Game of the Day: Royals at Tigers
Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers (-172, 7.5)
The Detroit Tigers have a chance to move into a tie for first place in the American League Central and have the man they want on the mound in the second of a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Reigning Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer gets the start for Detroit, which won the series opener 9-5 to shave Kansas City’s lead to one game. Scherzer is 9-1 at Comerica Park this season, but the one defeat came at the hands of the Royals.
Kansas City designated hitter Billy Butler usually torments the Tigers, entering the series with a .327 career batting average against them, but he was hitless in four at-bats Monday to extend his overall slump to 1-for-20 over the past six games. Salvador Perez, who also has a lifetime batting average of better than .300 against Detroit, is 0-for-12 in his last three contests following a six-game hitting streak. Left-hander Jason Vargas will make his fourth start this season against the Tigers, who trail Seattle by a half-game and Oakland by 1 1/2 for the top two wild cards.
TV: 7:08 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, FSN Detroit
LINE HISTORY: Pinnacle Sports opened the Tigers as -160 and they are now -172. The total has held at 7.5.
INJURY REPORT: Tigers – RP Joakim Soria (15-day DL, oblique).
POWER RANKINGS: Royals (-191), Tigers (-177)
WEATHER FORECAST: Temperatures in the mid-70s, wind blowing in from centerfield at 5 mph.
WHAT CAPPERS SAY: “A sizable challenge awaits the Royals this week, as they head to Detroit with a slumbering offense in tow. Detroit needs to make hay while the sun shines, and improve on a dismal home record in the next couple of weeks.” Sean Murphy.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Jason Vargas (11-7, 3.14 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Max Scherzer (15-5, 3.25)
Vargas rebounded from a two-start losing streak in which he yielded 21 hits to throw 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a victory at Texas last time out. Vargas has permitted two earned runs or fewer in seven of his last nine starts and has not surrendered a home run during that stretch. Vargas has a 5-3 record and 2.12 ERA in 12 starts away from home, which includes allowing three runs over 14 innings in two outings at Detroit.
Scherzer took a no-decision last time out after giving up three runs (two earned) over six innings at Cleveland – his fourth consecutive start on the road. He has been a far different pitcher at Comerica, though, posting a 4-0 record and surrendering a total of five runs in his last five starts. Scherzer’s last home loss was against Kansas City on June 17, when he was pummeled for 10 runs on 10 hits over four innings.
TRENDS.:
* Royals are 1-5 in the last six meetings.
* Tigers are 9-1 in Scherzer’s last 10 starts vs. Royals.
* Royals are 0-4 in their last four vs. American League Central.
* Under is 5-1 in Vargas’ last six starts overall.
CONSENSUS: 59 percent of wagers are on the Tigers.
Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers (-172, 7.5)
The Detroit Tigers have a chance to move into a tie for first place in the American League Central and have the man they want on the mound in the second of a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Reigning Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer gets the start for Detroit, which won the series opener 9-5 to shave Kansas City’s lead to one game. Scherzer is 9-1 at Comerica Park this season, but the one defeat came at the hands of the Royals.
Kansas City designated hitter Billy Butler usually torments the Tigers, entering the series with a .327 career batting average against them, but he was hitless in four at-bats Monday to extend his overall slump to 1-for-20 over the past six games. Salvador Perez, who also has a lifetime batting average of better than .300 against Detroit, is 0-for-12 in his last three contests following a six-game hitting streak. Left-hander Jason Vargas will make his fourth start this season against the Tigers, who trail Seattle by a half-game and Oakland by 1 1/2 for the top two wild cards.
TV: 7:08 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, FSN Detroit
LINE HISTORY: Pinnacle Sports opened the Tigers as -160 and they are now -172. The total has held at 7.5.
INJURY REPORT: Tigers – RP Joakim Soria (15-day DL, oblique).
POWER RANKINGS: Royals (-191), Tigers (-177)
WEATHER FORECAST: Temperatures in the mid-70s, wind blowing in from centerfield at 5 mph.
WHAT CAPPERS SAY: “A sizable challenge awaits the Royals this week, as they head to Detroit with a slumbering offense in tow. Detroit needs to make hay while the sun shines, and improve on a dismal home record in the next couple of weeks.” Sean Murphy.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Jason Vargas (11-7, 3.14 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Max Scherzer (15-5, 3.25)
Vargas rebounded from a two-start losing streak in which he yielded 21 hits to throw 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a victory at Texas last time out. Vargas has permitted two earned runs or fewer in seven of his last nine starts and has not surrendered a home run during that stretch. Vargas has a 5-3 record and 2.12 ERA in 12 starts away from home, which includes allowing three runs over 14 innings in two outings at Detroit.
Scherzer took a no-decision last time out after giving up three runs (two earned) over six innings at Cleveland – his fourth consecutive start on the road. He has been a far different pitcher at Comerica, though, posting a 4-0 record and surrendering a total of five runs in his last five starts. Scherzer’s last home loss was against Kansas City on June 17, when he was pummeled for 10 runs on 10 hits over four innings.
TRENDS.:
* Royals are 1-5 in the last six meetings.
* Tigers are 9-1 in Scherzer’s last 10 starts vs. Royals.
* Royals are 0-4 in their last four vs. American League Central.
* Under is 5-1 in Vargas’ last six starts overall.
CONSENSUS: 59 percent of wagers are on the Tigers.
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Blue Jays(-130)
Toronto has won 7 of 9, and even though its a long shot of making the playoffs they are still playing hard ball. Buehrle is 3-2 with a 2.42 ERA over his last seven starts against the Cubs, who have dropped 4 straight. Their pitcher Arrieta is 0-3 with a 7.15 ERA in his last four road outings.
Blue Jays(-130)
Toronto has won 7 of 9, and even though its a long shot of making the playoffs they are still playing hard ball. Buehrle is 3-2 with a 2.42 ERA over his last seven starts against the Cubs, who have dropped 4 straight. Their pitcher Arrieta is 0-3 with a 7.15 ERA in his last four road outings.
ADVANCED SPORTS INVESTMENTS
PERRY’S SOCCER CLUB season record (-5.31)
EUROCUP
BULGARIA @ AZERBAIJAN – UNDER 2 -115 (12PM)
CYPRUS @ BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA – OVER 3 -106 (245PM)
U21 EURO QUALIFYING
WALES (U21) @ LITHUANIA (U21) – UNDER 2.5 -110 (12PM)
BULGARIA (U21) @ DENMARK (U21) – OVER 3 -110 (12PM)
ENGLAND – CONFERENCE
ALTRINCHAM FC @ ALFRETON TOWN – OVER 2.5 -120 (245PM)
AFC TELFORD UTD @ AFC TELFORD UTD – OVER 2.5 -135 (245PM)
HALIFAX TOWN @ MACCLESFIELD TOWN – UNDER 2.5 -115 (245PM)
PERRY’S SOCCER CLUB season record (-5.31)
EUROCUP
BULGARIA @ AZERBAIJAN – UNDER 2 -115 (12PM)
CYPRUS @ BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA – OVER 3 -106 (245PM)
U21 EURO QUALIFYING
WALES (U21) @ LITHUANIA (U21) – UNDER 2.5 -110 (12PM)
BULGARIA (U21) @ DENMARK (U21) – OVER 3 -110 (12PM)
ENGLAND – CONFERENCE
ALTRINCHAM FC @ ALFRETON TOWN – OVER 2.5 -120 (245PM)
AFC TELFORD UTD @ AFC TELFORD UTD – OVER 2.5 -135 (245PM)
HALIFAX TOWN @ MACCLESFIELD TOWN – UNDER 2.5 -115 (245PM)
GC: MLB Play
Tuesday 100% National League Game of the Month from a 15-0 SYSTEM dating to 2004 and a 91% Dominator system up in Bases tonight. F MLB Play below.
The Tuesday night the MLB system side is on the Cleveland Indians. Game 918 at 7:05 eastern. The Indians are in dominant league wide database system here tonight that plays on any home team that comes in off a home favored loss by 5 or more runs, if they are playing a team, like the Twins that arrive off a home dog loss by 5+ runs. Both teams were blown in their last game and in this situation its the home team that rebounds and gets the win. Cleveland has the pitching advantage over the Twins as Bauer has won 8 of 12 at home with a 3.32 era. May for the Twins has lost 4 of his 5 starts and he has a hideous 9.38 era. The Twins have lost 5 of 7 in September and the Indians have won 16 of the last 23 vs losing teams. Look for Cleveland to take the opener. On Tuesday there are 2 Powerful systems including the 100% National League Game of the Month from a 15-0 system that dates to 2004. There is also a 91% Dominator system Jump on Now and Cash big with the nations most powerful data. For the free MLB System Play take Cleveland. GC
Tuesday 100% National League Game of the Month from a 15-0 SYSTEM dating to 2004 and a 91% Dominator system up in Bases tonight. F MLB Play below.
The Tuesday night the MLB system side is on the Cleveland Indians. Game 918 at 7:05 eastern. The Indians are in dominant league wide database system here tonight that plays on any home team that comes in off a home favored loss by 5 or more runs, if they are playing a team, like the Twins that arrive off a home dog loss by 5+ runs. Both teams were blown in their last game and in this situation its the home team that rebounds and gets the win. Cleveland has the pitching advantage over the Twins as Bauer has won 8 of 12 at home with a 3.32 era. May for the Twins has lost 4 of his 5 starts and he has a hideous 9.38 era. The Twins have lost 5 of 7 in September and the Indians have won 16 of the last 23 vs losing teams. Look for Cleveland to take the opener. On Tuesday there are 2 Powerful systems including the 100% National League Game of the Month from a 15-0 system that dates to 2004. There is also a 91% Dominator system Jump on Now and Cash big with the nations most powerful data. For the free MLB System Play take Cleveland. GC
XpertPicks
TUESDAY BASEBALL
Colorado has lost 49 of the last 69 road games and they have lost 23 of the last 26 games when playing as an underdog of +150 or higher. Colorado has lost 35 of the last 54 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and they have lost 43 of the last 72 games when playing on a Tuesday.
New York has won 98 of the last 157 games when playing as a favorite of -110 or higher and they have won 49 of the last 80 games coming off an UNDER the total in their last game. New York has won 58 of the last 105 games after having lost two of the last three games and they have won 86 of the last 125 games after getting shut-out in their last game.
TUESDAY BASEBALL
- Play New York Mets -150 over Colorado---Top Play (Risk 5% of your Bankroll)
Colorado has lost 49 of the last 69 road games and they have lost 23 of the last 26 games when playing as an underdog of +150 or higher. Colorado has lost 35 of the last 54 games when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs and they have lost 43 of the last 72 games when playing on a Tuesday.
- Play New York Yankees -110 over Tampa Bay---Top Play (Risk 5% of your Bankroll)
7:10 PM EST
New York has won 98 of the last 157 games when playing as a favorite of -110 or higher and they have won 49 of the last 80 games coming off an UNDER the total in their last game. New York has won 58 of the last 105 games after having lost two of the last three games and they have won 86 of the last 125 games after getting shut-out in their last game.
BeatYourBookie
TUESDAY
MLB BASEBALL
10* Play New York Yankees -110 over Tampa Bay (MLB TOP PLAY)
New York is 98-59 when playing as a favorite of -110 or higher
New York is 49-31 coming off an UNDER the total in their last game
New York is 58-47 after having lost two of the last three games
10* Play New York Mets -150 over Colorado (MLB TOP PLAY)
Colorado is 20-49 in road games this season
Colorado is 3-23 when playing as an underdog of +150 or higher
Colorado is 19-35 when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs
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5* Play Kansas City +160 over Detroit (MLB BONUS PLAY)
5* Play Miami +150 over Milwaukee (MLB BONUS PLAY)
TUESDAY
MLB BASEBALL
10* Play New York Yankees -110 over Tampa Bay (MLB TOP PLAY)
New York is 98-59 when playing as a favorite of -110 or higher
New York is 49-31 coming off an UNDER the total in their last game
New York is 58-47 after having lost two of the last three games
10* Play New York Mets -150 over Colorado (MLB TOP PLAY)
Colorado is 20-49 in road games this season
Colorado is 3-23 when playing as an underdog of +150 or higher
Colorado is 19-35 when the total posted is between 7 and 8.5 runs
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5* Play Kansas City +160 over Detroit (MLB BONUS PLAY)
5* Play Miami +150 over Milwaukee (MLB BONUS PLAY)
FantasySportsGametime
MLB Baseball
1000* Play Oakland -160 over Chicago White Sox (TOP MLB PLAY)
Chicago has lost 71 of the last 125 games vs. left-handed starting pitchers and they have lost 42 of the last 61 games when playing in the month of September.Chicago has lost 80 of the last 131 games when playing as an underdog of +125 to +175 and they have lost 98 of the last 177 games after having lost four or five of the last six games.
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50* Play Pittsburgh -130 over Philadelphia (MLB BONUS PLAY)
50* Play Los Angeles Angels -140 over Texas (MLB BONUS PLAY)
MLB Baseball
1000* Play Oakland -160 over Chicago White Sox (TOP MLB PLAY)
Chicago has lost 71 of the last 125 games vs. left-handed starting pitchers and they have lost 42 of the last 61 games when playing in the month of September.Chicago has lost 80 of the last 131 games when playing as an underdog of +125 to +175 and they have lost 98 of the last 177 games after having lost four or five of the last six games.
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50* Play Pittsburgh -130 over Philadelphia (MLB BONUS PLAY)
50* Play Los Angeles Angels -140 over Texas (MLB BONUS PLAY)
Kevin's Pick(s):
Guthrie gave up 10 hits and 8 runs (6 earned) over just 2.2 innings yesterday as the Tigers beat the Royals 9-5. One play tonight for me...
2 UNIT = Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays - UNDER 8 RUNS (-109)
Listed Pitchers: Arrieta vs Buehrle
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.83 units)
Kyle's Pick(s)
2 UNIT = LA Angels @ Texas Rangers - ANGELS -1.5 (+114)
Listed Pitchers: Santiago vs. Lewis
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.28 units)
Yesterday went according to plan as Mike Minor and Doug Fister held the offenses down for a 2-1 Nationals win. So, the lean on the Nats hit as well. Lets keep a productive September going on Tuesday.
I like this one as we are getting a good price on the Angels -1.5. Taking into consideration how bad Colby Lewis is at home, I find it to be a fine price. Lewis may in fact be one of the worst pitchers in his own backyard in baseball. The numbers are quite eye opening, and note that Lewis has 69 innings of work at home, this isn't just a few bad starts. His ERA is at 7.17, a 1.70 WHIP, and .380 OBP, all in Texas. His last couple of home starts were brutal, 4 allowed against the Royals, and 5 allowed against this Angels team. L.A. went for 10 hits as well in that one. Prior to that game, he gave up 11 runs and 13 hits to the Angels in only 2.1 innings pitched. Needless to say these Angels have a great history against Lewis this season. He hasn't been doing well recently as well, giving up 4 runs in each of his last three starts. Hector Santiago got hit for 4 runs last game, but otherwise has been strong. In 8 of his last 10 starts, Santiago gave up just a run or no runs in those starts. Lewis' track record at home certainly reflects how the Rangers have been playing at home as a team. They are 25-43 at home. In addition, Texas was on an 8 game losing streak before snapping that two nights ago with a 1-0 win over the Mariners. In their last nine games the Rangers have averaged only 1.8 runs per game! They'll be going up against a 88-55 Angels team that is 41-31 on the road. At +114 on the run line I like taking a shot with L.A. in this game against the Rangers who are already looking forward to offseason vacation plans.
Guthrie gave up 10 hits and 8 runs (6 earned) over just 2.2 innings yesterday as the Tigers beat the Royals 9-5. One play tonight for me...
2 UNIT = Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays - UNDER 8 RUNS (-109)
Listed Pitchers: Arrieta vs Buehrle
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.83 units)
Kyle's Pick(s)
2 UNIT = LA Angels @ Texas Rangers - ANGELS -1.5 (+114)
Listed Pitchers: Santiago vs. Lewis
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 2.28 units)
Yesterday went according to plan as Mike Minor and Doug Fister held the offenses down for a 2-1 Nationals win. So, the lean on the Nats hit as well. Lets keep a productive September going on Tuesday.
I like this one as we are getting a good price on the Angels -1.5. Taking into consideration how bad Colby Lewis is at home, I find it to be a fine price. Lewis may in fact be one of the worst pitchers in his own backyard in baseball. The numbers are quite eye opening, and note that Lewis has 69 innings of work at home, this isn't just a few bad starts. His ERA is at 7.17, a 1.70 WHIP, and .380 OBP, all in Texas. His last couple of home starts were brutal, 4 allowed against the Royals, and 5 allowed against this Angels team. L.A. went for 10 hits as well in that one. Prior to that game, he gave up 11 runs and 13 hits to the Angels in only 2.1 innings pitched. Needless to say these Angels have a great history against Lewis this season. He hasn't been doing well recently as well, giving up 4 runs in each of his last three starts. Hector Santiago got hit for 4 runs last game, but otherwise has been strong. In 8 of his last 10 starts, Santiago gave up just a run or no runs in those starts. Lewis' track record at home certainly reflects how the Rangers have been playing at home as a team. They are 25-43 at home. In addition, Texas was on an 8 game losing streak before snapping that two nights ago with a 1-0 win over the Mariners. In their last nine games the Rangers have averaged only 1.8 runs per game! They'll be going up against a 88-55 Angels team that is 41-31 on the road. At +114 on the run line I like taking a shot with L.A. in this game against the Rangers who are already looking forward to offseason vacation plans.
Ecks and Bacon
Ben lee won on Monday in the NFL with the Chargers +3/Cardinals.
"Mr Chalk" had Np in MLB on Monday.
E&B have a play on Tuesday for College Football on Saturday.
Georgia Southern +21/Georgia Tech.
The line for this game opened Georgia Tech -23 and has already dropped 2 points.
For Tuesday in MLB in the National League "Mr Chalk" likes the Nationals -$140/Braves.
Ben lee is 1-0 +$50 for week forty six and is 214-233-5 -$2504
"Mr Chalk" is 76-52 -$128 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted
Ben lee won on Monday in the NFL with the Chargers +3/Cardinals.
"Mr Chalk" had Np in MLB on Monday.
E&B have a play on Tuesday for College Football on Saturday.
Georgia Southern +21/Georgia Tech.
The line for this game opened Georgia Tech -23 and has already dropped 2 points.
For Tuesday in MLB in the National League "Mr Chalk" likes the Nationals -$140/Braves.
Ben lee is 1-0 +$50 for week forty six and is 214-233-5 -$2504
"Mr Chalk" is 76-52 -$128 for the 2014 MLB season.
All E&B selections will be for $50 unless noted
Wunderdog Sports Free Pick
MLB Game: Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays
Time: Tuesday 09/09 7:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Toronto -140 (moneyline)
The Chicago Cubs won’t be playing in October, and that is nothing new. While they have played respectable at home on the season where they are just a game under .500, the road has been another story all together where they are now 29-44 on the season. Mark Buehrle has the top mark in the last decade when pitching as a home favorite. While he has not recorded a win in six straight starts, the Jays have won four of those, so he continues to get it done. Jake Arrieta has a career 6.00 ERA vs. the Jays, and facing them on the road the already inflated ERA skyrockets to 7.31. Buehrle has destroyed losing teams, leaving the Jays at the top of the heap when he faces them at 18-3 in his last 21 starts vs. a losing team. Take Toronto.
MLB Game: Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays
Time: Tuesday 09/09 7:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Toronto -140 (moneyline)
The Chicago Cubs won’t be playing in October, and that is nothing new. While they have played respectable at home on the season where they are just a game under .500, the road has been another story all together where they are now 29-44 on the season. Mark Buehrle has the top mark in the last decade when pitching as a home favorite. While he has not recorded a win in six straight starts, the Jays have won four of those, so he continues to get it done. Jake Arrieta has a career 6.00 ERA vs. the Jays, and facing them on the road the already inflated ERA skyrockets to 7.31. Buehrle has destroyed losing teams, leaving the Jays at the top of the heap when he faces them at 18-3 in his last 21 starts vs. a losing team. Take Toronto.
Diamond Trends - Tuesday
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Mariners are 12-0 since August 31, 2013 after a win in which they drew 5+ walks and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1255.
PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:
When Mike Leake starts the Reds are 10-0 since August 14, 2010 at home after he had a WHIP of at least 2 his last start for a net profit of $1000.
MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:
The Giants are 1-13-1 OU since August 28, 2012 as a 140+ favorite after a 5+ run loss.
CHOICE TREND:
The Rangers are 9-0 since May 01, 2004 as a home dog after a win in which they had 6 or fewer hits and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1135.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
When Max Scherzer starts the Tigers are 23-1 since June 15, 2010 as a home 140+ favorite after more strike outs than hits allowed on the road last start for a net profit of $2155.
By Vince Akins
VegasInsider
SU TREND OF THE DAY:
The Mariners are 12-0 since August 31, 2013 after a win in which they drew 5+ walks and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1255.
PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:
When Mike Leake starts the Reds are 10-0 since August 14, 2010 at home after he had a WHIP of at least 2 his last start for a net profit of $1000.
MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:
The Giants are 1-13-1 OU since August 28, 2012 as a 140+ favorite after a 5+ run loss.
CHOICE TREND:
The Rangers are 9-0 since May 01, 2004 as a home dog after a win in which they had 6 or fewer hits and it is not the last game of a series for a net profit of $1135.
ACTIVE TRENDS:
When Max Scherzer starts the Tigers are 23-1 since June 15, 2010 as a home 140+ favorite after more strike outs than hits allowed on the road last start for a net profit of $2155.
