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[CNOTES]

Preview: Astros (85-75) at Diamondbacks (78-82)
Game: 2
Venue: Chase Field
Date: October 03, 2015 8:10 PM EDT

The Houston Astros have been in postseason mode of some time now.


That approach won't change Saturday night when the visiting Astros continue their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.


Carlos Correa had four RBIs and set a rookie club record with his 22nd home as Houston (85-75) rolled to a 21-5 victory Friday. It was the highest-scoring game in team history and the Astros' fifth win in the last six games.


Houston enters play Saturday one game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels and two up on Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the AL, and can still force a one-game playoff with first-place Texas for the West crown.


"To us, the playoffs have already begun and we have to treat each game like a playoff game," manager A.J. Hinch told MLB's official website.


Correa is batting .357 with four homers and 14 RBIs in the last 10 games. He's also clubbed four home runs while going 7 for 16 with eight RBIs in four games against Arizona (78-82).


Houston's Collin McHugh (18-7, 3.98 ERA) has a 5.70 ERA in his last four starts, but he's 5-0 in his last six. The right-hander has allowed 10 runs, 14 hits and walked five in nine innings of his last two road outings and gave up three of his four runs in the first inning of the 6 2-3 he lasted during last Saturday's 9-7 home victory over Texas.


However, he yielded one run in seven innings of a 4-1 win over Arizona on Aug. 2.


With a victory, McHugh and 20-game winner Dallas Keuchel would become the first Houston duo since Mike Hampton and Jose Lima in 1999 to win at least 19 in the same season.


Paul Goldschmidt is 0 for 6 with two strikeouts against McHugh, and 3 for 14 while fanning seven times in this season's four games with Houston.


Jeremy Hellickson (9-11, 4.60) can record a fourth season with double-digit victories if he's able to avoid losing a fourth straight start. The Diamondbacks, however, have scored one run with him on the mound in the three outings he's made since missing almost a month with a strained hamstring.


The right-hander gave up one run in six innings of a 3-0 loss at San Diego last Saturday.


"I was happy with what we got out of Jeremy," manager Chip Hale said after that outing. "Mixed his pitches, threw that breaking ball a bunch, that changeup and again stayed off their barrel a lot."


Hellickson was hardly that effective while giving up seven runs and three homers in 3 1-3 innings of a 9-2 loss at Houston on Aug. 1. Highlighted by a grand slam, Hank Conger hit two of his 11 home runs this season off Hellickson in that contest. Correa also took him deep.


Carlos Gomez is 2 for 6 with a double against Hellickson, but it's uncertain if the center fielder will sit a second straight contest with a nagging rib injury.


"I get to the point (that) I don't worry about it," Gomez said. "I'm not the one who writes the lineup. I come here ready."



SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Astros at Diamondbacks
Fri, Oct 2 Final 21 to 5
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Astros at Diamondbacks
Sat, Oct 3 - 8:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Astros at Diamondbacks
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Athletics (67-93) at Mariners (75-85)
Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: October 03, 2015 9:10 PM EDT

The Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners have both crumbled down the stretch in what have been equally disappointing seasons for each franchise.


Though these clubs still continue to exhibit bright spots, that's likely of little consolation entering their meaningless penultimate game of the season Saturday night at Safeco Field.


Both teams have dropped 14 of 23 since Sept. 7, tying San Diego for the third-worst record in that span. The Athletics' futility stretches even further back, as they've lost 31 of their last 47 to guarantee their worst finish since going 65-97 in 1997.


Oakland (67-93) had been particularly bad even more recently, dropping nine of 10 before Wednesday's 8-7 road victory against the still-contending Los Angeles Angels, followed by Friday's 4-2 series-opening win. Danny Valencia enjoyed a big night in the opener, going 3 for 4 with an eighth-inning go-ahead home run to push his already personal-best total to 17.


Valencia is enjoying a career year with an .864 OPS through 103 games, the second-most he's played in seven big league seasons. He's flown mostly under the radar, however, splitting time between Oakland and Toronto. The Blue Jays designated him for assignment after acquiring left fielder Ben Revere at the trade deadline, even though Valencia, who played primarily the same position for Toronto, had hit .296 in 58 games.


His 34 RBIs in 45 games are an A's record for a player who has played in fewer than 50.


"It was unexpected coming here. But having said that, they gave me the opportunity to play every day," Valencia said. "They put me in the cleanup spot and I've been able to reward them for it.


"I've been playing the past few years waiting for this opportunity and finally it's come. I'm happy to take advantage of it."


For the Mariners (75-85), Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a fifth-inning single. He's playing this series despite the fact that he'll undergo surgery Oct. 13 to repair a sports hernia after being bothered by the abdominal injury since July 22.


"It's one of those injuries that athletes can play with, and can play well," team medical director Dr. Edward Khalfayan said. "He has been managing it very well.


"It is painful at times but he has been able to perform. It's not doing any more damage by continuing to play."


Cano struggled earlier in the season with a .660 pre-All Star break OPS, though he owns a .922 mark since the Midsummer Classic.


"I love to play baseball. I played like this for the last two months," he said. "I love the game so much. I love to be out there."


These clubs will both send left-handers to the mound with Seattle giving the nod to Roenis Elias (5-8, 3.89 ERA). Elias has been sturdy of late, posting a 2.05 ERA in his last four starts.


Oakland's Sean Nolin (1-2, 5.25) will look to stick around longer in his sixth start of the year after allowing five runs and seven hits over a season-low 2 1-3 innings in a 5-4 loss to San Francisco on Sunday. He lost a 3-2 decision to Seattle in his first start of the season Sept. 6, giving up three runs over six innings.


The Mariners rank eighth in the majors with a .265 average against lefties, while Oakland is 19th (.251).




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Athletics at Mariners
Fri, Oct 2 Final 4 to 2
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Athletics at Mariners
Sat, Oct 3 - 9:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Athletics at Mariners
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Padres (74-86) at Dodgers (90-70)
Game: 2
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: October 03, 2015 9:10 PM EDT

One of Zack Greinke's main rivals in the NL Cy Young Award race got his chance to make a final statement Friday.


The Dodgers' right-hander will get his opportunity Saturday night against the San Diego Padres as Los Angeles attempts to secure home-field advantage in the NL division series.


The Chicago Cubs' Jake Arrieta went six scoreless innings in a win over Milwaukee on Friday and finished 22-6 with a 1.77 ERA, including an MLB record 0.75 mark after the All-Star break.


Greinke's supporters can point to his better overall excellence in 2015, which has him with an MLB-best 1.68 ERA heading into the final weekend. Arrieta had a 3.40 ERA on June 16 while Greinke had a 1.95.


Greinke (18-3) is 13-1 in his last 16 starts but nearly took a loss in San Francisco on Monday after giving up two runs in seven innings. The Dodgers bailed him out by scoring a run in the ninth in a 3-2 loss in 12 innings.


Los Angeles could be tempted to give Greinke only a couple of innings Saturday to get him into the postseason rested and healthy, especially with a calf issue causing him to miss a start Sept. 23 against Arizona.


Greinke, though, told manager Don Mattingly that he wants "more of a regular start" to prepare.


"Zack had a little rest after the calf thing. He looks at it like he wants a full start," Mattingly said. "It probably won't be at 120 (pitches) or anything."


Greinke would clinch the ERA title outright by giving up three runs or fewer in five or more innings, giving him no worse than a 1.762 mark. Arrieta's is technically at 1.769.


The Dodgers (90-70) could use a quality effort as they're a half-game ahead of the New York Mets for home field in the NLDS. The NL East champions will play a doubleheader against Washington on Saturday and if they get swept and the Dodgers win, Los Angeles would host their playoff series.


Greinke currently has the lowest single-season ERA by a qualifying starter since Greg Maddux's 1.63 in 1995 for Atlanta. It's also the lowest for a Dodgers pitcher since Rube Marquard's 1.58 in 1916.


Greinke is 7-0 with a 1.04 ERA in his last 11 home starts beginning with a 2-1 win over San Diego on May 22, when he yielded one run in 7 2-3 innings.


Greinke, who has earned all those wins in his past seven home starts, took a 2-1 loss in his most recent matchup with the Padres (74-86) on June 13 after yielding two runs in eight innings.


He's 5-1 with a 1.61 ERA in 11 career meetings and 1-0 with a 1.31 ERA in three at Dodger Stadium since coming to Los Angeles in 2013.


The Padres have totaled 10 runs and batted .216 while losing four of five, including a 6-2 defeat in Friday's opener that was their fourth straight in the series.


Robbie Erlin (1-1, 6.30) will try to end that skid while keeping the positivity going into his offseason after a 3-0 win over Arizona last Saturday. He went seven innings, allowed two hits and walked one in his second start of the season.


Erlin was tagged for seven runs in three-plus innings in a 10-2 loss in Colorado on Sept. 19.


The left-hander, who is likely auditioning for a spot in next season's rotation, threw 7 2-3 shutout innings in his only start against Los Angeles on Sept. 20, 2013.



SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Padres at Dodgers
Fri, Oct 2 Final 2 to 6
Boxscores • Recaps


GAME 2
Padres at Dodgers
Sat, Oct 3 - 9:10PM EDT


GAME 3
Padres at Dodgers
Sun, Oct 4 - 3:10PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, October 3

National League
Marlins @ Phillies
Nicolino is 1-2, 6.26 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Koehler is 3-1, 3.86 in his last four starts (over 4-1 last five).

Harang is 1-0, 3.50 in his last three starts (over 6-0 last six). Asher is 0-5, 9.00 in his six starts (over 5-1).

Marlins lost seven of last ten games with Philly; four of last five series games stayed under total. Miami lost last three games, scoring seven runs (over 4-2 last six games). Phillies won four in row, scoring 26 runs (under 5-3 last eight)

Reds @ Pirates
Finnegan is 0-2, 8.10 in last two starts (under 2-1 in '15 starts).

Burnett is 1-1, 3.71 in his last three starts (over 5-2 last seven).

Reds lost their last 13 games, scoring 15 runs in last seven (over 8-2 in last ten); they've lost four of last five games with Pirates (over 7-3-1 last eleven). Pirates lost three of last five games (under 5-3 last eight).

Nationals @ Mets
Gonzalez is 1-1, 3.68 in his last four starts (over 8-2 last ten). Scherzer is 2-1, 2.12 in his last four starts.

Harvey is 1-0, 1.54 in his last two starts (over 6-0 last six). Syndergaard is 1-1, 3.95 in his last four starts (over 7-2 last nine).

Washington lost seven of last ten games (under 5-1 last six); they lost six in a row to the Mets (over 4-0 last four). Mets lost last three games, scoring eight runs (over 7-2 last nine)- they're tied with Dodgers for home field in series that starts next week.

Cardinals @ Braves
Lackey is 2-0, 1.29 in his last four starts (over 6-3 last nine).

Former Cardinal Miller is 0-8, 6.75 in his last eight starts (over 4-1 last five).

Cardinals won five of last eight games with Atlanta (under 5-1 last six); St Louis won seven of last 11 games (over 5-3-1 last nine). Braves won three of last four games (under 4-0).

Cubs @ Brewers
Hendricks is 0-1, 4.20 in his last three starts (over 4-2 last six).

Wagner is 0-1, 10.38 in his two starts (over 1-1).

Brewers are 6-3 in last nine games (under 5-2-3 last ten); they lost ten of last 11 games with Chicago (under 6-3-1). Cubs won last six games (under is 7-2-1 in their last ten).

Padres @ Dodgers
Erlin is 1-1, 6.30 in two starts this year (over 1-1).

Greinke is 5-0, 1.70 in his last six starts (under 7-2 last nine).

Dodgers won five of last six games with San Diego (under 4-3 last seven); LA won three of last four games overall (under 3-2 last five). San Diego lost four of last five games (under 4-1-1 last six)

Rockies @ Giants
Rusin is 1-2, 9.33 in his last four starts (over 4-1 last five).

Peavy is 2-0, 1.38 in his last four starts (over 3-1).

Rockies lost four of last seven games with San Francisco; (over 7-2 in last ten); Colorado lost seven of its last 11 games. Giants lost three of last four games; three of their last five stayed under.

American League
Bronx @ Orioles
Severino is 2-0, 1.53 in his last three starts (under 5-2-1 last eight). Nova is 0-3, 6.91 in his last three starts (under 6-3 last nine).

Chen is 2-1, 2.29 in his last three starts (over 4-2 last six). Jimenez is 1-1, 2.08 in his last two starts (under 3-1 last four).

Orioles lost five of last seven games with Bronx (under 5-2); Baltimore lost five of last seven games overall (over 3-0 last three). Bronx clinched playoff spot last night; they lost three of last four games (under 7-2 last nine).

Red Sox @ Indians
Red Sox bullpen will work this game game, with Breslow starting.

Kluber is 0-3, 7.24 in his last three starts (over 6-4 in last ten).

Boston won six of last eight games; eight of their last 11 stayed under total; BoSox split last eight games with Cleveland (over 4-0 last four). Indians lost four of last six games (under 6-5 last eleven).

Blue Jays @ Rays
Estrada is 1-0, 2.05 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four at home).

Archer is 0-3, 6.92 n his last five starts (over 6-1 last seven).

Toronto won seven of last eight games with Tampa Bay (over 2-0-1); Blue Jays won seven of last nine games (over 4-0 last four). Rays won six of last ten (under 5-3-2).

Royals @ Twins
Ventura is 2-0, 3.80 in his last four starts (over 2-2).

Milone is 1-1, 11.81 in his last three starts (over 2-1).

Royals are 7-4 in last 11 games with Minnesota (under 6-0-2 last eight); they won last three games overall (under 5-2-1). Twins won five of their last seven games (under 5-2); they're two games behind Houston for last Wild Card spot.

Angels @ Rangers
Santiago is 1-0, 8.74 in his last three starts (under 3-1-1 last five).

Lewis is 3-1, 3.51 in his last four starts (over 3-0 last three).

Angels won seven of last 11 games with Texas (under 5-0 last five); Halos won eight of their last ten games (under 4-2-1 last seven). Texas won seven of its last eleven games (over 8-4-1 last thirteen).

Tigers @ White Sox
Verlander is 2-0, 2.77 in his last tw starts (over 4-0 last four).

Johnson is 2-1, 3.57 in his last four starts (over 4-2-1 last seven).

White Sox lost six of last ten games with Detroit (under 4-1 last five); they've lost seven of last ten games overall (under 8-3 last 11). Tigers lost five of their last six games (under 7-4 last eleven).

A's @ Mariners
Nolin is 0-1, 8.76 in his last three starts (over 4-3 in '15 starts).

Elias is 1-0, 2.70 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four).

Oakland lost five of last six games with Seattle (over 5-2 last seven); A's lost eight of last 11 games overall (over 8-1-1 last ten). Mariners lost eight of last nine games (over 6-5 in last eleven games).

Interleague
Astros @ Diamondbacks
McHugh is 5-0, 4.06 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1); Astros scored 48 runs in the six games.

Hellickson is 0-3, 6.00 in his last three starts (under 3-1 last four).

Houston has one-game lead in Wild Card race; they won five of last six games with Arizona (over 4-1 last five). D'backs won five of last seven games (under 4-2 last six). Astros won five of last six games (over 5-2-1 last eight).

Win-loss records this year for team with this starting pitcher:
Mia-Phil-- Nicolino 5-6 Koehler 14-16; Harang 11-17 Asher 1-5
Cin-Pitt-- Finnegan 1-2; Burnett 13-12
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 15-15 (2-6 last 8) Scherzer 17-15; Syndergaard 13-10 Harvey 17-11
StL-Atl-- Lackey 17-15; Miller 10-32 (0-8 last 8)
Chi-Mil-- Hendricks 18-13; Wagner 1-1
SD-LA-- Erlin 1-1; Greinke 22-9
Col-SF-- Rusin 7-13; Peavy 10-8

NY-Balt-- Severino 6-4 Nova 6-0 (1-6 last 7); Chen 18-12 Jimenez 17-14
Bos-Clev-- Breslow 1-0; Kluber 11-21
Tor-TB-- Estrada 16-11; Archer 17-16 (0-3 last 3)
LA-Tex-- Santiago 17-14; Lewis 16-16
KC-Min-- Ventura 15-12; Milone 12-10
Det-Chi-- Verlander 7-12 (3-0 last 3); Johnson 3-2
A's-Sea-- Nolin 2-3; Elias 6-13

Hst-Az-- McHugh 20-11; Hellickson 11-15

Times this starting pitcher allowed a run in first inning:
Mia-Phil-- Nicolino 1-11 Koehler 8-30; Harang 10-28 Asher 3-6
Cin-Pitt-- Finnegan 0-3; Burnett 7-25
Wsh-NY-- Gonzalez 2-30 Scherzer 8-32; Syndergaard 8-23 Harvey 7-28
StL-Atl-- Lackey 9-32; Miller 8-32 (3 of last 3)
Chi-Mil-- Hendricks 7-31; Wagner 2-2
SD-LA-- Erlin 1-2; Greinke 7-31
Col-SF-- Rusin 8-21; Peavy 4-18

NY-Balt-- Severino 3-10 Nova 1-16; Chen 8-30 Jimenez 9-31
Bos-Clev-- Breslow 0-1; Kluber 12-32
Tor-TB-- Estrada 7-27; Archer 8-33
LA-Tex-- Santiago 10-31; Lewis 6-32
KC-Min-- Ventura 5-27; Milone 5-22
Det-Chi-- Verlander 3-19; Johnson 1-5
A's-Sea-- Nolin 1-5; Elias 8-19

Hst-Az-- McHugh 10-31; Hellickson 9-26

Umpires
Col-SF-- Visitor won seven of last eight Baker games.
Cin-Pitt-- Over is 8-1-1 in last ten Everitt games.
StL-Atl-- Underdogs won six of last nine Porter games.
Chi-Mil-- Four of last five Hamari games went over.
SD-LA-- Last four LBarrett games stayed under total.

Tor-TB-- Last four Dreckman games went over total.
Bos-Clev-- Over is 9-5-1 in last fifteen Rackley games.
Det-Chi-- Four of last five Johnson games went over.
LA-Tex-- Nine of last ten Cooper games went over.
A's-Sea-- Five of last six Demuth games went over.

Hst-Az-- Underdogs won four of last five Nelson games.

 

[CNOTES]

MLB

Saturday, October 3

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Trend Report
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12:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of NY Yankees's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees

1:05 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TEXAS
LA Angels are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games on the road
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Texas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

1:05 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home

1:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
NY Mets are 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Washington

4:05 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing San Francisco
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Francisco's last 9 games when playing Colorado

4:05 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Miami is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Miami

6:10 PM
TORONTO vs. TAMPA BAY
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 10 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati

7:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing on the road against Baltimore
NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,
Baltimore is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,at home
Baltimore is 2-5-1 SU in its last 8 games ,

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Detroit

7:10 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Cleveland's last 25 games at home

7:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. MILWAUKEE
Chi Cubs are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 10 games
Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY METS
Washington is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing NY Mets
Washington is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
NY Mets6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington

7:35 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games ,
Miami is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,on the road
Philadelphia4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia16-6-1 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Miami

8:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

9:10 PM
OAKLAND vs. SEATTLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Oakland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Oakland

9:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
San Diego is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games at home
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing San Diego

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, October 3

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COLORADO (67 - 93) at SAN FRANCISCO (83 - 77) - 4:05 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 133-189 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-41 (-23.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 52-108 (-37.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 88-157 (-49.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
COLORADO is 133-189 (-40.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 183-156 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 216-107 (+44.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 183-156 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 253-164 (+52.7 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-32 (+20.2 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.
COLORADO is 28-23 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 56-61 (+5.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-7 (+3.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.6 Units)

CHRIS RUSIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RUSIN is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.02 and a WHIP of 1.030.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.2 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. COLORADO since 1997
PEAVY is 6-7 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 10-11 (-5.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-7. (+4.6 units)

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CINCINNATI (62 - 98) at PITTSBURGH (97 - 63) - 7:05 PM
BRANDON FINNEGAN (L) vs. A.J. BURNETT (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-7 (+5.9 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.8 Units)

BRANDON FINNEGAN vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

A.J. BURNETT vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
BURNETT is 8-7 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 11-9 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-8. (+3.0 units)

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MIAMI (69 - 90) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 97) - 7:05 PM
JUSTIN NICOLINO (L) vs. ALEC ASHER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-7 (+4.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

JUSTIN NICOLINO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
NICOLINO is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 0.782.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ALEC ASHER vs. MIAMI since 1997
ASHER is 0-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 0.571.
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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ST LOUIS (101 - 59) at ATLANTA (65 - 95) - 7:10 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. SHELBY MILLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LACKEY is 60-82 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 6-16 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 35-30 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.
ATLANTA is 31-26 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 57-41 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 101-59 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 46-33 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
ST LOUIS is 101-59 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ST LOUIS is 72-40 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 76-41 (+24.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-20 (+13.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
ATLANTA is 65-95 (-18.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 40-56 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in October games since 1997.
ATLANTA is 63-92 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILLER is 10-22 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 4-12 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 9-22 (-13.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 5-19 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MILLER is 11-22 (-12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 (+0.9 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.0 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
LACKEY is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

SHELBY MILLER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MILLER is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.546.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

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WASHINGTON (81 - 78) at NY METS (89 - 70) - 7:10 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. MATT HARVEY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+5.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. NY METS since 1997
SCHERZER is 2-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.89 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-4 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

MATT HARVEY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
HARVEY is 3-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.983.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.8 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (95 - 65) at MILWAUKEE (68 - 92) - 7:10 PM
KYLE HENDRICKS (R) vs. TYLER WAGNER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 12-5 (+4.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.72 and a WHIP of 1.053.
His team's record is 3-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-5. (-5.1 units)

TYLER WAGNER vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (74 - 86) at LA DODGERS (90 - 70) - 9:10 PM
ROBBIE ERLIN (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 74-86 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 43-55 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
SAN DIEGO is 64-96 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-48 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 74-86 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 55-66 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
GREINKE is 65-30 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 37-10 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 33-10 (+16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 30-9 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 65-30 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 80-39 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 57-22 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 18-2 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 90-70 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 43-36 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less this season.
LA DODGERS are 90-70 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA DODGERS are 66-54 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 51-40 (-10.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
GREINKE is 21-32 (-17.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 12-5 (+5.3 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ROBBIE ERLIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ERLIN is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.652.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
GREINKE is 5-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.61 and a WHIP of 0.812.
His team's record is 8-3 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-1. (+7.8 units)

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TORONTO (93 - 67) at TAMPA BAY (78 - 82) - 6:10 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. CHRIS ARCHER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 28-10 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 93-67 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 41-34 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 108-71 (+20.0 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 72-51 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ESTRADA is 11-4 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 78-82 (-7.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-65 (-19.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 75-85 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-27 (-12.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 7 or less this season.
TAMPA BAY is 35-40 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 76-86 (-34.2 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-47 (-9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf this season.
TAMPA BAY is 49-59 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
TAMPA BAY is 77-87 (-19.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 38-43 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 9-8 (+0.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.5 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ESTRADA is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.300.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

CHRIS ARCHER vs. TORONTO since 1997
ARCHER is 5-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.140.
His team's record is 8-6 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-6. (+0.3 units)

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NY YANKEES (87 - 72) at BALTIMORE (78 - 81) - 7:05 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-7 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JIMENEZ is 4-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 6.23 and a WHIP of 1.712.
His team's record is 4-6 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

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BOSTON (78 - 82) at CLEVELAND (79 - 80) - 7:10 PM
CRAIG BRESLOW (L) vs. COREY KLUBER (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.1 Units)

CRAIG BRESLOW vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

COREY KLUBER vs. BOSTON since 1997
KLUBER is 0-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.18 and a WHIP of 1.229.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

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DETROIT (73 - 86) at CHI WHITE SOX (75 - 85) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. ERIK JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 163-161 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-47 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
DETROIT is 253-225 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 43-59 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 52-69 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 74-86 (-20.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 73-79 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
VERLANDER is 41-48 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 20-26 (-20.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 39-47 (-28.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 12-21 (-21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 104-104 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-33 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 75-85 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 31-43 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 57-68 (-13.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 11-18 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-51 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-27 (-15.7 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 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-8 (+0.5 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 18-13 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.224.
His team's record is 20-15 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 18-16. (-0.5 units)

ERIK JOHNSON vs. DETROIT since 1997
JOHNSON is 2-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.30 and a WHIP of 1.591.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (93 - 67) at MINNESOTA (83 - 77) - 1:05 PM
YORDANO VENTURA (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 83-77 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 45-40 (+14.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-17 (+8.4 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-33 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 40-34 (+13.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-31 (+6.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
MINNESOTA is 81-72 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 55-51 (+16.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-35 (+15.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILONE is 64-42 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILONE is 62-39 (+25.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 93-67 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 42-37 (+5.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 12-4 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in October games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-50 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 27-16 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 90-63 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
KANSAS CITY is 54-40 (+8.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 41-24 (+16.3 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 84-65 (+14.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-47 (+18.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-10 (-0.1 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
10 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.2 Units)

YORDANO VENTURA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VENTURA is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.783.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.3 units)

TOM MILONE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MILONE is 5-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.317.
His team's record is 6-4 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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LA ANGELS (84 - 76) at TEXAS (87 - 73) - 1:05 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. COLBY LEWIS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 11-6 (+3.4 Units) against TEXAS this season
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. TEXAS since 1997
SANTIAGO is 6-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.212.
His team's record is 7-5 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-5. (+1.9 units)

COLBY LEWIS vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
LEWIS is 6-11 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.04 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 8-13 (-5.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-11. (-3.7 units)

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OAKLAND (67 - 93) at SEATTLE (75 - 85) - 9:10 PM
SEAN NOLIN (L) vs. ROENIS ELIAS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 67-93 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 18-32 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 73-88 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-42 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 65-88 (-27.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
OAKLAND is 42-58 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 15-31 (-18.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
OAKLAND is 28-38 (-13.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
OAKLAND is 25-37 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 29-33 (-18.5 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.
SEATTLE is 47-37 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 75-85 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 19-24 (-20.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 35-44 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 116-132 (-50.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
SEATTLE is 70-84 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SEATTLE is 52-58 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 22-32 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
SEATTLE is 13-17 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SEATTLE is 4-9 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ELIAS is 8-17 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ELIAS is 17-29 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ELIAS is 6-13 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 12-5 (+6.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

SEAN NOLIN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
NOLIN is 0-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

ROENIS ELIAS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
ELIAS is 1-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 0.981.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

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HOUSTON (85 - 75) at ARIZONA (78 - 82) - 8:10 PM
COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. JEREMY HELLICKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 32-47 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 226-276 (-69.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997.
HOUSTON is 32-41 (-11.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field this season.
HOUSTON is 20-31 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 18-29 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 20-23 (-8.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 78-82 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 78-82 (+1.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 60-57 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 44-39 (+9.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 15-3 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
MCHUGH is 33-23 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MCHUGH is 20-9 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 71-87 (-22.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 220-211 (-48.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 48-66 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in home games after allowing 10 runs or more since 1997.
ARIZONA is 53-100 (-37.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-26 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
HELLICKSON is 5-17 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.1 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MCHUGH is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 16.22 and a WHIP of 2.703.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

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MIAMI (69 - 90) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 97) - 4:05 PM
TOM KOEHLER (R) vs. AARON HARANG (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 9-7 (+4.3 Units) against MIAMI this season
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

TOM KOEHLER vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
KOEHLER is 2-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.261.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.7 units)

AARON HARANG vs. MIAMI since 1997
HARANG is 6-7 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 5.80 and a WHIP of 1.645.
His team's record is 11-10 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-11. (-3.7 units)

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NY YANKEES (87 - 72) at BALTIMORE (78 - 81) - 12:05 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 9-7 (+0.6 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 6-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.01 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 9-4 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.3 units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
CHEN is 4-5 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.329.
His team's record is 5-9 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.4 units)

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WASHINGTON (81 - 78) at NY METS (89 - 70) - 1:05 PM
GIO GONZALEZ (L) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 10-6 (+5.6 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

GIO GONZALEZ vs. NY METS since 1997
GONZALEZ is 9-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 10-6 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.2 units)

NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 1-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

 

[CNOTES]

MLB
Dunkel

Saturday, October 3


NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 917-918
October 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 19.060
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 17.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
N/A

Boston @ Cleveland

Game 919-920
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Breslow) 14.857
Cleveland
(Kluber) 19.060
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 4
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
N/A

Detroit @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Verlander) 13.004
Chicago White Sox
(Johnson) 15.864
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 3
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+100); Over

Colorado @ San Francisco

Game 901-902
October 3, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Rusin) 13.503
San Francisco
(Peavy) 12.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-175
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+155); Over

Kansas City @ Minnesota

Game 923-924
October 3, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Ventura) 16.292
Minnesota
(Milone) 14.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-125); Under

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh

Game 903-904
October 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Finnegan) 14.209
Pittsburgh
(Burnett) 17.014
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
N/A

LA Angels @ Texas

Game 925-926
October 3, 2015 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Santiago) 17.243
Texas
(Lewis) 15.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
N/A

Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 905-906
October 3, 2015 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Niclino) 17.158
Philadelphia
(Asher) 13.064
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

Oakland @ Seattle

Game 927-928
October 3, 2015 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Nolin) 14.071
Seattle
(Elias) 15.544
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-160
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-160); Under

St. Louis @ Atlanta

Game 907-908
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Lackey) 14.014
Atlanta
(Miller) 15.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1
7 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
7
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+135); Over

Houston @ Arizona

Game 929-930
October 3, 2015 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McHugh) 16.503
Arizona
(Hellcksn) 14.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-165
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-165); Over

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 909-910
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.902
NY Mets
(Harvey) 15.317
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-130
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+110); Under

Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 931-932
October 3, 2015 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Koehler) 13.536
Philadelphia
(Harang) 15.001
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
N/A

Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee

Game 911-912
October 3, 2015 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 12.553
Milwaukee
(Wagner) 13.641
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
9 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
N/A

NY Yankees @ Baltimore

Game 933-934
October 3, 2015 @ 12:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Nova) 14.773
Baltimore
(Chen) 16.386
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Baltimore
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
N/A

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
October 3, 2015 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Erlin) 12.758
LA Dodgers
(Greinke) 15.841
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-260
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-260); Under

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 935-936
October 3, 2015 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Gonzalez) 15.722
NY Mets
(Syndrgrd) 14.613
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

Toronto @ Tampa Bay

Game 915-916
October 3, 2015 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 18.001
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.837
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
8 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-105); Over

 

[CNOTES]

CFL
Long Sheet


Saturday, October 3


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EDMONTON (9 - 4) at WINNIPEG (4 - 9) - 10/3/2015, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
EDMONTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-0 against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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SASKATCHEWAN (2 - 11) at BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 - 8) - 10/3/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 118-83 ATS (+26.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 109-75 ATS (+26.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-3 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
BRITISH COLUMBIA is 4-4 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


Week 15


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Trend Report




Saturday, October 3


4:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Edmonton's last 17 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Winnipeg's last 17 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Winnipeg is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton


7:00 PM
SASKATCHEWAN vs. BRITISH COLUMBIA
Saskatchewan is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Saskatchewan's last 11 games when playing on the road against British Columbia
British Columbia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of British Columbia's last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan

 

[CNOTES]

CFL
Dunkel


Week 15




Edmonton @ Winnipeg


Game 295-296
October 3, 2015 @ 4:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
121.112
Winnipeg
107.073
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 14
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
by 6
46
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(-6); Over


Saskatchewan @ BC Lions


Game 297-298
October 3, 2015 @ 7:05 pm


Dunkel Rating:
Saskatchewan
107.851
BC Lions
112.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
BC Lions
by 5
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
BC Lions
by 3
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
BC Lions
(-3); Under

 

[CNOTES]

CFL


Armadillo's Write-Up




Edmonton (9-4) @ Winnipeg (4-9)-- Eskimos (-5.5) crushed Winnipeg 32-3 at home back in Week 5, its fifth straight series win, with four of five wins by 18+ points (under 4-1). Edmonton won its last three games, is 3-3 SU on road, 1-2 as road favorite, with wins by 11-3-7 points. Eskimos won last two visits here, 35-27ot/26-3. Winnipeg lost six of its last seven games but covered two of last three; they're 3-4 SU at home, 2-2 as home underdogs. Under is 8-2-1 in last 11 Blue Bomber games, 3-1 in last four Edmonton games.


Saskatchewan (2-11) @ BCLions (4-8)-- Lions beat Saskatchewan by FG on consecutive weekends in Weeks 3-4, after Roughriders had won four of previous five meetings. Riders won two of last three in Vancouver but are 0-5 on road this year (1-2-1 as road underdogs), losing away games by 3-25-4-22-15 points. Lions lost last three games, allowing 31.3 ppg; they're 0-5-1 vs spread when favored this season, 0-3-1 at home. BC is 2-3 SU at home, with both wins by a FG. Over is 3-2 in BC home tilts, 5-2 in last seven Saskatchewan games.

 

[CNOTES]

Saturday, Oct. 3


Edmonton Eskimos (9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS) vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers (4-9 SU, 5-7-1 ATS)
Point-spread: Edmonton -5 ½
Total: 46 ½


Game Overview


Edmonton remains one game off the pace in the West following its win against the Lions, which was its third in a row SU. The Eskimos continue to boast the stingiest defense in the CFL in points allowed (18.3) and their offense is putting up an average of 25.1 points a game. Wide Receiver Derel Walker pulled-in eight receptions for 121 yards and a score in last week’s win.


The Blue Bombers have posted just one SU victory in their last seven games, but they have covered ATS in two of their last three outings. The total has gone OVER in three of their last four games while giving-up an average of 26 points even with a 22-7 Week 12 win against Saskatchewan included in this same stretch. Winnipeg is 3-6-2 ATS in its last 11 home games.


Betting Trends


Edmonton is 5-12 SU in its last 17 road games against Winnipeg and the total has stayed UNDER in 12 of the last 17 meetings here.


Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-11 SU, 4-9 ATS) vs. British Columbia Lions (4-8 SU, 6-6 ATS)
Point-spread: BC -3
Total: 51 ½


Game Overview


Saskatchewan has just two SU wins all season long; however it comes into this West Division rivalry 2-2 both SU and ATS in its last four games. Kevin Glenn completed just 45.2 of his 31 attempts in Sunday’s win for 212 yards and a score, but Jerome Messam did a good job running the ball with 111 yards rushing and a score on 15 attempts.


The Lions have just one SU win in their last six games, but they are 3-1 ATS in their last four contests. Jonathon Jennings did a good job throwing the ball in the loss to Edmonton last week with 281 yards passing and two touchdown throws, but BC’s ground game went nowhere with just 37 total rushing yards on 17 carries.


Betting Trends


BC won two previous meetings this season both SU and ATS. It is now 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall and 5-2 ATS in its last seven home games against the Roughriders. The total has stayed UNDER in six of the last seven meetings in BC.

 

[CNOTES]

2015 Regular Season Standings



West Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK


x - Calgary 14 11 3 0 22 370 290 7 - 0 - 0 4 - 3 - 0 6 - 1 - 0 W3


Edmonton 13 9 4 0 18 326 238 6 - 1 - 0 3 - 3 - 0 4 - 2 - 0 W3


BC 12 4 8 0 8 268 345 2 - 3 - 0 2 - 5 - 0 3 - 3 - 0 L3


Winnipeg 13 4 9 0 8 246 377 3 - 4 - 0 1 - 5 - 0 3 - 5 - 0 L2


Saskatchewan 13 2 11 0 4 322 386 2 - 6 - 0 0 - 5 - 0 1 - 6 - 0 W1


East Division

GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK


Hamilton 13 8 5 0 16 430 269 4 - 3 - 0 4 - 2 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 L2


Ottawa 13 8 5 0 16 319 338 5 - 2 - 0 3 - 3 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 W1


Toronto 12 7 5 0 14 312 348 3 - 1 - 0 4 - 4 - 0 2 - 3 - 0 W1


Montreal 13 5 8 0 10 280 282 3 - 3 - 0 2 - 5 - 0 2 - 3 - 0 L2

 

[CNOTES]

WRITE UPS AND PREVIEWS:

http://cfl.ca/article/preview-nichols-faces-former-team-as-esks-visit-bombers




http://cfl.ca/article/preview-nichols-faces-former-team-as-esks-visit-bombers

 

[CNOTES]

At the Gate - Saturday


October 3, 2015


It is Super Saturday at Belmont Park, with six graded stakes and four are Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” races.

As of early this morning, the main track was listed as muddy and races 2 and 10 have been taken off the turf. It looks as if the rain has passed, but we will have windy conditions.

At Keeneland there are showers forecast for the afternoon. Yesterday saw sloppy conditions and the turf was soft.


The Shadwell Turf Mile (G1) and Breeders’ Futurity (G1) from Keeneland and the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) from Belmont Park will be broadcast live on NBC during a one-hour telecast at 5:00 ET.

In addition to all of the stakes action being prep races for the Breeders’ Cup, we have two races that will give us an early look at Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders for next spring. The Breeders’ Futurity and the Champagne (G1) from Belmont Park are key Derby preps. Both are included below as my featured races of the day.

Here is today’s opener from Belmont Park to get the day off to a good start:

BEL Race 1 Md Sp Wt (12:20 ET)
#5 Party Barn 8-5
#3 River Dell 7-5
#1 Luminary Flight 6-1
#2 Jess I Am 8-1

Analysis: Party Barn makes his debut for the McLaughlin barn that is 26% winners with first time starters. The colt has quite the pedigree, by Bernardini out of the stakes winner Hystericalady ($2.39 million) who has dropped a pair of runners with one winner. Solid works for a hot barn and this guy has a really strong off track pedigree.

River Dell made a good late rally to finish in the runner up spot for the Albertrani barn that does not win first out that often and is another barn that has been on a nice roll at the meet. He gets an extra half furlong and he has a solid off track pedigree, out of a Carson City mare.

Wagering
WIN: #5 to win at 7-5 or better.
EX: 3,5 / 1,3,5
TRI: no play

Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Keeneland:

KEE Race 8 The Breeders' Futurity G1 (5:10 ET)
#8 Sheikh of Sheikhs 5-1
#1 Rated R Superstar 6-1
#7 Exaggerator 7-2
#12 Uncle Vinny 9-2

Analysis: Sheikh of Sheikhs took the field gate to wire to break his maiden in his debut going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga. The $330,000 purchase has a solid off track pedigree, by Discreetly Mine out of a stakes placed Pioneering mare that has dropped three other winners, top earner stakes winner Conquest Two Step ($339,408).

Rated R Superstar draws the rail after having an outside post last out in the Iroquois. He raced near the back of the pack, made a good middle move and could not get by the winner late in a runner up finish. It was his first start going long after breaking his maiden two back at Ellis Park by five lengths. Borel sticks for the McPeek barn that won this race in 2009 with Noble's Promise. A decent off track pedigree and this guy offers decent value if he goes off near his 6-1 morning line.

Exaggerator is one of two graded stakes winners in the field, taking the Saratoga Special (G2) last out in his first start against winners. He is going two turns for the first time here but has plenty of pedigree, by Curlin out of a Vindication mare. The colt has one of the strongest off track pedigrees in the field.

Wagering
WIN: #8 to win at 4-1 or better.
EX: 1,8 / 1,7,8,12
TRI: 1,8 / 1,7,8,12 / 1,5,7,8,12

Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Belmont Park:

BEL Race 8 The Champagne G1 (4:18 ET)
#4 Sail Ahoy 12-1
#3 Ready Dancer 5-1
#5 Ralis 3-1
#1 Magna Light 6-1

Analysis: Sail Ahoy faces winners for the first time here for the Shug barn after the colt made a good late rally to get up late and break his maiden going a mile here. The barn brings them along slower than most and this guy still appears to have a ton of upside. He will benefit if the rains come as he is bred top and bottom to relish a wet track. He is by Bernardini out of a Seeking the Gold mare that has dropped six winners including a pair of stakes winners, Point of Entry ($2.49 million) and Pine Island ($666,800).

Ready Dancer broke his maiden last out in his third career start and will be stretching out beyond six panels for the first time. The Pletcher barn has won the last three editions of this race and six of the last 11. The $225,000 Keeneland purchase is out of the stakes winner Sweettrickydancer ($197,070) who has dropped stakes winner Middie ($320,982).

Ralis tracked the early pace and drew away to win the Hopeful (G1) last out by 5 3/4 lengths. The colt has come up short in a runner up finish two back in the Cal bred Graduation at Del Mar going 5 1/2 furlongs. The extra furlong here should not pose a problem, but his price may end up on the light side.

Wagering
WIN: #4 to win at 6-1 or better.
EX: 3,4 / 1,3,4,5
TRI: 3,4 / 1,3,4,5 / 1,3,4,5,7

Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.

Belmont Park
R1: #2 Jess I Am 8-1
R4: #2 Readthebyline 8-1
R5: #4 Tamarkuz 8-1
R6: #2 Regardez 8-1
R7: #6 Desert Tune 8-1
R8: #4 Sail Ahoy 12-1
R9: #3 Winter Springs 20-1

Good luck today!

 

[CNOTES]

Updated Breeders' Cup Odds


October 1, 2015


Despite coming up short to win the Travers Stakes at Saratoga, Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is still listed as the top betting choice to win the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Classic.


The event takes place at the end of October from Keeneland and bettors can start placing early wagers on fixed odds at Sportsbook.ag.


American Pharoah has odds listed at 7/5 (Bet $100 to win $140) to capture the main event. AP hasn't run since finishing second in the Travers Stakes this past August from Saratoga.


Beholder, a 4/1 betting choice, is considered a strong threat to win this year's Classic. Jockey Gary Stevens rode Beholder to her sixth straight victory on Sept. 26 in the Grade 1 Zenyatta Stakes from Santa Anita.


In her previous start, Beholder won the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar, beating colts by 8 1/4 lengths. She has won 15 of 20 career starts, including 11 of 12 at Santa Anita.


Keen Ice, who just beat American Pharoah in the Travers, is listed as an 8/1 betting choice.


Listed below are odds for the Classic and other key races for this year’s Breeders’ Cup per Sportsbook.ag


Odds To Win 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic (10/31/15)


American Pharoah 7/5
Beholder 4/1
Honor Code 4/1
Tonalist 6/1
Keen Ice 8/1
Liams Map 10/1
Gleneagles 12/1
Frosted 14/1
Catch A Flight 20/1
Constitution 20/1
Hoppertunity 20/1
Lea 20/1
Commissioner 25/1
Dortmund 25/1
Prospect Park 25/1
Wicked Strong 25/1
Toast of New York 30/1
Prince Bishop 55/1
Red Rifle 60/1
Madefromlucky 75/1
Mubtaahij 75/1
Ocean Kight 100/1
El Kabeir 125/1
Untapable 125/1


Odds to win 2015 Breeders' Cup Mile (10/31/15)


Solow 5/2
Esoterique 4/1
Muhaarar 5/1
Territories 5/1
Karakontie 6/1
Arod 7/1
Mondialiste 7/1
Time Test 7/1
Euro Charline 12/1
Lea 16/1
Toormore 16/1
Seek Again 35/1


Odds to win 2015 Breeders' Cup Distaff (10/31/15)


Wedding Toast 3/1
Beholder 4/1
Im A Chatterbox 5/1
Sheer Drama 5/1
Untapable 7/1
Curlina 9/1
My Sweet Addiction 10/1
Stellar Wind 10/1
Frivolous 12/1
StopChargingMaria 12/1
Got Lucky 18/1


Odds to win 2015 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (10/31/15)


Songbird 5/4
Rachels Valentina 7/2
Tap to It 6/1
Nemoralia 10/1
Pretty N Cool 12/1
Dothraki Queen 14/1
Just Wicked 16/1
Constellation 25/1
Tonasah 25/1


Odds to win 2015 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (10/31/15)


Nyquist 2/1
Air Vice Marshal 6/1
Rails 7/1
Exaggerator 8/1
Swipe 8/1
Mrazek 10/1
Cocked And Loaded 14/1
Magna Light 14/1
Saratoga Mischief 16/1
Uncle Vinny 16/1
Blameitonthelaw 30/1


Odds to win 2015 Breeders' Cup Turf (10/31/15)


Flintshire 9/5
Big Blue Kitten 6/1
Eagle Top 6/1
The Pizza Man 6/1
Highland Reel 10/1
Red Rifle 14/1
Slumber 14/1
The Grey Gatsby 14/1
Twilight Eclipse 20/1
Imagining 25/1
War Dancer 25/1


Odds to win 2015 Breeders' Cup Sprint (10/31/15)


Private Zone 2/1
Rock Fall 3/1
Salutos Amigos 6/1
The Big Beast 7/1
Runhappy 8/1
Work All Week 12/1
Appealing Tale 14/1
Dads Caps 14/1
Fast Anna 16/1
Wild Dude 16/1
Big Macher 20/1


Odds Subject to Change - Updated 9.30.15

 

[CNOTES]

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Colorado - 4:05 PM ET San Francisco -126 500 DOUBLE PLAY
San Francisco - Under 7.5 500


Miami - 4:05 PM ET Philadelphia +111 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Over 7.5 500


Toronto - 6:10 PM ET Toronto -104 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Tampa Bay - Over 7 500

 

[CNOTES]

MLB EVENING GAMES:




NY Yankees - 7:05 PM ET Baltimore +102 500 *****
Baltimore - Under 7.5 500


Cincinnati - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -210 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Pittsburgh - Under 7.5 500


Boston - 7:10 PM ET Cleveland -180 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Cleveland - Under 7.5 500


Detroit - 7:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox +114 500
Chi. White Sox - Over 7 500


St. Louis - 7:10 PM ET St. Louis -150 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Atlanta - Under 7 500


Chi. Cubs - 7:10 PM ET Chi. Cubs -159 500 GRAND SLAM
Milwaukee - Over 8 500


Washington - 7:10 PM ET NY Mets -115 500 DOUBLE PLAY
NY Mets - Under 6.5 500


Miami - 7:35 PM ET Miami -130 500
Philadelphia - Over 8 500


Houston - 8:10 PM ET Houston -170 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Arizona - Over 8.5 500


Oakland - 9:10 PM ET Seattle -159 500
Seattle - Under 8 500


San Diego - 9:10 PM ET LA Dodgers -253 500 DOUBLE GRAND SLAM
LA Dodgers - Under 6.5 500

 

[CNOTES]

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Edmonton - 4:00 PM ET Edmonton -6 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Winnipeg - Over 45.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY




Saskatchewan - 7:00 PM ET Saskatchewan +3 500 *****


BC Lions - Over 51 500 DOUBLE PLAY