MLB Betting Info. 5/14

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Preview: Giants (20-18) at Diamondbacks (17-21)


Game: 3
Venue: Chase Field
Date: May 14, 2016 8:10 PM EDT


There's no sugarcoating it - Jake Peavy has been mostly bad. And even when San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy says he pitched well enough, Peavy's numbers still aren't very good.


The veteran tries to end a three-start losing streak and help the visiting Giants win a season-high fourth in a row when he faces the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.


Peavy (1-4, 8.47 ERA) has allowed at least four runs in five of his seven starts, including at least six three times. He's also surrendered seven homers, four of which came in a loss to Cincinnati on May 4.


The right-hander gave up three in five innings Monday, but he also walked five for the second time in three outings and lost 3-1 to Toronto. Bochy, though, was happy he stayed in long enough to throw a season-high 112 pitches.


'Step forward for Peavy,' Bochy said. 'He was determined to keep us in the game and he did a nice job of that.'


Peavy has a 7.20 ERA in his last three starts against the Diamondbacks after giving up four runs in five innings of Arizona's 9-7, 11-inning victory April 18. Another poor outing could keep the Giants (20-18) from their first four-game winning streak.


Joe Panik homered for the second straight night Friday, a three-run shot in the sixth that provided all the offense they'd need in a 3-1 victory in the series opener. San Francisco has scored 12 times during its win streak after totaling three runs while dropping its previous three.


Santiago Casilla picked up his eighth save, one night after having an outburst on the mound after being removed when he loaded the bases in the ninth. Casilla apologized to Bochy prior Friday's contest.


"Sometimes you say things without realizing it," Casilla told MLB's official website. "And then, having thought about it overnight, I realized that I have to respect my manager."


For his part, Bochy said, 'What was said is between us. It's over.'


The Diamondbacks (17-21) have dropped three straight following a five-game winning streak. They've been outscored 27-8 during a five-game home skid and are 5-14 at Chase Field.


Chris Owings had three of Arizona's eight hits and Jean Segura drove in the only run Friday.


Patrick Corbin will try to help Arizona snap its skid. Corbin (1-3, 4.12) had his best effort of the season Sunday, allowing five hits in seven scoreless innings of Arizona's 5-3, 11-inning victory over Atlanta. He had a 7.41 ERA over his previous three starts and gave up five homers in that stretch.


The left-hander won his last two starts against the Giants last season, giving up 11 hits in 13 scoreless innings. Brandon Crawford is 3 for 16 with 10 strikeouts against Corbin, but Hunter Pence is 10 for 21 with three homers and three doubles in their matchups.

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Preview: Cardinals (19-17) at Dodgers (19-17)


Game: 2
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: May 14, 2016 9:10 PM EDT


Carlos Martinez's eye-catching start to the season is a few weeks in the rearview mirror. With another poor start, his struggles since will have almost balanced out that four-start winning streak.


Ensuring it doesn't get to that point could come Saturday night in Los Angeles as the St. Louis Cardinals face the Dodgers, and the right-hander is hoping a disruptive illness has run its course.


Martinez (4-2, 2.61 ERA) was 4-0 with a 1.93 ERA entering May but has lost his last two starts with five runs and 10 hits allowed in 10 innings.


He gave up a run and three hits with three walks in 3 1/3 innings of a 4-2 home loss to Pittsburgh on May 6 and had this start pushed back two days as he overcame a respiratory illness that caused him to drop 15 pounds.


He threw 51 pitches before fatigue set in against the Pirates.


"It looked like he was on the mend and things were going in a good direction and he just kind of didn't have it," manager Mike Matheny told MLB's official website. "He was hydrated, and he passed everybody's test. We didn't see anything that was making us concerned that this might be the case."


The Dodgers might be the team to re-establish himself against. Martinez is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA in five starts and a relief appearance against them, which includes a run and four hits allowed in 14 innings of two wins last season.


Adrian Gonzalez is 1 for 10 against him, but Yasiel Puig is 3 for 5.


Martinez is up against Scott Kazmir, who's surrendered nine home runs in his seven starts with the Dodgers, all of which have come in four multihomer outings.


The last two have fit that description with the latest being Monday's 4-2 home loss to the New York Mets after the left-hander gave up four runs â?? three earned â?? and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. Two left the yard.


"It's definitely not written up the way I wanted, that's for sure," Kazmir said. "I feel like I'm really close to getting where I want to be. I don't want to look too far in the past of what happened. That's in the past. I'm confident out there. I know what I'm doing. It's just a matter of executing."


Kazmir (2-3, 5.54) has been hit hard by Matt Holliday (4 for 9 with two home runs), but his recent hot streak wasn't nearly enough as Los Angeles (19-17) took the first of the three-game series with Friday's 8-4 win.


Holliday had two hits Friday and is 9 for 19 in the past four games, while Yadier Molina is 9 for 16 in the same span.


The Cardinals (19-17) saw their three-game winning streak come to an end after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels. They've given up 18 runs and 26 hits in the last two games.


The Dodgers have returned to offensive normalcy after a 1-6 span over which they averaged 1.7 runs per game and hit .167. On the 6-4 span since, they've scored 4.8.


Puig was 3 for 5 with a home run Friday after going 3 for 24 without an extra-base hit or RBI in his previous seven.

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Preview: Angels (14-21) at Mariners (21-14)


Game: 2
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: May 14, 2016 9:10 PM EDT


Jhoulys Chacin insists he's finally healthy after battling shoulder problems over the past two seasons. The Los Angeles Angels are counting on it.


Making his Angels debut, the right-hander will try to provide a spark for a struggling, injury-ravaged rotation as Los Angeles looks to put together only its second winning streak in a month Saturday night against the Seattle Mariners.


Chacin (1-2, 5.40 ERA) was one of Colorado's top pitchers in 2013 when he went 14-10 with a 3.47 ERA despite playing at Coors Field. However, he developed a sore shoulder the following season and spent 2015 trying to regain strength.


Chacin said he finally felt like his old self during winter ball in Venezuela. His effort there earned him a deal with Atlanta, where he had a 3.27 ERA in four starts before allowing eight runs over 4 2/3 innings in an 8-0 loss to the Mets on May 4.


With C.J. Wilson, Andrew Heaney and Garrett Richards all sidelined, the Angels saw enough from Chacin to acquire him for minor leaguer Adam McCreery on Wednesday. He'll look to bolster a rotation that has an 8.54 ERA over the past 12 games.


"My last two years were hard on my shoulder," the 28-year-old told the league's official website. "But last year, and all of this year, I've been fine. I had one really bad game, but besides that, I've been feeling great."


Chacin will try to help Los Angeles (14-21) claim its second winning streak since a season-high four-game run from April 10-13 after Friday's 7-6 comeback win snapped a six-game skid. AL West-leading Seattle lost for only the sixth time in its past 22.


He'll get his first look at the Mariners (21-14), who have hit .271 with 32 home runs and averaged 5.2 runs over their last 21 games. Norichika Aoki has three homers and a double in 11 at-bats off him dating to his time in the NL.


Nelson Cruz and Chris Iannetta homered Friday when the Mariners built a 6-3 lead before reliever Joel Peralta allowed two runs in the eighth inning and closer Steve Cishek gave up two in the ninth as their three-game winning streak came to an end.


Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a double. The slugger is batting .426 with four home runs and nine RBIs over that stretch.


Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma has limited opponents to three runs or less in five of his seven starts, but he's received three runs or less in six of those outings. He allowed three runs and seven hits over five innings in Sunday's 5-1 loss at Houston.


Iwakuma (1-4, 4.19) has gone 8-3 with a 2.76 ERA in 14 career starts versus Los Angeles. The right-hander was outstanding at Angel Stadium on April 22 when he surrendered two runs over eight innings in a 5-2, 10-inning victory.


Kole Calhoun and C.J. Cron homered off him in that contest. Mike Trout, though, is hitting .231 in 39 career at-bats and Albert Pujols has hit .143 in his 42 at-bats.


Cron went deep in the eighth inning Friday before adding a two-run bloop single in the ninth. He's 10 for 24 with two homers and six RBIs over his last six games.


Yunel Escobar could be held out for the second straight game after suffering a thumb injury Thursday while diving for a ball.

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Saturday, May 14, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews


Maybe I'll actually recommend backing the Atlanta Braves over the next 10 days because they are away from Turner Field until May 24. Why? The Braves are an absurd 2-17 at home. Their 1-16 start at home was the worst in the majors since the 1913 Yankees lost their first 17 decisions. If you are wondering, and I was, the modern record for worst home winning percentage is held by the 1939 St. Louis Browns, who went 18-59 (.234) at Sportsman's Park. The Braves' road record is a decent 6-8 entering the weekend. Their lone series win was on the road, sweeping three games in Miami from April 15-17.




Pirates at Cubs (-255, TBA)


A 2:20 p.m. start. Earlier this week, Cubs ace and reigning NL Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta said he's not giving the Cubs a hometown discount when he hits free agency after next season and that he expects to get more than the $175 million Stephen Strasburg just got. Arrieta might get more than Strasburg's $25 million a season, but he's not getting $175 million because Arrieta will be 32 for the start of the 2018 season, so no team in its right mind would offer more than five years. Arrieta (6-0, 1.13), who I'm sure can only afford to eat Ramen Noodles on his $10.7 million salary this season, dominated these Pirates on May 3 in Pittsburgh, shutting them out over seven innings on two hits. The Cubs have won his past 20 regular-season starts. Pittsburgh goes with lefty Jeff Locke (1-2, 4.68). He has had three straight quality starts, but the Pirates lost the past two. Locke hasn't faced Chicago this season and was 1-0 with a 9.00 ERA in four starts against the Cubs in 2015. Anthony Rizzo is 7-for-20 with three homers, two doubles and five RBIs off him.


Key trends: The Pirates are 1-6 in Locke's past seven vs. teams with a winning record. The Cubs are 6-0 in Arrieta's past six at home vs. teams with a winning record. The "over/under" is 6-1-1 in his past eight vs. Pittsburgh.


Early lean: Cubs and under if wind not blowing out (likely 7).


Mets at Rockies (+108, 11)


New York publicly is saying it's not worried about lefty Steven Matz, but his scheduled start here is being skipped due to forearm soreness. I don't need to tell you that can be a warning sign for a problem that can require Tommy John surgery. The Mets are being cautious because Matz pitched through lat discomfort last season, the injury worsened and cost him two months on the DL. There are no plans to put him there this time. So it's Logan Verrett (3-0, 1.27), who has been very valuable as a swingman this season. He made two very good starts in place of Jacob deGrom last month. Verrett's best career start was Aug. 23, 2015, at Coors Field when he allowed one run and four hits over eight innings, striking out eight. Carlos Gonzalez is 1-for-3 with a homer off him. The Rockies go with Eddie Butler, one of their top prospects. Butler (1-1, 3.86) shut out the Giants on four hits over six innings on Sunday. Only a few Mets have faced him. Curtis Granderson is 1-for-2 with a homer. Yoenis Cespedes is 1-for-3 with a double.


Key trends: The Rockies are 1-8 in Butler's past nine vs. teams with a winning record. The under is 5-2 in his past seven vs. teams with a winning record.


Early lean: Mets and over.


Giants at Diamondbacks (-130, 9)


I'm probably going to preview every Giants game when Jake Peavy starts because if you aren't betting against San Francisco when he does go, then you aren't paying attention. Peavy (1-4, 8.47) actually lowered his ERA in losing his last start to Toronto, allowing three runs over five innings. He also walked five. Peavy has one quality start all year. He took a no-decision vs. Arizona on April 18, allowing four runs over five innings. Peavy is 0-3 with a 14.25 ERA on the road this season. Paul Goldschmidt is 3-for-9 off him with a homer. Jean Segura is 4-for-13. It's lefty Patrick Corbin (1-3, 4.12) for the Snakes. He had his best start of the season Sunday, shutting out the sorry Braves on five hits over seven innings in Atlanta. He hasn't faced San Francisco this season. Angel Pagan is 9-for-28 with three doubles off him. Pagan is expected to return this weekend after not playing since May 1 with a hamstring injury.


Key trends: The Giants are 7-0 in Peavy's past seven on Saturday. The Diamondbacks are 8-2 in Corbin's past 10 on that day. The over is 6-1 in Peavy's past seven. It is 4-1 in his past five vs. Arizona.


Early lean: Diamondbacks and over.


Angels at Mariners (-165, 7.5)


How decimated is the Angels rotation? They were so desperate they traded a prospect, albeit not a good one, to Atlanta this week for a guy who was 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA in the weaker National League (weaker because no DH). That was Jhoulys Chacin, and he will make his American League debut in this game. Since the Rockies designated him for assignment during 2015 spring training, this will be Chacin's fifth organization (three of them spent in the minors). Chacin gave up eight runs in 4.2 innings against the Mets in his last outing on May 4. He has never faced Seattle. The Mariners go with Hisashi Iwakuma (1-4, 4.19). He pitched well at the Angels on April 22, allowing two runs and six hits in a season-high eight innings but got a no-decision. He's 8-3 with a 2.67 ERA in 15 career games vs. the Halos. Albert Pujols hits .143 off him in 42 at-bats with nine strikeouts. Kole Calhoun is 6-for-24 with two solo homers. Mike Trout 9-for-39 with 11 strikeouts.


Key trends: The Angels are 1-4 in their past five Saturday games. Seattle is 10-2 in Iwakuma's past 12 in Game 2 of a series. The over is 4-1 in his past five on five days of rest.


Early lean: Mariners and over.


Cardinals at Dodgers (-109, 7)


Certainly the marquee series of the weekend as each franchise has won its division the past three years. St. Louis definitely isn't winning the Central in 2016, but the Dodgers could take the very mediocre NL West. The Cards' Carlos Martinez (4-2, 2.61) was to pitch Thursday but was pushed back here due to illness. He left a May 6 start vs. Pittsburgh early due to a respiratory ailment. Apparently he has lost nearly 15 pounds since then. I wonder how much stamina he would have here. Not many Dodgers have had success off him. Yasiel Puig is one, going 3-for-5. Adrian Gonzalez is 1-for-10 with two strikeouts. Carl Crawford is 2-for-3. It's lefty Scott Kazmir, a guy the Cardinals looked into this winter, for L.A. Kazmir (2-3, 5.54) has given up four runs exactly in four of his past five starts. Homers have been a big problem for him this season with nine allowed. He has allowed multiple home runs in four of his seven starts. The Cards' Matt Holliday is 4-for-9 off him with two homers.


Key trends: The Cardinals are 13-3 in Martinez's past 16 road starts. L.A. is 1-5 in Kazmir's past six starts. The under is 4-1 in Martinez's past five road starts vs. teams with a winning record.


Early lean: Cardinals and under.

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'Over-Whelming chance this one plays 'Over'


Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles May 14, 7:05 EST


The third of a four-game series is today's betting focus as the Baltimore Orioles host the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards. According to opening odds the Orioles were -$1.25 to -$1.40 home favorites depending on locale with the total a consistent 9.5 runs across all shops.


Orioles have tasked Mike Wright with starting duties. The righthander brings a season record of 1-3 with a 5.83 ERA to the hill. Wright is also saddled with a 3-8 record in his 14 career starts as an Orioles with the club 5-9 during the span. The Tigers counter with Anibal Sanchez who is 3-3 on the campaign with a 5.89 ERA. Detroit has lost three of Sanchez's last four starts and Tigers are now ridding an 0-5 May skid with the hurler. On a possitive note, Tigers are 3-1 vs Orioles w/Sanchez.


In the last nine games between these teams at Camden Yards the 'Over' has been the correct choice six time with two 'Under' and one 'Push'. The presence of today's starters bodes well for 'Over. That's because Orioles are 4-2-1 'Over' in Wright's last seven at home, Tigers are 'Over' in six of Sanchez's seven starts. Additionally, the Tigers righthander's penchant for making 'Over' gamblers happy didn’t begin with this campaign. Tigers are 15- 2-1 'Over' in Sanchez's last eighteen starts including 7-2-1 'Over' last ten in enemy territory.

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MLB


Saturday's games


National League games


Pirates @ Cubs
Locke is 1-0, 2.84 in his last three starts; four of his last five starts went over. .


Arrieta is 6-0, 1.30 this season; all seven of his starts went over. .


Pirates won seven of last ten road games; over is 13-4 n their last 17 road contests. Cubs won nine of their last 11 games; six of their last seven went over.


Marlins @ Nationals
Flores was 1-2, 4.97 in seven MLB games LY; he is 1-1, 2.59 in six AAA starts this season. Nicolino is 2-0, 3.26 in three starts this year (over 2-1).


Strasburg is 5-0, 2.76 in seven starts this year; under is 5-0-1 in his last six starts. Roark is 1-0, 1.32 in his last four starts; five of his last six starts stayed under.


Miami is 12-5 in its last 17 games; over is 8-2-1 in their last 11 road tilts. Nationals won three of last four games; six of their last seven went over.


Reds @ Phillies
Adleman is 1-0, 2.45 in his two starts (over 1-1).


Nola is 2-0, 1.33 in his last four starts (under 5-2).


Reds are 2-11 on road, 3-4 in last seven games overall; five of their last six road games stayed under. Philly won five of its last six games- their last four home games stayed under the total.


Padres @ Brewers
With Cashner on DL, this is a bullpen game for San Diego. They haven't announced who will start this game.


Peralta is 2-1, 5.16 in his last four starts; all four of his home starts went over. .


Milwaukee is 4-3 in its last seven games; three of its last four games stayed under the total. Padres are 9-6 in last 15 games; under is 10-5 in their last 15 road games.


Mets @ Rockies
Verrett is 2-0, 0.00 (12 IP) in two starts this season. .


Butler is 1-1, 3.86 in two starts this season (over 1-1). .


New York won 10 of last 16 road games; six of last eight road games went under total. Colorado lost seven of last nine home games; over is 8-4 in their last 12 games at Coors Field.


Giants @ Diamondbacks
Peavy is 0-3, 11.08 in his last three starts (over 6-1).


Corbin is 0-0, 2.19 in his last two starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five.


Giants won five of last six road games; over is 8-4-1 in their last 13 road games. Arizona lost seven of last eight home games; its last six home games stayed under.


Cardinals @ Dodgers
Martinez is 0-2, 4.35 in his last two starts (over 4-1-1). .


Kazmir is 1-3, 5.93 in his last five starts; over is 4-1-1 in his last six starts.


St Louis is 7-4 in its last 11 games; eight of its last ten road games went over total. Dodgers lost eight of last 12 at home; under is 12-5-1 in LA home games.




American League games


White Sox @ Bronx
Quintana is 4-0, 0.64 in his last four starts; his last six starts stayed under total.


Nova allowed one run n 4.2 IP (81 PT) in his first '16 start.


New York won seven of last 11 home games; six of its last seven games went over the total. White Sox are 4-4 in last eight road games; over is 10-1 in last 11 road games.


Tigers @ Orioles
Sanchez is 1-3, 7.62 in his last five starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven. .


Wright is 1-3, 5-79 in his last four starts (over 3-2).


Detroit lost ten of last 11 games; five of its last seven games went over. Orioles won eight of last ten games; three of their last five games went over.


Twins @ Indians
Santana is 0-2, 5.01 in five starts this year (under 3-2).


Kluber is 2-1, 3.04 in his last four starts; under is 4-1-1 in his last six starts.


Minnesota is 2-16 on the road; they've lost eight in row overall. Over is 7-2 in their last nine games. Cleveland won six of its last seven home games; six of their last eight home games went over the total.


Astros @ Red Sox
McHugh is 3-0, 3.57 in his last three starts (over 4-2-1).


Buchholz is 2-2, 6.08 in his last four starts (over 4-3).


Astros lost nine of last 12 road games; under is 3-2-2 in their last seven games. Red Sox won 16 of its last 21 games; nine of its last 12 home games went over.


A's @ Rays
Graveman is 0-3, 10.54 in his last three starts (over 3-3).


Andariese allowed one run in seven IP (91 PT) in his first '16 start.


Oakland lost 10 of last 13 road games; over is 12-3 in their last 15 road tilts. Tampa Bay lost its last four games; under is 13-4 in their last 17 home games.


Blue Jays @ Rangers
Estrada is 0-2, 2.19 in his last four starts (under 6-0).


Lewis 1-0, 2.67 in his last four starts; three of his last four starts stayed under.


Toronto won seven of last ten games; under is 15-1 in their last 16 road games. Texas won six of last seven games; over is 12-5-1 in their last 18 home games.


Angels @ Mariners
Chacin is making Angels' debut; he was 1-2, 8.22 in his last three starts for Atlanta; three of his last four starts went over.


Iwakuma is 1-4, 4.62 in seven starts this year (over 4-3).


Angels lost 11 of last 13 games; over is 4-0-1 in their last five road games. Seattle won nine of last 11 home games; over is 7-2-1 in their last ten games overall.




Interleague


Braves @ Royals
Foltynewicz is 0-1, 5.06 in two starts this year (under 1-0-1).


Gee is making first Royals start; he is 40-37, 3.99 in 110 MLB starts, all in NL. He is 0-0, 2.61 in seven relief stints (20.2 IP) this season. .


Atlanta lost seven of its last eight games. Royals lost 12 of their last 17 games; eight of their last ten games went over the total.




Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


Pitt-Chi-- Locke 1-5Arrieta 7-0
Mia-Wsh-- Flores 0-0 Nicolino 2-1; Strasburg 7-0 Roark 2-5
Cin-Phil-- Adleman 2-0; Nola 4-3
SD-Mil-- unknown x-x; Peralta
NY-Col-- Verrett 2-0; Butler 1-1
SF-Az-- Peavy 1-6; Corbin 4-3
StL-LA-- Martinez 4-2; Kazmir 2-5


Chi-NY-- Quintana 6-1; Nova 1-0
Det-Balt-- Sanchez 3-4; Wright 2-3
Minn-Clev-- Santana 0-5; Kluber 2-5
Hst-Bos-- McHugh 4-3; Buchholz 2-5
A's-TB-- Graveman 1-5; Andariese 1-0
Tor-Tex-- Estrada 2-4; Lewis 3-4
LA-Sea-- Chacin 2-3/0-0; Iwakuma 3-4


Atl-KC-- Foltynewicz 0-2; Gee 0-0




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


Pitt-Chi-- Locke 1-6; Arrieta 0-7
Mia-Wsh-- Flores 0-0 Nicolino 0-3; Strasburg 2-7 Roark 1-7
Cin-Phil-- Adleman 0-2; Nola 3-7
SD-Mil-- unknown x-x; Peralta
NY-Col-- Verrett 0-2; Butler 0-2
SF-Az-- Peavy 3-7; Corbin 3-7
StL-LA-- Martinez 0-6; Kazmir 5-7


Chi-NY-- Quintana 1-7; Nova 0-1
Det-Balt-- Sanchez 2-7; Wright 1-5
Minn-Clev-- Santana 2-5; Kluber 1-7
Hst-Bos-- McHugh 4-7; Buchholz 3-7
A's-TB-- Graveman 2-6; Andariese 1-0
Tor-Tex-- Estrada 2-6; Lewis 5-7
LA-Sea-- Chacin 2-5; Iwakuma 1-7


Atl-KC-- Foltynewicz 1-2; Gee 0-0




Umpires


Pitt-Chi-- Underdogs won four of last seven Knight games.
Mia-Wsh-- Four of last five Rackley games stayed under. Under is 4-1-2 in Vanover games this season.
Cin-Phil-- Three of last four Carapazza games stayed under.
SD-Mil-- Three of last four Gonzalez games went over total.
NY-Col-- Three of last four Torres games went over the total.
SF-Az-- Underdogs won last four Layne games.
StL-LA-- Three of last four Hamari games went over the total.


Chi-NY-- Three of last four Muchlinski games stayed under.
Hst-Bos-- Three of four Basner games went over the total.
Min-Clev-- Under is 5-1-1 in Hernandez games this season.
A's-TB-- Five of seven Carlson games stayed under the total.
Det-Balt-- Underdogs won last four Tumpane games.
Tor-Tex-- Home side won four of five LBarrett games.
LA-Sea-- Home team won all three Lentz games.


Atl-KC-- Three of four Hickox games went over the total.

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Preview: Astros at Red Sox

Current Conditions - Boston

CLOUDS AND SUN 50 °F
Wind: E 17
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (15-22) at Boston Red Sox (22-14)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Houston Astros fought fire with fire as they outslugged the high-octane Boston Red Sox to even their four-game series at one victory apiece. After keeping the white-hot Red Sox in single digits for the first time in five outings, the visiting Astros vie for their fifth win in seven contests on Saturday afternoon when the teams reconvene at Fenway Park.

George Springer followed a two-run double with a two-run blast in Houston's 7-6 win on Friday to improve to 6-for-13 with two homers, five RBIs and three runs scored in his last three games. Marwin Gonzalez added a pair of RBI singles for his fifth multi-hit performance in eight outings, but is just 3-for-12 with four strikeouts versus Saturday starter Clay Buchholz. Boston's Jackie Bradley Jr. continued his torrid stretch with two singles and a double to extend his hitting streak to a majors-best 19 games this season. The No. 9 hitter in the lineup, Bradley is a staggering 15-for-25 stretch (.600) with three homers and 15 RBIs in his last six contests and is 3-for-4 versus Saturday starter Collin McHugh.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FS1, ROOT (Houston), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Collin McHugh (4-3, 5.50 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Clay Buchholz (2-3, 5.90)

McHugh improved to 3-0 with a 3.57 ERA in his last three starts on Sunday after allowing one run on five hits in seven innings of a 5-1 triumph over Seattle. The 28-year-old has been taken deep four times in that stretch, however, and he was ripped for five runs on 10 hits in four frames in a 6-2 setback to Boston on April 22. McHugh has split four career decisions versus the Red Sox, although his .330 batting average against leaves plenty to be desired.

Buchholz is doing his best to rebound from a disastrous start by winning back-to-back contests, although Boston's potent offense aided in Monday's outing - a 14-7 victory over Oakland. The 31-year-old yielded four runs against the Athletics, marking the fifth time in seven outings that he has allowed at least that many. Buchholz was taken to task by the Astros on April 23, falling to 3-1 in his career versus the club after permitting five runs in 5 2/3 innings in an 8-3 setback.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston 1B Hanley Ramirez is riding an 11-game hitting streak at Fenway Park.

2. Houston 2B Jose Altuve is 11-for-25 (.440) with six runs scored during his six-game hitting streak.

3. Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts has collected a career-high five straight multi-hit performances.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 5, Astros 2

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Trends - Houston at Boston
W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 19-42 in their last 61 road games. Astros are 50-121 in their last 171 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League East. Astros are 5-13 in their last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Astros are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 7-27 in their last 34 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 3-14 in their last 17 games following a win. Astros are 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Astros are 17-5 in McHughs last 22 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 6-2 in McHughs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-2 in McHughs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Astros are 15-6 in McHughs last 21 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 31-13 in McHughs last 44 starts on grass. Astros are 14-6 in McHughs last 20 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 11-5 in McHughs last 16 starts. Astros are 2-5 in McHughs last 7 starts vs. American League East. Astros are 2-5 in McHughs last 7 Saturday starts.

Boston

Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 home games. Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss. Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. American League West. Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Red Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 Saturday games. Red Sox are 20-8 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 25-10 in their last 35 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 5-2 in Buchholzs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Red Sox are 3-7 in Buchholzs last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Red Sox are 8-20 in Buchholzs last 28 home starts. Red Sox are 2-6 in Buchholzs last 8 starts. Red Sox are 2-6 in Buchholzs last 8 starts on grass. Red Sox are 5-16 in Buchholzs last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 1-4 in Buchholzs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 2-10 in Buchholzs last 12 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 1-5 in Buchholzs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Houston

Over is 4-0-3 in Astros last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Astros last 4 vs. American League East. Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 11-3 in Astros last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 on grass. Over is 6-2-2 in Astros last 10 games following a win. Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 14-5 in Astros last 19 road games. Under is 10-4 in Astros last 14 Saturday games. Over is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-1 in McHughs last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 6-1-1 in McHughs last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in McHughs last 6 Saturday starts. Over is 6-2 in McHughs last 8 road starts. Under is 6-2 in McHughs last 8 starts vs. American League East. Over is 7-3-1 in McHughs last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-3 in McHughs last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4-1 in McHughs last 14 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Boston

Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 overall. Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 on grass. Over is 5-0 in Red Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0-1 in Red Sox last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-0-1 in Red Sox last 7 home games. Over is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 17-5 in Red Sox last 22 vs. American League West. Over is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 Saturday games. Over is 5-2-1 in Red Sox last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 games following a loss. Under is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 35-17-2 in Red Sox last 54 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1-3 in Buchholzs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1-3 in Buchholzs last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Buchholzs last 5 Saturday starts. Over is 8-3-1 in Buchholzs last 12 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 8-3-1 in Buchholzs last 12 home starts. Under is 12-5-3 in Buchholzs last 20 starts overall. Under is 11-5-2 in Buchholzs last 18 starts on grass.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Boston. Astros are 4-12 in the last 16 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Toby Basner

Over is 4-0 in Basners last 4 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Under is 2-0-2 in Basners last 4 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Road team is 4-1 in Basners last 5 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 15-5-1 in Basners last 21 games behind home plate. Astros are 0-5 in their last 5 games with Basner behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/14

Preview: White Sox at Yankees

Current Conditions - Bronx

CLOUDY 56 °F
Wind: SSE 10
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago White Sox (24-12) at New York Yankees (14-20)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

After shutting down the New York Yankees with one star left-hander, the Chicago White Sox will attempt to do it with another when they send Jose Quintana to the mound Saturday in the Bronx. Quintana enters leading the American League in ERA (1.38) -- just a shade better than teammate Chris Sale, who did his part to give the White Sox the win in the series opener Friday.

Sale scattered six hits and struck out six in a complete game 7-1 victory, lowering his ERA to 1.67 with a tidy 99-pitch effort. The win ended a two-game losing streak for first-place Chicago and gave the club just its second victory in the last 13 games at Yankee Stadium. New York will be hoping for some positive news on right-hander Luis Severino, who was pounded for all seven runs Friday night before departing with elbow soreness. The only positive on the night for the Yankees was the second homer in as many games for third baseman Chase Headley, who has put together a modest five-game hitting streak (6-for-17) and driven in at least one run in four straight games to help offset a miserable start at the plate.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH Jose Quintana (5-1, 1.38 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Ivan Nova (1-1, 4.34)

Quintana has been victorious in four consecutive starts while allowing just two runs in 28 innings. He followed up an eight-inning effort against Boston with seven stellar frames against Minnesota on Sunday and has finished at least six in six consecutive outings. The 27-year-old from Colombia has a 5.27 ERA in three career starts versus the Yankees but New York's starting lineup Friday night is a combined 3-for-31 against him.

Nova stepped into the rotation after CC Sabathia was placed on the disabled list and gave a solid performance in his first start Monday against Kansas City. The 29-year-old limited the Royals to a run in 4 2/3 innings, which left his ERA at home this year at 0.75. Nova has allowed one run in five of his six career starts against Chicago but will be wary of outfielders Austin Jackson and Melky Cabrera, who are a combined 15-for-26 versus the righty.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox RF Adam Eaton had three hits in the series opener and owns six multi-hit games since May 3.

2. Yankees CF Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) has missed seven straight games.

3. Chicago is averaging 6.5 runs over its last 11 road games and has an MLB-high 14 wins away from home.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Yankees 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/14

Trends - Chi. White Sox at NY Yankees
W/L Trends

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 10-2 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 10-2 in their last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games. White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 10-3 in their last 13 games following a win. White Sox are 20-6 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. White Sox are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 14-6 in their last 20 during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. White Sox are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts. White Sox are 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts on grass. White Sox are 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. White Sox are 6-2 in Quintanas last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 6-2 in Quintanas last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. White Sox are 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 road starts. White Sox are 4-10 in Quintanas last 14 Saturday starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss. Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Yankees are 35-17 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Yankees are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Yankees are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Yankees are 15-5 in Novas last 20 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 20-8 in Novas last 28 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 2-5 in Novas last 7 home starts. Yankees are 2-7 in Novas last 9 starts on grass. Yankees are 1-4 in Novas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Yankees are 1-4 in Novas last 5 starts. Yankees are 1-5 in Novas last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Yankees are 1-6 in Novas last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 0-6 in Novas last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 0-5 in Novas last 5 Saturday starts.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 overall. Over is 5-0-1 in White Sox last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 on grass. Over is 9-1-1 in White Sox last 11 road games. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-3-3 in White Sox last 18 Saturday games. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 during game 2 of a series. Under is 11-4-3 in White Sox last 18 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in White Sox last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 18-7-1 in White Sox last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 vs. American League East. Under is 65-32-6 in White Sox last 103 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts on grass. Under is 6-0 in Quintanas last 6 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 road starts. Under is 20-5-1 in Quintanas last 26 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 22-6-1 in Quintanas last 29 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-3-2 in Quintanas last 15 Saturday starts. Under is 10-3-1 in Quintanas last 14 starts vs. American League East. Under is 21-7 in Quintanas last 28 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 36-12-3 in Quintanas last 51 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 26-9-2 in Quintanas last 37 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 37-17-2 in Quintanas last 56 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 overall. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 on grass. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 home games. Over is 6-0 in Yankees last 6 vs. American League Central. Over is 4-1-1 in Yankees last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-2-2 in Yankees last 12 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Yankees last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 9-3-2 in Yankees last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Yankees last 5 during game 2 of a series. Under is 10-4-3 in Yankees last 17 games following a loss. Under is 27-12-1 in Yankees last 40 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Novas last 5 home starts. Under is 6-2-1 in Novas last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Novas last 8 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 8-3-1 in Novas last 12 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Novas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Novas last 13 Saturday starts.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. White Sox are 9-26 in the last 35 meetings in New York. White Sox are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Mike Muchlinski

Under is 13-3-1 in Muchlinskis last 17 games behind home plate vs. New York. Under is 4-1-1 in Muchlinskis last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Over is 5-2 in Muchlinskis last 7 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 5-2 in Muchlinskis last 7 games behind home plate. Road team is 7-3 in Muchlinskis last 10 Saturday games behind home plate. White Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games with Muchlinski behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/14

Preview: Marlins at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington

RAIN 55 °F
Wind: E 8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Miami Marlins (18-16) at Washington Nationals (22-13)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14 - 1:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

With the possible exception of teammate Max Scherzer, who tossed a 20-strikeout gem on Wednesday, no pitcher in baseball enjoyed a better week than Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg. The former No. 1 overall draft pick will make his first start since signing a seven-year, $175 million contract extension in Game 1 of Saturday's day-night doubleheader versus the visiting Miami Marlins.

Strasburg is 5-0 on the season, including an overpowering win at Miami on April 19 that boosted his career mark against the Marlins to 11-7 -- his highest victory total against any opponent. Left-hander Tanner Roark will go in the nightcap for the Nationals, who received a tiebreaking two-run blast from Bryce Harper and a pair of pinch-hit homers in Friday's series-opening 5-3 victory. Miami will counter with left-hander Justin Nicolino and righty Kendry Flores, whose only career start came in 2015. All three Washington homers came against the bullpen of the Marlins, who lost for only the fifth time in 18 games and dropped to 10-6 on the road.

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins LH Justin Nicolino (2-0, 2.79 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (5-0, 2.76)

Although he has twice as many walks (six) as strikeouts (three), Nicolino has permitted only six earned runs over 19 1/3 innings spanning his first three starts. The 24-year-old Florida native did not factor in the decision versus Philadelphia on Sunday after giving up three runs (two earned) over six innings. Nicolino has excelled away from home with a 5-1 record and 2.70 ERA in seven road starts, but he was pounded for seven runs at Washington in the lone loss.

Strasburg struck out 11 over seven innings but was victimized by a pair of two-run homers in a no-decision against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. It was the third double-digit strikeout game of the season for Strasburg, who fanned 10 over eight scoreless innings of three-hit against the Marlins last month. Strasburg has had his struggles against Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who is 14-for-35 with three homers, 10 RBIs and 12 strikeouts against him.

WALK-OFFS

1. Nationals OF Chris Heisey's third pinch-hit homer gave the Nationals six for the season -- one more than the team had in 2015.

2. Marlins CF Marcell Ozuna has hit safely in 12 consecutive games.

3. Nationals RHP Jonathan Papelbon earned his 359th career save Friday to move into 10th place on the all-time list.

PREDICTION: Nationals 4, Marlins 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/14

W/L Trends

Miami

Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Marlins are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 7-2 in their last 9 road games. Marlins are 13-5 in their last 18 overall. Marlins are 13-5 in their last 18 games on grass. Marlins are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 9-20 in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Marlins are 5-12 in their last 17 Saturday games. Marlins are 2-6 in their last 8 opening games of a double-header. Marlins are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. National League East. Marlins are 4-0 in Nicolinos last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Marlins are 4-1 in Nicolinos last 5 starts. Marlins are 4-1 in Nicolinos last 5 starts on grass. Marlins are 5-2 in Nicolinos last 7 road starts. Marlins are 1-5 in Nicolinos last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 1-6 in Nicolinos last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 opening games of a double-header. Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Nationals are 16-5 in their last 21 Saturday games. Nationals are 11-4 in their last 15 home games. Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Nationals are 13-6 in their last 19 games following a win. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 8-0 in Strasburgs last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Nationals are 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 10-1 in Strasburgs last 11 starts vs. National League East. Nationals are 10-1 in Strasburgs last 11 home starts. Nationals are 8-1 in Strasburgs last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 20-6 in Strasburgs last 26 starts. Nationals are 20-6 in Strasburgs last 26 starts on grass. Nationals are 16-5 in Strasburgs last 21 starts with 4 days of rest. Nationals are 6-2 in Strasburgs last 8 Saturday starts. Nationals are 2-6 in Strasburgs last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Miami

Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 opening games of a double-header. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 vs. National League East. Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 Saturday games. Under is 9-4 in Marlins last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 11-5 in Marlins last 16 games following a loss. Over is 5-0-1 in Nicolinos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-1-2 in Nicolinos last 7 road starts.

Washington

Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 opening games of a double-header. Over is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 during game 2 of a series. Under is 12-3-3 in Nationals last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-1-3 in Nationals last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 19-6-2 in Nationals last 27 vs. National League East. Under is 6-2-1 in Nationals last 9 Saturday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2-1 in Nationals last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-3-3 in Nationals last 13 games following a win. Over is 31-14-6 in Nationals last 51 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts on grass. Under is 6-0 in Strasburgs last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Strasburgs last 4 starts overall. Over is 7-1 in Strasburgs last 8 home starts. Over is 6-1 in Strasburgs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Strasburgs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Strasburgs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Strasburgs last 5 starts vs. National League East.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings. Nationals are 7-1 in Strasburgs last 8 home starts vs. Marlins. Nationals are 5-2 in Strasburgs last 7 starts vs. Marlins. Marlins are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings. Marlins are 8-24 in the last 32 meetings in Washington.

Umpire Trends - David Rackley

Home team is 6-0 in Rackleys last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 6-1 in Rackleys last 7 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Under is 5-1 in Rackleys last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 5-1 in Rackleys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Home team is 5-1 in Rackleys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Under is 4-1 in Rackleys last 5 games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Rackleys last 5 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Home team is 53-25 in Rackleys last 78 games behind home plate. Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Rackley behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/14

Preview: Pirates at Cubs

Current Conditions - Chicago

CLOUDY 51 °F
Wind: NE 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (18-16) at Chicago Cubs (26-8)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Chicago Cubs have won ace Jake Arrieta’s last 20 starts, and they’ve been perfect against the Pittsburgh Pirates so far this season. The first-place Cubs hope to continue both trends when they host the Pirates for the second of a three-game series Saturday.


Arrieta has been especially dominant against Pittsburgh, going 7-1 with a 1.50 ERA in 10 career starts against the Pirates. That includes seven scoreless innings of two-hit ball May 3 in Pittsburgh, and the reigning Cy Young Award winner isn’t concerned about facing the Pirates again in such short order. “I don’t mind,” Arrieta told reporters. “They’ve got the tape. They’ve had the tape. They’ve got plenty of tape. They’ve still got to hit it.” The Cubs haven’t had any trouble hitting scheduled Saturday starter Jeff Locke, who is 0-1 with an 8.31 ERA in four starts at Wrigley Field and has had difficulty with Anthony Rizzo (7-for-20, 3 HRs), Jason Heyward (7-for-19) and Dexter Fowler (4-for-9).
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), ABC 7 (Chicago)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Jeff Locke (1-2, 4.68 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (6-0, 1.13)
Locke was rocked for eight runs in three-plus innings April 20 at San Diego, but he has posted three straight quality starts since. The 28-year-old has just one win to show for it, though, and is coming off a no-decision at St. Louis despite holding the Cardinals to three runs over six innings. Locke has struggled to a 1-2 record and a 5.83 ERA in nine starts against the Cubs, who tagged him for 18 earned runs in 18 innings over four meetings last season.
Arrieta has not allowed more than three earned runs in his last 27 starts, the longest streak in the majors since 1893, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The 30-year-old suffered his first no-decision of the season last time out against Washington, allowing three runs (two earned) over five innings in a game the Cubs eventually won in 13 innings. Arrieta has won 17 straight decisions dating to July 25 last year.


WALK-OFFS
1. The Cubs are 4-0 against the Pirates this season and 14-2 against National League Central opponents.
2. Pirates CF Andrew McCutchen went 3-for-5 with a homer in Friday’s 9-4 loss and is 12-for-30 with two homers during a seven-game hitting streak.
3. Cubs SS Addison Russell hit his third homer of the season Friday and is 12-for-29 with 11 RBIs during a seven-game hitting streak.


PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Pirates 1

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/14

Trends - Pittsburgh at Chi. Cubs
W/L Trends

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 road games. Pirates are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pirates are 23-11 in their last 34 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League Central. Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. Pirates are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass. Pirates are 3-7 in Lockes last 10 Saturday starts. Pirates are 2-5 in Lockes last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 2-6 in Lockes last 8 road starts. Pirates are 1-4 in Lockes last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 1-5 in Lockes last 6 starts. Pirates are 1-5 in Lockes last 6 starts on grass. Pirates are 1-6 in Lockes last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 0-5 in Lockes last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Pirates are 0-5 in Lockes last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Pirates are 0-4 in Lockes last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Pirates are 0-4 in Lockes last 4 starts vs. National League Central.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Cubs are 44-9 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cubs are 44-12 in their last 56 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 56-18 in their last 74 games following a win. Cubs are 38-13 in their last 51 overall. Cubs are 38-13 in their last 51 games on grass. Cubs are 41-15 in their last 56 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 38-15 in their last 53 during game 2 of a series. Cubs are 38-15 in their last 53 home games. Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games. Cubs are 37-16 in their last 53 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 40-19 in their last 59 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 37-18 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 6-0 in Arrietas last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 10-1 in Arrietas last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 7-1 in Arrietas last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. Cubs are 13-3 in Arrietas last 16 starts during game 2 of a series. Cubs are 13-3 in Arrietas last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 Saturday starts. Cubs are 22-6 in Arrietas last 28 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 40-12 in Arrietas last 52 starts on grass. Cubs are 39-12 in Arrietas last 51 starts. Cubs are 23-9 in Arrietas last 32 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 23-9 in Arrietas last 32 home starts.

OU Trends

Pittsburgh

Over is 11-1 in Pirates last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 Saturday games. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2-1 in Pirates last 10 vs. National League Central. Over is 12-4-1 in Pirates last 17 road games. Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 6-2-1 in Pirates last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 during game 2 of a series. Over is 20-7-1 in Pirates last 28 overall. Over is 20-7-1 in Pirates last 28 on grass. Over is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 34-16-2 in Pirates last 52 games following a loss. Over is 3-0-1 in Lockes last 4 starts with 6 days of rest. Over is 7-1-3 in Lockes last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1-1 in Lockes last 7 Saturday starts. Over is 5-1-1 in Lockes last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Lockes last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Lockes last 5 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Lockes last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 4-1 in Lockes last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 14-4-3 in Lockes last 21 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 15-5-4 in Lockes last 24 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 19-7-2 in Lockes last 28 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 18-7-4 in Lockes last 29 road starts.

Chi. Cubs

Over is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 during game 2 of a series. Over is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1-2 in Cubs last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1-1 in Cubs last 6 Saturday games. Over is 8-2-1 in Cubs last 11 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 14-4-2 in Cubs last 20 overall. Over is 14-4-2 in Cubs last 20 on grass. Over is 7-2 in Cubs last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2-1 in Cubs last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 15-5-1 in Cubs last 21 vs. National League Central. Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 home games. Over is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 6-1 in Arrietas last 7 starts on grass. Over is 6-1 in Arrietas last 7 starts overall. Over is 7-3-1 in Arrietas last 11 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 13-6-1 in Arrietas last 20 home starts.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Cubs are 5-0 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. Pirates. Over is 4-0-1 in Lockes last 5 starts vs. Cubs. Under is 6-1-1 in Arrietas last 8 starts vs. Pirates. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago. Pirates are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings. Pirates are 0-4 in Lockes last 4 road starts vs. Cubs.

Umpire Trends - Brian Knight

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Knight behind home plate. Over is 5-1 in Knights last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 4-1-1 in Knights last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Under is 6-2 in Knights last 8 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh. Road team is 10-4 in Knights last 14 games behind home plate

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 5/14

Preview: Twins at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

CLOUDY 48 °F
Wind: NE 9
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Minnesota Twins (8-26) at Cleveland Indians (17-15)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 14 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Minnesota Twins cannot buy a win, watching their losing streak reach eight games despite clubbing four home runs in the opener of a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Minnesota is tied for the worst record in the majors (8-26) and takes an ugly 2-16 mark away from home into Saturday's matchup in Cleveland.

"It’s testing everybody in here from our character to the way we play the game," Twins second baseman Brian Dozier said. "We have to dig deep and keep grinding.” Byung Ho Park belted a pair of homers Friday for Minnesota, which has been shredded for 63 runs during the eight-game skid. Marlon Byrd had only one RBI in nine games before driving in three Friday, including the go-ahead two-run double to lift the Indians to their seventh win in 10 games. Corey Kluber, the 2014 American League Cy Young Award winner for Cleveland, looks to bounce back from one of the worst starts of his career when he opposes fellow right-hander Ervin Santana.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1, STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Ervin Santana (0-2, 3.86 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (2-4, 4.14)

After missing 2 1/2 weeks due to a back strain, Santana struggled in his return by lasting only 3 1/3 innings and giving up three runs on seven hits in a loss to the Chicago White Sox. Santana's season debut was cut short by rain and he followed that up with three solid outings, giving up a total of seven earned runs. He owns a 4-10 record and 4.47 ERA in 19 starts versus the Indians and been hit hard by Mike Napoli, who is 7-for-19 with three homers and 10 RBIs.

Kluber is coming off the second-shortest outing of his career, taking the loss after giving up five runs on five hits and three walks in 2 2/3 innings at the Houston Astros. The clunker brought a screeching halt to a superb three-start stretch by Kluber, who permitted only three runs while registering 23 strikeouts over 24 innings. Kluber was 2-2 in five starts against the Twins in 2015 to push his career record to 6-4 with a 3.64 ERA in 15 appearances.

WALK-OFFS

1. Indians OF Michael Brantley (shoulder) sat out his third consecutive game.

2. Minnesota last hit four homers in a game on July 24 against the New York Yankees.

3. Cleveland placed OF Lonnie Chisenhall on the bereavement list due to a death in the family.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Twins 2