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09-20-19 | Air Force +8.5 v. Boise State | 19-30 | Loss | -110 | 79 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Double whammy here, as dog in Falcon games continues as "money" (26-of-30 ATS). Took Colorado in OT, after blowing 23-10 lead in 4th. Hammond: 2 passing TDs. Broncos off to perfect start, but note winning their 2 lined games by only 5 & 7 points SU. A Falcon call. |
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09-17-19 | Marlins v. Diamondbacks -163 | 12-6 | Loss | -163 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Smith has gone 0-4 over his last five starts, yielding five or more runs in three of the turns. The 28-year-old lost to Milwaukee in his last outing as he gave up three runs and six hits over 5 2/3 innings. Smith defeated Arizona on July 29, when he registered nine strikeouts while permitting four runs and four hits over seven frames, and is 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA in two career starts versus the Diamondbacks. Young lost to the New York Mets in his last turn, when he gave up six runs - one earned - and five hits over 2 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old was superb in his previous outing as he notched a season-high 12 strikeouts while allowing two hits over eight scoreless frames against Cincinnati. Young recorded his first major-league victory against the Marlins on July 27 after giving up two runs and eight hits over six innings. |
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09-17-19 | Reds +145 v. Cubs | 4-2 | Win | 145 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Gray took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Wednesday in Seattle but ultimately saw his five-game winning streak come to an end after giving up a three-run homer among the two hits he allowed over 6 1/3 frames. The two-time All-Star has given up six hits or fewer in 31 consecutive starts, tying Nolan Ryan for the longest such streak in major-league history. Four of those outings have come versus the Cubs, against whom Gray is 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA this season. |
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09-17-19 | Phillies v. Braves -175 | 5-4 | Loss | -175 | 6 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Keuchel has pitched like an ace in his past six starts, winning five consecutive outings while pitching to a 0.97 ERA with 12 walks, 35 strikeouts and four runs allowed across 37 innings - going at least six frames in each start. The 31-year-old held the Phillies to one run on three hits with three walks and eight strikeouts in a 3-1 victory Wednesday, five days after giving up six hits against Washington across six shutout innings. Keuchel, who makes his 17th start since signing with Atlanta in June, is 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 13 innings against Philadelphia this season. |
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09-16-19 | Mets -144 v. Rockies | 4-9 | Loss | -144 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Mets' southpaw Steven Matz (10-8, 3.84 ERA) has ugly road splits this year, but he has shown signs of improvement allowing just three earned runs over 11 innings of work in his last two starts away from home. Matz is 2-0 with just four runs allowed over his last three starts overall, all team wins. Additionally, we can note that the Rockies are 7-20 in their last 27 games vs. a left-handed starter. As for the Mets, they're 12-3 in their last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter and should have no trouble to manufacture runs against Colorado's Antonio Senzatela (9-10, 6.87 ERA). The 24-year-old right-hander has been tagged with five runs or more in six of his last seven starts overall and he owns an ugly 6.59 ERA in 10 starts home at Coors Field on the season. |
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09-16-19 | Browns -6.5 v. Jets | 23-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I had the Titans as play last week in their 43-13 annihilation of these Browns, who looked anything but the up-&-coming franchise, that 2018 foresaw. Quite an embarrassing performance. First of four prime time occasions for Cleveland this year, after just 11 times previous 10 years. In off their most penalty yards since 1951. Jets did themselves no favors, in blowing 16-0 lead in 4th vs the Bills, & now 1-8 when Darnold throws less than 2 TDs. Much of the team's optimism was based on the expected progress of Darnold, but his illness paves the way for Trevor Siemian to make his first start since 2017 with Denver. It continued a dismal week for the Jets, who saw linebacker C.J. Mosley exit the season opener with a groin injury and wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (neck) placed on season-ending injured reserve. Browns learned their lesson last week |
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09-16-19 | Nationals -142 v. Cardinals | 2-4 | Loss | -142 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Strasburg increased his career-high win total on Wednesday after allowing two runs and four hits in six innings of a 6-2 victory at Minnesota. One of his NL-best 17 triumphs this season came at the expense of St. Louis, against which the 31-year-old surrendered one run and six hits in 6 2/3 frames of a 2-1 win on May 2. Marcell Ozuna (13-for-41, two homers) has fared well versus Strasburg, who has posted a 7-2 record since the All-Star break while limiting the opposition to a .211 batting average. Hudson saw his five-start winning streak come to a halt on Wednesday despite yielding two runs and four hits in six innings of a 3-1 setback at Colorado. Five walks were to blame for driving up the pitch count of the 25-year-old, who surrendered his second homer in three outings after keeping the ball in the park in each of his previous five turns. Hudson fell victim to Strasburg in their last meeting in May despite permitting just two runs and four hits in six innings. |
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09-16-19 | Padres v. Brewers -155 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Brewers come into this series having won 9 of 10. They are one game back of the Wild Card. The Padres will be going with Garrett Richards tonight. He hasn't started a game since July of last season and is coming off Tommy John surgery. San Diego was swept over the weekend in Colorado, giving up 31 runs in the three games. They're now free from the climate of Coors Field, but Richards will probably still give up plenty here to a Milwaukee lineup that can still score despite not having Christian Yelich. The Brewers scored seven runs in a come from behind win yesterday in St. Louis. They start Zach Davies tonight. Davies has a 2.57 ERA and 1.071 WHIP in his last three starts. He is also 3-0 in five career starts vs. San Diego. |
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09-15-19 | Chiefs -7 v. Raiders | 28-10 | Win | 101 | 24 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Double poison for the Raiders here, as they are in off their Monday war with the Broncos, while the Chiefs, under Reid, are possibly the top streak team in the NFL, thereby signalling another solid win. Fifth straight 1-0 start for the Chiefs, although KC fans were holding their collective breath, after Mahomes hobbled off the field early in that one. His first quarter stats: 8-of-9 for 211 yards & 2 TDs (ended up with 378 passing yards, 75.8%, & 3 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. Raiders 1-6 ATS off Denver, 2-10 ATS hosting foes off 35+ points. |
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09-15-19 | Marlins v. Giants -153 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Hernandez settled for his third straight no-decision after allowing three runs and four hits over five innings against Milwaukee on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Venezuelan is 3-2 with a 4.26 ERA in 11 games (seven starts) at home this season compared to 0-3 with a 6.55 mark in nine contests (seven starts) on the road. Hernandez is 0-1 with a 6.52 ERA in three career relief appearances versus San Francisco. Cueto made a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, holding Pittsburgh to one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major-league start since July 28, 2018. “It’s clear evidence that this man really worked hard,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy told reporters. “You see him, he’s in tremendous shape. He was very determined to come back.” Neil Walker is 9-for-48 with two homers against Cueto, who is 4-2 with a 5.09 ERA in 10 career starts versus Miami. |
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09-15-19 | A's -181 v. Rangers | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Manaea has been dominant since returning from shoulder surgery earlier this month, allowing a run and three hits in 12 total innings over two starts. He has 15 strikeouts in that span, including 10 in seven frames against Detroit on Sunday. Elvis Andrus is 10-for-21 against Manaea, who is 4-2 with a 3.50 ERA in nine career starts versus Texas. |
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09-15-19 | Pirates v. Cubs -220 | 6-16 | Win | 100 | 4 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Although Quintana lasted only three innings and was rocked for six runs (four earned) and seven hits at San Diego last Tuesday, he managed to escape with a no-decision. The 30-year-old Colombian is 9-1 over his last 13 starts dating to June 29, helped by an offense that has produced at least six runs 11 times during that span. Quintana has won all four starts and registered a 2.00 ERA against the Pirates this season, holding the team to a collective .216 batting average, but he must be wary of Newman (6-for-12). |
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09-15-19 | 49ers v. Bengals | 41-17 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Opening day heartbreak is quite normal for the Bengals, losing despite a career day for Dalton (35-of-51 for 418 yards & 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions). Thus the biggest opening day upset didn't occur. This is final of 3 former Super Bowl match ups, a mere 39 & 31 years ago. Niners had a 295-256 yard deficit in their win over the Bucs, with 4 takeaways, with RB Coleman leaving the game in the 3rd quarter. The Bengals are 11-2 ATS in September games vs the AFC. |
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09-15-19 | Cardinals v. Ravens -13 | 17-23 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Two of last three Heisman winners meet here (Jackson in '16, Murray in '18). Cards scored 21 straight points in the 4th quarter & OT vs the Lions for the 24-24 tie. Murray's debut: 29-of-54, 308 yards, & touchdowns with 1 interception. Larry Fitzgerald is an absolute marvel (8 grabs, 114 yards, & huge 45-yard diving catch in OT). For the Ravens & their demolition of the Dolphins, it was Jackson at his best. First half: 10-of-11, 210 yards, 4 TDs. Check 33-12 first down, 643-200, & 40:07-19:53 time edges. Jackson: 324 passing yards & 5 touchdowns with 0 interctions. Another rout. |
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09-15-19 | Seahawks v. Steelers -3.5 | 28-26 | Loss | -101 | 20 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Did the Steelers lay an egg in Foxboro, or what, managing only 3 points (2nd straight team that the Pats held to a FG). Remember the Super Bowl? Ben: 27-of 47, for 276 yards, but 0 touchdowns with 1 interception. A 20-0 deficit at the half, in 33-3 final. Many a Seahawk fan believes that the refs did them no favors vs the Steelers in Super Bowl XL. That was 14 years ago, & Ben was the QB for Pitt. Seahawks got the win over Cincy, but note a 12-22 first down deficit, with 3 takeaways the key. Seattle is 0-8 as an AFC road dog of less than 7½ points as well as 0-5 in their last five games in Week 2 and 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games in September. . |
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09-14-19 | Oklahoma -22.5 v. UCLA | 48-14 | Win | 100 | 52 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units 'Bama transfer Hurts has been simply spectacular for the Sooners: 591 passing yards (6 touchdowns with 0 interceptions), & 223 rushing yard (9.3 ypr). OU's bane, of course is its "D" (114th last year). However, the Bruins just 17 points from 7-33 ATS run, & can't run (62, 62 rushing yards this year). |
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09-14-19 | Florida State v. Virginia -7 | 24-31 | Push | 0 | 52 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Yes, we are fully aware of the fact that the dog is 7-2-1 ATS in Cavalier games. However, Virginia is on a 9-4 spread run, including last year's 28-0 rout of South Carolina, in the Belk Bowl. Seminoles have allowed 40 points per game thus far (luck out OT win vs Monroe), with 290-171 point deficit last 7 tilts |
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09-14-19 | Alabama -25 v. South Carolina | Top | 47-23 | Loss | -102 | 98 h 15 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit SEC Smash of the Week Incredible 'Tide now has a 1,066-394 point edge in its last 25 lined games. As usual, Saban called off the dogs in last week's rout of New Mexico State. Tua now has 7 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. South Carolina lost QB Bentley, but check Hilnski's 24-of-30 (282 yards) last week. But don't forget that 483-270 yard deficit at North Carolina. Not going to be close. |
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09-14-19 | Stanford v. Central Florida -7 | Top | 27-45 | Win | 100 | 98 h 60 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week Again & Again! Knights now on 27-1 SU run, topping 37 points 22 times since '17. A 665-146 rushing yard edge this year, with QB Gabriel has 5 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. And on 16-6-4 ATS run. Cards have rung up 3 "O" TDs so far, & going it without QB Costello. A 157-yard deficit at Southern Cal a precursor here? |
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09-14-19 | Oklahoma State -14 v. Tulsa | Top | 40-21 | Win | 101 | 94 h 21 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Mismatch of the Day Another win for the 'Cane, who are on a 4-18 SU run. Surely impressed vs San Jose State, with balanced 256 rushing yards, & 283 passing yards (Brooks: 140 rushing yards last week). However, 'Pokes are relentless (40.1 ppg in their last 48 lined games). Sanders: 59 & 75 yard TD passes last week, & 6 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. We don't buck 'em |
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09-14-19 | NC State -6.5 v. West Virginia | Top | 27-44 | Loss | -110 | 94 h 24 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day McKay has replaced the brilliant Finley for the 'Pack (40-of-52: 77%) in cakers vs likes of East & West Carolina. Also check a 500-49 rushing yard edge. Mounties lost without Grier & 11 other starters: 13, 13 first downs, along with 34-30 rushing yards. Only way to go. |
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09-12-19 | Rays v. Rangers OVER 10.5 | 4-6 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (2-3, 5.03 ERA) is coming off a solid outing against Toronto, but it lasted only 3 2/3 innings and he was smacked around in several consecutive starts before getting shut down for 10 days at the end of August with fatigue in his throwing shoulder. As for Texas starter Kolby Allard (4-0, 3.78 ERA), the 22-year-old left-hander held Baltimore to one run through 6 1/3 innings of a 3-1 win last Thursday. He has however allowed 35 hits and 11 walks over 33 1/3 innings of work for a 1.38 WHIP this season, and it's also worth pointing out his 6.75 ERA in his two starts at Globe Life Park. Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 road games and 16-5 in their last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall. |
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09-12-19 | Braves -120 v. Phillies | 5-9 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Teheran continued Atlanta’s recent run of excellent starting pitching by holding Washington to one run on three hits with one walk and eight strikeouts over six innings Saturday. The 28-year-old has allowed just three runs across 25 innings in his past four starts with a .167 opponents batting average with 14 hits allowed in that span. Teheran gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits over five innings in his only appearance against the Phillies this season on March 28, and lifetime is 9-7 with a 3.71 ERA in 24 games (23 starts) in the series. |
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09-12-19 | Pirates v. Giants -116 | 4-2 | Loss | -116 | 3 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Samardzija bounced back from a rough outing against San Diego by giving up three runs over six innings in last Friday’s 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 34-year-old native of Indiana has reached double-digit victories for a third time in his career and for the first time since his first year as a Giant in 2016, when he won a career-best 12 games. Samardzija is 6-4 with a 3.06 ERA in 26 career games (15 starts) versus the Pirates. |
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09-10-19 | Cardinals -139 v. Rockies | 1-2 | Loss | -139 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units St. Louis, which owns a four-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central but still has seven contests left against the club, took two of three from Pittsburgh over the weekend and is thriving on the mound with a total of two runs allowed in its last five wins. The Cardinals have not lost a series since getting swept at the Los Angeles Dodgers from Aug. 5-7 and are 23-7 over the last 30 games to lift themselves out of the scrum in the NL race. The Rockies sit in last place in the NL West and were swept in a four-game series at St. Louis last month to begin a lengthy slide that has seen them drop 17 of their last 20 games. Colorado will try to snap its latest slide with right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez on the mound while St. Louis counters with righty Michael Wacha. Gonzalez did not have much success at St. Louis on Aug. 24, when he was charged with five runs in 4 1/3 innings and absorbed a loss. |
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09-10-19 | A's v. Astros -155 | 21-7 | Loss | -155 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Roark (9-8, 3.86 ERA) served up two homers when he gave up four runs in six innings at Kansas City his last start away from home and he is winless on the road since coming over from Cincinnati. As for Houston starter Wade Miley (13-4, 3.35 ERA), the left-hander is 7-1 with a 2.84 ERA in 13 home starts on the season, despite allowing a season-high five runs without recording a single out his home start against Seattle last Thursday. We can note that Houston still won that contest 11-9, and Miley has dominated Oakland this year with just 12 hits and four runs allowed over 19 2/3 innings of work for a 1.83 ERA. Astros are 10-2 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 13-3 in Miley's last 16 starts when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game. |
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09-10-19 | Braves -152 v. Phillies | 5-6 | Loss | -152 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Fried shined in his biggest start of the season in Thursday’s series opener against Washington, allowing just a first-inning infield single then retiring the final 19 hitters he faced across seven innings with no walks and nine strikeouts. The 25-year-old is tied for the NL lead in victories and has done some of his best pitching since the All-Star break, going 7-0 with a 3.02 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in nine starts. Vargas has pitched well at times in seven starts since being acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline, giving up two earned runs four times but surrendering 13 earned runs total in the other three outings. The 36-year-old got a no-decision Thursday at Cincinnati despite allowing two runs on four hits with no walks and six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. Vargas, who was roughed up by the Mets for five runs on nine hits in four innings on Aug. 31, lasted just one-third of an inning against the Braves on April 13 after giving up four runs on two hits with three walks. |
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09-09-19 | Cubs -140 v. Padres | 10-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cubs have won five of Hendricks’ last seven starts, but he has been credited with just two victories in that stretch despite allowing two runs or fewer five times. The 29-year-old Dartmouth product gave up one run on three hits with seven strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision against Seattle on Monday. Hunter Renfroe is 3-for-7 with two doubles and a homer versus Hendricks, who yielded two runs over seven frames of a loss to San Diego on July 21. |
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09-09-19 | Indians -176 v. Angels | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Bieber allowed two or fewer earned runs in eight of his last nine starts and breezed through seven frames against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, surrendering two runs and six hits to earn a win. The 24-year-old struck out nine against the White Sox and is up to 233 K's in 188 2/3 total innings on the season. Bieber tossed a complete game against Los Angeles at home on Aug. 4, yielding two runs and five hits while striking out eight. Sandoval is looking for his first major league win and is making his sixth start among seven appearances. The 22-year-old allowed a total of one run and two hits over 8 1/3 innings in his last two appearances but got no run support as the Angels suffered shutout losses. Sandoval, who is seeing Cleveland for the first time, went 4-4 with a 6.41 ERA at Triple-A Salt Lake before being recalled. |
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09-09-19 | A's v. Astros -172 | 0-15 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Fiers last suffered a loss on May 1 at Boston and got some help from the offense on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he allowed four runs and seven hits in five innings but escaped without a decision. The Florida native failed to complete six innings in any of his last three outings but came out with a win in two of those turns. Fiers surrendered four home runs on six hits in six innings against Houston on Aug. 15 but did not factor in the decision in a game Oakland won 7-6. Greinke suffered his first loss since joining the Astros when he was reached for four runs and eight hits in six innings at Milwaukee on Tuesday. The former Cy Young Award winner earned four straight wins to begin his tenure with Houston but is 0-1 in his last two turns while allowing a total of nine runs and 14 hits in 11 2/3 innings. Greinke had little trouble at Oakland on Aug. 18, yielding one run and four hits in seven frames to earn a win. In addition, Fiers' YTD numbers against the Astros are poor. He has not won (or lost) in four tries and has a 6.14 ERA. Greinke is 7-2 lifetime vs. Oakland (17 starts) w/ a 2.97 ERA. Houston is a ridiculous 27-2 at home vs. division opponents as well. |
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09-09-19 | Texans +7.5 v. Saints | 28-30 | Win | 100 | 5 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans has dropped five straight season openers for SU and ATS and draws a tough matchup in the Texans, who captured the AFC South in 2018 and revamped their roster with a series of notable moves on cut-down weekend, including trading away former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney. QB Watson is a gamer, meaning he steps up for big games. With Andrew Luck suddenly out of football the door is open for the Texas to take the division. |
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09-08-19 | Bengals +10.5 v. Seahawks | 20-21 | Win | 100 | 28 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The "Legion of Boom" is officially over, but man, they were something else (Sherman, Thomas, Chancellor, Browner, Thurman, & Maxwell). Made playoffs 7 of last 9 seasons, under Pete Carroll, & seems all the weight is now on QB Wilson. Bengals' new HC, Taylor takes over for Marvin Lewis, who led them for 16 years. But when you go 0-7 in playoffs, only so much patience. Despite it all, Cincy is 17-8-3 ATS in the month of Sept. |
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09-08-19 | Indians -152 v. Twins | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 2 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cleveland Indians have split their first two games with the of a three-game series against the American League Central leading Minnesota Twins. The Indians won game one 6-2 but dropped game two 5-3 yesterday. The Indians offense is led by Francisco Lindor with a .297 batting average. Carlos Santana has hit thirty-two home runs and has driven in eighty-five. As a team, the Indians are hitting .251 and their opponents are hitting .240. Mike Clevinger will make the start for the Indians in the rubber game. He is 10-2 with a 2.71 ERA this season. |
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09-08-19 | Cubs +122 v. Brewers | 5-8 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Lester allowed six hits and four walks with nine strikeouts in six shutout innings of a 6-1 victory versus Seattle on Tuesday. The 35-year-old Washington native was also sharp in his previous start, yielding one run over six innings of a 4-1 victory over the Mets in New York on Aug. 29. Yelich is 6-for-16 versus Lester, who is 5-3 with a 2.10 ERA in 10 starts against the Brewers - 1-0 with zero earned runs allowed in two starts over 13 2/3 innings this season. Houser has yielded one earned run in six of seven starts since rejoining the rotation. The 26-year-old Oklahoma native's only blemish during that span was a 7-2 loss to Chicago at Wrigley Field on Aug. 4, when he permitted four runs and nine hits over five innings. Houser has a 1.29 WHIP and .252 batting average against with 93 strikeouts and 32 walks across 91 1/3 innings this season. |
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09-08-19 | Nationals -124 v. Braves | 9-4 | Win | 100 | 1 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Scherzer makes his fourth start since returning from a back injury that sent him to the injured list for almost a month, and he reached 90 pitches in six innings Tuesday against the New York Mets. The 35-year-old gave up four runs on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts to New York, after surrendering only three runs on 10 hits with 11 strikeouts across 8 1/3 innings in his first two starts after coming back. Scherzer, who has not faced Atlanta this season, is 9-7 in 22 career appearances (20 starts) with a 3.76 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Soroka, who leads the majors in homers allowed per nine innings (0.6), gave up two longballs Monday against Toronto, but earned his first victory since July 14 by allowing three runs on five hits with six strikeouts in five innings. The 22-year-old entered Saturday second in the NL in ERA, and since the All-Star break has pitched to a 2.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 10 starts. Soroka, whose ERA is vastly higher at home (4.02 in 11 starts) than away (1.44 in 14 starts), is 0-1 in three starts this season against the Nationals with five runs allowed on 13 hits in 15 innings. |
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09-08-19 | Titans +6 v. Browns | 43-13 | Win | 100 | 25 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The expectations are extremely high, as far as the Browns are concerned, as they captured the imagination of the NFL, with their vast improvement, coming from a combined 2-44 SU run, to last year's 7-8-1 record. Rookie QB Baker Mayfield, of course, was the catalyst. And his worth has actually risen, with the addition of HC Kitchens, WR Beckham, & RB Hunt, only increasing their expectations. But Titans, with a healthy Mariota, are a sneaky good outfit (got to divisional playoffs in '17). No pushovers. And their "D" line has improved. |
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09-08-19 | Rams v. Panthers | 30-27 | Win | 100 | 25 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Rams were just a few plays from being the defending Super Bowl champs, despite posting a mere 3 points. That impressive "D", who held the Pats to 13 points, has added Eric Weddle & Clay Matthews. Could work wonders with Wade Phillips' aggressive defensive philosophy. The #1 question with Panthers, of course is status of Cam's throwing shoulder. Losing LB Davis & DE Peppers, however, can't help. Rams the play. |
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09-08-19 | Ravens -6.5 v. Dolphins | 59-10 | Win | 100 | 25 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units For the first time since '07, Joe Flacco will not be under center as the Ravens kick off this season. But this franchise is firmly behind the electric Jackson, who led Baltimore to the playoffs once more, before being ousted at home by the Chargers. Not only did they lose a veteran on "O", also Weddle, who has been replaced by Earl Thomas. New coaching regime for the Fins. Now 24 different AFC East head coaches since Belichick started dominating the division. Ravens are 8-0 ATS vs Miami. |
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09-07-19 | Miami-FL v. North Carolina +5 | Top | 25-28 | Win | 100 | 47 h 47 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week Extra week to prepare for 'Canes after loss (3-pt cover) to Florida (six lead changes), despite 94-50 rushing yard edge. Tars rode Brown's return to enviously balanced (238 rushing yards, 245 passing yards) win over South Caroline, with 213-yard edge. 'Heels just 8 points from 7-0 spread run. Again. |
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09-07-19 | LSU v. Texas +7 | 45-38 | Push | 0 | 46 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is a classic matchup, most notably in the Quarterbacking category, as both Texas, (with Ehlinger), & Lsu, (with Burrow), have 2 of the nation's top signal callers. And did they ever shine in their prospective openers. Ehlinger: 28-of-38 & 4/0 (in wipeout of LaTech); Burrow: 23-of-27, & 5/0 (all in first half, in demolition of Georgia Southern). In last year's bowls, these 2 were among the most impressive, with the Bayous destroying Central Florida statwise, & the Steers (+13) upsetting Georgia. The dog is 16-5 ATS in Longhorn games. We ride it again. |
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09-07-19 | Indians +147 v. Twins | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Civale earned his second straight victory Monday when he held the Chicago White Sox to three runs (one earned) on seven hits and three walks over five innings. The 24-year-old Connecticut native has not given up more than two earned runs in any of his seven major-league starts and served up one homer in 41 2/3 innings. Rosario had a double in three at-bats versus Civale, who limited Minnesota to one run on four hits over six innings in a no-decision Aug. 11. |
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09-07-19 | Cardinals -141 v. Pirates | 10-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Wainwright turned in a gem against San Francisco on Monday, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings to reach double digits in wins for the 10th time in his career. The 38-year-old struggled in his previous two turns while allowing seven runs and 14 hits over 8 2/3 total innings. Wainwright had little trouble at home against Pittsburgh on Aug. 10, when he yielded one run and six hits in six innings to earn the win. |
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09-07-19 | Central Florida -10.5 v. Florida Atlantic | 48-14 | Win | 100 | 45 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It didn't take long for the public to jump on the Knights, as a single digit chalk vs an outfit which enters off a trip to Ohio State, in a game that saw the Owls allow 4 TD passes in the first 8:10 (Fields for Haskins), while eventually covering the 27½ point spot in a 45-24 final, as new Buckeye HC Day then went to the running game, resulting in a 237-22 overland edge. The Knights have been spectacular, topping 37 points no less than 21 times since '17, with accompanying, 26-1 SU run (24-10 ATS). Check 338-4 rushing yard edge in their opener. |
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09-07-19 | San Diego State +9 v. UCLA | 23-14 | Win | 100 | 42 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Same as last year for these 2. Latest 'Tec dynamic RB Washington: just 2.5 yards per rush in 6-0 rout of Weber State. Dog is 13-1 ATS in San Diego State games, which is still seeking an offense. Bruins only 17 points from a 7-32 ATS run, as woes continue, with 12 first downs & a 200-yard deficit at Cincinnati. To make matters worse, note that Uclans host Oklahoma next week. Bruins as favorites? No. |
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09-07-19 | Yankees -113 v. Red Sox | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Happ is coming off a masterful performance against Oakland but did not factor in the decision after allowing only one hit over six scoreless innings. The 36-year-old alternated wins and losses over his previous six starts, one of which was a victory over Boston on Aug. 4, when he yielded four runs and seven hits (two home runs) over 5 2/3 innings. Happ, who is 2-0 with a 4.24 ERA against the Red Sox this season, has flustered Mookie Betts (8-for-42) and Bogaerts (6-for-39). |
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09-07-19 | South Florida v. Georgia Tech -6 | Top | 10-14 | Loss | -109 | 40 h 25 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit CFB Play of the Day Tech missed cover at Clemson on late 51-yard FG. A 411-157 rushing yard deficit for 'Jackets' formerly overpowering run game (#1 last year). Now 131-45 point deficit in L3 tilts. Nine returning Bull "O" players made little difference in the horrendous 0-point, 9-first down, 157-yard effort vs Wisconsin. |
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09-07-19 | Northern Illinois v. Utah -21.5 | Top | 17-35 | Loss | -106 | 40 h 31 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Mismatch of the Week Last week we described the Utes as "always there", & weren't they ever in 30-12 throttling of oncoming Byu, behind Huntley's 13-of-16, & 181 Moss rushing yards (35:58-24:02 time edge). Just 90 rushing yards, & 24 points for NIU vs Illinois State, including a 68-yard Bowers TD pass. Utes smother 'em. |
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09-05-19 | Packers v. Bears -3 | 10-3 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This matchup was Khalil Mack's coming out party, as a Bear, when he completely dominated that SNF match up vs the Pack, injuring Rodgers in the process. Matt LaFleur takes over as Green Bay head coach, as not only did Packers lose McCarthy, but also veterans Matthews & Cobb. However, GB is always in the hunt with a healthy Aaron. Bears: 12-5 SU & ATS in '17, falling victim to Nick Foles' January magic. Have all the ingredients to continue up ticking |
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09-04-19 | Angels v. A's -152 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Sandoval (0-1, 5.24 ERA) comes in off his best start of his career, shutting out the Rangers over five innings last Wednesday. Previous to that he’d posted a 6.75 ERA. Roark (8-8, 4.04) is undefeated in Oakland this year, having beaten St. Louis, Houston and the Yankees. And despite being 0-1 vs. the Angels lifetime, note that Roark owns a minuscule 1.89 ERA in those contests. |
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09-04-19 | Padres v. Diamondbacks UNDER 8 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Padres' rookie right-hander Chris Paddack (8-7, 3.69 ERA) has been going through a rough stretch, but he held the Giants to one run over seven innings last time out. In two starts against Arizona this season, Paddack has allowed only two runs over 11 1/3 innings of work. As for Arizona starter Zac Gallen (2-4, 2.79 ERA), this will be his first career meeting with the Padres and the right-hander has allowed just eight runs in five starts since joining from Miami. The under is 8-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 11 games vs. a right-handed starters. While the under is 6-2-1 in Padres last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starters. The under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. |
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09-04-19 | Phillies -138 v. Reds | 5-8 | Loss | -138 | 5 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The familiar refrain of a lack of run support and a leaky bullpen was once again heard by Nola, who received a no-decision after his one-run, four-hit performance against the New York Mets on Friday turned into an 11-5 loss by Philadelphia. The 26-year-old also walked away without a decision in his last encounter with Cincinnati on June 9 after allowing three runs on four hits in 6 2/3 innings. Joey Votto (0-for-13) and Eugenio Suarez (2-for-12) have struggled considerably versus Nola, who sports a 2-1 mark with a 2.86 ERA and 0.89 WHP in five career starts against the Reds. Bauer allowed six runs on four innings of a 10-6 loss at St. Louis on Saturday to see his losing streak extend to four games and his ERA balloon to 8.40 in six starts since being acquired from Cleveland at the trade deadline. The 28-year-old was taken deep twice to lift his home run total to six in his last five trips to the mound. |
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09-03-19 | Rockies v. Dodgers -1.5 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Rockies' right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-6, 8.07 ERA) has been as poor in his nine outings this season as the record and ERA would suggest. Last time out, Gonzalez was tagged with seven runs on as many hits while recording just two outs. He has made eight starts this year, and the Rockies have failed to cover the runline in all of those games. As for Dodgers starter Julio Urias (4-3, 2.53 ERA), he has made just six starts this year, but Urias has put in plenty of work as a reliever and a sub-three ERA over 67-plus innings of work is impressive. |
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09-03-19 | Angels v. A's -164 | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Fiers permitted one run, eight hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings of a 2-1 victory at Kansas City on Aug. 27. The 34-year-old Florida native, who pitches on six days of rest for the first time since the All-Star break, has allowed more than three runs only once during his unbeaten streak. Albert Pujols is 7-for-28 with two home runs versus Fiers, who is 6-4 with a 4.84 ERA in 13 games (12 starts) against the Angels - 3-0, 1.93 in three turns this season. |
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09-03-19 | Phillies -102 v. Reds | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 2 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Alex Wood was scratched Monday with a reoccurrence of his back issue, leaving Sims to make his third start of the season after throwing 36 pitches in relief Saturday in St. Louis. The former first-round pick gave up two runs to the Cardinals in that outing and hasn't fared particularly well as a starter either in 2019, going 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA. J.T. Realmuto is 4-for-5 with a homer and a double versus Sims, who permitted four runs over 6 1/3 innings in his only career start against Philadelphia in 2017. |
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09-02-19 | Notre Dame -20 v. Louisville | Top | 35-17 | Loss | -105 | 148 h 31 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week We've never seen such a dramatic drop as these Cards are experiencing: -331½ points ATS in their last 27 outings (6-21). Another? Okay, Louisville allowing 57 ppg in its last 7 games. Irish got to Final Four, before being taken apart by Clemson. Return 7 offensive starters, including QB Book. A one-sided affair. |
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09-02-19 | Padres v. Diamondbacks -135 | 7-14 | Win | 100 | 5 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Leake is coming off his best start since being traded to the Diamondbacks after yielding a pair of runs in 7 1/3 innings to defeat San Francisco on Tuesday. He was 0-2 with an 8.02 ERA through his first four starts with Arizona. Manny Machado has a home run in three at-bats versus Leake, who owns a 3.30 ERA in eight career starts against the Padres. In addition, Leake is 8-5 with a 3.60 ERA in his home team-starts this season as opposed to 5-9 with a 5.91 ERA away in his team-starts this season while Quantrill is 5-9 in his overall team-starts this season. |
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09-02-19 | Rangers v. Yankees -200 | 7-0 | Loss | -200 | 5 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minor is slumping of late and is winless in his last three starts, watching his ERA drift up from 2.90 to 3.25 in that span. The 31-year-old made his last two starts against the Los Angeles Angels and was reached for a total of 11 runs - 10 earned - on 14 hits and five walks in 12 1/3 innings. Minor is seeing the Yankees for the first time since Aug. 10, 2018, when he earned a win despite allowing four runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. Tanaka breezed through seven scoreless innings at Seattle on Tuesday, scattering three hits and walking one while striking out seven. The Japan native surrendered two or fewer runs in three or his last four outings and completed at least six innings in each of those four turns. |
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09-02-19 | Twins -185 v. Tigers | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 2 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Odorizzi allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last six starts and yielded two runs and five hits in six innings to earn a win at Chicago on Wednesday. The 29-year-old stuck out eight against the White Sox without surrendering a home run and kept the ball in the park in each of his last four outings. Odorizzi is 2-0 in two starts against Detroit this season, allowing a total of one run and six hits in 13 innings. |
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09-01-19 | Houston +24.5 v. Oklahoma | 31-49 | Win | 100 | 117 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Mighty Sooners are again figured among the elite squads, with their annually overpowering offense. Such is the case once more, despite the departure of QB Murray (OU's 2nd consecutive Heisman winner). Alabama transfer Jalen Hurts starts in place of Murray, & certainly had his moments with the 'Tide, but he just doesn't possess the pure passing ability of either Mayfield & Murray, which will be needed, as the Okie "D" allowed 454 ppg & 33 ppg in '18. Prime example is Sooners' 345-317 pt edge in their last 7 games. The Cougars are led by super QB King, who does it overhead, & overland leading the UH "O" to 41 or more points ten times LY |
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09-01-19 | Mets -106 v. Phillies | 2-5 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Stroman fell to 1-1 in five starts since being acquired by the Mets after yielding four runs on six hits over six innings of a 5-2 setback Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old New York native was taken deep twice for the second time in three outings, however, after surrendering 11 homers in his previous 23 starts. Corey Dickerson is 10-for-27 with five extra-base hits versus Stroman, who sports a 2-0 mark with a 1.86 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in three career appearances (one start) against Philadelphia. In addition, Stroman has 2.91 ERA away this season while Eflin is 1-6 with a 8.62 ERA and 1.88 WHIP in his last seven overall team-starts, and 5 Ks with 6 BBs in his last three starts. |
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09-01-19 | Orioles v. Royals OVER 9.5 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Baltimore righty Aaron Brooks (4-7, 5.79 ERA) is coming off six scoreless innings of two-hit ball at Washington, but he's still 2-4 with an ugly 6.44 ERA in 11 outings (seven starts) on the road this season. As for KC lefty Danny Duffy, he will make his first start since going on the IL since Aug. 6. Duffy was smacked around for nine runs in 4 2/3 innings at Minnesota last time out and note that over is 12-5 in Duffy's last 17 home starts. Additionally, Baltimore's relievers are dead last in the majors with a 5.92 ERA, and KC's is not much better (27th) with a 5.06 ERA. In addition, the over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 Sunday games, 4-1 in Royals last 5 Sunday games, and 5-1 in the last 6 meetings at Kauffman Stadium. |
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09-01-19 | Reds v. Cardinals -151 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 2 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Mahle will be making his first start in the majors since July 19 when he gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals. He was placed on the injured list after that outing before making three starts in the minors, including one Monday in which he spun five scoreless innings. The 24-year-old has a 6.10 ERA in four career starts versus St. Louis. |
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08-31-19 | Georgia -21 v. Vanderbilt | 30-6 | Win | 100 | 99 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Can't imagine any team being more frustrated than these 'Dawgs, who've suffered a pair of hairs-breadth losses to Alabama, in search of a national title, the past 2 years. They own the 'Dores, overland, & despite Vandy's decent play, not on Georgia plateau |
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08-31-19 | Reds v. Cardinals -105 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Bauer has battled inconsistency since being acquired from Cleveland and was ripped for eight runs - seven earned - on eight hits and two walks over three innings at Pittsburgh on Sunday. The UCLA product has failed to complete five frames in three of his five starts with the Reds and is 1-3 with a 7.62 ERA since joining the team. Bauer has made one career start against the Cardinals, settling for a no-decision despite allowing just one run and registering 10 strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings while with the Indians. Hudson did not allow a run in any of his last three starts and surrendered a total of seven hits while striking out 13 batters over 18 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old has permitted more than three earned runs in just two of his 27 games this season and did not yield a home run in any of his last five turns. Hudson is 2-0 with a 3.71 ERA in three starts against Cincinnati in 2019, with one of the wins coming at home. |
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08-31-19 | Twins -134 v. Tigers | 7-10 | Loss | -134 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Boyd is 0-4 over his last nine starts after a rough effort at Minnesota on Sunday when he served up two homers and allowed seven runs on four hits and five walks to fall to 6-6 lifetime against the Twins. It was the third time in four starts that he permitted at least five runs, a span in which he has been taken deep nine times. Boyd gave up three runs over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on June 7. |
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08-31-19 | Brewers v. Cubs -152 | 2-0 | Loss | -152 | 3 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Davies has finished no more than five innings during a stretch of five straight losses, a span in which he has posted a 9.41 ERA. Included in the slump are two matchups with the Cubs, who got to the 26-year-old for 11 runs with four homers in nine total innings between the two outings. Davies had two solid starts versus Chicago earlier in the year and has a 3.87 ERA in 17 career meetings. Hamels is 1-1 with a 7.29 ERA in five August starts after missing all of July with an oblique strain, although most of the damage was done in his last road start during the stretch. He has allowed three runs or fewer three times this month, including five scoreless frames against the Brewers at home Aug. 3. Hernan Perez is 8-for-16 with three extra-base hits against the four-time All-Star, who is 8-3 with a 3.28 ERA in 18 career starts versus Milwaukee. |
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08-31-19 | Toledo +12 v. Kentucky | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -105 | 92 h 49 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day Kentucky is coming off 3 consecutive bowl campaigns, & rare 10-win season, but will be hard pressed to continue that performance, as they've lost a dozen starters, including record-setting RB Snell. Underdog is 18-6 ATS in UK games, & Rockets not only topped 50 points on 5 lined occasions in '18, but have been a staple for the last decade. All ingredients for a nail biter. |
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08-31-19 | Ole Miss v. Memphis -5 | 10-15 | Push | 0 | 92 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Can Luke & Co plug up that porous Rebel "D" which allowed 31+ points in 8 of its final 9 games? Ole Miss is on a brutal 1-9 spread run, but have recruited decently LA. Tigers averaging 42.6 ppg in their last 20 lined games, while covering 8-of-9 home games. Revenge for '16 wipe out, behind dependable White (3,296 passing yards, 26/9) & RB Taylor (34 TDs L3 years). |
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08-31-19 | Boise State +5 v. Florida State | Top | 36-31 | Win | 100 | 91 h 26 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit Inter-Conference Game of the Week Florida State on a steady decline (12-13 SU L2 years), with unthinkable 210-87 point deficit in their last 5 outings. Hornibrook or Blackman at QB? Broncos have said goodbye to QB Rypien (13,587 passing yards on 1,035 completions for his career), but Boise has been a steady force forever. Note visitor is 29-12 ATS in Bronco games. Take the points. |
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08-30-19 | Oklahoma State -14 v. Oregon State | 52-36 | Win | 100 | 78 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Year after year, the Cowboys just continue on as an offensive powerhouse. Loss of QB Cornelius (4,394 yards in '18) hurts, & defense a concern. But opening against a Beaver team which has allowed 34+ points in 21-of-22 lined games certainly helps. And Oklahoma State's home field is of little help. Gundy replacing some offensive help, but a rout. |
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08-30-19 | Rice v. Army -21.5 | 7-14 | Loss | -103 | 67 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units You have to go back decades to find the last time that the Cadets have been pegged as this much of a chalk, which naturally gives the public pause, despite their steady climb over the last 3 years, which have seen them come from a 2-10 record in '15, to 8-5 in '16, to 10-3 in '17, to 11-2 in '18 (never won 11 games, previously). Of course, they do it with a running game that forced overtime at Oklahoma, as a 31-pt underdog (339 RYs), & routed Houston, 70-14 in the Armed Forces Bowl (507 yds). Owl fans were expecting more, following three straight bowl seasons, but things have turned around, with a combined 6-31 in their 3 years since. Sure, it's heavy spot, but no letup with military teams, thus a continuation of upswing |
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08-29-19 | Chargers v. 49ers -4 | 27-24 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Home team is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings. |
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08-29-19 | Dolphins +3.5 v. Saints | 16-13 | Win | 100 | 2 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall, and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on field turf. |
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08-29-19 | Lions v. Browns -5 | 16-20 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Detroit is 5-11 ATS in their last 16 Thursday games while Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. |
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08-29-19 | Ravens -5.5 v. Redskins | 20-7 | Win | 100 | 2 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Baltimore is 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games on grass, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games, and 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. While Washington is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games. |
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08-29-19 | Vikings -3 v. Bills | 23-27 | Loss | -105 | 1 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minnesota is 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games on turf and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. while Buffalo is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. |
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08-29-19 | Falcons v. Jaguars -4 | 31-12 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall, and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. |
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08-28-19 | A's -156 v. Royals | 4-6 | Loss | -156 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Roark has pitched well since being acquired from Cincinnati, going 2-1 with a 2.63 ERA with 23 strikeouts and five walks in four starts. The 32-year-old native of Illinois is coming off a home victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday in which he permitted two runs and seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. Roark has made one start and one relief appearance against Kansas City in his career, going 1-0 while giving up four runs - three earned - on seven hits and three walks in 12 frames. Junis has lost back-to-back starts and four of his last six after surrendering four runs and six hits in four innings at Cleveland on Friday. The 26-year-old, who also hails from the Prairie State, has yielded 13 runs and 23 hits over 19 1/3 frames while losing his last three turns at home. Junis owns a 1-2 record and 5.03 ERA in three starts and one relief appearance against Oakland in his career. |
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08-28-19 | Twins -179 v. White Sox | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Odorizzi lost for the second time since the All-Star break last time out, giving up four runs (three earned) and eight hits over five innings against the White Sox. The loss ended a four-start unbeaten streak for the 29-year-old, who had permitted a combined five runs during that span and blanked Chicago with 5 1/3 innings of one-hit ball on May 26. Jose Abreu is 7-for-20 against Odorizzi, who has not pitched in one week and owns a 5-0 record and 1.00 ERA with extra rest. |
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08-28-19 | Cubs v. Mets UNDER 7.5 | 10-7 | Loss | -109 | 5 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Going back to the start of July, there has been only one start for Hendricks where he gave up more than two runs. Syndergaard has a 1.89 ERA and 0.95 WHIP his previous three starts. It was a 5-2 win by the Cubs last night, the kind of score we're looking for again here and should get due to the better pitching matchup. Neither starter allowed a run in their last starts. Hendricks went seven and allowed three hits vs. San Francisco while Syndergaard went six and allowed just two hits vs. Cleveland. The Under is 8-2 in Hendricks' last 10 starts. The Mets have scored 1 or 2 runs in four of their last five games, but have also allowed three or less in five of their last seven. |
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08-27-19 | Rays v. Astros -180 | 1-15 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Morton received a no-decision after allowing three runs, four hits and two walks with three strikeouts over five innings of Tampa Bay's 7-6 victory over Seattle on Wednesday. The 35-year-old New Jersey native is 3-3 with a 4.10 ERA in eight starts since the All-Star Game compared with a 2.32 ERA prior to the break. Houston's Martin Maldonado is 7-for-13 with four walks against Morton, who is 4-5 with a 5.74 ERA in 10 outings against the Astros. Verlander retired 27 of the 29 batters he faced but allowed two solo home runs in a 2-1 loss to Detroit on Wednesday, extending his winless streak to three starts (0-1) - all Houston losses. The 36-year-old Virginia native's first complete game of the season came with 11 strikeouts as he extended his franchise record of consecutive double-digit strikeout games to seven. Tampa Bay outfielder Austin Meadows went deep in the season opener versus Verlander, who is 9-4 with a 3.30 ERA in 19 starts against the Rays. |
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08-27-19 | Reds -148 v. Marlins | 8-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Miami left-hander Caleb Smith (8-7, 3.82 ERA) has had a rough month, posting a 1-3 record with a 5.66 ERA through his four starts. Smith has allowed a career-high 23 homers on the season and he served up two homers while surrendering five runs in six innings at Atlanta last time out. As for Cincinnati starter Luis Castillo (12-5, 3.04 ERA), the right-hander is having a career year. Castillo tossed seven shutout innings in a 14-0 win over Miami on April 9 to improve to 2-0 with a 0.39 ERA in three career starts against Miami. |
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08-27-19 | Indians -148 v. Tigers | 10-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Turnbull remains winless in his last 11 starts (0-8) and comes in off one of his worst outings in that stretch at Houston last Tuesday when he permitted five runs over three innings of a loss. The 26-year-old University of Alabama product has given up three or fewer runs in eight of the past 11 outings, but seeks his first victory since May 31. Oscar Mercado is 5-for-8 with a double and six RBIs against Turnbull, who is 0-4 with a 6.30 ERA in four starts versus the Indians this season. |
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08-26-19 | Reds -152 v. Marlins | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Although his career-best scoreless innings streak was halted at 23 on Tuesday, Gray saw his winning ways continue as he improved to 4-0 in his last five starts and 7-1 with a 2.25 ERA over his last 12 with another sterling effort. The two-time All-Star allowed just one run on four hits in six innings and struck out 10 for the second time in as many games in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus San Diego. Gray owns a 1-0 record with a 3.38 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in three career starts versus Miami, although he received a no-decision on April 11 after scattering two hits over four innings. |
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08-26-19 | Cardinals +125 v. Brewers | 12-2 | Win | 125 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Gonzalez is winless over his last eight starts dating back to May 15 and did not factor into the decision for a seventh straight outing Tuesday at St. Louis after yielding one run on three hits and four walks over six innings. The two-time All-Star has permitted two or fewer runs in four of his last five turns but failed to pitch past five innings in seven of his last eight trips to the mound. Paul Goldschmidt is 10-for-20 versus Gonzalez, who is 3-4 with a 3.11 ERA in 11 career starts against the Cardinals. In addition, Wainwright is 6-0 in career team-starts in Milwaukee, and 5-1 his last six away team-starts in August while Gonzalez is 2-6 his last eight team-starts in August, and 2-5 his last seven team-starts versus the Cardinals |
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08-26-19 | Pirates v. Phillies -125 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Philly should be able to score plenty of runs off Pittsburgh righty Joe Musgrove (8-12, 4.74 ERA) who has been lit up for 17 runs over his last four starts (7.71 ERA). Left-hander Jason Vargas (6-6, 3.99 ERA) will toe the rubber for the home team. He has made four starts since coming over from the Mets allowing two runs in three of them. The Phillies are 12-5 in their last 17 games following a loss. The Pirates are 6-20 in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning record and 2-8 in the last 10 meetings with Philadelphia. |
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08-25-19 | Nationals -123 v. Cubs | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Washington has won four in a row - all by at least five runs - and 11 of its last 13 to solidify its hold on the top wild card slot in the National League. Juan Soto has six runs scored in the series while Howie Kendrick is 7-for-14 with six RBIs over a three-game stretch for the Nationals, who have scored at least seven runs 10 times during their 11-2 surge. Strasburg will be trying for the second time to obtain a career-high 16th win, getting a no-decision in his first attempt at Pittsburgh on Tuesday despite spinning seven scoreless innings. He has won 12 of his last 14 decisions, a run that began May 18 against the Cubs, whom he held to one earned run in eight innings of a 5-2 victory. The three-time All-Star, who needs nine strikeouts to reach 200 for the third time, has a 2.05 ERA in seven career starts against the Cubs. |
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08-25-19 | Diamondbacks +108 v. Brewers | 5-2 | Win | 108 | 3 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ray (back) will be activated off the 10-day injured list to make the start and is hoping to rediscover the form that saw him hold the Los Angeles Dodgers to two runs on as many hits over six innings in his last full start on Aug. 9. The 27-year-old owns 187 strikeouts in 142 innings this season and punched out two in as many innings before leaving with the back injury at Colorado on Aug. 14. Ray is seeing Milwaukee for the first time since 2017, when he tossed 13 2/3 scoreless innings across two starts against the Brewers. In addition, Ray has 35 Ks and 6 BBs in his last five starts, and is 6-2 in his last eight away team starts in August, and 3-1 versus NL Central this season. |
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08-25-19 | Rays -166 v. Orioles | 3-8 | Loss | -166 | 2 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Baltimore right-hander Dylan Bundy (5-13, 5.03 ERA) has a 4-6 career record with an ugly 6.39 ERA in 13 career outings against the Rays. Bundy was lit up for seven runs on eight hits in just one frame when he faced them on July 12 and he is 1-8 with a 5.16 ERA in 13 home starts on the season. As for the Rays, Diego Castillo (2-6, 3.44 ERA) will serve as the opener today, a strategy they've had plenty of success with. The Rays pitching staff has the second-best ERA across the major leagues this season and it should have no trouble to maneuver around Baltimore's lineup. |
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08-24-19 | Arizona v. Hawaii +11 | 38-45 | Win | 100 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Wildcats highly-touted offense slipped a few notches in head coach Kevin Sumlin’s debut last season, no thanks to an injury-laden campaign from QB Khalil Tate. He’s healthy now and as a result, Arizona is expected to be drastically improved in 2019. Still, opening the season in Hawaii has not been an ideal location for visiting teams as they are just 3-3 SU and 0-6 ATS in this role since 2010. On the flip side, the deeply experienced Warriors improved from 3 wins to an 8-victory bowl unit last season and return 18 staters this year. Hawaii is also 6-0 ATS at home against Pac-12 opponents. |
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08-24-19 | Seahawks v. Chargers +3.5 | 23-15 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The underdog (Los Angeles) is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings between these two teams. |
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08-24-19 | Giants +130 v. A's | 10-5 | Win | 130 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Bumgarner allowed four runs, six hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over six innings of a 6-1 loss at Arizona on Sunday. The 30-year-old North Carolina native was 5-0 with a 2.61 ERA in his previous 10 starts since a setback at Dodger Stadium on June 20. The Oakland lineup is batting a collective .152 against Bumgarner, who is 5-2 with a 4.32 ERA in eight starts against the Athletics after a 3-2 victory Aug. 13 when he yielded one run while striking out nine in seven innings. In addition, Bumgarner 6-1 with a 3.38 ERA and 0,83 WHIP in his last seven overall starts, and 5-1 his last six overall team-starts in August. |
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08-24-19 | 49ers +3.5 v. Chiefs | 27-17 | Win | 100 | 26 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kansas City Chiefs are 2-22 ATS coming off a loss when facing an opponent coming off a win. |
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08-24-19 | Braves v. Mets UNDER 8 | 9-5 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Mets' righty Zack Wheeler (9-7, 4.40 ERA) is coming off a couple of subpar outings at Atlanta and KC, but he had turned in back-to-back scoreless outings spanning 15 innings of work prior to that. Wheeler is comfortable home at Citi Field, and note that under is 5-2 in his last 7 starts versus the Braves. As for Atlanta starter Max Fried (14-4, 3.84 ERA), the 25-year-old southpaw is 3-0 with a superb 2.01 ERA and 26 strikeouts through four starts (22-plus innings) this month. Also, note that under is 4-1 in Fried's last 5 starts versus the Mets. Under is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings at Citi Field. |
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08-24-19 | Rangers v. White Sox -132 | 4-0 | Loss | -132 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Kolby Allard (1-0, 6.60 ERA) takes the mound for Texas on Saturday, opposed by Chicago's Ivan Nova (9-9, 4.47 ERA). Allard was acquired from Atlanta on July 30 and the former first-round draft pick has made three starts as a Ranger. His worst came in his most recent outing, allowing seven runs (six earned) over five innings in Monday's no-decision against the LA Angels (Texas would win 8-7 in 11 innings). This will mark his first career appearance against the White Sox. Nova was just 4-9 (5.86 ERA) through 20 outings after losing 7-5 at KC on July 17, his first start after the break. However, he hasn't lost since, going 5-0 (team is 6-0), while allowing just four ERs over 42..1 innings for an 0.85 ERA. The White Sox have won 12 of their last 14 here at home vs the Rangers. |
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08-24-19 | Florida v. Miami-FL +7.5 | 24-20 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The first renewal of this classic in-state rivalry since 2013 takes place in Orlando where it appears that the Gators hold a huge edge in both head coach and quarterback experience. Florida will have its hands full matching last year’s production, though, especially with all six games away from the Swamp coming against bowl teams. Meanwhile, former defensive coordinator and new Miami head coach Manny Diaz will likely be searching for a go-to signal caller throughout most of the season. Look for UM’s 4th ranked defense last year to be the catalyst early on in 2019 for the Hurricanes, starting here, as Miami improves to 7-1 ATS in this series |
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08-24-19 | Cardinals v. Vikings -5.5 | 9-20 | Win | 100 | 19 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Arizona is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games, 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 games on field turf, and 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 home games. In addition, Arizona is 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 meetings overall and 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Minnesota. |
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08-23-19 | Rangers -134 v. White Sox | 3-8 | Loss | -134 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Texas will have a massive edge on the mound with Lance Lynn (14-8, 3.60 ERA) opposing Dylan Cease (2-6, 5.93 ERA). While Lynn has posted a 2.65 ERA over his last three turns, Cease has gone 1-6 with an ugly 6.00 ERA over his past seven starts. Rangers are 6-2 in Lynns last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record and 7-0 in Lynn's last 7 road starts. |
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08-23-19 | Bills v. Lions +2.5 | 24-20 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Buffalo is only 3-12 SU and 2-12-1 ATS in the preseason against NFC North foes. Buffalo has lost six of the past seven preseasons. The Lions bring a 14-2 SU and 15-1 ATS record into this exhibition season against AFC East opponents (9-1 SUATS in this series) – including 10-0 ATS at home. Buffalo is 1-9 SUATS in its final preseason road game the last ten years. |
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08-22-19 | Packers v. Raiders +2 | 21-22 | Win | 100 | 3 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Oakland is 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. |