Jimmy Boyd
Aug 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
WNBA | Aces vs Mystics
Play on: Mystics -5½ -105 at BMaker
1* Free Pick on Washington Mystics -5.5
This is a great price to snag the Washington Mystics at home against the Las Vegas Aces in Friday's WNBA action. Las Vegas has certainly improved from their dreadful 1-7 start to the season (now 12-14), but this is still a very mediocre team that I don't think has any business keeping it close on the road against a team like Washington, who is fighting for the No. 2 overall seed.
The Aces certainly weren't in good form in the first game back from the All-Star break, losing at home to Phoenix by 11 as a 4-point favorite. It's also worth noting that the Mystics have made a habit of taking care of bad teams, as they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs a team with a losing record. We also see that the Aces are a mere 3-11 ATS in their last 14 when they come in having covered 5 or 6 of their last 7 (losing by an average of 11 ppg in these contests). Take Washington for the easy win and cover!
Aug 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
WNBA | Aces vs Mystics
Play on: Mystics -5½ -105 at BMaker
1* Free Pick on Washington Mystics -5.5
This is a great price to snag the Washington Mystics at home against the Las Vegas Aces in Friday's WNBA action. Las Vegas has certainly improved from their dreadful 1-7 start to the season (now 12-14), but this is still a very mediocre team that I don't think has any business keeping it close on the road against a team like Washington, who is fighting for the No. 2 overall seed.
The Aces certainly weren't in good form in the first game back from the All-Star break, losing at home to Phoenix by 11 as a 4-point favorite. It's also worth noting that the Mystics have made a habit of taking care of bad teams, as they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs a team with a losing record. We also see that the Aces are a mere 3-11 ATS in their last 14 when they come in having covered 5 or 6 of their last 7 (losing by an average of 11 ppg in these contests). Take Washington for the easy win and cover!
Scott Rickenbach
Aug 03 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Braves vs Mets
Play on: Braves +132 at GTBets
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Game #909 Friday Free Pick Atlanta Braves Money Line (+) @ New York Mets @ 7:10 ET - The Braves won again yesterday to make it 4 in a row and, in beating the Mets, that dropped to New York to 0-3 their last 3 games. Not only that, the long-term road domination in this match-up continues. The road team has won 32 of the last 51 games and that includes the Braves going 15-7 in their last 22 at Citi Field. Even though Jacob deGrom has pitched very well for the Mets this season, he just doesn't get run support. Also, his WHIP on the season (0.98) is only a shade better than that of the Braves Anibal Sanchez (1.08) on the year. The Mets are only 4-7 in deGrom's home starts this season while Atlanta is 5-2 in the 7 road starts Sanchez has made this season. The Mets being a sizable favorite here is a prime example of the starting pitchers being given too much weight by the betting markets. The Mets are an awful team while the Braves are batting the Phillies at the very top of the NL East. The Braves are 32-15 in divisional games this season. The Mets are 22-35 this season in games against teams with a winning record. Free Pick ATLANTA
Aug 03 '18, 7:10 PM in 6h
MLB | Braves vs Mets
Play on: Braves +132 at GTBets
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Game #909 Friday Free Pick Atlanta Braves Money Line (+) @ New York Mets @ 7:10 ET - The Braves won again yesterday to make it 4 in a row and, in beating the Mets, that dropped to New York to 0-3 their last 3 games. Not only that, the long-term road domination in this match-up continues. The road team has won 32 of the last 51 games and that includes the Braves going 15-7 in their last 22 at Citi Field. Even though Jacob deGrom has pitched very well for the Mets this season, he just doesn't get run support. Also, his WHIP on the season (0.98) is only a shade better than that of the Braves Anibal Sanchez (1.08) on the year. The Mets are only 4-7 in deGrom's home starts this season while Atlanta is 5-2 in the 7 road starts Sanchez has made this season. The Mets being a sizable favorite here is a prime example of the starting pitchers being given too much weight by the betting markets. The Mets are an awful team while the Braves are batting the Phillies at the very top of the NL East. The Braves are 32-15 in divisional games this season. The Mets are 22-35 this season in games against teams with a winning record. Free Pick ATLANTA
Brad Diamond
Aug 03 '18, 2:20 PM in 1h
MLB | Padres vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -188 at GTBets
Cubs (Quintana) over San Diego (Ross)…
Realize Chicago is coming off 6-1 downer last night to a Padres unit that is 9-30 L39 games. Here we look for a critical bounce back for the Cubs who have Milwaukee at their door step. The opposing hurlers Ross and Quintana have been salty of late, however, in the day time feel Padres will have a more difficult time picking up the pitches of the lefty. Remember too, RHP Ross for San Diego has allowed 19 earned runs in 31-1/3 innings of work in road assignments of late. Quintana is 3-0 in team starts at home during June and July. Also, with the lefty Chicago is 8-1 L9 at home
Aug 03 '18, 2:20 PM in 1h
MLB | Padres vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -188 at GTBets
Cubs (Quintana) over San Diego (Ross)…
Realize Chicago is coming off 6-1 downer last night to a Padres unit that is 9-30 L39 games. Here we look for a critical bounce back for the Cubs who have Milwaukee at their door step. The opposing hurlers Ross and Quintana have been salty of late, however, in the day time feel Padres will have a more difficult time picking up the pitches of the lefty. Remember too, RHP Ross for San Diego has allowed 19 earned runs in 31-1/3 innings of work in road assignments of late. Quintana is 3-0 in team starts at home during June and July. Also, with the lefty Chicago is 8-1 L9 at home
Brandon Lee
Aug 03 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Astros vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers +101 at GTBets
10* FREE MLB PICK (Dodgers +101)
I'll gladly take my chances here with the Dodgers at this price on their home field. Houston will have their ace in Justin Verlander on the mound, but even Verlander could have a hard time against this loaded LA offense that added the likes of Machado and Dozier in recent trades. They also just got back Justin Turner from the DL. The Dodgers showcased that offense in last night's 21-5 win over the Brewers, where they roughed up Milwaukee starter Jhoulys Chacin for 9 runs in just 4 1/3 innings. Note that Chacin came into that start with a 1.50 ERA and 0.389 WHIP in his previous 3 starts. Alex Wood will get the start for LA and he's got a 2.55 ERA in his last 3 starts and is catching the Astros at the right time. Houston is already without two of their best players in Altuve and Correa. They also might be missing Springer, who is questionable to play with a shoulder injury. Give me the Dodgers +101!
Aug 03 '18, 10:10 PM in 9h
MLB | Astros vs Dodgers
Play on: Dodgers +101 at GTBets
10* FREE MLB PICK (Dodgers +101)
I'll gladly take my chances here with the Dodgers at this price on their home field. Houston will have their ace in Justin Verlander on the mound, but even Verlander could have a hard time against this loaded LA offense that added the likes of Machado and Dozier in recent trades. They also just got back Justin Turner from the DL. The Dodgers showcased that offense in last night's 21-5 win over the Brewers, where they roughed up Milwaukee starter Jhoulys Chacin for 9 runs in just 4 1/3 innings. Note that Chacin came into that start with a 1.50 ERA and 0.389 WHIP in his previous 3 starts. Alex Wood will get the start for LA and he's got a 2.55 ERA in his last 3 starts and is catching the Astros at the right time. Houston is already without two of their best players in Altuve and Correa. They also might be missing Springer, who is questionable to play with a shoulder injury. Give me the Dodgers +101!
Steve Janus
Aug 03 '18, 9:40 PM in 8h
MLB | Giants vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Diamondbacks -185 at betonline
1* Free Sharp Play on Diamondbacks -185
My money is on the Diamondbacks to cash in a win at home against the Giants on Friday. Arizona will have a salty taste in their mouth after last night's 8-1 loss to the Diamondbacks and they have just the guy on the mound to get them back in the win column. Arizona will send out Pat Corbin, who is 7-4 with a 3.19 ERA and 1.049 WHIP in 22 starts. Corbin will be opposed by San Francisco's Chris Stratton, who is making his first start since being demoted to Triple-A back in early July. Stratton owns a mere 4.93 ERA and 1.438 WHIP in 18 starts this season and I just don't see him being able to contain this Arizona offense. Bet the Diamondbacks -185!
Aug 03 '18, 9:40 PM in 8h
MLB | Giants vs Diamondbacks
Play on: Diamondbacks -185 at betonline
1* Free Sharp Play on Diamondbacks -185
My money is on the Diamondbacks to cash in a win at home against the Giants on Friday. Arizona will have a salty taste in their mouth after last night's 8-1 loss to the Diamondbacks and they have just the guy on the mound to get them back in the win column. Arizona will send out Pat Corbin, who is 7-4 with a 3.19 ERA and 1.049 WHIP in 22 starts. Corbin will be opposed by San Francisco's Chris Stratton, who is making his first start since being demoted to Triple-A back in early July. Stratton owns a mere 4.93 ERA and 1.438 WHIP in 18 starts this season and I just don't see him being able to contain this Arizona offense. Bet the Diamondbacks -185!
Friday's Diamond Notes
Tony Mejia
Hottest team: A's (9-3 last 12, 30-10 +2500 last 40)
After scoring only four runs in Colorado, wasting a great effort from a pitching staff that only surrendered 10 over a three-game span at Coors Field, the A’s have gotten back on track with a sweep of the Blue Jays. They’ve won 75 percent of their games since June 16 and have moved back ahead of Seattle for the second wild card spot behind the Yankees.
Oakland (-175) will be favored all weekend after outscoring Toronto by 24-6 margin in breaking out the brooms and sends lefty Brett Anderson (2-3, 5.55) to the mound for this series opener against fellow southpaw Blaine Hardy (4-3, 3.61). The A’s are 3-1 in Anderson’s starts since returning from the disabled list but have only seen him pitch once at County Stadium all season, his first back with the team since leaving in 2013. The Astros beat him for nine runs on 10 hits over three innings in a 16-2 loss in May.
Coldest team: Marlins (0-3 last three, 3-7, -315 last 10)
The Fish had some fun frustrating the Nationals in consecutive games but fell in Atlanta twice before being rained out and lost the opener of a four-game set in Philadelphia on Thursday, faltering 5-2. They won two of three over the Phillies entering the All-Star break and will look to cool off the surprising NL East leaders, who they will have nine games remaining against counting tonight.
Rookie Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.06) has been a bright spot of late, coming off six shutout innings in a weekend win over Washington and is 1-0 with a 2.30 ERA over his last five outings, so there will probably be some takers on Miami as a ‘dog of about +160. Philadelphia is countering with Vince Velasquez, who is 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA since June 8 and has dominated hitters. He’s been terribly inconsistent throughout his short career and is just 5-5 with a 5.31 ERA at Citizens Bank Park this season. Velasquez won his only start against the Marlins this season and is 3-1 against them over his short career. Philly is playing its only four home games in the midst of a 16-game stretch, so continuing to play well is vital. The Phils have won 11 of their last 14 there.
Hottest pitcher: Marco Gonzales, Mariners (12-5, 3.37)
Over his last 12 starts, the Mariners have won 10 times, which included five straight decisions from June 29-July 29. He’s given up six runs over the past 34 innings, walking just five hitters while striking out 31. Gonzales has the Mariners heavily favored (-160) to rebound from last night’s upset loss to the Blue Jays, who counter with promising rookie lefty Ryan Borucki, who hasn’t allowed a home run in 35 innings. He’s put together five quality starts in his six outings but has pitched in four losses due to three runs of support combined, which bodes well for Gonzales if his groove continues. Seattle’s lefty has never faced anyone in the Toronto lineup besides Troy Tulowitzki, who hasn’t played all season.
Coldest pitcher: Luis Severino, Yankees (14-4, 2.94)
Severino has given up more home runs in his past four starts (7) than he had in his previous 18. He’s failed to get through more than five innings in any of those starts and has dropped consecutive decisions for the first time since last July. The 24-year-old now has to snap out of his slump in time to play stopper with New York in danger of dropping three straight games on the heels of a 15-7 Thursday thumping. The Red Sox could put major distance between themselves and the Yankees if they continue to rake, so their Dominican ace has to step up. He pitched in an 11-1 win on July 1 over the Red Sox and a 3-2 win on May 8 after suffering his first loss of the season in April by a 14-1 count. He’s 3-5 over 11 career appearances against Boston and 1-2 at Fenway, though he’s never given up a home run there. Andrew Benintendi has owned him, hitting 10-for-22 with a pair of homers. Severino will be opposed Rick Porcello but the Yanks are still favored (-130).
Biggest OVER run: Diamondbacks (6-1 last seven)
Only the Cubs (-200) were a larger favorite on Friday morning than the Snakes (-190), who send Patrick Corbin to the mound in the midst of a nice run that has seen him give up two or fewer runs in five of his last seven starts. That might give you pause in backing Arizona's run on the high side to continue despite the number (8.5). Madison Bumgarner ended a D'Backs run of scoring at least five runs in six straight games and 10 of their last 11. Chris Stratton (8-6, 5.14) is coming off the disabled list but was terrific in his only appearance at Chase Field this season, allowing one run over seven innings.
Biggest UNDER run: Twins (9-3 last 12)
The Twins moved Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar, so it’s no surprise that there’s been a power outage of late. Minnesota has scored three or fewer runs in five of their last seven and will look to try and break through after a day off against Royals rookie Heath Fillmyer (0-1, 3.29). Jake Odorizzi (4-7, 4.58) has been inconsistent of late, but the books are bullish on him winning this duel despite a 4.44 ERA over five July starts and a rough history against Alex Gordon and Whit Merrifield, posting the slumping Twins as a heavy chalk (-185). Kansas City at +170 could be tempting, especially since Fillmyer gained confidence in pitching well against the Yankees over the weekend. The total has been set at 9.
Matchup to watch: Astros vs. Dodgers
Houston rolls into L.A. as the betting co-favorite (9/4 per Westgate) in the American League alongside Boston. The Dodgers are the N.L. co-favorite with the Cubs (5/2). So, yes, these teams may indeed meet in a second straight World Series, which makes this one tremendous sneak peek.
The Astros are looking for their 70th win, while the Dodgers come off a 21-run explosion in last night's rout of the Brewers to move back into sole possession of first in the NL West. This is definitely a summit meeting, one that Bookmakers are granting the proper respect in this opener, basically labeling it a pick'em. .
Kenta Maeda opposes Lance McCullers, Jr. on Saturday and the series wraps up with a great matchup between impressive rookie Walker Buehler and Gerrit Cole, but this series opener has plenty of juice even though Clayton Kershaw worked last night. Lefty Alex Wood (7-5, 3.68) has won his last six decisions and was excellent in last year's postseason against Houston, alllowing one run in 7.2 innings. Justin Verlander (10-6, 2.24) started a pair of games in the 2017 Fall Classic and contributed to the title run, so this is a good spot for him to bounce back since he's 1-4 with a 3.54 ERA over his last eight starts.
Chase Utley landed on the DL for the Dodgers, but Brian Dozier has hit the ground running since being acquired from the Twins and has helped his new team's reach another level. The Astros come in banged up with Jose Altuve (knee), Carlos Correa (back) and Brian McCann (knee) all on the DL and reigning World Series MVP George Springer nursing a sore shoulder.
Betcha didn’t know: Chris Archer didn’t face the Cardinals in his first five seasons in the bigs but finally ran into them for the first time late last August, so it’s interesting they’re who he is matched up against in his first start as National League pitcher. Archer struck out eight Cards in seven innings, one of his finest outings of the season. That means the only hitter he’ll be facing who has had any success against him in the majors will be Greg Garcia, who has two hits in three at-bats. The other Cardinals who have seen him, are a combined 3-for-22 (.136). Archer has only pitched one game at his new home ballpark, losing a 4-0 decision at PNC Park, giving up a pair of homers over an otherwise solid six innings. He’s struck out 50 and allowed only two homers over the last 43.1 innings in Tampa, so the Pirates are hoping he’ll be able to carry that form over to help aid Pittsburgh’s two-month push towards a playoff berth that seemed highly unlikely when the season began. The Pirates are a heavy favorite in the -140/-150 range against the Cards, who come into town with an identical 56-53 record and will throw young John Gant (3-4, 3.49) out there.
Biggest public favorite: Diamondbacks (-185) vs. Giants
Biggest public underdog: Tigers (+165) vs. A's
Biggest line move: Pirates (-133 to -150) vs. Cardinals
Tony Mejia
Hottest team: A's (9-3 last 12, 30-10 +2500 last 40)
After scoring only four runs in Colorado, wasting a great effort from a pitching staff that only surrendered 10 over a three-game span at Coors Field, the A’s have gotten back on track with a sweep of the Blue Jays. They’ve won 75 percent of their games since June 16 and have moved back ahead of Seattle for the second wild card spot behind the Yankees.
Oakland (-175) will be favored all weekend after outscoring Toronto by 24-6 margin in breaking out the brooms and sends lefty Brett Anderson (2-3, 5.55) to the mound for this series opener against fellow southpaw Blaine Hardy (4-3, 3.61). The A’s are 3-1 in Anderson’s starts since returning from the disabled list but have only seen him pitch once at County Stadium all season, his first back with the team since leaving in 2013. The Astros beat him for nine runs on 10 hits over three innings in a 16-2 loss in May.
Coldest team: Marlins (0-3 last three, 3-7, -315 last 10)
The Fish had some fun frustrating the Nationals in consecutive games but fell in Atlanta twice before being rained out and lost the opener of a four-game set in Philadelphia on Thursday, faltering 5-2. They won two of three over the Phillies entering the All-Star break and will look to cool off the surprising NL East leaders, who they will have nine games remaining against counting tonight.
Rookie Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.06) has been a bright spot of late, coming off six shutout innings in a weekend win over Washington and is 1-0 with a 2.30 ERA over his last five outings, so there will probably be some takers on Miami as a ‘dog of about +160. Philadelphia is countering with Vince Velasquez, who is 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA since June 8 and has dominated hitters. He’s been terribly inconsistent throughout his short career and is just 5-5 with a 5.31 ERA at Citizens Bank Park this season. Velasquez won his only start against the Marlins this season and is 3-1 against them over his short career. Philly is playing its only four home games in the midst of a 16-game stretch, so continuing to play well is vital. The Phils have won 11 of their last 14 there.
Hottest pitcher: Marco Gonzales, Mariners (12-5, 3.37)
Over his last 12 starts, the Mariners have won 10 times, which included five straight decisions from June 29-July 29. He’s given up six runs over the past 34 innings, walking just five hitters while striking out 31. Gonzales has the Mariners heavily favored (-160) to rebound from last night’s upset loss to the Blue Jays, who counter with promising rookie lefty Ryan Borucki, who hasn’t allowed a home run in 35 innings. He’s put together five quality starts in his six outings but has pitched in four losses due to three runs of support combined, which bodes well for Gonzales if his groove continues. Seattle’s lefty has never faced anyone in the Toronto lineup besides Troy Tulowitzki, who hasn’t played all season.
Coldest pitcher: Luis Severino, Yankees (14-4, 2.94)
Severino has given up more home runs in his past four starts (7) than he had in his previous 18. He’s failed to get through more than five innings in any of those starts and has dropped consecutive decisions for the first time since last July. The 24-year-old now has to snap out of his slump in time to play stopper with New York in danger of dropping three straight games on the heels of a 15-7 Thursday thumping. The Red Sox could put major distance between themselves and the Yankees if they continue to rake, so their Dominican ace has to step up. He pitched in an 11-1 win on July 1 over the Red Sox and a 3-2 win on May 8 after suffering his first loss of the season in April by a 14-1 count. He’s 3-5 over 11 career appearances against Boston and 1-2 at Fenway, though he’s never given up a home run there. Andrew Benintendi has owned him, hitting 10-for-22 with a pair of homers. Severino will be opposed Rick Porcello but the Yanks are still favored (-130).
Biggest OVER run: Diamondbacks (6-1 last seven)
Only the Cubs (-200) were a larger favorite on Friday morning than the Snakes (-190), who send Patrick Corbin to the mound in the midst of a nice run that has seen him give up two or fewer runs in five of his last seven starts. That might give you pause in backing Arizona's run on the high side to continue despite the number (8.5). Madison Bumgarner ended a D'Backs run of scoring at least five runs in six straight games and 10 of their last 11. Chris Stratton (8-6, 5.14) is coming off the disabled list but was terrific in his only appearance at Chase Field this season, allowing one run over seven innings.
Biggest UNDER run: Twins (9-3 last 12)
The Twins moved Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar, so it’s no surprise that there’s been a power outage of late. Minnesota has scored three or fewer runs in five of their last seven and will look to try and break through after a day off against Royals rookie Heath Fillmyer (0-1, 3.29). Jake Odorizzi (4-7, 4.58) has been inconsistent of late, but the books are bullish on him winning this duel despite a 4.44 ERA over five July starts and a rough history against Alex Gordon and Whit Merrifield, posting the slumping Twins as a heavy chalk (-185). Kansas City at +170 could be tempting, especially since Fillmyer gained confidence in pitching well against the Yankees over the weekend. The total has been set at 9.
Matchup to watch: Astros vs. Dodgers
Houston rolls into L.A. as the betting co-favorite (9/4 per Westgate) in the American League alongside Boston. The Dodgers are the N.L. co-favorite with the Cubs (5/2). So, yes, these teams may indeed meet in a second straight World Series, which makes this one tremendous sneak peek.
The Astros are looking for their 70th win, while the Dodgers come off a 21-run explosion in last night's rout of the Brewers to move back into sole possession of first in the NL West. This is definitely a summit meeting, one that Bookmakers are granting the proper respect in this opener, basically labeling it a pick'em. .
Kenta Maeda opposes Lance McCullers, Jr. on Saturday and the series wraps up with a great matchup between impressive rookie Walker Buehler and Gerrit Cole, but this series opener has plenty of juice even though Clayton Kershaw worked last night. Lefty Alex Wood (7-5, 3.68) has won his last six decisions and was excellent in last year's postseason against Houston, alllowing one run in 7.2 innings. Justin Verlander (10-6, 2.24) started a pair of games in the 2017 Fall Classic and contributed to the title run, so this is a good spot for him to bounce back since he's 1-4 with a 3.54 ERA over his last eight starts.
Chase Utley landed on the DL for the Dodgers, but Brian Dozier has hit the ground running since being acquired from the Twins and has helped his new team's reach another level. The Astros come in banged up with Jose Altuve (knee), Carlos Correa (back) and Brian McCann (knee) all on the DL and reigning World Series MVP George Springer nursing a sore shoulder.
Betcha didn’t know: Chris Archer didn’t face the Cardinals in his first five seasons in the bigs but finally ran into them for the first time late last August, so it’s interesting they’re who he is matched up against in his first start as National League pitcher. Archer struck out eight Cards in seven innings, one of his finest outings of the season. That means the only hitter he’ll be facing who has had any success against him in the majors will be Greg Garcia, who has two hits in three at-bats. The other Cardinals who have seen him, are a combined 3-for-22 (.136). Archer has only pitched one game at his new home ballpark, losing a 4-0 decision at PNC Park, giving up a pair of homers over an otherwise solid six innings. He’s struck out 50 and allowed only two homers over the last 43.1 innings in Tampa, so the Pirates are hoping he’ll be able to carry that form over to help aid Pittsburgh’s two-month push towards a playoff berth that seemed highly unlikely when the season began. The Pirates are a heavy favorite in the -140/-150 range against the Cards, who come into town with an identical 56-53 record and will throw young John Gant (3-4, 3.49) out there.
Biggest public favorite: Diamondbacks (-185) vs. Giants
Biggest public underdog: Tigers (+165) vs. A's
Biggest line move: Pirates (-133 to -150) vs. Cardinals
Diamond Trends - Friday
Vince Akins
SU Play ON Trend of the Day:
-- The Mets are 17-0 SU as a favorite after a game as a home dog in which they had more strikeouts than hits and it is post All-Star break. New York has won these 17 games by an average of 4.00 runs.
SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:
-- The White Sox are 0-19 SU in the first game of a series with no rest on the road after a game as a home favorite in which they hit at least one home run and it is post All-Star break.
Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:
-- The Cubs are 0-9 SU as a home favorite after a game in which Jason Heyward struck out at least twice. Chicago was an average of minus 165 on the moneyline in these nine losses, with each of the last eight coming by multiple runs.
Starter-Based Trend of the Day:
-- The Nationals are 0-9 SU as a 140-plus favorite with Gio Gonzalez when he threw over 90 pitches in his last start and the Nationals lost. Washington was an average of minus 168 on the moneyline in these nine losses and in the three games from THIS season, he got a total of two runs of support.
Vince Akins
SU Play ON Trend of the Day:
-- The Mets are 17-0 SU as a favorite after a game as a home dog in which they had more strikeouts than hits and it is post All-Star break. New York has won these 17 games by an average of 4.00 runs.
SU Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:
-- The White Sox are 0-19 SU in the first game of a series with no rest on the road after a game as a home favorite in which they hit at least one home run and it is post All-Star break.
Hitter-Based Trend of the Day:
-- The Cubs are 0-9 SU as a home favorite after a game in which Jason Heyward struck out at least twice. Chicago was an average of minus 165 on the moneyline in these nine losses, with each of the last eight coming by multiple runs.
Starter-Based Trend of the Day:
-- The Nationals are 0-9 SU as a 140-plus favorite with Gio Gonzalez when he threw over 90 pitches in his last start and the Nationals lost. Washington was an average of minus 168 on the moneyline in these nine losses and in the three games from THIS season, he got a total of two runs of support.
