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MLB
Dunkel

Sunday, July 2


Atlanta @ Oakland

Game 979-980
July 2, 2017 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Teheran) 14.617
Oakland
(Manaea) 15.972
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-160
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-160); Over

Seattle @ LA Angels

Game 977-978
July 2, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.630
LA Angels
(Chavez) 16.520
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+135); Over

Minnesota @ Kansas City

Game 975-976
July 2, 2017 @ 2:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
(Santiago) 16.157
Kansas City
(Wood) 14.730
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-140
10
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+120); Under

Texas @ Chicago White Sox

Game 973-974
July 2, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Ross) 13.300
Chicago White Sox
(Quntana) 15.661
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 2 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago White Sox
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(-120); Over

NY Yankees @ Houston

Game 971-972
July 2, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Severino) 16.830
Houston
(Fiers) 15.924
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-110
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-110); Under

Tampa Bay @ Baltimore

Game 969-970
July 2, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Cobb) 13.398
Baltimore
(Gausman) 15.333
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
10
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(-105); Over

Cleveland @ Detroit

Game 967-968
July 2, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 15.727
Detroit
(Verlnder) 14.768
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-120
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(+100); Under

Boston @ Toronto

Game 965-966
July 2, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Pmeranz) 15.152
Toronto
(Biagini) 16.574
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-110
9
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-110); Over

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 963-964
July 2, 2017 @ 4:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Maeda) 18.861
San Diego
(Chacin) 14.379
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 4 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-185); Under

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 961-962
July 2, 2017 @ 4:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Marquez) 13.212
Arizona
(Walker) 14.619
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-130
9
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-130); Over

Washington @ St. Louis

Game 959-960
July 2, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Scherzer) 17.336
St. Louis
(Mrtinez) 14.859
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-125
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-125); Under

Miami @ Milwaukee

Game 957-958
July 2, 2017 @ 2:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Straily) 15.454
Milwaukee
(Guerra) 13.611
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-130); Over

San Francisco @ Pittsburgh

Game 955-956
July 2, 2017 @ 1:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Smrdzja) 13.042
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.576
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+110); Under

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
July 2, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.969
Cincinnati
(Adleman) 12.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-140); Over

Philadelphia @ NY Mets

Game 951-952
July 2, 2017 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Pivetta) 15.207
NY Mets
(Montero) 16.052
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-155); Under

 

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MLB

Sunday, July 2

National League
Giants @ Pirates
Samardzija is 1-2, 5.68 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Giants are 3-6 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-10-5

Williams is 0-0, 5.32 in his last four starts (over 5-4-1). Pirates are 5-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-3-1

Giants won their last five games, are 4-10 in last 14 road games; over is 6-4-1 in their last 11 road games. Pirates are 3-6 in last nine home games; six of their last seven home games stayed under the total.

Phillies @ Mets
Pivetta is 0-2, 5.66 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Phillies are 1-5 in his road starts; their 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-6-2

Montero is 1-1, 6.57 in his last three starts (over 2-1). Mets’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-2

Phillies are 3-12 in last 15 road games; under is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. Mets won seven of last eight games; under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Cubs @ Reds
Arrieta is 1-2, 6.30 in his last four starts; over is 10-5 in his last 15 starts. Cubs are 1-6 in his last seven road starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 7-7-2

Adleman is 1-2, 5.57 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Reds are 5-2 in his home starts- their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5-1

Chicago lost six of last eight games; under is 8-1 in their last nine games. Reds lost 15 of last 20 games; over is 10-4 in their last fourteen games.

Marlins @ Brewers
Straily is 1-0, 1.56 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Miami is 3-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-6-1

Guerra is 0-2, 6.67 in his last five starts (over 5-3). Brewers are 2-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-3-2

Miami lost six of last seven road games; under is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Milwaukee won its last four home games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Nationals @ Cardinals
Scherzer is 2-1, 1.64 in his last three starts; under is 7-1 in his last eight. Washington is 6-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 11-4-1

Martinez is 2-1, 2.00 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. St Louis 6-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-6-2

Washington lost five of last six road games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. St Louis won six of last seven games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

Rockies @ Diamondbacks
Marquez is 1-2, 5.87 in his last five starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Colorado is 4-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-4-2

Walker is 3-0, 3.42 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Arizona is 4-1 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-4-1

Colorado lost nine of its last ten games; under is 7-2-1 in their last ten road games. Arizona lost three of its last four home games; over is 9-6-1 in their last 16 home games.

Dodgers @ Padres
Maeda is 2-0, 0.75 in his last two starts; over is 7-3-1 in his last 11. Dodgers are 4-2 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-4-1

Chacin is 2-2, 2.67 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under. Padres are 4-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-10-2

Dodgers are 15-2 in last 17 games; over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. San Diego lost four of last six games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 games.

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American League
Rays @ Orioles
Cobb is 2-0, 1.95 in his last four starts; over is 4-2 in his last six. Rays are 5-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 10-4-2

Gausman is 1-3, 6.53 in his last four starts- over is 7-3 in his last ten. Orioles are 6-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-10.

Tampa Bay won five of last seven road games; four of their last five games stayed under. Orioles lost their last four home games; four of their last five games stayed under.

Red Sox @ Blue Jays
Pomeranz is 1-0, 2.04 in his last three starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Boston is 3-4 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-7

Biagini is 1-5, 6.19 in his last six starts (under 7-3). Toronto is 1-4 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-6

Red Sox won five of last six games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Toronto lost seven of last nine games; under is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Indians @ Tigers
Clevinger is 1-0, 2.40 in his last three starts (under 7-2). Indians are 4-1 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-3-2.

Verlander is 1-1, 3.74 in his last six starts; over is 5-3 in his last eight. Detroit is 6-1 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-6-3

Cleveland won four of its last six games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Detroit won four of last six games; seven of their last ten games went over.

New York @ Houston
Severino is 0-1, 5.21 in his last three starts; over is 8-3 in his last 11. New York is 3-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-4-2

Fiers is 4-1, 2.68 in his last six starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Houston is 3-4 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-6-3

New York is 5-1 in game following its last six losses; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Astros won nine of last 12 games- over is 7-2 in their last nine games.

Rangers @ White Sox
Ross is 1-1, 6.14 in three starts this year (over 2-1). Rangers’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-1-1

Quintana is 2-0, 0.90 in his last three starts; under is 3-1 in his last four. Chicago is 3-4 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-9-1

Texas lost four of last six games; under is 12-5 in their last 17 road games. Chicago lost nine of last 13 games; over is 4-2 in their last six games.

Twins @ Royals
Santiago is 0-5, 9.51 in his last six starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Twins are 1-6 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-8-1.

TWood is 44-54, 4.37 in 133 major league starts, last of which were 9 starts for the Cubs in 2015. This year, he is 1-2, 6.25 in 25 relief stints (28.2 IP) for the Royals.

Minnesota lost five of last seven games; under is 8-4 in their last 12 games. Kansas City won five of last seven home games; over is 18-6-1 in their last 25 games.

Mariners @ Angels
Paxton is 0-3, 8.10 in his last four starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Seattle is 1-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-4-3

Chavez is 0-2, 6.75 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Angels are 4-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-8-2

Seattle lost five of its last six games; over is 10-4-3 in their last 17 games. Angels lost four of last six games; six of last eight Angel games stayed under the total.

__________________________

Interleague

Braves @ A’s
Teheran is 0-2, 9.58 in his last two starts; over is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Atlanta is won his last five road outings- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-6-2

Manaea is 6-1, 3.08 in his last eight starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Oakland is 4-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-4-5

Atlanta is 7-3 in its last ten road games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Oakland lost its last six home games; their last three games stayed under.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
SF-Pitt: Samardzija 6-10; Williams 5-5
Phil-NY: Pivetta 2-7; Montero 2-1
Chi-Cin: Arietta 8-8; Adleman 6-7
Mia-Mil: Straily 8-8; Guerra 3-5
Wsh-StL: Scherzer 10-6; Martinez 8-8
Col-Az: Marquez 7-5; Walker 9-3
LA-SD: Maeda 9-3; Chacin 7-9

American League
TB-Balt: Cobb 8-8; Gausman 8-9
Bos-Tor: Pomeranz 9-6; Biagini 4-6
Clev-Det: Clevinger 4-5; Verlander 8-8
NY-Hst: Severino 7-8; Fiers 9-6
Tex-Chi: Ross 2-1; Quintana 8-8
Minn-KC: Santiago 5-8; TWood 0-0
Sea-LA: Paxton 6-6; Chavez 8-8

Interleague
Atl-A’s: Teheran 7-9; Manaea 8-6

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
SF-Pitt: Samardzija 6-16; Williams 4-10
Phil-NY: Pivetta 3-9; Montero 1-3
Chi-Cin: Arietta 6-16; Adleman 3-13
Mia-Mil: Straily 3-16; Guerra 2-8
Wsh-StL: Scherzer 4-16; Martinez 3-16
Col-Az: Marquez 6-2-4; Walker 4-12
LA-SD: Maeda 5-12; Chacin 7-16

American League
TB-Balt: Cobb 3-16; Gausman 4-17
Bos-Tor: Pomeranz 5-15; Biagini 3-10
Clev-Det: Clevinger 1-9; Verlander 6-16
NY-Hst: Severino 3-15; Fiers 6-15
Tex-Chi: Ross 2-3; Quintana 3-16
Minn-KC: Santiago 3-13; TWood 0-0
Sea-LA: Paxton 1-12; Chavez 2-16

Interleague
Atl-A’s: Teheran 6-16; Manaea 3-14

_________________________

Umpires
National League
SF-Pitt: Over is 6-3 in last nine Lentz games.
Phil-NY: Underdogs won five of last six DeJesus games.
Chi-Cin: Home side is 10-3 in Tumpane games this year.
Mia-Mil: Over is 3-0-1 in last four Wendelstedt games.
Wsh-StL: Over is 6-3 in last nine Segal games.
Col-Az: Over is 6-3 in last nine Hudson games.
LA-SD: Underdogs won seven of last eight Reyburn games.

American League
TB-Balt: Over is 10-2 in last dozen Marquez games.
Bos-Tor: Three of last four Randazzo games stayed under.
NY-Hst: Over is 9-5 in Muchlinski games this season.
Clev-Det: Under is 3-1-1 in last five Hoye games.
Tex-Chi: Under is 9-4 in Cooper games this season.
Minn-KC: Over is 6-2 in last eight Everitt games.
Sea-LA: Last five BWelke games stayed under.

Interleague
Atl-A’s: Favorites won 10 of last 12 Scheurwater games.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 41-27 AL, favorites -$442
AL @ NL– 40-40, favorites -$1,010
Total: 81-67 AL, favorites -$1,452

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 42-29-2
AL @ NL: Over 43-32-2
Total: Over 85-61-4

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/1/17
Ariz 14-15-9……26-13–5……….39-28
Atl 17-18-5……16-21-4………..33-39
Cubs 16-24-2……18-15-5………..34-39
Reds 11-24-3……18-21–2…………29-45
Colo 26-15-5…….19-16-2……….45-31
LA 18-16-5…….28-13-3……….46-29
Miami 15-20-2…….21-16-4……..36-36
Milw 19-13-6…….20-19-6………39-32
Mets 21-16-1……..18-21-3………39-37
Philly 10-26-8……11-17-6……….21-43
Pitt 18-18-3…..16-19-7………..34-37
St. Louis 16-17-3……23-12-7……….39-29
SD 9-24-5……..20-19–4………29-43
SF 9-29-7……..17-18-4……..29-47
Wash 28-12-2……19-15-4………..47-27

Orioles 13-22-5……..17-20-3………30-42
Boston 17-20-5………18-19-2…….35-39
White Sox 14-24-6……..17-17–2……..31-40
Cleveland 20-17-4……..17-18-4……..36-35
Detroit 16-20-5…….20-15-4……..36-35
Astros 20-11-7……..26-15-3……..46-26
KC 13-19-6………18-17-8…….31-36
Angels 16-21-7………18-15-7………34-36
Twins 23-11-4………15-20-6……..38-31
NYY 18-21-3……….22-12-2…..…40-33
A’s 12-22-5……..17-15-9……..29-37
Seattle 13-22-5……..21-15-6……..34-37
TB 19-13-8……..26-10-6……..45-23
Texas 22-12-7……..17-15-7………39-27
Toronto 14-22-3……..13-20-6……..27-42

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/1/17)
Ariz 12-38……..18-44………30
Atl 8-39……..11-41…………19
Cubs 13-43……..16-38……….29
Reds 14-38……..17-42……….31
Colo 10-47……..10-37..…….21
LA 11-39……..17-43..……..28
Miami 14-37……..14-42………28
Milw 15-38……18-45…..…..33
Mets 17-37……..15-41……….32
Philly 13-45……..9-34………..22
Pitt 11-39……..14-42……….25
StL 10-37……..12-42……….22
SD 17-38……..12-41…………29
SF 9-48……..11-37………….20
Wash 15-42……..19-39………34

Orioles 5-40……..15-41……….20
Boston 13-41……..10-38………23
White Sox 14-44……11-36……….25
Clev 9-42……..13-39……….22
Detroit 8-41…….17-39………..25
Astros 12-38……..19-44………31
KC 6-38……..7-41…………13
Angels 18-45…….10-41………28
Twins 9-39……..11-42……….20
NYY 11-42……..13-37……….24
A’s 7-40……..12-42……….19
Seattle 15-40…….15-43………30
TB 12-41……..19-42………31
Texas 13-42……..18-39………31
Toronto 11-39……..9-41……….20

 

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MLB

Sunday, July 2

Trend Report

1:07 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:10 PM
CHI CUBS vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 5-14 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 9 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

1:10 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cleveland's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

1:10 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY METS
Philadelphia is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Mets's last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

1:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BALTIMORE
Tampa Bay is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Baltimore is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
Baltimore is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

1:35 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Francisco is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
San Francisco is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:10 PM
MIAMI vs. MILWAUKEE
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Miami's last 13 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Milwaukee's last 13 games when playing Miami

2:10 PM
TEXAS vs. CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing at home against Texas

2:10 PM
NY YANKEES vs. HOUSTON
NY Yankees are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games on the road
NY Yankees are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 15 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games

2:15 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home

3:37 PM
SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing Seattle

4:05 PM
ATLANTA vs. OAKLAND
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Arizona is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Colorado

4:40 PM
LA DODGERS vs. SAN DIEGO
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
San Diego is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

8:08 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ST. LOUIS
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington

 

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WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, July 2


New York @ Atlanta

Game 673-674
July 2, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
112.801
Atlanta
104.888
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 8
163
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 2
156 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-2); Over

Washington @ Los Angeles

Game 671-672
July 2, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
112.590
Los Angeles
122.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 10
160
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 5 1/2
165 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-5 1/2); Under

 

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WNBA

Sunday, July 2

Trend Report

5:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Washington's last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing Washington
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

6:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 19 games when playing at home against New York

 

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 2

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WASHINGTON (10 - 5) at LOS ANGELES (11 - 3) - 7/2/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 302-357 ATS (-90.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 176-223 ATS (-69.3 Units) after a division game since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) after allowing 55 points or less since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 59-90 ATS (-40.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) in home games against Eastern conference opponents since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 71-99 ATS (-37.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 171-218 ATS (-68.8 Units) after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 83-117 ATS (-45.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (7 - 6) at ATLANTA (5 - 7) - 7/2/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 102-66 ATS (+29.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1997.
NEW YORK is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) after scoring 55 points or less since 1997.
ATLANTA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 7-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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Scott Rickenbach
Jul 02 '17, 1:35 PM
MLB | Giants vs Pirates
Play on: Giants -124 at 5Dimes

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick for Early MLB Sunday: San Francisco Giants Money Line (-) @ Pittsburgh Pirates @ 1:35 ET - The Pirates couldn't hit the Giants most hittable pitcher (Matt Moore) yesterday so that doesn't bode well for Pittsburgh Sunday as they now face Jeff Samardzija after losing 2-1 in extra innings yesterday. Samardzija has an ugly record on the road but he's certainly been victimized by some bad luck as he has a 1.12 WHIP away from home this season. The Giants have won 5 straight games and Pittsburgh has lost 6 of its last 10. The Pirates also have lost 3 straight starts made by Trevor Williams. Also, in his start prior to this 3-game losing streak, Williams allowed 5 earned runs in just 4 innings of work. Here we are getting a very reasonable price on the hotter team with the veteran hurler and we can fade a slumping team with an inexperienced pitcher whom has a 5.31 ERA at the MLB level so far in his career. I'll take it! Free Pick on San Francisco Giants on the money line early Sunday afternoon. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

 

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Red Dog Sports
Jul 02 '17, 11:30 AM
Soccer | HJK vs FC Inter Turku
Play on: HJK -120 at Bovada

HJK -120

This soccer match takes place on Sunday at 11:30 am eastern. HJK is on the road but has won their last 5 matches while FC Inter Turku is 1-3-1 in its last 5.

 

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Marc Lawrence
Jul 02 '17, 2:10 PM
MLB | Rangers vs White Sox
Play on: White Sox -118 at betonline

Play - Chicago White Sox w/Quintana vs Ross (Game 974).

Edges - White Sox: Quintana 3-0 wot 0.90 ERA last three starts, and 6-1 last seven team starts during June… Rangers: Ross 6.97 ERA and 1.65 WHIP away this season.. With Ross 2-4 in his day starts as opposed to 5-0 at night this season, we recommend a 1* play on the Chicago White Sox. Thank you and good luck as always.

 

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Dustin Hawkins
Jul 02 '17, 1:05 PM
MLB | Red Sox vs Blue Jays
Play on: Red Sox -104 at 5Dimes

Bonus Play on Red Sox -104
Released on Jul 02 at 05:05 am

 

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Ben Burns
Jul 02 '17, 4:40 PM
MLB | LAD vs SDG
Play on: OVER 8 -120

1* Bonus Play on over Dodgers/Padres. Kenta Maeda (6-3, 4.15 ERA) has been hit-or-miss this year, but does come in off a good outing against the Angels on Tuesday, going seven scoreless in the victory (note though that LA was without sluggers Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Cameron Maybin in the line-up.) Maeda has admittedly looked better of late, but note that he’s struggled on the road all season, just 2-2 with a 5.46 ERA. Like his counterpart, Padres’ starter Jhoulys Chacin (6-7, 4.76) has been consistently inconsistent this year and most recently gave up two runs off seven hits over seven innings in a loss to Atlanta on Tuesday. Chacin has been better at home than on the road, but he’s still a horrible 1-2 with a 7.40 ERA in all “day” games. With these two often-volatile starters going head-to-head on Saturday afternoon, the over becomes a legitimate investment opportunity.

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Sunday, July 2

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PHILADELPHIA (26 - 53) at NY METS (38 - 42) - 1:10 PM
NICK PIVETTA (R) vs. RAFAEL MONTERO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-53 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-20 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-33 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-12 (-10.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-40 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-39 (-19.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 19-23 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 9-14 (-9.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
NY METS are 48-46 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 27-34 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 6-2 (+2.4 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

NICK PIVETTA vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

RAFAEL MONTERO vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
MONTERO is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 2.452.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (40 - 41) at CINCINNATI (35 - 45) - 1:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. TIM ADLEMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 40-41 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 414-444 (-94.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-25 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-15 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-19 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-35 (-23.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 796-760 (-163.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
ARRIETA is 0-5 (-10.3 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 52-59 (+8.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 20-12 (+8.6 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 59-25 (+22.3 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
ARRIETA is 20-3 (+15.5 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 20-44 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 397-424 (-96.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 395-360 (-81.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 5-3 (+1.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.0 Units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
ARRIETA is 6-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 0.968.
His team's record is 6-2 (+3.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+5.3 units)

TIM ADLEMAN vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ADLEMAN is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.64 and a WHIP of 1.096.
His team's record is 1-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.2 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (32 - 51) at PITTSBURGH (37 - 44) - 1:35 PM
JEFF SAMARDZIJA (R) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-51 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-43 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 8-17 (-9.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-30 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-20 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-34 (-17.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 58-62 (-19.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 9-20 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAMARDZIJA is 21-28 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 4-10 (-10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 27-46 (-22.3 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAMARDZIJA is 30-45 (-22.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 153-112 (+35.2 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 59-63 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-106 (-31.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

JEFF SAMARDZIJA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
SAMARDZIJA is 3-4 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.127.
His team's record is 4-8 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.1 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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MIAMI (35 - 44) at MILWAUKEE (44 - 39) - 2:10 PM
DANIEL STRAILY (R) vs. JUNIOR GUERRA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 46-99 (-42.3 Units) against the money line in road games in day games since 1997.
MIAMI is 85-105 (-27.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 44-39 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-16 (+10.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 36-30 (+11.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MIAMI is 23-14 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
STRAILY is 29-18 (+17.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 13-2 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 17-10 (+11.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRAILY is 15-11 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against MIAMI this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.1 Units)

DANIEL STRAILY vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
STRAILY is 3-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.67 and a WHIP of 0.926.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

JUNIOR GUERRA vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (47 - 34) at ST LOUIS (39 - 41) - 8:05 PM
MAX SCHERZER (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 21-30 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 126-95 (-23.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-14 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ST LOUIS is 125-117 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 60-63 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 83-82 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 47-45 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 26-33 (-22.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 25-34 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

MAX SCHERZER vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SCHERZER is 1-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.14 and a WHIP of 1.163.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
MARTINEZ is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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COLORADO (48 - 35) at ARIZONA (51 - 31) - 4:10 PM
GERMAN MARQUEZ (R) vs. TAIJUAN WALKER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 310-421 (-100.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 227-300 (-78.5 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 51-31 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 19-8 (+10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 31-13 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 41-23 (+16.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 33-17 (+14.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
COLORADO is 48-35 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 12-4 (+10.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
COLORADO is 26-20 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 26-20 (+7.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 22-11 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
COLORADO is 33-24 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 21-15 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-5 (+1.1 Units) against ARIZONA this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MARQUEZ is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.1 units)

TAIJUAN WALKER vs. COLORADO since 1997
WALKER is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.316.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

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LA DODGERS (55 - 28) at SAN DIEGO (33 - 48) - 4:40 PM
KENTA MAEDA (R) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 63-63 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 20-30 (-17.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 27-32 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 77-78 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 26-39 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 8-18 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 29-30 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 33-27 (+12.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 9-28 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 42-81 (-31.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 7-1 (+4.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MAEDA is 2-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.938.
His team's record is 4-2 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CHACIN is 9-8 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.557.
His team's record is 12-9 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-9. (+2.1 units)

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BOSTON (46 - 35) at TORONTO (37 - 43) - 1:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. JOE BIAGINI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 669-604 (-83.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
BOSTON is 21-24 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
POMERANZ is 4-12 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
POMERANZ is 5-13 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 37-43 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 10-15 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 13-23 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 6-14 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
BIAGINI is 0-5 (-7.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 (+3.6 Units) against TORONTO this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

DREW POMERANZ vs. TORONTO since 1997
POMERANZ is 0-1 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 6.35 and a WHIP of 2.116.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

JOE BIAGINI vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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CLEVELAND (43 - 37) at DETROIT (36 - 44) - 1:10 PM
MIKE CLEVINGER (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 43-37 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 29-34 (-18.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-19 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 36-44 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 24-35 (-12.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VERLANDER is 3-10 (-9.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Sunday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-3 (+3.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.8 Units)

MIKE CLEVINGER vs. DETROIT since 1997
CLEVINGER is 0-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 22.50 and a WHIP of 4.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.3 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VERLANDER is 20-22 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.60 and a WHIP of 1.287.
His team's record is 23-27 (-11.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 20-28. (-12.6 units)

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TAMPA BAY (43 - 40) at BALTIMORE (39 - 41) - 1:35 PM
ALEX COBB (R) vs. KEVIN GAUSMAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 111-133 (-27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 127-115 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 65-47 (+16.2 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 74-47 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 24-20 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 92-79 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 34-23 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 112-154 (-67.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Sunday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-4 (+0.3 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.9 Units)

ALEX COBB vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
COBB is 4-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.222.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.0 units)

KEVIN GAUSMAN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
GAUSMAN is 2-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.56 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 3-6 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (43 - 36) at HOUSTON (55 - 27) - 2:10 PM
LUIS SEVERINO (R) vs. MICHAEL FIERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 9-18 (-10.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
NY YANKEES are 6-13 (-8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SEVERINO is 9-17 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 55-27 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 43-17 (+20.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 23-10 (+14.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 25-32 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

LUIS SEVERINO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SEVERINO is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 11.59 and a WHIP of 3.863.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MICHAEL FIERS vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
FIERS is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.59 and a WHIP of 1.406.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

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TEXAS (40 - 41) at CHI WHITE SOX (35 - 45) - 2:10 PM
TYSON ROSS (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-16 (+12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
QUINTANA is 6-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 135-111 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 63-42 (+25.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 107-101 (+37.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 28-24 (+13.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 15-8 (+10.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
TEXAS is 68-58 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 77-57 (+21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against TEXAS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TYSON ROSS vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ROSS is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.03 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. TEXAS since 1997
QUINTANA is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (41 - 39) at KANSAS CITY (40 - 40) - 2:15 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. TRAVIS WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 35-59 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 121-121 (+6.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 70-53 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 69-52 (+22.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 25-17 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-39 (+6.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-14 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-6 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-24 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SANTIAGO is 26-15 (+11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 8-20 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
WOOD is 5-12 (-12.3 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 8-3 (+5.3 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+6.8 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SANTIAGO is 3-3 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.42 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.7 units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WOOD is 0-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (40 - 42) at LA ANGELS (43 - 42) - 3:35 PM
JAMES PAXTON (L) vs. JESSE CHAVEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 51-58 (-14.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PAXTON is 13-19 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PAXTON is 4-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 43-42 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 99-51 (+27.5 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 15-5 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 26-9 (+13.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-3 (+2.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PAXTON is 3-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.12 and a WHIP of 0.941.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (+0.0 units)

JESSE CHAVEZ vs. SEATTLE since 1997
CHAVEZ is 1-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.640.
His team's record is 2-6 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.6 units)

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ATLANTA (39 - 41) at OAKLAND (35 - 46) - 4:05 PM
JULIO TEHERAN (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 107-134 (+8.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-50 (+14.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 56-64 (+21.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 52-54 (+12.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 172-233 (-53.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-39 (-23.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 90-113 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 4-13 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 58-78 (-29.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 51-88 (-32.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 69-95 (-29.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-0 (+2.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
TEHERAN is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

SEAN MANAEA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

 

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GAME: Boston Red Sox (46-35) at Toronto Blue Jays (37-43)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 02 - 1:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Boston Red Sox are 46-35 at the season's halfway point and have taken over first place in the American League East as they try for a three-game sweep over the Blue Jays in Toronto on Sunday. Chris Sale, their ace left-hander, said it's only going to get better after he improved to 11-3 with another masterful performance in Saturday's 7-1 victory -- Boston's third in a row and fifth in six games.

"It's going to be fun when we get going," Sale told reporters after increasing his chances of starting in the All-Star Game. "It says a lot about our guys and our team that we've battled through some things schedule-wise, injury-wise and things like that. When we start putting it together, it's going to be a scary thing." Last-place Toronto (37-43), which has lost three straight and seven of its last nine contests, is 8 1/2 games behind the Red Sox. The Blue Jays are struggling to hit with runners in scoring position as they are batting .150 over the last five games and hit .160 in June at home in that situation. Boston's Drew Pomeranz is 1-0 with a 2.04 ERA in his last three turns and opposes Joe Biagini, who is probably making his final start with Aaron Sanchez poised to rejoin the rotation.

TV: 1:07 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), TVA Sports, Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox LH Drew Pomeranz (7-4, 3.81 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Joe Biagini (2-7, 4.50)

Pomeranz allowed one run (unearned) and four hits while striking out seven in five innings of a 9-2 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Tennessee native is 4-1 in his last seven starts, yielding two runs or fewer in six contests and lowering his ERA by 1.16 during that span. Toronto's roster is batting .194 versus Pomeranz, who is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA in four games (two starts) versus the Blue Jays after pitching 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief when last facing them Oct. 2.

Biagini permitted three runs, five hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings of a 3-1 loss to Baltimore on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Californian is 2-6 with a 4.93 ERA in 10 starts since coming out of the bullpen in his first 74 career games. Biagini is 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA in 11 games -- all in relief -- against Boston after retiring all seven batters he faced in back-to-back appearances against the Red Sox on April 19 and 20.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston scored twice in the first inning Saturday, increasing Toronto's ERA in the opening frame to 6.19 this season -- second-worst in the AL to Boston's 6.33.

2. The Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia extended his club record by recording his 100th straight errorless game at second base Saturday. The old standard of 98 was set by Pedroia in 2009 and 2010.

3. Blue Jays LF Steve Pearce homered Saturday and is 14-for-29 with two homers and seven RBIs in nine games since returning from a calf injury.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 3, Blue Jays 2

 

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GAME: Cleveland Indians (43-37) at Detroit Tigers (36-44)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 02 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Justin Verlander has made more starts against the Cleveland Indians (50) than any other opponent and also has his most losses (22) against Detroit's American League Central rival. Verlander will get the nod for the Tigers on Sunday against the visiting Indians after the clubs split a doubleheader on Saturday following a rainout in Friday's opener.

Detroit received back-to-back homers from J.D. Martinez and Miguel Cabrera in a 7-4 victory in the opener of the doubleheader but couldn't complete the sweep and fell to 4-10 in its last 14 games. Left fielder Justin Upton, who leads the Tigers in homers and RBIs, was a late scratch with soreness in his side and sat out both games Saturday. Jose Ramirez had a two-run blast as the Indians rebounded with a 4-1 win in the nightcap to improve to 25-16 away from home. Mike Clevinger will make the start Sunday for Cleveland, which is the only team in the division with a positive run-differential (plus-56).

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Mike Clevinger (3-3, 3.56 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Justin Verlander (5-4, 4.47)

Despite registering a season-high nine strikeouts and holding Texas to one run on two hits over six innings, Clevinger has to settle for a no-decision on Tuesday. He failed to pitch beyond five innings in each of his previous three starts - all on the road - while giving up eight runs and eight walks in 13 innings. Clevinger is 3-1 with a 2.81 ERA and .174 batting average against in five starts away from home.

Verlander ended a six-start winless drought Tuesday, giving up three runs on nine hits over seven innings to beat Kansas City. The six-time All-Star notched a season-high 11 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings in his previous outing at Seattle, taking a no-decision after giving up three runs on four hits. Francisco Lindor and Ramirez are each 9-for-23 with a homer against Verlander, who is 20-22 versus Cleveland.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tigers CF Mikie Mahtook is 4-for-8 in the series and has multiple hits in five of his last eight games.

2. Indians LF Michael Brantley has hit safely in all five games since coming off the disabled list.

3. Tigers DH Victor Martinez has one RBI in his last 16 games.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Tigers 3

 

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GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (26-53) at New York Mets (38-42)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 02 - 1:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The New York Mets are making a run at .500 in front of the All-Star break and are winners of four straight. The Mets will try to make it five in a row and eight of nine when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday.

New York is benefitting from a recent schedule that includes sub-.500 foes San Francisco, Miami and the Phillies but is doing what it needs to do against those clubs in the pitching department while allowing an average of 2.6 runs in the seven victories. The pitching wasn't quite as sharp on Saturday, when Zack Wheeler came off the disabled list and couldn't get through the fourth inning, but Asdrubal Cabrera capped a four-run seventh inning with a go-ahead, two-run homer and recorded multiple hits for the fifth time in eight games since coming off the disabled list. The Phillies (26-53) own the worst record in the majors and are losers of 18 of their last 23 contests. Philadelphia will try to avoid the sweep with rookie Nick Pivetta on the hill while New York counters with Rafael Montero.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (1-4, 5.40 ERA) vs. Mets RH Rafael Montero (1-4, 5.63)

Pivetta is coming off the worst start of his brief big-league career after serving up six runs on seven hits and five walks over 2 2/3 innings to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The 24-year-old allowed a total of three runs and struck out 19 while walking three across 13 innings in his previous two turns but could not find his way into the win column. Pivetta is seeing the division-rival Mets for the first time.

Montero is getting an opportunity to keep a rotation spot and earned a win in a start at San Francisco last Sunday while surrendering one run and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. The Dominican Republic native did not fare as well in his other two spot starts - allowing a total of eight runs in 6 2/3 innings - but thrived as a long reliever in two June appearances before earning another chance in the rotation. Montero suffered a loss in relief against Philadelphia on April 18, managing one out while yielding four runs - three earned - on four hits.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mets placed OF Michael Conforto (hand bruise) on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday.

2. Philadelphia CF Odubel Herrera is 0-for-12 with six strikeouts in his last four games.

3. New York INF T.J. Rivera is 5-for-11 with three extra-base hits and three RBIs in his last three contests.

PREDICTION: Mets 6, Phillies 2

 

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GAME: San Francisco Giants (32-51) at Pittsburgh Pirates (37-44)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 02 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The San Francisco Giants happen to play in a division with the three best teams in the National League, so digging itself out of a big hole from the first half of the season remains a long shot. Still, the surging Giants are beginning to look like a contender again and have a chance to earn their sixth straight win when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday.

San Francisco (32-51) spent most of the first three months toiling at the bottom of the NL West but is starting to win some close games and got 5 1/3 scoreless innings from the bullpen on Saturday in a 2-1, 11-inning triumph. Right-hander Sam Dyson is settling in and earned his first save with the Giants on Saturday while recording his seventh scoreless appearance in his last eight outings. The Pirates would like to get back into the race as well but are struggling to sustain any momentum and are losers of nine of their last 16. Pittsburgh will try to avoid the sweep behind Trevor Williams, who opposes San Francisco veteran Jeff Samardzija.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), ROOT Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Jeff Samardzija (3-9, 4.63 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Trevor Williams (3-3, 4.82)

Samardzija snapped a three-start winless streak by holding the Colorado Rockies to two runs on six hits over 6 1/3 innings on Monday. The Notre Dame product did not walk a batter in that start and has yielded a total of 13 free passes in 105 innings while striking out 117. Samardzija started twice against Pittsburgh last season and did not factor in the decision in either outing while allowing a total of nine runs in nine frames.

Williams was held out of the decision in each of his last four turns but is coming off a start against Tampa Bay on Tuesday in which he scattered two runs and six hits across seven innings. The 25-year-old matched a season high with seven strikeouts against the Rays. Williams is making his first career start against San Francisco and is 0-1 with a 4.79 ERA at home in 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates CF Starling Marte is serving an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test but will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday in the minors and is eligible to rejoin the majors on July 18.

2. San Francisco CF Denard Span is 12-for-25 in his last five starts.

3. Pittsburgh 1B Josh Bell drove in the team's lone run on Saturday and recorded an RBI in each of the last four contests.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Pirates 4

 

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GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (43-40) at Baltimore Orioles (39-41)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 02 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Logan Morrison was re-signed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract in early February by the Tampa Bay Rays and it may end up being one of the best bargains in the offseason. The 29-year-old first baseman will attempt to add to his career-high home run total of 24 on Sunday as the visiting Rays go for a three-game sweep of the American League East-rival Baltimore Orioles.

Morrison passed his previous high of 23 blasts with the Florida Marlins in 2011 on Saturday when he went deep twice in Tampa Bay’s 10-3 rout of the Orioles, and has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games to raise his average from .240 to .256. Surging Alex Cobb tries to complete the sweep for the Rays and Baltimore hopes to salvage the series finale as it sends fellow right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound. Jonathan Schoop provided most of the offense for the Orioles on Saturday with a two-run homer and has recorded multiple hits in seven of his last 11 contests. Baltimore has surrendered 16 runs in the first two games of the series after winning four of its previous five contests to climb back to .500.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Alex Cobb (6-5, 3.73 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (4-7, 6.07)

Cobb took a no-hitter into the seventh inning at Pittsburgh on Tuesday but settled for a no-decision after allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings. The 29-year-old Boston native is 2-0 over his last four starts, yielding five earned runs over 27 2/3 innings with 18 strikeouts and six walks in that span. Manny Machado (2-for-17, one homer) has struggled against Cobb, who is 4-1 with a 2.00 ERA in nine career games versus Baltimore.

Gausman snapped a three-start losing streak by limiting Toronto to four hits in 5 1/3 scoreless frames on Tuesday with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old LSU product permitted 15 runs on 23 hits over 14 2/3 innings during the losing streak and finished with a 6.41 ERA in June. Trevor Plouffe is 4-for-9 with two doubles and a homer versus Gausman, who is 3-4 with a 4.80 ERA in 11 appearances (nine starts) against the Rays.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay RF Steven Souza Jr. is 5-for-9 with four runs scored, two homers and four RBIs in the first two games of the series.

2. Baltimore CF Adam Jones, who is one RBI behind Ken Singleton (766) for fifth on the franchise’s all-time list, is 5-for-28 with eight strikeouts in his last seven games.

3. The Rays snapped a six-series winless streak (0-5-1) against the Orioles on Saturday and can post their first three-game road sweep of the season one day later.

PREDICTION: Rays 5, Orioles 2

 

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GAME: Texas Rangers (40-41) at Chicago White Sox (35-45)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 02 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Texas Rangers will try to finish a long road trip on a positive note when they take on the host Chicago White Sox in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon. After blowing a ninth-inning lead in an 8-7 loss in the opener, the Rangers bounced back with three home runs in a 10-4 triumph over the White Sox on Saturday.

Elvis Andrus, Mike Napoli and Rougned Odor each went deep and Nomar Mazara drove in three runs as Texas improved to 4-5 on the 10-game swing and got back within a game of .500. Chicago, which had won six in a row over the Rangers at home prior to Saturday, dropped to 3-6 on its homestand as it manged just four hits against two Texas pitchers. Jose Abreu's two-run homer was one of those four hits and he has gone deep in each of the first two games of the series, all after slugging his first 13 long balls of the season on the road. White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia (knee) was out of the lineup for the third straight game but told reporters he hopes to play Sunday.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), CSN Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers RH Tyson Ross (1-1, 6.14 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Jose Quintana (4-8, 4.37)

Ross will be making his fourth start since returning from thoracic outlet surgery and hopes to duplicate his most recent effort. He gave up a run and two hits in six innings at Cleveland his last time out, striking out five in the no-decision. The 30-year-old, who is 8-3 with a 1.85 ERA in his career in July, has won all three of his games (two starts) against the White Sox in his career while allowing just three earned runs in 16 1/3 innings.

Quintana fell to 2-8 with a 5.30 ERA after a rocky outing at Cleveland on June 11, but has rebounded to go 2-0 with a 0.90 mark over a three-start turnaround. His last two opponents - Minnesota and the New York Yankees - have failed to score while amassing seven hits in 13 innings against the Colombia native. Quintana blanked the Rangers over seven frames in their one meeting last year but may need to be careful with outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, who is 6-for-12 with five doubles against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers manager Jeff Banister indicated Saturday the team would go with a closer-by-committee after RHP Matt Bush blew his third save in a span of five appearances in Friday's loss.

2. White Sox starting pitchers have a 5.36 ERA over the past 38 games.

3. Texas returns home Monday for six games before the All-Star break, while Chicago will play six in a row on the road prior to the intermission.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Rangers 4

 

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GAME: Miami Marlins (35-44) at Milwaukee Brewers (44-39)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 02 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The rest of the National League Central keeps waiting for the Milwaukee Brewers to fall off the pace, but they are not being very cooperative. The Brewers will try to lock up their fourth straight win and increase their lead in the Central when they host the Miami Marlins in the finale of a three-game set on Sunday.

Milwaukee owns one of the more powerful offenses in the league and showed off with a pair of home runs in Saturday's 8-4 triumph while increasing their lead in the NL Central to three games. "I know we are a long (way) from the season being over, so we just have to go out there and just play and try to win ballgames every day," Domingo Santana, who hit his 14th homer during a seven-run rally in the second inning, told reporters. "I think we're going to be where we want to be at the end of the season if we keep doing what we've been doing." The Marlins are having trouble finding their own offense and are averaging 2.3 runs during a four-game slide. Miami will try to turn things around on Sunday against Brewers right-hander Junior Guerra, who opposes Dan Straily.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Dan Straily (5-4, 3.44 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Junior Guerra (1-2, 4.54)

Straily surrendered a total of three runs in 17 1/3 innings over his last three starts but owns just one win in that span. The California native owns 90 strikeouts in 89 innings over 16 starts in 2017 and is holding opposing batters to a .214 average. Straily faced Milwaukee four times in 2016 and went 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 27 innings.

Guerra allowed three or fewer earned runs in six straight starts after rejoining the team at the end of May but had that streak come to an end at Cincinnati on Tuesday. The Venezuela native was lit up for eight runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings by the Reds while surrendering four home runs. Guerra is making his first career appearance against Miami.

WALK-OFFS

1. Brewers OF Ryan Braun (calf) hit safely in all four games since coming off the disabled list with four extra-base hits, including a pair of home runs.

2. Miami OF Marcell Ozuna is 4-for-27 over his last eight games.

3. Milwaukee rookie LHP Josh Hader has yet to allow a run in seven appearances.

PREDICTION: Marlins 5, Brewers 3