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    Diamond Trends - Wednesday
    By Vince Akins
    VegasInsider.com

    SU TREND OF THE DAY:

    The Yankees are 15-0 since May 30, 2007 after a loss in which they allowed 1 or fewer walks and it is the last game of a series for a net profit of $1585.

    OU TREND OF THE DAY:

    The Astros are 0-11 OU since July 29, 2011 as a 140+ dog when they are off a walk off loss in their starter’s last start for a net profit of $1100 when playing the under.

    PITCHER TREND OF THE DAY:

    When Kris Medlen starts the Braves are 10-0 since May 29, 2010 after the team won their last three games for a net profit of $1020.

    MLB BIBLE ACTIVE TREND:

    The Braves are 10-0 (+$1,138) since April 25, 2012 as a dog after a one run win.

    ACTIVE TRENDS:

    The Mets are 0-10 since April 04, 2013 at home when they are off a win in which they never trailed for a net profit of $1113 when playing against.

    When Jordan Zimmermann starts the Nationals are 11-0 since July 18, 2012 at home after his team won the last time he started for a net profit of $1105.

  • #2
    National League

    Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 ET
    Medlen: Over is 11-6-1 in Braves' road series finales in 2013
    Zimmermann: Nationals have won last 14 Zimmermann home starts at night

    Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
    Wood: Cubs 3-6 SU in Wood's 2013 road starts
    Hamels: Under is 5-0 in Hamels' last five home starts

    Miami at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
    Koehler: Under is 10-3-1 in Marlins' last 13 road games following a loss
    Morton: Under is 11-4-1 when Morton is coming off an Over in his previous start with the Pirates

    Colorado at New York Mets, 7:10 ET
    Bettis: Rockies 4-16 since June 17 in road night games
    Harvey: Under is 10-6 when Harvey starts at Citi Field

    Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals, 8:15 ET
    Nolasco: Dodgers 15-1 in last 16 road games
    Miller: Under is 6-1 in last seven Cardinals home games

    Milwaukee at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
    Gorzelanny: Teams are 3-11 SU last 14 games when Gorzelanny starts away from his home park
    Bumgarner: Under is 2-8 in Bumgarner's last 10 home starts

    American League

    Toronto at Seattle, 3:40 ET
    Happ: Under is 6-2 in last eight Blue Jays getaway day road games
    Harang: Mariners 3-8 SU in last 11 home day games

    Detroit at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
    Fister: Under is 4-1 in Fister's five starts for Tigers at Progressive Field
    Salazar: Indians 11-2 SU in last 13 home games

    Boston at Houston, 8:10 ET
    Dempster: Over is 4-1 in Dempster's last five road starts
    Cosart: Astros 4-13 SU in home series finales in 2013

    Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 ET
    Deduno: Under is 12-4 when Deduno starts on the road
    Davis: Under is 17-8-1 since start of 2012 when Royals play home series finale after a win

    New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET
    Sabathia: Under is 12-3-1 in 2013 when Yankees face a southpaw on the road
    Santiago: White Sox 8-1 SU in last nine home games when facing a southpaw

    Texas at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 ET
    Ogando: Rangers 11-4 SU in Ogando's last 11 starts
    Hanson: Over is 5-1-2 when Hanson starts at home for the Angels

    Interleague

    Oakland at Cincinnati, 12:35 ET MLB
    Colon: Athletics have won every game in Colon's last six road starts
    Bailey: Reds 1-4 SU in Bailey's last five home starts

    Baltimore at San Diego, 3:40 ET
    Gonzalez: Under is 14-6 when Gonzalez starts on the road
    Stults: Padres 13-4 when Stults starts at home

    Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9:40 ET
    Archer: Under is 8-1 in Archer's 2013 starts
    Spruill: Under is 10-5-1 in Diamondbacks' home series finales in 2013

    Comment


    • #3
      12:35 PM
      OAKLAND vs. CINCINNATI
      Oakland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Oakland
      Cincinnati is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oakland

      3:40 PM
      BALTIMORE vs. SAN DIEGO
      Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
      The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Diego
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 7 games at home
      San Diego is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

      3:40 PM
      TORONTO vs. SEATTLE
      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Seattle
      The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Seattle
      The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
      The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle's last 7 games

      7:05 PM
      CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
      Chi Cubs are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
      Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
      Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
      Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

      7:05 PM
      DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
      Detroit is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cleveland
      Cleveland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
      Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit

      7:05 PM
      MIAMI vs. PITTSBURGH
      Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
      The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Miami's last 25 games when playing Pittsburgh
      The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Pittsburgh's last 25 games when playing Miami
      Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

      7:05 PM
      ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
      Atlanta is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Washington
      The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Washington
      Washington is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
      The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Atlanta

      7:10 PM
      COLORADO vs. NY METS
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
      Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing NY Mets
      The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Mets's last 9 games at home
      The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

      8:10 PM
      BOSTON vs. HOUSTON
      Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
      The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games on the road
      Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
      Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston

      8:10 PM
      MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
      Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
      The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games on the road
      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
      Kansas City is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

      8:10 PM
      NY YANKEES vs. CHI WHITE SOX
      NY Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
      The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games on the road
      Chi White Sox are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games at home
      Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

      8:15 PM
      LA DODGERS vs. ST. LOUIS
      LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
      LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
      St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
      St. Louis is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

      9:40 PM
      TAMPA BAY vs. ARIZONA
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
      Tampa Bay is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
      Arizona is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
      The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arizona's last 8 games

      10:05 PM
      TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
      The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
      Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
      The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Angels's last 14 games when playing Texas
      LA Angels are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games

      10:15 PM
      MILWAUKEE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
      Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games on the road
      San Francisco is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
      The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 5 games

      Comment


      • #4
        Hot pitchers
        -- Hamels is 2-2, 2.30 in his last six starts, but Phillies lost his last three, scoring a total of six runs.
        -- Koehler is 2-1, 2.70 in his last three starts.
        -- Chacin is 7-2, 2.24 in his last ten starts.
        -- Harvey is 1-1, 1.74 in his last three.
        -- Miller is 3-1, 3.58 in his last five starts.
        -- Bumgarner is 4-1, 1.47 in his last six starts.

        -- Colon is 11-1, 1.61 in his last 14 starts.
        -- Bailey is 1-1, 1.76 in his last two.
        -- Archer is 4-1, 1.42 in his last five starts.
        -- Delgado is 3-0, 2.61 in his last three.

        -- Fister is 4-0, 1.61 in his last four starts.
        -- Salazar won his only '13 start, allowing Texas one run in six IP.
        -- Cosart is 1-0, 1.29 in four starts this season.
        -- Deduno is 3-0, 1.67 in his last four starts.
        -- Santiago has a 2.63 RA in his last two starts, but White Sox lost his last six outings, scoring 10 runs in those six games.

        Cold pitchers
        -- Medlen is 2-3, 7.09 in his last five starts.
        -- Zimmerman is 0-2, 9.64 in his last three home starts.
        -- Wood is 1-2, 5.66 in his last four starts.
        -- Morton is 2-2, 5.28 in his last five starts.
        -- Nolasco is 1-1, 4.29 in his last four starts (less than six IP in all four).
        -- Estrada is 0-2, 7.36 in his last two starts, last of which was June 3.

        -- MGonzalez lost his last two starts, allowing 15 runs in 8.1 IP.
        -- Stults is 0-3, 7.13 in his last three starts.

        -- Dempster has an 8.55 RA in his last four starts.
        -- Sabathia is 0-4, 9.76 in his last five starts.
        -- Hanson is 0-0, 9.35 in his last four starts; Angels are 2-4 in his no-decisions.
        -- Ogando is 0-1, 3.72 in his last four starts.
        -- Harang is 1-3, 6.55 in his last four starts.
        -- Happ is 1-2, 6.53 in his last five starts; this is his first start since being hit by a line drive May 7 in Tampa.

        Starting Pitchers/First Inning
        -- Medlen 9-22; Zimmerman 3-22
        -- Wood 3-22; Hamels 4-23
        -- Koehler 5-13; Morton 2-9
        -- Chacin 2-21 (0 of last 16); Harvey 4-22 (1 of last 11)
        -- Nolasco 7-22; Miller 5-21 (0 of last 8)
        -- Estrada 3-12; Bumgarner 3-22

        -- Colon 5-22; Bailey 3-22 (1 of last 14)
        -- Gonzalez 6-19; Stults 7-23
        -- Archer 2-12; Delgado 3-9

        -- Happ 1-7; Harang 7-18
        -- Fister 5-22 (0 of last 4); Salazar 0-1
        -- Dempster 8-21; Cosart 1-4
        -- Deduno 4-13; Duffy 0-0
        -- Sabathia 6-23; Santiago 3-15
        -- Ogando 2-13; Hanson 4-12

        Totals
        -- 11 of last 14 Washington road games stayed under. .
        -- Eight of last eleven Cub games stayed under the total.
        -- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Miami games.
        -- Six of Mets' last seven games stayed under the total.
        -- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Dodger games.
        -- Six of last seven Milwaukee games stayed under the total.

        -- Five of last six Oakland games stayed under the total.
        -- Last seven Tampa Bay games stayed under the total.
        -- Six of last eight San Diego games stayed under total.

        -- Five of last six Detroit games stayed under the total.
        -- Five of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
        -- Under is 9-3-1 in Kansas City's last thirteen games.
        -- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Bronx road games.
        -- Nine of last thirteen Texas games stayed under total.
        -- Nine of last eleven Toronto road games went over total.

        Hot teams
        -- Braves won their last 12 games, scoring 70 runs.
        -- Pirates won seven of their last nine games.
        -- Dodgers are 32-8 in their last 40 games, winning 15 of last 16 on road.

        -- Padres won six of their last nine games.

        -- Detroit won 14 of its last 15 games.
        -- Indians won ten of their last thirteen, but they're 1-10 in last eleven games vs Detroit.
        -- Red Sox won six of their last eight games.
        -- Royals won 12 of their last 14 games.
        -- Minnesota won four of last five.
        -- White Sox won last two games, allowing three runs, after losing their previous ten games.
        -- Rangers won eight of their last nine games.
        -- Blue Jays are 8-5 in their last thirteen games.

        Cold teams
        -- Washington lost five of their last seven games.
        -- Philly lost 13 of their last 15 games.
        -- Cubs lost their last five games.
        -- Marlins lost their last three games, scoring six runs.
        -- Colorado lost seven of last eight games.
        -- Mets lost four of their last six.
        -- Cardinals lost nine of their last thirteen games.
        -- Brewers lost four of their last six games.
        -- San Francisco lost 11 of its last 16 games, scoring nine runs in its last four games.

        -- Oakland lost five of its last six games.
        -- Reds lost seven of last ten.
        -- Tampa Bay lost three of its last five games.
        -- Arizona lost six of last nine.
        -- Orioles lost eight of their last thirteen games.

        -- Houston lost ten of its last twelve games.
        -- Bronx Bombers lost 12 of their last 18 games.
        -- Angels lost nine of their last twelve games.
        -- Mariners lost six of their last eight games.

        Umpires
        -- Atl-Wsh-- Four of last five Holbrook games went over the total.
        -- Chi-Phil-- Five of last seven Baker games stayed under the total.
        -- Mia-Pitt-- Seven of last ten Carapazza games stayed under total.
        -- Col-NY-- Ten of last twelve Randazzo games stayed under total.
        -- LA-StL-- Favorites won six of last seven Nelson games.
        -- Mil-SF-- Six of last eight BWelke games stayed under the total.

        -- A's-Cin-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Hoye games.
        -- Blt-SD-- Last four Demuth games went over the total.
        -- TB-Az-- Underdogs won ten of last sixteen TWelke games.

        -- Det-Cle-- Over is 12-3-1 in last sixteen Guccione games.
        -- Bos-Hst-- Underdogs are 7-5 in last twelve Carlson games.
        -- Min-KC-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Conroy games.
        -- NY-Chi-- Five of last six Gibson games stayed under total.
        -- Tex-LA-- Road team won nine of last twelve Timmons games.
        -- Tor-Sea-- Favorites won 11 of last 14 Scott games.

        Comment


        • #5
          Wednesday's Top Action
          By Kevin Rogers
          VegasInsider.com

          Braves at Nationals

          Probables: K. Medlen (8-10, 3.85 ERA) vs. J. Zimmermann (13-6, 3.06 ERA)

          Series recap: Atlanta rallied past Washington in the opener, 3-2 as the Braves won their 11th straight game. The Braves made it 12 in a row on Tuesday with another low-scoring victory, while improving to 5-0 this season at Nationals Park.

          Current trends: The Braves have hit the 'under' in each of the last four games, while owning a 9-3 record the last 12 away contests within the division. Washington has lost five of its previous seven games overall, while going just 4-9 the last 13 contests at Nationals Park.

          Tigers at Indians

          Probables: D. Fister (10-5, 3.52 ERA) vs. J. Salazar (1-0, 1.50 ERA)

          Series recap: Detroit shocked Cleveland with a four-run ninth inning, capping a 4-2 comeback victory in Monday's opener. The Tigers received a terrific pitching effort from Justin Verlander in Tuesday's 5-1 triumph, as Detroit has won 10 of the past 11 meetings with Cleveland.

          Current trends: Detroit is rolling at the moment with 14 wins in the last 15 games, while posting a 9-1 record the past 10 divisional contests. After winning 11 straight at home, the Indians have lost each of their last two at Progressive Field, as Cleveland looks to avoid its first three-game home skid since April.

          Rockies at Mets

          Probables: J. Chacin (10-5, 3.40 ERA) vs. M. Harvey (8-3, 2.21 ERA)

          Series recap: New York held off Colorado, 3-2 as short home favorites on Tuesday, while the 'under' of eight easily cashed. After dropping the first three meetings with the Rockies, the Mets have won the last two matchups with Colorado.

          Current trends: The Rockies have lost seven of their past eight games, while scoring two runs or less in five of the last six contests. The Mets are riding a 6-1 'under' stretch the last seven games, while going 1-4 the past five home contests off a win.

          Yankees at White Sox

          Probables: C.C. Sabathia (9-10, 4.78 ERA) vs. H. Santiago (3-7, 3.28 ERA)

          Series recap: Despite the return of Alex Rodriguez to the Yankees' lineup, New York's struggles continued with a pair of losses in the first two games at Chicago. The Sox edged the Yankees last night, 3-2 to bring home the money as $1.20 favorites.

          Current trends: Chicago has won five straight home meetings with New York since last season, while the Yankees have lost five consecutive starts made by Sabathia. The Sox have won two in a row following a 10-game skid, while seeking their first three-game winning streak since mid-June.

          Dodgers at Cardinals

          Probables: R. Nolasco (7-9, 3.68 ERA) vs. S. Miller (11-7, 2.89 ERA)

          Series recap: Los Angeles remained on fire away from Southern California by picking up its 15th consecutive road victory on Monday. The Dodgers squeezed by the Cardinals, 3-2, while cashing as $1.45 underdogs to capture the series opener. However, the Cards rebounded against Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday with a 5-1 victory as home underdogs to snap L.A.'s hot streak.

          Current trends: The Dodgers are 10-1 to the 'under' the last 11 games, including five straight 'unders' on the road. Los Angeles is 8-0 the last eight contests off a loss, while not dropping consecutive games since late June. The Cardinals own an 11-2 record the past 13 games at Busch Stadium, but have split their last 10 home contests against NL West competition.

          Rays at Diamondbacks

          Probables: C. Archer (6-4, 2.65 ERA) vs. R. Delgado (4-3, 3.17 ERA)

          Series recap: Tampa Bay's West Coast swing started off with a dud by losing at Arizona, 6-1 as short road favorites last night. The D-Backs have taken two of three meetings with the Rays since last week, while outscoring Tampa Bay, 13-1 in the two victories.

          Current trends: Tampa Bay has cashed seven straight 'unders,' while going 8-2 the last 10 road games off a loss. Arizona has hit the 'under' in seven of the past eight contests, while posting a 1-6 record the previous seven games coming off a victory.

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          • #6
            Wednesday's MLB American League Betting Cheat Sheet
            By Covers.com

            Toronto Blue Jays at Seattle Mariners (-104, 8.5)

            Pitching stat: Toronto left-hander J.A. Happ is back on the mound for the first time in three months.

            Batting stat: Toronto third baseman Brett Lawrie is 5-for-8 in the series and is 14-for-33 during a nine-game hitting streak.

            Weather: N/A

            Key betting stat: Blue Jays are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. American League West.

            Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians (+105, 8)

            Pitching stat: Tigers RHP Doug Fister is 5-3 with a 2.71 ERA in 86 1/3 career innings against the Indians.

            Batting stat: The Tigers lead the AL with a plus-143 run differential.

            Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 61 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing SW at 8 mph.

            Key betting stat: Detroit leads the season series 11-3 and has prevailed in seven of their last eight meetings at Progressive Field.

            New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox (-108, 7.5)

            Pitching stat: Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia has yielded a total of 27 runs - 22 earned - and 37 hits in 19 2/3 frames over his last four outings.

            Batting stat: Alex Rodriguez has gone 1-for-6 with a walk and also was hit by a pitch in the series, his first two contests of 2013 following offseason hip surgery.

            Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 32 percent chances of thunderstorms and winds blowing NW at 8 mph.

            Key betting stat: Yankees are 1-5 in Sabathia's last six starts as a road underdog.

            Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros (+153, 8.5)

            Pitching stat: Astros RHP Jarred Cosart’s lone issue is control, with 12 walks against 11 strikeouts in 28 total innings.

            Batting stat: Boston RF Shane Victorino has recorded multiple hits in six of his last eight games.

            Weather: Temperatures in the low 90s with clear skies and winds blowing south at 13 mph.

            Key betting stat: Astros are 9-3 in their last 12 Wednesday games.

            Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals (-145, 8.5)

            Pitching stat: Twins RHP Samuel Deduno has beaten Kansas City twice this season and is 3-0 with a 0.93 ERA in three career starts against the Royals.

            Batting stat: Royals 1B Eric Hosmer is 5-for-8 in the series and batting .350 against the Twins in 60 at-bats this season.

            Weather: Temperatures in the low 80s with a 51 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing NE at 6 mph.

            Key betting stat: Home team is 16-5 in umpire Chris Conroy's last 21 games behind home plate.

            Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels (+102, 8)


            Pitching stat: Rangers RHP Alexi Ogando is 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA in 21 career games - four starts - against the Angels.

            Batting stat: Angels OF Josh Hamilton is hitless in eight at-bats in the series and 14-for-44 in 11 games against his former team this season.

            Weather: Temperatures in the high 60s with clear skies and winds blowing SSW at 5 mph.

            Key betting stat: Rangers are 26-10 in their last 36 vs. American League West.

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            • #7
              Wednesday's MLB National League Betting Cheat Sheet
              By Covers.com

              Oakland A's at Cincinnati Reds (-118, 7.5)

              Pitching stat: A's pitcher Bartolo Colon allowed two or fewer runs in seven straight starts and has posted 15 straight quality starts.

              Batting stat: Reds' slugger Joey Votto is batting .458 in the last eight games.

              Weather: Temperatures in mid 80s with a 64 percent chance of thunderstorms.

              Key betting stat: Athletics are 1-7 in their last eight games with umpire James Hoye behind home plate.

              Baltimore Orioles at San Diego Padres (+111, 7.5)

              Pitching stat: Padres LHP Eric Stults is at his best at home, where he is 5-2 with a 2.35 ERA.

              Batting stat: Orioles' Adam Jones, who is from San Diego, is 8-for-15 in four career games at the Padres.

              Weather: Temperatures in the low 70s with clear skies and winds blowing WNW at 10 mph.

              Key betting stat: Over is 15-5-1 in Orioles' last 21 vs. National League West.

              Miami Marlins at Pittsburgh Pirates (-184, 7.5)

              Pitching stat: Pittsburgh RHP Mark Melancon has allowed only one run and 11 hits in his last 22 appearances, totaling 22 innings.

              Batting stat: The Pirates are a dominant team at home, tying for the major league lead with 39 wins while belting 45 homers to 24 for their opponents.

              Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 34 percent chance of rain and winds blowing south at 5 mph.

              Key betting stat: Pirates are 27-11 in their last 38 during Game 2 of a series.

              Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals (-133, 7.5)

              Pitching stat: Atlanta batters are hitting .200 against Nationals RHP Jordan Zimmermann with 15 strikeouts in 85 at-bats

              Batting stat: Nine of the 12 games between the Braves and Nationals this season have been decided by two runs or less.

              Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with a 30 percent chance of rain and winds blowing south at 6 mph.

              Key betting stat: Over is 4-0 in Zimmermann's last four home starts.

              Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies (-164, 7.5)

              Pitching stat: Phillies LHP Cole Hamels is 3-1 with a 2.37 ERA in six starts against the Cubs, but he hasn't faced them since 2010.

              Batting stat: Phillies rookie Darin Ruf has reached base safely in 33 consecutive games dating to last season - every game he has started in the majors.

              Weather: Temperatures in the low 70s with a 45 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing south at 6 mph.

              Key betting stat: Under is 26-10-2 in umpire Jordan Baker's last 38 games behind home plate.

              Colorado Rockies at New York Mets (N/A)

              Pitching stat: Rockies RHP Jhoulys Chacin is 4-2 with a 1.78 ERA on the road in eight starts.

              Batting stat: Rockies 1B Todd Helton is hitting .348 against the Mets - the third-highest average against New York among players with at least 350 plate appearances (Derek Jeter, .368; Tony Gwynn, .356).

              Weather: Temperatures in the mid 70s with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blowing south at 7 mph.

              Key betting stat: Under is 15-5-1 in Rockies last 21 after scoring two runs or less in their previous game.

              Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals (-144, 7.5)

              Pitching stat: St. Louis has turned a major league-leading 134 double plays.

              Batting stat: Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez is a career .366 hitter (26-for-71) at Busch Stadium.

              Weather: Temperatures in the high 70s with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms and winds blow north at 4 mph.

              Key betting stat: Dodgers are 8-0 in their last eight games following a loss.

              Milwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants (-230, 7)

              Pitching stat: Giants LHP Madison Bumgarner has pitched at least seven innings while allowing three runs or fewer in nine straight starts - the second-longest streak in the majors since 1996.

              Batting stat: The Brewers have won 43 straight games and are 40-0 this season - the only undefeated team in the major leagues - when leading after eight innings.

              Weather: Temperatures in the mid 50s with overcast skies and winds blowing WSW at 6 mph.

              Key betting stat: Under is 4-0-1 in Bumgarner's last 5 starts vs. Brewers.

              Tampa Bay Rays at Arizona Diamondbacks (+115, 8)

              Pitching stat: Rays RHP Chris Archer has averaged eight innings per start over his last four outings.

              Batting stat: Arizona slugger Cody Ross is 14-for-31 with three home runs in his last eight games.

              Weather: Temperatures in the high 90s with clear skies and winds blowing west at 5 mph.

              Key betting stat: Under is 6-0 in the last six meetings.

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