CBB Play of the Day

The over is 12-3 in 49ers last 15 games as a road underdog, 12-3 in 49ers last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 6-2 in 49ers last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and 7-3 in 49ers last 10 games following a ATS win. While the over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games as a favorite, 6-1 in Owls last 7 overall, and 5-1 in Owls last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

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All the elements were there noting a performance worth lauding, and Houston's dismantling of visiting UCF on Sunday provided a showcase of the Cougars' excellence. However, as evidence of how high the bar has been raised for the No. 8 Cougars, there was plenty to assess regarding how they could improve upon their near-perfect first half. The Cougars carried a 45-19 lead to the break after knocking down 6 of 14 3-point attempts and grabbing seven steals. Ultimately, the Cougars rolled to their fourth consecutive win, a 75-58 decision that Houston (11-1, 6-1 American Athletic Conference) will use as a springboard for its rematch against visiting Tulsa on Wednesday. The Golden Hurricane handed the Cougars their lone loss of the season, prevailing 65-64 on Dec. 29 in Tulsa. As for the Cougars' win over UCF, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said, "Teachers are always looking for teaching moments, and we had plenty. A lot of good moments, too. If you listen to me .. you'd think we lost. But I'm pretty sure we won, right?" Individually and collectively, the Cougars provided glimpses of what makes them formidable. They forced 20 turnovers and converted those miscues into 22 points, grabbed 17 offensive rebounds that resulted in 14 second-chance points, and limited UCF to 4-of-19 3-point shooting. Houston's Quentin Grimes scored 18 points, essentially matching his team-leading average of 17.8, while Justin Gorham added 15 point and nine rebounds.

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The under is 14-5 in Monarchs last 19 Saturday games, 13-5 in Monarchs last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and 15-6 in Monarchs last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. While the under is 8-3 in Owls last 11 overall and 5-2 in Owls last 7 games following a straight up win

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The over is 6-2 in Aztecs last 8 games after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game, 8-3-1 in Aztecs last 12 games following a ATS loss, and 5-2 in Aztecs last 7 road games.

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The Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 overall, 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 home games, and 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a straight up win.

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The over is 8-3 in Canucks last 11 vs. a team with a losing record and 17-8-1 in Canucks last 26 road games. While the over is 9-3-1 in Oilers last 13 vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 5-2 in Oilers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game, and 9-4-1 in Oilers last 14 games playing on 0 days rest.

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The Over is 13-3 in Cowboys last 16 games following a ATS loss, 20-6 in Cowboys last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, 16-5 in Cowboys last 21 games following a straight up loss, and 12-4 in Cowboys last 16 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. In addition, the Over is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

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Offensive production is off a bit this season for David Cox’s Rams, especially top scorer G Fatts Russell, one of the most-potent A-10 weapons a year ago down from 18.8 points per game to 13.8 points per game, and Rhode Island ranks well up the track (302 out of 329) in the telling assist- per-game category (only 10.4). The Rams should win, probably comfortably, but more intrigued by this 150s “total” that seems too high, especially considering these matchups landed on 132 and 128, respectively, a year ago

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While the first two games of the 2020 World Series have flown "over" the number, Game 3 sets up as more of a pitchers "duel." The Dodgers turn to Walker Buehler, who has posted a 1.89 ERA and 19 K's over four playoff starts so far. The Rays counter with Charlie Morton, who is 3-0 with a 0.57 ERA and 17 K's in the playoffs. The "under" has hit in Buehler's last five starts and Morton has arguably been the best pitcher during the entire playoffs. Look for these two capable starters to battle deep and expect this total to fall "under" the number.

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The Oakland Athletics have scored a total of 22 runs through their last three games and they shouldn't have any trouble scoring off Mike Minor (0-2, 5.91 ERA) who has given up 16 runs through 16 innings of work against Oakland last season. When Minor is done, he'll be backed by the the worst bullpen in the American League (6.75 ERA). A's starter, right-hander Mike Fiers (0-0, 5.40 ERA) made four starts against Texas last season and allowed 11 runs on 16 hits through 20 2/3 innings of work. Consider: The Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 overall and 9-2 in their last 11 games as an underdog.

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These teams met twice already this season, and both meetings came up well short of 221 points. Not once in the last 10 meetings between these teams have bookmakers listed a total as high as 221 points. In fact nine of the last 10 times these teams have faced each other the total was lower than 215 points. Miami is allowing an average of 108 points per game this season, and they gave up 107 points in a loss to Toronto in their last game. Boston is allowing an average of 107 points per game, ranking #3 in the NBA in that category.

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The Baltimore Orioles have shown themselves more than capable of putting up runs on the board, coming into this contest with an average of 5 rpg following a 6-3 win over the Rays on Friday. Pitching on the other hand is a big issue, and tonight's starter Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 6.35 ERA) was tagged with four runs in 5 2/3 innings of a 7-4 win at Boston in his season debut. Tampa Bay counters with Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 2.25 ERA) who's coming off four innings of one-run ball against Atlanta, a game the Rays won 14-5. I think he's in for a tougher outing in this one. Over is 6-0 in Orioles last 6 games a home underdog and 10-4 in their last 14 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5, with both trends dating back to last season.

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The Lightning set all sorts of league records a season ago and come into today's game #1 in goals per game. During the 10-game win streak, they have scored at least three goals eight different times. They put five on the board Saturday vs. Philadelphia. Colorado is 4th in the league in goals per game and leads the Western Conference in that department. They've been held to just three goals total in their last two games, both of which were losses here at home. But the Avs average 3.7 goals per game here. The Over is 4-1-1 the L6 meetings between these teams.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are 8-2 to the under through their last 10 games, and both of their last two games saw just four goals each. Rookie goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is coming off his first career shutout and he owns a 1.88 GAA in his last seven starts. The Boston Bruins are 4-0 to the under after going past regulation the previous day, which they are here, after following a 6-5 shootout loss at Philadelphia last night. The Bruins had back-up goalie Jaroslav Halak in net for that game, but Tuukka Rask with his 2.36 GAA should be back for this contest. Columbus won the first meeting of the season 2-1 at Boston on Jan. 2 and the under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

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Detroit righty Spencer Turnbull (3-15, 4.66 ERA) is coming off five innings of one-run ball at Cleveland, but he had not missed many bats in recent starts prior to that. Between Aug 20 and Sep 12, Turnbull gave up four runs or more in five straight starts, including six runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings of an 8-3 loss to Minnesota at Target Field. As for Minnesota starter Jake Odorizzi (14-7, 3.59 ERA), the right-hander is 5-1 with a 3.25 ERA in 11 career starts against Detroit. His last outing against them was not overly impressive though with three runs surrendered over five innings of work. The over is 8-1-1 in the last 10 meetings.

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Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (2-3, 5.03 ERA) is coming off a solid outing against Toronto, but it lasted only 3 2/3 innings and he was smacked around in several consecutive starts before getting shut down for 10 days at the end of August with fatigue in his throwing shoulder. As for Texas starter Kolby Allard (4-0, 3.78 ERA), the 22-year-old left-hander held Baltimore to one run through 6 1/3 innings of a 3-1 win last Thursday. He has however allowed 35 hits and 11 walks over 33 1/3 innings of work for a 1.38 WHIP this season, and it's also worth pointing out his 6.75 ERA in his two starts at Globe Life Park. Over is 5-1 in Rays last 6 road games and 16-5 in their last 21 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 overall.

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Padres' rookie right-hander Chris Paddack (8-7, 3.69 ERA) has been going through a rough stretch, but he held the Giants to one run over seven innings last time out. In two starts against Arizona this season, Paddack has allowed only two runs over 11 1/3 innings of work. As for Arizona starter Zac Gallen (2-4, 2.79 ERA), this will be his first career meeting with the Padres and the right-hander has allowed just eight runs in five starts since joining from Miami. The under is 8-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 11 games vs. a right-handed starters. While the under is 6-2-1 in Padres last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starters. The under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Baltimore righty Aaron Brooks (4-7, 5.79 ERA) is coming off six scoreless innings of two-hit ball at Washington, but he's still 2-4 with an ugly 6.44 ERA in 11 outings (seven starts) on the road this season. As for KC lefty Danny Duffy, he will make his first start since going on the IL since Aug. 6. Duffy was smacked around for nine runs in 4 2/3 innings at Minnesota last time out and note that over is 12-5 in Duffy's last 17 home starts. Additionally, Baltimore's relievers are dead last in the majors with a 5.92 ERA, and KC's is not much better (27th) with a 5.06 ERA.  In addition, the over is 3-0-1 in Orioles last 4 Sunday games, 4-1 in Royals last 5 Sunday games, and 5-1 in the last 6 meetings at Kauffman Stadium.

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Going back to the start of July, there has been only one start for Hendricks where he gave up more than two runs. Syndergaard has a 1.89 ERA and 0.95 WHIP his previous three starts. It was a 5-2 win by the Cubs last night, the kind of score we're looking for again here and should get due to the better pitching matchup. Neither starter allowed a run in their last starts. Hendricks went seven and allowed three hits vs. San Francisco while Syndergaard went six and allowed just two hits vs. Cleveland. The Under is 8-2 in Hendricks' last 10 starts. The Mets have scored 1 or 2 runs in four of their last five games, but have also allowed three or less in five of their last seven.

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Mets' righty Zack Wheeler (9-7, 4.40 ERA) is coming off a couple of subpar outings at Atlanta and KC, but he had turned in back-to-back scoreless outings spanning 15 innings of work prior to that. Wheeler is comfortable home at Citi Field, and note that under is 5-2 in his last 7 starts versus the Braves. As for Atlanta starter Max Fried (14-4, 3.84 ERA), the 25-year-old southpaw is 3-0 with a superb 2.01 ERA and 26 strikeouts through four starts (22-plus innings) this month. Also, note that under is 4-1 in Fried's last 5 starts versus the Mets. Under is 6-0-1 in Mets last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Braves last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings at Citi Field.

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Philadelphia Phillies' ace Aaron Nola (11-3, 3.56 ERA) has been outstanding in recent months, but here he'll take on a Boston Red Sox team that averages 6.05 runs per game home at Fenway Park.  The over is 9-2 in Nola's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record and 13-3 in Red Sox last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning record. The Phillies will face left-hander Brian Johnson (1-1, 6.45 ERA). Johnson will get a spot start filling in for Chris Sale and has made just 10 appearances (five starts) on the season. The over is 7-0 in Johnson's last 7 home starts.

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Right-hander Joe Ross (3-3, 5.91 ERA) will take the ball for the Nats. He has posted an impressive 0.50 ERA over his last three starts, but the 26-year-old is the kind of pitcher that can blow up at just about any time. Note that Ross entered the month with a 9.85 ERA before hitting a hot streak. As for Pirates' starter Trevor Williams (5-5, 5.25 ERA), he was tagged with five runs on seven hits and five walks in five innings against the Angels in a contest the Pirates still won 10-7. Williams has surrendered 14 runs over his last three starts and he owns an ugly 6.11 ERA in eight starts home at PNC Park on the season. Over is 6-0 in Williams' last 6 home starts. Over is 13-2-1 in Pirates last 16 Monday games.

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The over is 4-1 in the Houston Astros last five games and they have scored more than nine runs on average over their last 10 contests. White Sox rookie Dylan Cease (2-4, 6.00 ERA) is coming off five innings of two-run ball at Detroit, but note that he has allowed 12 runs over 17 innings in his first three starts home at Guaranteed Rate Field.  The Astros counter with Zack Greinke (11-4, 3.08 ERA) who was charged with five runs in six innings against Colorado on Tuesday in his Houston debut. Coming from the National League, Greinke found it difficult to adjust to the American League. The team still won 11-7, but there should be plenty of runs for both teams here in the first game of a double-header this afternoon.  '

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The under is 7-2 in the last nine matchups between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants. I think Saturday's matchup will follow that trend. Giants' righty Jeff Samardzija (8-9, 3.70 ERA) entered the month off a spectacular month of July during which he posted a 2.09 ERA over six starts. Samardzija did not disappoint in his first start of August either as he held the Nationals to one run on three hits over four innings on Monday. This looks like a good time for him to improve on a gaudy 7.33 career ERA against Philly. As for Philadelphia starter Vince Velasquez (4-6, 4.23 ERA), he owns a 3.22 ERA in four career starts versus the Giants and he has posted a 2.04 ERA over his last three starts overall. Under is 6-1-1 in Giants last eight overall. Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings in San Francisco.

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The Texas Rangers rank 3rd overall in the major leagues in runs scored, but they face a reigning Cy Young winner on Sunday. Blake Snell hasn't been himself lately, getting lit up for 17 runs in just seven innings in his last three appearances. The over is 8-3 in the Rangers last 11 Sunday games, and the over is 4-0-1 in Blake Snell's last five home starts. The over is 6-1 in the Rays last seven Sunday games. Tampa's lineup has hit .310 against Texas starter Jesse Chavez over 42 at bats.

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The Under is 15-5-1 in Minors last 21 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game, 15-5-1 in Minors last 21 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance, and 24-9-1 in Minors last 34 starts on grass. While the Under is 6-2-2 in Boyds last 10 starts with 4 days of rest, 3-1-2 in Boyds last 6 home starts vs. a team with a winning record, and 3-1-2 in Boyds last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

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The over is 3-0 in this series and two of those games totaled 9 goals apiece! No sense in bucking the trend now as it is showing no signs of slowing down. The Sharks have allowed 3.4 goals per game in their last 5 games. The Blues have allowed an average of 4 goals per game in their last 5 games against San Jose. Long-term on only 4 of the Blues last 13 conference finals games have resulted in an under. The Sharks are 8-2 to the over this season in a road game with a posted total of 5.5 goals. When leading in a playoff series this post-season, San Jose is 4-1 to the over

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After the first two games at Boston were high-scoring, Game 3 at Carolina finished with a 2-1 final score. For Game 4, I'm expecting goals to again be hard to come by. The Canes have seen the 'under' go 5-1 when off three or more consecutive losses. The 'under' is also 14-5-1 when they attempted to avenge an earlier home loss. As for the Bruins, with the Game 3 result, the 'under' improved to 15-8 when they played a road game with an O/U line of 5.5. Look for another low-scoring affair.

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We saw a low-scoring Game 7 at St. Louis last night and this should be another relatively low-scoring affair. While Game 6 at Colorado was high-scoring, the last game here at SJ finished with a score of 2-1. The 'Under' is 47-35, excluding pushes, the last 2+ seasons when the Sharks were off a game where they allowed four or more goals.

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These are two of the stingiest clubs in the league, each backed by one of the best goaltenders in the World. Both the Blues and Stars have advanced to this point on the backs of their respective netminders (Ben Bishop of the Stars, whose save percentage is second in the playoffs and Jordan Binnington for the Blues, who leads the league in most statistical categories). Additionally note that St. Louis has seen the total go under in 13 of 19 this year after a loss by two goals or more in its previous contest, while Dallas has seen the total dip under in 21 of 27 after scoring four goals or more in its previous game.

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The Under is 12-3-1 in Avalanche last 16 games playing on 1 days rest, 8-2-1 in Avalanche last 11 road games, 7-2-1 in Avalanche last 10 games as a road underdog, and 6-2-1 in Avalanche last 9 playoff games as an underdog. While San Jose has seen the total go under in four of its last five after a three-games unbeaten streak.

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The under is 13-3 in Blue Jackets last 16 road games, 8-2 in Blue Jackets last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game, 4-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game, and 6-2 in Blue Jackets last 8 games as a road underdog. While the under is 14-4-5 in Bruins last 23 playoff games as a favorite of -110 to -150, 6-2 in Bruins last 8 Saturday games, and 3-1-1 in Bruins last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

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Drew Smyly has allowed four runs in each of his last three starts and while he boasts an excellent 17 strikeouts in that span, it’s only 12 innings with 15 hits and eight walks allowed. He has an ugly 9.00 ERA with a 1.917 WHIP, with rumors of an injury swirling. After the Rangers’ string-pullers digest all of this negative information, they may opt instead for Kyle Dowdy, who has only four MLB appearances, all in relief. He’d be pitching in front of bullpen that’s been exhausted in this series. The A’s offense is at their best against lefties, scoring 5.2 runs per game. Texas is quite good vs. righties, averaging 5.5 runs per game with a .786 team OPS. They are red-hot right now as well, pushing those particular numbers to 6.4 and .838, respectively. Aaron Brooks hasn’t exactly been good for the A’s, with teams scoring 13 times against him in his last 16 innings.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs won Game 5 in Boston on a controversial late goal in a scoreless game in the third period. It looked as if the Toronto player pushed off a defender and made contact with Tukka Rask, which Bruins fans feel was goaltender interference. The Bruins head back to Toronto for Game 6 facing elimination. We might expect another tight, low scoring game here on Sunday. The under is 23-11 in the Bruins last 34 after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. The under is 8-2 in the Maple Leafs last 10 overall, and the under is 4-1 in the Maple Leafs last five Conference Quarterfinals games.

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All four regular season meetings went Under. That's not too surprising actually as neither team plays at a fast pace. The Under is 6-1 in Denver's last seven home games and 21-7 their last 28 games overall. The Under is 7-2 in San Antonio's last nine road games and 9-0 their last nine conference games. When their jumpers aren't falling, the Spurs can struggle to score. While that's not a problem entirely unique to them, they are pretty dependent on three-point shots going in. The Nuggets play much better defense at home (103.6 PPG allowed) than on the road, but we're interested to see where the buckets come from on a team that lacks a primary scorer and playoff experience.

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The Thunder are a top five team in defensive efficiency and Dallas was just held to only 99 points in their last game. But the problem for OKC is their own lack of scoring. Over the last 10 games, they've broken the 108 pt barrier only twice. They just lost 115-105 to Denver here at home Friday night. The Under is 8-2 the L10 times the Thunder have been coming off a double digit loss at home. They should also allow a far lower shooting percentage here than they did to the Nuggets (who shot at a blistering 56.5% clip).

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Detroit has allowed an average of 4.2 goals per game in their last 10 games. The Panthers, prior to holding the Wild to just 2 goals Friday, had allowed 3.9 goals per game in their 7 prior games. Florida is 16-7 to this over this season after scoring 4 or more goals in their prior game. The Panthers are also 13-7 to the over in divisional games this season. The Red Wings are 13-7 to the over this season when playing with home loss revenge.

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The over is 22-12 in Senators home games with a posted total of 6 or more goals. The over is a long-term 18-8 in Winnipeg's February games. Also, the Jets are 18-9 to the over this season in games against teams with a losing record.

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The Grizzlies are known as a defensive team. While that's mostly true, they've still allowed nine of their last 10 opponents to reach triple-digits in scoring. The last time that the Blazers played the second of back to back games, they allowed 143 points. The last two meetings between these teams have both produced 211 combined points.

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The Under is 5-2 in Devils last 7 games playing on 0 days rest, and 54-25-10 in Devils last 89 Monday games. While the under is 6-1-2 in Panthers last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.  In addition the Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between these two teams.

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The  over is 5-1 in Devils last 6 vs. Atlantic and 12-5-1 in Devils last 18 road games. While the  6-2-2 in Lightning last 10 overall, 24-8-1 in Lightning last 33 vs. a team with a losing record, and 17-8-1 in Lightning last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

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The under is 5-0 in Seahawks last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game, 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game,4-1 in Seahawks last 5 road games, and 13-6 in Seahawks last 19 vs. NFC. While the under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Carolina.

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The under is 5-0 in Browns last 5 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game and 13-6 in Browns last 19 games in November. While the 9-8 in Bengals last 27 games following a ATS win, 14-6 in Bengals last 20 vs. a team with a losing record, and 14-6 in Bengals last 20 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

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The Under is 6-2 in Hurricanes last 8 vs. Atlantic, 12-4 in Hurricanes last 16 vs. Eastern Conference, 15-6 in Hurricanes last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and 11-5 in Hurricanes last 16 overall. While the under is 14-4-3 in the last 21 meetings in Carolina and 15-6-5 in the last 26 meetings.

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The under is 4-1-1 in Jets last 6 games following a win, 6-2-2 in Jets last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game, 5-2 in Jets last 7 Wednesday games, and 7-3-1 in Jets last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. While the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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The Over is 5-2-2 in Penguins last 9 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game and 50-22-7 in Penguins last 79 vs. Atlantic. While the 20-8-1 in Senators last 29 games playing on 1 days rest, 20-8-2 in Senators last 30 overall, 9-4 in Senators last 13 vs. Metropolitan, and 13-6 in Senators last 19 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

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The Over is 8-3 in Sabres last 11 vs. Central, 5-2-1 in Sabres last 8 road games, 9-4 in Sabres last 13 vs. a team with a winning record, and 31-15-8 in Sabres last 54 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. While the over 7-2 in Wild last 9 overall.

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The Over is 4-0 in Lightning last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400, 3-1-1 in Lightning last 5 overall, and 21-8 in Lightning last 29 vs. a team with a losing record. While the Over is 6-2-1 in Penguins last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600, 8-3 in Penguins last 11 vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and 49-22-7 in Penguins last 78 vs. Atlantic.

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The Under is 7-2 in Redskins last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points, 20-6 in Redskins last 26 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Redskins last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points, and 9-3 in Redskins last 12 games overall. While the Under is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 10-4 in Buccaneers last 14 home games.

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The Under is 23-7-1 in Chiefs last 31 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, 47-20-1 in Chiefs last 68 home games, and 11-5-2 in Chiefs last 18 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game. While the Under is 8-2 in Cardinals last 10 games on grass.

Rating: 2 Unit

The Under is 13-5 in Red Wings last 18 home games and 10-4-1 in Red Wings last 15 vs. Western Conference. While the Under is 5-1 in Stars last 6 vs. a team with a losing record, 5-1 in Stars last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game, 4-1-1 in Stars last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game, and 4-1 in Stars last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

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The Under is 4-1 in Blackhawks last 5 overall, and 20-8-1 in Blackhawks last 29 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. While the Under is 3-1-1 in Blues last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

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The Under is 21-6-2 in Jets last 29 games playing on 0 days rest, 9-3 in Jets last 12 vs. Eastern Conference,18-6 in Jets last 24 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game, 8-3-2 in Jets last 13 overall, and 11-5-2 in Jets last 18 games following a win.

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Eli Manning, an offensive line not up to the task of anything resembling serious divisional contention, and another head coach (Pat Shurmer) who’s too conservative, even given the division’s weakened state. The Atlanta stop unit isn’t up to postseason standards, and you’re looking to defend a chunky lay number, so Manning shouldn’t be wholly frustrated – but the Giant body language displayed by too many of the guilty was poisonous in the Thursday-nighter at Philadelphia, and the crew doesn’t look enthusiastic about going down with this ship.

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The Under is 1907-1 in Red Wings last 27 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game, 11-5 in their last 16 home games, and 13-6 in their last 19 vs the Metropolitan.

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The Under is 9-3 in Blue Jackets last 12 vs. Central and 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

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The Over is 25-9 in Jets last 34 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

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Things have not gone well for Keuchel as he was tagged for six runs in 11 innings on 14 hits. His last three starts of the regular season didn’t give us much reason for optimism with a 6.23 ERA and 1.85 WHIP. Mike Clevinger was outstanding at the end of the season, but like Keuchel, neither of his starts vs. this opponent was a success. Houston rocked him for eight runs in 11.2 innings with 15 hits and seven walks allowed. Houston’s offense was great on the road this year with 5.2 runs per game.

Rating: 2 Units

In David Price’s last three starts against the Yankees, they wrecked him for 14 runs in 14.2 innings. Masahiro Tanaka wasn’t much better with nine runs in 14 innings. Boston was outstanding vs. righties at home, scoring 5.8 runs per game while both team have scored over seven runs per game in their last seven games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Over is 7-2 in Islanders last 9 vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 21-7-2 in Islanders last 30 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game, and 18-7-1 in Islanders last 26 vs. Western Conference. While the Over is 10-4 in Predators last 14 games following a win.

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The Yankees acquired JA Happ for games like this and he was so good in the regular season for the Yankees that we are going to trust him here. In his 11 starts for the Yankees, he pitched to a 2.69 ERA in 63.2 innings with 63 strikeouts. He also held the Red Sox to five earned runs in 22.2 innings this year. Chris Sale starts for the Sox and has been ramping up to build to this moment. He was outstanding at home this year with a 2.11 ERA and 1.00 WHIP and will be ready for this big moment.

Rating: 2 Units

Twins starter Kyle Gibson didn’t hit the plate much against the Yankees in his last start, but he can afford to be less nibbly against the Royals’ lineup. In 175 at-bats against Gibson, the Kansas City hitters have a woefully low .349 Slugging Percentage. Keep the ball down and have it pounded into the ground. It’s not 1973-1994, when Kaufman Stadium was AstroTurf and the ground outs would be singles. Meanwhile, no doubt Jake Junis has gradually improved from awful to serviceable as the season has progressed. His ERA has been lowered from 5.03 to 4.28 over the last four-and-a-half weeks and he has gone 9-7-8 innings in his last three starts, without walking a batter.

Rating: 2 Units

This Marquez kid on Colorado keeps going out there and throwing low-hit, low-run games. He has nine consecutive quality starts, and some of them were a lot better than just 6 innings allowing 3 runs. He has only three wins in that span because the Rockies don’t score much for him. They got 0 for last night’s starter and now they have to face ace Madison Bumgarner, when Bumgarner is coming off two sub-par starts on the road. His home ERA, however, is 1.49. The Giants, offense depleted after losing Posey and McCutcheon, has scored only 28 runs in the last 12 games.

Rating: 2 Units

Each lineup has a high Batting Average Against today’s opposing starter. The Pirates have hit Zach Davies for a .341 average and .906 OPS. (The best team OPS in Major League Baseball this season is Boston’s .788.) The Brewers have a .312 Batting Average Against Ivan Nova, who has allowed 2 home runs to Jonathan Schoop and 3 home runs to Travis Shaw, who have only 13 and 16 at-bats against him.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 12-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning record, 16-5 in Diamondbacks last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 4-0 in Corbins last 4 road starts vs. a team with a winning record, 7-1-1 in Corbins last 9 road starts, 4-1 in Corbins last 5 starts during game 3 of a series, and 3-1-1 in Corbins last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Rating: 2 Units

The two aces from last night gave up two runs each and then the bullpens put the game Over the total. Like we said, it’s two good-hitting teams. Somebody out there on the hill is going to struggle, maybe a couple or three of them. Charlie Morton returns from the DL for this. He allowed 9 runs in 9 2/3 innings in his last two starts. He’s probably not ticketed for 7 or 8 frames tonight. The Red Sox batters have combined for a .330 Batting Average Against Morton. Boston’s Eduardo Rodriguez doesn’t go deep into his starts, and the Astros batters have combined for a .400 Batting Average Against him.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 6-0 in Diamondbacks last 6 vs. National League West, 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter, 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game, 4-0 in Diamondbacks last 4 vs. a team with a winning record, and 9-1 in Diamondbacks last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 3-1-1 in Indians last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game, 6-2-2 in Indians last 10 vs. American League East, 5-2-2 in Indians last 9 games following a win, and 40-18-5 in Indians last 63 Saturday games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter, and 10-3-2 in Astros last 15 road games vs. a right-handed starter. While the Under is 6-2 in Angels last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter, and 7-2 in Penas last 9 starts on grass.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 38-18-2 in Astros last 58 during game 1 of a series, 3-0-1 in Keuchels last 4 starts with 5 days of rest, 4-1 in Keuchels last 5 starts during game 1 of a series, and 4-1-1 in Keuchels last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Rating: 2 Units

The Over is 7-2 in Royals last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter, 10-4 in Royals last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter, and 7-3 in Royals last 10 road games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Over is 20-7 in Tigers last 27 vs. National League Central, 8-3 in Tigers last 11 inter-league games vs. a left-handed starter, and  30-13 in Tigers last 43 inter-league home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 11-4-2 in Astros last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 5-0 in Morton's last 5 starts on grass, 5-0 in Morton's last 5 road starts, 5-0 in Morton's last 5 starts overall, and 5-0 in Morton's last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 4-0 in Reds last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record, 4-1 in Reds last 5 overall, 4-1 in Reds last 5 on grass, and  5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 16-5 in Braves last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning record,  6-2-1 in Braves last 9 during game 4 of a series, and 14-5 in Braves last 19 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 inter-league games, 4-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. American League Central, 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. While the under is 6-1 in Twins last 7 during game 2 of a series, 5-1 in Twins last 6 on grass, and 5-1 in Twins last 6 overall.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter, 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 vs. a team with a winning record, 36-16-2 in Astros last 54 during game 1 of a series, and  4-1 in Verlanders last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 10-4 in Phillies last 14 road games vs. a left-handed starter, 9-4 in Phillies last 13 vs. a team with a winning record, 31-15-6 in Phillies last 52 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 6-0 in Velasquezs last 6 starts on grass.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 4-0 in Rockies last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, 13-3-1 in Rockies last 17 home games, 40-14-1 in Rockies last 55 home games vs. a team with a winning record, and 19-9-2 in Marquez's last 30 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 11-2-1 in Giants last 14 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game, 7-2-1 in Giants last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter, 5-2-1 in Giants last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, 9-4-1 in Giants last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game, 4-1 in Hollands last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record, and 4-1-1 in Hollands last 6 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 6-1 in Astros last 7 inter-league road games vs. a right-handed starter, 12-3-2 in Astros last 17 inter-league games, 12-3-2 in Astros last 17 vs. National League West, 11-3-2 in Astros last 16 road games, and 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Rating: 2 Units

The Over is 8-2 in Dodgers last 10 vs. National League Central, 15-7-2 in Dodgers last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning record, 9-0 in Hills last 9 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance,  and 6-1 in Hills last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 inter-league road games vs. a right-handed starter, 5-0 in Astros last 5 inter-league road games, 9-1 in Astros last 10 inter-league games, 9-1-1 in Astros last 11 inter-league games vs. a right-handed starter, and 7-1-1 in Astros last 9 road games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 7-2-1 in Astros last 10 games following a loss, 10-3-2 in Astros last 15 games following an off day, and 23-9-1 in Astros last 33 during game 1 of a series.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 22-8 in Red Sox last 30 Sunday games and 35-16-2 in Red Sox last 53 during game 3 of a series. While the Under is 13-5-1 in Tigers last 19 overall, and 20-8-1 in Tigers last 29 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 10-3-1 in Dodgers last 14 road games vs. a left-handed starter, 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 road games, 8-3 in Dodgers last 11 overall,  5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and 24-10-1 in Dodgers last 35 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 7-2 in Mets last 9 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter, 5-2-1 in Mets last 8 games following a loss, and 12-5-2 in Mets last 19 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 15-5-1 in Teherans last 21 starts vs. National League West, 14-5-1 in Teherans last 20 home starts, 11-4-1 in Teherans last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record, 5-2-1 in Teherans last 8 starts during game 3 of a series, and 9-4-1 in Teherans last 14 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Rating: 2 Units

The over is 10-3-2 in Indians last 15 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game, 6-2 in Indians last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600., 33-15-3 in Indians last 51 home games, and 13-6 in Indians last 19 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 10-3-1 in Angels last 14 on grass, 10-3-1 in Angels last 14 overall, 15-5-1 in Angels last 21 inter-league games vs. a team with a winning record, and 18-6-3 in Angels last 27 inter-league games.

Rating: 2 Units

The over is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 vs. a team with a losing record, 5-2 in Cubs last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record, and 7-3 in Cubs last 10 road games.

Rating: 2 Units

The Under is 8-2-3 in Angels last 13 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter, 4-1-1 in Angels last 6 during game 1 of a series, and 17-6-3 in Angels last 26 interleague games. While the under is  6-2 in Dodgers last 8 during game 1 of a series, and 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

Rating: 2 Units

The under is 46-18-6 in Nationals last 70 road games, 25-11 in Nationals last 36 on grass,  37-17-5 in Nationals last 59 during game 1 of a series, and 33-16-6 in Nationals last 55 road games vs. a left-handed starter.

Rating: 2 Units

Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 vs. National League West, 23-8-1 in Dodgers last 32 games vs. a left-handed starter, and 5-2 in Dodgers last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. While the 12-4 in Padres last 16 during game 3 of a series and 11-5-1 in Padres last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.

Rating: 2 Units

Limited offensive support has been a constant story for deGrom, who owns a 1-4 mark in his last nine outings despite allowing just 15 runs in 64 innings over that span. The 30-year-old yielded just one run on four hits over eight innings of a no-decision against Tampa Bay on Friday. DeGrom, who tossed 45 pitches in one inning before being removed as a precaution versus Philadelphia on May 13, owns a sterling 6-1 mark in 12 career starts against the Phillies.

Rating: 2 Units

The  Under is 26-10-1 in Astros last 37 Monday games, 5-2 in Astros last 7 games following a win, and 15-6 in Astros last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Rating: 2 Units

The under is 15-4-2 in Rockies last 21 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record, 12-4 in Rockies last 16 Saturday games, and 18-6-2 in Rockies last 26 during game 2 of a series. While the under is 15-5-1 in Mariners last 21 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Rating: 2 Units

Under is 5-0-2 in Foltynewiczs last 7 starts with 4 days of rest, 7-0-2 in Foltynewiczs last 9 starts during game 2 of a series, 3-1-1 in Foltynewiczs last 5 Friday starts, and 8-3-1 in Foltynewiczs last 12 starts vs. a team with a winning record. While the 28-13-2 in Brewers last 43 home games vs. a team with a winning record and 85-40-5 in Brewers last 130 games vs. a right-handed starter.

Rating: 2 Units

Marquez’s dismal month continued last Sunday when he allowed six runs (five earned) on nine hits over 3 1/3 innings in a loss to Miami. The 23-year-old has given up a total of 25 runs (24 earned) in five starts in June covering 25 1/3 innings this month, and his ERA has climbed from 4.21 to 5.53 during that span. Cody Bellinger is 1-for-12 with three strikeouts against Marquez, who has gone 1-0 with a 3.91 ERA in four career starts versus the Dodgers. Los Angeles starter, Maeda bounced back from a rough outing against the Chicago Cubs by holding them scoreless over seven innings in last Monday’s rematch. The 30-year-old native of Japan recorded nine strikeouts in the 2-1 victory and has fanned 80 batters in 68 innings. Maeda owns a 5-2 record and 2.11 ERA in eight career games (six starts) against Colorado

Rating: 2 Units

The under is 35-14-3 in Nationals last 52 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game, 20-8 in Nationals last 28 on grass, 22-9 in Nationals last 31 games vs. a right-handed starter, and 42-18-6 in Nationals last 66 road games. While the under is 34-15-5 in Phillies last 54 games following a loss, and 11-5-1 in Phillies last 17 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.