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Preview: Phillies at Cubs
Gracenote
Jun 6, 2018

If legendary manager Earl Weaver’s saying that momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher is to be believed, the Philadelphia Phillies have it on their side Wednesday. Budding ace Aaron Nola takes the mound for the Phillies for the second of a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs.


Nola looks to pick up where rookie Zach Eflin left off after Eflin and two relievers cooled the Cubs’ bats in a 6-1 win in Tuesday’s series opener. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Chicago, which remained two games behind Milwaukee in the National League Central. The Phillies also are two games back of Atlanta in the NL East after ending a three-game skid. Every starter had a hit and six different players scored runs in the opener for Philadelphia, which had totaled only five runs in its previous five contests.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, NBCS Philadelphia


PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Aaron Nola (7-2, 2.18 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.30)

Nola has been the model of consistency, posting quality starts in nine of his last 10 outings and allowing one or zero runs in five of his last six. The 25-year-old has been especially dominant over his past two starts, allowing a total of two runs and three hits over 13 2/3 innings with 17 strikeouts. Nola has faced the Cubs only once, allowing four runs over 7 2/3 innings in a win in 2015.

Quintana has been up-and-down through his first 11 starts, but when he has been good, he has been very good. The 29-year-old was in control last time out, holding the New York Mets to three hits over six scoreless innings and recorded six strikeouts – his fourth straight start with at least that many. Quintana is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in two starts against the Phillies.


WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo is 23-for-65 with 16 RBIs in his last 16 games with a plate appearance.

2. Philadelphia RHP Seranthony Dominguez retired all three batters he faced Tuesday and has sat down 43 of 46 since making his major-league debut May 7, including 16 by strikeout.

3. Chicago 3B Kris Bryant recorded his team-leading 18th multi-hit game Tuesday.


PREDICTION: Phillies 4, Cubs 2

 

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W/L Trends
Philadelphia

Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 Wednesday games.
Phillies are 13-3 in their last 16 vs. National League Central.
Phillies are 11-4 in their last 15 vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Phillies are 11-5 in their last 16 during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 23-50 in their last 73 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 18-47 in their last 65 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Phillies are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 0-7 in their last 7 games following a win.
Phillies are 0-7 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Phillies are 4-0 in Nolas last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Phillies are 7-1 in Nolas last 8 starts.
Phillies are 7-1 in Nolas last 8 starts on grass.
Phillies are 6-1 in Nolas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Phillies are 4-1 in Nolas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Phillies are 5-2 in Nolas last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Phillies are 4-9 in Nolas last 13 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Phillies are 2-7 in Nolas last 9 road starts.
Phillies are 0-4 in Nolas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 15-6 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 48-21 in their last 69 games following a loss.
Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 home games.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 Wednesday games.
Cubs are 0-6 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 10-3 in Quintanas last 13 home starts.
Cubs are 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Cubs are 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 14-6 in Quintanas last 20 starts.
Cubs are 14-6 in Quintanas last 20 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Philadelphia

Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 8-2 in Phillies last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 16-6-4 in Phillies last 26 vs. National League Central.
Under is 21-8-4 in Phillies last 33 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 18-7-3 in Phillies last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Phillies last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-0-1 in Nolas last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Nolas last 5 road starts.
Under is 3-0-1 in Nolas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Nolas last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Nolas last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-3-2 in Nolas last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-3-1 in Nolas last 16 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 16-4-2 in Nolas last 22 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7-2 in Nolas last 28 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 18-7-3 in Nolas last 28 starts on grass.
Under is 18-7-3 in Nolas last 28 starts overall.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 15-6-1 in Cubs last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 Wednesday games.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Phillies are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.

Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza

Road team is 4-0 in Carapazzas last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0-1 in Carapazzas last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Carapazzas last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 4-1 in Carapazzas last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
Under is 20-7-1 in Carapazzas last 28 games behind home plate.
Cubs are 5-15 in their last 20 games with Carapazza behind home plate.
Phillies are 2-14 in their last 16 games with Carapazza behind home plate.

 

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Preview: White Sox at Twins
Gracenote
Jun 6, 2018

The Minnesota Twins were fortunate to earn a split in the series-opening doubleheader and look to re-ignite their offensive surge Wednesday, when they continue their four-game home set against the last-place Chicago White Sox. The Twins, who scored 21 runs in winning their previous three contests against American League Central-leading Cleveland, rallied with four runs in the eighth inning to win Tuesday's first game 4-2 before dropping the nightcap.

Eduardo Escobar rescued Minnesota in the opener with a three-run homer to continue a red-hot stretch during which he has recorded multiple hits in five of his last seven games, recording four blasts and 13 RBIs in that span. Jake Odorizzi hopes to give the Twins another solid outing when he gets the start Wednesday against Hector Santiago, who posted a record of 7-14 with Minnesota from 2016-17. The White Sox have picked it up offensively since the calendar turned to June, scoring at least six runs in three of their five games after winning the nightcap 6-3 with the aid of Jose Abreu’s 10th homer of the season in the first inning. Yolmer Sanchez registered a pair of doubles and two RBIs in Tuesday’s second contest to boost his hitting streak to nine games, a stretch during which he has gone 12-for-36.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Hector Santiago (1-2, 5.10 ERA) vs. Twins RH Jake Odorizzi (3-2, 4.14)

The White Sox were 0-13 in Santiago’s first 13 appearances this season, but they have posted victories in two of his last three. The 30-year-old native of New Jersey’s worst performance of the year came versus the Twins on May 5, when he allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings against his former team. Logan Morrison has homered twice and Eddie Rosario is 3-for-3 with a blast versus Santiago, who is 3-3 with a 5.73 ERA in his career versus Minnesota.

Odorizzi is unbeaten in his last seven starts but avoided a loss Thursday, when he permitted eight runs - seven earned - across 3 2/3 innings against Cleveland. The 28-year-old from Illinois has not completed more than six frames in an outing this season but has given up fewer than two runs in six of his 12 turns. Avisail Garcia and Daniel Palka have homered against Odorizzi, who allowed five runs - three earned - in 5 1/3 innings of a no-decision versus the White Sox on May 3.

WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago INF Matt Davidson (back) went 1-for-4 on Tuesday in his first game since May 22.

2. Morrison missed the doubleheader due to back issues and is questionable for Wednesday.

3. White Sox CF Adam Engel has recorded multiple hits in six of his last 13 games, raising his average from .183 to .231.

PREDICTION: Twins 5, White Sox 4

 

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W/L Trends
Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 21-43 in their last 64 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 17-36 in their last 53 Wednesday games.
White Sox are 16-37 in their last 53 overall.
White Sox are 16-37 in their last 53 games on grass.
White Sox are 19-46 in their last 65 road games.
White Sox are 20-50 in their last 70 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 12-30 in their last 42 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 16-44 in their last 60 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 2-12 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 8-20 in Santiagos last 28 starts.
White Sox are 8-20 in Santiagos last 28 starts on grass.
White Sox are 3-8 in Santiagos last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.
White Sox are 3-9 in Santiagos last 12 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
White Sox are 1-4 in Santiagos last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
White Sox are 1-4 in Santiagos last 5 Wednesday starts.
White Sox are 1-5 in Santiagos last 6 road starts.
White Sox are 1-6 in Santiagos last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
White Sox are 0-4 in Santiagos last 4 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.

Minnesota

Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 12-3 in their last 15 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games.

OU Trends
Chi. White Sox

Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in White Sox last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-2-1 in White Sox last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-3-3 in White Sox last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-6-2 in White Sox last 26 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 17-7-2 in White Sox last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 11-5-2 in White Sox last 18 road games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Santiagos last 4 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 6-0 in Santiagos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-0 in Santiagos last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Santiagos last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 7-2 in Santiagos last 9 road starts.
Under is 13-5 in Santiagos last 18 starts on grass.
Under is 13-5 in Santiagos last 18 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Santiagos last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3 in Santiagos last 10 starts vs. American League Central.

Minnesota

Under is 5-0 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-0 in Twins last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games following a loss.
Under is 5-0 in Twins last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Twins last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Twins last 10 home games.
Under is 11-5 in Twins last 16 overall.
Under is 11-5 in Twins last 16 on grass.
Over is 13-6 in Twins last 19 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Odorizzis last 6 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota.
White Sox are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings.
White Sox are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Minnesota.

Umpire Trends - CB Bucknor

Under is 3-0-1 in Bucknors last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-0 in Bucknors last 4 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Under is 3-0-1 in Bucknors last 4 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Over is 8-1 in Bucknors last 9 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Bucknor behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Bucknors last 6 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-1 in Bucknors last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
Under is 26-11-3 in Bucknors last 40 games behind home plate.
White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 games with Bucknor behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Mariners at Astros
Gracenote
Jun 6, 2018

The red-hot Seattle Mariners aim for their sixth consecutive victory when they conclude their two-game series with the host Houston Astros on Wednesday. Seattle rolled to a 7-1 victory in Tuesday's opener to increase its lead over Houston in the American League West to two games.

Kyle Seager, Jean Segura and Mike Zunino all homered in the opener as the Mariners moved 16 games over .500 for the first time since the 130th game of the 2007 season. Nelson Cruz continued his surge by going 2-for-4 and is 13-for-31 with two homers and eight RBIs over his last eight contests. The Astros, who have lost three straight, had their streak of 12 consecutive games with at least one homer snapped as seven of their nine hits in the series opener were singles. Lance McCullers Jr. traditionally has fared well against Seattle and matched his career best of 11 strikeouts while beating the Mariners on April 17, when he allowed just one hit - a first-inning homer by Robinson Cano.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), AT&T SportsNet-Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 2.60 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (7-3, 3.89)

LeBlanc picked up his first win in six starts this season when he allowed one run and four hits over five innings against Texas in his last turn. The 33-year-old has posted a 1.72 ERA as a starter and allowed four hits or fewer five times but typically doesn't pitch deep into games. LeBlanc owns a 5.00 ERA in six career appearances (two starts) against the Astros and has struggled with Jose Altuve (4-for-6).

McCullers defeated Boston in his last turn as he gave up two runs and four hits over six innings. The 24-year-old served up three homers in his previous outing, when he was torched by Cleveland for seven runs in 4 1/3 frames. McCullers is 6-2 with a 2.75 ERA in 10 career starts against the Mariners and has silenced Cruz (3-for-20, 10 strikeouts) and Segura (3-for-18) but has issues retiring Seager (8-for-24, homer).

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros LF Marwin Gonzalez fell a home run shy of the cycle in the series opener.

2. Tuesday's victory was the Mariners' second in their last 11 contests against the Astros.

3. Houston RF Josh Reddick (knee infection) played a rehab game at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday and could rejoin the Astros for the series finale.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Mariners 2

 

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W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.
Mariners are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Mariners are 7-1 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 16-5 in their last 21 overall.
Mariners are 16-5 in their last 21 games on grass.
Mariners are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Mariners are 12-1 in LeBlancs last 13 starts on grass.
Mariners are 10-1 in LeBlancs last 11 starts.
Mariners are 6-1 in LeBlancs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Mariners are 5-1 in LeBlancs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-1 in LeBlancs last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Mariners are 4-1 in LeBlancs last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. American League West.
Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 41-17 in their last 58 Wednesday games.
Astros are 21-9 in their last 30 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 18-8 in their last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 37-17 in their last 54 home games.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Astros are 7-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 starts during game 2 of a series.
Astros are 5-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 5-0 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Astros are 10-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Astros are 6-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 Wednesday starts.
Astros are 7-3 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Seattle

Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-1 in Mariners last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1 in Mariners last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 Wednesday games.
Under is 10-2 in Mariners last 12 games following a win.
Under is 12-3 in Mariners last 15 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 road games.
Under is 12-3 in Mariners last 15 on grass.
Under is 8-2 in Mariners last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 11-4-2 in Mariners last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 17-8-1 in Mariners last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-0 in LeBlancs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-0 in LeBlancs last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-0 in LeBlancs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in LeBlancs last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in LeBlancs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in LeBlancs last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Over is 6-0-1 in Astros last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 on grass.
Under is 5-0-1 in Astros last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games.
Under is 7-1-1 in Astros last 9 vs. American League West.
Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts overall.
Under is 6-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 26 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 Wednesday starts.
Under is 20-8-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 29 home starts.
Under is 18-8-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 28 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Under is 7-1-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts vs. Mariners.
Astros are 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts vs. Mariners.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.
Mariners are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Paul Nauert

Road team is 5-1 in Nauerts last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Under is 5-1 in Nauerts last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Road team is 4-1 in Nauerts last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nauerts last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston.
Under is 20-7 in Nauerts last 27 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Home team is 35-17 in Nauerts last 52 games behind home plate.
Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 games with Nauert behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Marlins at Cardinals
Gracenote
Jun 6, 2018

The Miami Marlins will try to record consecutive wins for the first time in two weeks when they play the second of a three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. The Marlins won the opener 7-4 on Tuesday to snap a six-game skid, and they haven’t won two straight since May 22-23 at the New York Mets.


Four Miami relievers combined to retire the last 12 St. Louis batters of the game Tuesday, including Kyle Barraclough’s 11th consecutive scoreless outing. The bullpen might need to be at the ready again Wednesday with left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on the mound, as Chen has shown a tendency for early exits of late. The Cardinals hope to keep up their hot hitting against Chen – despite the loss Tuesday, they clubbed 12 hits, including three from slumping star Matt Carpenter. The loss was just the fourth in 10 games for St. Louis, which remained 3 1/2 games behind Milwaukee in the National League Central.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, FS Florida (Miami), FS Midwest (St. Louis)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins LH Wei-Yin Chen (1-3, 6.10 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Jack Flaherty (2-1, 2.62)

Chen has put together several solid outings for the Marlins, but he has mixed in a few clunkers, and his last start certainly qualified as the latter. The 32-year-old from Taiwan lasted only 1 2/3 innings and was dinged for four runs in a loss at San Diego. Chen’s only start against the Cardinals came in 2016, when he allowed four runs over six innings in a no-decision.

It appeared Flaherty might be the odd man out when Alex Reyes returned to the rotation, but with Reyes back on the shelf, the 22-year-old gets another run. He has made the most of the opportunity thus far, but he’s coming off his worst start of the season after allowing four runs (three earned) in five innings in a no-decision against Pittsburgh. Flaherty has racked up 36 strikeouts against nine walks in 34 1/3 innings.


WALK-OFFS

1. St. Louis OF Marcell Ozuna, who was acquired from Miami in the offseason, is 8-for-14 over his past four games.

2. Marlins 2B Starlin Castro is 9-for-30 during a seven-game hitting streak.

3. Miami 3B/RF Brian Anderson is 14-for-37 in 10 games against NL Central opponents this season.


PREDICTION: Cardinals 7, Marlins 3

 

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W/L Trends
Miami

Marlins are 16-35 in their last 51 road games.
Marlins are 4-9 in their last 13 Wednesday games.
Marlins are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Marlins are 17-40 in their last 57 vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 16-40 in their last 56 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 14-38 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Marlins are 5-16 in their last 21 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. National League Central.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.
Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass.
Marlins are 1-8 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Marlins are 6-2 in Chens last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 5-2 in Chens last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Marlins are 1-4 in Chens last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Marlins are 1-5 in Chens last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Marlins are 1-5 in Chens last 6 starts.
Marlins are 1-5 in Chens last 6 starts on grass.
Marlins are 0-5 in Chens last 5 road starts.
Marlins are 0-4 in Chens last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Marlins are 0-4 in Chens last 4 Wednesday starts.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss.
Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Cardinals are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are 39-17 in their last 56 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cardinals are 160-77 in their last 237 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 6-1 in Marlins last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 vs. National League Central.
Over is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 6-0 in Chens last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Chens last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Chens last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Chens last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Chens last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

St. Louis

Under is 6-0-1 in Cardinals last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Cardinals last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 13-3 in Cardinals last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 18-5-3 in Cardinals last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 home games.
Over is 10-3-1 in Cardinals last 14 vs. National League East.
Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 Wednesday games.
Under is 10-4-1 in Cardinals last 15 overall.
Under is 10-4-1 in Cardinals last 15 on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Flahertys last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
Under is 4-0-1 in Flahertys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Flahertys last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Flahertys last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Flahertys last 7 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in St. Louis.

Umpire Trends - Jansen Visconti

Under is 3-1-1 in Viscontis last 5 games behind home plate.

 

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Preview: Royals at Angels
Gracenote
Jun 6, 2018

The Los Angeles Angels have opened the month by winning four of their first five games and look to continue the upward trend on Wednesday, when they aim for a sweep of their three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is set to make his fifth start at home, where he is 2-1 with a 2.35 ERA.

Angels starter Andrew Heaney pitched a one-hitter in Tuesday’s 1-0 win, but the team’s celebration was tempered by an injury to shortstop Andrelton Simmons, who slipped on the dugout steps before the game and played two innings before leaving with a sprained right ankle. Simmons was on crutches after the contest but hopes to avoid the disabled list, while first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols is battling knee soreness and will be out of the lineup until at least Friday. Mike Trout served as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Royals, who have lost four of their last five games since taking two of three against Minnesota. Center fielder Jon Jay was 0-for-3 on Tuesday but had three singles in Monday’s series opener and has hit safely in 30 of his last 34 games.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, FS Kansas City, FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (1-6, 6.08 ERA) vs. Angels RH Shohei Ohtani (4-1, 3.18)

Kennedy is looking to bounce back from a dismal outing against Oakland last Friday, when he allowed eight runs on seven hits over three innings in a 16-0 loss. The 33-year-old native Californian is winless over his last 10 starts, going 0-6 with a 7.40 ERA since his last win on April 7 at Cleveland. Ian Kinsler is 8-for-23 with two home runs against Kennedy, who owns a 3.86 ERA in eight career games (seven starts) against the Angels, including a 0.90 mark in his last three starts.

Ohtani received a no-decision last Wednesday after allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts over five innings against Detroit. The 23-year-old made a strong impression on the Tigers before leaving the game following a rain delay. “He's got a powerful arm and good stuff,” Detroit outfielder Nicholas Castellanos told reporters. "He was already throwing hard, but he hit 101 to Jeimar Candelario in a big spot in the fifth. Not a lot of guys can do that.”

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels starting pitchers have recorded an American League-best 2.61 ERA since May 1.

2. Kansas City SS Alcides Escobar went 0-for-3 on Tuesday, snapping a six-game hitting streak.

3. The Angels optioned INF Kaleb Cowart to Triple-A Salt Lake and recalled RHP Eduardo Paredes.

PREDICTION: Angels 8, Royals 3

 

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W/L Trends
Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Royals are 17-36 in their last 53 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 7-17 in their last 24 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 8-22 in their last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 2-6 in their last 8 Wednesday games.
Royals are 6-22 in their last 28 during game 3 of a series.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Royals are 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 Wednesday starts.
Royals are 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Royals are 11-27 in Kennedys last 38 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Royals are 7-19 in Kennedys last 26 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 7-20 in Kennedys last 27 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 2-6 in Kennedys last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Royals are 5-17 in Kennedys last 22 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 road starts.
Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 starts during game 3 of a series.
Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 starts.
Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 starts on grass.

LA Angels

Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Angels are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Angels are 19-9 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Angels are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Angels are 4-0 in Ohtanis last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Angels are 4-0 in Ohtanis last 4 starts with 6 days of rest.
Angels are 4-1 in Ohtanis last 5 starts.
Angels are 4-1 in Ohtanis last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Kansas City

Under is 6-1-1 in Royals last 8 games following a loss.
Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Royals last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Royals last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-2 in Royals last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-1 in Royals last 9 road games.
Under is 15-5-2 in Royals last 22 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-2-1 in Royals last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Royals last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-0 in Kennedys last 7 Wednesday starts.
Under is 12-1-3 in Kennedys last 16 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 6-1 in Kennedys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Kennedys last 10 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Kennedys last 13 starts on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts following an outing of less than 4 innings in his last appearance.
Under is 11-4 in Kennedys last 15 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4-3 in Kennedys last 17 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-3 in Kennedys last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

LA Angels

Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 Wednesday games.
Under is 5-0-2 in Angels last 7 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 8-1-2 in Angels last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1-2 in Angels last 10 games following a win.
Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 overall.
Under is 6-1 in Angels last 7 on grass.
Under is 5-1-1 in Angels last 7 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 12-3-3 in Angels last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. Angels.
Royals are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Jerry Meals

Under is 5-0 in Meals' last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Under is 4-0 in Meals' last 4 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Home team is 5-1 in Meals' last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-1 in Meals' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 5-1 in Meals' last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles.
Under is 4-1 in Meals' last 5 games behind home plate.
Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Meals behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Meals' last 7 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.
Angels are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Meals behind home plate.

 

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MLB

Wednesday, June 6

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Trend Report
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Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
Washington Nationals
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay


Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
Milwaukee is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Milwaukee is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Milwaukee is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Milwaukee's last 24 games on the road
Milwaukee is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Cleveland
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland's last 11 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Cleveland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee


Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 5-18 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Baltimore's last 11 games when playing NY Mets
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
New York Mets
NY Mets is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Mets is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
NY Mets is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets's last 11 games when playing Baltimore
NY Mets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Atlanta Braves
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing San Diego
Atlanta is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego Padres
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Diego's last 5 games
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
San Diego is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Arizona is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Arizona is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Arizona's last 23 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Francisco is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Arizona
San Francisco is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona


Los Angeles Dodgers
LA Dodgers is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
LA Dodgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 16 of LA Dodgers's last 23 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Pittsburgh's last 23 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers


New York Yankees
NY Yankees is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
NY Yankees is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Yankees's last 12 games when playing Toronto
NY Yankees is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games
Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees


Detroit Tigers
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Red Sox
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 13 games when playing at home against Detroit


Colorado Rockies
Colorado is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing Cincinnati
Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 8 games when playing Colorado
Cincinnati is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado


Oakland Athletics
Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oakland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Oakland's last 15 games when playing Texas
Oakland is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Texas is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Texas's last 15 games when playing Oakland
Texas is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Oakland


Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Chi Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Chi Cubs is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Chi Cubs is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia


Seattle Mariners
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games on the road
Seattle is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Seattle's last 13 games when playing Houston
Seattle is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston Astros
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Houston is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games at home
Houston is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston's last 13 games when playing Seattle
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle


Chicago White Sox
Chi White Sox is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox


Miami Marlins
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Miami's last 13 games when playing St. Louis
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Miami's last 10 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 11 of St. Louis's last 13 games when playing Miami
St. Louis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games when playing at home against Miami


Kansas City Royals
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games on the road
Kansas City is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing LA Angels
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
LA Angels is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games at home
LA Angels is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City
LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City
LA Angels is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Kansas City

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, June 6


Atlanta @ San Diego

Game 951-952
June 6, 2018 @ 3:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Fltynwcz) 16.784
San Diego
(Strahm) 13.318
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
N/A

Arizona @ San Francisco

Game 953-954
June 6, 2018 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Buchholz) 15.046
San Francisco
(Stratton) 16.888
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-145
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-145); Under

LA Dodgers @ Pittsburgh

Game 955-956
June 6, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Fergson) 14.902
Pittsburgh
(Williams) 15.639
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-105); Over

Colorado @ Cincinnati

Game 957-958
June 6, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 12.117
Cincinnati
(Romano) 15.261
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+115); Over

Philadelphia @ Chicago Cubs

Game 959-960
June 6, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 15.383
Chicago Cubs
(Quntana) 16.494
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-130
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-130); N/A

Miami @ St. Louis

Game 961-962
June 6, 2018 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Chen) 13.167
St. Louis
(Flaherty) 15.153
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-195
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-195); Under

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 963-964
June 6, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(Gray) 14.607
Toronto
(Gaviglio) 16.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-130
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+110); Over

Detroit @ Boston

Game 965-966
June 6, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
(Hardy) 16.943
Boston
(Rodrriguez) 15.716
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-220
9
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+190); Over

Oakland @ Texas

Game 967-968
June 6, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Mengden) 14.394
Texas
(Colon) 17.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 3
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-130
10
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+110); Over

Seattle @ Houston

Game 969-970
June 6, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
(LeBlanc) 16.796
Houston
(McCllers0 15.411
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-185
8
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+165); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota

Game 971-972
June 6, 2018 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Santiago) 15.804
Minnesota
(Odorizzi) 17.285
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-165
9
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-165); Under

Kansas City @ LA Angels

Game 973-974
June 6, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Kennedy) 13.546
LA Angels
(Ohtani) 16.452
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-255
8
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-255); Under

Tampa Bay @ Washington

Game 975-976
June 6, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Venters) 17.006
Washington
(Roark) 13.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 3 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Baltimore @ NY Mets

Game 977-978
June 6, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Bundy) 15.008
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 13.932
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+100); Over

Milwaukee @ Cleveland

Game 979-980
June 6, 2018 @ 1:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 14.581
Cleveland
(Carrasco) 17.044
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-185
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-185); Over

 

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MLB


Wednesday, June 6


National League
Dodgers (30-30) @ Pirates (30-30)
Ferguson is making his MLB debut here; he is 0-0, 2.25 in two AAA starts, after going 3-0, 1.38 in eight AA starts. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Williams is 0-1, 7.80 in his last three starts (under 7-4-1). Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 4-5-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Dodgers won seven of their last nine games; over is 4-1 in their last five road games. Pittsburgh lost eight of its last ten games; under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Rockies (31-29) @ Reds (21-40)
Gray is 1-3, 9.33 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 5-6-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Romano is 1-3, 11.00 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 2-5-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-12

Rockies lost four of their last five games; over is 5-1 in their last six games. Cincinnati lost six of its last eight games; over is 6-1 in their last seven games.

Phillies (32-26) @ Cubs (33-24)
Nola is 6-1, 2.15 in his last eight starts (under 9-2-1). Team in his starts: 8-4.
5-inning record: 4-4-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Quintana is 2-1, 2.04 in his last three starts (under 6-5). Team in his starts: 7=4.
5-inning record: 6-5. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-11

Phillies lost six of their last nine games; under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Cubs won seven of their last nine games; under is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Marlins (21-39) @ Cardinals (32-26)
Chen is 0-1, 3.32 in his last four starts (under 4-3). Team in his starts: 2-5.
5-inning record: 4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-7

Flaherty is 2-0, 2.89 in his last three starts (under 3-1-2). Team in his starts: 3-3.
5-inning record: 5-0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

Marlins lost six of their last seven games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. St Louis won three of its last five games; under is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Braves (36-25) @ Padres (28-35)
Foltynewicz is 2-1, 0.82 in his last three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 5-7.
5-inning record: 3-3-6. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-12

Bullpen game for the Padres. Team in his starts: 0-0.
5-inning record: 0-0. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0

Braves won four of their last six games; five of Atlanta’s last seven games stayed under. San Diego won six of its last eight games; over is 8-1 in last nine Padre games.

Diamondbacks (32-28) @ Giants (30-31)
Buchholz is 1-1, 1.50 in three starts this year (under 2-1). Team in his starts: 1-2.
5-inning record: 2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-3

Stratton is 2-3, 4.45 in his last five starts (under 5-0). Team in his starts: 4-7.
5-inning record: 3-5-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-11

Arizona won six of its last eight games; under is 6-3 in their last nine road games. Giants won five of their last six games; five of last six SF games stayed under the total.

American League
New York (39-18) @ Toronto (26-34)
Gray is 2-1, 2.25 in his last three road starts; over is 3-1 in his last four starts. Team in his starts: 5-6
5-inning record: 5-5-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-11

Gaviglio is 1-1, 3.71 in three starts this year (over 2-0-1). Team in his starts: 1-2.
5-inning record: 2-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-3

New York is 21-5 in its last 26 games; over is 7-3 in their last ten road games. Blue Jays lost six of their last seven games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Tigers (29-33) @ Red Sox (42-19)
Hardy is 2-0, 2.08 in his last two starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 3-1
5-inning record: 3-0-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-4

Rodriguez is 3-0, 2.00 in his last three starts; under is 3-0-1 in his last four. Team in his starts: 10-1.
5-inning record: 7-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-11

Tigers won five of their last eight games; under is 6-1 in their last seven road games. Boston won six of its last eight games; over is 6-2-2 in their last ten games.

A’s (31-30) @ Rangers (26-37)
Mengden is 4-0, 1.50 in his last four starts (over 7-5). Team in his starts: 8-4
5-inning record: 8-3-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

Colon is 0-2, 8.80 in his last three starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Team in his starts: 4-6.
5-inning record: 3-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-10

A’s won three of their last five games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Texas is 4-5 in its last nine games; four of Rangers’ last five games stayed under the total.

Mariners (38-22) @ Astros (37-25)
LeBlanc is 1-0, 1.72 in six starts this year (under 6-0). Team in his starts: 5-1
5-inning record: 3-1-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-6

McCullers is 2-2, 4.24 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five. Team in his starts: 7-4.
5-inning record: 4-3-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Mariners won 14 of their last 17 games; under is 13-2 in their last 15 games. Houston lost seven of its last ten games; over is 8-3-1 in last dozen Astro games.

White Sox (19-39) @ Twins (26-31)
Santiago is 1-1, 5.12 in his last four starts (over 4-2). Team in his starts: 2-4
5-inning record: 0-3-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-6

Odorizzi is 0-0, 5.23 in his last four starts (under 3-1). Team in his starts: 5-7
5-inning record: 5-4-3. Allowed run in 1st inning: 4-12

White Sox lost six of their last nine games; over is 4-3 in their last seven road games. Minnesota won seven of its last ten home games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Royals (21-41) @ Angels (35-28)
Kennedy is 0-3, 11.03 in his last five starts (under 7-5). Team in his starts: 3-9
5-inning record: 3-7-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Ohtani is 2-0, 2.16 in his last four starts; his last three stayed under. Team in his starts: 6-2.
5-inning record: 6-1-1. Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-8

Royals lost four of their last five games; over is 3-2-1 in their last six games. Angels won four of their last five games; six of Halos’ last eight home games stayed under the total.

Interleague
Rays (28-31) @ Nationals (34-25)
Bullpen game for Tampa Bay; lefty Yarbrough is likely to come in early. He is 2-0, 2.28 in his last four appearances. Team in bullpen games: 8-12
5-inning record: 8-8-4. Allowed run in 1st inning: 6-20

Roark is 0-3, 2.92 in his last five starts; his last seven starts stayed under. Team in his starts: 4-7
5-inning record: 3-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-11

Rays lost their last five games; under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Washington lost three of its last five games; Nationals’ last ten games stayed under the total.

Orioles (18-41) @ Mets (27-31)
Bundy is 2-2, 3.21 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 4-8
5-inning record: 4-6-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-12

Wheeler is 0-3, 6.35 in his last six starts; over is 6-2 in his last eight starts. Team in his starts: 3-7.
5-inning record: 3-7. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-10

Baltimore lost seven of its last eight games; under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Mets lost their last seven home games; under is 7-2 in their last nine home games.

Brewers (37-24) @ Indians (31-28)
Anderson is 2-2, 6.92 in his last five starts (over 3-1-1). Team in his starts: 7-4
5-inning record: 6-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 5-11

Carrasco is 1-3, 6.46 in his last four starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Team in his starts: 6-6.
5-inning record: 7-3-2. Allowed run in 1st inning: 3-12

Brewers lost four of last five road games; under is 5-1 in their last six games. Cleveland lost three of its last four games; over is 18-2 in Indians’ last 20 home games.

Umpires
Atl-SD: Over is 3-1 in last four Lentz games.
Az-SF: Under is 8-3 in last 11 Welke games.
LA-Pitt: Under is 9-1 in last ten Dreckman games.
Col-Cin: Over is 9-2-1 in Johnson games this year.
Phil-Chi: Six of last seven Carapazza games stayed under.
Mia-StL: Three of last four Visconti games stayed under.

NY-Tor: Over is 8-1 in last nine Tichenor games.
Det-Bos: Last five Dimuro games stayed under.
A’s-Tex: Over is 5-2 in last seven Guccione games.
Sea-Hst: Underdogs won last four Nauert games.
Chi-Min: Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Bucknor games.
KC-LA: Four of last five Meals games stayed under.

TB-Wsh: Over is 5-3 in last eight TBarrett games.
Blt-NY: Under is 4-1-1 in last six Marquez games.
Mil-Clev: Four of last five Wolcott games stayed under.

______________________________

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 6/5
Ariz 12-12-4……14-9-8……..26-21
Atl 17-11-5…..9-11-8………26-22
Cubs 13-10-7……11-12-4…….24-22
Reds 8-21-3……9-16-3………17-37
Colo 17-11-7……16-9-2……..32-21
LA 14-12-3…….13-13-6……27-25
Miami 11-18-3…..12-10-6…….23-28
Milw 15-11-6…..14-13-2…….29-24
Mets 13-13-2……11-14-6…..23-25
Philly 12-12-6…..12-9-6…….24-21
Pitt 12-12-5……13-8-9…….25-20
St. Louis 15-8-4……15-15-1……30-23
SD 8-13-6……13-18-4…….21-30
SF 11-14-8…..12-14-3………23-28
Wash 18-8-6..…15-10-3………33-18

Orioles 8-17-6…….10-17-2……18-34
Boston 15-12-6……16-10-3……31-22
White Sox 11-16-3…….7-18-4…..18-34
Cleveland 13-11-5……19-7-5……32-18
Detroit 10-14-4……15-13-8……25-26
Astros 14-10-7……17-10-5……..31-19
KC 10-17-3…….10-17-5…..20-34
Angels 17-8-3……..13-15-6……30-23
Twins 10-13-7……11-14-5…..21-27
NYY 16-6-5……17-9-5…….33-15
A’s 11-13-7……12-12-6……23-25
Seattle 17-9-4……13-10-9….…30-19
TB 17-12-6……9-11-4…….26-23
Texas 10-18-4……9-19-3…….19-37
Toronto 9-16-5……..8-17-6…….17-33

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 6/5)
Ariz 9-27……..10-30………19
Atl 12-32……12-29……….24
Cubs 7-30……..13-29………20
Reds 9-31……..6-27………..15
Colo 13-33…….13-27..…….26
LA 10-29……..9-30..………19
Miami 9-32……..10-29……….19
Milw 9-32……..6-28…..……15
Mets 10-28……..9-30………19
Philly 7-31……..9-28……….16
Pitt 6-29……..10-31………16
StL 9-26……..8-31………..17
SD 6-27……..7-35……….13
SF 4-31………12-29….…16
Wash 14-34……..8-27……..22

Orioles 12-31……..11-29………23
Boston 12-33……12-29………24
White Sox 9-30……9-29…..……18
Clev 8-30…….10-30………18
Detroit 8-27……..10-35………18
Astros 6-29…..…8-31……….14
KC 10-31..……..9-31……..19
Angels 8-27…..…..7-33………15
Twins 7-30………5-35……….12
NYY 5-26……..12-30………17
A’s 7-32…..…..9-30………16
Seattle 11-28………9-32………20
TB 12-35..……7-24………19
Texas 4-32…….…6-30………10
Toronto 5-32………8-29……….13

Interleague play- 2018
NL @ AL– 31-20 NL, favorites +$751
AL @ NL– 17-17 NL, favorites -$731
Total: 48-37 NL, favorites +$80

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, June 6

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ATLANTA (36 - 25) at SAN DIEGO (28 - 35) - 3:40 PM
MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ (R) vs. MATT STRAHM (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

MIKE FOLTYNEWICZ vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
FOLTYNEWICZ is 1-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.17 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

MATT STRAHM vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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ARIZONA (32 - 28) at SAN FRANCISCO (30 - 31) - 3:45 PM
CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R) vs. CHRIS STRATTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
STRATTON is 9-3 (+7.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 10-0 (+12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 10-1 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 8-0 (+9.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 10-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
STRATTON is 10-4 (+9.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 126-100 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 16-10 (+12.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-9 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 74-51 (+20.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BUCHHOLZ is 20-4 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUCHHOLZ is 30-18 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 94-129 (-33.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 63-89 (-30.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-3 (+1.6 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 0-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CHRIS STRATTON vs. ARIZONA since 1997
STRATTON is 1-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.208.
His team's record is 3-1 (+3.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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LA DODGERS (30 - 30) at PITTSBURGH (30 - 30) - 7:05 PM
CLAYTON KERSHAW (L) vs. TREVOR WILLIAMS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 30-30 (-20.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-34 (-20.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 161-185 (-69.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 171-130 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 17-23 (-20.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 5-11 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent over the last 2 seasons.
KERSHAW is 2-6 (-10.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 38-24 (+12.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 11-2 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a win this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-83 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 86-114 (-34.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CLAYTON KERSHAW vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
KERSHAW is 2-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.132.
His team's record is 5-6 (-6.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.3 units)

TREVOR WILLIAMS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
WILLIAMS is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.91 and a WHIP of 1.727.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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COLORADO (31 - 29) at CINCINNATI (21 - 40) - 7:10 PM
JON GRAY (R) vs. SAL ROMANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 321-437 (-91.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
GRAY is 3-16 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 118-105 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-13 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
COLORADO is 16-7 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
COLORADO is 13-7 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 33-24 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 21-40 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 9-20 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.1 Units)

JON GRAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GRAY is 3-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.58 and a WHIP of 1.471.
His team's record is 3-0 (+3.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.6 units)

SAL ROMANO vs. COLORADO since 1997
ROMANO is 1-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 6.10 and a WHIP of 1.839.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (32 - 26) at CHICAGO CUBS (33 - 24) - 8:05 PM
AARON NOLA (R) vs. JOSE QUINTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-31 (-16.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-27 (+18.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 836-876 (+22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 129-100 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 368-307 (-83.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 921-835 (-164.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 7-11 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-27 (-17.0 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
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

AARON NOLA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
NOLA is 1-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.69 and a WHIP of 0.913.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
QUINTANA is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 7.36 and a WHIP of 1.818.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

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MIAMI (21 - 39) at ST LOUIS (32 - 26) - 8:15 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. JACK FLAHERTY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHEN is 50-30 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 100-93 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 36-37 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 1-0 (+1.9 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CHEN is 0-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JACK FLAHERTY vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY YANKEES (39 - 18) at TORONTO (26 - 34) - 7:05 PM
SONNY GRAY (R) vs. SAM GAVIGLIO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GRAY is 25-37 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 5-13 (-8.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 4-11 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 7-17 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 25-32 (-20.1 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
GRAY is 12-19 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 102-120 (-27.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 11-22 (-14.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 7-13 (-8.8 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 60-76 (-24.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against TORONTO this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.5 Units)

SONNY GRAY vs. TORONTO since 1997
GRAY is 4-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 5-5 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

SAM GAVIGLIO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

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DETROIT (29 - 33) at BOSTON (42 - 19) - 7:10 PM
BLAINE HARDY (L) vs. EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 57-180 (-65.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997.
DETROIT is 49-87 (-30.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-19 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 528-483 (-68.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 575-437 (-66.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BLAINE HARDY vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 1-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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OAKLAND (31 - 30) at TEXAS (26 - 37) - 8:05 PM
DANIEL MENGDEN (R) vs. BARTOLO COLON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 10-20 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TEXAS is 199-191 (+23.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 35-23 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 148-130 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-55 (+14.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLON is 19-12 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 181-97 (+43.0 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 150-126 (+44.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
MENGDEN is 13-6 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
COLON is 32-50 (-20.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLON is 97-93 (-32.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 4-4 (+0.9 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.9 Units)

DANIEL MENGDEN vs. TEXAS since 1997
MENGDEN is 1-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

BARTOLO COLON vs. OAKLAND since 1997
COLON is 9-6 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.35 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 11-10 (-2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 11-9. (+1.3 units)

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SEATTLE (38 - 22) at HOUSTON (37 - 25) - 8:10 PM
WADE LEBLANC (L) vs. LANCE MCCULLERS JR. (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 38-22 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 18-10 (+8.1 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SEATTLE is 26-11 (+12.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SEATTLE is 25-14 (+12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LEBLANC is 12-2 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 77-67 (-26.9 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-38 (-17.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 (+0.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

WADE LEBLANC vs. HOUSTON since 1997
LEBLANC is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.300.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

LANCE MCCULLERS JR. vs. SEATTLE since 1997
MCCULLERS JR. is 6-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.078.
His team's record is 7-3 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+4.7 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (19 - 39) at MINNESOTA (26 - 31) - 8:10 PM
HECTOR SANTIAGO (L) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-51 (-21.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 411-423 (+31.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 85-104 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-49 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-2 (+2.2 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.6 Units)

HECTOR SANTIAGO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SANTIAGO is 3-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.54 and a WHIP of 1.863.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.9 units)

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.372.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

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KANSAS CITY (21 - 40) at LA ANGELS (34 - 28) - 10:05 PM
IAN KENNEDY (R) vs. SHOHEI OHTANI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 11-29 (-15.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 279-287 (+41.0 Units) against the money line in June games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 10-17 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 11-17 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

IAN KENNEDY vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
KENNEDY is 1-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.95 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

SHOHEI OHTANI vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (28 - 31) at WASHINGTON (34 - 25) - 1:05 PM
JONNY VENTERS (L) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JONNY VENTERS vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

TANNER ROARK vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
ROARK is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 1.29 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (18 - 41) at NY METS (27 - 31) - 1:10 PM
DYLAN BUNDY (R) vs. ZACK WHEELER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 18-41 (-22.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 36-75 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 10-29 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-31 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 96-123 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 12-18 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 22-44 (-25.7 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 74-90 (-26.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 5-11 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss this season.
NY METS are 44-49 (-31.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WHEELER is 0-7 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against NY METS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

DYLAN BUNDY vs. NY METS since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK WHEELER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (37 - 24) at CLEVELAND (31 - 28) - 1:10 PM
CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 37-24 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 19-13 (+7.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-15 (+12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 34-23 (+14.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-17 (+14.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-7 (+11.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-37 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-28 (-8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-16 (-14.6 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 20-20 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 14-16 (-10.0 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CARRASCO is 36-40 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
ANDERSON is 0-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CARLOS CARRASCO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CARRASCO is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

 

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Wednesday's Diamond Notes
Kevin Rogers

Hottest team: Mariners (14-3 last 17)

Nearly a week into June and the Astros are not leading the American League West race. Instead, it’s Seattle, who made a major statement in the series opener at Minute Maid Park by scoring six early runs in a 7-1 blowout of Houston. The Mariners extended their division advantage over the Astros to two games, while pulling off their fifth consecutive victory. During this hot stretch, Seattle has allowed one run in seven of the past 11 games.

The Mariners are a heavy underdog on Wednesday against Lance McCullers, Jr. and the Astros as the right-hander limited Seattle to one hit and one run in seven innings of a 4-1 in April. Wade LeBlanc counters for Seattle, as the Mariners own a 5-1 record in his six starts this season, while cashing the UNDER in all six of those outings.

Coldest team: Mets (2-10 last 12)

The month of May didn’t treat the Mets very well (10-18), but things have gone from bad to worse in the first week of June. New York has been amazingly bad by losing all five games on its current homestand, including Tuesday’s 2-1 setback to last-place Baltimore. The Mets followed up a six-run effort in four losses to the Cubs by scratching across a single run against the Orioles, but New York’s pitching has allowed four runs in the last two games.

New York finishes off its two-game interleague set with Baltimore prior to a visit from the Yankees this weekend. Zack Wheeler takes the mound for the Mets in this matinee affair as New York is winless in his past six starts, while the team is 0-5 in his five outings at Citi Field this season. The Mets look to avoid their fourth home sweep since the start of May, while Baltimore has won consecutive road games only twice this season.

Hottest pitcher: Daniel Mengden, Athletics (6-4, 2.91 ERA)

Since beginning the season at 0-2, Mengden has turned into one of the most reliable starters in baseball. Oakland has won eight of the right-hander’s last 10 starts with both losses coming to defending champion Houston. Mengden owns a 4-0 record in his past four outings, while yielding four earned runs in his last 30 innings of work. The Texas native looks to avenge a 6-3 home loss to the Rangers in April as Mengden takes the mound in Arlington trying to improve on a 3-1 road record this season.

Coldest pitcher: Ian Kennedy, Royals (1-6, 6.08 ERA)

It’s been a rough season in Kansas City for a team that is three years removed from hoisting the World Series trophy. The Royals continue their road trip against the Angels as Kennedy seeks his first win since April 7 at Cleveland as a +220 underdog. Kansas City owns an 0-5 record in Kennedy’s past five outings, including a 16-0 thrashing at the hands of Oakland last Friday in which the right-hander allowed eight runs in three innings. Kennedy pitched well against the Angels at home in April, giving up one earned run in six innings of a 7-1 defeat.

Biggest OVER run: Rockies (6-0 last six)

Colorado’s pitching was torched in its three-game sweep at the hands of Los Angeles this past weekend by allowing 33 runs. The Rockies’ offense turned things around in Tuesday’s rout of the Reds at Great American Ballpark, 9-6 to continue their OVER streak. Colorado improved to 9-1 in their last 10 road series openers, while scoring at least four runs in 10 consecutive games overall. Jon Gray may be in line to keep this OVER streak going as the Rockies’ right-hander has given up 19 runs in his last four starts, while the OVER has hit in three of his four outings away from Coors Field this season.

Biggest UNDER run: Nationals (10-0 last ten)

Only on a 6 ½ total can you feel good about the UNDER hitting if Max Scherzer is on the mound. The three-time Cy Young Award winner tossed eight spectacular innings and struck out 13 batters in a 4-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday to barely cash the UNDER. Regardless, that streak is up to double-digits as the Nationals have not allowed more than four runs in any of their last 10 games. On the flip side, the offense has plated more than three runs only twice in the past five contests. Tanner Roark gets the start on Wednesday as the Nationals have drilled the UNDER in each of his last seven starts.

Matchup to watch: Phillies vs. Cubs

Philadelphia rebounded from an ugly weekend series sweep in San Francisco to cruise past Chicago, 6-1 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. The Phillies not only cashed as +190 road underdogs, but their offense also got back into gear after getting limited to one run in the previous 27 innings. Meanwhile, the Cubs didn’t show much after a four-game sweep of the Mets at Citi Field as Chicago entered Tuesday’s action with a 7-1 record in the previous eight contests.

Aaron Nola heads to the mound for Philadelphia looking to keep his solid season going. The right-hander has put together an impressive 7-2 mark to go along with a 2.18 ERA, while the Phillies own a 7-1 record in his past eight trips to the hill. Nola has limited opponents to one run or less in five of his last six starts, while most recently cashing as a +150 road underdog against the Dodgers last Thursday in a 2-1 victory.

Jose Quintana counters for Chicago, as the southpaw is seeking consistency after tossing six scoreless innings in a 5-1 victory over the Mets last Thursday. Quintana has not delivered consecutive quality outings this season, while allowing 10 runs in his past two home starts against the Giants and Braves, both losses as a heavy favorite. The Cubs have done a solid job of bouncing back off a loss recently by going 6-1 in their last seven off a defeat since mid-May.

Betcha didn’t know: Since Sonny Gray was traded to the Yankees from Oakland last August, the right-hander has been the model of inconsistency in pinstripes. New York owns an 0-8 record when Gray takes the mound after the Yankees won in his previous outing. The Yankees are in this situation on Wednesday against the Blue Jays as New York won at Baltimore last Friday with Gray tossing six innings in a 4-1 victory.

Biggest public favorite: Angels (-260) vs. Royals

Biggest public underdog: Pirates (+100) vs. Dodgers

Biggest line move: Blue Jays (+130 to +120) vs. Yankees

 

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Finals shifts to Cleveland, Cavs down
June 4, 2018

LeBron James is friends with Draymond Green, has worked out with Kevin Durant, speaks with great reverence for Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr.

They all do like each other.

And, to those watching the NBA Finals, that might be easy to forget at times.

Turns out, when the same franchises meet for the fourth consecutive year to decide the NBA championship, familiarity indeed does breed contempt. Tensions have been high at times in the first two games of this series, emotions have started to boil over on a couple of occasions, and that trend will likely be continuing until someone hoists the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

''Even with turnover from players, you have a continuity of management, continuity of culture in organizations,'' NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. ''There's the institutional memory there of the wins and the losses. And so, I think it is very meaningful and when you have the same teams that are meeting for the fourth time, it's part of a larger storyline. It's not just a one-off game or a one-off series.''

Translated: Everyone should have seen this coming.

There was the dustup at the end of Game 1 when Cleveland's Tristan Thompson was angered by the Warriors' Shaun Livingston trying a jumper with the outcome already decided. There was Klay Thompson angered by the recklessness of J.R. Smith crashing into his leg early in the series opener. There was Kendrick Perkins jawing at Stephen Curry after the third quarter of Game 2.

The Warriors and the Cavaliers are certainly not lacking for intensity in these finals.

''Much ado about nothing,'' Curry said Sunday night, likely not the most completely honest statement of his career since it couldn't have been just a coincidence that he made all five of his 3-pointers in the next 8:33 to turn the game into a blowout.

Game 3 is in Cleveland on Wednesday night, with the Warriors up 2-0. Emotions will simmer until then.

''It's just basketball,'' Tristan Thompson said. ''It's just a competitive sport. Of course we're going to get irritated with each other, just because we're both competitors and we both want it all. But it never goes off the court. Maybe for some guys it does, but not for me.''

Rivalries are what make the sport great.

There was the Celtics-Lakers hatred of eras gone past. Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons otherwise known as the Bad Boys. Pat Riley, back in the day, used to forbid his Knicks and Heat teams from helping up opponents when they knocked them over and discouraged fraternizing with the enemy - ever, including the offseason.

Times have changed. Guys vacation together now. It's a new era.

''We're not holding hands and singing songs as friends,'' Curry said. ''We're enjoying the competitive environment. I think that's the consistent thing between our two teams. Obviously we see each other twice a year during the regular season and then you wait until June. ... It's just about winning a championship. You don't want to let anything distract us from that on the floor.''

Sometimes, the ribbing goes off the court.

James raised eyebrows when he showed up with a suit jacket and matching shorts for Game 1, then arrived at Game 2 with a similar look. Never missing a chance to get under someone's collar, Green showed up at Game 2 also in the jacket-shorts mode.

''Fun,'' Green said.

There's basketball beefs, and then there's real-world beefs. Someone tried to get Green to draw a parallel between the Warriors-Cavs animus and the recent musical rivalry between Pusha T and Drake.

He didn't bite.

''This is nothing like that, nothing at all like that,'' Green said.

Everything is fun for the Warriors right now, since they've won the first two games. Understandably, not much seems like fun to the Cavaliers. But no matter how this series ends, whenever it ends, there will be hugs and handshakes.

Until then, it's just all part of the game.

That's why things, while often heated, never seem to get overheated.

''They're a championship team, we're a championship team, and we both have experience,'' the Warriors' Kevon Looney said. ''So it's going to get a little chippy out there.''

The commissioner is fine with that, provided things stay within reason.

''The game ends, they take their proverbial cold shower and then they put it behind them,'' Silver said. ''Until the next game.''

 

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Warriors chase third title in 4 years
June 4, 2018

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry and coach Steve Kerr's Golden State Warriors have repeatedly said they want to build something special for the long haul, to compete for championships year after year.

LeBron James considers his familiar NBA Finals opponent among the best teams ever.

Where the Warriors stack up if they win a third championship in four years will make for a dynasty debate. And their domination doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon, so if they keep winning Golden State will have its place in history.

''As a fan of the NBA, you could go down the list of the teams that won multiple years and just dominated the league for stretches of time,'' Curry said.

The Warriors are trying to join Bill Russell's Celtics, the Bulls led by Michael Jordan and the Lakers' trio of title runs fueled by George Mikan in the 1950s, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the `80s, and Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant nearly 20 years ago as the only franchises in NBA history to capture three championships in four years.

The Warriors are halfway there, holding a 2-0 lead against the underdog Cavs as the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Wednesday.

''Listen, Golden State is one of the best teams I've ever played. It's one of the best teams that's ever been assembled,'' said James, who is playing in his eighth straight NBA Finals and fourth in a row against Golden State.

Curry, sharp-shooting Klay Thompson, fiery Draymond Green and 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala make up an All-Star-studded squad trying to repeat after James thwarted that quest two years ago when the Cavs stopped the defending champs. Kevin Durant bolted from Oklahoma City to join the cast last season.

''You look at it, they've got four Hall of Famers on their team in Klay, Dray, Steph and KD. They've got a Finals MVP that comes off their bench,'' James said in reference to Iguodala. ''... I don't know where they will fall in my book, but they will have a nice chapter.''

Not everybody is ready to crown the Warriors as a dynasty, not just yet anyway. Not even if they win the title this year.

''I don't like to go dynasty stuff, they've been the team of the decade,'' said Gary Payton, the longtime Seattle SuperSonics point guard who played 17 seasons through 2007. ''That's what it is. They've been doing their thing. When we get into a dynasty is Michael Jordan and them winning six, that's a dynasty. The Golden State Warriors (would have) won three out of four, that's great.

''It's coming to be a dynasty. If you win a couple more, then you're talking about a dynasty. So three of them is in the right stage and the right movement to becoming a dynasty, yes.''

The defending champions are playing in a fourth straight finals chasing a repeat they couldn't pull off in 2016 after capturing the franchise's first title in 40 years during 2014-15 with Kerr as a rookie head coach.

TNT analyst and former player Charles Barkley wants nothing to do with dynasty talk regarding the Warriors.

''We don't have any dynasties. It's been a long time since we've had a dynasty,'' Barkley said. ''The Bulls won six, the Spurs won five. We've had a lot of really good teams. I think the only dynasty is the Spurs. They've been great for 20 years. The Warriors are not going to win. Winning two in four years is not a dynasty.''

Golden State would love nothing more than to continue building momentum as the franchise approaches the opening of its new San Francisco arena, Chase Center , in summer 2019 if all remains on schedule. That leaves one last season at Oracle Arena.

B.J. Armstrong earned titles alongside Jordan with the Bulls from 1991-93. If the Warriors win another, they will join dynasty status in Armstrong's mind.

''They're right there,'' Armstrong said. ''For them to have a sustained level of excellence like they've had, I don't take that for granted and I think anyone who's played or observed this game knows how difficult that is for one, let alone to be able to get here four times and have an opportunity to win three speaks for itself. ...

''If they win this one, they're right up there with all of the teams for a dynasty-type caliber situation up here in Golden State.''

Curry was around for all the losing: 26 wins his rookie season of 2009-10, 23 two years later then gradually building to more victories each season thereafter.

He is proud to be part of a transformation - one the two-time MVP hopes they contend for titles for years to come.

''What we've been able to do here ... kind of taking a small step every year until 2015, winning our first championship, it is a sense of pride around that,'' Curry said. ''Being the elder statesman here and seeing what has all gone into being on this stage every single year - when it comes to the guys that I get to suit up with every single night, from Bob Myers down to the coaching staff to the ownership - it's just a transformation that I got to see firsthand and all the details that went into it.

''So at some point, when this is all said and done, I hope to kind of just sit back and really truly appreciate, from start to finish, all that went into it. But there is an awareness of where we were to where we are. And I appreciate it.''

 

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Preview: Warriors at Cavaliers
Gracenote
Jun 5, 2018

The Cleveland Cavaliers badly need a victory if they plan on turning the NBA Finals into a true series. The Golden State Warriors won the first two games of the best-of-seven series and look to place Cleveland in a major hole when they visit the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Cleveland forward LeBron James averaged 40 points in the first two games - including his epic 51-point outing in the opener - and it still wasn't enough to get his squad a victory. "I don't like the way I feel, the mood I'm in right now," James told reporters at his Tuesday media availability. "When you're down like this, a deficit like this against a team like this, there's no good feeling. I personally don't feel good today about the deficit we have. I feel great about (Wednesday), the opportunity we have." Warriors guard Stephen Curry made an NBA Finals-record nine 3-pointers in Game 2 and is averaging 31 points in the series but he said his team has a lot of work still to do. "We understand how hard it is to win in this building," Curry told reporters. "No matter what's gone on in the series, when you change venues, you've got to reassert your dominance and try to find that right momentum to start. We have a great opportunity (Wednesday) to do that."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ABC

ABOUT THE WARRIORS: Swingman Andre Iguodala (left knee) was termed questionable for Game 3 and it will be decided Wednesday whether or not he plays for the first since May 20. "He's doing better," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said at his Tuesday press conference. "He told me he's feeling better, so I would upgrade him to questionable. But I think he's getting closer, and I'm hopeful that he can play." Meanwhile, forward Kevin Durant is getting it done on the offensive end with back-to-back 26-point outings and he has topped 20 points in all 19 postseason games.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: Playoff disappointment Rodney Hood will receive some minutes in Game 3 as Cleveland searches for anybody who can provide scoring punch to complement James and power forward Kevin Love. Hood was acquired from Utah Jazz in February and hasn't fit in and is averaging just 4.4 points in the postseason but coach Tyronn Lue said "we're going to give Rodney a chance" and Hood proclaims he is ready. "I don't know when it's going to come or what stage of the game, but just being ready," Hood, who has played just four minutes in the series, told reporters. "I've been preparing, I've been working hard, so if I get the opportunity, just go out there and play. Just have fun."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Warriors averaged 123 points while winning the first two games.

2. Golden State G Shaun Livingston has made all nine of his field-goal attempts in the series and C JaVale McGee is 8-of-9 shooting.

3. Love is averaging 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in the series.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 114, Warriors 113

 

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ATS Trends
Golden State

Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Warriors are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Warriors are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 games following a straight up win.
Warriors are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Warriors are 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 games following a ATS win.
Warriors are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Central.
Warriors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Cavaliers are 13-39-2 ATS in their last 54 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Cavaliers are 5-15 ATS in their last 20 vs. NBA Pacific.
Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Cavaliers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 2 days rest.
Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games.

OU Trends
Golden State

Under is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 vs. NBA Central.
Over is 6-0 in Warriors last 6 NBA Championship games.
Under is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 road games.
Under is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2 in Warriors last 9 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Warriors last 12 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Warriors last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 19-7 in Warriors last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 19-7-1 in Warriors last 27 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Warriors last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Under is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 Wednesday games.
Over is 6-0 in Cavaliers last 6 NBA Championship games.
Over is 10-1 in Cavaliers last 11 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Over is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-2 in Cavaliers last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Under is 11-5 in Cavaliers last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Head to Head

Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Warriors are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

 

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NBA Finals Game 3 betting preview and odds: Warriors at Cavaliers

Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers (+4.5, 216.5)

Warriors lead series 2-0.

The Cleveland Cavaliers badly need a victory if they plan on turning the NBA Finals into a true series. The Golden State Warriors won the first two games of the best-of-seven series and look to place Cleveland in a major hole when they visit the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Cleveland forward LeBron James averaged 40 points in the first two games - including his epic 51-point outing in the opener - and it still wasn't enough to get his squad a victory. "I don't like the way I feel, the mood I'm in right now," James told reporters at his Tuesday media availability. "When you're down like this, a deficit like this against a team like this, there's no good feeling. I personally don't feel good today about the deficit we have. I feel great about (Wednesday), the opportunity we have." Warriors guard Stephen Curry made an NBA Finals-record nine 3-pointers in Game 2 and is averaging 31 points in the series but he said his team has a lot of work still to do. "We understand how hard it is to win in this building," Curry told reporters. "No matter what's gone on in the series, when you change venues, you've got to reassert your dominance and try to find that right momentum to start. We have a great opportunity (Wednesday) to do that."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE HISTORY: The Warriors opened as 5-point road favorites for Game 3 and as of Tuesday afternoon the pointspread is down slightly to 4.5. The total hit betting boards at 217.5 and is down to 216.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Warriors - SF A. Iguodala (Questionable, Leg), SF C. Boucher (Out Indefinitely, Ankle).

Cavaliers - No injuries to report.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (72-29 SU, 44-56-1 ATS, 46-54-1 O/U): Swingman Andre Iguodala (left knee) was termed questionable for Game 3 and it will be decided Wednesday whether or not he plays for the first since May 20. "He's doing better," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said at his Tuesday press conference. "He told me he's feeling better, so I would upgrade him to questionable. But I think he's getting closer, and I'm hopeful that he can play." Meanwhile, forward Kevin Durant is getting it done on the offensive end with back-to-back 26-point outings and he has topped 20 points in all 19 postseason games.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (62-40 SU, 41-60-1 ATS, 48-52-2 O/U): Playoff disappointment Rodney Hood will receive some minutes in Game 3 as Cleveland searches for anybody who can provide scoring punch to complement James and power forward Kevin Love. Hood was acquired from Utah Jazz in February and hasn't fit in and is averaging just 4.4 points in the postseason but coach Tyronn Lue said "we're going to give Rodney a chance" and Hood proclaims he is ready. "I don't know when it's going to come or what stage of the game, but just being ready," Hood, who has played just four minutes in the series, told reporters. "I've been preparing, I've been working hard, so if I get the opportunity, just go out there and play. Just have fun."

TRENDS:

* Warriors are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 games following a straight up win.
* Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
* Under is 6-1 in Warriors' last 7 road games.
* Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

CONSENSUS:

56 percent of pointspread bets are on the underdog Cleveland Cavaliers while 55 percent of totals wagers are on the Over.