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Preview: Cardinals at Royals
Gracenote
Aug 9, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals are riding a hot streak led by Matt Carpenter and are threatening to sneak into the postseason in the National League. The Cardinals will try to get started on another series win when they visit the Kansas City Royals for the opener of the latest "I-70 series" on Friday.

Carpenter is up to 31 home runs after bashing his fifth in six games during Wednesday's 7-1 win at Miami that brought St. Louis within 3 1/2 games of the second wild card in the NL. "We're in a good spot as a group," Carpenter told reporters. "We've got a tough road ahead. It's not going to be easy to sneak into the postseason. But you can't ask for anything better than what we've been able to accomplish these last couple weeks." The Royals (35-79) are sinking toward the opposite end of the standings as they try to fight off the Baltimore Orioles and avoid the worst record in the majors - three seasons after winning the World Series. Kansas City will try to throw a wrench into the postseason aspirations of the their cross-state interleague rivals behind righty Burch Smith while the Cardinals counter with rookie lefty Austin Gomber.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Kansas City

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals LH Austin Gomber (1-0, 4.10 ERA) vs. Royals RH Burch Smith (1-3, 6.41)

Gomber is making his third career start and second in a row in place of injured righty Carlos Martinez, and is looking to extend deeper into the game after lasting four innings at Pittsburgh on Saturday. The 24-year-old was reached for four runs on seven hits and three walks in that outing while striking out five. Gomber, who also owns 17 appearances out of the bullpen this season, is seeing Kansas City for the first time in his career.

Smith is trying to work his way out of a rough patch after suffering losses at the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins in his last two turns. The 28-year-old was ripped for a total of 11 runs on 12 hits and five walks over nine innings in those two outings, pushing his ERA up by nearly a full run. Smith is seeing St. Louis for the first time this season and is 1-0 with a 5.70 ERA in 15 games - one start - at home in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals RHP Adam Wainwright (elbow) is expected to throw a simulated game against minor league hitters at the team's spring training complex on Friday.

2. Kansas City RHP Ian Kennedy (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

3. St. Louis OF Marcell Ozuna went 6-for-11 over the last three games, raising his batting average to .272.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 7, Royals 3

 

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W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Cardinals are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cardinals are 21-44 in their last 65 games following an off day.
Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 4-11 in their last 15 games following a win.
Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 Friday games.

Kansas City

Royals are 18-37 in their last 55 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 16-35 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 5-11 in their last 16 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 19-42 in their last 61 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 6-14 in their last 20 games following an off day.
Royals are 15-37 in their last 52 during game 1 of a series.
Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague games.
Royals are 8-20 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Royals are 16-40 in their last 56 home games.
Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 14-37 in their last 51 games following a win.
Royals are 6-16 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 4-12 in their last 16 vs. National League Central.
Royals are 14-42 in their last 56 overall.
Royals are 14-42 in their last 56 games on grass.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 11-41 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 11-42 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 2-8 in their last 10 Friday games.
Royals are 5-23 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague home games.
Royals are 1-10 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Royals are 1-4 in Smiths last 5 starts.
Royals are 1-4 in Smiths last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 road games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 overall.
Over is 11-1 in Cardinals last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-2-1 in Cardinals last 12 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Cardinals last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-3-1 in Cardinals last 15 interleague games.
Under is 10-3-1 in Cardinals last 14 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a win.
Over is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 interleague road games.
Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 15-6-2 in Cardinals last 23 games following an off day.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 14-6-1 in Cardinals last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 16-7 in Cardinals last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 40-19-6 in Cardinals last 65 vs. American League Central.

Kansas City

Over is 4-0 in Royals last 4 Friday games.
Under is 5-0 in Royals last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Royals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 14-2 in Royals last 16 interleague games.
Under is 6-1-1 in Royals last 8 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 20-5-1 in Royals last 26 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 18-6-2 in Royals last 26 vs. National League Central.
Under is 19-7-1 in Royals last 27 interleague home games.
Under is 18-7-1 in Royals last 26 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 10-4 in Royals last 14 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-2 in Smiths last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 3-0-2 in Smiths last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 3-0-2 in the last 5 meetings in Kansas City.
Cardinals are 29-11 in the last 40 meetings in Kansas City.
Cardinals are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 13-6-5 in the last 24 meetings.

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Preview: Dodgers at Rockies
Gracenote
Aug 10, 2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers aim for their seventh straight win at Coors Field on Friday, when they continue their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies. Chris Taylor and Brian Dozier homered in the ninth inning of Thursday’s 8-5 victory to help the Dodgers move into a first-place tie with idle Arizona in the National League West.

Cody Bellinger and pinch-hitters Joc Pederson and Max Muncy also went deep for the Dodgers, who will be without Kenley Jansen for the rest of the series as the closer was sent back to Los Angeles to be treated for an irregular heartbeat. Scott Alexander filled in for Jansen on Thursday and recorded his second save while Manny Machado went 2-for-5 with three strikeouts in his first career game at Coors Field. Colorado lost for the seventh time in nine contests to fall 3 1/2 games back in the NL West despite Chris Iannetta’s three hits, including a three-run homer. The Rockies’ bullpen allowed five home runs and closer Wade Davis was booed by the home crowd after failing to retire a batter in the decisive ninth inning.

TV: 8:40 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Kenta Maeda (7-7, 3.73 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jon Gray (9-7, 4.73)

Maeda has allowed four or more runs in each of his last four starts, going 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA over that stretch. The 30-year-old native of Japan surrendered five runs over 5 1/3 innings in Saturday’s 14-0 loss to Houston. Nolan Arenado is 2-for-19 with 10 strikeouts against Maeda, who is 5-3 with a 2.18 ERA in nine career games (seven starts) versus Colorado - including a 4-1 mark and 3.00 ERA in five contests (four starts) at Coors Field.

Gray continued to impress with a solid outing on Sunday, when he allowed one run and four hits over a season-high eight innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee. The 26-year-old native of Oklahoma has gone 4-0 with a 1.52 ERA in four starts since being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on July 14. Gray owns a 3-3 record and 3.43 ERA in eight career starts versus the Dodgers, including a 2-0 mark and 2.53 ERA in four turns at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dozier is 8-for-26 with three homers and nine RBIs in eight games since being acquired from Minnesota on July 31.

2. Colorado activated LHP Chris Rusin (foot) from the 10-day disabled list and optioned RHP Yency Almonte to Albuquerque.

3. The Dodgers activated RHP Ross Stripling (toe) from the 10-day DL and optioned SHP Pat Venditte to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

PREDICTION: Rockies 7, Dodgers 4

 

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W/L Trends
LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 20-7 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 16-6 in their last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 Friday games.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Dodgers are 14-6 in their last 20 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 86-38 in their last 124 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 92-41 in their last 133 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 20-9 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 103-48 in their last 151 games following a win.
Dodgers are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 7-3 in Maedas last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Dodgers are 7-3 in Maedas last 10 Friday starts.
Dodgers are 1-5 in Maedas last 6 starts.
Dodgers are 1-5 in Maedas last 6 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 1-5 in Maedas last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 1-7 in Maedas last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.

Colorado

Rockies are 7-1 in their last 8 Friday games.
Rockies are 9-2 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 9-2 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Rockies are 9-3 in their last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 13-5 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 13-5 in their last 18 home games.
Rockies are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. National League West.
Rockies are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
Rockies are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Rockies are 7-0 in Grays last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 6-0 in Grays last 6 starts.
Rockies are 6-0 in Grays last 6 starts on grass.
Rockies are 5-0 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 home starts.
Rockies are 9-3 in Grays last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 5-2 in Grays last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
LA Dodgers

Under is 5-0 in Dodgers last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Dodgers last 8 Friday games.
Under is 6-1 in Dodgers last 7 games following a win.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 vs. National League West.
Under is 9-4 in Dodgers last 13 overall.
Under is 9-4 in Dodgers last 13 on grass.
Under is 9-4 in Dodgers last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-0-1 in Maedas last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 7-1 in Maedas last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Maedas last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Maedas last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Maedas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Maedas last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 12-3-1 in Maedas last 16 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Maedas last 5 road starts.
Under is 12-3-1 in Maedas last 16 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Maedas last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Maedas last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 11-4-1 in Maedas last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Colorado

Under is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 8-2-1 in Rockies last 11 home games.
Under is 37-14-1 in Rockies last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rockies last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-4 in Rockies last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 19-9-1 in Rockies last 29 games following a loss.
Over is 4-0 in Grays last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-0 in Grays last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1-1 in Grays last 8 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 12-3-1 in Grays last 16 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 8-2-2 in Grays last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2-1 in Grays last 10 starts on grass.
Over is 7-2-1 in Grays last 10 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Grays last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Grays last 8 home starts.
Over is 3-1-1 in Grays last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Colorado.
Dodgers are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.
Rockies are 4-0 in Grays last 4 home starts vs. Dodgers.
Under is 6-1 in Maedas last 7 starts vs. Rockies.
Under is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs. Dodgers.
Rockies are 4-1 in Grays last 5 starts vs. Dodgers.
Dodgers are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - James Hoye

Over is 4-0 in Hoyes last 4 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-0 in Hoyes last 6 Friday games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 4-0 in Hoyes last 4 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Over is 7-1 in Hoyes last 8 games behind home plate.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hoyes last 7 Friday games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 14-3 in Hoyes last 17 Friday games behind home plate.
Over is 3-1-2 in Hoyes last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 6-2 in Hoyes last 8 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 13-5-2 in Hoyes last 20 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Rockies are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Hoye behind home plate.
Rockies are 1-6 in their last 7 Friday games with Hoye behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Athletics at Angels
Gracenote
Aug 9, 2018

The Oakland Athletics just finished up a 7-1 homestand to occupy the No. 2 wild card spot in the American League, and they don't appear to be slowing down. The Athletics will try to pad their win total when they visit the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Oakland, which returns home for a pair of important series against Seattle and Houston next week, allowed a total of 13 runs on the eight-game homestand and welcomed newest pitcher Mike Fiers to the team with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. "It's team baseball here, and that's what I want to be a part of," Fiers told reporters. "This team does everything right. They hustle, they pitch well, they play defense, they come up with big hits, put together good at-bats against a good pitcher in (Clayton) Kershaw. Just to battle this game out and come out on top is huge." The Angels will test that pitching staff with an offense that pounded out 23 runs in a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers this week despite not having superstar Mike Trout (wrist) available. Los Angeles will try to stay hot on Friday against left-hander Brett Anderson while countering with righty Felix Pena.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Brett Anderson (2-3, 4.64 ERA) vs. Angels RH Felix Pena (1-3, 4.97)

Anderson put together one of his finest starts of the season last time out but was held without a decision in a game Oakland ended up winning 1-0 over Detroit. The Texas native scattered two runs and one walk across seven innings while striking out a pair in the no-decision. Anderson is seeing Los Angeles for the first time this season and is 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA in seven starts on the road in 2018.

Pena took a no-hitter into the sixth inning at Cleveland on Saturday but ended up yielding two runs on three hits in the sixth and was saddled with the loss. That marked a much more promising effort for the Dominican Republic native than his previous turn, when he failed to make it out of the first inning against Seattle and was reached for seven runs. Pena made his season debut in relief against Oakland on April 8 and allowed one run and two hits in one inning.

WALK-OFFS

1. Trout last played on Aug. 1 and is scheduled to take batting practice prior to Friday's contest.

2. Oakland RHP Jeurys Familia has yet to allow an earned run in eight appearances since joining the team.

3. Los Angeles SS Andrelton Simmons recorded multiple hits in each of the last four games.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, Angels 2

 

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W/L Trends
Oakland

Athletics are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 20-7 in their last 27 games following a win.
Athletics are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 15-6 in their last 21 road games.
Athletics are 30-12 in their last 42 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Athletics are 37-16 in their last 53 overall.
Athletics are 37-16 in their last 53 games on grass.
Athletics are 9-4 in their last 13 during game 1 of a series.
Athletics are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Athletics are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games.
Athletics are 4-0 in Andersons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts.
Athletics are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 road starts.
Athletics are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts on grass.
Athletics are 3-7 in Andersons last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 1-5 in Andersons last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

LA Angels

Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 home games.
Angels are 8-2 in their last 10 Friday games.
Angels are 8-3 in their last 11 games on grass.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win.
Angels are 7-17 in their last 24 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Angels are 4-10 in their last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 7-19 in their last 26 games following an off day.
Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 0-4 in Penas last 4 starts.
Angels are 0-4 in Penas last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Oakland

Under is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Athletics last 4 Friday games.
Under is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 games following a win.
Over is 13-2-1 in Athletics last 16 vs. American League West.
Under is 10-2 in Athletics last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 road games.
Under is 20-6-1 in Athletics last 27 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0 in Andersons last 4 starts with 6 days of rest.
Under is 6-1 in Andersons last 7 road starts.
Under is 6-1 in Andersons last 7 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Andersons last 5 Friday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-2 in Andersons last 17 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 11-4-2 in Andersons last 17 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

LA Angels

Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 Friday games.
Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1-2 in Angels last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3-1 in Angels last 13 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 22-9-3 in Angels last 34 games following a win.
Under is 12-5-1 in Angels last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-3 in Angels last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-1 in Penas last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Penas last 6 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Penas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Penas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 19-6-1 in the last 26 meetings in Los Angeles.
Over is 3-1-1 in Andersons last 5 starts vs. Angels.
Athletics are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings.
Athletics are 2-5 in Andersons last 7 starts vs. Angels.
Athletics are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.

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Preview: Phillies at Padres
Gracenote
Aug 9, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies are clinging to first place in the National League East but are not off to a great start on their road trip. The Phillies will try to turn the page when they continue the trip by visiting the last-place San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Philadelphia, which enters the weekend one game up on the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, dropped two of three at NL West-leading Arizona to begin the trip, capped by a 6-0 loss in Wednesday's series finale. "We know how to turn the page. We don't let losses linger," Phillies manager Gabe Kapler told reporters. "You're going to go into a city like Phoenix against a very good team, and sometimes, you're going to win the series and there are going to be times where they just play better. Over the course of this series, they played better than us. It's part of baseball. But we will not carry that into San Diego. We will bring strength and enthusiasm and our brand of baseball to San Diego. I'm very confident we're going to perform well there." The Padres may be sitting in the NL West basement but are coming in hot after capping their road trip with an 8-4 win at Milwaukee on Thursday that featured a go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning by Hunter Renfroe, who homered in each of the last four games. Renfroe will try to stay hot behind right-hander Jacob Nix, who is set to make his major-league debut on Friday opposite Phillies righty Zach Eflin.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Philadelphia, FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Zach Eflin (8-3, 3.61 ERA) vs. Padres RH Jacob Nix (NR)

Eflin worked a season-high eight innings in a win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday, surrendering three runs and four hits without walking a batter. The 24-year-old surrendered a pair of home runs in that start and was reached for a total of six blasts in his last three turns. Eflin is seeing San Diego for the first time in his career and is 3-2 with a 4.01 ERA in eight starts on the road in 2018.

Nix is getting the call after going 3-3 with a 1.84 ERA in 10 starts split between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso. The 22-year-old was a third-round pick out of high school in 2015 and reached Double-A in 2017 before dominating the upper levels of the minors in 2018. Nix owns 44 strikeouts and nine walks across 58 2/3 total innings this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillies RF Nick Williams went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts on Wednesday and totaled seven K's in the three games at Arizona.

2. San Diego RF Franmil Reyes is 9-for-15 with three homers, six runs scored and five RBIs in his last four games.

3. Philadelphia INF Scott Kingery is 0-for-20 in his last nine games, dropping his batting average to .223.

PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Padres 3

 

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W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Phillies are 7-1 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Phillies are 14-6 in their last 20 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 11-5 in their last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 road games.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 6-1 in Eflins last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-1 in Eflins last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Phillies are 5-2 in Eflins last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 5-2 in Eflins last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 7-3 in Eflins last 10 starts.
Phillies are 7-3 in Eflins last 10 starts on grass.
Phillies are 2-7 in Eflins last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 1-6 in Eflins last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Phillies are 0-5 in Eflins last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

San Diego

Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
Padres are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
Padres are 16-36 in their last 52 games following a win.
Padres are 15-38 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 8-21 in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 8-21 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 14-37 in their last 51 during game 1 of a series.
Padres are 3-8 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 7-19 in their last 26 Friday games.
Padres are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Padres are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. National League East.
Padres are 5-16 in their last 21 home games.
Padres are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 1-11 in their last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 7-0 in Phillies last 7 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 9-1-1 in Phillies last 11 overall.
Under is 9-1-1 in Phillies last 11 on grass.
Under is 6-1-1 in Phillies last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 Friday games.
Under is 11-4 in Phillies last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Phillies last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 games following an off day.
Under is 37-15-4 in Phillies last 56 games following a loss.
Under is 34-15-5 in Phillies last 54 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Eflins last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-0 in Eflins last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Eflins last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 11-0 in Eflins last 11 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1 in Eflins last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Eflins last 5 Friday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Eflins last 5 road starts.
Under is 5-2 in Eflins last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 7-3 in Eflins last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Eflins last 10 starts overall.

San Diego

Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-0-1 in Padres last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 Friday games.
Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games following a win.
Over is 6-0 in Padres last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1-1 in Padres last 8 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 13-3 in Padres last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 8-2-2 in Padres last 12 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 7-2 in Padres last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 15-5-1 in Padres last 21 overall.
Over is 6-2-1 in Padres last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 15-5-1 in Padres last 21 on grass.
Under is 8-3 in Padres last 11 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Padres last 10 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

Head to Head

Over is 15-3 in the last 18 meetings in San Diego.
Phillies are 36-17 in the last 53 meetings in San Diego.
Phillies are 42-20 in the last 62 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
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Preview: Pirates at Giants
Gracenote
Aug 10, 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are streaking in opposite directions as they attempt to remain in postseason contention. Pittsburgh seeks its fourth straight victory when it visits San Francisco on Friday for the second contest of their four-game series.

Elias Diaz and Josh Bell hit back-to-back homers in the second inning while David Freese added a three-run shot -- the 100th home run of his career -- during a five-run seventh for the Pirates, who are four games back in the National League wild-card race after posting a 10-5 victory in the series opener. Bell has driven in a run in each of his two contests since returning from a stint on the disabled list Wednesday. Joe Panik and Steven Duggar recorded two RBIs apiece in Thursday's loss, which was San Francisco's third in a row and fifth in six contests - putting it seven games out of a wild-card spot. Panik had gone 12 contests without plating a run after a stretch during which he notched two RBIs in three straight games.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Clay Holmes (1-1, 3.65 ERA) vs. Giants LH Derek Holland (5-8, 3.88)

Holmes is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to make his fifth career appearance and third start. The 25-year-old rookie from Alabama made his major-league debut April 6, a two-inning relief outing against Cincinnati in which he allowed one run, and came out of the bullpen again June 24 before making a pair of starts last month. Holmes recorded his first victory in his last turn July 14, when he scattered four hits over six scoreless frames versus Milwaukee.

Holland will be making his fourth straight start following a stretch in the bullpen but first at home since July 10, when he took the loss against the Chicago Cubs despite giving up one run in 6 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old native of Ohio has allowed two runs in each of his last three turns but did not factor in the decision in any of the contests. Holland notched the win in his first career start against the Pirates on May 13 as he worked 6 1/3 scoreless frames in Pittsburgh despite yielding four hits and five walks.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates 2B-OF Adam Frazier has recorded back-to-back three-hit performances and three in his last six contests.

2. San Francisco INF-OF Alen Hanson has tripled in each of his last two games to double his season total.

3. Trevor Williams will start for Pittsburgh on Saturday while fellow RHP Joe Musgrove takes the mound for the series finale a day later.

PREDICTION: Giants 4, Pirates 2

 

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W/L Trends
Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games.
Pirates are 8-2 in their last 10 road games.
Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 13-4 in their last 17 games following a win.
Pirates are 12-4 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 11-4 in their last 15 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Pirates are 20-8 in their last 28 overall.
Pirates are 20-8 in their last 28 games on grass.
Pirates are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-16 in their last 23 vs. National League West.
Pirates are 16-37 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pirates are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-23 in their last 30 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

San Francisco

Giants are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Giants are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Giants are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Giants are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Giants are 1-8 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Giants are 1-8 in their last 9 home games.
Giants are 7-0 in Hollands last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 5-0 in Hollands last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 4-0 in Hollands last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 6-1 in Hollands last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Giants are 5-1 in Hollands last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Giants are 8-3 in Hollands last 11 starts.
Giants are 8-3 in Hollands last 11 starts on grass.
Giants are 5-2 in Hollands last 7 home starts.
Giants are 0-5 in Hollands last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.

OU Trends
Pittsburgh

Over is 5-0-1 in Pirates last 6 Friday games.
Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Pirates last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 vs. National League West.
Over is 15-7 in Pirates last 22 road games.

San Francisco

Over is 5-1 in Giants last 6 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 13-3-2 in Giants last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 Friday games.
Under is 12-3-1 in Giants last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-3-1 in Giants last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 23-8-1 in Giants last 32 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 10-4-1 in Giants last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hollands last 4 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Hollands last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hollands last 4 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Hollands last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hollands last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Hollands last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-2 in Hollands last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 7-1-3 in the last 11 meetings in San Francisco.
Pirates are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in San Francisco.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Brian O'Nora

Under is 4-0-1 in O'Noras last 5 Friday games behind home plate vs. San Francisco.
Over is 4-1 in O'Noras last 5 Friday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in O'Noras last 5 games behind home plate.
Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games with O'Nora behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in O'Noras last 7 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.

 

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(959) LA DODGERS @ (960) COLORADO | 08/10/2018 - 8:40 PM
Play UNDER COLORADO on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season
The record is 4 Overs and 21 Unders for the last two seasons (+17.30 units)

 

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(967) BOSTON @ (968) BALTIMORE | 08/10/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the run line in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 24 Wins and 6 Losses for the last two seasons (+22.25 units)

 

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(973) CLEVELAND @ (974) CHI WHITE SOX | 08/10/2018 - 8:10 PM
Play OVER CHI WHITE SOX on the total in Home games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 27 Overs and 7 Unders for the last two seasons (+19.55 units)

 

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(973) CLEVELAND @ (974) CHI WHITE SOX | 08/10/2018 - 8:10 PM
Play OVER CHI WHITE SOX on the total in All games after 3 or more consecutive losses
The record is 22 Overs and 6 Unders this season (+15.45 units)

 

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(957) MILWAUKEE @ (958) ATLANTA | 08/10/2018 - 7:35 PM
Play ON MILWAUKEE using the money line in All games in night games
The record is 49 Wins and 23 Losses this season (+26.95 units)

 

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(961) PHILADELPHIA @ (962) SAN DIEGO | 08/10/2018 - 10:10 PM
Play UNDER PHILADELPHIA on the total in Road games after a loss
The record is 5 Overs and 19 Unders this season (+13.65 units)

 

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(959) LA DODGERS @ (960) COLORADO | 08/10/2018 - 8:40 PM
Play UNDER COLORADO on the total in Home games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 7 Overs and 22 Unders this season (+14.50 units)

 

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(955) ARIZONA @ (956) CINCINNATI | 08/10/2018 - 7:10 PM
Play OVER ARIZONA on the total in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 24 Overs and 7 Unders for the last two seasons (+16.70 units)

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Friday, August 10


Washington @ Chicago Cubs

Game 951-952
August 10, 2018 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Hellckson) 13.604
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 15.458
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-140); N/A

NY Mets @ Miami

Game 953-954
August 10, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 13.175
Miami
(Urena) 15.115
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-105); Under

Arizona @ Cincinnati

Game 955-956
August 10, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Buchholz) 14.375
Cincinnati
(DeSclfni) 16.228
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+105); Over

Milwaukee @ Atlanta

Game 957-958
August 10, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Peralta) 16.075
Atlanta
(Gausman) 13.492
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-115); Over

LA Dodgers @ Colorado

Game 959-960
August 10, 2018 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 13.912
Colorado
(Gray) 15.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Philadelphia @ San Diego

Game 961-962
August 10, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Eflin) 16.293
San Diego
(Nix) 15.279
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
8
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-135); Under

Pittsburgh @ San Francisco

Game 963-964
August 10, 2018 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Holmes) 16.337
San Francisco
(Holland) 14.678
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-130
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+110); Over

Texas @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
August 10, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Minor) 15.797
NY Yankees
(Tanaka) 17.426
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-200
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-200); Over

Boston @ Baltimore

Game 967-968
August 10, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Eovaldi) 16.540
Baltimore
(Bundy) 15.026
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-180
9
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-180); Under

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 969-970
August 10, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 14.653
Toronto
(Estrada) 15.683
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+110); Under

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 971-972
August 10, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santana) 15.348
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 13.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-115); Over

Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
August 10, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Bieber) 14.925
Chicago White Sox
(Rodon) 16.480
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-145
9
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+125); Over

Seattle @ Houston

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

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Leake) 14.424
Houston
(Cole) 17.792
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-220
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-220); Under

Oakland @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
August 10, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Andrson) 16.607
LA Angels
(Pena) 15.242
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
N/A

St. Louis @ Kansas City

Game 979-980
August 10, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Gomber) 15.517
Kansas City
(Smith) 14.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-155); Over

 

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MLB

Friday, August 10


National League
Nationals (59-56) @ Cubs (66-48)
Hellickson is 3-1, 3.76 in his last five starts (under 12-3-1). Team in his starts: 10-6, 6-5 away
5-inning record: 8-5-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-16

Hendricks is 2-1, 4.84 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 10-13, 6-6 home
5-inning record: 8-9-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 12-23

Washington won seven of its last ten games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Nationals are 3-6 in last nine road series openers. Cubs won four of their last six games; they’re 9-10 in home series openers. Under is 3-1-1 in their last five games.

Mets (47-65) @ Marlins (47-69)
Wheeler is 4-0, 1.95 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight road starts. Team in his starts: 9-12, 5-4 away.
5-inning record: 9-9-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Urena is 1-2, 5.86 in his last seven starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 6-16, 4-10 home
5-inning record: 8-11-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Mets are 4-8 in their last 12 games, 3-6 in last road series openers. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Miami lost seven of its last eight games; they’re 10-9 in home series openers. Under is 4-0-1 in their last five games.

Diamondbacks (64-52) @ Reds (50-65)
Buchholz is 4-0, 2.31 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his road starts. Team in his starts: 6-4, 3-3 away.
5-inning record: 9-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10

DeSclafani is 1-1, 3.94 in his last three starts (over 8-2-1). Team in his starts: 6-5, 3-4 home
5-inning record: 8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-11

Arizona won four of its last six games; they’re 14-4 in road series openers. Snakes’ last four road games went over the total. Reds are off 2-7 road trip; they’re 8-10 in home series openers. Over is 13-6 in their last 19 home games.

Brewers (66-52) @ Braves (62-50)
Peralta is 1-1, 5.00 in his last three starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 7-3, 4-2 away.
5-inning record: 6-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-10

Gausman allowed three runs in five IP (86 PT) in his Atlanta debut (under 1-0). Braves in his starts: 0-1, 0-0 home
5-inning record: 8-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-22

Brewers lost their last three games; they’re 11-7 in road series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six games. Atlanta is 8-3 in its last 11 games, 9-8 in home series openers. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Dodgers (64-52) @ Rockies (60-55)
Maeda is 0-2, 6.88 in his last three starts; under is 10-2 in his last 12. Team in his starts: 8-11, 4-4 away.
5-inning record: 8-8-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-19

Gray is 2-0, 2.12 in his last four starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 12-9, 6-4 home.
5-inning record: 11-8-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 8-21

Dodgers are 5-6 in their last 11 games; five of LA’s last six road games stayed under. Colorado is 3-8 in its last 11 games; nine of Rockies’ last 11 home games stayed under.

Phillies (64-50) @ Padres (46-71)
Eflin is 1-1, 5.49 in his last four starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Team in his starts: 9-6, 4-4 away.
5-inning record: 11-3-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-15

22-year old Nix is making his MLB debut; he threw six shutout innings in his only AAA start, was 2-3, 2.05 in nine AA starts. Team in his starts: 0-0 home
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Phillies won six of their last eight games; they’re 8-11 in road series openers. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. San Diego is 4-10 in its last 14 games, 1-15 in home series openers. Over is 10-3-1 in their last 14 games.

Pirates (60-56) @ Giants (57-59)
Williams is 3-1, 0.82 in his last four starts; under is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 11-11, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 7-10-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-22

Holland is 0-1, 2.78 in his last four starts (under 3-0-1). Team in his starts: 11-10, 5-2 home.
5-inning record: 7-9-5 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-21

Pirates won eight of their last ten road games; they’re 14-17 vs lefty starters. Under is 3-2 in their last five games. San Francisco lost five of its last six games; three of Giants’ last four games stayed under the total.

American League
Rangers (51-66) @ New York (72-42)
Minor is 2-0, 2.50 in his last three starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Team in his starts: 10-11, 4-5 away
5-inning record: 7-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 9-21

Tanaka is 2-0, 1.04 in his last four starts; under is 4-2-2 in his last eight. Team in his starts: 12-6, 4-2 home.
5-inning record: 11-3-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-18

Texas won nine of its last 13 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. New York won its last four games; they’re 24-8 vs lefty starters- under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Red Sox (81-35) @ Orioles (35-80)
Eovaldi is 2-0, 0.00 (15 IP) in his first two Boston starts. Team in his starts: 2-0, 0-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Bundy is 1-1, 6.86 in his last four starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight home starts. Team in his starts: 8-13, 5-6 home.
5-inning record: 7-10-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 7-21

Red Sox won 10 of their last 12 games; they’re 11-8 in road series openers- over is 11-5 in their last 16 road games. Baltimore split its last 12 games; they’re 1-10 in last 11 home series openers. Four of their last five home games went over.

Rays (58-57) @ Blue Jays (52-62)
Bullpen game for the Rays. Team in his starts: away
5-inning record: Allowed run in 1st inning:

Estrada is 1-1, 6.06 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 9-10, 4-5 home.
5-inning record: 7-8-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-19

Tampa Bay lost four of its last six games; they’re 1-7 in last eight road series openers- over is 4-0 in their last four road games. Blue Jays lost three of their last four home games; they’re 11-8 in home series openers. Over is 5-1 in their last six home games.

Twins (53-61) @ Tigers (47-68)
Santana is 0-0, 6.14 in his three starts (over 2-1). Team in his starts: 3-0, 1-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-3

Zimmerman is 0-4, 6.43 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 8-7, 2-4 home.
5-inning record: 8-6-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-14

Twins lost three of their last four games; they’re 6-13 in road series openers- five of Minnesota’s last seven games went over. Detroit lost its last six games; they’re 1-7 in last eight home series openers. Under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Indians (64-50) @ White Sox (41-73)
Bieber is 2-2, 7.09 in his last five starts (over 5-5). Team in his starts: 7-3, 3-1 away
5-inning record: 6-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-10

Rodon is 2-0, 1.57 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 4-6, 2-2 home.
5-inning record: 3-4-3 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-10

Cleveland won five of its last six games; they’re 7-3 in last ten road series openers, 18-11 vs lefty starters. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. White Sox are 2-7 in last nine home games, 6-12 in home series openers. Over is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

Mariners (66-50) @ Astros (73-43)
Leake is 0-1, 3.60 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 15-8, 7-3 away
5-inning record: 10-6-7 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-23

Cole is 0-2, 3.50 in his last three starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 17-6, 8-2 home.
5-inning record: 11-6-6 Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-23

Mariners lost seven of last ten games; over is 5-1 in their last six road games. Houston won six of its last eight games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

A’s (68-47) @ Angels (58-58)
Anderson is 1-1, 2.84 in his last three starts (under 7-2). Team in his starts: 6-3, 5-2 away
5-inning record: 2-5-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-9

Pena is 0-3, 8.49 in his last three starts (under 5-2-1). Team in his starts: 3-5, 2-3 home.
5-inning record: 3-3-2 Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-8

A’s won seven of their last eight games, are 11-5 in last 16 road series openers. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Angels are 7-1 in last eight home games, 11-8 in home series openers, 10-21 vs lefty starters. Four of their last five games stayed under.

Interleague
Cardinals (60-55) @ Royals (35-79)
Gomber is 0-0, 5.23 in two starts (over 1-1). Team in his starts: 2-0, 2-0 away
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2

Smith is 0-2, 11.00 in his last two starts (over 3-1-1). Team in his starts: 1-4, 1-0 home.
5-inning record: 1-4 Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-5

St Louis won four of its last five games; they’re 4-9 in last 13 road series openers. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games. Kansas City lost six of its last seven games; Royals are 2-9 in last 11 home series openers, 14-23 vs lefty starters. Under is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games.

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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/9
Ariz 29-20-6……30-21-9……..59-41
Atl 27-27-7…..24-19-8………51-46
Cubs 21-24-13……27-22-8…….48-46
Reds 18-36-4……20-29-6….…38-65
Colo 30-18-14……30-19-6……59-38
LA 28-21-8…….27-22-12……56-43
Miami 21-28-7…..26-24-11…….47-52
Milw 23-26-9…..31-23-6…….54-49
Mets 22-27-3……23-25-13…..45-50
Philly 23-22-13…..30-17-8……53-39
Pitt 26-22-6……28-22-12……..54-44
StL 28-24-8……23-27-5………51-51
SD 20-34-9……17-29-7…….37-63
SF 26-25-10…..21-22-12………47-47
Wash 24-23-10..…27-24-7………51-47

Orioles 17-33-11…….18-29-9……35-62
Boston 30-20-10……35-15-6……..65-35
W Sox 16-36-6…..…17-32-8…..…33-68
Indians 23-21-10……37-15-9……60-36
Det 19-31-9…..…24-24-11.……43-55
Astros 30-17-14……28-18-11…….58-34
KC 18-33-8…….20-27-9…..38-60
Angels 24-24-9……27-25-8……51-49
Twins 18-30-11……28-24-8…..46-54
NYY 29-21-9……34-15-7…….63-35
A’s 20-29-10……23-23-10…..43-52
Seattle 29-23-7……28-19-14……..57-40
TB 23-22-12……26-24-8……49-45
Texas 20-28-8…..23-32-6…….43-60
Toronto 17-29-10……20-25-14……37-54

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/9)
Ariz 23-55…….22-61…..…45
Atl 19-60……18-51………37
Cubs 12-58……..18-55……..30
Reds 14-58……..13-57……..27
Colo 21-61…….21-55.……..42
LA 18-57……..23-59..…..41
Miami 13-56……..18-60…….31
Milw 20-57…..…21-61…….41
Mets 20-51……..19-61…….39
Philly 12-58……..19-56…….31
Pitt 15-54……..19-63…….34
StL 21-60……..17-55…….38
SD 16-63……..13-54…….29
SF 12-59………17-58..…..29
Wash 21-57……..18-58……..39

Orioles 19-61……..17-55………36
Boston 17-59……22-57………39
White Sox 16-57……16-57…….32
Clev 15-53…….25-60……..40
Detroit 18-59……..16-56….…34
Astros 17-60…..…13-57………30
KC 15-59..…….16-55…….31
Angels 15-55…..….17-60…….31
Twins 14-57………13-57…….27
NYY 13-59……..22-55………35
A’s 14-59…..…..13-56…….27
Seattle 22-57………19-61…..…41
TB 17-57..……19-57……..36
Texas 9-56…….…16-60…..…25
Toronto 13-56………13-58….….26

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 57-56 NL, favorites -$71
AL @ NL– 59-45 NL, favorites -$843
Total: 116-101 NL, favorites -$914