Monday 9/07/2020 Comps/Bonus Plays,Trends, Betting Info, Etc

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NBA
DENVER NUGGETS VS. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS PREDICTIONS

PICKS

DEN Nuggets Win +9.0 Point Spread
-110

Over 219.0 Game Totals
-110

Point Spread Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets are tied 1-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series heading into Monday. Thursday’s opener proved to be too quick of a turnaround for the Nuggets after outlasting Utah in seven games on Tuesday, but they clearly regrouped for Game 2. Jamal Murray scored 27 points during a 110-101 victory as his team looked more like the same squad that won its last three against the Nuggets to come back from a 3-1 deficit. It is true that L.A. will probably win this game, but nine points are too much to pass up for a team playing as well as Denver. The Clippers 1-4 ATS in their last five conference semifinal contests. Denver is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six overall and 4-1 ATS in its last five as an underdog. Take the Nuggets, but obviously proceeded with caution as you continue to monitor Djokovic’s status.


Game Totals Pick
The total for Game 1 was 221.5 and it has come down to 219 based on the low-scoring affairs that occurred on Thursday Saturday. These two teams took turns finding success on the offensive end of the floor, and it would not be surprising if both find the range on Monday. Game 1 was quite clearly an aberration as opposed to the rule for Murray and the high-powered Nuggets. Kawhi Leonard was 4-for-17 on Saturday and L.A. still exceeded the 100-point mark. You can be sure Leonard is not going to put up that kind of egg in this one. The over is 4-0 in the Clippers’ last four following a loss and 4-1 in their last five playing on one day of rest. It is also 13-5 in the Nuggets’ last 17 overall and 8-3 in their last 11 against opponents with winning percentages over .600. Back the over.

 

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MLB
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS. NEW YORK METS PREDICTIONS

PICKS

PHI Phillies Win Money Line
-115

Under 8.5 Game Totals
+100

Money Line Pick
Zack Wheeler returns to his former home ballpark for the first time since he signed for the Phillies for what his former general manager Brodie van Wagenen described as “more than we were willing to give him”. Wheeler has already proved the Mets wrong, beginning the 2020 season with a 4-0 record and a 2.29 ERA, including a win in Philadelphia against the Mets. The Mets broke out for 14 runs on Sunday, but they’re not the kind of team that can consistently put up big numbers like that, and their batting average with runners in scoring position is dead-last in the entire Major Leagues. They turn to lefty David Peterson, back in the rotation after making one appearance out of the bullpen. Peterson has been one of the few bright spots this year in the Mets’ rotation, but he struggled in his last start against the Yankees, allowing three runs and lasting just 4.0 innings. The Phillies had won 10 out of 11 games prior to Saturday, so look for them to start a new streak with a win on Monday.


Game Totals Pick
Wheeler has undoubtedly been worth the money he was paid, at least so far this season. Peterson threw four scoreless innings of relief on Wednesday in Baltimore to pick up a win, already his fourth of the season. Both pitchers are pitching well, the Phillies were held to just two runs over the past two days, and the Mets can hit a team-wide cold streak at any time, especially due to the tendency that ex-Mets usually seem to excel against their old team. Back the under.

 

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MLB
MIAMI MARLINS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES PREDICTIONS

PICKS

ATL Braves Win Money Line
-200

Over 9.0 Game Totals
+100

Money Line Pick
The Marlins are still clinging onto playoff hopes, but a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday dropped them below .500 with three weeks to play. They’ll send Jose Urena to the mound to make his first start of the season after recovering from Covid-19. Urena will face a familiar face to kick off his return when Ronald Acuna steps in to lead off for the Braves. Urena infamously began a game two years ago by throwing at Acuna, who has a .308 average against Urena. He certainly won’t be trying that again on Monday afternoon, but it seems as if everything he has tried in his career against the Braves hasn’t worked – Urena is 2-8 with a 6.64 ERA against Atlanta, and his ability to pitch deep into the game is a major question mark, making his first start of the season after overcoming a debilitating virus. The Braves’ lineup has been on fire recently, scoring ten runs on Sunday for the third time in a week. They should keep up their hot streak by defeating Urena and the Marlins.


Game Totals Pick
Braves starter Ian Anderson has impressed through the first two starts of his big-league career, but he still has a ways to go before proving himself as an effective Major League pitcher over a sustained period of time. He went six innings in each of his last two starts, getting the win in both but not keeping his opponents scoreless in either. The way the Braves’ offense has exploded in the last week, one or two Miami runs should be all you need for the over to hit.

 

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MLB
DETROIT TIGERS VS. MINNESOTA TWINS PREDICTIONS

PICKS

MIN Twins Win Money Line
-200

Under 8.5 Game Totals
+105

Money Line Pick
The Tigers’ high-scoring win over the Twins on Sunday ensures that they’ll be able to go home without being swept, but they’ll have a much tougher time Monday afternoon facing Michael Pineda. Pineda was impressive in his first start in a year on Tuesday, tossing six innings of two-run ball against the White Sox, walking just one. His injury, legal and doping issues all appear to be in the past, and this looks like a man who is still young and ready to thrive on the opportunity of a second chance. A seven-season veteran of the American League, Pineda has faced the Tigers plenty and has had success, notching a 3-2 lifetime record. He is opposed by Michael Fulmer, who has been one of the worst starters in the league this season. In six starts, Fulmer is 0-2 with a 7.27 ERA and, most shockingly, is averaging less than three innings per start. He’s walking batters, giving up hits, and allowing a homer per start, not a recipe for success against the team that led the big leagues in long balls last season. Take the Twins.


Game Totals Pick
Fulmer, though, did show more promising signs his last time out. While he still gave up three hits and two walks in just 3.0 innings, he escaped without allowing any runs and struck out six. We don’t have enough of a sample size on post-suspension Pineda to know if he’ll be able to keep up with how he pitched his first time out, but he definitely encouraged lots of Twins fans with his performance. Look for a low-scoring Labor Day game and take the under.

 

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MLB
NEW YORK YANKEES VS. TORONTO BLUE JAYS PREDICTIONS

PICKS

TOR Blue Jays Win -1.5 Run Line
+130

Over 9.0 Game Totals
-120

Run Line Pick
You know this season is weird when the Yankees enter this Labor Day game as underdogs after losing a series with the Baltimore Orioles. New York has fallen off big time, to the point where they might be in danger of missing out on the playoffs. With three losses over the weekend to Baltimore, it makes it five losses out of their last six games. They will start Jordan Montgomery in this spot to just try and stop the bleeding. Though Montgomery has by no means had a good season. He is currently 2-2, but has an ERA of 5.76. He is coming off a start against the Rays where he did not even make it out of the first inning an allowed four earned runs.

Hyun Jin Ryu will be on the mound for Toronto and will be looking for his 4th win of the season. He is 3-1 with an ERA of 2.51. Ryu has done a phenomenal job of recovering from a poor start to his campaign. His first two starts saw him allow eight runs across 9.0 innings. Since then, he has allowed just four runs over 34.0 innings.

Given the state of the Yankees right now, I cannot trust them. Even at a plus money price, they are struggling far too much. The Blue Jays on the other hand, are seeing the ball extremely well, so I will look for Ryu to have another great start and will back Toronto here on the run line. ★


Game Totals Pick
Usually you can expect the Yankees to light up the scoreboard almost every night with their power and their great contact hitters. Recently, that has not been the case. In the series against Baltimore, New York scored a total of 11 runs. That is an average of 2.75 runs over the last four games. They are allowing an average of 5.5 runs over the same stretch, so their pitching, especially their starting pitcher has been sub par. The Blue Jays have been the complete opposite, averaging 6.8 runs over their last five games (all against the Red Sox), while allowing 5.8 runs during the same stretch. The Yankees’ offense may not be scoring much, but I think that changes here. The main problem will be hitting Ryu for the Yankees lineup. Though Ryu has an 0-2 career record against the Yankees with an ERA of 8.71, so I would expect them to few at least a few. Neither bullpen is pitching particularly well, so in the later innings is when I would expect this game to really open up offensively. As a result, I will look for there to be plenty of scoring and will lean to the over. ★

 

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MLB
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS PREDICTIONS

PICKS

SF Giants Win Money Line
-130

Under 9.0 Game Totals
-110

Money Line Pick
Two NL West rivals will wrap up their weekend series as the Giants host the Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Arizona will turn to Alex Young, while the Giants will start Johnny Cueto. Cueto is 2-0 on the year, but has an ERA of 4.75. He had his best start of the season last time out, going 6.2 innings against this very Arizona team and allowing one run.

On the other side will be Young for the Diamondbacks. He is 1-2 on the season and has an ERA of 4.50. He has just four starts this season, going 0-2 with an ERA of 4.42. His other appearances have been in relief, a total of seven trips out of the bullpen.

While Cueto has been somewhat inconsistent, his start against Arizona was promising and I think he can follow it up here with another one. The Diamondbacks are just 2-8 in their last 10 games, and are not a team I am looking to back. Because of their recent woes, I will take the Giants as a lean. ★


Game Totals Pick
The Diamondbacks are not a very high scoring team and with the struggles they had against Cueto, I do not expect them to have much success here either. The under is 6-2 in their eight head to head meetings this season, so a lower scoring game looks to be the most likely outcome. Even with Young on the mound, it is worth noting that he has not allowed more than three runs in any of his starts, so as long as he avoids early damage, he should be able to settle in nicely. San Francisco has shown the ability to score a ton of runs, but I do not think they will be able to do so here, so a lean to the under will be my play. ★

 

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MLB
HOUSTON ASTROS VS. OAKLAND ATHLETICS PREDICTIONS

PICKS

OAK Athletics Win Money Line
-150

Under 9.0 Game Totals
-110

Money Line Pick
Houston has trouble with the Angels over the weekend, losing three of four. They are a bit limited right now due to injuries to Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman but they still have more than enough offense most nights. Now they can add Josh Reddick to the injures list too. Rookie Christian Javier is leading the team in win with four but has been inconsistent. One of his down starts was against Oakland on the road, where he gave up three home runs. He hasn’t been that bad since but the A’s should be ready for him. Oakland did not have a great weekend either, dropping two of three against San Diego. They are still not hitting the way I though they would and it seems to be either all of nothing most nights. Even though the team has been winning Frankie Montas has struggled. Montas is 1-1 against the Astros this season and his home start against Houston was his best of the season – seven inning of two hit ball. He is not going to have to be as good to get the win in this one.


Take Oakland.


Game Totals Pick
I know Javier got lit up in his lone start against Oakland but I am not expecting that here. It was just not his night but with the player development that Houston is known for I am thinking he will be a lot better this time around. For Montas, he has the talent and limited Houston back when they had all of their stars in the lineup. Attacking a weakened lineup I think he should do just fine again. This one is something like 4-2.


Take the under.

 

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Connecticut Sun
Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games
Connecticut is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Connecticut is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Connecticut is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Connecticut is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix


Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Phoenix is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games at home
Phoenix is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Connecticut
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing Connecticut
Phoenix is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut

 

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Al Cimaglia: Woodbine Mohawk Park Early Pick 4 Analysis

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September 7, 2020 | By Al Cimaglia
The Monday night card at Woodbine Mohawk Park will have 11 races set to roll. The 0.20 Early Pick 4 begins in Race 4 and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 4

5-Never Mind N (5/2)-Won last start with a 56.3 last half and was off over a month. It was a perfect trip, but it was also the 2nd start on Lasix so could be even better tonight. Best to respect lightly raced 7-year-old.
6-Angry Eyes (3-1)-Father Patrick mare won 2 in a row and then took the long way around from the 7-hole. Filion takes a seat and he should work a nice trip from here and could be fastest of all down the lane.

Race 5

3-Rock This Way (3-1)-Hasn't taken a picture since 6/20 and now drops to a soft spot. Slow starter should be able to get into the mix at this level but is only 2-20 this year.
8-The Regulator (10-1)-Gingras takes a seat and he will probably have the pedal pushed down. Should be able to get the top or the pocket behind #1 and shake loose late.
9-Dreamfair BJ (8-1)-Broke slowly from the 7 hole when dropped to this level in last. Went the last half in 53.3 to finish 4th and can be a player with a better trip.

Race 6

1-Warrawee Windsor (3-1)-McClure takes the lines and this 2-year-old may have found a field to break his maiden. Started very slowly in last and if comes off the gate in good shape and handles the 1 post it could be picture time.
4-Eighteen Wheelin (5-1)-Trotted through the wire in last and has been handled conservatively so far. Filion is back in the bike and he knows well. Versus this crew it might be time to take the wrapper off and try a more aggressive steer.

Race 7

4-Always Flashing A (3-1)-Was used early into a quick opening quarter and advanced in the stretch in a 151.4 mile. Can be a player if upswing continues.
5-Icy Blue Scooter (5-1)-Drops and regular driver is back between the pipes. There should be an honest pace and JMac can come rolling off cover.
8-Military Secret (6-1)-Started in the 2nd tier and was claimed in last. Fits with these and will look for a big try in 1st start for Team Cullen.

0.20 Early Pick 4

5,6/3,8,9/1,4/4,5,8
Total Bet=$7.20

 

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BOSTON CELTICS VS. TORONTO RAPTORS
The Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at HP Field House.

Oddsmakers opened the Raptors as -1-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total opened at 212.5.

Toronto won its last outing, a 100-93 result against the Celtics on September 05. The Raptors covered in that game as a +1.5-point underdog, while the 193 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Boston lost its last outing, a 100-93 result against the Raptors on September 05. The Celtics failed to cover in that game as a -1.5-point favorite, while the 193 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Boston:
Team record: 54-26 SU,46-29-5 ATS
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Boston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games

Toronto:
Team record: 59-21 SU,45-34-1 ATS
Toronto is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games
Toronto is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

Next up:
Boston home to Toronto Wednesday, September 9

 

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LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS. DENVER NUGGETS
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AdventHealth Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Clippers as -7.5-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total opened at 221.

Denver was a 110-101 winner in its last match on the road against the Clippers. They covered the +9-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 211 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 110-101 result against the Nuggets on September 05. The Clippers failed to cover in that game as a -9-point favorite, while the 211 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Los Angeles:
Team record: 54-26 SU,46-34 ATS
LA Clippers is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games
LA Clippers is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
LA Clippers is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road

Denver:
Team record: 51-31 SU,40-39-3 ATS
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Denver's last 17 games

Next up:
Los Angeles at Denver Wednesday, September 9

 

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MIAMI MARLINS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES
The fans at Truist Park will be treated to a game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves when they take their seats on Monday.

Jose Urena will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins on this day. Right hander Urena is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

Starting this game for the Braves will be Ian Anderson. The right hander has a 2.25 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -190-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 9.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 10-3 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -140 were rewarded, while the 13 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Marlins were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rays. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -215 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Miami:
Team record: 17-18 SU
Miami is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Atlanta

Atlanta:
Team record: 24-16 SU
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Atlanta is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games

Next up:
Miami at Atlanta Tuesday, September 8

 

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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS. NEW YORK METS
The division rival Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Citi Field.

The Phillies will give the ball to starter Zack Wheeler in this one. Right hander Wheeler is 4-0 this season with a 2.20 ERA.

Wheeler's opponent in this one will be David Peterson. The Mets left hander has a 3.03 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -110-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 9.

New York was a 14-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They won as -150 favorites, while the total score of 15 made winners of OVER bettors.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 14-1 result against the Mets on September 06. Bettors who backed the Mets at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Philadelphia:
Team record: 19-17 SU
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games on the road

New York:
Team record: 19-22 SU
NY Mets is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Boston Tuesday, September 8
New York home to Baltimore Tuesday, September 8

 

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DETROIT TIGERS VS. MINNESOTA TWINS
The division rival Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Target Field.

The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Michael Fulmer in this game. Fulmer has a 0-0 record and a 7.27 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Michael Pineda who starts for the Twins. Right hander Pineda is 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -195-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total opened at 9.

Minnesota lost its last outing, a 10-8 result against the Tigers on September 06. Bettors who backed the Tigers at 170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (18) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Detroit was a 10-8 winner in its last match on the road against the Twins. They won as +170 underdogs, while the total score of 18 made winners of OVER bettors.

Detroit:
Team record: 18-20 SU
Detroit is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Minnesota:
Team record: 25-17 SU
Minnesota is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games

Next up:
Detroit home to Milwaukee Tuesday, September 8
Minnesota at St. Louis Tuesday, September 8

 

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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS. CHICAGO CUBS
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will meet on the field at Wrigley Field on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Cardinals will trot Johan Oviedo out to the mound in this one. Right hander Oviedo has a 0-1 record and a 4.30 ERA this season.

It'll be Kyle Hendricks toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Right hander Hendricks is 4-4 with a 3.78 ERA so far this season.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 7-3 loser as they battled the Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at -110 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 7-3 winner as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at -110 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

St. Louis:
Team record: 17-15 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
St. Louis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Chi Cubs

Chicago:
Team record: 23-18 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Chi Cubs is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chi Cubs is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing St. Louis

Next up:
St. Louis home to Minnesota Tuesday, September 8
Chicago home to Cincinnati Tuesday, September 8

 

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TEXAS RANGERS VS. SEATTLE MARINERS
A winning streak will be on the line for the Seattle Mariners on Monday when they battle the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Kolby Allard in this one. Left hander Allard is 0-4 this season with a 5.40 ERA.

The Mariners will counter Allard with Marco Gonzales. Left hander Gonzales has a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Mariners as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Last time out for Seattle, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at -130 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Mariners on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at -130 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Texas:
Team record: 13-26 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Texas is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games on the road

Seattle:
Team record: 18-22 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Seattle is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Texas home to Los Angeles Tuesday, September 8
Seattle at San Francisco Tuesday, September 8

 

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TAMPA BAY RAYS VS. WASHINGTON NATIONALS
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Washington Nationals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Nationals Park in an interleague contest.

The Rays will trot Charlie Morton out to the mound in this one. Right hander Morton has a 1-1 record and a 4.82 ERA this season.

Morton's opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Nationals right hander has a 3.95 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.

Washington was a 10-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Braves. They lost as +130 underdogs, while the total score of 13 made winners of OVER bettors.

The Rays were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Marlins. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -215 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Tampa Bay:
Team record: 28-13 SU
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games

Washington:
Team record: 14-25 SU
Washington is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

Next up:
Tampa Bay at Washington Tuesday, September 8

 

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KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS. CLEVELAND INDIANS
The fans at Progressive Field will be treated to a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians when they take their seats on Monday.

Brad Keller will be the starting pitcher for the Royals on this day. Right hander Keller is 3-1 this season with a 1.93 ERA.

The Indians will counter Keller with Zach Plesac. Right hander Plesac has a 1.33 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Indians as -215-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

The Indians were a 4-1 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at -250 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Kansas City was a 8-2 loser in its last match on the road against the White Sox. They lost as +195 underdogs, while the total score of 10 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Kansas City:
Team record: 14-27 SU
Current Streak: lost 6 straight games.
Kansas City is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Cleveland:
Team record: 25-15 SU
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Kansas City at Cleveland Tuesday, September 8

 

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NEW YORK YANKEES VS. TORONTO BLUE JAYS
The New York Yankees will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Monday when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Sahlen Field.

The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Jordan Montgomery in this game. Montgomery has a 2-2 record and a 5.76 ERA this season.

Montgomery's opponent in this one will be Hyun-Jin Ryu. The Blue Jays left hander has a 2.93 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Blue Jays as -140-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total opened at 9.5.

Toronto was a 10-8 winner in its last match on the road against the Red Sox. They won as -120 favorites, while the total score of 18 made winners of OVER bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Orioles on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Orioles at 180 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York:
Team record: 21-19 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
NY Yankees is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Yankees is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NY Yankees is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Toronto:
Team record: 22-18 SU
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
New York at Toronto Tuesday, September 8

 

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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
The division rival Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Oracle Park.

Right hander Zac Gallen will take the mound for the Diamondbacks to start this game. Gallen is 1-0 this season with a 1.80 ERA.

Gallen's opponent in this one will be Kevin Gausman. The Giants right hander has a 4.65 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Diamondbacks as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Last time out for San Francisco, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Diamondbacks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Giants at -148 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Arizona was a 4-2 loser on the road against the Giants. Bettors on San Francisco at -148 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Arizona:
Team record: 15-26 SU
Arizona is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
Arizona is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games

San Francisco:
Team record: 20-21 SU
San Francisco is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
San Francisco is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Arizona home to Los Angeles Tuesday, September 8
San Francisco home to Seattle Tuesday, September 8