-0)

Los Angeles Dodgers 12-8 11-9 (3-0, 0-0)

Miami Marlins 9-11 13-7 (1-2, 0-0)

Milwaukee Brewers 6-14 11-9 (0-0, 0-0)

New York Mets 11-9 11-9 (2-0, 1-2)

Philadelphia Phillies 7-13 7-13 (1-2, 0-0)

Pittsburgh Pirates 15-5 11-9 (1-2, 0-0)

St. Louis Cardinals 10-10 8-12 (0-0, 0-0)

San Diego Padres 8-12 9-11 (0-3, 0-0)

San Francisco Giants 6-14 10-10 (3-0, 0-0)

Washington Nationals 11-9 10-10 (0-0, 1-2)

NL Totals 146-164 137-163 (12-10, 5-7)

Updated - Sun May 10, 2015, 9:00 PM ET

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 12

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CHICAGO (56 - 36) at CLEVELAND (59 - 31) - 5/12/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-7 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (63 - 30) at HOUSTON (61 - 30) - 5/12/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 177-238 ATS (-84.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
HOUSTON is 52-38 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
HOUSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 90-126 ATS (-48.6 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 11-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 11-4 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 12

Cavaliers got 14-13 points off bench from JR Smith in splitting pair in Chicago- James was 10-30 in Game 4 but hit winning shot after coach Blatt almost screwed things up by trying to call timeout he didn't have. Bulls shot 36% from floor, led by 11 but lost chance to go up 3-1 in the series. Bulls won 10 of last 14 games overall with six of last nine staying under total; Chicago made 10-18 from arc in Game 1, only 22-62 in last three games. Cleveland had only four fast break points in Game 4.

Heart-check time for the Rockets, who lost by 25-33 points in pathetic showing in LA over weekend; do they want to keep playing? Didn't look like they did while being outscored 43-25 in third quarter Sunday, with Clippers blowing them out badly. Will Houston keep fouling Jordan, who is +76 in this series (Rockets are +8 when he is off floor)? This game is a simple one; how badly does Houston want to compete, if at all? Seven of last eight Clipper games went over the total.

2015 playoffs
Chicago vs Cleveland
Chi 99-92, +4.5, U195
Clev 106-91, -5.5, O195.5
Chi 99-96, -3, O194.5
Clev 86-84, -3 U194

Washington vs Atlanta
Wash 104-98, +5.5, O197
Atl 106-90, -9, U199
Wash 103-101, +4, O196.5
Atl 106-101, -4.5, O198

Memphis vs Golden State
GSt 101-86, -10.5, U196
Mem 101-86, +10.5, U198.5
Mem 99-89, +4.5, U196.5
GSt 101-84, -3.5, U196

LA Clippers vs Houston
LAC 117-101, +7.5, O212
Hst 115-109, -8, O214.5
LAC 124-99, -6, O214.5
LAC 128-95, -6.5 O217.5

NBA

Tuesday, May 12

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND
Chicago is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston's last 12 games at home
Houston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

NBA

Tuesday, May 12

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Game of the Day: NBA Tuesday playoff matchups
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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers (-5.5, 191)
Series is tied at 2-2

Chicago and Cleveland have traded dramatic game-winning shots in the past two games and the Cavaliers have the homecourt advantage when they meet the Bulls in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Chicago’s Derrick Rose banked in the decisive shot in Game 3 and Cleveland’s LeBron James answered with the game-winner in Game 4 to tie the series at two games apiece.

James sprained his left ankle in Sunday’s game but won’t miss any time while point guard Kyrie Irving continues to be hampered by injuries – first a sore right foot and then being diagnosed on Monday with tendinitis in his left knee. Irving plans to play despite being an inferior shadow of himself while the Bulls will likely be without power forward Pau Gasol (hamstring) for the second consecutive contest. Chicago missed a big opportunity to take a 3-1 lead when it struggled in the fourth quarter and Cleveland rallied for the victory. “We just got to be a lot smarter with the lead,” Bulls forward Taj Gibson told reporters. “Going into the fourth we had a good margin. We just blew it.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Cavs as 5-point faves but have since moved that number to -5.5.

INJURY REPORT: Chicago - T. Gibson (questionable), P. Gasol (doubtful). Cleveland - K. Irving (probable), L. James (probable), K. Love (out for playoffs), A. Varejo (out for playoffs).

ABOUT THE BULLS: Chicago led by 11 points late in the third quarter of Game 4 before falling apart on the offensive end and letting the game get away. “Just too many duds for offensive possessions,” forward Mike Dunleavy told reporters. “We’ve had issues with that all year. Especially here in the playoffs, our ball movement has been slowing us down, and we kind of get stagnant.” One guy thriving is Rose, who has scored 30 or more points in back-to-back games and is averaging 25 points in the series.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: Irving is 5-for-23 shooting over the last two games, and his 30-point performance in Game 1 seems like it happened ages ago. “I’d rather give 30 percent, 40 percent rather than give none at all,” Irving told reporters. “I just literally can’t do it. I can’t sit on the bench and be hurt and be OK with that. And still, I still know I can be effective.” James expressed surprise that he was able to finish Game 4 – a contest that concluded with him overruling coach David Blatt’s plan to have him in-bound the ball on the play and instead receiving the ball and knocking down the decisive shot.

TRENDS:

*Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
*Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 overall.
*Under is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 overall.
*Bulls are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets (+2.5, 219)
Clippers lead series 3-1

The Los Angeles Clippers look to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history when they visit the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the semifinal series. Los Angeles has pounded Houston by an average of 29 points over the last two games to take a 3-1 lead while thoroughly demoralizing the Rockets.

Houston has no answer on the defensive end as the Clippers are averaging 119.5 points in the series after posting a 128-95 victory on Sunday. “This is the ultimate adversity right now,” Rockets guard James Harden told reporters. “We’ve got Game 5 back at the house and it’s really win or go home. Our backs are against the wall and we’ve got to show up.” The Clippers are the first team to win back-to-back games in a playoff series by at least 25 points since the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001 and are rolling on all cylinders. “I think we realize as a team what we’re capable of when we play the right way,” power forward Blake Griffin told reporters. “It’s just a matter of coming out and playing the right way.”

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: The Rockets opened -1 but have hopped the fence to +2.5 as of this writing.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS: The hamstring injury to Chris Paul was thought to be a deterrent to Los Angeles winning the series, and it split two games without him before dominating the two he has played. Paul has only had to play an average of 24.5 minutes due to the two routs and now coach Doc Rivers is less than concerned with his point guard’s health and more interested in his team continuing its strong play. “I think right now, honestly, they just have great focus,” Rivers told reporters. “They’re not thinking about a lot of stuff, but doing their jobs and trying to win the game.”

ABOUT THE ROCKETS: Standout guard James Harden scored a quiet 21 points in Game 4 and has failed to be a difference-maker despite a 24.5 average in the four games. The runner-up in MVP balloting has been bottled up for long stretches by the Clippers and is growing more and more frustrated as the scores get out of hand. “We’re not really moving,” Harden told reporters. “We’re not really moving on the offensive end. We’re pretty much stagnant, so it makes it easier for them to kind of load up and play their normal defense.”

TRENDS:

*Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
*Over is 10-2 in Rockets last 12 home games.
*Over is 5-0 in Clippers last 5 overall.
*Clippers are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 road games.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

NBA

Tuesday, May 12

LeBron James dealing with ankle issue ahead of Game 5

LeBron James will play in Game 5 of Cleveland's conference semifinals series with Chicago Tuesday, but The King himself is even admitting he won't be at 100 percent.

James turned his left ankle after landing on Derrick Rose's foot in the third quarter of Sunday's game but stayed on the floor. He told reporters Monday he'll be receiving plenty of treatment on his ankle prior to tip-off in the next matchup.

Cleveland isn't catching any breaks on the injury front, as the squad is playing without power forward Kevin Love (who was injured in the first-round against Boston). Star point guard Kyrie Irving underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed tendinitis in his left knee on top of a sprained right foot.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Cavs as 5.5-point home favorites for the clash.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 12

Chicago Bulls @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Game 733-734
May 12, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Bulls
117.802
Cleveland Cavalie
135.004
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 17
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 5 1/2
191
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland Cavalie
(-5 1/2); Over

Los Angeles Clippers @ Houston Rockets

Game 735-736
May 12, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Clipp
132.215
Houston Rockets
123.052
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 9
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 2 1/2
218
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(-2 1/2); Over

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

Tuesday's Tip Sheet

May 12, 2015

Bulls at Cavaliers (-5 ½, 191) – 8:05 PM EST – TNT
Game 5 – Series tied 2-2

The two games in Cleveland to begin this series were no contest with the Bulls and Cavaliers splitting. When the venue shifted to the United Center in Chicago, both nail-biters were decided at the buzzer with Derrick Rose winning Game 3 and LeBron James clinching a Game 4 victory on Sunday to even up the Eastern Conference semifinals at 2-2.

Cleveland staved off Chicago, 86-84 to avoid a 3-1 series hole as James drilled a left corner jumper at the buzzer. The Cavs failed to cash as three-point favorites, the third time David Blatt’s team hasn’t covered in this series. James struggled again from the floor by shooting 10-of-25, but finished with a team-high 25 points and 14 rebounds. Kyrie Irving felt the effects of tendinitis in his left knee, scoring 12 points on just 2-of-10 shooting, while backcourt mate Iman Shumpert was held to five points.

The Bulls almost managed a victory in spite of Pau Gasol being sidelined with a hamstring injury, as his status is up in the air for Game 5. Only two members of the Bulls broke the double-digit barrier with Rose (31) and Jimmy Butler (19) combining for more than half of Chicago’s points. The Bulls were outscored from the free throw line, 23-11, while Mike Dunleavy and Nikola Mirotic combined to shoot 3-of-16 from the floor.

Since 2013, home teams own a solid 9-4 SU and 7-6 ATS record in Game 5’s of a playoff series tied at 2-2. Cleveland is playing in this situation for the first time since the 2010 conference semifinals, when the Cavs were steamrolled by the Celtics in Game 5 at home, 120-88. The last time the Bulls played in a Game 5 with the series tied at 2-2 came back in 2011, but Chicago was at home as it took care of Atlanta, 95-83.

VegasInsider.com NBA analyst Chris David weighs in on tonight’s Game 5 showdown, “With the loss of Kevin Love for Cleveland, most pundits believed that Chicago’s frontcourt had a big edge in this series but that hasn’t been the case. Joakim Noah looks shot and his postseason numbers have been at all-time lows. Offensively, he reminds me of Ben Wallace, just an inept player that shouldn’t touch the ball at all. Along with Noah’s struggles, the Gasol factor is huge for the Bulls, especially on offense. During the regular season, the veteran missed four games and the team went 2-2 in his absence. More importantly, the club was held to less than 90 points in three of the games.”

Chicago put together a solid 7-2 SU and 6-3 ATS record this season on the road off a home loss which included victories over the Clippers and Warriors. However, one of those losses came at Cleveland in mid-January, 108-94 as 4 ½-point underdogs. Tom Thibodeau’s club has cashed in four of their last five opportunities in the underdog role, but hasn’t shot nearly as well since knocking down 50% of its shots in the opener by shooting below 40% in the past three games.

From a totals perspective, David expects another slugfest between these division rivals, “Oddsmakers sent out an opening total of 192 for Game 5 and that number has already been knocked down to 191 at most shops. The ‘over/under’ has gone 2-2 in the first four games and there have been a few close calls that could’ve easily reversed a couple of those results. I’d lean ‘under’ in Game 5 based on Gasol’s health and the inconsistent scoring bursts for each team. It’s hard to bank on an ‘over’ ticket when you have the pair combining for numbers in the low forties and even thirties in a quarter.”

Clippers (-2 ½, 218) at Rockets – 9:35 PM EST – TNT
Game 5 – Los Angeles leads 3-1

The Clippers can become the first team to advance to the conference finals with a victory tonight at the Toyota Center, while point guard Chris Paul is looking get past the second round for the first time in his nine-year career. Los Angeles cruised past Houston in two games at Staples Center, topped off by a 128-95 rout in Game 4 to capture the cover as 6 ½-point favorites and commanding 3-1 series advantage.

The Rockets led the Clippers, 33-30 after one quarter on Sunday night, but Houston’s offense slowed down in the final 36 minutes, while L.A. scored 73 points in the second and third quarters combined. A point of contention during this postseason is the “Hack-A-Shaq” or in this series, the “Hack-A-Jordan,” which is basically fouling Clippers’ center DeAndre Jordan on nearly every possession to put him on the free throw line in spite of shooting 42% on the season. Jordan attempted 34 free throws in Game 4, converting just 14, while the Clippers went 37-of-63 from the charity stripe.

Houston’s defense continued to get diced up during this postseason, allowing at least 108 points seven times in nine games. The ‘over’ is 7-2 in nine playoff contests, including a perfect 4-0 mark against the Clippers. Kevin McHale’s team has shot below 42% from the floor in the past three games, while Josh Smith has been a non-factor off the bench in this series scoring just 25 points after averaging 17.4 ppg in the Dallas series.

The Clippers hope to wrap things up in Houston, but David says to look at betting the total in Game 5, “I’d advise most bettors to pass on the side in Game 5 and just bang the ‘over’ again. After watching the ‘under’ cash in the four regular season meetings between the pair, the ‘over’ is 4-0 in this series and I’m surprised we haven’t seen more of an adjustment on the total. Houston’s defense has been horrendous in the playoffs and the constant hacking approach only hurts ‘under’ bettors. The only way this game stays below the total is if it’s a tight game and I don’t see that happening based on the first four results.”

The Rockets own a strong 6-2 ATS record as a home underdog this season, although four of those covers came with Dwight Howard sidelined. The Clippers have put together a 3-2 SU and 4-1 ATS record on the road this postseason, but have been listed as an underdog each time. Last year in the opening round against the Warriors, the Clippers were favored three times on the highway and failed to cover each time.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

Tuesday's Top Action

May 12, 2015

CHICAGO BULLS (56-36) at CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (59-31)

NBA Playoffs
Eastern Conference - Semifinals
Tip-off: Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. ET
Sportsbook.ag Line: Cleveland -5.5, Total: 191

The Cavaliers look to take their first lead in the series when they host the Bulls for Game 5 on Tuesday.

The Cavaliers had their backs against the wall in Game 4, as they were looking to avoid facing a 3-1 deficit in Game 5. Cleveland played a great game defensively and would end up winning 86-84 as a 3-point road favorite. The team held the Bulls to just 36.0% shooting from the field and it will need to play with the same type of intensity on the defensive end on Tuesday.

This series now shifts to Cleveland, where the Cavaliers have won three of their past four games against the Bulls SU but just two of those four ATS. Chicago is 32-17 ATS off a home loss over the past three seasons, but they now face a Cavaliers team that is 13-4 ATS after five straight games forcing an opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers over the past two seasons.

PF Pau Gasol (Hamstring) is doubtful for the Bulls in this game and PF Taj Gibson (Knee) is questionable. Both SF LeBron James (Ankle) and PG Kyrie Irving (Leg) will play for the Cavaliers, who are without PF Kevin Love (Shoulder) and C Anderson Varejao (Achilles) for the remainder of the playoffs.

The Bulls had control of this series heading into Game 4, but now find themselves tied and without home court advantage. They’ll need to win another game in Cleveland this series or they will not be advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. If the Bulls are going to steal Game 5 then PG Derrick Rose (21.4 PPG, 6.5 APG, 4.7 RPG, 1.1 SPG in playoffs) is going to need to continue to play at a high level. Rose is averaging 30.5 PPG, 5.5 APG and 4.5 RPG over the past two games. He looks as fresh as ever and has benefited from attacking an injured Kyrie Irving on both ends of the floor.

SG Jimmy Butler (22.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.4 APG, 2.8 SPG in playoffs) must also play well for this team to win. Butler is averaging 19.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG and 4.0 SPG over the past two games. He has not shot the ball well, going just 15-for-38 from the field but his defense has stood out. He has done a solid job of defending LeBron James and that takes a lot of energy and commitment.

C Joakim Noah (5.5 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 3.4 APG, 1.2 BPG in playoffs) had eight points, 15 rebounds and a block in Game 4, but he is shooting just 38.2% from the field in the postseason. He needs to start making some shots around the hoop or he will continue to really hurt this team offensively. With both Gibson and Gasol banged up or not playing,

PF Nikola Mirotic (5.1 PPG, 3.0 RPG in playoffs) could be counted on to play big minutes. He has not played much in the postseason, but he can space the floor and keep the Cavaliers’ big men on edge with his ability to score.

The Cavaliers desperately needed a win in Game 4 and SF LeBron James (26.5 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 7.8 APG, 2.0 SPG in playoffs) came through for his team, hitting a buzzer beater from deep in the corner to win the game. James has struggled with his shot, going just 18-for-55 over the past two games, but he is still averaging 26.0 PPG, 11.0 APG, 11.0 RPG and 1.5 BPG in those contests. Jimmy Butler is giving him a lot of trouble, but James will need to continue to attack the basket in order to get himself going.

PG Kyrie Irving (20.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.4 SPG in playoffs) has been really banged up this series and is averaging just 11.5 PPG over the past two contests. He is struggling to guard Derrick Rose and has been ineffective offensively. If he can’t find a way to impact the game then it will be tough for the Cavaliers to advance.

SG J.R. Smith (11.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.5 SPG in playoffs) has shot extremely well since returning from his suspension, averaging 13.5 PPG on 50% shooting from the outside over the past two games. He is not taking bad shots and will need to continue to provide a spark for Cleveland.

C Timofey Mozgov (9.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.5 BPG in playoffs) had 15 points, nine boards, three assists and three blocks in 39 minutes of action on Sunday. He must continue to be a force around the basket for the Cavs.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

Tough to Repeat History

May 11, 2015

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, which means overall the better teams are battling each other. This is different from the regular season when many nights great teams are playing bad teams and bad teams are playing worse one. Astute sports bettors should pay very careful attention to blowouts.

For instance, after losing Game 1 at the Clippers last month, 107-92, a very different defending champion Spurs team showed up on the road in Game 2, a 111-107 victory as a 'dog. Two games back-to-back, both at the Staples Center and both featuring the same team, but very different results.

A year ago after losing Game 4 at the Warriors, 118-97, those same Clippers put their game faces on at home the next game, winning and covering, 113-103. After losing Game 1 at the Lakers three years ago, 103-88, the Nuggets covered in a close one in Game 2, 104-100, by changing strategy and going uptempo in the second half. They got beat on the glass in the first game, but showcased more low-post hustle in Game 2 where they outrebounded the taller Lakers.

Overall, blowouts are less expected this time of the year. Oddsmakers are anticipating that the majority of teams want to be here and will play all out for 48 minutes keeping things relatively close.

Players have pride and want to give a better effort that next game, especially after getting embarrassed on national TV the previous game with the whole country watching, especially the deeper you go in the postseason. Tim Duncan was the hero in against the Clippers last month in Game 2, exploding for 28 points and 12 rebounds.

Other times coaches will make adjustments, or motivation can spur a team in a bounce-back role, as well as the fact that they simply had a bad game. Two years ago the Hawks/Pacers series was a good example. Indiana destroyed Atlanta in the first two games, 107-90 and 113-98, only to get blown out in Game 3, a 90-69 Hawks rout. What happened in Game 2 meant nothing in predicting Game 3. It wasn’t just home court that turned the trick but some subtle changes. The Hawks changed up their lineup -- inserting 7-footer Johan Petro at center and bringing 3-point specialist Kyle Korver off the bench -- after getting manhandled on the road. With more favorable matchups and a lot more energy, Atlanta looked like a different team.

Playoff teams have some talent or star players, which also makes closer, more competitive games likely, especially as the playoffs move along. Still, one-sided games can happen for a variety of reasons. A few years ago the Spurs positively trashed the Kings in Game 1, 122-88. The stats on the game were frightening, with San Antonio shooting 57% and holding the Kings to 39%, while winning the battle of the boards, 51-32.

However, a funny thing happened in Game 2: the Kings showed up. They showed up with a vengeance, too, taking the Spurs to overtime before a wild 128-119 loss, though the angry 'dog still covered. Public perception can be such that many were thinking the Spurs were going to destroy the Kings even worse in Game 2. However, the veteran Kings were embarrassed and angry. A very different team showed up for Game 2, one that was motivated by the blowout.

The point is, don't easily dismiss teams that get routed. If they have talent, are well coached, or have strong leadership, they can bounce back and look like a very different team the next game. Another factor to consider is defense. Many teams that make the postseason know how to play defense and in a blowout loss, perhaps a team simply had a bad defensive game. Or, the opponent was doing something that they couldn't adjust to. Though after watching game films, adjustments are made, which is why they can look very different.

Even handicappers have to learn not to over-analyze certain situations. The important point is not too read too much into a single, one-sided game. The playoffs only increase competitive fire and passion with teams facing each other over and over again, making adjustments and revenge spots even more acute.

One season, the Celtics danced all over the Pacers in a 102-82 Game 1 rout. Boston players made foolish comments after the game about how they were already thinking about advancing to the next round! In Game 2, a very different Indiana team showed up in an 82-79 win as a road underdog. They eventually won the series, too. Every 'dog can have his day in the NBA playoffs, so be careful: one-sided blowouts can be very different the next encounter.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

LeBron, Irving both nursing injuries

May 11, 2015

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) - Cavaliers stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving both underwent treatment for injuries as they prepared for Tuesday's Game 5 against Chicago.

James rolled his left ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's Game 4 win. He battled through the injury before hitting a game-winning shot at the buzzer to even the series 2-2. James said he watched several replays of him turning his ankle over and was shocked he was able to finish the game.

Irving underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed tendinitis in his left knee. He's already dealing with a sprained right foot, an injury he sustained in Game 2 in the first round against Boston.

Irving expressed frustration at not being at 100 percent, but says there's no way he can sit out and will ''do whatever I can for my teammates.'' Irving has had injuries before but never to both legs at the same time.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

NHL

Dunkel

Tuesday, May 12

Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 19-20
May 12, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal Canadien
13.602
Tampa Bay Lightni
10.493
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal Canadien
by 3
3 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay Lightni
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal Canadien
(+140); Under

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Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 12

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MONTREAL (56-26-0-11, 123 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (57-29-0-8, 122 pts.) - 5/12/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 ATS (+18.0 Units) in the second round of the playoffs since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 182-193 ATS (+459.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
MONTREAL is 56-37 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 23-14 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MONTREAL is 33-24 ATS (+58.9 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 27-14 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 55-41 ATS (+96.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 34-28 ATS (+63.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 11-10 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 11-10-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 12

Tampa Bay is under immense pressure here to end series and avoid going north of border for Game 7 after they led series 3-0. Lightning had won eight in row vs Montreal before losing last two games by 6-2/2-1 scores- Lightning hasn't scored in first period since Game 3. Canadiens are 1-11 on power play in series- Tampa Bay didn't have a power play last game- they outhit Habs 44-30 but didn't score until 9:27 of third period. Road team won three of five games in this series Seven of last eleven series games went over total.

Home teams are 12-8 in this round of playoffs; under is 10-7-3.

2015 NHL playoffs
Washington vs NY Rangers
Wash 2-1, +$143, U5
NYR 3-2, -$174, N5
Wash 1-0, +$105, U5
Wash 2-1, -$107, U5
NYR 2-1 OT, -$166, U5
NYR 4-3, +$104, O5

Tampa Bay vs Montreal
TB 2-1 OT, +$107, U5
TB 6-2, +$125, O5
TB 2-1, -$144, U5
Mtl 6-2, +$134, O5
Mtl 2-1, -$123, U5

Calgary vs Anaheim
Ana 6-1, -$190, O5.5
Ana 3-0, -$215, U5.5
Cal 4-3 OT, +$106, O5.5
Ana 4-2, -$137, O5.5
Ana 3-2 OT, -$243, N5
Ducks win series, 4-1

Minnesota vs Chicago
Chi 4-3, -$135, O5
Chi 4-1, -$137, N5
Chi 1-0, +$134, U5
Chi 4-3, +$105, O5
Blackhawks win series, 4-0

NHL

Tuesday, May 12

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7:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Tampa Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Montreal

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NHL

Tuesday, May 12

Lightning RW Ryan Callahan, out Tuesday

Callahan underwent an emergency appendectomy and will not play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Canadiens.

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

Preview: Canadiens (50-22) at Lightning (50-24)

Date: May 12, 2015 7:30 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Hold the pep talks, motivational ploys and all the statistics that support Tampa Bay feeling good about its chances of closing out Montreal in the second round of the NHL playoffs.

The resilient Canadiens have won two straight to trim a 3-0 deficit to 3-2 in the best-of-7 series. And the suddenly reeling Lightning said it is time to match the opposition's desperation and finish the job.

Game 6 is Tuesday night at Amalie Arena, where Tampa Bay compiled the league's best home record during the regular season. Game 7, if necessary, would be played in Montreal on Thursday.

'We just have to have the belief that if we play the way we know we can that we're going to win,' Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said after practice Monday.

'Just don't play scared,' Stamkos added. 'Don't be afraid to lose.'

The Canadiens have won five of their past six games when facing elimination and reject the notion that there's more pressure on them to even the series than Tampa Bay to end it and avoid having to get back on a plane and play Game 7 on the road.

'For sure, they've got more pressure. We've been there,' Montreal coach Michel Therrien said, noting his team built a 3-0 lead over Ottawa in the first round, then dropped Games 4 and 5 before finishing off the Senators in six games.

'You get a three-game lead, and you've got pressure to close. The more it goes, the more they feel that pressure,' Therrien added. 'The fourth one is the toughest one because you're meeting a team that is really desperate.'

The Canadiens are trying to become the fifth team in NHL history to overcome a 3-0 deficit to win a postseason series.

They won Game 4 in Tampa, then took Game 5 at home to stave off elimination again and bring the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup back to Florida.

'We feel good about playing these type of games,' Therrien said. 'You look at our record the last two years when we've had our backs against the wall. It's almost like it's where we perform the best. (Tuesday) for us won't be any different.'

The Lightning have shown an ability to overcome adversity, too. They trailed Detroit 3-2 in the opening round, won Game 6 on the road and returned home to beat the Red Wings in Game 7.

And there's reason to be confident, too, they can complete the job against the Canadiens, considering Tampa Bay's history of success against Montreal goaltender Carey Price, a finalist for league MVP.

The Lightning went 5-0 against Montreal during the regular season before winning the first three games of this series for an eight-game winning streak over Price.

The Canadiens' goalie has been outstanding in helping his team get back in the series, however Tampa Bay expects to create plenty of scoring opportunities.

'It's not just one guy who's going to be able to carry a team, but he's been kind of an X-factor for them for a number of years, and they have a lot of confidence in him,' Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said.

'For us, we've had success against Carey Price. He to us is not a mental block because we've played them so many times in the last couple of years, and we look back and his numbers against the Tampa Bay Lightning are very pedestrian compared to the rest of the teams,' Cooper added. 'Now that doesn't mean he's any less of a goaltender. We've just found a way to have some success.'

The Lightning, though, will be without right wing Ryan Callahan, who underwent an emergency appendectomy Monday after experiencing abdominal pain earlier in the day. He had three assists in Tampa Bay's 12 postseason games but has a team-high plus-7 rating.

A closer look at the only game on the NHL playoff schedule Tuesday night:

Canadiens at Lightning, Tampa Bay leads series 3-2, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network

BACK TO FORM

Tampa Bay doesn't feel it has played very well since a 6-2 road victory in Game 2. They won Game 3 on Tyler Johnson's goal with 1.1 seconds remaining, were blown out 6-2 at home in Game 4 and were not happy with the way they performed before the third period of a 2-1 loss in Game 5 on Saturday. Forward Brenden Morrow said the 'law of averages' are that the team's 'A' game will resurface soon, hopefully Tuesday.

'We still believe our team's best hockey matches up against team's best hockey. You have to find a way to muster it up,' Morrow said. 'Hopefully this little bit of adversity, and somewhat desperation now, is going to bring that out of us.'

HOME-ICE ADVANTAGE

Tampa Bay had the NHL's best home record during the regular season, but has already lost three times at Amalie Arena in the playoffs. The Canadians won Game 4 here and say home-ice advantage can be overrated at this time of year.

'Sometimes you look too much at the benefits of having one or the other,' forward Max Pacioretty said, adding his team has to concentrate on playing well, not potentially having an edge if the Canadiens can take the series back to Montreal for Game 7.

Any mistake, Pacioretty added, could wind up being the difference in keeping the season alive.

'One bad shift and we're out of this series,' Pacioretty said. 'It's great to have the energy, it's great to have some momentum and some confidence, but at the end of the day we make one mistake and our season's over. So we've got to make sure we stay focused and have the right mentality.'

SERIES AT A GLANCE

GAME 1
Lightning at Canadiens
Fri, May 1 Final 2 to 1

GAME 2
Lightning at Canadiens
Sun, May 3 Final 6 to 2

GAME 3
Canadiens at Lightning
Wed, May 6 Final 1 to 2

GAME 4
Canadiens at Lightning
Thu, May 7 Final 6 to 2

GAME 5
Lightning at Canadiens
Sat, May 9 Final 1 to 2

GAME 6
Canadiens at Lightning
Tue, May 12 - 7:30PM EDT

CNOTES · May 12, 2015

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CNOTES · May 12, 2015

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