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Trends - Philadelphia at Atlanta
W/L Trends

Philadelphia

Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Phillies are 11-4 in their last 15 games following a loss. Phillies are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League East. Phillies are 5-12 in their last 17 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Phillies are 8-20 in their last 28 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 overall. Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass. Phillies are 3-8 in their last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Phillies are 8-22 in their last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Phillies are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 2-8 in their last 10 Saturday games. Phillies are 4-0 in Hellicksons last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Phillies are 5-1 in Hellicksons last 6 starts. Phillies are 5-1 in Hellicksons last 6 starts on grass. Phillies are 4-1 in Hellicksons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Phillies are 5-2 in Hellicksons last 7 starts during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 7-3 in Hellicksons last 10 starts vs. National League East. Phillies are 1-4 in Hellicksons last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Atlanta

Braves are 18-39 in their last 57 vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 11-24 in their last 35 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 22-48 in their last 70 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 16-35 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Braves are 16-37 in their last 53 during game 3 of a series. Braves are 15-37 in their last 52 home games. Braves are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 4-12 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Braves are 6-22 in their last 28 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games. Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Braves are 2-10 in their last 12 games following a win. Braves are 6-2 in Teherans last 8 starts during game 3 of a series. Braves are 6-2 in Teherans last 8 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Braves are 4-10 in Teherans last 14 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Braves are 2-7 in Teherans last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 1-4 in Teherans last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 1-4 in Teherans last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 1-4 in Teherans last 5 starts. Braves are 1-4 in Teherans last 5 starts on grass. Braves are 1-6 in Teherans last 7 starts vs. National League East. Braves are 1-6 in Teherans last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 1-10 in Teherans last 11 home starts. Braves are 0-4 in Teherans last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 0-6 in Teherans last 6 Saturday starts.

OU Trends

Philadelphia

Under is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 11-3 in Phillies last 14 vs. National League East. Under is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Phillies last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Phillies last 13 Saturday games. Under is 9-4 in Phillies last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 11-5 in Phillies last 16 during game 3 of a series. Over is 15-7 in Phillies last 22 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-0 in Hellicksons last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-0 in Hellicksons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 7-0 in Hellicksons last 7 starts on grass. Under is 4-0 in Hellicksons last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-0 in Hellicksons last 7 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in Hellicksons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Hellicksons last 4 starts vs. National League East. Under is 4-1 in Hellicksons last 5 road starts.

Atlanta

Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 9-1-1 in Braves last 11 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Braves last 9 during game 3 of a series. Under is 18-7-1 in Braves last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 7-0 in Teherans last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0 in Teherans last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 11-1 in Teherans last 12 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Teherans last 6 starts with 7 or more days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Teherans last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Teherans last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 11-3 in Teherans last 14 starts on grass. Under is 11-3 in Teherans last 14 starts overall. Over is 7-2 in Teherans last 9 Saturday starts. Over is 6-2-2 in Teherans last 10 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-3-2 in Teherans last 14 home starts.

Head to Head

Braves are 4-0 in Teherans last 4 starts vs. Phillies. Under is 2-0-2 in Teherans last 4 starts vs. Phillies. Phillies are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Atlanta. Under is 11-4-1 in the last 16 meetings. Phillies are 4-9 in the last 13 meetings in Atlanta.

Umpire Trends - David Rackley

Home team is 8-0 in Rackleys last 8 Saturday games behind home plate. Home team is 7-0 in Rackleys last 7 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games with Rackley behind home plate. Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Rackley behind home plate. Over is 4-1-1 in Rackleys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Home team is 4-1 in Rackleys last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Over is 7-2 in Rackleys last 9 games behind home plate. Home team is 20-7 in Rackleys last 27 games behind home plate. Under is 9-4-1 in Rackleys last 14 Saturday games behind home plate.

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Preview: Rockies at Mets

Current Conditions - New York City

Clear 75 °F
Wind: WNW 3.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Colorado Rockies (51-52) at New York Mets (53-49)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 30 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The New York Mets are taking a gamble as they continue their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, sending 43-year-old Bartolo Colon to the mound on three days' rest. Colorado has won the first two games of the series to extend its winning streak to four in a row while the Mets have dropped three straight.

The starting rotation has not been an issue for New York, allowing a total of eight runs over the past five games. Colon will be pitching on fewer than four days' rest for the first time since 2005, when he won the American League Cy Young Award with the Angels. He'll need to be wary of Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez, who is 4-for-7 with two homers versus Colon and had a three-run homer and RBI double in Friday's 6-1 victory. Charlie Blackmon broke out of a 3-for-22 rut with four hits Friday as Colorado won for the eighth time in nine games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies LH Jorge De La Rosa (6-7, 5.70 ERA) vs. Mets RH Bartolo Colón (9-5, 3.35)

De La Rosa rebounded from a wretched outing by limiting Baltimore to two runs (one earned) on four hits over 6 1/3 innings of a no-decision. He was shelled for nine runs and 11 hits by Tampa Bay in his previous turn, halting a string of five consecutive quality starts. James Loney has tormented De La Rosa, going 8-for-18 with a home runs and seven RBIs.

Continuing a pattern of alternating good and bad starts in July, Colon beat St. Louis last time out by giving up one run and three hits over seven innings. Colon had struggled in two of his previous three turns, giving up six runs in each and failing to get through five innings. Nolan Arenado is hitless in his last 13 at-bats but is 3-for-5 with a homer versus Colon.

WALK-OFFS

1. Gonzalez has 11 RBIs during his 11-game hitting streak.

2. Mets CF Juan Lagares faces surgery to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb that will sideline him six weeks.

3. Rockies rookie CF David Dahl has hit safely in all five career games, going 7-for-19.

PREDICTION: Rockies 5, Mets 4

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Trends - Colorado at NY Mets
W/L Trends

Colorado

Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 road games. Rockies are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Rockies are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass. Rockies are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rockies are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win. Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games. Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Rockies are 28-67 in their last 95 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Rockies are 4-1 in De La Rosas last 5 Saturday starts. Rockies are 9-3 in De La Rosas last 12 starts vs. National League East. Rockies are 3-7 in De La Rosas last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rockies are 2-5 in De La Rosas last 7 road starts. Rockies are 1-4 in De La Rosas last 5 starts. Rockies are 1-4 in De La Rosas last 5 starts on grass. Rockies are 1-5 in De La Rosas last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rockies are 1-5 in De La Rosas last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

NY Mets

Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mets are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a loss. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games. Mets are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 home games. Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League West. Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 5-0 in Colons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Mets are 5-0 in Colons last 5 home starts. Mets are 5-1 in Colons last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 8-2 in Colons last 10 starts. Mets are 8-2 in Colons last 10 starts on grass. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 Saturday starts. Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 2-6 in Colons last 8 starts vs. National League West.

OU Trends

Colorado

Under is 6-0 in Rockies last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Rockies last 5 games following a win. Under is 5-0-1 in Rockies last 6 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-1 in Rockies last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 14-3 in Rockies last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 17-5 in Rockies last 22 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 20-6 in Rockies last 26 road games. Under is 16-5 in Rockies last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 19-6-1 in Rockies last 26 overall. Under is 19-6-1 in Rockies last 26 on grass. Under is 9-3 in Rockies last 12 during game 3 of a series. Under is 19-7 in Rockies last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 10-4 in Rockies last 14 Saturday games. Under is 40-17 in Rockies last 57 vs. National League East. Under is 35-17 in Rockies last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0 in De La Rosas last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0 in De La Rosas last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in De La Rosas last 5 Saturday starts. Under is 4-1 in De La Rosas last 5 road starts. Over is 7-2 in De La Rosas last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 22-10-1 in De La Rosas last 33 starts with 4 days of rest.

NY Mets

Under is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 6-0 in Mets last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 8-1 in Mets last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 8-1-1 in Mets last 10 during game 3 of a series. Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 home games. Under is 6-1 in Mets last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 23-4-1 in Mets last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Mets last 6 Saturday games. Under is 22-6-1 in Mets last 29 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Mets last 9 vs. National League West. Under is 21-7 in Mets last 28 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 19-7-1 in Mets last 27 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 19-7 in Mets last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 39-17-1 in Mets last 57 games following a loss. Under is 33-16-2 in Mets last 51 overall. Under is 33-16-2 in Mets last 51 on grass. Under is 6-0 in Colons last 6 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Colons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Colons last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Colons last 7 starts on grass. Under is 5-1-1 in Colons last 7 starts overall. Under is 4-1-1 in Colons last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1-1 in Colons last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Colons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 14-5-1 in Colons last 20 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-3-2 in Colons last 12 Saturday starts.

Head to Head

Rockies are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings. Under is 24-9-1 in the last 34 meetings in New York. Rockies are 18-40 in the last 58 meetings in New York.

Umpire Trends - Alan Porter

Home team is 5-0 in Porters last 5 games behind home plate. Rockies are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Porter behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Porters last 5 Saturday games behind home plate. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Porter behind home plate. Over is 5-2 in Porters last 7 games behind home plate. Over is 5-2-1 in Porters last 8 games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 5-2 in Porters last 7 games behind home plate vs. Colorado.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Preview: Cardinals at Marlins

Current Conditions - Miami

Clear 80 °F
Wind: N 0.0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (56-47) at Miami Marlins (55-48)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 30 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Locked in a tight National League wild card race, the Miami Marlins showed they mean business by pulling off a seven-player deal with the San Diego Padres on Friday. One of the pitchers acquired in the deal, Colin Rea, will get the start in Saturday's matchup against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.

Right-hander Andrew Cashner, scheduled to start Sunday, was also part of the deal that cost Miami right-hander Jarred Cosart and a pair of their top minor-league prospects, first baseman Josh Naylor and pitcher Luis Castillo. "We've played so well and we thought our starting pitching needed more," Marlins President of Baseball Operations Michael Hill said. "We’re excited that we were able to accomplish some of our goals as we finish up this trade deadline season." St. Louis followed up Thursday's 5-4 series-opening victory with an 11-6 drubbing to move into sole possession of the second wild card, one game ahead of Miami. Tommy Pham and Jeremy Hazelbaker each belted a pair of two-run shots as the Cardinals pushed their NL-leading homer total to 142 en route to their ninth win in 12 games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals LH Jaime García (7-7, 3.97 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Colin Rea (5-5, 4.98)

Garcia will be making his first career start on three days' rest, having thrown only 77 pitches over five innings in a loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday. Aside from the low pitch count, Garcia's success against the Marlins could be a factor in the decision -- he is 2-0 with a 1.99 ERA in five starts versus Miami. Slugger Giancarlo Stanton is 4-for-6 against Garcia.

Rea projects as more of a depth move for Miami, given that he has permitted at least three runs in 10 of his last 12 starts. He suffered his second straight loss despite his third quality start in the last six turns, allowing three runs and five hits over six innings at Toronto. Rea faced the Cardinals on April 24, giving up two earned runs in five innings of a no-decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Marlins LF Ichiro Suzuki went 0-for-4 Friday to remain two hits shy of 3,000.

2. Cardinals C Yadier Molina has hit safely in 13 straight games, with multiple hits in his last four contests.

3. Marlins 1B Derek Dietrich is 0-for-22 with nine strikeouts in his last seven games.

PREDICTION: Cardinals 6, Marlins 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Trends - St. Louis at Miami
W/L Trends

St. Louis

Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 8-1 in their last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 14-3 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League East. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Cardinals are 16-5 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win. Cardinals are 19-7 in their last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 20-8 in their last 28 road games. Cardinals are 7-3 in their last 10 Saturday games. Cardinals are 5-1 in Garcias last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Cardinals are 4-1 in Garcias last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinals are 5-2 in Garcias last 7 road starts. Cardinals are 1-5 in Garcias last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Miami

Marlins are 5-0 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Marlins are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Marlins are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a loss. Marlins are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Marlins are 11-4 in their last 15 vs. National League Central. Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Marlins are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

St. Louis

Under is 11-2 in Cardinals last 13 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Cardinals last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-4-1 in Cardinals last 17 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 11-4-2 in Cardinals last 17 Saturday games. Over is 8-3 in Cardinals last 11 vs. National League East. Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 overall. Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 on grass. Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 13-6-1 in Cardinals last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 31-15-5 in Cardinals last 51 during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-1-1 in Garcias last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Garcias last 6 Saturday starts. Under is 4-1 in Garcias last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Garcias last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Garcias last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Miami

Over is 5-0 in Marlins last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Over is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Marlins last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 6-1-1 in Marlins last 8 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Marlins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. National League Central. Over is 4-1-1 in Marlins last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-3 in Marlins last 12 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Marlins last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-3-1 in Marlins last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Head to Head

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami. Cardinals are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings. Cardinals are 35-17 in the last 52 meetings in Miami.

Umpire Trends - Bill Welke

Over is 11-1 in Welkes last 12 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Home team is 17-4 in Welkes last 21 Saturday games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Welkes last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Miami. Road team is 4-1 in Welkes last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Over is 16-5-1 in Welkes last 22 games behind home plate. Over is 39-13-3 in Welkes last 55 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Welkes last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Home team is 5-2 in Welkes last 7 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Welke behind home plate. Home team is 5-2 in Welkes last 7 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis. Home team is 36-15 in Welkes last 51 games behind home plate. Cardinals are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games with Welke behind home plate. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 games with Welke behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Preview: Pirates at Brewers

Current Conditions - Milwaukee

Cloudy 67 °F
Wind: ENE 4.6
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (52-49) at Milwaukee Brewers (45-56)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 30 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Pittsburgh Pirates will have to be better against National League Central opponents the rest of the way if they are to return to the postseason for a fourth straight year. The Pirates look to improve on a 19-21 record versus division foes when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday for the second of a three-game series.

Pittsburgh managed just four hits and did not score until the ninth inning in a 3-1 loss to the Brewers on Friday and send rookie Jameson Taillon to the mound to try and even the series Saturday. Milwaukee has won four its last five games, but can only be a spoiler the final two months of the season while standing fourth in the Central. The Brewers are 12th of 15 teams in the NL in runs scored and in the middle of the pack in ERA as they prepare for the trade deadline on Aug. 1. Milwaukee catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who has hit safely in six straight games, is drawing plenty of interest and a deal could be made this weekend.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (2-1, 3.60 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Chase Anderson (5-10, 5.40)

Taillon has allowed three or fewer runs in five of his seven major-league starts and is unbeaten in his past four outings. The second overall pick in 2010 held the Brewers to one run on five hits July 19 without factoring in the decision. Taillon has struck out 31 and walked just five – none in the last three games -- in 40 innings overall after posting seven and zero, respectively, against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Anderson snapped a four-game losing streak last time out when he permitted two runs and seven hits over five innings to beat Arizona on Monday. The 28-year-old limited opponents to three runs or fewer in 12 of 19 starts, including all four in July. Jordy Mercer is 5-for-6 with two RBIs versus Anderson, who has a 5.89 ERA in four career starts against Pittsburgh after giving up three runs in four innings July 20.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee 2B Scooter Gennett is 10-for-30 with a homer and six RBIs during an eight-game hitting streak.

2. Pittsburgh LF Starling Marte is 9-for-18 with three RBIs over the past five contests.

3. Brewers OF Ryan Braun is day-to-day after sitting out the last two games with right side tightness.

PREDICTION: Pirates 6, Brewers 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Trends - Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
W/L Trends

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss. Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games. Pirates are 7-2 in their last 9 during game 2 of a series. Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Pirates are 13-5 in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts. Pirates are 4-0 in Taillons last 4 starts on grass.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series. Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Brewers are 22-45 in their last 67 vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 18-38 in their last 56 vs. National League Central. Brewers are 6-14 in their last 20 Saturday games. Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win. Brewers are 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Brewers are 2-5 in Andersons last 7 starts. Brewers are 2-5 in Andersons last 7 starts on grass. Brewers are 2-7 in Andersons last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Brewers are 1-6 in Andersons last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 0-5 in Andersons last 5 Saturday starts.

OU Trends

Pittsburgh

Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 road games. Under is 7-0 in Pirates last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 during game 2 of a series. Under is 17-6 in Pirates last 23 Saturday games. Over is 8-3-1 in Pirates last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 18-7-1 in Pirates last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 36-16-1 in Pirates last 53 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 9-4 in Pirates last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 37-18-1 in Pirates last 56 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts overall.

Milwaukee

Under is 5-1-1 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. National League Central. Under is 4-1 in Brewers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-4-3 in Brewers last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 17-5-2 in Brewers last 24 Saturday games. Under is 15-5-2 in Brewers last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-1-1 in Brewers last 5 during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-0-1 in Andersons last 5 Saturday starts. Over is 5-0-1 in Andersons last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-0-1 in Andersons last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 5-1-1 in Andersons last 7 starts on grass. Over is 5-1-1 in Andersons last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 5-1-1 in Andersons last 7 starts overall. Over is 7-3 in Andersons last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings. Pirates are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Pirates are 16-60 in the last 76 meetings in Milwaukee.

Umpire Trends - Marty Foster

Under is 4-0 in Fosters last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh. Under is 9-2 in Fosters last 11 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh. Road team is 4-1 in Fosters last 5 Saturday games behind home plate. Brewers are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Foster behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Fosters last 5 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh. Under is 5-2 in Fosters last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Pirates are 4-9 in their last 13 games with Foster behind home plate

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Preview: White Sox at Twins

Current Conditions - Minneapolis

Cloudy 66 °F
Wind: ENE 3.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago White Sox (50-53) at Minnesota Twins (39-63)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 30 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Although they are only 15 games into the second half of the season, the Chicago White Sox already have endured losing streaks of four, three and three games. Chicago will look to end its latest three-game skid in the middle contest of a three-game series at the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

The White Sox reeled off four straight wins before their current slide, which has featured one run scored in each loss and a combined 16 hits. The latest setback -- a 2-1 defeat in 12 innings -- came on a walk-off, bases-loaded walk that dropped Chicago's record to 7-19 in its last 26 games against American League Central opponents. Brian Dozier is 11-for-29 during a seven-game hitting streak for the Twins, who parlayed a hit batsman and three walks into the winning rally Friday. Minnesota sends left-hander Tommy Milone to the mound to face White Sox righty Miguel Gonzalez on Saturday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, WPWR (Chicago), FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH Miguel González (2-5, 4.28 ERA) vs. Twins LH Tommy Milone (3-3, 4.97)

Gonzalez recorded his fifth straight quality start last time out versus the Chicago Cubs, pitching 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball, but he is 1-2 in that span. Gonzalez has notched only one win over his last eight starts, when he tossed seven scoreless innings against the Yankees on July 6. He has made three starts against Minnesota, logging a 1-2 mark and 5.94 ERA.

Milone had his three-start winning streak halted when he was battered for eight runs and three homers over 4 2/3 innings at Boston. He turned in his best performance of the season in his previous turn, going 8 1/3 innings and yielding two runs on four hits. He is 4-1 with a 2.75 ERA versus Chicago and has struggled against Carlos Sanchez (6-for-10) and Avisail Garcia (6-for-15).

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox RF Adam Eaton had two assists Friday to boost his total to a major league-leading 16.

2. Minnesota has allowed a leadoff homer 12 times this season, including in five of its last nine games.

3. White Sox 3B Todd Frazier missed Friday's game due to flu-like symptoms.

PREDICTION: White Sox 4, Twins 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

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

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. White Sox are 7-15 in their last 22 during game 2 of a series. White Sox are 5-11 in their last 16 overall. White Sox are 5-11 in their last 16 games on grass. White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 Saturday games. White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. American League Central. White Sox are 8-22 in their last 30 road games. White Sox are 2-8 in their last 10 games following a loss. White Sox are 0-7 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 0-9 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 2-5 in Gonzalezs last 7 road starts. White Sox are 1-4 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 0-4 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Minnesota

Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games. Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Twins are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series. Twins are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 10-27 in their last 37 vs. American League Central. Twins are 9-25 in their last 34 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 8-23 in their last 31 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 8-25 in their last 33 vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 4-1 in Milones last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 4-1 in Milones last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Twins are 5-2 in Milones last 7 home starts. Twins are 3-7 in Milones last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 2-5 in Milones last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Twins are 0-4 in Milones last 4 Saturday starts.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Over is 2-0-2 in White Sox last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 8-1-2 in White Sox last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 8-1-1 in White Sox last 10 games following a loss. Under is 7-1-2 in White Sox last 10 road games. Under is 6-1-1 in White Sox last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 10-2-4 in White Sox last 16 overall. Under is 10-2-4 in White Sox last 16 on grass. Under is 13-3-1 in White Sox last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 vs. American League Central. Over is 12-5 in White Sox last 17 during game 2 of a series. Under is 28-12-3 in White Sox last 43 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 18-8-3 in White Sox last 29 Saturday games. Under is 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 road starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts overall.

Minnesota

Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 Saturday games. Under is 5-0-1 in Twins last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 6-0-1 in Twins last 7 vs. American League Central. Under is 6-1-1 in Twins last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-1-1 in Twins last 8 home games. Over is 19-6-1 in Twins last 26 during game 2 of a series. Over is 14-5 in Twins last 19 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 14-5-2 in Twins last 21 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Twins last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-2 in Twins last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-4-1 in Twins last 14 overall. Under is 9-4-1 in Twins last 14 on grass. Over is 11-5-1 in Twins last 17 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 24-11-1 in Twins last 36 games following a win. Over is 36-17-4 in Twins last 57 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Milones last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Milones last 6 starts on grass. Over is 5-1 in Milones last 6 starts overall. Under is 5-1 in Milones last 6 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1 in Milones last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 7-2-1 in Milones last 10 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Milones last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 5-2 in Milones last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Milones last 13 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota. White Sox are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota. White Sox are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Jim Wolf

Home team is 6-0 in Wolfs last 6 games behind home plate. Over is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 12-3-2 in Wolfs last 17 games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Home team is 4-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Home team is 7-2 in Wolfs last 9 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 17-5-1 in Wolfs last 23 games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Twins are 3-7 in their last 10 games with Wolf behind home plate. White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Wolf behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Preview: Athletics at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

Partly cloudy 72 °F
Wind: ENE 5.8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Oakland Athletics (47-56) at Cleveland Indians (58-42)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 30 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Jason Kipnis has heated up with the blistering-hot temperature as the 29-year-old boasts nine multi-hit performances in last 16 games. Kipnis looks to continue his sizzling performance on Saturday as the host Cleveland Indians vie for a series victory versus the Oakland Athletics.

Kipnis had an RBI single among his two hits in Friday's 5-3 win to improve to 30-for-90 in July. While Kipnis is getting hot, the Indians have been slow to follow suit as the American League Central leaders own just two victories in their last six outings. Oakland had won five of six overall and nine of 13 since the All-Star break prior to Friday's setback, but it hasn't been shy with the home-run ball. Khris Davis went deep for the third time in two games, although the 28-year-old hasn't had much success versus either Cleveland (3-for-18, five strikeouts) or Saturday starter Josh Tomlin (0-for-3, two strikeouts).

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN California (Oakland), SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Dillon Overton (1-1, 8.40 ERA) vs. Indians RH Josh Tomlin (10-3, 3.48)

Overton is slated to be recalled from Triple-A Nashville to make his fourth spot start for Oakland on the heels of a solid 6 1/3-inning performance versus Houston on July 19. The 24-year-old allowed three runs and struck out six without issuing a walk en route to recording a no-decision. Overton was taken deep once versus the Astros and has surrendered six homers in 15 innings.

Tomlin has struggled in two of his last three outings, allowing 13 runs on 20 hits in 18 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old was taken deep on two occasions in six innings of a 5-2 setback at Baltimore last Saturday and has surrendered 14 homers in his last eight starts. Tomlin has taken the loss in both career outings versus Oakland despite recording an 0.66 WHIP and limiting the club to a .157 batting average.

WALK-OFFS

1. Oakland DH Billy Butler is 7-for-11 with one homer and four RBIs in his last three games.

2. Jim Thome will be in attendance when he is inducted into the Indians' Hall of Fame prior to Saturday's game. Albert Belle, Frank Robinson and Charlie Jamieson are also being inducted.

3. Oakland RHP Sonny Gray will start on Sunday in place of LHP Rich Hill, who was scratched as he deals with a blister on the middle finger of his left hand.

PREDICTION: Indians 5, Athletics 1

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Trends - Oakland at Cleveland
W/L Trends

Oakland

Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series. Athletics are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss. Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games. Athletics are 7-2 in their last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Athletics are 13-30 in their last 43 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Athletics are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

Cleveland

Indians are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Indians are 16-5 in their last 21 home games. Indians are 12-4 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Indians are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 8-3 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series. Indians are 27-11 in their last 38 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 13-6 in their last 19 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Indians are 21-10 in their last 31 games on grass. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win. Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games. Indians are 6-0 in Tomlins last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 11-0 in Tomlins last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 8-1 in Tomlins last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 14-3 in Tomlins last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Indians are 22-5 in Tomlins last 27 starts. Indians are 13-3 in Tomlins last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 21-5 in Tomlins last 26 starts on grass. Indians are 8-2 in Tomlins last 10 home starts. Indians are 5-2 in Tomlins last 7 Saturday starts. Indians are 3-7 in Tomlins last 10 starts during game 2 of a series.

OU Trends

Oakland

Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 vs. American League Central. Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 overall. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 Saturday games. Over is 24-11-2 in Athletics last 37 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 17-8 in Athletics last 25 games following a loss.

Cleveland

Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 7-2-2 in Indians last 11 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Indians last 9 games following a win. Over is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 10-4-1 in Indians last 15 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Indians last 8 vs. American League West. Under is 19-8-3 in Indians last 30 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 34-15-3 in Indians last 52 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 48-23-3 in Indians last 74 home games. Over is 6-0 in Tomlins last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-0-1 in Tomlins last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-0-1 in Tomlins last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 10-1 in Tomlins last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1-1 in Tomlins last 7 starts vs. American League West. Over is 20-6-1 in Tomlins last 27 home starts. Over is 18-6-2 in Tomlins last 26 starts on grass. Under is 6-2 in Tomlins last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 18-6-2 in Tomlins last 26 starts overall. Over is 19-7-1 in Tomlins last 27 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Athletics are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland. Under is 22-9-1 in the last 32 meetings in Cleveland. Under is 39-17-2 in the last 58 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Tripp Gibson III

Under is 4-0 in Gibson IIIs last 4 games behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Gibson IIIs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Home team is 7-2 in Gibson IIIs last 9 games behind home plate. Home team is 8-3 in Gibson IIIs last 11 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 12-5 in Gibson IIIs last 17 Saturday games behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Preview: Astros at Tigers

Current Conditions - Detroit

Cloudy 68 °F
Wind: NNE 4.6
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (55-47) at Detroit Tigers (55-48)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 30 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Detroit Tigers haven't been shy about flexing their muscle in a bid to power up for a run toward the top of the American League Central standings. After erupting for a season-high 14 runs and 16 hits in the opener, the Tigers look to extend their winning streak to five games on Saturday when they vie for a series victory against the visiting Houston Astros.

Justin Upton belted a three-run homer in Friday's 14-6 rout and has hit safely in nine of his last 11 games, but is 0-for-4 in a small sample size versus Saturday starter Mike Fiers. While the Tigers have scored 31 runs in their last four contests and won six of eight to reside 4 1/2 games behind first-place Cleveland, Houston has dropped three of four on the heels of a four-game winning streak. Jose Altuve launched a two-run homer to extend his road hitting streak to 20 games in the opener and has reached base in a staggering 35 consecutive games away from Minute Maid Park. The diminutive star looks to continue his good fortune against Saturday starter Justin Verlander, versus whom he is 4-for-8.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Houston), FSN Detroit

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Mike Fiers (7-4, 4.69 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Justin Verlander (10-6, 3.64)

Fiers improved to 4-1 in his last seven starts on Sunday after allowing three runs in seven innings of a 13-3 rout of the Los Angeles Angels. The 31-year-old has permitted 17 earned runs in that stretch and surrendered five hits or fewer in five of those seven starts. Fiers escaped with the victory versus Detroit on April 17 despite being taken deep on three occasions over 5 2/3 innings.

After allowing eight runs in a disastrous start versus Cleveland on June 26, Verlander has responded by permitting that many runs over his last five starts. The 33-year-old improved to 3-0 with a 1.60 ERA and 37 strikeouts in that span on Monday after allowing one run in six innings of a 4-2 victory at Boston. Verlander has had his way with Houston, posting a 3-0 mark in six career encounters while limiting the club to a .203 batting average.

WALK-OFFS

1. Houston 1B Marwin Gonzalez has scored 12 runs during his career-high 12-game hitting streak.

2. Detroit SS Jose Iglesias is riding an eight-game hitting streak and DH Victor Martinez has hit safely in each of his last six.

3. Astros LF Colby Rasmus has hit safely in back-to-back contests after going 0-for-27 in his previous seven.

PREDICTION: Tigers 5, Astros 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Trends - Houston at Detroit
W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Astros are 10-3 in their last 13 games following a loss. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 13-5 in their last 18 during game 2 of a series. Astros are 11-5 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 37-17 in their last 54 games on grass. Astros are 23-11 in their last 34 overall. Astros are 57-130 in their last 187 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Astros are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League Central. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-0 in Fiers' last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Astros are 6-1 in Fiers' last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 6-1 in Fiers' last 7 starts. Astros are 5-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts on grass. Astros are 5-1 in Fiers' last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Astros are 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 Saturday starts. Astros are 5-2 in Fiers' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 2-6 in Fiers' last 8 road starts.

Detroit

Tigers are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West. Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass. Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 15-3 in their last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 22-8 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 22-9 in their last 31 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 22-10 in their last 32 home games. Tigers are 5-0 in Verlanders last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 5-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Tigers are 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 Saturday starts. Tigers are 7-2 in Verlanders last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 6-2 in Verlanders last 8 starts on grass. Tigers are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 starts vs. American League West. Tigers are 5-2 in Verlanders last 7 home starts. Tigers are 7-3 in Verlanders last 10 starts. Tigers are 41-20 in Verlanders last 61 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Houston

Under is 15-2 in Astros last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 17-5 in Astros last 22 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 12-4 in Astros last 16 games following a loss. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-2 in Astros last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0 in Fiers' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-1-1 in Fiers' last 10 road starts. Over is 6-1 in Fiers' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-2 in Fiers' last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2-1 in Fiers' last 11 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 8-2 in Fiers' last 10 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts overall. Over is 4-1 in Fiers' last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 7-2 in Fiers' last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 18-7-1 in Fiers' last 26 starts on grass. Over is 5-2 in Fiers' last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Detroit

Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-0 in Tigers last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-0 in Tigers last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 Saturday games. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games. Under is 13-4-1 in Tigers last 18 overall. Under is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 during game 2 of a series. Under is 8-3-1 in Tigers last 12 on grass. Under is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 games following a win. Under is 33-15-3 in Tigers last 51 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Verlanders last 5 Saturday starts. Under is 5-0-1 in Verlanders last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-0 in Verlanders last 5 starts overall. Under is 6-0-1 in Verlanders last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Verlanders last 7 home starts. Under is 9-2-1 in Verlanders last 12 starts on grass. Under is 13-3-1 in Verlanders last 17 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-2 in Verlanders last 10 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Verlanders last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 7-3 in Verlanders last 10 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit. Astros are 4-12 in the last 16 meetings in Detroit.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

Over is 7-1 in Hamaris last 8 games behind home plate vs. Detroit. Road team is 4-1 in Hamaris last 5 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 4-1 in Hamaris last 5 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Hamaris last 5 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Over is 7-2 in Hamaris last 9 games behind home plate. Road team is 15-5 in Hamaris last 20 games behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Preview: Royals at Rangers

Current Conditions - Arlington

Clear 79 °F
Wind: S 6.9
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Kansas City Royals (49-53) at Texas Rangers (60-44)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 30 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Rougned Odor looks to rough up Kansas City pitching for the third consecutive game when his Texas Rangers host the Royals on Saturday in the third contest of their four-game set. Odor has smashed three homers in the first two games of the series - including shots that traveled 465 and 443 feet - and Texas held Kansas City to five runs while notching two victories.

Odor hit two of the homers in Friday's 8-3 victory and is 4-for-7 in the series. The Rangers increased their lead over Houston in the American League West to four games while the sinking Royals - who have lost eight of their last 10 - fell 10 games behind first-place Cleveland in the Central. Kansas City's Lorenzo Cain went 0-for-2 but walked and was hit by a pitch in his return from a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury, and the player who finished third in last season's MVP balloting is hoping to help turn around the team's sagging fortunes. "I'll do whatever it takes to get this team winning," Cain told reporters before Friday's game. "Hopefully, I can be a spark. That's a priority right now. It's been a tough season so far. We know we're capable of playing a lot better baseball."

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, FSN Southwest (Texas)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (6-9, 4.41 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Martin Perez (7-7, 4.38)

Kennedy has lost his last three decisions as part of a five-start winless stretch. He hasn't come close to living up to the five-year, $70 million deal the Royals gave him in the offseason, and there is rampant speculation the club is trying to unload him prior to the upcoming trade deadline. Kennedy is 0-2 with a 5.82 ERA in three career starts against the Rangers and has struggled with Adrian Beltre (4-for-10, one homer).

Perez also has been shaky of late, going 0-3 with a 7.53 ERA during a five-start winless stretch. He allowed 19 earned runs during three straight losses before receiving a no-decision against Oakland in his last turn, giving up five runs - three earned - and nine hits in six innings. Perez wasn't involved in the decision in his lone career start against the Royals in 2013, when he gave up one run and seven hits over 5 2/3 frames.

WALK-OFFS

1. All-Star Game MVP Eric Hosmer of the Royals hit a two-run homer on Friday but is just 3-for-34 over his last nine games.

2. Texas INF/OF Jurickson Profar, who homered and scored three runs Friday, is 8-for-21 over his last six contests.

3. Kansas City C Salvador Perez (head cold) was back in the lineup after a one-game absence and went 1-for-4.

PREDICTION: Royals 5, Rangers 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/30

Trends - Kansas City at Texas
W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 Saturday games. Royals are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. Royals are 7-19 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 6-20 in their last 26 road games. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss. Royals are 2-8 in their last 10 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. American League West. Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 overall. Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games on grass. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Royals are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 0-6 in Kennedys last 6 road starts. Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Royals are 0-5 in Kennedys last 5 starts. Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 starts on grass. Royals are 0-4 in Kennedys last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Texas

Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. American League Central. Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Rangers are 20-8 in their last 28 Saturday games. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Rangers are 39-18 in their last 57 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 13-6 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Rangers are 59-29 in their last 88 home games. Rangers are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 during game 3 of a series. Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-8 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 4-0 in Perezs last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 6-0 in Perezs last 6 home starts. Rangers are 6-1 in Perezs last 7 Saturday starts. Rangers are 5-1 in Perezs last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 6-2 in Perezs last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 9-3 in Perezs last 12 starts. Rangers are 9-3 in Perezs last 12 starts on grass. Rangers are 21-8 in Perezs last 29 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Under is 7-1 in Royals last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Royals last 6 Saturday games. Over is 4-1 in Royals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Royals last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 20-8-1 in Royals last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 14-6-1 in Royals last 21 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 road starts. Under is 3-0-2 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. American League West. Under is 5-0-1 in Kennedys last 6 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Kennedys last 7 starts overall. Under is 6-1-1 in Kennedys last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Kennedys last 8 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Kennedys last 6 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 8-2-1 in Kennedys last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Texas

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1-2 in Rangers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 Saturday games. Over is 8-2-1 in Rangers last 11 games following a win. Over is 7-2-2 in Rangers last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 16-5-3 in Rangers last 24 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 9-3-2 in Rangers last 14 home games. Over is 15-5-1 in Rangers last 21 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Perezs last 5 Saturday starts. Over is 4-1-1 in Perezs last 6 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Perezs last 8 home starts. Under is 27-12 in Perezs last 39 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 13-6 in Perezs last 19 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Under is 17-5-5 in the last 27 meetings. Royals are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Texas. Royals are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Chris Conroy

Over is 5-0-1 in Conroys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Texas. Rangers are 10-1 in their last 11 games with Conroy behind home plate. Royals are 9-1 in their last 10 games with Conroy behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Conroys last 6 games behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Conroys last 5 games behind home plate vs. Texas. Road team is 4-1 in Conroys last 5 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City.