Friday 9/15/17 ... Comps / Bonus Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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CFB

Long Sheet

MASSACHUSETTS (0 - 3) at TEMPLE (1 - 1) - 9/15/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 1-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ILLINOIS (2 - 0) at S FLORIDA (2 - 0) - 9/15/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 123-160 ATS (-53.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 123-160 ATS (-53.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
S FLORIDA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ARIZONA (1 - 1) at UTEP (0 - 2) - 9/15/2017, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 54-87 ATS (-41.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

 

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CFB Trend Report

7:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Illinois is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Illinois is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games on the road
South Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
South Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. TEMPLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Massachusetts's last 6 games
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Temple is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Arizona is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas El Paso is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

 

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Massachusetts vs. Temple
Temple was outgunned 402-353 in narrow 16-13 win on I-AA Villanova last week, after they lost 49-16 at Notre Dame the week before. Owls had only 79 rushing yards LW; they’re 7-2 as home favorites the last two years, but this team has far less experience than in recent years. UMass is 0-3 already, losing 38-28 at I-A newcomer Coastal Carolina in their only road game. Minutemen are 8-8 as road underdogs under Whipple. Temple (-13) edged UMass 25-23 at home in last meeting, two years ago.

Illinois vs. South Florida
Former Bucs’ assistant Lovie Smith returns to Tampa with his Illinois team that is 2-0 with home wins over Ball State/Western Kentucky. Since 2012, Illini is 6-15 as a road underdog; they were 2-2 LY, in Smith’s first year as coach. South Florida’s routines have obviously been disrupted by Hurricane Irma; Bulls are 2-0, with a 42-22 road win at San Jose State after they fell behind 16-0 early. USF has 16 returning starters, a senior QB (28 starts). Bulls are 7-1-1 vs spread in last nine games as a home favorite.

​Arizona vs. Texas El Paso
Arizona lost at home to Houston LW, their first I-A game. Wildcats are 4-4 as road favorites under RichRod. Arizona’s OL has 89 returning starts, which makes last week’s loss more disappointing. UTEP gave up 306 rushing yards in a 31-14 home loss to Rice LW, after they got crushed by Oklahoma before that. Miners are 12-11-1 vs spread at home under Kugler. UTEP’s qb Metz has 14 career starts. Wildcats have 7 starters back on both sides of the ball; their junior QB has 11 starts.

 

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Soccer

Germany - Bundesliga

1:30pm ET

Hannover v Hamburg

Last Head-To-Heads at Hannover
0-3 (Hamburg Win)
2-0 (Hannover Win)
2-1 (Hannover Win)
5-1 (Hannover Win)

Recent Form:
Hannover: 4-0-2
Hamburg: 3-2-1

KEY STAT: Hannover have conceded four goals in their last 14 league games

EXPERT VERDICT: Shamed by their season in the second tier, the 96ers have come back punching and can extend their unbeaten start by beating Hamburg. Hannover are unbeaten in competitive football since March and with just one goal conceded in three top-flight outings they are more than capable of putting the brakes on their guests.

RECOMMENDATION: Hannover (2)

 

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Soccer

Spain - La Liga

3pm ET

Eibar v Leganes

Last Head-To-Heads at Eibar:
2-0 (Eibar Win)

Recent Form:
Eibar: 1-5
Leganes: 3-1-2

KEY STAT: Eibar have failed to find the net in seven of their last ten league games

EXPERT VERDICT: The two top-flight matches between these two sides last term were tepid affairs, each producing two goals. Leganes went on to score just 36 goals in 38 league games – the lowest of any team who stayed up – and it's no surprise that their three games thus far have yielded just five goals, the same total as Eibar's.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw (1)

 

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Soccer

England - Premier League

3pm ET

Bournemouth v Brighton

Referee: Craig Pawson

Last Head-To-Heads at Bournemouth:
3-2 (Bournemouth Win)
1-1
1-0 (Bournemouth Win)
0-2 (Brighton Win)

Recent Form:
Bournemouth: 1-4-1
Brighton: 2-2-2

KEY STAT: Bournemouth are yet to keep a clean sheet this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Bournemouth have lost all four league games this term and the tough times could continue for the toiling Cherries. Brighton arrive on a high after bagging their first Premier League victory against West Brom (3-1) and their hard-fought 0-0 draw at Watford merits plenty of respect.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw (1)

 

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MLB

National League

Cardinals @ Cubs
Martinez is 4-1, 2.96 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. St Louis is 6-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-3

Lackey is 1-2, 4.25 in his last five starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Cubs are 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-16-2

St Louis is 9-2 in its last 11 games; under is 7-1 in their last eight. Cardinals are 12-8 in last 20 road series openers. Cubs won their last three game, scoring 39 runs; over is 4-1 in their last five games. Chicago is 5-1 in last six home series openers.

Dodgers @ Nationals
Wood is 0-2, 4.88 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Dodgers are 7-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-8-2

Jackson is 1-3, 6.43 in his last four starts (under 7-2-1). Washington is 3-5-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5-2

Dodgers are 2-11 in last 13 games, but won last two; over is 5-2 in their last seven games. LA is 12-4 in last 16 road series openers. Washington won seven of last ten games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight home games.

Pirates @ Reds
Kuhl is 1-1, 2.45 in his last three starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Pirates are 3-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-5

Bailey is 0-2, 5.40 in his last five starts; over is 6-2-1 in his last nine. Reds are 1-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-9-1

Pirates lost seven of last eight games; under is 7-2 in their last nine. Pittsburgh is 4-8 in last 12 road series openers. Reds lost five of last seven games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Cincy is 12-7 in last 19 home series openers.

Marlins @ Brewers (Miami will be “home” team, bat last. Game is in Milwaukee, though)
Urena is 4-1, 3.26 in his last seven starts; under is 6-3-2 in his last 11. Miami is 10-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-8-3

Davies is 3-1, 1.69 in his last four starts; under is 8-2-1 in his last 11. Milwaukee is 8-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-9-6

Marlins lost 15 of last 17 games; over is 7-1 in their last eight. Miami is 2-5 in last seven road series openers. Milwaukee won five of its last six games; under is 4-1-1 in their last six home games. Brewers are 2-4 in last six home series openers.

Mets @ Braves
Montero is 3-0, 2.41 in his last three starts; under is 9-3 in his last 12. Mets are 3-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-8-2

Newcomb is 0-1, 6.14 in his last three starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Atlanta is 3-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-11

Mets lost their last seven road games; over is 9-2-1 in their last 12 road games. New York is 7-12 in last 19 road series openers. Atlanta won four of its last five games; over is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Braves are 2-7 in last nine home series openers.

Padres @ Rockies
Richard is 2-1, 3.21 in his last five starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. San Diego is 4-9 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-14-2

Chatwood is 1-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (only 8 IP). His last four starts went over. Colorado is 3-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-1

San Diego lost six of last nine games; under is 6-4 in their last ten road games. Padres are 8-15 in road series openers. Rockies won eight of their last 11 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Colorado is 17-6 in home series openers.

Diamondbacks @ Giant
Ray is 4-0, 1.42 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Arizona is 9-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-5-7

Samardzija is 2-1, 3.48 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Giants are 8-7 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-15-6

Arizona is 16-4 in its last 20 games; under is 3-1-1 in its last five. Snakes are 14-9 in road series openers. Giants lost four 14 of last 19 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games. SF is 8-15 in home series openers.
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American League
White Sox @ Tigers
Fulmer is 1-1, 8.59 in two starts this season (over 1-0-1). This is his first road start. Chicago’s first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Sanchez is 0-3, 13.78 in his last five starts; over is 9-3 in his last 12. Detroit is 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-6-1

White Sox won five of last six games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Detroit lost 12 of last 14 games; over is 9-2 in their last 11 home games.

Red Sox @ Rays
Sale is 2-1, 1.56 in his last three starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Boston is 11-7 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-7-8

Andriese is 0-2, 15.43 in his last four starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Tampa Bay is 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-4

Boston won six of last eight games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Red Sox are 10-13 in road series openers. Tampa Bay lost five of last seven games; their last four games stayed under. Rays are 9-13 in home series openers.

Royals @ Indians
Vargas is 1-4, 8.34 in his last five starts; over is 10-7 in his last 17 starts. Royals are 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-12-2

Bauer is 9-0, 2.53 in his last ten starts; under is 7-1-1 in his last nine. Indians are 9-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 17-8-3

Royals lost three of last four games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Cleveland won its last 22 games; under is 16-5 in their last 21 home games.

Baltimore @ New York
Ynoa allowed three runs in 4.2 IP (77 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 4-2 loss. Orioles’ first 5-inning record with him: 0-1

Severino is 3-1, 2.20 in his last five starts; over is 8-1 in his last nine starts. New York is 8-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-10-3

Orioles lost seven of last eight games; six of their last seven games stayed under. New York won five of last six games (under 4-2).

Mariners @ Astros
Paxton is making his first start since August 10; he is 7-0, 1.92 in his last eight starts. Seattle is 4-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-4

Morton is 1-2, 5.14 in his last four starts; over is 5-1 in his last six starts. Houston is 9-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-7-2

Mariners lost six of their last nine road games; eight of their last ten games overall stayed under. Seattle is 10-4 in last 14 road series openers. Astros lost five of their last seven games, five of which went over the total. Houston is 6-3 in last nine home series openers.

Blue Jays @ Twins
Happ is 2-0, 3.06 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Toronto is 4-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-1

Colon is 0-2, 6.91 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Minnesota is 3-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-5-1

Blue Jays won four of last six games; under is 10-2-1 in their last 13 games. Minnesota won six of last eight games; over is 6-4 in their last ten home games.

Rangers @ Angels
Martinez is 0-3, 7.17 in his las four starts; under is 6-4 in his last ten starts. Texas is 3-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-9-2

Heaney is 0-2, 11.12 in his last two starts; over is 3-2 in his starts. Angels are 1-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-3

Texas lost six of last eight games; over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 games. Rangers are 11-12 in road series openers. Angels lost five of last seven games, six of which stayed under. Halos are 1-4 in last five home series openers.
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Interleague

A’s @ Phillies
Mengden is 0-1, 8.31 in three starts this season (over 2-1). Oakland lost his only road start— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1-1

Leiter is 1-2, 9.00 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight starts. Phillies are 1-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5

A’s won six of their last eight games; over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Oakland is 1-8 in last nine road series openers. Philly won four of its last five games; over is 4-1 in their last five home games. Phillies are 4-2 in last six home series openers.
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Record with this pitcher starting:

National League
StL-Chi: Martinez 15-14; Lackey 16-10
LA-Wsh: Wood 16-6; Jackson 5-5
Pitt-Cin: Kuhl 11-18; Bailey 5-10
Mia-Mil: Urena 16-8; Davies 19-11
NY-Atl: Montero 7-8; Newcomb 5-11
SD-Colo: Richard 12-17; Chatwood 9-13
Az-SF: Ray 16-8; Samardzija 13-15

American League
Balt-NYY: Ynoa 0-1; Severino 17-11
Bos-TB: Sale 20-9; Andriese 6-8
Chi-Det: Fulmer 1-1; Sanchez 6-7
KC-Clev: Vargas 17-11; Bauer 17-11
Sea-Hst: Paxton 13-7; Morton 13-9
Tor-Minn: Happ 9-13; Colon 5-6
Tex-LA: Martinez 7-8; Heaney 1-4

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Mengden 2-1; Leiter 4-4

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
StL-Chi: Martinez 11-29; Lackey 14-26
LA-Wsh: Wood 4-22; Jackson 4-10
Pitt-Cin: Kuhl 5-29; Bailey 7-15
Mia-Mil: Urena 4-24; Davies 8-30
NY-Atl: Montero 3-15; Newcomb 5-16
SD-Colo: Richard 9-29; Chatwood 5-22
Az-SF: Ray 8-24; Samardzija 12-28

American League
Balt-NYY: Ynoa 0-1; Severino 6-28
Bos-TB: Sale 2-29; Andriese 8-14
Chi-Det: Fulmer 0-2; Sanchez 3-13
KC-Clev: Vargas 6-28; Bauer 4-28
Sea-Hst: Paxton 1-20; Morton 3-22
Tor-Minn: Happ 4-22; Colon 1-11
Tex-LA: Martinez 4-15; Heaney 1-5

Interleague
A’s-Phil: Mengden 0-3; Leiter 4-8

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Interleague

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 83-56 AL, favorites -$36
AL @ NL– 72-67 NL, favorites +$35
Total: 150-128 AL, favorites -$1

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 70-67-4
AL @ NL: Over 74-59-7
Total: Over 144-126-11
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Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/13/17
Ariz 28-26-19……41-22–12……..69-48
Atl 27-34-10……25-39-8………..52-73
Cubs 32-31-8…….36-24-14………..68-55
Reds 23-42-9……..29-36–7……….52-78
Colo 38-29-7…….37-29-5………..75-58
LA 33-24-13…….41-25-9……….74-49
Miami 31-34-9…….35-26-10………66-60
Milw 35-27-10…….37-28-9……….71-55
Mets 31-36-4……..30-37-7……….61-73
Philly 19-43-16……27-32-8………..46-75
Pitt 31-36-7…….28-31-13………..60-67
St. Louis 30-32-9……38-25-10………..68-57
SD 21-43-8……..36-29–9…………57-72
SF 16-49-9……..28-32-12……….44-80
Wash 42-23-7……33-30-10………….75-53

Orioles 28-38-5……..30-37-7………58-75
Boston 30-32-10………34-37-2…….64-69
White Sox 23-38-10………29-42–4…….52-80
Cleveland 44-23-8……..37-24-8……….81-47
Detroit 27-38-10…….28-33-10……..55-71
Astros 36-28-11……..43-24-5………79-52
KC 26-33-10……..30-31-13…….56-64
Angels 26-39-8………30-28-13……..56-67
Twins 38-23-12………35-32-8……..72-54
NYY 34-38-7……….36-27-4…..…70-65
A’s 26-37-7……..32-32-12……..58-69
Seattle 28-36-9……..39-25-10………67-61
TB 36-29-11……..38-22-9……..74-51
Texas 34-26-11……..38-27-8……..72-53
Toronto 29-37-5……..30-33-11……..59-70

%age of times teams score in first inning
Team (road-home-total)- thru 9/13/17
Ariz 22-71……..26-73………..48
Atl 17-70……….19-75………36
Cubs 20-71……..26-74………..46
Reds 30-75……..26-72……….56
Colo 20-74……..25-71..……..45
LA 21-71……..26-74..…….47
Miami 31-74……..26-71………..57
Milw 24-72……28-75…..……52
Mets 32-71……..25-74……….57
Philly 17-78……..22-68……….39
Pitt 22-74……..22-73……….44
StL 15-72……..23-72………..38
SD 23-72……….24-73……….47
SF 17-75……….21-73……….38
Wash 26-72……..29-73……….55

Orioles 17-72……..24-75……….41
Boston 20-72……..18-73……….38
White Sox 22-71……20-75……….42
Clev 22-76……..25-71………47
Detroit 18-74…….26-71………44
Astros 21-76……..28-70………49
KC 18-70……..16-76………..34
Angels 27-75……..21-72……….48
Twins 17-71……..19-73……….36
NYY 19-78……..18-67……….37
A’s 18-70……..27-76………45
Seattle 21-73…….25-76……….46
TB 22-74……..24-73………46
Texas 28-72……..30-73………58
Toronto 24-72……..21-77………45

 

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MLB Trend Report

2:20 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

7:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games
NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

7:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
LA Dodgers are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Washington is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

7:05 PM
OAKLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Oakland is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland

7:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. DETROIT
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

7:10 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:35 PM
NY METS vs. ATLANTA
NY Mets are 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home

8:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 12 games
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami's last 18 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

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

8:10 PM
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Toronto
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:40 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
San Diego is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
San Diego is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

10:07 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
San Francisco is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Arizona

 

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MLB Long Sheet

ST LOUIS (77 - 69) at CHICAGO CUBS (80 - 66) - 2:20 PM
CARLOS MARTINEZ (R) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 28-32 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 58-55 (-7.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LACKEY is 35-18 (+15.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 83-70 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 34-30 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 80-66 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 43-32 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 9-14 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 417-379 (-87.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 31-34 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-54 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 42-37 (-14.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 113-105 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 22-30 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 3-9 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
LACKEY is 16-18 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 8-4 (+3.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 4-3 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.472.
His team's record is 8-4 (+4.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.0 units)
JOHN LACKEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LACKEY is 3-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.063.
His team's record is 4-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-2. (+2.7 units)

LA DODGERS (94 - 52) at WASHINGTON (89 - 57) - 7:05 PM
ALEX WOOD (L) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 83-75 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 3-11 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
LA DODGERS are 15-23 (-15.2 Units) against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 135-98 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 91-88 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 40-46 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 36-30 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 10-13 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 63-30 (+22.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-29 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-23 (-12.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.1 Units)
ALEX WOOD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
WOOD is 3-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.78 and a WHIP of 1.218.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-6. (-3.2 units)
EDWIN JACKSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
JACKSON is 4-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.401.
His team's record is 4-4 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

PITTSBURGH (68 - 79) at CINCINNATI (63 - 84) - 7:10 PM
CHAD KUHL (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 68-79 (-9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-26 (-10.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 97-122 (-37.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 42-59 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 110-130 (-31.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 69-92 (-28.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 23-16 (+8.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CINCINNATI is 32-32 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 55-58 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 403-369 (-84.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 10-6 (+6.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.2 Units)
CHAD KUHL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
KUHL is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)
HOMER BAILEY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
BAILEY is 9-6 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.225.
His team's record is 11-9 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 12-6. (+5.0 units)

MILWAUKEE (77 - 69) at MIAMI (68 - 78) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY JEFFRESS (R) vs. JOSE URENA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.8 Units)
JEREMY JEFFRESS vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.
JOSE URENA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

NY METS (63 - 83) at ATLANTA (66 - 79) - 7:35 PM
RAFAEL MONTERO (R) vs. SEAN NEWCOMB (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 63-83 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 66-79 (+1.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 37-32 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ATLANTA is 23-16 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 63-71 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 40-27 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 432-450 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
NY METS are 23-15 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY METS are 220-170 (+39.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1997.
ATLANTA is 44-69 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-7 (-0.7 Units) against NY METS this season
6 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)
RAFAEL MONTERO vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.
SEAN NEWCOMB vs. NY METS since 1997
NEWCOMB is 0-1 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.948.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

SAN DIEGO (65 - 81) at COLORADO (80 - 67) - 8:40 PM
CLAYTON RICHARD (L) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 80-67 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 37-27 (+15.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 25-17 (+14.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 36-30 (+7.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
CHATWOOD is 14-5 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 65-81 (+5.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 27-22 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 61-75 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 49-52 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 48-58 (+5.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN DIEGO is 80-95 (+14.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 26-21 (+15.0 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 32-42 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
RICHARD is 7-0 (+8.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RICHARD is 46-37 (+18.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 74-59 (-41.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997.
COLORADO is 71-72 (-17.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 35-39 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHATWOOD is 9-15 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 4-11 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 12-19 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 8-4 (+2.6 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. COLORADO since 1997
RICHARD is 4-5 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.60 and a WHIP of 1.669.
His team's record is 7-9 (-1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 10-6. (+3.8 units)
TYLER CHATWOOD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CHATWOOD is 5-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.239.
His team's record is 7-3 (+4.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.5 units)

ARIZONA (85 - 62) at SAN FRANCISCO (57 - 91) - 10:15 PM
ROBBIE RAY (L) vs. JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 278-184 (+57.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters since 1997.
ARIZONA is 85-62 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 6-0 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in road games in September games this season.
ARIZONA is 40-27 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 60-42 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 64-47 (+11.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 52-32 (+17.2 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
ARIZONA is 133-91 (+30.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 57-91 (-37.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 79-77 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-40 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 38-59 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAMARDZIJA is 28-34 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 41-52 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 7-12 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 16-30 (-15.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 8-5 (+3.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.5 Units)
ROBBIE RAY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RAY is 2-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP of 1.427.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)
JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.415.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-7. (-4.8 units)

BALTIMORE (72 - 75) at NY YANKEES (80 - 66) - 7:05 PM
GABRIEL YNOA (R) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 27-45 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 45-55 (-12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-29 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss this season.
NY YANKEES are 45-23 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 160-149 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 33-29 (+6.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 10-6 (+4.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
15 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+14.0 Units)
GABRIEL YNOA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
LUIS SEVERINO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SEVERINO is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.086.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)

BOSTON (83 - 63) at TAMPA BAY (72 - 75) - 7:10 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. MATT ANDRIESE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 41-40 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SALE is 3-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 140-168 (-35.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 73-80 (-20.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 18-31 (-14.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 88-111 (-27.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-9 (+0.3 Units) against BOSTON this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.5 Units)
CHRIS SALE vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
SALE is 8-5 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.08 and a WHIP of 0.935.
His team's record is 8-5 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.5 units)
MATT ANDRIESE vs. BOSTON since 1997
ANDRIESE is 2-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.28 and a WHIP of 1.465.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.9 units)

CHI WHITE SOX (59 - 87) at DETROIT (60 - 86) - 7:10 PM
CARSON FULMER (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-31 (+8.4 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 60-86 (-25.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 24-39 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
DETROIT is 35-59 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 40-66 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 25-41 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SANCHEZ is 6-19 (-13.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 9-7 (+3.7 Units) against DETROIT this season
11 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.9 Units)
CARSON FULMER vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.524.
His team's record is 4-7 (-6.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-6.2 units)

KANSAS CITY (72 - 74) at CLEVELAND (91 - 56) - 7:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 42-15 (+17.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 15-0 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in September games this season.
CLEVELAND is 38-14 (+19.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 62-30 (+14.7 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-8 (+20.8 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BAUER is 14-2 (+12.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 72-74 (+3.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 77-66 (+13.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 56-54 (+5.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 37-33 (+10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VARGAS is 17-11 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 86-74 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-6 (+0.4 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)
JASON VARGAS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VARGAS is 8-5 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.306.
His team's record is 9-9 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-10. (-2.6 units)
TREVOR BAUER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BAUER is 2-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.392.
His team's record is 6-3 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.7 units)

SEATTLE (74 - 73) at HOUSTON (88 - 58) - 8:10 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. CHARLIE MORTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PAXTON is 12-18 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 13-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in road games in September games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 86-75 (+18.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-32 (+8.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 84-69 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 31-36 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in September games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-53 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-22 (-13.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 21-21 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 31-39 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 14-23 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 11-5 (+4.3 Units) against SEATTLE this season
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+4.4 Units)
JAMES PAXTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PAXTON is 3-2 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.023.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)
CHARLIE MORTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MORTON is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

TORONTO (68 - 79) at MINNESOTA (77 - 69) - 8:10 PM
J.A. HAPP (L) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 68-79 (-22.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 30-38 (-12.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 6-17 (-15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 39-54 (-23.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
TORONTO is 25-42 (-18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HAPP is 3-9 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 77-69 (+11.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 53-38 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 39-56 (-18.7 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 68-88 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 32-49 (-19.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 97-89 (-28.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+3.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)
J.A. HAPP vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HAPP is 1-4 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.88 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 1-4 (-5.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)
BARTOLO COLON vs. TORONTO since 1997
COLON is 12-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.12 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 17-11 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-13. (+0.6 units)

TEXAS (72 - 74) at LA ANGELS (74 - 72) - 10:05 PM
NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. BUD NORRIS (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 10-6 (+5.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.6 Units)
NICK MARTINEZ vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MARTINEZ is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.093.
His team's record is 2-5 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+2.0 units)
BUD NORRIS vs. TEXAS since 1997
NORRIS is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 6.48 and a WHIP of 1.560.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

OAKLAND (64 - 82) at PHILADELPHIA (57 - 89) - 7:05 PM
DANIEL MENGDEN (R) vs. MARK LEITER JR. (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 201-269 (-53.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 10-21 (-10.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
OAKLAND is 22-49 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 9-26 (-13.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 26-48 (-21.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 12-25 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-55 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 67-108 (-33.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-27 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-89 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-61 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-70 (-25.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
DANIEL MENGDEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
No recent starts.
MARK LEITER JR. vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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MLB Umpire Assignment


915 Baltimore Orioles +230 Over 9 -105
916 New York Yankees -250 Under 9 -115
Paul Emmel 2017: 13-12, 11-12 o/u (2016: 16-13, 14-13 o/u)
Under is 7-2 in Emmels last 9 games behind home plate.
Over is 22-4 in Emmels last 26 Yankees games behind home plate.
Orioles are 11-3 in their last 14 games with Emmel behind home plate.
Yankees are 1-8 in their last 9 games with Emmel behind home plate.


919 Chicago White Sox -102 Over 9½ -125
920 Detroit Tigers -108 Under 9½ +105
Chris Segal 2017: 14-12, 12-14 o/u (2016: 2-4, 3-3 o/u)
Under is 8-1 in Segals last 9 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Segals last 7 games behind home plate.

921 Kansas City Royals +193 Over 9 -115
922 Cleveland Indians -213 Under 9 -105
Lance Barksdale 2017: 18-10, 7-18 o/u (2016: 17-15, 11-19 o/u)
Under is 33-13-5 in Barksdales last 51 games behind home plate.
Home team is 17-5 in Barksdales last 22 games behind home plate.
Home team is 17-7 in Barksdales last 24 Indians games behind home plate.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Barksdale behind home plate.

925 Toronto Blue Jays -109 Over 9½ -125
926 Minnesota Twins -101 Under 9½ +105
Ryan Blakney 2017: 11-15, 7-16 o/u (2016: 15-22, 15-21 o/u)
Under is 34-16-4 in Blakneys last 54 games behind home plate.

 

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MLB Trends

ST. LOUIS @ CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

BALTIMORE @ NY YANKEES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Baltimore

LA DODGERS @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
Washington is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

OAKLAND @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Oakland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing Oakland

KANSAS CITY @ CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City's last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

BOSTON @ TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games

PITTSBURGH @ CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

CHI WHITE SOX @ DETROIT
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox

NY METS @ ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Mets's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

MILWAUKEE @ MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 15 games on the road
Milwaukee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Miami's last 14 games when playing Milwaukee

SEATTLE @ HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

TORONTO @ MINNESOTA
Toronto is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Minnesota is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

SAN DIEGO @ COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego

TEXAS @ LA ANGELS
Texas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games

ARIZONA @ SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Francisco is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Francisco's last 8 games

 

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MLB Top Trends

CHI WHITE SOX @ DETROIT
Play OVER DETROIT on the total in All games after 3 or more consecutive losses. The record is 30 Overs and 11 Unders for the last two seasons (+18.3 units)

CINCINNATI @ ST LOUIS
Play OVER CINCINNATI on the total in All games as a road underdog of +175 to +250. The record is 10 Overs and 1 Unders this season (+8.9 units)

ATLANTA @ WASHINGTON
Play OVER ATLANTA on the total in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record. The record is 23 Overs and 7 Unders this season (+15.2 units)

NY METS @ CHICAGO CUBS
Play OVER NY METS on the total in Road games in night games. The record is 34 Overs and 13 Unders this season (+19.85 units)

NY METS @ CHICAGO CUBS
Play OVER NY METS on the total in All games in night games. The record is 63 Overs and 29 Unders this season (+31.2 units)

HOUSTON @ LA ANGELS
Play OVER HOUSTON on the total in All games on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5. The record is 38 Overs and 15 Unders for the last two seasons (+21.95 units)

NY METS @ ATLANTA
Play OVER NY METS on the total in All games in night games. The record is 63 Overs and 29 Unders this season (+31.2 units)

NY METS @ ATLANTA
Play OVER NY METS on the total in Road games in night games. The record is 34 Overs and 13 Unders this season (+19.85 units)

ARIZONA @ SAN FRANCISCO
Play OVER ARIZONA on the total in All games when playing with a day off. The record is 22 Overs and 7 Unders for the last two seasons (+14.65 units)

ARIZONA @ SAN FRANCISCO
Play OVER ARIZONA on the total in All games when playing with a day off. The record is 12 Overs and 2 Unders this season (+9.95 units)

 

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StatFox Super Situations

LA DODGERS at WASHINGTON
Play On - Road favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (LA DODGERS) below average hitting team (AVG <=.255) against a decent starting pitcher (ERA=3.70 to 4.20) -NL 186-90 since 1997. ( 67.4% | 66.0 units ) 6-7 this year. ( 46.2% | -3.6 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends

KANSAS CITY at CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND is 26-3 (+24.0 Units) against the money line after 7 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons. The average score was: CLEVELAND (5.4) , OPPONENT (2.1)

 

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Diamond Trends - Friday

TOP SU TREND:
The Yankees are 15-0 since Jul 04, 2015 as a home favorite off a game as a favorite in which they allowed 12+ hits.

TOP OU TREND:
The Nationals are 12-0 OU (3.96 ppg) since Aug 26, 2010 as a home dog in the first game of a series when seeking same season revenge for a loss.

TOP STARTER TREND:
The Tigers are 10-0 since May 23, 2014 when Anibal Sanchez starts as a favorite after they used 5+ pitchers yesterday.

TOP CHOICE TREND:
The Cardinals are 0-13 since Aug 04, 2015 on the road off

 

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MLB Line Drive

Double-Play Picks

Yesterday's Picks: 2-0
Season To Date: 142-135-14

Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals (+135, 9.5)
We get what may be a preview of the National League Championship series as the NL West leading Dodgers visit the NL East leading Nationals for a three-game set beginning Friday night in Washington.

There was definitely a playoff atmosphere the last time these two teams met, despite the fact the series took place in June. All close hard fought games, with the Nats taking the series two games to one, but by a total score of just 7-5, resulting in the Under going 3-0.

That was thanks to matchups like Clayton Kershaw vs. Stephen Strasburg, Brandon McCarthy vs. Max Scherzer and Hyun-Jin Ryu vs. Gio Gonzalez. This time we get Alex Wood vs. Edwin Jackson. Not the same shine, right?

While Wood is an All-Star and has been excellent for the Dodgers this season, he has struggled recently. The lefty is 0-2 with a 6.35 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP in his last three starts and that includes matchups with the Padres and Pirates.

Wood faces a Washington lineup that ranks third in average and fourth in slugging in the Big Leagues against lefties this season.

Meanwhile Jackson, who was signed as a fill in midway through the season, makes his 11th straight start, but his last three have also been tough. The Nats’ right-hander is 1-2 with a 6.60 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP in those starts.

The Over is 6-0 in Dodgers’ last six games vs. a right-handed starter, that trend continuing is a good bet tonight.

Pick: Over 9.5

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants (+145, 7.5)
One team that would like to through a wrench in the plans for a Dodgers-Nationals NLCS would have to be the Diamondbacks. They head on the road for a six-game road trip, beginning tonight in San Francisco against the Giants.

Despite not getting the attention (positive or negative) that the Dodgers are getting, the D-backs have quietly improved their record to 85-62 to hold the top NL Wild Card spot by five games.
They have done so thanks to a balanced offense (ninth in runs per game, seventh in OPS and stolen bases) and a pitching staff that has been spectacular (third in ERA and quality starts, sixth in WHIP and strikeouts).

One of those pitching standouts has been Robbie Ray. The southpaw is 13-5 with a 2.81 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP and more impressively, he has been even better on the road. Ray is 7-1 with a 1.34 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP in 12 starts away from Chase Field.

Oh, here’s the numbers from his last three starts: 3-0 with a 1.33 ERA and a 0.74 WHIP, while striking out 36 and walking four. Yeah.

Did we mention they’re playing the last place Giants?

Pick: Diamondbacks -164

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Luis Severino, New York Yankees
The Yankees young right-hander is turning into the ace of the staff right before his teammates eyes and in the middle of a pennant race no less.

New York has won four of his last five starts, where Severino has pitched to a 1.38 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP. In fact, if you take away one brutal outing back on August 12 against the Red Sox, the Yankees have won 10 of Severino’s last 11 starts, where he has a 1.37 ERA and an 0.86 WHIP. So, yeah, he’s been good.

Severino and the Yankees are big -270 home chalk tonight against the Orioles.

Slumping: Matt Andriese, Tampa Bay Rays
To put it nicely, Andriese has been not good. The Rays have lost the right-hander’s last four starts and in three of those games he failed to get out of the second inning. Ouch. In those four starts Andriese is 0-2 with a whopping 13.50 ERA and a 2.36 WHIP.

Andriese and the Rays hope he can put his struggles behind him, but they’ll be big +170 home dogs tonight against Chris Sale and the Red Sox.

Friday's Top Trends
* Indians are 6-0 in Trevor Bauer's last six starts... and if you've been living under a rock, 22-0 in their last 22 overall. Indians -200 vs. Royals.
* Mets are 0-7 in their last seven road games. Mets +125 @ Braves.
* Marlins are 2-15 in their last 17 overall. Marlins -115 vs. Brewers.
* Twins are 11-2 in their last 13 home games. Twins -105 vs. Blue Jays.

Weather To Keep An Eye On
It should mostly be a beautfil day for September baseball around the Big Leagues, with only a slight chance of rain (20 percent) at Yankee Stadium for their matchup versus the Orioles and a bit of pitchers wind at Target Field for when the Twins host the Blue Jays.

Ump Of The Day
Chris Segal: It's been a season of interesting splits for Segal. After starting the season as a bit of an Over ump, with it going 11-6 (64.7 percent) in his first 17 games, there has been a stark turnaround over his past nine, with the Under going 8-1 (88.9 percent). Segal has a fairly high strike rate a 64.05 percent as well. He will be calling balls and strikes for tonight's game in Detroit between the White Sox and Tigers, where the total is currently 9.5.

 

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Conference Report

Arizona at Texas-El Paso
The Wildcats roll into El Paso looking to rebound after a 19-16 setback in front of the home fans against Houston last time out. UTEP was routed in their opener against Oklahoma, and manhandled by Rice 31-14 in their home opener, going 0-2 ATS in the process. The Wildcats opened as 20-point favorites, and that quickly was bet up over three touchdowns. That's despite the fact Arizona is just 3-13 ATS over their past 16 games and 1-5 ATS in their past six out of conference. In addition, they have followed up a straight-up loss by going 1-9 ATS in their next 10 games while failing to cover in seven consecutive road contests. UTEP isn't much better, going 3-8 ATS over their past 11 non-conference tilts and 2-9 ATS in their past 11 following a double-digit loss at home in the previous week.

Illinois at South Florida (-17)
The Illini are surprisingly 2-0 on the season. The Illinois win total before the season that was set by the oddsmakers was 3.5 so they are over half way there in just two weeks. After getting outplayed in week one (-159 yards) yet still getting a win over Ball State the Illini looked much better last week. After getting shut down on the ground vs Ball State gaining 2.4 YPC, they put up nearly 200 yards on the ground last week. The young Illinois defense, 3 freshmen in the starting line-up, held the high powered WKU attack (45 PPG last year) to just 7 points on only 244 total yards (4.1 yards per play). To give you some perspective on that defensive performance, the Hilltoppers had over 400 yards of total offense in every game last year with the exception of their tilt with Alabama when the Tide held them to 239.

USF comes in with a 2-0 record as well with wins over San Jose State and Stony Brook. Their game last week vs UConn was postponed due to Hurricane Irma. Their 31-17 win two weeks over Stony Brook wasn’t all roses as the Bulls actually trailed 10-7 before they got things under control in the 3rd quarter. Defensively they’ve held their first two opponents to an average of just 3.9 yards per play. The Bulls have 16 starters back from last year’s 11-2 team including QB Quintin Flowers who has already accounted for 535 total yards in the first two games. Former Texas head coach Charlie Strong is now the head coach for South Florida. We’ll keep an eye on how Hurricane Irma may affect this team’s preparation leading up to this game.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS – USF has a 3-19 SU record their last 22 games vs Power 5 opponents. However all 3 of those wins have come in the last 2 seasons vs South Carolina and Syracuse (twice). The Bulls have been a favorite of -17 or more vs a Power 5 opponent just twice since 1980. Both games were vs Syracuse and USF won and covered both. Since 1990, the Illini have been a dog of 17 or more outside of conference play just twice (0-2 SU but 2-0 ATS).

 

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Friday's Tip Sheet

Illinois at South Florida
The Week 3 version of “Friday Night Lights” takes us to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, where South Florida from out of the AAC will take on Big Ten representative Illinois. Both teams are undefeated to date, but it’s Lovie Smith’s squad that’s been more pleased with its play here early on. As of Thursday night, most betting shops had South Florida (2-0 straight, 0-2 against the spread) installed as a 17.5-point favorite with a total of 55.5. The Illini were listed at +600 to win outright (risk $100 to win $600).

USF finished 2016 with an 11-2 record and returned seven starters on offense and nine on defense. The Bulls lost head coach Willie Taggart when he took the Oregon job, however, replacing him with former Texas and Louisville head coach Charlie Strong. Although USF remains undefeated, it hasn’t been impressive on Strong’s watch so far. The Bulls fell behind 16-0 at San Jose State in the first quarter of their opener, but they responded to capture a 42-22 win. Nevertheless, they failed to cover the number as 21-point road ‘chalk.’ The 64 combined points fell ‘under’ the 69-point total.

In the win over the Spartans, USF went on a 28-0 run to go into halftime with a 28-16 advantage. The Bulls actually moved ahead of the number on Quinton Flowers’ one-yard TD run with 9:57 remaining. However, San Jose State’s Montel Aaron found Justin Holmes for a 22-yard TD pass with 8:25 left, and that score would hold to give the Spartans the spread cover. USF got a scoop-and-score TD from its defense, only to see it get called back and prevent the Bulls from taking the money. Flowers completed 11-of-22 passes for 212 yards and two TDs without an interception. He rushed for 70 yards and one TD on 18 carries. D’Ernest Johnson rushed for a team-best 99 yards and two TDs on 22 attempts, while Darius Tice ran for 94 yards and one TD on 20 totes. Marquez Valdes-Scantling hauled in six receptions for 91 yards, while Temi Alaka caught a 49-yard TD pass from Flowers.

In Week 2, USF went to intermission trailing Stony Brook 10-7 in its home opener. The Bulls didn’t take their first lead against the FCS foe until Flowers found Valdes-Scantling on a six-yard scoring strike with 2:43 remaining in the third quarter. After extending the lead to 17-10 with a short field goal, the Seawolves pulled even early in the final stanza on a Stacy Bedell 54-yard TD run. USF answered on its ensuing drive when Flowers connected with Tyre McCants for a 65-yard TD pass. Tice’s 14-yard TD run with 1:40 remaining put the game on ice, but Stony Brook easily covered the spread as a 35-point underdog. Flowers completed 19-of-32 throws for 186 yards and two TDs with one interception. He also rushed for 67 yards on 18 carries, while Tice ran for 57 yards and two scores on 16 attempts. McCants had a pair of catches for 74 yards and one TD.

USF saw its Week 3 game at UConn postponed due to Hurricane Irma.

Illinois (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) opened the season by slipping past Ball State, 24-21 as a five-point home ‘chalk.’ The Illini led 16-7 at halftime, but the Cardinals took a 21-16 lead with a pair of third-quarter TD runs. Smith’s squad got a one-yard TD run from Mike Epstein with 2:06 remaining, and a Chayce Crouch three-yard run on the two-point conversion gave Illinois a 24-21 advantage. The defense held off Ball State to preserve the victory.

Illinois could muster just 216 yards of total offense compared to 375 for Ball State. The home team’s defense forced two turnovers, however, and made a key fourth-down stop. Epstein finished with 54 rushing yards and two TDs on 11 carries. Crouch completed 10-of-19 passes for only 145 yards with one TD and one interception. Epstein had two catches for 32 yards as well.

Illinois improved to 2-0 with last week’s 20-7 home win over Western Ky. as a 6.5-point home underdog. The 27 combined points dropped ‘under’ the 51-point tally. The defense was the story for Smith’s troops again, forcing two turnovers including a 10-yard pick-six by Julian Jones to give Illinois a 13-0 lead at halftime. This unit held the Hilltoppers to 244 yards of total offense and jus six rushing yards on 16 attempts. Crouch’s nine-yard TD run midway through the third quarter gave the Illini a 20-0 lead. Western Ky. didn’t get on the board until QB Mike White’s two-yard TD run with 11:38 remaining. Epstein rushed 21 times for 111 yards, while Crouch ran for 44 yards and one TD on 12 carries. Crouch struggled throwing the ball, though, connecting on just 14-of-25 passes for 107 yards with one interception.

The Illinois defense has been led by Del’Shawn Phillips, a juco transfer who was Smith’s prize recruit who arrived in Champaign-Urbana in time for spring practice. Phillips has recorded a team-high 22 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks and one QB hurry. Meanwhile, junior LB Tre Watson has produced 16 tackles, one interception for a 21-yard return, one fumble recovery with a 34 yards return, 0.5 TFL’s and one QB hurry.

Illinois DE James Crawford is suspended indefinitely for unknown reasons. Crawford had 18 tackles and one tackle for a loss last season. Also, sophomore LB Jake Hansen, who was penciled in as a starter coming out of spring practice, is done for the season due to a knee injury. Sophomore RB Reggie Corbin hasn’t made his season debut yet due to undisclosed reasons. Corbin, who is listed as ‘questionable’ at USF, rushed for 523 yards and two TDs while averaging 6.1 YPC last year.

USF staring senior WR Ryeshene Bronson, who had 21 career starts, was lost to a season-ending shoulder injury.

Arizona at UTEP
As of Thursday night, most spots had Arizona (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) listed as a 23-point favorite with a total of 58.5. The Miners were +1250 on the money line (risk $100 to win $1,250).

Arizona started the season with a 62-24 win over Northern Arizona as a 26-point home favorite. The 86 combined points soared ‘over’ the 68.5-point number. Junior QB Brandon Dawkins was the catalyst for the offense, rushing for 92 yards and two TDs on seven carries. He also completed 7-of-13 passes for 89 yards and one TD without an interception. Nick Wilson added 87 rushing yards and one TD on eight attempts. Junior Tony Ellison had five receptions for 79 yards.

Rich Rodriguez’s team lost a 19-16 decision as a one-point underdog in Week 2. The 37 combined points went ‘under’ the 64.5-point total. The Cougars never trailed, but there were a pair of ties (3-3 & 10-10) until Dillon Birden’s three-yard TD run with 45 seconds left in the second quarter gave UH the lead for good. Major Applewhite’s club added a safety in the second half and limited UA to a pair of field goals to garner the victory in its season opener (after its Week 1 game was postponed due to Hurricane Harvey). Dawkins completed 17-of-29 passes for 178 yards without a TD or an INT, and he was held to 26 rushing yards on 13 attempts. UA’s J.J. Taylor rushed for a team-best 87 yards on 17 carries, while junior WR Shun Brown had four catches for 79 yards.

Arizona has posted a 4-4 spread record in eight games as a road favorite since Rodriguez took over in 2012.

UTEP (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS) has been clobbered twice to date, losing 56-7 at Oklahoma and 31-14 at home vs. Rice. Remember, the Owls lost 62-7 to Stanford in their opener in Sydney, Australia, two weeks before coming to El Paso and winning handily as 1.5-point road underdogs. The 45 combined points dipped ‘under’ the 55-point total. In the loss to the Sooners, the 63 combined points slithered ‘over’ the 62.5-point tally thanks to a one-yard TD run from OU’s Marcelias Sutton with 10:20 left in the fourth quarter.

Oklahoma dominated UTEP with a 676-167 advantage in total offense. The only highlight for the Miners was Walter Dawn’s 17-yard TD run to knot the score at 7-7 midway through the opening quarter. Junior QB Ryan Metz completed only 10-of-18 passes for 56 yards, while Dawn finished with 56 rushing yards and one TD on just seven carries.

Rice scored the first 17 points at the Sun Bowl last week, keeping UTEP out of the end zone until Warren Redix’s 44-yard TD catch from Metz trimmed the deficit to 17-7 late in the third quarter. After the Owls extended their lead to 24-7, Metz’s one-yard TD plunge made it 24-14 with 4:56 left. Rice added another TD on a short run to the put the game on ice. Metz threw for 203 yards and one TD without an interception. However, he injured his shoulder late in the game and is now considered out indefinitely.

With Metz, who had a 14/4 TD-INT ratio in seven starts in ’16, sidelined vs. Arizona, senior Zack Greenlee will get the starting nod. Greenlee is in his second season with UTEP after starting six games at Fresno St. as a freshman and sophomore. He had a 14/6 TD-INT ratio while playing for the Bulldogs. In ’16 for UTEP, Greenlee started four games and threw for 695 yards with a 5/3 TD-INT ratio.

UTEP owns a 5-7 spread record in 12 games as a home underdog during Sean Kugler’s five-year tenure.

Both teams are dealing with a slew of injuries. In addition to Metz, sophomore tackle Greg Long is out for the season with a leg injury. Long started four games in ’16 as a redshirt freshman and earned All C-USA Freshman honors. Also, starting junior center Derron Gatewood is ‘doubtful’ for undisclosed reasons, and starting sophomore LB Jayson VanHook is ‘out’ for the season with a shoulder injury. VanHook had 36 tackles, one sack and 4.5 TFL’s in ’16.

Arizona’s Wilson, the senior RB, is ‘questionable’ with an ankle injury along with starting senior nose guard Parker Zellers. Three UA starters are ‘out,’ including sophomore safety Isaiah Hayes, senior LB DeAndre’ Miller and junior TE Trevor Wood. Miller had 18 tackles, three sacks, and two TFL’s last year, while Wood caught seven balls for 49 yards. As a true freshman in ’16, Hayes recorded 38 tackles, one sack and 1.5 TFL’s.

Arizona has owned this head-to-head series by winning 22 of 23 games dating back to 1958. UTEP’s lone victory over the Wildcats came in 1970.

B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets
There’s a third televised game Friday night. That side and total available for bettors involves Temple playing host to UMass. As of Thursday night, most spots had the Owls listed as 14.5-point favorites with a total of 52. The Minutemen were at +450 on the money line (risk $100 to win $450). Mark Whipple’s team is 0-3 both SU and ATS after losing vs. Hawaii (38-35), at Coastal Carolina (38-28) and vs. Old Dominion (17-7). As for Geoff Collins’s first squad at Temple since taking over for Matt Rhule, it is out to a 1-1 SU start but has yet to cover the number. The Owls lost 49-16 at Notre Dame before holding off Villanova 16-13 at home in Week 2. Temple is 7-2 ATS in its last nine games as a home favorite, while UMass is 8-8 ATS as a road ‘dog during Whipple’s tenure. The Minutemen are 5-2 ATS in their last seven such spots. This game will kick in Philadelphia at 7:00 p.m. Eastern on ESPNU.

Nebraska RB Tre Bryant has been ruled ‘out’ of Saturday’s home game vs. Northern Illinois due to a knee injury. Bryant has rushed for 299 yards and two TDs on 51 attempts through two games.

During David Cutcliffe’s 10-year tenure at Duke, his teams have compiled an incredible 12-2 spread record in 14 games as a double-digit home favorite. The Blue Devils are 14-point home ‘chalk’ Saturday vs. Baylor.

 

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Friday's NCAAF Game of the Day: Illinois at South Florida

Illinois Fighting Illini at South Florida Bulls (-17, 55.5)
Illinois goes after its third straight victory to open the season and will face its most difficult challenge yet when coach Lovie Smith’s team visits a familiar place to take on well-rested No. 21 South Florida on Friday night. Smith returns to the site of his last job with NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Bulls had last week’s game at Connecticut cancelled due to complications with Hurricane Irma.

The Fighting Illini knocked off Ball State and Western Kentucky while giving up a total of 28 points in their first two contests with a young defense that will be tested against an experienced team that has scored at least 30 points in 19 straight games. “They’re being put in situations that are new to them each week,” Smith told reporters of his defense after a 20-7 victory over Western Kentucky last week. “But, again, they’ve stepped up to the plate, and they’re taking advantage of it.” USF was not really sharp in its first two games, despite putting up 73 points combined and winning by an average of 17, but senior quarterback Quinton Flowers leads the way for a talented offense that can beat foes with the run and the pass. The Bulls did not practice over the weekend after the UConn game was canceled and will have to brush off some rust as they prepare for their second-to-last non-conference matchup of the season.

LINE HISTORY:
South Florida opened as 14-point home favorites and that number has jumped to -17. The total hit the betting boards at 51 and jumped all of the way up to 55.5. Follow the complete line history here.

INJURY REPORT:

Illinois
DB J. Dunlap (Questionable, Leg), RB R. Corbin (Questionable, Undisclosed), OL D. Kramer (Questionable, Leg), OL J. Fagan (Questionable, Undisclosed), RB D. Brown (Questionable, Undisclosed), TE N. Echard (Doubful, Knee), DL J. Crawford (Out, Suspension), LB J. Hansen (Out For Season, Knee).

South Florida
OL G. Bethel (Questionable, Leg), WR R. Bronson (Out For Season, Shoulder).

ILLINOIS (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U):
Three freshmen have started on defense for Smith’s squad, including linemen Bobby Roundtree (three sacks) and Isaiah Gay (one sack), while junior linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips leads the way with 22 tackles and a half-sack. Junior wide receiver Mike Dudek, who has missed the last two seasons after suffering two torn ACLs in his left knee, is off to a strong start with eight catches for 93 yards and a score to lead the receiving corps. Junior quarterback Chayce Crouch has thrown for 252 yards with one touchdown strike and two interceptions in the first two games while freshman running back Mike Epstein has rushed for 165 yards and two TDs.

SOUTH FLORIDA (2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS, 0-2 O/U):
Flowers threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns with just one interception in the first two games, but his accuracy has not been as sharp (55.6 completion percentage) as in the past. The Bulls would like to get their rushing attack going again after managing just 153 yards in the close win against FCS member Stony Brook last time out, and will look for senior D’Ernest Johnson to return to his opening game form (99 yards on the ground) after gaining 15 on Sept. 2. USF’s defense will still have to get better but linebackers Nico Sawtelle and Auggie Sanchez lead the way for the Bulls, who have picked off five passes in two games.

TRENDS:
* Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
* Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
* Under is 7-1 in Fighting Illini last 8 non-conference games.
* Over is 9-2 in Bulls last 11 home games.

CONSENSUS:
The underdog Illini are getting 66 percent of the action and the Over is picking up 56 percent of the totals wagers.

 

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CFL

Betting Recap - Week 12

League Betting Notes

Favorites went 3-1 SU in Week 12
Favorites/underdogs went 2-2 ATS in Week 12
Home/road teams posted a 2-2 SU record in Week 12
Home team posted a 3-1 ATS record in Week 12
The 'Over/under' went 2-2 in Week 12

Analysis
In one of the most entertaining games of the season, Calgary (9-1-1) posted a comeback victory thanks to the arm of Bo Levi Mitchell, edging provincial rival Edmonton (7-4). Despite the 25-22 win, the Stampeders were unable to cover - their first non-cover since July 14 in Montreal, their only loss of the season. For the third time in four games it was an 'under' result.

The West Division continues to play well, or at least much, much better than the East Division. All teams in the West are .500 or above, even Saskatchewan (5-5). All teams in the East are at least three games under .500, and only Ottawa (4-7-1) has covered more games than they have not. Everyone in the East except for the RedBlacks has lost at least three games on the road, too.

Team Betting Notes
Hamilton (2-8 ) won for the second consecutive game, topping Ottawa. After an 0-8 SU/2-6 ATS start, the Tiger Cats have managed a 2-0 SU/ATS mark. It's mainly because their defense has improved. After allowing 31 or more points in each of their past eight, the Ti-Cats have given up 22 in each of their two wins. After a 5-1 'over' run, the 'under' is also 3-0-1 across the past four.

Despite their hot run, the Tiger Cats are still 1-8-2 ATS across their past 11 home games and 4-13-2 ATS in the past 19 overall. Things do not look to get much better this weekend with Saskatchewan visiting, as the Riders are 25-10-1 ATS across the past 36 in this series.

Ottawa remains in first-place, but just by one point. They suffered a 26-22 setback against the Ti-Cats at home, a shocking loss considering the RedBlacks were 12-point favorites. The non-cover stopped a 3-0 ATS run for Ottawa. One thing that has been consistent is the under for Ottawa, going 3-0-2 over their past five and 7-1-2 across their past 10.

Toronto (4-7) has dropped two in a row and five of their past six after a 3-2 SU start. The Argonauts just cannot seem to cover lately, going 1-7 ATS across the past eight. Bettors fading the Argos and betting the 'under' in their games have been cashing nicely. The 'under' is 4-0 over the past four, and 8-3 overall.

Montreal (3-8 ) has been in a tailspin lately, dropping four in a row and six of the past seven. Their lack of punch has been the reason for their struggles, averaging just 14.8 PPG during the four-game losing skid.

BC Lions (6-5) picked themselves off of the mat and slapped the brakes on a three-game losing streak in grand fashion. The Lions routed visiting Montreal by a 41-18 score for their first cover since Aug. 5. It was also their first 'over' result since July 28 after a 3-0-1 'under' run.

The Lions will face the Stamps in Calgary on Saturday night. The Lions are just 2-7-1 ATS in the past 10 meetings, and 1-4 ATS in their past five trips to Calgary. The 'over' has also cashed in seven of the past nine meetings in Calgary.

Winnipeg (8-3) posted their fourth consecutive victory at home with a 48-28 win over the Riders, going 3-1 ATS during the span. The 'over' has been the thing to bet with the Bombers, cashing in four straight and eight of the past nine.