08-11-17 |
Pirates v. Blue Jays -128 |
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4-2 |
Loss |
-128 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
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08/11 07:05 PM EST MLB (979) PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS (980) TORONTO BLUE JAYS. Take: Home Field Game of the Month: (980) TORONTO BLUE JAYS Reason: Pittsburgh has a losing road record and heads to a park that's tough to pitch in. The Pirates go with Jameson Taillon (6-5, 4.60 ERA) and the Pirates are 9-22 in their last 31 games on astroturf. Toronto has won 6 straight interleague games, 19-9 in interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jays righty Marcus Stroman (10-5, 3.17) is 8-1 with a 2.38 ERA in 14 career interleague games - 11 starts. The Blue Jays 12-5 when he starts, 7-1 in home starts. Play Toronto.
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08-10-17 |
Dodgers -179 v. Diamondbacks |
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8-6 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 11 m |
Show
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8/10 06:40 PM MLB (907) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (908) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS. The L.A. Dodgers are 33-20 on the road and is 45-8 in its last 53 contests. Rookie sensation Cody Bellinger (33 homers) went 2-for-4 with his third home run in four games in a 3-2 win last night. Dodgers righty Yu Darvish (7-9, 3.81 ERA) had a smashing debut with Los Angeles on Friday, scattering three hits and striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Mets in New York. The Dodgers are 23-6 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record. Arizona has lost three of its last four contests. Can't trust Diamondbacks young lefty Anthony Banda (1-1, 3.86), who struggled with control in the minors: He posted a 7-6 record and 5.13 ERA in 19 starts for Triple-A Reno this season. And the Dodgers are 48-22 in the last 70 meetings. Play L.A. Dodgers.
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08-10-17 |
Twins v. Brewers -150 |
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7-2 |
Loss |
-150 |
10 h 42 m |
Show
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8/10 05:10 PM MLB (923) MINNESOTA TWINS VS (924) MILWAUKEE BREWERS. Minnesota has been impressive on the road but they are stuck with starer Kyle Gibson (6-9, 6.03 ERA), who has struggled all year. He has a 5.03 ERA in three career meetings with Milwaukee and the Twins are 16-40 in interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Milwaukee is home with a strong offense, 6-2 against lefty starters. Brewers starter Zach Davies (13-5, 4.18 ERA) has yielded three earned runs and 19 hits in 28 2/3 innings over a dominant four-game stretch, which includes seven scoreless frames in a win at Tampa Bay on Saturday. And the Brewers are 15-5 in Davies' last 20 starts. Play Milwaukee.
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08-10-17 |
Royals v. Cardinals -138 |
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6-8 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 45 m |
Show
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08/10 04:15 PM MLB (921) KANSAS CITY ROYALS ( - ) VS (922) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Take: Inner Circle: Play the ((922) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS The Cardinals aim for a sixth straight victory and a four-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals. The Royals go with agin Jason Hammel (5-9, 4.73 ERA), who is 4-6 with a 5.68 ERA in 12 career starts against the Cardinals. The Cardinals have clawed within 1 1/2 games of the division-leading Chicago Cubs. Cardinals starter Lance Lynn (10-6, 3.12 ERA) has been great, 4-0 with a 1.21 ERA over his last six starts. And the Royals are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings. Play the (922) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS.
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08-10-17 |
Indians -139 v. Rays |
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1-4 |
Loss |
-139 |
9 h 43 m |
Show
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08/10 04:10 PM MLB (911) CLEVELAND INDIANS VS (912) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Cleveland has a winning road record, 8-3 vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Danny Salazar looks to improve on a 2-0 record and 0.66 ERA at Tropicana Field. Salazar has produced three strong starts since coming off the disabled list, earning one victory while allowing three runs and eight hits over 20 innings with 28 strikeouts. Tampa Bay is 4-10 vs. a right-handed starter. Rays lefty Blake Snell (0-6, 4.98 ERA) is winless and the Rays are 2-7 in Snell's last 9 starts. And the Indians are 11-3 in the last 14 meetings, 7-1 at Tampa Bay. Play Cleveland.
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08-09-17 |
Dodgers -112 v. Diamondbacks |
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3-2 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 55 m |
Show
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08/09 09:40 PM EST MLB (959) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (960) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS. Take: Inner Circle: Play the (959) LOS ANGELES DODGERS Reason: The L.A. Dodgers are 22-6 vs. a team with a winning record, 20-7 on the road. The Dodgers are fifth in baseball in runs scored, tops in pitching. Alex Wood (13-1, 2.33 ERA) is off another gem, allowing 1 run in 6 innings against Atlanta, a 7-4 win. He is undefeated on the road with a 1.55 ERA, including 2-0 against Arizona with a 2.40 ERA. Arizona starter Zack Greinke was pounded by the Dodgers in his one start against them, allowing 10 hits and 5 runs in 5 innings. Greinke allowed six runs on nine hits while striking out eight batters through six innings during Thursday's win over the Cubs. He didn't factor into the decision. The Diamondbacks are 13-30 against a team with a winning percentage above .600. And the Dodgers are 47-22 in the last 69 meetings. Play the L.A. Dodgers.
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08-09-17 |
Royals v. Cardinals -130 |
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5-8 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 39 m |
Show
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8/09 08:15 PM EST MLB (979) KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS (980) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS. Take: (980) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS. Reason: The Kansas City Royals have dropped seven of nine. The Royals are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague games. The St. Louis Cardinals are clicking on offense, winning 4 in a row, 7-2 at home. St. Louis outscored Kansas City 21-6 in the first two games. The Cardinals go with righty Mike Leake (3.34 ERA) and the team is 28-13 at home following a road trip of 7 or more days. And the Royals are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings. Play St. Louis.
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08-09-17 |
Phillies +141 v. Braves |
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3-2 |
Win
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141 |
8 h 54 m |
Show
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08/09 07:35 PM EST MLB (957) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS (958) ATLANTA BRAVES. Take: (957) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Reason: Philadelphia is 7-0 against the NL East. The Phillies conclude a quick two-game series at Atlanta on looking to beat the Braves for the 11th time in 13 meetings this season following Tuesday's 5-2 victory, sparked by center fielder Odubel Herrera's fifth homer in 12 contests against Atlanta pitching. Atlanta is on a 4-12 run. Braves lefty Sean Newcomb (1-6, 4.61 ERA) is a big favorite but has experienced difficulty locating in his past four appearances, walking 18 in 21 innings. Play Philadelphia.
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08-09-17 |
Padres v. Reds -143 |
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3-8 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 31 m |
Show
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8/09 07:10 PM EST MLB (955) SAN DIEGO PADRES VS (956) CINCINNATI REDS. Take: (956) CINCINNATI REDS. Reason: San Diego is a long way from home with a 21-35 road record. The Padres are stuck with lefty Travis Wood (2-3, 6.49 ERA) and the team is 12-28 away against a team with a losing record. Cincinnati Reds starter Asher Wojciechowski (2-1, 4.15 ERA) owns a 3.12 ERA at home this season. Play Cincinnati.
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08-09-17 |
Pirates +115 v. Tigers |
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0-10 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 30 m |
Show
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8/09 07:10 PM EST MLB (975) PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS (976) DETROIT TIGERS. Take: (975) PITTSBURGH PIRATES. Reason: Pittsburgh is on a 5-1 run, 39-12 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Pirates righty Ivan Nova (10-8, 3.66 ERA) has had a fine season and faces a Detroit team that is 3-8 in interleague games. Tigers righty Justin Verlander (7-7, 4.20 ERA) has been shaky and the Pirates are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit. Play Pittsburgh.
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08-08-17 |
Dodgers -122 v. Diamondbacks |
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3-6 |
Loss |
-122 |
10 h 20 m |
Show
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08/08 09:40 PM EST MLB (907) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (908) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS. Take: (907) LOS ANGELES DODGERS. Reason: The L.A. Dodgers are on a historic roll, 13-1, 24-3 and 44-7 runs. Justin Turner raised his batting average to an NL-best .349 after belting a two-run homer and scoring three times in Sunday's 8-0 rout of the New York Mets. Dodgers righty Kenta Maeda (10-4, 3.79 ERA) is 5-1 with a 2.20 ERA in a six-game span. The Dodgers are 20-6 in their last 26 road games. Arizona will try and slow them down but it 12-30 vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. And the Dodgers are 47-21 in the last 68 meetings. Play the L.A. Dodgers.
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08-08-17 |
Cardinals -117 v. Royals |
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10-3 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 5 m |
Show
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08/08 08:15 PM EST MLB (929) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS (930) KANSAS CITY ROYALS. Take: MLB Inner Circle: (929) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Reason: St. Louis has won three in a row following Monday's 11-3 victory. Michael Wacha (3.66 ERA) takes the mound throwing well, allowing 1 run or less in five of his last seven starts. Wacha allowed a single run on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over four innings during Thursday's loss to Milwaukee, 2-1. Kansas City is on a 2-6 run and the Cardinals are 28-11 in the last 39 meetings in Kansas City. Play St. Louis.
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08-07-17 |
Orioles v. Angels -122 |
|
6-2 |
Loss |
-122 |
11 h 3 m |
Show
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08/07 10:05 PM EST MLB (957) BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS (958) LOS ANGELES ANGELS. Take: (958) LOS ANGELES ANGELS. Reason: Baltimore is 3,000 miles from home, 20-33 on the road. Starter Dylan Bundy has a 4.80 ERA on the road where he has walked 23 in 54 innings. The Orioles are 8-19 on the road vs. a team with a winning home record, including 6-20 away against a righty starter. The L.A. Angels have a winning home record and a red-hot offense. And the Angels are 27-13 at home against a team with a losing record. Play the L.A. Angels.
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08-07-17 |
Padres +103 v. Reds |
|
3-11 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 9 m |
Show
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8/07 07:10 PM EST MLB (953) SAN DIEGO PADRES VS (954) CINCINNATI REDS. Take: MLB Inner Circle: Play San Diego (953). Reason: Padres starter Jhoulys Chacin (11-7, 3.99 ERA) is 7-2 with a 2.30 ERA over his last 10 starts, including 5-2 on the road. Cincinnati has the worst pitching in baseball, on a 16-36 run. Reds righty Tim Adleman (5-9, 5.42 ERA) has one quality start in his last eight appearances and he finished July at 0-5 with a 7.34 ERA after a rocky outing at Miami on July 29. The Reds are on a 3-11 run at home and San Diego is 16-6 against Cincinnati since the start of the 2014 season. Play San Diego.
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08-06-17 |
A's +112 v. Angels |
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11-10 |
Win
|
112 |
5 h 12 m |
Show
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8/06 03:37 PM EST MLB (927) OAKLAND VS (928) LA ANGELS. Take: (927) Athletics Reason: Inner Circle: Play (927) Athletics Oakland has Sean Manaea going, with 111 Ks in 116 innings and a 3.88 ERA. He is 4-2 on the road with a 3.77 ERA. The Angels are 8-18 in their last 26 games following a win. The LA Angels have Ricky Nolasco (5-12, 4.90 ERA) on the mound, with the team 3-7 his last 10 starts. He has a losing home mark with a 4.77 ERA. Play (927) Athletics.
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08-06-17 |
Marlins v. Braves -128 |
|
4-1 |
Loss |
-128 |
3 h 9 m |
Show
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08/06 10:10 PM EST MLB (929) BREWERS VS (923) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Take: (923) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Another road game for Milwaukee. The Brewers have scored seven total runs in their last three wins, a pattern that will be hard to continue. Tampa Bays Chris Archer is 8-6 with a 3.89 ERA this year, and is coming off a win at Houston, giving up four runs in six innings and getting good run support. Archer has gone at least six innings in 14 straight starts And Tampa Bay is 23-18 when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Play Tampa Bay.
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08-06-17 |
Cardinals -127 v. Reds |
|
13-4 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 45 m |
Show
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08/06 01:05 PM EST MLB (901) CARDINALS VS (902) CINCINNATI. Take: (901) CARDINALS. Adam Wainwright (11-5, 4.79 ERA) comes off the DL and he is 54-16 when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 38% to 46%). Struggling Homer Bailey (3-5,7.32 ERA) will face the Cardinals and the Reds are 5-22 after scoring 2 runs or less this season. Play (901) THE CARDINALS.
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08-06-17 |
Brewers v. Rays -155 |
|
1-2 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 44 m |
Show
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08/06 10:10 PM EST MLB (929) BREWERS VS (923) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Take: (923) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Another road game for Milwaukee. The Brewers have scored seven total runs in their last three wins, a pattern that will be hard to continue. Tampa Bays Chris Archer is 8-6 with a 3.89 ERA this year, and is coming off a win at Houston, giving up four runs in six innings and getting good run support. Archer has gone at least six innings in 14 straight starts And Tampa Bay is 23-18 when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Play Tampa Bay.
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08-05-17 |
Diamondbacks -124 v. Giants |
|
4-5 |
Loss |
-124 |
11 h 31 m |
Show
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08/05 09:05 PM EST MLB (963) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS (964) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS. Take: Inner Circle: (963) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Reason: Arizona has a powerful offense and the Diamondbacks are 9-1 vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400. Diamondbacks righty Taijuan Walker (6-5, 3.55 ERA) is 2-1 with a 3.50 ERA in three career starts against the Giants. San Fran is 8-18 vs. a team with a winning record. San Francisco notched just three hits in the opener to lose for the sixth time in eight games and will be without Brandon Belt on Saturday after he was hit in the head with a pitch and dealing with concussion symptoms. Giants starter Chris Stratton (0-2, 7.71 ERA) walked five in the loss to the Tigers and has issued 13 free passes in 24 major-league innings over the last two seasons. Play Arizona.
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08-05-17 |
Cardinals +127 v. Reds |
|
4-1 |
Win
|
127 |
9 h 32 m |
Show
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08/05 07:10 PM EST MLB (959) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS (960) CINCINNATI REDS. Take: (959) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Reason: St. Louis Cardinals starter Lance Lynn (9-6, 3.20 ERA) has posted five straight quality starts, going 3-0 with a 1.15 ERA in 31 1/3 innings. Lynn is 9-4 with a 3.15 ERA in 19 games (16 starts) against the Reds, including a 1-0 mark and a 1.64 ERA in two meetings this season. Cincinnati has a losing home record and the worst pitching in baseball. Cincy is on a 5-15 run, 2-9 at home. Reds starter Luis Castillo is looking for his first win at home, where he is 0-2 with a 4.58 ERA in three starts. And the Reds are 25-52 vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Play St. Louis.
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08-04-17 |
Phillies v. Rockies -142 |
|
3-4 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 19 m |
Show
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08/04 08:40 PM EST MLB (911) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS (912) COLORADO ROCKIES. Take: (912) COLORADO ROCKIES. Reason: Philadelphia is 16-39 on the road and a long way from home. Phillies righty Vince Velasquez (2-6, 4.91 ERA) has struggled and the team is on a 17-48 run on the road. Colorado is 33-20 at home, on an 8-2 run at Coors Field. Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland (11-7, 3.71 ERA) has won three straight decisions. The Rockies are 17-6 vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400. Play Colorado.
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08-04-17 |
Yankees +118 v. Indians |
|
2-7 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 49 m |
Show
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8/04 07:10 PM EST MLB (919) NEW YORK YANKEES VS (920) CLEVELAND INDIANS. Take: Dog of the Month: Play the NY Yankees (919). Reason: The NY Yankees are #4 in baseball in runs scored, #5 in pitching with that great bullpen. Sluggers Aaron Judge and Matt Holliday received the night off Thursday but are back in the lineup Friday. The Yankees are on a 7-0 run, 8-3 vs. a right-handed starter. Cleveland goes with Trevor Bauer (9-8, 5.25 ERA), with a 1-4 record and 5.34 ERA against New York. The team is 2-7 when Bauer starts with 7 or more days of rest and the Yankees are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland. Play the NY Yankees.
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08-04-17 |
Brewers v. Rays -137 |
|
2-0 |
Loss |
-137 |
7 h 51 m |
Show
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08/04 07:10 PM EST MLB (929) MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS (930) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Take: (930) TAMPA BAY RAYS Reason: Milwaukee is a .500 road team and on a 5-12 skid. Brewers righty Brandon Woodruff makes his first start after going 6-5 with a 4.46 ERA in 15 starts at Triple-A Colorado Springs. The Brewers are 18-45 in interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Tampa Bay is 11-5 in their last 16 interleague games. Rays righty Jacob Faria (5-1, 2.93 ERA) is 3-0 with a 2.81 ERA in four starts at home. And the Brewers are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings. Play Tampa Bay.
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08-04-17 |
Tigers v. Orioles -140 |
|
5-2 |
Loss |
-140 |
7 h 47 m |
Show
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08/04 07:05 PM EST MLB (915) DETROIT TIGERS VS (916) BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Take: (916) BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Reason: Detroit is 7-16 away on the road against a right-handed starter. Tigers righty Justin Verlander (6-7, 4.29 ERA) takes the hill, and the team is on a 1-5 run when he starts, as well as 0-7 on the road. Baltimore is 33-22 at home and on a 5-1 run. The Orioles are 57-24 at home against a team with a losing record. Orioles starter Kevin Gausman (8-7) has allowed a total of one run in his last three appearances, including 8 2/3 scoreless innings at Texas in his last outing on Saturday. And the Orioles are 15-5 in Gausman's last 20 home starts. Play Baltimore.
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08-03-17 |
Tigers v. Orioles -134 |
|
7-5 |
Loss |
-134 |
9 h 6 m |
Show
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08/03 04:05 PM MLB (961) DETROIT TIGERS VS (962) BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Take: (962) BALTIMORE ORIOLES Detroit is 21-32 on the road, 8-20 away against a right-handed starter. Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd (5-5, 5.30 ERA) is struggling and faces a hot Baltimore team that is 32-21 at home. The surging Baltimore Orioles have won 5 in a row. Baltimore has outscored its foes 29-9 during that stretch, and Orioles starter Chris owns a 6-0 mark with a 2.45 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in nine career encounters against the Tigers. The Orioles are 57-23 at 80 home against a team with a losing record. Play Baltimore.
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08-02-17 |
A's v. Giants -133 |
|
6-1 |
Loss |
-133 |
11 h 21 m |
Show
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08/02 10:15 PM EST MLB (929) OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS (930) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS. Take: (930) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS. Reason: Oakland has a bad offense, #22 in runs scored, and loses the DH for this game. Oakland is 16-35 on the road, 6-18 in their last 24 interleague games. Athletics starter Daniel Gossett (2-6, 5.74 ERA) has struggled and the Athletics are 10-43 in road games vs. a left-handed starter. San Francisco rolled last night, 10-4. And the Athletics are 5-16 in the last 21 meetings in San Francisco. Play San Francisco.
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08-02-17 |
Mariners +110 v. Rangers |
|
1-5 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 7 m |
Show
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08/02 08:05 PM EST MLB (921) SEATTLE MARINERS VS (922) TEXAS RANGERS. Take: (921) SEATTLE MARINERS. Reason: Seattle has a strong offense, #9 in baseball in runs scored, and heads to Texas, a home run park. The Mariners registered 14 runs while winning the first two games of the set and are searching for their fifth consecutive victory. Ariel Miranda (7-4) takes the mound, off a 10-strikeout game, and Seattle is on an 8-1 run on the road. Texas is 3-13 at home against a team with a winning record. Starter Andrew Cashner has a poor strikeout to walk ratio, 43 BB and 51 Ks in 101 innings. The Mariners are 8-3 against the Rangers this season and have won 11 of the last 15 meetings. Play Seattle.
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08-02-17 |
Twins v. Padres -102 |
|
5-2 |
Loss |
-102 |
4 h 33 m |
Show
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08/02 3:40 PM EST MLB (925) MINNESOTA TWINS VS (926) SAN DIEGO PADRES. Take: (926) SAN DIEGO PADRES. Reason: Minnesota winds up an 8-game road trip here, looking road weary losing 7 of 8. The Twins are 17-37 in interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. San Diego is playing well, on an 8-4 run. Padres righty Luis Perdomo is 4-1 over his last six starts, giving up fewer than two runs in three of those outings. The team is 5-0 his last five home starts. Play San Diego.
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08-01-17 |
Giants +116 v. A's |
|
10-4 |
Win
|
116 |
11 h 43 m |
Show
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08/01 10:05 PM EST MLB (975) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS (976) OAKLAND ATHLETICS. Take: MLB Rivalry Game of the Month: (975) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Reason: Giants starter Jeff Samardzija is coming off one of his best outings of the season, a victory over Pittsburgh on Wednesday in which he allowed one run and four hits over seven innings. Oakland is 6-18 in their last 24 interleague games. The Athletics are 2-5 in the last seven starts made by lefty Sean Manaea and the team is 5-16 in their last 21 interleague home games. Play San Francisco.
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08-01-17 |
Cardinals v. Brewers -110 |
|
2-3 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 18 m |
Show
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08/01 07:40 PM EST MLB (957) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS (958) MILWAUKEE BREWERS. Take: MLB Inner Circle: (958) MILWAUKEE BREWERS Reason: St. Louis is #21 in baseball in runs scored and heads out on the road, where they are 21-27. The Cardinals are 8-20 in division play, 8-22 following an off day and 7-21 on the road against a team with a winning home record. Milwaukee is strong at home, on a 10-4 run here. Brewers righty Jimmy Nelson (8-5, 3.38 ERA) has been sharp with the team 7-3 in his last 10 starts. Play Milwaukee.
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07-31-17 |
Indians -111 v. Red Sox |
|
2-6 |
Loss |
-111 |
8 h 12 m |
Show
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07/31 07:10 PM EST MLB (909) CLEVELAND INDIANS VS (910) BOSTON RED SOX. Take: (909) CLEVELAND INDIANS Reason: Cleveland has an impressive road record and is on a 9-1 run overall. Indians righty Mike Clevinger (5-3, 3.20 ERA) is 4-1 with a 2.15 ERA in seven road starts this season. Skidding Boston has pitching problems on and off the field. The Red Sox needed extra innings to avoid a sweep at home in a three-game series against Kansas City over the weekend. The Red Sox go with washed up journeyman Doug Fister (0-5, 7.46 ERA), who is starting only because David Price is on the DL. Play Cleveland.
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07-31-17 |
Royals -104 v. Orioles |
|
1-2 |
Loss |
-104 |
8 h 9 m |
Show
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07/31 07:05 PM EST MLB (905) KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS (906) BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Take: (905) KANSAS CITY ROYALS Reason: Kansas City is on a 10-1 run to pull within two games of the Cleveland Indians for first place in the Central division. Royals lefty Danny Duffy (7-6, 3.56 ERA) has been sharp and has one walk in his last four outings. The Royals are 37-18 vs. a right-handed starter. Baltimore is 8-21 vs. a team with a winning record. Orioles righty Ubaldo Jimenez (4-7, 6.93 ERA) has struggled and the Royals are 15-7 in the last 22 meetings. Play Kansas City.
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07-31-17 |
Tigers v. Yankees -200 |
|
3-7 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 8 m |
Show
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07/31 07:05 PM EST MLB (907) DETROIT TIGERS VS (908) NEW YORK YANKEES. Take: (908) NEW YORK YANKEES. Reason: Detroit is 20-31 on the road with pitching problems, nine games under .500. The Tigers are 7-19 away against a right-handed starter. The NY Yankees are 31-18 at home and on a 6-1 run. Yankees righty Luis Severino (7-4, 3.03 ERA) continues to provide ace-like performances while going 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA over his last four starts. The Yankees are 40-13 at home against a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Play the NY Yankees.
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07-30-17 |
Orioles v. Rangers -116 |
|
10-6 |
Loss |
-116 |
4 h 10 m |
Show
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Baltimore is on a 10-26 run on the road. Orioles lefty Wade Miley (4-9, 5.69 ERA) has been getting roughed up of late as he's surrendered a total of 17 runs and 21 hits over 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts. Texas has a winning home mark and the Rangers are 17-8 at home vs. a team with a losing record. The Rangers are 18-6 when Martin Perez starts at home vs. a team with a losing record and the Orioles are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Texas. Play the Texas Rangers.
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07-30-17 |
Cubs v. Brewers +107 |
|
4-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
3 h 14 m |
Show
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The Chicago Cubs have a losing road record and wind up a 5-game trip here. It's a big series and the Cubs have been favored in every game, but split the first two, losing 2-1 as a -138 favorite. Cubs starter John Lackey (7-9, 4.97 ERA) has not had a good season and lost the first meeting this season with Milwaukee after surrendering four runs and seven hits over six frames. Milwaukee is #8 in baseball in runs scored and is on a 10-3 run at home. Brewers righty Zach Davies (12-4) is off an 8-0 win over Washington, so back the home dog. Play Milwaukee.
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07-29-17 |
Twins -107 v. A's |
|
4-5 |
Loss |
-107 |
10 h 52 m |
Show
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Minnesota has a winning road record and posting a 6-3 triumph over Oakland on Friday. Twins lefty Adalberto Mejia (4-4, 4.10 ERA) has excellent stuff and the team is 22-9 in their last 31 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Returning home from a 1-6 road trip did not change Oakland's fortunes as it suffered its fifth consecutive setback. The Athletics go with 36-year-old Chris Smith and their offense #24 in baseball in runs scored. And the Athletics are 18-39 in their last 57 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Play Minnesota.
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07-29-17 |
Pirates -110 v. Padres |
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2-4 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 25 m |
Show
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The Pirates are 6-2 vs. a right-handed starter. Ivan Nova (10-7, ,3.62 ERA) has been strong for the Pirates, with the team on a 7-1 run under the total when he takes the mound. San Diego is last in baseball in runs scored, so back the visitors. Play Pittsburgh.
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07-29-17 |
Orioles -115 v. Rangers |
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4-0 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 50 m |
Show
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Texas was crushed by a combined 34-11 in a four-game series at Baltimore just over a week ago. Orioles righty Kevin Gausman has finally turned a corner, brilliant in his last two starts, earning a pair of wins while allowing a total of one run and nine hits in 12 innings. He notched 16 strikeouts in those two turns and breezed past the Rangers with six strong innings on July 19. The Orioles are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. the Texas Rangers go with young Austin Bibens-Dirkx (4.53 ERA) and are 2-8 vs. a team with a losing record. Play Baltimore.
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07-29-17 |
Astros -117 v. Tigers |
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3-5 |
Loss |
-117 |
7 h 57 m |
Show
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Houston is tops in baseball in runs scored, 37-13 on the road. The Astros are 39-15 in their last 54 road games vs. a team with a losing record. The Astros are 49-24 in Colin McHughs last 73 starts. Detroit has little pitching and goes with Matthew Boyd (4-5, 5.48 ERA), walking 28 in 67 innings with 85 hits allowed. The Tigers are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. American League West. Play Houston.
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07-29-17 |
Rays v. Yankees -149 |
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4-5 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 53 m |
Show
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Tampa Bay has a losing road record and heads to its house of horrors, 6-20 at Yankee Stadium. The Rays go with winless Blake Snell (0-6, 4.86 ERA) and the team is 24-56 in their last 80 road games vs. a team with a winning record. The NY Yankees are 29-17 at home and RF Aaron Judge belted his AL-leading 33rd homer Friday for a third blast in his last six contests. The Yankees are 8-2 at home against a team with a winning record. Play the NY Yankees.
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07-28-17 |
Mets v. Mariners -142 |
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7-5 |
Loss |
-142 |
10 h 25 m |
Show
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07/28 10:10 PM EST MLB (979) NEW YORK METS VS (980) SEATTLE MARINERS. Take: (980) SEATTLE MARINERS. Reason: The NY Mets are a long way from home with a losing road mark. New York made the first of what likely will be several deals prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline on Thursday, sending Lucas Duda to Tampa Bay. The fire-sale Mets go with Rafael Montero (1-7, 5.19 ERA), winless in two career interleague starts. Seattle has a strong offense, #10 in runs scored, 11-5 in interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. And the Mets are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings. Play Seattle.
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07-28-17 |
Reds v. Marlins -114 |
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4-7 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
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07/28 07:10 PM EST MLB (955) CINCINNATI REDS VS (956) MIAMI MARLINS. Take: (956) MIAMI MARLINS Reason: Home Field Game of the Month: Play Miami. Cincinnati is 16-33 on the road with no pitching, last in baseball with a team ERA of 5.27. Cincinnati is on a 2-12 run and goes with Sal Romano (2-2, 5.50 ERA). The Reds are 8-23 away against a right-handed starter. Miami is home and playing well, a 5-2 run. The Marlins are 14-6 at home vs. a right-handed starter and the Reds are 4-9 in the last 13 meetings. Play Miami.
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07-28-17 |
Royals +145 v. Red Sox |
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4-2 |
Win
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145 |
6 h 58 m |
Show
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07/28 07:10 PM EST MLB (969) KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS (970) BOSTON RED SOX. Take: (969) KANSAS CITY ROYALS Reason: The Kansas City Royals are the hottest team in baseball with wins in eight straight. They come off a 16-2 victory on Wednesday over Detroit. Royals All-Star lefty Jason Vargas (12-4, 3.08 ERA) has been sharp all season and the team is 22-7 in Vargas' last 29 starts. Boston is on a 1-4 run, back from a long road trip. And the Royals are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings, including 4-1 at Fenway. Play Kansas City.
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07-27-17 |
Rays v. Yankees -117 |
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5-6 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 41 m |
Show
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7/27 07:05 PM EST MLB (913) TAMPA BAY RAYS VS (914) NEW YORK YANKEES. Take: AL East Game of the Month: (914) NEW YORK YANKEES Reason: Tampa Bay is a long way from home riding a 2-5 run. Starter Chris Archer has a 4.12 ERA on the road and his team is 14-23 in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. The Yankees swept the Rays in their first home series of the season and are on a three-game winning streak. They are 8-5 since the All-Star break and veteran C.C. Sabathia is 9-3 with a 3.44 ERA. Play the NY Yankees.
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07-26-17 |
Marlins +190 v. Rangers |
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22-10 |
Win
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190 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
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07/26 08:05 PM EST MLB (975) MIAMI MARLINS VS (976) TEXAS RANGERS. Take: (975) MIAMI MARLINS. Reason: Miami is a big dog but on a 6-2 run on the road. Marlins righty José Ureña (8-4, 3.78 ERA) is 5-0 in 10 appearances on the road after limiting Cincinnati to one run on three hits over six innings last time out. The Marlins are 9-3 in Urena's last 12 starts. Texas is 1-7 against losing teams and 106 when Yu Darvish is on the mound. Trade rumors on Darvish are swirling, so this could be his last start for Texas, adding emotion to the mix. And the Rangers are 0-5 in Darvish's last 5 home starts. Play Miami.
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07-26-17 |
Royals +110 v. Tigers |
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16-2 |
Win
|
110 |
8 h 1 m |
Show
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07/26 07:10 PM EST MLB (969) KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS (970) DETROIT TIGERS. Take: Division Dominator of the Month: (969) KANSAS CITY ROYALS Reason: Kansas City is in a pennant race and the Royals pen hasn't allowed a run in 26 consecutive innings. The result? How about seven straight KC wins and a big move in the standings to just 1.5 games behind division leader Cleveland. Ian Kennedy is holding batters to a .214 average, with a sparkling 1.19 WHIP. The Royals have won Kennedy's last two starts and seven of his last eight. Youth at the top of the lineup is serving Kansas City well, with Whit Merrifield and Jorge Bonifacio collecting two hits apiece in Tuesday's 3-1 victory. Merrifield has hit in 11 of 12 games after bashing a leadoff homer Tuesday. The Royals are 19-7 vs. a right-handed starter and face Detroit Tigers aging righty Anibal Sanchez (5.95 ERA). The Tigers are 7-15 a right-handed starter, plus e 3-7 against a winning team. The Royals have won seven of the last 10 meetings in Detroit and with their red-hot pen they should keep any lead they get right now. Play Kansas City.
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07-26-17 |
Astros -118 v. Phillies |
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0-9 |
Loss |
-118 |
7 h 22 m |
Show
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07/26 07:05 PM EST MLB (973) HOUSTON ASTROS VS (974) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES. Take: (973) HOUSTON ASTROS. Reason: Houston is a sizzling 29-9 on the road. Astros righty Mike Fiers (7-4, 3.59 ERA) is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in his last two starts. Houston is tops in baseball in runs scored, while Philadelphia is #29 in runs. The Astros are 22-5 in their last 27 interleague road games. Philadelphia is 3-8 at home, 14-37 after a defeat. Play Houston.
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07-26-17 |
Orioles v. Rays -137 |
|
1-5 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 8 m |
Show
|
Early Inner Circle: The Tampa Bay Rays continue to hang around in the AL East race, just 2.5 back of the Boston Red Sox. The Rays are also just one game back in the Wild Card Race. Early start here on Wednesday has Alex Cobb toeing the rubber. Cobb is 8-6 this season with a 3.57 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Cobb has put together eight of his last 10 starts as allowing three runs or less. The Orioles have dropped to six back in the AL East and five back in the Wild Card race. The O's have the second worst road record in the AL at 18-31. In fact, Baltimore is just 9-23 in the last 32 away games. Ubaldo Jimenez has been horrible for the O's, posting a 4-6 recordd, 7.19 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. Jimenez has allowed 12 runs over his last nine innings and 21 runs over his last 19 innings. Short price here for the Rays at home against a very poor road club. Take the Rays.
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07-25-17 |
Twins v. Dodgers -169 |
|
2-6 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 53 m |
Show
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7/25 10:10 PM EST MLB (929) MINNESOTA TWINS VS (930) LOS ANGELES DODGERS. Take: (930) LOS ANGELES DODGERS Reason: Minnesota is a long way from home and 4-24 in their interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Twins young righty Jose Berrios has struggled on the road of late, going 0-2 while surrendering 16 runs and 21 hits in 13 frames over his last three outings. The Twins are 25-53 in their last 78 vs. a team with a winning record. Los Angeles has a powerhouse offense, on a 42-11 run. Dodgers veteran righty Kenta Maeda (8-4, 4.23) has gone 5-0 with a 3.22 ERA in six starts at home. And the Dodgers are 41-12 in their last 53 home games. Play the L.A. Dodgers.
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07-25-17 |
Rockies v. Cardinals -122 |
|
2-3 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 3 m |
Show
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7/25 08:15 PM EST MLB (903) COLORADO ROCKIES VS (904) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS. Take: (904) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Reason: The Colorado Rockies have dropped 14 of their last 17 on the road. The Rockies go with shaky Jon Gray (6.19 ERA) and when he last face St. Louis he allowed nine runs on eight hits in 3 1/3 innings of a 13-7 setback. The Rockies are 1-11 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. St. Louis is on a 4-1 run at home and has righty Lance Lynn (8-6, 3.30 ERA) going. The Rockies are 15-32 in the last 47 meetings, including 6-20 at St. Louis. Play St. Louis.
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07-25-17 |
Angels v. Indians -154 |
|
7-11 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 57 m |
Show
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07/25 07:10 PM EST MLB (913) LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS (914) CLEVELAND INDIANS. Take: (914) CLEVELAND INDIANS Reason: The L.A. Angels are a long way from home with a losing road mark. Angels righty Jesse Chavez (5-10, 4.88 ERA) has struggled and the Angels are 5-16 in their last 21 games following a win. LA is also 22-46 vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Cleveland Indians have won four in a row, all at home Mike Clevinger has a 0.75 ERA over his last four starts. The Indians are 18-7 vs. the American League West and the Angels are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland. Play Cleveland.
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07-25-17 |
Orioles +107 v. Rays |
|
4-5 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 56 m |
Show
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07/25 07:10 PM EST MLB (917) BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS (918) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Take: (917) BALTIMORE ORIOLES Reason: Baltimore has it together, on a 6-2 run. Adam Jones had three hits, including a homer, in a 5-0 victory over the Rays on Monday. Jones is 16-for-33 with four homers, 11 RBIs and 12 runs scored during a seven-game hitting streak. Orioles lefty Wade Miley is 4-3 with a 2.60 ERA in 10 career games against the Rays. Tampa Bay has lost 5 in a row. Rays 23-year old starter Jacob Faria is off a loss and has walked 10 in the last three starter. And the Orioles are 17-8 in the last 25 meetings, 8-3 at Tampa Bay. Play Baltimore.
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07-25-17 |
Royals +133 v. Tigers |
|
3-1 |
Win
|
133 |
8 h 54 m |
Show
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07/25 07:10 PM EST MLB (915) KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS (916) DETROIT TIGERS. Take: Dog Game of the Month: Play Kansas City (915). Reason: Kansas City received 12th-inning homers from Salvador Perez and Mike Moustakas on Monday for its sixth win in a row. The Royals have hit 12 homers in the past three games. The Royals have a strong arm going in Danny Duffy (6-6, 3.71 ERA) and are 20-6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Detroit is 1-4 at home against a team with a winning record. And the Royals are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Detroit. Play Kansas City.
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07-24-17 |
Mets -155 v. Padres |
|
5-3 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 60 m |
Show
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7/24 10:10 PM EST MLB (955) NEW YORK METS VS (956) SAN DIEGO PADRES. Take: (955) NEW YORK METS Reason: The NY Mets are on a 4-1 run, 9-3 on the road against a team with a losing record. Mets starter Jacob deGrom (11-3, 3.37 ERA) has won a career-high seven consecutive starts, posting a 1.51 ERA and a 50-to-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio over that stretch. He faces a bad San Diego offense. Padres lefty Clayton Richard (5-10, 5.35 ERA) has struggled and comes off a game allowing 10 earned on 14 hits over 3+ innings in an 18-4 loss at Colorado on Wednesday. The Padres are 6-21 in Richards last 27 starts vs. the National League East. Play the NY Mets.
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07-24-17 |
Marlins v. Rangers -140 |
|
4-0 |
Loss |
-140 |
9 h 58 m |
Show
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07/24 08:05 PM EST MLB (971) MIAMI MARLINS VS (972) TEXAS RANGERS (07/24 07:10 AM) Take: MLB Inner Circle: Play (972) TEXAS RANGERS. Reason: Miami is 14-21 on the road and 2-9 in their last 11 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter. Marlins lefty Adam Conley (2-3, 6.75 ERA) has struggled and has a 5.91 ERA in seven career games (six starts) in interleague action. The Texas Rangers ended a long road trip with three straight wins. And the Rangers are 15-5 at home against a team with a losing road record. Play Texas.
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07-24-17 |
A's +141 v. Blue Jays |
|
2-4 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 56 m |
Show
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07/24 07:05 PM EST MLB (959) OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS (960) TORONTO BLUE JAYS. Take: (959) OAKLAND ATHLETICS Reason: Oakland is 4-1 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics righty Chris Smith (2.77 ERA) has thrown well in two starts, including a 4-3 win at Seattle in his lone road start. Toronto began the second half of the season with a 3-7 road trip, and is 10 games behind division-leading Boston. Blue Jays lefty Francisco Liriano (5-5, 6.15) will be starting on three days' rest in place of Aaron Sanchez and the team is 2-6 in their last 8 home games. Play Oakland.
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07-24-17 |
Astros -139 v. Phillies |
|
13-4 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 52 m |
Show
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07/24 07:05 PM EST MLB (969) HOUSTON ASTROS VS (970) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES. Take: MLB Interleague Game of the Month: Play (969) HOUSTON ASTROS Reason: Houston is tops in baseball in runs scored, 29-9 on the road. Astros starter Brad Peacock (8-1, 2.49 ERA) has a 1.82 ERA with 35 strikeouts during his five-start winning streak. The Astros are 15-3 in their last 18 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Philadelphia has a bad offense, on a 5-11 run at home. The Phillies are 14-40 against a right-handed starter. Phillies righty Vince Velasquez (2-5, 5.14) has struggled to a 6.26 ERA in five home starts this season. And the Phillies are 5-15 in Velasquez's last 20 starts. Play Houston.
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07-23-17 |
Nationals v. Diamondbacks -105 |
|
6-2 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 2 m |
Show
|
Arizona has fallen off the NL West chase of late, now 10.5 games back of the red-hot Dodgers. The D'backs have been relatively cold, going 3-7 their last 10 games. They have split this series with the Nationals, taking game on Friday and dropping game two on Saturday. Arizona still holds a comfortable 5.5 game lead in the NL WildCard race and looks to keep that lead. Robbie Ray gets the start today for Arizona. Ray has been solid all season, posting a 9-4 record and 2.97 ERA. Ray has allowed more than two runs just twice (both time four runs) in his last 10 starts and is 7-1 during that stretch. Ray is also third in the NL in KO's with 145. The Nationals can pretty much put the NL East into cruise control, as they lead second place Atlanta by 11 games. Stephen Strasburg gets the nod today. The 29-year-old is 10-3 with a 3.31 ERA. Strassburg had one of his worst outings of the year just two starts ago, allowing six runs over three innings in a 13-0 loss to Atlanta. Two very good teams with top notch starters here. I like the fact that Washington is a long way from home and I get the home club here at a pick'em price. I'm taking Arizona.
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07-23-17 |
Pirates v. Rockies -111 |
|
3-13 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 3 m |
Show
|
07/23 12:10 PM MLB (905) PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS (906) COLORADO ROCKIES. Take: (906) COLORADO ROCKIES. Reason: Pittsburgh is 16-23 on the road, 8-17 in their last 25 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Colorado has a powerhouse offense and is on a 5-1 run. Rockies lefty Kyle Freeland (9-7, 3.67 ERA) has thrown well and the Rockies are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Play Colorado.
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07-23-17 |
Tigers v. Twins -113 |
|
9-6 |
Loss |
-113 |
3 h 2 m |
Show
|
07/23 11:10 AM MLB (921) DETROIT TIGERS VS (922) MINNESOTA TWINS. Take: (922) MINNESOTA TWINS Reason: Detroit is 15-26 on the road and stuck with lefty Matthew Boyd (3-5, 5.58 ERA). The Tigers have won just once in 40 games when trailing after six innings this season and are on a 5-11 run on the road. Minnesota is home with a talented young arm going in lefty Adalberto Mejia (4-4, 4.22 ERA). He has solidified his spot in the rotation by yielding just 10 runs combined in his last six starts that encompassed 34 1/3 innings, going 3-2 in that stretch. Play Minnesota.
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07-23-17 |
Rangers +113 v. Rays |
|
6-5 |
Win
|
113 |
2 h 2 m |
Show
|
07/23 10:10 AM MLB (915) TEXAS RANGERS VS (916) TAMPA BAY RAYS. Take: (915) TEXAS RANGERS. . Reason: Texas winds up a 10-game road trip winning the last two games, 4-3. The Rangers are 11-5 in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Tampa Bay is 3-7 when Jake Odorizzi takes the mound, including 1-5 at home. Play Texas.
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07-22-17 |
Yankees -140 v. Mariners |
|
5-6 |
Loss |
-140 |
11 h 32 m |
Show
|
07/22 09:10 PM EST MLB (977) NEW YORK YANKEES VS (978) SEATTLE MARINERS. Take: MLB Inner Circle: (977) NEW YORK YANKEES Reason: The N.Y. Yankees took the first two against Seattle, including a 5-1 triumph on Friday. The Yankees righty Masahiro Tanaka has yet to lose to the Mariners, going 5-0 with one complete game and a 1.95 ERA in five career starts. The Yankees are 23-6 in Tanaka's last 29 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Seattle is on a 2-11 run at home. Mariners lefty Ariel Miranda (7-4, 4.35 ERA) has struggled in his last two starts, surrendering 11 runs in 10 2/3 innings. And the Yankees are 21-7 in the last 28 meetings in Seattle. Play the NY Yankees.
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07-22-17 |
Red Sox -123 v. Angels |
|
3-7 |
Loss |
-123 |
10 h 26 m |
Show
|
07/22 09:05 PM EST MLB (975) BOSTON RED SOX VS (976) LOS ANGELES ANGELS. Take: (975) BOSTON RED SOX Reason: Boston is 8-3 vs. a team with a losing record. Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 with an RBI and Chris Sale tossed six scoreless innings in Friday's 6-2 victory as the Red Sox won for the fourth time in six contests and moved 3 1/2 games ahead of Tampa Bay in the American League East. Red Sox lefty David Price (5-2, 3.39 ERA) tossed eight scoreless innings against the New York Yankees on Sunday and has allowed a total of two runs over his last three starts covering 20 frames. The L.A. Angels are on a 4-9 run. Angels starter J.C. Ramirez (8-8, 4.54 ERA) is 1-5 with a 5.50 ERA at Angel Stadium. Play Boston.
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07-22-17 |
Astros -124 v. Orioles |
|
8-4 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 21 m |
Show
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07/22 07:05 PM EST MLB (965) HOUSTON ASTROS VS (966) BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Take: (965) HOUSTON ASTROS. Reason: The Houston Astros are tops in baseball in runs scored, 22-6 in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Yuli Gurriel homered as part of a four-hit effort in the Astros' 8-7 win Friday night, which left them 4-0 against Baltimore this season and 10-1 over the last two years. The Astros are 38-13 in their last 51 road games. Baltimore is 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles righty Chris Tillman (1-5, 7.20 ERA) has been weak and the Astros are 14-3 in the last 17 meetings. Play Houston.
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07-21-17 |
Yankees -115 v. Mariners |
|
5-1 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 44 m |
Show
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7/21 10:10 PM EST MLB (927) NEW YORK YANKEES VS (928) SEATTLE MARINERS. Take: (927) NEW YORK YANKEES. Reason: NY Yankees have a Top 5 offense and come off a 4-1 victory in the opener to improve to maintain its one-game lead over Minnesota for the wild-card spot. Yankees lefty C.C. Sabathia (8-3, 3.54 ERA) continues to change speeds and keep hitters off balance. Sabathia is 13-6 with a 2.64 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 26 career starts against the Mariners and the team is 12-4 his last 16 starts. Seattle is 2-10 in their last 12 home games. The Mariners go with rookie Andrew Moore (1-1, 5.25 ERA) and the Yankees are 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Seattle. Play the NY Yankees.
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07-21-17 |
Astros -140 v. Orioles |
Top |
8-7 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 38 m |
Show
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7/21 07:05 PM EST MLB (915) HOUSTON ASTROS VS (916) BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Take: Road Warrior Rout of the Year: Play (915) HOUSTON ASTROS. Reason: Houston is a sizzling 33-11 on the road, tops in baseball in runs scored, #7 in pitching. Astros starter Mike Fiers (6-4, 3.75 ERA) is 5-2 with a 2.50 ERA over his last nine starts and he struck out 11 in seven strong innings of a 5-3 win over Minnesota his last time out. The Astros are 72-35 against a team with a losing record. Baltimore is #16 in runs, #29 in pitching ERA. Orioles righty Ubaldo Jimenez (4-5, 7.01 ERA) has given up 15 runs and 21 hits in 13 2/3 innings over three starts this month. And the Astros are 13-3 in the last 16 meetings. Play Houston.
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07-21-17 |
Cardinals v. Cubs -141 |
|
11-4 |
Loss |
-141 |
3 h 54 m |
Show
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7/21 2:20 PM EST MLB (901) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS (902) CHICAGO CUBS. Take: MLB Inner Circle: Play Chicago Cubs (902). Reason: St. Louis has a losing road record with a weak offense, #21 in runs. The Cardinals have been defeated in Carlos Martinez's last five starts while he took the loss in three of them. The Cardinals are 7-16 in their last 23 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Chicago Cubs have won six straight to start the second half. Jake Arrieta is 28-13 with a 2.37 ERA all-time at Wrigley Field, including a 3-1 mark in six outings this season. And the Cubs are 15-7 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Play Chicago Cubs.
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07-20-17 |
Tigers -110 v. Royals |
|
4-16 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 25 m |
Show
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07/20 08:15 PM EST MLB (965) DETROIT TIGERS VS (966) KANSAS CITY ROYALS. Take: AL Central Game of the Month: Play the (965) DETROIT TIGERS. Reason: Detroit has a strong offense, #11 in runs scored, Top 10 in on-base percentage, taking the first two games of this 4-game series, 10-2 and 9-3. Tigers starter Michael Fulmer (10-6, 3.06 ERA) has had a strong campaign, 4-0 with a 3.06 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in his last four outings on Saturday after allowing one run and only two hits in eight innings of an 11-1 rout versus Toronto. The Tigers are 12-5 in Fulmers last 17 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Streaky Kansas City is on a 2-7 run with a bad offense. The Royals are 0-7 when Danny Duffy faces the AL Central. And the Tigers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Kansas City. Play Detroit.
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07-20-17 |
Rangers +101 v. Orioles |
|
7-9 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 16 m |
Show
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07/20 07:05 PM EST MLB (963) TEXAS RANGERS VS (964) BALTIMORE ORIOLES. Take: (963) TEXAS RANGERS Reason: The Texas Rangers have red-hot ace Cole Hamels (4-0, 3.05 ERA) going, carrying a streak of 21 scoreless innings into Thursday's start. The Rangers are 25-4 when Hamels faces a team with a losing record, plus 19-9 in Hamels' last 28 road starts. Baltimore is 10-21 on natural grass, 3-9 against a lefty starter. Orioles southpaw Wade Miley (4-8, 5.40 ERA) was rocked by the Chicago Cubs in his first start after the break, giving up seven runs on nine hits and four walks over 4 2/3 innings. He is 1-4 over his last five outings. And the Orioles are 9-20 vs. the American League West. Play Texas.
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07-19-17 |
Dodgers -162 v. White Sox |
|
9-1 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 14 m |
Show
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7/19 08:10 PM EST MLB (927) LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS (928) CHICAGO WHITE SOX. Take: (927) LOS ANGELES DODGERS. Reason: The L.A. Dodgers are tops in baseball in pitching, on a 10-0 run, as well as 30-4. Kenta Maeda is on the mound allowing 1 run or less in five of his last six starts. Maeda (7-4) allowed a single run on four hits and two walks while striking out five batters through five innings during Friday's win over Kansas City, 4-1. He faces a weak Chicago offense that is #21 in runs scored. Chicago (38-53) has dropped five in a row and is 3-7 against a righty starter. Play the LA Dodgers.
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07-19-17 |
Cardinals v. Mets -144 |
|
3-7 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 15 m |
Show
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07/19 07:10 PM EST MLB (909) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS (910) NEW YORK METS. Take: (910) NEW YORK METS Reason: Sixth straight road game for St. Louis. The offense is #20 in runs scored and they have a losing road record. Cardinals veteran Mike Leake (6-7, 3.14 ERA) is mired in a 1-5 mark in his last nine starts. The NY Mets are home and have red-hot Jacob deGrom (10-3, 3.48) on the mound, with a 6-0 mark with a 1.53 ERA in his past six starts. Play the NY Mets.
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07-19-17 |
Brewers v. Pirates -150 |
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2-3 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 11 m |
Show
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07/19 07:05 PM EST MLB (907) MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS (908) PITTSBURGH PIRATES. Take: (908) PITTSBURGH PIRATES Reason: Milwaukee is 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. The Pirates have a winning home record and are on a 9-2 run to draw within five games of Milwaukee. The Pirates have reliable right-hander Gerrit Cole (7-7, 4.35) going, 5-2 at home when he starts, 22-7 in Cole's last 29 starts during game 3 of a series. And the Brewers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh. Play Pittsburgh.
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07-19-17 |
Cubs v. Braves +138 |
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8-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
4 h 54 m |
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Early Inner Circle (31-18-1): The Cubs and Braves get off to an early start this morning and Jim Feist is releasing this as an Early Inner Circle, now 31-18-1 the last 50 plays. The Cubs have shaved three games off the Milwaukee lead in the NL Central just in the last three games. The Braves are also in 2nd place, in the NL East, though they trail Washington by 11.5 games. The Braves are also eight back in the Wild Card race. Veteran knuckleball pitcher R.A. Dickey starts for the Braves. Dickey is 6-5 with a 4.08 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. Dickey has been great in recent starts, allowing just five total runs over his last five starts (33 innings). And for a knuckballer, he has had just eight walks compared to 27 KO's during the same stretch. Mike Montgomery will toe the rubber for the Cubs. The 28-year-old southpaw has been in and out of the bullpen this year. Monty is 1-3 in his four starts. The Cubs are a big favorite on the road. However, I like the way Dickey is pitching and when a knuckball pitcher has his pitches working, he's tough to hit. I'll take the home dog here early on Wednesday
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07-19-17 |
Phillies v. Marlins -180 |
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10-3 |
Loss |
-180 |
2 h 18 m |
Show
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07/19 12:10 PM EST MLB (901) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS (902) MIAMI MARLINS. Take: (902) MIAMI MARLINS Reason: Exclusive MLB Systems Release: Miami Marlins. Major league-worst Philadelphia is 15-36 on the road, ranked #29 in baseball in runs scored. Phillies righty Nick Pivetta (2-5, 5.63 ERA) is no stopper and the team is 20-52 in their last 72 overall. Miami is 13-5 at home against a right-handed starter. Marlins RH Dan Straily (7-4, 3.32 ERA) has dominated Philadelphia to the tune of a 2-0 mark with an 0.77 ERA in two career starts. And the Phillies are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Miami. Play the Miami Marlins.
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07-18-17 |
Blue Jays v. Red Sox -106 |
Top |
4-5 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 28 m |
Show
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07/18 07:10 PM EST MLB (965) TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS (966) BOSTON RED SOX. Take: MLB Inner Circle: (966) BOSTON RED SOX Reason: Toronto squeezed out a win yesterday but they are not a good road team. The Blue Jays are 7-15 in their last 22 games vs. a left-handed starter. Blue Jays LH J.A. Happ (3-6) is off a 19-1 loss to Houston, with the team 4-6 his last 10. Boston is 35-17 at home against a team with a losing record. The Red Sox are 11-4 in their last 15 games following a loss and 13-4 at home vs. a left-handed starter. Play Boston.
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07-18-17 |
Diamondbacks -142 v. Reds |
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11-2 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 30 m |
Show
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07/18 07:10 PM EST MLB (957) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS (958) CINCINNATI REDS. Take: (957) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Reason: Arizona is in a slump but is a talented team ranked #8 in baseball in runs scored. Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt extended his career-long road hitting streak to 15 games after going 2-for-3 on Sunday. He is batting .415 with five home runs and 17 RBIs during the run. The Diamondbacks have a lefty stopped in Robbie Ray (8-4, 2.97 ERA) going. The Cincinnati Reds (39-53) were outscored 35-12 in a four-game sweep by the Washington Nationals, culminating with Monday's 6-1 loss. The Reds are 22-48 vs. a left-handed starter, plus 7-15 following a loss. And Arizona is 6-2 the last 8 meetings. Play Arizona.
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07-18-17 |
Cardinals -115 v. Mets |
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5-0 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
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07/18 07:10 PM EST MLB (953) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS (954) NEW YORK METS. Take: NL Game of the Month: Play (953) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS. Reason: The St. Louis Cardinals are 11-3 away against a team with a losing home record. Cardinals starter Michael Wacha (6-3, 4.10 ERA) is throwing well. He has permitted three runs on 15 hits with 23 strikeouts during his winning streak (3-0, 1.53 ERA), and has kept the ball in the park in four straight starts. The Cardinals are 23-8 when he faces a team with a losing record. The NY Mets have a losing home record and are stumbling, on a 3-7 run. Mets righty Rafael Montero (1-5, 5.77 ERA) goes here and the Cardinals are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in New York. Play St. Louis.
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07-18-17 |
Brewers v. Pirates -142 |
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3-4 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 26 m |
Show
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7/18 07:05 PM EST MLB (951) MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS (952) PITTSBURGH PIRATES. Take: (952) PITTSBURGH PIRATES Reason: Milwaukee is 32-76 vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Brewers righty Júnior Guerra (1-3, 4.78 ERA) has struggled and faced the Pirates on June 21, giving up three runs and seven hits along with a season-high five walks. Pittsburgh is playing well, on a 5-1 run. Pirates starter Ivan Nova (9-6, 3.21 ERA) has had a strong campaign, so back the home team. Play Pittsburgh.
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07-17-17 |
Rangers +106 v. Orioles |
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1-3 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 27 m |
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Texas is on a 5-2 run and the Rangers are 5-1 away against a team with a winning home record. Rangers righty Andrew Cashner (3.54 ERA) has been good and faces a struggling Baltimore team. The Orioles lost their series opener against the Chicago Cubs on a ninth-inning homer Friday night and then dropped the next two meetings by a combined score of 18-3. The Orioles are 16-37 in their last 53 games on grass. Orioles righty Chris Tillman (1-5, 7.90) is winless with an ERA of 8.80 over his last 10 starts. Baltimore is 6-20 against the American League West, 3-8 against Texas. Play the Texas Rangers.
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07-17-17 |
Brewers +108 v. Pirates |
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2-4 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 26 m |
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Milwaukee has an impressive road record and offense. The Brewers own a 4 1/2-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central, and they can credit the NL's third-best road record at 24-18. Milwaukee has homered in nine straight contests and 27 of its last 29. The Brewers have Brent Suter (1-1, 2.96 ERA) going, and the team is on an 8-2 run. The Brewers are 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Pittsburgh is .500 at home and stuck with pitcher Chad Kuhl (3-6, 4.96). The Pirates are 2-11 in Kuhl's last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Play Milwaukee.
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07-16-17 |
Giants v. Padres +107 |
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1-7 |
Win
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107 |
6 h 53 m |
Show
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07/16 04:40 PM EST MLB (963) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS (964) SAN DIEGO PADRES. Take: (964) SAN DIEGO PADRES Reason: San Francisco is 18-33 on the road. The The Giants have dropped six of their last eight contests and were dealt another blow Saturday, when Johnny Cueto was placed on the 10-day disabled list. San Diego won last night, 5-3, and Padres starter Trevor Cahill (3-3, 3.38 ERA) has been very good. The Giants have dropped 13 of their last 18 games against San Diego, including eight of the last 12 at Petco Park. Play San Diego. Submit
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07-16-17 |
Diamondbacks -108 v. Braves |
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1-7 |
Loss |
-108 |
3 h 59 m |
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07/16 1:35 PM EST MLB (957) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS (958) ATLANTA BRAVES. Take: (957) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Reason: MLB Inner Circle: Play Arizona. Arizona has a strong offense and looks to break a skid behind Diamondbacks righty Zack Godley (3-3, 2.58 ERA). He has not surrendered more than three runs in any start this season. The Diamondbacks are 20-8 in their last 28 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. The Atlanta Braves are stuck with lefty Jaime Garcia (2-7, 4.55 ERA). The Braves likely will try to deal Garcia before the July 31 trade deadline, but he closed the first half with a thud, posting a 9.41 ERA and a .333 opponents batting average across his final four starts. Play Arizona. Submit
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07-16-17 |
Rockies v. Mets -133 |
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13-4 |
Loss |
-133 |
3 h 34 m |
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7/16 1:10 PM EST MLB (955) COLORADO ROCKIES VS (956) NEW YORK METS. Take: (956) NEW YORK METS Reason: Colorado is a long way from home, stumbling on a 5-5 run. The Rockies are 16-38 in their last 54 road games vs. a left-handed starter. New York will attempt to complete a three-game home sweep, outscoring Colorado 23-5 through two games. Mets lefty Steven Matz (2-2, 3.05 ERA) is throwing well and the team is on 5-1 run at home. The Rockies are 6-14 in the last 20 meetings, 3-13 at New York. Play N.Y. Mets. Submit
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07-16-17 |
Blue Jays v. Tigers -116 |
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5-6 |
Win
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100 |
3 h 34 m |
Show
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07/16 1:10 PM EST MLB (965) TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS (966) DETROIT TIGERS. Take: (966) DETROIT TIGERS Reason: Toronto isn't cutting it on the road and Blue Jays 34-year-old righty Marco Estrada (4-6, 5.17 ERA) isn't cutting it anywhere. Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus called a meeting prior to Saturday's matchup and the team responded. Play Detroit. Submit
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07-15-17 |
Rays +113 v. Angels |
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6-3 |
Win
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113 |
9 h 60 m |
Show
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Reason: MLB Bailout Game of the Month: Play Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay has a Top 10 offense and the Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rays starter Alex Cobb (7-6, 3.75 ERA) has delivered scoreless two-hit efforts in two of his last three starts and is 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA over his last six outings. The Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 home games and go with J.C. Ramirez (4.46 ERA). And the Rays are 22-8 in the last 30 meetings in Los Angeles. Play Tampa Bay.
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07-15-17 |
Giants v. Padres +127 |
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3-5 |
Win
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127 |
9 h 35 m |
Show
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San Francisco is a bad offensive team and a bad road team. It's the first game back for Madison Bumgarner and the Giants are 11-24 in their last 35 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres righty Jhoulys Chacin (8-7, 4.32 ERA) is throwing well, allowing fewer than three earned runs in seven of his last 10 starts. He has a 1.68 ERA in nine starts at Petco Park this season and owns a 7-6 record and 3.33 ERA in 17 career games versus San Francisco. And the Giants are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings. Play San Diego.
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07-11-17 |
American League v. National League -115 |
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2-1 |
Loss |
-115 |
32 h 9 m |
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Major league baseball finally got wise and disconnected the home field in the World Series from this game. That is likely bad news for the AL that has dominated in recent times. The AL has won the last four All Star games, holding the NL to three runs or less in each of those contests. The NL did enjoy one brief winning stint, taking the mid-summer class in 2012, 2011 and 2010. However, in the 2000's, the AL is 13-3 with one game ending in a 7-7 tie (2002). This year's contest moves to Marlins Park in Miami. You would think the All Star games would be high scoring, like we see in the NBA and NHL. However, you would have to go back to 2005 to find a game total that would eclipse this year's nine total. I look for the NL to finally get back in the win column now that the World Series no longer is tied to this contest.
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07-09-17 |
Reds v. Diamondbacks -145 |
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2-1 |
Loss |
-145 |
5 h 55 m |
Show
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Cincy starter Homer Bailey (12.66 ERA) is in Arizona to face a dynamite Diamondbacks offense. The Reds are 99-178 vs. a team with a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better over the last 3 seasons. Arizona has a strong offense and sttarter Patrick Corbin has allowed 3 runs or less in four of his last five starts. Arizona is 33-16 when playing against a team with a losing record this season. Play Arizona.
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07-09-17 |
Orioles v. Twins -118 |
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11-5 |
Loss |
-118 |
3 h 53 m |
Show
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The Baltimore Orioles are fading in the AL East, now 8.5 games back of the Boston Red Sox. The O's did take Saturday's game over the Twins, still, it was only their third win in the last 10 games. The Orioles have the worst run differential in the AL (-84). This is thanks to a horrible pitching staff, ranked 29th in ERA (5.08) and 30th in both WHIP (1.52) and BAA (.281). Ubaldo Jiminez has struggled this year for the birds, posting a 3-4 record with a 6.64 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. While Jiminez does show flashes of brilliance, they are often surrounded with horror. The Twins have dropped to 2.5 games back of the Indians in the AL Central. Kyle Gibson has also struggled this season, posting a 5-6 record and 5.82 ERA. Unlike Jiminez, Gibson has been much better of late, allowing just six earned runs over his last 17 innings. I like the Twins here today to bounce back from yesterday's loss and close out the first half of the season on a winning note. Play Minnesota.
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07-08-17 |
A's v. Mariners -147 |
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4-3 |
Loss |
-147 |
14 h 33 m |
Show
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The two bottom clubs in the AL West meet here today with the Mariner's hosting the A's. The Mariners finally snapped a losing streak with their win over Oakland on Friday. Andrew Moore looks to add to that win streak today. Moore is 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in his two starts this season. Moore started on July 3 and pitched well, going eight innings and allowing just three runs, no walks and four KO's. Despite his good effort, he was tagged with the loss to the Royals, 3-1. Chris Smith starts for the A's. Oakland's pitching staff has been hit hard by injuries and how desperate are they? They turn to a 36-year old Chris Smith making his first ever big league start. Smith was in the bullpen last year, and pitched decent with a 2.92 ERA. He was 4-3 this year at Triple-A Nashville with a 3.16 ERA. Making his first start at this age shows fortitude, but also desperation on the part of the A's. I'm taking the M's here on Saturday.
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07-08-17 |
Reds v. Diamondbacks -162 |
Top |
7-0 |
Loss |
-162 |
14 h 32 m |
Show
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Had the Arizona Diamondbacks been in either of the other two divisions in the NL, they would be in first place with their 53-34 record. However, they trail the red-hot Dodgers by 5.5 games. Good news is that if the playoffs started today they would be the top WildCard team. The D'backs have been great at home, posting a 33-13 record. Taijuan Walker starts today and he's been excellent, posting a 6-3 record and 3.30 ERA. Walker has been very consistent, allowing more than three runs just one time in his last 10 starts. The Reds are done for this year, as they trail the Wildcard race by 12.5 games. Luis Castillo starts today with a 0-1 record and 4.41 ERA with a 1.71 WHIP. Castillo has just three appearances and none have gone past 5.2 innings. Tough spot here today for the rookie pitcher playing at a very good team's home. Play the Diamondbacks.
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07-08-17 |
Red Sox v. Rays -106 |
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0-1 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 24 m |
Show
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Boston continues its road trip with Rick Porcello (4-10, 5.01 ERA). He is 1-4 on the road and batters overall are hitting .303 off him. The Red Sox are 0-7 in Porcello's last 7 starts vs. the American League East. Tampa Bay is home ranked #10 in baseball in runs scored. Alex Cobb has a 3.13 ERA at home. The Rays are 9-4 in their last 13 home games, plus 8-3 against a righty. Play Tampa Bay.
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07-08-17 |
Mets v. Cardinals -126 |
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1-4 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 16 m |
Show
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The Mets and Cardinals both looking to improve on their Wild Card chances before the break. The Mets are 9.5 out and the Cards are 8.5 out. Both clubs have a lot of ground to make up if they hope to be around come the post season. Zach Wheeler starts for the Mets today, with his 3-5 record and 5.01 ERA. Wheeler is coming off an excellent start, where he allowed just two runs in limited exposure to the Phillies. Adam Wainwright toes the rubber for the birds. Wainwright is 9-5 this season, but has a high 5.48 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. Wainwright got 14 runs of support in his last start, which may account for his lackluster six runs allowed over five innings. Still, the veteran has had two good starts in his lat three. I'm sticking with the home club here today. Play St Louis.
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07-07-17 |
Mets +110 v. Cardinals |
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6-5 |
Win
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110 |
8 h 4 m |
Show
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The New York Mets are a long shot to make a playoff spot right now, trailing Washington by 11 games in the East and seven games behind in the Wild Card race. If there has been one bright spot for the Mets, it would be starter Jacob DeGrom. DeGrom is 8-3 with a 3.55 ERA and 1.22 WHIP this season. Degrom has been red-hot too, allowing just three total runs over his last 32 innings, 31 KO's and just 8 walks. The Cardinals offense should be taylor made for DeGrom. The birds are just 20th in baseball in runs, 17th in batting average and 19th in slugging. Carlos Martinez starts today, with a 6-7 record and 3.15 ERA. Despite a losing record, Martinez is considered the club's Ace. Martinez is coming off a rough outing where he allowed five runs over five innings in a loss to Washington. While neither team is great, a big edge here to the Mets with DeGrom. The fact that we get him at even money or even a slight dog it even better. Take the Mets.
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07-07-17 |
Red Sox -135 v. Rays |
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8-3 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 58 m |
Show
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Reason: Inner Circle : Important series here, especially for the TB Rays. The Rays trail the Sox by 4.5 games in the AL East and can close some more gap before the All-Star break. Jake Odorizzi starts today for the Rays with a 5-3 record and 4.08 ERA. The 5-year veteran has given the Rays very consistent starts, though nothing overpowering. He'll face a Red Sox team that is 3rd in team batting average (.269) and 9th in Runs scored (420). The Sox had their six-game win streak snapped a few nights ago and have since dropped two straight. Drew Pomeranz has been very good for Boston, posting a 8-4 record and 3.64 ERA. The 28-year-old has won five of his last six decisions. The Red Sox have won eight of the last 11 meetings with the Rays and five of the last seven in Tampa Bay. Top team in the East with a top pitcher, that's a winner in my book. Play Boston.
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07-06-17 |
Braves +152 v. Nationals |
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5-2 |
Win
|
152 |
14 h 55 m |
Show
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The Atlanta Braves have been a pretty good road team of late, evidenced by their 8-3 record the last 11 away contests. Moreover, the club is 5-0 in Foltynewiczs last five starts. The Braves are in second place, 9.5 games back of the Nationals. Washington can pretty much put things into cruise control in the NL East. No team looks ready to step up and contend for the division crown. A small blemish for the Nats is that they are just 0-4 in Gonzalez's last four home starts, not good for chalk bettors. In addition, the Nats are just 4-11 in Gonzalez's last 15 starts vs the Braves. Big dog price here with a road team that has some advantages. Good value with the dog, play Atlanta.
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07-06-17 |
Pirates -134 v. Phillies |
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6-3 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 35 m |
Show
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The Pirates look to take three of four in this series with their intrastate rivals, Philadlephia. The Pirates had an excellent June, where they climbed to just five games back in the NL Central. By virtue of playing in the weakest division in baseball, the Bucs still have an outside shot at a playoff spot. The Pirates hope Chad Kuhl can build off his last start. Kuhl is just 2-6 with a 5.26 ERA. However, the 24-year-old righthander is coming off an excellent six inning performance against the Giants where he allowed just two hits and one run over six innings. The Phillies don't have the same luxury of playing in a weak division, as the club sits 21.5 games back of the Washington Nationals. The Phils turn to veteran Jeremy Hellickson, who is 5-5 with a 4.48 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. The Phillies have lost the last five starts of Hellickson and seven of the last 10. Nice spot here for the Pirates to build on their modest win streak. Take Pittsburgh.
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07-05-17 |
Royals +114 v. Mariners |
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9-6 |
Win
|
114 |
10 h 56 m |
Show
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The Royals may have struggled this season, but they have done well with Vargas on the hill. When Vargas has started, the Royals are 4-1 in his last five road starts, 10-1 in his last 11 games against a team with a losing record and 7-0 against the AL West. In addition, KC is 20-7 in his last 27 starts on grass. Meanwhile, the Mariners have lost two straight and seven of their last 10 games. Good spot here for a big Royals win. Play KC.
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07-04-17 |
Red Sox v. Rangers -125 |
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11-4 |
Loss |
-125 |
10 h 36 m |
Show
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07/04 08:05 PM EST MLB (969) BOSTON RED SOX VS (970) TEXAS RANGERS. Take: MLB Inner Circle: Play Texas (970). Reason: Another road game for Boston, its fifth straight away from home. Red Sox lefty David Price (4.61 ERA) has been up and down, even getting into fights with local reporters and broadcasters. Texas is 4-1 against lefties and the Rangers are 11-4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers ace Yu Darvish (3.11 ERA) has a 3.63 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings against the Red Sox in his career. And the Red Sox are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Texas. Play Texas.
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07-04-17 |
Orioles v. Brewers -149 |
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2-6 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 40 m |
Show
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07/04 04:10 PM EST MLB (975) BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS (976) MILWAUKEE BREWERS. Take: MLB IL Blowout Game of the Year: Play Milwaukee (976). Reason: The Baltimore Orioles are loaded with struggling starting pitchers. The Brewers jumped all over Wade Miley - who gave up seven runs in 1 2/3 innings - en route to an 8-1 win Monday, their fourth victory in the last five games. Now the Orioles go with righty Ubaldo Jimenez (3-3, 6.48 ERA) and Baltimore is 15-26 on the road. The Orioles are 8-21 vs. a team with a winning record, plus on a 7-21 run away from home. Milwaukee has a powerful offense on a 5-1 run at home. Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson (6-4, 3.43 ERA) has won four of his last five decisions and recorded at least 10 strikeouts in four out of seven outings. He has a 2.64 ERA in nine home starts this year. And the Orioles are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee. Play Milwaukee.
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