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Hall of Fame Game - Ravens vs. Bears Preview and Predictions in NFL

No team could have been more disappointed than Baltimore last season, as the Ravens gave up a last-minute touchdown drive to the Cincinnati Bengals to miss out on a playoff spot. There is some new excitement that has been generated entering training camp because of the addition of weapons that presumably will help Joe Flacco through the air. But the franchise may be coming to a crossroads regarding Flacco, whose production has been flat, at best, the last few years. Lamar Jackson enters the picture, and the first-round pick should jazz up the offense a little, at least in the pre-season, as coach John Harbaugh decides on what the former Heisman Trophy's role is going to be.

In some ways, we don't know what to expect from the Chicago Bears on the offensive side of the football. They ranked 30th in the league in that department last season, and new coach Matt Nagy, who is a proponent of the West Coast scheme, intends to add some twists to that with the help of a new offensive coordinator who is a disciple of Chip Kelly. Because quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who the Bears traded up to draft last year, is so early in his development, it remains to be seen how well he will click with a number of new receivers in the rotation. Chicago has a solid running back in Jordan Howard, not to mention a nice scatback in Tarik Cohen, so they have the foundation to do better things. And their defense is not to be sold short, although it would be nice to get their first-round draft pick into camp, which hasn't happened yet.

So it's a team trying to get back to where it thinks it belongs against an opponent trying to prove it belongs. The Hall of Fame Game is set for Thursday, August 2 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

TV: 8 PM ET, NBC. LINE: Ravens -2.5 (-115). O/U: 33

ABOUT THE RAVENS: Flacco has not performed up to the expectations generated by the monster contract he signed after this team's Super Bowl win. Last year he had the lowest yards-per-pass average of his career, and as most observers know, he is largely immobile. So Ozzie Newsome, in his last year as general manager, moved up 20 spots in the draft to nab former Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson with the last pick of the first round. Jackson is the polar opposite of Flacco in terms of his ability to move around and improvise, and he has been impressive in drills. Whoever throws the ball will have newcomers on the other end, as known quantities like Michael Crabtree, Willie Snead, and John Brown have been added. And this team should get production out of the tight end spot, with first-round rookie Hayden Hurst (South Carolina) and third-rounder Mark Andrews (the All-American from Oklahoma). Developing a dependable ground game is something Baltimore still has to do, so this is an area where Harbaugh is looking for some encouraging signs. The Baltimore Ravens not only drafted Jackson but acquired another Heisman winner in Robert Griffin III, who has been derailed by various problems, including injuries, the last several seasons. Griffin, when healthy, brings some of the same elusiveness to the table as Jackson and is actually ahead of him on the depth chart that was released in the past week. The Ravens, a 9-7 team last season (9-6-1 against the pointspread) are priced at +400 to win the AFC North.

ABOUT THE BEARS: Chicago, which was 5-11 SU last year but a respectable 8-7-1 ATS, had enough of John Fox and made the switch to new head coach Nagy, who had been the defensive coordinator in Kansas City. The major objective on tap for the offense is to accelerate the development of Trubisky, who stepped in after Mike Glennon provided very little. Toward that end they sought to improve a thin receiver corps, bringing in Allen Robinson (off an ACL injury), Taylor Gabriel and impressive rookie Anthony Miller (second-round pick from Memphis), not to mention tight end Trey Burton, who of course threw a touchdown pass to Nick Foles for the Eagles in the Super Bowl. They are also hoping that former first-round pick Kevin White, who has been on injured reserve each of the last three years, can finally contribute something substantial. Mark Helfrich, the former head coach at Oregon, is now the offensive coordinator, and Nagy fully intends to make RPO's (run-pass options) a staple of the offense. But many observers are skeptical that they have the kind of personnel on the offensive line that can make such a thing happen, so you might expect an adjustment period of sorts. Nagy did not bring in his own defensive coordinator but instead kept Vic Fangio, who led the Bears to a top ten finish in both points and yardage allowed. The Bears employ a 3-4 defensive front with a lot of unsung heroes, but first-round draft pick Roquan Smith, the linebacker from Georgia who is supposed to improve that unit, even more, is a contract holdout. The issue is that he does not want the Bears taking back some of his guaranteed money if he is suspended for leading with his helmet, a new rule is being implemented. The Bears are currently priced at +700 to win the very competitive NFC North division.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Baltimore's five-time All-Pro guard Marshal Yanda, who missed the last 14 games of the 2017 campaign with an ankle injury, then had shoulder surgery after the season, started camp on the PUP (physically-unable-to-perform) list and won't be available.

2. Chase Daniel, who the Bears brought in to be Trubisky's backup, has plenty of pre-season experience. He has completed 68% of his 295 attempts, with 13 touchdown passes and eight interceptions.

3. John Harbaugh is one of the NFL's absolute best coaches when it comes to success in the pre-season. His career record is 27-13 ATS, and his Ravens have won their last eight pre-season encounters straight-up.

PREDICTION: Ravens 21, Bears 10

 

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ATS Trends
Chicago

Bears are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.

Baltimore

Ravens are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.
Ravens are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

OU Trends
Chicago

Under is 6-0 in Bears last 6 games overall.
Under is 8-3 in Bears last 11 games on grass.

Baltimore

Over is 5-2 in Ravens last 7 games on grass.

Head to Head
No trends available.

 

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Preview: Angels at Rays
Gracenote
Aug 2, 2018

The Tampa Bay Rays have recovered nicely from an embarrassing weekend in Baltimore and can finish off a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday afternoon. The Rays gave up 37 runs while losing three straight to the major league-worst Orioles, but a day off Monday appeared to be refreshing as they have scored 17 times in two straight wins over the Angels.

Outfielder Tommy Pham (0-for-3, one run) made his debut Wednesday after being acquired from St. Louis on Tuesday, while rookie Jake Bauers homered for the third straight game as Tampa Bay improved to 19-4 at home since June 11. “I was contemplating giving him a day (off Thursday),” Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters of Bauers. “But we’ll pick another day to give him.” Joey Wendle takes a six-game hitting streak into the series finale against Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney and reliever Hunter Wood will open the contest for the Rays. Los Angeles has lost three straight, allowing 25 runs in the process, but Albert Pujols and Kole Calhoun have hit safely in seven straight contests and All-Star Mike Trout is 9-for-25 during the same stretch despite going hitless Wednesday.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), FS Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels LH Andrew Heaney (6-6, 3.64 ERA) vs. Rays RH Hunter Wood (0-0, 3.38)

Heaney is unbeaten in his last four outings (2-0) and has strung together five consecutive quality starts and seven in his past eight appearances. The 27-year-old Oklahoma State product, who is 0-4 with a 5.22 ERA on the road, registered a 2.88 mark with 35 strikeouts and eight walks across 34 1/3 innings during July. Heaney gave up four runs - none earned - along with three hits and five walks to suffer a loss on May 19 in his first career meeting with the Rays.

Wood gave up two runs on four hits with four strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings of relief in his last trip to the mound Sunday against Baltimore. The 24-year-old Arkansas native has permitted one run on five hits with seven strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings in three starts this year and newly-acquired left-hander Jalen Beeks is expected to make an early appearance as well. Wood faces the Angels for the first time in his career and owns a 2.70 ERA in five appearances at home in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Trout recorded his 99th walk Wednesday and needs one for his third season with at least 100 in his career.

2. The Rays designated SS Adeiny Hechavarria for assignment Wednesday to make room on the roster for Pham.

3. Pujols needs three doubles to tie Honus Wagner (640) for ninth on major league baseball’s all-time list.

PREDICTION: Rays 5, Angels 4

 

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W/L Trends
LA Angels

Angels are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 4-9 in their last 13 during game 3 of a series.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Angels are 7-19 in their last 26 road games.
Angels are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. American League East.
Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 3-13 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 2-10 in their last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 1-9 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 4-0 in Heaneys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Angels are 4-0 in Heaneys last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 4-0 in Heaneys last 4 starts.
Angels are 4-0 in Heaneys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 6-13 in Heaneys last 19 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Angels are 4-9 in Heaneys last 13 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 2-5 in Heaneys last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Angels are 2-6 in Heaneys last 8 starts vs. American League East.
Angels are 1-5 in Heaneys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Angels are 1-6 in Heaneys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels are 1-7 in Heaneys last 8 road starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Rays are 10-2 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 20-6 in their last 26 games on astroturf.
Rays are 20-6 in their last 26 home games.
Rays are 22-7 in their last 29 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Rays are 18-6 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 Thursday games.

OU Trends
LA Angels

Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Angels last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 7-3-1 in Angels last 11 Thursday games.
Over is 5-1-2 in Heaneys last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 10-3-2 in Heaneys last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Heaneys last 5 road starts.
Under is 9-3 in Heaneys last 12 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Heaneys last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Heaneys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Heaneys last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 10-4-2 in Heaneys last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-2 in Heaneys last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 9-4-2 in Heaneys last 15 starts overall.

Tampa Bay

Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 Thursday games.
Over is 8-2 in Rays last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Rays last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-3-1 in Rays last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-2 in Rays last 22 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rays last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 5-2-1 in Rays last 8 vs. American League West.
Over is 7-3 in Rays last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-1 in Rays last 14 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Angels are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.
Angels are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.

Umpire Trends - Alan Porter

Under is 6-0 in Porters last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Road team is 5-1 in Porters last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Porters last 6 games behind home plate.
Over is 8-2 in Porters last 10 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-2 in Porters last 8 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
Under is 7-3 in Porters last 10 Thursday games behind home plate.
Angels are 3-8 in their last 11 games with Porter behind home plate.
Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Porter behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Rockies at Cardinals
Gracenote
Aug 2, 2018

After a torrid July, the Colorado Rockies started August with a rare setback and look to return to their winning ways on Thursday when they close a four-game set against the host St. Louis Cardinals. The Rockies dropped a 6-3 decision on Wednesday after going 17-6 in July and stand one game off the pace in the National League West.

Catcher Yadier Molina (two RBIs), Marcell Ozuna (one RBI) and Harrison Bader (two runs scored) each went 3-for-5 on Wednesday as St. Louis had 13 hits overall. Ozuna has been experiencing a lukewarm campaign but has heated up recently and is 12-of-35 with three homers and eight RBIs over the past eight contests. Colorado All-Star center fielder Charlie Blackmon was hitless in four at-bats on Wednesday to see the end of a 13-game hitting streak. Rockies All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado is 5-for-14 with a homer and five RBIs in the series and is two blasts away his fourth straight 30-homer campaign.

TV: 1:15 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FS Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Antonio Senzatela (4-3, 5.01 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Miles Mikolas (11-3, 2.83)

Senzatela is 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA in four starts since returning to the majors in early July. The 23-year-old defeated the Oakland Athletics in his last turn as he gave up one run and five hits over 5 2/3 innings. Senzatela is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA in two career starts against the Cardinals with the loss coming in St. Louis on July 24, 2017 when he allowed four runs and six hits over four innings.

Mikolas has won three straight decisions and is unbeaten over his last five outings. The 29-year-old gave up two runs and six hits over six innings while beating the Chicago Cubs in his last start and has allowed two or fewer runs in six of his past seven turns. Mikolas is making his first career start against Colorado, and allowed four runs (three earned) and four hits in 1 2/3 innings over two relief appearances in 2012 when he was a member of the San Diego Padres.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals SS Paul DeJong is 1-for-18 with eight strikeouts over the past four games.

2. Rockies 2B DJ LeMahieu (oblique) participated in a simulated game thrown by LHP Chris Rusin (foot) on Wednesday and is expected to be activated off the 10-day disabled list prior to Thursday's game.

3. St. Louis 2B Kolten Wong (knee) is slated to make a rehab appearance at Class A Peoria on Thursday.

PREDICTION: Rockies 6, Cardinals 4

 

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W/L Trends
Colorado

Rockies are 12-3 in their last 15 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27 overall.
Rockies are 20-7 in their last 27 games on grass.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 1-7 in Senzatelas last 8 road starts.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Cardinals are 7-22 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cardinals are 1-9 in their last 10 games following a win.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts on grass.
Cardinals are 8-3 in Mikolas' last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cardinals are 1-5 in Mikolas' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Colorado

Over is 5-0-1 in Rockies last 6 vs. National League Central.
Under is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 13-4-4 in Rockies last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Rockies last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 16-6-1 in Rockies last 23 games following a loss.
Over is 20-8-3 in Rockies last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-3-1 in Rockies last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Senzatelas last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 8-2 in Senzatelas last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Senzatelas last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

St. Louis

Over is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 9-3 in Cardinals last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 home games.
Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games following a win.
Over is 12-5 in Cardinals last 17 overall.
Over is 12-5 in Cardinals last 17 on grass.
Under is 15-7 in Cardinals last 22 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Mikolas' last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-1 in Mikolas' last 8 home starts.
Over is 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Mikolas' last 5 starts overall.
Under is 7-2 in Mikolas' last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in St. Louis.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Rockies are 16-36 in the last 52 meetings.
Rockies are 16-37 in the last 53 meetings in St. Louis.

Umpire Trends - Mark Ripperger

Under is 4-0 in Rippergers last 4 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-0 in Rippergers last 4 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Under is 6-1 in Rippergers last 7 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.
Under is 6-1 in Rippergers last 7 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Home team is 5-2 in Rippergers last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
Over is 14-6 in Rippergers last 20 games behind home plate.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Ripperger behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Royals at White Sox
Gracenote
Aug 2, 2018

One-time star Alex Gordon is coming off a season-best four RBIs and looks for another strong game when the Kansas City Royals attempt to finish a three-game sweep of the host Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Gordon spoke about the possibility of retirement after the 2019 campaign prior to Wednesday's game before going 2-for-4 with a homer in a 10-5 victory.

Gordon is 4-for-8 in the series but his offense has gone into a major tailspin since signing a four-year, $72 million contract following the 2015 season and he is batting just .243 with eight homers and 24 RBIs this season. "I think I dealt with this mentally the last time I signed a contract," the 34-year-old Gordon told reporters. "It depends on how I feel in one year and two months. Who knows? I may want to play longer, or I may just want to be with my family. It's the family decision that I think about most. (Retirement) crosses your mind." Leury Garcia drove in three runs on Wednesday and has eight RBIs over the past five games but couldn't prevent the White Sox from losing for the sixth time in seven games. Chicago's Matt Davidson didn't play Wednesday despite being a lava-like 16-for-37 with eight homers, 14 RBIs and 11 runs scored against Kansas City this season.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Brad Keller (4-4, 3.43 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Reynaldo Lopez (4-9, 4.57)

Keller has won back-to-back starts as he enters his 11th turn as a member of the rotation. The 23-year-old rookie gave up four runs and nine hits over 5 2/3 innings while beating the New York Yankees in his last turn. Keller is 0-1 with a 9.53 ERA in four appearances against the White Sox this season and was shelled for five runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings in his lone start against them in a 9-6 loss on July 13.

Lopez is 0-4 with an 8.72 ERA and eight homers allowed over his last four turns. The 24-year-old served up a career-worst five homers and allowed a career-high eight runs to go with seven hits over 4 1/3 innings while losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in his last outing. Lopez is 2-1 with a 3.90 ERA in five career starts with the Royals and the loss came on July 14 when he gave up five runs and nine hits over 7 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals SS Alcides Escobar was 0-for-3 on Wednesday and is 2-for-26 over his last eight appearances.

2. Chicago RF Avisail Garcia was hitless in four at-bats on Wednesday and is 1-for-12 over the past three games.

3. Kansas City RF Brett Phillips, who was recently acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers, is 3-for-9 with one homer, one double and three RBIs in the series.

PREDICTION: Royals 9, White Sox 4

 

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W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. American League Central.
Royals are 20-41 in their last 61 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 18-38 in their last 56 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 19-41 in their last 60 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 5-11 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Royals are 8-19 in their last 27 road games.
Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 during game 3 of a series.
Royals are 15-36 in their last 51 games following a win.
Royals are 21-51 in their last 72 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 14-37 in their last 51 overall.
Royals are 14-37 in their last 51 games on grass.
Royals are 9-25 in their last 34 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 12-39 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Royals are 3-11 in their last 14 Thursday games.
Royals are 2-5 in Kellers last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Royals are 1-4 in Kellers last 5 road starts.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 16-37 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 9-23 in their last 32 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 15-40 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
White Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
White Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
White Sox are 0-6 in their last 6 Thursday games.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
White Sox are 2-5 in Lopezs last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
White Sox are 2-5 in Lopezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 2-5 in Lopezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
White Sox are 1-4 in Lopezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-4 in Lopezs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-6 in Lopezs last 7 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-12 in Lopezs last 14 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-9 in Lopezs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in Lopezs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in Lopezs last 4 starts.
White Sox are 0-4 in Lopezs last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-1-2 in Royals last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-2 in Royals last 13 Thursday games.
Under is 35-15-1 in Royals last 51 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Royals last 13 games following a win.
Under is 18-8-2 in Royals last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-0 in White Sox last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 overall.
Over is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 18-6 in White Sox last 24 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-0 in Lopezs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Lopezs last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1 in Lopezs last 7 starts overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Lopezs last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-2-2 in Lopezs last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Lopezs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

White Sox are 4-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts vs. Royals.
Over is 3-1-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts vs. Royals.
Royals are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Ben May

Over is 4-0 in Mays last 4 games behind home plate.
Under is 6-1-1 in Mays last 8 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 21-5 in Mays last 26 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Reds at Nationals
Gracenote
Aug 1, 2018

The Washington Nationals stood pat at the trade deadline due in large part to principal team owner Mark D. Lerner believing that the team already had the pieces in place to turn around their fortunes. After completing an abbreviated two-game sweep to move over .500 again, the Nationals (54-53) look to continue their momentum on Thursday when they open a four-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds (48-60).

"At the end of the day, my family and (general manager) Mike Rizzo decided that we just couldn’t give up on this team," Lerner wrote in an open letter to Nationals fans on Wednesday. "We couldn’t look ourselves in the mirror knowing that we had simply thrown in the towel on a team full of talent and heart." Bryce Harper had an RBI single in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the New York Mets and is 12-for-36 with six extra-base hits and 11 RBIs in 11 games since the All-Star break. While Washington brought out the brooms, National League Central cellar-dwelling Cincinnati was on the wrong end of a sweep following Wednesday's 7-4 setback to Detroit. Eugenio Suarez joined three Reds with two hits and a run scored in that contest, but is 0-for-10 with four strikeouts in his career versus Thursday starter Max Scherzer.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Ohio (Cincinnati), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Tyler Mahle (7-8, 4.53 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Max Scherzer (15-4, 2.30)

Mahle was roughed up right out of the blocks in his last start on Thursday, surrendering two homers for the second straight outing and three runs total in one inning of work in a no-decision versus Philadelphia. "I'm missing spots," the 23-year-old rookie said. "It happened so fast. I didn't go to my breaking ball soon enough. When I did, I got swings and misses, but they were sitting on the fastball." Mahle owns an 0-2 mark in his last three outings after allowing 16 runs on 20 hits -- including five homers -- while seeing his ERA elevate by nearly one run.

Scherzer has answered four losing decisions with four wins in as many starts, highlighted by allowing an unearned run on three hits while striking out 11 in eight innings of a 9-1 romp at Miami on Friday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has permitted 10 runs on 23 hits in 28 frames during his winning streak. Scherzer improved to 3-1 in his career versus Cincinnati after fanning 10 over six strong innings of a 2-0 win on Opening Day.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington outscored Cincinnati 21-12 to win its first three contests of the season.

2. Reds 2B Scooter Gennett has answered a five-game hitting streak by going 0-for-7 in his last two outings.

3. Nationals 3B Anthony Rendon belted a two-run homer on Wednesday to hit safely in 14 of his last 15 contests.

PREDICTION: Nationals 3, Reds 1

 

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W/L Trends
Cincinnati

Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Reds are 4-9 in their last 13 Thursday games.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 1-4 in Mahles last 5 starts vs. National League East.

Washington

Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass.
Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 5-11 in their last 16 during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 5-13 in their last 18 games following a win.
Nationals are 5-13 in their last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-11 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 Thursday starts.
Nationals are 9-1 in Scherzers last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 7-2 in Scherzers last 9 starts vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 20-6 in Scherzers last 26 starts with 5 days of rest.
Nationals are 18-6 in Scherzers last 24 home starts.
Nationals are 50-18 in Scherzers last 68 starts on grass.
Nationals are 50-20 in Scherzers last 70 starts.
Nationals are 38-16 in Scherzers last 54 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 14-6 in Scherzers last 20 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 37-16 in Scherzers last 53 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Over is 8-0 in Reds last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-1 in Reds last 10 road games.
Over is 9-1-1 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Reds last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 19-5-2 in Reds last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 18-5-3 in Reds last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 18-6-2 in Reds last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 18-7-2 in Reds last 27 games following a loss.
Over is 67-31-8 in Reds last 106 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 33-16-3 in Reds last 52 overall.
Over is 33-16-3 in Reds last 52 on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mahles last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mahles last 6 starts overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mahles last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Mahles last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mahles last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mahles last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Mahles last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-3 in Mahles last 14 road starts.

Washington

Under is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 vs. National League Central.
Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 20-7 in Nationals last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 43-17-3 in Nationals last 63 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 24-11 in Nationals last 35 games following a win.
Under is 19-9 in Nationals last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 36-17 in Nationals last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts overall.
Under is 8-2-1 in Scherzers last 11 Thursday starts.
Under is 4-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 7-2-1 in Scherzers last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 23-10-2 in Scherzers last 35 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.
Over is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings.
Reds are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Washington.
Reds are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings.

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Preview: Marlins at Phillies
Gracenote
Aug 2, 2018

The Philadelphia Phillies had a strong showing on the road against the best team in the majors and now return home to try their hand at one of the worst when they host the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night. The Phillies split two games at the Boston Red Sox, dropping an extra-inning affair Monday before picking up a 3-1 win the next night.

Maikel Franco had two hits, two walks and two runs scored to help back a dominant performance by Jake Arrieta as Philadelphia snapped a four-game slide. The Phillies enter the set clinging to a half-game lead in the National League East over the Atlanta Braves, whose matchup with the Marlins on Wednesday was rained out. Miami, which took two of three at home against Philadelphia prior to the All-Star break, dropped its last two games to the Braves while giving up 16 combined runs. Rookie Trevor Richards will try to give the Marlins a better showing on the mound when he starts the series opener opposite fellow right-hander Nick Pivetta for the Phillies.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), NBCS Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.06 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (6-9, 4.85)

Richards allowed one run and 10 hits across 18 2/3 innings over his last three starts, beginning with six scoreless frames in a win over the Phillies on July 14. He has not yielded a home run in each of his last four outings and served up only one long ball in a span of nine starts. The Drury University product surrendered three runs over four innings in a no-decision at Philadelphia on April 8.

Pivetta has 28 strikeouts and three walks in 18 innings over his last three starts but he has given up 14 runs (12 earned) in that stretch. He blanked the Marlins over 5 2/3 frames while fanning nine batters earlier this season at home. J.T. Realmuto is 3-for-6 with three doubles against the 25-year-old Pivetta, who has 80 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings at home.

WALK-OFFS

1. Franco has three straight two-hit games and recorded multiple hits in six of his last nine contests.

2. Philadelphia is 18-21 against division opponents - 4-5 versus Miami - and 41-27 against all other opponents.

3. Miami's rainout in Atlanta will be made up as part of a doubleheader Aug. 13.

PREDICTION: Phillies 4, Marlins 3

 

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W/L Trends
Miami

Marlins are 20-44 in their last 64 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Marlins are 4-23 in their last 27 Thursday games.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Phillies are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Phillies are 10-1 in Pivettas last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Phillies are 5-1 in Pivettas last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Phillies are 2-5 in Pivettas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Phillies are 3-8 in Pivettas last 11 starts.
Phillies are 3-8 in Pivettas last 11 starts on grass.
Phillies are 1-4 in Pivettas last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Phillies are 1-4 in Pivettas last 5 home starts.
Phillies are 1-6 in Pivettas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends
Miami

Over is 9-2 in Marlins last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 12-4 in Marlins last 16 road games.
Over is 40-18-4 in Marlins last 62 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 13-6 in Marlins last 19 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 3-0-1 in Lopezs last 4 starts on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Lopezs last 5 starts overall.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games following an off day.
Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2-1 in Phillies last 8 Thursday games.
Over is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Pivettas last 4 Thursday starts.
Over is 7-0-1 in Pivettas last 8 starts on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-0-1 in Pivettas last 8 starts overall.
Under is 4-0-2 in Pivettas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Pivettas last 5 home starts.
Over is 4-1-1 in Pivettas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 8-2 in Pivettas last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Philadelphia.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Phillies are 4-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts vs. Marlins.
Marlins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Marlins are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

Under is 5-0 in Hamaris last 5 Thursday games behind home plate.
Over is 7-1 in Hamaris last 8 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Over is 7-1-2 in Hamaris last 10 games behind home plate vs. Miami.
Under is 34-16-1 in Hamaris last 51 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Braves at Mets
Gracenote
Aug 2, 2018

It has been quite the week for the New York Mets and for all the wrong reasons entering the start of a four-game home series Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets decided to stand pat at Tuesday’s trade deadline, citing the strength of their starting pitching, only to allow a franchise-record 25 runs to Washington just hours later before losing 5-3 in Wednesday’s series finale, and now outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is slated to undergo season-ending heel surgery Thursday.

It’s been this bizarre for the Mets: infielder Jose Reyes became the first player in major-league history to allow multiple homers as a pitcher in one game (pitching the eighth inning in mop-up duty Tuesday) and then in his team’s next outing hit two homers - finishing 2-for-3 after entering Wednesday's loss as an injury replacement. New York finished with just six hits Wednesday and ranks near the bottom of the National League in hitting at .228 on the season. Atlanta’s series finale Wednesday against Miami was rained out, and the Braves head to New York riding a three-game winning streak during which they have scored 20 runs on 33 hits. First baseman Freddie Freeman, who is among NL leaders in hitting at .316, is batting .413 in 12 games against the Mets this season with 11 RBIs and a 1.081 OPS.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Mike Foltynewicz (7-7, 3.04 ERA) vs. Mets LH Jason Vargas (2-6, 8.36)

Foltynewicz experienced the high of pitching in the All-Star game in July but endured four consecutive rough outings to end the month, surrendering at least six hits in each start while posting a 6.94 ERA with six homers allowed in 23 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old struck out eight against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday but gave up four runs on six hits with three walks in losing his second consecutive outing. Foltynewicz got a no-decision June 12 against the Mets, pitching five scoreless innings with two hits allowed and six strikeouts.

Nobody won more games in the majors last season than Vargas, who captured 18 victories last season with Kansas City before enduring a disastrous 2018. The 35-year-old gave up seven runs on nine hits June 19 against Colorado, then landed on the disabled list with a right calf injury suffered during conditioning sprints. Vargas - who gave up three runs over 4 1/3 innings Friday at Pittsburgh - permitted six runs against the Braves on May 3 but held Atlanta to two hits across five shutout innings May 30 to pick up his last victory.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets OF Brandon Nimmo has hit a career-high 13 homers this season, but only one in his past 35 games.

2. The Braves announced newly-acquired RHP Kevin Gausman will make his first Atlanta start at some point during the Mets series.

3. Atlanta has dominated the Mets this season, winning 9-of-12 matchups and outscoring New York 67-37.

PREDICTION: Braves 6, Mets 2

 

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W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. National League East.
Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Braves are 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 Thursday starts.
Braves are 4-11 in Foltynewiczs last 15 road starts.
Braves are 1-4 in Foltynewiczs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Mets

Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mets are 19-40 in their last 59 overall.
Mets are 9-19 in their last 28 vs. National League East.
Mets are 18-39 in their last 57 games on grass.
Mets are 34-75 in their last 109 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 9-22 in their last 31 home games.
Mets are 5-13 in their last 18 during game 1 of a series.
Mets are 4-11 in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Mets are 1-4 in Vargas' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 1-5 in Vargas' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Mets are 0-4 in Vargas' last 4 starts.
Mets are 0-4 in Vargas' last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. National League East.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 7-2 in Braves last 9 Thursday games.
Over is 6-2 in Braves last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 19-7 in Braves last 26 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Braves last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 3-0-1 in Foltynewiczs last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 5-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 7-3-3 in Foltynewiczs last 13 starts vs. National League East.

NY Mets

Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mets last 5 on grass.
Over is 22-8-4 in Mets last 34 Thursday games.
Under is 17-7 in Mets last 24 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Braves are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Braves are 13-5 in the last 18 meetings in New York.

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Preview: Yankees at Red Sox
Gracenote
Aug 1, 2018

After struggling against the worst team in the majors, the New York Yankees take aim at the best when they visit Boston to open a four-game showdown against the Red Sox on Thursday night. New York had its three-game winning streak snapped by Baltimore on Wednesday and enters the series 5 1/2 games behind Boston in a matchup between baseball's top two teams.

The Yankees will catch a break after Boston ace Chris Sale, scheduled to start the series opener, was placed on the disabled list Tuesday due to shoulder inflammation. The Red Sox own the best home record in the majors (38-15) but are 7-4 since the All-Star break, have dropped five of nine to New York this season and scored only three runs in a two-game split versus Philadelphia. The Yankees fortified their bullpen with the acquisition of Zach Britton and added starting pitchers J.A. Happ and Lance Lynn in an attempt to overtake Boston and avoid the wild-card game. "I want to be where they're sitting right now," New York general manager Brian Cashman said of the Red Sox. "I'm watching them; they made obviously a lot of improvements as well. All these teams have been improving obviously right in front of us. They're the team we're chasing; they're the team we want to pass."

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, YES (New York), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.53 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Brian Johnson (1-3, 3.45)

Sabathia went 4 2/3 innings against Kansas City on Saturday, leaving after striking out eight while allowing two runs on six hits in his first outing in two weeks. The 38-year-old did not pitch well in his last two starts before the All-Star break, giving up nine runs over 10 2/3 innings at Cleveland and Baltimore. Sabathia struggled against the Red Sox in May but tossed seven innings of one-run ball to beat them on June 29.

Although he rarely pitches deep into games, failing to go beyond 5 2/3 innings in his last five starts dating to June 28, Johnson has not allowed more than two runs in any outing during than span. He blanked the Twins on four hits over 5 2/3 innings last time out and limited Detroit to two unearned runs over five innings in his previous turn. Johnson has made three scoreless relief appearances this season against the Yankees.

WALK-OFFS

1. Yankees 2B Gleyber Torres went deep twice Wednesday, including his major league-best seventh three-run homer.

2. Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was hit on the right hand by a pitch Tuesday. X-rays were negative.

3. Happ is dealing with hand, foot and mouth disease but is still scheduled to start Saturday's game.

PREDICTION: Yankees 6, Red Sox 3

 

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W/L Trends
NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 41-12 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 40-12 in their last 52 games following a loss.
Yankees are 54-23 in their last 77 games on grass.
Yankees are 36-16 in their last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 35-16 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 13-6 in their last 19 during game 1 of a series.
Yankees are 45-22 in their last 67 vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 59-29 in their last 88 overall.
Yankees are 0-7 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 9-1 in Sabathias last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 Thursday starts.
Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts.
Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts on grass.
Yankees are 21-6 in Sabathias last 27 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 18-6 in Sabathias last 24 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 14-6 in Sabathias last 20 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Yankees are 58-27 in Sabathias last 85 starts during game 1 of a series.

Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Red Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 16-5 in their last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Red Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 21-8 in their last 29 games following an off day.
Red Sox are 38-15 in their last 53 home games.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 overall.
Red Sox are 36-15 in their last 51 games on grass.
Red Sox are 43-18 in their last 61 vs. American League East.
Red Sox are 39-19 in their last 58 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 5-1 in Johnsons last 6 home starts.
Red Sox are 9-2 in Johnsons last 11 starts.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Johnsons last 10 starts on grass.

OU Trends
NY Yankees

Over is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 9-2-1 in Yankees last 12 Thursday games.
Over is 4-1-2 in Yankees last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 overall.
Over is 9-3-3 in Yankees last 15 on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 14-5 in Yankees last 19 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Yankees last 26 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 18-7-2 in Yankees last 27 road games.
Under is 5-2-2 in Yankees last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-2-1 in Yankees last 8 vs. American League East.
Under is 4-0-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 6-0 in Sabathias last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Sabathias last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 2-0-2 in Sabathias last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-6-3 in Sabathias last 29 road starts.
Under is 9-3 in Sabathias last 12 Thursday starts.
Under is 36-13-2 in Sabathias last 51 starts vs. American League East.
Under is 22-8-3 in Sabathias last 33 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 26-10-2 in Sabathias last 38 starts on grass.
Under is 39-16-3 in Sabathias last 58 starts overall.
Under is 19-9-2 in Sabathias last 30 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Boston

Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in Red Sox last 9 games following an off day.
Under is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 15-5-1 in Red Sox last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 18-7-1 in Red Sox last 26 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 9-4 in Red Sox last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Johnsons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Johnsons last 6 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Johnsons last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in Sabathias last 4 road starts vs. Red Sox.
Under is 13-2-1 in Sabathias last 16 starts vs. Red Sox.
Yankees are 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 starts vs. Red Sox.
Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 road starts vs. Red Sox.
Yankees are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Boston.

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Preview: Orioles at Rangers
Gracenote
Aug 1, 2018

The Texas Rangers have stumbled at home throughout the season, a trend that continued coming out of the All-Star break when they dropped six of seven at Globe Life Park. The Rangers followed that up by winning four of five on the road, including a sweep of Houston, and return home to open a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.

The Orioles own the worst record in the majors and stripped down their roster with a string of moves leading up to the trade deadline, but they have scored 47 runs while winning four of their last five. "It shows that we kind of turned the page a little bit since the All-Star break," said left fielder Trey Mancini, who homered among three hits in Wednesday's 7-5 win at Yankee Stadium. "I just noticed a difference in energy, and we all are starting to hit and play as a team a lot better. I don't know what the reason is, but it's been pretty fun." Like Baltimore, the Rangers turned the page toward the future by making a bevy of moves before the deadline, dealing away, among others, left-hander Cole Hamels and closer Keone Kela. The teams closed out the first half by playing three one-run games in Baltimore, with the Orioles winning the final two by scores of 1-0 and 6-5.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FS Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Andrew Cashner (3-9, 4.33 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Yovani Gallardo (5-1, 6.26)

Cashner ended a winless drought of more than two months in his last start against Tampa Bay on Friday, limiting the Rays to two runs and five hits over six innings. The 31-year-old was 0-4 in his previous nine turns even though he has registered five quality starts during that span. Cashner, who was 11-11 in 28 starts with the Rangers in 2017, has split 10 career decisions and posted a 2.72 ERA at Globe Life Park.

Gallardo, who was cut loose by Cincinnati in April after three relief appearances, has thrived since he was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock in mid-June. He is 5-1 over his last six starts and has not allowed a run while giving up only five hits over 11 1/3 innings in his last two turns, blanking division leaders Cleveland and Houston. Mark Trumbo has been a nemesis for Gallardo with six hits in 11 at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mancini is 10-for-25 with two homers and four RBIs over the last six games.

2. Rangers SS Elvis Andrus has hit safely in 12 consecutive games

3. Orioles INF Jonathan Villar, acquired from Milwaukee on Tuesday, is expected to join the team for the series opener.

PREDICTION: Rangers 5, Orioles 3

 

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W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 22-45 in their last 67 during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 17-36 in their last 53 games following a win.
Orioles are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 7-16 in their last 23 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 35-80 in their last 115 games on grass.
Orioles are 18-44 in their last 62 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Orioles are 16-41 in their last 57 overall.
Orioles are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 15-41 in their last 56 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 23-69 in their last 92 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. American League West.
Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 15-53 in their last 68 road games.
Orioles are 11-42 in their last 53 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Orioles are 2-9 in their last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-6 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Orioles are 5-13 in Cashners last 18 starts.
Orioles are 2-7 in Cashners last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Orioles are 1-4 in Cashners last 5 road starts.
Orioles are 1-6 in Cashners last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Orioles are 0-6 in Cashners last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-4 in Cashners last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Orioles are 0-4 in Cashners last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Texas

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Rangers are 21-47 in their last 68 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 19-45 in their last 64 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 13-34 in their last 47 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
Rangers are 5-0 in Gallardos last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Rangers are 5-0 in Gallardos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 7-0 in Gallardos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 4-0 in Gallardos last 4 home starts.
Rangers are 6-0 in Gallardos last 6 Thursday starts.
Rangers are 8-1 in Gallardos last 9 starts vs. American League East.
Rangers are 8-1 in Gallardos last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 7-1 in Gallardos last 8 starts with 5 days of rest.
Rangers are 6-1 in Gallardos last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rangers are 16-5 in Gallardos last 21 starts on grass.
Rangers are 19-7 in Gallardos last 26 starts.
Rangers are 5-2 in Gallardos last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 on grass.
Under is 5-0-1 in Orioles last 6 Thursday games.
Over is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 road games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Orioles last 8 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1-1 in Orioles last 7 vs. American League West.
Over is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Orioles last 28 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2-1 in Orioles last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Cashners last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 6-1 in Cashners last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cashners last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in Cashners last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Cashners last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Cashners last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Cashners last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Cashners last 10 starts on grass.
Under is 10-3 in Cashners last 13 starts overall.

Texas

Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 6-2-1 in Rangers last 9 games following an off day.
Over is 6-2-2 in Rangers last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 home games.
Over is 9-4 in Rangers last 13 overall.
Over is 9-4 in Rangers last 13 on grass.
Over is 11-5-1 in Rangers last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Gallardos last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-2 in Gallardos last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Gallardos last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Gallardos last 7 starts on grass.
Over is 6-1-1 in Gallardos last 8 starts overall.
Under is 11-3 in Gallardos last 14 home starts.
Under is 6-2 in Gallardos last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Gallardos last 8 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3-1 in Gallardos last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Orioles are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Orioles are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Texas.

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Preview: Padres at Cubs
Gracenote
Aug 2, 2018

If the Chicago Cubs are going to build a cushion in the tight National League Central race, the next week would be a prime time to do so. The Cubs begin a stretch of seven straight games against last-place teams when they open a four-game set against the visiting San Diego Padres on Thursday.


The Cubs have scuffled a bit coming out of the All-Star break, splitting their past 14 games and watching their division lead – once 3 1/2 games – evaporate. They have a chance to replenish that margin with four against struggling San Diego followed by a three-game set at Kansas City. The Padres have lost seven straight and 14 of their last 16 and have the worst record in the NL by a wide margin. The Cubs scored 23 runs while sweeping the Padres in a three-game series in San Diego from July 13-15.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, NBCS Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Robbie Erlin (1-3, 3.47 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Mike Montgomery (3-4, 4.03)

Erlin will make a spot start in place of the injured Luis Perdomo, and he’ll hope for better results than his previous two starts this season. The 27-year-old has posted a 2.05 ERA in 27 relief appearances, but has been tagged for 12 runs (11 earned) in seven innings across his two starts. Erlin has given up two runs in 4 2/3 innings across three relief appearances against the Cubs.

Montgomery kept his spot in the rotation – at least for the time being – despite the addition of Cole Hamels. The 29-year-old is coming off his rockiest outing since taking over a starting role, though, as he gave up five runs and 12 hits in five innings of a loss at St. Louis last time out. Montgomery is 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA in four games (two starts) against San Diego.


WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs INF/OF Ben Zobrist (12-for-22) and C Willson Contreras (8-for-22) are riding six-game hitting streaks.

2. Padres 1B Eric Hosmer is 10-for-29 during a season-best eight-game hitting streak.

3. Chicago has homered in a season-high six consecutive games.


PREDICTION: Cubs 6, Padres 4

 

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W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 17-35 in their last 52 overall.
Padres are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass.
Padres are 18-39 in their last 57 games following an off day.
Padres are 16-36 in their last 52 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 6-15 in their last 21 road games.
Padres are 4-10 in their last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 8-21 in their last 29 games following a loss.
Padres are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 7-20 in their last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 13-39 in their last 52 during game 1 of a series.
Padres are 6-21 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Padres are 2-8 in their last 10 Thursday games.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central.
Padres are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 2-5 in Erlins last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 2-6 in Erlins last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 1-5 in Erlins last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Padres are 0-5 in Erlins last 5 road starts.
Padres are 0-5 in Erlins last 5 starts.
Padres are 0-5 in Erlins last 5 starts on grass.
Padres are 0-4 in Erlins last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 18-5 in their last 23 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cubs are 41-14 in their last 56 Thursday games.
Cubs are 40-14 in their last 54 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cubs are 14-5 in their last 19 home games.
Cubs are 37-14 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 6-2 in Montgomerys last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 5-2 in Montgomerys last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Cubs are 5-11 in Montgomerys last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-4 in Montgomerys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 0-5 in Montgomerys last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 0-4 in Montgomerys last 4 starts.
Cubs are 0-4 in Montgomerys last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
San Diego

Over is 4-0-1 in Padres last 5 games following an off day.
Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 vs. National League Central.
Over is 8-1 in Padres last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-1-2 in Padres last 10 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-1-1 in Padres last 7 overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Padres last 7 on grass.
Over is 9-2-1 in Padres last 12 games following a loss.
Over is 8-2-1 in Padres last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Padres last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Padres last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 18-7-1 in Padres last 26 Thursday games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Padres last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 12-5-1 in Padres last 18 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Erlins last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Erlins last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 8-2 in Cubs last 10 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Cubs last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 13-6 in Cubs last 19 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in Montgomerys last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 6-1 in Montgomerys last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Montgomerys last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Montgomerys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
Padres are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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