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Preview: Pirates (37-40) at Mariners (38-38)


Game: 1
Venue: Safeco Field
Date: June 28, 2016 10:10 PM EDT


SEATTLE -- Misery loves company.


Two teams with dying pennant aspirations will meet at Safeco Field under similar circumstances Tuesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners have fallen from baseball's elite and are just trying to stay afloat in the playoff race.


The Pirates (37-40) were trying to keep pace with the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs, baseball's hottest team, through April and May and were doing a decent job of weathering the storm. The Pirates were in position to make a run at the end of May, but they've since fallen three games under .500. Monday afternoon's loss to the Dodgers left Pittsburgh with an 8-18 record in June.


The Pirates featured one of the best offenses in baseball through the opening month of the season but have since fallen on hard times. Yet, they feel like they're not that far removed from the team that opened the season with four consecutive wins and closed out the month of April with a six-game winning streak.


"I don't know if we're getting the big hit like we were in April or May," shortstop Jordy Mercer told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette over the weekend, "but we're still putting good at-bats up."


Situational hitting has been a big part of the Pirates' struggles, but the starting rotation has probably been the most glaring issue. Pittsburgh ranks second-to-the-last in the NL in both ERA (5.57) and opponent's batting average (.285) during games played in June.


Seattle (38-38) has its own set of pitching problems heading into the series. The starting rotation went through its most recent cycle without three of the five starters, while ace Felix Hernandez continues to be sidelined by a leg injury. The over-taxed bullpen subsequently has fallen apart, leading a spate of roster moves over the weekend to bring in fresh arms.


The good news for both teams is that help could be on the way. Seattle starter Wade Miley is expected back from the disabled list to start Wednesday's game against the Pirates, while Taijuan Walker (sore foot) might not be far behind. Walker could be on the mound as soon as Thursday night, for the start of the Baltimore series. And manager Scott Servais sounded as encouraged about Hernandez's return as he had in a while.


"He's starting to map out his plan (to return)," Servais told reporters before Saturday night's win. "That's always a good thing."


The Pirates got an encouraging sign over the weekend as well, with staff ace Gerrit Cole throwing from the mound for the first time in two weeks. Cole is recovering from a strained triceps, although there is still no hard timetable for his return.


"He's a competitor," pitching coach Ray Searage told The Post-Gazette. "He's itching to get back out there."


Left-hander Jonathan Niese, who is 0-3 over his past three starts, is scheduled to take the mound for the Pirates. The Mariners will go with struggling veteran Hisashi Iwakuma, who has served up three home runs in three of his past five starts.


The Mariners have gone 8-17 in June after spending most of May atop the American League West standings. Texas continues to lead the AL West and the Houston Astros have gotten hot to move ahead of Seattle in the standings.

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Preview: Athletics (33-43) at Giants (49-29)


Game: 2
Venue: AT&T Park
Date: June 28, 2016 10:15 PM EDT


SAN FRANCISCO -- Having scored five or more runs in each of the first five games of their current road trip, you'd think the last thing the Oakland Athletics would need right now is more firepower.


But that's exactly what manager Bob Melvin believes he will be getting with the expected return of right fielder Josh Reddick from the disabled list in time for Tuesday's second of four consecutive matchups with the rival San Francisco Giants.


The A's didn't need Reddick on Monday night while pounding former teammate Jeff Samardzija in an 8-3 victory.


While that was happening, Reddick was 2,300 miles away in Nashville, Tenn., going 0-for-5 for the A's Triple-A affiliate.


Melvin sat at his desk after Monday's win hoping to get a report that Reddick, who broke his left thumb on May 19, had completed nine innings pain-free.


At that point, the manager was prepared to instruct his middle-of-the-lineup mainstay to jump on a flight to San Francisco in the morning and be prepared to face Giants right-hander Albert Suarez a few hours later.


"It feels good to be getting guys back," noted Melvin, who also got a good report on left-hander Rich Hill (strained left groin). "We're starting to get healthy."


Reddick was one of the hottest hitters in the American League at the time of his mishap sliding into second base. He'd hit .468 in his last 14 games.


Interestingly, Reddick's return comes at a time when he has been making headlines on both sides of the San Francisco Bay.


Fox Sports reported during the weekend that the A's planned to reopen discussions on a contract extension with Reddick, who had been seeking a four-year deal when his representative and Oakland's negotiating team last talked.


The A's were offering only a three-year deal, leading to a stalemate that appeared to have Reddick, a five-year member of the organization, headed to free agency at season's end.


A .322-hitting pending free agent on a non-contender tends to have a target on his back as the annual trade deadline approaches, and Reddick's name already has become popular in trade rumors.


CSN Bay Area last week reported that the Giants, concerned about the long-term health of both their regular corner outfielders, have had internal conversations about Reddick.


The Giants have played the last 23 games without right fielder Hunter Pence, who is on the DL with a strained right hamstring.


They recently got oft-injured left fielder Angel Pagan back from 11- and 18-game absences because of hamstring issues of his own.


The Giants have been starting supersub Gregor Blanco in right field, but it has handcuffed Giants manager Bruce Bochy in the outfield to the point where he has had to use fragile center fielder Denard Span, who missed 101 games last season with back and hip problems, in 73 of the club's first 76 games.


The Giants also are without third baseman Matt Duffy (strained left Achilles), and on Monday Bochy felt compelled to sit out shortstop Brandon Crawford, who had played in every game since May 10.


"I can't keep putting these guys out there every day," Bochy said. "Even though they all want to play every day."


Suarez (3-1) will be matched up Tuesday with A's right-hander Kendall Graveman (3-6).

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Tuesday's Diamond Notes
By Joe Williams


Hottest team: Astros (10-2 past 12)


The Houston Astros doubled up the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the Big A Monday night, as Collin McHugh recorded a quality start. They turn to 6-foot-7 veteran SP Scott Feldman to make the start in the second game of the series, as SP Lance McCullers (blister) was scratched from his start. Houston is still locked in as a road favorite, and the public likes them at about a 60-40 clip. Houston has won four of their past five road games, and they're 16-5 in their past 21 games against a team with a losing overall record. Their hot streak will be put to the test, however, as the 'Stros are 0-6 in Feldman's past six starts.


Coldest team: Nationals (2-7 past 9)


The Washington Nationals picked up an 11-4 victory to kick off their homestand, but it was just their second win in the past nine games. The first-place Nats are so desperate to hang onto the perch in the National League East that they pulled the trigger and called up top prospect SP Lucas Giolito to make the start Tuesday against the Mets. The Nationals have been equally ice-cold against the Mets at home, dropping five of the past six meetings with their divisional rivals at Nationals Park.


Hottest pitcher: Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks (10-3, 3.61 ERA)


Greinke and the Arizona Diamondbacks look to rebound after being humbled 8-0 in the opening game of the series Monday night. Greinke is the perfect stopper, as he enters 4-0 with a 1.47 ERA in five starts over the past 30 days while striking out 31 batters in 39 innings with a .180 opponent batting average and 0.85 WHIP. Arizona is 12-2 in Greinke's past 14 assignments, including 4-0 in his past four starts at home. In addition, the Snakes are 7-0 in Greinke's past seven outings against a team with a losing overall record.


Coldest pitcher: Chris Archer, Rays (4-10, 4.70 ERA)


Archer leads the majors with 10 losses through 16 starts, and he has a career-worst 4.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP despite ranking among the best in the majors in strikeouts per nine innings ratio (K/9). To make matters worse, Archer is 1-7 with a 5.67 ERA in 12 career outings against the Boston Red Sox, his most losses against any opponent. In his only meeting against Boston this season, he was tuned up for six earned runs, eight hits and three walks in just 4 1/3 innings in a loss back on April 20.


Biggest UNDER run: Cardinals (7-3-2 past 12)


The Cardinals have had a little bit of a power outage on their current road trip, and they have scratched out four or fewer runs in 10 of their past 12 games. The under is also 5-2 in their past seven matchups against a right-handed starter, while going an impressive 35-15-5 in their past 55 against American League Central squads. Total bettors will also be interested in the fact the under is 4-0-2 in their past six trips west on Interstate 70 to Kansas City, and 8-1-4 in the past 13 meetings overall between these Show-Me State rivals.


Biggest OVER run: Rockies (7-0 past seven)


The Colorado Rockies are enjoying a little home cooking, posting overs in each of their five home games, and seven straight games overall. They are averaging 8.8 runs per game over the past five, and with SP Eddie Butler on the hill another over result is in the offing. The over is 4-1-1 in his past six home starts, while the over is 10-3 in their past 13 games at Coors Field against left-handed starting pitchers. The over is also an impressive 17-5 in Colorado's past 22 interleague home games against teams with a winning overall mark.


Matchup to watch: Mariners vs. Pirates


The Seattle Mariners host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of their interleague series. The Mariners are two games under .500 in 36 games at Safeco Field this season, but they came alive with a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend. The M's were resting on an off day Monday, while the Pirates were busy playing an afternoon game against the Dodgers in Pittsburgh to conclude their wrap-around series at PNC Park. The Pirates have dropped their past five on the road, and they're a dismal 3-12 in their past 15 against right-handed starting pitching. The Mariners have won five of the past seven starts by Hisashi Iwakuma, and they're 8-2 in their past 10 interleague battles.


Betcha didn’t know: The biggest reason for the struggles of the Minnesota Twins this season has been their inability to win inside their own division. The Twins are a dismal 5-22 in their past 27 games against American League Central Division foes. Something's gotta give against the Chicago White Sox, as the Pale Hose are just 5-17 in their past 22 games inside the division. Looking at head-to-head statistics, trends point to Chicago. The Twins have won just one of their past five trips to U.S. Cellular Field, and the Twins have dropped six in a row against the White Sox.


Biggest public favorite: Indians (-165) at Braves


Biggest public underdog: Cardinals (+115) at Royals


Biggest line move: Indians (+150 to +165) at Braves

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews

So how worried should the Nationals be now that $175 million man Stephen Strasburg, who already has had one Tommy John surgery, is back on the disabled list? At least this one isn't an arm problem but an upper back strain. It forced Strasburg to be scratched from last Monday's scheduled start vs. the Dodgers and then Sunday's outing vs. Milwaukee. The team placed him on the DL on Sunday, retroactive to June 16. The guy has only made it through one full season (2014) where he didn't miss a start. Strasburg has reached the 200-inning plateau once in six seasons and probably won't get there this year. So it was clearly smart of him to sign that extension earlier this season, but I don't really get why the Nationals offered it. Washington had to push up Joe Ross to start Monday's game because of this injury and has yet to announce a starter for Tuesday against the Mets. It's possible that arguably the top pitching prospect in baseball, right-hander Lucas Giolito, is the guy.


Blue Jays at Rockies (+135, 12.5)

Toronto loses the DH in this interleague game but presumably will move MLB RBI leader Edwin Encarnacion to first base and bench Justin Smoak. Monitor the status of Colorado second baseman DJ LeMahieu as well. He was to have an MRI on Monday after leaving Sunday's game against Arizona with a bruised left knee. LeMahieu enters the week tied for third in the National League with a .327 average. Daniel Descalso likely will start at second for however long LeMahieu might miss. The Jays start lefty J.A. Happ (9-3, 3.42) on the mound. They have won his past three. He allowed two runs over five innings last time out against Arizona. NL home run leader Nolan Arenado is 1-for-6 career off Happ. Charlie Blackmon is as well. The Rockies' Eddie Butler (2-4, 6.71) hasn't won since mid-May. He allowed six runs and 11 hits over five innings Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Butler has never faced Toronto.

Key trends: The Blue Jays are 4-1 in Happ's past five interleague starts. The Rockies are 2-11 in Butler's past 13 vs. teams with a winning record. The "over/under" is 4-1-1 in his past six at home.

Early lean: Blue Jays and over.

Marlins at Tigers (-105, 9.5)

Miami will add the designated hitter for this interleague game. Detroit swept two games in South Florida to open the season. The Marlins start lefty Adam Conley (4-4, 3.56). He hadn't won since May 16 but did Wednesday against Atlanta in throwing eight shutout innings, allowing four hits. That was the first time this season a Marlins starter made it through eight innings. The Marlins haven't had a complete game since Henderson Alvarez against Tampa Bay on June 3, 2014, at Marlins Park. Conley has never faced the Tigers. They go with Mike Pelfrey (1-7, 5.19). His rotation spot has gotten shaky again as Pelfrey was pelted for six runs and 12 hits over five innings last time out against Seattle, although he avoided a loss. A few Marlins have seen him. Martin Prado is 10-for-22 with six doubles, a homer and three RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton is 9-for-19 with two homers.

Key trends: The Marlins are 2-6 in their past eight after an off day. The Tigers are 4-0 in Pelfrey's past four at home. The over is 8-3 in Miami's past 11 on the road. The over is 4-1 in Pelfrey's past five at home.

Early lean: Tigers and over.

Twins at White Sox (-170, 8.5)

Perhaps Chicago can start to right its season in this series as the White Sox are 6-0 against the Twins thus far. But those two series were back when the Pale Hose were one of the American League's best teams. They go with lefty Jose Quintana (5-7, 3.04) in the opener. His last win was May 8 vs. the Twins when he allowed one run in seven innings. The Sox lost his next seven but won Wednesday in Boston even though Quintana was rocked for six runs and eight hits in 5.1 innings. He walked a season-high six. Joe Mauer is a career .344 hitter off Quintana with two homers in 32 at-bats. Brian Dozier is 7-for-37 against him with nine strikeouts. The Twins go with Kyle Gibson (0-5, 6.05). Since coming off a long DL stint, he has allowed 13 runs and 21 hits over 18 innings in three starts. Gibson lost to the White Sox on April 11, allowing three runs in 5.2 innings. Brett Lawrie is 4-for-7 against him. Jose Abreu 3-for-17 with two doubles and a homer.

Key trends: The Twins are 1-4 in Gibson's past five in Game 1 of a series. The Sox are 0-5 in Quintana's past five on five days of rest. The under is 11-5-2 in Gibson's past 18 on the road.

Early lean: White Sox and under.

Dodgers at Brewers (+120, 9)

Los Angeles goes with 19-year-old lefty Julio Urias (0-2, 4.33). He made his sixth big-league start Wednesday against Washington and took a no-decision, allowing two runs and six hits over five innings with six strikeouts. There was talk that might be his final big-league start of the year, but they will go at least one more here. The Dodgers don't want him going much past 100 combined innings this year in the majors and minors combined. Urias is now at 27 innings in the major leagues -- and 68 innings when combined with his work at Triple-A Oklahoma City. This will be interesting because the Brewers will be the first team he has seen twice. On June 17, Urias threw five shutout innings against them and struck out a career-high eight. Milwaukee counters with Chase Anderson (4-7, 5.13). He was rocked for seven runs over 2.1 innings in his most recent start on June 18 at the Dodgers. The team decided to skip Anderson's last turn in the rotation, but he's not hurt. Adrian Gonzalez is 6-for-13 career off Anderson with a homer. Yasmani Grandal has three homers and six RBIs off him in 11 at-bats.

Key trends: The Dodgers have won eight straight on Tuesday. The Brewers are 1-4 in Anderson's past five vs. teams with a winning record. The under is 5-2 in the Dodgers' past seven on Tuesday.

Early lean: Urias gets his first big-league win -- I almost think the Dodgers are partly keeping him in the rotation so he can. Go under.

Cardinals at Royals (-120, 8.5)

St. Louis will add the DH. Bragging rights in the "Show Me State" on the line in this series. Not impossible the teams play in the World Series against one another this fall as they did in 1985 -- although obviously the chances of that were much higher last year when the Cardinals and Royals were the top seeds in NL and AL playoffs, respectively. The Cards go with Michael Wacha (3-7, 4.41). He looks back in form with three straight quality starts. Wacha beat Jake Arrieta and the Cubs last Wednesday, allowing two runs in 6.2 innings. The Royals' Lorenzo Cain is 3-for-9 career off him. Salvador Perez is 2-for-6 with two RBIs. Kansas City's Yordano Ventura (6-4, 4.54) makes his first start since shutting out the White Sox on six hits over 6.1 innings on June 17. Ventura then served his eight-game suspension for his role in a brawl with the Baltimore Orioles. The Cardinals' Matt Carpenter is 2-for-7 career off Ventura with a homer and three RBIs. Yadier Molina is 1-for-8 off him.

Key trends: The Cards are 4-1 in Wacha's past five interleague starts. The Royals are 0-6 in Ventura's past six interleague starts. The under is 5-1-1 in Ventura's past seven interleague starts.

Early lean: Cardinals and under.

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'Twins have tough road ahead'


Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox June 28, 8:10 EST


Sometimes in sports a team just has another team's number and that's the case for the Chicago White Sox when it comes to Minnesota Twins. In six meetings this season the White Sox have won each contest by an average 4.5 runs/game. Twins 9-26 in an opposing park, 2-10 last twelve away vs the division are 1-4 last five trips to the windy city.

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MLB Betting: Division Underdogs


Just about half of a team’s 162 game MLB schedule is against division rivals and these games have a lot more meaning to them as team's try to either win a division title or get into the playoffs. If you're going to bet on underdogs, it's a great idea to focus on divisional games as there is extra incentive for team's in these matchups and under the right set of circumstances can deliver big profits.


At this point in the season, divisional home underdogs have won 53 games, lost 86 with a negative impact of -$2045 against the money line. Division road underdogs have walked off winners in 137 and at the wrong end of a decision 167 times. But, the road pooches have been a good choice, stuffing betting accounts to the tune of +$1533. Of course, you can't blindly bet on divisional road underdogs every time and expect to come out ahead in the long run, so let’s take a look at a situation where it favors you.


Our MLB number crunching machine chips in small to medium divisional road underdogs priced between +$1.00 and +$1.50 delivered the goods. In this situation the home favorite essentially has an edge but isn't overly superior meaning the underdog in what is basically a tossup game can easily upset the odds offering good value. In 221 situations so far, division road underdogs in the +$1.00 to +$1.50 range won at a 48.4% clip (107-114) rewarding backers with +$1527 at the betting window.


An even better ROI can be had focusing on fewer plays with less total money at risk. In this situation we want to concentrate strickly on a division road underdog that won the first game of the series and getting little respect in game-two as they won at a 55.3% clip (21-17) cashing +$788 worth of tickets.


While there's no guarantee small to medium divisional road underdogs in the above mentioned situation will continue to perform the rest of the way, the angle is definitely worth keeping an eye-out for.

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MLB


Tuesday's games


National League games


Mets @ Nationals
Harvey is 0-2, 2.88 in his last four starts; his last five stayed under.


Highly touted prospect Giolito is making his MLB debut; he was 5-3, 3.17 in 14 AAA starts this season.


Mets are 5-8 in last 13 road games; under is 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Washington lost seven of last nine games; eight of Nationals' last ten home games went over.


Cubs @ Reds
Lester is 5-0, 1.87 in his last six starts; five of his last six road starts went over. .


Lamb is 0-1, 4.91 in his last four starts (under 3-2-1 in his home starts).


Cubs lost six of last eight games; under is 8-6 in their last 14 games. Cincinnati lost seven of last nine games; six of Reds' last nine home games stayed under.


Dodgers @ Brewers
Urias is 0-1, 1.88 in his last three starts, which all stayed under.


Anderson is 0-1, 13.51 in his last two starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight starts.


Dodgers lost three of last four games; they're 3-10 in road series openers. Milwaukee is 4-1 in last five home games; they're 6-7 in home series openers. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Dodger games, 7-5 in last 12 games at Miller Park.


Phillies @ Diamondbacks
Eickhoff is 3-1, 2.19 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.


Greinke is 4-0, 1.47 in his last five starts, four of which stayed under.


Phillies lost 14 of last 18 games; over is 10-3 in their last 13 road games. Arizona is 4-8 in its last 12 home games; four of last five Diamondback games went over.




American League games


Rangers @ Bronx
Hamels is 3-0, 0.87 in his last three starts; seven of his last nine starts went over.


Sabathia is 2-0, 3.63 in his last four starts; five of his last six stayed under.


Rangers won 11 of last 13 games; over is 11-4 in their last 15 road games. New York is 3-5 in its last eight home games, six of their last nine games stayed under.


Red Sox @ Rays
Porcello is 1-0, 5.40 in his last six starts (over 4-1-1)..


Archer is 0-3, 5.03 in his last three starts, which all stayed under.


Red Sox lost six of last eight games; five of last six Boston road games went over total. Tampa Bay lost 11 of last 12 games; their last three games all went over.


Twins @ White Sox
Gibson is 0-5, 6.81 in his last seven starts; three of his last four went over.


Quintana is 0-2, 5.61 in his last four starts; under is 13-1 in his last 14 starts.


Twins lost seven of last nine road games; they're 3-9 in road series openers. Chicago is 5-2 in its last seven games, 7-5 in home series openers. Three of last four Chicago games stayed under, as have last three Minnesota games.


Astros @ Angels
McCullers is 1-1, 3.20 in his last four starts; six of his last seven stayed under.


Lincecum is 1-1, 5.00 in his two starts for the Angels (over 1-1).


Houston won ten of its last 12 games; under is 14-4 in Astros' last 18 games. Angels are 6-15 in their last 21 games; nine of their last 11 home games went over.




Interleague


Marlins @ Tigers
Conley is 2-0, 0.66 in his last two starts, five of his last six starts stayed under.


Pelfrey is 0-2, 7.13 in his last three starts; over is 6-3-1 in his last ten.


Marlins are 9-4 in their last 13 games, 8-3 in road series openers. Over is 9-2 in Miami's last 11 road games. Detroit lost its last three games; they're 6-6 in home series openers. Four of last six Tiger games stayed under the total.


Indians @ Braves
Kluber is 5-2, 3.58 in his last seven starts; under is 6-4-1 in his last eleven.


Wisler is 1-4, 6.29 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.


Indians won their last ten games, four of last five Cleveland road games went over the total. Atlanta is 8-4 in its last 12 games; under is 8-2 in their last ten games.


Cardinals @ Royals
Wacha is 1-1, 2.11 in his last three starts; eight of his last nine went over.


Ventura is 2-0, 0.66 in his last two starts; four of his last five went over.


Cardinals are 9-3 in last 12 road games, over is 11-8 in their last 19 road games. Kansas City lost four of last six games, six of Royals' last nine home games went over.


Blue Jays @ Rockies
Happ is 3-0, 3.32 in his last three starts; three of his last four went over.


Butler is 0-2, 7.96 in his last five starts; three of his last four went over. .


Blue Jays lost six of last eight games, four of their last six games stayed under. Colorado won seven of last nine home games, six of last seven games at Coors Field went over.


Orioles @ Padres
Jimenez is 2-2, 9.50 in his last five starts; six of his last seven went over.


Johnson is 0-3, 9.82 in three starts for San Diego (under 2-1).


Orioles won their last five games, are 6-5 in road series openers. Three of last four Oriole road games stayed under. San Diego won six of its last eight games; they're 8-5 in home series openers. Last five San Diego home games went over the total.


Pirates @ Mariners
Niese is 0-3, 9.18 in his last three starts; four of his last five stayed under.


Iwakuma is 2-2, 5.96 in his last four starts; six of his last eight went over.


Pirates won three of last four games overall but are 1-9 in last 10 road games, 8-5 in road series openers. Over is 11-8 in their last 19 games. Seattle lost seven of last nine games; they're 6-6 in home series openers. Three of last four Seattle home games went over.


A's @ Giants
Graveman is 1-0, 2.04 in his last three starts; under is 5-3 in his last eight. .


Suarez is 1-0, 5.14 in four starts this year (over 2-1-1). .


A's won four of last five games, all of which went over the total. San Francisco won 13 of last 17 home games- four of their last five home games went over.




Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


NY-Wsh-- Harvey 5-10; Giolito 0-0
Chi-Cin-- Lester 11-4; Lamb 3-7
LA-Mil-- Urias 2-3; Anderson 5-9
Phil-Az-- Eickhoff 6-9; Greinke 12-4


Tex-NY-- Hamels 11-4; Sabathia 7-5
Bos-TB-- Porcello 10-5; Archer 5-11
Min-Chi-- Gibson 2-5; Quintana 7-8
Hst-LA-- McCullers 5-3; Lincecum 1-1


Mia-Det-- Conley 8-7; Pelfrey 5-9
Cle-Atl-- Kluber 7-8; Wisler 4-10
StL-KC-- Wacha 7-8; Ventura 9-5
Tor-Col-- Happ 10-5; Butler 2-6
Blt-SD-- Jimenez 7-7; Johnson 0-3/0-2
Pitt-Sea-- Niese 8-7; Iwakuma 8-7
A's-SF-- Graveman 5-9; Suarez 2-2




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


NY-Wsh-- Harvey 3-15; Giolito 0-0
Chi-Cin-- Lester 4-15; Lamb 4-10
LA-Mil-- Urias 1-5; Anderson 6-14
Phil-Az-- Eickhoff 5-15; Greinke 5-16


Tex-NY-- Hamels 3-15; Sabathia 0-12
Bos-TB-- Porcello 5-15; Archer 8-16
Min-Chi-- Gibson 3-7; Quintana 2-15
Hst-LA-- McCullers 3-8; Lincecum 0-2


Mia-Det-- Conley 5-15; Pelfrey 8-14
Cle-Atl-- Kluber 4-15; Wisler 7-14
StL-KC-- Wacha 4-15; Ventura 4-14
Tor-Col-- Happ 4-15; Butler 4-8
Blt-SD-- Jimenez 6-14; Johnson 2-5
Pitt-Sea-- Niese 3-15; Iwakuma 3-15
A's-SF-- Graveman 3-14; Suarez 2-4




Umpires


NY-Wsh-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Guccione games.
Chi-Cin-- Underdogs won four of last five Winters games.
Phil-Az-- Seven of last eight Hoberg games stayed under.


Tex-NY-- Underdogs won five of last six Nauert games.
Bos-TB-- Five of last seven Reyburn games stayed under.
Hst-LA-- Under is 4-2-1 in last seven Holbrook games.


Cle-Atl-- Last four HGibson games went over the total
StL-KC-- Six of last eight Timmons games went over.
Tor-Col-- Over is 8-3-1 in last twelve Diaz games.
A's-SF-- Last four Iassogna games stayed under total.

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Preview: Rangers at Yankees

Current Conditions - Bronx

CLOUDY 84 °F
Wind: WSW 13
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Texas Rangers (50-27) at New York Yankees (37-38)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 28 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Texas Rangers and the Yankees will fight fatigue when New York hosts the second contest of a four-game series Tuesday. Monday’s opener was halted in the ninth inning and delayed 3 hours, 35 minutes because of rain before the Rangers rallied after the delay for a 9-6 victory in a game that ended at 2:44 a.m. ET.

It was Yankees manager Joe Girardi prompting the delay with his team clinging to a 6-5 lead and closer Aroldis Chapman struggling with his control while the rain poured down in the ninth, and the drop off from Chapman to Kirby Yates after the delay turned out to be just what the Rangers needed. Yates got the chance to close and hit three batters while ahead in the count during Texas’ four-run rally in the ninth. The victory gave Texas (50-27) 50 wins before the end of June for the second time in team history and marked its fifth straight game scoring at least six runs. New York built its pitching staff around Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller and Chapman at the back of the bullpen but have been riding the trio hard of late and had Miller and Chapman each charged with a run Monday.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), YES (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (8-1, 2.79 ERA) vs. Yankees LH CC Sabathia (5-4, 2.71)

Hamels has been a big part of Texas’ recent surge with five straight quality starts and wins in each of the last three. The California native allowed a total of two runs and 12 hits in 20 2/3 innings over his last three outings. Hamels is searching for his first career win over New York and was ripped for five runs in as many innings at New York as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies on June 24, 2015.

Sabathia had a string of seven straight starts allowing two or fewer earned runs come to an end when he was reached for six runs – five earned – and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings against Colorado on Wednesday. The burly veteran rolled his right ankle twice in that start but x-rays came back negative and he was able to make it through his bullpen session Saturday. Sabathia surrendered three runs on five hits and three walks in six innings to suffer a loss at Texas on April 27.

WALK-OFFS

1. Struggling Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez sat the last two games but is expected start against the left-handed Hamels.

2. Texas RF Shin-Soo Choo recorded multiple hits in three of the last four games.

3. New York 1B Mark Teixeira homered in each of the last two games after going a career-high 147 at-bats without one.

PREDICTION: Rangers 4, Yankees 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/28

Trends - Texas at NY Yankees
W/L Trends

Texas

Rangers are 8-1 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League East. Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 14-3 in their last 17 road games. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Rangers are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a win. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 38-13 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 39-14 in their last 53 games on grass. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Rangers are 40-17 in their last 57 overall. Rangers are 37-16 in their last 53 during game 2 of a series. Rangers are 42-19 in their last 61 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 39-18 in their last 57 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 7-1 in Hamels' last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Rangers are 6-1 in Hamels' last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 17-3 in Hamels' last 20 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 5-1 in Hamels' last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Rangers are 10-2 in Hamels' last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 5-1 in Hamels' last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 22-5 in Hamels' last 27 starts. Rangers are 13-3 in Hamels' last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 13-3 in Hamels' last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 21-5 in Hamels' last 26 starts on grass. Rangers are 12-3 in Hamels' last 15 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 10-3 in Hamels' last 13 road starts.

NY Yankees

Yankees are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. American League West. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Yankees are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 7-2 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series. Yankees are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a loss. Yankees are 4-10 in their last 14 Tuesday games. Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 6-1 in Sabathias last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Yankees are 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 32-10 in Sabathias last 42 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Yankees are 5-2 in Sabathias last 7 starts on grass. Yankees are 32-14 in Sabathias last 46 starts vs. American League West. Yankees are 8-18 in Sabathias last 26 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Yankees are 2-5 in Sabathias last 7 Tuesday starts.

OU Trends

Texas

Over is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 14-3-1 in Rangers last 18 Tuesday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 road games. Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-2 in Rangers last 9 games following a win. Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 vs. American League East. Over is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-1 in Hamels' last 6 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 road starts. Over is 14-4 in Hamels' last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-2 in Hamels' last 9 starts on grass. Over is 7-2 in Hamels' last 9 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 7-2 in Hamels' last 9 starts overall. Over is 7-3 in Hamels' last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3-1 in Hamels' last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

NY Yankees

Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 2-0-2 in Yankees last 4 vs. American League West. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-2 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-2 in Yankees last 9 overall. Over is 7-2 in Yankees last 9 on grass. Under is 21-9-5 in Yankees last 35 games following a loss. Under is 4-0-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Sabathias last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1-1 in Sabathias last 9 home starts. Under is 6-1-1 in Sabathias last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Sabathias last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Sabathias last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 15-5-1 in Sabathias last 21 starts overall.

Head to Head

Rangers are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New York. Over is 4-0 in Sabathias last 4 home starts vs. Rangers. Over is 8-1 in Sabathias last 9 starts vs. Rangers. Rangers are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 home starts vs. Rangers. Yankees are 7-3 in Sabathias last 10 starts vs. Rangers. Under is 15-7-1 in the last 23 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Paul Nauert

Road team is 4-0 in Nauerts last 4 games behind home plate. Over is 5-1-1 in Nauerts last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate. Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 games with Nauert behind home plate. Road team is 6-2 in Nauerts last 8 games behind home plate vs. Texas. Home team is 5-2 in Nauerts last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/28

Preview: Mets at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington

M/CLOUDY 90 °F
Wind: SW 15
5-Day Forecast
GAME: New York Mets (40-35) at Washington Nationals (45-32)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 28 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Matt Harvey's place in the starting rotation was placed in jeopardy after a pair of disastrous starts versus the Washington Nationals last month. While the ensuing results haven't been promising, Harvey has pitched significantly better in his last five outings for the New York Mets heading into the second contest of the three-game set versus the host Nationals on Tuesday.

Washington sent an all-too-familiar message to the 27-year-old right-hander by erupting for 17 hits and stealing a season-high six bases in an 11-4 rout on Monday. Daniel Murphy continued to torment his former team by driving in a pair of runs in the series opener and is blistering 12-for-28 with two homers and eight RBIs in seven encounters this season. While the first-place Nationals have won two in a row following a season-high seven-game losing streak, the Mets have dropped three of five to fall four games out in the NL East. Wilmer Flores had a two-run single in the third inning to give New York a 4-0 lead and is 6-for-14 with four RBIs in his last four games after a 3-for-29 stretch in his previous 10.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SNY (New York), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (4-9, 4.64 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Lucas Giolito (NA)

Harvey was blitzed for 14 runs on 16 hits - including four homers - in a pair of losses to Washington last month. The right-hander has kept the ball in the park in each of his last five outings and surrendered just eight runs in that span (32 innings), but only has a 1-2 mark to show for it. Harvey has flustered Bryce Harper (1-for-24) in his career, although Anthony Rendon (6-for-17) and Ben Revere (5-for-15) have gotten their licks in against the struggling stud.

An injured Stephen Strasburg's loss is Giolito's gain as the latter is expected to be recalled from Double-A Harrisburg to make his major-league debut. The 21-year-old Giolito, who was the 16th overall pick of the 2012 draft, posted a 5-3 mark with a 3.17 ERA in 14 starts with the Senators. "He's ready for the task," Washington manager Dusty Baker told reporters of Giolito, who has struck out 72 batters in 71 innings this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. New York general manager Sandy Alderson is scheduled to meet with manager Terry Collins and Steven Matz on Tuesday to discuss the best course of action as the right-hander deals with a bone spur in his elbow.

2. Nationals OF Jayson Werth is 8-for-24 with seven runs scored versus the Mets this season.

3. New York OF Juan Lagares (thumb) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday.

PREDICTION: Mets 4, Nationals 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/28

Trends - NY Mets at Washington
W/L Trends

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 5-12 in their last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. National League East. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games. Mets are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 2-6 in Harveys last 8 starts. Mets are 2-6 in Harveys last 8 starts on grass. Mets are 1-4 in Harveys last 5 road starts. Mets are 1-4 in Harveys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Mets are 1-4 in Harveys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 1-5 in Harveys last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 1-6 in Harveys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 1-8 in Harveys last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Mets are 0-6 in Harveys last 6 starts vs. National League East. Mets are 0-5 in Harveys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Washington

Nationals are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. National League East. Nationals are 7-1 in their last 8 home games. Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win. Nationals are 13-6 in their last 19 games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 2-7 in their last 9 overall. Nationals are 2-7 in their last 9 games on grass. Nationals are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

OU Trends

NY Mets

Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-0 in Mets last 4 Tuesday games. Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Mets last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2 in Mets last 9 vs. National League East. Under is 7-2 in Mets last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-3 in Mets last 12 during game 2 of a series. Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 overall. Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 on grass. Under is 15-7 in Mets last 22 games following a loss. Under is 5-0 in Harveys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-0 in Harveys last 5 starts on grass. Under is 5-0 in Harveys last 5 starts overall. Under is 5-1 in Harveys last 6 road starts. Over is 5-1 in Harveys last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-2-1 in Harveys last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 13-3 in Harveys last 16 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Harveys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 11-4-1 in Harveys last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-3 in Harveys last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Washington

Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 games following a win. Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 vs. National League East. Over is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Nationals last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 12-4-1 in Nationals last 17 during game 2 of a series. Over is 8-3-1 in Nationals last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 18-7-1 in Nationals last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 16-7-1 in Nationals last 24 overall. Over is 16-7-1 in Nationals last 24 on grass. Under is 9-4-1 in Nationals last 14 Tuesday games. Over is 43-21-6 in Nationals last 70 home games.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Harveys last 4 road starts vs. Nationals. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 16-6-4 in the last 26 meetings in Washington. Mets are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.

Umpire Trends - Chris Guccione

Under is 3-0-1 in Gucciones last 4 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Washington. Under is 4-0 in Gucciones last 4 games behind home plate vs. New York. Home team is 16-5 in Gucciones last 21 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Home team is 5-2 in Gucciones last 7 games behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Gucciones last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 Tuesday games with Guccione behind home plate. Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Guccione behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/28

Preview: Cubs at Reds

Current Conditions - Cincinnati

M/SUNNY 89 °F
Wind: W 10
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago Cubs (49-26) at Cincinnati Reds (29-48)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 28 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Chicago Cubs love hitting at Great American Ball Park. They’ve scored 49 runs in five games there – four wins – heading into the second contest of a three-game road series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.


The Cubs slugged five home runs in an 11-8 victory in Monday’s series opener – three by Kris Bryant, who was 5-for-5 with two doubles along with the three blasts – winning for only the second time in eight games. Chicago improved to 7-1 against Cincinnati, which has lost seven of its last nine. Cubs left-hander Jon Lester looks for his third quality start in as many meetings with the Reds this season, including a win at Cincinnati on April 22 in which he gave up one run over seven innings. Outfielder Billy Hamilton is one of few Reds who has enjoyed success against Lester, going 5-for-7 with a double and a homer.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (9-3, 2.10 ERA) vs. Reds LH John Lamb (1-4, 4.78)
Lester won five straight starts before taking a no-decision last time out at Miami. The 32-year-old allowed two runs over seven innings against the Marlins for his sixth straight quality start and recorded seven strikeouts – his sixth straight outing with at least that many. Lester is 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA in six starts against the Reds, all over the past two seasons.
Lamb is winless in his last four starts and has failed to get through six innings in his last three. The 25-year-old didn’t factor in the decision Thursday against San Diego, allowing four runs (three earned) over 5 1/3 innings in a 7-4 loss. Lamb faced the Cubs once last season and was dinged for five runs in 4 2/3 innings, taking the loss.


WALK-OFFS
1. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo is 14-for-26 during an eight-game hitting streak.
2. Reds RF Jay Bruce recorded his 26th RBI of the month Monday, tied for the second-most in the majors in June.
3. Bryant is 16-for-34 with seven home runs and 17 RBIs in eight games against the Reds this season.


PREDICTION: Cubs 7, Reds 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/28

Trends - Chi. Cubs at Cincinnati
W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 11-3 in their last 14 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Cubs are 40-14 in their last 54 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 20-7 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Cubs are 14-5 in their last 19 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 57-22 in their last 79 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cubs are 15-6 in their last 21 games vs. a left-handed starter. Cubs are 40-16 in their last 56 during game 2 of a series. Cubs are 68-29 in their last 97 games following a win. Cubs are 36-17 in their last 53 Tuesday games. Cubs are 50-24 in their last 74 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 overall. Cubs are 2-6 in their last 8 games on grass. Cubs are 5-0 in Lesters last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts. Cubs are 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts on grass. Cubs are 13-3 in Lesters last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Cubs are 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 6-2 in Lesters last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 road starts. Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

Cincinnati

Reds are 18-37 in their last 55 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 30-62 in their last 92 overall. Reds are 30-62 in their last 92 games on grass. Reds are 18-39 in their last 57 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Reds are 8-18 in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Reds are 18-42 in their last 60 games following a loss. Reds are 18-43 in their last 61 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 5-12 in their last 17 Tuesday games. Reds are 17-41 in their last 58 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Reds are 11-28 in their last 39 vs. National League Central. Reds are 14-37 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 5-14 in their last 19 during game 2 of a series. Reds are 8-25 in their last 33 games vs. a left-handed starter. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Reds are 3-7 in Lambs last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 2-5 in Lambs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Reds are 3-8 in Lambs last 11 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Reds are 2-6 in Lambs last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 3-10 in Lambs last 13 starts. Reds are 3-10 in Lambs last 13 starts on grass. Reds are 1-4 in Lambs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 1-4 in Lambs last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Reds are 1-5 in Lambs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Reds are 1-7 in Lambs last 8 home starts. Reds are 1-8 in Lambs last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 0-7 in Lambs last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 overall. Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 road games. Over is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 Tuesday games. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 6-1-1 in Cubs last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 11-3 in Cubs last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Cubs last 9 during game 2 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 13-5 in Cubs last 18 games following a win. Under is 4-0-1 in Lesters last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Lesters last 6 road starts. Under is 9-2-2 in Lesters last 13 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Lesters last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 14-4-2 in Lesters last 20 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 3-1-1 in Lesters last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Lesters last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Cincinnati

Over is 3-0-2 in Reds last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 Tuesday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 8-2 in Reds last 10 during game 2 of a series. Over is 7-2-2 in Reds last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 19-6-2 in Reds last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 17-6-3 in Reds last 26 vs. National League Central. Over is 19-7-2 in Reds last 28 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 33-16-5 in Reds last 54 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Lambs last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Lambs last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 5-1 in Lambs last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Lambs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Lambs last 10 home starts. Over is 7-3 in Lambs last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Cubs are 6-0 in Lesters last 6 starts vs. Reds. Cubs are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in Cincinnati. Over is 5-1 in Lesters last 6 starts vs. Reds. Cubs are 23-7 in the last 30 meetings. Over is 16-5-2 in the last 23 meetings in Cincinnati. Over is 18-7-2 in the last 27 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Mike Winters

Under is 10-1 in Winters' last 11 Tuesday games behind home plate. Under is 5-1 in Winters' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games with Winters behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Road team is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Under is 4-1 in Winters' last 5 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 10-3 in Winters' last 13 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 5-2 in Winters' last 7 Tuesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Cubs are 6-23 in their last 29 games with Winters behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/28

Preview: Red Sox at Rays

Current Conditions - St. Petersburg

P/SUNNY 82 °F
Wind: N 5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Boston Red Sox (41-35) at Tampa Bay Rays (32-43)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 28 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The starting rotation problems for Boston Red Sox are becoming more glaring by the game as the team drifts down in the standings. Rick Porcello will try to break the string of sub-par starts and even the three-game series at one win apiece when the Red Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay had dropped 11 straight and was back on its heels before Eduardo Rodriguez got the start for Boston on Monday and surrendered five runs in the first inning. The Rays kept the momentum up and pounded out 18 hits en route to a 13-7 victory – matching the team’s season high for runs scored. Tampa Bay got a boost from infielder Nick Franklin, who was recalled from Triple-A Durham last week and recorded his first hits of the season by going 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs on Monday. The Red Sox are allowing an average of 8.5 runs in the last six games and surrendered a total of 29 during a three-game slide.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Red Sox RH Rick Porcello (8-2, 3.93 ERA) vs. Rays RH Chris Archer (4-10, 4.70)

Porcello failed to make it through six innings for the first time since May 22 when he was charged with four runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The New Jersey native notched just two strikeouts in that start and owns one win in his last six outings. Porcello was more efficient against Tampa Bay on April 20, earning a win while allowing three runs and striking out nine over seven innings.

Archer suffered the loss in three straight starts and six of the last seven to continue a disappointing start to the season. The North Carolina native was reached for four runs and six hits at Cleveland on Wednesday and did not get a lot of help from his offense in a 6-1 setback. Archer was ripped for six runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings to suffer a loss at Boston against Porcello on April 20.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Red Sox optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Pawtucket after Monday’s loss.

2. Tampa Bay 2B Logan Forsythe is 6-for-13 with a home run and a pair of doubles in the last three contests.

3. Boston UTL Brock Holt is still experiencing concussion symptoms and will not rejoin the team until at least the weekend.

PREDICTION: Rays 7, Red Sox 5

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 6/28

Trends - Boston at Tampa Bay
W/L Trends

Boston

Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 overall. Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Red Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 7-2 in Porcellos last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Red Sox are 13-6 in Porcellos last 19 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 1-5 in Porcellos last 6 road starts.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 5-11 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Rays are 8-21 in their last 29 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. Rays are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series. Rays are 1-10 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 1-11 in their last 12 overall. Rays are 5-0 in Archers last 5 Tuesday starts. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 2-5 in Archers last 7 home starts. Rays are 2-6 in Archers last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. Rays are 1-6 in Archers last 7 starts. Rays are 1-6 in Archers last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 0-6 in Archers last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Rays are 0-4 in Archers last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 0-5 in Archers last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Boston

Over is 3-0-1 in Red Sox last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 5-0-1 in Red Sox last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 overall. Over is 5-1-1 in Red Sox last 7 road games. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 18-7-2 in Red Sox last 27 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 20-8-1 in Red Sox last 29 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 on astroturf. Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 53-24-3 in Red Sox last 80 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 15-7-2 in Red Sox last 24 during game 2 of a series. Over is 33-16-3 in Red Sox last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Porcellos last 5 road starts. Over is 4-0 in Porcellos last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Porcellos last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Porcellos last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts on astroturf. Over is 3-1-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts vs. American League East.

Tampa Bay

Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 during game 2 of a series. Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 18-6-2 in Rays last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-5-2 in Rays last 19 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-5-1 in Rays last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 23-11-1 in Rays last 35 home games. Over is 2-0-2 in Archers last 4 Tuesday starts. Under is 3-0-1 in Archers last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-0 in Archers last 6 home starts. Under is 6-1 in Archers last 7 starts on astroturf. Over is 7-2 in Archers last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2-4 in Archers last 13 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 7-3-1 in Archers last 11 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 9-4-3 in Archers last 16 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Archers last 4 starts vs. Red Sox. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay. Red Sox are 4-1 in Porcellos last 5 starts vs. Rays. Rays are 1-4 in Archers last 5 home starts vs. Red Sox. Red Sox are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings. Rays are 1-6 in Archers last 7 starts vs. Red Sox.

Umpire Trends - D.J. Reyburn

Under is 5-0 in Reyburns last 5 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Reyburn behind home plate. Road team is 5-1 in Reyburns last 6 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay. Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Reyburn behind home plate. Home team is 6-2 in Reyburns last 8 Tuesday games behind home plate. Under is 6-2 in Reyburns last 8 games behind home plate.