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[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Colorado at Miami
W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Rockies are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 9-4 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 36-16 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rockies are 39-88 in their last 127 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rockies are 7-19 in their last 26 road games.
Rockies are 2-12 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 1-6 in Hoffmans last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-5 in Hoffmans last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.

Miami

Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Marlins are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League West.
Marlins are 5-11 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Marlins are 7-3 in Nicolinos last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 7-3 in Nicolinos last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 5-11 in Nicolinos last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Marlins are 2-12 in Nicolinos last 14 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 1-7 in Nicolinos last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Colorado

Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 12-3-1 in Rockies last 16 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Rockies last 9 Saturday games.
Under is 6-2 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Rockies last 7 on grass.
Over is 11-5 in Rockies last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 21-10-1 in Rockies last 32 vs. National League East.
Under is 21-10-2 in Rockies last 33 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Hoffmans last 4 Saturday starts.
Under is 5-1 in Hoffmans last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 4-1 in Hoffmans last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Hoffmans last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Hoffmans last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Hoffmans last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Miami

Over is 4-0-1 in Marlins last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Marlins last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-5-2 in Marlins last 18 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-0 in Nicolinos last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Nicolinos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Nicolinos last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Nicolinos last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 11-5 in Nicolinos last 16 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Miami.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Rockies are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.
Rockies are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Andy Fletcher

Home team is 4-0 in Fletchers last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Over is 4-0-2 in Fletchers last 6 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Road team is 5-0 in Fletchers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Under is 4-0 in Fletchers last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Over is 5-1 in Fletchers last 6 games behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Fletchers last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Fletchers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 7-2 in Fletchers last 9 Saturday games behind home plate.
Marlins are 5-17 in their last 22 games with Fletcher behind home plate.
Rockies are 0-6 in their last 6 games with Fletcher behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Atlanta Braves (51-61) at St. Louis Cardinals (59-56)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 7:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Braves at Cardinals
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017

Despite the crowded landscape at the top of the National League Central, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to focus on themselves entering Saturday’s middle contest of a three-game home series against the Atlanta Braves. The Cardinals pounced on the Braves in the early innings in Friday’s series opener and held on for an 8-5 victory to remain one game behind the Central-leading Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis has won seven games in a row to surge toward the top of the division standings, powered by two hits and two RBIs from right fielder Randal Grichuk as well as two hits and three RBIs from shortstop Paul DeJong in the series opener. St. Louis reached the Atlanta bullpen for two runs in 5 1/3 innings after jumping all over starter Mike Foltynewicz, extending its streak of scoring eight or more runs in victories to six in a row (the longest streak in the majors since the Braves did it in 2006). Atlanta rookie second baseman Ozzie Albies finished 2-for-4, blasting a three-run homer in the sixth inning. The Braves (51-62) have lost 17 of their past 23 games and are a season-worst 11 games below .500.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Lucas Sims (0-2, 5.25 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (8-9, 3.52)

Despite a rough first inning in his second major-league start Sunday – in which he gave up four runs – Sims settled down to throw scoreless ball across the next five innings in a loss to Miami. The 23-year-old has surrendered seven of the 12 hits allowed through two starts on two-strike counts. Sims, who has pitched six innings in each of his first two turns, will make the first road start of his career in this outing.

Martinez earned his second All-Star berth in the past three years with a stellar first half but has struggled recently while posting a 5.14 ERA in his last seven starts. The 25-year-old won at Kansas City in his last start Monday, giving up two runs on solo homers among the seven hits he allowed over eight otherwise impressive innings with no walks and seven strikeouts. Martinez, who is 5-3 with a 3.27 ERA in 11 home outings, is 2-1 in seven career appearances (three starts) against Atlanta with a 3.32 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cardinals have won all four meetings this season by at least two runs, outscoring the Braves 29-12.

2. One game after his 13-game hitting streak ended, Braves CF Ender Inciarte finished 2-for-3 with a walk.

3. The Cardinals set a franchise mark for most consecutive victories when scoring eight or more runs Friday, surpassing the old record set from Sept. 18-23, 1925.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Braves 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Atlanta at St. Louis

W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 Saturday games.
Braves are 2-8 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Braves are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 0-6 in their last 6 road games.
Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 games following a win.
Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 7-0 in their last 7 overall.
Cardinals are 6-0 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 7-0 in their last 7 games on grass.
Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. National League East.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 12-4 in Martinezs last 16 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 9-4 in Martinezs last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 37-17 in Martinezs last 54 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cardinals are 2-5 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 in Martinezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 10-1 in Braves last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 5-1-1 in Braves last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 9-2 in Braves last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 22-5 in Braves last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 overall.
Over is 12-3 in Braves last 15 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 on grass.
Over is 9-3 in Braves last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 55-27-2 in Braves last 84 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

St. Louis

Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 overall.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 games following a win.
Over is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-1-1 in Cardinals last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 9-3-1 in Cardinals last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 15-5-1 in Cardinals last 21 Saturday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 home games.
Under is 11-5-2 in Cardinals last 18 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Martinezs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-0 in Martinezs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-1 in Martinezs last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 starts overall.
Over is 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2-1 in Martinezs last 8 Saturday starts.
Under is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 12-5-2 in Martinezs last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Braves are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Sean Barber

Under is 5-0 in Barbers last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-0 in Barbers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta.
Home team is 4-1 in Barbers last 5 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Houston Astros (71-43) at Texas Rangers (54-59)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Astros at Rangers
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017

The Houston Astros are sliding in the wrong direction as they enter the middle contest of their three-game set against the host Texas Rangers on Saturday. Houston's 6-4 loss in the series opener was its fourth in a row and 10th in 13 games, and its lead for the best record in the American League is just six games over Boston.

The Astros have been outscored 24-12 during their four-game skid, which began with three straight losses to the lowly Chicago White Sox. George Springer belted his 28th homer on Friday but first since July 7, missing 13 games during the drought with a quadriceps injury. Texas has won consecutive games but still is four below .500 and three off the pace in the race for the AL's second wild-card spot. Elvis Andrus went 3-for-4 and scored three runs in the opener for his fourth three-hit performance in the last eight games.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Mike Fiers (7-6, 4.06 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Tyson Ross (2-2, 7.52)

Fiers allowed five runs - four earned - and four hits in six innings of a no-decision against Toronto on Sunday after losing his previous two decisions. The 32-year-old is 5-2 with a 4.50 ERA in 11 road outings this season. Fiers is 0-1 with a 6.56 ERA in four career appearances (three starts) against the Rangers, including a no-decision earlier this season in which he gave up five runs and seven hits over six frames.

Ross is slated to be activated from the disabled list to make his first start since July 23. The 30-year-old has been dealing with a blister on his right index finger but appeared ready to return in his last rehab outing, when he allowed one run and four hits over seven innings for Double-A Frisco. Ross lost his lone career start against the Astros as he allowed four runs and five hits over five frames in 2015 while with San Diego.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers 1B Joey Gallo was hitless in four at-bats on Friday after homering in each of his previous three games.

2. Houston C Brian McCann is just 3-for-33 over his last nine contests.

3. Texas 2B Rougned Odor is only 2-for-27 over his last eight games.

PREDICTION: Rangers 14, Astros 6

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Houston at Texas

W/L Trends
Houston

Astros are 20-7 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Astros are 38-17 in their last 55 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 28-13 in their last 41 vs. American League West.
Astros are 56-26 in their last 82 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Astros are 38-18 in their last 56 road games.
Astros are 42-20 in their last 62 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 games following a loss.
Astros are 35-17 in their last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Astros are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass.
Astros are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 6-1 in Fiers' last 7 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 6-2 in Fiers' last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 10-4 in Fiers' last 14 road starts.
Astros are 5-2 in Fiers' last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 5-2 in Fiers' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 14-6 in Fiers' last 20 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Astros are 9-4 in Fiers' last 13 starts on grass.
Astros are 0-4 in Fiers' last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.

Texas

Rangers are 8-1 in their last 9 Saturday games.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Rangers are 12-5 in their last 17 during game 2 of a series.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

OU Trends
Houston

Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 10-3-1 in Astros last 14 Saturday games.
Over is 14-5-1 in Astros last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 11-4 in Astros last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 13-5-1 in Astros last 19 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 games following a loss.
Over is 19-8-1 in Astros last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 31-15-6 in Astros last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Fiers' last 4 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts overall.
Over is 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-2-2 in Fiers' last 14 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 19-7-2 in Fiers' last 28 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 16-6-5 in Fiers' last 27 road starts.

Texas

Under is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 Saturday games.
Under is 11-1 in Rangers last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Rangers last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 6-1-1 in Rangers last 8 vs. American League West.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 on grass.
Under is 12-3-1 in Rangers last 16 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 10-4-2 in Rangers last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 home games.
Under is 9-4-1 in Rangers last 14 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Ross' last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Astros are 35-76 in the last 111 meetings.
Astros are 14-37 in the last 51 meetings in Texas.

Umpire Trends - Lance Barksdale

Under is 3-0-1 in Barksdales last 4 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Barksdale behind home plate.
Under is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Home team is 12-3 in Barksdales last 15 games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
Under is 4-1 in Barksdales last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Home team is 41-16 in Barksdales last 57 Saturday games behind home plate.
Under is 36-17-4 in Barksdales last 57 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Chicago Cubs (59-54) at Arizona Diamondbacks (64-50)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Cubs at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017

Two teams that are feeling the heat from a charging St. Louis team square off Saturday as the Chicago Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for the middle contest of their three-game set. Chicago posted an 8-3 victory in Friday's series opener to avoid a three-game slide and maintain a one-game lead in the National League Central over the Cardinals, who have won seven in a row.

Kris Bryant led the Cubs' 11-hit attack by going 3-for-3, extending his hitting streak to eight games in the process. St. Louis also is closing in on Arizona, which has dropped three straight and seen its advantage of the Cardinals for the NL's second wild-card spot shrink to 4 1/2 games. Paul Goldschmidt hopes to continue his assault on Chicago pitching on Saturday as he has belted four home runs in his last two games against the Cubs. The slugger has registered 12 of his team-leading 91 RBIs over his last eight contests and is nine away from reaching the century mark for the third time in his career.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, WGN (Chicago), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (8-6, 3.97 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Patrick Corbin (8-11, 4.76)

Lester extended his unbeaten streak to five starts on Sunday, when he allowed three runs and six hits over 6 2/3 innings against Washington in his second straight no-decision. The 33-year-old native of Washington has not lost on the road since May 28 at the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 4-0 in his last five turns away from home. Lester has yet to be defeated by Arizona as he is 2-0 despite sporting a 4.94 ERA in five career starts, including a no-decision on Aug. 1 in which he yielded three runs over four frames.

After winning his final two starts of July, Corbin has dropped both of his outings this month, surrendering 14 runs - 10 earned - and 17 hits over nine innings. Both setbacks came on the road, where the 28-year-old New Yorker is 2-8 with a 6.79 ERA in 11 turns this season. Corbin has made five career appearances (four starts) against the Cubs and won his first three decisions before being tagged for eight runs and 10 hits - three homers - in three frames opposite Lester at Chicago on Aug. 1.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs recalled Victor Caratini from Triple-A Iowa after placing fellow C Willson Contreras (hamstring), who is expected to miss at least four weeks, on the 10-day disabled list.

2. Arizona traded RHP Ryan Burr, who was a fifth-round pick in the 2015 draft, to the Chicago White Sox for future considerations.

3. Cubs C Alex Avila has launched a two-run homer in two of his last three games.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Chi. Cubs at Arizona

W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games.
Cubs are 13-3 in their last 16 road games.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 11-3 in their last 14 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cubs are 6-14 in their last 20 vs. National League West.
Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 5-0 in Lesters last 5 road starts.
Cubs are 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Cubs are 6-1 in Lesters last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cubs are 8-2 in Lesters last 10 starts vs. National League West.
Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 Saturday starts.
Cubs are 13-5 in Lesters last 18 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 36-16 in Lesters last 52 starts.
Cubs are 36-16 in Lesters last 52 starts on grass.
Cubs are 2-6 in Lesters last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 12-3 in their last 15 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 17-35 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Diamondbacks are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 1-9 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in Corbins last 11 home starts.
Diamondbacks are 4-9 in Corbins last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 9-23 in Corbins last 32 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 3-8 in Corbins last 11 starts during game 2 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 4-11 in Corbins last 15 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 5-15 in Corbins last 20 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 6-20 in Corbins last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 2-7 in Corbins last 9 starts.
Diamondbacks are 2-7 in Corbins last 9 starts on grass.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Corbins last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 1-7 in Corbins last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Corbins last 4 Saturday starts.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Under is 9-2 in Cubs last 11 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 21-8-2 in Cubs last 31 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-2-1 in Cubs last 8 road games.
Under is 15-6-1 in Cubs last 22 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 9-4-2 in Cubs last 15 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0 in Lesters last 4 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Lesters last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Lesters last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 8-3-1 in Lesters last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 12-5 in Lesters last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Lesters last 13 starts vs. National League West.

Arizona

Under is 10-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 games following a loss.
Under is 9-3 in Diamondbacks last 12 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 23-9-2 in Diamondbacks last 34 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 home games.
Under is 7-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 11 Saturday games.
Over is 7-1 in Corbins last 8 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 11-2 in Corbins last 13 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 14-3 in Corbins last 17 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 17-4 in Corbins last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 21-6 in Corbins last 27 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 19-7 in Corbins last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 31-12-1 in Corbins last 44 starts on grass.
Over is 23-9 in Corbins last 32 starts overall.
Over is 9-4 in Corbins last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Cubs are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Arizona.
Cubs are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Mark Wegner

Under is 4-0 in Wegners last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Wegner behind home plate.
Home team is 9-2 in Wegners last 11 games behind home plate vs. Arizona.
Road team is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 7-2 in Wegners last 9 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Road team is 7-2 in Wegners last 9 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Diamondbacks are 17-5 in their last 22 games with Wegner behind home plate.
Over is 8-3-1 in Wegners last 12 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Baltimore Orioles (57-58) at Oakland Athletics (50-65)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 9:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Orioles at Athletics
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017

The Baltimore Orioles attempt to bounce back from a failed opportunity when they visit the Oakland Athletics on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. Baltimore (57-59) was unable to reach the .500 mark for the season on Friday as it squandered a late lead and dropped a 5-4 decision.

Adam Jones homered for the second straight night and Jonathan Schoop drove in two runs to end a four-game drought and raise his team-leading total to 84 RBIs. The setback was the third in four contests for the Orioles, who are two games back of the Minnesota Twins in the race for the second wild-card spot in the American League. Oakland staged an eighth-inning rally to halt its three-game slide as Jed Lowrie delivered a game-tying RBI double before Chad Pinder lifted a sacrifice fly to plate the go-ahead run. The Athletics are 1-3 on their nine-game homestand while the Orioles are 2-3 on their 10-game road trip.

TV: 9:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), NBCSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (11-8, 4.15 ERA) vs. Athletics LH Sean Manaea (8-6, 4.15)

Bundy has won each of his last three decisions, including a road triumph over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in which he gave up two runs and recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts over seven innings. The 24-year-old native of Oklahoma has yielded a total of two earned runs in 15 frames over his last two turns after surrendering 19 in 20 1/3 innings over his previous four outings. Bundy made his only career appearance against Oakland on May 7, 2016, when he allowed an unearned run and two hits in two innings of relief.

Manaea has permitted six runs while recording just one strikeout in each of his last two starts, losing once while seeing his winless streak reach four outings. The 25-year-old from Indiana has served up six home runs during his victory drought after allowing one over his previous five turns. Manaea will be facing Baltimore for the first time in his brief career.

WALK-OFFS

1. Athletics rookie 3B Matt Chapman was back in the lineup Friday, and struck out in all three at-bats after exiting Thursday's contest with an undisclosed illness.

2. Baltimore RHP Ubaldo Jimenez departed Friday's game in the sixth inning after being hit in the leg by a hard ground ball but hopes to make his next start.

3. Oakland recalled RHP Michael Brady and OF Boog Powell from Triple-A Nashville while optioning OFs Mark Canha and Jaycob Brugman to the Sounds.

PREDICTION: Orioles 5, Athletics 2

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - Baltimore at Oakland

W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Orioles are 10-22 in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Orioles are 13-29 in their last 42 road games.
Orioles are 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts vs. American League West.
Orioles are 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts.
Orioles are 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts on grass.
Orioles are 6-1 in Bundys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 9-4 in Bundys last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Oakland

Athletics are 8-1 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Athletics are 6-1 in Manaeas last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Athletics are 4-1 in Manaeas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Athletics are 5-2 in Manaeas last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Athletics are 15-6 in Manaeas last 21 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 2-5 in Manaeas last 7 starts.
Athletics are 1-5 in Manaeas last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 on grass.
Under is 8-0 in Orioles last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-0 in Orioles last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. American League West.
Under is 8-0 in Orioles last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-2 in Orioles last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 13-3 in Orioles last 16 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 16-5 in Orioles last 21 road games.
Under is 16-5 in Orioles last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 52-25-3 in Orioles last 80 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-0 in Bundys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 6-0 in Bundys last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Bundys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Bundys last 6 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 8-2 in Bundys last 10 starts overall.
Over is 7-2 in Bundys last 9 starts on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Bundys last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.

Oakland

Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 vs. American League East.
Over is 14-3 in Athletics last 17 games following a win.
Over is 13-4 in Athletics last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2-2 in Athletics last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3-2 in Athletics last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Manaeas last 4 Saturday starts.
Over is 7-0 in Manaeas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Manaeas last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 5-0 in Manaeas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-0 in Manaeas last 6 starts overall.
Over is 3-0-1 in Manaeas last 4 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 8-0-1 in Manaeas last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Manaeas last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Oakland.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Orioles are 19-39 in the last 58 meetings in Oakland.

Umpire Trends - Nic Lentz

Under is 6-2 in Lentzs last 8 games behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: San Diego Padres (50-64) at Los Angeles Dodgers (81-33)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 9:10 PM EST
WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Padres at Dodgers
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017

For years an afterthought in the National League West, the San Diego Padres are showing the record-setting Los Angeles Dodgers why they could be a force in the division before too long. Rookie Manuel Margot is leading the charge for the rebuilding Padres, who continue their three-game series against the host Dodgers on Saturday.

Margot is batting .351 with three homers and six RBIs in 10 games against Los Angeles this season after helping snap the Dodgers’ eight-game home winning streak with two solo homers in Friday’s 4-3 victory. Los Angeles had won its previous 12 one-run games but came up empty against San Diego All-Star closer Brad Hand, who recorded a four-out save. Yasiel Puig (hamstring) returned to the Dodgers' lineup and walked three times while rookie star Cody Bellinger bounced back from an 0-for-5 effort with three hits and two RBIs. Yasmani Grandal has recorded three hits in his last 22 at-bats and has missed the last two games due to back spasms but could return to the lineup on Saturday.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, SportsNet LA (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Jhoulys Chacin (11-8, 4.15 ERA) vs. Dodgers LH Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-6, 3.53)

Chacin saw his five-game winning streak come to an end on Monday after allowing five runs over six frames in an 11-3 loss to Cincinnati. The Venezuelan has gone 7-2 with a 1.86 ERA in 12 starts at home this season but owns a 4-6 record and 7.36 ERA in 11 outings on the road. Chacin is 10-8 with a 4.20 ERA in 23 career games (22 starts) against the Dodgers and has held Grandal to two hits in 14 at-bats.

Ryu extended his scoreless streak to 15 innings and struck out eight over seven frames in Sunday’s 8-0 victory over the New York Mets. The 30-year-old has gone 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last six starts since June 17, recording 38 strikeouts against nine walks. Ryu is 4-1 with a 2.19 ERA in six career starts against San Diego but struggled on July 7, 2016, when he allowed six runs in 4 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Dodgers OF Andre Ethier (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday.

2. San Diego placed RHP Kirby Yates on the family leave list and recalled RHP Jose Valdez from Triple-A El Paso.

3. Los Angeles activated RHP Luis Avilan from the paternity leave list and optioned RHP Brock Stewart to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Padres 3

 

[BigRedFan]

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[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - San Diego at LA Dodgers

W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Padres are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 3-12 in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
Padres are 4-0 in Chacins last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Padres are 6-1 in Chacins last 7 starts.
Padres are 6-1 in Chacins last 7 starts on grass.
Padres are 5-1 in Chacins last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Padres are 4-1 in Chacins last 5 Saturday starts.
Padres are 5-2 in Chacins last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Padres are 2-5 in Chacins last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 46-9 in their last 55 overall.
Dodgers are 46-9 in their last 55 games on grass.
Dodgers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Dodgers are 14-3 in their last 17 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 42-10 in their last 52 home games.
Dodgers are 41-10 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 44-12 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 40-12 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 39-13 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 38-15 in their last 53 during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 37-16 in their last 53 Saturday games.
Dodgers are 35-16 in their last 51 games following a loss.
Dodgers are 4-0 in Ryus last 4 home starts.
Dodgers are 5-0 in Ryus last 5 Saturday starts.
Dodgers are 6-1 in Ryus last 7 starts.
Dodgers are 6-1 in Ryus last 7 starts on grass.
Dodgers are 12-3 in Ryus last 15 starts during game 2 of a series.
Dodgers are 29-8 in Ryus last 37 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 16-5 in Ryus last 21 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Dodgers are 1-6 in Ryus last 7 starts vs. National League West.

OU Trends
San Diego

Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Padres last 6 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Padres last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1-1 in Padres last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 20-6-2 in Padres last 28 vs. National League West.
Over is 20-9-2 in Padres last 31 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 2-0-3 in Chacins last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 5-0-2 in Chacins last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 3-1-1 in Chacins last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Chacins last 5 starts overall.
Over is 3-1-2 in Chacins last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Chacins last 9 road starts.

LA Dodgers

Under is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 Saturday games.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 vs. National League West.
Under is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 on grass.
Under is 7-2 in Dodgers last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 10-3 in Dodgers last 13 games following a loss.
Over is 3-1-2 in Dodgers last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 19-7-1 in Dodgers last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0-1 in Ryus last 5 Saturday starts.
Under is 4-0 in Ryus last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in Ryus last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 6-2 in Ryus last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 7-3-2 in Ryus last 12 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in Ryus last 5 starts vs. Padres.
Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles.
Padres are 19-39 in the last 58 meetings in Los Angeles.
Padres are 24-51 in the last 75 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Dana DeMuth

Over is 5-0 in DeMuths last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Home team is 6-0 in DeMuths last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Home team is 8-3 in DeMuths last 11 games behind home plate.
Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 games with DeMuth behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in DeMuths last 7 Saturday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-2 in DeMuths last 7 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Over is 5-2 in DeMuths last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Home team is 13-6 in DeMuths last 19 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.
Over is 15-7 in DeMuths last 22 games behind home plate vs. San Diego.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

GAME: Los Angeles Angels (58-58) at Seattle Mariners (59-57)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 12 - 9:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Preview: Angels at Mariners
Gracenote
Aug 12, 2017

The Los Angeles Angels are making a move up the American League wild-card standings and seek their fifth consecutive win when they visit the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. The Angels rallied from a four-run deficit on Friday en route to a 6-5 victory, their second straight over Seattle to open the four-game series.

Albert Pujols collected three hits, including a two-run single during a four-run seventh, to help Los Angeles climb within one-half game of Minnesota in the wild-card race. Tampa Bay and the Mariners are tied with the Angels, but Seattle missed an opportunity to remain in the lead as its bullpen imploded. Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz belted his eighth homer in 11 games and recorded two RBIs to raise his major league-leading total to 92. Angels superstar Mike Trout walked three times and scored twice but was hitless in two at-bats after registering multiple hits in eight of his previous 12 contests.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), ROOT Northwest (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH JC Ramirez (10-10, 4.21 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Erasmo Ramirez (4-4, 5.10)

JC Ramirez lost his last outing as Baltimore reached him for six runs and eight hits in seven innings. The 28-year-old has lost five of his last eight starts and alternated wins and losses over his last seven outings. JC Ramirez is 1-0 with a 5.00 ERA in six career relief appearances against Seattle, and the victory occurred prior to him being moved into the rotation this season.

Erasmo Ramirez has served up five homers over 8 1/3 innings in two starts since being re-acquired from Tampa Bay. The 27-year-old lost to Kansas City in his last outing, when he gave up five runs and eight hits - three homers - in five frames. Erasmo Ramirez went 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts versus the Angels this season while with the Rays and is 4-2 with a 2.49 ERA in 10 career appearances (six starts).

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels RHP Andrew Bailey (shoulder), who has missed the last four months, is expected to be activated prior to Saturday's contest.

2. Seattle LHP James Paxton (pectoral) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday and will miss at least three weeks.

3. Los Angeles 1B C.J. Cron recorded a run-scoring single in the seventh-inning uprising on Friday and is 10-for-23 with two homers and seven RBIs over his last six games.

PREDICTION: Mariners 4, Angels 3

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Trends - LA Angels at Seattle


W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Angels are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Angels are 14-4 in their last 18 during game 3 of a series.
Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 4-0 in Ramirezs last 4 starts vs. American League West.
Angels are 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 Saturday starts.
Angels are 6-2 in Ramirezs last 8 road starts.
Angels are 8-3 in Ramirezs last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 7-3 in Ramirezs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 1-4 in Ramirezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 1-5 in Ramirezs last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.

Seattle

Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 7-16 in their last 23 home games.
Mariners are 6-14 in their last 20 Saturday games.
Mariners are 4-10 in their last 14 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Mariners are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 6-15 in Ramirezs last 21 starts.
Mariners are 5-15 in Ramirezs last 20 starts on grass.
Mariners are 2-8 in Ramirezs last 10 home starts.
Mariners are 1-5 in Ramirezs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 1-6 in Ramirezs last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-7 in Ramirezs last 8 starts vs. American League West.
Mariners are 1-8 in Ramirezs last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 0-5 in Ramirezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Mariners are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 0-4 in Ramirezs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 road games.
Under is 9-2-2 in Angels last 13 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. American League West.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 17-6-3 in Angels last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-2 in Angels last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-2 in Angels last 9 Saturday games.
Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 50-21-3 in Angels last 74 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Angels last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-0 in Ramirezs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-0 in Ramirezs last 4 road starts.
Under is 5-0 in Ramirezs last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 4-0 in Ramirezs last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-1 in Ramirezs last 12 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-1 in Ramirezs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Ramirezs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Ramirezs last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Ramirezs last 7 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Ramirezs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Ramirezs last 5 Saturday starts.
Under is 7-3-1 in Ramirezs last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Seattle

Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 Saturday games.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 home games.
Over is 9-3 in Mariners last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 14-6 in Mariners last 20 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Ramirezs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Ramirezs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 Saturday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Ramirezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Ramirezs last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Over is 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings in Seattle.
Angels are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Seattle.

Umpire Trends - James Hoye

Under is 4-0 in Hoyes last 4 games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-0 in Hoyes last 4 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Over is 4-0 in Hoyes last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Over is 10-1 in Hoyes last 11 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Mariners are 17-4 in their last 21 games with Hoye behind home plate.
Road team is 8-2 in Hoyes last 10 games behind home plate.
Home team is 6-2 in Hoyes last 8 Saturday games behind home plate.
Over is 3-1-1 in Hoyes last 5 Saturday games behind home plate.
Angels are 9-4 in their last 13 games with Hoye behind home plate.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

MLB
Dunkel
.
Saturday, August 12

Pittsburgh @ Toronto

Game 929-930
August 12, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 14.768
Toronto
(Rowley) 13.528
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-110
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-110); Under

LA Angels @ Seattle

Game 927-928
August 12, 2017 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Ramirez) 14.160
Seattle
(Ramirez) 16.647
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(-115); Over

Baltimore @ Oakland

Game 925-926
August 12, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 14.027
Oakland
(Manaea) 16.226
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-110); Under

Houston @ Texas

Game 923-924
August 12, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Fiers) 15.385
Texas
(Ross) 12.430
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
N/A

Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox

Game 921-922
August 12, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 14.214
Chicago White Sox
(Shields) 15.152
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-160
10
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+140); Over

Minnesota @ Detroit

Game 919-920
August 12, 2017 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Berrios) 16.387
Detroit
(Zmmrmnn) 14.742
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-110
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-110); Over

Cleveland @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
August 12, 2017 @ 6:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 13.272
Tampa Bay
(Archer) 15.838
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
8
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Under

Boston @ NY Yankees

Game 915-916
August 12, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 14.583
NY Yankees
(Severino) 17.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-160); Over

San Diego @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
August 12, 2017 @ 9:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Chacin) 15.317
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 13.999
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-240
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+200); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Arizona

Game 911-912
August 12, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Lester) 14.074
Arizona
(Corbin) 17.163
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+110); Over

Atlanta @ St. Louis

Game 909-910
August 12, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Sims) 14.842
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 17.508
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-230
9
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-230); Over

Colorado @ Miami

Game 907-908
August 12, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Hoffman) 16.681
Miami
(Nicolino) 13.481
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
N/A

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 905-906
August 12, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Feldman) 12.713
Milwaukee
(Suter) 15.390
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
N/A

NY Mets @ Philadelphia

Game 903-904
August 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Matz) 13.329
Philadelphia
(Nola) 15.664
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-140); Under

San Francisco @ Washington

Game 901-902
August 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Stratton) 16.554
Washington
(Jackson) 15.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+170); Under

 

[NewYorkKnight]

MLB

Saturday, August 12

National League
Giants @ Nationals
Stratton is 0-1, 6.17 in two starts this year (over 1-1). Giants’ first 5-inning record with him: 0-2

Jackson is 2-2, 5.11 in four starts this year (under 3-1). Washington split his two home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2-1

Giants won four of last five games; over is 5-2-1 in their last eight road tilts. SF is 8-10 in road series openers. Washington won five of its last seven games; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Nationals are 11-8 in home series openers.

Mets @ Phillies
Matz is 0-4, 11.03 in his last six starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Mets are 0-4 in his last four road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-7-1

Nola is 2-1, 1.73 in his last four starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven. Phillies are 5-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-4-6

Mets won three of last four road games; over is 9-3 in last 12 road games. Phillies won three of their last five games; over is 5-2 in their last seven home games.

Rockies @ Marlins
Hoffman is 0-2, 7.65 in his last four starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. Colorado is 4-1 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-6-1

Nicolino is making his first start since June 24; he is 0-1, 6.75 in five starts this year (over 2-2-1). — their first 5-inning record with him: 1-4

Colorado lost three of last four games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Miami lost five of last eight games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games.

Reds @ Brewers
Adleman is 0-5, 7.13 in his last seven starts (under 4-2-1). Reds are 1-8 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-9-3

Suter is 1-1, 3.63 in his last four starts (under 5-2-1). Milwaukee is 2-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 5-2-1

Reds won four of last five games; their last six games went over total. Milwaukee lost its last six games; under is 9-3-2 in their last 14 games.

Braves @ Cardinals
Sims is 0-2, 3.00 in his first two MLB starts (under 2-0); Braves scored three runs in the two games, both of which were at home— their first 5-inning record with him: 0-2

Martinez is 2-2, 4.86 in his last six starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight. Cardinals are 7-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-11-2

Braves are 3-11 in last 14 games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 games. St Louis won its last seven games, scoring 62 runs; their last five games went over total.

Cubs @ Diamondbacks
Lester is 3-0, 3.03 in his last five starts; under is 8-5 in his last 13 starts. Cubs won his last five road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-10-4

Corbin is 0-2, 14.00 in his last two starts; his last five starts went over. Arizona is 7-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-12-3

Cubs lost six of last nine games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six. Arizona lost five of last six games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven home games.

Padres @ Dodgers
Chacin is 3-1, 3.33 in his last four starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five. San Diego is 5-6 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-12-3

Ryu is 2-0, 2.08 in his last six starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Dodgers are 4-0 in his last four home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-8-2

San Diego lost four of last six games; four of their last five games went over. Dodgers are 46-9 in their last 55 games; under is 8-3-1 in their last 12.

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American League
Boston @ New York
Pomeranz is 5-0, 2.66 in his last eight starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Boston is 4-4 in his road outings— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-9

Severino is 4-0, 1.40 in his last four starts, last three of which went over. New York is 7-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-8-3

Red Sox won eight of their last nine games; under is 5-1 in their last six. New York is 4-2 in its last six games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Twins @ Tigers
Berrios is 0-2, 5.63 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Minnesota is 0-5 in his last five road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-5-2

Zimmerman is 1-1, 2.86 in his last three starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Detroit is 5-4 in his home starts, but lost last three— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-11

Minnesota won its last six games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five road games. Detroit lost six of last seven games; over is 6-1 in their last seven home games.

Indians @ Rays
Clevinger is 0-1, 8.10 in his last three starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Cleveland is 5-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-4-1

Archer is 1-0, 4.00 in his last three starts; under is 8-6-1 in his last 15 starts. Rays are 8-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-4-5

Indians lost four of last six games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Tampa Bay lost five of last seven games, scoring total of eight runs; under is 10-2-1 in their last 13 home games.

Astros @ Rangers
Fiers is 0-2, 7.71 in his last three starts; his last four starts went over. Houston is 7-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-9-3

Ross is 0-1, 18.00 in his last two starts (over 5-2). Texas is 2-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-3-1

Astros lost last six road games; over is 15-5 in their last 20 road games. Texas lost four of last six home games; under is 8-5-1 in their last 14 home games.

Royals @ White Sox
Kennedy is 0-2, 9.90 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Royals are 6-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-12-3

Shields is 0-3, 8.54 in his last five starts; over is 6-3 in his last nine. Chicago is 3-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-7-2

Royals lost seven of last eight games; six of their last seven games went over. Chicago won their last four games after a 3-20 skid; under is 3-0 in their last three games.

Orioles @ A’s
Bundy is 3-0, 3.76 in his last four starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Baltimore is 5-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 12-8-2

Manaea is 0-1, 9.00 in his last four starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Oakland is 5-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-8-5

Baltimore won nine of last 14 games; under is 9-2 in their last 11. Oakland lost nine of last 13 home games (under 9-2-1).

Angels @ Mariners
JCRamirez is 2-3, 4.01 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Angels are 6-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-9-5

ERamirez is 0-1, 8.64 in two starts for Seattle (over 2-0)— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Angels are 8-3 in last 11 games; under is 4-2 in their last six games. Mariners won eight of last 12 games; over is 5-2 in their last seven.

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Interleague

Pirates @ Blue Jays
Williams is 2-0, 2.88 in his last four starts; under is 8-1 in his last nine. Pirates are 4-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-6-2

Rowley is making his first MLB start; he was 3-4, 2.82 in 10 AAA games (six starts).

Pittsburgh won seven of last nine games; under is 5-2 in their last seven road games. Blue Jays are 5-4 in last nine games; under is 7-4 in their last 11 home games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
SF-Wsh: Stratton 1-1; Jackson 2-2
NY-Phil: Matz 3-8; Nola 9-9
Colo-Mia: Hoffman 8-6; Nicolino 3-2
Cin-Mil: Adleman 8-12; Suter 3-5
Atl-StL: Sims 0-2; Martinez 11-12
Chi-Az: Lester 14-10; Corbin 10-13
SD-LA; Chacin 13-10; Ryu 8-8

American League
Bos-NY; Pomeranz 14-8; Severino 13-9
Min-Det: Berrios 10-6; Zimmerman 8-14
Clev-TB: Clevinger 7-7; Archer 13-11
Hst-Tex: Fiers 13-9; Ross 4-3
KC-Chi: Kennedy 10-11; Shields 4-8
Balt-A’s: Bundy 14-8; Manaea 10-11
LA-Sea: JCRamirez 12-10; ERamirez 1-1 (6-2)

Interleague
Pitt-Tor: Williams 8-9; Rowley 0-0

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
SF-Wsh: Stratton 1-2; Jackson 2-4
NY-Phil: Matz 5-11; Nola 4-18
Colo-Mia: Hoffman 5-14; Nicolino 3-5
Cin-Mil: Adleman 6-20; Suter 0-8
Atl-StL: Sims 1-2; Martinez 9-23
Chi-Az: Lester 9-24; Corbin 12-23
SD-LA; Chacin 9-23; Ryu 7-16

American League
Bos-NY; Pomeranz 6-22; Severino 5-22
Min-Det: Berrios 4-16; Zimmerman 8-2
Clev-TB: Clevinger 1-14; Archer 5-24
Hst-Tex: Fiers 7-22; Ross 4-7
KC-Chi: Kennedy 4-21; Shields 4-12
Balt-A’s: Bundy 3-22; Manaea 7-21
LA-Sea: JCRamirez 10-22; ERamirez 6-10

Interleague
Pitt-Tor: Williams 5-17; Rowley 0-0

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Umpires
National League
NY-Phil: Under is 6-1 in last seven Blaser games.
Colo-Mia: Five of last six Fletcher games went over.
Cin-Mil: Under is 11-2-2 in last 15 Fairchild games.
Atl-StL: Over is 4-2 in Barber games this season.
Chi-Az: Over is 8-3 in last eleven Wegner games.
SD-LA; Home team in 8-3 in last 11 Demuth games.

American League
Bos-NY: Over is 13-3-2 in last 18 Gonzalez games.
Min-Det: Under is 9-4 in last thirteen O’Nora games.
Clev-TB: Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Cuzzi games.
Hst-Tex: Over is 5-0-2 in last seven Barksdale games.
KC-Chi: Under is 4-1-1 in last six Porter games.
Balt-A’s: Under is 6-2 in last eight Lentz games.
LA-Sea: Five of last six Hoye games stayed under.

Interleague
Pitt-Tor: Over is 8-3 in last eleven Baker games.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 62-49 AL, favorites -$273
AL @ NL– 61-56 NL, favorites -$537
Total: 117-107 AL, favorites -$810

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 57-53-3
AL @ NL: Over 63-48-7
Total: Over 120-101-10

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 8/11/17
Ariz 21-22-15……30-19–10……..51-41
Atl 21-27-8……19-30-7………..40-57
Cubs 27-27-5……25-21-9………..52-48
Reds 19-32-5……..22-33–5……….41-66
Colo 31-22-6…….31-21-3………..62-43
LA 28-18-8…….39-16-6……….67-34
Miami 25-27-6…….27-22-7………52-49
Milw 29-20-8…….29-24-8………57-44
Mets 26-26-3……..24-30-4……..50-56
Philly 15-33-12……20-26-7……….35-59
Pitt 28-26-4…….23-26-9………51-52
St. Louis 23-25-8……32-19-9…………55-44
SD 18-35-6……..27-23–6……….45-58
SF 12-37-8……..22-28-9……….37-65
Wash 35-18-5……25-23-7………….60-42

Orioles 22-30-5……..26-27-5………48-57
Boston 24-27-7………27-27-2……..51-54
White Sox 19-32-8………21-30–3……..40-61
Cleveland 28-20-7……..28-21-7……..55-41
Detroit 22-29-9…….26-24-5……..48-53
Astros 28-21-8……..36-19-4……..64-40
KC 20-27-8………23-24-12…….43-51
Angels 21-28-8………26-22-12……..47-50
Twins 32-16-8………25-29-6……..57-44
NYY 23-33-5……….29-21-3…..…52-54
A’s 21-28-7……..24-27-10……..45-55
Seattle 20-29-8……..31-20-9……..51-49
TB 28-20-10……..33-16-8……..61-36
Texas 28-21-10……..25-22-8………53-43
Toronto 23-32-3……..20-28-8……..43-60

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 8/11/17)
Ariz 17-56……..21-58………..37
Atl 12-56……..16-56………..28
Cubs 14-59……..20-55……….34
Reds 22-56……..24-59……….46
Colo 15-59……..20-56..…….35
LA 17-54……..23-60..……..40
Miami 24-58……..18-56………42
Milw 20-57……23-61…..…..43
Mets 24-55……..19-58……….43
Philly 16-60……..15-54……….31
Pitt 17-58……..18-58……….35
StL 12-56……..18-59………..30
SD 22-59……..17-56…………39
SF 14-57……..17-59…………31
Wash 24-58……..22-55……….46

Orioles 8-58……..19-59……….27
Boston 18-59……..13-56………31
White Sox 16-59……13-54……….29
Clev 11-55……..19-58………30
Detroit 14-60…….23-56………37
Astros 17-57……..24-58……….41
KC 12-56……..10-59………..21
Angels 21-59…….15-60………..35
Twins 12-54……..13-59……….25
NYY 13-61……..15-53………28
A’s 13-56……..22-61………35
Seattle 19-56…….20-62………39
TB 18-58……..20-59……..38
Texas 22-59……..25-54………47
Toronto 19-58……..13-58………32

 

[NewYorkKnight]

MLB

Saturday, August 12

Trend Report

1:07 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games

4:05 PM
BOSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Boston is 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
Boston is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
NY Yankees are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing Boston

6:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Detroit is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Minnesota

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

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
San Francisco is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games ,when playing Washington
San Francisco is 1-6-1 SU in its last 8 games ,on the road
Washington5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Washington4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco

7:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games when playing Chi White Sox
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 7-18 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games

7:10 PM
COLORADO vs. MIAMI
Colorado is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
CINCINNATI vs. MILWAUKEE
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:15 PM
ATLANTA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games

8:05 PM
HOUSTON vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Houston

8:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. ARIZONA
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games

9:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Baltimore

9:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 10 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels

9:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing San Diego

 

[NewYorkKnight]

NFL preseason betting: Best quarterbacks to back in August

Many NFL fans were wondering what the Philadelphia Eagles were doing in the offseason leading up to the 2016 campaign. They still had quarterback Sam Bradford but elected to sign career backup Chase Daniel to a three-year contract worth $21 million.

Daniel’s resume did not include much regular season experience. In fact, it would be fair to say Daniel was signed entirely based on the positive reviews from former coaches and, of course, his reps in the silly season – the NFL preseason.

When you’re backing up Drew Brees in New Orleans – a future Hall of Famer who’s missed two games in 10 years – you’re going to have to make the most of your game snaps in August.

Daniel owns a 93.9 career preseason QB rating with 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. His teams are 16-9-1 against the spread and the over is 16-10 in preseason games Daniel’s played in.

The Saints reacquired Daniel this offseason and he’s listed as their No. 1 backup to Brees.

Knowing who else qualifies as a so-so starter but a sensational performer in the preseason can be valuable information for NFL bettors this August.

Here’s a quick look at three other backup QBs who shine brightest this time of year. One additional note here - quarterbacks who have been starters for the majority of their careers were dismissed from qualifying in our list. Starters only play significant time in Week 3 and even then coaches appear to be lightening the number of snaps their No. 1 guys get.

Colt McCoy

Current team: Washington Redskins

Preseason career stats: 92.8 QB rating, 68 percent completion percentage

The former Texas Longhorn and Heisman finalist has carved out a career for himself as a reliable backup and spot starter in the pros. McCoy is entering his fourth season in Washington and he’s well versed in head coach Jay Gruden’s offense. The Redskins are 7-3 ATS in preseason games McCoy has appeared in.

NFL teams are a collective 15-10 ATS and the over is 13-11-1 in preseason games McCoy has either started or played in.

McCoy is listed as Washington No. 2 quarterback meaning he should get significant playing time this week when the ‘Skins play the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Washington is a 1-point road underdog and the total is 37.5.

Luke McCown

Current team: Dallas Cowboys

Preseason career stats: 92.9 QB rating, 27 TD/7 INT*

The asterisk is to indicate McCown stats only go back as far as 2007. He put up some numbers in the preseason in 2005 and 2006 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but that was before NFL stat guys thought it was a good idea to record the game logs in August games. What a bunch of amateurs.

At any rate, McCown is the original gangsta when it comes to preseason excellence. He’s been compiling stats in pro exhibition contests since 2004 and his teams are 21-18-2 in games he’s made appearances in. The over is 24-17 in those 41 preseason games.

McCown was signed by the Cowboys at the end of July to either slot in as their QB3 or to compete for the No. 2 spot behind starter Dak Prescott.

McCown didn’t play for the ‘Boys in the Hall of Fame game but bettors should expect him to see some game action this week when Dallas visits Los Angeles to face the Rams on Saturday. Oddsmakers have the Cowboys as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 37.5.

AJ McCarron

Current team: Cincinnati Bengals

Preseason career stats: 99.4 QB rating, 7.7 yards per attempt

McCarron, also known as Katherine Webb’s husband, is the new kid on the block with just two years of preseason action under his belt. He’s put up great numbers but the Bengals are 3-4 ATS and the over is 2-5 in McCarron’s seven preseason contests.

Cincinnati is a 2-point favorite Friday against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The total is set at 37.

 

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Betting 101: Best ways to safely handicap the NFL preseason

So you want to bet NFL preseason football, do you?

Steering bettors away from the NFL’s unpredictable exhibition schedule is like trying to convince high school kids to wait until marriage, if you know what we mean. You aren’t going to convince them otherwise so you might as well preach about safe sex - or in this case safe betting habits.

We break down the best ways to handicap the NFL preseason slate and hope you don’t lose your shirt – and pants – by the time Week 1 rolls around:

Read everything

The great thing about the NFL preseason is that books and bettors are on the same level. Coaches don’t reveal their plans until usually the day before a game, and by that time odds have been up for a while. If you catch an online presser or read a quote from a coach spilling the beans on his starters’ playing time, you can quickly get down before the lines adjust.

Research is everything for preseason capping. Find out how many snaps the first teamers will get, what the focal point of the offseason is – offense or defense – and wager accordingly. Also, keep an eye on camp injuries or how veteran players are treating the tune-up games. Some star players go through the motions in August and ones limited by injuries won't risk going all out before the real games start.

A team that is trying to establish some momentum on the ground will likely run the ball a lot – therefore keeping the clock ticking and the final score Under the total. If a team is trying to fill roster spots in the secondary and is plugging in rookies and inexperienced player in its pass defense, than perhaps look at the other team to air it out and exploit those weaknesses.

QB depth

Much the way starting pitchers make up 90 percent of baseball handicapping, quarterbacks hold a similar value when betting on the preseason. It’s the most important position on the field and can single-handedly make or break your bets.

Finding a team with depth at quarterback is the key for success during the exhibition schedule. The No. 1 passer will likely only take a handful of snaps in the first two games of the preseason, turning the offense over to the backups.

Look for teams with an experienced backup under center. Many clubs have veterans and former starters on the roster, guys who won’t be freaked out by the NFL’s big stage like rookie QBs and wet-behind-the-ears free agents. These vets can keep the chains moving and often excel against an opponent’s second and third-tier defense.

New coaches and schemes

The preseason is summer school for many NFL teams transitioning their playbook, whether that be with a new head coach, coordinator or just an overall flip in the way they do things.

New head coaches aren’t necessarily a red flag. They can often feel a little pressured to win in the preseason in order to impress the front office and fan base, which can give some teams added betting value. New coordinators, on the other hand, are working in different plays and schemes, which usually come with a learning curve.

Read up on how teams are adjusting to new systems and offenses, especially if there is a dramatic shift in gears, like speeding up with no-huddle attacks or going from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4. When these teams take on established coaches, who have implemented their systems for a while, there can be value going against those new faces on the sideline.

Preseason lines

Come the regular season, the infamous 3-point spread is everywhere. And while a field-goal line is a key number in football betting, it loses some of its stature in the preseason.

Teams are more likely to go for a two-point conversion or try their luck on fourth-and-short in the preseason than play it safe. Not only do the games not matter, but a fourth down gamble or two-point attempt is an extra set for the offense as it works toward the regular season.

Depending on how those rolls of the dice play out, the final score can either be closer than three points or well over it. It’s rare to see a preseason spread of more than three points with most bouncing between 1-2.5 points.

Week to week

For those looking to bet the closest facsimile of Week 1 action during the preseason, you may want to pass on the first two weeks of exhibitions and save your marbles for Week 3. That’s when starting players tend to log the most time, working the majority of the first half and sometimes into the third quarter.

Week 1 and 2 often has first teams playing limited snaps – depending on the team’s situation – and Week 4 is pretty much a craps shoot. Coaches are making their final cuts, players are fighting to stay on the roster, and the coordinators are tightening the final nuts and bolts of their playbooks.

For those bettors who like a challenge, Week 4 of the preseason could be the trickiest week of the entire NFL schedule – preseason, regular season and playoffs – to wager on.

 

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aturday’s NFL preseason Week 1 betting primer and odds:

The New York Jets' path to figuring out who their starting quarterback will be come Week 1 begins on Saturday with their preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.

Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals (-3, 39.5)

Raiders

Head coach Jack Del Rio won’t say exactly how much time his starters will see but bettors can assume injured stars Amari Cooper and Khalid Mack both won’t play. Del Rio also hinted veteran running back Marshawn Lynch won’t see much – if any – action in the preseason.

Starting QB Derek Carr is coming off an excellent season totaling 28 TDs and almost 4000 passing yards. He’s also coming off a broken leg he suffered at the end of last year. Don’t expect much playing time for the established star player.

That means lots of Connor Cook and former Buffalo Bills first round pick EJ Manuel under center for the Raiders in their first preseason game.

Cardinals

Carson Palmer and the rest of the Arizona Cardinals first teamers will start and are expected to play about 15 snaps. Of note, Palmer threw just once in full practice this week according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. Head coach Bruce Arians wants his 37-year-old QB to be rested and ready for the start of the regular season.

Backup QB Drew Stanton is expected to play the second quarter while Blaine Gabbert, who was impressive for the Cards in the Hall of Fame Game, will take all the snaps in the second half.

Line moves

The spread and total are both holding steady. Worth noting the 39.5 Over/Under line is tied for the highest number set in the preseason this year.

Tennessee Titans at New York Jets (+3, 37)

Titans

Head coach Mike Mularkey hasn’t said exactly how much time his first teamers will get, but starting quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to play the first series or two in this game. First round pick wideout Corey Davis will not play because of a sore hamstring.

Matt Cassel and Alex Tanney should split the reminder of the snaps under center after Mariota makes his exit. Cassel is the incumbent backup quarterback but reporters close to the team suggest Tanney has a shot at dethroning Cassel from the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.

Jets

It’s a three-man race for the starting quarterback job according to head coach Todd Bowles. That means Josh McCown, Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty are auditioning through their performances in preseason for the starting job.

Expect McCown to start followed by Hackenberg and then Petty.

Line moves

The Jets opened as 2.5-point home dogs but have been bet up to +3. The total, meanwhile, moved down half a point from 37.5 to 37.

Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams (+3, 37.5)

Cowboys

There’s not much news out about how long the Cowboys starters will play on Saturday. Dallas beat writers are busy reporting on the effect of star running back Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension will have on the team moving forward.

None of the Cowboys’ starters played in the Hall of Fame Game a week ago, so we should be safe to speculate on the first stringers seeing at least a series on Saturday.

Rams

The Rams are in a similar position where there big team news is not what’s going on the field. Los Angeles traded cornerback E.J. Gaines to the Buffalo Bills for former fourth overall pick Sammy Watkins. Watkins won't suit up for this game obviously and neither will holdout defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

Second year signal caller Jared Goff is expected to start while Sean Mannion and Dan Orlovsky will back him up. Talk about an underwhelming trio. Orlovsky was signed just before the Rams opened their training camp last month.

Line moves

The Cowboys opened as 2.5-point road favorites but have been bet up to -3. The total is set at 37.5