Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Tuesday 4/2/19
By Joe Williams
Giant Fade
The San Francisco Giants have been a great parlay fade lately, betting against their futility while taking the 'under'. Over the past 14 games, the Giants have won just twice while the 'under' is 12-2 during the stretch, too. The Giants have lost AND the 'under' on 10 separate occasions during the 14-game streak.
That streak will be put to the test, as the Giants take it on the road to face the last-place San Diego Padres. LHP Andrew Suarez will take the ball for San Francisco, while RHP Bryan Mitchell works for the Fathers. The Giants have won just twice over their past 14 games on the road, and they're a dismal 1-8 across the past nine outings vs. RHP. The Giants haven't had a lot of luck inside the division, either, going just 2-5 in their past seven against NL West foes. The only good thing going for the Giants lately has been Suarez, and San Francicso has won four of the past five when the lefty kicks off a new series. The 'under' is 25-7-2 in the past 34 for the Giants against NL West clubs, too, while going 3-0-1 in Suarez's past four outings. The under is also 6-1-1 in his past eight assignments against divisional opponents.
Looking Ahead
Monday, April 1
The Cardinals and Pirates will square off in matinee action. Since the start of the 2016 season RHP Adam Wainwright has posted a 2-1 record, 4.56 ERA across 47 1/3 innings in eight starts and a relief appearance against the Pirates. More importantly, the Cardinals are 6-1 in his past seven starts against the Pirates, and St. Louis has won four of the past five in the Steel City. The total is also 20-7-5 in Waino's past 32 starts against the Bucs, while going 8-3-2 across his past 13 road outings in Pittsburgh.
The Orioles and Blue Jays tangle in Toronto, and it's David Hess against Sean Reid-Foley. Baltimore surprised by taking two of three from the Yankees in the Bronx. The Blue Jays split a four-game series aginst the Tigers while hitting the 'under' in all four games. The O's were horrific on the road last season, and they're 9-51 in the past 60 road games vs. RHP. In addition, they won just two of the past 16 starts by Hess, while going 1-11 in his past 12 on the road. Toronto won 12 of their past 16 against Baltimore, and they're have a .696 winning percentage (71-31) across the past 102 meetings vs. the O's.
Rangers LHP Drew Smyly makes his return to a major league hill for the first time since the 2016, as Tommy John surgery has wiped out his past two seasons. You can probably expect some rust. Meanwhile, Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly won a job in the Arizona rotation during spring training after spending the past three seasons in the KBO (South Korea). The Padres will be looking to treat him rudely, building upon their 3-1 start.
The Angels hit the road to meet the Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Mariners rolled up big offensive numbers in their first series against the Boston Red Sox. And the experts all said this would be a down year for the Seattle offense after an offseason purge. They'll roll the dice with Felix Hernandez on Monday, a pitcher who has lost quite a bit of velocity in recent seasons. He has had his troubles against superstar Mike Trout, too, as the Angels outfielder is hitting .373 with four doubles, two triples and eight home runs with 20 RBI and .373/.419/.759 slash line across 83 at-bats. Something's gotta give in this one, as the Angels are 1-5 in their past six trips to Seattle, while the Mariners are 2-7 in Hernandez's past nine starts against the Angels. The over has hit in four of Felix's past five vs. LAA, while going 5-2-1 in the past eight meetings overall in Seattle.
Weather Report
The weather forecast is wonderful for Monday. Three games will be indoors and/or in stadiums with a retractable roof, and all other cities will have a 10 percent chance or less of precipitation. The winds will be rather tranquil, too, blowing at 8 mph or less in all cities.
Tuesday, April 2
Max Scherzer takes the ball for the Nats, and he'll be facing a Phillies team which plucked his former teammate, Bryce Harper, off of the waiver wire. Scherzer is 5-1 with a 2.85 ERA, 96 strikeouts and a .207 opponent batting average over 72 2/3 innings in 11 starts against the Phillies since the start of the 2016, so we'll see if Harper can help tip the scales against him. Also, watch the weather in this one, as Zach Eflin and Scherzer could have rain interrupt their evenings. Odubel Herrera has been a thorn in Scherzer's side, too, hitting .341 (14-for-41) with three doubles, a triple and to home runs with a 1.035 OPS in his career. J.T. Realmuto is the complete opposite, going 3-for-36 (.083) with one double, a solo homer, one RBI and 11 strikeouts vs. Scherzer.
Jose Berrios looked good in the Opening Day start against Cleveland at Target Field, but can he carry the momentum into Kansas City? The Twins are just 5-21 across his past 26 road starts, and 2-15 in his past 17 road outings against a team with a winning record. Meanwhile, the Royals are 5-0 in Brad Keller's past five home starts, and 5-1 in his past six assignments against AL Central foes. The Twins are also 0-5 in Berrios' past five road starts in K.C., and 2-7 in his past nine overall against the Royals.
Justin Verlander will take on the Rangers, and he went 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA, 14 strikeouts and a .209 opponent batting average in two starts at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington last season. He was 2-2 with a 2.03 ERA in five starts overal against the Rangers, and Texas batters hit just .196 against him with 39 strikeouts over 31 innings.
Weather Report
The forecast calls for a 45 percent chance of rain during the Phillies-Nationals game, lightening up around 11pm ET. This game could be interrupted or even start with the tarpaulin, so the listed pitchers could either start late or have their starts cut short. In Texas the weather will be blowing in from right-center field into the face of the batters at a 14 mph clip, which should keep scores down. In Oakland it's the exact opposite, with winds blowing 10-13 mph to the right-center field power alley for Red Sox-A's. The same holds true for the Giants-Dodgers game in L.A., blowing out to right at 10-13 mph.
National League
Brewers (4-1) @ Reds (1-2)
Chacin allowed three runs in 5.1 IP in his first ‘19 start. He is 2-3, 3.86 in 10 games (8 starts) vs Cincinnati. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
DeSclafani was 7-8, 4.93 in 21 starts LY; he is 3-3, 4.91 in 8 games (7 starts) vs Milwaukee. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Brewers won their last three games, allowing nine runs (over 3-2). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 5-0
Cincinnati lost two of its first three games (under 3-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-2
Phillies (3-0) @ Nationals (1-2)
Eflin was 11-8, 4.36 in 24 starts LY; he is 1-1, 5.93 in three starts vs Washington. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Scherzer allowed two runs in 7.2 IP in losing his first ’19 start; he is 9-2, 2.62 in 17 starts vs Philly. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 0-1
Phillies won their first three games, scoring 23 runs (over 2-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-2
Washington lost two of its first three games (over 2-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-1
Mets (3-1) @ Marlins (2-3)
Vargas was 7-9, 5.77 in 20 starts LY; he is 2-1, 3.18 in three starts vs Miami. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Urena gave up six runs in 4.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 5-5, 3.38 in 14 games (10 starts) vs the Mets. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
Mets won three of their first four games (over 3-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-1-1
Miami lost three of its first five games (over 3-2). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-2-1
Giants (2-3) @ Dodgers (3-2)
Bumgarner allowed two runs in seven IP in his first ’19 start; he is 15-11, 2.66 in 31 starts against the Dodgers, 9-7, 2.45 in 19 starts in LA. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Ryu allowed one run in six IP in his first ’19 start; he is 5-6, 2.98 in 15 starts against the Giants. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
Giants lost three of their first five games (under 5-0), scoring nine runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 0-4-1
Los Angeles won three of its first five games (over 4-1), scoring 42 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 3-2
Diamondbacks (2-3) @ Padres (3-2)
Greinke allowed seven runs in 3.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 11-2, 2.20 in 22 starts vs San Diego. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 1-0
Lauer blanked the Giants for six innings in his first ’19 start; he is 1-0, 0.79 in two starts vs Arizona. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Diamondbacks lost three of their first five games (over 5-0), allowing 43 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 4-1
San Diego won three of its first five games (under 4-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-3-1
American League
Tigers (2-3) @ Bronx (2-2)
Zimmerman threw seven shutout innings in his first ’19 start; he is 3-1, 2.84 in six starts vs NY. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Tanaka allowed two runs in 5.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 2-3, 3.82 in six starts vs Detroit. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-0-1
Tigers lost three of their first five games (under 5-0) scoring seven runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 0-5
New York split its first four games (under 2-1-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-2
Orioles (3-1) @ Blue Jays (2-3)
Cashner allowed six runs in four IP in his first ’19 start; he is 1-2, 3.11 in six starts vs Toronto. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 0-0-1
Stroman blanked Detroit for seven innings in his first ’19 start; he is 4-4, 3.55 in 11 games (10 starts) vs Baltimore. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Orioles won three of their first four games (over 2-1-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 3-1
Toronto lost three of its first five games (under 4-1), scoring 17 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1
Astros (2-3) @ Rangers (2-2)
Verlander allowed one run in seven IP in his first ’19 start; he is 13-8, 2.82 in 25 starts vs Texas. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 0-1
Miller was 2-6, 7.34 in eight MLB starts the last two years; he’s started 124 MLB games. He’s allowed three runs in six IP in two games vs Houston. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Astros lost three of their first five games (under 5-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1
Texas split its first four games (over 3-1), scoring 24 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 3-1
Twins (2-1) @ Royals (2-1)
Berrios blanked the Indians for 7.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 2-2, 4.35 in nine starts against the Royals. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Keller blanked White Sox for seven innings in his first ’19 start; he is 1-0, 3.60 in two starts vs Minnesota. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Twins won two of their first three games (under 2-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-2
Kansas City won two of their first three games (under 3-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-1
Red Sox (1-4) @ A’s (4-3)
Sale allowed seven runs in three IP in his first ’19 start; he is 6-3, 2.78 in 15 games (10 starts) vs Oakland. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
Fiers 1-1, 5.00 in his first two ’19 starts; he is 2-0, 1.99 in four games (3 starts) vs Boston. Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2 Over/under: 1-1
Red Sox lost four of their first five games this week (over 4-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 4-1
Oakland won four of its last five games (under 5-2). Over/under 1st 5 innings: last six under
Angels (1-4) @ Mariners (6-1)
Cahill allowed four runs in six IP in his first ’19 start; he is 5-4, 3.40 in 14 starts vs Seattle. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Gonzales is 2-0, 6.35 in his first two starts; he is 3-0, 3.32 in eight starts against the Angels. Team in his starts: 2-0
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-2 Over/under: 2-0
Angels lost four of their first five games (under 4-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1
Seattle won six of its first seven games this season (over 6-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-1
Interleague
Rockies (2-3) @ Rays (4-1)
Freeland allowed one run in seven IP in his first ’19 start; he has never pitched against the Rays. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under:
Snell allowed five runs in six IP in his first ’19 start; he pitched six shutout innings in his only start vs Colorado. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Colorado lost its last three games, scoring four runs; their last four games stayed under the total. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1 in last four
Rays won four of their first five games (under 5-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: last four under
Umpires
Mil-Cin: Home side won seven of last eight Diaz games.
NY-Mia: Under is 8-3-1 in last dozen Iassogna games.
Az-SD: Last seven BWelke games stayed under.
SF-LA: Five of last six Marquez games went over.
Det-NY: Five of last seven Knight games stayed under.
Blt-Tor: Five of last six Miller games stayed under.
Hst-Tex: Three of last four Meals games stayed under.
Bos-A’s: Six of last eight GGibson games stayed under.
LA-Sea: Under is 16-4-1 in last 21 Reynolds games.
Col-TB: Last five Little games went over the total.
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 • 07:07 PM
969 BOSTON @ 970 OAKLAND
Play on BOSTON using the run line in All games when playing on Tuesday
The record is 23 Wins and 4 for the last three seasons (+19.85 units)
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Tuesday, 2 April 2019 • 04:10 PM
973 COLORADO @ 974 TAMPA BAY
Play on TAMPA BAY using the run line in All games in home games
The record is 55 Wins and 31 for the last two seasons (+30.8 units)
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Tuesday, 2 April 2019 • 05:05 PM
965 HOUSTON @ 966 TEXAS
Play on HOUSTON using the money line in All games against division opponents
The record is 57 Wins and 19 for the last three seasons (+31.6 units)
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Tuesday, 2 April 2019 • 03:40 PM
951 MILWAUKEE @ 952 CINCINNATI
Play on MILWAUKEE using the money line in All games in night games
The record is 71 Wins and 39 for the last two seasons (+31.15 units)
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Tuesday, 2 April 2019 • 07:10 PM
957 ARIZONA @ 958 SAN DIEGO
Play over ARIZONA on the total in All games when playing with a day off
The record is 28 Overs and 10 for the last three seasons (+17.5 units)
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Good Month/Bad Month Pitchers
Marc Lawrence
Major League Baseball trades places with March Madness as the sports flavor of the month in April. As we usher in America's favorite pastime, let's open the season with one of our favorite handicapping angles – good month pitchers.
Listed below are hurlers that have enjoyed a two-to-one or better success ratio in team starts the last three seasons during the month of April. On the flip side, we've also listed pitchers that struggle in April team starts, winning 33% percent or less of their efforts. To qualify pitchers must have made a minimum of 10 starts, with at least one start each April over the last three years.
Note: * designates a categorical repeat appearance by this pitcher, maintaining status quo from last season’s April list (none this season). In addition also designated are the best and/or worst site results – home (H) or away (A) – within each pitcher’s April results.
I'll be back next month with May's Good Month Pitchers. Until then, it’s time to play ball!
GOOD MONTH PITCHERS
Hellickson, Jeremy • Washington Nationals • 9-4 / 5-2 A
In the offseason, Hellickson signed a deal to continue to pitch with Washington and is regarded as their fifth starter to begin the season. That means with off days he will probably miss a few early starts and that might be too bad for both him and the Nationals given his history of getting off to fast starts. Lacking overpowering stuff, Hellickson relies on command and getting ahead of hitters and last year threw 67 percent of first-pitch strikes to opposing hitters, to place the odds in his favor.
Lester, Jon • Chicago Cubs • 10-5 / 6-2 H
No longer having a mid-90's heater, Lester still knows how to pitch. The Cubs left-hander is now more reliant on his variety of curves and change-ups to keep hitters off balance and will still bust the fastball up and in with two strikes to further keep hitters guessing. Granted, Lester has pitched for a team that has won a lot of games in recent years, but his 50-19 record with a 3.33 ERA is still impressive the last three seasons as he reaches his mid-30's.
Morton, Charlie • Tampa Bay Rays • 10-5 / 8-2 H
Morton was given a second chance to revive his career in Houston and did he ever! Known as No.4 starter who was perpetually injured or ineffective in Pittsburgh, the Astros showed they know how to make pitchers better and healthier. Morton was 29-10 the last two years, with an ERA just over 3.30 and career-lows in WHIP of 1.19 and 1.16. At 35 and with World Series ring in hand, the right-hander took the money and moved to pitcher-starved Tampa Bay. There is little reason he won't be effective having the third-best fastball in the bigs last year at 96.6 MPH.
Porcello, Rick • Boston Red Sox • 11-4 / 7-2 H
Porcello won the Cy Young in 2016 and followed that up by trying to prove he was a different pitcher, getting away from what he does best. He finished 11-17 with a WHIP of 1.40, his highest in four years. With Chris Sale and a healthy David Price, Porcello returned to a middle of the rotation pitcher, of which he is ideally suited. Last offseason, Porcello was convinced to throw his slider more as hitters were sitting on his fastball and sinker and that gave him another pitch to return to being effective.
Wacha, Michael • St. Louis Cardinals • 9-4 / 7-1 H
After a breakout 2015 season in which Wacha was 17-7, he lost his way a bit. Last season, the Redbirds righty was having a super season after 15 starts with an 8-2 record, with an ERA of 3.20 and WHIP of 1.23, when disaster struck with an oblique strain, which ended his year. At 27 and having gone through an assortment of ailments the last three years, Wacha is probably no longer ace material but an excellent No. 2 or No. 3 starter in St. Louis with electric stuff that he just needs to stay within himself to be outstanding.
Cueto, Johnny • San Francisco Giants • 11-3 / 6-1 H
The San Francisco right-hander is still recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Martinez, Carlos • St. Louis Cardinals • 11-3 / 7-1 H
Coming off an injury-plagued 2018, Martinez was shut down to start spring training with shoulder weakness. The two-time All-Star and former St. Louis ace received a platelet-rich plasma injection which reportedly helped, but there is still no timetable for his return.
BAD MONTH PITCHERS
Wood, Alex • Cincinnati Reds • 4-9 / 2-7 A
Wood starts his new career in Cincinnati on the injured list with a back issue that flared up halfway thru spring training. The latest news on a return is later this month if not early May. In spite of having talent, he never made the Braves or Dodgers feel comfortable, other than when he was 16-3 in 2017, and even then, he was a not factor in the postseason that year. Playing for a far worse team in Cincinnati, expect him to struggle in the Reds bandbox compared to pitching in L.A.
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Brewers (4-1) @ Reds (1-2)
Chacin allowed three runs in 5.1 IP in his first ‘19 start. He is 2-3, 3.86 in 10 games (8 starts) vs Cincinnati. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
DeSclafani was 7-8, 4.93 in 21 starts LY; he is 3-3, 4.91 in 8 games (7 starts) vs Milwaukee. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Brewers won their last three games, allowing nine runs (over 3-2). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 5-0
Cincinnati lost two of its first three games (under 3-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-2
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Phillies (3-0) @ Nationals (1-2)
Eflin was 11-8, 4.36 in 24 starts LY; he is 1-1, 5.93 in three starts vs Washington. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Scherzer allowed two runs in 7.2 IP in losing his first ’19 start; he is 9-2, 2.62 in 17 starts vs Philly. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 0-1
Phillies won their first three games, scoring 23 runs (over 2-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-2
Washington lost two of its first three games (over 2-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-1
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Mets (3-1) @ Marlins (2-3)
Vargas was 7-9, 5.77 in 20 starts LY; he is 2-1, 3.18 in three starts vs Miami. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Urena gave up six runs in 4.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 5-5, 3.38 in 14 games (10 starts) vs the Mets. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
Mets won three of their first four games (over 3-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-1-1
Miami lost three of its first five games (over 3-2). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-2-1
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Giants (2-3) @ Dodgers (3-2)
Bumgarner allowed two runs in seven IP in his first ’19 start; he is 15-11, 2.66 in 31 starts against the Dodgers, 9-7, 2.45 in 19 starts in LA. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Ryu allowed one run in six IP in his first ’19 start; he is 5-6, 2.98 in 15 starts against the Giants. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
Giants lost three of their first five games (under 5-0), scoring nine runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 0-4-1
Los Angeles won three of its first five games (over 4-1), scoring 42 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 3-2
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Diamondbacks (2-3) @ Padres (3-2)
Greinke allowed seven runs in 3.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 11-2, 2.20 in 22 starts vs San Diego. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 1-0
Lauer blanked the Giants for six innings in his first ’19 start; he is 1-0, 0.79 in two starts vs Arizona. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Diamondbacks lost three of their first five games (over 5-0), allowing 43 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 4-1
San Diego won three of its first five games (under 4-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-3-1
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Tigers (2-3) @ Bronx (2-2)
Zimmerman threw seven shutout innings in his first ’19 start; he is 3-1, 2.84 in six starts vs NY. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Tanaka allowed two runs in 5.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 2-3, 3.82 in six starts vs Detroit. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-0-1
Tigers lost three of their first five games (under 5-0) scoring seven runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 0-5
New York split its first four games (under 2-1-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-2
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Orioles (3-1) @ Blue Jays (2-3)
Cashner allowed six runs in four IP in his first ’19 start; he is 1-2, 3.11 in six starts vs Toronto. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 0-0-1
Stroman blanked Detroit for seven innings in his first ’19 start; he is 4-4, 3.55 in 11 games (10 starts) vs Baltimore. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Orioles won three of their first four games (over 2-1-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 3-1
Toronto lost three of its first five games (under 4-1), scoring 17 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1
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Astros (2-3) @ Rangers (2-2)
Verlander allowed one run in seven IP in his first ’19 start; he is 13-8, 2.82 in 25 starts vs Texas. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 1-1 Over/under: 0-1
Miller was 2-6, 7.34 in eight MLB starts the last two years; he’s started 124 MLB games. He’s allowed three runs in six IP in two games vs Houston. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Astros lost three of their first five games (under 5-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1
Texas split its first four games (over 3-1), scoring 24 runs. Over/under 1st 5 innings: 3-1
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Twins (2-1) @ Royals (2-1)
Berrios blanked the Indians for 7.2 IP in his first ’19 start; he is 2-2, 4.35 in nine starts against the Royals. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 0-0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Keller blanked White Sox for seven innings in his first ’19 start; he is 1-0, 3.60 in two starts vs Minnesota. Team in his starts: 1-0
5-inning record: 1-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Twins won two of their first three games (under 2-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 1-2
Kansas City won two of their first three games (under 3-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 2-1
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Red Sox (1-4) @ A’s (4-3)
Sale allowed seven runs in three IP in his first ’19 start; he is 6-3, 2.78 in 15 games (10 starts) vs Oakland. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 1-0
Fiers 1-1, 5.00 in his first two ’19 starts; he is 2-0, 1.99 in four games (3 starts) vs Boston. Team in his starts: 1-1
5-inning record: 1-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-2 Over/under: 1-1
Red Sox lost four of their first five games this week (over 4-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: 4-1
Oakland won four of its last five games (under 5-2). Over/under 1st 5 innings: last six under
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Angels (1-4) @ Mariners (6-1)
Cahill allowed four runs in six IP in his first ’19 start; he is 5-4, 3.40 in 14 starts vs Seattle. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Gonzales is 2-0, 6.35 in his first two starts; he is 3-0, 3.32 in eight starts against the Angels. Team in his starts: 2-0
5-inning record: 2-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 2-2 Over/under: 2-0
Angels lost four of their first five games (under 4-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 4-1
Seattle won six of its first seven games this season (over 6-1). Over/under 1st 5 innings: over 6-1
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Rockies (2-3) @ Rays (4-1)
Freeland allowed one run in seven IP in his first ’19 start; he has never pitched against the Rays. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0 Over/under:
Snell allowed five runs in six IP in his first ’19 start; he pitched six shutout innings in his only start vs Colorado. Team in his starts: 0-1
5-inning record: 0-1 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-1 Over/under: 0-1
Colorado lost its last three games, scoring four runs; their last four games stayed under the total. Over/under 1st 5 innings: under 3-1 in last four
Rays won four of their first five games (under 5-0). Over/under 1st 5 innings: last four under
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MLB
Tuesday, April 2
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Trend Report
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Detroit @ NY Yankees
Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 11 games when playing Detroit
Milwaukee @ Cincinnati
Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Philadelphia @ Washington
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games at home
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Baltimore @ Toronto
Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto
Toronto is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 10 games at home
Colorado @ Tampa Bay
Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Colorado's last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games
Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
NY Mets @ Miami
NY Mets
NY Mets is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Mets is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing NY Mets
Houston @ Texas
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas
Texas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Minnesota @ Kansas City
Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas City
Kansas City is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Kansas City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Boston @ Oakland
Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Oakland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home
San Francisco @ LA Dodgers
San Francisco
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games
LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LA Dodgers's last 16 games when playing at home against San Francisco
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games
Arizona @ San Diego
Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
San Diego
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games at home
LA Angels @ Seattle
LA Angels
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games on the road
Seattle
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
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