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Top MLB Weekend Power Trends 8/27-8/29
2010-08-27

The final full weekend of August baseball is upon us, and for bettors, that is a fairly important benchmark, since typically, prices for favorites start to rise significantly at this point in the year. We saw it already a few times this past week in some mismatched series’. Savvy handicappers have to recognize these spots where the “chalk” may or may not be worth your betting dollar anymore. While they are typically the team in the must-win scenario, no one ever gets ahead by paying too much for something. With that in mind, let’s take a look at this weekend’s action to see where the value may actually be, and also reveal our list of Top StatFox Power Trends for you to consider in your wagering.
Four of baseball’s six divisions go into the weekend with a four-game or less separation for the top spot. The only teams with more comfortable leads to play with over the final month are Texas, who is 8.5-games up on Oakland in the A.L. West, and San Diego, who leads San Francisco by 6-games in the N.l. West. Otherwise, you’d have to conclude that we’re all in for some exciting September races. That can be viewed two ways by a bettor of course. For one, you have the chance to bet on some high stakes games the rest of the way, a month of playoff tune-ups if you will. For two, the games involving contenders and non-contenders can often show over-inflated lines. Let’s see what we have to choose from this weekend.
In the National League, only one of the eight series’ matches two postseason contenders against one another, and it is a great series. Philadelphia, who is 3-games under .500 on the road and trails the Braves in the East by that same amount, heads to San Diego to take on the red-hot Padres, who have been nearly unbeatable at home. This series figures to show some stellar pitching matchups, starting with the opener featuring Roy Oswalt and Mat Latos. The Phils are also looking up in the wildcard standings right now but trail the Giants by just a half-game.
The rest of the N.L. slate featuring playoff contenders are series’ that are candidates for potential over-pricing. The Cardinals will be in Washington and expected to be sizeable favorites in all three games. However, note that St. Louis is just 3-8 in its L11 games and already lost the series opener on Thursday. The Reds are hosting the Cubs, and returning home for the first time after a successful 6-3 West coast trip. The Cubs played well this week in Washington but are still 20-games under .500 and have begun rebuilding. The Braves, off a sweep at the hands of Colorado, play host to the pesky Marlins, whom they’ve had a competitive rivalry with over the last few years. Florida is hot, 7-2 in its L9 games. Finally, the Giants will be at home hosting the Diamondbacks, who are an ugly 20-42 on the road, including 0-3 in San Francisco this season.
The American League features one huge high profile series, and it could be do or die for the Red Sox in that matchup, as they take to the road in Tampa. Boston is 5.5-games back of both the A.L. East and wildcard leads heading into the weekend, but needs to improve its 4-8 record versus the Rays. Boston could reduce those deficits over the next 13 days. After this series ends Sunday, the Red Sox and Rays will meet for the final time in the regular season from Sept. 6-8 at Fenway Park.
While that series is going on, the Rays will have their eye on the scoreboard and what is happening in Chicago, where the White Sox will be hosting the Yankees. New York is deadlocked with Tampa atop the East and for the league’s best overall mark, however, the series is just as important, or perhaps even more important to the Sox, who trail the Twins by 3.5-games in the Central. Minnesota is in Seattle, so it clearly has the edge on paper this weekend. Finally, in the A.L. West, Texas puts its 8.5-game lead on the line when it hosts the A’s, its closest competitor. This could be the last gasp for Oakland in 2010.
It figures to be a great weekend of playoff-like baseball. Here’s a look at the Top StatFox Power Trends that will impact the action.
ST LOUIS at WASHINGTON

ST LOUIS is 2-11 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better this season. The average score was ST LOUIS 4.1, OPPONENT 5.2 - (Rating = 3*)
CHICAGO CUBS at CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI is 21-6 (+14.9 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the second half of this season. The average score was CINCINNATI 6.1, OPPONENT 3.4 - (Rating = 3*)
HOUSTON at NY METS

NY METS are 20-5 UNDER (+14.5 Units) vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .250 or worse this season. The average score was NY METS 3.2, OPPONENT 3.4 - (Rating = 3*)
FLORIDA at ATLANTA

FLORIDA is 17-8 (+10.3 Units) against the money line vs. poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game in the second half of this season. The average score was FLORIDA 4.4, OPPONENT 3.5 - (Rating = 1*)
PITTSBURGH at MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE is 21-10 OVER (+10.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was MILWAUKEE 5.9, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 1*)
LA DODGERS at COLORADO

COLORADO is 15-4 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in home games vs. NL teams allowing 4.3 or less runs/game this season. The average score was COLORADO 6.5, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 1*)
PHILADELPHIA at SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO is 22-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line vs. a decent bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 to 1.450 this season. The average score was SAN DIEGO 4.6, OPPONENT 3.4 - (Rating = 1*)
ARIZONA at SAN FRANCISCO

ARIZONA is 17-8 OVER (+8.4 Units) vs. NL teams allowing 4.3 or less runs/game in the second half of this season. The average score was ARIZONA 4.5, OPPONENT 5.9 - (Rating = 1*)
DETROIT at TORONTO

DETROIT is 20-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line vs. an AL team with a batting average of .260 or worse in the second half of the last 2 seasons. The average score was DETROIT 3.9, OPPONENT 4.7 - (Rating = 1*)
KANSAS CITY at CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND is 83-128 (-37.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CLEVELAND 4.3, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 1*)

BOSTON at TAMPA BAY

BOSTON is 7-24 (-18.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) in the second half of the last 2 seasons. The average score was BOSTON 3.6, OPPONENT 5.2 - (Rating = 2*)
OAKLAND at TEXAS

OAKLAND is 14-5 UNDER (+8.6 Units) vs. a very good bullpen whose ERA is 3.33 or better this season. The average score was OAKLAND 3.1, OPPONENT 3.8 - (Rating = 1*)
NY YANKEES at CHI WHITE SOX

CHI WHITE SOX are 34-23 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CHI WHITE SOX 5.1, OPPONENT 4.1 - (Rating = 1*)
BALTIMORE at LA ANGELS

BALTIMORE is 10-30 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BALTIMORE 4.1, OPPONENT 5.9 - (Rating = 1*)
MINNESOTA at SEATTLE

MINNESOTA is 44-25 (+9.4 Units) against the money line vs. AL teams scoring 4.7 or less runs/game this season. The average score was MINNESOTA 5.2, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 1*)

MLB: Four Thursday MLB games boast powerful trends
2010-07-01

One of the things I make sure to do every morning throughout the baseball season is to dig through the FoxSheets Power Searches for the best available betting angles for that day’s action. Over the last couple of days I shared some of the best systems that I found intriguing. For Thursday, I’m concentrating on some interesting trends that are sure to affect four different nighttime games. Let’s take a look at those. For more key betting info, visit the GAME MATCHUPS page. Lines courtesy of Sportsbook.com.

(955) NY METS (SANTANA) at (956) WASHINGTON (HERNANDEZ) - 7:05 PM

Line: Mets -130, Total: 8 OV-105

The first game of interest finds the Mets coming back from Puerto Rico to visit Washington. The pitching matchup is a good one, with Johan Santana squaring off against Livan Hernandez. There are two interesting trends that could produce a correlated parlay for the game:

<li>NY METS are 17-4 UNDER (+12.5 Units) vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse this season. The average score was NY METS 3.1, OPPONENT 3.6 - (Rating = 3*)

<li>JOHAN SANTANA is 73-13 (+48 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season since 1997. The average score was SANTANA 5.1, OPPONENT 2.9 - (Rating = 3*)

The bottom line is that Santana is usually at his best against the league’s lesser teams, while at the same time, the Mets as a club don’t typically hit well when matched against weaker hitting foes. By the looks of these angles, this game has all the makings of a 4-3 Mets win.

(959) SAN FRANCISCO (BUMGARNER) at (960) COLORADO (COOK) 8:40 PM

Line: Colorado -140, Total: 9.5 -110

<li>COLORADO is 14-1 UNDER (+13 Units) after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 2 seasons. The average score was COLORADO 4.4, OPPONENT 3.6 - (Rating = 4*)

Colorado comes off a huge series win at San Diego, where it took two of three games. Unfortunately, Game 3 was the stinker, with the Padres whipping the Rockies 13-3. It sets up for a nice angle on an UNDER the total for today’s series opener with San Francisco though. After a big game in which the pitching staff was rocked, Colorado has come back well, holding opponents to just 3.6 runs per game. When you consider that many of these contests are at Coors Field, the allowance is even more impressive. Of course, it shouldn’t be all that shocking, as the Rockies’ bullpen has been one of the best in baseball this season with a WHIP of 1.276. It’s not often they are shelled in back-to-back games.

(967) OAKLAND (CAHILL) at (968) BALTIMORE (ARRIETA) 7:05 PM

Line: Oakland -140, Total: 8.5 OV-105

The A’s Trevor Cahill is quietly putting together one of the better seasons in the American League this year among starting pitchers. His WHIP is just 1.080 and his team is 9-3 in games he starts in 2010. His success leads to another side/total parlay opportunity:

<li>BALTIMORE is 1-16 (-14.3 Units) against the money line vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 5.5 or less hits/start this season. The average score was BALTIMORE 2.8, OPPONENT 6.5 - (Rating = 2*)

<li>TREVOR CAHILL is 18-5 UNDER (+12.2 Units) vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CAHILL 4, OPPONENT 3.2 - (Rating = 2*)

In essence, Baltimore can’t hit good pitchers and Oakland’s offense typically isn’t good enough to produce OVER’s in such situations. Coming off Wednesday’s 9-6 win by the Orioles, expect a more focused pitching effort by the A’s.

(969) TAMPA BAY (NIEMANN) at (970) MINNESOTA (PAVANO) 8:10 PM

Line: Minnesota -115, Total: 8.5 OV-105

The Rays and Twins start a 4-game set from Minnesota on Thursday and the series opener is today’s FREE FoxSheet. On it you’ll find several strong trends, among them…

<li>JEFF NIEMANN is 12-0 (+12 Units) against the money line vs. poor power teams - averaging 0.9 or less HR's/game over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NIEMANN 7.8, OPPONENT 2.6 - (Rating = 2*)

<li>JOE MADDON is 13-41 (-27.5 Units) against the money line in road games in July games as the manager of TAMPA BAY. The average score was MADDON 3.4, OPPONENT 6.1 - (Rating = 3*)

Most teams that beat Niemann do so by hitting the long ball. The Twins have hit just 22 in their first 39 games at Target Field. However, this game actually produces a very strong conflicting trend as well, as the Rays have struggled horribly on the road in July under Joe Maddon. Perhaps you’re as surprised as me to hear that. With the Twins one of the better home teams in baseball, and the Rays one of the best to date on the road, it figures to be a good game either way. Perhaps the StatFox Power Rating, which shows Tampa Bay -140, could be the deciding factor for you.

MLB: Boston visits New York for first time in ‘10
2010-05-17

The New York Yankees are coming off one of their most baffling losses in years, but they don't have time to dwell on it with a series against their archrivals looming. The Yankees look to bounce back when they open a two-game series against the Boston Red Sox in their first meeting of the season in the Bronx on Monday night. The hosts are a pricey -190 favorite according to Sportsbook.com.

Leading Minnesota 3-1 in the eighth inning Sunday, New York (24-13) was on the verge of sweeping a three-game series until closer Mariano Rivera surrendered a bases loaded walk and grand slam. It was the first grand slam off Rivera in eight years. The Yankees fell 6-3, losing for the third time in 15 home games.

New York opened this season by taking two of three in Boston and also won two of three at Fenway Park last weekend, scoring 24 runs in the victories. Mark Teixeira has driven in eight runs against the Red Sox and Nick Swisher has knocked in nine.

Phil Hughes (5-0, 1.38 ERA) looks to set the tone for this series when he takes the ball for the Yankees. His team is 5-1 in his six starts this season, producing 3.2 units of betting profit. Hughes, the team's No. 5 starter, leads the AL in ERA and opponents' batting average (.165), and has 39 strikeouts in 39 innings. He has a 0.86 ERA in winning his last three starts.

While Hughes has looked sharp in all six of his starts, Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-1, 6.35) will take the mound following his first impressive outing of the year. Matsuzaka, who started the year on the disabled list with a neck strain, recorded a 9.90 ERA in his first two outings before limiting Toronto to one run and three hits in seven innings of a 6-1 win Tuesday. The right-hander struck out nine and walked none.

Matsuzaka pitched well in his only start against New York last season, allowing one run and six hits in seven innings of a 3-0 loss Sept. 26 in the Bronx.

Boston dropped two of three in Detroit over the weekend, falling 5-1 on Sunday. The Red Sox, who have lost five of six on the road, went 2-7 at Yankee Stadium last season.

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is expected to be back in the lineup for this series after being held out Sunday to rest his right knee. He was 2 for 11 in the last series against the Yankees and is hitless in 11 career at-bats against Hughes.

The two most potent StatFox Betting Trends available for tonight’s contest favor the Yankees, and both stem from what figures to be continued struggles by Boston to produce offensively…

• BOSTON is 19-31 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in road games vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BOSTON 4.2, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 1*)

• NY YANKEES are 56-18 (+21.4 Units) against the money line in home games vs. teams averaging 2.75 or less extra base hits per game over the last 3 seasons. The average score was NY YANKEES 5.9, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

The StatFox Power Line indicates New York should be a -188 favorite. Tonight’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET and you can find the game on ESPN.

MLB: Rangers favored, but barely holding on
2009-09-16

The Texas Rangers can feel it, with less than 20 games to play; their playoff hopes are evaporating fast. Texas is six games behind Los Angeles in the AL West and five games behind Boston for the wild card after losing their third of last four home encounters. Perhaps Tuesday night’s matchup with Oakland can kick-start an end-of-year rally. At last check, 72% of bettors like the Rangers as -175 favorites in the game. Get the latest breakdown on the BETTING TRENDS page.

Last night’s 9-0 loss to Oakland was especially painful, as ace Scott Feldman was rocked and they only mustered five hits against journeyman deluxe Brett Tomko, who registered his second shutout in a less than distinguished career.

The offense has gone stone cold, having put up 19 consecutive zeros on the scoreboard and Texas (80-63, +18.3 units) will see the offerings of Edgar Gonzalez (0-2, 4.92 ERA). The right-hander has made 23 appearances in 2009, but just three as a starter. Even with last night’s defeat, the Rangers are 11-5 off a loss and 7-3 against teams with a losing record like Oakland (65-78, -0.9 units).

The A’s are a treacherous opponent at the moment, having won six of last eight, scoring 6.6 runs per game during this hot spell, which even includes being shutout. As a team they are batting .325 and are 5-1 versus excellent home teams like Texas (45-28), who have a winning percent of .600 or higher.

Oakland will look at Brandon McCarthy (7-2, 4.81), who is seeking a fifth straight win for the Rangers. He lacks the credentials to be effective against the A’s with a 1-3 record and 10.29 ERA in four career starts; however the Rangers have won his last six outings against teams with losing records.

Sportsbook.com has the Rangers as -175 money line favorites with total of Ov9.5. Texas has taken 15 of last 20 as a home favorite and are 38-16-4 UNDER when the chalk. Despite the hot-hitting, over the course of the season the Athletics are 11-25 after scoring five runs or more in their previous game and are 10-4-1 UNDER in last 15 road games. The action begins in this AL West matchup at 8:05 Eastern with Texas 13-6 at Arlington versus the A’s.

MLB teams trying to capitalize before the All-Star Break
2009-07-07

With the 2009 All-Star Game in St. Louis next Tuesday, several teams will be doing their best to position themselves to close with a flourish before the break. A number of teams can set themselves up in good spots to start the second half of the season by playing well or be undermined with doubt if they don’t play as good as they had hoped. Here is a look at four specific teams with intriguing schedules before taking a few days off to start next week.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have been in and out of first place the last couple of weeks in the National League Central and can create distance amongst its fellow rivals with a strong week of play. It won’t be easy for St. Louis, as they continue nine-game road trip against the teams in the division that are their closet competitors. Fresh off a series triumph in Cincinnati, the Redbirds are 21-19 as visitors, good for +1.1 units. Manager Tony LaRussa’s club has built a little momentum, winning four of five, after closing out June out with six losses in seven previous. Their mission starts in Milwaukee, with a three-game set. The Brewers come home after losing three of four to the Cubs and have been weaker than expected at Miller Park with 22-18 record. The Cardinals have won two of three in Milwaukee this season. After finishing up with the Brew Crew, they take the short jaunt down I-94 to Wrigley Field for three with the Cubs. Though no division title is going to be wrapped up before the All-Star game, a 4-2 week or better by the Cardinals provides a little working margin to start second half.

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs were supposed to run away with the NL Central, but because of injuries, lack of consistent hitting and shaky late inning relief, Chicago is looking up at other teams within the division. The Cubs bats have shown signs of coming around, especially at home, where they are 24-14 (+3.7 units). The North-Siders are respectable fifth in ERA in the National League and have 50 quality starts, the most in the senior circuit. They are matching up with Atlanta presently and after a day off Thursday, play host to rival St. Louis. Though the Cubs have been mediocre all season, a potential 7-3 homestand has them right in the thick of division race. Series losses to Atlanta or the Cards, only raises more questions about how good this year’s Cubs team really is.

Tampa Bay Rays

The defending American League champions gladly return home after lost weekend wipeout in Texas facing the Rangers. Tampa Bay is fighting to close the gap between themselves, Boston and the Yankees. The Rays are in potentially outstanding situation to do just that with six home games, in which they should be favored in each one. Tampa Bay is 26-13 (+6.7 units) at Tropicana Field, leading baseball in runs scored at home (5.8 per game), and has Toronto and Oakland coming in. The Blue Jays and A’s both have losing records on the road this season. Tampa Bay has juicy home numbers that have any sports bettor salivating. The Rays are 89-40 at home the last two years and are 54-19 against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175. When favored as -150 or more on the ML at home, Joe Maddon’s squad is terrific 47-11. A 5-1 week gives the Rays back the momentum, as they try and hunt down the AL East favorites.

Los Angeles Angels

The Angels have won 16 of last 22 games to be back where most thought they would be in the AL West. They are matched up with other division front-runner Texas to start the week, with the series winner emerging as first place leader come Thursday. Los Angeles leads the American League in hitting at over .280 and plays a style of baseball that is reminiscent to craps. For those not familiar with the game, a point is established and many try and wager on the five remaining numbers to win money and build up bankrolls. The Angels play in much the same fashion, getting a couple of base-runners to start and cashing in with base-hits that keep the Halos runners moving on the base paths and runs being compiled. Besides being tested by Texas, the Yankees come to town for weekend series, having won 10 of 12 contests. Though starting rotation lacks more familiar names, skipper Mike Scioscia has gotten by and previously horrific bullpen is improving, getting Halos back to among the best in the American League. A 4-2 week against still competition keeps momentum building.

MLB: Phillies Fit in Play Against System
2009-05-06

It is round two of underrated rivalry between Philadelphia and the New York Mets. These division rivals really don’t hate each other, though that day isn’t too far away, it’s just how they have managed to be positioned against one another. The Mets have been the kings of the NL East the last two years, just not when it counted. Two years running they coughed up the lead in late September and hard-charging Philadelphia was right there to wrestle it away and become division champions. They’ll meet on Wednesday to start a quick 2-game set in New York. The hosts are a huge favorite and backed by most bettors. Check the latest numbers on the BETTING TRENDS page.

Phillies World Series MVP Cole Hamels, in the off-season even threw out the C-word in describing the Mets failures, as Hamels must have felt entitled to comment since he had new bling coming.

After a languid start, Philly (14-10, +1.1 units) has started playing like the champions again, being winners of eight of last 10. The bats have heated up like the weather in this streak, averaging 7.3 runs per game. The Phillies are far from perfect team however, with holes in starting rotation and bullpen that has yet to find itself. On the season, opposing teams are averaging 5.5 runs per game against Philadelphia, meaning they have to score to win.

New York on the other hand continues to stumble along like a patron leaving a bar at 2:00 AM, with 12-13 (-4.7 units) record, listlessly heading towards no particular direction. The Mets have enough talent, they just lack that prickly personality in the clubhouse to light a fire under the players and have killer instinct, which GM Omar Minaya has recently said publicly. What’s interesting about his comment, which he later backed off of, he’s the guy in charge of building Mets.

Among the nice guys in New York is Johan Santana (3-1), though he will never be accused of not doing his job. The left-hander might not throw as consistently hard as a few years ago, however he is much smarter and has ludicrous 1.10 ERA with 0.949 WHIP in his five starts in 2009.

He’ll be matched against Chan Ho Park (0-1, 8.57, 1.857), who needs a big outing to earn another start. Though the Phils have won three of the four times he took the ball, Park’s allowed 20 runs in 21 innings.

Sportsbook.com has the Mets as -240 money line favorites with total Over 8.5 at Citi Field and that might be a descent wager when you consider this system.

Play Against NL road underdogs with a money line of +150 or more, allowing 4.8 or more runs a game on the season against opponent with a hot starting pitcher, having WHIP 1.000 or less over his last five starts.

This sensational system is 76-15, 83.5 percent the last five seasons, with favored team winning by 2.8 runs per game, opening up run line potential to reduce risk. Besides the obvious pitching mismatch, Santana is cut-throat when he starts winning and is 46-10 after two or more consecutive wins in his career. (Team's Record)
When Santana is a big favorite like tonight, it makes little sense to go the other way, with 49-9 record as -200 or higher money line record. (Team’s Record) You can follow the action tonight on ESPN starting at 7:10 Eastern and hopefully pick up easy winner.

MLB: Top Baseball Weekend Power Trends
2008-08-29

This weekend will wrap up the month of August, and in Major League Baseball, that’s means we’re just one month away from the postseason. There are still a lot of things left to decide however, most notably, which eight teams will make the playoff parade. One is almost a certainty already, the Angels in the American League, while the Cubs are also positioning themselves nicely in the N.L. Central. This weekend’s action will have its normal impact on the pennant chases. Here’s a look at what’s on tap, plus our feature on the Top StatFox Power Trends for ach series.

In the American League, there is one series that will command the most attention, a 3-game set between the Sox, White and Red, from Boston. Chicago leads the A.L. Central by 1-1/2 games over the Twins right now. They’ve won eight of their last 11 games to gain a bit of separation. Meanwhile, Boston remains 4-1/2 games behind the Rays in the East but boasts a 2-1/2 game lead in the wildcard race. The hosts are 40-16 as home favorites this year and figure to be the chalk in each of the three games.

The Cubs and Phillies are in the midst of a 4-game series that started on Thursday with Chicago’s 6-4 win. For the Cubs, it was a sixth straight win and enabled them to build their cushion over Milwaukee to six games in the Central. The Phillies trail the Mets by a game and are in the beginning stages of a 10-game road trip that will end in New York next weekend.

The other big series on tap is in Arizona, where the Dodgers, losers of seven straight games, will make a last ditch effort to get back in the N.L West race. They currently trail the DBacks by 3-1/2 games, but mentally, it probably seems like more than that with their recent struggles. Still, Arizona has also lost four straight games and is making it look like no one wants to represent the division in October’s postseason party.

Here are some of the top angles you might want to consider in your betting action this weekend.

PHILADELPHIA at CHICAGO CUBS
CHICAGO CUBS are 12-0 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in home games vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season this season.
The average score was CHICAGO CUBS 6.6, OPPONENT 2.8 - (Rating = 4*)

MILWAUKEE at PITTSBURGH
MILWAUKEE is 23-43 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.50 or worse over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was MILWAUKEE 4.4, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 1*)

SAN FRANCISCO at CINCINNATI
SAN FRANCISCO is 15-5 (+11.4 Units) against the money line vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .315 or worse this season.
The average score was SAN FRANCISCO 4.1, OPPONENT 3.4 - (Rating = 2*)

NY METS at FLORIDA
NY METS are 17-8 OVER (+8.3 Units) in August games this season.
The average score was NY METS 4.9, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

ATLANTA at WASHINGTON
ATLANTA is 16-22 (-12.9 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams allowing 4.8 or more runs/game on the season this season.
The average score was ATLANTA 4.3, OPPONENT 4.4 - (Rating = 1*)

ST LOUIS at HOUSTON
HOUSTON is 23-11 UNDER (+10.4 Units) vs. an NL team with an on base percentage of .340 or better this season.
The average score was HOUSTON 4.1, OPPONENT 4.1 - (Rating = 1*)

LA DODGERS at ARIZONA
LA DODGERS are 42-60 (-24.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
The average score was LA DODGERS 4.4, OPPONENT 4.9 - (Rating = 1*)

COLORADO at SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO is 42-23 UNDER (+16.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was SAN DIEGO 3.7, OPPONENT 3.2 - (Rating = 1*)

SEATTLE at CLEVELAND
SEATTLE is 13-29 (-16.8 Units) against the money line vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .260 or worse this season.
The average score was SEATTLE 3.8, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 2*)

TORONTO at NY YANKEES
NY YANKEES are 19-2 UNDER (+16.7 Units) vs. a very good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.250 or better this season.
The average score was NY YANKEES 3.5, OPPONENT 3.2 - (Rating = 5*)

KANSAS CITY at DETROIT
LEYLAND is 50-54 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents as the manager of DETROIT.
The average score was DETROIT 4.8, OPPONENT 4.8 - (Rating = 2*)

CHI WHITE SOX at BOSTON
BOSTON is 51-22 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in home games vs. a good bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 or better over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was BOSTON 5.6, OPPONENT 3.8 - (Rating = 0*)

BALTIMORE at TAMPA BAY
BALTIMORE is 24-9 OVER (+14.7 Units) vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game in the second half of the season this season.
The average score was BALTIMORE 5.6, OPPONENT 6.3 - (Rating = 3*)

MINNESOTA at OAKLAND
MINNESOTA is 24-10 (+14.3 Units) against the money line vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game this season.
The average score was MINNESOTA 5.7, OPPONENT 3.3 - (Rating = 2*)

TEXAS at LA ANGELS
TEXAS is 14-6 OVER (+7.8 Units) with a struggling bullpen whose ERA is over 6.00 the last 10 games this season.
The average score was TEXAS 6.1, OPPONENT 5.7 - (Rating = 1*)