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Preview: Reds (40-61) at Padres (44-58)


Game: 1
Venue: PETCO Park
Date: July 29, 2016 10:40 PM EDT


SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres look to continue their home run spree when opening a nine-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at Petco Park.


Or should the Padres' downtown digs be christened "Muscle Beach?"


While little has gone right for rebuilding San Diego (44-58) this season, it has blasted home runs in 25 straight games. Slugging San Diego joins the 1998 Atlanta Braves (25), and four American League clubs, as the only clubs to reach that mark in major-league history.


If the Padres go yard on Friday in the first of a three-game series with the Reds, they will set the NL record and inch closer to the 2002 Texas Rangers' standard of homers in 27 straight games.


San Diego's lineup is matched against a Reds starter who's been torched by big flies. Southpaw Brandon Finnegan (5-8, 4.93 ERA) has absorbed 22 home runs in 20 games.


The Padres are coming off Wednesday's 8-4 win against the Toronto Blue Jays in which Adam Rosales and Brett Wallace went deep and Alex Dickerson, among the organization's top prospects, stroked a homer for the fourth consecutive game.


That's a nifty personal feat but it pales to what the Padres are accomplishing.


What gives for a team which is shedding veterans and trying to construct a brighter future as it careens toward its sixth straight losing season?


"Our chase percentages are down outside the strike zone, and we're forcing guys into the zone more often, (and) we're walking more than we were early in the season," Padres rookie manager Andy Green told the San Diego Union-Tribune. "Those things you can control.


"Hitting the ball out of the ballpark 25 straight (games), it's borderline fluke. It's just one of those things that happen. We don't think about it much."


The Padres' brawn will likely occupy Finnegan's thoughts. He has surrendered a home run in six straight starts and 10 blasts in his last four.


San Diego hands the ball to veteran Edwin Jackson (1-1, 4.30 overall), hoping he can duplicate his last outing at Petco. He took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Giants in his Padres' debut on July 17 before settling for the win. Jackson has been keen in two starts after taking Drew Pomeranz's rotation spot when Pomeranz was peddled to the Boston Red Sox.


With Monday's trading deadline approaching, the Reds continue to field offers for Jay Bruce. The All-Star right fielder has been on a tear, tying a club record with a homer in five straight games; he has six homers in five games. It's possible the All-Star is playing his final games with the Reds.


"I would expect things to probably over the weekend get a little more engaged," Walt Jocketty, the Reds' director of baseball operations, told mlb.com. "There are clubs that have been engaged in Jay for a while. It's basically the same clubs but no one has really come up and been really aggressive."


It figures scouts from three West Coast contenting teams, the Giants, Dodgers and Mariners, will be evaluating the left-hand hitting veteran corner outfielder who fills a need.


Like the Padres, the Reds (40-61) are trying to flip their roster and collect young talent with upside. Surprisingly, San Diego is doing it while hitting the ball outside the ballpark at an historic rate.

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Five to Follow MLB Betting: Friday, July 29, 2016, Opening Line Report
by Alan Matthews


Maybe something will come out of this lost season for the San Diego Padres after all -- other than restocking the farm system by trading away half the team. The club dealt outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. to Toronto earlier this week to open up a full-time spot for 26-year-old rookie Alex Dickerson. And all he has done is homer in four straight games entering Friday's series opener at home against Cincinnati. No Padres rookie had ever homered in four consecutive games before. Now, I'm not sure Dickerson is for real because you don't usually see rookies blossom at 26 years old and he's only ranked as the team's No. 25 prospect. But he did rake in Triple-A this season, batting .382 with 16 doubles and 10 homers. The Padres, by the way, have homered in a club-record 25 straight games. That's the longest run since the 2002 Texas Rangers set a major league record by homering in 27 straight. Incidentally, Reds outfielder Jay Bruce enters Friday's game having homered in five straight games.




Mariners at Cubs (-167, TBA)


MLB Network televises this matinee (2:20 p.m. ET) from Wrigley Field, and it should thus have live betting at sportsbooks. Seattle loses the designated hitter, but I'd assume that slugger Nelson Cruz simply moves to right field -- if healthy as he has been dealing with a minor foot injury -- as the M's won't want to lose his bat. These teams made a trade last week, with Seattle sending lefty reliever Mike Montgomery to the Cubs for two minor-leaguers. Seattle starts Hisashi Iwakuma (11-6, 3.96) here, and he has won five straight starts. Last time out, he won in Toronto, allowing two runs and four hits over six innings. He faced the Cubs once back in 2013 and allowed four runs in eight innings. Dexter Fowler is 2-for-11 against him with five strikeouts. Jason Heyward is 2-for-3. It's Jon Lester (10-4, 3.09) for the Cubs. He has been inconsistent of late, and he wasn't good Sunday in Milwaukee, lasting just four innings and allowing four runs with five walks. Lester hasn't faced Seattle since his final Red Sox season in 2014. Cruz hits him well, going 11-for-28 with three homers. Kyle Seager is 5-for-16 against him with two homers.


Key trends: The Mariners are 5-0 in Iwakuma's past five series openers. The Cubs are 6-1 in Lester's past seven in Game 1 of a series. The "over/under" has gone under in six of Seattle's past seven vs. a lefty. The under is 3-1-1 in Lester's past five interleague starts.


Early lean: Cubs.


Yankees at Rays (-112, 8)


Both these pitchers could be playing their final game with their respective teams as both have been heavily rumored on the trade market. New York's Ivan Nova (7-5, 4.65) wouldn't bring too much back as he will be a free agent after this season. But he has had back-to-back quality starts. He allowed a run and six hits over seven innings last time out vs. the Giants in a no-decision. Nova has pitched 2.1 innings of scoreless relief vs. the Rays this year and got the win in that outing. Evan Longoria is 10-for-36 career off him with three homers and nine strikeouts. Steve Pearce, another trade candidate, is 0-for-4. It's Jake Odorizzi (4-5, 4.10) for Tampa, and I'd be surprised if he's not dealt. He's under team control for a few years and comes off eight shutout innings in Oakland, allowing five hits in a no-decision. Odorizzi leads the league with 12 no-decisions. He lost to the Yankees in May 29 despite allowing just one hit and two runs over seven innings. Brian McCann hammers him, going 12-for-23 with three homers and 10 RBIs.


Key trends: The Yankees are 1-4 in Nova's past five road starts vs. teams with a losing record. The Rays are 1-9 in Odorizzi's past 10 in Game 1 of a series. The under is 4-1-1 in Nova's past six road starts. The under is 5-2 in Odorizzi's past seven vs. the AL East.


Early lean: Yankees and under.


Royals at Rangers (-137, 9.5)


This also is televised by the MLB Network. Could be the final start in a Kansas City uniform for Edinson Volquez, who reportedly is being heavily scouted by Friday's opponent, the Rangers. Volquez (8-8, 4.56) faced Texas on Sunday and allowed one run and seven hits over six innings in a no-decision. It was Volquez's third straight quality start. Mitch Moreland is 3-for-5 off him with a homer. Rougned Odor is 2-for-2 off him. It's A.J. Griffin (3-1, 4.06) for Texas. He also took a no-decision on Sunday vs. Kansas City, allowing one run and four hits over five innings. Griffin hasn't lasted more than five innings in six starts since coming off the DL. Alex Gordon loves seeing Griffin as he's 6-for-7 off him with a double and homer.


Key trends: The Royals are 2-5 in Volquez's past seven on the road. The under is 4-1 in his past five. The over is 4-0 in Griffin's past four at home.


Early lean: Royals and over.


Diamondbacks at Dodgers (-205, 7.5)


Arizona expects to activate outfielder David Peralta off the disabled list for this game. He has not played for the Diamondbacks since June 14 due to a back issue. He's hitting .259 with four homers and 15 RBIs this season in 41 games. The Snakes start right-hander Zack Godley (3-1, 5.88) on the mound. He was roughed up in Cincinnati on Sunday, allowing five runs and 10 hits, both season highs, over 5.2 innings. Yet Godley got the win. He has thrown two-thirds of an inning vs. the Dodgers this year and didn't allow a run. The Dodgers' Kenta Maeda (9-7, 3.25) won in St. Louis on Saturday, giving up two runs and five hits over 5.2 innings. He is 1-1 with a 4.02 ERA in three starts against Arizona. Jean Segura is 4-for-8 off him with a double. Jake Lamb is 5-for-7 with two doubles and a homer. Peralta is 0-for-4.


Key trends: The Diamondbacks are 5-1 in Godley's past six. The Dodgers are 5-2 in Maeda's past seven vs. the NL West. The under is 5-0 in Maeda's past five at home.


Early lean: Dodgers and over.


Nationals at Giants (+142, 7)


I'd say the marquee pitching matchup of Friday, but the Giants' Jeff Samardzija (9-6, 4.22) hasn't been pitching like a marquee guy for a while. He lost at the Yankees on Sunday, allowing five runs and eight hits over 5.2 innings. It's the fifth time in the past six starts he has allowed at least four earned. Samardzija hasn't faced the Nationals this year. Ryan Zimmerman might get the game off as he's 1-for-19 career of Samardzija with seven strikeouts. Daniel Murphy is 5-for-9 off him with a homer. Washington's Max Scherzer (10-6, 2.92) is pitching like an ace, not allowing more than two earned in five straight starts. He took a no-decision vs. the Padres on Saturday in allowing two runs and four hits over seven innings with 10 strikeouts. It's his first look at the Giants this year. Brandon Crawford is 2-for-3 off him with a homer. Gregor Blanco is 4-for-7 with two doubles.


Key trends: The Nats are 4-1 in Scherzer's past five vs. teams with a winning record. The Giants are 5-2 in Samardzija's past seven at home. The under is 5-0 in Scherzer's past five.


Early lean: Nationals and under.

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'Blue Jays aim for sweep'


Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays Series July 29-31 2016


Toronto and Baltimore play a crucial three-game series north of the border this weekend with top spot in the East at stake. The clubs have split ten games this season with Blue Jays holding a 3-1 edge meeting at Rogers Center.


A.L. East leading Orioles looking to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the division open the series with Kevin Gausman on the hill. Blue Jays two games back hoping to inch closer counter with Marco Estrada. Jays have won three straight vs Orioles in this park with Estrada, Gausman not a peg to hang your hopes on in an opposing park is saddled with an 0-13 skid in enemy territory.


Saturday, probable pitching matchup has J.A. Happ squaring off with Yovani Gallardo. Happ having a strong campaign is undefeated in eight starts. Toronto emerged triumphant in each of the games and have won ten of his last eleven trips to the mound. Gallardo is coming off perhaps the best outing wearing an Orioles uniform tossing 6 2/3 innings of 2 run ball in a home win vs Colorado. However, Orioles have lost four of his last six road starts which includes 1-3 as an underdog which will be the case here.


The finale features Aaron Sanchez and Chris Tillman on respective mounds. Sanchez in great form has surrendered two earned runs or fewer in 7 consecutive starts and 9 of his last 10. He also has won 10 consecutive decisions with Jays 12-4 over the sixteen starts. Sanchez carries to the mound a sparkling 5-1 team start stretch at home vs a division opponent. Tillman not at his best last outing tagged with a loss giving up 6 runs over 5.0 innings faces a big test. Rogers Centre has been a tough environment for Tillman, in eleven starts he's has a 7.94 ERA getting tagged for 19 yard-ball with Orioles 3-8 in those games.


Toronto's top three hurlers doing their bidding, Jays 9-2 vs the division with Sanchez, Estrada, Happ, 8-2 last 10 home hosting a division rival, 11-4 last 15 in front of the home audience expect the boys from north of the border to have a productive weekend winning 2-of-3 and/or possibly sweep the series.

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MLB


Friday’s games


National League


Cardinals @ Marlins
Leake is 2-4, 5.55 in his last six starts; over is 7-3 in his last 10. Cardinals are 5-3 in his road starts.


Urena is 0-1, 1.54 in his two starts (under 2-0).


Cardinals won five of last six road games; four of their last six games went over. Miami won eight of its last 12 home games.


Rockies @ Mets


Chatwood is 1-2, 7.2 in his last five starts; under is 14-4 in his last 18 starts. Colorado is 7-1 in his road starts.


Matz is 1-3, 3.24 in his last four starts; Mets lost four of his last five home starts. Under is 7-1-1 in his last nine.


Colorado won seven of its last eight games; under is 10-2-1 in their last 13 games. Mets lost six of last seven home games; under is 8-2 in last ten games at Citi Field.


Phillies @ Braves
Velasquez is 3-0, 2.70 in his last five starts; six of his last nine went over. Phillies are 5-4 in his road starts.


Jenkins is 0-1, 6.43 in his three starts (under 2-0-1).


Phillies lost four of last six games; under is 9-5 in their last 14 games. Atlanta is 4-9 in its last 13 games; seven of last ten games at Turner Field went over.


Pirates @ Brewers
Brault allowed two runs in four IP (82 PT) in his first MLB start.


Guerra is 3-1, 1.80 in his last six starts (under 5-1). Milwaukee lost four of his last five home starts.


Pirates won three of last four games (over 4-0); they’re 10-7 in road series openers. Brewers won four of last six games; under is 8-4-1 in last 13 games at Miller Park- they’re 8-9 in home series openers.


Diamondbacks @ Dodgers
Godley is 3-1, 6.23 in his four starts (over 3-1).


Maeda is 3-2, 4.33 in his last five starts; his last five home starts stayed under. Dodgers are 4-6 in his home starts.


Arizona lost seven of last nine games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Diamondbacks are 9-7 in road series openers. Dodgers won three of last four games; under is 13-3 in their last 16 home games. LA won four of last five home series openers.


Nationals @ Giants
Scherzer is 2-1, 1.31 in his last five starts (under 5-0); Nationals are 7-5 in his road starts.


Samardzija is 1-2, 6.46 in his last five starts; over is 9-2 in his last 11. Giants won five of his seven home starts.


Nationals are 8-5 in last 13 games; five of last six Washington road games stayed under. San Francisco lost ten of last 12 games, five of last six Giant home games stayed under the total.


Reds @ Padres
Finnegan is 2-4, 8.69 in his last six starts; his last four went over. Cincinnati is 3-7 in his road starts.


Jackson is 1-0, 3.65 in his first two starts this year (over 1-1).


Reds won seven of last ten games; three of their last four went over. San Diego lost seven of last ten games; three of their last four went over. Padres are 10-6 in home series openers; Cincy is 9-8 in road series openers.


American League


Orioles @ Blue Jays
Gausman is 2-2, 2.60 in his last five starts (under 13-4). Orioles lost six of his last seven road starts.


Estrada is 0-2, 5.82 in his last four starts (under 12-5). Toronto is 5-4 when he starts at home.


Orioles lost last three games, scoring three runs; their last 16 games stayed under. Toronto won three of its last four games; Jays are 6-11 in home series openers; Baltimore is 10-7 in road series openers.


Bronx @ Rays
Nova is 2-0, 2.66 in his last four starts (under 3-1). New York is 3-3 in his road starts.


Odorizzi is 1-0, 1.29 in his last two starts; his last three stayed under. Tampa Bay is 2-6 in his last eight home starts.


New York won seven of last ten games (under 9-1); they’re 8-8 in road series openers. Tampa Bay lost four of last five games (under 5-0); Rays are 6-10 in home series openers.


A’s @ Indians
Graveman is 4-0, 3.10 in his last seven starts; three of his last four stayed under. A’s won his last five road starts.


Bauer is 0-2, 8.04 in his last three starts; under is 5-2-1 in his last eight. Cleveland is 5-2 in his home starts.


A’s won five of last six games; six of their last nine games stayed under. Oakland is 10-6 in road series openers. Cleveland lost four of last five games (under 4-1). Tribe is 9-5 in home series openers.


Astros @ Tigers
McHugh is 2-0, 3.00 in his last three starts (over 2-0-1); Houston is 5-4 in his road starts.


Boyd is 1-0, 2.35 in his last three starts (under 3-0).


Astros won five of last seven games; under is 5-2-1 in their last eight. Detroit won its last three games; under is 3-1-1 in their last five. Tigers are 9-6 in home series openers; Astros won four of last five road series openers.


Royals @ Rangers
Volquez is 1-1, 2.84 in his last five starts; under is 7-3 in his last ten. Royals are 3-5 in his road starts.


Griffin is 0-1, 5.40 in his last six starts; over is 4-2-1 in his last seven. Texas is 3-1 in his home starts.


Kansas City lost seven of last eight games; under is 12-3-1 in their last 16 road games. Texas won four of last six games; over 9-4 in last 13 Texas home games.


White Sox @ Twins
Quintana is 3-0, 2.02 in his last four starts; under is 16-2-1 in his last 19 starts. Pale Hose won his last three road starts.


Nolasco is 1-4, 6.96 in his last six starts; over is 16-3 in his last 19 starts. Minnesota is 3-6 when he starts at Target Field.


Chicago is 4-5 in its last nine games; they’re 1-8 in last nine road series openers– under is 6-2-1 in their last nine road games. Minnesota lost three of last four games; they’re 7-11 in home series openers. Under is 5-1-1 in Twins’ last seven home games.


Red Sox @ Angels
Porcello is 5-0, 3.09 in his last five starts; over is 7-3-1 in his last 11 starts. Boston lost five of his last seven road starts.


Lincecum is 1-4, 11.25 in his last six starts; three of his last four went over.


Red Sox lost six of last seven games; last five Boston road games stayed under total. Angels won their last seven home games; over is 13-5 in Halos’ last 18 home games.


Interleague


Mariners @ Cubs
Iwakuma is 5-0, 2.56 in his last five starts; four of his last six stayed under. Mariners are 7-4 in his road starts.


Lester is 1-1, 10.13 in his last four starts; four of his last five went over. Cubs are 7-2 in his home starts.


Seattle won four of last six games; three of their last four went over. Mariners are 9-8 in road series openers. Cubs won five of last eight games, under is 10-1-2 in Cubs’ last 13 games. Chicago is 14-3 in home series openers.


Teams won-lost records when this pitcher starts:


StL-Mia– Leake 9-11; Urena 1-1
Col-NY– Chatwood 11-7; Matz 10-8
Phil-Atl– Velasquez 10-7; Jenkins 1-2
Pitt-Mil– Brault 1-0; Guerra 10-5
Az-LA– Godley 3-1; Maeda 11-9
Wsh-SF– Scherzer 12-9; Samardzija 11-9
Cin-SD– Finnegan 6-15; Jackson 1-1


Balt-Tor– Gausman 7-10; Estrada 9-8-8
NY-TB– Nova 7-7; Odorizzi 9-12
A’s-Clev– Graveman 10-9 (8-0 last 8); Bauer 7-8
Hst-Det– McHugh 13-7; Boyd 3-5
KC-Tex– Volquez 12-9; Griffin 8-4
Chi-Min– Quintana 11-9; Nolasco 8-12
Bos-LAA– Porcello 15-5; Lincecum 3-4


Sea-Cubs– Iwakuma 12-8 (5-0 last 5); Lester 14-6




Starting pitchers allowing 1+ runs in first inning:


StL-Mia– Leake 7-20; Urena 0-2
Col-NY– Chatwood 7-18 (5 of last 8); Matz 4-18
Phil-Atl– Velasquez 3-16; Jenkins 2-3
Pitt-Mil– Brault 0-1; Guerra 3-15
Az-LA– Godley 2-4; Maeda 5-20
Wsh-SF– Scherzer 8-21; Samardzija 6-20
Cin-SD– Finnegan 7-21; Jackson 0-2


Balt-Tor– Gausman 6-17; Estrada 5-17
NY-TB– Nova 3-14; Odorizzi 4-21
A’s-Clev– Graveman 4-19; Bauer 4-15
Hst-Det– McHugh 8-20; Boyd 0-8
KC-Tex– Volquez 6-21; Griffin 2-12
Chi-Min– Quintana 4-20; Nolasco 8-20
Bos-LAA– Porcello 7-20; Lincecum 3-7


Sea-Cubs– Iwakuma 3-20; Lester 5-20

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StatFox Super Situations


MLB | WASHINGTON at SAN FRANCISCO
Play Against - Road teams (WASHINGTON) poor hitting team (AVG <=.250) against an average starting pitcher (ERA=4.20 to 5.20) -NL, with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.150 or better on the season-NL
113-69 since 1997. ( 62.1% | 46.6 units )
7-6 this year. ( 53.8% | 0.0 units )




StatFox Situational Power Trends


MLB | KANSAS CITY at TEXAS
TEXAS is 54-29 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in Home games vs. good fielding teams - averaging <=0.6 errors/game over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: TEXAS (5.3) , OPPONENT (4.4)

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Preview: Mariners at Cubs

Current Conditions - Chicago

Clouds and sun 73 °F
Wind: NE 4.2
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Seattle Mariners (51-49) at Chicago Cubs (61-40)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 29 - 2:20 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A


Despite a tumultuous July, the Chicago Cubs still own the best record in the major leagues, and they’ll look to improve upon that mark when they host the Seattle Mariners for a three-game series that begins Friday. The Cubs are a National League-best 32-16 at home after taking two straight from the visiting Chicago White Sox, while the Mariners are 10-4 in interleague play.


The Mariners had a day off on Thursday after splitting a two-game set in Pittsburgh to move to 3-2 on their eight-game road trip. Seattle’s offense has been feast-or-famine on the trek, scoring 21 runs in two games while totaling three in the other three contests. Jon Lester hopes for more of the latter as he looks to continue his strong performance at home, where he is 5-2 with a 2.18 ERA in nine starts this season. Lester will have to contend with a power-packed Mariners lineup that boasts eight players with double digits in home runs, including three with at least 20.
TV: 2:20 p.m. ET, ROOT MLB Network, Northwest (Seattle), CSN Chicago


PITCHING MATCHUP: Mariners RH Hisashi Iwakuma (11-6, 3.96 ERA) vs. Cubs LH Jon Lester (10-4, 3.09)
Iwakuma has won five straight outings, posting quality starts in four of them and compiling a 2.51 ERA over that span. The 35-year-old won at Toronto last time out, allowing two runs and four hits over six frames for his third straight quality start. Iwakuma faced the Cubs once in 2013, allowing four runs over eight innings in a no-decision.
Lester had a rough outing Sunday at Milwaukee, allowing four runs in four-plus innings, but a late rally got him off the hook. The 32-year-old has issued 11 walks over his last three starts and has walked three or more in five of his last seven outings. Lester is 5-4 with a 3.52 ERA in 12 career starts against the Mariners, but he hasn’t faced them since 2014.


WALK-OFFS
1. Seattle OF/DH Nelson Cruz sat out Wednesday’s series finale at Pittsburgh after fouling a ball off his left leg a day earlier but is expected to return to the lineup at Wrigley Field, and he is 11-for-28 with three homers versus Lester.
2. The Cubs are 56-1 when leading entering the ninth inning after newly acquired LHP Aroldis Chapman nailed down his first save for the club on Thursday.
3. Mariners 2B Robinson Cano needs three extra-base hits to join Carlos Lee, Albert Pujols and Eddie Mathews as the only players in MLB history with at least 50 in each of his first 12 seasons.


PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Mariners 3

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Trends - Seattle at Chi. Cubs
W/L Trends

Seattle

Mariners are 4-0 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mariners are 6-0 in their last 6 games following a loss. Mariners are 6-1 in their last 7 Friday games. Mariners are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 9-3 in their last 12 interleague road games. Mariners are 10-4 in their last 14 interleague games. Mariners are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. National League Central. Mariners are 6-14 in their last 20 games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 5-13 in their last 18 road games. Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Mariners are 7-0 in Iwakumas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Mariners are 5-0 in Iwakumas last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Mariners are 5-0 in Iwakumas last 5 starts. Mariners are 4-0 in Iwakumas last 4 starts on grass. Mariners are 5-0 in Iwakumas last 5 Friday starts. Mariners are 4-0 in Iwakumas last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mariners are 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Mariners are 16-5 in Iwakumas last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 14-5 in Iwakumas last 19 road starts. Mariners are 8-3 in Iwakumas last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 interleague home games. Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 8-3 in their last 11 interleague games. Cubs are 8-3 in their last 11 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 20-8 in their last 28 Friday games. Cubs are 42-17 in their last 59 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 16-7 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 39-17 in their last 56 during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 47-21 in their last 68 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 57-26 in their last 83 home games. Cubs are 41-19 in their last 60 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 74-35 in their last 109 games following a win. Cubs are 6-15 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 4-0 in Lesters last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cubs are 4-0 in Lesters last 4 home starts. Cubs are 6-1 in Lesters last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Cubs are 8-3 in Lesters last 11 starts. Cubs are 8-3 in Lesters last 11 starts on grass. Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Cubs are 5-2 in Lesters last 7 Friday starts.

OU Trends

Seattle

Under is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0 in Mariners last 4 interleague road games. Over is 5-0 in Mariners last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 interleague games. Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 5-1 in Mariners last 6 vs. National League Central. Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Mariners last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Mariners last 8 games following an off day. Over is 6-2-1 in Mariners last 9 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 6-1 in Iwakumas last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Iwakumas last 5 starts on grass. Over is 9-3-2 in Iwakumas last 14 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 11-4 in Iwakumas last 15 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-2-1 in Iwakumas last 8 interleague starts.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-0-1 in Cubs last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-0-1 in Cubs last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 2-0-2 in Cubs last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-0 in Cubs last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 vs. American League West. Under is 10-1-2 in Cubs last 13 on grass. Under is 10-1-2 in Cubs last 13 overall. Under is 8-1-2 in Cubs last 11 interleague games. Under is 6-1-2 in Cubs last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 23-5-1 in Cubs last 29 home games. Under is 23-7-4 in Cubs last 34 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 21-7-2 in Cubs last 30 games following a win. Under is 15-5-1 in Cubs last 21 during game 1 of a series. Under is 19-7 in Cubs last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 32-14-5 in Cubs last 51 interleague home games. Under is 35-16-1 in Cubs last 52 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Lesters last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1-1 in Lesters last 6 interleague starts. Under is 3-1-1 in Lesters last 5 Friday starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Lesters last 5 starts on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Lesters last 5 starts overall. Under is 18-6-2 in Lesters last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 18-6-3 in Lesters last 27 home starts. Under is 14-5-3 in Lesters last 22 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 9-4-1 in Lesters last 14 starts during game 1 of a series.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/29

Preview: Orioles at Blue Jays

Current Conditions - Toronto

Mostly cloudy 68 °F
Wind: N 8.1
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Baltimore Orioles (58-43) at Toronto Blue Jays (57-45)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 29 - 7:07 PM EST
WHERE: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Baltimore Orioles lead the American League East but are experiencing a mini-funk as they enter a pivotal three-game divisional showdown with the host Toronto Blue Jays that begins on Friday. The Orioles have lost three consecutive games, including a 6-2 setback against Minnesota on Thursday, and have seen their lead over the Blue Jays dwindle to 1 1/2 games.

Baltimore has been outscored 15-6 during its slide and has belted just two home runs -- both by Adam Jones. The Orioles (150) and Blue Jays (144) are the top two home run-hitting teams in the majors and feature five players with more than 20 blasts -- major league-leader Mark Trumbo (30), Chris Davis (22) and Manny Machado (21) for Baltimore and Edwin Encarnacion (27) and Josh Donaldson (25) for Toronto. Trumbo enters the series in a 1-for-18 slump and without a homer over his last five games. Toronto has won six of its last nine games but has allowed 22 runs in its last two defeats.

TV: 7:07 p.m. ET, MASN (Baltimore), Sportsnet (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Kevin Gausman (2-7, 3.77 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marco Estrada (5-4, 2.94)

Gausman is coming off a strong outing in which he defeated Cleveland by scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings. He is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in 10 career appearances (five starts) against Toronto and settled for a no-decision on June 10, when he gave up three runs - two earned - and eight hits in 6 1/3 frames. Gausman has thoroughly befuddled Encarnacion, who is hitless in 12 at-bats against the 25-year-old.

Estrada lost to Seattle in his last outing as he returned from a back injury, giving up two runs and seven hits in six innings. The 33-year-old originally was slated to start Wednesday against San Diego, but the Blue Jays pushed him back so he could face the Orioles. Estrada is 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in eight career appearances (six starts) versus Baltimore but did not factor in the decision on June 10 after yielding three runs and four hits in six innings while matched up against Gausman.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays RF/DH Jose Bautista is 1-for-11 in three games since returning from a toe injury.

2. Davis is 3-for-7 over his last two games after going hitless in 24 at-bats over his previous seven contests.

3. Encarnacion, who leads the majors with 87 RBIs, is 4-for-21 with a homer and nine strikeouts over his last six games.

PREDICTION: Blue Jays 5, Orioles 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/29

Trends - Baltimore at Toronto
W/L Trends

Baltimore

Orioles are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss. Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 3-8 in Gausmans last 11 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Orioles are 4-11 in Gausmans last 15 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Orioles are 4-13 in Gausmans last 17 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 5-17 in Gausmans last 22 road starts. Orioles are 1-4 in Gausmans last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Orioles are 1-4 in Gausmans last 5 starts on astroturf. Orioles are 2-8 in Gausmans last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles are 0-6 in Gausmans last 6 Friday starts. Orioles are 0-4 in Gausmans last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Toronto

Blue Jays are 9-3 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 11-4 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 11-4 in their last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 11-4 in their last 15 games on astroturf. Blue Jays are 11-4 in their last 15 home games. Blue Jays are 13-5 in their last 18 vs. American League East. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 43-18 in their last 61 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Blue Jays are 14-6 in their last 20 overall. Blue Jays are 35-16 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 50-23 in their last 73 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Blue Jays are 15-7 in their last 22 games following a loss. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 games following an off day. Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Estradas last 4 starts vs. American League East. Blue Jays are 12-2 in Estradas last 14 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Blue Jays are 6-2 in Estradas last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Blue Jays are 6-2 in Estradas last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Blue Jays are 5-2 in Estradas last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Blue Jays are 5-2 in Estradas last 7 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 7-3 in Estradas last 10 starts. Blue Jays are 11-5 in Estradas last 16 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Blue Jays are 1-4 in Estradas last 5 Friday starts.

OU Trends

Baltimore

Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-0 in Orioles last 8 road games. Under is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 8-0 in Orioles last 8 games following a loss. Under is 7-0 in Orioles last 7 vs. American League East. Under is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Orioles last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-0 in Orioles last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-2 in Orioles last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 17-4 in Orioles last 21 overall. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Friday games. Under is 10-4 in Orioles last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Under is 7-3 in Orioles last 10 on astroturf. Under is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 Friday starts. Under is 5-0 in Gausmans last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Gausmans last 7 starts on astroturf. Under is 6-1 in Gausmans last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 10-2 in Gausmans last 12 starts overall. Under is 18-4-1 in Gausmans last 23 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 21-6-1 in Gausmans last 28 starts vs. American League East. Under is 6-2 in Gausmans last 8 road starts. Under is 5-2 in Gausmans last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Gausmans last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Toronto

Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-1 in Blue Jays last 10 games following an off day. Under is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Blue Jays last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Blue Jays last 7 during game 1 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 Friday games. Over is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. American League East. Under is 7-2 in Blue Jays last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Blue Jays last 11 on astroturf. Under is 8-3 in Blue Jays last 11 home games. Over is 5-2 in Blue Jays last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-3 in Blue Jays last 10 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-1-1 in Estradas last 9 starts vs. American League East. Under is 6-1 in Estradas last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 6-1 in Estradas last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 11-2 in Estradas last 13 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Estradas last 5 Friday starts. Under is 16-4-1 in Estradas last 21 starts on astroturf. Under is 17-5 in Estradas last 22 home starts. Under is 20-6 in Estradas last 26 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 19-7 in Estradas last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 23-9-1 in Estradas last 33 starts overall. Under is 11-5-1 in Estradas last 17 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Estradas last 5 starts vs. Orioles. Orioles are 22-53 in the last 75 meetings in Toronto.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/29

Preview: Athletics at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

Sunny 76 °F
Wind: S 4.6
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Oakland Athletics (47-55) at Cleveland Indians (57-42)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 29 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

A pair of promising 25-year-old right-handers take the mound Friday as Kendall Graveman leads the Oakland Athletics into the opener of a three-game series versus Trevor Bauer and the host Cleveland Indians. Graveman has won four straight starts and hasn't tasted defeat in more than two months while Bauer is looking to get back on track after a trio of difficult outings on the heels of a three-game winning streak.

The American League Central-best Indians - like Bauer - have also hit a rough patch and seen their lead over second-place Detroit shrink to 4 1/2 games after dropping four of five to AL East-leading Baltimore and NL East-best Washington. Francisco Lindor is riding a five-game hitting streak and has scored six times in his last eight heading into Friday's tilt versus Graveman, against whom he is 3-for-6 with a double in his career. Oakland has momentum on its nine-game road trip as it has won four straight series for the first time in two years and has emerged victorious in nine of 13 games since the All-Star break. "There's a loose relaxness in the clubhouse before the games. It's a good chemistry. Winning creates that," Khris Davis, who belted two homers in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over Texas and has six RBIs during his five-game hitting streak, told reporters.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Kendall Graveman (7-6, 4.15 ERA) vs. Indians RH Trevor Bauer (7-4, 3.65)

Graveman recorded his second career complete game Saturday after yielding three runs in a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay. The Alabama native permitted only eight earned runs in 30 2/3 innings during his four-start winning streak and is 6-0 since a hard-luck loss to the New York Yankees on May 19. Graveman will have a tall task on his hands against the Athletics, who are 15-4 in their last 19 contests when facing a right-handed starter.

Bauer fell to 0-2 in his last three outings Saturday after yielding five runs for the second time in that stretch. The Californian was taken deep on two occasions in a 5-1 loss to Baltimore after surrendering that same number of homers over his previous eight starts. Bauer looks to bounce back versus Oakland, against which he allowed one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings of a no-decision in his lone encounter with the club in August 2015.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland CF Tyler Naquin has 10 RBIs and seven runs scored while hitting safely in all but one of his last nine contests.

2. Oakland CF Coco Crisp has gone 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs in back-to-back games after going 3-for-28 in his previous seven.

3. The Indians are 7-9 versus the AL West.

PREDICTION: Indians 3, Athletics 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/29

Trends - Oakland at Cleveland
W/L Trends

Oakland

Athletics are 10-2 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Athletics are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Athletics are 16-5 in their last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. American League Central. Athletics are 9-3 in their last 12 during game 1 of a series. Athletics are 13-29 in their last 42 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Athletics are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 5-0 in Gravemans last 5 road starts. Athletics are 5-0 in Gravemans last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Athletics are 5-0 in Gravemans last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Athletics are 8-0 in Gravemans last 8 starts. Athletics are 8-0 in Gravemans last 8 starts on grass. Athletics are 2-5 in Gravemans last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Athletics are 2-6 in Gravemans last 8 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Cleveland

Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day. Indians are 17-5 in their last 22 vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 20-6 in their last 26 Friday games. Indians are 15-5 in their last 20 home games. Indians are 11-4 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series. Indians are 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 43-21 in their last 64 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass. Indians are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Indians are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 5-1 in Bauers last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 4-1 in Bauers last 5 starts vs. American League West. Indians are 3-7 in Bauers last 10 Friday starts. Indians are 4-11 in Bauers last 15 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 1-5 in Bauers last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Oakland

Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 during game 1 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 Friday games. Over is 9-3-2 in Athletics last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-3-1 in Athletics last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 vs. American League Central. Over is 11-5 in Athletics last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 34-16-3 in Athletics last 53 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Gravemans last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 4-1 in Gravemans last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Gravemans last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 10-3 in Gravemans last 13 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Gravemans last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 5-2 in Gravemans last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2 in Gravemans last 7 starts during game 1 of a series.

Cleveland

Over is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Indians last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Indians last 5 on grass. Over is 39-12-2 in Indians last 53 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Indians last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 34-14-3 in Indians last 51 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 18-8-3 in Indians last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 48-22-3 in Indians last 73 home games. Under is 6-1 in Bauers last 7 Friday starts. Under is 5-1-2 in Bauers last 8 starts on grass. Under is 5-1-1 in Bauers last 7 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1-2 in Bauers last 8 starts overall. Under is 4-1-2 in Bauers last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 12-3-2 in Bauers last 17 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 12-3-1 in Bauers last 16 starts vs. American League West. Under is 3-1-1 in Bauers last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-3 in Bauers last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 10-4-2 in Bauers last 16 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Athletics are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland. Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland. Athletics are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Under is 38-17-2 in the last 57 meetings.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/29

Preview: Astros at Tigers

Current Conditions - Detroit

Cloudy 72 °F
Wind: NNE 6.9
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Houston Astros (55-46) at Detroit Tigers (54-48)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 29 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Jose Altuve has made himself at home on the road with a scintillating 19-game hitting streak away from Minute Maid Park. The diminutive star looks to add another notch to that belt while also reaching base for the 35th consecutive road contest Friday when the Houston Astros open a three-game series at the Detroit Tigers.

Altuve is a blistering 40-for-77 during his road hitting streak and has 23 hits overall since the All-Star break, but is only 1-for-3 in a small sample size against Friday starter Matt Boyd. While the Astros salvaged the finale of their three-game set with the New York Yankees on Wednesday to post their fifth win in seven outings, the Tigers also have won five of seven after becoming the first team this season to sweep Boston. Miguel Cabrera homered for the second straight game in Wednesday's 4-3 win to finish up a 5-for-10 series with three RBIs and three runs scored at Fenway Park. The two-time American League MVP looks to continue his run of good fortune Friday against starter Collin McHugh, versus whom he is 4-for-8 with a pair of doubles.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Collin McHugh (7-6, 4.18 ERA) vs. Tigers LH Matt Boyd (1-2, 4.63)

McHugh followed up his dominating 10-strikeout performance over six scoreless innings against Seattle on July 17 with another sterling six-frame effort six nights later in a 7-2 victory versus the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old looks to ride that momentum into Detroit, against which he is 0-2 with a 3.72 ERA in three career starts. McHugh allowed eight runs and two homers in those starts versus the Tigers, the same totals that he has permitted over four starts (23 2/3 innings) in July.

Boyd excelled out of the gate since being recalled earlier this month, allowing one run on seven hits with 11 strikeouts in two starts (11 innings) before permitting three runs in 4 1/3 frames of a no-decision versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The 25-year-old struggled in his lone encounter with Houston on Aug. 16, 2015, serving up a pair of solo homers to Colby Rasmus (1-for-31 in his last eight games) and five runs total in as many innings of a no-decision. Boyd is 1-1 with a 2.01 ERA in four home games (three starts) this season with a 1.07 WHIP and .182 batting average against.

WALK-OFFS

1. Detroit, which opens a nine-game homestand, has won 21 of its last 31 at Comerica Park.

2. Houston 1B Marwin Gonzalez belted four solo homers and scored 11 runs during his career-high 11-game hitting streak.

3. Tigers DH Victor Martinez is riding a three-game RBI streak to go along with hitting safely in each of his last five contests.

PREDICTION: Astros 4, Tigers 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/29

Trends - Houston at Detroit
W/L Trends

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 games following an off day. Astros are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games. Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 12-3 in their last 15 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 road games. Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 during game 1 of a series. Astros are 37-16 in their last 53 games on grass. Astros are 15-7 in their last 22 games following a win. Astros are 38-18 in their last 56 overall. Astros are 39-85 in their last 124 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Astros are 57-129 in their last 186 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Astros are 7-1 in McHughs last 8 starts during game 1 of a series. Astros are 6-1 in McHughs last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Astros are 5-1 in McHughs last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 5-1 in McHughs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Astros are 4-1 in McHughs last 5 road starts. Astros are 19-8 in McHughs last 27 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Astros are 40-17 in McHughs last 57 starts on grass. Astros are 40-19 in McHughs last 59 starts.

Detroit

Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 14-3 in their last 17 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Tigers are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Tigers are 21-10 in their last 31 home games. Tigers are 5-1 in Boyds last 6 home starts. Tigers are 4-1 in Boyds last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 2-6 in Boyds last 8 starts on grass. Tigers are 1-6 in Boyds last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Tigers are 0-4 in Boyds last 4 starts vs. American League West.

OU Trends

Houston

Over is 6-1-1 in Astros last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2 in Astros last 8 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 games following an off day. Under is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Astros last 8 on grass. Under is 5-2 in Astros last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 19-8 in Astros last 27 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 14-6 in Astros last 20 road games. Under is 41-20-6 in Astros last 67 vs. American League Central. Under is 5-0-1 in McHughs last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 6-1-2 in McHughs last 9 Friday starts. Under is 5-1 in McHughs last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-1-1 in McHughs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 8-3-1 in McHughs last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in McHughs last 8 starts on grass. Under is 5-2-1 in McHughs last 8 starts overall. Under is 7-3-2 in McHughs last 12 starts vs. American League Central.

Detroit

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 home games. Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 during game 1 of a series. Under is 9-2 in Tigers last 11 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 13-3 in Tigers last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 8-2-1 in Tigers last 11 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. American League West. Under is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 21-6-1 in Tigers last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 16-5-1 in Tigers last 22 overall. Under is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 games following a win. Over is 29-13-1 in Tigers last 43 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Over is 11-5 in Tigers last 16 games following an off day. Over is 4-0 in Boyds last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 6-2 in Boyds last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Astros are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Astros are 4-11 in the last 15 meetings in Detroit.

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Preview: Yankees at Rays

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5-Day Forecast
GAME: New York Yankees (52-49) at Tampa Bay Rays (39-61)
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 29 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

While the tabloids have been quick to predict gloom and doom for the New York Yankees this season, manager Joe Girardi's club has steadily improved with each passing month. The visiting Yankees, winners of eight of their last 11, look to wrap up a successful July this weekend when they play the opener of a three-game series versus the American League East-rival Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

After recording losses in 14 of their 22 contests in April, New York's winning percentage has climbed in the ensuing months - with a 13-10 mark in July. Brian McCann, who belted a solo homer in Wednesday's 4-1 setback to Houston, is riding a four-game hitting streak overall and is a blistering 12-for-23 with three homers and 10 RBIs in his career versus Friday starter Jake Odorizzi. While the Yankees have scratched back into the postseason discussion, that type of talk has long since been tabled for Tampa Bay. A lack of offense is partly to blame for the cellar-dwelling Rays, who mustered seven runs during a four-game losing skid before wrapping up a nine-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, YES (New York), FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)




PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Ivan Nova (7-5, 4.65 ERA) vs. Rays RH Jake Odorizzi (4-5, 4.10)

Nova, who reportedly is "the next priority" for the trade-minded Yankees, allowed one run for the third time in four outings Saturday in a no-decision versus San Francisco. The 29-year-old impending free agent was taken deep, however, for the fourth time in his last three trips to the mound and has permitted 17 in his last 16 starts. Nova kept the ball in the park in 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief versus Tampa Bay on April 22 to improve to 8-6 versus the franchise.

Odorizzi recorded his majors-leading 12th no-decision on Friday despite tossing eight scoreless innings against Oakland. The 26-year-old has cobbled together back-to-back strong outings after getting shredded for 11 runs on 15 hits in the previous two. Odorizzi pitched well in his last meeting with the Yankees on May 29, but Starlin Castro's two-run homer accounted for the lone hit over seven innings as he fell to 3-5 in his career versus the club.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay 2B Tim Beckham is 10-for-19 since the All-Star break, but 2-for-21 with nine strikeouts in nine career games versus New York.

2. Yankees RF Carlos Beltran has four multi-hit performances in his last six contests.

3. Rays 3B Evan Longoria collected three hits Wednesday and has 15 (four homers) in his last 10 contests.

PREDICTION: Yankees 4, Rays 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 7/29

Trends - NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
W/L Trends

NY Yankees

Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 10-1 in their last 11 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a loss. Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League East. Yankees are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Yankees are 8-3 in their last 11 overall. Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Yankees are 3-11 in their last 14 games following an off day. Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf. Yankees are 4-0 in Novas last 4 Friday starts. Yankees are 19-7 in Novas last 26 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 17-7 in Novas last 24 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Yankees are 2-5 in Novas last 7 starts. Yankees are 2-5 in Novas last 7 starts on astroturf. Yankees are 2-6 in Novas last 8 starts vs. American League East. Yankees are 1-4 in Novas last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Yankees are 1-4 in Novas last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 1-4 in Novas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Yankees are 0-4 in Novas last 4 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Yankees are 0-5 in Novas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest.

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Rays are 17-35 in their last 52 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 19-42 in their last 61 overall. Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 16-41 in their last 57 vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 7-19 in their last 26 Friday games. Rays are 7-20 in their last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win. Rays are 5-17 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 games on astroturf. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Rays are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rays are 5-1 in Odorizzis last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rays are 7-3 in Odorizzis last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rays are 2-6 in Odorizzis last 8 home starts. Rays are 1-4 in Odorizzis last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Rays are 1-6 in Odorizzis last 7 starts. Rays are 1-7 in Odorizzis last 8 Friday starts. Rays are 1-9 in Odorizzis last 10 starts during game 1 of a series.

OU Trends

NY Yankees

Under is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 games following a loss. Under is 4-0-1 in Yankees last 5 during game 1 of a series. Under is 12-1 in Yankees last 13 overall. Under is 8-1 in Yankees last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 9-2-1 in Yankees last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 11-4-1 in Yankees last 16 road games. Over is 11-4-1 in Yankees last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 19-7 in Yankees last 26 on astroturf. Under is 46-20-2 in Yankees last 68 vs. American League East. Under is 3-0-1 in Novas last 4 starts overall. Over is 5-1 in Novas last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Novas last 5 starts on astroturf. Under is 4-1-1 in Novas last 6 road starts. Under is 26-12-1 in Novas last 39 starts during game 1 of a series.

Tampa Bay

Under is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 on astroturf. Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0-1 in Rays last 5 home games. Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 vs. American League East. Under is 7-0 in Rays last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1-1 in Rays last 8 games following a win. Over is 10-2-2 in Rays last 14 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following an off day. Under is 12-3-1 in Rays last 16 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 15-4-2 in Rays last 21 overall. Over is 11-3-2 in Rays last 16 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Rays last 9 Friday games. Under is 19-6-1 in Rays last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 18-7-1 in Rays last 26 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 23-9-2 in Rays last 34 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-2-1 in Odorizzis last 11 Friday starts. Over is 4-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Odorizzis last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. Over is 10-4 in Odorizzis last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 15-6-2 in Odorizzis last 23 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Odorizzis last 7 starts vs. American League East.

Head to Head

Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Tampa Bay. Under is 9-3-1 in Novas last 13 starts vs. Rays. Yankees are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 14-6-2 in the last 22 meetings. Yankees are 2-5 in Novas last 7 starts vs. Rays. Rays are 1-4 in Odorizzis last 5 starts vs. Yankees.

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