Thursday 09/06/2018 ... Comps / Bonus Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Requests Etc.

Search

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
Preview: Falcons at Eagles


After serving as the site of a months-long party in the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles' first Super Bowl title in franchise history, the City of Brotherly Love will host the 2018 NFL regular-season opener when the Atlanta Falcons pay a visit on Thursday. The Eagles, who embraced the "underdog" role despite being the top seed, began their postseason journey with a 15-10 triumph over the Falcons in the NFC divisional round.

Nick Foles, who has been named the starter for Thursday's contest, relieved the injured Carson Wentz (knee) late in the season and steered Philadelphia to a 41-33 win over New England in the NFL's signature game while garnering Super Bowl MVP honors in the process. With a wide receiver corps in flux due to injury, the Eagles -- who scored a league third-best 28.6 points per game in 2017 -- may need to rely on Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement and a ground game that ranked third with an average of 132.2 yards per contest. Atlanta's Matt Ryan, who is a Philly area native, followed his 2016 NFL MVP season by eclipsing 4,000 yards for his franchise-record seventh consecutive campaign before signing a five-year, $150 million contract on May 3. Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones led the NFC with 1,444 receiving yards in 2017 and has four straight 100-plus receiving yard performances versus the Eagles, who boasted the NFL's stingiest pass defense in 2017.

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Eagles -2.5. O/U: 45

ABOUT THE FALCONS (2017: 10-6, 3RD IN NFC SOUTH): Devonta Freeman and fellow running back Tevin Coleman fueled Atlanta's eighth-ranked offense and kept defenses off balance last season by combining for over 2,100 yards from scrimmage and 16 touchdowns. Coach Dan Quinn, however, said he expects even more production out of the backfield this season, starting with a date against a Philadelphia team that had the third-best rush defense in 2017. "I think it’s two good line of scrimmage teams. Who can do that better and execute better?" Quinn said. "... We didn't run it quite as well as we'd liked, but we know that's a big part of what we do and kind of marries up with the play-action and the keepers that going along with that. That's what makes us so difficult to defend." Freeman had a touchdown reception against the Eagles in their playoff encounter.

ABOUT THE EAGLES (2017: 13-3, 1ST IN NFC EAST): Philadelphia became the 11th team in NFL history with three players recording at least eight touchdown receptions last season, with Zach Ertz leading all NFC tight ends with 74 receptions and 824 yards to go along with a career-high eight scores. Alshon Jeffery (nine TDs) and fellow wideout Nelson Agholor (eight TDs) are on that list, with the former already ruled out for Thursday's contest as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery. Defensive end Brandon Graham, who stripped Tom Brady of the ball in the final two-plus minutes of Super Bowl LII, had a career-high 9.5 sacks in 2017 and also had one in the last encounter against Atlanta. Linebacker Nigel Bradham also registered a sack in the last meeting versus the Falcons after collecting a team-leading 88 tackles in the regular season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Atlanta LB Deion Jones joined Carolina's Luke Kuechly and Jacksonville's Telvin Smith as the lone players to record 100-plus tackles and three-plus interceptions last season.

2. Philadelphia's Markus Wheaton, who was cut by the team in May, was re-signed on Tuesday to add depth to the ailing wide receiver position.

3. The Eagles have won six of their last seven season openers while the Falcons have emerged victorious in three of their last four.

PREDICTION: Falcons 24, Eagles 14
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
ATS Trends
Atlanta

Falcons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.
Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Philadelphia

Eagles are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games on grass.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 1.
Eagles are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Eagles are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Eagles are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 vs. NFC.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 7-0 in Falcons last 7 games overall.
Under is 7-0 in Falcons last 7 vs. NFC.
Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Falcons last 7 games in September.
Under is 33-16-2 in Falcons last 51 games on grass.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 home games.
Over is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 Thursday games.
Under is 7-3 in Eagles last 10 games in September.
Under is 9-4 in Eagles last 13 games in Week 1.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings.
Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Philadelphia.
Falcons are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 meetings.
Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Philadelphia.
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
(451) ATLANTA @ (452) PHILADELPHIA | 09/06/2018 - 8:20 PM
Play ON PHILADELPHIA in the first half in All games in games played on a grass field
The record is 14 Wins and 2 Losses for the last two seasons (+11.80 units)
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
NFL
Dunkel

Week 1

Thursday, September 6

Atlanta @ Philadelphia

Game 451-452
September 6, 2018 @ 8:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
143.294
Philadelphia
139.361
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 4
35
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 3
45 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+3); Under
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
NFL
Long Sheet

Week 1

Thursday, September 6

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ATLANTA (11 - 7) at PHILADELPHIA (16 - 3) - 9/6/2018, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing on a Thursday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
NFL

Week 1

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trend Report
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thursday, September 6

Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 13 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games
Philadelphia is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 12-4-1 ATS in its last 17 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing at home against Atlanta
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
Trends to Watch - September
Marc Lawrence

HOME TEAMS

Keep an eye on (Good): Off another sensational NFL Preseason Baltimore is an excellent home team this month at 30-17 ATS and have Buffalo (9/9) and Denver two weeks in the land of crab cakes.

You might think Buffalo's best home month is December, but it's not. They are strong in September at 34-22 ATS but only have one homer, against the L.A. Chargers on Sept. 16th.

Detroit is a solid 30-19 ATS in the Motor City and has the Jets on the first Monday Night game of the season and Dallas on the third Sunday of the month (9/23). San Francisco is thought to be revitalized this season and is 28-17 ATS this month in their building, but they have a nasty opening slate and just the Lions (9/16) at home early.

Keep an eye on (Bad): Arizona has three games in Glendale to start the season with the Redskins (9/9), Bears (9/23) and Seahawks (9/30) and we will find out right away if the oddsmaker 5.5 win total is correct.

Carolina will be tested right off the bat with it's poor 16-24 home spread record, with Dallas there on Week 1 and Cincinnati in Week 3. Speaking of the Bengals, the days of "The Jungle" are long gone with a 17-29 ATS record. And it might not improve with Baltimore in Cincy for the second Thursday night affair.

After playing in Arizona in their season lid-lifter, Washington hosts Indianapolis and Green Bay the next weeks trying to better 18-31 ATS home mark.

AWAY TEAMS

Keep an eye on (Good): For the first three months of the season, Dallas is an exceptional away club and that starts with a 33-18 ATS mark in September. Given their past, going to Carolina (9/9) or Seattle two weeks later would not imposing for the Cowboys.

Denver is none too shabby either at 28-18 ATS and they get tested only once, at Baltimore on the 23rd. Fellow AFC West partner Kansas City also fits this quality profile at 34-19 ATS. One concern for the Chiefs starting the season is at the Chargers and at the Steelers for first-time starter Patrick Mahomes.

Bad: It's been a while since the Rams were this good after last season. They are a horrific 16-32 ATS in the road whites and they play the late game in Oakland on MNF, before a three-game homestand.

Keep an eye on (Bad): New coach, new system, but same old results for Chicago away from the Windy City? The Bears are 19-29 ATS on the road and go to the not so frozen tundra at Lambeau Field on the 9th and to the red-hot Arizona desert on the 23rd.

As good as Detroit is at home, that's basically home bad they are on the road at 19-31 ATS. At San Fran on a short week in Week 2 won't be easy and likely or will a trip to Big D on the 30th.

Most years, Pittsburgh labors early and is an unsightly 17-31 ATS on the road. They are often not covering as away favorites and let's see how they do in that role at Cleveland in Week 1 and on the third week of MNF at Tampa Bay.

FAVORITES

Keep an eye on (Good): Seattle is 31-20 ATS, but they are in transition. There is a chance they might not be a favorite all month, but chances are they will be at least once against @Chicago (9/17), Dallas (9/23) and @Arizona (9/30).

Bad: For years, the Rams, no matter where they were from, they were a brutal favorite. Their record of 12-30 ATS record explains that, but things could be changing. This L.A. bunch has the young loaded roster and is expected to be favored in all four of their games this month. Nonetheless, paying attention to history still matters.

Keep an eye on (Bad): Sportsbooks are calling for Arizona to be last in their division, but because of three home games this month, they will be favored at least twice. That might not be good since the Cardinals are only 11-20 ATS, facing Washington (9/9) and Chicago (9/23)

At 12-23 ATS when handing out points, Carolina is not a pretty play. The Panthers will give points to Dallas in Week 1 and Cincinnati in Week 3, both at home.

Chicago has a similar record to Carolina at 14-23 ATS and will catch Tampa Bay in Week 4 as a fave. Da Bears might be a very small favorite in Week 2 in the Windy City against Seattle, but the prior week's results will determine that.

UNDERDOGS

Good: Dallas has been a sharp 27-11 ATS in this role they will be around a three-point pooch at Carolina to start the season. The early line had the Cowboys catching points in Seattle (9/23) but that could change.

Keep an eye on (Good): Kansas City is a nice 29-18 ATS as a September dog and as we start the month, they are receiving digits in two away games at the Chargers (9/9), and Pittsburgh (9/16).

The Vikings ship also travels well as underdogs at 27-18 ATS and they will be in Green Bay (9/16) and at the Rams on the last Thursday of the month.

DIVISION

Keep an eye on (Good): The Chiefs have been well prepared for AFC West action to begin the season with a 24-13 ATS mark. Good chance to improve in Game 1 against the Bolts in L.A.

Bad: It's Gruden 2.0 in Oakland and at 11-22 ATS versus division competitors, Week 2 at Denver might not be good.

Keep an eye on (Bad): Chicago is 18-27 ATS this month in the NFC North and it could get worse with a trip to Green Bay on Sunday Night football.
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
(451) ATLANTA @ (452) PHILADELPHIA | 09/06/2018 - 8:20 PM
Play ON PHILADELPHIA in the first half in Home games against conference opponents
The record is 8 Wins and 0 Losses for the last two seasons (+8.00 units)
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
Preview: Padres at Reds
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

Top prospect Francisco Mejia is expected to make his first start for San Diego on Thursday when the Padres open a four-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds. Mejia, who is rated as the No. 1 catching prospect by MLB pipeline, was acquired from the Cleveland Indians in July for two-time All-Star left-hander Brad Hand and right-hander Adam Cimber.

Mejia struck out as a pinch hitter in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first at-bat with San Diego, and is expected to get a long look down the stretch. "He's hit everywhere he's been his entire life," Padres manager Andy Green told reporters. "He's got unique bat-to-ball skills and an ability to put all sorts of pitches in play." The Reds lost 3-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday as they suffered a three-game sweep, and have dropped 11 of their past 14 contests. Scooter Gennett, who leads the National League with a .320 batting average, went 1-for-5 on Wednesday after stringing together five straight multi-hit outings and seven in his past eight contests.

TV: 6:40 p.m. ET, FS San Diego, FS Ohio (Cincinnati)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres LH Eric Lauer (5-7, 5.01 ERA) vs. Reds RH Luis Castillo (8-11, 4.83)

Lauer missed a month with a forearm strain before returning to face the Colorado Rockies on Aug. 30 when he gave up one unearned run and no hits over five innings. The 23-year-old has struggled on the road with a 2-3 record, 5.48 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and .317 batting average against. Lauer defeated the Reds on June 2 when he gave up one run and five hits over five innings.

Castillo allowed two hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out a career-high 11 while beating St. Louis in his last start. The 25-year-old has given up two or fewer earned runs in six of his past eight starts and gave up five in each of the other two. Castillo is 0-1 with a 5.91 ERA in two career starts against the Padres with the loss occurring on June 3 when he gave up four runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Reds are 1-2 against the Padres this season and haven't won the season series since 2012, when they took six of eight meetings.

2. San Diego OF Hunter Renfroe was hitless in four at-bats on Tuesday after going 16-for-46 with five homers and 11 RBIs during an 11-game hitting streak.

3. Cincinnati 3B Eugenio Suarez, who is tied for the NL lead with 100 RBIs, was 1-for-10 with seven strikeouts in the series against the Pirates.

PREDICTION: Reds 6, Padres 4
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
W/L Trends
San Diego

Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day.
Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Padres are 20-42 in their last 62 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 19-42 in their last 61 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Padres are 17-39 in their last 56 during game 1 of a series.
Padres are 21-48 in their last 69 overall.
Padres are 21-48 in their last 69 games on grass.
Padres are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Padres are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Padres are 5-11 in Lauers last 16 starts.
Padres are 5-11 in Lauers last 16 starts on grass.
Padres are 2-7 in Lauers last 9 road starts.
Padres are 2-7 in Lauers last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.
Padres are 1-4 in Lauers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Padres are 2-8 in Lauers last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Padres are 0-4 in Lauers last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Reds are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 30-69 in their last 99 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 3-11 in their last 14 overall.
Reds are 3-11 in their last 14 games on grass.
Reds are 2-8 in their last 10 games following a loss.
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 2-11 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Reds are 0-5 in their last 5 Thursday games.
Reds are 6-0 in Castillos last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 5-0 in Castillos last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 5-1 in Castillos last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Reds are 5-1 in Castillos last 6 home starts.
Reds are 5-2 in Castillos last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 1-4 in Castillos last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Reds are 0-4 in Castillos last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends
San Diego

Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Padres last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Padres last 6 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-1 in Padres last 31 Thursday games.
Over is 18-8-1 in Padres last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Padres last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Lauers last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-1-1 in Lauers last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Reds last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-3-1 in Reds last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Over is 6-2 in Reds last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Over is 9-3-1 in Reds last 13 vs. National League West.
Over is 6-1 in Castillos last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Over is 5-2 in Castillos last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Castillos last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Cincinnati.
Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
Padres are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Cincinnati.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
Preview: Cubs at Nationals
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

Going into the season, this weekend’s four-game series between the Washington Nationals and the visiting Chicago Cubs looked like it would be a pivotal one between pennant contenders. It turns out it’s a big one for the Cubs but more of a last gasp for the Nationals, who are barely clinging to their slim postseason hopes as the series begins Thursday.


The Cubs hold the best record in the National League and have a four-game lead over Milwaukee in the NL Central after a 6-4 win over the Brewers on Wednesday. Chicago has won 11 of its last 15 overall and took two of three from Washington last month to help sink the Nationals’ playoff hopes. Washington has lost five of its last seven to fall two games below .500 and 7 1/2 games behind Atlanta in the NL East. The Nationals dropped the finale of their three-game series against visiting St. Louis 7-6 despite 16 hits Wednesday.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, NBCS Chicago, MASN (Washington)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (11-10, 3.77 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (7-7, 4.09)

Hendricks has posted three straight quality starts, allowing three runs over 20 innings during that stretch. The 28-year-old held Philadelphia to one run over six frames in a win last time out after tossing seven scoreless innings to beat Cincinnati in his previous start. Hendricks is 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA in six career starts against the Nationals.

Strasburg struggled in his return from the disabled list Aug. 22, but he has pitched better his last two times out. The 30-year-old didn’t get a decision Saturday against Milwaukee, but he held a potent Brewers lineup to two runs over six innings for his second straight quality start. Strasburg is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA in five regular-season starts against the Cubs.


WALK-OFFS

1. Cubs LF Kyle Schwarber hit his 25th home run Wednesday, joining Anthony Rizzo and Billy Williams as the club’s only left-handed hitters with multiple 25-homer seasons before age 26.

2. Washington SS Trea Turner (11-for-31) and OF Adam Eaton (11-for-34) are riding seven-game hitting streaks.

3. Rizzo has recorded multiple hits in three of his past four games, going 7-for-12 over that stretch.


PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Nationals 4
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
W/L Trends
Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 7-2 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 10-3 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 44-15 in their last 60 Thursday games.
Cubs are 11-4 in their last 15 overall.
Cubs are 11-4 in their last 15 games on grass.
Cubs are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win.
Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. National League East.
Cubs are 67-33 in their last 100 vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Cubs are 4-0 in Hendricks' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-0 in Hendricks' last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Cubs are 6-1 in Hendricks' last 7 starts.
Cubs are 6-1 in Hendricks' last 7 starts on grass.
Cubs are 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Cubs are 9-2 in Hendricks' last 11 Thursday starts.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Cubs are 7-2 in Hendricks' last 9 starts vs. National League East.
Cubs are 9-4 in Hendricks' last 13 starts during game 1 of a series.
Cubs are 1-5 in Hendricks' last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Washington

Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 Thursday games.
Nationals are 5-11 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Nationals are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 14-2 in Strasburgs last 16 starts vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 39-13 in Strasburgs last 52 starts with 4 days of rest.
Nationals are 23-8 in Strasburgs last 31 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 40-14 in Strasburgs last 54 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Nationals are 62-22 in Strasburgs last 84 starts.
Nationals are 62-22 in Strasburgs last 84 starts on grass.
Nationals are 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 Thursday starts.
Nationals are 33-14 in Strasburgs last 47 home starts.
Nationals are 21-9 in Strasburgs last 30 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 13-6 in Strasburgs last 19 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 28-13 in Strasburgs last 41 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Nationals are 2-5 in Strasburgs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.
Nationals are 1-4 in Strasburgs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Chi. Cubs

Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 9-2 in Cubs last 11 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-3 in Cubs last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-3 in Cubs last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-8 in Cubs last 30 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 19-7 in Cubs last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 10-4 in Cubs last 14 games following a win.
Under is 12-5 in Cubs last 17 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Cubs last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-5 in Cubs last 16 road games.
Under is 7-1 in Hendricks' last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 road starts.
Under is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 18-5 in Hendricks' last 23 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 23-8 in Hendricks' last 31 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 20-7 in Hendricks' last 27 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 7-3 in Hendricks' last 10 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 36-16 in Hendricks' last 52 starts on grass.
Under is 36-16 in Hendricks' last 52 starts overall.

Washington

Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-1-2 in Nationals last 7 Thursday games.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. National League Central.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-1 in Strasburgs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 Thursday starts.
Over is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 8-2 in Strasburgs last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Over is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts overall.
Over is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 21-6-1 in Strasburgs last 28 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 34-15-2 in Strasburgs last 51 home starts.
Over is 11-5 in Strasburgs last 16 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in Hendricks' last 6 starts vs. Nationals.
Nationals are 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts vs. Cubs.
Cubs are 6-2 in Hendricks' last 8 starts vs. Nationals.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
Preview: Indians at Blue Jays
Gracenote
Sep 6, 2018

The Cleveland Indians shook off a three-game funk with consecutive victories and look to post their 80th win of the season when they open a four-game set against the host Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. The Indians are cruising to the American League Central title and their magic number to clinch stands at eight.

Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez will be back in the lineup after a day off and he has failed to homer in his last 17 appearances but still ranks third in the majors with 37. Edwin Encarnacion was 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals and he is one blast away from his seventh straight 30-homer campaign, and six away from his sixth 100-RBI season. Toronto racked up 16 hits on Wednesday while rolling to a 10-3 triumph over the Tampa Bay Rays. The victory was just the third in the past 10 games for the Blue Jays, who are 13 games below .500 while experiencing a subpar season.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, STO (Cleveland), Sportsnet, TVA (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RH Shane Bieber (8-3, 4.66 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Sam Gaviglio (3-7, 5.02)

Bieber allowed four runs and nine hits over 5 1/3 innings of a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in his last start after winning his previous three decisions. The 23-year-old hasn't walked anyone over his last three turns and issued just 15 all season (against 87 strikeouts) across 85 innings. Bieber is 4-0 with a 4.44 ERA in eight road starts.

Gaviglio allowed four runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles in his last turn while losing for the seventh time in his past eight decisions. The 28-year-old was sharp six days earlier while beating Baltimore when he gave up two runs and six hits over seven innings. Gaviglio has pitched well at home by going 2-1 with a 2.68 ERA in 11 appearances (nine starts) this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays SS Aledmys Diaz went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer on Wednesday to end an 11-game stretch without going deep.

2. Cleveland 3B Josh Donaldson (calf), recently acquired from the Blue Jays, won't play in the series as he is on a minor league rehab stint and ineligible to be activated until Sept. 11.

3. Toronto RHP Marcus Stroman (blister on right middle finger) will miss his Sunday start and LHP Thomas Pannone is expected to start in his place.

PREDICTION: Indians 7, Blue Jays 4
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
W/L Trends
Cleveland

Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Indians are 23-8 in their last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Indians are 45-17 in their last 62 Thursday games.
Indians are 82-31 in their last 113 vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Indians are 10-4 in their last 14 games following a win.
Indians are 9-4 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Indians are 36-17 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 55-27 in their last 82 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East.
Indians are 7-2 in Biebers last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Indians are 6-2 in Biebers last 8 road starts.
Indians are 5-2 in Biebers last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.
Indians are 5-2 in Biebers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 home games.
Blue Jays are 5-11 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jays are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Blue Jays are 4-12 in their last 16 Thursday games.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in Gaviglios last 7 home starts.
Blue Jays are 5-2 in Gaviglios last 7 starts on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 1-5 in Gaviglios last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 1-6 in Gaviglios last 7 starts.
Blue Jays are 0-4 in Gaviglios last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Blue Jays are 0-5 in Gaviglios last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Cleveland

Under is 3-0-2 in Indians last 5 games following a win.
Under is 2-0-2 in Indians last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-1-1 in Indians last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 9-2-2 in Indians last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 17-4 in Indians last 21 on astroturf.
Under is 15-5-1 in Indians last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Indians last 11 Thursday games.
Under is 5-2-2 in Indians last 9 overall.
Over is 5-2-2 in Indians last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Biebers last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Biebers last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1-2 in Biebers last 7 starts overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Biebers last 5 road starts.

Toronto

Over is 9-2-1 in Blue Jays last 12 Thursday games.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 vs. American League Central.
Over is 13-5 in Blue Jays last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Under is 3-1-1 in Gaviglios last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Gaviglios last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Toronto.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
Preview: Braves at Diamondbacks
Gracenote
Sep 5, 2018

The Arizona Diamondbacks needed to catch their breath after losing eight of 11 games, and the combination of Tuesday’s victory over San Diego followed by a day off provided what they hope is a spark entering Thursday’s opener of a four-game home series with the Atlanta Braves. The series could be a playoff preview considering the Braves lead the National League East and Arizona sits within striking distance in the NL West, but both teams have stumbled lately.

There are plenty of red flags around the Braves, who managed to cough up a 7-1 eighth-inning lead Wednesday to fall 9-8 to Boston, finishing an nine-game homestand 3-6. Atlanta third baseman Johan Camargo committed a critical error in the six-run eighth against the Red Sox, and the Braves allowed 11 unearned runs on the homestand after giving up the same number in their previous 41 games. The Braves would be in even more trouble were it not for 20-year-old rookie outfielder Ronald Acuna, who belted his eighth leadoff homer in 44 starts at the top of the lineup Wednesday. Arizona center fielder A.J. Pollock went 2-for-4 in Tuesday’s 6-0 win over the Padres and has reached base in 18 of his past 21 home games, while first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has reached safely in 38 of his past 39 games overall while hitting .344 in that span.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Anibal Sanchez (6-5, 2.98 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Zack Greinke (13-9, 2.97)

Sanchez has provided everything the Braves could have hoped for when they signed the veteran in spring training, as he concluded August with a 2.93 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP in six starts. The 34-year-old has surrendered only three runs (two earned) in his past two outings, a loss at Miami on Aug. 25 and a no-decision against Pittsburgh on Aug. 31. Sanchez got a no-decision against Arizona in Atlanta on July 13, striking out six with one run allowed in six innings.

Greinke continues authoring another outstanding season, entering Wednesday fifth in the NL in WHIP (1.05) and sixth in WAR for pitchers (4.1), while sitting seventh in strikeouts (176). The 34-year-old lost four of his six August starts despite posting a 2.97 ERA and holding opponents to a .201 batting average. Greinke, who gave up three runs on six hits over 7 1/3 innings to fall to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, beat the Braves in Atlanta on July 14 with 7 2/3 shutout innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Braves lost two-of-three to Arizona at home in July, and since the start of 2013 are 29-64 on the road against NL West foes (4-5 on the road this season; 9-18 overall).

2. Arizona will flip LHP Robbie Ray and RHP Zack Godley in the rotation, lining up Ray to start Sunday’s series finale and Godley - who has been placed on paternity leave - to start Monday against Colorado.

3. Diamondbacks OF David Peralta has eight doubles, five homers and 14 RBIs in his past 19 home games, but is 1-for-12 against Atlanta this season.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 7, Braves 3
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
W/L Trends
Atlanta

Braves are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 Thursday games.
Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss.
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West.
Braves are 0-8 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Braves are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts.
Braves are 1-4 in Sanchezs last 5 starts on grass.
Braves are 0-4 in Sanchezs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Braves are 0-4 in Sanchezs last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Braves are 0-5 in Sanchezs last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.
Braves are 0-4 in Sanchezs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 10-2 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Diamondbacks are 21-9 in their last 30 Thursday games.
Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Diamondbacks are 11-5 in their last 16 games following an off day.
Diamondbacks are 8-17 in their last 25 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 4-12 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Diamondbacks are 8-2 in Greinkes last 10 Thursday starts.
Diamondbacks are 8-2 in Greinkes last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 10-3 in Greinkes last 13 starts vs. National League East.
Diamondbacks are 21-7 in Greinkes last 28 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Diamondbacks are 24-10 in Greinkes last 34 starts during game 1 of a series.
Diamondbacks are 24-10 in Greinkes last 34 home starts.
Diamondbacks are 16-7 in Greinkes last 23 starts with 5 days of rest.
Diamondbacks are 35-17 in Greinkes last 52 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Greinkes last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 7-0-1 in Braves last 8 road games.
Under is 7-0 in Braves last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 vs. National League West.
Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Braves last 10 games following a loss.
Under is 14-4 in Braves last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Braves last 18 overall.
Under is 13-5 in Braves last 18 on grass.
Under is 9-4 in Braves last 13 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.
Under is 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts on grass.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 road starts.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts overall.
Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sanchezs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.

Arizona

Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 home games.
Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games following a win.
Under is 7-2 in Diamondbacks last 9 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 20-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 27 overall.
Under is 20-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 27 on grass.
Under is 13-4-1 in Diamondbacks last 18 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 18-6-2 in Diamondbacks last 26 vs. National League East.
Over is 41-15-1 in Diamondbacks last 57 games following an off day.
Under is 7-3 in Diamondbacks last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Under is 5-0 in Greinkes last 5 starts on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Greinkes last 5 starts overall.
Under is 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Greinkes last 9 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Greinkes last 6 home starts.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Under is 4-1 in Greinkes last 5 starts vs. National League East.
Under is 16-5-2 in Greinkes last 23 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 20-7-1 in Greinkes last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Greinkes last 4 starts vs. Braves.
Over is 9-1-1 in the last 11 meetings in Arizona.

Umpire Trends - Name unavailable
No trends available.
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
(905) ATLANTA @ (906) ARIZONA | 09/06/2018 - 9:40 PM
Play OVER ARIZONA on the total in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 26 Overs and 9 Unders for the last two seasons (+16.60 units)
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
(905) ATLANTA @ (906) ARIZONA | 09/06/2018 - 9:40 PM
Play ON ATLANTA using the money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 35 Wins and 29 Losses for the last two seasons (+23.97 units)
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
(905) ATLANTA @ (906) ARIZONA | 09/06/2018 - 9:40 PM
Play OVER ARIZONA on the total in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 36 Overs and 14 Unders for the last three seasons (+21.30 units)
 

Member
Joined
May 17, 2015
Messages
28,406
Tokens
(905) ATLANTA @ (906) ARIZONA | 09/06/2018 - 9:40 PM
Play AGAINST ATLANTA using the money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 55 Wins and 55 Losses for the last three seasons (+35.09 units)
 

Forum statistics

Threads
1,106,904
Messages
13,439,438
Members
99,345
Latest member
08winlink
The RX is the sports betting industry's leading information portal for bonuses, picks, and sportsbook reviews. Find the best deals offered by a sportsbook in your state and browse our free picks section.FacebookTwitterInstagramContact Usforum@therx.com