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Spanish La Liga TODAY 19:15
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KEY STAT: Real Sociedad are unbeaten in six La Liga home games.

EXPERT VERDICT: Excellent home form last season has gifted Real Sociedad a Europa League campaign and the high-flying hosts can continue where they left off with victory over Villarreal. Sociedad lost just four league games on their own patch last term – which included defeating Atletico and holding Barcelona – and they may better prepared than revamped Villarreal, who lost 1-0 in their opener at Levante.

RECOMMENDATION: Real Sociedad
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German Bundesliga TODAY 19:30
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KEY STAT: Cologne have lost two of their last 19 home league fixtures

EXPERT VERDICT: Cologne lost 1-0 at Borussia Monchengladbach in their opening fixture but can bounce back with a victory over Hamburg at the RheinEnergieStadion. The Billy Goats lost just two home league games last season and should be too strong for a Hamburg side who may struggle to build on their 1-0 success over Augsburg.

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French Ligue 1 TODAY 19:45
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KEY STAT: PSG are unbeaten in their last 25 home league games

EXPERT VERDICT: World-record signing Neymar is off to a fantastic start in Paris St-Germain colours, scoring three goals in his first two appearances, and he can play a major role in helping PSG secure a comfortable victory over St-Etienne. The visitors have a 100 per cent record this season but will struggle to match the leaders in the French capital.

RECOMMENDATION: PSG 3-0
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Spanish La Liga TODAY 21:00
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KEY STAT: Celta Vigo have not won any of their last 11 competitive matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Betis will not have been too disheartened by Sunday's 2-0 loss at Barcelona and can chalk up their first points of the season in La Liga by beating Celta Vigo in Andalusia. This fixture looks a tricky first away trip for Celta, who twice gave up the lead in their 3-2 loss at home to Real Sociedad.

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Premier League Sa 26Aug 12:30
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KEY STAT: Man City have scored 15 goals in the last four meetings with Bournemouth

EXPERT VERDICT: Bournemouth have started the season with successive defeats and title-chasing Man City could pile the woe on the toiling Cherries. Pep Guardiola has made the bold decision to start Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Augero together and they could cause Bournemouth’s defence plenty of issues.

RECOMMENDATION: Man City -1
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Premier League Sa 26Aug 15:00
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KEY STAT: Swansea have won one of their last nine league games

EXPERT VERDICT: Both sides still seek their first Premier League goal of the season but something has to give at Selhurst Park and Crystal Palace look the more likely to find it. The Eagles went back to basics at Anfield and nearly pinched a point, suggesting they can outclass a Swansea side who look flat without Fernando Llorente.

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National League

Mets @ Nationals
deGrom is 1-4, 4.60 in in his last five starts; over is 7-2 in his last nine. Mets are 8-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-9-1

Cole is 0-3, 6.75 in his last three starts (under 3-0-1). Washington lost both his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-3

Mets are 2-9 in their last 11 games; under is 5-2 in their last seven. New York is 10-9 in road series openers. Washington is 7-3 in last ten home games; under is 11-1-1 in their last 13 games. Nationals are 13-8 in home series openers.

Cubs @ Phillies
Quintana is 2-0, 3.27 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. Cubs are 1-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-3-2

Eickhoff is 1-0, 4.41 in his last three starts; over is 5-2 in his last seven. Phillies are 5-5 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-10-3

Cubs won five of last six games; over is 7-3 in their last ten. Chicago is 9-2 in last 11 road series openers. Phillies are 3-9 in last 12 games; over is 8-3 in their last 11. Phils are 5-14 in home series openers.

Pirates @ Reds
Nova is 1-4, 6.88 in his last six starts; under is 9-3-1 in his last 13. Pirates are 4-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-13-1

Stephenson is 1-2, 4.87 in four starts this year (under 3-1). Reds lost his only home start— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-1-1

Pirates are 3-9 in last 12 games; over is 6-2-1 in their last nine. Bucs are 8-13 in road series openers. Cincinnati lost three of last four games; over is 7-1 in their last eight home games. Reds are 10-10 in home series openers.

Padres @ Marlins
Wood is 1-0, 2.25 in his last two starts; over is 3-1 in his last four. San Diego is 0-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 2-2-1

Conley is 2-0, 2.70 in his last two starts; over is 4-1 in his last five. Miami is 3-3 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-4-3

Padres are 6-4 in last ten games; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight. San Diego is 7-15 in road series openers. Miami is 10-3 in its last 13 games; over is 4-1 in their last five. Marlins are 9-4 in last 13 home series openers.

Rockies @ Braves
Bettis is 1-0, 1.93 in two starts this year (under 2-0). This is his first road start this year. Rockies’ first 5-inning record with him: 0-1-1

Teheran is 0-5, 6.08 in his last seven starts; under is 6-3-1 in his last ten. Atlanta 3-9 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-10-5

Rockies lost four of last five games; under is 7-1-1 in their last nine road games. Colorado is 3-10 in last 13 road series openers. Atlanta is 5-11 in its last 16 games; under is 8-3 in their last 11 home games. Braves are 9-11 in home series openers.

Giants @ Diamondbacks
Blach is 0-2, 9.53 in his last two starts; his last four starts went over. Giants are 3-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-9-1

Greinke is 1-2, 5.40 in his last four starts, last three of which stayed under. Arizona is 8-1 in his last nine home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 15-6-4

Giants are 3-10 in last 13 road games; their last four games overall stayed under. SF is 2-7 in last nine road series openers. Arizona won three of last four games; over is 6-3-2 in their last 11 home games. Diamondbacks are 14-6 in home series openers.

Brewers @ Dodgers
Anderson is 2-0, 2.00 in his last four starts; under is 6-2 in his last eight. Brewers are 5-4 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 11-5-2

Maeda is 5-1, 3.05 in his last seven starts; under is 3-1-1 in his last five. Dodgers are 8-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 13-5-2

Milwaukee is 7-3 in its last ten games, last five of which stayed under. Brewers 5-9 in last 14 road series openers. Dodgers are 9-2 in last 11 games; under is 4-2 in their last six. LA is 16-6 in home series openers.

American League

Mariners @ New York
Miranda is 1-2, 7.97 in his last four starts; over is 8-2 in his last ten. Seattle 9-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 14-10-1

Sabathia is 1-2, 6.52 in his last four starts; under is 12-2 in his last 14. New York is 6-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-9-1

Mariners won six of last eight games; over is 7-5 in their last 12 road tilts. Seattle is 11-5 in last 16 road series openers. New York is 7-3 in its last ten games; over is 5-2 in their last seven. NY is 12-6 in home series openers.

Twins @ Blue Jays
Colon is 3-1, 3.67 in his last four starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six. Minnesota is 1-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 4-3

Happ is 3-1, 3.04 in his last four starts; under is 4-1 in his last five starts. Toronto is x-x in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-10

Minnesota won six of its last nine games; their last three games stayed under. Twins are 12-8 in road series openers. Blue Jays lost five of last six games; under is 7-1 in their last eight home games. Toronto is 8-12 in home series openers.

Orioles @ Red Sox
Hellickson is 0-2, 9.19 in his last three starts (over 2-2). Orioles are 0-2 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 1-2-1

Porcello is 4-0, 4.07 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Boston is 7-8 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-26

Orioles are 3-5 in last eight games; four of their last five games stayed under. Baltimore is 8-12 in road series openers. Boston is 6-3 in its last nine games; under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Red Sox are 15-7 in home series openers.

Royals @ Indians
Vargas is 1-3, 7.08 in his last four starts; under is 4-2 in his last six. Royals are 8-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 6-24

Merritt is 0-0, 5.87 in two starts this year (over 1-1). This is his first home starts. Indians’ first 5-inning record with him: 1-1

Royals are 7-4 in last 11 games; over is 13-7 in their last 20 games. KC is 9-11 in road series openers. Cleveland is 10-4 in its last 14 games; under is 9-3 in their last 12 home games. Indians won their last six home series openers.

Tigers @ White Sox
Verlander is 4-1, 2.06 in his last five starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Detroit is 3-10 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 9-12-5

Gonzalez is 2-0, 0.90 in his last three starts; under is 5-2 in his last seven. Chicago is 4-4 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-10-2

Tigers lost 8 of last 10 games; over is 6-2 in their last eight. Detroit is 9-11 in road series openers. Chicago is 5-3 in its last eight games, last three of which stayed under. White Sox are 9-11 in home series openers.

Rangers @ A’s
Griffin is 1-2, 4.80 in his last three starts (over 8-3-1). Texas is 5-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 7-5

Graveman is 1-2, 6.64 in his last four starts (over 3-1). Oakland is 4-2 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-5-4

Rangers are 11-4 in last 15 games; over is 6-4 in their last ten. Texas is 9-11 in road series openers. A’s lost five of last seven games; they’re 2-8 in last ten home series openers. Under is 5-1 in their last six games.

Astros @ Angels
McHugh is 1-1, 1.54 in his last two starts; his last five starts stayed under. Houston is 1-3 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 3-3

Bridwell is 5-0, 2.61 in his last eight starts (under 7-1). Angels are 5-1 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-2-2

Houston lost three of last four games; under is 6-1 in their last seven. Astros are 14-6 in road series openers. Angels lost three of last four games; under is 8-3 in their last 11. Halos are 7-13 in home series openers.

Interleague

Rays @ Cardinals
Odorizzi is 0-3, 7.24 in his last three starts; over is 10-2 in his last 12. Tampa Bay is 3-5 in his road starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 8-9-4

Wacha is 0-2, 9.00 in his last two starts; his last three starts went over. Cardinals are 7-6 in his home starts— their first 5-inning record with him: 10-9-4

Rays won three of last four games; under is 10-4 in their last 14. Tampa Bay is 12-8 in road series openers. St Louis lost four of last five games; over is 6-2 in their last eight home games. Cardinals are 8-4 in home series openers.

Record with this pitcher starting

National League
NY-Wsh: deGrom 15-10; Cole 1-3
Chi-Phil: Quintana 4-3 (10-8 ); Eickhoff 7-15
Pitt-Cin: Nova 13-12; Stephenson 2-2
SD-Mia: Wood 3-2; Conley 7-6
Col-Atl: Bettis 1-1; Teheran 10-15
SF-Az: Blach 9-12; Greinke 17-8
Mil-LA: Anderson 9-8; Maeda 14-6

American League
Sea-NY: Miranda 14-11; Sabathia 14-6
Minn-Tor: Colon 3-4 (5-8 ); Happ 7-11
Balt-Bos: Hellickson 2-2 (10-10); Porcello 12-14 (4-0 last 4)
KC-Clev: Vargas 16-8; Merritt 1-1
Det-Chi: Verlander 12-14; Gonzalez 8-12
Tex-A’s: Griffin 8-4; Graveman 5-7
Hst-LA: McHugh 2-4; Bridwell 11-1

Interleague
TB-StL: Odorizzi 7-14; Wacha 11-12

Pitchers allowing a run in first inning

National League
NY-Wsh: deGrom 8-25; Cole 1-4
Chi-Phil: Quintana 6-25; Eickhoff 8-22
Pitt-Cin: Nova 8-25; Stephenson 1-4
SD-Mia: Wood 1-5; Conley 6-13
Col-Atl: Bettis 0-2; Teheran 8-25
SF-Az: Blach 7-21; Greinke 3-25
Mil-LA: Anderson 5-17; Maeda 7-20

American League
Sea-NY: Miranda 12-25; Sabathia 5-20
Minn-Tor: Colon 6-20; Happ 4-18
Balt-Bos: Hellickson 7-24; Porcello 7-26
KC-Clev: Vargas 6-24; Merritt 0-2
Det-Chi: Verlander 6-26; Gonzalez 6-20
Tex-A’s: Griffin 3-12; Graveman 6-12
Hst-LA: McHugh 0-6; Bridwell 1-12

Interleague
TB-StL: Odorizzi 6-21; Wacha 3-23

Interleague play

NL @ AL– 76-55 AL, favorites +$103
AL @ NL– 69-61 NL, favorites +$296
Total: 138-123 AL, favorites +$399

Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL: Over 65-65-3
AL @ NL: Over 69-55-7
Total: Over 134-120-10
 

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Friday's Diamond Notes

Hottest team: Dodgers (9-2 last 11, 55-11 last 66)

It's absolutely jaw-dropping to see the numbers above. So many units. The 90 wins you can see in the standings today -- Aug. 25 -- have only been available for viewing this early in 1998 (Yankees) and 2001 (Mariners). Seattle won 116 games. It's unlikely that the Dodgers get there due to all the attrition they're currently facing, particularly with their pitching, but that doesn't mean they're not going to try. It's ridiculous that one of the only two losses they've suffered since Aug. 12 came after Rich Hill completed nine no-hit innings on Wednesday, so L.A. is indeed going to take the field for its last three home dates until Sept. 4 as the best team in baseball despite the absence of Clayton Kershaw, Yu Darvish and Cody Bellinger, three of the game's top talents.

The -185 range they opened at may appear inflated given the travel from Pittsburgh and the fact Kenta Maeda (11-5, 3.88 ERA) suffered their last loss and takes the mound tonight, but have some respect when you consider fading them. Curtis Granderson and Adrian Gonzalez homered to aid yesterday's bounce-back win, so maybe reinforcements have arrived. Milwaukee +167, huh? The Brewers are worth a look, as the early public has already committed to. Chase Anderson (7-2, 2.83) looked sharp in his return from the DL. Travis Shaw is questionable due to a foot injury.

Coldest team: Tigers (4-14 last 18)

Although it pulled out a 10-6 win in Thursday's brawl-marred series finale against the Yankees, Detroit hasn't demonstrated much passion all season. Although the Tigers responded to avoid being swept after being outscored 23-6 in the first two games, they were bickering among themselves in the dugout after teammates called out Victor Martinez for fraternizing with Gary Sanchez during one of the skirmishes. That's all family business, sure, but they look like one unhappy family.

Beyond whatever suspensions MLB hands down in the coming days, this team is stuck together on a six-game road trip that begins in Chicago against a young White Sox team resurgent enough to win three of five from the Twins. The youth movement is invested in playing spoiler, especially at home, where they're 7-4 at home this month. Justin Verlander (9-8, 3.96), who got into it with Martinez in a widely viewed argument, has a chance to set the tone on the trip and is heavily favored (-160) over Sox veteran Miguel Gonzalez (7-10, 4.44). He should be fired up and has pitched the Tigers to wins in four of his last five starts, giving up just three runs over 29 innings in the victories.

Hottest pitcher: Parker Bridwell, Angels (7-1, 2.92 ERA)

The rookie won his first two decisions, then was rocked in a 10-0 home loss to the Mariners on June 30. The Halos have won all eight of his starts since, six of them coming by a single run. Bridwell has walked more than single batter only once in that span, which is the same game (Aug. 3 vs. Phillies) where he's surrendered more than two earned runs. He faced Houston, which opened as a slight favorite (-114), in his major league debut last season.

Coldest pitcher: Jake Odorizzi, Rays (6-7, 4.74 ERA)

He got rocked in his last start, giving up seven runs and eight hits at home against the Mariners. Worst yet, he walked a season-high five batters and has pitched in just three Tampa Bay victories over his last 14 outings. Given their postseason aspirations, the Rays badly hope he snaps out of it in the series opener of the weekend's only interleague series. St. Louis (-158) is favored with Michael Wacha (9-6, 4.08) on the mound.

Biggest UNDER run: Rockies (5-1 last six, 14-5 last 19)

Colorado had a run in which the low side went 10-1-1 from June 28 to July 9, and it was part of what brought them back down to earth. With the Rockies' wild card grip growing increasingly tenuous, they better figure things out offensively before what their season's dreams fade. They had lost four straight before rallying for a 3-2 win in Kansas City to avoid being swept on Thursday afternoon and have managed over four runs in a single game only twice in the last 16 games. The Rockies run into Braves ace Julio Teheran, who despite a down year (7-11, 5.02), blanked them over seven innings just 11 days ago. Chad Bettis (0-0, 1.93) has been great since his return from battling cancer. The Atlanta-Colorado total is at 9.

Biggest OVER run: Phillies (8-3 last 11)

Powered by Rhys Hopkins tying a big league record shared by Toronto's Carlos Delgado and Colorado's Trevor Story with eight homers in his first 15 career games, the Phillies have a pulse. Although they lost three of four to the Marlins, Philadelphia is another team exhibiting a pulse through an infusion of youth as we speed towards September. The rookie and Tommy Joseph batting in the No. 5 spot behind him each hit three and has joined Hopkins on a tear, up to 19 homers and providing insurance in the lineup. The Phillies hit 11 of the 21 homers in the home series against Giancarlo Stanton's Marlins and now run into a Cubs offense that had been hot until last night's upset loss to the Reds. The over is 6-2 over Chicago's last eight, so both Jerad Eickhoff (3-7, 4.46) and Jose Quintana (8-10, 4.27) will have to be on their game. The Phils-Cubs total has been set at 9 too.

Matchup to watch: Royals at Indians (-130, 9.5)

The two preseason AL Central favorites enter this series separated by six games after the Tribe hammered Chris Sale's Red Sox again following Kansas City's late-inning loss. If the Royals can make Progressive Field a friendly venue over the next few weeks, they'll have a shot at winning the division despite the current standings.

All seven of the remaining meetings in this series will be played in Cleveland. The Royals opened their final homestand against the Tribe by being outscored 15-1 over the first two games last weekend before salvaging Sunday's contest 7-4.

Thus far, these teams have split 12 matchups, but this series opener will have a new variable, Indians lefty Ryan Merritt. Known for his memorable scoreless turn in last year's ALCS Game 5 despite just one regular season start, Merritt hasn't been able to crack the rotation and will be making just his fourth appearance this season. Only a handful of Royals have ever faced him in the bigs, and only Eric Hosmer has a hit against him.

After Hosmer's heroic 3-run homer helped salvage a loss to the Rockies and hinted of a potential magical run, momentum came to a halt when Colorado's Pat Valaika smacked a late go-ahead 2-run homer off reliever Mike Minor and the offense failed to rally.

Ace Jason Vargas (14-7, 3.59) will look to get them back on track while setting a new career-high for wins after failing to last five innings against the Tribe in a 5-0 loss on Aug. 19. Vargas is 2-1 with a 2.13 ERA against Cleveland this season over four starts and surrendered just two runs over his first 20.2 innings against them before last weekend's letdown.

Betcha didn’t know: Bartolo Colon (5-10, 6.66) has a diabolical ERA. Now you do. He's also given up six homers over his last two starts but is 3-1 with 3.67 ERA thus far in August and won at Toronto's Rogers Centre on May 15 in a 10-6 win as a member of the Braves. The 44-year-old will be opposed by J.A. Happ (6-9, 3.90) as he attempts to keep the Twins ahead in the race for the AL wild card, which now features five teams separated by a single game.

Biggest public favorite: Diamondbacks (-235) vs. Giants

Biggest public underdog: Brewers (+167) at Dodgers

Biggest line move: Red Sox (-150 to -160) vs. Orioles
 

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Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics (-118, 9.5)

The Rangers may have sold off a bunch of assets at the non-waiver trade deadline, but that hasn’t stopped them from clawing their way back into the American League Wild Card race.
Texas has won 11 of their last 15 games to climb within one game of the Twins for the second wild card spot and of all the teams battling for that last spot, they are the only one with a positive run differential.

The Rangers will look to stay hot as they begin a three-game set against the AL West basement dwelling A’s Friday night in Oakland. Texas will send Nick Martinez to toe the rubber against Oakland’s Kendal Graveman.

It as not been a great season for Martinez, going 3-4 with a 5.38 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP, but as a starter this season, his ERA puffs up to 5.68 ERA.

The right-hander faces an A’s lineup that has been surprisingly potent this season, especially at home, where they are sixth in the Majors in home runs with 99. Martinez has allowed 20 dingers in just 13 starts this season.

On the other side is Graveman, who is 3-4 with a 4.54 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP and while he has been better at home, in 10 “night” starts Graveman in 2-4 with a 4.70 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP.

Graveman faces a hot Texas lineup that is averaging 6.3 runs per game in its last 15 games and leads the MLB in home runs. Expect fireworks in Oakland Friday night.

Pick: Over 9.5

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels (-110, 8.5)

The Angeles will host the Astros in the opener of a three-game weekend series Friday night in a battle of first and second place teams in the American League West.

The Astros lead the Angels by 12.5 games, but the Angels are in the midst of the epic battle for the second AL Wildcard spot trailing the Twins by just a half-game. Houston will send Collin McHugh to the bump, while the Angels will counter with rookie standout Parker Bridwell.

McHugh is still finding his groove after missing most the season with what the team called a “right elbow impingement”. However, he has only really been roughed up in one outing. Take away his start against the White Sox and McHugh has a 2.54 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in five starts.

McHugh also loves divisional matchups, with the Astros going 29-5 in his last 34 starts versus American League West opponents and the Angels in particular. In 11 career starts against the Angels he is 6-2 with a 2.55 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP.

Parker Bridwell has been great, but he hasn’t been as good at home and the Astros will want to show Parker and the Angels who are the kings of the division.

Pick: Astros -110

Yesterday's Picks: 0-2
Season To Date: 124-114-13

Streaking and Slumping Starting Pitchers

Streaking: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation and the former American League Cy Young Award winner has been on a tear lately.

Over his last five starts he owns a 4-1 record, a 2.06 ERA, a .83 WHIP and has struck out 39 batters in 35 innings of work.

Verlander and the Tigers, who should be fired up after yesterday's brawl, are -159 road chalk tonight in Chicago against Miguel Gonzalez and the White Sox.

Slumping: Jeremy Hellickson, Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles as anyone that has followed the line drive this season knows have a questionable starting rotation, that has provided many entries to our slumping pitchers spot. Enter Jeremy Hellickson another worthy addition.

In his last three trips to the mound he has a team win/loss record of 0-3 with an ERA of 9.19, WHIP of 1.40, opponents on base percentage of .314 and given up six home runs.

These are awful numbers by any stretch and making things even worse he allowed them against the pedestrian lineups of the Angels and Athletics. Hellickson and the Orioles are +145 road dogs against Rick Porcello and the Red Sox.

Friday's Top Trends

* Under is 10-1 in CC Sabathia’s last 11 starts on grass. SEA/NYY Total: 9.5
* Over is 11-0 in Twins last 11 on astroturf. MIN/TOR Total: 9.5
* Over is 7-1 in Reds last 8 home games. PIT/CIN Total: 9.5
* Marlins are 7-1 in their last 8 home games. -152 today vs. Padres
* Rockies are 11-1 in Chad Bettis' last 12 starts vs. National League East. +109 at Braves.

Weather To Keep An Eye On

There is a chance of thunderstorms for most of the day in South Florida, so the roof at Marlins Park will, most likely, be closed tonight when the Marlins welcome the San Diego Padres to town.

The only significant wind in the forecast today is a 10-12 mile per hour hitters wind blowing out to right field at Oakland Coliseum where the A’s are hosting the Texas Rangers. The total is currently sitting at 9.5.
 

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NY METS (55 - 71) at WASHINGTON (76 - 49) - 7:05 PM

JACOB DEGROM (R) vs. A.J. COLE (R)

There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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)

A.J. COLE vs. NY METS since 1997
COLE is 1-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (68 - 58) at PHILADELPHIA (46 - 80) - 7:05 PM

JOSE QUINTANA (L) vs. JERAD EICKHOFF (R)

Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 68-58 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 426-451 (-93.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 272-321 (-67.6 Units) against the money line in August games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 48-48 (-25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 816-769 (-159.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-56 (+20.4 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 430-430 (+44.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
QUINTANA is 33-25 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
QUINTANA is 11-1 (+10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 46-80 (-23.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-31 (-16.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-56 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-55 (-25.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 3-1 (+1.3 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+4.2 Units)

JOSE QUINTANA vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
QUINTANA is 0-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.167.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JERAD EICKHOFF vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
EICKHOFF is 1-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.51 and a WHIP of 1.013.
His team's record is 2-2 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.0 units)

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PITTSBURGH (61 - 67) at CINCINNATI (54 - 74) - 7:10 PM

IVAN NOVA (R) vs. ROBERT STEPHENSON (R)

Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 13-24 (-10.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 90-110 (-33.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 38-48 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 103-123 (-32.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 66-83 (-22.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 59-69 (+9.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 46-48 (+6.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CINCINNATI is 398-429 (-101.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 400-366 (-84.2 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 8-2 (+8.2 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.4 Units)

IVAN NOVA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
NOVA is 3-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.20 and a WHIP of 1.178.
His team's record is 3-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.9 units)

ROBERT STEPHENSON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
STEPHENSON is 0-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 5.93 and a WHIP of 1.390.
His team's record is 2-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.8 units)

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SAN DIEGO (57 - 70) at MIAMI (63 - 63) - 7:10 PM

TRAVIS WOOD (L) vs. ADAM CONLEY (L)

Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 63-63 (+4.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MIAMI is 14-8 (+8.0 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
MIAMI is 21-11 (+12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN DIEGO is 57-70 (+4.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 26-20 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 42-44 (+10.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TRAVIS WOOD vs. MIAMI since 1997
WOOD is 1-3 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

ADAM CONLEY vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CONLEY is 0-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

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COLORADO (69 - 58) at ATLANTA (56 - 69) - 7:35 PM

CHAD BETTIS (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)

Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 313-431 (-107.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 667-1025 (-184.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
COLORADO is 440-703 (-144.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
COLORADO is 66-68 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 30-35 (-13.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 124-162 (+2.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 60-80 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 69-58 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BETTIS is 22-12 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BETTIS is 13-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 40-66 (-25.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEHERAN is 2-13 (-12.3 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 3-10 (-8.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 10-29 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 4-14 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 (+1.3 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

CHAD BETTIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BETTIS is 3-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 3.22 and a WHIP of 1.403.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. COLORADO since 1997
TEHERAN is 4-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.17 and a WHIP of 1.027.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.1 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (52 - 77) at ARIZONA (70 - 58) - 9:40 PM

TY BLACH (L) vs. ZACK GREINKE (R)

Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 52-77 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 21-42 (-20.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-31 (-15.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 34-49 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 36-54 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 17-33 (-19.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-44 (-21.0 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 11-34 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 70-58 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 39-23 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 21-10 (+10.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 50-38 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
ARIZONA is 129-89 (+30.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
GREINKE is 33-18 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 43-10 (+23.6 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 129-68 (+46.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 98-48 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 66-26 (+33.7 Units) against the money line in home games after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
GREINKE is 22-5 (+14.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 218-198 (+34.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 46-58 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-5 (+0.4 Units) against SAN FRANCISCO this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)

TY BLACH vs. ARIZONA since 1997
No recent starts.

ZACK GREINKE vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
GREINKE is 9-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.133.
His team's record is 12-3 (+9.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.0 units)

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MILWAUKEE (66 - 62) at LA DODGERS (90 - 36) - 10:10 PM

CHASE ANDERSON (R) vs. KENTA MAEDA (R)

Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 90-36 (+34.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 34-11 (+16.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA DODGERS are 51-14 (+25.0 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 37-8 (+23.4 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 64-27 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA DODGERS are 61-25 (+23.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA DODGERS are 63-26 (+22.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
MILWAUKEE is 66-62 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 31-32 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 43-38 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 52-49 (+7.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 73-77 (+6.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 54-67 (+8.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-32 (+13.9 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

CHASE ANDERSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ANDERSON is 1-3 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.362.
His team's record is 2-6 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

KENTA MAEDA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
MAEDA is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 1.164.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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SEATTLE (65 - 63) at NY YANKEES (68 - 58) - 7:05 PM

ARIEL MIRANDA (L) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)

Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 56-30 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 80-70 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SABATHIA is 14-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 61-28 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 22-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 8-0 (+10.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
SABATHIA is 7-1 (+7.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 15-9 (+8.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MIRANDA is 8-1 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against SEATTLE this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

ARIEL MIRANDA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MIRANDA is 0-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.126.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SABATHIA is 15-6 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 1.186.
His team's record is 20-8 (+10.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 13-13. (-1.3 units)

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MINNESOTA (65 - 62) at TORONTO (60 - 67) - 7:05 PM

BARTOLO COLON (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)

Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 65-62 (+5.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 12-7 (+9.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-27 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-6 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-34 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-29 (+6.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
COLON is 148-114 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 60-67 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TORONTO is 24-32 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 6-14 (-10.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday this season.
TORONTO is 34-44 (-17.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HAPP is 2-7 (-8.0 Units) against the money line in night games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BARTOLO COLON vs. TORONTO since 1997
COLON is 11-6 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 16-11 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-12. (+1.6 units)

J.A. HAPP vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
HAPP is 1-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.650.
His team's record is 1-3 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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BALTIMORE (62 - 65) at BOSTON (73 - 54) - 7:10 PM

JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)

Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 23-39 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-27 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 36-18 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
PORCELLO is 79-42 (+25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 150-139 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 26-22 (+6.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BALTIMORE is 82-68 (+13.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 29-27 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 16-11 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 18-12 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 389-341 (-92.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
PORCELLO is 2-9 (-9.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 7-6 (+1.7 Units) against BOSTON this season
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. BOSTON since 1997
HELLICKSON is 4-4 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.440.
His team's record is 8-8 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-6. (+2.1 units)

RICK PORCELLO vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
PORCELLO is 4-10 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.264.
His team's record is 6-11 (-8.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-6. (+4.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (64 - 62) at CLEVELAND (70 - 56) - 7:10 PM

JASON VARGAS (L) vs. RYAN MERRITT (L)

Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 34-14 (+15.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 64-62 (+8.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 48-31 (+16.7 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 70-56 (+17.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-26 (+13.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VARGAS is 16-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
VARGAS is 20-9 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 70-56 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 49-51 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 33-29 (-18.3 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 8-13 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 46-39 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 6-6 (+2.9 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JASON VARGAS vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
VARGAS is 8-4 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.291.
His team's record is 9-8 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-9. (-1.6 units)

RYAN MERRITT vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
MERRITT is 1-0 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 1.80 and a WHIP of 0.600.
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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DETROIT (55 - 71) at CHI WHITE SOX (50 - 76) - 8:10 PM

JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. MIGUEL GONZALEZ (R)

Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 55-71 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 31-52 (-20.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
DETROIT is 37-53 (-14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
DETROIT is 21-32 (-12.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
DETROIT is 23-34 (-13.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VERLANDER is 11-20 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 61-76 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
VERLANDER is 11-21 (-13.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
GONZALEZ is 32-17 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 16-29 (-16.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 6-6 (+1.1 Units) against DETROIT this season
10 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+8.0 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 20-13 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.216.
His team's record is 25-16 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 19-20. (-2.5 units)

MIGUEL GONZALEZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
GONZALEZ is 3-6 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 7.52 and a WHIP of 1.880.
His team's record is 4-6 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-8. (-7.1 units)

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TEXAS (64 - 63) at OAKLAND (55 - 72) - 10:05 PM

NICK MARTINEZ (R) vs. KENDALL GRAVEMAN (R)

Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 8-20 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TEXAS is 64-63 (+2.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TEXAS is 71-47 (+28.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 71-74 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 14-10 (+9.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TEXAS is 50-28 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in August games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 70-53 (+19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 118-93 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 121-100 (+21.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 89-69 (+18.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 124-165 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 20-34 (-10.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
OAKLAND is 102-125 (-34.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 24-47 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 7-21 (-13.4 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 47-79 (-23.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 31-48 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
OAKLAND is 64-101 (-29.9 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 6-3 (+2.4 Units) against OAKLAND this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

NICK MARTINEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MARTINEZ is 3-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 3.18 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 6-2 (+7.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.5 units)

KENDALL GRAVEMAN vs. TEXAS since 1997
GRAVEMAN is 2-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.20 and a WHIP of 1.184.
His team's record is 2-4 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.7 units)

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HOUSTON (77 - 50) at LA ANGELS (65 - 63) - 10:05 PM

COLLIN MCHUGH (R) vs. PARKER BRIDWELL (R)

Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-14 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in August games this season.
LA ANGELS are 65-63 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 26-18 (+11.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 223-171 (+43.6 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 49-46 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
LA ANGELS are 35-27 (+14.0 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 25-24 (+9.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BRIDWELL is 11-1 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 6-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season. (Team's Record)
BRIDWELL is 5-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 77-50 (+6.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 22-11 (+10.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
HOUSTON is 40-21 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 60-31 (+17.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MCHUGH is 14-2 (+12.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 14-32 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 (+0.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.6 Units)

COLLIN MCHUGH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
MCHUGH is 6-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.55 and a WHIP of 1.019.
His team's record is 9-2 (+7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-7. (-4.5 units)

PARKER BRIDWELL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

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TAMPA BAY (63 - 66) at ST LOUIS (64 - 63) - 8:15 PM

JAKE ODORIZZI (R) vs. MICHAEL WACHA (R)

Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 131-159 (-34.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-30 (-16.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 81-105 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 98-112 (-22.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 61-85 (-21.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 64-63 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 32-33 (-17.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 74-72 (-27.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 5-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games in an inter-league game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 47-52 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 49-50 (-10.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JAKE ODORIZZI vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
ODORIZZI is 1-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.923.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

MICHAEL WACHA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
WACHA is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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SEATTLE VS NY YANKEES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
NY Yankees is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
NY Yankees is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle


NY METS VS WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 7 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games at home


CHI CUBS VS PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs


MINNESOTA VS TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Minnesota is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota


KANSAS CITY VS CLEVELAND
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Cleveland is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home


SAN DIEGO VS MIAMI
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Diego’s last 11 games on the road
San Diego is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home


BALTIMORE VS BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road
Boston is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games


PITTSBURGH VS CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cincinnati’s last 8 games at home
Cincinnati is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh


COLORADO VS ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 games when playing Colorado


DETROIT VS CHI WHITE SOX
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit’s last 13 games when playing Chi White Sox
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi White Sox’s last 13 games when playing Detroit


TAMPA BAY VS ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 13 of St. Louis’s last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis’s last 8 games at home


SAN FRANCISCO VS ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Francisco’s last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona’s last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games


TEXAS VS OAKLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland’s last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland’s last 6 games


HOUSTON VS LA ANGELS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
LA Angels is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 7 games at home


MILWAUKEE VS LA DODGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
LA Dodgers is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
 

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MINNESOTA @ TORONTO
Play OVER MINNESOTA on the total in All games when playing against a team with a losing record. The record is 70 Overs and 38 Unders for the last two seasons (+28.3 units)

NY METS @ WASHINGTON
Play OVER NY METS on the total in Road games in night games. The record is 29 Overs and 11 Unders this season (+16.8 units)

NY METS @ WASHINGTON
Play OVER NY METS on the total in All games in night games. The record is 55 Overs and 25 Unders this season (+27.25 units)

PITTSBURGH @ CINCINNATI
Play OVER CINCINNATI on the total in All games against division opponents. The record is 75 Overs and 44 Unders for the last two seasons (+27.4 units)

TAMPA BAY @ ST LOUIS
Play OVER ST LOUIS on the total in All games in an inter-league game. The record is 14 Overs and 3 Unders this season (+10.75 units)

SAN FRANCISCO @ ARIZONA
Play OVER SAN FRANCISCO on the total in Road games when playing on Friday. The record is 9 Overs and 0 Unders this season (+9 units)
 

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DETROIT at CHI WHITE SOX
Play Against - Any team (CHI WHITE SOX) off an upset win over a division rival as a home underdog, starting a pitcher who gave up <=1 earned runs in his last 2 outings 93-57 since 1997. ( 62.0% | 41.3 units ) 3-1 this year. ( 75.0% | 1.8 units )

StatFox Situational Power Trends

TEXAS at OAKLAND
TEXAS is 33-16 (+18.7 Units) against the money line vs. a team with a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.20 or worse this season. The average score was: TEXAS (5.0) , OPPONENT (3.5)
 

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TOP SU TREND:

The Astros are 0-13 since Jun 12, 2009 in the first game of a series with no rest coming off a home game in which they played extra innings.

TOP OU TREND:

The Indians are 12-0 OU (3.38 ppg) since May 17, 2014 at home after a game as a home dog in which they had a higher team-left-on-base than their opponent.

TOP STARTER TREND:

The Rangers are 0-10 since Jun 20, 2015 when Nick Martinez starts as a road dog when they lost in his last start.

TOP CHOICE TREND:

The Yankees are 15-0 since Sep 26, 2009 as a 140+ favorite off a game as a dog in which they scored in at least four separate innings.
 

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[FONT=&quot]SASKATCHEWAN (3 - 4) at EDMONTON (7 - 1) - 8/25/2017, 9:30 PM[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Top Trends for this game.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]SASKATCHEWAN is 130-95 ATS (+25.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]EDMONTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 52 over the last 2 seasons.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]EDMONTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in a home game where the total is between 52.5 and 56 over the last 2 seasons.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Head-to-Head Series History[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]SASKATCHEWAN is 3-2 against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]EDMONTON is 4-1 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[FONT=&quot]The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Saskatchewan is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Edmonton is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Saskatchewan[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Edmonton is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Saskatchewan[/FONT]
 

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[FONT=&quot]AUGUST 25, 7:00 PM[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]CHICAGO vs. CONNECTICUT[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Connecticut [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Connecticut is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing Chicago[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]AUGUST 25, 7:30 PM[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]WASHINGTON vs. NEW YORK[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New York is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Washington[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]AUGUST 25, 8:00 PM[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]MINNESOTA vs. SAN ANTONIO[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]San Antonio is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]San Antonio is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Minnesota[/FONT]
 

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New England VS Detroit

New England:
Bill Belichick – 39-33 Preseason Record (0-2 in 2007)
QB Rot – Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett
Detroit:
Jim Caldwell – 12-14 Preseason Record (2-0 in 2017)
QB Rot – Matthew Stafford, Jake Rudock, Brad Kaaya


Kansas City VS Seattle

Kansas City:
Andy Reid – 35-39 Preseason Record (1-1 in 2017)
QB Rot – Alex Smith, Tyler Bray, Patrick Mahomes, Joel Stave
Seattle:
Pete Carroll – 20-10 Preseason Record (2-0 in 2017)
QB Rot – Russell Wilson, Trevone Boykin, Austin Davis
 

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