Preview: Cubs at Padres
Gracenote
Jul 13, 2018
The Chicago Cubs look to head into the All-Star break on a high note when they begin a three-game series against the host San Diego Padres on Friday. The Cubs had their three-series winning streak snapped by San Francisco on Wednesday, while San Diego is limping into the break having lost 18 of its last 24 games.
Chicago's Kris Bryant homered in his return to the lineup on Wednesday, but Anthony Rizzo went 0-for-5 and is hitless in 19 at-bats over his last four games. “He's just struggling right now,” manager Joe Maddon told reporters. “Specifically, mechanically, you’d have to talk to him. Right now, it's probably a confidence issue as much as anything. Nothing injury-wise.” Chicago sits one game back of first-place Milwaukee in the National League Central and needs to be careful not to overlook San Diego, which won the season series by a 4-2 margin last year. San Diego's Austin Hedges is showing signs of breaking out of a season-long slump with five hits in his last nine at-bats, including a three-run homer on Tuesday.
TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, NBCS Chicago, FS San Diego
PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 5.01 ERA) vs. Padres LH Clayton Richard (7-8, 4.50)
Chatwood struggled again on Saturday, allowing seven runs and nine hits while throwing a career-high 120 pitches over 5 2/3 innings against Cincinnati. The 28-year-old Californian has worked at least six frames in three of his 16 starts and walked five or more batters nine times. Wil Myers is 8-for-22 with three homers against Chatwood, who is 6-2 with a 4.17 ERA in 13 career games (11 starts) versus San Diego.
Richard had his streak of tossing six or more innings snapped at 11 consecutive starts on Sunday, when he came away with a no-decision after allowing three runs over five frames against Arizona. The 34-year-old native of Indiana is 6-4 with a 3.70 ERA and a 56-to-22 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his last 12 starts. Jason Heyward is 1-for-11 against Richard, who owns a 2-1 record and 2.60 ERA in four career starts versus the Cubs.
WALK-OFFS
1. The Cubs have won nine of their last 13 games following a 4-9 stretch in late June.
2. The Padres optioned LHP Joey Lucchesi to Triple-A El Paso and recalled C Raffy Lopez from the Chihuahuas.
3. Cubs LHP Jon Lester will start Sunday’s series finale and could be unavailable for Tuesday’s All-Star Game.
PREDICTION: Padres 6, Cubs 5
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Preview: Athletics at Giants
Gracenote
Jul 12, 2018
With the four best records in baseball belonging to American League teams, the Oakland Athletics' chances of making the postseason appeared all but dead midway through last month. The Athletics are 19-5 since falling two games below .500 four weeks ago and wrap up a 10-game road trip with the first of three at the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Oakland improved to 5-2 on its trek by erasing an early four-run deficit and rallying for a 6-4 victory at Houston on Thursday to take three of four from the reigning World Series champions. “We’re a confident group and we know we’re capable of playing like this,” said Athletics' outfielder Mark Canha, who delivered a tiebreaking two-run single Thursday. “We’re in a mindset where we come to the field expecting to win every day. It’s kind of a thing that snowballs.” The Giants, who are among four teams in contention in the tightly-bunched National League West, took two of three from the Chicago Cubs and are one of three NL teams with 30 home wins. Ace left-hander Madison Bumgarner, who missed more than the first two months with a fractured left hand, will make his eighth start of the season for San Francisco.
TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Edwin Jackson (1-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. Giants LH Madison Bumgarner (2-3, 3.09)
Jackson has yet to lose in three starts since he was signed by Oakland, turning in another solid outing in a no-decision at Cleveland on Saturday when he gave up three runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings. He has allowed five earned runs over 18 1/3 innings and will be going for a milestone as he seeks his 100th career victory. Andrew McCutchen is 15-for-39 with three homers off Jackson.
Bumgarner appeared to be reclaiming his form in his final two starts - both at home - last month, striking out 16 and surrendering only five hits over 15 scoreless innings. He has been touched for seven runs in his last two turns, although he picked up the win despite giving up four runs over 5 1/3 innings versus St. Louis on Sunday. Bumgarner is 3-2 with a 5.18 ERA lifetime against the Athletics.
WALK-OFFS
1. Athletics OF-DH Khris Davis is riding a career-best 14-game hitting streak.
2. Giants SS Brandon Crawford is 4-for-33 (all singles) with zero RBIs in the past 10 games.
3. Oakland has won five of eight meetings in the Bay Bridge Series since the start of the 2016 season.
PREDICTION: Athletics 4, Giants 3
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MLB
Long Sheet
Friday, July 13
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MILWAUKEE (55 - 39) at PITTSBURGH (44 - 49) - 7:05 PM
JUNIOR GUERRA (R) vs. NICK KINGHAM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 7-20 (-15.8 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 163-117 (+40.0 Units) against the money line in home games in July games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 429-440 (+37.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 55-39 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 55-44 (+14.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-9 (+8.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 67-60 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-18 (+12.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 26-15 (+13.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 38-18 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 45-30 (+14.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-14 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
GUERRA is 16-8 (+11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 72-95 (-26.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)
JUNIOR GUERRA vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
GUERRA is 1-1 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.269.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.2 units)
NICK KINGHAM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
KINGHAM is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 6.75 and a WHIP of 1.313.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)
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WASHINGTON (47 - 46) at NY METS (37 - 54) - 7:10 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. NOAH SYNDERGAARD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 47-46 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ROARK is 5-13 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 78-44 (+27.2 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 36-54 (-19.6 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 17-31 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
NY METS are 22-31 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 25-36 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
NY METS are 27-39 (-12.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
NY METS are 20-32 (-12.7 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
NY METS are 18-31 (-12.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY METS are 201-251 (-67.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 4-3 (+1.8 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.8 Units)
TANNER ROARK vs. NY METS since 1997
ROARK is 7-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.135.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.6 units)
NOAH SYNDERGAARD vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SYNDERGAARD is 2-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.157.
His team's record is 3-7 (-5.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.8 units)
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PHILADELPHIA (52 - 40) at MIAMI (39 - 56) - 7:10 PM
JAKE ARRIETA (R) vs. WEI-YIN CHEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARRIETA is 6-13 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 93-104 (+4.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 92-69 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 31-11 (+21.1 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 52-29 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 36-16 (+15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 45-28 (+17.9 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHEN is 53-32 (+27.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 52-40 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-31 (+15.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARRIETA is 24-6 (+15.2 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-3 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
JAKE ARRIETA vs. MIAMI since 1997
ARRIETA is 3-1 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.21 and a WHIP of 1.040.
His team's record is 3-3 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-0. (+5.0 units)
WEI-YIN CHEN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
CHEN is 1-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.466.
His team's record is 2-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)
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ARIZONA (51 - 43) at ATLANTA (51 - 40) - 7:35 PM
ZACK GODLEY (R) vs. ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 21-38 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in July games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-24 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 51-39 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 81-77 (+25.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 37-27 (+12.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ATLANTA is 29-18 (+17.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 145-115 (+19.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 18-11 (+14.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +175 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 38-26 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
ZACK GODLEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
GODLEY is 0-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 10.64 and a WHIP of 1.909.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)
ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 4-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 6-1 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (+0.1 units)
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CINCINNATI (41 - 52) at ST LOUIS (47 - 44) - 8:15 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. CARLOS MARTINEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
HARVEY is 9-19 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 130-123 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-45 (-23.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 105-102 (-38.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-40 (-16.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-22 (-14.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 40-45 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 81-76 (-25.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-1 (+7.8 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.7 Units)
MATT HARVEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
HARVEY is 0-2 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.115.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.1 units)
CARLOS MARTINEZ vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
MARTINEZ is 5-3 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.321.
His team's record is 8-3 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-3. (+3.7 units)
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CHICAGO CUBS (52 - 38) at SAN DIEGO (40 - 56) - 10:10 PM
TYLER CHATWOOD (R) vs. CLAYTON RICHARD (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1747-1800 (-267.8 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 45-44 (-17.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 21-28 (-14.8 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 851-788 (-155.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 58-47 (+21.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 134-159 (+19.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 111-129 (+20.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
CHATWOOD is 17-5 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
TYLER CHATWOOD vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
CHATWOOD is 6-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 8-3 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.5 units)
CLAYTON RICHARD vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
RICHARD is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.193.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-4. (-4.1 units)
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TEXAS (40 - 54) at BALTIMORE (26 - 68) - 7:05 PM
COLE HAMELS (L) vs. ALEX COBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COBB is 15-4 (+13.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997. (Team's Record)
TEXAS is 213-208 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 98-80 (+26.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 100-110 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 31-26 (+13.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 158-143 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
HAMELS is 11-2 (+10.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HAMELS is 37-19 (+20.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 26-68 (-38.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 11-30 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 14-32 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
BALTIMORE is 6-15 (-10.1 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-42 (-24.3 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 17-50 (-31.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 13-23 (-12.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COBB is 3-13 (-10.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
COLE HAMELS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAMELS is 1-4 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 5.35 and a WHIP of 1.423.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)
ALEX COBB vs. TEXAS since 1997
COBB is 1-0 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 2.91 and a WHIP of 0.971.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)
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NY YANKEES (61 - 31) at CLEVELAND (50 - 42) - 7:10 PM
DOMINGO GERMAN (R) vs. SHANE BIEBER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 12-25 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 36-41 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 31-12 (+15.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 50-42 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 11-13 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
CLEVELAND is 28-27 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CLEVELAND is 34-33 (-17.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-24 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.8 Units)
DOMINGO GERMAN vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
GERMAN is 0-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.333.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)
SHANE BIEBER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.
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TORONTO (42 - 50) at BOSTON (66 - 29) - 7:10 PM
RYAN BORUCKI (L) vs. RICK PORCELLO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 118-136 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-29 (-13.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TORONTO is 69-86 (-23.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 66-29 (+24.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BOSTON is 27-10 (+12.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
BOSTON is 30-12 (+14.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 46-19 (+17.9 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
PORCELLO is 90-48 (+26.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
PORCELLO is 5-11 (-11.6 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-2 (+5.3 Units) against TORONTO this season
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)
RYAN BORUCKI vs. BOSTON since 1997
No recent starts.
RICK PORCELLO vs. TORONTO since 1997
PORCELLO is 10-8 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.81 and a WHIP of 1.233.
His team's record is 11-11 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-9. (+2.0 units)
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TAMPA BAY (48 - 45) at MINNESOTA (42 - 49) - 8:10 PM
NATHAN EOVALDI (R) vs. JAKE ODORIZZI (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 48-45 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 42-38 (+10.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-70 (-26.9 Units) against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-86 (-35.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)
NATHAN EOVALDI vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
EOVALDI is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.215.
His team's record is 2-2 (-1.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)
JAKE ODORIZZI vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.
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KANSAS CITY (26 - 66) at CHI WHITE SOX (31 - 61) - 8:10 PM
BRAD KELLER (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 26-66 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 9-33 (-23.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
KANSAS CITY is 14-41 (-20.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
KANSAS CITY is 13-48 (-31.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
KANSAS CITY is 20-46 (-15.5 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SHIELDS is 9-4 (+8.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 5-2 (+3.8 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.8 Units)
BRAD KELLER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.
JAMES SHIELDS vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
SHIELDS is 8-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.18 and a WHIP of 1.209.
His team's record is 9-5 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.9 units)
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DETROIT (40 - 55) at HOUSTON (62 - 34) - 8:10 PM
MICHAEL FIERS (R) vs. DALLAS KEUCHEL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 104-153 (-33.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 58-187 (-70.3 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +175 to +250 since 1997.
DETROIT is 53-99 (-37.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 127-60 (+36.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-10 (+9.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters this season.
FIERS is 11-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 85-72 (-31.2 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
MICHAEL FIERS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
FIERS is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)
DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. DETROIT since 1997
KEUCHEL is 3-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 5-1 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.1 units)
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SEATTLE (58 - 36) at COLORADO (48 - 45) - 8:40 PM
CHRISTIAN BERGMAN (R) vs. ANTONIO SENZATELA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+2.0 Units) against SEATTLE this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.0 Units)
CHRISTIAN BERGMAN vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.
ANTONIO SENZATELA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SENZATELA is 0-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 8.18 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)
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LA ANGELS (48 - 46) at LA DODGERS (51 - 42) - 10:10 PM
FELIX PENA (R) vs. WALKER BUEHLER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 16-24 (-13.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LA ANGELS are 569-544 (+43.3 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 51-42 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA DODGERS are 11-15 (-12.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 this season.
LA DODGERS are 26-23 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
LA DODGERS are 111-129 (-36.4 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 15-18 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)
FELIX PENA vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
PENA is 0-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)
WALKER BUEHLER vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.
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OAKLAND (53 - 41) at SAN FRANCISCO (49 - 46) - 10:15 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 49-46 (+9.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 30-17 (+11.2 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 31-27 (+7.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-27 (+6.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OAKLAND is 53-41 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 29-20 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
OAKLAND is 65-60 (+10.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 126-152 (-38.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BUMGARNER is 7-17 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 5-13 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BUMGARNER is 3-9 (-9.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
EDWIN JACKSON vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
JACKSON is 5-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 6-5 (+3.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-6. (-1.1 units)
MADISON BUMGARNER vs. OAKLAND since 1997
BUMGARNER is 3-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.18 and a WHIP of 1.455.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)
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