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GAME: Philadelphia Phillies (61-94) at Atlanta Braves (70-83)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 24 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: SunTrust Park, Cumberland, Georgia
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Phillies at Braves

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Atlanta Braves had not produced much success against the Philadelphia Phillies this year until late last month, but they have a chance to end the season series with five straight victories. The Braves can finish a three-game sweep and win for the fourth straight time overall when they host the National League East rival Phillies on Sunday afternoon to complete their home schedule.

Johan Camargo delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double in the eighth inning to break a tie and Atlanta went on to earn a 4-2 victory Saturday while the rookie infielder improved to 17-for-43 with eight RBIs in 13 games this month. Rookie left-hander Luiz Gohara goes after his second career victory when he takes the mound for the Braves in the finale and Philadelphia counters with righty Nick Pivetta, who is 2-0 against Atlanta this year. The Phillies (61-94), who won 12 of the first 14 in the season series, have dropped three in a row overall after winning eight of their previous 11 contests and are in a four-way battle to avoid finishing with the worst record in baseball. Philadelphia’s rookie Rhys Hoskins registered an RBI double Saturday for his only hit of the series and has not homered in nine consecutive games after going deep 18 times in his first 34 major-league contests.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, CSN Philadelphia, FSN South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Phillies RH Nick Pivetta (6-10, 6.57 ERA) vs. Braves LH Luiz Gohara (1-2, 6.06)

Pivetta won for just the second time in nine starts Monday when he held the Los Angeles Dodgers to two runs on four hits over six innings with eight strikeouts. The 24-year-old Canadian rookie boasts 129 strikeouts in 122 innings but has given up 25 homers in 24 games and owns a 7.29 ERA on the road. Camargo (three RBIs) and Ender Inciarte (two walks) are both 2-for-4 against Pivetta this season.

Gohara makes his fourth career start after permitting four runs on 11 hits across a season-high 6 1/3 innings with four strikeouts on Tuesday in a loss to Washington. The 21-year-old Brazilian posted his first career quality start on Sept. 13 in his second outing when he yielded two runs (one earned) over six innings at Washington. Gohara has struck out 16 in 16 1/3 innings with just four walks and one homer allowed among 21 hits.

WALK-OFFS

1. Inciarte recorded his 194th hit of the season Saturday, pulling him within six of becoming the first Brave to reach 200 since Marquis Grissom (1996).

2. Philadelphia CF Odubel Herrera is 0-for-16 over his last four games with seven strikeouts, dropping his batting average to .224 in September.

3. Atlanta 1B Freddie Freeman, who is two home runs shy of second straight 30-homer season, missed Saturday’s game due to illness and is considered day-to-day.

PREDICTION: Phillies 6, Braves 4

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Trends - Philadelphia at Atlanta

W/L Trends

Philadelphia

Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 games after losing the first 2 games of a series. Phillies are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. Phillies are 9-3 in their last 12 Sunday games. Phillies are 14-6 in their last 20 during game 3 of a series. Phillies are 17-35 in their last 52 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 27-63 in their last 90 road games. Phillies are 14-38 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Phillies are 4-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts. Phillies are 4-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts on grass. Phillies are 4-9 in Pivettas last 13 road starts. Phillies are 2-5 in Pivettas last 7 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Phillies are 0-6 in Pivettas last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

Atlanta

Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Braves are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games following a win. Braves are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Braves are 8-20 in their last 28 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Philadelphia

Under is 5-0-2 in Phillies last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-0-1 in Phillies last 4 road games. Under is 2-0-2 in Phillies last 4 vs. National League East. Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1-1 in Phillies last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 7-2 in Phillies last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 6-2-3 in Phillies last 11 overall. Under is 6-2-3 in Phillies last 11 on grass. Under is 21-7-3 in Phillies last 31 Sunday games. Over is 3-1-2 in Phillies last 6 during game 3 of a series. Under is 7-3 in Phillies last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 36-16-7 in Phillies last 59 games following a loss. Over is 3-0-1 in Pivettas last 4 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Pivettas last 7 starts vs. National League East. Over is 4-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts with 5 days of rest. Over is 6-2 in Pivettas last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Pivettas last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Atlanta

Under is 5-0 in Braves last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 6-1 in Braves last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 on grass. Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 home games. Under is 5-1 in Braves last 6 vs. National League East. Under is 4-1 in Braves last 5 Sunday games. Under is 3-1-1 in Braves last 5 during game 3 of a series. Under is 28-10-3 in Braves last 41 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 7-3 in Braves last 10 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta. Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Phillies are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Stu Scheurwater

• Home team is 4-0 in Scheurwaters last 4 games behind home plate vs. Philadelphia.
• Road team is 6-1 in Scheurwaters last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Home team is 5-1 in Scheurwaters last 6 games behind home plate.

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GAME: St. Louis Cardinals (81-73) at Pittsburgh Pirates (70-85)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 24 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Cardinals at Pirates

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The St. Louis Cardinals will have a chance to make up ground with head-to-head contests against their chief competition in the National League Central next week, but they need to prevent the hole they are in from getting any deeper. The Cardinals wrap up a three-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, hoping to hold their ground in the division as well as in the wild-card race.


St. Louis had a four-game winning streak snapped with an 11-6 loss Saturday in which starter Lance Lynn was tagged for eight runs and didn’t get out of the first inning. The Cardinals are five games back of the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central and 1 1/2 behind Colorado for the second NL wild-card. St. Louis plays its final seven games at home – four against the Cubs and three against second-place Milwaukee. The Pirates are reduced to playing spoiler, as Saturday’s win was only their third in the past 16 games.
TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), ATT SportsNet-Pittsburgh


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH John Gant (0-0, 3.86 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Jameson Taillon (7-7, 4.73)
Gant will take his first turn of the season for the Cardinals after five relief appearances. The 25-year-old made seven starts for the Braves in 2016 and allowed three earned runs or fewer in five of them. Gant has made two relief appearances in his career against the Pirates, allowing two runs (one earned) over 2 1/3 innings.
Taillon is winless in his last six outings and has a 5.46 ERA and only one quality start over that stretch. The 25-year-old was a victim of poor run support Monday, as he allowed two runs over five-plus innings in a 3-0 loss to Milwaukee. Taillon is 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA in four starts against the Cardinals.


WALK-OFFS
1. St. Louis OF Tommy Pham is 12-for-27 during a six-game hitting streak and hit his 22nd home run Saturday.
2. The Pirates were 7-for-14 with runners in scoring position Saturday and are 9-for-23 in such situations in the series.
3. Cardinals 1B Jose Martinez will be unavailable for the series finale due to a sprained left thumb.


PREDICTION: Pirates 7, Cardinals 5

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Trends - St. Louis at Pittsburgh

W/L Trends

St. Louis

Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 games on grass. Cardinals are 7-2 in their last 9 games following a loss. Cardinals are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. a team with a losing record. Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Cardinals are 30-12 in their last 42 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.

Pittsburgh

Pirates are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. Pirates are 8-22 in their last 30 vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 3-9 in their last 12 games vs. a right-handed starter. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Pirates are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. National League Central. Pirates are 3-13 in their last 16 overall. Pirates are 3-13 in their last 16 games on grass. Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 9-2 in Taillons last 11 starts during game 3 of a series. Pirates are 4-1 in Taillons last 5 Sunday starts. Pirates are 13-6 in Taillons last 19 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 1-4 in Taillons last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Pirates are 1-4 in Taillons last 5 home starts. Pirates are 1-5 in Taillons last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 0-4 in Taillons last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Pirates are 0-4 in Taillons last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pirates are 0-4 in Taillons last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

St. Louis

Under is 7-1 in Cardinals last 8 during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a loss. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 vs. National League Central. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 17-7-1 in Cardinals last 25 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 31-15-5 in Cardinals last 51 Sunday games.

Pittsburgh

Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-0 in Pirates last 6 Sunday games. Under is 7-0 in Pirates last 7 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 19-7 in Pirates last 26 on grass. Under is 8-3 in Pirates last 11 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 20-8 in Pirates last 28 games following a win. Under is 38-16-1 in Pirates last 55 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 41-18-1 in Pirates last 60 vs. National League Central. Under is 21-10 in Pirates last 31 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 61-30-2 in Pirates last 93 overall. Over is 4-1 in Taillons last 5 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Taillons last 7 home starts. Under is 7-3 in Taillons last 10 starts vs. National League Central. Under is 9-4-1 in Taillons last 14 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Cardinals are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Adam Hamari

• Home team is 6-1 in Hamaris last 7 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Over is 6-2-1 in Hamaris last 9 games behind home plate vs. Pittsburgh.
• Cardinals are 9-3 in their last 12 games with Hamari behind home plate.

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GAME: Tampa Bay Rays (76-79) at Baltimore Orioles (74-82)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 24 - 1:35 PM EST
WHERE: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Rays at Orioles

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Tampa Bay Rays need a lot of help and a near-perfect finish to reach the postseason, but they are intent on ending 2017 strong as they go for a series victory against the host Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Tampa Bay is five games behind Minnesota for the American League’s second wild card with seven to play but flexed its muscles by scoring 17 runs while winning its last two contests.

The Rays went deep twice to set a franchise record with 218 homers - topping last year’s 216 - in a 9-6 victory on Saturday and Chris Archer will try to turn his month around when he takes the mound for the series finale. Baltimore counters with ace Dylan Bundy, but it was eliminated from playoff consideration Saturday after losing for the 14th time in 17 games despite a five-run rally in the ninth inning. The Orioles will finish under .500 for the first time since 2011 and must put together a few wins over their final six games to avoid finishing last in the AL East. Rookie Trey Mancini has been a major bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for Baltimore and is riding a 13-game hitting streak during which he is 18-for-54.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), MASN2 (Baltimore)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rays RH Chris Archer (9-11, 4.02 ERA) vs. Orioles RH Dylan Bundy (13-9, 4.24)

Archer recorded his first quality start in four outings this month on Tuesday, when he allowed two runs over six innings in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The 28-year-old, who is 4-7 lifetime against the Orioles, is 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA this month after combining to post a 3.26 ERA over July and August while going 3-2. Jonathan Schoop is 8-for-22 versus Archer, who is 11 strikeouts away from matching the career high of 252 he set in 2015 and 7 2/3 innings from his third straight with 200.

Bundy is winless in his last three starts after giving up six runs and seven hits over 4 1/3 innings of a no-decision against Boston on Monday. The 24-year-old Oklahoma native still has produced six quality starts in his last eight outings, serving up five homers in that span after permitting 21 in his first 20 appearances. Eva Longoria (13 at-bats) and Logan Morrison (12) have each gone deep twice versus Bundy, who is 1-1 with a 5.19 ERA in three starts against the Rays in 2017.

WALK-OFFS

1. Tampa Bay C Wilson Ramos, who belted a grand slam on Friday, is 15-for-34 with four homers and 12 RBIs over his last 10 games.

2. Baltimore CF Adam Jones is 7-for-16 in his last four games while teammate 3B Manny Machado has hit safely in six straight contests.

3. Rays RHP Alex Colome, who notched his 46th save Saturday, is two shy of the franchise's single-season record set in 2012 by Fernando Rodney.

PREDICTION: Rays 4, Orioles 3

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Trends - Tampa Bay at Baltimore

W/L Trends

Tampa Bay

Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games. Rays are 6-2 in their last 8 during game 4 of a series. Rays are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rays are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win. Rays are 11-2 in Archers last 13 starts during game 4 of a series. Rays are 4-1 in Archers last 5 Sunday starts. Rays are 9-3 in Archers last 12 starts with 4 days of rest. Rays are 2-5 in Archers last 7 road starts. Rays are 2-5 in Archers last 7 starts on grass. Rays are 6-18 in Archers last 24 starts vs. American League East. Rays are 1-5 in Archers last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rays are 0-4 in Archers last 4 starts. Rays are 0-4 in Archers last 4 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Baltimore

Orioles are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 4 of a series. Orioles are 10-4 in their last 14 Sunday games. Orioles are 85-39 in their last 124 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 5-16 in their last 21 overall. Orioles are 3-10 in their last 13 games following a loss. Orioles are 2-7 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 3-12 in their last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 3-13 in their last 16 games on grass. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Orioles are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. American League East. Orioles are 1-6 in their last 7 home games. Orioles are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 4-0 in Bundys last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 4-0 in Bundys last 4 Sunday starts. Orioles are 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 5-1 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 5-1 in Bundys last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Orioles are 7-2 in Bundys last 9 starts on grass. Orioles are 5-2 in Bundys last 7 home starts. Orioles are 7-3 in Bundys last 10 starts. Orioles are 0-4 in Bundys last 4 starts vs. American League East.

OU Trends

Tampa Bay

Under is 8-0 in Rays last 8 Sunday games. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 games following a win. Under is 15-5-1 in Rays last 21 during game 4 of a series. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 on grass. Under is 10-4 in Rays last 14 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 17-7-1 in Rays last 25 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Rays last 10 vs. American League East. Under is 38-17-1 in Rays last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 17-8-2 in Rays last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Archers last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Archers last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 13-5 in Archers last 18 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2 in Archers last 7 Sunday starts. Over is 5-2 in Archers last 7 starts vs. American League East. Over is 5-2 in Archers last 7 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 27-12-1 in Archers last 40 starts on grass. Over is 29-14-1 in Archers last 44 road starts.

Baltimore

Over is 6-1 in Orioles last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 5-1 in Orioles last 6 during game 4 of a series. Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Orioles last 6 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 Sunday games. Over is 4-1 in Orioles last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Orioles last 10 vs. American League East. Over is 7-2 in Orioles last 9 home games. Under is 6-2-1 in Orioles last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-2 in Orioles last 7 games following a loss. Under is 15-7 in Orioles last 22 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 17-8-1 in Orioles last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-1 in Bundys last 9 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Bundys last 9 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Bundys last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Bundys last 6 starts vs. American League East. Over is 9-2 in Bundys last 11 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Bundys last 5 starts on grass. Over is 7-2 in Bundys last 9 home starts. Over is 12-4 in Bundys last 16 starts overall. Under is 10-4-1 in Bundys last 15 starts with 5 days of rest.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Bundys last 4 starts vs. Rays. Rays are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Rays are 1-5 in Archers last 6 road starts vs. Orioles.

Umpire Trends - Gary Cederstrom

• Home team is 8-1 in Cederstroms last 9 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 6-1-1 in Cederstroms last 8 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Home team is 7-2 in Cederstroms last 9 games behind home plate vs. Baltimore.
• Over is 6-2 in Cederstroms last 8 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 44-15 in Cederstroms last 59 games behind home plate.
• Over is 5-2 in Cederstroms last 7 games behind home plate vs. Tampa Bay.
• Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games with Cederstrom behind home plate.

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GAME: Kansas City Royals (76-78) at Chicago White Sox (62-92)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 24 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Royals at White Sox

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The Kansas City Royals are clinging to American League wild card hopes and cannot afford any more losses. The Royals will try to take advantage of a team well out of the race and earn a series win when they visit the Chicago White Sox for the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.

Kansas City squandered a four-run lead in Friday's series opener but recovered with an 8-2 win on Saturday and sits 4 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the race for the second AL wild card. "We've got to win," Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters. "(Friday's loss) made the mountain we're climbing a lot steeper. Wish we had won that. Minnesota has to next play Cleveland, which is red hot. We just got to win." The White Sox are a half-game ahead of the Detroit Tigers in the race to stay out of the AL Central basement and just looking for steps forward from young players like Yoan Moncada, who scored at least one run in each of the last five games and nine of 10. Chicago is hoping righty Lucas Giolito is a future cornerstone of the rotation, and he will make the start on Sunday opposite Royals righty Ian Kennedy.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FSN Kansas City, CSN Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Ian Kennedy (4-12, 5.39 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Lucas Giolito (2-3, 2.58)

Kennedy has not won since July 26 and failed to complete six innings in any of his last six contests. The California native lasted five frames at Toronto on Tuesday, allowing two runs and three hits while absorbing the loss. Kennedy last pitched at Chicago on Aug. 12 and was reached for three runs and seven hits over 6 1/3 innings without factoring in the decision.

Giolito is winless in his last three outings despite surrendering six earned runs in 18 1/3 innings over that span. The 23-year-old scattered two runs and seven hits over 6 2/3 frames at Houston on Tuesday but was stuck with the loss in a 3-1 final. Giolito started at Kansas City on Sept. 13, yielding one run and four hits across 6 1/3 innings without factoring in the decision.

WALK-OFFS

1. White Sox 1B Jose Abreu reached 25 home runs and 100 RBIs for the fourth straight season with a pair of RBIs on Saturday.

2. Kansas City C Salvador Perez is 12-for-26 in his last seven contests.

3. Chicago RF Avisail Garcia is 3-for-18 over his last six games.

PREDICTION: White Sox 5, Royals 2

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Trends - Kansas City at Chi. White Sox

W/L Trends

Kansas City

Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 11-4 in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Royals are 8-3 in their last 11 Sunday games. Royals are 9-4 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. American League Central. Royals are 2-5 in their last 7 games on grass. Royals are 2-7 in their last 9 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win. Royals are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Royals are 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Royals are 6-2 in Kennedys last 8 Sunday starts. Royals are 8-3 in Kennedys last 11 road starts. Royals are 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts vs. American League Central. Royals are 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Royals are 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Royals are 7-3 in Kennedys last 10 starts with 4 days of rest. Royals are 13-6 in Kennedys last 19 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 9-20 in Kennedys last 29 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Royals are 2-5 in Kennedys last 7 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game. Royals are 1-4 in Kennedys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Chi. White Sox

White Sox are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games. White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. White Sox are 5-11 in their last 16 vs. American League Central. White Sox are 10-22 in their last 32 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. White Sox are 16-36 in their last 52 games following a loss. White Sox are 20-48 in their last 68 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. White Sox are 6-22 in their last 28 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 7-26 in their last 33 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. White Sox are 2-12 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

OU Trends

Kansas City

Over is 8-2 in Royals last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 23-6-1 in Royals last 30 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-2 in Royals last 8 Sunday games. Over is 18-7-1 in Royals last 26 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Royals last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Royals last 7 during game 3 of a series. Over is 7-3 in Royals last 10 games following a win. Under is 4-0 in Kennedys last 4 road starts. Under is 7-1 in Kennedys last 8 Sunday starts. Over is 11-2 in Kennedys last 13 starts vs. American League Central. Over is 5-1-1 in Kennedys last 7 starts with 4 days of rest. Under is 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts on grass. Over is 4-1 in Kennedys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Kennedys last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Kennedys last 7 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 15-7-2 in Kennedys last 24 starts overall.

Chi. White Sox

Over is 4-0-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0-1 in White Sox last 6 home games. Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 vs. American League Central. Under is 7-1-1 in White Sox last 9 during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 games following a loss. Under is 6-2-1 in White Sox last 9 Sunday games. Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Giolitos last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 5-1 in Giolitos last 6 starts on grass. Under is 5-1 in Giolitos last 6 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Giolitos last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.

Umpire Trends - Chad Whitson

• Over is 4-0 in Whitsons last 4 games behind home plate.
• Home team is 20-7 in Whitsons last 27 games behind home plate.
• Road team is 5-2 in Whitsons last 7 Sunday games behind home plate.

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GAME: Chicago Cubs (86-68) at Milwaukee Brewers (82-73)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 24 - 2:10 PM EST
WHERE: Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Cubs at Brewers

Gracenote
Sep 23, 2017

After three straight extra-inning contests, the visiting Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers wrap up their critical four-game series Sunday afternoon. The Brewers snapped a three-game skid with a 4-3 win Saturday, at least temporarily keeping alive their hopes of catching the Cubs in the National League Central.


The Cubs would have been going for a sweep if not for Orlando Arcia’s game-tying home run off Wade Davis in the ninth inning Saturday, which led to Travis Shaw’s game-winning two-run shot in the 10th - also off Davis. Milwaukee had been 0-54 when trailing after eight innings, and their first ninth-inning comeback couldn’t have come at a better time. The two-game swing in the standings pulled the Brewers within 4 1/2 games of the Cubs in the division and one behind Colorado for the second NL wild card. The Cubs will try to win a fifth consecutive game started by left-hander Jose Quintana.
TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, TBS, ABC 7 (Chicago), FSN Wisconsin (Milwaukee)


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jose Quintana (10-11, 4.27 ERA) vs. Brewers RH Chase Anderson (11-3, 2.74)
Quintana is 6-3 with a 3.95 ERA in 12 starts since the Cubs acquired him from the crosstown White Sox. The 28-year-old Colombian had a streak of three straight quality starts snapped Sunday against St. Louis, as he exited after 5 2/3 innings having allowed three runs with eight strikeouts. Quintana is 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA in three career starts against Milwaukee.
Anderson has been outstanding in 10 home starts, going 5-0 with a 2.34 ERA. The 29-year-old continued his breakout campaign by winning his third straight start Tuesday at Pittsburgh, striking out eight over six scoreless frames. Anderson beat the Cubs on Sept. 9 in Chicago and is 3-1 with a 3.68 ERA in six career meetings.


WALK-OFFS
1. Davis had converted all 32 save chances this season and 38 straight dating to last September.
2. Brewers LF Ryan Braun has multiple hits in five of his past eight games and is batting .364 with four doubles, a triple, and two homers during that stretch.
3. Cubs 2B/OF Ben Zobrist is 5-for-11 with a double and a homer against Anderson.


PREDICTION: Brewers 4, Cubs 3

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Trends - Chi. Cubs at Milwaukee

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 8-1 in their last 9 games on grass. Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League Central. Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 overall. Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cubs are 20-6 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 6-2 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 road games. Cubs are 20-8 in their last 29 during game 4 of a series. Cubs are 36-15 in their last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 26-11 in their last 37 games following a loss. Cubs are 4-9 in their last 13 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Cubs are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Cubs are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts. Cubs are 4-0 in Quintanas last 4 starts on grass.

Milwaukee

Brewers are 6-0 in their last 6 Sunday games. Brewers are 10-3 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Brewers are 11-5 in their last 16 home games. Brewers are 6-1 in Andersons last 7 home starts. Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts. Brewers are 4-1 in Andersons last 5 starts on grass. Brewers are 2-5 in Andersons last 7 Sunday starts. Brewers are 1-4 in Andersons last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs

Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 on grass. Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 Sunday games. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 vs. National League Central. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 overall. Under is 16-4-1 in Cubs last 21 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 26-9-1 in Cubs last 36 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Quintanas last 5 road starts.

Milwaukee

Under is 5-0-2 in Brewers last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 11-0-1 in Brewers last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-1 in Brewers last 6 vs. National League Central. Under is 9-2 in Brewers last 11 Sunday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Brewers last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 21-8-2 in Brewers last 31 home games. Under is 43-17-3 in Brewers last 63 overall. Under is 10-4 in Brewers last 14 during game 4 of a series. Under is 40-17-3 in Brewers last 60 on grass. Under is 34-15-2 in Brewers last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 20-9-2 in Brewers last 31 games following a win. Under is 35-17-1 in Brewers last 53 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Andersons last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Under is 5-2-1 in Andersons last 8 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 3-0-1 in Andersons last 4 starts vs. Cubs. Cubs are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee. Under is 19-5-2 in the last 26 meetings in Milwaukee.

Umpire Trends - Dana DeMuth

• Under is 4-0 in DeMuths last 4 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Road team is 4-1 in DeMuths last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 4-1 in DeMuths last 5 games behind home plate.
• Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 games with DeMuth behind home plate.
• Home team is 16-5 in DeMuths last 21 games behind home plate.
• Under is 5-2 in DeMuths last 7 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
• Road team is 7-3 in DeMuths last 10 games behind home plate vs. Milwaukee.

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GAME: Texas Rangers (76-78) at Oakland Athletics (71-83)
DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 24 - 4:05 PM EST
WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Preview: Rangers at Athletics

Gracenote
Sep 24, 2017

The red-hot Oakland Athletics have been putting a damper on the Texas Rangers' postseason hopes and look to continue playing spoiler when they host the finale of their three-game set on Sunday. Texas entered the series 2 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the American League but has fallen 4 1/2 back with eight remaining following two straight losses.

The Rangers dropped a 4-1 decision in the series opener and managed just four singles in Saturday's 1-0 setback as they fell to 4-4 on their nine-game road trip. Carlos Gomez recorded one of the base hits and is 4-for-10 in three contests after missing some time with an ankle injury. Oakland extended its winning streak to six games with Saturday's triumph and has captured seven in a row at home. Khris Davis went deep in the victory to reach the 40-homer plateau for the second consecutive season, joining Jimmie Foxx (1932-34) as the only players in franchise history to do so, and set a career high with his 103rd RBI of the year.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Texas), NBCSN California (Oakland)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Martin Perez (12-11, 4.70 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Jharel Cotton (8-10, 5.81)

Perez won seven consecutive starts before a pair of outings against Seattle that resulted in a home loss and a no-decision on the road. The 26-year-old Venezuelan allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings in the setback on Sept. 13 but was much better at Seattle on Tuesday, when he gave up just one run and four hits over 6 1/3 frames. Perez split two turns against Oakland in April and is 6-6 with a 5.03 ERA in 14 career starts.

Cotton is ready to make his first start since Sept. 13 as he was scratched from his previously scheduled outing due to a groin strain. The 25-year-old Virgin Islander recorded a victory in his most recent turn despite allowing three runs and six hits in five innings at Boston. Cotton had one of his best performances of the year against Texas on Aug. 27, when he gave up two runs - one earned - and four hits while matching a season high with nine strikeouts over six frames to improve to 2-1 in three career outings versus the club.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Athletics, who have won 13 of their last 16 overall games, still play five of their final eight games against Texas.

2. Rangers bench coach Steve Buechele will serve as interim manager for a second straight game as Jeff Banister flew home to Texas to be with his ailing mother.

3. Oakland LHP Sean Manaea was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday due to tightness in his upper back and also could miss his next turn.

PREDICTION: Rangers 8, Athletics 3

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Trends - Texas at Oakland

W/L Trends

Texas

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 13-27 in their last 40 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter. Rangers are 3-9 in their last 12 Sunday games. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss. Rangers are 4-0 in Perezs last 4 road starts. Rangers are 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Rangers are 8-1 in Perezs last 9 starts. Rangers are 7-1 in Perezs last 8 starts with 4 days of rest. Rangers are 7-1 in Perezs last 8 starts on grass. Rangers are 5-1 in Perezs last 6 starts vs. American League West. Rangers are 4-1 in Perezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 2-5 in Perezs last 7 Sunday starts. Rangers are 2-7 in Perezs last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. Rangers are 1-4 in Perezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Oakland

Athletics are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. American League West. Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Athletics are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 7-0 in their last 7 home games. Athletics are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Athletics are 9-1 in their last 10 Sunday games. Athletics are 13-3 in their last 16 overall. Athletics are 13-3 in their last 16 games on grass. Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 during game 3 of a series. Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Athletics are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 18-37 in their last 55 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 7-16 in their last 23 games vs. a left-handed starter. Athletics are 5-0 in Cottons last 5 Sunday starts. Athletics are 5-1 in Cottons last 6 starts during game 3 of a series. Athletics are 5-1 in Cottons last 6 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 4-1 in Cottons last 5 starts. Athletics are 4-1 in Cottons last 5 starts on grass. Athletics are 2-5 in Cottons last 7 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Athletics are 1-5 in Cottons last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU Trends

Texas

Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 overall. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 road games. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 on grass. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 vs. American League West. Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 8-2-2 in Rangers last 12 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 during game 3 of a series. Under is 13-5-2 in Rangers last 20 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Rangers last 14 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 games following a loss. Under is 14-6-2 in Rangers last 22 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 11-5 in Rangers last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Perezs last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 10-1 in Perezs last 11 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance. Over is 4-1 in Perezs last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 4-1 in Perezs last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 14-4-2 in Perezs last 20 Sunday starts. Over is 9-4 in Perezs last 13 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Oakland

Under is 8-2 in Athletics last 10 overall. Under is 8-2 in Athletics last 10 on grass. Under is 4-1 in Athletics last 5 during game 3 of a series. Over is 9-3-3 in Athletics last 15 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 6-2 in Athletics last 8 Sunday games. Over is 9-3-2 in Athletics last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 home games. Over is 8-3 in Athletics last 11 vs. American League West. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Athletics last 7 games following a win. Under is 15-6 in Athletics last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Over is 5-0 in Cottons last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0 in Cottons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Cottons last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Under is 3-1-1 in Cottons last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Cottons last 8 starts vs. American League West.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in Perezs last 4 road starts vs. Athletics. Rangers are 4-1 in Perezs last 5 starts vs. Athletics. Over is 6-2 in Perezs last 8 starts vs. Athletics. Under is 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings in Oakland. Rangers are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings in Oakland. Rangers are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

Umpire Trends - Tom Hallion

• Over is 5-0 in Hallions last 5 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Under is 20-5-2 in Hallions last 27 games behind home plate vs. Oakland.
• Road team is 20-6 in Hallions last 26 Sunday games behind home plate.
• Rangers are 20-7 in their last 27 games with Hallion behind home plate.
• Over is 20-8-4 in Hallions last 32 games behind home plate.
• Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Hallion behind home plate.

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Cheat Sheet - WNBA Finals

(1) Minnesota vs. (2) Los Angeles

Best-of-Five (2-2-1 Format)

Game 1 – Sunday, Sept. 24
Game 2 – Tuesday, Sept. 26
Game 3 – Friday, Sept. 29
Game 4 – Sunday, Oct. 1
Game 5 – Wednesday, Oct. 4

Series Price – per BookMaker.eu

Minnesota -160
Los Angeles +140

Betting Notes - Minnesota

-- Minnesota swept Washington 3-0 in the semifinals, winning all three games by double digits. The Lynx went 2-1 against the spread in the series.

-- Including the playoffs, the Lynx have won six straight games by 10-plus points and they’ve covered the number in four of those games.

-- The ‘over’ went 2-1 in the semifinals.

-- Minnesota has gone 17-2 SU and 9-10 ATS at the Xcel Energy Center this season while the ‘under’ produced a 10-9 record.

-- The Lynx were 13-5 SU and 11-7 ATS on the road this season.

-- The ‘under’ has gone 6-1 in the last seven away games for Minnesota.

Betting Notes – Los Angeles

-- Los Angeles advanced to the WNBA Finals with a three-game sweep over Phoenix in the semifinals.

-- The Sparks went 2-1 versus the number and only failed to cover Game 3 as they nipped the Mercury 89-87 as 4 ½-point road favorites.

-- Los Angeles will bring a 10-game winning streak into the finals and the club has gone 9-1 ATS during this run while the ‘under’ is 7-3 over this span.

-- The Sparks went 18-1 SU and 14-5 ATS at home this season.

-- Los Angeles went 11-9 SU and 10-8 ATS away from home this season.

-- Similar to Minnesota, the ‘under’ has been a solid wager for L.A. on the road lately with a 5-2 mark in its last seven.

2017 Regular Season Encounters

July 6 – Minnesota 88 (-6.5) vs. Los Angeles 77 (Under 166.5)

August 11 - Los Angeles 70 (+5.5) at Minnesota 64 (Under 161.5)

August 27 – Los Angeles 78 (-2.5) vs. Minnesota 67 (Under 155.5)

2016 WNBA Finals

Game 1 – Los Angeles 78 (+6.5) at Minnesota 76 (Under 161)

Game 2 – Minnesota 79 (-7) vs. Los Angeles 60 (Under 159)

Game 3 – Los Angeles 92 (+1) vs. Minnesota 75 (Over 159.5)

Game 4 – Minnesota 85 (+1) at Los Angeles 79 (Over 160)

Game 5 – Los Angeles 77 (+5.5) at Minnesota 76 (Under 156.5)

WNBA Finals History – 1997-2016

-- The league went to a best-of-five format during the 2005 season. In the 12 series, we’ve seen five sweeps (3-0), four matchups go to a decisive Game 7 and three series end in four games (3-1).

-- The Sparks have won the WNBA Championship three times, including last year’s victory over Minnesota.

-- The previous title for the Sparks came in 20012 when the franchise pulled off the rare repeat.

-- Los Angeles failed to three-peat in 2003 as it was defeated by the now defunct Detroit Shock.

-- Since the 2011 season, Minnesota has won three championships and finished runner-up twice. The victories included two sweeps.

-- The Lynx have alternated titles the last six years and if that trend continues, they’ll be champions this seasons.

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WNBA
Dunkel

Sunday, September 24

Los Angeles @ Minnesota

Game 663-664
September 24, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
121.068
Minnesota
122.842
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 4 1/2
158 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+4 1/2); Over

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WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, September 24

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LOS ANGELES (29 - 8) at MINNESOTA (30 - 7) - 9/24/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in August or September games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in August or September games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
LOS ANGELES is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 10-8 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-8 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
12 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons