Thursday 06/21/18 ... Comps / Bonus Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Requests Etc.

bmd1803 · Jun 20, 2018

4-unit Play. #225286. Competition: World Cup. Take Denmark -1/2 (-111) over Australia. (Thursday @ 8:00 am est) (For this to Win, Denmark must Win by 1 or more goals, Regulation + Injury time).
Denmark extended it's unbeaten run to five-matches with their second win in a row, a 1-0 win over Peru in their opening match of the World Cup. Denmark has key wins over Mexico (2-0) and Poland (4-0) in the last two years leading up to the World Cup. Denmark is marking their first appearance since the 2010 World Cup where they went 1-2-0, their only victory a 2-1 decision over Cameroon, losing to Netherlands and Japan. In World Cup qualifying Denmark went 7-2-3 going unbeaten in their last seven-matches. For Australia, this team played more matches than any other side to reach the World Cup having to beat Honduras in a playoff to reach the Finals. Australia lost their first match 2-1 to France to snap a three-match unbeaten run with big wins over the Czech Republic (4-0) and a Honduras (3-1). This will be the third time these two have played with Denmark holding a 2-1-0 record winning the last match 2-0 in a 2012 Friendly.

4-unit Play. Take Over 2.5 Goals France vs. Peru (Thursday @ 11am)
We roll with the Over here as Peru needs a win and they need a win badly as Denmark probably picks up another win against Australia which means it's a must win here for Peru and they need to score goals after losing 0-1 against Denmark. Look for a highly motivated active underdog here to push the game Over and for France to be a little sharper today than their first game as this will be a high scoring affair.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

VC

4-Unit Play. Take #9461 France -170 over Peru (Thursday, June 21st at 11:00 AM ET)
Take France on the moneyline as my 4-Unit World Cup Smash for early Thursday. This pick falls into one of my top World Cup systems and France is hands down the superior team in this match Thursday. The teams from South America have not been impressive so far in the World Cup and Peru allowed 26 goals in qualifying. France has a much better team than Denmark and Denmark beat Peru 1-0. While France appeared to have their hands full with Australia that was not the case on the stat sheet, as France was the superior team in that match on paper and now they have 1 win under their belt to build on against a mediocre at best Peru team. Play France ML.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

RE

3 Unit Play. Take France -1 +110 over Peru (11:00p.m., Thursday, June 21 FS1) (Graded after regulation time - 90min - plus injury time - if game ends in a Draw we have a winner)
Ekaterinburg Arena will host Thursday's pitch between France and Peru and I was disappointed on France's play on Saturday but in this match I see them dominating Peru. Peru lost to Denmark 1-0 and I see France controlling ball possession and tempo and France will grab an early goal and win this pitch 2-0.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Mariners at Yankees
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

Two pitchers in contention for a spot on the American League All-Star team square off Thursday afternoon, when the New York Yankees look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Seattle Mariners in the series finale. New York's Luis Severino is attempting to join Cleveland's Corey Kluber as the major leagues' only 11-game winners and ranks seventh with 118 strikeouts, with Seattle's James Paxton ninth at 115.

Severino has emerged as New York's ace by compiling a 24-8 record since the start of the 2017 campaign, and Paxton is well aware it will be a challenging afternoon. "You go out there knowing he's going to be pretty good," Paxton said during a television interview prior to Wednesday's game. "So you have to be pretty good as well. At the same time, it's just like every other game. I don't go out there and take my foot off the gas pedal, no matter who I'm facing." Giancarlo Stanton smacked a game-winning two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning in Wednesday's 7-5 triumph as the Yankees overcame a 5-0 deficit. Gary Sanchez hit a two-run shot in the eighth to forge a tie as New York moved a season-best 27 games above .500.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, ROOT Northwest (Seattle), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners LH James Paxton (6-1, 3.53 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Luis Severino (10-2, 2.09)

Paxton is coming off his shortest start of the season at 2 1/3 innings as he escaped with a no-decision after being roughed up by Boston for six runs and six hits. The 29-year-old has won his last six decisions after suffering his only loss of the year against Cleveland in his season debut. Paxton has struck out 10 or more batters on five occasions and has issued fewer than two walks nine times.

Severino has won eight of his last nine decisions and has given up fewer than three runs in 12 of his 15 outings. The 24-year-old was superb while beating Tampa Bay in his last turn, when he struck out nine and allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings. Severino is 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA in two career starts against the Mariners, with the loss coming at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2016.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Yankees have won nine of their last 11 meetings with the Mariners and 18 of the last 24.

2. New York CF Brett Gardner (knee) is slated to miss his fifth straight game, but the team still believes he will avoid a stint on the disabled list.

3. Seattle DH Nelson Cruz has recorded eight homers and 14 RBIs in June after entering the month with 10 blasts.

PREDICTION: Yankees 4, Mariners 1

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
Seattle

Mariners are 12-2 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Mariners are 20-6 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 13-5 in their last 18 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Mariners are 20-8 in their last 28 games following a loss.
Mariners are 22-9 in their last 31 overall.
Mariners are 19-8 in their last 27 games on grass.
Mariners are 0-5 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Mariners are 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts vs. American League East.
Mariners are 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Mariners are 6-1 in Paxtons last 7 road starts.
Mariners are 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts.
Mariners are 13-3 in Paxtons last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts on grass.
Mariners are 7-2 in Paxtons last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 1-6 in Paxtons last 7 Thursday starts.
Mariners are 1-6 in Paxtons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League West.
Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Yankees are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Yankees are 47-14 in their last 61 home games.
Yankees are 10-3 in their last 13 during game 3 of a series.
Yankees are 40-13 in their last 53 overall.
Yankees are 38-13 in their last 51 games on grass.
Yankees are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 38-14 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 37-16 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 37-16 in their last 53 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 37-16 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Yankees are 35-17 in their last 52 games following a win.
Yankees are 5-0 in Severinos last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Yankees are 6-0 in Severinos last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Yankees are 5-0 in Severinos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 12-1 in Severinos last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 15-2 in Severinos last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 5-1 in Severinos last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.
Yankees are 22-5 in Severinos last 27 home starts.
Yankees are 13-3 in Severinos last 16 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 17-4 in Severinos last 21 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Yankees are 4-1 in Severinos last 5 Thursday starts.
Yankees are 20-6 in Severinos last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Yankees are 20-7 in Severinos last 27 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Yankees are 37-15 in Severinos last 52 starts.
Yankees are 35-16 in Severinos last 51 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Seattle

Over is 8-1 in Mariners last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 games following a loss.
Over is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 road games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Mariners last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 10-4-1 in Mariners last 15 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Mariners last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 7-3-1 in Mariners last 11 on grass.
Over is 7-3-1 in Mariners last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Mariners last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Over is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Paxtons last 4 starts overall.
Over is 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Paxtons last 6 road starts.
Over is 4-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Paxtons last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Paxtons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 8-3 in Paxtons last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Paxtons last 7 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 7-3 in Paxtons last 10 Thursday starts.

NY Yankees

Under is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-0-1 in Yankees last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Yankees last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 7-1-1 in Yankees last 9 Thursday games.
Under is 7-1-1 in Yankees last 9 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Yankees last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Yankees last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 12-3-1 in Yankees last 16 games following a win.
Under is 12-3-1 in Yankees last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 16-5-1 in Yankees last 22 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 18-7-1 in Yankees last 26 overall.
Under is 5-2-1 in Yankees last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 17-8-2 in Yankees last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Severinos last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 3-0-1 in Severinos last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0-1 in Severinos last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0-1 in Severinos last 6 home starts.
Under is 4-0-1 in Severinos last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Under is 5-1-1 in Severinos last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 5-1-1 in Severinos last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Severinos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Severinos last 11 starts on grass.
Under is 8-2-1 in Severinos last 11 starts overall.
Under is 7-2-1 in Severinos last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 3-1-1 in Severinos last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-1 in Severinos last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings in New York.
Under is 28-11-3 in the last 42 meetings.
Mariners are 6-18 in the last 24 meetings.
Mariners are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in New York.

Umpire Trends - Marvin Hudson

Over is 4-0 in Hudsons last 4 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Under is 6-1 in Hudsons last 7 Thursday games behind home plate.
Road team is 4-1 in Hudsons last 5 Thursday games behind home plate.
Home team is 4-1 in Hudsons last 5 games behind home plate.
Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Hudson behind home plate.
Over is 4-1 in Hudsons last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Home team is 7-3 in Hudsons last 10 games behind home plate vs. Seattle.
Mariners are 2-7 in their last 9 games with Hudson behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Red Sox at Twins
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The Minnesota Twins have had their way with two of the best teams in the American League in the past week and look to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon. The Twins took two of three at AL Central-leading Cleveland last weekend before winning the first two games from Boston after Robbie Grossman and Max Kepler homered in a 4-1 victory Wednesday.

All-Star Game candidate Eddie Rosario added a pair of hits in the triumph for Minnesota and is 12-for-32 over his last eight games while improving his career batting average against the Red Sox to .322 in 18 contests. Snakebit right-hander Kyle Gibson will try to string together a pair of victories for the first time this season when he takes the mound for the Twins in the finale against 2016 AL Cy Young winner Rick Porcello. Boston is 2-for-22 with runners in scoring position in the series, including 0-for-9 in Wednesday’s setback, to fall two games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East after losing four of five. Mookie Betts snapped out of a 3-for-18 swoon with a pair of hits in the loss for the Red Sox to raise his average to .340 - second in the majors.

TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NESN (Boston), FS North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (8-3, 3.70 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (2-4, 3.27)

Porcello gave up four runs on seven hits with nine strikeouts over six innings last Friday in a no-decision after posting three consecutive quality starts. The 29-year-old New Jersey native was 5-0 with a 2.14 ERA through May 4, but is 3-3 over the last eight starts with a 5.28 mark. Brian Dozier is just 8-for-40 but has launched three homers against Porcello, who is 10-10 with a 3.90 ERA in 29 starts versus Minnesota.

Gibson put an end to a 12-game winless stretch last Friday by limiting Cleveland to one run on three hits and four walks across seven innings in a 6-3 triumph. The 30-year-old Indiana native owns seven quality starts in his last 10 outings, but is just 1-3 during that stretch. Betts (4-for-8) and J.D. Martinez (9-for-25) have each homered twice versus Gibson, who is 1-2 with a 3.08 ERA in four career games against Boston.

WALK-OFFS

1. Martinez is tied for second in the majors with 22 homers, but registered just one along with one RBI in his last 10 contests.

2. Minnesota RHP Fernando Rodney notched his 316th career save Wednesday, moving within two of Rick Aguilera for 20th in major league history.

3. Red Sox 1B Mitch Moreland scored the 400th run of his career in Wednesday’s loss and is 4-for-11 in the last three games.

PREDICTION: Twins 6, Red Sox 3

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
Boston

Red Sox are 12-2 in their last 14 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Red Sox are 21-6 in their last 27 during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 22-7 in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 41-16 in their last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 37-15 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Red Sox are 13-6 in their last 19 games following a loss.
Red Sox are 47-22 in their last 69 vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League Central.
Red Sox are 8-2 in Porcellos last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Red Sox are 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 8-3 in Porcellos last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Porcellos last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Red Sox are 5-2 in Porcellos last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Red Sox are 2-5 in Porcellos last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Red Sox are 1-4 in Porcellos last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Minnesota

Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Twins are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. American League East.
Twins are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 1-5 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Twins are 6-1 in Gibsons last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 5-1 in Gibsons last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Twins are 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
Twins are 10-3 in Gibsons last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Twins are 14-6 in Gibsons last 20 starts on grass.
Twins are 9-4 in Gibsons last 13 starts with 5 days of rest.
Twins are 15-7 in Gibsons last 22 starts.
Twins are 3-7 in Gibsons last 10 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Twins are 1-4 in Gibsons last 5 home starts.

OU Trends
Boston

Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 8-1 in Red Sox last 9 vs. American League Central.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 Thursday games.
Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 games following a loss.
Under is 9-2 in Red Sox last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4 in Red Sox last 15 overall.
Under is 11-4 in Red Sox last 15 on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 14-6 in Red Sox last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 14-6 in Red Sox last 20 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-0-1 in Porcellos last 6 Thursday starts.
Over is 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 road starts.
Over is 6-1-1 in Porcellos last 8 starts overall.
Under is 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 18-6-2 in Porcellos last 26 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 3-1-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-2 in Porcellos last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Porcellos last 11 starts vs. American League Central.

Minnesota

Under is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 8-2 in Twins last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 20-6-1 in Twins last 27 Thursday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 15-5-1 in Twins last 21 games following a win.
Under is 6-2-1 in Twins last 9 home games.
Over is 9-3 in Twins last 12 vs. American League East.
Under is 7-3 in Twins last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Gibsons last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.
Under is 5-1 in Gibsons last 6 Thursday starts.
Over is 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 20-7-1 in Gibsons last 28 home starts.
Over is 7-3 in Gibsons last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Minnesota.

Umpire Trends - Tom Woodring

Home team is 5-1 in Woodrings last 6 games behind home plate.
Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Woodring behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Mets at Rockies
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The Colorado Rockies have hit double digits in runs in three of their last four contests and look to make it three in a row against the visiting New York Mets when they complete their four-game set on Thursday afternoon. Colorado scored a dozen times in a loss at Texas on Sunday and have followed a 12-2 loss in the series opener with a pair of 10-8 triumphs.

The clubs went back and forth in Wednesday's contest before pinch-hitter Ryan McMahon belted a three-run homer in the fifth inning to give the Rockies a 9-8 edge. Nolan Arenado has gone 5-for-9 with two blasts and four RBIs in his last two games while Gerardo Parra is 7-for-12 with seven RBIs in his last three contests. Dominic Smith fell a homer shy of the cycle in the loss for the Mets, who are 3-6 on their 10-game road trip. Brandon Nimmo is riding a five-game hitting streak during which he has gone 11-for-24 with three blasts and eight RBIs.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets LH Steven Matz (3-4, 3.31 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Kyle Freeland (6-6, 3.59)

Matz is coming off a victory at Arizona on Saturday in which he allowed one run and six hits over 6 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old New Yorker has given up three earned runs or fewer in all but one of his 13 starts this season and has served up a homer in just one of his last five turns. Matz fell to 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA in four career starts against Colorado on May 5 despite yielding only one run and three hits in six frames.

Freeland matched his season high by working seven innings at Texas on Saturday but came away without a decision after allowing two runs and eight hits. The 25-year-old native of Denver is 3-2 in five turns at home this season but has posted a 2.93 ERA - more than a full run lower than his mark on the road. Freeland, who tossed three scoreless innings in relief at New York as a rookie last year, gave up two runs and four hits over seven frames en route to victory in his first career start versus the Mets on May 6 at Citi Field.

WALK-OFFS

1. Mets 2B Asdrubal Cabrera enters the series finale with a five-game hitting streak that includes four straight two-hit performances.

2. Colorado has given up at least eight runs in nine consecutive home games, joining the 1894 St. Louis Browns as the only teams in major-league history to accomplish the dubious feat.

3. New York recalled Chris Flexen from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and optioned fellow RHP Hansel Robles to the 51s.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Rockies 3

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
NY Mets

Mets are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 overall.
Mets are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass.
Mets are 22-46 in their last 68 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 5-11 in their last 16 road games.
Mets are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Mets are 2-11 in their last 13 games following a loss.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 4-11 in Matzs last 15 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mets are 2-6 in Matzs last 8 starts vs. National League West.
Mets are 5-16 in Matzs last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-4 in Matzs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 1-7 in Matzs last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 1-7 in Matzs last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Mets are 0-5 in Matzs last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.

Colorado

Rockies are 4-9 in their last 13 overall.
Rockies are 4-9 in their last 13 games on grass.
Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 2-8 in their last 10 home games.
Rockies are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Rockies are 6-2 in Freelands last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 6-2 in Freelands last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Rockies are 5-2 in Freelands last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Rockies are 5-2 in Freelands last 7 starts vs. National League East.
Rockies are 3-7 in Freelands last 10 home starts.
Rockies are 1-4 in Freelands last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends
NY Mets

Over is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Mets last 11 games following a loss.
Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Mets last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Mets last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 20-7-4 in Mets last 31 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2 in Mets last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 15-7 in Mets last 22 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Matzs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1 in Matzs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Matzs last 5 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 6-2 in Matzs last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-3 in Matzs last 12 road starts.

Colorado

Over is 4-0-1 in Rockies last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-0-1 in Rockies last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 vs. National League East.
Over is 10-1-1 in Rockies last 12 home games.
Over is 12-2-2 in Rockies last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1-1 in Rockies last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 5-1-1 in Rockies last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-1-2 in Rockies last 8 games following a win.
Over is 9-2-2 in Rockies last 13 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2-2 in Rockies last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 16-5-1 in Rockies last 22 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 17-6-3 in Rockies last 26 overall.
Over is 17-6-3 in Rockies last 26 on grass.
Under is 8-1 in Freelands last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Freelands last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Freelands last 6 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 13-3-3 in Freelands last 19 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 17-4 in Freelands last 21 home starts.
Under is 8-2 in Freelands last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Freelands last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Freelands last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Freelands last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 28-11-3 in Freelands last 42 starts on grass.
Under is 28-11-3 in Freelands last 42 starts overall.
Under is 5-2 in Freelands last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Colorado.
Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.
Mets are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Colorado.
Mets are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.
Mets are 0-4 in Matzs last 4 starts vs. Rockies.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

Under is 4-0 in Hamaris last 4 Thursday games behind home plate.
Under is 5-0 in Hamaris last 5 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.
Over is 4-1 in Hamaris last 5 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Rockies are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Hamari behind home plate.
Under is 19-7-1 in Hamaris last 27 games behind home plate.
Home team is 5-2 in Hamaris last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.
Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Hamari behind home plate.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Orioles at Nationals
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The Baltimore Orioles had to wait for it, but they finally got a win over their regional rivals. After snapping a six-game slide against the Washington Nationals, the Orioles will try to make it two straight when the teams wrap up a three-game interleague set in the nation's capital Thursday.

The teams endured a rain delay of nearly three hours Wednesday night before Baltimore finished off a 3-0 win, its second triumph in four days following a nine-game losing streak. Mark Trumbo's two-run homer prior to the rain delay was all the Orioles would need as five pitchers combined on a five-hitter. Nationals star Bryce Harper continued his slide with four hitless trips to the plate, falling to 2-for-32 over a nine-game span. Washington ace Max Scherzer gets the start Thursday for the hosts as he attempts to duplicate a dominant outing at Baltimore on May 30, when he yielded two hits and fanned 12 in eight scoreless innings.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (3-6, 4.48 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Max Scherzer (10-3, 2.06)

Gausman is 0-4 with a 6.61 ERA over his last six starts - all of which Baltimore has lost. He's been more competitive in his last two outings and limited the Miami Marlins to two runs with seven strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings on Friday. Trea Turner is 3-for-3 against the LSU product, who gave up 10 runs on 16 hits and three walks over 10 innings in his first two career starts at Nationals Park.

Scherzer has been on the wrong end of back-to-back 2-0 losses, allowing just four total runs and striking out 19 across 13 innings over that span. Prior to the two-game losing streak, the three-time Cy Young Award winner had won nine consecutive decisions - including the appearance at Camden Yards that left him 6-2 with a 2.87 ERA against the Orioles. Adam Jones is 13-for-32 with four homers and three doubles against Scherzer, while Manny Machado and Trumbo are a combined 3-for-41 with 21 strikeouts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals 3B Anthony Rendon is 11-for-21 over his last six games.

2. Washington placed IB/OF Matt Adams on the 10-day disabled list due to a broken finger.

3. Baltimore optioned INF Corban Joseph to Double-A Bowie to make room on the roster for RHP Andrew Cashner, who came off the DL to start Wednesday's game.

PREDICTION: Nationals 5, Orioles 2

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
Baltimore

Orioles are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. National League East.
Orioles are 15-36 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Orioles are 2-5 in their last 7 Thursday games.
Orioles are 15-38 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 23-59 in their last 82 games on grass.
Orioles are 3-8 in their last 11 interleague road games.
Orioles are 25-70 in their last 95 overall.
Orioles are 7-20 in their last 27 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 16-50 in their last 66 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 13-41 in their last 54 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 7-22 in their last 29 games following a win.
Orioles are 12-39 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 12-41 in their last 53 road games.
Orioles are 4-15 in their last 19 interleague games.
Orioles are 5-22 in their last 27 during game 3 of a series.
Orioles are 2-10 in their last 12 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Orioles are 1-10 in their last 11 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 5-1 in Gausmans last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Orioles are 16-38 in Gausmans last 54 road starts.
Orioles are 8-19 in Gausmans last 27 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 2-5 in Gausmans last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Orioles are 1-4 in Gausmans last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Orioles are 0-6 in Gausmans last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Orioles are 0-6 in Gausmans last 6 starts.
Orioles are 0-4 in Gausmans last 4 starts on grass.
Orioles are 0-4 in Gausmans last 4 interleague starts.

Washington

Nationals are 49-24 in their last 73 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 6-1 in Scherzers last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Nationals are 7-2 in Scherzers last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Nationals are 16-5 in Scherzers last 21 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 15-5 in Scherzers last 20 home starts.
Nationals are 26-9 in Scherzers last 35 starts during game 3 of a series.
Nationals are 19-7 in Scherzers last 26 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 45-17 in Scherzers last 62 starts on grass.
Nationals are 45-18 in Scherzers last 63 starts.
Nationals are 35-16 in Scherzers last 51 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 35-16 in Scherzers last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends
Baltimore

Under is 5-0-1 in Orioles last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 9-1 in Orioles last 10 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-1 in Orioles last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1-1 in Orioles last 8 games following a win.
Under is 10-2 in Orioles last 12 interleague games.
Under is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-2 in Orioles last 12 vs. National League East.
Under is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 interleague road games.
Under is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Orioles last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 14-5 in Orioles last 19 overall.
Under is 11-4 in Orioles last 15 on grass.
Under is 11-4-1 in Orioles last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-1 in Gausmans last 7 starts during game 3 of a series.
Over is 6-1 in Gausmans last 7 interleague starts.
Under is 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 road starts.
Under is 9-3 in Gausmans last 12 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 6-2 in Gausmans last 8 starts on grass.
Under is 39-15 in Gausmans last 54 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Gausmans last 7 Thursday starts.
Over is 5-2-1 in Gausmans last 8 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 19-8 in Gausmans last 27 starts overall.
Under is 7-3 in Gausmans last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington

Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 Thursday games.
Under is 9-1 in Nationals last 10 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 12-2 in Nationals last 14 interleague home games.
Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 during game 3 of a series.
Under is 17-4 in Nationals last 21 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-3 in Nationals last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 7-2 in Nationals last 9 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 20-6 in Nationals last 26 interleague games.
Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-6 in Nationals last 24 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-4 in Nationals last 15 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4 in Nationals last 15 vs. American League East.
Under is 24-9 in Nationals last 33 on grass.
Under is 16-6 in Nationals last 22 overall.
Under is 18-7-3 in Nationals last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-7-4 in Nationals last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 7-3 in Nationals last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 interleague starts.
Under is 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 starts overall.
Under is 7-1-1 in Scherzers last 9 Thursday starts.
Under is 6-1-1 in Scherzers last 8 starts vs. American League East.
Over is 6-2 in Scherzers last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 17-7-3 in Scherzers last 27 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-4-1 in Scherzers last 14 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 3-1-1 in Scherzers last 5 starts vs. Orioles.
Over is 10-4-1 in the last 15 meetings in Washington.
Orioles are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Washington.
Orioles are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Chris Segal

Nationals are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Segal behind home plate.
Under is 5-1-1 in Segals last 7 interleague games behind home plate.
Road team is 5-1 in Segals last 6 games behind home plate.
Under is 4-1-1 in Segals last 6 Thursday games behind home plate.
Over is 5-2 in Segals last 7 games behind home plate vs. Washington.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Diamondbacks at Pirates
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks took two of three against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home last week and aim to start the rematch off on a good note when the teams open a four-game set in the Steel City on Thursday. The Diamondbacks scored 22 runs in winning the first two matchups with the Pirates before falling 5-4 in the finale.

Paul Goldschmidt was 4-for-12 with three walks in that series for Arizona and homered in four of the next six games as he continues his turnaround following a difficult start. The five-time All-Star is 0-for-1 with a walk against Chad Kuhl, who gets the nod in the opener for the Pirates. Kuhl was scheduled to start Wednesday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers but heavy downpours at PNC Park forced a postponement, and Pittsburgh elected to push everyone in its rotation back a day. The Pirates have won four of their last six following a 4-13 stretch.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Zack Godley (7-5, 4.77 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Chad Kuhl (5-4, 3.76)

Godley won his last two outings, allowing two runs and striking out eight both times in victories over the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets. He spun a quality start at Pittsburgh last season in his only prior start against the Pirates. The 28-year-old is 3-4 with a 6.53 ERA in eight road starts this year.

Kuhl secured his first win in a span of seven starts after limiting the Cincinnati Reds to one earned run over six innings on Friday. He has held opponents to three earned runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. The 25-year-old yielded two runs and three hits across five frames in his one prior career start against Arizona.

WALK-OFFS

1. Diamondbacks OF Jon Jay was 2-for-5 in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels and is batting .326 in 12 games since being traded from Kansas City.

2. Pirates LF Corey Dickerson was placed on the family medical emergency list Wednesday and IF/OF Adam Frazier was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.

3. Pittsburgh SS Jordy Mercer is hitting .313 at home and .211 on the road.

PREDICTION: Pirates 5, Diamondbacks 4

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 7-1 in their last 8 games following an off day.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Diamondbacks are 19-7 in their last 26 Thursday games.
Diamondbacks are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Godleys last 4 Thursday starts.
Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Godleys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in Godleys last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 5-12 in their last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. National League West.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 5-1 in Kuhls last 6 home starts.
Pirates are 5-2 in Kuhls last 7 Thursday starts.
Pirates are 5-11 in Kuhls last 16 starts during game 1 of a series.
Pirates are 3-7 in Kuhls last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Pirates are 3-7 in Kuhls last 10 starts vs. National League West.
Pirates are 2-5 in Kuhls last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Pirates are 7-18 in Kuhls last 25 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Arizona

Over is 4-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 2-0-2 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games.
Over is 12-4-2 in Diamondbacks last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-2 in Diamondbacks last 6 Thursday games.
Over is 37-13-1 in Diamondbacks last 51 games following an off day.
Over is 8-3-2 in Diamondbacks last 13 overall.
Over is 8-3-2 in Diamondbacks last 13 on grass.
Over is 10-4 in Diamondbacks last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-0 in Godleys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Godleys last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-1-1 in Godleys last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 6-2 in Godleys last 8 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2-1 in Godleys last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Godleys last 7 road starts.
Over is 7-3-1 in Godleys last 11 starts with 5 days of rest.

Pittsburgh

Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 Thursday games.
Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 vs. National League West.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 8-3 in Pirates last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 15-6-2 in Pirates last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 5-0 in Kuhls last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Kuhls last 5 starts overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Kuhls last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Kuhls last 5 Thursday starts.
Over is 5-2 in Kuhls last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Diamondbacks are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Cubs at Reds
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

Kyle Schwarber has answered a dismal 0-for-15 stretch with a flourish, homering three times to highlight a run in which he's hit safely in six of his last seven games. Schwarber aims to continue his good fortune on Thursday as the Cubs (42-29) begin an eight-game road trip with the opener of a four-game series versus the Cincinnati Reds (28-45).

Schwarber homered for the second time in as many games and Javier Baez collected three extra-base hits (two doubles, triple) and scored twice in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kris Bryant extended his hitting streak to four games with a pair of singles for the Cubs, who have won 17 of their last 25 to jockey with Milwaukee atop the National League Central. Cellar-dwelling Cincinnati has emerged victorious in three straight, with Scooter Gennett pushing his hitting streak to four games after belting a tying two-run homer in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Detroit. "The way we're playing right now is how we expected to play all year. It's a lot of fun," said Gennett, who is 8-for-31 in his career versus Thursday starter Kyle Hendricks.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 3.55 ERA) vs. Reds RH Matt Harvey (1-5, 5.92)

Hendricks snapped a three-start losing skid on Saturday after allowing three runs and four walks over six innings in a 6-3 victory at St. Louis. The 28-year-old was taken deep for the fifth straight contest, with seven of the 14 homers he's permitted coming in the first inning. Hendricks kept the ball in the park against Cincinnati on May 19 but walked away with a no-decision after yielding four runs on six hits in five inning

Harvey fell to 0-3 in his last four trips to the mound on Friday despite allowing three runs on four hits in five innings of a 3-2 setback at Pittsburgh. "I'm just frustrated about the whole outing," the 29-year-old said. "It was kind of a struggle the whole time. To have the lead going into the sixth inning and letting two guys get home is unacceptable and something I'm (upset) about." Harvey kept the ball in the park after being taken deep on three occasions versus St. Louis on June 8.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cincinnati is a dismal 8-23 against NL Central representatives.

2. Cubs RF Jason Heyward is just 2-for-12 this season versus the Reds.

3. Cincinnati 1B Joey Votto is 3-for-18 with five strikeouts against Chicago in 2018.

PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Reds 1

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 38-13 in their last 52 Thursday games.
Cubs are 11-4 in their last 15 road games.
Cubs are 43-17 in their last 60 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 16-7 in their last 23 overall.
Cubs are 16-7 in their last 23 games on grass.
Cubs are 38-17 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 8-1 in Hendricks' last 9 Thursday starts.
Cubs are 6-1 in Hendricks' last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 2-5 in Hendricks' last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 2-5 in Hendricks' last 7 starts vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 2-5 in Hendricks' last 7 starts.
Cubs are 2-5 in Hendricks' last 7 starts on grass.
Cubs are 1-4 in Hendricks' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cubs are 1-5 in Hendricks' last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 1-5 in Hendricks' last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 0-5 in Hendricks' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.

Cincinnati

Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 17-36 in their last 53 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 9-20 in their last 29 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 13-29 in their last 42 home games.
Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 Thursday games.
Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
Reds are 14-37 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Reds are 21-59 in their last 80 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 6-21 in their last 27 vs. National League Central.
Reds are 0-4 in Harveys last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 0-4 in Harveys last 4 starts.
Reds are 0-4 in Harveys last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 on grass.
Under is 9-1 in Cubs last 10 games following a win.
Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 Thursday games.
Under is 9-3 in Cubs last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2-1 in Cubs last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 vs. National League Central.
Under is 14-2 in Hendricks' last 16 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts overall.
Under is 11-3 in Hendricks' last 14 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 9-3 in Hendricks' last 12 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-1 in Reds last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 6-1 in Reds last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Reds last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-1-1 in Reds last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 games following a win.
Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 overall.
Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 on grass.
Over is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Reds last 7 during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 road starts vs. Reds.
Over is 7-1 in Hendricks' last 8 starts vs. Reds.
Over is 36-13-3 in the last 52 meetings.
Cubs are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings in Cincinnati.
Cubs are 46-19 in the last 65 meetings.
Over is 35-17-4 in the last 56 meetings in Cincinnati.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Athletics at White Sox
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

The Oakland Athletics got a lot of mileage out of the long ball as they completed a two-game interleague sweep of the San Diego Padres to kick off a 10-game road trip. Riding a four-game winning streak, the Athletics look to keep the momentum going when they visit the skidding Chicago White Sox on Thursday in the opener of a four-game set.

Oakland cracked back-to-back homers in back-to-back innings Wednesday and went deep five times overall in Wednesday's 12-4 rout, ignited by Franklin Barreto's early three-run blast. In the series opener, the Athletics were one strike from defeat before getting a tying solo shot from Stephen Piscotty and a two-run homer from Jed Lowrie in a 10-inning victory. While Oakland is surging, the White Sox are mired in an ugly spiral, matching their longest losing streak of the season with a seven-game slid. Chicago was hammered at Cleveland 12-0 in the finale of a three-game series and was outscored 24-5 by the Indians to drop a season-worst 25 games below .500.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), NBCS Chicago-Plus

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Chris Bassitt (0-2, 2.45 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (4-7, 7.19)

Bassitt was unable to build on his strong season debut, lasting four innings and giving up six runs (two earned) on seven hits in an 8-4 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels. He was a hard-luck loser against Kansas City on June 9 despite limiting the Royals to one run on three hits over seven innings. Bassitt broke in with the White Sox in 2014, going 1-1 with a 3.94 ERA in six appearances (five starts).

Giolito continues to be plagued by either control problems or the home run ball, giving up a pair of blasts while allowing five runs over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision versus Detroit last time out. He has allowed at least four runs in four of his last five starts, giving up seven homers and going 1-3 in that span. Giolito has never faced Oakland but is 1-4 with a 11.05 ERA in seven home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Athletics have homered in 21 consecutive road games, matching a franchise record set in 2013.

2. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu has nine homers and 24 RBIs in 29 career games versus the Athletics.

3. Oakland last hit back-to-back homers in consecutive innings in May 1997, when Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire were on the team.

PREDICTION: Athletics 6, White Sox 4

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
Oakland

Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
Athletics are 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Athletics are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Athletics are 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
Athletics are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Athletics are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. American League Central.
Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 2-7 in Bassitts last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 1-4 in Bassitts last 5 starts vs. American League Central.
Athletics are 2-8 in Bassitts last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Athletics are 2-10 in Bassitts last 12 starts on grass.
Athletics are 1-6 in Bassitts last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Athletics are 1-7 in Bassitts last 8 road starts.
Athletics are 0-7 in Bassitts last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Athletics are 0-4 in Bassitts last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.
Athletics are 0-4 in Bassitts last 4 starts.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 31-63 in their last 94 games following a loss.
White Sox are 21-47 in their last 68 overall.
White Sox are 21-47 in their last 68 games on grass.
White Sox are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. American League West.
White Sox are 16-38 in their last 54 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 16-38 in their last 54 games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 15-37 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
White Sox are 21-54 in their last 75 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 5-14 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 13-38 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 14-41 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 3-12 in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.
White Sox are 2-6 in Giolitos last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
White Sox are 2-6 in Giolitos last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
White Sox are 1-4 in Giolitos last 5 starts.
White Sox are 1-4 in Giolitos last 5 starts on grass.
White Sox are 1-5 in Giolitos last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
White Sox are 1-6 in Giolitos last 7 home starts.
White Sox are 1-8 in Giolitos last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
White Sox are 0-4 in Giolitos last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Oakland

Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Athletics last 7 overall.
Over is 7-0 in Athletics last 7 on grass.
Over is 6-1-1 in Athletics last 8 games following a win.
Over is 4-1-3 in Athletics last 8 road games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 vs. American League Central.
Under is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 16-4-1 in Athletics last 21 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 9-3-3 in Athletics last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 6-0 in Bassitts last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Bassitts last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Bassitts last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Bassitts last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Chi. White Sox

Under is 6-0 in White Sox last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-0 in White Sox last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 8-1 in White Sox last 9 home games.
Under is 8-1 in White Sox last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in White Sox last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 vs. American League West.
Under is 10-2 in White Sox last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 11-3-1 in White Sox last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-2-1 in White Sox last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 15-5-2 in White Sox last 22 overall.
Under is 15-5-2 in White Sox last 22 on grass.
Under is 8-3 in White Sox last 11 games following a loss.
Under is 3-0-1 in Giolitos last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Giolitos last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 3-1-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Giolitos last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Giolitos last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 14-5-2 in Giolitos last 21 starts on grass.
Under is 14-5-2 in Giolitos last 21 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Athletics are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Athletics are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

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bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Cardinals at Brewers
Gracenote
Jun 21, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals have a desire to move closer to the top of the National League Central standings, and they have a chance to do that when they open a four-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The Cardinals are 4 1/2 games behind the Brewers and Chicago Cubs, who are in a virtual tie for first place in the division.

St. Louis' slump has prevented it from moving upward as Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Philadelphia was its sixth in eight games and ninth in the last 15. Yadier Molina went deep twice and recorded three RBIs for his fifth career multi-homer performance, but his two-run blast in the sixth inning was the team's lone hit in eight at-bats with runners in scoring position. Milwaukee had its contest in Pittsburgh on Wednesday postponed by rain after splitting the first two games of the series. Jesus Aguilar is 6-for-13 with three homers and eight RBIs over his last four games and has hit 14 shots overall, two shy of last season's total.

TV: 8:10 p.m. ET, FS Midwest (St. Louis), FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (3-3, 2.73 ERA) vs. Brewers LH Brent Suter (7-4, 4.30)

Martinez has issued 18 walks over just 12 2/3 innings in three starts since returning from a four-week absence due to a lat muscle injury. The 26-year-old is winless over his last four starts, with his most recent victory coming against the Chicago White Sox on May 2. Martinez is 1-0 with a 0.63 ERA in two turns against the Brewers this season and stands 6-4 with a 1.95 ERA in 25 career appearances (14 starts) versus Milwaukee.

Suter was slated to start the rained-out game in Pittsburgh, and the Brewers didn't announce their pitching plans before catching the flight home. The 28-year-old has won six of his last eight decisions, including a victory over the Cardinals on May 28, and is 1-2 with a 4.10 ERA in eight career appearances (four starts) against St. Louis. Right-hander Junior Guerra, who was Thursday's scheduled starter prior to the rainout, owns a 3-5 record and 2.89 ERA but is winless in his last six outings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cardinals 1B Jose Martinez (shoulder) received treatment after Wednesday's contest and hopes to play in the series opener.

2. Brewers LF Ryan Braun (thumb) is doubtful after undergoing a cryotherapy injection to relieve nerve pain on Wednesday.

3. St. Louis RHP Michael Wacha (oblique) will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday after working just 3 2/3 innings on Wednesday before leaving.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Brewers 4

bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Cardinals are 5-11 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
Cardinals are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Cardinals are 8-1 in Martinezs last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 6-2 in Martinezs last 8 starts vs. National League Central.
Cardinals are 3-7 in Martinezs last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 3-8 in Martinezs last 11 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cardinals are 0-4 in Martinezs last 4 starts.
Cardinals are 0-4 in Martinezs last 4 starts on grass.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Brewers are 19-8 in their last 27 home games.
Brewers are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Brewers are 6-0 in Suters last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 4-0 in Suters last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Brewers are 4-0 in Suters last 4 home starts.
Brewers are 5-1 in Suters last 6 starts.
Brewers are 5-1 in Suters last 6 starts on grass.
Brewers are 7-3 in Suters last 10 starts with 5 days of rest.
Brewers are 1-4 in Suters last 5 starts vs. National League Central.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Over is 6-1-1 in Cardinals last 8 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cardinals last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 6-1-1 in Martinezs last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Over is 6-1-1 in Martinezs last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1-1 in Martinezs last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Over is 4-1 in Martinezs last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Martinezs last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Milwaukee

Under is 9-1-1 in Brewers last 11 Thursday games.
Under is 20-5-1 in Brewers last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 46-17-2 in Brewers last 65 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 80-34-4 in Brewers last 118 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 35-15-1 in Brewers last 51 vs. National League Central.
Under is 31-15-3 in Brewers last 49 home games.
Under is 43-21-3 in Brewers last 67 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Suters last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-0 in Suters last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Suters last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 5-0 in Suters last 5 home starts.
Over is 5-1 in Suters last 6 starts on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Suters last 6 starts overall.
Under is 9-4-1 in Suters last 14 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee.
Cardinals are 7-3 in Martinezs last 10 starts vs. Brewers.
Cardinals are 36-17 in the last 53 meetings in Milwaukee.

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bmd1803 · Jun 21, 2018

Preview: Blue Jays at Angels
Gracenote
Jun 20, 2018

Mike Trout is no stranger to putting up gaudy numbers, as the two-time American League Most Valuable Player leads the majors in homers (23), runs (60) and on-base percentage (.469). Another number enters into play on Thursday as Trout will play in his 1,000th career contest as the Los Angeles Angels (39-35) open a four-game series versus the visiting Toronto Blue Jays (34-39).

Trout is hitting a staggering 16-for-23 with four homers, nine RBIs and 11 walks during his eight-game hitting streak to boost his June batting average to a robust .448 (26-for-58). "This is not an easy game and this guy makes it look easier and easier every year, so it's a special talent that we're not going to see too many times, so enjoy it now," fellow outfielder Kole Calhoun said. Trout's heroics aside, Los Angeles has emerged victorious in just two of its last nine heading into a tilt with Toronto, which has answered a demoralizing 4-15 stretch by winning nine of its last 15. Former Angel Kendrys Morales celebrated his 35th birthday with a two-run homer in the Blue Jays' 5-4 victory over Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon.

TV: 10:07 p.m. ET, MLB Network, Sportsnet (Toronto), FS West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aaron Sanchez (3-5, 4.35 ERA) vs. Angels LH Tyler Skaggs (6-4, 2.81)

Sanchez recorded his second straight no-decision on Friday despite striking out a season high-tying eight battlers and allowing three runs in six innings against Washington. The 25-year-old California native also received a no-decision in his last encounter versus the Angels on May 23 despite scattering two hits over five frames -- albeit with five walks. Sanchez owns an 0-1 mark with a 2.03 ERA in three career appearances against the Angels, with Justin Upton (5-for-10) and Ian Kinsler (1-for-12) finding themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of success against the hurler.

Skaggs improved to 3-0 with an 0.45 ERA in his last three starts after yielding two runs and striking out eight over seven innings in an 8-4 triumph at Oakland. The 26-year-old owns a 2-2 mark with a 4.11 ERA in five career starts versus Toronto, although he walked away with a no-decision despite surrendering two homers over five frames on May 23. Yangervis Solarte and Devon Travis went deep against Skaggs in that last outing, although the remainder of the Blue Jays are 13-for-51 with 11 strikeouts versus the hurler.

WALK-OFFS

1. Toronto RHP Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will return from the disabled list to start Saturday's game, manager John Gibbons said on Wednesday.

2. Eight of Kinsler's 10 homers this season have come in his last 20 games.

3. Morales has seven multi-hit performances this month, which matches his total from April and May combined.

PREDICTION: Angels 4, Blue Jays 2