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W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 36-16 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cardinals are 11-5 in their last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Cardinals are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Weavers last 5 Friday starts.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Weavers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 7-2 in Weavers last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 9-3 in Weavers last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Cardinals are 7-3 in Weavers last 10 road starts.
Cardinals are 9-4 in Weavers last 13 starts vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Weavers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-4 in Weavers last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.

Cincinnati

Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 24-51 in their last 75 overall.
Reds are 24-51 in their last 75 games on grass.
Reds are 16-35 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 7-18 in their last 25 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 15-40 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Reds are 10-27 in their last 37 home games.
Reds are 19-57 in their last 76 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 8-26 in their last 34 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a win.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Over is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 vs. National League Central.
Under is 9-2-3 in Cardinals last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-5-4 in Cardinals last 27 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-4 in Cardinals last 18 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 10-3-2 in Cardinals last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 19-7-4 in Cardinals last 30 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-10-3 in Cardinals last 35 overall.
Under is 22-10-3 in Cardinals last 35 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Weavers last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Weavers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Weavers last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Over is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 overall.
Over is 6-0-1 in Reds last 7 on grass.
Over is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Reds last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-1 in Reds last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 Friday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 11-5-1 in Reds last 17 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 17-8-1 in Reds last 26 games following a win.

Head to Head

Cardinals are 9-0 in the last 9 meetings in Cincinnati.
Cardinals are 15-2 in the last 17 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

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Preview: Yankees at Mets
Gracenote
Jun 7, 2018

The annual Subway Series kicks off on Friday with the New York Yankees and the New York Mets trending in opposite directions. The Mets will try to snap a six-game slide and give their fans something to cheer about with a win over their crosstown rivals when they host the opener of the three-game interleague series on Friday.

While the Yankees battle the Boston Red Sox for the best record in the major leagues, the Mets are drifting towards the bottom of the National League East due in large part to an offense that scored one or zero runs in five of the last six contests. "I think we're a lot better team than how we're playing," Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler, who tossed seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 loss to Baltimore on Wednesday, told reporters. "I've said that before and I'll keep saying it, because we're a lot better team than how we're playing. The record doesn't show it, but that will come around. And it needs to turn around pretty fast. We're at the point in the season where we need to start winning some games." The Yankees are at the opposite end of the spectrum offensively and lead the majors with 98 home runs while ranking second to the Red Sox in runs scored at 330. The Mets will send ace Jacob deGrom to the mound in hopes of slowing that offense on Friday while the Yankees counter with right-hander Masahiro Tanaka.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, YES (Yankees), SNY (Mets)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 4.79 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (4-0, 1.49)

Tanaka earned the win with plenty of help from his offense at Baltimore on Saturday, when he was reached for four runs on eight hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings. The Japan native served up three home runs in that outing and is up to 15 allowed in 67 2/3 total frames. Tanaka did not face the Mets last season and is 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA in three career starts in the Subway Series.

DeGrom is one of the few bright spots for the Mets and surrendered a total of three earned runs over his last eight appearances. The Florida native settled for his third consecutive no decision on Saturday despite striking out 13 and holding the Chicago Cubs to one run and seven hits across seven innings - his fourth consecutive seven-inning outing. DeGrom is just 1-3 with a 4.10 ERA in four career starts against the Yankees.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets RF Jay Bruce, who hit 36 homers last season, is homerless in his last 24 games and is stuck at three on the season.

2. Yankees C Gary Sanchez is 4-for-42 in his last 12 games, dropping his batting average to .201.

3. The Yankees took all four meetings last season.

PREDICTION: Yankees 3, Mets 1

 

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W/L Trends
NY Yankees

Yankees are 5-0 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 interleague games.
Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 interleague road games.
Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 12-3 in their last 15 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 23-6 in their last 29 games following a win.
Yankees are 10-3 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Yankees are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Yankees are 30-12 in their last 42 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 20-8 in their last 28 during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 36-15 in their last 51 overall.
Yankees are 41-18 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 36-16 in their last 52 games on grass.
Yankees are 47-23 in their last 70 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Yankees are 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 6-0 in Tanakas last 6 road starts.
Yankees are 5-0 in Tanakas last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-0 in Tanakas last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Yankees are 14-3 in Tanakas last 17 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 16-5 in Tanakas last 21 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 8-3 in Tanakas last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 10-4 in Tanakas last 14 Friday starts.
Yankees are 43-18 in Tanakas last 61 starts on grass.
Yankees are 38-16 in Tanakas last 54 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Yankees are 47-22 in Tanakas last 69 starts.
Yankees are 1-4 in Tanakas last 5 starts vs. National League East.

NY Mets

Mets are 9-3 in their last 12 games following an off day.
Mets are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 15-7 in their last 22 Friday games.
Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mets are 8-17 in their last 25 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Mets are 8-23 in their last 31 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 3-13 in their last 16 overall.
Mets are 3-13 in their last 16 games on grass.
Mets are 3-14 in their last 17 interleague games.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 interleague home games.
Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. American League East.
Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 2-14 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-10 in their last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Mets are 0-8 in their last 8 home games.
Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 14-2 in deGroms last 16 Friday starts.
Mets are 15-4 in deGroms last 19 starts during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 20-7 in deGroms last 27 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 7-3 in deGroms last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Mets are 2-5 in deGroms last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in deGroms last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-4 in deGroms last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 2-9 in deGroms last 11 home starts.
Mets are 1-5 in deGroms last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-5 in deGroms last 6 starts.
Mets are 1-5 in deGroms last 6 starts on grass.
Mets are 1-5 in deGroms last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in deGroms last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Over is 6-1 in Yankees last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 interleague games.
Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-2 in Yankees last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Yankees last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 19-8 in Yankees last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-4 in Yankees last 13 interleague road games.
Over is 6-0 in Tanakas last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Tanakas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Tanakas last 9 starts on grass.
Over is 8-1 in Tanakas last 9 starts overall.
Over is 7-1 in Tanakas last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-1 in Tanakas last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Tanakas last 11 Friday starts.
Over is 6-2-1 in Tanakas last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 19-7 in Tanakas last 26 road starts.
Over is 7-3 in Tanakas last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Mets

Under is 7-0 in Mets last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-1 in Mets last 10 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games following an off day.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Mets last 10 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-5 in Mets last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 overall.
Over is 22-10-2 in Mets last 34 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 4-0 in deGroms last 4 Friday starts.
Under is 7-1 in deGroms last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 7-1 in deGroms last 8 starts overall.
Over is 6-1 in deGroms last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in deGroms last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in deGroms last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in deGroms last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 8-3 in deGroms last 11 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Yankees are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Yankees are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.

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Preview: Padres at Marlins
Gracenote
Jun 7, 2018

The San Diego Padres erupted for 20 runs to capture the final three contests of their four-game series against the Miami Marlins to conclude last month. The Padres (29-35) continued their good fortune into June and bid for their eighth win in 10 outings on Friday when they begin a 10-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series versus the Marlins (22-40).

Franmil Reyes, who went deep in three straight meetings with Miami last month, has homered in back-to-back contests to highlight his current four-game hitting streak. Cory Spangenberg, who scored twice in San Diego's 9-5 win over the Marlins on May 29, has heated up after an 0-for-10 stretch with two homers and his first two triples of the season to go along with four RBIs and four runs scored in his last four outings. Miami's Justin Bour had an RBI double to highlight his three-hit performance in a 4-1 setback to St. Louis on Thursday afternoon. The 30-year-old went 4-for-8 with two doubles and two runs scored in the first two games versus San Diego on May 28-29 before going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts to conclude that series.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, FS Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Eric Lauer (2-3, 6.82 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Caleb Smith (4-6, 4.03)

Lauer matched his shortest outing of the season on May 28 when he was touched for five runs on seven hits in 2 1/3 innings of a 7-2 setback versus Miami. The 23-year-old Ohio native rebounded with a strong effort on Saturday, surrendering a solo homer among five hits over five frames to record his first win since May 6 with an 8-2 rout of Cincinnati. "I think from an overall standpoint, I helped the team in more aspects," said Lauer, who helped his cause with a sacrifice fly and his fifth pickoff of the season. "The RBI and pickoff are kind of bonuses, I think. I still need to get through more innings. Overall, though, it's one of those outings where you look back and I helped the team in multiple ways."

Smith got the better of Lauer on May 28, as the former yielded one run on four hits in seven innings to lower his ERA to a season-best 3.51 at that point. The 26-year-old saw his ERA go up by half a run after being taken deep twice and surrendering five runs on as many hits in four frames of a 6-2 setback at Atlanta on Saturday. "I don't know if I was tipping. But it was almost like they knew every pitch I was throwing," Smith told the Miami Herald.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami 3B-RF Brian Anderson is 16-for-40 with six multi-hit games in his last 10 outings.

2. San Diego OF Hunter Renfroe has bolted out of the blocks in nine games since returning from the disabled list, going 9-for-25 with a homer, seven RBIs and five runs scored.

3. Marlins SS J.T. Riddle had four hits and two runs in the final three games of last month's series versus the Padres.

PREDICTION: Padres 3, Marlins 2

 

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W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Padres are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 24-49 in their last 73 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Padres are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 9-25 in their last 34 games following an off day.
Padres are 8-23 in their last 31 during game 1 of a series.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games.
Padres are 1-4 in Lauers last 5 starts.
Padres are 1-4 in Lauers last 5 starts on grass.
Padres are 0-4 in Lauers last 4 road starts.

Miami

Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Marlins are 9-21 in their last 30 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Marlins are 6-16 in their last 22 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
Marlins are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Marlins are 0-6 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.

OU Trends
San Diego

Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 games following a win.
Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 overall.
Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Padres last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 7-2 in Padres last 9 Friday games.
Over is 11-4-1 in Padres last 16 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Padres last 7 vs. National League East.
Over is 4-1 in Lauers last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Lauers last 5 starts overall.

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-1-1 in Marlins last 9 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 vs. National League West.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
Padres are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Miami.

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Preview: White Sox at Red Sox
Gracenote
Jun 8, 2018

The Boston Red Sox have won or split 16 of the 20 series they have played this season - including each of their last six - but cannot seem to gain any separation from the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Red Sox stand a good shot at padding their lead over the next week, however, as they begin a six-game stretch against two of the worst teams in baseball with the first of three at home Friday against the Chicago White Sox.

Boston hasn't dropped a series since losing two of three at home to Oakland from May 14-16, but the Red Sox haven't been able to pull ahead of the Yankees by any more than two games since regaining the division lead on May 22. The Red Sox notched another series win by taking two of three from Detroit earlier this week but fell short of a series sweep with Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Tigers, closing the gap in the East to a half-game. Boston should be able to improve upon the best record in the majors (43-20) thanks to a generous upcoming schedule that includes a visit to league-worst Baltimore after welcoming Chicago (20-40), which is tied for last place in the AL Central. The White Sox are showing signs of improvement lately though, going 4-3 this month after splitting a four-game set at Minnesota.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Dylan Covey (1-1, 2.82 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Chris Sale (5-3, 3.00)

Covey did not factor into the decision for a second straight start Sunday against Milwaukee despite allowing one unearned run and striking out seven over five innings. The University of San Diego product has been the victim of four unearned runs in his four turns but allowed only three earned runs over his last three outings since a rough season debut on April 28. Covey has walked three batters in three of his four starts this season as he faces Boston for the first time in his career.

Sale has turned in his two worst efforts of the season in his last two trips to the mound, giving up a total of 10 runs in 10 1/3 frames after yielding 19 (17 earned) over his first 70 2/3 innings. The six-time All-Star has surrendered a home run in six straight outings and was tagged for four runs in Friday's loss at Houston. No active White Sox batter has recorded more than three at-bats or an extra-base hit versus Sale, who allowed six runs (five earned) in a win at Chicago last season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Red Sox OF Andrew Benintendi has homered in four of his last five games.

2. Chicago 2B Yoan Moncada has increased his batting average only one point despite notching a hit in eight of his last nine contests.

3. Boston is 13-0 since May 16 when scoring at least five runs and a majors-best 27-3 this season when scoring first.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 7, White Sox 1

 

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W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 28-57 in their last 85 games following a loss.
White Sox are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. American League East.
White Sox are 17-38 in their last 55 overall.
White Sox are 17-38 in their last 55 games on grass.
White Sox are 12-27 in their last 39 games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 20-47 in their last 67 road games.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
White Sox are 20-50 in their last 70 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 16-40 in their last 56 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
White Sox are 16-41 in their last 57 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 9-23 in their last 32 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
White Sox are 15-48 in their last 63 vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 6-22 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
White Sox are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 3-7 in Coveys last 10 starts.
White Sox are 3-7 in Coveys last 10 starts on grass.
White Sox are 1-4 in Coveys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 1-6 in Coveys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-6 in Coveys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
White Sox are 0-9 in Coveys last 9 road starts.
White Sox are 0-4 in Coveys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
Red Sox are 40-12 in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Red Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 12-5 in their last 17 vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Red Sox are 49-21 in their last 70 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 43-19 in their last 62 overall.
Red Sox are 42-19 in their last 61 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Red Sox are 38-18 in their last 56 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 35-17 in their last 52 games on grass.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 7-2 in Sales last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 16-5 in Sales last 21 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 6-2 in Sales last 8 starts vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Sales last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 1-4 in Sales last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Under is 3-0-2 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in White Sox last 6 overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 road games.
Under is 5-0-1 in White Sox last 6 on grass.
Over is 9-1-1 in White Sox last 11 Friday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-2 in White Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Coveys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

Boston

Under is 4-0-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1-1 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 12-4 in Red Sox last 16 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-1 in Red Sox last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 5-0 in Sales last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Sales last 8 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 6-1 in Sales last 7 home starts.
Over is 6-1 in Sales last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Sales last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Sales last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Sales last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Sales last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-6 in Sales last 19 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
White Sox are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Boston.
White Sox are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings.

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Preview: Astros at Rangers
Gracenote
Jun 8, 2018

Justin Verlander looks for his fourth consecutive victory when the Houston Astros visit the Texas Rangers on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series. Verlander leads the major leagues with a 1.24 ERA but is just 1-1 in three starts versus the Rangers this season despite allowing only two runs and eight hits in 20 innings.

Verlander is a stellar 5-1 with a 0.44 ERA in six road starts this season, limiting opponents to a .164 batting average in those contests. Evan Gattis homered and recorded three RBIs in Thursday's 5-2 victory, giving him six shots over his last 10 games. The Rangers erupted for 15 runs in back-to-back victories over Oakland before recording just three hits over six innings against Astros starter Gerrit Cole in the opener. Shin-Soo Choo collected two hits on Thursday for his third multi-hit performance in six contests.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Justin Verlander (7-2, 1.24 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Doug Fister (1-6, 4.13)

Verlander has struck out 23 and walked just five in his three turns against the Rangers, with the victory coming in his first start of the campaign. The 35-year-old allowed two runs in 21 2/3 innings during a three-start winning streak before settling for a no-decision against Boston in his last turn, when he gave up two runs and three hits over six frames. Verlander is 12-7 with a 2.72 ERA in 23 career starts against the Rangers and regularly has frustrated Choo (13-for-74, two homers, 33 strikeouts).

Fister defeated Houston in his club debut on March 30 and has gone 0-6 in 10 starts since. The 34-year-old lost to the Astros on May 12, dropping to 2-2 with a 3.34 ERA in five career starts against Houston. Fister lost to the Los Angeles Angels in his last outing as he gave up three runs and four hits over six innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros SS Carlos Correa (side) sat out Thursday's contest after suffering the injury one night earlier.

2. Texas GM Jon Daniels, in his 13th season running the team, agreed to a multi-year contract extension on Thursday.

3. Houston 2B Jose Altuve went 3-for-4 with two runs scored on Thursday and is 8-for-19 during his five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Rangers 0

 

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W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 21-7 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 28-11 in their last 39 vs. American League West.
Astros are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 37-15 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 17-7 in their last 24 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 38-16 in their last 54 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 16-7 in their last 23 road games.
Astros are 43-19 in their last 62 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 37-17 in their last 54 Friday games.
Astros are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 road starts.
Astros are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 8-2 in Verlanders last 10 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 7-2 in Verlanders last 9 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 6-2 in Verlanders last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Astros are 17-6 in Verlanders last 23 starts.
Astros are 17-6 in Verlanders last 23 starts on grass.
Astros are 15-6 in Verlanders last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Texas

Rangers are 7-0 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rangers are 15-31 in their last 46 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 9-19 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rangers are 10-23 in their last 33 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 1-4 in Fisters last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rangers are 1-5 in Fisters last 6 starts vs. American League West.
Rangers are 1-5 in Fisters last 6 starts.
Rangers are 1-5 in Fisters last 6 starts on grass.
Rangers are 0-5 in Fisters last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
Houston

Over is 5-0-1 in Astros last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Astros last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Astros last 7 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 on grass.
Over is 5-1-1 in Astros last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-2-1 in Astros last 11 vs. American League West.
Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 19-7 in Astros last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 road games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 34-15-5 in Astros last 54 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 13-6-2 in Astros last 21 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Verlanders last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Verlanders last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 7-1 in Verlanders last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 7-1 in Verlanders last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 7-1 in Verlanders last 8 starts overall.
Under is 6-1 in Verlanders last 7 road starts.
Under is 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Texas

Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers last 7 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 home games.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-0 in Fisters last 4 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 5-1 in Fisters last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Fisters last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Fisters last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Astros are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in Texas.
Astros are 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.

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Preview: Angels at Twins
Gracenote
Jun 7, 2018

The Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels picked themselves off the mat to conclude May by embarking on stellar starts in the month of June. After losing seven of eight to end last month, the Twins (27-32) have emerged victorious in five of their last seven entering Friday's opener of a three-game series versus the Los Angeles Angels (35-28).

Eduardo Escobar recorded his sixth multi-hit performance in nine contests with a two-run homer and a single in Minnesota's 7-2 rout of the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon. The 29-year-old Venezuelan is batting a robust 15-for-34 with five homers and 15 RBIs his last nine games, but is 0-for-7 with two strikeouts in his career against Friday starter Garrett Richards. The Angels, who are opening a nine-game road trip, rebounded from a 1-4 stretch to end May by winning five of six -- including four straight -- to keep within earshot of American League West heavyweights Seattle and Houston. Justin Upton homered for the third time in four outings during Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Kansas City, although he is just 1-for-11 in his career versus Friday starter Lance Lynn.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Garrett Richards (4-4, 3.25 ERA) vs. Twins RH Lance Lynn (4-4, 5.46)

Richards saw his winless stretch extend to five starts despite allowing just one run on one hit and striking out nine in a season-high seven innings of a no-decision versus Texas on Saturday. The 30-year-old owns a 1-3 mark with a 1.89 ERA in his last six outings, which includes a no-decision against Minnesota on May 10 after permitting three runs on five hits. Brian Dozier belted a three-run homer off Richards in that contest and enters Friday's tilt with a six-game hitting streak, but the right-hander owns a 2-1 mark in six career starts versus Minnesota while limiting the club to a .215 batting average.

Lynn has allowed just three runs on 13 hits during his three-start winning streak, with one and two, respectively, being allowed over six innings in Saturday's 7-1 triumph over Cleveland. The 31-year-old has a 4-1 mark and a 3.34 ERA in his last six starts, with the lone no-decision coming against the Angels in a four-run, eight-hit performance in 4 2/3 innings on May 11. Luis Valbuena (1-for-13) and Mike Trout (1-for-6) have struggled versus Lynn, who has surrendered nine runs on 17 hits in two career starts (10 2/3 innings) against Los Angeles.

WALK-OFFS

1. Los Angeles 2B Ian Kinsler, who belted a two-run shot on Wednesday, is 5-for-14 with a homer against Minnesota this season.

2. Twins LF Eddie Rosario has nine multi-hit performances in his last 15 games.

3. Angels 1B Albert Pujols is scheduled to return to the lineup following a two-game absence due to a sore knee, manager Mike Scioscia said.

PREDICTION: Angels 4, Twins 2

 

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W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 14-5 in their last 19 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 11-5 in their last 16 vs. American League Central.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 Friday games.
Angels are 8-22 in their last 30 games following an off day.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Angels are 7-1 in Richards' last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 9-2 in Richards' last 11 Friday starts.
Angels are 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Angels are 26-9 in Richards' last 35 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 3-7 in Richards' last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Angels are 3-8 in Richards' last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Angels are 0-4 in Richards' last 4 starts.

Minnesota

Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Twins are 6-13 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Twins are 5-11 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Twins are 5-1 in Lynns last 6 starts.
Twins are 5-1 in Lynns last 6 starts on grass.
Twins are 2-5 in Lynns last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 1-4 in Lynns last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 games following an off day.
Under is 8-1-2 in Angels last 11 games following a win.
Under is 7-1 in Angels last 8 overall.
Under is 7-1 in Angels last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-1 in Angels last 8 on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Angels last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 13-3-3 in Angels last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. American League Central.
Under is 8-3-1 in Angels last 12 road games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Angels last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3-1 in Angels last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-4 in Angels last 13 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Richards' last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-0-1 in Richards' last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Over is 8-1 in Richards' last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Richards' last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 16-5-1 in Richards' last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 13-5-1 in Richards' last 19 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 12-5 in Richards' last 17 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 17-8 in Richards' last 25 road starts.

Minnesota

Under is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 home games.
Under is 6-0 in Twins last 6 vs. American League West.
Under is 7-1 in Twins last 8 games following a win.
Over is 15-4-2 in Twins last 21 Friday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Lynns last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Lynns last 9 starts overall.
Over is 6-2 in Lynns last 8 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Over is 15-6-1 in the last 22 meetings in Minnesota.
Angels are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota.

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Rockies
Gracenote
Jun 7, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks are just 2-11 in their last 13 road games and are about to open a key series away from home against a division rival. The Diamondbacks will try to maintain their post atop the National League West when they visit the Colorado Rockies for the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Arizona began its six-game trip by dropping two of three at San Francisco, including a 5-4 loss in 10 innings on Wednesday in which it squandered a two-run lead in the ninth inning. "It's a tough loss," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. "We've been in these situations before where we absorb a moment like that, where you don't expect that type of outcome. But we've been resilient enough to come back, and that's what I'll be very anxious to see." The Rockies had a chance to take over the division lead on Thursday but squandered a three-run lead in the eighth inning and ended up dropping a 7-5 decision in 13 innings at Cincinnati to fall a half-game back. Arizona will try to get off on the right foot by sending ace Zack Greinke to the mound on Friday opposite Colorado righty German Marquez.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (4-4, 3.44 ERA) vs. Rockies RH German Marquez (4-5, 4.38)

Greinke is on a roll of late and snapped a five-start winless streak by holding the Miami Marlins to one run while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings on Saturday. The 34-year-old surrendered two or fewer earned runs in six of his last seven outings but is just 2-2 in that span. Greinke faced the Rockies on March 31 and did not factor in the decision while surrendering one run across 5 2/3 frames, and he is 3-1 with a 4.14 ERA in 10 career appearances at Coors Field.

Marquez took a step back on Saturday, when he was reached for four runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings without factoring in the decision against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 23-year-old Venezuelan yielded a total of two runs and seven hits over 14 innings while winning his previous two turns. Marquez went up against Greinke on March 31 and allowed an unearned run on four hits in five innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Diamondbacks acquired veteran OF Jon Jay from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in exchange for a pair of pitching prospects.

2. Colorado 3B Nolan Arenado is 13-for-35 during an eight-game hitting streak.

3. Arizona 1B Paul Goldschmidt is 7-for-9 with four doubles in the last two games, lifting his batting average to .233.

PREDICTION: Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 4

 

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W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Diamondbacks are 14-5 in their last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 8-18 in their last 26 overall.
Diamondbacks are 8-18 in their last 26 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 5-14 in their last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Diamondbacks are 2-11 in their last 13 road games.
Diamondbacks are 1-8 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 Friday starts.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in Greinkes last 11 starts vs. National League West.
Diamondbacks are 21-8 in Greinkes last 29 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 13-5 in Greinkes last 18 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 15-6 in Greinkes last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 10-4 in Greinkes last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 11-5 in Greinkes last 16 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Greinkes last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Greinkes last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Greinkes last 6 road starts.

Colorado

Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rockies are 18-8 in their last 26 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
Rockies are 5-1 in Marquezs last 6 Friday starts.
Rockies are 12-3 in Marquezs last 15 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-2 in Marquezs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Rockies are 10-4 in Marquezs last 14 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 3-7 in Marquezs last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rockies are 2-6 in Marquezs last 8 home starts.
Rockies are 0-4 in Marquezs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 7-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. National League West.
Over is 36-14-1 in Diamondbacks last 51 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4 in Diamondbacks last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 15-7 in Diamondbacks last 22 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Greinkes last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in Greinkes last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-5-1 in Greinkes last 18 road starts.
Under is 9-4-1 in Greinkes last 14 starts vs. National League West.

Colorado

Over is 5-0-2 in Rockies last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-0-2 in Rockies last 9 overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Rockies last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 7-0-2 in Rockies last 9 on grass.
Over is 5-0-2 in Rockies last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0-1 in Rockies last 6 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 games following a loss.
Over is 5-0-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-0-1 in Rockies last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 22-9 in Rockies last 31 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Rockies last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 36-16 in Rockies last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 33-15-3 in Rockies last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Marquezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Marquezs last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 17-4-1 in Marquezs last 22 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Marquezs last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 20-6 in Marquezs last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-1 in Marquezs last 22 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Marquezs last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 9-3 in Marquezs last 12 home starts.
Under is 18-7-1 in Marquezs last 26 starts on grass.
Under is 18-7-1 in Marquezs last 26 starts overall.
Under is 9-4 in Marquezs last 13 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Diamondbacks are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Under is 6-1 in Marquezs last 7 starts vs. Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts vs. Rockies.
Rockies are 2-5 in Marquezs last 7 starts vs. Diamondbacks.

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Preview: Royals at Athletics
Gracenote
Jun 8, 2018

The Oakland Athletics have put a rough two-game set in Texas behind them and look to continue their success against the Kansas City Royals this season when they host the second contest of their four-game series Friday. Oakland was outscored 15-6 while losing a pair to the Rangers but bounced back to top Kansas City 4-1 in Thursday's series opener.

Matt Chapman snapped a 1-1 tie with an RBI double and came around to score later in a three-run sixth inning for the Athletics, who recorded 25 runs and allowed six while winning two of three in Kansas City last weekend. Matt Olson continues to drive in runs for Oakland as he belted a solo homer on Thursday to give him 12 RBIs over his last seven contests. The Royals remain in search of a victory on their seven-game California trip as they were swept in their three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels before dropping the opener in Oakland. Kansas City registered only four hits in the setback, with Alcides Escobar's homer accounting for Kansas City's offense as it lost for the sixth time in seven overall games this month.

TV: 10:05 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, NBCS California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Jakob Junis (5-5, 3.62 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Frankie Montas (2-0, 0.64)

Junis looks to avenge a home loss to Oakland on Sunday in which he gave up three runs and six hits over 7 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old native of Illinois, who registered a season-high nine strikeouts in the setback, has lost two straight turns and three of his last four decisions. Junis is 1-1 with a 3.14 ERA in two starts and one relief appearance against the Athletics in his brief career.

Montas is hoping for a repeat performance after scattering seven hits over eight scoreless innings in a win at Kansas City on June 1. The 25-year-old Dominican also was impressive in his season debut on May 27, when he limited Arizona to one run and three hits in six frames to notch the victory. In addition to last week's start, Montas made a relief appearance against the Royals last season, allowing a solo homer and striking out one in one inning.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics RHP Santiago Casilla (shoulder) could be activated from the disabled list prior to Friday's contest.

2. Kansas City recalled OF Paulo Orlando from Triple-A Omaha to fill the roster spot created by Wednesday's trade that sent OF Jon Jay to Arizona.

3. Oakland activated RHP Paul Blackburn (forearm) from the 60-day disabled list, optioned C Bruce Maxwell to Triple-A Nashville and transferred OF Boog Powell (knee) from the 10-day to the 60-day DL.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, Royals 2

 

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W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Royals are 17-35 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 18-37 in their last 55 overall.
Royals are 10-22 in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Royals are 16-36 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 16-36 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. American League West.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games on grass.
Royals are 6-0 in Junis' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 8-1 in Junis' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series.
Royals are 5-1 in Junis' last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 4-1 in Junis' last 5 road starts.
Royals are 4-1 in Junis' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 5-2 in Junis' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-4 in Junis' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Oakland

Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games.
Athletics are 21-6 in their last 27 vs. American League Central.
Athletics are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 12-5 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Under is 8-1-1 in Royals last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 6-1 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 16-5-2 in Royals last 23 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-2 in Royals last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-2-1 in Royals last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Junis' last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-0 in Junis' last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Junis' last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Junis' last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Junis' last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-1-1 in Junis' last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Junis' last 5 road starts.
Under is 3-1-1 in Junis' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Oakland

Under is 4-0-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 2-0-2 in Athletics last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-1 in Athletics last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 8-1-2 in Athletics last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 7-1-1 in Athletics last 9 Friday games.
Under is 5-1-2 in Athletics last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Athletics last 16 home games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 14-5-3 in Athletics last 22 vs. American League Central.
Under is 10-4-2 in Athletics last 16 overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 10-4-2 in Athletics last 16 on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 13-6-1 in the last 20 meetings in Oakland.
Royals are 4-12 in the last 16 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Sean Barber

Over is 4-0 in Barbers last 4 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 4-0 in Barbers last 4 games behind home plate.
Over is 4-0 in Barbers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Road team is 4-0 in Barbers last 4 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Home team is 5-2 in Barbers last 7 Friday games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Braves at Dodgers
Gracenote
Jun 7, 2018

Rookie right-hander Walker Buehler has provided a welcomed boost to the injury-depleted Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff, and his team will need another big performance in Friday’s opener of a three-game home series against the Atlanta Braves. Los Angeles saw Thursday’s scheduled starter Dennis Santana scratched minutes before first pitch, and its bullpen responded with nine pitchers covering nine innings in an 8-7 victory at Pittsburgh.

The Dodgers have used 17 pitchers in their past two games but keep finding ways to win, wrapping up a 5-1 road trip with their 15th victory in their past 20 games to return to .500 on the season. The Braves dropped two of three games in San Diego to kick off their six-game road trip, and enter Friday tied with Washington for first place in the National League East. Right fielder Nick Markakis continues to enjoy a breakout campaign at age 34, entering Thursday’s off day leading the NL in hits (81), ranking fourth in batting average (.328) and sixth in on-base percentage (.392). The series matches three of the top four hitters in the NL in Markakis, Dodgers outfielder and league leader Matt Kemp (.349), and Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman (.338).

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, FS South (Atlanta), SportsNet Los Angeles

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Brandon McCarthy (5-2, 4.83 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Walker Buehler (3-1, 2.74)

McCarthy makes his return to Los Angeles for the first time after going 11-7 with a 4.51 ERA in 33 games for the Dodgers from 2015-17. The 34-year-old has provided stability for Atlanta’s youthful rotation since being acquired from the Dodgers in an offseason trade that sent Kemp to Los Angeles, holding opponents to three earned runs or fewer nine times in 12 starts. He earned a no-decision Saturday against Washington, giving up two runs on four hits in six innings.

Buehler has surrendered more than two earned runs just twice in his first eight starts since joining the rotation in late April. One of those instances came in his last outing Saturday at Colorado, as the 23-year-old gave up four runs on eight hits over five innings in a no-decision. Buehler, who makes his first career appearance against Atlanta, has walked just four hitters with 31 strikeouts over 30 innings across his past five starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Los Angeles RHP Pedro Baez, sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, ended up being recalled before Thursday’s game when LHP Tony Cingrani landed on the disabled list and picked up the victory after pitching two innings.

2. Freeman has homered in back-to-back games and owns hits in 18 of his past 19 contests, batting .377 in that span.

3. Dodgers LF Joc Pederson belted two homers Thursday while 1B Cody Bellinger hit his third in as many games, giving Los Angeles 34 blasts during its 20-game spurt.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 6, Braves 5

 

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W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 21-6 in their last 27 games following a loss.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games.
Braves are 4-0 in McCarthys last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Braves are 5-2 in McCarthys last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Braves are 1-4 in McCarthys last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.
Dodgers are 13-3 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 14-5 in their last 19 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Dodgers are 72-29 in their last 101 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 84-34 in their last 118 games following a win.
Dodgers are 23-10 in their last 33 Friday games.
Dodgers are 51-24 in their last 75 vs. National League East.
Dodgers are 3-10 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games following an off day.
Under is 7-1 in Braves last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-3 in Braves last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Braves last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-0 in McCarthys last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in McCarthys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.

LA Dodgers

Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 vs. National League East.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-2 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-3-2 in Dodgers last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 games following a win.
Under is 4-0 in Buehlers last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Buehlers last 4 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Buehlers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.
Braves are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings.
Braves are 3-12 in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

 

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MLB

Friday, June 8


Boatload Of Good MLB Teams On The Road This Weekend

If you are looking for road teams to back as winners this weekend, you've really got to look no further than the MLB schedule. Teams like Milwaukee (at Philly), Cleveland (at Detroit), Seattle (at Tampa Bay), St. Louis (at Cincinnati), Yankees (at Mets), Houston (at Texas), L.A. Angels (at Minnesota), and Atlanta (at L.A. Dodgers) are all viable candidates to win their weekend series' against their respective opponents. That's a huge list of road sides that will see plenty of support overall this weekend. Yet, it's still important to pick your spots with these teams and how you do that could be based on a lot of things. For example, Atlanta is a team that I believe will be coming back down to earth soon so avoiding them against the Dodgers is probably the path I'll take, and the Houston/Texas series could be a dicey one backing Houston with it being an intense division rivalry and all.

But I'd look for the surging Mariners to take care of business with at least a series win in Tampa, and the same could be said for the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, and the Angels in Minnesota. The Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets will garner plenty of headlines, but the Yankees should win more then they lose there, but decisions on whether or not to back the visiting Yankees there should more be based on the ML odds that come out.

The most intriguing visiting team to bet on this week may in fact be the Milwaukee Brewers though. The Brewers find themselves in 1st place in the NL Central with a 37-25 SU record and they'll probably be plus-money underdogs almost all weekend. The Phillies are a team that may fall back soon like I believe Atlanta will, as both could be classified in the group of young rebuilding teams getting too much success too fast.

The Brewers have surprised many as well with their play this year, but they've still been one of the best teams to bet on all year (3rd in money won as $100 bet on Milwaukee every game would be up $1260) and those numbers should only grow this weekend.

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, June 8


Pittsburgh @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
June 8, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Kuhl) 14.427
Chicago Cubs
(Mntgmry) 16.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-175
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-175); N/A

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia

Game 953-954
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Chacin) 14.527
Philadelphia
(Velasquez) 16.143
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-125); Under

San Francisco @ Washington

Game 955-956
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Suarez) 15.904
Washington
(Strasburg) 17.191
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Over

St. Louis @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Weaver) 15.324
Cincinnati
(Harvey) 11.467
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-145); Over

San Diego @ Miami

Game 959-960
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lauer) 15.220
Miami
(Smith) 13.997
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+120); Under

Arizona @ Colorado

Game 961-962
June 8, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Greinke) 15.030
Colorado
(Marquez) 13.911
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-105); Under

Atlanta @ LA Dodgers

Game 963-964
June 8, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(McCrthy) 16.082
LA Dodgers
(Buehler) 17.114
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-190
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-190); Under

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 969-970
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bauer) 16.097
Detroit
(Fulmer) 15.023
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-160); Over

Baltimore @ Toronto

Game 965-966
June 8, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Cashner) 14.032
Toronto
(Happ) 15.401
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-185
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-185); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Boston

Game 967-968
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Covey) 15.601
Boston
(Sale) 17.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-300
8
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-300); Over

Seattle @ Tampa Bay

Game 971-972
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Gonzales) 16.224
Tampa Bay
(Font) 14.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-125); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 973-974
June 8, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Verlnder) 16.420
Texas
(Fiister) 15.652
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-210
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-210); Under

LA Angels @ Minnesota

Game 975-976
June 8, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Richards) 17.351
Minnesota
(Lynn) 14.388
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-125
9
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-125); Under

Kansas City @ Oakland

Game 977-978
June 8, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Junis) 13.526
Oakland
(Montas) 16.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-150
7
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-150); Under

NY Yankees @ NY Mets

Game 979-980
June 8, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 14.696
NY Mets
(deGrom) 15.830
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-120
7
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+100); Over

 

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MLB

Friday, June 8


National League
Pirates (31-31) @ Cubs (35-24)
Kuhl is 0-1, 2.12 in his last three starts (under 3-0). Team in his starts: 7-5.
5-inning record: 6-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Montgomery is 1-0, 0.77 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0.
5-inning record: 1-0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Pittsburgh lost lost nine of its last 12 games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six road games. Bucs are 4-5 in road series openers. Cubs won six of their last seven games; they’re 5-6 in home series openers. Under is 5-2 in their last seven Wrigley games.

Brewers (37-25) @ Phillies (32-28)
Chacin is 2-0, 2.35 in his last six starts; under is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 10-3.
5-inning record: 6-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Velasquez is 2-2, 3.45 in his last five starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 5-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Milwaukee lost four of its last five games; they’re 7-4 in road series openers. Under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Phillies lost five of their last six games; they’re 6-3 in home series openers. Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games.

Giants (31-31) @ Nationals (35-25)
Suarez is 1-0, 3.00 in his last two starts (over 4-4). Team in his starts: 2-6.
5-inning record: 1-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-8

Strasburg is 2-2, 2.88 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 7-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Giants won six of their last seven games; they’re 0-5 in last five road series openers. Under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Washington won four of its last five home games; they’re 5-4 in home series openers. Under is 10-1 in their last 11 games.

Cardinals (33-27) @ Reds (22-41)
Weaver is 0-3, 3.52 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 6-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Harvey is 0-2, 7.84 in his last two starts (over 2-1-2). Team in his starts: 3-2.
5-inning record: 3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5

Cardinals are 4-6 in their last ten road games; they’re 4-5 in road series openers. Under is 8-4-1 in their last 13 road games. Cincinnati lost four of its last five games; they’re 4-6 in home series openers. Over is 7-0 in their last seven games.

Padres (29-35) @ Marlins (22-40)
Lauer is 1-1, 5.50 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 2-6.
5-inning record: 2-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-8

Smith 2-2, 4.79 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 5-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Padres won seven of their last nine games; they’re 1-11 in last 12 series openers. Over is 8-2 in their last ten games. Miami lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 3-6 in home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Diamondbacks (32-29) @ Rockies (32-30)
Greinke is 1-2, 2.56 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 6-3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Marquez is 2-0, 2.70 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 5-6.
5-inning record: 5-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-11

Arizona lost 11 of its last 13 road games; they’re 7-3 in road series openers. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Colorado lost five of its last seven games; they’re 3-6 in home series openers. Rockies’ last six games all went over.

Braves (36-26) @ Dodgers (31-31)
McCarthy is 1-0, 3.52 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 7-5.
5-inning record: 7-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Buehler is 1-0, 2.84 in his last three starts (under 4-3-1). Team in his starts: 5-3.
5-inning record: 5-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Atlanta lost five of its last seven road games; they’re 6-6 in road series openers. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Dodgers won five of their last six games; they’re 4-6 in home series openers. Five of their last six games went over.

American League
White Sox (20-40) @ Red Sox (43-20)
Covey is 2-1, 4.43 in four starts (over 2-2). Team in his starts: 2-2
5-inning record: 1-2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-4

Former White Sock Sale is 0-2, 8.71 in his last two starts; over is 4-2-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 7-6
5-inning record: 7-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-13

White Sox are 4-3 in their last seven games, 2-9 in road series openers; under is 5-0-1 in their last six games. Boston won four of its last five games; they’re 8-2 in home series openers. Red Sox’ last three games stayed under.

Orioles (19-42) @ Blue Jays (27-35)
Cashner is 0-2, 6.55 in his last two starts; his last five starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 3-9
5-inning record: 3-7-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Happ is 3-0, 3.16 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-4.
5-inning record: 8-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Orioles lost eight of their last ten games, allowing six runs in last three games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Blue Jays lost seven of their last nine games; under is 4-0 in their last four home games.

Indians (32-28) @ Tigers (30-34)
Bauer is 0-1, 7.62 in his last two starts; under is 4-2 in his road starts. Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-12

Fulmer is 0-2, 8.68 in his last two starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 4-8.
5-inning record: 5-5-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Cleveland is 9-3 in its last 12 games, 4-6 in road series openers. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Tigers won five of their last seven home games; they’re 8-3 in home series openers. Last four Detroit games stayed under the total.

Mariners (39-23) @ Rays (28-33)
Gonzales is 3-0, 0.89 in his last three starts; his last five stayed under. Team in his starts: 8-4
5-inning record: 7-4-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Another bullpen game for the Rays. Team in bullpen games: 8-14 (Over: 8-13-1)
5-inning record: 8-10-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-22

Mariners won 15 of their last 19 games; under is 13-4 in their last 17 games. Tampa Bay lost its last seven games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Astros (39-25) @ Rangers (27-38)
Verlander is 3-0, 1.35 in his last four starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 8-5
5-inning record: 9-1-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-13

Fister is 0-4, 5.50 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Team in his starts: 4-7.
5-inning record: 5-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Houston is 5-7 in its last dozen games; over is 10-3-1 in last 14 Astro games. Texas won six of its last nine home games; under is 5-2 in the Rangers’ last seven games.

Angels (35-28) @ Twins (27-32)
Richards is 0-3, 4.57 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Team in his starts: 6-6
5-inning record: 6-4-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Lynn is 3-0, 1.45 in his last three starts (over 8-3). Team in his starts: 5-6
5-inning record: 3-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-11

Angels won five of their last six games; they’re 0-4 in last four road series openers. Under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Minnesota won five of its last seven games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Royals (21-41) @ A’s (32-31)
Junis is 1-3, 4.34 in his last five starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-5
5-inning record: 6-2-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Montas is 2-0, 0.64 in his last two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0.
5-inning record: 2-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Royals lost six of their last seven games; under is 5-1 in their last six road games. A’s lost six of their last ten games; under is 7-3-2 in their last 12 games.

Interleague
New York (A) (40-18) @ Mets (27-32)
Tanaka is 3-0, 4.96 in his last three starts; NY scored 21 runs in those games. Over is 8-1 in his last nine starts. Team in his starts: 9-2
5-inning record: 9-1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

deGrom is 2-0, 0.57 in his last eight starts (under 7-1). Team in his starts: 5-7 (Mets’ bullpen is 1-7)
5-inning record: 7-1-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-12

Bronx won seven of its last eight games; they’re 7-3 in road series openers. under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Mets lost their last eight home games; they’re 6-5 in home series openers. Under is 8-2 in their last ten home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/7
Ariz 13-12-4……14-9-8……..27-21
Atl 17-12-5…..9-11-8………26-23
Cubs 13-10-7……13-12-4…….26-22
Reds 8-21-3……9-18-3………17-39
Colo 19-11-7……16-9-2……..34-21
LA 15-13-3…….13-13-6……28-26
Miami 12-19-3…..12-10-6…….24-29
Milw 15-12-6…..14-13-2…….29-25
Mets 13-13-2……11-14-7…..23-25
Philly 12-14-6…..12-9-6…….24-23
Pitt 12-12-5……14-9-9…….26-21
St. Louis 15-8-4……16-16-1……31-24
SD 8-13-6……14-18-4…….22-30
SF 11-14-8…..12-15-3………23-29
Wash 18-8-6..…16-10-3………34-18

Orioles 8-17-8…….10-17-2……18-34
Boston 15-12-6……17-11-3……..32-23
White Sox 11-18-3…….7-18-4…..18-36
Cleveland 13-11-5……20-7-5……33-18
Detroit 11-15-4……15-13-8……..26-27
Astros 15-10-7……18-10-5…….33-19
KC 10-17-5…….10-17-5…..20-34
Angels 17-8-3……..13-15-7……30-23
Twins 10-13-7……13-14-5…..23-27
NYY 16-6-6……17-9-5…….33-15
A’s 11-14-7……12-12-7……23-26
Seattle 18-10-4……13-10-9……31-20
TB 17-13-6……9-12-4…….26-24
Texas 10-18-4…..10-20-3…….20-38
Toronto 9-16-5……..8-17-8…….17-33

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/7)
Ariz 9-28……..10-30………19
Atl 13-33……12-29……….25
Cubs 7-30……..13-31………20
Reds 9-31……..6-29………..15
Colo 14-35…….13-27..…….27
LA 11-31……..9-30..………19
Miami 9-34……..10-29……….19
Milw 9-33……..6-28…..……15
Mets 10-28……..9-31………19
Philly 7-33……..9-28……….16
Pitt 6-29……..10-33………16
StL 9-26……..9-33………..18
SD 6-27……..7-37……….13
SF 4-31………13-30….…17
Wash 14-34……..9-28……..23

Orioles 13-33……..11-29………24
Boston 12-33……13-31………25
White Sox 9-32……9-29…..……18
Clev 8-30…….10-31………18
Detroit 9-29……..10-35………19
Astros 6-30…..…8-32……….14
KC 10-33..……..9-31……..19
Angels 8-27…..…..7-34………15
Twins 7-30………6-37……….13
NYY 5-27……..12-30………17
A’s 7-33…..…..9-31………16
Seattle 11-30………9-32………20
TB 12-36..……7-25………19
Texas 4-32…….…8-32………12
Toronto 5-32………9-31……….14

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 31-21 NL, favorites +$851
AL @ NL– 18-18, favorites -$751
Total: 49-39 NL, favorites +$100