MLB Betting Info. 8/13

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Preview: Braves at Nationals

Current Conditions - Washington

Partly sunny 82 °F
Wind: SSW 4.6
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Atlanta Braves (44-72) at Washington Nationals (67-47)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 7:05 PM EST
WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Atlanta Braves lost their first nine games of the season, and the Washington Nationals did the beating in six of those contests. But while the Braves still own the worst record in the majors and the Nationals sit atop the National League East, Atlanta comes into Saturday’s middle contest of a three-game series at Washington with momentum after pounding three homers in Friday’s 8-5 victory.

The Braves have played much better this summer under interim manager Brian Snitker, going 16-15 since July 7 while belting 33 homers and scoring 4.1 runs per contest. Washington allowed more than four runs for just the third time in its past 14 games. Jayson Werth’s RBI double in the seventh extended his on-base streak to 41 games, just two off Ryan Zimmerman’s franchise record. Rookie Trea Turner continues to excel, going 3-for-5 – his fourth multi-hit game of the month – and stealing two bases to give him 10 swipes in 25 games with the Nationals.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, FSN South (Atlanta), MASN (Washington)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Braves RH Rob Whalen (1-0, 5.73 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Reynaldo Lopez (0-1, 9.35)

Whalen settled down after a rocky (albeit victorious) major-league debut in his second start Monday at Milwaukee, striking out seven against only one walk in six innings. He gave up three runs on five hits in the no-decision, five days after the 22-year-old gave up four first-inning runs and walking four in five innings against Pittsburgh. Opponents have taken advantage of Whalen’s delivery to the plate with runners on base, stealing five bases in 11 innings across his first two appearances.

The No. 3 prospect in Washington’s organization according to MLB.com, the 22-year-old Lopez features an outstanding fastball in the mid-90s with a sharp curveball. He gave up six runs on 10 hits with nine strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings during his major-league debut July 19 against the Dodgers, but despite walking five in his other start July 30 at San Francisco, Lopez limited the Giants to three runs on four hits. Lopez went 5-6 with a 3.17 ERA in 18 starts for Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse.

WALK-OFFS

1. Washington again was without RF Bryce Harper Friday, the reigning NL MVP missing his fourth straight game with a stiff neck.

2. Atlanta’s victory in the series opener snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Nationals dating to last season, and ended a 14-game skid at Nationals Park.

3. The Nationals' bullpen allowed two runs in 3 2/3 innings Friday, the fourth time in eight games Washington relievers have surrendered at least one run.

PREDICTION: Braves 4, Nationals 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Trends - Atlanta at Washington
W/L Trends

Atlanta

Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games on grass. Braves are 31-64 in their last 95 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Braves are 27-56 in their last 83 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Braves are 25-53 in their last 78 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 22-47 in their last 69 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Braves are 6-14 in their last 20 games following a win. Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.

Washington

Nationals are 8-1 in their last 9 during game 2 of a series. Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss. Nationals are 17-5 in their last 22 vs. National League East. Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 7-3 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 23-10 in their last 33 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Nationals are 15-7 in their last 22 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Nationals are 4-9 in their last 13 Saturday games. Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends

Atlanta

Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Braves last 6 Saturday games. Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 games following a win. Under is 8-3 in Braves last 11 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 21-8-1 in Braves last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Braves last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-5 in Braves last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 9-4 in Braves last 13 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Washington

Over is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 Saturday games. Under is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 9-1-1 in Nationals last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-1 in Nationals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3-1 in Nationals last 12 during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 vs. National League East. Under is 11-5-1 in Nationals last 17 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 13-6-1 in Nationals last 20 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 40-19-5 in Nationals last 64 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington. Braves are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in Washington. Braves are 6-20 in the last 26 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Tim Timmons

Road team is 6-0 in Timmons' last 6 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Washington. Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games with Timmons behind home plate. Road team is 6-0 in Timmons' last 6 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Nationals are 6-1 in their last 7 games with Timmons behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Timmons' last 5 games behind home plate. Over is 19-6-1 in Timmons' last 26 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 15-5-1 in Timmons' last 21 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Road team is 21-7 in Timmons' last 28 games behind home plate vs. Washington. Under is 22-9 in Timmons' last 31 games behind home plate vs. Atlanta. Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Timmons behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Preview: Reds at Brewers

Current Conditions - Milwaukee

Cloudy 73 °F
Wind: NNW 3.5
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Cincinnati Reds (47-67) at Milwaukee Brewers (51-63)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Judging by wins and losses, Dan Straily appears to be having an average season for the Cincinnati Reds. That's hardly the case for the right-hander, who looks to remain undefeated since the All-Star break when Cincinnati continues a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Zach Davies, who is unbeaten in his last six outings.

Straily and Davies squared off against one another on July 17 and each pitcher turned in one of his best performances of the season, although neither factored in the decision. Straily scattered three hits over seven innings while Davies matched him with seven scoreless frames of four-hit ball in an 1-0 victory for the Reds. Joey Votto, Adam Duvall and Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati's Nos. 3-5 hitters, combined to go 8-for-13 in Friday's 7-4 victory. Brewers catcher Manny Pina, 6-for-12 since his recall from the minors, hit his first career homer Friday to give him consecutive three-RBI games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Cincinnati), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Dan Straily (7-6, 3.76 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Zach Davies (9-4, 3.58)

Straily churned out his seventh consecutive quality start at Pittsburgh on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits over six innings to improve to 3-0 in five turns since the All-Star break. One problem for Straily has been the long ball, with nine homers surrendered in his last eight starts, but he has managed to minimize the damage. He is 4-5 with a 4.34 ERA away from home but has won his last two road starts.

Davies came away with a no-decision versus Atlanta his last time out despite his fifth quality start in six outings, giving up three runs on over seven innings. The 23-year-old Davies had won his previous three turns and is 4-0 in six starts since July 5, permitting a total of 10 earned runs over 39 innings. He is making his third start against the Reds, having beaten them with 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball on May 27.

WALK-OFFS

1. Phillips is 16-for-30 with six multiple-hit games and nine RBIs in his last eight contests.

2. Brewers 2B Scooter Gennett has hit safely in 18 of his last 20 games.

3. Reds CF Billy Hamilton joined Joe Morgan and Bob Bescher as the only players in franchise history with at least three 50-steal seasons.

PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Reds 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Trends - Cincinnati at Milwaukee
W/L Trends

Cincinnati

Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 22-45 in their last 67 road games. Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 during game 2 of a series. Reds are 17-35 in their last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Reds are 23-49 in their last 72 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 25-55 in their last 80 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games. Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win. Reds are 5-0 in Strailys last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Reds are 5-0 in Strailys last 5 starts. Reds are 5-0 in Strailys last 5 starts on grass. Reds are 4-0 in Strailys last 4 Saturday starts. Reds are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Reds are 4-1 in Strailys last 5 starts vs. National League Central.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 Saturday games. Brewers are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 2 of a series. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 13-39 in their last 52 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Brewers are 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Brewers are 6-1 in Davies' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Brewers are 5-1 in Davies' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Brewers are 4-1 in Davies' last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 8-2 in Davies' last 10 home starts. Brewers are 6-2 in Davies' last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Brewers are 6-2 in Davies' last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Brewers are 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Brewers are 9-4 in Davies' last 13 starts. Brewers are 9-4 in Davies' last 13 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Cincinnati

Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-0 in Reds last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 Saturday games. Under is 4-1-1 in Reds last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Reds last 5 vs. National League Central. Under is 4-1 in Reds last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-2-1 in Reds last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 23-11-4 in Reds last 38 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Strailys last 8 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Strailys last 7 road starts.

Milwaukee

Over is 8-1-2 in Brewers last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 21-5-1 in Brewers last 27 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 20-6-1 in Brewers last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Brewers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 18-6-2 in Brewers last 26 Saturday games. Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 home games. Under is 6-2 in Brewers last 8 vs. National League Central. Under is 19-7-2 in Brewers last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 13-5-3 in Brewers last 21 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 18-7-1 in Brewers last 26 games following a loss. Under is 12-5-1 in Brewers last 18 during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-0 in Davies' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 7-1 in Davies' last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Davies' last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Davies' last 6 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in Davies' last 6 starts overall. Under is 5-1 in Davies' last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Davies' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 5-2 in Davies' last 7 starts vs. National League Central.

Head to Head

Over is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee. Over is 12-3-2 in the last 17 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Todd Tichenor

Home team is 4-0 in Tichenors last 4 Saturday games behind home plate. Road team is 4-0 in Tichenors last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Under is 14-2 in Tichenors last 16 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Road team is 6-1 in Tichenors last 7 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Under is 10-2-1 in Tichenors last 13 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati. Over is 4-1 in Tichenors last 5 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Tichenors last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee. Under is 18-7-2 in Tichenors last 27 games behind home plate. Home team is 10-4 in Tichenors last 14 games behind home plate vs. Cincinnati.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Preview: Padres at Mets

Current Conditions - New York City

Partly sunny 82 °F
Wind: W 9.2
5-Day Forecast
GAME: San Diego Padres (50-65) at New York Mets (57-58)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

If Jacob deGrom was receiving any kind of offensive support from the slumping New York Mets, he could be on the verge of establishing a career high for victories. Instead, deGrom looks to continue his stellar stretch of pitching when he goes for his eighth win Saturday night against the visiting San Diego Padres.

The Mets have provided two runs or fewer in seven of the last 12 outings for deGrom, who has allowed one run over his last three turns but has been forced to settle for a pair of no-decisions. New York needs another big performance from deGrom after tumbling to its fourth straight defeat in Friday's 8-6 setback to drop below .500 for the first time since April 17. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud broke an 0-for-10 skid by going 3-for-4 with a two-run homer for the Mets, who are three games behind Miami for the second wild card in the National League. San Diego's Ryan Schimpf, the NL Rookie of the Month in July, belted two of his team's four home runs and had a career-high six RBIs in the series opener.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN San Diego, WPIX (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Jarred Cosart (0-1, 5.79 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (7-5, 2.35)

Cosart has not made much of an impression since his acquisition from Miami at the trade deadline. He lasted only 3 1/3 innings in his first start with the Padres, permitting only one hit while yielding a staggering six walks in a no-decision versus Milwaukee. Cosart, who gave up three runs over 4 2/3 frames versus New York in his season debut, went five innings versus Philadelphia on Sunday and was tagged for five runs and 10 hits.

DeGrom had his scoreless innings streak halted at 20 in his last start, when he was saddled with a no-decision despite limiting Detroit to one run and seven hits over 6 2/3 frames. In his previous two turns, both at Citi Field, he blanked the New York Yankees and Colorado on four and five hits respectively. DeGrom took the loss at San Diego in his fourth start of the season, giving up three runs on eight hits while lasting only five innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Mets are 67-3 since the start of 2015 when scoring at least three runs -- and two of the losses have been to San Diego.

2. Schimpf has 31 hits on the season and 24 have been for extra bases.

3. Mets RHP Zack Wheeler has an appointment with Dr. James Andrews after feeling discomfort in his surgically repaired elbow.

PREDICTION: Mets 5, Padres 2

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Trends - San Diego at NY Mets
W/L Trends

San Diego

Padres are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 6-2 in their last 8 Saturday games. Padres are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Padres are 11-5 in their last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 5-12 in their last 17 road games. Padres are 9-22 in their last 31 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Padres are 0-9 in their last 9 games following a win. Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Padres are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

NY Mets

Mets are 3-7 in their last 10 during game 2 of a series. Mets are 3-7 in their last 10 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 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 greater than 1.30. Mets are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss. Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Mets are 3-13 in their last 16 home games. Mets are 3-14 in their last 17 vs. National League West. Mets are 1-10 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 Saturday games. Mets are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Mets are 0-7 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 4-0 in deGroms last 4 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 5-1 in deGroms last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Mets are 10-2 in deGroms last 12 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 4-1 in deGroms last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 7-2 in deGroms last 9 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 12-4 in deGroms last 16 starts with 5 days of rest. Mets are 6-2 in deGroms last 8 starts. Mets are 6-2 in deGroms last 8 starts on grass. Mets are 9-4 in deGroms last 13 Saturday starts. Mets are 22-10 in deGroms last 32 home starts. Mets are 1-4 in deGroms last 5 starts vs. National League West.

OU Trends

San Diego

Over is 4-0 in Padres last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0 in Padres last 5 vs. National League East. Over is 4-1 in Padres last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Padres last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Over is 6-2 in Padres last 8 overall. Over is 6-2 in Padres last 8 on grass. Under is 6-2 in Padres last 8 games following a win. Over is 6-2 in Padres last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Padres last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 5-2 in Padres last 7 Saturday games. Over is 5-2 in Padres last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Padres last 7 during game 2 of a series.

NY Mets

Over is 5-0 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-1 in Mets last 8 home games. Over is 5-1 in Mets last 6 vs. National League West. Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Mets last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 26-8-1 in Mets last 35 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 19-7-1 in Mets last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 12-5-1 in Mets last 18 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Mets last 10 during game 2 of a series. Over is 9-4 in Mets last 13 overall. Over is 9-4 in Mets last 13 on grass. Over is 11-5-1 in Mets last 17 Saturday games. Under is 36-17-1 in Mets last 54 games following a loss. Under is 4-0 in deGroms last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-1 in deGroms last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in deGroms last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in deGroms last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 10-3 in deGroms last 13 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 9-3 in deGroms last 12 starts on grass. Under is 9-3 in deGroms last 12 starts overall. Over is 9-3 in deGroms last 12 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in deGroms last 11 starts vs. National League West. Under is 5-2 in deGroms last 7 home starts. Over is 7-3 in deGroms last 10 Saturday starts. Under is 7-3 in deGroms last 10 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 9-4 in deGroms last 13 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings. Padres are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Mike Estabrook

Road team is 4-0 in Estabrooks last 4 Saturday games behind home plate. Road team is 4-0 in Estabrooks last 4 games behind home plate. Over is 6-1 in Estabrooks last 7 games behind home plate vs. New York. Under is 8-3-1 in Estabrooks last 12 games behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Preview: Royals at Twins

Current Conditions - Minneapolis

Partly cloudy 66 °F
Wind: N 0.0
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Kansas City Royals (56-59) at Minnesota Twins (46-70)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Kansas City Royals are making a frantic dash to get back in the American League wild-card race and seek to win for the sixth time in seven games when they visit the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Kansas City recorded a 7-3 victory in the opener of the three-game set to improve to 20-38 on the road this season.

The Royals are 6 1/2 games behind Boston for the AL's second wild card and not really part of the AL Central race as they stand 10 games behind first-place Cleveland. Kansas City's Kendrys Morales returned from a one-game suspension and reached base four times while belting his 19th homer of the campaign. Minnesota, which has lost four consecutive games, scored its runs in Friday's loss on Brian Dozier's two-run homer and Miguel Sano's solo shot. Dozier has seven blasts, five doubles and 16 RBIs over his last 13 games, while Sano is 12-for-30 with five homers and eight RBIs during his eight-game hitting streak.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, FSN North (Minnesota)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Dillon Gee (4-5, 4.54 ERA) vs. Twins RH Tyler Duffey (7-8, 5.93)

Gee is being called on to start despite picking up the victory with two innings of relief on Wednesday. He was 0-3 with a 5.88 ERA in his previous five appearances - all starts - and served up four homers over his last three turns. Gee is 1-1 with a 3.29 ERA in three career appearances (two starts) against Minnesota and lost on May 25, when he was roughed up for six runs (five earned) and 10 hits in four-plus innings.

Duffey has won consecutive starts and was particularly sharp while beating Houston in his last turn. He allowed one run and four hits while striking out eight in six innings against the Astros after being rocked for 16 runs and 25 hits in just 9 2/3 frames over his previous three outings. Duffey defeated the Royals on May 25 in his lone career start against them despite giving up five runs and nine hits in 6 2/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Royals are 6-1 against the Twins this season and have scored seven or more runs in four of the victories.

2. Minnesota placed LHP Tommy Milone (biceps tendinitis) on the 15-day disabled list and recalled LHP Pat Dean from Triple-A Rochester.

3. Kansas City OF Paulo Orlando recorded two hits on Friday and is 17-for-46 with six multi-hit performances this month.

PREDICTION: Royals 6, Twins 4

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Trends - Kansas City at Minnesota
W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass. Royals are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Royals are 14-6 in their last 20 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Royals are 13-6 in their last 19 vs. American League Central. Royals are 16-37 in their last 53 road games. Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a win. Royals are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 7-20 in their last 27 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-8 in their last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 0-4 in Gees last 4 starts. Royals are 0-4 in Gees last 4 starts on grass.

Minnesota

Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. American League Central. Twins are 18-37 in their last 55 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 22-49 in their last 71 games following a loss. Twins are 11-28 in their last 39 vs. a team with a losing record. Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series. Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 overall. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 games on grass. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. Twins are 4-0 in Duffeys last 4 starts vs. American League Central. Twins are 4-1 in Duffeys last 5 home starts. Twins are 4-1 in Duffeys last 5 Saturday starts. Twins are 7-2 in Duffeys last 9 starts. Twins are 7-2 in Duffeys last 9 starts on grass. Twins are 9-3 in Duffeys last 12 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Twins are 12-5 in Duffeys last 17 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Twins are 1-5 in Duffeys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 on grass. Under is 7-2 in Royals last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 10-3 in Royals last 13 overall. Under is 6-2 in Royals last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 11-4 in Royals last 15 during game 2 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 road games. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 vs. American League Central. Over is 16-7-1 in Royals last 24 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-0 in Twins last 7 vs. American League Central. Over is 9-1-1 in Twins last 11 Saturday games. Over is 8-1 in Twins last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 22-5-1 in Twins last 28 during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 38-11-4 in Twins last 53 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2-3 in Twins last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 36-13-4 in Twins last 53 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 47-18-4 in Twins last 69 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 50-20-3 in Twins last 73 overall. Over is 35-14-4 in Twins last 53 games following a loss. Over is 47-20-3 in Twins last 70 on grass. Over is 34-15-2 in Twins last 51 home games. Over is 33-16-3 in Twins last 52 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0-1 in Duffeys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 6-0 in Duffeys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Duffeys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0-2 in Duffeys last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-0-2 in Duffeys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1-2 in Duffeys last 9 home starts. Over is 10-2-3 in Duffeys last 15 starts on grass. Over is 10-2-3 in Duffeys last 15 starts overall. Under is 3-1-1 in Duffeys last 5 Saturday starts. Under is 6-2-1 in Duffeys last 9 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 5-2-2 in Duffeys last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Royals are 22-8 in the last 30 meetings in Minnesota. Royals are 47-21 in the last 68 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Kerwin Danley

Over is 3-0-1 in Danleys last 4 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Minnesota. Under is 9-1-1 in Danleys last 11 Saturday games behind home plate. Under is 8-1 in Danleys last 9 games behind home plate. Road team is 5-1 in Danleys last 6 games behind home plate. Home team is 9-2 in Danleys last 11 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Road team is 8-2 in Danleys last 10 Saturday games behind home plate. Royals are 7-2 in their last 9 games with Danley behind home plate. Under is 16-5 in Danleys last 21 games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Under is 5-2 in Danleys last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Home team is 7-3 in Danleys last 10 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Kansas City. Twins are 0-4 in their last 4 games with Danley behind home plate

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Preview: Diamondbacks at Red Sox

Current Conditions - Boston

Cloudy 69 °F
Wind: NNE 8.1
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (48-67) at Boston Red Sox (62-52)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Boston Red Sox veteran Hanley Ramirez silenced any talk of a potential back injury by belting a pair of three-run homers in a series-opening victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old Dominican looks to continue the power surge on the heels of his 20th career multi-homer performance as the Red Sox vie for a series victory over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Ramirez has responded to a 0-for-15 stretch over five games by going 4-for-7 with eight RBIs in his last two contests heading into Saturday's tilt versus right-hander Archie Bradley. David Ortiz homered for the first time in August to highlight a three-hit performance in Friday's 9-4 victory for Boston, which has posted wins in just two of its last six to inch closer to American League East heavyweights Toronto and Baltimore. Arizona's postseason aspirations effectively were dashed some time ago, but Tuffy Gosewisch is swinging a hot bat by going deep in back-to-back contests. Paul Goldschmidt is 7-for-15 with one homer and four RBIs in his last four games and is 5-for-16 with two blasts in four career contests versus the Red Sox.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, NESN (Boston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Archie Bradley (4-7, 4.80 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Clay Buchholz (4-9, 5.64)

Bradley settled for a no-decision after seeing his pitch count skyrocket to 116, forcing him to exit after 4 2/3 innings despite yielding three runs on as many hits against Milwaukee on Sunday. The 24-year-old struck out eight and looked significantly more comfortable than his previous start on Aug. 1, when he was shredded for eight runs on 12 hits in a 14-1 shellacking by Washington. Bradley, who has posted a 3.38 ERA in his last eight road appearances, will be making his 25th career start and first versus Boston.

All-Star knuckleballer Steven Wright's shoulder injury has opened a door for Buchholz to make his first start since July 2. Buchholz, who will turn 32 on Sunday, owns a 6.31 ERA as starter this season and his 1-6 mark with a 5.80 ERA at Fenway Park hasn't been met by cheers in Boston. Buchholz yielded just one run in 8 1/3 innings in his last six relief appearances and pitched 5 2/3 frames to pick up the win in his lone career start versus Arizona on June 15, 2010.

WALK-OFFS

1. Boston 2B Dustin Pedroia, who is 6-for-16 with four doubles during his four-game hitting streak, is questionable for Saturday's tilt after leaving the series opener with flu-like symptoms.

2. Should Pedroia sit, 2B Aaron Hill will get another crack at his former team after collecting two singles on Friday to hit safely in eight of his last 11 games.

3. Arizona SS Chris Owings is 11-for-21 with four RBIs and as many runs scored during his five-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Red Sox 6, Diamondbacks 5

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Trends - Arizona at Boston
W/L Trends

Arizona

Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 6-13 in their last 19 road games. Diamondbacks are 6-13 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 23-51 in their last 74 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 8-18 in their last 26 games following a loss. Diamondbacks are 7-17 in their last 24 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 25-62 in their last 87 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Diamondbacks are 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague road games. Diamondbacks are 2-5 in their last 7 during game 2 of a series. Diamondbacks are 8-24 in their last 32 games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 3-10 in their last 13 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 1-8 in their last 9 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League East. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games. Diamondbacks are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 4-1 in Bradleys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in Bradleys last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston

Red Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Red Sox are 7-2 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 48-17 in their last 65 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 72-26 in their last 98 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 40-15 in their last 55 vs. National League West. Red Sox are 13-5 in their last 18 interleague games. Red Sox are 94-38 in their last 132 interleague home games. Red Sox are 72-31 in their last 103 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 111-49 in their last 160 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 15-7 in their last 22 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games. Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win. Red Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 2-11 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Red Sox are 17-35 in Buchholzs last 52 starts on grass. Red Sox are 8-22 in Buchholzs last 30 home starts. Red Sox are 7-20 in Buchholzs last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 6-18 in Buchholzs last 24 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 2-8 in Buchholzs last 10 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Red Sox are 3-13 in Buchholzs last 16 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 1-5 in Buchholzs last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Red Sox are 0-5 in Buchholzs last 5 starts.

OU Trends

Arizona

Over is 7-1 in Diamondbacks last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games. Over is 12-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 16 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 Saturday games. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games following a loss. Over is 12-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 16 overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 21-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 6-2 in Diamondbacks last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 16-6 in Diamondbacks last 22 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Diamondbacks last 7 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 20-8-1 in Diamondbacks last 29 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-1 in Bradleys last 7 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1-1 in Bradleys last 6 road starts. Over is 7-2-2 in Bradleys last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 16-5-2 in Bradleys last 23 starts on grass. Over is 16-5-2 in Bradleys last 23 starts overall.

Boston

Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 6-1 in Red Sox last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Red Sox last 6 interleague home games. Under is 13-3 in Red Sox last 16 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 Saturday games. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 interleague games. Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 vs. National League West. Under is 7-2 in Red Sox last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 19-6-1 in Red Sox last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Red Sox last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 11-5 in Red Sox last 16 on grass. Under is 11-5 in Red Sox last 16 overall. Over is 4-0 in Buchholzs last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 11-2-3 in Buchholzs last 16 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Buchholzs last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Buchholzs last 5 Saturday starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Buchholzs last 5 interleague starts.

Head to Head

Under is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings. Diamondbacks are 1-8 in the last 9 meetings in Boston. Diamondbacks are 1-8 in the last 9 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Ted Barrett

Red Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 interleague games with Barrett behind home plate. Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 interleague games with Barrett behind home plate. Over is 4-0 in Barretts last 4 interleague games behind home plate vs. Boston. Over is 3-0-1 in Diamondbacks last 4 interleague games with Barrett behind home plate. Over is 3-0-1 in Barretts last 4 interleague games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Home team is 6-1 in Barretts last 7 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Boston. Home team is 5-1 in Barretts last 6 interleague games behind home plate vs. Boston. Over is 12-3-1 in Barretts last 16 games behind home plate. Under is 4-1 in Barretts last 5 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Home team is 7-2 in Barretts last 9 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Home team is 16-5 in Barretts last 21 games behind home plate. Over is 9-3-1 in Barretts last 13 Saturday games behind home plate vs. Boston. Over is 8-3 in Barretts last 11 games behind home plate vs. Boston. Over is 5-2 in Barretts last 7 games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Home team is 51-21 in Barretts last 72 Saturday games behind home plate. Home team is 7-3 in Barretts last 10 games behind home plate vs. Arizona. Red Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Barrett behind home plate. Diamondbacks are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games with Barrett behind home plate.

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Preview: White Sox at Marlins

Current Conditions - Miami

Clear 81 °F
Wind: ESE 5.8
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Chicago White Sox (55-60) at Miami Marlins (60-55)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Miami Marlins need to rediscover their offense if they wish to remain a prominent player in the postseason conversation. Limited to just four runs in the last three outings, Miami looks to find a spark on Saturday as it plays the second contest of its three-game interleague series versus the visiting Chicago White Sox.

The Marlins, who are clinging to a half-game lead over St. Louis for the National League's second wild-card spot, suffered a 4-2 setback in the series opener on Friday to fall for the seventh time in 10 outings this month. Marcell Ozuna has struggled in August, going 1-for-24 in his last seven games and is 4-for-16 with four strikeouts in four career contests versus Chicago. With his 5-year-old son in attendance, White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu had a pair of singles to improve to 15-for-36 with a three homers and six RBIs during his last eight contests. While Abreu has hit safely in five contests, teammate Tim Anderson has done him one better as Chicago has split its last eight games after going 1-6 in its previous seven.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, CSN Chicago, FSN Florida (Miami)

PITCHING MATCHUP: White Sox RH James Shields (5-14, 5.43 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Adam Conley (8-6, 3.70)

Shields has answered six straight quality starts with a pair of tough ones, allowing 14 runs on 15 hits in his last 6 1/3 innings - including four homers in 1 1/3 frames of a shellacking by Baltimore on Sunday. The 34-year-old has posted a 6.68 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 12 starts since being traded to the White Sox. Shields looks to rebound versus Miami, against which he owns a 6-2 career mark with two complete games and one shutout.

Aesthetically pleasing it was not, but Conley improved to 4-1 in his last seven starts on Sunday despite allowing six runs on seven hits - including two homers - in a 10-7 triumph at Colorado. The 26-year-old also permitted four walks and has issued 17 free passes in his last five outings. Through it all, Conley has pitched well at home, going 3-0 with a 1.37 ERA over his last four starts to improve to 4-3 while limiting the opposition to a .227 batting average.

WALK-OFFS

1. Miami is just 4-8 in interleague play, with its win total matching Cincinnati (4-11) for the fewest in the majors.

2. Chicago LF Melky Cabrera has three RBIs during his four-game hitting streak.

3. Marlins OF Christian Yelich, who struck out in all four at-bats on Friday, is 0-for-8 on the heels of an eight-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Marlins 4, White Sox 3

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Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

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

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games. White Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. White Sox are 61-124 in their last 185 road games vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. White Sox are 5-13 in their last 18 road games. White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter. White Sox are 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 3-10 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win. White Sox are 1-4 in Shields' last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 starts vs. a team with a winning record. White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 starts. White Sox are 1-5 in Shields' last 6 starts on grass. White Sox are 0-4 in Shields' last 4 road starts.

Miami

Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Marlins are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 5-2 in their last 7 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 12-5 in their last 17 games following a loss. Marlins are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 3-7 in their last 10 overall. Marlins are 3-7 in their last 10 games on grass. Marlins are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague home games. Marlins are 1-5 in their last 6 interleague games. Marlins are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Marlins are 1-7 in their last 8 vs. American League Central. Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 4-0 in Conleys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 5-0 in Conleys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 4-0 in Conleys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 5-1 in Conleys last 6 home starts. Marlins are 4-1 in Conleys last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Marlins are 6-2 in Conleys last 8 starts during game 2 of a series. Marlins are 5-2 in Conleys last 7 starts. Marlins are 5-2 in Conleys last 7 starts on grass.

OU Trends

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0-1 in White Sox last 5 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0-2 in White Sox last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-0-2 in White Sox last 6 interleague games. Under is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-0-1 in White Sox last 4 interleague road games. Over is 5-1-2 in White Sox last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 4-1-1 in White Sox last 6 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 during game 2 of a series. Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 games following a win. Under is 5-2-1 in White Sox last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 19-9-3 in White Sox last 31 Saturday games. Over is 6-2 in Shields' last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Shields' last 7 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Miami

Over is 7-1 in Marlins last 8 vs. American League Central. Over is 6-1 in Marlins last 7 interleague games. Over is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Marlins last 6 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 9-2 in Marlins last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 9-2 in Marlins last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Marlins last 5 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 Saturday games. Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 interleague home games. Over is 5-2 in Marlins last 7 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-3 in Marlins last 10 during game 2 of a series. Under is 9-4 in Marlins last 13 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Conleys last 6 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 5-1 in Conleys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Conleys last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Under is 4-1-1 in Conleys last 6 home starts. Over is 3-1-1 in Conleys last 5 starts on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Conleys last 5 starts overall. Under is 5-2 in Conleys last 7 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings. White Sox are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Scott Barry

White Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 games with Barry behind home plate. Over is 3-0-2 in White Sox last 5 interleague games with Barry behind home plate. Over is 3-0-2 in Barrys last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Chicago. Under is 7-1 in Barrys last 8 Saturday games behind home plate. Road team is 6-1 in Barrys last 7 Saturday games behind home plate. Over is 5-1-2 in Barrys last 8 games behind home plate vs. Miami. Road team is 7-2 in Barrys last 9 games behind home plate. Home team is 9-3 in Barrys last 12 interleague games behind home plate. Under is 3-1-2 in Barrys last 6 games behind home plate. Home team is 7-3 in Barrys last 10 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Preview: Angels at Indians

Current Conditions - Cleveland

Partly sunny 80 °F
Wind: S 10.4
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Los Angeles Angels (49-66) at Cleveland Indians (65-48)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 7:10 PM EST
WHERE: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Cleveland Indians have opened their season-high 11-game homestand with an offensive flourish, much to the dismay of the reeling Los Angeles Angels. After erupting for 27 runs on 31 hits to claim the first two contests, Cleveland looks to maintain its dominance of Los Angeles on Saturday when the clubs continue their four-game set at Progressive Field.

Jose Ramirez belted a solo homer in both Thursday's 14-4 rout and Friday's 13-3 victory to extend his hitting streak to 16 games and Mike Napoli continued to torment his former team by pushing his streak to 12 straight contests. The 34-year-old Napoli, who began his career with the Angels, is batting .337 with 19 homers and 43 RBIs against them since being traded to Toronto prior to the 2011 season. The Indians have won seven of their last eight encounters with the Angels, who have dropped a season-high eight in a row and mustered just 10 runs in their last five outings. Albert Pujols has two hits, two RBIs and a run scored in series after going 1-for-17 in his previous five games.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1, SportsTime Ohio (Cleveland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Matt Shoemaker (6-12, 4.07 ERA) vs. Indians RH Mike Clevinger (0-1, 6.97)

Shoemaker fell to 1-3 in his last four starts on Sunday despite allowing thee runs on seven hits in as many innings of a 3-1 setback at Seattle. The loss was the third straight on the road for the 29-year-old, who is 3-8 with a 4.89 ERA away from Angel Stadium of Anaheim while permitting a .281 batting average to the opposition. Shoemaker has posted a 1-0 mark with an 0.82 ERA in three career starts versus Cleveland, including scattering three hits over eight scoreless innings en route to a no-decision on June 11.

Clevinger escaped considerable damage in his first start since being recalled from Triple-A Columbus, allowing two runs on seven hits and four walks in 4 1/3 innings of a no-decision versus Minnesota on Aug. 4. The window might not be open long for the 25-year-old as injured star Danny Salazar (elbow) is chomping at the bit to get back in the rotation. Clevinger was taken deep on one occasion by the Twins and has surrendered four homers in four starts this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Cleveland 2B Jason Kipnis is 8-for-15 with four RBIs and six runs scored versus Los Angeles this season.

2. Angels 2B Cliff Pennington is 3-for-8 with a solo homer in the series after going hitless in 11 at-bats in his previous five games.

3. Indians SS Francisco Lindor has scored nine times during his eight-game hitting streak.

PREDICTION: Indians 8, Angels 3

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Trends - LA Angels at Cleveland
W/L Trends

LA Angels

Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. American League Central. Angels are 7-19 in their last 26 road games. Angels are 9-26 in their last 35 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Angels are 6-21 in their last 27 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Angels are 4-17 in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 2-12 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 0-7 in their last 7 games following a loss. Angels are 0-6 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 0-8 in their last 8 overall. Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Angels are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 0-7 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Angels are 0-8 in their last 8 games on grass. Angels are 3-7 in Shoemakers last 10 starts vs. American League Central. Angels are 6-14 in Shoemakers last 20 starts. Angels are 6-14 in Shoemakers last 20 starts on grass. Angels are 2-5 in Shoemakers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Angels are 4-11 in Shoemakers last 15 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 2-6 in Shoemakers last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. Angels are 2-8 in Shoemakers last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Angels are 5-21 in Shoemakers last 26 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Angels are 1-7 in Shoemakers last 8 road starts. Angels are 0-6 in Shoemakers last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.

Cleveland

Indians are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West. Indians are 23-8 in their last 31 vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 21-8 in their last 29 home games. Indians are 14-6 in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Indians are 32-14 in their last 46 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Indians are 37-18 in their last 55 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win.

OU Trends

LA Angels

Over is 4-0 in Angels last 4 vs. American League Central. Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 3-1-1 in Angels last 5 Saturday games. Over is 6-2 in Angels last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 18-7-3 in Angels last 28 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-2 in Angels last 7 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 15-6-2 in Angels last 23 during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-3 in Angels last 10 overall. Over is 7-3 in Angels last 10 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Shoemakers last 4 Saturday starts. Under is 10-1-1 in Shoemakers last 12 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 8-2-1 in Shoemakers last 11 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Shoemakers last 5 starts vs. American League Central. Under is 7-2 in Shoemakers last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 6-2-2 in Shoemakers last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Shoemakers last 8 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-4 in Shoemakers last 13 starts on grass. Under is 9-4 in Shoemakers last 13 starts overall.

Cleveland

Over is 6-0-1 in Indians last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-0-1 in Indians last 4 Saturday games. Over is 6-0-1 in Indians last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1-1 in Indians last 6 games following a win. Over is 41-12-3 in Indians last 56 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 6-2-1 in Indians last 9 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-3-1 in Indians last 12 overall. Over is 8-3-1 in Indians last 12 on grass. Over is 18-7-1 in Indians last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-2-1 in Indians last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 54-24-4 in Indians last 82 home games. Over is 11-5-3 in Indians last 19 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Clevingers last 4 starts on grass. Over is 4-0 in Clevingers last 4 starts overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Cleveland. Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Angels are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings. Angels are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.

Umpire Trends - David Rackley

Under is 5-0-1 in Rackleys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland. Home team is 8-1 in Rackleys last 9 Saturday games behind home plate. Road team is 5-1 in Rackleys last 6 games behind home plate. Home team is 5-1 in Rackleys last 6 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Over is 9-2 in Rackleys last 11 games behind home plate. Indians are 4-1 in their last 5 games with Rackley behind home plate. Home team is 7-2 in Rackleys last 9 games behind home plate vs. Cleveland.

[Satch]

Re: MLB Betting Info. 8/13

Preview: Tigers at Rangers

Current Conditions - Arlington

Clear 78 °F
Wind: WNW 4.6
5-Day Forecast
GAME: Detroit Tigers (61-54) at Texas Rangers (69-48)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13 - 8:05 PM EST
WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

The Texas Rangers seek their seventh win in eight games when they host the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Texas waited out a lengthy weather delay on Friday and built an early seven-run lead before recording an 8-5 victory.

Jonathan Lucroy went 3-for-4 with two homers and five RBIs, giving him six blasts and 11 RBIs in 10 games since being acquired from Milwaukee at the trade deadline. The Rangers maintained their seven-game lead over both Seattle and Houston in the American League West while the Tigers fell 4 1/2 behind Cleveland in the Central and 1 1/2 in back of Boston for the second wild-card spot. James McCann drove in three runs with a double and a homer - his first extra-base hits in seven games. Miguel Cabrera went 2-for-4 on Friday, giving him seven multi-hit performances in his last 11 contests.

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

PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers LH Matt Boyd (3-2, 4.69 ERA) vs. Rangers LH Cole Hamels (12-3, 2.89)

Boyd was forced to make a relief appearance at Seattle on Tuesday, working a scoreless frame in Detroit's 15-inning loss. The 25-year-old native of Washington has won his last two starts despite allowing three runs over five frames in each outing. Boyd has yet to defeat Texas in his career, going 0-3 with an ugly 7.63 ERA in three starts.

Hamels is coming off a no-decision at Colorado on Monday in which he gave up two runs and six hits over six innings. The 32-year-old from San Diego has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his five starts since the All-Star Break, going 3-1 in that stretch. Hamels has posted a 3-1 record and 3.46 ERA in four career starts against Detroit.

WALK-OFFS

1. Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland has homered in two straight contests following an eight-game drought.

2. Texas C Robinson Chirinos is 2-for-4 lifetime against Boyd, with both hits being home runs.

3. Detroit placed SS Jose Iglesias on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.

PREDICTION: Rangers 7, Tigers 3