MLB Betting Info. 8/31

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Preview: Diamondbacks at Giants

Current Conditions - San Francisco

Partly cloudy 61 °F
Wind: W 18.4
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (56-76) at San Francisco Giants (71-60)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 3:45 PM EST
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The San Francisco Giants look to avoid being the victim of a sweep when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon for the finale of their brief two-game set. San Francisco dropped a 4-3 decision in the opener, falling short in its comeback attempt and remaining two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West.

Angel Pagan and Hunter Pence -- the latter returned from a three-game absence due to tightness in his right hamstring -- each recorded three of the Giants' eight hits. San Francisco, which is 2-2 on its five-game homestand, kicks off a 10-game road trip Thursday in Chicago against the NL Central-leading Cubs. Arizona held on for its third win in four games Tuesday after using a four-run rally in the fifth inning to erase a 1-0 deficit. Welington Castillo highlighted the uprising with a two-run single and finished with two hits for the fifth time in his last seven contests.

TV: 3:45 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, CSN Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Shelby Miller (2-9, 7.14 ERA) vs. Giants LH Matt Moore (8-10, 3.95)

Miller will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to make his 15th start of the season and first since July 6, when he was tagged by San Diego for six runs in five innings. The 25-year-old native of Houston, who was an All-Star with Atlanta last year, has lost six of his last seven major-league outings but went 5-1 with one shutout and a 3.91 ERA in eight turns with Reno since being demoted on July 14. Miller fell to 2-3 in seven career starts against San Francisco on July 1, when he surrendered five runs and eight hits over six innings.

Moore came within one out of a no-hitter in Los Angeles on Thursday, limiting the Dodgers to one hit and three walks while striking out seven over 8 2/3 scoreless innings. The 27-year-old Floridian is 1-3 with a 3.41 ERA in five turns since being acquired from Tampa Bay and 0-2 with a 6.55 mark in two outings at AT&T Park. Moore lost his only career start against the Diamondbacks on June 7, yielding five runs and seven hits in seven frames at Arizona while with the Rays.

WALK-OFFS

1. Giants CF Denard Span hopes to be in the lineup Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's loss in the seventh inning with a stiff neck.

2. Arizona OF A.J. Pollock, who missed the first five months of the season with a fractured elbow, is 5-for-7 over his last two games after going 0-for-8 in his first two contests.

3. San Francisco's Pence, C Buster Posey and 1B Brandon Belt are a combined 4-for-43 against Miller.

PREDICTION: Giants 7, Diamondbacks 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Trends - Arizona at San Francisco
W/L Trends

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 7-15 in their last 22 vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 24-53 in their last 77 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 26-64 in their last 90 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Diamondbacks are 2-6 in their last 8 road games. Diamondbacks are 7-21 in their last 28 Wednesday games. Diamondbacks are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a win. Diamondbacks are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in Millers last 7 starts. Diamondbacks are 1-6 in Millers last 7 starts on grass. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in Millers last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Millers last 5 starts vs. National League West. Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Millers last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

San Francisco

Giants are 36-16 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Giants are 7-15 in their last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 5-11 in their last 16 vs. a team with a losing record. Giants are 1-5 in their last 6 Wednesday games. Giants are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. National League West.

OU Trends

Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 during game 2 of a series. Over is 6-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 Wednesday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 road games. Over is 16-4-1 in Diamondbacks last 21 games following a win. Over is 19-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 26 vs. National League West. Over is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 36-14-2 in Diamondbacks last 52 overall. Over is 36-14-2 in Diamondbacks last 52 on grass. Over is 18-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1-1 in Millers last 8 starts vs. National League West. Over is 5-1 in Millers last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Millers last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Millers last 5 starts overall. Over is 3-1-1 in Millers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

San Francisco

Under is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 overall. Under is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 on grass. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 home games. Under is 6-2-1 in Giants last 9 vs. National League West. Under is 3-1-1 in Giants last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 11-5 in Giants last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Head to Head

Under is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings in San Francisco. Diamondbacks are 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in San Francisco. Under is 20-8-1 in the last 29 meetings. Diamondbacks are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza

Under is 5-0 in Carapazzas last 5 games behind home plate vs. San Francisco. Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 games with Carapazza behind home plate. Over is 5-1-2 in Carapazzas last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Carapazzas last 5 games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Over is 3-1-1 in Carapazzas last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Giants are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Carapazza behind home plate. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Carapazza behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Preview: Blue Jays at Orioles

Current Conditions - Baltimore

Partly sunny 74 °F
Wind: N 1.1
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (75-57) at Baltimore Orioles (72-60)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays rank 1-2 in the majors in home runs, so it's hardly a surprise that the long ball has played a pivotal role during their three-game series. Matt Wieters launched a tiebreaking two-run blast in Tuesday's 5-3 win for Baltimore, which hosts the Blue Jays in the rubber match Wednesday night.

Manny Machado became the youngest player in franchise history to reach 100 homers as the Orioles snapped Toronto's four-game winning streak and pulled within three games of the American East-leading Blue Jays. Steve Pearce clubbed a solo shot as Baltimore pushed its league-high total to 208 homers -- 15 more than Toronto. Aaron Sanchez will have 10 days of rest between starts for the Blue Jays, who sent him to Class A Dunedin while skipping a turn in an attempt to manage his innings. Sanchez has allowed only three homers in his last 11 starts, but he was taken deep four times by Baltimore in a 10-9 Toronto win on June 12.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays RH Aarón Sánchez (12-2, 2.99 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Yovani Gallardo (4-6, 5.69)

Sanchez is coming off his shortest start, lasting only four innings and giving up five runs (four earned) on four hits in Toronto's win at Cleveland on Aug. 20. He also struggled in his previous road start, allowing four runs over six innings to snap a string of 10 consecutive wins. Sanchez got the victory against Baltimore despite the homer binge on June 12 before allowiing three earned runs in a pair of subsequent starts versus the Orioles.

Gallardo is coming off a woeful performance in a loss to the New York Yankees, giving up eight runs (seven earned) on six hits in only 1 1/3 innings. It was the third defeat in four starts for Gallardo, who has notched only one victory in his last 11 appearances. Gallardo won his first four career starts versus the Blue Jays before taking the loss in Toronto on July 30, giving up five runs on five hits and five walks in 4 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays 3B Josh Donaldson had his RBI streak halted at five games but he has hit safely in nine straight contests.

2. Orioles LHP Zach Britton has converted all 39 save chances.

3. Toronto is calling up INF Ryan Goins from Triple-A Buffalo to replace 2B Darwin Barney, who is leaving the club to tend to personal business.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 5, Orioles 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Trends - Toronto at Baltimore
W/L Trends

Toronto

Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a loss. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Blue Jays are 20-9 in their last 29 vs. American League East. Blue Jays are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Blue Jays are 39-19 in their last 58 Wednesday games. Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 6-1 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. American League East. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 Wednesday starts. Blue Jays are 5-2 in Sanchezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 14-6 in Sanchezs last 20 starts.

Baltimore

Orioles are 39-15 in their last 54 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 38-18 in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Orioles are 48-23 in their last 71 home games. Orioles are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win. Orioles are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. American League East. Orioles are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 5-2 in Gallardos last 7 home starts. Orioles are 1-5 in Gallardos last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Orioles are 0-4 in Gallardos last 4 starts vs. American League East. Orioles are 0-6 in Gallardos last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 0-4 in Gallardos last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Orioles are 0-4 in Gallardos last 4 starts. Orioles are 0-4 in Gallardos last 4 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Toronto

Under is 11-2 in Blue Jays last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 12-3 in Blue Jays last 15 road games. Under is 12-3 in Blue Jays last 15 on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 games following a loss. Under is 22-8-1 in Blue Jays last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 19-7 in Blue Jays last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 26-11-3 in Blue Jays last 40 during game 3 of a series. Under is 13-6-1 in Blue Jays last 20 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 50-24-2 in Blue Jays last 76 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 Wednesday starts. Under is 4-0 in Sanchezs last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-0 in Sanchezs last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts on grass. Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 road starts. Under is 4-1 in Sanchezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 22-8 in Sanchezs last 30 starts overall. Under is 8-3 in Sanchezs last 11 starts vs. American League East.

Baltimore

Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 12-3 in Orioles last 15 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 20-7 in Orioles last 27 home games. Under is 19-7 in Orioles last 26 games following a win. Under is 13-5 in Orioles last 18 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 29-12 in Orioles last 41 on grass. Under is 12-5 in Orioles last 17 vs. American League East. Under is 33-14 in Orioles last 47 overall. Under is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-4 in Orioles last 13 during game 3 of a series. Under is 23-11 in Orioles last 34 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-0 in Gallardos last 7 home starts. Under is 6-2 in Gallardos last 8 starts on grass. Under is 5-2 in Gallardos last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-2 in Gallardos last 7 starts vs. American League East. Under is 7-3 in Gallardos last 10 starts overall.

Head to Head

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Baltimore. Blue Jays are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Baltimore.

Umpire Trends - Jerry Layne

Road team is 4-0 in Laynes last 4 games behind home plate. Home team is 7-1 in Laynes last 8 Wednesday games behind home plate. Orioles are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Layne behind home plate. Over is 5-1 in Laynes last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate. Under is 10-2 in Laynes last 12 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore. Under is 4-1 in Laynes last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Baltimore. Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Layne behind home plate. Over is 12-4 in Laynes last 16 games behind home plate. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Layne behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Preview: Nationals at Phillies

Current Conditions - Philadelphia

Mostly sunny 72 °F
Wind: SW 3.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Washington Nationals (77-55) at Philadelphia Phillies (60-72)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Washington Nationals look to continue their dominance of the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday as the National League East rivals conclude their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. First-place Washington has won a franchise high-tying eight straight encounters versus Philadelphia to improve its division record to 37-16, tops in the majors.

Reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper has feasted on the Phillies this season, ripping a run-scoring double in Tuesday's 3-2 win to improve to 12-for-35 with three homers and nine RBIs against manager Pete Mackanin's club. Trea Turner is giving fits to many a team, as the speedy second baseman recorded his 15th multi-hit performance on Tuesday, is batting .357 in August and is 19-for-36 on his eight-game hitting streak. While Washington has answered a four-game skid by winning four of six to pad its lead atop the division, Philadelphia has dropped nine of its last 13 to quickly remove itself from even the fringes of the wild-card discussion. Odubel Herrera is 3-for-8 with a run scored in the series and has 11 hits in his last nine games.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Washington), CSN Philadelphia

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (9-9, 4.25 ERA) vs. Phillies LH Adam Morgan (1-8, 6.50)

Gonzalez allowed two runs on four hits in six innings versus Colorado on Friday to improve to 5-1 with a 3.20 ERA in his last nine starts. The 30-year-old has yielded two earned runs or fewer in seven of those nine contests and kept the ball in the park in five of his last eight trips to the mound. Gonzalez owns a solid 8-6 career mark versus Philadelphia, but suffered a hard-luck loss in his last encounter despite permitting just one earned run in 6 1/3 innings in a 3-0 setback on April 27.

Morgan allowed three homers and six runs total in five innings for the second time in four outings on Friday in a 9-4 setback at the New York Mets. The lone bright spot for the 26-year-old was he struck out eight batters for the third time in nine outings. Morgan looks to avenge a porous outing versus Washington, against which he yielded six runs on nine hits in six innings of a 7-2 setback on June 1.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington 2B Daniel Murphy, who is 3-for-8 in the series, has 12 hits in his last nine games.

2. Phillies 3B Maikel Franco is 0-for-8 in the series and 8-for-49 versus the Nationals this season.

3. Washington has won seven of eight at Citizens Bank Park in 2016.

PREDICTION: Nationals 7, Phillies 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Trends - Washington at Philadelphia
W/L Trends

Washington

Nationals are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Nationals are 12-5 in their last 17 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Nationals are 40-17 in their last 57 vs. National League East. Nationals are 84-39 in their last 123 Wednesday games. Nationals are 17-4 in Gonzalezs last 21 Wednesday starts. Nationals are 2-7 in Gonzalezs last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 3-13 in Gonzalezs last 16 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 0-4 in Gonzalezs last 4 road starts. Nationals are 0-5 in Gonzalezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.

Philadelphia

Phillies are 5-0 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 7-2 in their last 9 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 6-2 in their last 8 Wednesday games. Phillies are 20-9 in their last 29 games following a loss. Phillies are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 7-19 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. Phillies are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Phillies are 8-20 in Morgans last 28 starts on grass. Phillies are 5-17 in Morgans last 22 starts. Phillies are 1-4 in Morgans last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 1-5 in Morgans last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 1-6 in Morgans last 7 home starts. Phillies are 0-8 in Morgans last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Phillies are 0-4 in Morgans last 4 starts vs. National League East. Phillies are 0-6 in Morgans last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Phillies are 0-8 in Morgans last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Phillies are 0-8 in Morgans last 8 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 0-6 in Morgans last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Washington

Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 road games. Over is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 Wednesday games. Over is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 games following a win. Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-2 in Nationals last 9 vs. National League East. Over is 15-5-1 in Nationals last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-2 in Nationals last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 14-5 in Nationals last 19 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 13-6-1 in Nationals last 20 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 33-16-2 in Nationals last 51 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 9-2 in Gonzalezs last 11 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 13-3 in Gonzalezs last 16 Wednesday starts. Over is 5-2 in Gonzalezs last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 19-8-1 in Gonzalezs last 28 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 17-8-4 in Gonzalezs last 29 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Philadelphia

Over is 5-0-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1-2 in Phillies last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1-2 in Phillies last 7 home games. Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Phillies last 6 during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-2-1 in Phillies last 9 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 9-3-1 in Phillies last 13 Wednesday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Phillies last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 10-4-2 in Phillies last 16 games following a loss. Under is 15-6 in Phillies last 21 vs. National League East. Over is 14-6-2 in Phillies last 22 overall. Over is 14-6-2 in Phillies last 22 on grass. Over is 5-0 in Morgans last 5 Wednesday starts. Over is 6-0 in Morgans last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Morgans last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Morgans last 9 starts on grass. Over is 8-1 in Morgans last 9 starts overall. Over is 7-1 in Morgans last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-1 in Morgans last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Morgans last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Morgans last 5 home starts. Over is 6-2 in Morgans last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Morgans last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Nationals are 8-0 in the last 8 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia. Nationals are 13-3 in the last 16 meetings in Philadelphia. Under is 3-1-1 in Gonzalezs last 5 road starts vs. Phillies. Under is 5-2-1 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts vs. Phillies. Nationals are 3-8 in Gonzalezs last 11 starts vs. Phillies. Nationals are 1-4 in Gonzalezs last 5 road starts vs. Phillies.

Umpire Trends - Mark Carlson

Over is 4-1 in Carlsons last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Over is 8-3 in Carlsons last 11 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Road team is 5-2 in Carlsons last 7 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-2 in Carlsons last 7 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia. Home team is 9-4 in Carlsons last 13 Wednesday games behind home plate. Home team is 9-4 in Carlsons last 13 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Phillies are 3-10 in their last 13 games with Carlson behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Preview: Reds at Angels

Current Conditions - Anaheim

Cloudy 70 °F
Wind: N 0.0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (55-76) at Los Angeles Angels (58-74)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Brandon Finnegan is displaying the promise that made him a coveted piece in the deal that sent Johnny Cueto to Kansas City just over a year ago. The left-hander hopes to produce his third consecutive strong outing as the Cincinnati Reds look to avoid a sweep when they visit the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday for the finale of their three-game series.

Finnegan recorded a career-best 12 strikeouts in six innings of a no-decision against Arizona in his last turn after allowing one hit over seven scoreless frames of a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in his previous start. The 23-year-old has struck out 20 while yielding only two runs and four hits in the two outings. Finnegan will be looking to help Cincinnati end a stretch during which it has lost seven of nine games while the Angels have won six of their last seven. C.J. Cron belted two homers and drove in three runs in Tuesday's 4-2 victory while Mike Trout went 3-for-4 and scored twice for the second consecutive night.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), FSN West (Los Angeles)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds LH Brandon Finnegan (8-9, 4.27 ERA) vs. Angels RH Ricky Nolasco (4-12, 5.24)

Finnegan is 3-1 over his last six starts and didn't allow a run in any of the victories. The 2014 first-round pick out of TCU has served up 27 homers but limited opposing hitters to a .234 average. Finnegan is 4-5 with a 4.46 ERA in 13 road starts while the opposition is batting .225 against him.

Nolasco has been a major disappointment since being acquired from Minnesota, as he is 0-4 with a 5.70 ERA in five starts. He hasn't been victorious since July 9, when he was still with the Twins, and has been touched for 25 homers - just three off his career worst set in 2008 with Miami. Nolasco is 3-2 with a 5.49 ERA in 11 career appearances (10 starts) against the Reds and has struggled against Zack Cozart (5-for-7, one homer) and Joey Votto (7-for-22, two homers).

WALK-OFFS

1. Reds SS Jose Peraza went 4-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to tie his career high for hits one night after departing early when he was struck in the face on an errant pickoff throw.

2. Angels 3B Yunel Escobar, who went on the seven-day concussion list after fouling a ball off his own face on Aug. 19, is expected to return Friday.

3. Votto recorded two hits on Tuesday to raise his August average to .400 and is attempting to become the first player in Cincinnati history to bat .400 in back-to-back months after hitting .413 in July.

PREDICTION: Reds 4, Angels 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Trends - Cincinnati at LA Angels
W/L Trends

Cincinnati

Reds are 13-6 in their last 19 games following a loss. Reds are 24-50 in their last 74 road games. Reds are 17-36 in their last 53 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 20-43 in their last 63 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 15-36 in their last 51 interleague games. Reds are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Reds are 14-40 in their last 54 interleague road games. Reds are 2-6 in their last 8 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games on grass. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 4-0 in Finnegans last 4 starts with 4 days of rest. Reds are 3-7 in Finnegans last 10 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 2-5 in Finnegans last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Reds are 3-8 in Finnegans last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Reds are 3-10 in Finnegans last 13 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Reds are 1-8 in Finnegans last 9 starts during game 3 of a series.

LA Angels

Angels are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 overall. Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass. Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games. Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 9-2 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Angels are 6-2 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 15-6 in their last 21 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Angels are 15-7 in their last 22 home games. Angels are 5-16 in their last 21 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Angels are 0-7 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. Angels are 0-5 in Nolascos last 5 starts. Angels are 0-5 in Nolascos last 5 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Cincinnati

Over is 14-3 in Reds last 17 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-2 in Reds last 11 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-2 in Reds last 7 Wednesday games. Under is 7-2-1 in Reds last 10 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Reds last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 9-3 in Reds last 12 road games. Under is 6-2 in Reds last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Reds last 5 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Reds last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 16-6 in Reds last 22 on grass. Over is 8-3 in Reds last 11 games following a loss. Over is 16-6 in Reds last 22 overall. Under is 5-2 in Reds last 7 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-4-1 in Reds last 14 interleague games. Under is 9-4-1 in Reds last 14 vs. American League West. Under is 6-0-1 in Finnegans last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0-1 in Finnegans last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Finnegans last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 4-1-1 in Finnegans last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Finnegans last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Finnegans last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Finnegans last 10 starts on grass. Over is 7-3 in Finnegans last 10 starts overall.

LA Angels

Under is 3-0-1 in Angels last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 6-0 in Angels last 6 during game 3 of a series. Under is 7-1 in Angels last 8 on grass. Over is 6-1 in Angels last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-1 in Angels last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 6-1-1 in Angels last 8 games following a win. Under is 5-1-1 in Angels last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Angels last 6 overall. Over is 13-3 in Angels last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Angels last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 interleague home games. Under is 9-3 in Angels last 12 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2 in Angels last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2-1 in Angels last 8 Wednesday games. Under is 7-3 in Angels last 10 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 11-5-1 in Angels last 17 interleague games. Over is 13-6-3 in Angels last 22 vs. National League Central. Under is 4-0 in Nolascos last 4 starts on grass. Under is 4-0 in Nolascos last 4 starts overall.

Head to Head

Reds are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings. Reds are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.

Umpire Trends - Cory Blaser

Road team is 4-0 in Blasers last 4 interleague games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Road team is 6-1 in Blasers last 7 interleague games behind home plate. Under is 12-3-3 in Blasers last 18 interleague games behind home plate. Road team is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate. Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Blaser behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Under is 20-6 in Blasers last 26 games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-1 in Blasers last 5 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Road team is 5-2 in Blasers last 7 games behind home plate. Reds are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Blaser behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Preview: Marlins at Mets

Current Conditions - New York City

Mostly cloudy 75 °F
Wind: N 4.6
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Miami Marlins (67-65) at New York Mets (68-64)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The recent uptick in offense has coincided directly with an uptick in the win column for the New York Mets, who are thriving despite the rotation dealing with a slew of injuries. The Mets will try to clinch a series win and further bury the National League East-rival Miami Marlins when they host the third of a four-game series on Wednesday.

New York is missing Matt Harvey, Steven Matz, Jon Niese and Zack Wheeler from its expected August rotation and skipped Jacob deGrom the last time through the rotation but have been able to provide plenty of support for the likes of Robert Gsellman, Rafael Montero and Seth Lugo of late. Lugo was the beneficiary of a four-hit effort from Jose Reyes and a pair of home runs from Curtis Granderson in Tuesday’s 7-4 triumph, which pushed the Mets one game ahead of the Marlins and 2 1/2 back of the St. Louis Cardinals in the race for the second NL wild card. Miami is operating at the other end of the offensive spectrum and has totaled six runs during a four-game slide. The Marlins needed a pair of runs in the ninth inning on Tuesday to push more than three across for just the second time in the last 10 games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Florida (Miami), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Marlins RH David Phelps (7-6, 2.52 ERA) vs. Mets RH Bartolo Colon (12-7, 3.44)

Phelps is getting his sixth straight turn in the rotation and is trying to bounce back from the first tough start of the bunch. The Notre Dame product was reached for four runs – three earned – on two hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings last Friday. Phelps has struggled against New York in his career, going 1-4 with a 7.00 ERA in 11 games – five starts.

Colon limited Philadelphia to one run over seven innings on Friday but could not get through the eighth and ended up charged with four runs in seven-plus frames. The burly veteran earned a win in three of his last five outings and surrendered only one home run in that span. Colon last saw Miami on June 4, when he was charged with one earned run in five innings without factoring in the decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. Matz (shoulder) was expected to come off the disabled list, but was scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday.

2. Miami CF Marcell Ozuna is 7-for-44 without a home run in his last 11 games.

3. New York 2B Neil Walker (back) sat out the first two games of the series but could return on Wednesday.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Marlins 1

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Trends - Miami at NY Mets
W/L Trends

Miami

Marlins are 7-1 in their last 8 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 4-9 in their last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 2-6 in their last 8 Wednesday games. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Marlins are 4-0 in Phelps' last 4 road starts. Marlins are 4-0 in Phelps' last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Marlins are 5-1 in Phelps' last 6 starts. Marlins are 5-1 in Phelps' last 6 starts on grass. Marlins are 1-6 in Phelps' last 7 starts during game 3 of a series. Marlins are 0-4 in Phelps' last 4 starts vs. National League East.

NY Mets

Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East. Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 6-15 in their last 21 games following a win. Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Mets are 0-6 in their last 6 Wednesday games. Mets are 5-0 in Colons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 8-1 in Colons last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mets are 7-1 in Colons last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 5-1 in Colons last 6 starts vs. National League East. Mets are 5-1 in Colons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 6-2 in Colons last 8 home starts. Mets are 11-5 in Colons last 16 starts. Mets are 11-5 in Colons last 16 starts on grass. Mets are 1-12 in Colons last 13 Wednesday starts.

OU Trends

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Marlins last 4 during game 3 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Marlins last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-2 in Marlins last 10 overall. Under is 8-2 in Marlins last 10 on grass. Under is 7-2 in Marlins last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 14-5 in Marlins last 19 Wednesday games. Under is 9-4-1 in Marlins last 14 vs. National League East. Under is 5-2 in Phelps' last 7 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Phelps' last 7 road starts. Under is 7-3 in Phelps' last 10 starts with 4 days of rest.

NY Mets

Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games following a win. Over is 12-3 in Mets last 15 overall. Over is 12-3 in Mets last 15 on grass. Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 Wednesday games. Over is 8-2 in Mets last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-2 in Mets last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 15-6-1 in Mets last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 20-8-1 in Mets last 29 vs. National League East. Over is 10-4 in Mets last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-3 in Mets last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-3 in Mets last 10 during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-1-2 in Colons last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 16-5-1 in Colons last 22 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in Colons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Colons last 7 starts vs. National League East.

Head to Head

Mets are 4-1 in Colons last 5 starts vs. Marlins. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New York. Marlins are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in New York. Marlins are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Paul Emmel

Marlins are 4-0 in their last 4 Wednesday games with Emmel behind home plate. Over is 4-0 in Emmels last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Miami. Road team is 9-2 in Emmels last 11 games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 7-2-1 in Emmels last 10 games behind home plate. Over is 3-1-1 in Emmels last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. New York. Over is 21-7-2 in Emmels last 30 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Home team is 11-4 in Emmels last 15 Wednesday games behind home plate. Over is 5-2-1 in Emmels last 8 games behind home plate vs. New York. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Emmel behind home plate. Road team is 5-2 in Emmels last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Miami.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Preview: Twins at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

Cloudy 75 °F
Wind: WSW 3.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Minnesota Twins (49-83) at Cleveland Indians (75-56)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

One year after leading the American League in losses, Corey Kluber is resembling the pitcher that won the Cy Young Award in 2014 for the Cleveland Indians. Kluber goes for his 15th victory and looks to win his seventh consecutive decision as the host Indians attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the spiraling Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

Kluber is 4-0 with a 2.20 ERA in five starts in August for Cleveland, which remains 4 1/2 games in front of the Detroit Tigers atop the AL Central. The Indians could use another strong outing from Kluber after their bullpen turned in 7 1/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday's 5-4 victory. Cleveland finally got untracked offensively after scoring one run or fewer in seven of its previous eight games, getting a three-run homer from Rajai Davis to erase a three-run deficit and hand the skidding Twins their 12th straight loss. Minnesota hasn't dropped 13 in a row since the 1961 season and is two losses from matching the franchise record of 14 straight defeats set in 1982.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), STO (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins LH Pat Dean (1-4, 6.24 ERA) vs. Indians RH Corey Kluber (14-8, 3.07)

Making his first start in more than two months, Dean was hit hard early and often in a loss in Toronto, getting shelled for six runs on eight hits while coughing up a pair of homers in a three-inning stint. It was Dean's fourth appearance since his recall from the minors, with the first three coming out of the bullpen. His lone win came at Seattle on May 27, when he allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings.

Kluber dropped to 2-5 on the season after giving up four runs over 6 2/3 innings in a loss to the Twins on May 14, but he has turned things around with a streak of nine straight quality starts. The 30-year-old improved to 6-0 in that span by limiting Texas to one run and five hits over six innings on Friday. Trevor Plouffe is 13-for-42 with three homers and 10 RBIs against Kluber, who is 6-5 with a 3.76 ERA versus the Twins.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland reportedly has reached an agreement with Oakland to acquire OF Coco Crisp, who played his first four seasons with the Indians.

2. Plouffe has hit safely in five straight games and boasts multiple hits in four in a row.

3. Indians 2B Jason Kipnis followed off his walk-off single in the series opener with a homer Tuesday to extend his hitting streak to five games.

PREDICTION: Indians 6, Twins 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Trends - Minnesota at Cleveland
W/L Trends

Minnesota

Twins are 32-67 in their last 99 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Twins are 24-60 in their last 84 games following a loss. Twins are 15-40 in their last 55 vs. American League Central. Twins are 7-19 in their last 26 overall. Twins are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 5-16 in their last 21 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Twins are 6-20 in their last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Twins are 3-13 in their last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 3-14 in their last 17 games on grass. Twins are 2-12 in their last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 1-10 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 0-9 in their last 9 road games. Twins are 0-9 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series.

Cleveland

Indians are 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 25-9 in their last 34 games vs. a left-handed starter. Indians are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Indians are 38-16 in their last 54 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 41-18 in their last 59 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Indians are 38-18 in their last 56 home games. Indians are 35-17 in their last 52 vs. American League Central. Indians are 0-5 in their last 5 Wednesday games. Indians are 6-0 in Klubers last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Indians are 5-0 in Klubers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 7-0 in Klubers last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 4-0 in Klubers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 7-0 in Klubers last 7 home starts. Indians are 5-0 in Klubers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Indians are 6-0 in Klubers last 6 starts. Indians are 6-0 in Klubers last 6 starts on grass. Indians are 9-2 in Klubers last 11 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 4-9 in Klubers last 13 starts during game 3 of a series.

OU Trends

Minnesota

Over is 38-9-4 in Twins last 51 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Twins last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 10-3-1 in Twins last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 20-6-1 in Twins last 27 during game 3 of a series. Over is 15-5-1 in Twins last 21 Wednesday games. Over is 36-13-3 in Twins last 52 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 40-15-4 in Twins last 59 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 13-5 in Twins last 18 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 27-11-3 in Twins last 41 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 12-5-1 in Twins last 18 vs. American League Central. Over is 53-23-5 in Twins last 81 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 59-26-4 in Twins last 89 overall. Over is 42-19-5 in Twins last 66 games following a loss. Over is 36-17-4 in Twins last 57 road games. Over is 72-35-7 in Twins last 114 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Deans last 4 starts overall. Over is 4-0 in Deans last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Deans last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Deans last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Deans last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 overall. Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 6-1 in Indians last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Indians last 6 during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 home games. Over is 9-3 in Indians last 12 vs. American League Central. Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Indians last 7 Wednesday games. Under is 7-3 in Indians last 10 games following a win. Under is 3-0-1 in Klubers last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Klubers last 12 Wednesday starts. Over is 6-2 in Klubers last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Klubers last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 6-2-1 in Klubers last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 8-3-1 in Klubers last 12 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in Klubers last 5 home starts vs. Twins. Over is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings in Cleveland.

Umpire Trends - Paul Nauert

Over is 4-0 in Nauerts last 4 games behind home plate. Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Nauert behind home plate. Road team is 4-0 in Nauerts last 4 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Under is 4-1-1 in Nauerts last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Under is 23-9 in Nauerts last 32 Wednesday games behind home plate. Home team is 9-4 in Nauerts last 13 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Road team is 22-10 in Nauerts last 32 Wednesday games behind home plate. Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Nauert behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Preview: Padres at Braves

Current Conditions - Atlanta

Sunny 78 °F
Wind: N 5.8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Diego Padres (55-76) at Atlanta Braves (49-83)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

He only has played in 10 major-league games, but Dansby Swanson looks every bit as good as advertised for the rebuilding Atlanta Braves so far. The Braves host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday and Swanson, the 22-year-old shortstop who was selected by Arizona with the No. 1 overall draft pick last year but traded to Atlanta in December, recorded his fourth multi-hit performance in Tuesday’s 7-3 victory.

Swanson drove in a career-best three runs, raised his batting average to .300 and continued illustrating the poise and talent that may lead him to become a cornerstone for the franchise. The Padres have lost 10 of their last 15 games, and while they have pitched better of late (3.10 ERA and 3.4 walks per game in their previous 11), they gave up 12 hits and issued seven walks on Tuesday. Oswaldo Arcia went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and is 3-for-8 in two games since being claimed off waivers from Miami. Travis Jankowski notched his 29th stolen base in 37 attempts while finishing 2-for-4 at the plate.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, FSN Southeast (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Paul Clemens (2-3, 5.06 ERA) vs. Braves RH Matt Wisler (5-11, 4.92)

A seventh-round pick of the Braves in 2008, Clemens makes his seventh start since the Padres claimed him off waivers from Miami on June 28. He gave up five runs - four earned - and seven hits against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 24 after allowing three earned runs or fewer in each of his previous four starts. The 28-year-old has posted a 2.25 strikeouts-to-walks ratio with San Diego after walking eight and striking out six over 10 frames in two games with the Marlins, but he has surrendered 10 home runs in 42 2/3 innings this season.

Wisler – like Swanson, one of many young players Atlanta is counting on – sparkled in his return to the majors on Thursday, keeping Arizona hitless for six innings en route to a one-run, two-hit performance over eight frames. The 23-year-old Wisler had allowed 23 earned runs in 20 1/3 innings in his final four turns before being demoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on July 29. Wisler, originally a seventh-round pick of San Diego in 2011, is 1-7 in 12 home starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego C Christian Bethancourt left Tuesday’s game in the fourth inning with a left intercostal strain.

2. The Braves placed RHP Arodys Vizcaino on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

3. Atlanta RHP Jose Ramirez struck out the side in the eighth on Tuesday, giving him 20 strikeouts in his last 16 2/3 innings.

PREDICTION: Braves 5, Padres 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Trends - San Diego at Atlanta
W/L Trends

San Diego

Padres are 21-44 in their last 65 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 19-41 in their last 60 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Padres are 3-7 in their last 10 games following a loss. Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 overall. Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass. Padres are 7-19 in their last 26 road games. Padres are 2-7 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Braves are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series. Braves are 18-37 in their last 55 vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 5-11 in their last 16 overall. Braves are 5-11 in their last 16 games on grass. Braves are 20-44 in their last 64 home games. Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. National League West. Braves are 3-8 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Braves are 7-19 in their last 26 games following a win. Braves are 6-17 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 3-10 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 2-7 in their last 9 Wednesday games. Braves are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 2-5 in Wislers last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 6-15 in Wislers last 21 starts. Braves are 6-15 in Wislers last 21 starts on grass. Braves are 3-10 in Wislers last 13 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Braves are 2-7 in Wislers last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Braves are 2-7 in Wislers last 9 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 2-8 in Wislers last 10 starts during game 2 of a series. Braves are 1-5 in Wislers last 6 starts vs. National League West. Braves are 2-10 in Wislers last 12 home starts. Braves are 0-7 in Wislers last 7 starts with 5 days of rest.

OU Trends

San Diego

Over is 7-0 in Padres last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 6-1-1 in Padres last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Padres last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 33-16-2 in Padres last 51 games following a loss. Over is 4-0 in Clemens' last 4 starts on grass. Over is 4-0 in Clemens' last 4 starts overall. Over is 4-0 in Clemens' last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Atlanta

Over is 5-0 in Braves last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-0 in Braves last 6 home games. Over is 7-1 in Braves last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Braves last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Braves last 6 Wednesday games. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 games following a win. Over is 8-2 in Braves last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 12-3 in Braves last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Braves last 5 during game 2 of a series. Over is 14-4 in Braves last 18 overall. Over is 14-4 in Braves last 18 on grass. Over is 4-0-1 in Wislers last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Wislers last 5 starts on grass. Over is 8-2-1 in Wislers last 11 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Wislers last 5 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta. Padres are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Padres are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Atlanta.

Umpire Trends - Jim Wolf

Over is 5-0-1 in Wolfs last 6 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-0 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Under is 4-0-2 in Wolfs last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. San Diego. Home team is 5-1 in Wolfs last 6 games behind home plate vs. San Diego. Road team is 4-1 in Wolfs last 5 games behind home plate. Under is 11-3-2 in Wolfs last 16 games behind home plate vs. San Diego. Over is 6-2 in Wolfs last 8 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Padres are 2-7 in their last 9 Wednesday games with Wolf behind home plate. Braves are 1-8 in their last 9 games with Wolf behind home plate.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/31

Preview: Pirates at Cubs

Current Conditions - Chicago

Mostly cloudy 72 °F
Wind: N 8.2
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Pittsburgh Pirates (67-63) at Chicago Cubs (84-47)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 31 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


The Chicago Cubs are well-known for wilting late in the season, but their blistering August is another sign this team is built to change the franchise’s reputation. Chicago is 21-6 this month – the first time the club has won 21 games in a month since May 1977 – and hopes to add one more victory when it concludes its three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.


The Cubs have won six straight and 18 of their last 21 at home after blanking the Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday to improve to 11-3 in the season series, including a 7-1 mark at home. The hot streak has helped Chicago open a 14-game lead in the National League Central as it closes in on its first division title since 2008. Pittsburgh has dropped the first two contests of the series following an eight-game road winning streak and is 2 1/2 games behind St. Louis for the second NL wild card. Cubs right-hander Jason Hammel looks to beat the Pirates for the third time in as many meetings this year and continue his dominance at Wrigley Field, where he is 8-1 with a 1.79 ERA in 12 starts this season.
TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, ROOT Pittsburgh, CSN Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Ryan Vogelsong (3-3, 3.02 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jason Hammel (13-7, 3.21)
Vogelsong was used primarily out of the bullpen early in the season but has been a solid addition to the rotation since returning from the disabled list on Aug. 4. The 39-year-old has gone 2-2 with a 2.48 ERA in five starts this month and won at Milwaukee last time out, allowing two runs over 5 1/3 innings. Vogelsong is 5-7 with a 5.60 ERA in 20 career games (12 starts) against the Cubs.
Hammel was unhappy about his quick hook Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as he was lifted after throwing just 39 pitches and allowing three runs in 2 1/3 innings. The 33-year-old has lost two straight turns following a six-start winning streak and allowed 13 runs - nine earned - in 5 2/3 frames over those two outings. Hammel is 7-5 with a 3.78 ERA in 14 career games (13 starts) versus Pittsburgh.


WALK-OFFS
1. Chicago 3B/OF Kris Bryant is 22-for-48 with seven home runs during his 12-game hitting streak, his longest run of the season and the longest active streak in the majors.
2. Pirates CF Andrew McCutchen is 10-for-29 during his eight-game hitting streak.
3. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo is 4-for-8 with three homers versus Vogelsong.


PREDICTION: Cubs 5, Pirates 3