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Red Dog Sports
Jul 05 '17, 8:38 PM
Soccer | Montreal Impact vs Houston Dynamo
Play on: OVER 2½ -135

Houston vs. Montreal

over 2.5

The free soccer play for tonight is in the MLS. Take over 2.5 in the HOUSTON vs. MONTREAL match.

 

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MLB

Wednesday, July 5

National League
Mets @ Nationals
deGrom is 4-0, 1.13 in his last four starts (under 4-0). Mets are 5-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 10-5-1

Roark is 0-4, 10.72 in his last five starts; over is 8-5 in his last 13 starts. Washington is 4-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-8-1

New York lost their last three games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Washington won four of last five home games; under is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Pirates @ Phillies
Cole is 3-1, 3.55 in his last four starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Pirates are 4-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-11-3

Lively is 0-3, 4.55 in his last five starts (under 4-1-1). Phillies’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 0-5-1

Pirates lost four of their last five games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Phillies lost six of last eight home games; under is 8-3-1 in their last 12 games.

Marlins @ Cardinals
Volquez is 1-1, 6.41 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight starts. Miami is 1-7 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-8-1

Leake is 1-0, 2.70 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Cardinals are 3-6 in his home outings- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-5-2

Marlins lost five of last seven games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten games. St Louis won five of last seven games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 home games.

Reds @ Rockies
Feldman is 2-0, 1.80 in his last three starts; under is 4-1 in their last five. Cincinnati is 3-5 in his road starts- 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-6-2

Colorado is 4-0 in Gray’s starts (1-0, 3.93); under is 2-1-1. Colorado’s 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-1-1

Reds are 3-15 in last 18 road games; over is 13-6 in their last 19 road games. Colorado lost 10 of last 12 games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games.

Diamondbacks @ Dodgers
Godley is 2-1, 3.08 in his last four starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Arizona is 4-1 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-3-1

Wood is 8-0, 1.84 in his last nine starts; over is 6-4-1 in his last 11 starts. Dodgers are won his last three road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 9-2-1

Arizona won seven of last nine road games; under is 5-2-2 in their last nine games. Los Angeles is 13-1 in last 14 home games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games.

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American League
Blue Jays @ New York
Estrada is 0-4, 9.11 in his last six starts; under is 4-1 in their last five road starts. Toronto is 4-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-9-3

Pineda is 1-1, 7.48 in his last four starts; his last seven starts went over. New York is 6-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-9

Toronto lost nine of last 12 games; under is 7-3-1 in their last 11 games. New York is 5-8 in its last 13 games; over is 8-3-1 in their last 12 home games.

Red Sox @ Rangers
Fister is 0-1, 4.91 in two starts for Boston (over 1-1). Red Sox’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 0-2

Cashner is 1-3, 6.14 in his last four starts (under 8-4-1). Texas is 3-2 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-5-3

Boston won its last six games; over is 6-1 in their last seven road games. Texas lost seven of last nine games; over is 16-2-1 in their last 19 home games.

Angels @ Twins
Bridwell is 2-1, 4.70 in four starts this year (over 3-1). Angels’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-1

Santana is 2-2, 7.59 in his last four starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Twins are 4-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 11-4-2

Angels lost five of last six games; five of Angels’ last six road games stayed under. Minnesota won three of last four games; under is 7-3 in their last ten home games.

White Sox @ A’s
Pelfrey is 1-1, 5.12 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Chicago is 3-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-6-2

Gray is 1-1, 1.80 in his last two starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven starts. Oakland is 3-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-5

White Sox won four of last six games; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. A’s lost 8 of their last 9 home games; under is 7-3-1 in his last 11 home games.

Royals @ Mariners
Vargas is 7-0, 2.12 in his last seven starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Royals are 5-2 in his road starts; their 1st 5-inning record with him: 11-4-1

Miranda is 1-1, 2.53 in his last three starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten. Seattle is 4-4 in his home starts; their 1st 5-inning record with him: 10-7

Royals are 17-6 in their last 23 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Seattle lost seven of its last nine games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine home games.

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Interleague

Giants @ Tigers
Blach is 1-3, 8.13 in his last five starts; over is 6-1-1 in his last eight. Giants are 2-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-5

Norris is 0-2, 9.32 in his last two starts; over is 5-1 in his last six. Detroit is 2-5 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 6-7-2

Giants won six of their last seven games; five of their last six games stayed under. Detroit is 5-11 in its last 16 games; four of their last six games went over.

Rays @ Cubs
Snell is 0-3, 9.19 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Tampa Bay is 1-3 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 2-5-1

Lackey is 1-4, 6.35 in his last five starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Chicago is 3-4 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 3-12-1

Rays are 9-6 in last 15 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games. Chicago lost five of last seven games; under is 5-3 in last eight games at Wrigley Field.

Orioles @ Brewers
Aquino allowed two runs in six IP (99 PT) in his only ’17 start (April 22). He is 2-7 with a 4.46 ERA over 12 starts in AAA this year. Orioles’ 1st 5-inning record with him: 1-0

Garza is 0-2, 4.96 in his last three starts; over is 3-1-1 in his last five home starts. Brewers are 4-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-5-2

Baltimore lost four of last five games; under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Milwaukee won five of last six games; under is 6-3-1 in their last ten home games.

Padres @ Indians
Perdomo is 2-0, 3.18 in his last two starts; under is 4-1 in his road starts. San Diego is 0-5 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 7-4-3

Bauer is 2-1, 3.51 in his last four starts; under is 5-1 in his last six. Cleveland is 4-4 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 8-6-2

Padres lost seven of last ten road games; under is 10-4 in their last 14 games. Indians won four of last six games; under is 7-1 in their last eight home games.

Astros @ Braves
Musgrove is 0-3, 10.29 in his last three starts; over is 3-0-1 in his road starts. Astros are 3-1 in his road starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 4-9

Garcia is 0-3, 6.75 in his last five starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Atlanta is 3-3 in his home starts- their 1st 5-inning record with him: 5-7-3

Astros won five of last six games; over is 9-2 in their last 11 games. Braves are 11-5 in last 16 games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
NY-Wash: deGrom 10-6; Roark 9-8 (0-5 last 5)
Pitt-Phil: Cole 9-8; Lively 1-5
Mia-StL: Volquez 6-10; Leake 8-8
Cin-Colo: Feldman 8-9; Gray 4-0
Az-LA: Godley 7-3; Wood 9-3

American League
Tor-NY: Estrada 7-10; Pineda 10-6
Bos-Tex: Fister 1-1; Cashner 5-8
LA-Min: Bridwell 3-1; Santana 10-7
Chi-A’s: Pelfrey 6-7; Gray 5-7
KC-Sea: Vargas 12-4; Miranda 10-7

Interleague
SF-Det: Blach 5-8; Norris 7-8
TB-Chi: Snell 2-6; Lackey 7-9
Blt-Mil: Aquino 1-0; Garza 6-6
SD-Clev: Perdomo 6-8; Bauer 8-8
Hst-Atl: Musgrove 5-8; Garcia 7-8

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning:
National League
NY-Wash: deGrom 6-16; Roark 7-17
Pitt-Phil: Cole 5-17; Lively 3-6
Mia-StL: Volquez 6-16; Leake 2-16
Cin-Colo: Feldman 3-17; Gray 1-4
Az-LA: Godley 1-10; Wood 1-12

American League
Tor-NY: Estrada 7-17; Pineda 9-16 (4 of last 4)
Bos-Tex: Fister 1-2; Cashner 4-13
LA-Min: Bridwell 0-4; Santana 3-17
Chi-A’s: Pelfrey 3-13; Gray 2-12
KC-Sea: Vargas 3-18; Miranda 6-17

Interleague
SF-Det: Blach 4-13; Norris 3-15
TB-Chi: Snell 1-8; Lackey 9-16
Blt-Mil: Aquino 0-1; Garza 3-12
SD-Clev: Perdomo 6-14; Bauer 2-16
Hst-Atl: Musgrove 3-13; Garcia 3-15

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Umpires
National League
NY-Wash: Under is 2-0 in Libka’s games this season.
Mia-StL: Six of last seven O’Nora games this season.
Pitt-Phil: Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Vanover games.
Cin-Colo: Underdogs won four of last five Danley games.
Az-LA: Three of last four Hallion games stayed under.

American League
Tor-NY: Four of last five Conroy games stayed under.
LA-Min: Over is 10-2-1 in last thirteen Eddings games.
Chi-A’s: Under is 7-3 in last ten LBarrett games.
KC-Sea: Under is 5-2 in last seven Wolf games.
Bos-Tex: Under is 6-3 in last nine Dreckman games.

Interleague
TB-Chi: Over is 8-4 in last twelve Culbreth games.
SF-Det: Last four Guccione games went over total.
SD-Clev: Underdogs are 6-4 in last ten Lentz games.
Hst-Atl: Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Layne games.
Balt-Mil: Five of last six Johnson games went over.

Interleague play
NL @ AL– 42-29 AL, favorites -$822
AL @ NL– 42-42, favorites -$852
Total: 81-69 AL, favorites -$1,674

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 42-32-2
AL @ NL: Over 45-34-2
Total: Over 87-66-4

Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 7/4/17
Ariz 14-16-9……26-13–6……….39-29
Atl 18-18-5……16-22-4………..34-40
Cubs 17-24-2……18-16-5………..35-40
Reds 12-25-3……18-22–2…………30-47
Colo 26-15-6…….20-17-2……….46-32
LA 18-17-5…….29-13-3……….47-30
Miami 16-22-2…….21-16-4……..37-38
Milw 19-13-6…….22-20-6………41-33
Mets 21-17-2……..18-22-3………39-39
Philly 11-26-8……12-17-6……….23-43
Pitt 19-19-3…..17-20-7………..36-39
St. Louis 16-17-3……25-13-7……….41-30
SD 10-24-5……..21-19–4………31-43
SF 9-31-7……..17-18-4……..29-49
Wash 29-12-2……20-15-5………..49-27

Orioles 13-24-5……..18-20-3………31-44
Boston 19-20-6………18-19-2…….37-39
White Sox 15-25-6……..17-18–2……..32-42
Cleveland 21-17-4……..17-19-4……..37-36
Detroit 16-20-5…….21-16-4……..37-36
Astros 21-11-7……..27-15-3……..48-26
KC 15-19-6………19-17-8…….34-36
Angels 16-23-7………18-16-7………34-39
Twins 23-12-4………17-20-6……..40-32
NYY 18-22-3……….23-13-2…..…41-35
A’s 12-22-5……..18-17-9……..30-39
Seattle 14-22-5……..21-17-6……..35-39
TB 20-14-8……..26-10-6……..46-24
Texas 23-12-7……..17-16-8………40-28
Toronto 15-23-3……..13-21-6……..28-44

%age of times teams score in first inning (road/home/total- 7/4/17)
Ariz 12-39……..18-45………30
Atl 8-40……..11-42…………19
Cubs 13-44……..16-39……….29
Reds 16-40……..17-43……….33
Colo 10-48……..11-39..…….22
LA 11-40……..18-44..……..29
Miami 14-40……..14-42………28
Milw 15-38……20-48…..…..35
Mets 18-39……..15-42……….33
Philly 13-46……..10-36……….23
Pitt 11-41……..14-43……….25
StL 10-37……..13-45……….23
SD 17-39……..13-42…………30
SF 10-50……..11-37…………21
Wash 16-43……..19-41………35

Orioles 5-42……..15-42……….20
Boston 14-44……..10-38………24
White Sox 14-46……11-37……….25
Clev 9-43……..13-40……….22
Detroit 8-41…….17-41………..25
Astros 12-39……..19-45………31
KC 8-40……..7-42…………15
Angels 18-47…….10-42………28
Twins 9-40……..11-44……….20
NYY 11-43……..14-39………25
A’s 7-40……..12-45……….19
Seattle 15-41…….16-45………31
TB 12-43……..19-42………31
Texas 14-43……..19-41………33
Toronto 11-41……..9-42……….20

 

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MLB

Wednesday, July 5

Trend Report

1:05 PM
TORONTO vs. NY YANKEES
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

2:20 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. CHI CUBS
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games at home
Chi Cubs are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay

3:35 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. OAKLAND
Chi White Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Chi White Sox are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games on the road
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games

7:05 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:08 PM
NY METS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games when playing Washington
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. CLEVELAND
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games

7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games when playing Milwaukee
Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. DETROIT
San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:35 PM
HOUSTON vs. ATLANTA
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games

8:05 PM
BOSTON vs. TEXAS
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

8:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels's last 11 games
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games at home

8:15 PM
MIAMI vs. ST. LOUIS
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 10 games when playing Miami
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami

8:40 PM
CINCINNATI vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games

10:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. SEATTLE
Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
Kansas City is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Seattle is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing Kansas City

10:10 PM
ARIZONA vs. LA DODGERS
Arizona is 2-7 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Arizona
LA Dodgers are 21-4 SU in their last 25 games

 

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 5


Baltimore @ Milwaukee

Game 929-930
July 5, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Aquino) 13.195
Milwaukee
(Garza) 15.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-130
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-130); Under

Houston @ Atlanta

Game 927-928
July 5, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Musgrve) 18.072
Atlanta
(Garcia) 13.633
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4 1/2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
N/A

San Diego @ Cleveland

Game 925-926
July 5, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Perdomo) 17.362
Cleveland
(Bauer) 13.735
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-220
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(+190); Under

San Francisco @ Detroit

Game 923-924
July 5, 2017 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Francisco
(Blach) 15.941
Detroit
(Norris) 13.880
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-180
10
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(+160); Under

Tampa Bay @ Chicago Cubs

Game 921-922
July 5, 2017 @ 2:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 13.554
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 15.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 2
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-160
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-160); N/A

Kansas City @ Seattle

Game 919-920
July 5, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Vargas) 16.149
Seattle
(Miranda) 15.011
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+110); Under

LA Angels @ Minnesota

Game 917-918
July 5, 2017 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Bridwell) 14.630
Minnesota
(Santana) 16.247
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-165
10
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-165); Over

Boston @ Texas

Game 915-916
July 5, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
(Fister) 18.684
Texas
(Cashner) 14.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 4
12
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
-110
11
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-110); Over

Chicago White Sox @ Oakland

Game 913-914
July 5, 2017 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Pelfrey) 12.594
Oakland
(Gray) 16.001
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-180
9
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-180); Under

Toronto @ NY Yankees

Game 911-912
July 5, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
(Estrada) 14.113
NY Yankees
(Pineda) 14.979
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-155
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-155); Over

Arizona @ LA Dodgers

Game 909-910
July 5, 2017 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Godley) 16.761
LA Dodgers
(Wood) 15.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-230
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+195); Under

Cincinnati @ Colorado

Game 907-908
July 5, 2017 @ 8:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Feldman) 12.747
Colorado
(Gray) 14.364
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-150
11 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-150); Over

Miami @ St. Louis

Game 905-906
July 5, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Volquez) 17.131
St. Louis
(Leake) 13.620
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-140
9
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+120); Under

NY Mets @ Washington

Game 903-904
July 5, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(deGrom) 16.408
Washington
(Roark) 14.926
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Mets
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(-115); Under

Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia

Game 901-902
July 5, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
(Cole) 14.274
Philadelphia
(Lively) 15.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-155
9
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+135); Over

 

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WNBA Betting Recap - 6/26-7/2

League Betting Notes (Monday, June 26 through Sunday, July 2)

-- Favorites went 9-3 straight up (SU)
-- Favorites went 9-3 against the spread (ATS)
-- Home/road teams posted a 6-6 SU record
-- Home/road teams posted a 6-6 ATS record
-- The 'over/under' went 6-6

Team Betting Notes

-- Atlanta (6-7) ended a three-game skid Sunday against New York (7-7), winning 81-72 at home despite entering as a 4 1/2-point underdog. It was a rare cover for the Dream, as they're still just 2-7 ATS over their past nine outings. The 'under' has now connected in three of the past four four Atlanta and 8-3 over the past 11 outings.

-- The Liberty have dropped a season-high three in a row following their road loss in the ATL. After an impressive 4-0 SU/ATS streak from June 2-11, the Liberty are 1-4 SU/ATS over the past five outings.

-- Chicago (3-12) has dropped three in a row, and they really have bottomed out. They provided San Antonio (1-14) with their first victory of the season. For the Sky, they're 0-3 SU/ATS while losing by an average of 16.0 points per game during the span.

-- The Stars have been inching closer to a win lately, before finally breaking through against Chicago. While the first win came Friday, they're an impressive 3-1 ATS over the past four outings.

-- Connecticut (8-7) had a very successful week, topping the Seattle (7-8) and Indiana (7-8) after a loss to Los Angeles (12-3). The Sun are now an impressive 9-2 ATS over their past 11, and 11-3 ATS over their past 14. The 'over' is also a frequent result for Connecticut lately, going 8-1 over their past nine outings.

-- Dallas (8-9) was tripped up at home Saturday by the visiting Storm, snapping a four-game winning streak. The 'under' connected, however, and is now 4-1 over the past four for the Wings.

-- The Fever have been solid, yet unspectacular so far this season. They haven't won or lost more than two games in a row at any point so far. The same goes for their work against the spread. Next up for Indiana is a date with Atlanta, a team they polished off 85-74 back on June 15.

-- The Sparks continue to roll right along. They took care of Washington (10-6) by a 76-69 score, narrowly covering a 6 1/2-point number on Sunday. L.A. has posted a season-high nine game winning streak and they're a perfect 4-0 ATS over the past four outings. Total bettors are also a fan of the Sparks, as the 'under' is now an impressive 5-1 over their past six outings.

-- Minnesota (12-1) picked up a 91-83 win in Phoenix (7-6) in another high-scoring affair. The 'over' has cashed in four in a row for the Lynx, and six of the past seven overall.

-- The Mercury have alternated wins and losses over the past eight outings. They're not having much luck against the number, however, going 1-4 ATS over the past five outings.

 

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WNBA

Wednesday, July 5

Trend Report

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. DALLAS
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home

8:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Connecticut's last 11 games when playing San Antonio
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 11 games when playing Connecticut

10:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

 

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WNBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, July 5


Washington @ Phoenix

Game 605-606
July 5, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
114.899
Phoenix
109.756
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 5
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
Pick
162 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
Under

Connecticut @ San Antonio

Game 603-604
July 5, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
111.128
San Antonio
108.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 2 1/2
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Connecticut
by 8
163 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+8); Over

Atlanta @ Dallas

Game 601-602
July 5, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
110.572
Dallas
109.476
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 1
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 5 1/2
165
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+5 1/2); Under

 

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 5

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ATLANTA (6 - 7) at DALLAS (8 - 9) - 7/5/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) against Eastern conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-1 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (8 - 7) at SAN ANTONIO (1 - 14) - 7/5/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is greater than or equal to 150 this season.
CONNECTICUT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in July games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in May, June, or July games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) on Wednesday over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1997.
SAN ANTONIO is 41-66 ATS (-31.6 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 5-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 6-0 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (10 - 6) at PHOENIX (7 - 6) - 7/5/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 302-358 ATS (-91.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 57-81 ATS (-32.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1997.
PHOENIX is 36-52 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in May, June, or July games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, July 5

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PITTSBURGH (38 - 46) at PHILADELPHIA (28 - 54) - 7:05 PM
GERRIT COLE (R) vs. BEN LIVELY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 22-34 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 87-108 (-32.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 59-44 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-54 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-20 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-34 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-41 (-19.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-39 (-18.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

GERRIT COLE vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
COLE is 3-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.245.
His team's record is 3-3 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.5 units)

BEN LIVELY vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
No recent starts.

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NY METS (38 - 45) at WASHINGTON (50 - 34) - 7:05 PM
JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. TANNER ROARK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 38-45 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 29-35 (-14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 7-22 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-14 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 423-437 (+34.0 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.
DEGROM is 18-7 (+10.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 11-17 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 38-36 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-37 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-3 (+4.8 Units) against NY METS this season
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.8 Units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DEGROM is 4-3 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.115.
His team's record is 6-4 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.5 units)

TANNER ROARK vs. NY METS since 1997
ROARK is 6-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.35 and a WHIP of 1.158.
His team's record is 7-3 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.5 units)

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MIAMI (37 - 45) at ST LOUIS (40 - 43) - 8:15 PM
EDINSON VOLQUEZ (R) vs. MIKE LEAKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 87-106 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-43 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-31 (-22.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 61-65 (-29.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 84-83 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 29-34 (-11.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LEAKE is 6-16 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LEAKE is 5-13 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against MIAMI this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

EDINSON VOLQUEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
VOLQUEZ is 5-6 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.27 and a WHIP of 1.273.
His team's record is 9-9 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-7. (+3.3 units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. MIAMI since 1997
LEAKE is 6-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.117.
His team's record is 6-1 (+4.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-5. (-3.5 units)

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CINCINNATI (36 - 47) at COLORADO (49 - 37) - 8:40 PM
SCOTT FELDMAN (R) vs. JON GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FELDMAN is 60-85 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FELDMAN is 30-60 (-28.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 49-37 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
COLORADO is 34-26 (+6.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
COLORADO is 228-302 (-79.9 Units) against the money line in July games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

SCOTT FELDMAN vs. COLORADO since 1997
FELDMAN is 1-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.049.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JON GRAY vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GRAY is 1-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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ARIZONA (52 - 32) at LA DODGERS (56 - 29) - 10:10 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. ALEX WOOD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 34-109 (-43.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 28-5 (+21.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 52-32 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 37-20 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
GODLEY is 17-8 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GODLEY is 12-3 (+10.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 149-173 (-60.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 175-137 (-22.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-4 (+1.6 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

ZACK GODLEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
GODLEY is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ALEX WOOD vs. ARIZONA since 1997
WOOD is 2-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.15 and a WHIP of 1.183.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

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TORONTO (38 - 45) at NY YANKEES (44 - 38) - 1:05 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. MICHAEL PINEDA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 38-45 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 10-17 (-12.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 14-25 (-15.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 15-23 (-12.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
NY YANKEES are 37-18 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PINEDA is 21-33 (-22.5 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 5-4 (+0.8 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

MARCO ESTRADA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ESTRADA is 4-3 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-4. (+2.7 units)

MICHAEL PINEDA vs. TORONTO since 1997
PINEDA is 2-4 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 4-8 (-4.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-5.1 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (37 - 46) at OAKLAND (36 - 48) - 3:35 PM
MIKE PELFREY (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 173-235 (-55.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 32-41 (-25.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 91-115 (-36.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 59-79 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 70-97 (-31.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GRAY is 12-22 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
PELFREY is 0-5 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 7.56 and a WHIP of 1.919.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+3.0 units)

SONNY GRAY vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
GRAY is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.13 and a WHIP of 1.292.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

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BOSTON (49 - 35) at TEXAS (40 - 44) - 8:05 PM
DOUG FISTER (R) vs. ANDREW CASHNER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 135-114 (+26.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 37-23 (+14.8 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 75-49 (+16.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 96-80 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 103-85 (+21.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 22-12 (+13.6 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 98-90 (+18.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 24-15 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 54-46 (+18.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

DOUG FISTER vs. TEXAS since 1997
FISTER is 6-6 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.98 and a WHIP of 1.457.
His team's record is 6-10 (-4.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-5. (+3.4 units)

ANDREW CASHNER vs. BOSTON since 1997
CASHNER is 0-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (43 - 45) at MINNESOTA (43 - 40) - 8:10 PM
PARKER BRIDWELL (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 43-40 (+7.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-18 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 32-27 (+8.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 528-503 (+44.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 35-31 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 48-76 (-30.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-13 (-10.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-1 (+4.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

PARKER BRIDWELL vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
No recent starts.

ERVIN SANTANA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SANTANA is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 6.20 and a WHIP of 1.297.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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KANSAS CITY (43 - 40) at SEATTLE (41 - 44) - 10:10 PM
JASON VARGAS (L) vs. ARIEL MIRANDA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 43-40 (+8.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 56-49 (+12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-57 (+15.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
VARGAS is 12-4 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 17-5 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 52-59 (-15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 43-46 (-23.0 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 250-245 (-54.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
SEATTLE is 616-565 (-93.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 57-77 (-25.2 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. SEATTLE since 1997
VARGAS is 3-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.70 and a WHIP of 0.946.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)

ARIEL MIRANDA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (44 - 41) at CHICAGO CUBS (41 - 42) - 2:20 PM
BLAKE SNELL (L) vs. JOHN LACKEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 112-134 (-27.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 22-6 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game since 1997. (Team's Record)
TAMPA BAY is 34-24 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 41-42 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 353-294 (-78.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 878-804 (-155.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 13-16 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-20 (-12.5 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-20 (-9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
No recent starts.

JOHN LACKEY vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
LACKEY is 14-8 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.382.
His team's record is 16-9 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-11. (+2.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (33 - 52) at DETROIT (37 - 45) - 7:10 PM
TY BLACH (L) vs. DANIEL NORRIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 33-52 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-31 (-14.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 78-87 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 10-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 37-45 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 386-335 (-70.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.1 Units)

TY BLACH vs. DETROIT since 1997
No recent starts.

DANIEL NORRIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (35 - 48) at CLEVELAND (44 - 38) - 7:10 PM
LUIS PERDOMO (R) vs. TREVOR BAUER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 77-90 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 42-31 (+25.5 Units) against the money line in road games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 21-23 (+15.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-38 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-34 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-6 (-10.4 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-22 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 17-22 (-16.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-10 (-13.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-27 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-20 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 (+2.6 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

LUIS PERDOMO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

TREVOR BAUER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
BAUER is 0-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.715.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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HOUSTON (57 - 27) at ATLANTA (40 - 42) - 7:35 PM
JOE MUSGROVE (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JOE MUSGROVE vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MUSGROVE is 1-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GARCIA is 3-7 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 6.36 and a WHIP of 1.571.
His team's record is 3-9 (-9.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-8. (-4.8 units)

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BALTIMORE (40 - 43) at MILWAUKEE (46 - 40) - 7:10 PM
JAYSON AQUINO (L) vs. MATT GARZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 49-76 (-27.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-40 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-3 (+8.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday this season.
MILWAUKEE is 29-24 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 39-28 (+20.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 128-117 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 93-80 (+12.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

JAYSON AQUINO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

MATT GARZA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
GARZA is 9-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.179.
His team's record is 10-3 (+4.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-9. (-6.6 units)

 

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GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (38-45) at New York Yankees (44-38)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Mired in disastrous stretches, the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees will look for any shred of sustained momentum on Wednesday afternoon when the American League East rivals play the rubber match of their three-game series in the Bronx. Toronto snapped a five-game skid with just its third win in 12 outings in Tuesday afternoon's 4-1 triumph, sending New York to its 15th loss in 21 games.

Jose Bautista had an RBI single to highlight a three-hit performance and improved to 17-for-49 with seven runs scored in the last 12 games. While Bautista is heating up, teammate Josh Donaldson couldn't much be colder as the former AL MVP is 1-for-26 in his last eight contests and 2-for-21 versus Wednesday starter Michael Pineda. With the Home Run Derby on the horizon, Aaron Judge flexed his muscles with his majors-best 28th blast to give him five hits and three runs scored in his last three games. The 6-foot-7 Judge, who has reached base safely in 35 straight starts, is 13-for-34 with five homers, 12 RBIs and 12 runs scored versus Toronto this season.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Sportsnet (Toronto), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (4-6, 4.86 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Michael Pineda (8-4, 4.05)

Estrada is 0-4 with a 9.11 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in his last six games after allowing two runs on as many hits in 4 1/3 innings of a no-decision versus Boston on Friday. The 33-year-old permitted a career-high seven walks against the Red Sox and has issued 15 free passes in his last three outings. Estrada was blitzed for seven runs on nine hits - including two homers - in 3 2/3 innings in a 12-2 setback to the Yankees on June 1.

Pineda recorded his first win in over three weeks on Friday after yielding two unearned runs on seven hits in six innings of a 13-4 rout at Houston. The 28-year-old Dominican kept the ball in the park after surrendering three homers in his previous trip to the mound. Pineda is looking to avenge a difficult outing versus Toronto on June 2, when he was taken deep twice and allowed five runs on 10 hits in five innings of a 7-5 setback.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York C Gary Sanchez is 7-for-18 with three runs scored during his five-game hitting streak.

2. Toronto DH Kendrys Morales, who had a two-run single on Tuesday, didn't strike out in that contest after fanning 17 times in his previous eight games.

3. New York SS Didi Gregorius is 0-for-9 with four strikeouts in his last three contests and OF Jacoby Ellsbury is 1-for-11 and five strikeouts in that same stretch.

PREDICTION: Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4

 

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GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (44-41) at Chicago Cubs (41-42)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Chicago Cubs are having a tough time recapturing the magic of their World Series run last fall. The Tampa Bay Rays hope to delay it for at least another day when they wrap up a two-game set with the host Cubs on Wednesday.

The Rays held on for a 6-5 win in Tuesday’s series opener and have won three of their last four. The Cubs have dropped five of their last seven games to slip a game below .500 and 3 1/2 games behind Milwaukee in the National League Central. “It just feels like we're not clicking at the same time,” Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant told reporters. “We'll figure it out. I think we have a great team here and great pitching staff and guys who really want to do well. When you have those ideas in your head, then things turn out the way you want them to." The Cubs are 1-6 in interleague play this season after going 15-5 against the American League last season.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), CSN Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays LH Blake Snell (0-5, 5.36 ERA) vs. Cubs RH John Lackey (5-9, 5.24)

Snell has lost three straight starts, and the Rays have dropped each of the last four games he has started. The 24-year-old has yet to record a quality start in nine outings this season and hasn’t made it through six innings since his season debut April 6. Snell is 1-7 with a 4.64 ERA in 14 career road starts.

Lackey has just one win in his last seven decisions and has posted only three quality starts in his last nine outings. The 38-year-old had his worst performance of the season last time out in a loss at Washington, allowing eight runs and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings. Lackey is 13-8 with a 4.00 ERA in 24 starts against the Rays, but he hasn’t faced them since 2014.



WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs OF/2B Ian Happ is 8-for-24 during a six-game hitting streak and has hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games.

2. Rays SS Adeiny Hechavarria is 9-for-23 in six games since being acquired from Miami.

3. Chicago OF Jon Jay has reached base in his last 14 starts at home.



PREDICTION: Cubs 7, Rays 6

 

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GAME: Chicago White Sox (37-46) at Oakland Athletics (36-48)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 3:35 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Right-hander Mike Pelfrey has made five career starts against the Oakland Athletics and the results have not been pretty, posting five losses while pitching to a bloated 7.56 ERA. Pelfrey will look to end that streak when he takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at Oakland.

The Athletics ended a streak of their own on Tuesday, halting a six-game slide on a walk-off homer by rookie Franklin Barreto in the bottom of the ninth inning. Yonder Alonso was mired in a 16-game homerless drought before going deep twice to push his season total to 19 - more than double his previous career high. Fellow Cuban Jose Abreu of the White Sox homered for the third time in five games and has seven RBIs during that span. Teammate Melky Cabrera also homered Tuesday while registering a sixth multiple-hit game in his last nine.

TV: 3:35 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), NBCSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Mike Pelfrey (3-6, 4.13 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Sonny Gray (3-4, 4.09)

Pelfrey labored through five innings in a no-decision versus Texas last time out, giving up five runs on eight hits and surrendering a pair of homers for the second straight start. He gave up three runs on four hits over 4 2/3 innings in a loss to Oakland in his previous turn and has one win in his last seven outings. Khris Davis (5-for-8) and Rajai Davis (5-for-11) have tormented Pelfrey.

Gray is coming off one of his best performances but wound up taking a hard-luck loss after permitting only one run on two hits over a season-high eight innings against Atlanta. Gray also was superb in his previous outing, beating the White Sox in Chicago with seven strong innings of two-run ball (one earned). Cabrera and fellow outfielder Avisail Garcia are a combined 3-for-19 against Gray.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cabrera is 10-for-22 with two homers, seven RBIs and seven runs scored during a five-game hitting streak.

2. Barreto broke out of a 2-for-24 slump with a homer and triple - his first extra-base hits since his season debut on June 24.

3. Abreu has hit safely in six straight games and nine of 10.

PREDICTION: Athletics 5, White Sox 3

 

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GAME: New York Mets (38-45) at Washington Nationals (50-34)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Amid a recent hot stretch, the New York Mets talked openly about their ability to catch the Washington Nationals in the National League East, but they're not helping their cause this week in the nation's capital. The first-place Nationals will aim for a three-game sweep of the visiting Mets when the teams meet Wednesday evening.

Daniel Murphy drove in five runs and Bryce Harper had two RBIs to lift Washington to an 11-4 victory in Tuesday's second game of the set, which gave the hosts an 11 1/2-game lead on third-place New York. While the Nationals have won three in a row following a three-game slide, the Mets have lost three straight on the heels of their confidence-boosting 7-1 surge. New York played the Independence Day matinee without outfielders Yoenis Cespedes (cramps) and Curtis Granderson (hip), and fill-in T.J. Rivera (cramps) left in the seventh. The Mets have a good chance at salvaging the finale behind starter Jacob deGrom, who has won four straight starts in dominating fashion.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, SNY (New York), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (8-3, 3.55 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Tanner Roark (6-6, 5.27)

Since allowing eight runs in four innings at Texas on June 6, deGrom has limited four opponents to a total of three earned runs in 32 frames. He has allowed just 15 hits while striking out 31 during that stretch, which includes seven innings with 12 punchouts in a 2-1 win over Philadelphia his last time out. The second of those four straight victories came against Washington on June 18 (eight innings, one unearned run) and the 29-year-old has a 2.95 ERA in 10 career starts against the Nationals.

Roark's struggles continued with his fourth straight loss Friday at St. Louis, where he gave up three runs in three innings while walking a season-high five. He has an ERA of 11.88 over his last four starts, giving up 13 runs in 11 frames in his two home starts during that span. The 30-year-old helped Washington defeat New York on April 21 with 6 2/3 solid innings and he is 6-2 with a 2.61 ERA in his career against the division rivals.

WALK-OFFS

1. Murphy is batting .405 in 31 career games against the Mets.

2. Granderson has been out of the starting lineup in three straight games but he did come off the bench to hit in each of the first two contests of this series.

3. Harper is 7-for-12 with six RBIs over his last three games.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Nationals 3

 

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GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (38-46) at Philadelphia Phillies (28-54)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Just as Gerrit Cole was starting to resemble the top-of-the-rotation starter needed by the Pittsburgh Pirates, he turned in another head-scratching clunker. Cole will attempt to get back on track against the worst team in the majors when the visiting Pirates play the third of a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

Former MVP Andrew McCutchen was batting .200 in late May but he was named the National League Player of the Month in June and clubbed a pair of homers in Pittsburgh's 3-0 victory on Tuesday. "I love it, I think about it all day," McCutchen told reporters. "You go through these stretches, but for me, I'm just trying to remain consistent with where I'm at." Philadelphia was denied its first three-game winning streak in a month, stranding 11 on base and going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Rookie right-hander Ben Lively vies for his second win as he makes his seventh career start for the Phillies.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Pittsburgh, CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (6-7, 4.51 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Ben Lively (1-3, 3.72)

Cole's three-start winning streak ended with a thud when he was rocked for seven runs on 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings by the San Francisco Giants in his last outing. It marked the fourth time in eight starts that Cole allowed double-digit hits and came after he permitted one run in three consecutive turns. Maikel Franco is 3-for-6 and Freddy Galvis 3-for-9 with a homer against Cole.

Lively is winless since earning the victory in his major league debut on June 3, but he has registered five of six quality starts since his promotion. He took the loss last time out at the New York Mets despite giving up two runs over 6 1/3 innings to fall to 0-3 over his last five turns. He will be pitching for only the third time at Citizens Bank Park, where he is 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA.

WALK-OFFS

1. McCutchen is 15-for-31 over his last nine games.

2. Phillies 1B Tommy Joseph is 1-for-16 in eight games versus Pittsburgh this season.

3. Pirates 2B Josh Harrison is 0-for-14 in four games in July.

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Phillies 2

 

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GAME: San Francisco Giants (33-52) at Detroit Tigers (37-45)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Victor Martinez answered a difficult week by doubling his hit total over that stretch in the opener of a three-game interleague series against the San Francisco Giants. Martinez hopes his new-found hot streak continues as the Detroit Tigers vie for an interleague series victory on Wednesday when they face the Giants at Comerica Park.

Martinez belted a solo homer in the second inning and added an RBI single in the fourth of Tuesday's 5-3 victory, improving upon a 2-for-20 stretch following his return from a bout with an irregular heartbeat. "I'm just happy I could do something to help the team win," the 38-year-old Martinez said. "That 2-for-20 shows I wasn't (swinging) the bat very well. I was swinging pretty good up to the point I went on the disabled list." While Detroit has answered an eight-game losing skid by winning five of its last eight contests, San Francisco saw its season-high six-game winning streak come to a halt on Tuesday. Brandon Crawford launched a two-run homer to hit safely for the sixth time in eight outings, collecting six RBIs in that stretch.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NBCSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants LH Ty Blach (5-5, 4.60 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Daniel Norris (4-6, 5.00)

Blach answered a dismal 0-3 mark with a 9.28 ERA in a four-start stretch by allowing one earned run in 6 1/3 innings of a 5-3 victory over Colorado. The 26-year-old didn't help his cause with a pair of throwing errors, however, setting the stage for a pair of unearned runs. "This game's about picking each other up," Blach said of his last outing. "That's what we did in this series. Everybody contributed."

Norris yielded five earned runs for the second straight outing last Wednesday and surrendered two homers in 3 2/3 innings of an 8-2 loss to Kansas City. The 24-year-old admitted to thinking too much while he was on the mound, with Tigers manager Brad Ausmus electing to give him an extra day's rest as a result. "Trust your stuff, that's been preached to him for two years," Ausmus said. "He wants to be so good so fast. We've always kind of told him, 'Hey, get out of your own way, You can be really good. You've got the stuff.'"

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit 1B Miguel Cabrera exited Tuesday's contest with left hip tightness, but Ausmus told reporters he expects the slugger to play on Wednesday.

2. San Francisco CF Denard Span is 0-for-8 in his last two games on the heels of a 12-for-25 stretch in his previous five contests with an at-bat.

3. Tigers LF Justin Upton is 5-for-7 with one homer and five RBIs in two contests sandwiched around a three-game absence due to a sore right side.

PREDICTION: Tigers 4, Giants 1

 

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GAME: Baltimore Orioles (40-43) at Milwaukee Brewers (46-40)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



Eric Thames made a triumphant return to the lineup and the Milwaukee Brewers have a chance at a three-game sweep of the visiting Baltimore Orioles when the teams finish their set Wednesday night. Thames sat out the opener of the series - an 8-1 win for the Brewers - but was back in there against a right-hander Tuesday afternoon and responded in a big way.

The slugger smacked his 22nd and 23rd home runs as part of a four-homer barrage for Milwaukee, which opened up a season-high 3 1/2-game lead in the National League Central. Travis Shaw had one of the other two home runs for the Brewers a day after he was struck in the wrist with a pitch, and the third baseman has four long balls in his last eight games. The Orioles are still waiting for their third baseman to heat up, as Manny Machado was held to a single in four at-bats Tuesday and is 3-for-31 over an eight-game span. Jayson Aquino will get the start for Baltimore in place of Chris Tillman, who is expected to be placed on the paternity list.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles LH Jayson Aquino (1-1, 9.00 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Matt Garza (3-4, 4.36)

Aquino will be making his second career start and his first since April 22, when he held Boston to two runs in six innings. He followed that up with two relief appearances for Baltimore in which he gave up six runs in just two innings, which prompted a demotion to Triple-A Norfolk. The 24-year-old is 2-7 with a 4.46 ERA in 12 starts for the Tides.

Garza let up two runs and six hits in five innings of a no-decision against Miami on Friday in a game the Brewers would win 3-2. He is 9-1 with a 3.11 ERA lifetime versus Baltimore, although he has not faced the Orioles in over three years. The 33-year-old, who completed six innings just once in his last seven starts, has allowed seven home runs in 36 1/3 innings at home this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Orioles 2B Jonathan Schoop homered and scored twice Tuesday, and the All-Star recorded his fifth multi-hit effort in his last nine games.

2. Milwaukee is 17-7 in the third game of a series and 9-3 on Wednesday.

3. Baltimore is expected to activate closer LHP Zach Britton (forearm) on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Brewers 7, Orioles 4

 

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GAME: San Diego Padres (35-48) at Cleveland Indians (44-38)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



The Cleveland Indians are sitting atop the American League Central despite a dismal home record, a point driven home by their latest defeat. After wasting a record performance by ace Corey Kluber, the Indians will look to rebound from a hard-luck loss Wednesday when they continue a three-game interleague series against the visiting San Diego Padres.

Tuesday's 1-0 defeat was the 22nd loss in 40 home games for Cleveland, and it came against a team that is tied for the major league low with 13 road wins. All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez continues to swing a hot bat for the Indians and is 9-for-24 with three homers and seven RBIs during a six-game hitting streak. Cory Spangenberg drove in the lone run and had two of five hits for San Diego, which has won seven of its last 11 overall. The Padres have the worst run differential in baseball at minus-119 but have three shutout wins in their last 10 games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Luis Perdomo (3-4, 4.71 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (7-6, 5.24)

Perdomo was not particularly impressive last time out versus Atlanta, giving up four runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings, but he won for the third time in his last four starts. He allowed only two hits over six scoreless innings in his previous turn against Detroit but had to overcome five walks in the 1-0 victory. Perdomo is 0-3 with a 4.50 ERA in five starts away from home.

Bauer won a duel against Texas' Yu Darvish last time out, limiting the Rangers to one run on four hits over 6 1/3 innings. It marked the third time in four starts that the UCLA product yielded two runs or fewer and gave him four of Cleveland's 18 wins at Progressive Field. Shortstop Erick Aybar is the only San Diego player to have faced Bauer, collected three hits and two RBIs in seven at-bats.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland is 2-10 in interleague play this season.

2. Padres 1B Wil Myers is 0-for-11 with nine strikeouts in his last three games.

3. Indians manager Terry Francona missed Tuesday's game while undergoing further medical testing and it's unclear if he will be at the park Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Indians 4, Padres 3

 

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GAME: Houston Astros (57-27) at Atlanta Braves (40-42)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 7:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



As well as the Houston Astros have played at home in building a major-league leading 57-27 record, it is the work they have done on the road entering Wednesday’s game at the Atlanta Braves that has been ultra impressive. The Astros won for the 19th time in their past 22 road contests Tuesday, matching a season high with 19 hits in smashing the Braves 16-4 while getting four RBIs each from Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel and Josh Reddick.

The only negative note Tuesday as the Astros improved their road mark to 30-9 was All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa leaving the game after he jammed his left thumb on a play at home plate, but x-rays were negative. Correa did extend his hitting streak to a career high-tying 13 games in the contest as Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman returned from the disabled list and made his debut at third base. Freeman finished 1-for-4 and cleanly handled the only ball hit his way in the longtime first baseman’s first major-league action at the hot corner. Atlanta had won 11 of its past 15 games entering the series opener, but had no answer as the top three hitters in Houston’s lineup finished 10-for-16 with eight runs scored and nine RBIs.

TV: 7:35 p.m. ET, ROOT Southwest (Houston), FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Joe Musgrove (4-7, 6.01 ERA) vs. Braves LH Jaime Garcia (2-6, 4.35)

Houston is expected to summon Musgrove from Triple-A Fresno for the series finale, after he fired seven scoreless innings Thursday in his first start since being demoted. The 24-year-old lost his first three starts in June, surrendering nine runs on 12 hits (including three homers) in 3 2/3 innings June 23 at Seattle. Musgrove beat the Braves on May 10, allowing two runs on four hits in six innings.

Garcia is a free agent at season’s end and while the Braves likely will try and deal him before the July 31 trade deadline, they need the veteran to snap his recent slide. Garcia ended June by allowing six runs on seven hits in each of his final three starts, giving up five homers in 16 innings while posting a 10.13 ERA in that stretch. He lost to the Astros on May 10 in Houston, surrendering four runs on six hits in six innings of a 4-2 defeat.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston hit seven doubles Tuesday, extending its franchise-record streak of consecutive games with at least one two-base hit to 41.

2. Atlanta RF Nick Markakis finished 2-for-4, moving within 21 hits of 2,000 for his career.

3. Astros CF George Springer hit his 25th homer of the season Tuesday and finished with four hits, falling a triple shy of the cycle.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, Braves 2

 

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GAME: Boston Red Sox (49-35) at Texas Rangers (40-44)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 05 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A



New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is already running away with the American League Rookie of the Year Award, but Andrew Benintendi is still bidding to make it a two-man race. The rookie sensation will try to lead the Boston Red Sox to a three-game sweep when they visit the Texas Rangers in the series finale on Wednesday.

Benintendi certainly looks like a Rookie of the Year and MVP candidate to the Rangers, who watched him knock in the go-ahead runs in Monday's 7-5 Red Sox win and then saw him go 5-for-5 with two home runs, six RBIs and four runs scored in Tuesday's 11-4 drubbing. Benintendi is up to 12 homers and 50 RBIs on the season while batting .288 and he showed off his defensive prowess in left field with a leaping catch against the wall in Tuesday's win - Boston's sixth straight and eighth in the last nine games. Benintendi is 1-for-2 with a single and a walk in his brief career against Texas right-hander Andrew Cashner, who goes up against Red Sox righty Doug Fister on Wednesday. The Rangers are losers of three straight and six of their last seven and watched the pitching staff allow at least five runs in each of those six setbacks.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Doug Fister (0-1, 4.91 ERA) vs. Rangers RH Andrew Cashner (3-7, 3.87)

Fister was solid in each of his first two starts after being picked up by Boston but is still looking for his first win. The California native yielded only four hits at Toronto on Friday but also walked three and was charged with three runs in five innings without factoring in the decision. Fister spent last season with Houston in the AL West and made five starts against Texas, posting a 1-2 record with a 4.73 ERA.

Cashner spent two weeks on the disabled list with an oblique injury only to return on Thursday at Cleveland and get hit on the right elbow by a broken bat. The 30-year-old was diagnosed with just a bruise and ended up charged with five runs and six hits in five-plus innings to suffer a loss. Cashner was not at his best in Boston on May 23, when he issued a season-high four walks and allowed five runs and six hits in five frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre became the 17th player in MLB history to reach 600 career doubles on Monday.

2. Texas 1B Mike Napoli homered in each of the last four games.

3. In the fan vote for the final AL All-Star spot, which closes Thursday afternoon, Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts sits second behind Kansas City's Mike Moustakas while Texas SS Elvis Andrus ranks fourth.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 8, Rangers 6