MLB Betting Info. 7/3

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Trends - LA Angels at Boston
W/L Trends

LA Angels

Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 Sunday games. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 3 of a series. Angels are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a win. Angels are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Angels are 2-9 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 3-14 in their last 17 vs. American League East. Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 2-10 in their last 12 overall. Angels are 2-10 in their last 12 games on grass. Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 1-8 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Angels are 5-17 in Shoemakers last 22 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Angels are 2-8 in Shoemakers last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Angels are 1-4 in Shoemakers last 5 starts vs. American League East. Angels are 1-4 in Shoemakers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 2-8 in Shoemakers last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 1-4 in Shoemakers last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 1-4 in Shoemakers last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Angels are 1-5 in Shoemakers last 6 road starts. Angels are 1-5 in Shoemakers last 6 starts. Angels are 1-5 in Shoemakers last 6 starts on grass. Angels are 1-5 in Shoemakers last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 1-6 in Shoemakers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 0-4 in Shoemakers last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Boston

Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 Sunday games. Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 vs. American League West. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 overall. Red Sox are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series.

OU Trends

LA Angels

Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Angels last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Angels last 6 Sunday games. Over is 10-3 in Angels last 13 during game 3 of a series. Under is 6-2-1 in Angels last 9 road games. Under is 5-2-1 in Angels last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-0 in Shoemakers last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 6-0 in Shoemakers last 6 starts on grass. Under is 6-0 in Shoemakers last 6 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in Shoemakers last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Shoemakers last 7 Sunday starts. Under is 5-1-1 in Shoemakers last 7 road starts. Under is 5-1-2 in Shoemakers last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Shoemakers last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Shoemakers last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 15-5-3 in Shoemakers last 23 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Shoemakers last 9 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Shoemakers last 7 starts vs. American League East. Under is 7-3-1 in Shoemakers last 11 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Boston

Under is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 Sunday games. Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 during game 3 of a series. Over is 20-6 in Red Sox last 26 vs. American League West. Over is 16-5-1 in Red Sox last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 on grass. Over is 7-3 in Red Sox last 10 overall. Over is 55-26-3 in Red Sox last 84 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Angels are 22-8 in the last 30 meetings. Angels are 12-5 in the last 17 meetings in Boston.

Umpire Trends - Mark Wegner

Home team is 4-0 in Wegners last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Over is 9-1 in Wegners last 10 games behind home plate. Angels are 8-1 in their last 9 games with Wegner behind home plate. Road team is 5-1 in Wegners last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Road team is 4-1 in Wegners last 5 Sunday games behind home plate. Under is 8-2-1 in Wegners last 11 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Road team is 8-3 in Wegners last 11 games behind home plate vs. Boston.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Royals at Phillies

Current Conditions - Philadelphia

SUNNY 87 °F
Wind: WSW 14
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Kansas City Royals (43-37) at Philadelphia Phillies (36-46)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost was committed to keeping designated hitter Kendrys Morales in the lineup when the team played a string of games in National League parks. The move has paid off in a big way, and the Royals will likely lean on Morales' hot bat when they play the rubber match of a three-game set in Philadelphia against the Phillies on Sunday.

Morales slugged two home runs and drove in four during Saturday's 6-2 win to even the series at a game apiece, and the veteran switch-hitter is 9-for-15 with four homers through the first four games (3-1) of the road trip through St. Louis and Philadelphia. Morales has also made Yost look good through some capable play on the field, calling his usual designated hitter "a real pleasant surprise" in right field. The winning formula will be put to the test against Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez, who made a triumphant return from the disabled list in his last time out with five scoreless innings and a win at Arizona. Center fielder Peter Bourjos has been the hot hand for Philadelphia, as he is batting .455 during his 11-game hitting streak.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yordano Ventura (6-5, 5.00 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Vince Velasquez (6-2, 3.38)

Ventura followed up a pair of gems with a rocky outing Tuesday against St. Louis, giving up seven runs in 5 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old is 2-1 with a 3.67 ERA in four day starts and has recorded 29 strikeouts against six walks in his past six appearances overall. Ventura, who has a 4.17 ERA in 10 interleague starts, has never faced the Phillies.

Velasquez struck out seven and did not issue a walk in his solid showing Monday against the Diamondbacks. Three of his five home outings (excluding his injury-shortened outing on June 8) have also resulted in a scoreless line and he has a 1.24 ERA at Citizens Bank Park. Morales has a homer and a single in four at-bats against the 24-year-old, who gave up four runs and struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings as a member of the Houston Astros in his only career start against the Royals last year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Royals SS Alcides Escobar is batting .379 during a 13-game hitting streak.

2. Philadelphia 3B Maikel Franco has four two-hit efforts in his last five contests.

3. Phillies 1B Tommy Joseph is 0-for-15 with six strikeouts in his last four games.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Phillies 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - Kansas City at Philadelphia
W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games. Royals are 17-5 in their last 22 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 13-5 in their last 18 games following a win. Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Royals are 20-8 in their last 28 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 12-5 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 36-16 in their last 52 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 15-7 in their last 22 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 5-12 in their last 17 road games. Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 3-11 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 4-0 in Venturas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 5-1 in Venturas last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Royals are 4-1 in Venturas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 4-1 in Venturas last 5 Sunday starts. Royals are 22-7 in Venturas last 29 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Royals are 20-7 in Venturas last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 15-7 in Venturas last 22 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 21-10 in Venturas last 31 starts. Royals are 21-10 in Venturas last 31 starts on grass. Royals are 2-5 in Venturas last 7 road starts. Royals are 0-7 in Venturas last 7 interleague starts.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 21-43 in their last 64 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 23-49 in their last 72 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 10-25 in their last 35 overall. Phillies are 8-20 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 6-16 in their last 22 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 9-24 in their last 33 games on grass. Phillies are 4-11 in their last 15 games following a loss. Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games. Phillies are 5-16 in their last 21 home games. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Phillies are 4-17 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 4-0 in Velasquezs last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Phillies are 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Under is 8-1 in Royals last 9 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-1 in Royals last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 14-3 in Royals last 17 Sunday games. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Royals last 6 games following a win. Over is 16-5-2 in Royals last 23 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Royals last 8 road games. Under is 8-3-1 in Royals last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 vs. National League East. Over is 20-8-2 in Royals last 30 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3-1 in Royals last 11 interleague games. Under is 7-3-1 in Royals last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 25-11-4 in Royals last 40 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-0-1 in Venturas last 7 Sunday starts. Over is 4-0 in Venturas last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 8-1-2 in Venturas last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Venturas last 6 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in Venturas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Venturas last 6 starts overall. Under is 4-1-1 in Venturas last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 17-5-2 in Venturas last 24 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Venturas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Venturas last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Phillies last 8 interleague games. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Phillies last 6 vs. American League Central. Over is 12-3-1 in Phillies last 16 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games. Over is 10-3 in Phillies last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Phillies last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Phillies last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 18-8 in Phillies last 26 on grass. Over is 19-9 in Phillies last 28 overall. Over is 36-17-1 in Phillies last 54 during game 3 of a series. Over is 33-16-2 in Phillies last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Velasquezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

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Umpire Trends - Toby Basner

Home team is 4-1 in Basners last 5 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Basners last 5 interleague games behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Basners last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 20-8-1 in Basners last 29 games behind home plate

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Reds at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington

M/CLOUDY 90 °F
Wind: SW 15
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (30-52) at Washington Nationals (49-33)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Cincinnati Reds have been let down by their league-worst bullpen all season but are getting exemplary work out of the relief crew this weekend. The Reds will try to get enough innings out of starter John Lamb to give the bullpen a well-deserved rest and earn a split when they visit the Washington Nationals in the finale of a four-game series on Sunday.

Three Cincinnati relievers combined to allow one run over seven frames in a 3-2 loss in 14 innings on Friday, and three different relievers outdueled the Washington bullpen in a 9-4 victory in 10 frames on Saturday. The win snapped a five-game slide and marked the third time in five contests that the Reds had to work overtime into extra innings. The Nationals had a six-game winning streak come to an end with the setback as left-hander Sammy Solis and righty - and former Red - Matt Belisle struggled to keep the game close. Solis was working a tie game in the ninth inning with closer Jonathan Papelbon (intercostal strain) unavailable, and the veteran closer is inching closer to a return after making his second rehab appearance at Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), MASN (Washington), WUSA 9 (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds LH John Lamb (1-4, 4.60 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (10-0, 2.90)

Lamb posted a quality start and snapped a string of three straight outings failing to get through six innings when he held the Chicago Cubs to two runs and six hits in six frames on Tuesday. The California native struck out seven in that outing and is boosting his strikeout rate with 19 in 16 2/3 innings over his last three turns. Lamb is getting his first look at Washington and is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA on the road.

Nationals manager Dusty Baker is calling Strasburg (ribs, back) a game-time decision for Sunday, with rookie sensation Lucas Giolito a possibility if Strasburg were to get scratched. Strasburg, who has been out since holding the Cubs to one run in seven innings on June 15, came through a bullpen session Thursday without any issues. The San Diego native had some trouble at Cincinnati on June 4, allowing three runs on four hits – two home runs – in 5 1/3 innings without factoring in the decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds 1B Joey Votto (shoulder) was scratched on Saturday and is day-to-day.

2. Washington SS Danny Espinosa has three home runs and nine RBIs in the series.

3. Cincinnati C Tucker Barnhart is 7-for-13 with three RBIs in the series.

PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Reds 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Rangers at Twins

Current Conditions - Minneapolis

CLOUDS AND SUN 88 °F
Wind: CLM 0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Texas Rangers (52-30) at Minnesota Twins (26-54)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Cole Hamels is in the midst of a dominating stretch and looks to keep the Texas Rangers from losing their first series since mid-May in Sunday's rubber match of a three-game set at the Minnesota Twins. Hamels not only has won four straight starts, but he hasn't lost away from home during the regular season in nearly 11 months.

What appeared to be a gimme on paper for Hamels against the worst team in the majors took on a different light after the Twins mauled the Rangers 17-5 on Saturday. Max Kepler set a franchise rookie record with seven RBIs after belting a pair of three-run homers, including the first of his career off a left-hander. Texas, which owns the best record in the American League, has dropped three of its last four contests to fall to 3-3 on its 10-game road trip. Kyle Gibson, coming off his first victory of the year, will take the mound for Minnesota in the series finale.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (9-1, 2.60 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (1-5, 5.12)

Hamels capped an unbeaten month of June with a dominant effort against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, tossing seven scoreless innings of six-hit ball. The 32-year-old has put up stellar numbers during the four-game winning streak, permitting two runs and 18 hits over 27 2/3 innings. He has been spectacular away from home this season, posting a 6-0 mark and 1.44 ERA to remain unbeaten on the road since Aug. 7, 2015.

Gibson finally broke into the win column in his eighth start, striking out a season-high seven batters and blanking the Chicago White Sox on five hits over seven innings. The 28-year-old had done little to inspire any confidence in three starts since spending seven weeks on the disabled list, giving up 13 runs and 21 hits over 18 innings. Gibson has fared well against Texas with a 1-0 mark and 1.80 ERA in three starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Twins 3B Eduardo Nunez is 12-for-28 over his last six contests following his fourth four-hit game of the season Saturday.

2. Rangers OF Shin-Soo Choo has smacked four of his five home runs in the last 10 games.

3. Twins SS Eduardo Escobar exited Saturday's game with a hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated Sunday.

PREDICTION: Rangers 5, Twins 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - Texas at Minnesota
W/L Trends

Texas

Rangers are 8-0 in their last 8 Sunday games. Rangers are 13-3 in their last 16 games following a loss. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 39-14 in their last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 vs. American League Central. Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rangers are 41-17 in their last 58 games on grass. Rangers are 36-15 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 14-6 in their last 20 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 37-16 in their last 53 overall. Rangers are 35-17 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 41-20 in their last 61 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Rangers are 14-2 in Hamels' last 16 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 14-2 in Hamels' last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 7-1 in Hamels' last 8 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 18-3 in Hamels' last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 6-1 in Hamels' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 6-1 in Hamels' last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 22-4 in Hamels' last 26 starts on grass. Rangers are 16-3 in Hamels' last 19 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 23-5 in Hamels' last 28 starts. Rangers are 13-3 in Hamels' last 16 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 road starts. Rangers are 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Rangers are 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 Sunday starts. Rangers are 6-2 in Hamels' last 8 starts during game 3 of a series.

Minnesota

Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games. Twins are 16-35 in their last 51 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 26-57 in their last 83 overall. Twins are 26-57 in their last 83 games on grass. Twins are 10-22 in their last 32 home games. Twins are 15-36 in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 8-22 in their last 30 during game 3 of a series. Twins are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. American League West. Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 4-1 in Gibsons last 5 starts vs. American League West. Twins are 9-24 in Gibsons last 33 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Twins are 2-6 in Gibsons last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 2-6 in Gibsons last 8 home starts. Twins are 7-24 in Gibsons last 31 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 1-4 in Gibsons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 0-4 in Gibsons last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends

Texas

Over is 9-1 in Rangers last 10 vs. American League Central. Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-2-2 in Rangers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 52-24-4 in Rangers last 80 Sunday games. Over is 4-0 in Hamels' last 4 Sunday starts. Over is 5-0 in Hamels' last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-1 in Hamels' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-1-1 in Hamels' last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Hamels' last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Hamels' last 6 road starts. Over is 14-4-1 in Hamels' last 19 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 7-2-1 in Hamels' last 10 starts on grass. Over is 7-2-1 in Hamels' last 10 starts overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Hamels' last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Over is 7-1 in Twins last 8 during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-1-1 in Twins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 Sunday games. Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 vs. American League West. Over is 22-6-1 in Twins last 29 home games. Over is 21-6-1 in Twins last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Twins last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 21-7 in Twins last 28 games following a win. Over is 23-8-3 in Twins last 34 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 42-15-3 in Twins last 60 overall. Over is 42-15-3 in Twins last 60 on grass. Over is 8-3 in Twins last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 21-8-2 in Twins last 31 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 37-15-5 in Twins last 57 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0-1 in Gibsons last 6 starts vs. American League West. Under is 13-4-1 in Gibsons last 18 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 13-4-1 in Gibsons last 18 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Gibsons last 5 Sunday starts. Under is 6-2 in Gibsons last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Gibsons last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 24-9-1 in the last 34 meetings. Under is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings in Minnesota.

Umpire Trends - Dan Iassogna

Over is 4-0 in Iassognas last 4 games behind home plate vs. Texas. Over is 5-1 in Iassognas last 6 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games with Iassogna behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Iassognas last 5 games behind home plate. Home team is 12-4 in Iassognas last 16 games behind home plate. Home team is 46-16 in Iassognas last 62 Sunday games behind home plate. Under is 7-3 in Iassognas last 10 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 7-3 in Iassognas last 10 games behind home plate vs. Texas. Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Iassogna behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: White Sox at Astros

Current Conditions - Houston

CLOUDY 93 °F
Wind: S 12
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago White Sox (41-40) at Houston Astros (43-38)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Houston Astros will be seeking their sixth consecutive series victory when they host the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game set. Chicago rallied for a 7-6 victory Saturday to halt the Astros' four-game winning streak and hand them only their second loss in 13 contests.

White Sox center fielder J.B. Shuck homered and tripled in Saturday's win to improve to 10-for-25 with three blasts over the past seven games. Shuck's homer was the 15th in a row of the solo variety for Chicago, tying a franchise record set in September of 1965. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, named the American League Player of the Month for June after batting .420 in the month, went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs Saturday -- his fifth multi-hit game in the last seven. A pair of pitchers who have a combined one win in their last 18 starts square off Sunday when Houston's Collin McHugh opposes White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, WGN (Chicago), ROOT (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox LH José Quintana (5-8, 3.18 ERA) vs. Astros RH Collin McHugh (5-5, 4.58)

Quintana's winless drought reached nine starts when he surrendered four runs on six hits over seven innings in a 4-0 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. It marked the fourth time during a 0-7 rut that he's permitted at least four runs and continued a troubling trend that has seen him surrender six homers in his last four starts. Quintana has made six career starts against the Astros, going 2-1 with a 2.78 ERA.

McHugh is in a dry spell of his own with one victory over his last nine starts, although he's deserved a better fate during a string of three consecutive no-decisions. The 29-year-old allowed two runs over six innings versus the Los Angeles Angels last time out and has yielded a total of five runs over his last three outings -- all quality starts. He fell to 0-2 versus Chicago despite seven innings of two-run ball on May 19.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox DH Dioner Navarro collected four RBIs Saturday and notched his second triple of the season -- matching his career high.

2. Astros SS Carlos Correa has knocked in nine runs during a five-game RBI streak.

3. White Sox CF Adam Eaton had two hits Saturday after going 1-for-17 in his previous five games.

PREDICTION: Astros 5, White Sox 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - Chi. White Sox at Houston
W/L Trends

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 57-120 in their last 177 road games vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 9-20 in their last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 6-14 in their last 20 road games. White Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League West. White Sox are 5-13 in their last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 6-16 in their last 22 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 4-13 in their last 17 road games vs. a right-handed starter. White Sox are 5-17 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games. White Sox are 6-1 in Quintanas last 7 starts vs. American League West. White Sox are 7-15 in Quintanas last 22 starts during game 3 of a series. White Sox are 15-33 in Quintanas last 48 starts vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 9-25 in Quintanas last 34 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 14-41 in Quintanas last 55 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 1-4 in Quintanas last 5 road starts. White Sox are 1-4 in Quintanas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. White Sox are 1-8 in Quintanas last 9 starts. White Sox are 1-8 in Quintanas last 9 starts on grass. White Sox are 0-4 in Quintanas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 0-4 in Quintanas last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 0-4 in Quintanas last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 home games. Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 during game 3 of a series. Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 7-2 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 10-3 in their last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 22-7 in their last 29 games on grass. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 26-10 in their last 36 overall. Astros are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. American League Central. Astros are 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Astros are 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Astros are 4-0 in McHughs last 4 Sunday starts. Astros are 5-1 in McHughs last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in McHughs last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 14-3 in McHughs last 17 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 24-6 in McHughs last 30 home starts. Astros are 18-7 in McHughs last 25 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 37-16 in McHughs last 53 starts on grass. Astros are 37-18 in McHughs last 55 starts.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 Sunday games. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in White Sox last 9 during game 3 of a series. Under is 12-5 in White Sox last 17 vs. American League West. Over is 18-8-1 in White Sox last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Quintanas last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Quintanas last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Quintanas last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 7-1 in Quintanas last 8 road starts. Under is 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-3 in Quintanas last 17 starts on grass. Under is 17-4 in Quintanas last 21 starts overall. Under is 9-3 in Quintanas last 12 starts vs. American League West. Under is 25-9 in Quintanas last 34 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Quintanas last 7 Sunday starts. Under is 41-17-2 in Quintanas last 60 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 35-17 in Quintanas last 52 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Houston

Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 Sunday games. Under is 8-0 in Astros last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Astros last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 games following a loss. Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 during game 3 of a series. Under is 7-2 in Astros last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 14-4 in Astros last 18 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-3 in Astros last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 16-6 in Astros last 22 overall. Under is 15-6-5 in Astros last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 13-6 in Astros last 19 on grass. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 Sunday starts. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts on grass. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in McHughs last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in McHughs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in McHughs last 7 home starts.

Head to Head

White Sox are 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts vs. Astros. Under is 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 starts vs. Astros. Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Ryan Blakney

Road team is 5-0 in Blakneys last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 6-1 in Blakneys last 7 games behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Blakneys last 5 Sunday games behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Blakneys last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Brewers at Cardinals

Current Conditions - St. Louis

CLOUDS AND SUN 93 °F
Wind: WSW 8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Milwaukee Brewers (35-45) at St. Louis Cardinals (42-38)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 2:15 PM EST
WHERE: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The St. Louis Cardinals look to continue their success in the season series and sweep a three-game set against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The Cardinals are 6-2 against Milwaukee in 2016 -- 19-8 since the start of last season -- after allowing the Brewers just one run in the first two contests of the series, including Saturday’s 3-0 triumph.

St. Louis won the last game without All-Star Matt Carpenter (14 homers, 50 RBIs), who is expected back for the series finale after attending to a death in his family, and Kolten Wong stepped up to deliver a two-run triple. Michael Wacha looks to continue his revival as he takes the mound Sunday for the Cardinals against Milwaukee, which has dropped five of its last six and will counter with Chase Anderson. The Brewers are just 9-14 against National League Central opponents and have won 13 of 38 on the road. Shortstop Jonathan Villar has been one of the bright spots for Milwaukee, going 6-for-13 with three walks in the last four games to push his average to .301.

TV: 2:15 p.m. ET, FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Chase Anderson (4-8, 5.45 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Michael Wacha (4-7, 4.42)

Anderson is winless in his last three starts, allowing 17 runs in 11 1/3 innings combined, after yielding just two runs total in his previous three outings. The 28-year-old Oklahoma product has had trouble keeping the ball in the park, giving up 16 homers in 15 starts. Wong is 2-for-3 with a double versus Anderson, who is 0-0 with a 1.50 ERA in two career outings against the Cardinals.

Wacha goes for his third straight win after permitting six runs (five earned) in 12 2/3 innings against a pair of American League opponents. The Iowa native posted a 3.34 ERA in June after struggling to a 6.75 mark in six May outings. Scooter Gennett is 5-for-13 versus Wacha, who pitched six scoreless innings to beat the Brewers on April 11 and improve to 3-0 with a 4.22 ERA against them.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee 1B Chris Carter’s homer Friday made him the 12th Brewer to belt at least 20 before the All-Star break.

2. St. Louis SS Aledmys Diaz is 9-for-21 with six doubles, a homer and five RBIs during a five-game hitting streak.

3. The Brewers lead the majors with 68 stolen bases and Villar has 26 of them, more than anyone else in baseball.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 5, Brewers 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - Milwaukee at St. Louis
W/L Trends

Milwaukee

Brewers are 6-2 in their last 8 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Brewers are 16-36 in their last 52 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 16-37 in their last 53 vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Brewers are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. Brewers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. Brewers are 3-10 in Andersons last 13 starts. Brewers are 3-10 in Andersons last 13 starts on grass. Brewers are 1-4 in Andersons last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 1-6 in Andersons last 7 road starts. Brewers are 1-6 in Andersons last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Brewers are 0-7 in Andersons last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Brewers are 0-4 in Andersons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 0-4 in Andersons last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

St. Louis

Cardinals are 10-1 in their last 11 vs. National League Central. Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. Cardinals are 135-59 in their last 194 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Cardinals are 106-51 in their last 157 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 2-7 in their last 9 home games. Cardinals are 6-1 in Wachas last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 9-2 in Wachas last 11 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 4-1 in Wachas last 5 starts. Cardinals are 4-1 in Wachas last 5 starts on grass. Cardinals are 11-4 in Wachas last 15 starts during game 3 of a series. Cardinals are 11-4 in Wachas last 15 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 10-4 in Wachas last 14 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cardinals are 23-10 in Wachas last 33 home starts. Cardinals are 15-7 in Wachas last 22 starts vs. National League Central. Cardinals are 1-6 in Wachas last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.

OU Trends

Milwaukee

Under is 5-0 in Brewers last 5 road games. Under is 4-0 in Brewers last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 11-1-2 in Brewers last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 6-1 in Brewers last 7 games following a loss. Over is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 vs. National League Central. Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-2 in Brewers last 7 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Andersons last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Andersons last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Andersons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Andersons last 8 starts with 4 days of rest.

St. Louis

Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 overall. Under is 5-0 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-0 in Cardinals last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 7-0 in Cardinals last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 on grass. Over is 5-0-1 in Cardinals last 6 Sunday games. Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last 4 games following a win. Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-0-1 in Cardinals last 9 home games. Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League Central. Over is 14-4-2 in Cardinals last 20 during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-0 in Wachas last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-0 in Wachas last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Wachas last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-1 in Wachas last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Wachas last 5 Sunday starts. Over is 4-1 in Wachas last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Wachas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Wachas last 5 home starts. Over is 20-6 in Wachas last 26 starts on grass. Over is 20-6 in Wachas last 26 starts overall. Over is 20-6 in Wachas last 26 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Brewers are 20-46 in the last 66 meetings. Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.

Umpire Trends - Ron Kulpa

Home team is 7-0 in Kulpas last 7 Sunday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Under is 4-0 in Kulpas last 4 Sunday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Cardinals are 7-1 in their last 8 games with Kulpa behind home plate. Brewers are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Kulpa behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Kulpas last 5 Sunday games behind home plate. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games with Kulpa behind home plate. Home team is 8-2 in Kulpas last 10 Sunday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Home team is 12-4 in Kulpas last 16 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 25-10 in Kulpas last 35 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Over is 5-2 in Kulpas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Home team is 7-3 in Kulpas last 10 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Brewers are 2-8 in their last 10 Sunday games with Kulpa behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Pirates at Athletics

Current Conditions - Oakland

M/SUNNY 69 °F
Wind: W 10
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (40-41) at Oakland Athletics (35-46)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to complete a sweep when they visit the Oakland Athletics on Sunday for the finale of their three-game interleague series. Pittsburgh improved to 3-1 on their nine-game road trip Saturday as it overcame an early two-run deficit and pulled out a 4-2 triumph in 12 innings for its third straight triumph.

David Freese delivered the tiebreaking single for the Pirates, who have outscored the opposition 19-6 during their winning streak. Oakland has dropped three in a row after a stretch during which it won six of seven. Coco Crisp returned to the lineup Saturday after receiving a day off and doubled to extend his hitting streak to nine games. Marcus Semien went 0-for-4 on Saturday, marking only the second time in 10 contests he failed to record a hit.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), CSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates LH Francisco Liriano (4-8, 5.33 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Daniel Mengden (1-3, 2.81)

Liriano is looking to halt a losing streak that reached five games on Monday, when he yielded five runs - four earned - on four hits and five walks in 4 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 32-year-old Dominican has not won since defeating Arizona on May 24 - the last time he gave up fewer than four runs. Liriano has had mixed results against Oakland in his career, going 4-4 with a 4.14 ERA in 15 meetings (13 starts).

Mengden is coming off his first career victory, an 8-3 triumph at San Francisco in which he gave up two runs and four hits in 7 2/3 innings. It marked the first time in four outings the 23-year-old Texan did not serve up a home run. Mengden, who will be facing Pittsburgh for the first time, has yielded three runs or fewer in each of his four major-league starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Athletics are likely to place C Josh Phegley (knee) on the disabled list.

2. Pirates OF Matt Joyce is hitting .320 over his last 11 contests.

3. Oakland agreed to terms with Cuban star OF Lazaro Armenteros on Saturday.

PREDICTION: Athletics 4, Pirates 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - Pittsburgh at Oakland
W/L Trends

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 13-3 in their last 16 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 overall. Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass. Pirates are 12-4 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 27-11 in their last 38 vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 36-15 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 13-6 in their last 19 interleague road games. Pirates are 15-7 in their last 22 vs. American League West. Pirates are 28-61 in their last 89 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 4-10 in their last 14 road games. Pirates are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 4-13 in their last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 2-10 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 during game 3 of a series. Pirates are 8-0 in Lirianos last 8 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 7-1 in Lirianos last 8 Sunday starts. Pirates are 5-1 in Lirianos last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Pirates are 7-2 in Lirianos last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 10-4 in Lirianos last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Pirates are 1-4 in Lirianos last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 0-5 in Lirianos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Pirates are 0-6 in Lirianos last 6 starts. Pirates are 0-6 in Lirianos last 6 starts on grass.

Oakland

Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 24-9 in their last 33 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 39-18 in their last 57 interleague home games. Athletics are 23-47 in their last 70 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 19-39 in their last 58 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 17-37 in their last 54 games following a loss. Athletics are 5-12 in their last 17 Sunday games. Athletics are 2-7 in their last 9 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. Athletics are 2-10 in their last 12 vs. National League Central. Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Athletics are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

OU Trends

Pittsburgh

Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 Sunday games. Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 9-2 in Pirates last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 17-4 in Pirates last 21 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-2-1 in Pirates last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games following a win. Over is 12-4 in Pirates last 16 interleague games. Over is 8-3 in Pirates last 11 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 vs. American League West. Over is 34-16-1 in Pirates last 51 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Lirianos last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Lirianos last 6 interleague starts. Over is 9-2 in Lirianos last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2-1 in Lirianos last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 19-9-1 in Lirianos last 29 starts on grass. Over is 19-9-1 in Lirianos last 29 starts overall.

Oakland

Over is 8-1-1 in Athletics last 10 on grass. Over is 8-1-1 in Athletics last 10 overall. Under is 7-1 in Athletics last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 7-1 in Athletics last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Athletics last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Athletics last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 Sunday games. Under is 12-3-1 in Athletics last 16 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Athletics last 6 interleague games. Under is 7-2-1 in Athletics last 10 home games. Over is 23-7-2 in Athletics last 32 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 20-7-2 in Athletics last 29 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 20-7 in Athletics last 27 vs. National League Central. Under is 25-9-2 in Athletics last 36 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 11-4 in Athletics last 15 games following a loss. Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-2-1 in Athletics last 8 during game 3 of a series.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Pirates are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Oakland. Pirates are 3-11 in the last 14 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Sam Holbrook

Over is 7-1 in Holbrooks last 8 games behind home plate vs. Oakland. Home team is 4-1 in Holbrooks last 5 Sunday games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Holbrooks last 5 interleague games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Holbrooks last 5 games behind home plate. Over is 9-4 in Holbrooks last 13 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh. Over is 33-16-3 in Holbrooks last 52 Sunday games behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Giants at Diamondbacks

Current Conditions - Phoenix

SUNNY 90 °F
Wind: N 5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Francisco Giants (51-32) at Arizona Diamondbacks (37-46)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Both the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks have proven to be rude guests to one another recently, as the visiting team had won nine straight in this series until the Diamondbacks ended the run with a comeback victory on Saturday. Arizona will attempt to become the first of the two National League West rivals to win a home series against the other on Sunday, when it hosts the division-leading Giants.

The Diamondbacks used a three-run blast in the eighth inning by Welington Castillo to cap a five-run rally in Saturday's 6-5 triumph and halted a stretch in which the road team had claimed 25 of the previous 30 meetings. The win not only ended Arizona's six-game losing streak overall but also was a much-needed shot in the arm for a club that owns the second-worst home record in the majors at 14-29. The loss was equally rare for San Francisco, which had won 23 of its previous 31 away from home and still owns the best road mark in the majors at 27-16. The Giants (51-32) also missed out on their chance to move ahead of the NL-best Chicago Cubs (51-29) in the win column and tie the Texas Rangers (52-30) for the most victories in the majors.
TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco), FSN Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Albert Suarez (3-1, 3.83 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LH Robbie Ray (4-7, 4.69)
Suarez continued to pitch decently in place of the injured Matt Cain on Tuesday, settling for a no-decision against Oakland after yielding three runs on three hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old has turned in remarkably similar outings in each of his five starts this season, lasting between 4 2/3 and 6 1/3 frames while giving up three runs each time. Suarez has yet to face Arizona, but he has struggled much more on the road (1-1, 5.03 ERA) than at home (2-0, 2.78).
Ray pitched through a blood blister Monday versus Philadelphia and took the loss after surrendering four runs and nine hits while fanning seven over six innings. The native of Tennessee did not issue a free pass for the first time all season and recorded at least six strikeouts for the seventh straight turn, yet he fell to 2-4 with a 5.91 ERA at home. Ray notched his first win of 2016 on April 19 at San Francisco, however, striking out eight across six scoreless innings.

WALK-OFFS
1. Giants 3B Conor Gillaspie, who sat out Saturday's loss after falling a homer short of the cycle a day earlier, is batting .447 over his last 13 games.
2. Arizona 3B Jake Lamb needs one more double and two more homers over the next week to become the fourth player in team history with at least 20 of each before the All-Star break.
3. Even with Saturday's setback, San Francisco has won 15 of its last 18 NL West contests.

PREDICTION: Giants 5, Diamondbacks 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Trends - San Francisco at Arizona
W/L Trends

San Francisco

Giants are 6-1 in their last 7 Sunday games. Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. Giants are 20-6 in their last 26 vs. National League West. Giants are 22-7 in their last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Giants are 9-3 in their last 12 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Giants are 12-4 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter. Giants are 21-7 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 21-7 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Giants are 23-9 in their last 32 road games. Giants are 10-4 in their last 14 games following a loss. Giants are 31-14 in their last 45 games on grass. Giants are 11-5 in their last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 36-17 in their last 53 overall. Giants are 37-18 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Giants are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games. Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win. Diamondbacks are 6-13 in their last 19 during game 3 of a series. Diamondbacks are 8-20 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 5-16 in their last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 overall. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in their last 7 home games. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Rays last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 3-7 in Rays last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 2-5 in Rays last 7 home starts. Diamondbacks are 3-9 in Rays last 12 starts on grass. Diamondbacks are 5-16 in Rays last 21 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 3-10 in Rays last 13 starts. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Rays last 5 starts vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Rays last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Rays last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Diamondbacks are 2-10 in Rays last 12 starts during game 3 of a series. Diamondbacks are 1-5 in Rays last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Rays last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Rays last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

San Francisco

Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-0-1 in Giants last 7 overall. Over is 6-0-1 in Giants last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 road games. Over is 6-0-1 in Giants last 7 on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0-1 in Giants last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0-1 in Giants last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 4-0-1 in Giants last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Giants last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 12-4-2 in Giants last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 6-2-1 in Giants last 9 during game 3 of a series. Over is 23-8-1 in Giants last 32 games following a loss. Over is 5-2 in Giants last 7 vs. National League West. Over is 4-1 in Suarezs last 5 starts overall.

Arizona

Over is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. National League West. Over is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 12-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 7-2 in Diamondbacks last 9 overall. Over is 7-2 in Diamondbacks last 9 on grass. Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 games following a win. Over is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-4 in Diamondbacks last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-1 in Rays last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Rays last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Rays last 9 starts on grass. Under is 15-5 in Rays last 20 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Rays last 7 home starts. Under is 7-3 in Rays last 10 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-3 in Rays last 10 starts overall.

Head to Head

Giants are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Arizona. Under is 18-6 in the last 24 meetings. Giants are 29-10 in the last 39 meetings in Arizona.

Umpire Trends - Tony Randazzo

Over is 2-0-2 in Randazzos last 4 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Road team is 6-1 in Randazzos last 7 games behind home plate. Home team is 8-2 in Randazzos last 10 Sunday games behind home plate. Home team is 17-5 in Randazzos last 22 games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Home team is 17-5 in Randazzos last 22 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Giants are 10-3 in their last 13 games with Randazzo behind home plate. Diamondbacks are 13-4 in their last 17 games with Randazzo behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Randazzos last 5 Sunday games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Randazzos last 5 games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-2 in Randazzos last 6 Sunday games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Under is 14-6-2 in Randazzos last 22 games behind home plate vs. Arizona

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/3

Preview: Orioles at Mariners

Current Conditions - Seattle

M/CLOUDY 58 °F
Wind: S 9
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Baltimore Orioles (47-33) at Seattle Mariners (42-39)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 03 - 4:10 PM EST
WHERE: Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Baltimore Orioles are the most potent home-run hitting team in the majors, but they have been easily outclassed in that regard during their battles with the Seattle Mariners this year. The Mariners hope to continue flexing their muscles and complete a four-game home sweep of the Orioles on Sunday as the clubs wrap up their season series.

Seattle has homered in every game while outscoring the American League East leaders 41-18 and clubbing 14 home runs to Baltimore's five to take five of the six meetings. Seth Smith left the yard for the third time in as many games and Mike Zunino belted two of his own in his season debut as the Mariners matched the Orioles' season homer tally against them in Saturday's 12-6 victory. Baltimore belted a major league-record 56 home runs in June and has hit exactly one in each game of this series to increase its total to 127 - five more than second-place Seattle - but will have revenge on its mind as it tries to avoid a sweep in the finale. The Orioles will square off against Hisashi Iwakuma for the first time since Aug. 12, when the 35-year-old joined Hideo Nomo as the only Japanese pitchers to throw a no-hitter in major-league history.
TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), ROOT (Seattle)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Ubaldo Jimenez (5-7, 6.63 ERA) vs. Mariners RH Hisashi Iwakuma (7-6, 4.34)
Jimenez closed out June with a pair of victories over San Diego, including a road triumph on Tuesday in which he allowed one run on three hits and four walks in five frames. The 32-year-old Dominican, who finished 3-1 last month despite a 7.23 ERA, had been charged with at least five runs in seven of his previous eight outings before facing the Padres. One of those poor starts came in a loss to Seattle on May 17, when Jimenez was tagged for six runs across 4 1/3 innings.
Iwakuma won for the third time in four tries and sixth time in eight starts overall with a victory Tuesday against Pittsburgh, yielding two runs in 6 2/3 innings after having permitted nine runs over his previous 11 2/3 frames. The outing marked the first time in 10 turns the Tokyo native gave up fewer than three runs and only the second time in his last nine trips to the mound he did not surrender at least one home run. Iwakuma is 1-2 with a 2.51 ERA in four career starts against the Orioles.

WALK-OFFS
1. Smith is batting .375 with three home runs and eight RBIs in six games against Baltimore and .268 with six homers and 26 RBIs in 64 contests against every other opponent this season.
2. Orioles 1B Chris Davis has homered in each of his last two contests to run his career total to 182 - tied with Ken Singleton for eighth in team history.
3. Seattle has swatted 64 of its 122 homers at Safeco Field, trailing only Baltimore's 68 home runs at Camden Yards for the most by a club in its home park this season.

PREDICTION: Mariners 8, Orioles 6