Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites.
DETROIT is 10-25 SU (-17.5 Units) in home games against AL West opponents in the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 69-40 SU (27.1 Units) vs. an AL team with an on base percentage .330 or worse over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 81-91 SU (-19.1 Units) in road games in all games in the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 63-41 SU (17.9 Units) after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games in the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-30 SU (4 Units) in home games when the total is 8 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 64-94 SU (-39.4 Units) when the total is 8 to 8.5 in the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 64-44 Over (15.6 Units) when the money line is +125 to -125 in the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-23 SU (-13.1 Units) in road games vs. a bad bullpen that blows 38% or more of their save opportunities over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 95-69 Under (19.1 Units) in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX is 61-36 Over (21.4 Units) in home games revenging a 3 game sweep at the hands of their opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 32-9 SU (22.1 Units) as an underdog of +100 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 126-88 SU (29.2 Units) when the total is 8.5 to 10 in the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 343-264 Under (52.6 Units) in road games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games since 1996.
OAKLAND is 28-56 SU (-33.6 Units) in home games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 198-151 SU (31.9 Units) in all games in the last 3 seasons.
MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up
Tuesday, April 16
National League
Colorado (4-13) @ Philadelphia (9-8)
— Gomber is 0-0, 4.91 in three starts.
— Colorado is 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He is 0-1, 4.73 in two starts vs Philly.
— Rockies are 4-13 in their first 17 games.
— They’re 2-9 on road.
— under 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3-3.2
— Suarez is 2-0, 2.65 in three starts.
— Philly is 3-0 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 1-0, 3.32 in three starts vs Colorado.
— Phillies are 4-2 in their last six games.
— Phillies are 6-5 at home.
— under 11-1 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-2.2
San Francisco (7-10) @ Miami (3-14)
— Hicks is 2-0, 1.50 in three starts.
— San Francisco is 3-0 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He is 0-2, 1.26 in 12 games (1 start) vs Miami.
— Giants are 5-9 in their last 14 games.
— They’re 4-7 on road.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 5-17
— record in first 5 innings: 4-12-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-4-3
— Weathers is 1-1, 3.86 in three starts.
— Miami is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He threw 7 scoreless IP in three relief stints vs San Francisco.
— Marlins lost 14 of their first 17 games.
— Miami is 0-6 in games where winning run scored from 7th inning on
— Marlins are 1-10 at home.
— under 6-3 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-9
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3
Pittsburgh (11-6) @ NY Mets (8-8)
— Jones is 1-2, 4.00 in three starts.
— Pittsburgh is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against the Mets.
— Pirates are 2-4 in their last six games.
— They’re 8-4 on the road.
— under 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 9-7-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-2-2.1
— Quintana is 1-1, 3.52 in three starts.
— New York is 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 5-2, 3.33 in 14 starts vs Pittsburgh.
— New York is 8-3 in its last 11 games.
— Mets are 4-6 at home.
— over 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 3-16
— record in first 5 innings: 5-5-6
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-3-3.2
San Diego (10-9) @ Milwaukee (10-5)
— Cease is 1-1, 3.20 in three starts.
— San Diego is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He gave up 2 runs in 7 IP, in his one start vs Milwaukee.
— Padres are 5-2 in their last seven games.
— They’re 4-3 on the road.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scored run in first inning: 7-19
— record in first 5 innings: 10-8-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-4-3
— Miley allowed a run in 4 IP (82 PT) in his first ‘24 start.
— Milwaukee is 1-0 in his starts.
— over 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0
— He is 2-6, 4.88 in 16 starts vs San Diego.
— Brewers are 4-2 in their last six games.
— They’re 3-3 at home.
— over 9-1-1 last eleven games
— scored run in first inning: 6-15
— record in first 5 innings: 11-3-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.2-3.1-4.1
Cubs (10-6) @ Arizona (8-9)
— Hendricks is 0-2, 12.08 in three starts.
— Chicago is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He is 5-3, 3.88 in 11 starts vs Arizona.
— Cubs won their last three games.
— They’re 5-5 on road.
— under 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 4-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-4-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.2-3.1-5
— Henry is 0-1, 6.43 in three starts.
— Arizona is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He hasn’t pitched against the Cubs.
— Arizona won four of last six games.
— Diamondbacks are 6-5 at home.
— under 6-2 last eight games
— scored run in first inning: 10-17
— record in first 5 innings: 9-4-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-6
Washington (7-9) @ Los Angeles (11-8)
— Corbin is 0-2, 8.44 in three starts.
— Washington is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-3
— He is 5-12, 4.22 in 23 starts against the Dodgers.
— Nationals are 2-3 in their last five games.
— They’re 5-5 on the road.
— under 7-3 last ten games
— scored run in first inning: 2-16
— record in first 5 innings: 7-8-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2.2-4
— bullpen game
— Dodgers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— Dodgers are 7-4 at home.
— over 8-2-1 at home
— scored run in first inning: 9-19
— record in first 5 innings: 11-8
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2.1-4-4
American League
Cleveland (11-5) @ Boston (9-8)
— Bibee is 1-0, 5.93 in three starts.
— Guardians are 3-0 in his starts, scoring 23 runs.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He gave up 2 runs in 5 IP in his one start vs Boston.
— Cleveland is 8-3 in its last eleven games.
— Guardians are 8-2 on road.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 3-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9.1-4.1-4
— Whitlock is 1-0, 1.23 in three starts.
— Red Sox are 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 3-0
— He is 1-0, 2.84 in four relief stints vs Cleveland
— Boston is 3-6 in its last nine games.
— Red Sox are 2-5 at home.
— under 5-2 home games
— scored run in first inning: 5-16
— record in first 5 innings: 10-3-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-3.2-3.1
Minnesota (6-9) @ Baltimore (10-6)
— Paddack is 0-0, 4.15 in two starts.
— Minnesota is 2-0 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1
— He is 2-0, 1.69 in two starts vs Baltimore.
— Twins are 3-7 in their last ten games.
— They’re 5-5 on road.
— under 9-6
— scored run in first inning: 4-15
— record in first 5 innings: 5-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 9-2-3
— Rodriguez is 2-0, 2.50 in three starts.
— Baltimore is 3-0 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Minnesota.
— Baltimore is 5-2 in its last seven games.
— Orioles are 6-4 at home.
— over 6-0 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 5-16
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5-4-4.1
Texas (9-8) @ Detroit (9-7)
— Gray is 0-1, 5.83 in three starts.
— Texas is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-2
— He threw 7 shutout IP in his one start vs Detroit.
— Rangers are 3-6 in their last nine games.
— They’re 4-3 on road.
— over 3-1 last four games
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 7-5-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-2-4
— Olson is 0-1, 5;40 in his first two starts.
— Detroit is 1-1 in his starts.
— under 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-1
— He gave up a run in 1.2 IP, in his only start vs Texas.
— Detroit split its last six games.
— Tigers are 3-5 at home.
— under 3-0 last three games
— scored run in first inning: 5-16
— record in first 5 innings: 5-9-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 8.1-2.2-2.2
LA Angels (8-8) @ Tampa Bay (9-8)
— Soriano allowed 4 runs in 4 IP in his first ‘24 start.
— Angels are 0-1 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 1-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— He is 0-1, 5.14 in four games (1 start) vs Tampa Bay.
— Angels are 4-6 in their last ten games.
— They’re 6-4 on road.
— under 5-2 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 5-16
— record in first 5 innings: 5-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3.2-4
— Civale is 2-1, 2.65 in three starts.
— Rays are 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He is 2-1, 6.00 in three starts vs Anaheim.
— Tampa Bay won six of last nine games.
— Rays are 5-6 at home.
— over 7-4 at home
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 9-5-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-3-2.2
Bronx (12-5) @ Toronto (9-8)
— Rodon is 1-0, 2.87 in three starts.
— New York is 3-0 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He is 1-0, 2.70 in four starts vs Toronto.
— New York lost last two games, after a 12-3 start.
— They’re 8-3 on road.
— under 11-5 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 2-17
— record in first 5 innings: 8-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 7-5.2-3
— Kikuchi is 0-1, 2.25 in three starts.
— Toronto is 1-2 in his starts.
— under 3-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1-2
— He is 4-3, 3.24 in 11 starts vs New York.
— Toronto is 5-2 in its last seven games.
— Blue Jays are 5-2 at home.
— under 9-3 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-8-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 5.1-2-2.2
Kansas City (11-6) @ White Sox (2-14)
— Singer is 2-0, 0.98 in his three starts.
— Kansas City is 3-0 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 2-0-1
— He is 3-3, 4.03 in 12 starts vs Chicago.
— Royals won nine of their last 11 games.
— They’re 3-4 on the road.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 6-17
— record in first 5 innings: 9-3-5
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-2-2
— Cannon is making his MLB debut.
— White Sox lost 14 of first 16 games.
— Chicago is 1-8 at home.
— over 4-2 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 3-16
— record in first 5 innings: 3-9-4
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4.1-4.1-4
Interleague Games
Atlanta (10-5) @ Houston (6-12)
— Lopez is 1-0, 0.75 in two starts.
— Atlanta is 1-1 in his starts.
— over 1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-2
— record in first 5 innings: 1-0-1
— He is 0-1, 3.48 in 11 games (2 starts) vs Houston.
— Braves are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— They’re 6-3 on road.
— over 10-4-1
— scored run in first inning: 5-15
— record in first 5 innings: 8-5-2
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 1-3.1-4.1
— Brown allowed 9 runs in the first inning of his last start.
— He is 0-3, 17.61 in three starts.
— Houston is 0-3 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He gave up 4 runs in 4.2 IP, in his one start vs Atlanta.
— Houston lost 12 of its first 18 games.
— Astros are 4-7 at home.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 8-18
— record in first 5 innings: 9-6-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-2-5
St Louis (8-9) @ Oakland (7-10)
— Lynn is 0-0, 4.05 in three starts.
— St Louis is 2-1 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He is 6-2, 3.59 in 11 starts vs Oakland.
— Cardinals are 3-5 in their last eight games.
— They’re 5-6 on road.
— under 9-3 last dozen games
— scored run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 5-9-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 2-3.1-3
— Sears is 1-1, 5.17 in three starts.
— Oakland is 1-2 in his starts.
— over 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-2
— He gave up 3 runs in 5 IP, in his one start vs St Louis.
— A’s won six of their last nine games.
— Oakland is 3-8 at home.
— under 7-2 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 4-17
— record in first 5 innings: 6-11
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 4-4.2-3.1
Cincinnati (9-7) @ Seattle (7-10)
— Greene is 0-1, 5.40 in three starts.
— Cincinnati is 0-3 in his starts.
— over 1-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-3
— record in first 5 innings: 1-1-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle.
— Reds are 3-1 in their last four games.
— They’re 5-2 on road.
— over 5-1-1 last seven games
— scored run in first inning: 2-16
— record in first 5 innings: 8-7-1
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3.1-3.1-6
— Gilbert is 0-0, 2.66 in his three starts.
— Seattle is 2-1 in his starts.
— under 2-1
— allowed run in first inning: 0-3
— record in first 5 innings: 0-2-1
— He gave up 3 runs in 5.1 IP, in his one start vs Cincinnati.
— Seattle is 4-8 in its last 12 games.
— Mariners are 5-6 at home.
— under 12-4 last 16 games
— scored run in first inning: 3-17
— record in first 5 innings: 4-10-3
— bullpen IP last 3 days: 3-3-3