MLB Betting Info. 6/17

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Preview: Brewers (31-36) at Dodgers (35-33)


Game: 2
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Date: June 17, 2016 10:10 PM EDT


LOS ANGELES -- Julio Urias will attempt to follow up his strongest outing of the season when the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of a four-game series Friday.


Urias (0-2, 5.82), the 19-year-old Dodgers rookie, struck out a career-tying seven, walked one and allowed two runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings in a 2-1 setback to the San Francisco Giants on June 12.


"He had a great outing in San Francisco, so I know he's looking forward to (Friday)," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "Every outing he's had there's been some good strides. He's just more comfortable. He's more comfortable being on a major league mound, being around the clubhouse, seeing scouting reports, and everything he does speaks to him being more comfortable."


Urias will face Brewers right-hander Zach Davies (5-3, 3.88 ERA). Davies picked up a win in last Sunday's 5-3 decision over the New York Mets. Davis fanned seven with a walk, giving up a run and three hits in six innings. He retired 17 straight batters at one point. After dropping his initial three starts with an 8.78 ERA, Davies has gone 5-0 with a 2.55 ERA in eight starts. He has never faced the Dodgers.


The Brewers would like to duplicate Thursday's offensive production, using the long ball to end a three-game skid in an 8-6 win over the Dodgers. Jonathan Villar hit the go-ahead home run in the ninth inning before 44,183 at Dodger Stadium.


"I'm happy for the home run and the team win today," Villar said.


Villar, who went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, a stolen base and his sixth home run, drilled a two-run blast over the center-field wall off reliever Pedro Baez (0-2) -- breaking a 6-6 tie -- to lift the Brewers (31-36), winners of 14 of their last 20 games at Dodger Stadium.


"It was a fun game on our end," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "But it was an interesting game, good game. A lot of big pitches, lot of big plays. (Villar) really got that ball. It was a very well hit ball."


Twice, the Dodgers rallied in the back-and-forth affair. They wiped a 3-0 hole on a three-run homer by Trayce Thompson in the third inning, and forced to come back again with three runs in the sixth to knot the score.


"Was a fastball over the plate and I just put a good swing on it," said Thompson, who has hit eight of his 11 home runs this season at Dodger Stadium. "Had to bear down right there and got a pitch I could handle."


However, the Dodgers couldn't overcome Villar's deep shot to center. Los Angeles loaded the bases in the ninth against closer Jeremy Jeffress, but Jeffress struck out Corey Seager to end the threat.


"It was a fun game on our end," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "But it was an interesting game, good game. A lot of big pitches, lot of big plays. (Villar) really got that ball. It was a very well hit ball."


Jeffress hasn't allowed a run or walked a batter on the road this season. He has converted all seven of his road saves.

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Preview: Nationals (42-25) at Padres (27-41)


Game: 2
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: June 17, 2016 10:40 PM EDT


SAN DIEGO -- Two teams currently heading in opposite directions are meeting at Petco Park this week and one of the reminders of the San Diego Padres' present plight is starting against them Friday night.


In 2011, the Padres made right-hander Joe Ross the 28th overall pick of the June draft. The dream was to have Joe advance quickly and join his brother Tyson in the Padres' rotation.


Well, Joe advanced quickly. He made his Major League debut last June 6 at the age of 22. And he's now in perhaps the best starting rotation in the National League.


But he's not with the Padres.


On Dec. 18, 2014, the Padres packaged Ross and another first-round pick (shortstop Trea Turner) and sent them to the Washington Nationals in a three-team trade that brought Wil Myers to San Diego.


Now, the Padres are very happy with Myers. The 25-year-old first baseman could be the Padres' representative in the All-Star Game they are hosting next month. In fact, Myers, who hit his 15th homer Thursday night against the Nationals, is hopeful of being part of the National League contingent competing in the Home run Derby.


Myers is hitting .286 for the season. Myers is also hitting .362 (21-for-58) in June with six doubles, eight home runs, 18 RBIs and 16 runs scored. He has a Major League-leading 14 extra-base hits in June.


Myers has become something of a fan favorite for the struggling Padres.


But other Padres fans look at how Ross and Turner, who is at Triple-A, are progressing with the Nationals and wonder if the price for Myers was too high.


Ross is 5-4 in 12 starts for the Nationals this season with a 3.01 ERA. Were he still with the Padres, Ross would have the third-lowest earned run average in the present rotation.


"I really like the makeup of Joe," Nationals manager Dusty Baker said recently. "I like the pitches, the arm action and the approach. He's got a solid future."


Just over five years ago, Joe Ross said pitching in Petco Park with his brother there was "my dream." Well, it happens Friday night ... but not as originally planned. Not only is he pitching for the Nationals, brother Tyson has been on the disabled list since experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder while starting on Opening Day.


Ross will be opposed by Padres left-hander Christian Friedrich Friday.


Friedrich has been one of the positive stories this season for a team that has lost five of the last six games and are mired in last place in the National League West.


Claimed by the Padres when he was released by Colorado during spring training, the 28-year-old Friedrich, who, ironically, was, like Ross, the 25th overall pick in a draft (2008), is 3-1 with a 2.12 ERA in six starts for the Padres since he was promoted from Triple-A El Paso on May 13.


"What we see with Christian is a pitcher getting the opportunity to show what he can do," Padres manager Andy Green said recently of Friedrich. "He'd been up and down and was moved between the rotation and bullpen with the Rockies. The potential was always there, it's just coming to the surface."

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Friday's Diamond Notes
By Kevin Rogers


Hottest team: Rockies (8-2 last 10)


Colorado has pulled with one game of the .500 mark following a successful 5-1 homestand. The Rockies swept the Yankees in a two-game series at Coors Field, while plating 19 runs in the two victories. Colorado embarks on a six-game road trip to Miami and New York looking for its second five-game winning streak of the season. However, the Rockies have slumped to a 4-8 mark in its previous 12 opportunities as a road underdog, while dropping three of four visits to Marlins Park last season.


Coldest team: Athletics (2-10 last 12)


Since sweeping the Twins at home to begin June, Oakland has fallen apart recently. The A’s were swept at Houston and Milwaukee, while salvaging the final game at Cincinnati to avoid an 0-8 road swing. Following a blowout of Texas in its first contest back from the road trip, the A’s lost three consecutive games to the Rangers, including squandering a 5-0 lead in Wednesday’s 7-5 setback. The A’s host the Angels for a weekend series, as Los Angeles swept Oakland back in April with the A’s scoring one run in two of the losses.


Hottest pitcher: Michael Fulmer, Tigers (7-1, 2.52 ERA)


Past Jordan Zimmermann and Justin Verlander, Detroit has found a right-hander that is nearly an automatic win every time he hits the mound. Fulmer hasn’t allowed a run in his last four starts, while giving up a total of nine hits in this span. Detroit is 8-1 in Fulmer’s nine starts this season, including a 6-1 mark away from Comerica Park. Each of Fulmer’s past three road starts have finished ‘under’ the total, while four of the six away wins with him on the mound have come by three runs or more.


Coldest pitcher: Jose Quintana, White Sox (5-7, 2.66 ERA)


Chicago won six of Quintana’s first seven starts this season, but the Sox are winless in the southpaw’s last six trips to the mound. Quintana has put together four quality starts during this 0-6 run, while the Sox offense has scored two runs or less in five of those defeats. The Sox are riding an incredible 12-0 run to the ‘under’ in Quintana’s last 12 starts, which includes a 4-3 loss to Cleveland on May 25 on a 7 ½ total. Last season, Quintana dominated the Indians at Progressive Field with a 2-0 mark which included a shutout of the Tribe on July 24.


Biggest UNDER run: Astros (8-0 last eight)


Houston’s pitching stepped up in a two-game road sweep of red-hot St. Louis by allowing just three runs. The Astros cashed the ‘under’ in the final eight contests of their nine-game road swing, including a trio of ‘unders’ with totals of 7 ½ at Tampa Bay. Right-hander Lance McCullers continues to hit the ‘under’ for the Astros, as four of his past five starts have finished below the post total. Houston is currently on a 7-4 run to the ‘under’ in the last 11 games at Minute Maid Park.


Biggest OVER run: Rangers (5-2 last seven)


Texas came within three outs of a no-hitter on Thursday at Oakland, cashing the first ‘under’ of its four-game series against the Athletics. The Rangers have eclipsed the ‘over’ in nine of the past 11 games played away from Arlington, as Texas begins a three-game series at St. Louis. In six of seven contests on their current road swing, the Rangers have scored at least five runs. Texas finished ‘under’ the total in six of its first seven road series openers this season, but the ‘over’ has hit in three consecutive away Game 1’s.


Matchup to watch: Blue Jays vs. Orioles


These two AL East rivals are meeting up for the second time in a week as Toronto grabbed three of four matchups at home last weekend. The Blue Jays are heating up at the right time by winning six of the past seven games, coming off a 3-1 series against the reeling Phillies. The Orioles managed a series victory at Boston to sit in first place of the AL East all by themselves, capping things off with a 5-1 triumph on Thursday. Orioles’ right-hander Mike Wright picked up a no-decision the last time he faced the Blue Jays by allowing four earned runs in five innings of an 11-6 setback. Baltimore has won four of Wright’s last five home outings, while the O’s are 7-1 in the past eight contests at Camden Yards.


Betcha didn’t know: The Mariners head to Fenway Park to face the Red Sox for the first time this season. When these teams hooked up in Boston last August, they combined for 16, 32, and 18 runs in a three-game set. The Red Sox plated 15 and 22 runs in their two victories, as the last six meetings in Boston have sailed ‘over’ the total.


Biggest public favorite: Mets (-260) vs. Braves


Biggest public underdog: Giants (+105) at Rays


Biggest line move: Angels (-115 to -135) at Athletics

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Friday, June 17, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews


Need a shortstop for the rest of the season? Former All-Star Jose Reyes is on the market. To no surprise, the Colorado Rockies designated Reyes for assignment on Wednesday. With how well rookie shortstop Trevor Story was playing and the fact that Reyes recently finished serving his 51-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, there was no way the Rockies were going to put Reyes on the big-league roster. There was also no way the Rockies were going to be able to trade Reyes considering he has about $40 million still owed to him. Thus, Reyes is obviously going to clear waivers and become a free agent. I can maybe see a few teams interested in signing Reyes despite a bit of a PR hit. Apparently one of Reyes' former teams, the Mets, won't be one of them, however. I think Reyes would be an upgrade on Ketel Marte for the Mariners, and they are in contention in the AL West. Perhaps the Diamondbacks would take a shot. I also think Reyes would be better than Danny Espinosa for Washington, but the Nats also have top prospect Trea Turner waiting in the wings there. Reyes might have to wait until a team suffers a key injury at shortstop or even second base.




Pirates at Cubs (-290, TBA)


The lone matinee of the day with a 2:20 p.m. ET start and televised nationally by the MLB Network and thus will have live betting at sportsbooks. The Cubs have won five of six meetings with the Pirates this season. It should be six of seven by Friday evening as Chicago starts ace Jake Arrieta (10-1, 1.86). He ended a two-start losing streak (one personally) with a victory in Atlanta on Saturday, allowing two runs and four hits over seven innings. Arrieta is 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA in two starts against the Pirates this season. He has allowed only five hits in 15 innings. Matt Joyce hits him well, if he plays, going 7-for-17 with a homer and four RBIs. Andrew McCutchen is a career .310 hitter with nine strikeouts in 29 at-bats off Arrieta. Gregory Polanco is just 4-for-22 with seven strikeouts. The Bucs go with lefty Francisco Liriano (4-6, 4.92). He lost a third straight Saturday, allowing four runs (one earned) over six innings vs. the Cardinals. Liriano's worst start of the year was May 13 at Wrigley, allowing eight runs in 4.2 innings.


Key trends: The Pirates are 1-6 in their past seven vs. a right-hander. The Cubs are 10-2 in Arrieta's past 12 at home. They are 6-0 in his past six vs. Pittsburgh. The "over/under" has gone under in six of Arrieta's past nine in the series.


Early lean: Cubs.


Rockies at Marlins (-116, 8.5)


Double bummer if you are a Marlins fan living in South Florida and had tickets to this game. First off, Ichiro Suzuki on Wednesday broke Pete Rose's record of 4,257 professional hits. I honestly didn't think he'd get enough at-bats on that road trip to break the mark before returning home. Secondly, Marlins fans won't get to see ace Jose Fernandez here as the team is skipping his start to conserve innings. The Marlins go with lefty Adam Conley (3-4, 4.13). He is winless since May 16 and is 0-2 with a 5.27 ERA since. Conley was roughed up for six runs and a career-high 11 hits over five innings Sunday in Arizona. He has never faced Colorado. The Rockies go with Jon Gray (4-2, 4.70). He is starting to live up to the expectations of being the No. 3 overall pick a few years ago as Gray hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in four straight starts. He has never faced the Marlins.


Key trends: The Rockies are 5-1 in their past six after an off day. They are 2-7 in Gray's past nine series openers. The Marlins are 1-6 in their past seven after an off day. The over is 4-0-1 in Gray's past five.


Early lean: Rockies and over.


Mariners at Red Sox (-133, 9.5)


In December, the Boston Red Sox traded starting pitcher Wade Miley to Seattle for reliever Carson Smith and swingman Roenis Elias. That move has looked like a bust thus far for the Sox as Smith barely pitched this year before needing Tommy John surgery. Elias has made just one big-league appearance in 2016, allowing three runs in 1.2 innings on April 23 in Houston. But he will be called up from Triple-A to start here as the Sox are short a No. 5 starter at the moment. Elias has been pitching well with Pawtucket. He has never faced his former teammates. Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma (5-5, 4.10) has won four of his past five outings. He beat Texas last Friday, allowing three runs in seven innings -- his fourth straight start of seven innings. Iwakuma is 0-1 with a 10.20 ERA in four career starts vs. Boston. David Ortiz is 4-for-8 off him with two homers.


Key trends: The Mariners are 11-4 in Iwakuma's past 15 on the road. The Sox are 1-5 in their past six on Friday. The over is 10-3 in Iwakuma's past 13 in Game 1 of a series.


Early lean: Mariners and over.


Tigers at Royals (-102, 8)


Where would Detroit be without Michael Fulmer? The 23-year-old, acquired last July from the Mets for Yoenis Cespedes, has to be a leading candidate for AL Rookie of the Year. Fulmer (7-1, 2.52) hasn't allowed a run in his past four starts, and he and the Cubs' Arrieta are the only pitchers in the modern era with four straight starts allowing no runs and three or fewer hits. Fulmer is the only one to do it in the same season. Overall, Fulmer has thrown 28.1 scoreless innings, putting him just 12.2 shy of the rookie record Grover Cleveland Alexander set in 1911. It's the longest by a Tigers rookie since John Hiller had a 28 2/3-inning streak in 1967. Can you imagine if the Mets had Fulmer on that already-stellar staff? But that Cespedes trade has worked out well for both teams. Fulmer has never faced the Royals. Kansas City goes with hot-head Yordano Ventura (5-4, 4.93), who continues to pitch while appealing his nine-game suspension. Ventura dominated the White Sox on Sunday, allowing one run and striking out 10 in seven innings. He beat the Tigers on April 19, giving up two runs in five innings. Victor Martinez is 4-for-16 off him with two homers and five RBIs.


Key trends: The Tigers are 6-14 in their past 20 on Friday. The Royals are 6-0 in Ventura's past six at home vs. teams with a winning record. The over is 5-1 in Ventura's past six vs. Detroit.


Early lean: Royals and under.


Rangers at Cardinals (+103, 8)


This also will be televised by the MLB Network and have live betting at sportsbooks. Not impossible this could be a World Series preview, and these clubs played one of the best Fall Classics against one another in 2011, with the Cardinals winning in seven. The Rangers will lose the DH, which means either Mitch Moreland or Prince Fielder takes a seat. Texas starts ace lefty Cole Hamels (6-1, 3.14). He won in Seattle on Sunday, allowing one run and four hits in his third straight outing of seven innings. Hamels was a long-time Phillie, so plenty of Cardinals have seen him. Matt Holliday is 4-for-13 with a double and two RBIs. Yadier Molina hits .240 off him with five RBIs in 25 at-bats. Jhonny Peralta is 4-for-11 with three doubles. St. Louis goes with Michael Wacha (2-6, 4.91). He finally had a quality start on Friday in Pittsburgh, allowing two runs and three hits over seven innings but didn't get a decision. Wacha hasn't faced the Rangers.


Key trends: The Rangers are 9-3 in Hamels' past 12 on the road. The Cards are 4-11 in Wacha's past 15 vs. teams with a winning record. The over is 9-1-1 in Hamels' past 11 vs. teams with a winning record.


Early lean: Rangers and over.

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'Betting Big Favorites'


It's a common held belief that betting big favorites in baseball can turn out to be extremely costly over the long haul, especially favorites of -$200 or more. Many baseball bettors have this theory ingrained in their heads and usually bypass those games when looking at the schedule. Being old school, must confess to being amoung them, untill a recent study revealed surprising results.


Between 2010 and 2015, betting nothing but favorites of -$200 or greater resulted in a 71.3% win rate (697-281) but more importanly yielded a +$4619 profit for a 4.7% return on investment. If the big favorite was off a loss, they were 206-85 in their next game good for $1,606 in profit, 5.5% return on money risked.


Obviously, wildly betting each and every favorite of -$200 or more demands a huge investment in order to ride the ups/downs that occur through out a season. That in mind, focusing on fewer plays to consider with less total money at risk was in order. To that end, the analysis revealed the best strategy was to concentrate strickly on a big road favorites. In this case, the road favorites won at a 75.9% clip stuffing +$1921 into betting accounts for an enourmous 23.1% return on investment.


So much for history, but what about the current 2016 campaign. Well, heading into Tuesday June 15th action the trend is alive and well. Betting nothing but favorites of -$200 or more has returned 12.2% on money risked (+$921) split between +$542 for homies (44-17), +$379 for teams wearing road jersey's (10-3). Once again, focusing sticking on road favorites produced a whopping 29.2% return.


While there's no guarantee big favorites will continue to perform the rest of the way, it's something that bettors can't afford to overlook down the stretch.

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'A.L. East rivals clash'


Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles June 17, 7:05 EST


Baltimore and Toronto play a crucial three-game series at Camden Yards this weekend with top spot in the East at stake. The bettings odds have Blue Jays -$1.40 road favorites with the total set at 9 runs.


A.L. East leading Orioles looking to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the division open the set with Mike Wright on the hill. In his last start, Wright, tagged with a no-decision in Orioles 11-6 loss vs. Toronto allowed four earned run on six hits while walking five in five-plus innings. Orioles are now 0-4 vs Blue Jays handing the ball to Wright.


The Blue Jays two games back hoping to inch closer will counter with Aaron Sanchez who struggled his last time out against the O's allowing six runs, four home runs, but he was picked up by the Blue Jays' offense in a 10-9 victory. Jays are 2-2 in Sanchez's four career starts vs O's.


Division games are always tough, taking the road team can be risky. However, Blue Jays finding their stroke winning six of seven, platting 56 runs behind 83 hits, 18 long-ball are worth a look. Keep in mind, Jays have enjoyed success lately vs the division with Sanchez (5-0), the Orioles not so much with Wright (2-6). Additionally, Jays are in the midst of a hot 16-6 spurt, 12-3 streak against the A.L. East, 7-2 stretch handing Sanchez starting duties.

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MLB


Friday's games


National League games


Pirates @ Cubs
Liriano is 0-3, 5.87 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. .


Arrieta is 1-1, 2.37 in his last three starts (over 11-2).


Pirates lost 12 of their last 16 games; six of their last eight games went over. Pittsburgh is 8-4 in road series openers. Chicago won eight of last ten home games; they're 9-1 in home series openers. Six of last seven Wrigley games stayed under.


Diamondbacks @ Phillies
Ray is 1-3, 4.94 in his last five starts; over is 5-1-1 in his last seven starts.


Morgan is 0-5, 7.52 in his last six starts, five of which went over.


Arizona lost six of last eight road games; they're 6-4 in road series openers. Phillies are 1-7 in last eight games; they're 2-9 in home series openers. Seven of last eight Philly home games went over the total.


Rockies @ Marlins
Gray is 3-0, 3.29 in his last four starts; over is 4-0-1 in his last five.


Conley is 0-2, 5.60 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under.


Rockies won six of last seven games; they're 7-4 in road series openers. Five of their last six road games stayed under. Miami is 5-7 in its last 12 games, 5-6 in road series openers. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games.


Braves @ Mets
Gant allowed three runs in 4.1 IP (88 PT) in his first MLB start.


Harvey is 1-1, 0.90 in his last three starts; seven of his last nine stayed under.


Braves lost six of last seven road games; they're 2-8 in road series openers. Six of last eight Atlanta road games stayed under. New York is 5-3 in its last eight games, 8-2 in home series openers; under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.


Nationals @ Padres
Ross is 2-0, 3.60 in his last four starts (under 8-3-1). .


Friedrich is 3-0, 2.55 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over.


Padres lost six of their last eight games; four of their last six home games went under total. Washington won nine of last 11 games; seven of their last eight road games went over the total.


Brewers @ Dodgers
Davies is 4-0, 2.70 in his last four starts; all three of his road starts went over.


Urias is 0-2, 6.35 in four starts this year (over 2-2).


Milwaukee lost five of last seven road games; six of its last seven road games went over the total. Dodgers won eight of last 11 at home; six of their last eight home games went under the total.




American League games


Blue Jays @ Orioles
Sanchez is 3-0, 3.78 in his last five starts (under 9-4).


Wright is 1-1, 6.57 in his last five starts; seven of his last eight went over.


Toronto won seven of last nine games; they're 8-3 in road series openers. Six of their last eight games went over. Orioles won seven of last eight home games; they're 7-4 in home series openers. Over is 9-6 in their last fifteen games.


White Sox @ Indians
Quintana is 0-6, 4.15 in his last six starta; his last 12 starts all stayed under the total. White Sox scored total of 19 runs in his last 17 losses.


Bauer is 1-0, 2.78 in his last three starts; five of his last seven stayed under.


White Sox lost nine of last 11 road games; they're 6-4 in road series openers. Over is 17-5 in their last 22 road games. Cleveland just got swept in KC but they've won last five home games. Royals are 6-4 in home series openers. Under is 8-3-2 in their last thirteen games.


Mariners @ Red Sox
Iwakuma is 4-1, 4.24 in his last five starts; five of his last six went over.


Former Mariner Elias is 15-20, 4.04 in 49 MLB starts; this is his first '16 start. He is 4-3, 3.54 in nine AAA starts this year.


Mariners lost five of last six road games; they're 6-5 in road series openers. Over is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Boston lost five of last seven home games; they're 6-5 in home series openers. Over is 14-6 in their last 20 home games.


Tigers @ Royals
Fulmer is 5-0, 0.25 in his last five starts; three of his last four stayed under. He has a 28.1 inning scoreless streak right now.


Ventura is 1-2, 5.64 in his last five starts; six of his last eight starts went over. .


Tigers won eight of their last 12 games; nine of its last 12 road games stayed under. Royals won nine of last ten home games; under is 7-4-1 in KC's last 12 games.


Bronx @ Twins
Tanaka is 0-2, 4.19 in his last three starts; his last five starts stayed under. .


Dean is 0-1, 6.32 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.


New York lost seven of last ten road games; four of their last six road games went over the total. Minnesota lost six of its last eight games; over is 11-3 in their last 14 home games.


Angels @ A's
Shoemaker is 1-2, 1.88 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under. .


Graveman is 1-5, 6.70 in his last nine starts; four of his last six stayed under.


A's lost 11 of last 13 games; over is 3-1 in their last four home games. Oakland is 4-6 in home series openers. Angels lost seven of last nine road games; they're 6-4 in openers of a road series. Over is 10-2-1 in their last thirteen games.




Interleague


Giants @ Rays
Samardzija is 0-2, 7.98 in his last three starts; his last four starts went over.


Archer is 1-4, 6.16 in his last five starts; five of his last seven starts went over.


Giants won their last five games; they're 6-4 in road series openers. Six of last nine SF road games went over. Tampa Bay won nine of last 12 games; they're 4-7 in 11 home openers. Under is 21-9 in Rays' last 30 home games.


Reds @ Astros
Lamb is 1-4, 7.03 in his last six starts (under 4-3-1).


McCullers is 3-1, 3.91 in his last four starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Cincinnati is 10-7 in its last 17 games, 2-8 in road series openers. Over is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Astros won three of last four games; they're 6-4 in home series openers. Last eight Houston games stayed under the total.


Rangers @ Cardinals
Hamels is 1-0, 2.57 in his last three starts; six of his last seven went over.


Wacha is 1-5, 8.25 in his last eight starts; his last seven starts went over.


Rangers are 19-6 in their last 25 games; nine of their last 11 road tilts went over. Texas is 5-5 in road series openers. Cardinals lost five of last seven home games; they're 4-7 in home series openers. Over is 7-4-1 in their last twelve home games.




Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


Pitt-Chi-- Liriano 6-6; Arrieta 11-2
Az-Phil-- Ray 4-9; Morgan 2-7
Col-Mia-- Gray 5-5; Conley 6-7
Atl-NY-- Gant 0-1; Harvey 5-8
Mil-LA-- Davies 6-5; Urias 1-3
Wsh-SD-- Ross 8-4; Friedrich 4-2


Tor-Balt-- Sanchez 8-5; Wright 7-4
Chi-Clev-- Quintana 6-7 (0-6 last 6); Bauer 4-5
Sea-Bos-- Iwakuma 7-6; Elias 0-0
NY-Min-- Tanaka 8-5; Dean 4-1
Det-KC-- Fulmer 8-1; Ventura 8-5
LA-A's-- Shoemaker 4-8; Graveman 3-9


SF-TB-- Samardzija 8-5; Archer 5-9
Cin-Hst-- Lamb 2-6; McCullers 4-2
Tex-StL-- Hamels 9-4; Wacha 6-7




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


Pitt-Chi-- Liriano 3-12; Arrieta 1-13
Az-Phil-- Ray 1-13; Morgan 4-9 (4 of last 4)
Col-Mia-- Gray 4-10; Conley 5-13
Atl-NY-- Gant 1-1; Harvey 3-13
Mil-LA-- Davies 3-11; Urias 1-4
Wsh-SD-- Ross 2-12; Friedrich 3-6


Tor-Balt-- Sanchez 2-13; Wright 2-11
Chi-Clev-- Quintana 1-13; Bauer 3-9
Sea-Bos-- Iwakuma 2-13; Elias 0-0
NY-Min-- Tanaka 2-13; Dean 2-5
Det-KC-- Fulmer 2-9; Ventura 4-13
LA-A's-- Shoemaker 3-12; Graveman 3-12


SF-TB-- Samardzija 2-13; Archer 6-14
Cin-Hst-- Lamb 4-8; McCullers 3-6 (3 of last 3)
Tex-StL-- Hamels 3-13; Wacha 4-13

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Preview: Pirates at Cubs

Current Conditions - Chicago

P/SUNNY 93 °F
Wind: N 7
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (33-33) at Chicago Cubs (44-20)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 17 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

If the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to climb back into the National League Central race, this weekend would be a good time to start. The fading Pirates have lost seven of their last eight heading into Friday afternoon’s series opener at Wrigley Field against the division-leading Chicago Cubs, who are 24 games above .500 and boast the league’s best home record at 22-8.

The third-place Pirates have fallen 12 games behind a Chicago team that added to its already impressive depth on Thursday with the promotion of top catching prospect Willson Contreras from Triple-A Iowa. The 24-year-old was hitting .350 with nine home runs and 43 RBI through 54 contests for Iowa and figures to share time behind the plate with veterans Miguel Montero and David Ross. The Cubs are 5-1 this season against the Pirates, who hope to have Starling Marte back in the lineup Friday after the left fielder missed Thursday’s 6-4 loss to the Mets with an injured left cheekbone. Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was moved to the third spot in the order on Thursday after hitting second for most of the season and snapped a 0-for-17 slump with three hits.

TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), ABC7 (Chicago)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Francisco Liriano (4-6, 4.92 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (10-1, 1.86)

Liriano dropped his third straight decision last Saturday after allowing four runs (one earned) and striking out eight over six frames against St. Louis. The 32-year-old has struggled on the road this season, going 1-3 with a 7.09 ERA in six starts. Kris Bryant is 4-for-9 with a home run against Liriano, who is 5-3 with a 3.13 ERA in 12 career starts against the Cubs but was pulled in the fifth inning of a loss at Wrigley Field on May 13.

Arrieta bounced back from his first loss by holding Atlanta to two runs on four hits and two walks in an 8-2 victory last Saturday. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner is 8-1 with a 1.58 ERA in 11 career starts against the Pirates, including 5-1 with a 0.88 ERA in his last seven regular-season outings. Gregory Polanco is 4-for-22 with seven strikeouts against Arrieta, who also threw a complete game shutout against Pittsburgh in last season’s NL wild-card game.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Cubs have outscored the Pirates 38-13 in their six meetings this season.

2. The Pirates are the only team in the majors that has not been shut out this season.

3. Reserve C Tim Federowicz is expected to be designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday to make room for Contreras.

PREDICTION: Cubs 9, Pirates 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/17

Trends - Pittsburgh at Chi. Cubs
W/L Trends

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 40-17 in their last 57 Friday games. Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series. Pirates are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League Central. Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss. Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 overall. Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 games on grass. Pirates are 5-0 in Lirianos last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Pirates are 9-2 in Lirianos last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 13-3 in Lirianos last 16 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Pirates are 8-2 in Lirianos last 10 starts vs. National League Central. Pirates are 12-3 in Lirianos last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 8-2 in Lirianos last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 22-7 in Lirianos last 29 starts. Pirates are 22-7 in Lirianos last 29 starts on grass. Pirates are 9-3 in Lirianos last 12 starts during game 1 of a series. Pirates are 10-4 in Lirianos last 14 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Pirates are 5-2 in Lirianos last 7 Friday starts. Pirates are 9-4 in Lirianos last 13 road starts. Pirates are 9-4 in Lirianos last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 Friday games. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 games following a loss. Cubs are 40-13 in their last 53 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cubs are 48-16 in their last 64 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 33-11 in their last 44 during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Cubs are 20-7 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter. Cubs are 47-18 in their last 65 home games. Cubs are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 games following an off day. Cubs are 56-25 in their last 81 overall. Cubs are 56-25 in their last 81 games on grass. Cubs are 38-18 in their last 56 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 42-20 in their last 62 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Cubs are 14-2 in Arrietas last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 6-1 in Arrietas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Cubs are 10-2 in Arrietas last 12 home starts. Cubs are 17-4 in Arrietas last 21 starts during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 8-2 in Arrietas last 10 Friday starts. Cubs are 41-11 in Arrietas last 52 starts on grass. Cubs are 40-11 in Arrietas last 51 starts. Cubs are 21-6 in Arrietas last 27 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 20-6 in Arrietas last 26 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 41-14 in Arrietas last 55 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends

Pittsburgh

Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 overall. Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 on grass. Over is 15-5-1 in Pirates last 21 Friday games. Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 during game 1 of a series. Over is 10-4-1 in Pirates last 15 vs. National League Central. Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3 in Pirates last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 35-16-1 in Pirates last 52 games following a loss. Under is 4-0 in Lirianos last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Lirianos last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Lirianos last 6 Friday starts. Over is 5-1 in Lirianos last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 15-5-1 in Lirianos last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 9-4 in Lirianos last 13 road starts. Over is 17-8-1 in Lirianos last 26 starts on grass. Over is 17-8-1 in Lirianos last 26 starts overall.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 10-1 in Cubs last 11 home games. Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Cubs last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 vs. National League Central. Under is 13-6 in Cubs last 19 overall. Under is 13-6 in Cubs last 19 on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in Arrietas last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-0 in Arrietas last 6 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 6-1 in Arrietas last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 5-1 in Arrietas last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Arrietas last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 10-3 in Arrietas last 13 starts on grass. Over is 10-3 in Arrietas last 13 starts overall. Over is 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 15-7-1 in Arrietas last 23 home starts.

Head to Head

Cubs are 6-0 in Arrietas last 6 starts vs. Pirates. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago. Under is 6-2-1 in Arrietas last 9 starts vs. Pirates. Pirates are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings.

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Phillies

Current Conditions - Philadelphia

SUNNY 87 °F
Wind: WSW 14
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (29-39) at Philadelphia Phillies (30-37)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 17 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The City of Brotherly Love is home to a baseball team that has showing too much love for its opponents of late. The Arizona Diamondbacks look to be the latest to take advantage of the generosity of the free-falling Philadelphia Phillies on Friday when they begin a 10-game road trip with the opener of a four-game series.

Philadelphia was on the wrong end of yet another lopsided loss with a 13-2 setback to Toronto on Thursday and has been outscored by a staggering 61-25 total en route to losing seven of its last eight and 20 of 26 overall. The Phillies' failures must be music to the ears of Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt, who has reached base in 20 straight games, hit safely in 10 consecutive contests and is batting .382 since May 27. The 28-year-old has driven in a run in each of his last five outings for the Diamondbacks, who have lost two in a row following a three-game winning streak. Arizona is a respectable 16-14 away from Chase Field while Philadelphia has only heard the jeers gain in volume at Citizens Bank Park.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, NBC-10 (Philadelphia)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (3-5, 4.57 ERA) vs. Phillies LH Adam Morgan (1-5, 6.33)

Ray recorded his first victory since May 16 in scintillating fashion on Sunday, scattering three hits - all singles - over a career high-tying 7 2/3 innings in a 6-0 rout of Miami. The 24-year-old kept the ball in the park for the first time in over a month to snap a four-start winless stretch. Ray struck out six versus the Marlins, marking the sixth time in seven outings that he has fanned at least that many.

Despite setting a season high with eight strikeouts on Sunday, Morgan saw his winless stretch extend to six outings with a no-decision versus Washington. The 26-year-old is 0-5 since posting his lone victory of the season on May 10, surrendering eight homers in his last six starts. Morgan will be making his 25th career start and first versus Arizona.

WALK-OFFS

1. Arizona SS Jean Segura has collected 12 hits and five runs scored in his last seven games.

2. Philadelphia SS Freddy Galvis is 5-for-57 in his last 15 contests.

3. Diamondbacks LF Brandon Drury is 1-for-15 with six strikeouts in his last five outings.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/17

Trends - Arizona at Philadelphia
W/L Trends

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Diamondbacks are 9-4 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 35-16 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 road games. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Rays last 7 Friday starts. Diamondbacks are 3-9 in Rays last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Diamondbacks are 2-6 in Rays last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Rays last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Rays last 5 starts vs. National League East. Diamondbacks are 2-8 in Rays last 10 starts. Diamondbacks are 2-8 in Rays last 10 starts on grass. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Rays last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Rays last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Rays last 4 road starts. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Rays last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. National League West. Phillies are 16-7 in their last 23 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Phillies are 19-40 in their last 59 during game 1 of a series. Phillies are 7-21 in their last 28 games on grass. Phillies are 6-20 in their last 26 overall. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss. Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Phillies are 1-8 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 2-7 in Morgans last 9 starts during game 1 of a series. Phillies are 1-5 in Morgans last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 1-5 in Morgans last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Phillies are 1-5 in Morgans last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Phillies are 1-5 in Morgans last 6 Friday starts. Phillies are 0-6 in Morgans last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Phillies are 0-4 in Morgans last 4 home starts. Phillies are 0-4 in Morgans last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Phillies are 0-6 in Morgans last 6 starts. Phillies are 0-6 in Morgans last 6 starts on grass. Phillies are 0-7 in Morgans last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 0-4 in Morgans last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games following an off day. Under is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 road games. Over is 9-1 in Diamondbacks last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 6-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 games following a loss. Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 overall. Over is 4-1-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Diamondbacks last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 15-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 21 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 Friday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 vs. National League East. Over is 21-7 in Diamondbacks last 28 during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-0 in Rays last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-0 in Rays last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-1 in Rays last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 starts on grass. Over is 6-1 in Rays last 7 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 starts vs. National League East. Under is 5-2-1 in Rays last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 10-4-1 in Rays last 15 road starts.

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 vs. National League West. Over is 10-1 in Phillies last 11 on grass. Over is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 overall. Over is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 home games. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games following a loss. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3-1 in Phillies last 11 Friday games. Under is 11-5 in Phillies last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 11-5 in Phillies last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 3-0-1 in Morgans last 4 Friday starts. Over is 4-0 in Morgans last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-1-1 in Morgans last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 4-1-1 in Morgans last 6 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Morgans last 5 home starts. Under is 5-2 in Morgans last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Morgans last 10 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Diamondbacks are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings. Diamondbacks are 7-19 in the last 26 meetings in Philadelphia.

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Preview: Blue Jays at Orioles

Current Conditions - Baltimore

P/SUNNY 91 °F
Wind: SW 15
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (38-31) at Baltimore Orioles (38-27)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 17 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

After winning a showdown with Boston for first place in the American League East, the Baltimore Orioles must prepare for a visit from the hard-charging Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The Blue Jays have won three in a row and six of seven, including the final three contests of a four-game set against the Orioles last week in Toronto.

The Blue Jays scored 30 runs against Baltimore a week ago and amassed 31 in taking the final three games of a home-and-home series against Philadelphia. Edwin Encarnacion is on a tear with six home runs, 14 RBIs and 12 runs scored during a six-game hitting streak while Josh Donaldson (9-for-14 versus the Phillies) has posted a nine-game string to help Toronto pull within two games of the division lead. Baltimore's Adam Jones homered each of the last two nights and has recorded four blasts and eight RBIs during his five-game hitting streak. Manny Machado, who notched three hits on Thursday, is 13-for-31 in seven games against the Blue Jays this season.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, TVA (Toronto), MASN (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aarón Sánchez (6-1, 3.38 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Mike Wright (3-3, 5.31)

Sanchez was pounded by the Orioles on Sunday but managed to pick up the win despite surrendering six runs and 10 hits - four homers - over five innings. The 23-year-old Californian, who will be shifted to the bullpen later in the season to keep his innings down, struck out 12 and permitted two runs over eight frames at Detroit in his previous turn. Baltimore's Chris Davis has tormented Sanchez, going 6-for-10 with three homers and four RBIs.

Wright struggled with his control in a rough outing at Toronto on Saturday, walking five batters while allowing four runs over five innings in a no-decision to remain undefeated in his last six starts. He earned the victory with seven frames of one-run ball versus Kansas City on June 6 - a nice bounce-back effort after surrendering four homers against Boston. He has yet to beat Toronto, posting an 0-3 record and bloated 7.13 ERA in five career appearances.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays RF Jose Bautista exited Thursday's game after injuring his toe while crashing into the outfield wall and was sent for precautionary X-rays.

2. Machado will have a hearing Tuesday on his appeal of a four-game suspension for his fight with Royals RHP Yordano Ventura.

3. Toronto CF Kevin Pillar, a .325 career hitter versus Baltimore, belted two homers Thursday for his seventh multi-hit performance in 10 games.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 6, Orioles 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/17

Trends - Toronto at Baltimore
W/L Trends

Toronto

Blue Jays are 7-0 in their last 7 Friday games. Blue Jays are 7-0 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 overall. Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 12-3 in their last 15 vs. American League East. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 10-4 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 road games. Blue Jays are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass. Blue Jays are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. American League East. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Blue Jays are 5-1 in Sanchezs last 6 Friday starts. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts. Blue Jays are 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Blue Jays are 2-5 in Sanchezs last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-5 in Sanchezs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Baltimore

Orioles are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 games on grass. Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 Friday games. Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 29-11 in their last 40 home games. Orioles are 36-15 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 11-5 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 45-22 in their last 67 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Orioles are 4-0 in Wrights last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 5-0 in Wrights last 5 starts on grass. Orioles are 4-0 in Wrights last 4 Friday starts. Orioles are 5-1 in Wrights last 6 starts. Orioles are 4-1 in Wrights last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 4-1 in Wrights last 5 home starts. Orioles are 2-6 in Wrights last 8 starts vs. American League East.

OU Trends

Toronto

Over is 5-0-1 in Blue Jays last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 games following a win. Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 overall. Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-1 in Blue Jays last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 15-5-1 in Blue Jays last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 on grass. Over is 6-2 in Blue Jays last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Blue Jays last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 23-9-2 in Blue Jays last 34 road games. Under is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 Friday games. Under is 10-4 in Blue Jays last 14 during game 1 of a series. Under is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 8-2-1 in Sanchezs last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2 in Sanchezs last 9 road starts. Under is 7-2 in Sanchezs last 9 starts vs. American League East. Under is 6-2 in Sanchezs last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 13-6 in Sanchezs last 19 starts overall.

Baltimore

Over is 6-1-1 in Orioles last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 11-2-1 in Orioles last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-2 in Orioles last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 19-5-2 in Orioles last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 18-6-2 in Orioles last 26 games following a win. Over is 8-3-1 in Orioles last 12 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 on grass. Over is 16-7-2 in Orioles last 25 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 15-7-2 in Orioles last 24 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0-1 in Wrights last 5 Friday starts. Over is 4-0 in Wrights last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Wrights last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-0 in Wrights last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Wrights last 8 starts overall. Over is 5-1-1 in Wrights last 7 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Wrights last 5 starts vs. American League East. Over is 3-1-1 in Wrights last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Wrights last 5 home starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Wrights last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Wrights last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Blue Jays are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Baltimore. Orioles are 0-4 in Wrights last 4 starts vs. Blue Jays.

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Preview: Mariners at Red Sox

Current Conditions - Boston

L/RAIN 64 °F
Wind: SSW 15
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Seattle Mariners (35-31) at Boston Red Sox (37-28)
DATE/TIME: Friday, June 17 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Boston Red Sox left-hander Roenis Elias is poised to make his first start of the season, and it will come against the team that traded him away in the offseason. After spending his first two campaigns in Seattle, Elias will be on the mound when the Red Sox host the Mariners on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Elias posted a 15-20 record over two seasons with Seattle, but he was shipped to Boston along with reliever Carson Smith in exchange for southpaw Wade Miley. "It's going to be a good experience, an interesting one," the 27-year-old Cuban acknowledged. "I'm looking forward to seeing my old teammates, (particularly) Robinson Cano." While the Red Sox lost two of three in Baltimore to fall into second place in the American League East, Seattle halted a four-game skid with a 6-4 win at Tampa Bay on Thursday to avoid a sweep on the opening leg of its 10-game road trip. Dae-Ho Lee, who struck out six times in seven at-bats in his previous two games, broke out of his funk with a pair of hits and three RBIs to lift the Mariners to their fourth victory in 13 contests.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Seattle), NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Hisashi Iwakuma (5-5, 4.10 ERA) vs. Red Sox LH Roenis Elías (0-0, 16.20)

Iwakuma surrendered three home runs for the second time in three starts but limited them to the solo variety and earned the win with seven innings of three-run ball against Texas in his last outing. Iwakuma is 4-1 over his last five turns despite permitting eight blasts in that span and has pitched at least six frames in his last six outings. He is 0-1 with a wretched 10.20 ERA in four career starts versus Boston and has been hit hard by slugger David Ortiz (4-for-8, 2 homers).

Elias lost the spring-training competition for the No. 5 spot in the rotation to knuckleballer Steven Wright and got off to a rocky start at Triple-A Pawtucket, posting an 0-3 record and 5.76 ERA in his first five starts. He has turned things around in his last five turns, permitting a total of eight runs over a span of 36 innings. Elias has limited left-handed hitters to a collective .224 batting average in his career, a big reason why he earned the nod versus Seattle.

WALK-OFFS

1. Ortiz is 10-for-26 over his last six games, recording three doubles in that span to boost his major league-leading total to 29.

2. Cano is 15-for-41 over his last nine contests.

3. Red Sox LF Chris Young sat out Thursday's game due to tightness in his quadriceps.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Mariners 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/17

Trends - Seattle at Boston
W/L Trends

Seattle

Mariners are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. American League East. Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass. Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series. Mariners are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. Mariners are 4-0 in Iwakumas last 4 starts with 6 days of rest. Mariners are 10-2 in Iwakumas last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts vs. American League East. Mariners are 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts. Mariners are 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts on grass. Mariners are 7-2 in Iwakumas last 9 Friday starts. Mariners are 11-4 in Iwakumas last 15 road starts. Mariners are 5-2 in Iwakumas last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 1-4 in Iwakumas last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Boston

Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. American League West. Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Red Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games.

OU Trends

Seattle

Under is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0-1 in Mariners last 6 Friday games. Under is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-2 in Mariners last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 during game 1 of a series. Over is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 road games. Over is 6-2-1 in Mariners last 9 vs. American League East. Over is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 13-5-1 in Mariners last 19 on grass. Over is 15-6-1 in Mariners last 22 overall. Over is 5-2-1 in Mariners last 8 games following a win. Over is 5-2-1 in Mariners last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-2-1 in Mariners last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-0 in Iwakumas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Iwakumas last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Iwakumas last 7 starts vs. American League East. Over is 5-1 in Iwakumas last 6 starts on grass. Over is 5-1 in Iwakumas last 6 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts with 6 days of rest. Over is 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-2-1 in Iwakumas last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 10-3 in Iwakumas last 13 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Iwakumas last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Over is 3-0-3 in Red Sox last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 12-2 in Red Sox last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 7-2-1 in Red Sox last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2-1 in Red Sox last 9 Friday games. Over is 3-1-1 in Red Sox last 5 games following a loss. Over is 19-7 in Red Sox last 26 vs. American League West. Over is 10-4 in Red Sox last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 13-6-2 in Red Sox last 21 home games.

Head to Head

Over is 8-0-1 in the last 9 meetings in Boston. Over is 4-0 in Iwakumas last 4 starts vs. Red Sox. Over is 15-5-2 in the last 22 meetings. Mariners are 4-11 in the last 15 meetings in Boston.

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