Voth has faced the Orioles once in his career, taking the win with six innings of one-run ball and four strikeouts last July 16. He is making his second start of the 2020 season since earning the fifth rotation spot. is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 1.50 and a WHIP of 0.833.

BALTIMORE is 4-25  against the money line in road games when playing against a bad team (Win Pct. 38% to 46%) over the last 3 seasons.

MLB Home favorites with a money line of -190 or more (WASHINGTON) - in an inter-league game, in August games are 56-5 L/23 seasons for a 92% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Washington Nationals to win

Tanaka is building stamina after sustaining a concussion on July 4. He tossed 51 pitches in his season debut, allowing two runs (one earned) in 2 2/3 innings to the Red Sox on Saturday. Tanaka should be in the 65-to-70 pitch range for this start and gets my support here today against a lineup he matches up well against. 


TANAKA is 10-4 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.20 and a WHIP of 0.928.SNELL is 3-6 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.4.


Play on NYY on the ML

Chicago's Thursday starter, Tyler Chatwood (2-0, 0.71 ERA), has opened the season in fine form and gets my backing again today as his team is also int top form having won 6 straight. 

KANSAS CITY is 1-13  against the money line in home games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 3 seasons.

The Royals are 0-5 L/5 on the ML when Brad Keller starts as a home dog, being outscored 42-9 in those tilts for a 6.6 rpg game loss average.

Play on the chicago 
Cubs to win 

 Oakland starter Fiers went head-to-head twice last September with Rangers hurler Minor, with the A's prevailing both times.The batters ruled the day in their Sept. 14 matchup in Texas, with the A's pulling out an 8-6 win. Minor took the loss in that one while Fiers got a no-decision.Minor struggled again in a rematch in Oakland six days later, but Fiers continued his home-field dominance with eight innings of two-hit, no-walk, no-run ball in an 8-0 triumph, while Minor took the loss in that one, too. Rinse and repeat with the As getting the edge.FIERS is 23-8 against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record).

Play on the Oakland As to win 

Padres starter RICHARDS is 3-19   against the money line as an underdog of +125 to +175 since 1997. (Team's Record)

SAN DIEGO is 10-32  against the money line as a home underdog of +125 or more over the last 3 seasons.

MLB  teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (SAN DIEGO) - first 12 games of the season, after closing out last season poorly with 11+ losses in last 15 games against opponent first 12 games of the season, after closing out last season strong with 20+ wins in last 30 games are 8-30 L/23 seasons for a go against 79% conversion rate for bettors. 

Rockies are red hot having won 8 of their L/9 and four straight.  Considering Colorados form and the fact the Rockies are 12-0 L/12 on the ML when Jon Gray starts as a home favorite when they lost in his last start Im betting we have an edge riding their momentum in this spot play. 

 COLORADO is 21-6  against the money line at home when the total is 12 to 12.5 over the last 3 seasons. 

Colorado to win on the ML

Cincinnati starterTyler Mahle (0-0, 4.50 ERA), who has struggled against the Indians in two starts over the past two seasons. He's allowed 10 runs, eight earned, on 12 hits and five walks over 6 1/3 innings while losing both outing. He is fade material here today vs the Cleveland Indians. 

 MAHLE is 0-9  against the money line in home games  after July over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record) MAHLE is 4-16 ( against the money line as an underdog of +100 or higher over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

MLB Road favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (CLEVELAND) - cold hitting team - batting .240 or worse over their last 10 games, well rested bullpen - threw 2 innings or less in each of the last 3 games are 35-4 L/5 seasons for a 90% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Cleveland to win on the ML 

Dodgers to BUEHLER is 4-0 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 0.64 and a WHIP of 0.643. 

MLB teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (SAN DIEGO) - first 12 games of the season, after closing out last season poorly with 11+ losses in last 15 games against opponent first 12 games of the season, after closing out last season strong with 20+ wins in last 30 games are 7-30 L/23 seasons for a go against 81% conversion rate for bettors.

 Play on LA Dodgers to win 

Left-hander Derek Holland (0-0, 3.18) will start Monday's opener for the Pirates. Holland is 3-7 with a 5.56 ERA in 14 appearances (13 starts) against the Twins but has really struggled at Target Field in his career, compiling an 0-5 record and a 7.98 ERA in six starts while allowing six home runs in 29 1/3 innings. ( He is fade material here today vs the Twins)

MLB Home favorites with a money line of -200 or more (MINNESOTA) - in an inter-league game, in August games are are 53-5 L/23 seasons for a 92% conversion rate for bettors. 

Cubs starter Lester went 3-0 with a 3.16 ERA in five starts against the Pirates last season and Im betting he helps get his team to the promised land again. His pitching opponent Brault has struggled against the Cubs, serving up 10 homers in 38 1/3 innings over 14 appearances (five starts). He is 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA.Brault is 0-1 with a 10.29 ERA in nine appearances (three starts) at Wrigley Field. 

LESTER is 102-37 against the money line as a home favorite of -150 or more since 1997. (Team's Record)

MLB team (CHICAGO CUBS) - starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs last outing, after 3 straight games where the bullpen gave up 3 or more earned runs are 48-16 L/5 seasons for a 75% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the Chicago Cubs to win 

Dylan Cease (0-1, 15.43 ERA) to the mound for Sunday's finale. Cease is one of three White Sox starters with a double-digit ERA and kis fade material in this pot. 

The White Sox are 0-7 while attempting to win three straight against the same opponent.

Play on the Royals to win ML

The Athletics are 9-0  on the ML when Mike Fiers starts as a favorite when their starter went fewer than 6 innings in each of their last two games with the L/6 having come by multiple runs. FIERS is 33-14   against the money line vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .265 or worse over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) FIERS is 11-0  against the money line in August games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
Home underdogs with a money line of +125 or more (SEATTLE) - below average AL hitting team (AVG .265 or worse) against a team with a very good bullpen (ERA 3.33 or better), with a very bad bullpen whose ERA is 5.00 or worse on the season are 109-33 L/23 seasons for a 77% conversion rate for bettors.  

Play on Oakland to win 

The Cubs have scored a total of 38 runs in their L/5 games which is 7.6 rpg. Considering their offensive flow it is my recommendation that we back them here vs a Pittsburgh side that has allowed an average of 5+ rpg in their L/4 trips to the diamond. 

The Pirates are 0-16 L/16 on the ML on the road after they allowed 5+ walks last game , which was the case in their loss vs the Cubs last night. 

MLB team (CHICAGO CUBS) - starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs last outing, after 3 straight games where the bullpen gave up 3 or more earned runs are 47-16 L/5 seasons for a 75% conversion rate for bettors. 

CHICAGO CUBS are 40-14 against the money line when the total is 10 or higher over the last 3 seasons.

Play on chicago Cubs to win 

Rockies starter FREELAND is 2-11  against the money line vs teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

The Rockies are 0-14 L/14 on the ML in the second game of a series when their opponent win at least two straight games. San diego qualifies under those peremiters and also fits in to my projections of Fathers win.

San diego Padres to win on the ML

The Astros are 10-0 L/10 on the ML past the first game of a series on the road after they drew 5+ walks last game which was the case yesterday in their win. 

Astros batting order and pitching staff matchup well vs the Angels. 

Home underdogs with a money line of +125 or more (LA ANGELS) - poor AL hitting team (AVG .260 or less) against a team with a very good bullpen (ERA 3.33 or less), with a very bad bullpen whose ERA is 5.00 or worse on the season are 24-95 L/23 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the Astros to win 

The Angels are 0-11 when their opponent is on a 2 game losing streak. Thats not a good omen tonight against a hungry AStros team that needs a win badly. 

MLB Road favorites with a money line of -125 to -175 (HOUSTON) - top level team, outscoring opponents by 1 or more runs/game on the season, after a loss by 2 runs or less are 72-20 L/5 seasons for a 78% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the Astros to win 

The series opener features New York right-hander Rick Porcello (0-1, 27.00 ERA) against Atlanta lefty Sean Newcomb (0-0, 2.70) in a rematch of the third game of the season, which Atlanta won 14-1. Im betting this a rinse and repeat situation. 

The Braves are 11-0 on the ML on the road off a home win where they never trailed which was the case yesterday. 

NEWCOMB is 10-0  against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4 or less runs/game on the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

Play on the Atlanta Braves to win on the ML

Under rated Angels hurler Bundy is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA in four career appearances against the Mariners, including two starts -- one of which was a shutout and gets my support here today.

MLB Road underdogs with a money line of +150 or more (SEATTLE) - with a team batting average of .260 or worse on the season (AL), after allowing 7 runs or more 3 straight games are 3-36 L/5 seasons for a 95% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the LA Angels to win on the ML

Detroits Nova is 2-3 with a 5.70 ERA in eight career appearances, including seven starts, at Comerica Park.DETROIT is 5-21 against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons.The Tigers are 0-10  L/10  after they were tied at the end of 6 innings last game which was the case. Four of the L/6 losses in this subset saw them get shutout. 

Play on Kansas City to win 

The Yankees dropped two of the first three to the Orioles last season,  and then rolled to  16 head-to-head victories in a row in this series. Yesterday the Yanks   smashed the Orioles by a  9-3 count  in Baltimore   in the teams' first meeting of the current  season, running the streak to 17 games ahead of the series finale today. With the Orioles starter Means having recorded a horrendous 7.62 career ERA versus the Yankees in five games (two starts) against them in previous meetings, I look at this as another situation to bet on the Yankees to win on the ML. Note:BOONE is 30-12 against the money line in road games against left-handed starters as the manager of NY YANKEES.

Play on the NY Yankees to win on the ML

The Nationals are 12-0 L/12 on the ML off a game as a favorite in which they held a multiple-run lead. Great value here on the Nationals vs Ryu, and who is getting to much respect here. 

The Angels are 0-10 on the ML vs a team like the Mariners  that has lost at least their last two games. With Angles starter Heaney who is 1-4 with a 4.32 ERA in nine career starts against Seattle on the hill the Halos are fade material. LA ANGELS are 3-7 ( against the money line in home games vs. teams outscored by opp by 1 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.

The Astros are 17-0 on the ML dating back 3 seasons  with no rest in the first game of a series vs a team that has lost at least their last two games which is the case with the Dodgers. My own projections which factor in the starting pitching matchup and the batting orders has me look for Houston to come out on top here in this spot play between top tier teams. 

The Tigers have lost 9 straight after they were tied at the end of 6 innings last game which was the case yesterday before they pulled out a 3-2 win vs the Reds. Now in a let down situation Im betting on the Royals having the edge.DETROIT is 1-13  against the money line in home games after batting .200 or worse over a 3 game span over the last 2 seasons. DETROIT is 4-20 (against the money line in home games after a win over the last 2 seasons

Play on the Royals to win on the ML

Washingtons right-hander Anibal Sanchez, who was 11-8 with a 3.85 ERA last season has an edge here vs the Blue Jays according to my projections. 

The Nationals are 12-0 L/12 on the ML as a home favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games.

Play on the Nationals to win on the ML

The Pirates have lost 9 straight  on the road off a road game in which they had 6 or fewer hits which was the case yesterday. It must also be noted that the Pirates have not won the last game of a series on the road  in division since June 9th of last season, and I once again am betting against them here today .

RAY the Dbacks starter is 16-6 against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Padres starter LAMET is 0-7  against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

SAN DIEGO is 4-15 against the money line after a win by 4 runs or more over the last 2 seasons.( The Padres won yesterday 7-2)

Expecting a Padres brand that has continually shown signs of up-trending and inconsistency to plague the team once again here tonight. 

Play on the Diamondbacks on the ML

Texas cashed as a short favorite in a 1-0 game yesterday vs the Rockies. Im betting that Colorado once again struggles to score. The Rangers starter Minor has seen his team win his last 2-0  two interleague starts .Minor likes pitching during the day as he went 5-2 with a 3.2 ERA last season.Meanwhile, his Colorado pitching opponent Gray, was a .500 (4-4) pitcher during the day with a 4.59 ERA.The Rockies did not fair well vs southpaws last season going a sub par 25-36 on the ML. Meanwhile, Rockies hitters  have also struggled against Minor as is evident by a  .138 BA with a .175 (OBP) and .293 (SLG). Meanwhile, Rangers hitters in the lineup that have gone against Gray,have a combined .300 BA  average and .391 OBP. Advantage Texas. 

COLORADO is 4-21  against the money line in road games after scoring 2 runs or less over the last 2 seasons.

Play on Texas on the ML

Southpaw Andrew Heaney (4-6, 4.91 ERA  ) vs  A's righty Frankie Montas (9-2, 2.63) is a mismatch that does not correlate to the actual line. Thus giving us value with the chalk Oakland As. ( Montas has gone 2-0 with a 2.96 ERA in seven career outings (including four starts) against the Angels and gets my support here. 

White Sox Lucas Giolito  really made strides last season  . He’s  got a big arm and can  dominate with his fastball . However today he will go against what is an elite group of fast ball hitters on the Twins that can do offensive damage in a hurry. Note: GIOLITO is 0-7 L/7 against the money line in home games after July. Meanwhile,  the Twins Berrios , is looked at a possible ace for this team, and must be respected here in this spot. Note: BERRIOS is 11-2 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 1.014.

Play on the Minnesota Twins to win on the ML

 Lance Lynn the Rangers starter is fast ball pitcher with. pinpoint control, but the top half of the Rockies batting order crushed these kind of pitchers last year, and Im betting at least for today that will be the case again. With that said, Im betting the Rangers are over rated here against a  Colorado pitcher in Marquez who was 7-3 with a 3.67 ERA in 15 road starts last season. Advantage Colorado. 

Play on Colorado to win on the ML

Sandy Alcantara is one of baseballs under rated hurlers . Alcantara made 32 starts last season and posted a   3.88 ERA / 1.32 WHIP.  . In his four career starts against the Phillies, the Marlins are 3-1 (2.80 ERA)  with 2 wins coming last season, and Im betting he matches up well here again. Meanwhile, the Phillies starting pitcher Nola is 3-6 with a 3.28 ERA in 13 career outings against the Marlins.NOLA is 3-8 ( against the money line at home when the total is 7 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) The Phillies are also winless in Nola’s last seven starts dating back to August 25, when he lost to todays opponents the Miami Marlins. Value, Value and more Value here with the Marlins . 

Play on Miami to win on the ML

Im betting the explosive bats of the Astros do some real damage vs Washingtons Patrick Corbin (6.91 ERA) tonight and even this series at 2-2 games a piece. HOUSTON is 43-14 against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

HOUSTON is 51-13 against the money line vs. a team with a bad bullpen whose ERA is 4.70 or worse this season.WASHINGTON is 9-20  against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 1 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons.WASHINGTON is 8-17  against the money line in home games when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. 62% or more) over the last 2 seasons.

Astros are 7-1 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.Astros are 10-2 in their last 12 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter.Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 during game 4 of a series.Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.Astros are 40-11 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.Astros are 40-12 in their last 52 games vs. a left-handed starter.Astros are 44-14 in their last 58 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.Astros are 40-13 in their last 53 road games vs. a left-handed starter.Astros are 38-13 in their last 51 Saturday games.Astros are 14-5 in their last 19 vs. National League East.Astros are 11-4 in their last 15 road games.

MLB underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (HOUSTON) - very good AL offensive team (5.4 or more runs/game) against a team with a bad bullpen (ERA 5.00 or worse), with a starting pitcher whose strikes out 5 or more batters per start are 30-15 L/22 seasons for a 67% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Houston Astros to win on the ML

Houston is in desperation mode here tonight after a travel day yesterday, and luckily for them they have the guns on offence to get the job done and notch a win, and subsequently get back into this series. Note: Since the 2005 campaign , visiting favorites are 12-9 on the ML in the World Series. 

HOUSTON is 21-4 against the money line in road games when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.

 WASHINGTON is 8-16  against the money line in home games when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct.  62% or better ) over the last 2 seasons.

Greinke  the Astros starter takes to the hill in his first World Series start after allowing one run, three hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings in Houston's 8-3 win versus New York in Game 4 of the ALCS . My pitcher vs batting order power ranking suggest that the veteran hurler has an edge vs this type of lineup. GREINKE is 6-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 1.27 and a WHIP of 0.830.

Play on the Houston Astros to win on the ML

L Championship Series - Best of 7 - Game 6 - HOU leads 3-2

The Yankees likely will open Game 6 with Chad Green, JA Happ two hurlers that my power rankings suggest the Astros matchup very well against. Overall this a bullpen day, and from a statistical matchup , yes the Yanks look to have an edge if using regular season stats, but from a tactical standpoint  the use of key Astros pitchers Im betting will be the difference maker. Also Urquidy a hurler who has rebounded well from Tommy John surgery is a guy that has the ability to go long here as is evident by a 40:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his first 33 MLB innings of work. This Astros hurler has some nasty stuff that the Yanks have not seen , which is an obvious advantage. 

HOUSTON is 52-13 against the money line in home games vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game this season. 

Note: Since the 2005 season MLB playoff series (games 5-7), home teams  have an edge, going 45-36 (55.6%). 

MLB Home favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (HOUSTON) - ice cold hitting team - batting .215 or worse over their last 10 games against opponent ice cold hitting team - batting .230 or worse over their last 20 games are 52-18 L/5 seasons for a 74% conversion rate.  

Play on the Houston Astros to win on the ML

 Astros starter Gerrit Cole (20-5 2.50 ERA, 326 SO) is coming off an ALDS for the ages -- he beat the Rays twice, including in the winner-take-all Game 5, allowing just one run in 15 2/3 innings with a DS-record 25 strikeouts. Cole has 10-plus strikeouts in 11 consecutive starts and needless to say after watching him dominate is my choice here tonight vs the Yankees in game 3. 

Astros are 7-0 in Coles last 7 road starts.Astros are 7-0 in Coles last 7 starts vs. American League East.Astros are 4-0 in Coles last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

COLE is 29-9  against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -175 in his career. (Team's Record)

Astros are 9-0 in their last 9 games with umpire Nelson behind home plate.

MLB favorites with a money line of -150 or more (HOUSTON) - cold hitting team - batting .190 or worse over their last 3 games, starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs in his last 2 outings are 59-9 L/5 seasons for a 87% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the Houston Astros to win on the ML

Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg (18-6, 3.32 ERA, 251 SO)hung in after a pair of early homers to give the Nats six solid innings in their comeback win in the winner-take-all Game 5 of the NLDS. He now has a 1.32 postseason ERA in six career games, and has struck out 45 in 34 innings and gets my support here again today. STRASBURG is 19-3   against the money line vs. an NL team with a batting average of .255 or worse in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

WASHINGTON is 17-1  against the money line vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .315 or worse in the second half of the season this season.

ST LOUIS is 3-10  against the money line revenging 2 straight home losses vs opponent this season

MLB Home favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (WASHINGTON) - very good offensive team (5.0 or more  runs/game) against a good starting pitcher (ERA 3.70 or less ) (NL), after allowing 2 runs or less 2 straight games are 68-17 L/22 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Washington Nationals to win vs the ML

ALDS - Best of 5 - Game 4 - HOU leads 2-1

Rays manager Kevin Cash announced after the Monday win that Game 4 would be a "bullpen day" for his club, starting with right-hander Diego Castillo (0-0).

Rays start off with Diego Castillo but  It’s all hands on deck for the Rays. Castillo opened six games during the second half. Castillo tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings against Houston in Game 2.

Was that fear I saw in the eyes of the Astros yesterday in a lopsided loss. There is still some fight in the Rays and at times this season Houston has looked vulnerable. To much value to pass on this one. 

MLB favorites with a money line of -150 or more (HOUSTON) - excellent power team - averaging 1.5 or more HR's/game on the season are 223-394 for a lowly 36% conversion rate. 

Play on the TB Rays to win on the ML

Cards starter Dakota Hudson(16-7, 3.35 ERA, 136 SO)Hudson led rookie starters in wins (16) this season and he had a  9-2 record and a stingy 2.75 ERA at Busch Stadium compared to a 4.13 ERA on the road. He faced the Braves once this season, allowing two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision on May 25 and gets my support in this spot. Cardinals are 5-0 in Hudsons last 5 starts vs. National League East.

Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff road games.

MLB Road teams (ATLANTA) - with a team slugging percentage of .440 or better on the season (NL), after a combined score of 4 runs or less 2 straight games are 17-41 L/22 seasons for a go against 71% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the St.Louis Cardinals to win on the ML

Ryu was in the running for the NL Cy Young award after having recorded a stingy 1.45 ERA before a few non quality starts, but he finished the season with three consecutive top tier trips to the hill and comes into this play off game with plenty of momentum. Im betting on him buoying the Dodgers to a win here today.

WASHINGTON is 8-18 against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 1 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons and is 7-15 against the money line in home games when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. 62% or more) over the last 2 seasons. 

Road underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (LA DODGERS) - very good NL offensive team (5.0 or more runs/game) against a team with a below avg. bullpen (ERA 4.50 or more ), starting a pitcher who gave up no earned runs last outing are 45-26 L/22 seasons for a 64% conversion rate for bettors.

LA Dodgers to win on the ML WASHINGTON is 8-18 against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 1 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons and is 7-15 against the money line in home games when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. 62% or more) over the last 2 seasons.  

Road underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (LA DODGERS) - very good NL offensive team (5.0 or more runs/game) against a team with a below avg. bullpen (ERA 4.50 or more ), starting a pitcher who gave up no earned runs last outing are 45-26 L/22 seasons for a 64% conversion rate for bettors.

LA Dodgers to win on the ML

AL Wild Card Game

CHARLIE MORTON (R) vs. SEAN MANAEA (L)

Two solid pitchers and bullpens go head to head here as TB and Oakland go head to head in the wildcard game. However, Im betting the difference maker will be home field advantage  for the Athletics where they are 52-27 this season. Note: Rays are 31-66 in their last 97 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 playoff games.

MORTON the Rays starter is 5-13 against the money line vs. Lower tier speed teams - averaging 0.35 or less SB's/game in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)

MANAEA the As starter is 20-5 against the money line vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Athletics are 13-3 in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record.

Athletics are 10-3 in their last 13 games following an off day.Athletics are 11-4 in their last 15 vs. American League East.Athletics are 20-8 in their last 28 home games vs. a right-handed starter.

Play on the Oakland As to win on the ML

Im betting the Brewers experience in last seasons play offs will aid them here tonight.Milwaukee went 20-7 in September and almost caught the Cards and enter this Wild Card game with momentum and confidence.The Brewers according to my projections match up well against the Nationals as was evident when they took 4 of 6 meetings this year. 

SCHERZER the Nats starter is 1-7 against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) Max Scherzer is 3-10 SU in postseason play, dating back to 2011, losing four games in a row and all three of his  starts with the Nationals.

Nationals are 2-5 in Scherzers last 7 starts vs. National League Central.Nationals are 1-8 in Scherzers last 9 starts during game 1 of a series.

MILWAUKEE is 20-6 against the money line vs. an NL starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.150 or better this season.Brewers are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

WOODRUFF the Brewers starter  is 12-1  against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.5 or more runs/game on the season this season. (Team's Record)WOODRUFF is 16-3 against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season. (Team's Record)WOODRUFF is 9-1 against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record)Brewers are 4-0 in Woodruffs last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.

Play on the Milwaukee Brewers to win on the ML

Reds starter Tyler Mahle (2-12, 5.34 ERA, 124 SO ) has made five career starts vs. the Pirates, posting an 0-3 record with a 4.61 ERA. Its been a tough campaign for Mahle and Im betting nothing changes here this afternoon in this finale.

Reds are 2-14 in Mahles last 16 road starts.Reds are 1-8 in Mahles last 9 starts vs. National League Central.Reds are 0-7 in Mahles last 7 Sunday starts.

Meanwhile,Trevor Williams (7-8, 5.52 ERA, 108 SO)is capable of ending the Pirates' disappointing season on a high note as he starts the finale at PNC Park. He's coming off a solid start, as he held the Brewers to two runs on three hits (two homers) in five efficient innings his last time out and has momentum entering this tilt.

Pirates are 14-2 in Williams' last 16 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.Pirates are 20-7 in Williams' last 27 starts vs. a team with a losing record.Pirates are 9-4 in Williams' last 13 home starts

Pirates are 6-0 in Williams' last 6 starts vs. Reds.Pirates are 5-0 in Williams' last 5 home starts vs. Reds.

Reds are 0-5 in Mahles last 5 starts vs. Pirates.

Play on the Pittsburgh Pirates to win on the ML

Mariners starter Marco Gonzales (16-12, 4.09 ERA, 143 SO) has posted career highs in wins (16), starts (33) and innings (196). The 27-year-old lefty closes out his season against the A's team that he beat in Tokyo on Opening Day in March. Gonzales is 3-1 with a 4.00 ERA in four starts vs. Oakland this year and gets my support on a value line here tonight.the Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak yesterday by upsetting the As, a side that  could be looking ahead to their wildcard game next week. As for the Mariners their still playing hard . QUOTE:"Our guys have a lot to play for, too, trying to prove themselves," Seattle manager Scott Servais said. "It's nice for those guys to get the results like that." END QUOTE.

Athletics are 1-6 in  their starters Andersons last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.Mariners are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Mariners are 6-1 in Gonzales' last 7 home starts.

MLB Home teams (SEATTLE) - allowing 4.9 or more runs/game on the season (AL), after scoring and allowing 5 runs or less last 4 games are 116-75 L/22 seasons for a 61% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Seattle Mariners to win on the ML

Braves starting hurler  has been top form  of late and  was brilliant on  Sept. 20 against San Francisco, allowing three hits in eight shutout innings as the Braves clinched the NL East. Foltynewicz  is now  6-0 with a 2.35 ERA  with opposition batting orders hitting just .211  against him in nine starts since being recalled on Aug. 6.  The righty hurler owns a  a 1.49 ERA in his last seven starts and gets my support here today. Note: Mets starter Matz has seen his team lose his L/4 start vs the Braves.MATZ is 1-10 against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 5 or more runs/game in the second half of the season since 1997. (Team's Record)Mets are 0-6 in Matzs last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

FOLTYNEWICZ is 9-0  against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record) and is 8-0 against the money line vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record) 

Play on the Atlanta Braves to win on the ML

Nats starter Austin Voth (1-1, 3.35 ERA, 39 SO)No young player in the Nats’ organization took a bigger step forward this season than Voth, who will likely enter the team’s postseason bullpen. In four games since coming off the injured list, Voth picked up where he left off, with a 2.12 ERA and 19 K's in 17 innings and he gets my support here today vs the Indians. 

Nationals are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.

Indians are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League East.Indians are 18-46 in their last 64 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.Indians are 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning record.Indians are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Play on the Washington Nationals to win on the ML

Cincinnati right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (9-9, 3.84 ERA) is scheduled to face Pittsburgh left-hander Steven Brault (4-6, 5.07 ERA).Against Cincinnati, Pittsburghs starter Brault is 4-0 with a 1.01 ERA in nine career games, three of them starts, and he carries a scoreless streak of 19 2/3 innings.The Reds are 0-9 on the Money line  when Anthony DeSclafani starts when their opponent is averaging more than seven strike outs a game and they won his last start. In 12 career starts against Pittsburgh, he is 2-6 with a 4.27 ERA.

CINCINNATI is 7-14  against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Cincinnati (73-85) has lost four in a row and five of six and Pittsburgh (68-91) have won three straight, a sweep against the Cubs and get my support here today with momentum on their sides.

Play on the Pittsburgh Pirates to win on the ML

Heaney is off a bad start last time but it must be noted that the Angels are 8-0 on the ML when Andrew Heaney starts at home and they lost in his last start. Meanwhile, As starterMontas was having a breakout season, going 9-2 with a 2.70 ERA in 15 starts, before he was suspended 80 games on June 21 for violating major league baseball's drug policy after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Im betting he comes back a little rusty and gives the Angels a solid chance at us cashing a underdog ticket in this spot. Note: The Athletics are 0-4 SU as a 150-plus favorite off a road game in which their bullpen did not allow a run which was the case yesterday. 

MLB favorites with a money line of -150 or more (OAKLAND) - excellent power team - averaging 1.5 or more HR's/game on the season are 213-371 L/5 seasons for lowly 36% conversion rate. 

Play on the LAAngels to win on the ML

DBacks starter Merrill Kelly ( 12-14, 4.31 ERA, 151 SO) comes into the game riding a 15-inning scoreless streak. He tossed seven shutout innings in each of his previous two starts, against the Padres and Reds. Over his last four starts, he has a 1.00 ERA.Diamondbacks are 4-0 in Kellys last 4 home starts and gets my support here this afternoon at home.  Meanwhile, Cards starter Wacha has looked a little fatigued of late, and has been on a short leash in September, pitching 15 innings in his four starts this month. 

The Cardinals (90-68) eliminated the Diamondbacks (81-77) from playoff contention with their win Monday and now its payback in the spoilers role this afternoon for Arizona.

ARIZONA is 12-3  against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) this season.

LOVULLO is 36-25 against the money line as a home underdog of +100 or higher as the manager of ARIZONA.

Play on the Arizona DBacks to win on the ML

Baltimores starter Bundy is 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts against the Blue Jays this season and  gets my support here tonight in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Yesterday the Os won a 11-10 game, but teams in this situation in the followup have not been a profitable venture as the following trend illustrates.MLB Home teams (TORONTO) - after scoring 10 runs or more against opponent after scoring 9 runs or more are 52-74 L/5 seasons for a go against 59% conversion rate for bettors.TORONTO is also just  8-21  against the money line in home games after a win this season.

Play on the Baltimore Orioles to win on the ML

Wainwright the Cards starter tonight  has allowed just two runs in his L/ 27 innings . The Cards have also won   12 of his last 14 starts including a mid July victory against Arizona,  in  seven scoreless innings of top tier work. The Cards hurler owns a 9-4 record along with a solid 2.56 ERA in his career against the Diamondbacks and gets my support again here tonight in the desert. Meanwhile, his pitching opponent Young has given up eight runs  along with  10 hits with six walks in his last  7 2/3 innings of work in his L/2 sub par starts and looking like fade material vs a Cardinals team  looking for momentum as they enter the  post season . 

WAINWRIGHT is 12-1 against the money line vs teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Cardinals are 4-1 in Wainwrights last 5 starts vs. Diamondbacks.

Cardinals are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Diamondbacks are 0-5 in Youngs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Play on the St.Louis Cards to win on the ML

Giants starter Johnny Cueto (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 SO)gets his third start of the season for the Giants when he faces the Braves. He has not given up a run in 10 innings pitched, while opponents are batting .129 against him in two starts and gets my support here tonight vs the Braves. Meanwhile, The Braves nailed down their 19th division championship with a 6-0 win over the Giants on Friday, and now will be vulnerable in an emotional letdown spot. 

Note: Max Fried the Braves starter  has allowed five earned runs in three of his past five starts .

Giants are 6-2 in Cuetos last 8 road starts.Giants are 10-4 in Cuetos last 14 starts.Giants are 10-4 in Cuetos last 14 starts on grass.

Play on the SF Giants to win on the ML

Boston Red Sox starter Travis Lakins  will make his second career start as the Red Sox opt for a bullpen game against the Rays. The 25-year-old righty held the Yankees hitless over two frames during his first start on Sept. 7 and he  and his bullpen crew gets my support here today in the spoilers role . Note: Rays  starter Glasgow is 0-4 in his  last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Boston is 5-2 in Tampa Bay this season. 

The Red Sox are 6-0  L/6 on the ML as a road 170-plus dog off a road game in which their bullpen allowed multiple runs.

Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Red Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 road games.Red Sox are 82-40 in their last 122 road games vs. a right-handed starter.Red Sox are 39-19 in their last 58 games on astroturf.

MLB Road teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (BOSTON) - ice cold hitting team - batting .225 or worse over their last 15 games against opponent with a hot starting pitcher- ERA less than 3.00 over his last 10 games are 57-29 L/22 seasons for a 66% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the BoSox to win on the ML

The Mariners are heading to Baltimore riding a five-game winning streak after a 6-5 win vs Pittsburgh Pirates  on Thursday afternoon and have momentum on their sides . With Felix Hernandez a long standing hurler with Seattle dating back 14 seasons probably making his last start with the Mariners before becoming a free agent in the off season Im expecting  a motivated and  big effort from him which has me backing this veteran hurler. He is coming  off a strong seven-inning outing in which he allowed just one run on five hits vs. the White Sox.

Baltimore has lost four straight, including a  8-4 loss to Toronto on Thursday night. The Orioles are now 49-104 for the season, and showing little fight as they go through the motions of getting to the end of this nightmare season. 

Seattle has also had a dismal season, but they thrive against sides like Baltimore going 14-2  against the money line vs. teams outscored by opp by 1 or more runs/game on the season this season.

Meanwhile,Baltimore has been the poster boys for futility when going against teams like Seattle.BALTIMORE is 6-31 against the money line vs. excellent power teams - averaging 1.5 or more HR's/game this season.

Play on Seattle to win on the ML

The Yankees' Thursday starter, right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (10-8, 4.60 ERA), is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in his past three starts. He gave up four runs on eight hits in five innings last Friday during New York's 6-5 loss at Toronto and currently looks vulnerable. Meanwhile, Heaney despite of some recent struggles has shown flashes of brilliance, as he went  2-0 with a 1.82 ERA in four starts in August. Heaney is 1-1 with a 1.47 ERA in three career starts against New York, one outing in 2015 and the other two last year. Angels are 5-1 in Heaneys last 6 starts during game 3 of a series.Angels are 4-1 in Heaneys last 5 road starts.

Angels are 6-0 in their last 6 games with  umpire Whitson behind home plate.

MLB Road teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (LA ANGELS) - below average hitting team (AVG at least .265) against an average starting pitcher (ERA 4.70 to 5.70) -AL, with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 4.70 to 5.20 on the season (AL) are 32-9 L/5 seasons for a 78% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the LA Angels to win on the ML

Veteran hurler  CC Sabathia is 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA in his last eight starts. He is banged up and showing his age right now and is fade material in his current form. It must be noted that the Yankees took the first game of this series, 8-0 yesterday by have proven futile in a follow up under the following perimeters. The Yankees are 0-5 L/5 on the ML in the second game of a series as a 200+ favorite when they shut out their opponent in the series opener.LA ANGELS are 11-6 against the money line in road games after allowing 8 runs or more this season and are 33-17 against the money line in road games after a game where the bullpen threw 7 or more innings. 

Play on the LA Angels to win on the ML

Noah Syndergaard has never made a start at Coors Filed but gets his chance today in the launching pad. Im betting it will be an unpleasant experience despite of the team granting his wish of having Rene Rivera or Tomas Nido as his catcher instead of Wilson Ramos despite of his managers reluctance to do so. Syndergaard has a 5.20 ERA. In 11 combined starts with Ramos and with Nido (10) and Rivera, he has a 2.22 ERA.

However, today, they are giving  him his wish in the worst possible place . Ummm makes you wonder if the Mets brass are trying to prove a point here. Anyhow the bottom line here is Im betting against Syndergard and the Mets, and backing Colorado on the value line at home. 

 MLB Road favorites with a money line of -125 to -175 (NY METS) - with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.70 to 4.20 on the season (NL) against opponent with a starting pitcher  like Hoffman whose lasts less than 5 innings per start are 21-42 L/22 seasons for a 65% go against conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Colorado Rockies to win on the ML

Brewers Brandon Woodruff (11-3, 3.75 ERA, 136 SO)The All-Star right-hander will be on a limited pitch count in his first start since he strained his left oblique pitching at Arizona on July 21. Veteran left-hander Gio Gonzalez will follow. Im betting on Woodruff and Gonzalez having the edge over what has looked like a fatigued Padres pitcher in Paddock  who is expected to be shut down following Tuesday's start. He has already thrown 45 2/3 more innings than he did last season between Class-A and Double-A.

Padres are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.Padres are 0-7 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Padres are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Brewers are 12-1 in Woodruffs last 13 home starts.Brewers are 8-1 in Woodruffs last 9 starts during game 2 of a seriesBrewers are 5-0 in their last 5 during game 2 of a series.Brewers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.Brewers are 10-1 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.WOODRUFF is 10-0  against the money line as a home favorite of -110 or higher this season. (Team's Record)WOODRUFF is 10-0  against the money line at home when the total is 8.5 to 10 this season. (Team's Record)

Play on the Milwaukee Brewers to win on the ML

Cubs left-hander Cole Hamels (7-7, 3.89 ERA) has suffered  three consecutive losses, including a 4-0 defeat in his last outing Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.  Hamels has a 7.58 ERA (25 earned runs in 29 2/3 innings) in his last seven starts and is fade material in his current form. HAMELS is 1-7  against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record )

After the Cubs took part in a 16-6 slugfest yesterday that they won , Im betting they are in a letdown spot here. Note: MLB team (CINCINNATI) - after a win by 2 runs or less against opponent after a win by 8 runs or more are 41-22 L/5 seasons for a 65% conversion rate for bettors.CHICAGO CUBS are also 1-7  against the money line after scoring 7 runs or more 2 straight games this season.

Play on the Cincinnati Reds to win on the ML

White Sox starter Ivan Nova(10-12, 4.69 ERA, 103 SO)won for the 10th time on Tuesday against the Royals, marking the fifth season he has recorded double-digit wins. The victory also ended a stretch of three straight losses for Nova after a 5-0 run. Im betting on him getting us to the promised land here today in Seattle vs the lowly Mariners.

NOVA is 15-8 against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

The White Sox are 4-0 on the ML in franchise history as a dog with Ivan Nova when they scored more than six runs in his last start and they won. 

Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 overall.Mariners are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass.Mariners are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win.Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.

Play on the Chicago White Sox to win on the ML

Rangers starter Mike Minor (13-8, 3.08 ERA, 183 SO)  is 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA in August and is one win away from setting a new career high for one season. He owns a 3.18 ERA in three starts against the Athletics over the past two seasons. In 13 starts at home, he is 5-3 this year with a 3.70 ERA and gets my support in  the underdog role tonight. Meanwhile, As starter Mike Fiers(14-4, 3.97 ERA, 116 SO) looked rattled last time out in his  shortest outing of his career, when he surrendered nine runs and a career-high five homers, recording only three outs vs. the Astros. He was charged with his first loss since May 1 and could still be suffering a sort of PTSD syndrome after that nasty performance. Its never easy to have your confidence shaken like that and could be in a fragile state vs a Texas team that can bang out some offence. 

The Rangers have won 6 of their L/8 and are looking strong of late, and must be respected in their ability to pull off a underdog win here this evening. 

The Rangers lost the first game of this series last night 14-9, but are  7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game ad  5-1 in their last 6 games following a loss.

Play on the Texas Rangers to win on the ML

Foltynewicz the Braves starter this afternoon vs the Nationals  has pitched well since returning from the minors. This will be his eighth start since returning and he's gone 4-0 with a 2.95 ERA in 39 2/3 innings. In two starts in September, Foltynewicz is 2-0 and has allowed only one run over 12 innings. Note:The Braves are 6-0 on the ML in franchise history with Mike Foltynewicz as a road underdog when they won his last four starts.

Braves are 10-1 in Foltynewiczs last 11 starts. Braves are 6-0 in Foltynewiczs last 6 road starts.

FOLTYNEWICZ is 6-0  against the money line vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record)

WASHINGTON is 8-15  against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season this season.

Meanwhile,Austin Voth (1-1, 4.00 ERA, 30 SO)is filling in for the injured Joe Ross, Voth allowed two runs over four innings in a loss to the Braves last time out and Im betting he will be on the wrong side of the scoreboard yet again this afternoon.

Nationals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. National League East.Nationals are 1-4 in Voths last 5 starts.

Play on the Atlanta Braves to win on the ML

Brewers starter Adrian Houser (6-5, 3.59 ERA, 99 SO) faced the Cardinals in consecutive outings toward the end of August, giving up a combined four runs (two earned) over 10 1/3 innings. His last win came in that first start on Aug. 21 at Busch Stadium and gets my support here tonight vs the Cards as the Brewers extend their current red hot 7 game winning streak.

MILWAUKEE is 28-9 against the money line in September games over the last 2 seasons.

MLB team (ST LOUIS) - after a game where they hit 5 or more home runs, starting a pitcher who gave up 1 earned runs or less in his last 2 outings are 20-35 L/22 seasons for a go against 64% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Milwaukee Brewers to win on the ML

Clayton Kershaw( LHP13-5, 3.06 ERA, 171 SO )  Kershaw takes the bump to open the weekend series in New York. The southpaw has gone more than six innings just once in his last four outings, seeing his ERA rise above 3.00 for the first time since July 15 in the process, but Im betting he bounces back here as he has been showing alot of crankiness about his lack luster efforts and his egos on the line here tonight so expect a big effort from the super star hurler. 

Dodgers are perfect 6-0  L/6 as visitors vs Mets. 

MLB favorites with a money line of -110 or higher (LA DODGERS) - with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.70 or better on the season (NL), after a game where the bullpen threw 8 or more innings are 141-49 L/22 seasons for a 74% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the LADodgers to win on the ML

Max Scherzer(10-5, 2.56 ERA, 216 SO)Dave Martinez said Scherzer threw a bullpen on Tuesday and reported feeling good, setting up the right-hander to start Friday at home against Atlanta. Scherzer has been easing his way back to full strength after a back injury and still not 100% so we have value here fading him against what can be an explosive Atlanta batting order. Meanwhile, Saroka the Braves starter always gives his team a chance at victory and has consistently gotten stronger as a game progresses. Note: If Soroka can get out of the first inning, he's hard to hit. He gave up two runs before retiring a batter against Washington in his last start. He has a 4.15 ERA in the first inning and a 2.46 ERA in the second inning or later. The two previous times he has allowed more than one run in the first inning, he hasn't given up another run.

WASHINGTON is 1-9 against the money line in home games vs. a starting pitcher whose winning percentage is better than 70% over the last 2 seasons.

MLB Road underdogs with a money line of +125 to +175 (ATLANTA) - good team, winning 54-62% or more of their games on the season, in September games are 49-31 L/5 seasons for a 61% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Atlanta Braves to win on the ML

LH Starter Patrick Corbin 11-7, 3.16 ERA, 210 SOwill make his  first career start against the Twins. He has been excellent all season for the Nationals, but especially in his past 15 starts when he has posted a 2.29 ERA with 116 strikeouts and 31 walks in 94 1/3 innings and get the nod here today vs the Twins. Note:Twins are 0-5 in their last 5 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.Twins are 0-9 in their last 9 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.

Meanwhile, Gibson his pitching opponent from the Twins will be rusty after a long lay off. Gibson had a 7.18 ERA in his last five starts before going on the injured list.GIBSON is 4-13  against the money line in home games vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)GIBSON is 0-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 21.00 and a WHIP of 3.000.

Nationals are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

Play on the Washington Nationals to win on the ML

A 4-0 loss to the Padres on Wednesday dropped the Cubs into a tie with the Milwaukee Brewers for the final NL playoff berth and they will now be primed for a bounce back effort as losses are unacceptable at this juncture of their campaign. SAN DIEGO is 4-14 against the money line after a win by 4 runs or more this season

Padres starter LAMET is 0-7  against the money line in home games vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record) Padres are 0-9 in Lamets last 9 home starts.

Cubs are 35-16 in their last 52 during game 4 of a series.

Meanwhile, Cubs starter Yu Darvish(5-6, 4.12 ERA, 190 SO)After missing one turn (right forearm tightness), he returned Saturday with five shutout innings vs. Milwaukee. He struck out seven and walked one in a no-decision. Darvish has a 2.96 ERA with 85 strikeouts and four walks in his last 11 starts and gets my support here this afternoon in a West coast tilt. 

Play on the Chicago Cubs to win on the ML

Rockies starter Gonzalez (0-6, 7.29 ERA) made his only career start against the Cardinals on Aug. 24, a 6-0 win by St. Louis. He allowed five runs on three hits over 4 1/3 innings and took the loss and is fade material here tonight. Meanwhile, The Cardinals have recieved steady performances from their rotation while the Rockies' inconsistent  staff has posted a 5.97 ERA this year, which ranks last in the majors. The Cardinals are 13-0 on the ML when their starter Michael Wacha starts as a favorite and he went fewer than five innings in his last start.

 ST LOUIS is 17-4 against the money line vs. a team with a terrible bullpen whose ERA is 5.20 or worse this season.ST LOUIS is 40-16 against the money line when the money line is -100 to -150 this season.

COLORADO is 16-44  against the money line in the second half of the season this season

Cardinals are 4-0 in Wachas last 4 starts with 5 days of rest.Cardinals are 6-0 in Wachas last 6 Tuesday starts.Cardinals are 8-2 in Wachas last 10 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.Cardinals are 9-3 in Wachas last 12 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.Cardinals are 21-8 in Wachas last 29 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

MLB underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (COLORADO) - with a team slugging percentage of .430 or better on the season (NL), after scoring and allowing 4 runs or less last 3 games are 28-85 L/22 seasons for a go against 75% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the St.Louis Cardinals to win on the ML

Miley has a 3.41 ERA in 14 starts since his last loss and provides top tier stability for the Astros pitching rotation.Miley, owns a 7-0 record  in 14 starts since his last loss, and  has been strong against Oakland over three starts this season. He is 1-1 with a 1.83 ERA and has allowed just 12 hits and four runs in 19 2/3 innings.Miley holds a 5-2 record along  with a  stingy 1.71 ERA in eight career starts against the A's, allowing just 37 hits and 10 earned runs in 52 2/3 innings and once again gets my support ere tonight. MILEY is 10-1  against the money line as a favorite of -125 to -175 this season. (Team's Record) MILEY is 18-4 against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

HOUSTON is 20-2  against the money line in home games with a team slugging percentage of .440 or better on the season (AL) this season.HOUSTON is 15-1 against the money line after scoring 10 runs or more in a win over a division rival since 1997.HINCH is 25-4 against the money line in home games vs. excellent power teams - averaging 1.5 or more HR's/game as the manager of HOUSTON.

Play on the Houston Astros to win on the ML

 Blach the Os starting pitcher faces a familiar opponent  in the Dodgers, the team he famously blanked for five innings on Opening Day 2018 as a member of the Giants. Now in Baltimore, he gets another start after defeating the Rays in his last trip to the hill. BLACH is 4-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.64 and a WHIP of 1.045.

Im betting on a value line upset here in their interleague battle.

LA DODGERS are 9-18 against the money line in road games vs. teams outscored by opp by 1 or more runs/game in the second half of the season.

MLB Road teams (LA DODGERS) - after 5 straight games where they stranded 7 or less runners on base, with a tired bullpen - after 3 straight games throwing 4+ innings are 1-12 this season!

Play on the Baltimore Orioles to win on the ML

Quantrill the Padres starter has been in a funk over his last couple of starts but was 4-1 with a 1.31 ERA during a six-game stretch,  before his current 3 game losing streak.  Also Quantrill  according to my power rankings matches up well vs the Cubs as was evident when he gave up just two hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings  this last July 21 . The young Stanford product has also performed well at home where he  is 4-2 with a 4.17 ERA this season.CHICAGO CUBS are 12-26 (against the money line in road games vs. a team with a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better this season.

Note the Cubs are on a 3 game losing streak and have a hard luck pitcher on the hill of late Hendricks who has better home splits than away . The righty is 4-7 with a 5.20 ERA on the road this year, compared to 5-2 with a 1.77 ERA at home. HENDRICKS is 0-6  against the money line vs. teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record)

Cubs are 0-4 in Hendricks' last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record .

Cubs are 2-6 in Hendricks' last 8 road starts.Cubs are 2-7 in Hendricks' last 9 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

MLB Home teams (SAN DIEGO) - ice cold hitting team - batting .225 or worse over their last 15 games against opponent ice cold hitting team - batting .230 or worse over their last 20 game are 83-41 L/5 seasons for a 67% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the San Diego Padres to win on the ML

Todays starter for the Astros Greinke has surrendered nine earned runs on 14 hits over 11 2/3 innings in his last two starts, with the Astros losing both of those contests. Meanwhile, Athletics starter Fiers is 12-0 with a 2.59 ERA over his last 21 starts, a streak that began with his no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds on May 7. He has allowed a .639 OPS during his winning streak, with the Athletics going 17-4 in those starts. Oakland has won Fiers' previous two starts against the Astros and gets my support tonight on a value line. 

 FIERS is 16-2 against the money line vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

MLB team (HOUSTON) - average hitting team (AVG  .265 to .279) against a good starting pitcher (ERA 4.20 or better) -AL, with an on base percentage of .360 or better over their last 15 games are 23-53 L/5 seasons for a go against 70% conversion rate.

MLB road underdogs with a money line of +125 to +175 (OAKLAND) - a good team (54% to 62%) playing a team with a winning record, in September games are 39-24 L/5 seasons for a 61% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Oakland As to win on the ML

Blue Jays starter Jacob Waguespack (4-3, 3.97 ERA, 46 SO)shut out the Rays on four hits over six innings back on Aug. 5, and is ready to send the Blue Jays home on a high note. Waguespack has a 2.92 ERA in six road starts this season and gives us a viable underdog opportunity here this Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, TBs starter Tyler Glasnow (6-1, 1.86 ERA, 55 SO)Glasnow will be making his first start since sustaining a mild forearm strain in his throwing arm on May 10 against the Yankees and will take time to stretch out, so he wont be 100%, giving further credence to back the Jays on a value line. Rays are 0-4 in Glasnows last 4 starts vs. Blue Jays.

Rays are 6-2 in Glasnows last 8 starts.Rays are 3-7 in Glasnows last 10 starts vs. American League East.Rays are 2-6 in Glasnows last 8 starts on astroturf.Rays are 1-4 in Glasnows last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. 

Play on the Toronto Blue Jays to win on the ML

Padres starter Joey Lucchesi(9-7, 4.00 ERA, 135 SO)In six August starts, Lucchesi posted a 3.58 ERA, and he was one of the Padres' most reliable starters and is a very viable pitcher to back in this spot play.

COLORADO is 8-26  against the money line after a game where the bullpen gave up no earned runs this season.COLORADO is 16-42  against the money line in the second half of the season this season.

MLB favorites with a money line of -150 or more (SAN DIEGO) - cold hitting team - batting .190 or worse over their last 3 games, starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs in his last 2 outings are 55-8 L/5 seasons for a 87% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the San Diego Padres to win on the ML

White Sox ace Lucas Giolito(14-8, 3.30 ERA, 210 SO)The chance for 20 wins all but disappeared for Giolito with a tough loss to the Braves on Sunday. But he continues to finish strong during this All-Star season, with 90 strikeouts in his last 63 2/3 innings and gets my backing here tonight. Giolito is 2-0 with a 3.75 ERA in two career starts against Los Angeles. Note:LA ANGELS are 12-35  against the money line vs. an AL starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.300 or better this season.Diamondbacks are 8-2 in Rays last 10 starts.

Play on the Chicago White Sox to win on the ML

Arizona southpaw starter Robbie Ray (12-7, 3.97 ERA, 199 SO) has picked up a win in each of his last two starts. Last time out against the Dodgers, he allowed four runs over five innings in a 6-5 D-backs win and enters this contest offering stability and a viable ml option for his supporters tonight. Ray  went 3-0 in August with a 4.30 ERA as the Diamondbacks averaged 7.8 runs in his five starts.RAY is 11-3  against the money line vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Meanwhile, Mahle (2-10, 4.72 ERA) his Reds pitching opponent is looking for his first win since May 31, having gone 0-5 with a 5.32 ERA in his past nine starts.MAHLE is 1-11  against the money line vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)MAHLE is 1-9  against the money line when the money line is +125 to -125 this season. (Team's Record)

Arizona is finding ways to win and have won 9 of their L/10 overall and must be respected in their current form.

Play on the Arizona DBacks to win on the ML

German, the Yankees starter tonight faced the Red Sox just last month, earning the victory by allowing two runs over seven innings against the club on Aug. 3. For his career, he's 2-0 with a 3.98 ERA in five games (four starts) versus Boston. GERMAN is 13-1 against the money line vs. poor baserunning teams - averaging 0.5 or less SB's/game this season. (Team's Record) and s 12-1 against the money line vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game this season. (Team's Record) and also 9-1 against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season. (Team's Record) GERMAN is 11-0 against the money line against division opponents this season. (Team's Record)

Meanwhile, BoSox starter Jhoulys Chacin (3-10, 5.79 ERA, 80 SO)will make his debut for the Red Sox when he serves as the opener in place of the ailing David Price. Chacin made 19 starts for the Brewers this season before being released on Aug. 26. He is 1-1 with a 6.52 ERA in two career starts at Fenway Park and is fade material even though he goes against a Yanks offence that has been inconsistent of late. Note: NY YANKEES are 13-0 against the money line after batting .225 or worse over a 5 game span this season.

BOSTON is 9-16 against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season. BOSTON is 3-11 against the money line at home when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.

MLB teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (NY YANKEES) - team with an excellent SLG (.450 or better ) against a good starting pitcher (WHIP=1.300 to 1.350) -AL, with a starting pitcher whose gives up 1 or more HR's/start was 35-14 L/22 seasons for a 72% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the NY Yankees on the ML

Twins starter Martin Perez (9-6, 4.89 ERA, 120 SO)had a off game last time out as he was shelled by the Tigers for eight runs in 2 2/3 innings on Saturday and felt that his cutter was moving too much, which he hoped to address in bullpen work between starts. He had allowed four runs in 11 frames over his previous two outings and is more than capable of bouncing back here tonight vs the Red Sox. Meanwhile,Nathan Eovaldi (1-0, 6.23 ERA, 46 SO)is not yet fully stretched out since returning to the rotation, and could easily end up as cannon fodder vs a explosive Minnesota batting order averaging 6.3 rpg on the road this season. 

The linesmakers are expecting a high scoring game but it must be noted that the Twins excel in these situations. MINNESOTA is 16-3 against the money line on the road when the total is 10 or higher this season.

BALDELLI is 41-18 against the money line in road games vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game as the manager of MINNESOTA. BALDELLI is 14-1 against the money line vs. an AL starting pitcher whose ERA is 5.90 or worse as the manager of MINNESOTA.

MLB Road teams (MINNESOTA) - with an on base percentage of .350 or better over their last 20 games, in September games are 89-45 L/5 seasons for a 67% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Minnesota Twins to win on the ML

Jose Quintana (12-8, 3.90) will start against Milwaukee for the second straight time and is 8-1 with a 3.08 ERA in his last 11 starts. He opposed Anderson last week and tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings when he allowed three runs or less for the 21st time.Quintana is  8-4 with 2.65 ERA in 16 career starts against the Brewers.

Cubs are 7-0 in Quintanas last 7 starts vs. National League Central.Cubs are 9-2 in Quintanas last 11 starts.Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 road games.Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.Cubs are 5-1 in Quintanas last 6 road starts vs. Brewers.

Meanwhile,Chase Anderson (6-4, 4.58 ERA) will start against Chicago for the second straight time. He allowed five runs on seven hits, including two homers to Castellanos, in four innings of a 7-1 loss Friday afternoon at Wrigley and is fade material here tonight.Anderson is  1-1 with a 6.00 ERA in his three outings against Chicago this season.

Brewers are 0-5 in Andersons last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.Brewers are 0-4 in Andersons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

MADDON is 60-27  against the money line when playing on Thursday as the manager of CHICAGO CUBS.

MLB underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (MILWAUKEE) - with a team slugging percentage of .430 or better on the season (NL), after scoring and allowing 4 runs or less last 3 games are 28-84 L/21 seasons for a go against 75% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Chicago Cubs to win on the ML

As starter Tanner Roark (8-8, 4.04 ERA, 135 SO)had allowed two or fewer earned runs in four starts since being traded to the A’s, until Thursday vs. the Royals. He turned in six innings, but gave up four runs on five hits in Oakland’s 6-4 loss, but today I expect a more focused effort and a victory. Roark  in 3 career  starts against the Angels,  has garnered a  1.89 ERA.ROARK is 6-0  against the money line vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the second half of the season this season. (Team's Record) 

OAKLAND is 51-17  against the money line as a favorite of -150 or more over the last 2 seasons.

The Athletics are 7-0 on the ML  L/7 in the second game of a series as a home 140+ favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last two games. The As have crushed their opposition in those tilts winning all won seven games by multiple run deficits ( 5.86 rpg run).

Play on the As to win on the ML

Phillies starter Aaron Nola (12-4, 3.45 ERA, 194 SO) going to the hill every five days the rest of the season. The Phillies are winless in his first two starts since making the announcement, although he has a 2.70 ERA in those games and is more than capable of helping his team get a win here vs the Reds tonight.NOLA is 13-2 against the money line when the total is 8.5 to 10 this season. (Team's Record) 

Meanwhile, Reds starterTrevor Bauer (10-12, 4.53 ERA, 222 SO) enters this game in a funk as is evident by allowing a  combined 14 runs (13 earned) over his past two outings, spanning just seven innings. The right-hander has an 8.40 ERA across six starts since being traded to the Reds at the end of July and is fade material in his current form. BAUER is 4-12  against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.5 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record) 

Play on the Philadelphia Phillies to win on the ML

The Tigers will send left-hander Daniel Norris (3-11, 4.66 ERA) to the mound Tuesday. Norris is 0-1 with a 7.36 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against the Royals in 2019. For his career, he is 1-3 with a 4.37 ERA in 12 appearances (11 starts) vs. Kansas City and has dropped 10 of his L/11 decisions  and is once again fade material in this spot.NORRIS is 1-11  against the money line with a team slugging percentage .410 or worse on the season (AL) over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) 

KANSAS CITY is 20-8 against the money line in home games vs. an AL team with an slugging percentage .410 or worse in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. 

DETROIT is 13-31 (against the money line when the money line is +125 to -125 this season.

Play on the KC Royals to win on the ML

  The Mets won Saturday afternoon as Wilson Ramos had four hits to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 24 games and Todd Frazier delivered three hits and a pair of RBIs in a 6-3 win and Im betting they notch a win here tonight in prime time action.

Todays pitching matchup features: the Mets Stroman who is 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA in three career appearances (one start) against the Phillies and Z Eflin who is 3-4 with a 6.00 ERA in nine starts against the Mets, whom he's faced more than any other opponent. in his career. 

 Philadelphia is also 0-8 on the ML with Eflin as a underdog and he gave up no walks in his last start. EFLIN is 0-11  against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.5 or more runs/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) 

EFLIN is 0-8 against the money line as an underdog of +100 to +150 this season. (Team's Record) 

NY METS are 9-4  against the money line in road games vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.NY METS are 26-6 against the money line vs. good defensive catchers - allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game in the second half of the season this season.

KAPLER is 8-20 against the money line in September games as the manager of PHILADELPHIA.

Play on the NY Mets to win on the ML

Southpaw KC hurler Danny Duffy (5-6, 4.93 ERA, 90 SO)Duffy is expected to be activated on Sunday. He last pitched last Sunday on a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas and gave up one run over five innings. He likely will have a 90-pitch limit. My own projections tells me he matches up well vs this very inconsistent   Os batting order and gets my support here today. Duffy won his last start against the Orioles, 15-7, on May 8, 2018 in Baltimore. He's 3-2 with a 2.17 ERA lifetime vs. Baltimore, his lowest ERA vs. any opponent (minimum three starts) in his career.  These teams split the first to game of this series.. However it must be noted that  the Orioles are 1-12 on the ML  L/13  away when it is the last game of a three game series and they split the first two games. DUFFY is 43-22  against the money line when the money line is -100 to -150 since 1997. (Team's Record) 

BALTIMORE is 4-21 against the money line in road games vs. an AL team with an slugging percentage .410 or worse in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. BALTIMORE is 6-23  against the money line in road games against AL Central opponents over the last 2 seasons. 

MLB teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (KANSAS CITY) - below average AL hitting team (AVG .265 or less) against a team with a bad bullpen (ERA 5.00 or more ), starting a pitcher who was rocked for 7 or more runs last outing are 54-18 L/22 seasons for a 75% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the KC Royals to win on the ML

Lucchesi  a native of Oakland California has gone 0-2 with an 8.10 ERA in two San Francisco homecomings this season and is fade material here today  again. LUCCHESI is 7-18  against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) 

SAN DIEGO is 3-9 against the money line vs. an NL team with a batting average of .245 or worse in the second half of the season this season. 

MLB Road teams (SAN DIEGO) - ice cold hitting team - batting .230 or worse over their last 20 games, after a game where the bullpen was rocked for 5 or more earned runs are 32-62 L/5 seasons for a go against 66% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the SF Giants to win on the ML

Mariners starter Marco Gonzales(14-10, 4.17 ERA, 126 SO)is his teams  No. 1 starter and is 9-4 with a 3.53 ERA over his last 14 starts, including a win over the Rangers in Seattle on July 22, when he allowed two runs in seven innings. He's 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA in four starts vs. Texas on the season. He gets the nod again here tonight vs the Rangers.GONZALES is 10-2  against the money line vs. an AL team with an on base percentage .320 or worse this season. (Team's Record)

Mariners are 4-1 in Gonzales' last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.Mariners are 4-1 in Gonzales' last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

TEXAS is 15-30 against the money line vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game in the second half of the season this season.

Play on the Seattle Mariners to win on the ML

Senior citizen CC Sabathia looked good in his last outing  at Dodger Stadium, where he permitted two runs and five hits over four innings, walking one with seven strikeouts. Sabathia has pitched seven innings in two starts since returning from a right knee injury and will be ready to go longer and stronger here tonight vs the As. The Yankees can almost always depend on him go be a stable force in their rotation, especially late in the season. Meanwhile, his Athletics pitching opponent Anderson is 1-4 with a 4.93 ERA in his last six starts, and fade material here in this spot.  Note: Anderson is 0-6 with a 6.86 ERA in eight career starts against the Yankees.

The Athletics are 0-13 on the ML in the first game of a series with no rest on the road off a one-run road win.

NY YANKEES are 15-4 against the money line in home games vs. AL teams scoring 4.9 or more runs/game on the season this season.NY YANKEES are 39-16 against the money line vs. a starting pitcher with good control (less than 1.75 BB's/start) this season.NY YANKEES are 18-3  against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -150 this season. 

Play on the NY Yankees to win on the ML

Cole despite of being in top form has not fared well vs TB as he is 0-2 with a 2.84 ERA over three career starts against the Rays, including a 4-1 loss on March 29 when he allowed four runs (one earned) on five hits with 10 strikeouts over six innings in St. Petersburg, Fla. Meanwhile,Rays lefty starter  Ryan Yarbrough(11-3, 3.29 ERA, 93 SO)s last start may have been cut short due to rain, but it was no less dominant. The lefty now owns a 1.48 ERA across 61 innings over his past 12 appearances, which includes a staggering 59 strikeouts compared to just four walks and must be respected on a value line no matter who the opposition is . Yes even the mighty Astros. 

CASH is 17-11  against the money line when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct.  62% or better) in the second half of the season as the manager of TAMPA BAY. 

The Rays are 5-0 L/5 on the ML as a underdog of more than 160 vs a team that has won at least their last two games and it is not a series opener. 

MLB team (HOUSTON) - hot hitting team - batting .333 or better over their last 3 games against opponent with a hot starting pitcher- WHIP  0.800 over his last 3 starts are 18-44 L/5 seasons for a go against 71% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the TB Rays to win on the ML

Bostons offence is built to destroy parks like Coors Field and matchup well vs the Colorado Rockies. 

Red Sox are 14-3 in their starters Porcellos last 17 interleague starts.

Red Sox are 21-6 in their last 27 interleague road games.Rockies are 1-7 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.

BOSTON is 21-2 against the money line vs. NL teams allowing 5 or more runs/game in the second half of the season since 1997.BOSTON is 16-4 against the money line in road games vs. NL teams scoring 4.5 or more runs/game in the second half of the season since 1997.BOSTON is 41-17 against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons. 

MLB team (BOSTON) - with an on base percentage of .350 or better over their last 20 games, with a tired bullpen - throwing 13+ innings over the last 3 games are 161-89 L/5 seasons for a 65% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Boston Red Sox to win on the ML

White Sox starter Lucas Giolito (14-6, 3.20 ERA, 194 SO) termed his shutout of the Twins last Wednesday as the “best I’ve ever felt pitching in my life.” Giolito struck out 12 in that three-hitter, without issuing a walk. Giolito needs six strikeouts to reach 200 for the season and gets my support again vs a team that matches up well against.

 GIOLITO is 11-4 against the money line vs teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game this season. (Team's Record)

MLB Home underdogs with a money line of +100 or higher (CHI WHITE SOX) - poor hitting team (AVG .260 or less ) against a decent starting pitcher (ERA4.20 to 4.70) -AL, with a starting pitcher whose strikes out 5 or more batters per start are 30-15 L/22 seasons for a 67% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Chicago White Sox on the ML

Tyler Beede the Giants starter is 0-4 with an 8.23 ERA over his last six starts, each of which the Giants have lost and is fade material here in this spot play vs the Arizona DBacks.He is 0-3 in eight home games (seven starts) in his two-year career, and has never beaten the Diamondbacks (0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three starts).Meanwhile, Young his pitching opponent from the DBacks has pitched his best on the road this season, where he 3-1 with a 3.27 ERA  so far this season.

Giants are 10-21 in their last 31 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Giants are 13-32 in their last 45 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.Giants are 8-20 in their last 28 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Diamondbacks are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in San Francisco.

MLB team (ARIZONA) - with a team slugging percentage of .440 or better on the season (NL), ice cold hitting team - batting .190 or worse over their last 5 games are 62-33 L/22 seasons for a 65% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the Arizona DBacks to win on the ML

Gray the Reds starter  has a mixed history against the Marlins. In three career appearances against them, he is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA. But he is 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA in one career start at Marlins Park.  GRAY is 4-15  against the money line on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Meanwhile,Pablo Lopez (5-5, 4.23 ERA, 73 SO) will come off the injured list and make his first start since June 15 when he beat the Pirates, working seven innings. The 23-year-old made 14 starts before his shoulder injury. At home, he is 3-1 with a 2.13 ERA.

The Marlins are 4-0 L/4 on the ML as a home 140-plus underdog after a game in which they left fewer than ten men on base, which happened yesterday. 

 CINCINNATI is 2-13 (against the money line in road games vs. teams whose hitters draw 3 walks or less/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. 

Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record

Reds are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Reds are 4-10 in their last 14 overall.

MLB favorites with a money line of -125 to -175 (CINCINNATI) - team with a poor OBP (.310or less) against a very good starting pitcher (WHIP1.250 or less ) -NL, starting a pitcher who gave up 1 or less earned runs in his last 2 outings are 22-40 L/22 seasons for a go against 65% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Miami Marlins to win on the ML

The series opens with a pair of veterans as Milwaukee starts left-hander Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.64 ERA) and St. Louis starts righty Adam Wainwright (9-9, 4.51).

Brewers starter Gio Gonzalez (2-1, 3.64 ERA, 53 SO)has pitched well for the Brewers since they originally acquired him last Aug. 31 from the Nationals. He has allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of six starts since returning from a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, Card starter Adam Wainwright(9-9, 4.51 ERA, 126 SO) gave up four runs in the first inning to the Brewers in the Cardinals’ rain-shortened loss Wednesday and five runs total in his five innings. He struck out two and struggled with fastball command and according to my power rankings just does not matchup well vs the Brewers batting order.

ST LOUIS is 4-18 against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season. ST LOUIS is 2-14  against the money line after a 5 game span where the bullpen ERA was 2.00 or better this season.

The Cardinals are 0-11 L/11 on the ML as a underdog in the first game of a series when they are off a game as a favorite and they are seeking same season revenge for a loss.

MLB Road teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (ST LOUIS) - hot hitting team - batting .325 or better over their last 3 games against opponent starting a pitcher who walked 4+ hitters each of his last 2 outings. are 11-37 L/22 seasons for a  go against 77% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Milwaukee Brewers to win on the ML

Padres starter Lucchesi threw a career-high 109 pitches in Philadelphia his last time out,  so fatigue could rare its ugly head here, even though he is on 6 days resr. The left-hander hasn't pitched into the seventh inning since before the All-Star break and according to my pitcher vs batting order power rankings does not matchup well vs the Red Sox. Note: Lucchesi's ERA has climbed from 3.94 to 4.20 since the All-Star break. He has given up seven homers in his last eight starts. LUCCHESI has seen his team lose 13 of his L/20 against the money line when working on 5 or 6 days rest this season. (Team's Record) CORA is 15-4   against the money line vs. an NL starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.250 or better as the manager of BOSTON.

Meanwhile, Brian Johnson the BoSox starter despite of probably not inspiring bettors or linesmakers has shown he can get the job done as his team has won 17 of his L/24 starts and 4 of his L/5 interleague trips to the hill. 

Red Sox are 8-3 in Johnsons last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.Red Sox are 10-4 in Johnsons last 14 starts vs. a team with a losing record.Red Sox are 5-2 in Johnsons last 7 starts with 4 days of rest.Red Sox are 17-7 in Johnsons last 24 starts.Red Sox are 7-3 in Johnsons last 10 road starts.Red Sox are 15-7 in Johnsons last 22 starts on grass.

Padres are 0-4 in Lucchesis last 4 home starts.

SAN DIEGO is 3-19 against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. 

Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record. Red Sox are 21-5 in their last 26 interleague road games.BOSTON is 11-1   against the money line in road games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons.

Red Sox are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in San Diego.Red Sox are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

MLBeam (BOSTON) - with a starting pitcher who is winless after 5 or more starts, after a game where the bullpen threw 6 or more innings are 39-22 L/5 seasons for a 64% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Boston Red Sox to win on the ML

Strasburg the Nats starter is coming off a strong performance in which he hurled seven scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.In seven career starts against the Cubs, Strasburg is 2-1 with a 2.05 ERA and gets my support here today vs the Cubs at Wrigley. STRASBURG is 15-2 against the money line vs. an NL team with a batting average of .255 or worse in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record) 

The Nationals have scored double-digit runs five times in the past 10 games, and have scored at least seven runs eight times and are dangerous against any hurler the Cubs trot out. 

The Nationals are 9-0 on the ML  as a favorite off a road game in which they did not hit a home run which was the case yesterday.

WASHINGTON is 16-4 against the money line vs. an NL team with a batting average of .255 or worse in the second half of the season this season. 

CHICAGO CUBS are 9-22 against the money line as an underdog of +100 or higher this season

MLB team (CHICAGO CUBS) - ice cold hitting team - batting .175 or worse over their last 3 games against opponent with an on base percentage of .375 or better over their last 5 games are 32-65 L/5 seasons for a go against 67% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the Washington Nationals to win on the ML

Rangers young starter Burke  shined in his debut Tuesday, scattering four hits and two walks while striking out four in six scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels in a game the Rangers went on to win 3-2 in 11 innings.Only four of 17 balls put in play had an exit velocity of 95 mph or greater. The kid has alot of promise and gets my support here today on a value line. Meanwhile, Lopez  ( 7-11, 5.25 ERA) his pitching opponent from the White Sox despite of a quality outing last time out , has been inconsistent this season, and according to my power rankings does matchup all that well vs the Rangers batting order. 

White Sox are 8-23 in Lopezs last 31 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.White Sox are 2-6 in Lopezs last 8 starts on a natural surface.White Sox are 1-4 in Lopezs last 5 home starts.White Sox are 1-5 in Lopezs last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.White Sox are 0-4 in Lopezs last 4 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

MLB Home teams (CHI WHITE SOX) - with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 5.20 to 5.70 on the season (AL), with a struggling bullpen whose ERA is over 7.00 the last 5 games are 14-30 L/5 seasons for a go against 68% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Texas Rangers to win on the ML

Oakland starter Chris Bassitt (9-5, 3.61 ERA, 112 SO)limited the Astros to three runs over six innings in a win last Saturday, continuing his strong run over the past month. The right-hander holds a 1.80 ERA over his past four starts and in his current form makes for a viable investment opportunity backing the As.Meanwhile, Bumgarner the Giants starter has struggled a bit of late and  is 2-2 with a 6.30 ERA in five lifetime starts in Oakland.

With this being the Giants 8th straight road game, Im betting their gruelling schedule will effect them against a streaking squad with their eye on the post season.

Giants are 10-22 in Bumgarners last 32 road starts.Giants are 2-5 in Bumgarners last 7 interleague starts.Giants are 1-7 in Bumgarners last 8 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Athletics are 22-8 in their last 30 vs. a team with a losing record.Athletics are 23-9 in their last 32 home games vs. a left-handed starter.Athletics are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.Athletics are 4-0 in Bassitts last 4 home starts.Giants are 7-16 in the last 23 meetings in Oakland.Giants are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.

OAKLAND is 37-10 against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. 

Play on the Oakland As to win on the ML

The Padres just look like their going through the motions right now as the season winds down. Tonight they will send a hurler in Lamet, that despite of being in decent form is still a little unstable after coming of Tommy John surgery. Here against a BoSox side that grind out at bats like no one else in the majors, Lamet could easily find himself tired and in trouble. Note: The Red Sox are averaging 6 rpg vs right handers like Lamet this season. 

The Padres got blasted yesterday  by  the BoSox by an11-0 count.  Note: SAN DIEGO is 3-16 against the money line in home games revenging a loss where opponent scored 10 or more runs over the last 3 seasons and is 1-7  against the money line revenging a home loss vs opponent of 6 runs or more this season. 

SAN DIEGO is 3-18  against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. 

BOSTON is 40-16 against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.BOSTON is 10-1 against the money line in road games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse over the last 2 seasons. 

Play on the Boston RedSox to win on the ML

The public loves Zach Greinke the Astros starting pitcher, but according to my pitcher vs batting order power rankings the Halos matchup well vs the veteran hurler. With the Astros getting bitten by the injury bug of late, with shortstop Carlos Correa sidelined indefinitely with back discomfort and utility infielder Aledmys Diaz on the 10-day injured list the Astros are at a disadvantage. 

Angels are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

The Angels are 6-0  L/6 on the ML in the first game of a series with rest off a walk-off-loss as a dog. 

The Astros are 0-4 L/4 on the ML in the first game of a series with no rest as a home 200-+ favorite after playing as a home chalk when their opponent's starting pitcher has same-season-revenge.

Play on the LA Angels to win on the ML