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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Parx Racing - Race #6

#3 Federal Case	Speed should probably have a go of it right up near the splits today, and he proved a good fit with this kind on the hike last time out.
#6 Nomo Ron	No doubt this guy's the one to beat, and he has really sharp positional pace and the ability to rate, making him a first-jump danger from close range.
#7 Honorable Service	He steps up while protected off the claim, and while his hit or miss form is a concern, the better recent running lines would keep him in the picture with these.
Race Summary	Federal Case is quick enough to be in the mix early, and he has historically done his best work going this 7f trip. Chance at a square price.

Parx Racing - Race #7

#4 Gingers Wish	She gets back to the level of the claim after briefly chasing and fading in those last two starts with better. Forward player might stay on better here at a price.
#1A Mystical Charge	She has had 15 chances, so she's out of excuses, but her cutback form might have her finishing well late while trying this level locally for the first time.
#10 Visiting Angel	She spied her way to the front in the lane last out before getting reeled in, but she has to prove she can back up that run from last out.
Race Summary	Gingers Wish can get a forward trip while dropping in class, and the pace may not be overwhelming in this spot with only a few who want to be really close early.

Parx Racing - Race #9

#2 Bode O	Think this guy is going to be tough after trying Belmont competition last time out, and a repeat of that effort would probably be good enough as he returns with the locals.
#3 Inventionist	He showed a bit better chasing pace in that second lifetime start, and perhaps the addition of blinkers moves him up enough that he can stick around better today.
#1 Ridin With Biden	He was competitive with the locals before a couple of modest Gulfstream tries, and much like the top choice, he's a better fit in this spot.
Race Summary	Bode O and Ridin With Biden can be tough here as they return to the scene of solid local performances, and I'll try to get Inventionist in the picture with one of those two obvious players.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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Harrah's Philadelphia - Race #3

#2 RECORD MACHINE	Faded after chasing fast middle splits two back, could be the target today.
#4 RANDOM HANOVER	First-over third in same spot, as good as any in here.
#1 ALL HANDS ON DECK	Bid to brief lead before 48-1 winner arrived the last time he drew inside post 8.
Race Summary	Taking a stand against morning-line favorite In Rock We Trust, who can't be trusted to overcome a recurring breaking habit in his qualifiers. Record Machine can make good use of his speed with Gingras from an inner post and go the distance after equipment problems last week. Play a 2-ALL exacta.

Hoosier Park - Race #3

#5 SPC RYAN P JANE	Chased free-running repeater around the track in seasonal debut.
#10 GO RANDY GO	Strong rally on final turn from same second-tier position, ran fourth.
#2 ARACACHE CAN DANCE	Followed 'Randy's' cover, ran third, moves outside in.
Race Summary	SPC Ryan P Jane chased loose leader Hoosier Chip (see tonight's 5th race below) and gamely held off a pack of closers to finish second off an 8-month layoff. The lightly-raced 5-year-old is today's Best Bet off of that effort.

Hoosier Park - Race #5

#1 HOOSIER CHIP	Three-peat in the cards with rail draw for new barn.
#6 PEY BUG	Finished second to 4-to-5 favorite after six months away.
#4 DD'S BIG JOE	Sprung upset two back, rallied into fast pace for third in follow-up.
Race Summary	Hoosier Chip won three of his last six starts in front-end fashion as the favorite. He fits perfectly under these conditions off the claim. Take a cue from tonight's third race, as he took the measure of several rivals last out. Play 1-4 and 1-6 exactas.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

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Will Rogers Downs - Race #5

#3 West Coast Broker	Rallied well and finished second going shorter last time; makes his second of the year and has done well at the mile distance.
#1 El Vale	Just missed last time after taking the lead in the stretch; stretches out and could get a more relaxing pace going this longer distance.
#2 Heputtheaceinrace	Was claimed last out and takes a step up; could be troublesome on the front end.
Race Summary	West Coast Broker ran well in a sprint last out and is more effective running longer and should be able to handle these.

Will Rogers Downs - Race #7

#5 Kottoncandy Kisses	Made a nice move to the lead, then was caught late; can be stronger this time and can score with a well-timed move.
#1 Tic Toc Toccet	Was on the board in her last two and has shown herself to be capable of a big effort; accustomed to the mile and can be tough.
#6 Maui Jane	Was up in time two back and was outrun by allowance runners last time; can be around for the finish of this one.
Race Summary	Kottoncandy Kisses makes her third of the WRD season and looks ready to revisit the winner's circle.

Will Rogers Downs - Race #9

#1 Rare Poppy	Ran clear late last time and can be very tough if she runs back to that one.
#2 Miss Orienta	Was second to Rare Poppy as the 2-to-5 favorite last time and has the speed to be a factor throughout.
#3 Brew Casa	Ran second at this level last time out and is capable of being close to the pace here.
Race Summary	Rare Poppy was ultra-sharp last out and has an excellent chance for a repeat.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Mountaineer Park

Mountaineer Park - Race 4	2nd Half Daily Double $2 Exacta $1 Box $1 Trifecta $.50 Box $1 Superfecta $.20 Box $2 Pick 5 (races 4-8) $.50 Wheel
Claiming $4,000 • 1 Mile 70 yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 73 • Purse: $6,900 • Post: 8:15P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE MAY 19, 2020. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000 (W V A BRED RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Lone Front-runner. WE WILL SHINE is the Lone Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * WE WILL SHINE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distanc e/surface. DIMATE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. OPRAH'S RANGER: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. WHITE GLADIATOR: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
6	WE WILL SHINE	3/1	4/1
1	DIMATE	9/5	6/1
5	OPRAH'S RANGER	7/2	7/1
4	WHITE GLADIATOR	5/1	10/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
6	WE WILL SHINE	6	3/1	Front-runner	78	67	63.4	57.8	49.8
4	WHITE GLADIATOR	4	5/1	Trailer	79	66	46.0	56.4	47.9
3	REVIVE AND RESURGE	3	9/2	Trailer	73	63	37.4	52.2	44.7
5	OPRAH'S RANGER	5	7/2	Alternator/Trailer	81	71	55.6	61.0	55.5
1	DIMATE	1	9/5	Alternator/Trailer	78	68	52.6	64.2	61.7
2	BEING THERE	2	15/1	Alternator/Non-contender	78	63	44.8	42.6	33.6

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Lincoln State Fair

Lincoln State Fair - Race 2	Win / Place / Exacta
Claiming $5,000 • 1 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 53 • Purse: $7,500 • Post: 4:30P
FOR NEBRASKA BRED FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WITH $7,500 OF WHICH $700 TO THE WINNING JOCKEY, $500 TO 2ND PLACE JOCKEY, $400 TO 3RD PLACE JOCKEY, $200 TO 4TH PLACE JOCKEY WITH THE REMAINDER TO BE SPLIT $2,200 TO THE OWNER OF THE WINNER, $1,600 TO THE OWNER OF THE 2ND PLACE FINISHER, $1,100 TO THE OWNER OF THE 3RD PLACE FINISHER AND $800 TO THE OWNER OF THE 4TH PLACE FINISHER. THE FIELD WILL BE LIMITED TO FOUR (4) HORSES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * JAMACIAN ME MONEY: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse is dropping in class, has an inside post position and isn't a Trailer. Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. MAYZEE: Horse is dropping into a race which has an Class Rating at least five points lower than the Class Rating of its last race. Horse is dropping in class, has an inside post position and isn't a Trailer. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
2	JAMACIAN ME MONEY	5/2	3/1
4	MAYZEE	4/5	3/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
4	MAYZEE	4	4/5	Alternator/Stalker	75	70	78.0	44.4	40.4
2	JAMACIAN ME MONEY	2	5/2	Alternator/Stalker	66	59	55.7	52.0	49.5
1	FINAL AFFAIR	1	4/1	Trailer	64	38	2.5	32.4	25.4
3	WILD BLUE KISS	3	6/1	Alternator/Non-contender	53	47	60.7	28.8	22.8

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Will Rogers Downs

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 7 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $8250 Class Rating: 69

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 19, 2020 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 MAUI JANE 7/2
# 4 GEORGIANO 6/1
# 5 KOTTONCANDY KISSES 4/1

MAUI JANE has a very good shot to take this race. Has been racing solidly and has among the most favorable speed in the race for today's distance. Has a very solid record at the distance and surface, which makes me back this mare. GEORGIANO - Ought to come out strong - I have liked the way this filly has moved sharply to the front end recently. KOTTONCANDY KISSES - Has to be carefully examined - I like the figs from the last contest.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Canterbury Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 7 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $14500 Class Rating: 78

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2021 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $7,500 MN BRED CLAIMING PRICE $12,500. (IF MANAGEMENT DEEMS IT INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE ON THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 6 GIVEITSOMEWELLIE 4/1
# 1 NORTH OF EDEN 6/1
# 7 HOUSEMAKER (GB) 15/1

I've got to go with GIVEITSOMEWELLIE. Ran a solid last race. Going in a turf route race gives this filly a very good shot. NORTH OF EDEN - Her 74 average has this mare with among the top Equibase Speed Figures in this race. Has been racing in the most competitive company of the group of horses lately.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Thistledown - Race #8 - Post: 4:20pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $10,300 Class Rating: 66

Rating:

#5 MAJESTIC DIVA (ML=6/1)


MAJESTIC DIVA - She got a decent speed rating the last time she tried this trip. The most recent speed fig of 59 is the best last race speed fig in the field.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 DREAM FEVER (ML=2/1), #4 JILLY FROM JERSEY (ML=5/2), #1 EXTRA SALSA (ML=4/1),

DREAM FEVER - When you keep looking back through the TrackMaster past performances and don't see a victory recently, you have to say to yourself, 'Not worth it on this horse'. JILLY FROM JERSEY - Hard to keep following this sort of 'bridesmaid' horse. Not probable that the speed figure she notched on April 13th will be good enough in this event. EXTRA SALSA - This thoroughbred likes to finish in the money, but doesn't usually get the job done. Don't play in the top spot.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - MAJESTIC DIVA - I love betting on horses that have a big advantage over the rest of the field when it comes to the TM Power Rating. This one fits the bill.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#5 MAJESTIC DIVA is going to be the play if we are getting 1/1 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	5 with [2,4]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Pass

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Penn National - Race #7 - Post: 8:36pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $17,000 Class Rating: 58

Rating:

#5 GOLD TIME VIXEN (ML=5/2)
#1 OUR NIKKI L (ML=8/1)


GOLD TIME VIXEN - Took a significant drop in class rating last time out at Penn National. Returning to a similar level right here. Should perform well in this race. This filly should be at the fitness peak, this far into her form cycle. Earnings per race is something that I believe can be an extremely key selection factor. This racer is ranked number 1 in this bunch. OUR NIKKI L - You'll be making money right and left by turning your gambling cash onto this rider/handler combination. I believe this racer will be right there at the wire. Gets Lasix for the second time, so Houghton must have confidence in her.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 CLEVER START (ML=2/1), #3 SUPER BELLE (ML=3/1), #4 BONITA LASSIE (ML=5/1),

CLEVER START - This chalk horse ran on Apr 12th and hasn't had a workout since then. Should have at least finished in the money in the last couple of months in a sprint clash to be worth the chance at minimal odds in a sprint. SUPER BELLE - Doesn't seem inspiring to me after the lack of any kind of closing response on April 23rd. BONITA LASSIE - Will probably be at the rear with too much to do down the stretch.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Put your money on #5 GOLD TIME VIXEN on the nose if you can get odds of 7/5 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [1,5]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	None

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567SAN ANTONIO -568 MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS are 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders in the current season.

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NBA

Wednesday, May 19

San Antonio @ Memphis
Spurs (33-39)
— San Antonio lost 10 of its last 12 games.
— Spurs are 2-4 ATS in last six road games.
— Over is 9-4 in Spurs’ last 13 games.

Grizzlies (38-34)
— Memphis won five of its last five games SU.
— Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in last five home games.
— Under is 6-1 in last seven Memphis games.

— Teams split last ten series games.
— Spurs are 3-1 ATS in last four visits to Memphis.
— Over is 5-1 in last six series games.

Loser of this game is eliminated; winner plays again Thursday.

Golden State @ LA Lakers
Warriors (39-33)
— Golden State won eight of its last nine games SU.
— Warriors are 5-4 ATS in last nine road games.
— Over is 4-1 in their last five games.

Lakers (42-30)
— Lakers won their last five games SU
— Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games.
— Under is 6-4-1 in their 11 games.

— Lakers won five of last six series games.
— Golden State is 3-2 ATS in last five road series games.
— Under is 6-2 in last eight series games.

Winner of this game is the #7 seed; loser plays again Thursday.

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NBA

Wednesday, May 19

Trend Report

San Antonio @ Memphis
San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Memphis
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing San Antonio

Golden State @ LA Lakers
Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Lakers
LA Lakers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Lakers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State

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951COLORADO -952 SAN DIEGO
COLORADO is 4-13 SU (-14.4 Units) in road games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the current season.

953SAN FRANCISCO -954 CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI is 11-23 SU (-15.1 Units) vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the current season.

955MIAMI -956 PHILADELPHIA
MIAMI is 22-5 SU (15.9 Units) in road games vs. good defensive catchers - allowing 0.5 or less SB's/game over the last 2 seasons.

957NY METS -958 ATLANTA
ATLANTA is 4-17 SU (-12.4 Units) in home games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the current season.

959WASHINGTON -960 CHICAGO CUBS
WASHINGTON is 5-13 SU (-12.2 Units) vs. excellent fielding teams - averaging <=0.5 errors/game over the last 2 seasons.

961PITTSBURGH -962 ST LOUIS
ST LOUIS are 13-5 SU (9.6 Units) vs. NL teams allowing 4.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

963ARIZONA -964 LA DODGERS
ARIZONA is 14-3 SU (12.4 Units) vs. NL teams scoring 4.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

965CHI WHITE SOX -966 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 7-27 SU (-24.5 Units) vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the current season.

967TAMPA BAY -968 BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE is 21-42 SU (-25.2 Units) in home games in the first half of the season in the last 3 seasons.

969BOSTON -970 TORONTO
TORONTO is 13-5 SU (10.3 Units) in home games vs. a starting pitcher whose gives up 5.5 or less hits/start over the last 2 seasons.

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MLB

Wednesday, May 19

NL games
Colorado (15-28) @ San Diego (26-17)
— Gonzalez is 0-1, 7.23 in four road starts.
— Colorado is 2-4 in his starts.
— over 4-0 last four
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3
— He is 0-1, 7.43 in four games (3 starts) vs San Diego.

— Colorado lost its last four games.
— Rockies are 2-16 on foreign soil.
— over 9-4 last 13 road games.
— scored run in first inning: 15-43
— record in first 5 innings: 16-19-8

— Musgrove is 1-2, 6.50 in his last four starts.
— Padres are 4-4 in his starts.
— over 4-0 last four starts
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-5
— He is 1-1, 2.77 in two starts vs Colorado.

— Padres are 13-5 in their last 18 games.
— San Diego is 9-2 in its last 11 home games.
— over 8-3 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-43
— record in first 5 innings: 17-19-7

San Francisco (26-16) @ Cincinnati (19-21)
— Gausman is 3-0, 1.06 in his last five starts.
— Giants are 5-3 in his starts.
— over 4-3-1
— allowed run in first inning: 2-6
— record in first 5 innings: 6-1-1
— He is 0-3, 11.09 in four starts vs Cincinnati.

— Giants are 10-5 in their last 15 games.
— Giants are 6-7 in last 13 road games.
— Under is 6-2 in their last eight games.
— scored run in first inning: 12-42
— record in first 5 innings: 24-11-7

— Miley is 2-2, 4.70 in his last four starts.
— Reds are 4-3 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 4-7
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— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-1
— He is 5-4, 3.60 in 12 starts vs San Francisco.

— Cincinnati is 2-4 in its last six games.
— Reds are 3-8 in last 11 home games.
— Over 18-7-3 last 28 games
— scored run in first inning: 9-40
— record in first 5 innings: 13-20-7

Miami (18-23) @ Philadelphia (22-20)
— Rogers is 5-1, 1.58 in his last seven starts.
— Marlins are 5-3 in his starts
— under 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 0-8
— record in first 5 innings: 5-2-1
— He gave up 9 runs in three IP, in his one start vs Philly.

— Marlins lost six of their last nine games.
— Miami is 4-9 in their last 13 road tilts.
— under 9-4-2 in their last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-41
— record in first 5 innings: 15-18-8

— Eflin is 1-1, 4.34 in his last three starts.
— Phillies are 4-4 in his starts
— over 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 3-5
— record in first 5 innings: 4-2-2
— He is 5-3, 4.50 in ten starts vs Miami.

— Phillies lost three of their last five games.
— Phillies are 14-6 at home, 8-14 on road.
— over 7-3 last ten home games.
— scored run in first inning: 18-42
— record in first 5 innings: 14-18-10

Mets (20-16) @ Atlanta (19-23)
— Peterson is 0-0, 4.15 in his last three starts.
— Mets are 3-4 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-2
— He is 1-1, 3.00 in two starts vs Atlanta.

— Mets lost three of their last five games.
— Mets are 6-5 in their last 11 road games.
— Over 6-5 last 11 road games.
— scored run in first inning: 5-36
— record in first 5 innings: 17-15-4

— Morton is 0-1, 10.97 in his last three starts.
— Braves are 2-6 in his starts.
— over 6-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4-1
— He is 1-3, 3.78 in eight starts vs New York.

— Braves lost six of their last eight games overall.
— Atlanta is 2-7 in its last nine home games.
— Over is 14-8 in their home games.
— scored run in first inning: 14-42
— record in first 5 innings: 19-17-6

Washington (16-22) @ Cubs (21-20)
— Scherzer is 2-0, 0.84 in his last three starts.
— Washington is 5-3 in his starts.
— under 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-3
— He is 4-2, 2.75 in nine starts vs Chicago.

— Washington lost 10 of its last 14 games.
— Nationals are 7-12 on the road.
— under 11-6 last 17 games
— scored run in first inning: 10-38
— record in first 5 innings: 11-17-10

— Arrieta is 2-1, 1.59 in three home starts.
— Cubs are 4-3 in his starts.
— under 5-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 2-3, 4.45 in 17 starts vs Washington.

— Cubs won four of their last five games.
— Chicago won seven of its last eight home games.
— Under is 6-4 in their last ten games.
— scored run in first inning: 14-41
— record in first 5 innings: 18-17-6

Pittsburgh (17-24) @ St Louis (24-18)
— Cahill is 0-2, 5.17 in his last three starts.
— Pirates are 1-6 in his starts.
— over 3-2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 5-7
— record in first 5 innings: 1-4-2
— He is 1-4, 4.53 in 15 games (7 starts) vs St Louis

— Pirates lost 13 of their last 18 games.
— Pittsburgh lost five of its last seven road games.
— under 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 9-41
— record in first 5 innings: 14-19-8

— Flaherty is 7-0, 2.09 in his last seven starts.
— Cardinals are 8-0 in his starts.
— over 4-2-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 7-0-1
— He is 7-1, 2.14 in ten starts vs Pittsburgh.

— Cardinals lost four of their last six games.
— St Louis is 7-2 in its last nine home games.
— Under 10-3-1 last 14 home games.
— scored run in first inning: 14-42
— record in first 5 innings: 20-15-7

Arizona (18-25) @ Dodgers (24-18)
— Kelly is 1-2, 3.42 in his last four starts.
— Arizona is 4-4 in his starts
— under 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4-1
— He is 0-1, 5.06 in three starts vs Los Angeles.

— Arizona lost 13 of its last 17 games.
— Arizona lost its last eight road games.
— under 4-2 last six road games
— scored run in first inning: 8-43
— record in first 5 innings: 19-20-4

— Kershaw is 3-1, 4.26 in his last four starts.
— Dodgers are 6-3 in his starts
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 5-4
— He is 18-10, 2.75 in 36 starts vs Arizona.

— Dodgers won six of their last seven games.
— Dodgers are 8-6 in last 14 home games.
— over 16-6-1 last 23 games
— scored run in first inning: 10-42
— record in first 5 innings: 21-15-6

AL games
Tampa Bay (24-19) @ Baltimore (17-24)
— Bullpen game

— Tampa Bay won its last five games.
— Rays are 11-3 in last 14 road games.
— Seven of last ten road games went over
— scored run in first inning: 11-43
— record in first 5 innings: 16-16-11

— Means is 3-0, 0.76 in his last five starts.
— Orioles are 6-2 in his starts.
— under 6-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 4-1-3
— He is 3-1, 3.25 in five games (4 starts) vs Tampa Bay.

— Orioles lost 10 of their last 14 games.
— Baltimore is 11-8 on the road, 6-16 at home.
— over is 5-0 in their last five games.
— scored run in first inning: 11-41
— record in first 5 innings: 15-18-8

Boston (25-18) @ Toronto (23-17)
— Richards is 3-0, 2.55 in his last four starts.
— Red Sox are 4-4 in his starts.
— under 4-1-1 last six
— allowed run in first inning: 4-8
— record in first 5 innings: 3-3-2
— He is 2-5, 5.49 in nine games (7 starts) vs Toronto.

— Boston is 3-5 in its last eight games.
— Red Sox won three of last five road games.
— under 7-1-1 last nine games
— scored run in first inning: 13-43
— record in first 5 innings: 20-15-8

— Stripling is 0-2, 6.00 in five starts.
— Blue Jays are 2-3 in his starts.
— over 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 2-5
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3
— He is 2-1, 2.51 in three starts vs Boston.

— Toronto is 15-7 in its last 22 games.
— Toronto is 6-1 in last seven home games.
— over 12-7 last 19 games
— scored run in first inning: 13-40
— record in first 5 innings: 16-19-5

White Sox (25-16) @ Minnesota (14-26)
— Giolito is 1-3, 4.70 in his last four starts
— Chicago is 2-6 in his starts.
— under 4-4
— allowed run in first inning: 3-8
— record in first 5 innings: 4-3-1
— He is 4-7, 5.15 in 13 starts vs Minnesota.

— Chicago is 13-7 in its last 20 games.
— White Sox are 8-3 in last 11 road games.
— under 4-3 last seven games.
— scored run in first inning: 14-41
— record in first 5 innings: 28-6-7

— Shoemaker is 1-4, 8.22 in his last five starts.
— Twins are 2-5 in his starts.
— over 4-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-7
— record in first 5 innings: 3-4
— He is 3-2, 4.34 in six starts vs Chicago.

— Twins lost 24 of their last 33 games.
— Minnesota is 5-9 in last 14 home games.
— over 15-4 last 19 games
— scores run in first inning: 15-40
— record in first 5 innings: 14-18-8

Bronx (23-19) @ Texas (19-25)
— Kluber is 3-0, 2.39 in his last four starts.
— New York won his last four starts.
— under 6-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-8
— record in first 5 innings: 4-3-1
— He is 4-1, 3.75 in seven starts vs Texas.

— New York won four of its last six games.
— New York is 10-6 in its last 16 road games.
— over 5-1 last six games
— scored run in first inning: 10-42
— record in first 5 innings: 19-16-7

— Bullpen game

— Texas lost seven of its last eight games.
— Texas is 5-2 in last seven home games.
— under 13-8 at home.
— scored run in first inning: 12-44
— record in first 5 innings: 15-22-7

Cleveland (22-18) @ Angels (18-23)
— Civale is 2-1, 4.45 in his last five starts.
— Indians are 6-2 in his starts.
— over 7-1
— allowed run in first inning: 4-8
— record in first 5 innings: 2-3-3
— He hasn’t pitched against the Angels.

— Cleveland lost four of its last five games.
— Indians are 7-4 in their last 11 road games.
— over 4-1 last five games
— scores run in first inning: 9-40
— record in first 5 innings: 13-21-6

— Ohtani is 1-0, 2.81 in five starts.
— Angels are 3-2 in his starts.
— under 3-2
— allowed run in first inning: 1-5
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2
— He hasn’t pitched against Cleveland.

— Halos are 5-11 in last 16 games overall.
— Angels are 3-7 in their last ten home games.
— over 8-2 last ten home games
— scored run in first inning: 10-41
— record in first 5 innings: 17-22-2

Houston (24-18) @ Oakland (26-17)
— Greinke is 2-0, 4.24 in his last six starts.
— Astros are 7-2 in his starts.
— over 5-0 last five
— allowed run in first inning: 2-9
— record in first 5 innings: 4-3-2
— He is 10-3, 2.71 in 22 games (18 starts) vs Oakland.

— Astros won nine of their last 12 games.
— Astros lost four of last five road games.
— over 10-5 last 15 games
— scored run in first inning: 14-42
— record in first 5 innings: 22-13-7

— Montas is 3-0, 3.12 in his last three starts.
— A’s are 6-2 in his starts.
— over 5-3
— allowed run in first inning: 2-8
— record in first 5 innings: 5-1-2
— He is 5-3, 4.11 in ten games (8 starts) vs Houston.

— A’s are 7-3 in their last ten games.
— Oakland is 6-3 in its last nine home games.
— Over is 7-3 in their last ten home games.
— scored run in first inning: 12-43
— record in first 5 innings: 18-15-10

Detroit (16-26) @ Seattle (21-22)
— Skubal is 0-6, 7.30 in his last six games.
— Detroit is 0-6 in his starts.
— over 5-1
— allowed run in first inning: 3-6
— record in first 5 innings: 1-5
— He hasn’t pitched against Seattle.

— Detroit won seven of its last nine games.
— Detroit is 3-7 in its last ten road games.
— over 6-3 last nine road games
— scored run in first inning: 8-42
— record in first 5 innings: 7-19-3 last 29 games

— Gilbert gave up four runs in four IP (71 PT) in his first MLB start.
— Seattle is 0-1 in his starts.
— under 1-0
— allowed run in first inning: 0-1
— record in first 5 innings: 0-1
— He hasn’t pitched against Detroit.

— Seattle is 6-10 in its last 16 games.
— Seattle is 10-8 in its last 18 home games.
— over 6-4-1 last 11 games
— scored run in first inning: 12-43
— record in first 5 innings: 17-22-4

Interleague games
Milwaukee (21-21) @ Kansas City (19-22)
— Burnes is 2-3, 1.83 in six starts.
— Milwaukee is 2-4 in his starts.
— under 4-1-1
— allowed run in first inning: 1-6
— record in first 5 innings: 3-2-1
— He threw six shutout innings, in his one start vs Kansas City.

— Brewers lost 11 of their last 15 games.
— Milwaukee is 11-9 on road, 10-12 at home.
— under 7-2-2 last 11 games.
— scored run in first inning: 9-42
— record in first 5 innings: 16-17-9

— Keller is 2-2, 5.91 in his last four starts.
— Kansas City is 4-4 in his starts.
— under 4-4
— allowed run in first inning: 3-8
— record in first 5 innings: 4-4
— He is 0-1, 7.94 in two games (1 start) vs Milwaukee.

— Royals lost 13 of their last 16 games overall.
— Royals lost seven of their last eight home games.
— six of last seven games stayed under
— scores run in first inning: 9-41
— record in first 5 innings: 16-19-6

Wednesday’s umpires:
SF-Cin: Over is 4-1-2 in Dreckman games.
Mia-Phil: Home side won last three Rehak games.
NY-Atl: Over is 3-0-2 in Muchinski games.
Wsh-Chi: Over is 6-1 in last seven Conroy games
Pitt-StL: Under is 4-1-1 in Hallion games
Az-LA: Home side is 5-2 in Little games.
Col-SD: Under is 6-0 in TGibson games.

TB-Balt: Four of last five Carapazza games went over.
Bos-Tor: Under is 4-3 in Ortiz games
Chi-Minn: Three of last four Whitson games went over.
NY-Tex: Favorites are 5-1 in Additon games.
Clev-LAA: Last three Navas games went over total.
Hst-A’s: Over was 4-0 in Ceja games LY, his rookie year.
Det-Sea: Over is 6-2-1 in Moscoso games

Milw-KC: Favorites won three of last four Johnson games.