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MLB


Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, August 22


National League
Braves @ Cubs
Perez is 0-4, 7.66 in his last four starts.


Haren is 1-3, 4.67 in his last five starts; over is 3-1 in his last four home starts.


Braves lost nine of last 11 games overall. Cubs lost three of their last five games-- six of their last eight games went over. Atlanta lost last four games with the Cubs, with four of last five going under- they scored five runs total in last four series games.


Giants @ Pirates
Leake is 4-1, 0.99 in his last five starts; five of his last six stayed under; he is making first start since August 2 (hamstring).


Cole is 0-3, 5.48 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.


Pittsburgh won eight of last 11 games with the Giants; over is 4-1-2 in last seven series games. Pirates won 11 of last 14 games (over 9-4-2 in last 15). SF lost three of last five games; under is 8-3-1 in its last twelve.


Brewers @ Nationals
Jungmann is 2-1, 3.38 in his last three starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten.


Ross is 1-2, 5.14 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Milwaukee lost four of last seven games with Washington (over 6-1); Brewers won five of last seven games overall; over is 3-0-1 in last four. Nationals lost eight of last ten games (under 6-4).


Diamondbacks @ Reds
Delgado has made 47 MLB starts, 36 in 2012-13 (9-16, 4.61), four LY. He has thrown 50 innings in 43 relief appearances this year (no starts).


DeSclafani is 2-1, 2.52 in his last four starts (under 4-0).


Arizona won five of last six games with Cincinnati; eight of last ten games in series stayed under the total. D'backs are 4-3 in last seven games; four of last six stayed under. Reds lost ten of last twelve games; four of their last five stayed under the total.


Phillies @ Marlins
Harang is 0-3, 10.80 in his last three starts; three of his last four went under.


Nicolino is 2-1, 4.24 in his four starts (over 2-1-1).


Philly won four of last six games with Miami (over 4-1-1); Phils lost seven of last ten games (over 7-3-1 in last 11). Marlins scored 38 runs in winning four of last six games; over is 7-1-2 in their last ten.


Mets @ Rockies
Niese is 2-0, 2.42 in his last four starts; his last four on road stayed under.


Rusin is 1-1, 1.80 in his last three starts.


Mets won their last nine games with Colorado; home side won nine of last 11 in series; seven of last nine stayed under- they lost four of last six games overall; their last five games went over. Rockies lost nine of last 11 games; three of their last five games stayed under the total.


Cardinals @ Padres
Martinez is 1-1, 6.26 in his last four starts; under is 6-2-1 in his last nine.


Kennedy is 3-0, 2.12 in his last three home starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten starts overall.


St Louis won six of last ten games with San Diego; three of last four series games stayed under total. Cardinals won six of last ten games. Padres won eight of last ten games; seven of last nine went over.


American League
Indians @ Bronx
Salazar is 3-0, 1.27 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Severino is 0-2, 3.71 in his three starts (under 2-1); Bronx scored total of six runs in those three games.


Bronx lost six of last seven games with Cleveland (over 7-4 in last 11), but they won six of last nine games overall; six of their last ten stayed under total. Indians lost four of last seven games (four of last five went over).


Rangers @ Tigers
Gallardo is 2-0, 3.38 in his last three starts, but has finished 6th inning only once in last eight starts- his last three starts stayed under.


Veteran hurler Wolf is making first '15 start; he has started 372 MLB games, only four the last 2+ years (1-3, 5.26 with Miami LY). He was 9-2, 2.58 in 23 AAA starts this season.


Texas lost four of last five games with Detroit; last three series games stayed under the total. Rangers won seven of last nine games overall; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight. Tigers won four of last six games; three of their last five games went over the total.


Twins @ Orioles
Gibson is 0-3, 8.18 in his last six starts (over 2-0-1 in last three on road).


Tillman is 3-0, 2.18 in his last five starts; seven of his last eight went under.


Minnesota won its last six games with Baltimore; over is 4-2-1 in last seven in series. Twins lost five of last nine games; five of last eight stayed under. Orioles won five of last eight games; four of their last six went over the total.


Royals @ Red Sox
Ventura is 3-0, 3.94 in his last five starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten.


Barnes allowed six runs in five IP (102 PT) in his first MLB start.


Royals lost ten of last 12 games with Boston; six of last seven series games went over the total. KC won five of its last seven games (under 5-2). Red Sox won six of last eight games; 11 of their last 12 games went over.


Rays @ A's
Ramirez is 2-0, 1.42 in his last two starts; three of his last four went over.


Gray is 2-1, 1.91 in his last five starts; under is 7-0-1 in his last eight.


Tampa Bay lost five of last eight games; under is 5-1 in last six games; Rays are 5-6 in last 11 games with Oakland (under 7-2-2). A's won five of last six home games.


Blue Jays @ Angels
Estrada is 3-1, 1.82 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.


Heaney is 0-1, 3.57 in his last four starts (under 3-1).


Blue Jays are 14-3 in their last 17 games; their last three went over the total. Angels are 6-5 in last 11 games with Toronto. Halos won three of last five games overall; three of their last four went over.


White Sox @ Mariners
Rodon is 1-1, 1.20 in his last two starts; his last three road starts stayed under.


Nuno is 0-1, 6.23 in his three starts (over 2-1) this season.


White Sox lost five of last seven games, but scored 19 runs in winning last two; three of last four went over. ChiSox lost three of last five games with Seattle; five of last seven series games went under the total. Mariners lost five of last seven games (over 4-2-1 in last seven).


Interleague
Dodgers @ Astros
Greinke is 9-0, 1.70 in his last 10 starts; five of his last seven stayed under.


Kazmir is 0-3, 7.02 in his last three starts; five of his last six stayed under.


Dodgers won eight of last 11 games with Houston (under 7-3-1). LA lost nine of its last 11 road games- four of its last seven games overall went over. Astros won six of last nine games; their last four games stayed under total. Dodgers got no-hit Friday by a journeyman righthanded pitcher


Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
SF-Pitt-- Leake 11-11/0-1; Cole 16-8
Atl-Chi-- Perez 5-7 (0-5 last 5); Haren 11-13/1-2
Mil-Wsh-- Jungmann 8-5; Ross 3-6
Az-Cin-- Delgado 0-0; DeSclafani 11-12
Phil-Mia-- Harang 6-15 (1-12 last 13); Nicolino 3-1
NY-Col-- Niese 9-14; Rusin 4-9
StL-SD-- Martinez 18-4; Kennedy 10-12


Cle-NY-- Salazar 14-8; Severino 0-3
Tex-Det-- Gallardo 13-12; Wolf 0-0
Min-Balt-- Gibson 12-12; Tillman 12-10
KC-Bos-- Ventura 9-10; Barnes 0-1
TB-A's-- Ramirez 13-6; Gray 15-9
Tor-LA-- Estrada 10-9; Heaney 8-2
Chi-Sea-- Rodon 10-7; Nuno 2-1


LA-Hst-- Greinke 17-7 (8-1 last 9); Kazmir 10-13/2-3


Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
SF-Pitt-- Leake 4-22; Cole 8-24
Atl-Chi-- Perez 4-12; Haren 3-24
Mil-Wsh-- Jungmann 3-13; Ross 0-9
Az-Cin-- Delgado 0-0; DeSclafani 5-23
Phil-Mia-- Harang 8-21; Nicolino 0-4
NY-Col-- Niese 8-23; Rusin 4-13
StL-SD-- Martinez 5-22 (3 of last 4); Kennedy 8-22


Cle-NY-- Salazar 6-22; Severino 1-3
Tex-Det-- Gallardo 9-25; Wolf 0-0
Min-Balt-- Gibson 6-24; Tillman 4-22
KC-Bos-- Ventura 4-19; Barnes 0-1
TB-A's-- Ramirez 5-19; Gray 4-24
Tor-LA-- Estrada 4-19; Heaney 0-10
Chi-Sea-- Rodon 5-17; Nuno 2-3


LA-Hst-- Greinke 6-24; Kazmir 4-23


Umpires
SF-Pitt-- Underdogs won five of last seven Davis games.
Atl-Chi-- Underdogs won six of last eight Miller games.
Mil-Wsh-- Five of last seven Fagan games stayed under.
Az-Cin-- Under is 9-4 in last thirteen Muchlinski games.
Phil-Mia-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Hoberg games.
NY-Col-- Underdogs are 13-9 in Schrieber games this year.
StL-SD-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Segal games.


Cle-NY-- Over is 9-2-1 in last twelve LBarrett games.
Tex-Det-- Eight of last eleven Carapazza games went over.
Min-Balt-- Seven of last nine Carlson games went over.
KC-Bos-- Underdogs won last four Wendelstedt games.
TB-A's-- Home side won seven of last ten Nauert games.
Tor-LA-- Over is 10-4-1 in last fifteen Diaz games.
Chi-Sea-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Cederstrom games.


LA-Hst-- Favorites are 12-4 in last sixteen BWelke games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Saturday, August 22


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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NY YANKEES
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 16 games


4:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco


4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Atlanta's last 23 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Chi Cubs's last 23 games when playing at home against Atlanta


7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. BALTIMORE
Minnesota is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games
Baltimore is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home


7:08 PM
TEXAS vs. DETROIT
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Texas
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas


7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games at home
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:10 PM
LA DODGERS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Dodgers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers


7:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games
Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona


7:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home


8:10 PM
NY METS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets are 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing at home against NY Mets


8:40 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. SAN DIEGO
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego's last 9 games


9:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


9:05 PM
TORONTO vs. LA ANGELS
Toronto is 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Toronto is 6-14 SU in their last 20 games when playing LA Angels
LA Angels are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 16 of LA Angels's last 23 games when playing Toronto


9:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. SEATTLE
Chi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Chi White Sox are 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Saturday, August 22


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MLB betting cheat sheet: Tigers reinvigorated with Cabrera back
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Miguel Cabrera is hitting .400 in six games since coming off the DL.


Here's a comprehensive look at betting notes for the week-end major-league schedule:


Home Sweet Home


The Washington Nationals return home to host the Brewers in a three game series starting Friday, coming off a brutal road trip losing six of nine. Despite the fact that they've lost 12 of 18 games in August, the Nats are still only 3.5 games back of the Mets for first place in the AL East.


The Brewers have lost seven of their last eight on the road, and Game 1 appears to be a particularly tough spot for Milwaukee. Gio Gonzalez will go for the Nats, and he's won four straight versus the Brewers, and he's 5-1 with a 2.60 ERA at home in 2015.


Sleeper In The AL East


While the Blue Jays and Yankees are getting all the headlines in the AL East, the Orioles are only five games back. Baltimore has won 10 of its last 14 home games and it will host the Minnesota Twins this weekend.


The Twins took the opener in a blowout by a score of 15-2, but they had lost nine of their previous 10 on the road, and they are a pathetic 22-37 away from home this season. Baltimore could make up some ground over the weekend.


Here Come The Tigers


On Monday I mentioned that Miguel Cabrera was back for Detroit, and that they would likely be getting great value as an underdog in Chicago. Well they've since won three straight, including back to back games at Wrigley as a 2-1 dog.


Cabrera is hitting .400 in six games since coming off the DL, and Detroit is a far better team with the slugger in the lineup. They host the Rangers over the weekend, and we could see fireworks in the Motor City as six of the last eight in this series have gone over the total.


The Tigers don't play many low scoring games, as they've gone over the number at a rate of 36-16-3 in their last 55 overall.


Hitting Notes


* Travis Shaw is hardly a household name, but the rookie first baseman is making the most of his opportunities in Boston. He's played 15 games so far in August, batting .420, with six home runs and 11 RBIs.


* The Detroit Tigers are batting a major league best .284 versus left-handed pitching, and they will face southpaw Cole Hamels on Sunday. Miguel Cabrera is 6-for-8 lifetime versus Hamels.


Pitching Notes


* Gerrit Cole has been stuck on 14 wins since July, and that has allowed Jake Arrieta to take over the major league lead with his 15th win on Thursday night at Wrigley. Cole will get a chance to draw level as he starts at home against the Giants this Saturday. Cole is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA versus the Giants this year, and he's won all three of his career starts against San Francisco.


* Luis Severino is still in search of his first win, despite the fact that the Yankees rookie right-hander has pitched quite well in his first three starts. He gave up three runs on five hits, but struck out nine over six innings in a 3-1 loss to Toronto his last time out. His next start comes on Saturday at home versus Cleveland, and he did look good striking out seven in five innings in a loss to the Red Sox in his only prior start in the Bronx.


Totals Steak


* The Milwaukee Brewers are trending under on the road, only managing to go over the total once in their last nine away from Miller Park. They are in Washington this weekend, and the Nats have been really struggling to score runs. Washington is batting a major league worst .226 since the All Star break. We could see a low scoring series here in the nation's Capital.


Injury Notes


*The injury bug has really hit the St. Louis Cardinals, with Randal Grichuk and Jason Heyward both joining Matt Holliday on the DL this week. That's going to leave the Cardinals with a pretty thin lineup as they visit San Diego over the weekend.


*Yasiel Puig suffered a hamstring injury on August 18, and his availability is questionable heading into this weekend's series at Houston.


Umpire Notes

* The Minnesota Twins are 0-5 in their last five games with Eric Cooper behind home plate. That's where he'll be when the Twins visit the Baltimore Orioles Friday.


* Over wagers have gone 6-0 in the last six Saturday games that Pat Hoberg has worked the dish. He'll be calling balls and strikes in Miami when the Phillies visit the Marlins Saturday.


Weather Notes


* There is a 66 percent chance of thunderstorms in Boston as the Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals Friday evening.


* Forecasts are projecting winds will be blowing from rightfield to leftfied at around 13 mph when at Wrigley Field when the Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta Braves Saturday afternoon.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Long Sheet


Saturday, August 22


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SAN FRANCISCO (66 - 56) at PITTSBURGH (72 - 48) - 4:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. GERRIT COLE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 72-48 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 42-20 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 143-96 (+46.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 14-1 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in day games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 72-48 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
PITTSBURGH is 58-38 (+13.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 36-25 (+9.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-56 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 80-73 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-45 (+14.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 66-56 (+4.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 116-94 (+11.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 39-27 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 741-730 (+47.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.


Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.4 Units)


MIKE LEAKE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LEAKE is 8-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 11-12 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-11. (-0.5 units)


GERRIT COLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
COLE is 3-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.11 and a WHIP of 1.031.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)


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ATLANTA (53 - 69) at CHICAGO CUBS (69 - 51) - 4:05 PM
WILLIAMS PEREZ (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 132-152 (-23.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-45 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-42 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 17-37 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 30-57 (-24.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-51 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 30-18 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-51 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ATLANTA is 80-53 (+26.8 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 780-752 (-166.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 54-72 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1070-1193 (-207.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 681-776 (-194.6 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 716-711 (-158.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 215-185 (-46.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
HAREN is 187-187 (-42.1 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 174-180 (-48.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
HAREN is 21-33 (-19.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 4-1 (+2.7 Units) against ATLANTA this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)


WILLIAMS PEREZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.


DAN HAREN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAREN is 7-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.274.
His team's record is 8-2 (+6.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-3. (+4.1 units)


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MILWAUKEE (53 - 70) at WASHINGTON (60 - 61) - 7:05 PM
TAYLOR JUNGMANN (R) vs. JOE ROSS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 53-70 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 53-70 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-56 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-27 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-32 (-22.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-61 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 32-36 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-14 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
WASHINGTON is 59-60 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 36-43 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 44-47 (-11.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-27 (-12.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)


TAYLOR JUNGMANN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
JUNGMANN is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


JOE ROSS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
ROSS is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


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ARIZONA (60 - 61) at CINCINNATI (51 - 69) - 7:10 PM
RANDALL DELGADO (R) vs. ANTHONY DESCLAFANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 49-73 (-24.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 60-61 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 16-5 (+13.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
ARIZONA is 60-61 (+3.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 46-43 (+7.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 35-20 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-69 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 51-69 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 82-107 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 38-51 (-12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 24-35 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CINCINNATI is 18-33 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-1 (+2.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.8 Units)


RANDALL DELGADO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
DELGADO is 0-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.478.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)


ANTHONY DESCLAFANI vs. ARIZONA since 1997
DESCLAFANI is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.833.
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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PHILADELPHIA (48 - 74) at MIAMI (50 - 72) - 7:10 PM
AARON HARANG (R) vs. JUSTIN NICOLINO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-116 (-35.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
HARANG is 41-33 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 50-72 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 17-29 (-15.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 50-69 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MIAMI is 39-57 (-16.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 25-46 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MIAMI is 30-40 (-12.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-5 (+2.4 Units) against MIAMI this season
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.9 Units)


AARON HARANG vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARANG is 5-7 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 6.22 and a WHIP of 1.720.
His team's record is 9-10 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-10. (-3.6 units)


JUSTIN NICOLINO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.


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NY METS (65 - 56) at COLORADO (49 - 71) - 8:10 PM
JON NIESE (L) vs. CHRIS RUSIN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 13-29 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
NY METS are 7-18 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
NY METS are 65-56 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 64-52 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 30-26 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 81-53 (+24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 39-17 (+20.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NIESE is 10-3 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
NIESE is 13-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 115-167 (-42.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 115-167 (-42.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 26-52 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 5-20 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.7 Units)


JON NIESE vs. COLORADO since 1997
NIESE is 2-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.411.
His team's record is 3-5 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)


CHRIS RUSIN vs. NY METS since 1997
RUSIN is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


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ST LOUIS (77 - 44) at SAN DIEGO (60 - 62) - 8:40 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. IAN KENNEDY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 44-29 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 66-52 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-7 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
KENNEDY is 29-14 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
KENNEDY is 8-0 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 77-44 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 77-44 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 55-31 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 60-29 (+24.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 28-14 (+12.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MARTINEZ is 18-4 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 11-1 (+8.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season. (Team's Record)
MARTINEZ is 18-4 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.5 Units)


CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.35 and a WHIP of 1.499.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


IAN KENNEDY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
KENNEDY is 2-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 8.31 and a WHIP of 1.590.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.7 units)


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CLEVELAND (57 - 64) at NY YANKEES (67 - 54) - 1:05 PM
DANNY SALAZAR (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 57-64 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 53-64 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-32 (-15.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 67-54 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 28-14 (+11.8 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 69-70 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 (+3.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)


DANNY SALAZAR vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SALAZAR is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


LUIS SEVERINO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)


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TEXAS (62 - 59) at DETROIT (59 - 62) - 7:05 PM
YOVANI GALLARDO (R) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 45-68 (-21.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 42-67 (-24.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GALLARDO is 10-19 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GALLARDO is 2-10 (-11.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 91-76 (+29.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 62-59 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 34-29 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TEXAS is 59-55 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TEXAS is 46-41 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TEXAS is 44-34 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-30 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 74-68 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 74-68 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-43 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 20-26 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 66-69 (-13.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)


YOVANI GALLARDO vs. DETROIT since 1997
GALLARDO is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)


RANDY WOLF vs. TEXAS since 1997
WOLF is 0-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)


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MINNESOTA (61 - 61) at BALTIMORE (62 - 59) - 7:05 PM
KYLE GIBSON (R) vs. CHRIS TILLMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 162-129 (+34.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 39-24 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 59-35 (+17.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 144-115 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 112-80 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 121-96 (+27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 73-55 (+20.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TILLMAN is 38-21 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 34-17 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 28-15 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TILLMAN is 22-10 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 61-61 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 61-57 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-33 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-0 (+6.5 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)


KYLE GIBSON vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GIBSON is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)


CHRIS TILLMAN vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
TILLMAN is 0-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.968.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)


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KANSAS CITY (73 - 48) at BOSTON (56 - 66) - 7:10 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. MATT BARNES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 73-48 (+22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 83-64 (+22.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 31-16 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 72-45 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 50-34 (+12.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 50-27 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 27-18 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
KANSAS CITY is 38-23 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-24 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-66 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 616-555 (-78.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 67-78 (-30.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-32 (-14.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-60 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BOSTON is 38-44 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 42-45 (-7.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 22-33 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
BOSTON is 22-32 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 12-23 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 (+3.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)


YORDANO VENTURA vs. BOSTON since 1997
VENTURA is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 7.15 and a WHIP of 1.942.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)


MATT BARNES vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.


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TAMPA BAY (61 - 61) at OAKLAND (53 - 70) - 9:05 PM
ERASMO RAMIREZ (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 138-146 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-59 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 97-107 (-25.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 57-63 (-17.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
RAMIREZ is 13-6 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 53-70 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 40-51 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-11 (-9.2 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 29-35 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
OAKLAND is 20-28 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 51-65 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 33-43 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 41-47 (-12.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against OAKLAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)


ERASMO RAMIREZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
RAMIREZ is 0-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.446.
His team's record is 0-7 (-7.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.4 units)


SONNY GRAY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GRAY is 2-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.5 units)


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TORONTO (67 - 55) at LA ANGELS (63 - 59) - 9:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. ANDREW HEANEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 161-126 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 122-101 (+32.5 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 50-21 (+19.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 127-93 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ESTRADA is 19-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)


MARCO ESTRADA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ESTRADA is 0-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)


ANDREW HEANEY vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.


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CHI WHITE SOX (57 - 63) at SEATTLE (56 - 66) - 9:10 PM
CARLOS RODON (L) vs. VIDAL NUNO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 89-90 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 379-378 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-10 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 8-1 (+8.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SEATTLE is 56-66 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 5-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
SEATTLE is 26-34 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 115-131 (-49.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 51-65 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 38-43 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 14-23 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 65-68 (-16.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 7-14 (-14.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NUNO is 9-22 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 3-14 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 8-22 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NUNO is 2-11 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)


Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.2 Units)


CARLOS RODON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.


VIDAL NUNO vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
NUNO is 0-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.429.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)


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LA DODGERS (67 - 54) at HOUSTON (67 - 56) - 7:10 PM
ZACK GREINKE (R) vs. SCOTT KAZMIR (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 67-54 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 32-30 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 25-34 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-16 (-13.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 2-7 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in road games in August games this season.
LA DODGERS are 60-95 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in road games in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 67-54 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 48-41 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 23-24 (-7.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GREINKE is 66-91 (-31.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 7-23 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 67-56 (+4.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 43-21 (+15.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 67-50 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 32-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 26-13 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 18-7 (+11.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GREINKE is 60-28 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 60-28 (+22.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 32-10 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 222-274 (-70.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.


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


ZACK GREINKE vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GREINKE is 4-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 5-1 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-1. (+3.1 units)


SCOTT KAZMIR vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
KAZMIR is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.13 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Dunkel


Saturday, August 22




San Francisco @ Pittsburgh


Game 901-902
August 22, 2015 @ 4:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Leake) 15.718
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 17.454
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-165
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-165); Under


Atlanta @ Chicago Cubs


Game 903-904
August 22, 2015 @ 4:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Perez) 13.879
Chicago Cubs
(Haren) 15.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-230
No Run Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-230); N/A


Milwaukee @ Washington


Game 905-906
August 22, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Jngmnn) 16.874
Washington
(Ross) 14.036
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 3
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+135); Over


Arizona @ Cincinnati


Game 907-908
August 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Delgado) 16.452
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 14.926
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+110); Under


Philadelphia @ Miami


Game 909-910
August 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Harang) 15.519
Miami
(Niclino) 14.674
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+125); Over


NY Mets @ Colorado


Game 911-912
August 22, 2015 @ 8:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Niese) 14.056
Colorado
(Rusin) 15.667
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-120
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+100); Under


St. Louis @ San Diego


Game 913-914
August 22, 2015 @ 8:40 pm


Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Martinez) 17.454
San Diego
(Kennedy) 14.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-140); Under


Cleveland @ NY Yankees


Game 915-916
August 22, 2015 @ 1:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Salazar) 15.305
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.255
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-140); Over


Texas @ Detroit


Game 917-918
August 22, 2015 @ 7:08 am


Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Gallardo) 17.572
Detroit
(Wolf) 16.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-120
9
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(-120); Over


Minnesota @ Baltimore


Game 919-920
August 22, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.018
Baltimore
(Tillman) 17.654
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 3 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
-170
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-170); Under


Kansas City @ Boston


Game 921-922
August 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 16.727
Boston
17.816
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+125); Over


Tampa Bay @ Oakland


Game 923-924
August 22, 2015 @ 9:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Ramirez) 16.814
Oakland
(Gray) 15.299
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-125
7
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+105); Under


Toronto @ LA Angels


Game 925-926
August 22, 2015 @ 9:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.019
LA Angels
(Heaney) 16.553
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-105); Under


Chicago White Sox @ Seattle


Game 927-928
August 22, 2015 @ 9:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 15.489
Seattle
(Nuno) 13.553
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-120
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+100); Over


LA Dodgers @ Houston


Game 929-930
August 22, 2015 @ 7:10 pm


Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 16.814
Houston
(Kazmir) 15.345
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-130
7
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-130); Under

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Saturday, August 22




Indians have had Yankees' number as of late


The Cleveland Indians have had the upper hand in recent matchups against the New York Yankees, claiming six out of their last seven versus the Bronx Bombers.


Both sides will renew acquaintances in New York Saturday afternoon. Luis Severino and Danny Salazar are slated to start for the Yanks and Indians, respectively.


Sportsbooks are presently offering the Tribe in the +121 ballpark.




Braves not up to the task as heavy underdogs


The Atlanta Braves simply haven't been getting the job done when pegged as big underdogs.


Atlanta is 0-7 in their last seven games when tabbed as +201 underdogs or greater. The Braves are currently +201 moneyline pups for Saturday's clash with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.


As of this writing, the total for the game was off the board.

 

[CNOTES]

Diamond Trends - Saturday


August 22, 2015




SU TREND OF THE DAY:


-- The Tigers are 14-0 since July 30, 2014 at home after a loss in which they had a higher team-left-on-base than their opponent.


PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:


-- When Zack Greinke starts the Dodgers are 12-0 SU since Sep 17, 2013 after the team lost their last two games.


OU TREND OF THE DAY:


-- The Rays are 0-10-1 OU since Apr 14, 2015 as a dog after a win in which they scored in at most two separate innings.


CHOICE TREND:


-- The Orioles are 12-0 since May 23, 2014 at home as a favorite when they are off a loss in which they held the lead.


ACTIVE TRENDS:


-- The Red Sox are 10-0 OU since Jun 23, 2015 and after a 5+ run win.

 

[CNOTES]

Standings

Regular Season Standings


AMERICAN - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Yankees 67 54 .554 0 35-23 32-31 6-4 L-2
Toronto Blue Jays 67 55 .549 0 40-23 27-32 7-3 W-1
Baltimore Orioles 62 59 .512 5 37-23 25-36 5-5 L-2
Tampa Bay Rays 61 61 .500 6 31-31 30-30 5-5 W-2
Boston Red Sox 56 66 .459 11 33-30 23-36 6-4 W-4

AMERICAN - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Kansas City Royals 73 48 .603 0 42-20 31-28 6-4 L-2
Minnesota Twins 61 61 .500 12 38-24 23-37 5-5 W-2
Detroit Tigers 59 62 .488 14 29-31 30-31 5-5 L-1
Chicago White Sox 57 63 .475 15 30-28 27-35 5-5 W-2
Cleveland Indians 57 64 .471 16 24-34 33-30 5-5 W-2

AMERICAN - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Houston Astros 67 56 .545 0 43-21 24-35 6-4 W-1
Los Angeles Angels 63 59 .516 3 39-25 24-34 4-6 L-2
Texas Rangers 62 59 .512 4 28-30 34-29 7-3 W-1
Seattle Mariners 56 66 .459 10 26-34 30-32 4-6 L-2
Oakland Athletics 53 70 .431 14 29-35 24-35 2-8 L-1

NATIONAL - EAST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
New York Mets 65 56 .537 0 42-21 23-35 6-4 W-1
Washington Nationals 60 61 .496 5 31-24 29-37 2-8 L-2
Atlanta Braves 53 69 .434 12 32-24 21-45 2-8 L-5
Miami Marlins 50 72 .410 15 29-31 21-41 6-4 L-1
Philadelphia Phillies 48 74 .393 17 28-30 20-44 3-7 W-1

NATIONAL - CENTRAL
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
St. Louis Cardinals 77 44 .636 0 46-19 31-25 6-4 L-1
Pittsburgh Pirates 72 48 .600 4 42-20 30-28 7-3 L-1
Chicago Cubs 69 51 .575 7 36-26 33-25 7-3 W-2
Milwaukee Brewers 53 70 .431 25 28-38 25-32 5-5 W-2
Cincinnati Reds 51 69 .425 25 28-30 23-39 2-8 L-7

NATIONAL - WEST
Team Win Loss Percent GB Home Away Last 10 Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers 67 54 .554 0 42-20 25-34 5-5 L-3
San Francisco Giants 66 56 .541 1 35-24 31-32 6-4 W-1
Arizona Diamondbacks 60 61 .496 7 30-29 30-32 5-5 W-2
San Diego Padres 60 62 .492 7 30-29 30-33 8-2 W-4
Colorado Rockies 49 71 .408 17 27-34 22-37 2-8 L-1

Updated Sat Aug 22 11:04 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Standings

Wild Card Standings


AMERICAN


Team Win Loss Percent GB
Toronto Blue Jays 67 55 0.549 +4
Los Angeles Angels 63 59 0.516 0.0
Baltimore Orioles 62 59 0.512 0.5
Texas Rangers 62 59 0.512 0.5
Tampa Bay Rays 61 61 0.500 2.0
Minnesota Twins 61 61 0.500 2.0
Detroit Tigers 59 62 0.488 3.5
Chicago White Sox 57 63 0.475 5.0
Cleveland Indians 57 64 0.471 5.5
Boston Red Sox 56 66 0.459 7.0
Seattle Mariners 56 66 0.459 7.0
Oakland Athletics 53 70 0.431 10.5

NATIONAL


Team Win Loss Percent GB


Pittsburgh Pirates 72 48 0.600 +3
Chicago Cubs 69 51 0.575 0.0
San Francisco Giants 66 56 0.541 4.0
Washington Nationals 60 61 0.496 9.5
Arizona Diamondbacks 60 61 0.496 9.5
San Diego Padres 60 62 0.492 10.0
Atlanta Braves 53 69 0.434 17.0
Milwaukee Brewers 53 70 0.431 17.5
Cincinnati Reds 51 69 0.425 18.0
Miami Marlins 50 72 0.410 20.0
Colorado Rockies 49 71 0.408 20.0
Philadelphia Phillies 48 74 0.393 22.0

Updated Sat Aug 22 11:04 AM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

2015 MLB EXPANDED STANDINGS


AMERICAN LEAGUE




AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST


TEAM W L PCT. GB DAY NIGHT GRASS TURF ONE-RUN EXTRA VS RHP VS LHP VS NL L10


N.Y. Yankees 67 54 .554 - 21-18 46-36 60-48 7-6 20-19 3-7 45-41 22-13 6-8 6-4


Toronto 67 55 .549 ½ 29-20 38-35 25-28 42-27 12-24 5-5 51-43 16-12 10-7 7-3


Baltimore 62 59 .512 5 23-18 39-41 56-53 6-6 17-20 4-4 46-47 16-12 9-8 5-5


Tampa Bay 61 61 .500 6½ 19-22 42-39 27-29 34-32 20-22 2-10 40-47 21-14 11-6 5-5


Boston 56 66 .459 11½ 18-22 38-44 49-60 7-6 15-16 4-5 42-45 14-21 8-6 6-4




AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL


TEAM W L PCT. GB DAY NIGHT GRASS TURF ONE-RUN EXTRA VS RHP VS LHP VS NL L10


Kansas City 73 48 .603 - 23-15 50-33 72-45 1-3 20-11 8-2 50-28 23-20 13-6 6-4


Minnesota 61 61 .500 12½ 26-28 35-33 61-57 0-4 17-17 4-6 40-41 21-20 8-12 5-5


Detroit 59 62 .488 14 27-19 32-43 58-60 1-2 19-17 4-8 42-49 17-13 9-10 5-5


Chi. White Sox 57 63 .475 15½ 21-28 36-35 56-58 1-5 22-24 10-3 49-49 8-14 9-11 5-5


Cleveland 57 64 .471 16 19-23 38-41 53-64 4-0 13-16 5-3 43-38 14-26 10-7 5-5




AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST


TEAM W L PCT. GB DAY NIGHT GRASS TURF ONE-RUN EXTRA VS RHP VS LHP VS NL L10


Houston 67 56 .545 - 21-19 46-37 67-50 0-6 18-20 7-6 43-35 24-21 12-3 6-4


L.A. Angels 63 59 .516 3½ 13-17 50-42 59-56 4-3 22-15 4-7 45-43 18-16 7-10 4-6


Texas 62 59 .512 4 16-18 46-41 59-55 3-4 22-19 4-4 41-36 21-23 9-8 7-3


Seattle 56 66 .459 10½ 18-23 38-43 51-65 5-1 24-21 10-9 42-44 14-22 7-10 4-6


Oakland 53 70 .431 14 20-27 33-43 51-65 2-5 14-28 5-9 43-45 10-25 8-6 2-8



NATIONAL LEAGUE




NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST


TEAM W L PCT. GB DAY NIGHT GRASS TURF ONE-RUN EXTRA VS RHP VS LHP VS AL L10


N.Y. Mets 65 56 .537 - 26-14 39-42 64-52 1-4 20-21 7-4 51-44 14-12 7-7 6-4


Washington 60 61 .496 5 43-32 17-29 59-60 1-1 18-14 5-2 42-48 18-13 8-9 2-8


Atlanta 53 69 .434 12½ 13-24 40-45 51-66 2-3 23-17 4-7 44-56 9-13 5-9 2-8


Miami 50 72 .410 15½ 19-23 31-49 50-69 0-3 15-18 4-2 39-58 11-14 7-10 6-4


Philadelphia 48 74 .393 17½ 18-27 30-47 47-73 1-1 14-18 6-5 36-60 12-14 8-9 3-7




NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL


TEAM W L PCT. GB DAY NIGHT GRASS TURF ONE-RUN EXTRA VS RHP VS LHP VS AL L10


St. Louis 77 44 .636 - 22-14 55-30 77-44 0-0 28-19 7-8 61-28 16-16 11-9 6-4


Pittsburgh 72 48 .600 4½ 23-12 49-36 72-48 0-0 26-15 10-7 58-38 14-10 13-7 7-3


Chi. Cubs 69 51 .575 7½ 26-23 43-28 69-51 0-0 27-17 11-5 54-40 15-11 8-10 7-3


Milwaukee 53 70 .431 25 18-26 35-44 53-70 0-0 14-13 3-3 38-56 15-14 8-10 5-5


Cincinnati 51 69 .425 25½ 14-25 37-44 51-69 0-0 17-25 4-11 38-51 13-18 6-13 2-8




NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST


TEAM W L PCT. GB DAY NIGHT GRASS TURF ONE-RUN EXTRA VS RHP VS LHP VS AL L10


L.A. Dodgers 67 54 .554 - 19-14 48-40 67-54 0-0 16-20 5-6 55-41 12-13 8-7 5-5


San Francisco 66 56 .541 1½ 23-20 43-36 66-56 0-0 15-17 5-3 48-45 18-11 11-6 6-4


Arizona 60 61 .496 7 16-19 44-42 60-61 0-0 18-20 8-8 46-44 14-17 9-5 5-5


San Diego 60 62 .492 7½ 14-22 46-40 60-62 0-0 17-16 7-4 45-50 15-12 6-11 8-2


Colorado 49 71 .408 17½ 24-20 25-51 49-71 0-0 15-19 2-4 44-51 5-20 3-14 2-8

 

[CNOTES]

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on...n-korea-gives-thumbs-up-to-being-hit-by-pitch

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Saturday, August 22




Leake has the edge on Cole in recent outings


When Mike Leake has faced Gerrit Cole lately, it's Leake who's had the last laugh.


The Pittsburgh Pirates are winless in their last four contests against Leake, but they'll have a chance for redemption Saturday when Leake's Giants take on the Buccos at PNC Park.


San Fran is currently in the +147 ballpark at sportsbooks.




Umpire in Texas-Detroit hasn't been kind to Rangers


Texas Rangers backers don't like seeing Vic Carapazza behind home plate, but that's where he'll be for Saturday's Rangers-Tigers tilt in the Motor City.


The Rangers are just 1-10 in their last 11 games with Carapazza calling balls and strikes. Yovani Gallardo and Randy Wolf are scheduled to start for the Rangers and Tigers, respectively.


Texas is currently -120 on the moneyline at Pinnacle Sports.

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


Dunkel


Week 9




Calgary @ Saskatchewan


Game 295-296
August 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
117.328
Saskatchewan
108.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 8 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
by 6
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary


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CFL


Long Sheet


Saturday, August 22


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CALGARY (5 - 2) at SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 7) - 8/22/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 116-82 ATS (+25.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
CALGARY is 112-84 ATS (+19.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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CFL


Week 9


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Trend Report
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Saturday, August 22


7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Calgary's last 8 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary


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CFL


Saturday, August 22


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Game of the day: Stampeders at Roughriders
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Bo Levi Mitchell completed 68 percent of his passes and threw for two touchdown passes last week against the Redblacks.


Calgary Stampeders at Sakatchwan Roughriders (+6, 51)


The Calgary Stampeders look to continue their winning ways when they make the trip to Saskatchewan to face the winless Roughriders on Saturday. The Stampeders have won back-to-back games, including an impressive 48-3 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 8, to keep pace with Edmonton Eskimos for the West Division lead.


Calgary has dominated the series with Saskatchewan in the last five years winning 10 of the last 12 meetings, including the last four overall, and hopes to heap more misery on the Roughriders. Everything that could possibly go wrong has went wrong for Saskatchewan as it comes off a bye week looking to halt a seven-game slide. The Roughriders are on their third starting quarterback after Darian Durant and Kevin Glenn went down with injuries, leaving rookie pivot Brett Smith to run for his life as he's been sacked 12 times in the past two games. Saskatchewan has dropped 12 of its last 13 regular-season games and hopes to stop the bleeding by beating the Stampeders for the first time since July 5, 2013.


TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN


LINE HISTORY: The Roughriders opened as 6.5-point favorites before dropping to -6. The total opened at 51.5 and has dropped to 51.


INJURY REPORT: Stampeders - OL Dan Federkeil (Ques-Leg) Roughriders - LB Shea Emry (Ques-Neck)


ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (5-2 SU, 1-6 ATS, 2-5 O/U): Bo Levi Mitchell was named one of the CFL Top Performers of the Week after finishing 17-of-25 for 243 yards and two touchdowns to go along with two scores on the ground against the Redblacks. Calgary released disgruntled linebacker Jasper Simmons on Tuesday after his agent lashed out on social media by tweeting that the "worst organization in CFL is holding him hostage." The owners of the Stampeders and Calgary Flames have unveiled their $900 million proposal to build a sports complex, including a new indoor stadium that would hold 30,000 people for football, on the edge of the downtown core.


ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (0-7 SU, 1-5-1 ATS, 4-3 O/U): Smith finished a respectable 23-of-35 for 298 yards and two touchdowns in the 30-26 loss to the Toronto Argos in Week 7. "I feel a lot more comfortable and I hope the guys feel more comfortable with me back there," Smith told reporters. "I think we'll continue to roll and get some momentum and go into this week as comfortable as they have ever felt." Saskatchewan added special teams ace Scott McHenry to the active roster and signed linebacker Don Unamba on Tuesday after releasing defensive backs Michael Carter and Geoff Tisdale earlier in the week.


TRENDS:


*Stampeders are 0-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
*Roughriders are 13-35-3 ATS in their last 51 games following a S.U. loss.
*Under is 6-2 in Stampeders last 8 games overall.
*Under is 7-2 in Roughriders last 9 games following a bye week.


CONSENSUS: 61 percent of users are backing the Stamps with 64 percent on the over.


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CFL


Armadillo's Write-Up


Saturday, August 22


Calgary (5-2) @ Saskatchewan (0-7)-- Stampeders won four of last five games, are 1-6 vs spread this year, all as favorites- last week's win was only one this season by more than five points. Calgary is 11-3 in last 14 games vs Saskatchewan, winning four of last five, but they lost two of last three visits here. Woeful Roughriders (1-5-1 vs spread this year) are off their bye; three of their four home losses were by 4 or less points. Riders led at halftime in three of seven losses; they've been outscored 61-21 in second half of last three games.

 

[CNOTES]

2015 Regular Season Standings

West Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK


Calgary 7 5 2 0 10 185 151 5 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 W2


Edmonton 8 5 3 0 10 200 150 3 - 1 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 L1


Winnipeg 8 3 5 0 6 160 237 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 L2


BC 8 3 5 0 6 179 234 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 3 - 1 - 0 L2


Saskatchewan 7 0 7 0 0 174 225 0 - 4 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 0 - 4 - 0 L7

East Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK


Hamilton 8 6 2 0 12 292 156 3 - 0 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 1 - 1 - 0 W5


Toronto 7 5 2 0 10 193 183 2 - 0 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 W2


Ottawa 7 4 3 0 8 134 198 3 - 1 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 L1


Montreal 8 3 5 0 6 165 148 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 W1

 

[CNOTES]

http://cfl.ca/article/preview-riders-stamps-renew-western-hostilities

 

[CNOTES]

Saturday's Preseason Tips


August 22, 2015


Dolphins at Panthers (PK, 40) – 7:00 PM EST


Miami


Head coach: Joe Philbin (5-9 SU, 3-10-1 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Josh Freeman

After leading the Dolphins to a touchdown in his only drive at Chicago last week, Tannehill should play into the second quarter as he looks to continue his strongest camp yet. He's working behind a rebuilt offensive line still trying to gel without injured starting left tackle Brandon Albert. Miami was outscored 27-3 by the Bears after the first unit left the field in the preseason opener. With safety Louis Delmas lost for the season earlier this week, the battle to replace him is also pivotal.


Carolina


Head coach: Ron Rivera (9-8 SU, 10-7 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Cam Newton, Derek Anderson, Joe Webb


Devising ways to replace top receiver Kelvin Benjamin's production has become the top priority in camp this week, so look for Newton to start testing out targets. Beyond tight end Greg Olsen, there are a host of question marks. Rookie Devin Funchess' size and athleticism make him an intriguing option, but he comes into this one battling a hamstring injury. Webb delivered late in last week's 25-24 win over Buffalo last week and is among the NFL's most competent third-stringers.




Ravens at Eagles (-4, 44 ½) – 7:00 PM EST


Baltimore


Head coach: John Harbaugh (20-9 SU, 18-11 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Joe Flacco, Matt Schaub, Bryn Renner


Offfensive line issues could limit how long Harbaugh opts to go with Flacco, who was 5-for-6 in the opener. Starters Rick Wagner and Kelechi Osemele sat out Friday's walk-through with injuries, so since these teams have gotten in great practices all week, subjecting Flacco to potential injury behind a banged up line may be deemed an unnecessary risk. Schaub and Renner were each very productive in last week's comeback win over New Orleans.


Philadelphia


Head coach: Chip Kelly (5-4 SU, 5-4 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley, Tim Tebow


Bradford's return from his latest torn ACL, suffered last August, has everyone salivating. He's been working with the first-teamers all camp and should make his Eagles debut. Chip Kelly has been non-committal regarding his status and sat him down last week, but the time has likely come to unwrap this season's x-factor and get him ready for the grind. The last time he was hit in a game, he didn't get up, so Bradford has divulged he's looking forward to taking a lick or two. DeMarco Murray should also debut, but that decision is also not definite. It will be interesting to see whether Kelly goes with Barkley or Tebow after backup Mark Sanchez takes his turn.




Bears at Colts (-3, 41) – 7:30 PM EST


Chicago


Head coach: John Fox (29-24 SU, 25-27-1 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Jay Cutler, Jimmy Clausen, David Fales, Shane Carden (Rookie)


Matt Forte is going to play after being held out of the opener, so Cutler will have his primary weapon in the backfield to ease the burden on an offense that continues to be without Alshon Jeffery (calf) and has injury issues up front. The Bears looked terrible early against Miami in their opener before the reserves dominated the second half, so it's important that the first-string establishes some positive momentum.


Indianapolis


Head coach: Chuck Pagano (4-9 SU, 5-7-1 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Andrew Luck, Matt Hasselbeck, Bryan Bennett (Rookie)


Luck was pulled mid-drive in Philly on Sunday, so he'll certainly get more than 11 snaps and should benefit from working with new weapons Frank Gore, Andrew Johnson and rookie Phillip Dorsett here. Hasselbeck also needs more work, so don't expect Chicago to see as much of Bennett as Philly did. RB Vick Ballard is also expected to play for the first time since 2013 after season-ending injuries the past two seasons.




Patriots at Saints (-2, 43) – 7:30 PM EST


New England


Head coach: Bill Belichick (44-38 SU, 40-35-7 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Tom Brady (?), Jimmy Garoppolo, Ryan Lindley


Brady was a beast in his final practice against the depleted Saints secondary, throwing for 13 touchdowns and winding up with just four incompletions as Garoppolo took the day off. Although Brady might get some work, the expectation is that Garoppolo will get the bulk of the snaps in New Orleans, looking for a better effort than what he mustered against Green Bay last week.


New Orleans


Head coach: Sean Payton (19-15 SU, 21-12-1 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Drew Brees (?), Luke McCown, Garrett Grayson (Rookie), Ryan Griffin


Payton has probably decided whether he wants Brees to participate this week, but hasn't divulged it publicly. Brees himself expects to play at least a quarter, which gives him an opportunity to work with a tremendous arsenal of receivers vying for the targets that Jimmy Graham vacated.




Jaguars at Giants (-3, 40 ½) – 7:30 PM EST


Jacksonville


Head coach: Gus Bradley (3-6 SU, 5-4 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Blake Bortles, Chad Henne, Stephen Morris, Jeff Tuel


Although the Jaguars are expected to play their starters for the full first half, there won't be any word on whether rookie running back T.J. Yeldon until late in the day, while Julius Thomas and Marquise Lee won't play. Defensively, key safety Johnathan Cyprien, arguably the Jags' top player, remains out with a finger injury.


New York


Head coach: Tom Coughlin (43-36 SU, 40-34-5 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Eli Manning, Ryan Nassib, Ricky Stanzi


After an ugly performance in Cincinnati, the Giants want to see more out of Manning and an offensive line that looked shaky. Victor Cruz, hoping to make his return the action since a season-ending knee injury last October, isn't likely to play with his calf flaring up. The secondary is banged up too.




Broncos at Texans (-2 ½, 41) – 8:00 PM EST


Denver


Head coach: Gary Kubiak (20-13 SU, 20-11-2 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Peyton Manning, Brock Osweiler, Zac Dysert, Trevor Siemian (Rookie)

After sitting out the preseason-opening win at Seattle, Manning is going to play "quite a bit," according to Kubiak. There's been talk that Manning's arm has more zip than it did last season, so all eyes will be on that and the ability of his revamped offensive line to keep him upright against J.J. Watt and Co. Three starters up front have yet to play an NFL regular-season game.


Houston


Head coach: Bill O'Brien (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallett, Tom Savage


Hoyer and Mallett continue to vie for the starting nod under center and have gained no separation from one another. O'Brien will start Mallett after Hoyer got the nod in the preseason opener against the 49ers. Both were terrific, but will face a sturdier defense in these Broncos.




Raiders at Vikings (-4 ½, 39) – 8:00 PM EST


Oakland


Head coach: Jack Del Rio (22-15 SU, 21-14-2 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Derek Carr, Christian Ponder, Matt McGloin, Cody Fajardo (Rookie)


Oakland was barely challenged in a dominant performance against St. Louis, but certainly will face a tougher test on the road in Minnesota. This will provide a great barometer for a team that's starting to believe in themselves. Derek Carr and Amari Cooper will look to continue establishing chemistry, while the hard-hitting young defense wants to pick up where they left off last week. Ponder would love nothing more than to solidify his position as the primary backup by sticking it to his former team in Minneapolis.


Minnesota


Head coach: Mike Zimmer (6-0 SU, 5-1 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Teddy Bridgewater, Shaun Hill, Mike Kafka, Taylor Heinicke (Rookie)

The Vikings have been impressive in starting 2-0 this preseason to remain perfect in exhibitions during Zimmer's tenure. Adrian Peterson again won't play, but Bridgewater should. He and top backip Shaun Hill combined to go 15-for-17 with two TD passes in last week's victory at Tampa Bay, but they'll be playing under a revamped offensive line following two season-ending injuries up front suffered this past week.




Chargers at Cardinals (-2 ½, 37) – 10:00 PM EST


San Diego


Head coach: Mike McCoy (4-5 SU, 4-4-1 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Philip Rivers (?), Kellen Clemens, Brad Sorensen, Chase Rettig (Rookie)


The Chargers are taking the cautious route with first-round pick Melvin Gordon, who injured his ankle and won't play here. Rivers only took nine snaps in last year's second exhibition game and isn't likely to participate too long in this one. Donald Brown should be back from a hip injury and should see increased reps with Gordon out.


Arizona


Head coach: Bruce Arians (4-5 SU, 5-3-1 ATS in preseason)


Quarterback rotation: Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Logan Thomas, Phillip Sims


Palmer and the starters will play one full quarter against visiting San Diego, but it's risky to put a veteran, injury-prone QB behind an offensive line looking to replace a pair of injured starters. Palmer went 4-for-4 for 70 yards last week, so it's not like rust is a concern. Don't be surprised if Arians takes a cautious approach with his franchise QB. Newly acquired running back Chris Johnson is likely to get a few carries in his home debut.

 

[CNOTES]

NFL Capsules


August 21, 2015


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Chiefs counterpart Alex Smith struggled behind their unsettled offensive lines in Kansas City's 14-13 preseason victory over Seattle on Friday night.


Wilson was 9 of 15 for 78 yards, though most of those completions came on his final drive, when tight end Jimmy Graham finally got involved in the game. Otherwise, Wilson spent his half of work running away from Chiefs pass rushers Justin Houston and Dee Ford.


At least he wasn't throwing to the wrong team.


Smith was pressured so much in the first half that he began rushing his throws, and one of them was picked off by Bobby Wagner. The Seattle linebacker returned it untouched 25 yards for a touchdown that gave the Seahawks a 10-7 halftime lead.


Smith finished 11 of 18 for 81 yards with a touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin.


JETS 30, FALCONS 22


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Matt Ryan was sharp for the second straight preseason game, then the Jets rallied.


Ryan finished 4 of 5 for 75 yards, including a 60-yard completion to fullback Collin Mooney, and a 2-yard touchdown toss to Leonard Hankerson. Rookie Terron Ward also had a 4-yard touchdown run for the Falcons (1-1) who carved up the Jets' touted starting defense.


Ryan was 6 of 6 with a TD pass to Julio Jones in his one series with the starters last week against Tennessee.


Meanwhile, Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Jets' starters sputtered until facing Falcons backups midway through the second quarter. New York (1-1) was sparked by the defense on a safety by first-round pick Leonard Williams, one of two sacks for the former USC star. Chris Ivory followed less than two minutes later with a 33-yard TD run, and Fitzpatrick found Brandon Marshall for a 2-point conversion that cut New York's deficit to 14-10.


After Nick Folk kicked a 36-yard field goal, Jamari Lattimore intercepted T.J. Yates on the Falcons' next possession to set up Folk's 29-yarder that put the Jets up 16-14 with 3 seconds left in the half.


Rontez Miles returned a fumble 57 yards for a score.

 

[CNOTES]

Friday's Sports In Brief


August 22, 2015


BASEBALL


HOUSTON (AP) Growing up, Mike Fiers remembers watching Nolan Ryan throw no-hitter after no-hitter. After pitching his first one Friday night, Fiers finally got to meet the man who spun so many gems.


Fiers pitched the second no-hitter in the major leagues in nine days, leading the Houston Astros to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Ryan, now an Astros executive who threw a record seven no-hitters, applauded from a suite as Fiers was mobbed by his teammates near the mound after finishing the 11th gem in Astros history. Then Ryan went down to the dugout to welcome the right-hander into a most fancy fraternity - the No-Hit Club.


Fiers (6-9) struck out Justin Turner on his 134th pitch to end it and threw his glove high into the air for his first career complete game and the fifth no-hitter in the big leagues this season. Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma tossed a no-no on Aug 12.


DENVER (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes put on quite a show at Coors Field.


Cespedes hit three home runs, including a grand slam, and had a career-high seven RBIs and the New York Mets overpowered the Colorado Rockies 14-9 on Friday night.


Travis d'Arnaud and Michael Conforto also had home runs in the seventh inning in the Mets' first five-homer game since Sept. 5, 2014, against Cincinnati.


Cespedes led off the eighth with a chance to tie the major league record for most home runs in a game. He singled off reliever Tommy Kahnle for his fifth hit of the game, a career best. He came up again with two outs in the ninth to face Rafael Betancourt and hit a drive to right-center field that Carlos Gonzalez had to chase down near the warning track, making a running catch.


NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball can suspend players with pay when legal charges are pending in ''exceptional cases'' under a new domestic violence policy.


The 13-page deal signed Friday by the league and players' association, which followed a series of high-profile domestic violence cases involving NFL players, allows the baseball commissioner to issue discipline for ''just cause,'' the same standard used under the sport's collective bargaining agreement. Discipline is not dependent on a criminal conviction.


The commissioner can place a player accused of domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse on paid ''administrative leave'' for up to seven days before a disciplinary decision, which can be appealed to the sport's arbitration panel, chaired by an independent arbitrator. The commissioner also may defer a discipline decision until the resolution of criminal charges. Suspensions that are upheld are without pay, and there are no maximum or minimum penalties. Players will not receive service time for the period of the suspension.


GOLF


GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Tiger Woods signed up for his first Wyndham Championship knowing a win would definitively keep his season from ending. He's halfway there.


Woods shot a 5-under 65 to share the second-round lead with rookie Tom Hoge at 11-under 129 at Sedgefield Country Club. Hoge shot a 67.


The sport's biggest name put himself in prime position to contend for his first victory in more than two years, one that would send him into the FedEx Cup playoffs. Woods followed his best round since 2013 - a first-day 64 - with one almost as good.


Davis Love III and Chad Campbell were a stroke back. Campbell shot a 65, and the 51-year-old Love had a 66. Brandt Snedeker matched the tournament record with a 61 that put him in a group of six players two strokes behind Woods and Hoge.


COQUITLAM, British Columbia (AP) - Candie Kung birdied four of her final six holes to match the course record with an 8-under 64 and take the second-round lead in the Canadian Pacific Women's Open.


The 34-year-old Taiwanese player had an 11-under 133 total at Vancouver Golf Club. Playing the back nine first, she birdied the first two holes and eagled the par-5 13th. The four-time LPGA Tour winner added birdies on Nos. 4 and 6-8.


Two-time champion Lydia Ko and first-round leader Karine Icher of France were tied for second. The 18-year-old Ko had a 68, and Icher followed her opening 65 with a 70.


Canadian teen Brooke Henderson, coming off a victory Sunday in the Portland Classic, had a 75 to drop into a tie for 58th at 1 over.


NFL


CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh McCown's right ring finger isn't badly injured. Still, the Browns won't let him raise his index finger just yet.


McCown will not miss any practice time after hurting the finger on his throwing hand during an exhibition loss Thursday night to Buffalo. McCown threw interceptions on Cleveland's first two drives, raising questions about whether backup Johnny Manziel, who threw a touchdown pass and made a sensational play, was threatening to jump him on the depth chart.


But Browns coach Mike Pettine said Friday that Cleveland's depth chart at quarterback remains unchanged.


TENNIS


MASON, Ohio (AP) - Novak Djokovic played his best match. Serena Williams? Well, she needed to pull a Serena to move on.


Taking different approaches, the top seeds at Cincinnati reached the semifinals, moving a step closer to a title that's been tough for either of them to win.


Djokovic beat fifth-seeded Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-1, knocking off the player who beat him for the French Open title. Williams followed on center court, struggled with her serve, and had to rally to beat Ana Ivanovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.


Third-seeded Andy Murray reached the semifinals by beating Richard Gasquet 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, his second straight three-set match. He'll face Roger Federer, who eased through a 6-3, 6-4 win over Feliciano Lopez in only 61 minutes and is trying for his unprecedented seventh Cincinnati title.

 

[CNOTES]

Saturday's NFL Week 2 preseason betting primer


The bulk of action for the second week of the NFL preseason takes place on Saturday evening. With eight games on the schedule and training camp injuries claiming plenty of players already, it can be hard to stay on top of the action.


But do not worry, we have your need-to-know nites for Saturday's preseason contests.


Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers (Pick, 40)


* The Dolphins are expected to have a lot of youth in the secondary due to injuries this season. Currently, second-year player Walt Aikens and third-year player Jamar Taylor are expected to be starters in the defensive backfield. “If they felt Jamar was the guy to go and take over that job, they would’ve given it to him by now,” said former Dolphin Sam Madison. "“For them to keep pushing this battle, this long, I don’t think they’re really satisfied with whoever is going in right now to say ‘here, this job is yours’ and then everybody just falls in line.”


* Expect a lot of interchanging parts in the Panthers receiving core. With No.1 WR Kelvin Benjamin out for the season, two of the top four receivers on the Panthers depth chart are rookies with a third being a second year player.




Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5, 44.5)


* The Ravens' offensive line depth may be hurting Saturday with five of the 17 big men not practicing Friday. Two of those five, Kelechi Osemele and Rick Wagner are expected to be regular starters this season.


* There is a good chance that this game will be a messy affair, with a 75 percent chance of rain falling with the precipitation expected to start around halftime.




Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts (-3, 41)


* Jay Cutler managed to go through joint practices with the Colts without registering an interception, but the Bears receivers were outclassed by the Colts secondary with both Alshon Jeffey and Kevin White not practicing.


* If history is any indication, than Colts fans should not hold their breath for an appearance by Frank Gore Saturday. "I probably had about five carries in the last four years," Gore said. "Whatever the coaches say. If they want me to go and go out with the first group, I'm willing to go."




New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints (-1, 43)


* It seems that a receiver position has opened up for the Patriots with Bran Tyms going down to a foot injury this week. Tyms, who added value as a gunner on punt coverage teams due to his size and speed, will likely be replaced by Aaron Dobson, Josh Boyce or Brandon Gibson.


* Left tackle Terron Armstead has been dominating training camp for the Saints. “I hate to lose. In anything, I hate to lose. So yeah, in the back of my mind I kind of keep the score,” Armstead said. According to his own score, Armstead has only lost twice this offseason which could mean big numbers for a protected Drew Brees.




Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Giants (-3, 40.5)


* Rookie running back T.J. Yeldon will be a gametime decision for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Literally. ESPN's Mike DiRocco has reported that head coach Gus Bradley won't make a decision "until just beofre kickoff". Yeldon injured his finger at a scrimmage on Aug. 9.


* Victor Cruz' comeback has hit a small bump in the road. The receiver has sat most of the week for the Giants after suffering a minor setback to his healing knee. Cruz will not be on the field for the Giants Saturday.




Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings (-4.5, 39)


* Taiwan Jones is back on the offensive side of the ball and the Raiders staff seem to want to get the speedster the ball. “(Bill) Musgrave is really smart with how to do things, and I fit what he wants to do well,” Jones said. “I’m excited what he has planned for me. Remember, Musgrave oversaw Percy Harvin's biggest statistical year in Minnesota.


* With injuries all over the offensive line, the Vikings will be turning to a lot of young and unproven lineman Saturday. Rookie T.J. Clemmings and second-year player David Yankey are expected to be starting for Minny.




Denver Broncos at Houston Texans (-3, 41)


* The Broncos defense should be getting a boost with linebacker Brandon Marshall seeing his first action Saturday since foot surgery in March. Marshall was the leading tackler on the Broncos in 2014


* It does not seem the Texans are any closer to naming a starting quarterback. Ryan Mallett will get the official start Saturday, but Bill O'Brien has been non-committal to how many snaps Mallett of Brian Hoyer will see.




San Diego Chargers at Arizona Cardinals (-2.5, 39.5)


* Despite word from training camp suggesting that Melvin Gordon could play Saturday after suffering a minor ankle injury this week, do not expect to see the rookie suit up. Coach Mike McCoy said "We'll hold some guys out that normally would play."


* Left guard Mike Iupati is out for six-to-eight weeks for the Cardinals so expect competition on the line during the preseason. Ted Larsen likely has the inside track after starting at center for the Cards last season with the other left guards never playing a regular season down in the NFL.

 

[CNOTES]

Cowboys concerned with Levi's turf


August 21, 2015


OXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas owner Jerry Jones suggested Friday that the Cowboys could sit quarterback Tony Romo and other starters for a preseason game in San Francisco over concerns with the troublesome turf at Levi's Stadium.


Jones made his comments in a radio interview a day after coach Jason Garrett said, ''I'm confident that the league will make sure that field is safe for everybody to play or we won't play the game.''


The outspoken Jones later softened his remarks when he met with reporters, saying he has ''such respect for what that organization is and what they are going to get done.''


The Cowboys and 49ers play Sunday night.


San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula moved some practices out of the stadium early in training camp after large chunks of sod came loose. There were similar issues when the stadium debuted last season.


The turf was replaced after two Taylor Swift concerts on Aug. 14-15. Stadium operations chief Jim Mercurio has said it will be replaced as needed during the season, perhaps as many as six or seven times.


The year-old, $1.3 billion stadium is set to host the Super Bowl in less than six months. The NFL is expected to install its own field and is already in regular communication with the 49ers.


''I'm not worried about it,'' 49ers safety Eric Reid said. ''I trust our guys. They take great care of the field. Our practice field is amazing, so I trust they'll get our playing field in that type of shape, too.''


Garrett said he was planning a walkthrough at the stadium Saturday, a rarity for a preseason game. He also recalled NFC championship games between the Cowboys and 49ers at rain-soaked Candlestick Park in the 1990s, when he was a quarterback for Dallas.


''I remember they used kitty litter on the field one year and all of that,'' Garrett said. ''What's our role in this whole thing? Make sure your cleats are right. Players get out there early, make sure you've got the right gear on so you can go be your best.''


Jones called the situation ''interesting'' in his radio interview and brought up a preseason game in Mexico City in 1994, when he said there ''clumps as big as softballs'' in the Houston Oilers' 6-0 victory over the two-time defending Super Bowl champions.


''I can't believe when I look back on it that we kept playing in Mexico City,'' Jones said in the radio interview.


But Jones backed off considerably with reporters.


''I don't want to overblow that because I have such respect for what that organization is and what they are going to get done,'' he said. ''What I want to do, though, is basically give any consideration to somebody that is on the fence. Everybody needs field conditions as good as they can get them.''


The Cowboys were already considering sitting Romo because he could be missing as many as four of his starting offensive linemen, along with receivers Dez Bryant and Cole Beasley.


''A lot of that has to do with who we got up there that are playing in front of him,'' Jones said. ''And who is in his supporting cast. If it's like I can think it can be, I would like to see him get some plays.''


Jones said Darren McFadden would make his Dallas debut after the oft-injured running back missed the first two weeks of training camp with a hamstring issue. He had seven mostly injury-plagued seasons with Oakland, which took him fourth overall in the 2008 draft.


NOTES: The Cowboys signed DT Carlif Taylor and placed T Cody Clay on injury waivers.