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10-13-15 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs OVER 8 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Chicago Cubs vs St Louis @ 4:35 ET - Once again the wind should help some with this total on Tuesday. As for John Lackey of the Cardinals, he is certainly the ultimate gamer and he definitely pitched a gem in game one of this series. However, that was at home and was on regular rest. For Tuesday's game four Lackey is on the road and also coming in on short rest. Note that Lackey is 4-6 (and the Cardinals went 6-10) in his road starts this season. Lackey compiled a 3.82 ERA in those outings which, of course, was not nearly in line with the solid numbers he managed to amass at home this season. Look for Lackey to get "touched up" by a Cubs lineup that is now "feeling it" at the plate after scoring 14 runs in these past two games. The issue for the Cubbies today is going to be their own pitching. Jason Hammel gets the start for Chicago and he had a strong start against the Reds in his final appearance of the regular season but, of course, Cincy was not playing for anything. In his 8 starts prior to that Hammel gave up 27 earned runs in 38 innings for a 6.39 ERA. Look for that type of effort from the Cubs righty today and I look for a 3rd straight easy over in this series. Play OVER 8 runs in the Chicago Cubs game as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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10-12-15 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. New York Mets -1.5 | 7-13 | Win | 130 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* New York Mets Run Line -1.5 +130 vs LA Dodgers @ 8:35 ET - Look for the Mets to win this one in a blowout and that's why I am taking them on the run line here. They should win by 2+ runs and the -1.5 is offering the opportunity for a solid plus money return. The Mets Matt Harvey is fully capable of a dominating effort here. He has a 1.02 ERA in his last three starts with 24 strikeouts in 17 and 2/3 innings. Harvey has gone 8-3 at home this season while the Dodgers Brett Anderson comes into this outing struggling. The Dodgers southpaw has a 7.16 ERA in his last three starts and he's been registering very few strikeouts in recent starts. Anderson also has allowed 3 homers in his last 16 and 1/3 innings of work. As a road dog of +150 to +175 the Dodgers are on a 4-8 run. The Mets, as a home fave of -150 to -175 are on a 22-12 run. As for laying the extra run here...the Mets last 37 victories have featured 31 by 2+ runs. In other words, when they win, they usually win big and that is what I am forecasting tonight as they have a huge edge on the mound in this one. By the way, 7 of the Dodgers last 8 losses have come by a margin of 2 runs or more. Play the New York Mets -1.5 on the run line as an *8* selection Monday. |
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10-12-15 | St. Louis Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs OVER 7 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* OVER 7 runs -115 in Chicago Cubs vs St Louis @ 6:05 ET - While I have tremendous respect for the season Jake Arrieta has had this year, the wind is going to be blowing out to right in today's game at Wrigley Field. The wind is expected to be quite strong and we've all seen how crazy games can get at Wrigley when the wind is blowing out and this is no matter who is on the mound. With that said, I'll take advantage of the low total here and play this one over the total. The Cardinals also have a solid pitcher on the mound today as Michael Wacha gets the ball. The key here though is the wind and the fact that Wacha has been crushed in his last 3 starts. That included his two road starts in this 3 game stretch where he allowed 2 homers in each of the two road outings and this included a game right here at Wrigley Field on the 19th of last month. Wacha has allowed 4 homers in his last 9 innings against the Cubs. Saturday's game totaled 9 runs and I look for a similar result on Monday. Each of Wacha's last 3 starts went over the total and the Cardinals are 11-5 to the over in his road starts this season. St Louis is 22-11 to the over in their last 33 games against teams with a winning record. Play OVER 7 runs in the Chicago Cubs game as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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10-12-15 | Toronto Blue Jays v. Texas Rangers OVER 9.5 | 8-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 2 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 9.5 runs -103 in Texas vs Toronto @ 4:05 ET - Yesterday's game between these clubs stayed under the total but that was the first under that the Blue Jays have had in their last 9 games. As for the Rangers, it was their first under in five games. Based on the situation with these starting pitchers Monday, I do expect the hot hitting to resume. As strong as Blue Jays starter R.A. Dickey's overall numbers look, note that he has struggled on the road. Dickey is 2-8 with a 4.83 ERA on the road this season. As for the Rangers Derek Holland, the southpaw has had limited action this season but the results have truly not been good. Holland has a 4.91 ERA overall and an 8.05 ERA in his last three starts. Holland has given up 8 runs on 17 hits (including 5 homers!) in his last two starts (12 innings) against the Jays. In Dickey's most recent start against the Rangers, the Blue Jays knuckler gave up 5 earned runs and his outing included allowing 2 homers in his 7 innings of work. Look for plenty of big hits again at hitter-friendly Arlington on Monday afternoon. Play OVER 9.5 runs in Texas as an *8* selection Monday. |
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10-11-15 | Kansas City Royals v. Houston Astros OVER 7 | 2-4 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7 runs in Houston vs Kansas City @ 4:05 ET - Though the Astros Dallas Keuchel has incredibly dominant numbers at home this season, I will not be surprised to see the Royals dangerous lineup do some damage in this match-up Sunday. Kansas City has seen Keuchel twice this season and one of those games was in Houston. The Astros southpaw combined to give up 5 earned runs on 17 hits in 14 and 2/3 innings of work against the Royals. As you can see from those stats, Kansas City was able to get some good wood on the ball against the Houston ace. The Royals have won 6 of their last 7 and have averaged scoring 5 runs per game in those 6 victories. The Astros also should enjoy success at the plate this afternoon. Houston will be "teeing off" against the Royals Edinson Volquez. Though the righty gave up just 1 earned run in his most recent start he did allow 9 hits in the 6 innings of work. In his two starts prior to that outing he produced a 4.50 ERA so certainly he has been far from dominant in recent outings! The last time he faced the Astros was just a few months ago in July and he allowed 5 earned runs in just 5 innings of work and that start was in Houston. Look for him to struggle again down in the Lone Star State on Sunday. Play OVER 7 runs in Houston as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-10-15 | Chicago Cubs v. St. Louis Cardinals OVER 6.5 | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 6.5 runs -120 in St Louis vs Chicago Cubs @ 5:35 ET - Though neither one of these teams have been scoring a lot of runs, this Saturday pitching match-up is conducive to an over. The Cubs Kyle Hendricks is winless in four career starts against the Cardinals and he has allowed 7 earned runs in his last 10 and 1/3 innings of works versus St Louis. The Cards got a confidence boost at the plate with putting up 4 runs in yesterday's shutout win over the Cubs. Chicago's lineup should get right back on track here. The Cubs had averaged 6 runs per game in their last 6 games against the Cardinals before being shut down in yesterday's game. The Cards Jaime Garcie struggled in his "playoff tune-up outing" last Friday as he gave up 6 hits and walked 2 in only 4 innings of work. That said, look for the Cubs to do some damage at the plate today after being shutout yesterday. The Cubs are 7-3-1 to the over this season when they were shutout in their prior game. The Cards were on a 20-10 run to the over in their last 30 games against teams with a winning record before yesterday's under result. Look for both teams to get at least 3 in this one and that easily pushes this one over the low number. Play OVER 6.5 runs in St Louis as a *10* Top Play Saturday. |
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10-09-15 | New York Mets +1.5 v. Los Angeles Dodgers | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *7* New York Mets +1.5 -135 @ LA Dodgers @ 9:45 ET - I see a lot of line value here with the Mets on the run line in what is expected to be a tight, low-scoring game - as evidenced by the total of just 5.5 runs posted on this game. As strong as Kershaw has been in the regular season one can not ignore his 1-5 record and 5.12 career postseason ERA. That said, for the Dodgers to dominate the Mets here it would likely take a stellar effort from the Dodgers ace lefty and his career playoffs stats just don't lend a lot of confidence toward that. Couple that with the fact that the Mets Jacob deGrom should have a stellar outing here and you have the makings of a potential Mets upset here. Even if they fall short I look for it to be a one run defeat and, therefore, a winner for New York on the run line. DeGrom made one start against the Dodgers this season and dominated them by scattering two hits in nearly eight innings of work. Also, he had 4 shutout innings in his most recent "tune up" outing to get ready for the playoffs. He's ready to go and was absolutely dominate in his last two regular season outings with 1 run on 5 hits and 16 strikeouts in the 10 innings spanning his last two efforts. Play the New York Mets +1.5 on the run line as a *7* selection Friday. |
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10-09-15 | Chicago Cubs v. St. Louis Cardinals -106 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play St Louis Cardinals -106 vs Chicago Cubs @ 6:45 ET - John Lackey of the Cardinals is such a 'gamer'. He's a big game pitcher and ultra competitive. While I certainly have plenty of respect for Jon Lester and the Cubs, I see great line value here with the Cardinals at home in a pick'em price range. Lackey is 3-1 with a miniscule 1.94 ERA in his six career starts against the Cubs. He's allowed a total of just 3 earned runs while striking out 19 in the 21 and 2/3 innings spanning his last 3 starts against the Cubbies. Chicago's Lester allowed 4 earned runs on 6 hits (including 2 homers) in 6 innings against the Cardinals less than three weeks ago. While the Cubs hitters haven't seen Lackey in more than three months, the Cards hitters will be seeing Lester for the third time in span of just one month. This is a big edge to the Cardinals. While the Cards Lackey is 9-4 at home this season, the Cubs Lester is just 4-3 on the road this season. The Cardinals are 10-1 at home this season with a money line of -100 to -125. The Cubs are 7-15 in their last 22 playoff games. Play St Louis on the money line as a *10* Top Play Friday. |
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10-09-15 | Houston Astros v. Kansas City Royals OVER 7.5 | 4-5 | Win | 110 | 6 h 52 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 runs +110 in Kansas City vs Houston @ 3:45 ET - Yesterday's game ticked me off to say the least as my over came just a HALF RUN short due to missed opportunities (all it would have taken is one). Needless to say, payback can be sweet and I look for game two of this series to get over the total rather easily. The Royals Johnny Cueto made 13 starts in a KC uniform and he struggled with a 4-7 record and a 4.76 ERA. He's opposed this afternoon by Scott Kazmir who also has been unimpressive after he switched teams during the summer as well. The Astros southpaw went 2-6 with a 4.17 ERA with Houston. Kazmir is winless in his last 3 starts with very ugly numbers in those outings. The lefty went 0-1 with a 10.03 ERA and a 2.40 WHIP. The Royals Cueto has given up 14 hits and 6 walks for a total of 20 baserunners in the 11 innings spanning his last two starts. With both hurlers struggling, look for this one to eclipse the total early. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Kansas City as an *8* selection Friday. |
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10-09-15 | Texas Rangers v. Toronto Blue Jays OVER 7.5 | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 37 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 in Toronto vs Texas @ 12:45 PM ET - Rangers southpaw Hamels facing a Blue Jays lineup dominated by right-handed power. This is not a good match-up for the lefty. Toronto's right-hander Stroman is facing a Rangers lineup loaded with confidence after notching five runs and a big upset win on the road yesterday over Price. Both teams will do some damage at the plate in this one. The Blue Jays have lost three straight games and they are 5-1 to the over when they enter a game on a winning streak of three games or more. Overall, with yesterday's push included, the Jays have registered just 1 under in their last 11 games. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Toronto as an *8* selection Friday. |
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10-08-15 | Houston Astros v. Kansas City Royals OVER 7.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 in Kansas City vs Houston @ 8:05 ET - The Astros have not only won 7 of their last 9 games, they've also averaged 6.7 runs per game in those 9 games and they've pounded out an average of 10.4 hits per game in their last 10 games. I certainly respect what Yordano Ventura has done for the Royals and he's certainly been hot to close out the season. However, he's going to have his hands full here because the Astros simply have so much confidence at the plate right now. Though Ventura had a solid start against Houston in his most recent outing against them, his prior start against the Astros saw him allow five earned runs on 7 hits and 3 walks in less than 3 innings of work. He won't be the only pitcher getting hit hard tonight. Colin McHugh gets the start for the Astros and he has a 4.05 ERA on the road this season. He had a strong season-ending start at Arizona but, prior to that, he allowed at least 4 earned runs in 3 of his 4 prior starts (and allowed 5 earned runs in each of the two road outings during this stretch). The under recorded at Arizona was just his 2nd under in his last 7 starts. Like the Astros, the Royals lineup also will have plenty of confidence at the plate tonight as they've won five straight games and averaged 5 runs per game during this winning streak. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Kansas City as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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10-07-15 | Chicago Cubs -130 v. Pittsburgh Pirates | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 35 h 22 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *7* Chicago Cubs Money Line -130 @ Pittsburgh @ 8:05 ET Wednesday - The Cubs won eight straight games to wrap up the regular season. Couple that with the fact that ace Jake Arrieta is on the mound (and on regular rest) and you have the makings of a strong road effort here. The Cubs right-hander is a phenomenal 13-1 on the road this season with a miniscule 1.60 ERA. What Arrieta has done this season is simply insane and he's showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, Arrieta has given up just 2 earned runs in his last 9 starts spanning 67 innings. That works out to a 0.27 ERA which, over a 9 start stretch, is one of the most dominating runs ever at the MLB level. While I certainly have plenty of respect for Gerritt Cole of the Pirates, he's simply not at the same level that Arrieta is - let's face it, who is? What Arrieta is doing is other-worldly. As for for Cole, he's compiled an impressive (but much more normal) 3.29 ERA in his last 6 starts. Also, while Arrieta has faced the Pirates three times in the past two months and allowed just 1 earned run in 22 innings, Cole allowed 4 runs (3 earned) in 6 and 1/3 innings the last time he hosted the Cubs and that was only three weeks ago. The Cubs, with Arrieta on the hill, are well worth the price here. Chicago is 13-3 as a home fave of -125 to -150 this season. Also, when on a winning streak of three games or more, the Cubs are 25-10 this season. Play the Chicago Cubs on the money line as a *7* selection Wednesday. |
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10-06-15 | Houston Astros v. New York Yankees OVER 7 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -112 | 11 h 23 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 7 runs in NY Yankees vs Houston @ 8:05 ET Tuesday - Houston's Dallas Keuchel has had a great season but he's only gone 5-8 on the road and has compiled a 3.71 ERA away from home. He's also making this start on short rest as he started Friday's game at Arizona. In that outing he only recorded 3 strikeouts and the southpaw, on short rest, could have trouble inducing a lot of "swings and misses" in this match-up with the Bronx Bombers. The Yanks have 10 hits per game in their last five home games and their lineup will be ready here for playoff action. However, the concern for the Yanks is that Masahiro Tanaka was rocked by the Astros in his only career start against them. The righty faced Houston back in late June and allowed 6 earned runs in his 5 innings of work as he was vicitimized by three homers. Look for Tanaka to struggle again here. The over is 13-5 the last 3 years in Yankees home games with a posted total of 7 runs or less. Also, as a home dog of +100 to +125, the over is 5-2 in Yanks games this season. Play OVER 7 runs in the New York Yankees game as a *10* Top Play Tuesday. |
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10-04-15 | Houston Astros v. Arizona Diamondbacks OVER 8.5 | 3-5 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 4 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8.5 in Arizona vs Houston @ 3:10 ET - Big game for the Astros and they certainly should score plenty of runs here. Arizona is sending Robbie Ray to the mound for this one. The southpaw was great before the All Star break but has been anything but ever since then. Also, on the season, Ray has struggled at home with a 1-6 mark and a 4.94 ERA. He'll be opposed by the Astros Lance McCullers who hasn't exactly impressed in his road outings this season. In fact, the Houston right-hander is 2-6 with a 4.68 ERA away from home this season. The Astros are on a 6-1 run and have averaged nearly 8 runs per game during this hot streak. The Diamondbacks are 7-5 in their last 12 games and have averaged nearly 6 runs per game in the 7 wins. Both teams will do some damage at the plate in this one. The over is 7-3 in Dbacks home games this season when they are a home dog of +125 to +150. The over is 10-4 in Astros road games where they are a favorite of -125 to -150. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Arizona as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-04-15 | Kansas City Royals v. Minnesota Twins OVER 8 | 6-1 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 3 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 in Minnesota vs Kansas City @ 3:10 ET - Ricky Nolasco will be making his first start since May and don't be fooled by the right-handers 5-1 record on the season. The veteran hurler has a 5.97 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP on the season. He's likely to get pounded here by a Royals club that has won four straight games and pounded out 36 hits in the process. Kansas City will have Johnny Cueto on the mound for this one. The right-hander has struggled since mid-August. In this 8-start stretch entering the season finale, Cueto has given up 36 earned runs in 46 and 1/3 innings for 6.99 ERA. Look for the Twins to get to him early and often in this one and I'll gladly take advantage of the low total posted on this game. As a road fave of -125 to -150, the over is 9-3 in Royals games this season. Play OVER 8 runs in Minnesota as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-04-15 | Los Angeles Angels v. Texas Rangers OVER 8.5 | 2-9 | Win | 100 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8.5 in Texas vs LAA @ 3:05 ET - A lot of pressure in this series but it sure seems to have impacted the pitchers more than the hitters. A huge game on Sunday's MLB card and after the Angels big rally in the top of the 9th (and the fact that yestersday's game totaled 21 runs) no one should be surprised when more craziness erupts at the ballpark in Arlington this afternoon. Garrett Richards of the Angels is having to make a start on 3 days rest for the first time in his career. Not only is that tough but Richards has not been as effective at home as he has been on the road all season long. The Angels right-hander has a 4.59 ERA on the road this season. He'll be opposed by Cole Hamels who has, overall, pitched well for the Rangers, but he was shaky and allowed 6 earned runs versus Detroit in his most recent start. He has allowed a total of 19 earned runs in his last 6 home starts and the Angels sticks are red hot right now. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Texas as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-03-15 | Oakland A's v. Seattle Mariners OVER 7.5 | Top | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 7.5 runs -120 in Seattle vs Oakland @ 9:10 ET - This total has dropped to a 7.5 which is offering even more value for over players. The A's are sending southpaw Sean Nolin to the mound in this one. The lefty is winless in his last three starts with a 7.30 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP. As you can see, Nolin is clearly not in good form to close out the season and I expect him to struggle again here. He gave up 3 earned runs in 6 innings while walking 3 and only striking out one in his only career start against the Mariners. Seattle's Roenis Elias has given up 3 earned runs in each of his last two starts against the Athletics and Oakland notched a round-tripper in each of those outings. Yesterday's game between these teams stayed under the total but this was first under that the A's have had in their last ten games. Also, each of Nolin's last two starts have gone over the total. The over is 20-8 in Seattle's last 28 games against teams with a losing record. The A's are 45-24 to the over in their divisional games this season. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Seattle as a *10 Top Play Saturday. |
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10-02-15 | Los Angeles Angels v. Texas Rangers OVER 9 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 9 runs in Texas vs LA Angels @ 8:05 ET - These teams combined to stay under the total yesterday but, in the Angels 10 prior games they only had 3 unders. As for the Rangers, prior to back to back unders, Texas had been on an 8-1-1 run to the over in their 10 prior games. The Angels Jered Weaver has taken advantage of pitcher-friendly Anaheim during his career as an Angel. As usual, the veteran righty is struggling on the road this season. Weaver has gone 3-10 with a 6.33 ERA in his road starts this season! Before yesterday's rare under, the over was a perfect 5-0 this season in games played in Texas. The Rangers send Martin Perez to the mound this evening. The southpaw has a 4.71 ERA in his home starts this season and that's even with being quite fortunate in his most recent start at Globe Life Park in Arlington. In that game Perez allowed 9 hits but just 1 earned run in his 7 innings of work. The Angels are 42-30 to the over this season when off of a loss. Overall. in road games the last three seasons, the over is 130-102 in Angels games. The Rangers have won three straight and they've had just 10 unders in 27 games when they enter a game on a winning streak of 3 games or more. Play OVER 9 runs in Texas as a *10* Top Play Friday. |
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10-02-15 | Cincinnati Reds v. Pittsburgh Pirates OVER 7 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7 runs in Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati @ 7:05 ET - I definitely have respect for Francisco Liriano and the solid overall season he has had for the Pirates. However, in his last five home starts he's allowed 16 earned runs in 20 and 2/3 innings of work. That said, in home starts in the months of August and September combined, Liriano compiled a 6.97 ERA. Look for the Reds to get some revenge after struggling against them the last time they faced him. The real key here is that Cincinnait pitcher Keyvius Sampson is likely to get rocked again. The righty has a 5.73 ERA in his last three starts and certainly that could easily have been even worse as he's compiled a 2.09 WHIP in these three outings. Sampson has a 6.80 ERA and 1.92 WHIP overall this season. He has simply proven to be too hittable at the MLB level and the Pirates will lineup will be happy to prove that once again tonight. The over is 7-4 in his starts this year and the over is 11-4 in Liriano's home starts this season. The over is 7-2 in the Reds last nine games. The Pirates were off yesterday and are 13-5 to the over this season when playing with a day off. Play OVER 7 runs in Pittsburgh as an *8* selection Friday. |
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10-01-15 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. San Francisco Giants OVER 7.5 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 5 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 7.5 runs in San Francisco vs LA Dodgers @ 3:45 ET - The Dodgers Brett Anderson has been completely crushed in his last two starts. The LA southpaw has given up 11 earned runs on 20 hits in just 8 and 2/3 innings spanning his last two outings. The Giants will have Tim Hudson on the mound. The veteran right-hander is having some issues with command of his pitches. This has led to him lasting just 11 and 2/3 innings in his last 3 starts combined and he's walked 9 batters in that limited work. Hudson allowed two homers to the Dodgers the last time he faced them. Los Angeles' left-hander Anderson has gone 1-4 with a 4.97 ERA in his career against the Giants. Seven of Anderson's last nine overall starts have gone over the total. Two of Hudson's last three overall starts have gone over the total. Play OVER 7.5 runs in San Francisco as a *10* Top Play Thursday. |
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10-01-15 | Chicago Cubs v. Cincinnati Reds OVER 8 | 5-3 | Push | 0 | 3 h 45 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Cincinnati vs Chicago Cubs @ 12:35 ET - The over is 4-1 in John Lamb's home starts this season. He has a 6.65 ERA and a 1.83 WHIP in his home starts. The Cubs Jason Hammel is also struggling with a 7.10 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP in his last three starts. The over yesterday was the 6th for the Reds in their last 8 games. On the road with a total of 8 or 8.5 the over is 15-9 in Cubs games this year. At home with a total of 8 or 8.5 the over is 23-13 in Reds games this year. The Reds gave up 10 runs yesterday and the over is 8-3 this season in Cincy games when they are off of a game where they allowed 10 runs or more. Play OVER 8 runs in Cincinnati as an *8* selection early Thursday afternoon. |
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09-30-15 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. San Francisco Giants OVER 7 | 0-5 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 22 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 7 in San Francisco @ 10:15 ET - Mike Leake has struggled for the Giants since coming over from the Reds. In a San Francisoc uniform Leake has gone 1-5 with a 4.86 ERA in eight starts. Ironically it's been similar results for the Dodgers hurler tonight too. Mike Bolsinger has stayed within the same organization but he was sent to the minors and he has not been the same since he got called back up to the parent club. Bolsinger has an unsightly 8.66 ERA in his last four starts! The Dodgers did roll 8-0 yesterday and have gone over the total in 6 of their last 9 games. The Giants have also been an over "tear" of late with overs in six of their last seven games. The Dodgers bullpen has a 4.97 ERA on the road this season. The Giants Leake has allowed 16 earned runs in his last 20 and 2/3 innings so, as you can see, things are getting worse for him rather than better. The Dodgers have averaged 5 runs per game in their last 7 games. The Giants have averaged 5 runs per game in their last 9 games and that includes yesterday's shutout loss. look for the San Francisco lineup to bounce right back tonight. |
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09-30-15 | Milwaukee Brewers v. San Diego Padres OVER 7 | 5-0 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 7 in San Diego @ 10:10 ET - The Padres send Andrew Cashner to the mound tonight. He has struggled a bit of late with a 5.09 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Too many walks and too many mistake pitches are leading to trouble for Cashner. The way the Brewers are playing right now this is a concern for him tonight. Milwaukee is playing very loose right now because, of course, their season has been long over. That said, they can be a dangerous lineup to face. The Brewers are only 5-5 in their last 10 games but they have scored at least four runs in 7 of those 10 games and this is a very low total on this game. Not only that but the Padres should certainly match the Brewers run for run. San Diego will "tee off" against Milwaukee's Zach Davies. The right-hander is off of a strong start in his most recent outing but he had given up 9 earned runs in less than 10 innings of work spanning his two prior starts and the Padres are 71-42 to the over in their games against right-handed starters this season. The over is 36-22 in Brewers games against teams with a losing record this season. |
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09-30-15 | Colorado Rockies v. Arizona Diamondbacks OVER 8.5 | 1-3 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 8.5 in Arizona @ 9:40 ET - The Rockies Chad Bettis has been on a good run of late but I look for the Diamondbacks to pound him just like they did the last time they saw him. That outing was back on the final day of August and he was pounded for 11 hits and 4 earned runs in 6 innings. Coincidentally he now faces them on the final day of the very next month and I look for him to get pounded here. 5 of the 6 meetings between these teams in Arizona this season had resulted in overs before yesterday's rare under. Look for the sticks to re-awaken tonight. The Rockies should "tee off" against the Diamondbacks Chase Anderson. The Arizona right-hander has been inconsistent throughout this season. Anderson is off of a strong start but he was rocked for 8 runs on 13 hits in just 7 innings of work spanning his two prior starts. That included a start against the Rockies and Anderson has a 5.73 ERA in his career against Colorado and struggles again here. |
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09-30-15 | Chicago Cubs v. Cincinnati Reds OVER 7.5 | 10-3 | Win | 108 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLBÂ *6* OVER 7.5 in Cincinnati @ 7:10 ET - The Reds Anthony DeSclafani is fading late this season as the workload has seemed to catch up with him. The Cincinnati right-hander has given up 9 earned runs in less than 11 innings of work spanning his last two starts. Jon Lester gets the start for the Cubs. The veteran left-hander has a 4.74 ERA against the Reds this season and tonight marks the fourth time this season that Cincy gets a shot at him. Yesterday's game stayed under the total but prior to that, four of the five meetings between these teams in Cincinnati this year had gone over the total. The over is 18-9 in Reds games so far in the month of September. Cincy has allowed an average of 8 runs per game in their last 7 games. Look for more of the same today with DeSclafani on the mound. |
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09-30-15 | Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels OVER 9 | 8-7 | Win | 105 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 9 in LA Angels @ 7:05 ET - Oakland's Barry Zito gave up four runs on six hits in less than three innings of work against the Giants last week. The veteran southpaw now makes this start on just three days and, based on the way his first MLB start in two years went, I don't expect much from Zito today either. He's likely to be limited to 70 pitches and this will expose an A's bullpen that has a 5.01 ERA on the road this season. The Angels will have Garrett Richards on the mound and the right-hander has a 3.92 ERA in his last three starts but has been a little shaky. He's allowed a homer in each outing and 4 walks in each start too. In his last start against the A's he gave up 8 hits and 3 earned runs in 6 innings of work. This one could be worse based on the way the A's have been hitting the ball. The over is 17-7 in A's games in September. On the season, the over is 44-23 in Oakland's games against divisional opponents. |
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09-30-15 | Boston Red Sox v. New York Yankees OVER 8 | 9-5 | Win | 106 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 8 in NY Yankees @ 7:05 ET - Boston's Wade Miley fell apart in his last start after going well for the first five innings. That is the type of outing that is difficult to bounce back from as you then pitch in anticipation of when the next big inning is going to prove to be your downfall once again. Making matters even more challenging for Miley Wednesday is that he allowed six earned runs in less than six innings of work against the Yankees when he last faced them and that was only two months ago. The Yanks will certainly be ready to pound him again here but they will have pitching issues of their own. Masahiro Tanaka is coming back from a right hamstring strain and will struggle in trying to get comfortable again on the mound. Being a righty, he needs to push off with that right leg when delivering to the plate. I expect the hammy to still be bothering him in this start tonight. Also he has an unimpressive 4.84 ERA in his career starts against the Red Sox. The Yankees lost 10-4 last night and the over is 9-4 this season in Yankees games when they are off of a game where they allowed 10 runs or more. |
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09-29-15 | Chicago Cubs v. Cincinnati Reds OVER 8.5 | 4-1 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
THIS IS NOT A PLAY Tuesday |
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09-29-15 | Colorado Rockies v. Arizona Diamondbacks OVER 9 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 9 runs +110 in Arizona vs Colorado @ 9:40 ET - The Rockies Bergman has been an infrequent starter at the MLB level and when he has gotten the call the results sure haven't been pretty. On Wednesday, for the 2nd time in his last 3 MLB starts, Bergman allowed 7 earned runs in a start that lasted less than 6 innings. In fact, in these two outings combined, Bergman has been hammered for 15 runs (14 earned) on 21 hits in total of just 9 innings of work. Look for the Diamondbacks to pound him at home tonight. As for the Arizona hurler tonight, it will be Robbie Ray getting the call. The southpaw's most recent home start saw him allow 4 earned runs in less than 5 innings of work. The Diamondbacks are 1-8 in Ray's 9 home starts this season and he's compiled an ugly 5.20 ERA on the season in his home starts. The over is 4-1 (80%) this season in Rockies games with a posted total of 9 or 9.5 runs. The over is 11-5 this season in Rockies games after a day off. Both of these clubs were off yesterday and both lineups are fresh and ready to pound the ball tonight. With these two starters on the hill, it should be a big night at the plate for both teams. Play OVER 9 runs in Arizona as a *10* Top Play Tuesday. |
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09-29-15 | Kansas City Royals v. Chicago White Sox OVER 7.5 | 2-4 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 runs -106 in Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City @ 8:10 ET - The wind is likely to be strong and blowing out toward right field tonight. Couple that with the fact that two right-handed hurlers are on the mound and, therefore, plenty of left-handed lumber in each lineup, and you have the makings of an over easy as the ball carries very well to right field in this one. Jeff Samardzija gets the start for the ChiSox in this one and he has allowed an absolutely ridiculous 43 earned runs in his last 7 home starts! None of the 7 was a quality start and now he faces a Royals team that hammered him in both July and August starts against Kansas City. As for the Royals, Johnny Cueto takes to the mound tonight. The right-hander has improved in his last two starts after a very rough stretch. However, even including his last two starts, Cueto has given up 63 hits in 40 and 1/3 innings spanning his last 7 starts. You can see that, quite simply, Cueto is just not missing many bats right now. He'll get pounded again toniight too and, with the wind carrying the ball I expect some extensive damage to be done. As a road favorite of -125 to -150 the Royals are 8-2 the over this season. The ChiSox were off yesterday and are 10-6 to the over this season after having a day off. Play OVER 7.5 runs in the Chicago White Sox game as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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09-29-15 | Washington Nationals v. Atlanta Braves OVER 8 | 1-2 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs -120 in Atlanta vs Washington @ 7:10 ET - In Nationals games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs the over is 16-6 this season including a stellar 10-3 to the over in road games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. The Braves were off yesterday and the over is 10-5 this season in Braves games after a day off. The Nationals are coming off of an under but previously were on a 7-3-1 run to the over in their last 11 games. The Braves enter Tuesday's game having gone over the total in five straight games. Tanner Roark gets the start for the Nats tonight and he's compiled a 6.75 ERA in his last three starts with 21 hits allowed in 14 and 2/3 innings as he continues to get pounded. The Braves send Matt Wisler to the mound this evening and he has given up 6 earned runs on 14 hits (including 3 homers) in his last 13 innings of work. His most recent start went over the total and Roark's last 9 starts are 7-2 to the over. Play OVER 8 runs in Atlanta as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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09-29-15 | Miami Marlins v. Tampa Bay Rays OVER 7.5 | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 5 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 runs +100 in Tampa Bay vs Miami @ 7:10 ET - Adam Conley has pitched well in his last two starts but it does not change the fact that he has mostly struggled at the MLB level this season and, prior to his mini two game hot streak, the over was 5-1 in his 6 starts on the season. Look for Conley to get rocked in an interleague start, his first since he faced Boston a few months ago. Even though that outing was at home, Conley got rocked for 4 earned runs on 8 hits in less than 5 innings of work and he now faces a tough road outing against an AL lineup. This could get ugly. The Marlins should also do some damage here at the plate as they face the Rays Matt Moore. Like Conley, the southpaw has gotten back on track in his last two starts but his 8 prior starts featured just one under. Moore has a 6.48 ERA as a starter this season and I look for his struggles to resume tonight. The over is 10-5 in Rays interleague games this year and the over is 8-3 this season when they are a home favorite of -125 to -150. The over is 4-0 in the Marlins last four games in a dome. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Tampa Bay as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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09-28-15 | Minnesota Twins v. Cleveland Indians OVER 7.5 | 4-2 | Loss | -125 | 2 h 26 m | Show | |
***IMPORTANT NOTE: Even with Tom Milone now in as the starter for the Twins, this is still my MLB TOTAL OF THE YEAR. In fact, I like the play EVEN BETTER NOW. Milone is being called upon due to illness for Phil Hughes. Note that Milone will be rusty. He hasn't pitched in a week and a half. Also, he's been absolutely rocked in each of his last two appearances. The Indians will get to him early and often in this one. Tough spot for him to be called upon with 11 days of rest and also to get notice only about two hours before game time. GAME OF THE YEAR: OVER IN Cleveland *10*: Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 7.5 runs in Cleveland vs Minnesota @ 7:10 ET - Getting tremendous line value here because of Corey Kluber's long-term numbers. The fact is that Kluber just has not been right since he returned from a strained hamstring. In his last two starts the Indians right-hander has not lasted longer than 4 innings in either outing. Kluber has given up 7 runs (6 earned) in his last 7 and 2/3 innings of work. He's allowed 4 homers in his 13 and 2/3 innings of work. The Twins just faced him on Wednesday and knocked him out of the game in the fourth inning. The Indians are also getting a quick second look at the hurler they will face tonight. Phil Hughes gets the start for Minnesota and he did enjoy success against the Tribe on Wednesday but that was a home start. Hughes has struggled on the road this season with a 2-6 record and a 4.91 ERA away from home. In his last start at Cleveland (on August 9th), the Twins right-hander was rocked for 7 earned runs on 9 hits in just 3 innings of work. Hughes start last week against Kluber and the Indians stayed under the total but, in his prior 11 starts only 3 resulted in unders. The over was 6-2 in Kluber's last 8 starts prior to that under on Wednesday. As a home favorite of -150 to -175 this year the Indians are 13-7 to the over. They are a big favorie with Kluber on the mound and, as noted above, the fact he's struggled reccently is not properly factored into this total. Grab the value for what should be an easy over here. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Cleveland as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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09-27-15 | Pittsburgh Pirates v. Chicago Cubs OVER 7 | Top | 0-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 7 runs in Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh @ 8:05 PM ET Sunday - How do you get runs off of a guy like Jake Arrieta? One of the key factors is actually as simple as this: confidence at the plate. The Pirates certainly have plenty of that right now. With yesterday's 4-0 win over the Cubs, Pittsburgh has now won 8 straight games and they've averaged 6 runs per game during this hot streak. Arrieta is certainly a tough hurler but the Pirates will be helped by the fact they are seeing him for the third time in a span of eight weeks. Of course the big key to this play on the over is the expectation that Pittsburgh's AJ Burnett will get absolutely pounded in this one. The veteran righty has allowed 19 baserunners in the 11 innings that have spanned his last two starts. He's been quite fortunate in that he only allowed a total of 4 earned runs in these two outings. This did include a start against the Cubs as well so they are getting a quick "second look" at him here in this one. Look for the Cubs to bounce back off of the shutout loss. The Cubbies are 7-2-1 to the over this season when they are off of a shutout defeat. Play OVER 7 runs in the Chicago Cubs game as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-26-15 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. Colorado Rockies OVER 11.5 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 13 h 55 m | Show |
*10* OVER 11.5 in Colorado - The Rockies are a big home dog here. As a home dog of +150 to +175 this season, the over is a PERFECT 5-0 in Colorado games. Kyle Kendrick gets the start for the Rockies tonight. His most recent start was also at home and he allowed FOUR homers in just four innings of work. Coors Field has certainly not been kind to Kendrick this season as the righty has given up 20 homers in his 12 home starts while compiling UGLY numbers - a 2-6 record and a 7.35 ERA. The Dodgers Brett Anderson will be making just his 2nd career start here. In the first one he was fortunate as he did not allow an earned run despite giving up 6 hits in his 5 innings of work. The southpaw is facing a Rockies team that has produced a .300 batting average and a .486 slugging percentage in home games this season. Colorado has been scoring just fine at home but they've allowed an average of 8 runs per game in their last 6 games. The Rockies bullpen ERA is 5.18 in home games this season while the Dodgers bring a 4.94 bullpen ERA in road games this season into tonight's game. The bullpens suprising burned us last night with some decent late innning work. I don't expect a repeat of that tonight and I look for both of these starters to get pounded at hitter-friendly Coors Field. |
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09-25-15 | San Francisco Giants v. Oakland A's OVER 7.5 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Total of the Month OVER 7 or 7.5 runs in Oakland vs San Francisco @ 10 ET Friday - This is a fantastic line value spot because we get an over at just 7 or 7.5 runs because of the numbers Sonny Gray has put up all season. The fact is that the Oakland right-hander is struggling badly now and there is no reason to expect him to turn that around here. Gray has allowed 12 earned runs on 16 hits in his last 8 and 1/3 innings of work. The A's hurler also has walked 8 in those two outings and is allowing 2 baserunners per inning in his last two starts as issues with command of his pitches continue to plague him. He won't be the only struggling hurler tonight either. He'll be opposed by Mike Leake. The Giants hurler has been awful of late with a 7.36 ERA and a 1.98 WHIP in his last three starts. Like Gray, he has had some trouble recently with location of pitches and, when he does find the plate, he's getting hit hard. The over is 8-3 in Oakland's last 11 games. The over is 8-4 in the Giants last 12 games. The A's, in night games, are 55-35 to the over this season. The Giants are 43-29 to the over in road games this year. This is Rickenbach's MLB *10* Total of the Month for September. |
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09-25-15 | Texas Rangers v. Houston Astros OVER 8 | 6-2 | Push | 0 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Houston vs Texas @ 8 ET Friday - The Rangers offense is heating up again and that has played a big part in the current Texas run of 9-1-1 to the over in their last 11 games. The Rangers have averaged 7.6 runs per game during this red hot stretch and I don't foresee Kazmir as being capable of cooling off the hot Texas sticks. Kazmir has a 4.86 ERA in his last three starts and the Rangers are getting a quick second look at him as they just saw him on the 14th. For the Astros sticks, look for them to "tee off" against Yovanni Gallardo as the right-hander has allowed 8 earned runs on 15 hits in less than 10 innings of work spanning his last two starts. In their last 11 games, the Astros have recorded just 3 unders. |
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09-25-15 | Los Angeles Dodgers v. Colorado Rockies OVER 11.5 | Top | 4-7 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 11 or 11.5 runs in Colorado vs LA Dodgers @ 8 ET Friday - Bolsinger has been struggling of late for the Dodgers. The right-hander has a 6.23 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Too many baserunners allowed and he is paying the price for sure. A start at Coors Field is unlikely to help matters for the hurler as he allowed 4 earned runs in just 5 innings of work in his most recent start at Colorado. The way he's struggling in recent outings, Bolsinger is likely to have even more unflattering results the second time around. The only good news for the Dodgers here is they certainly can be hopeful of outhitting the Rockies here. The Dodgers lineup should have no trouble with the offerings of Hale. The Colorado right-hander gave up 3 homers to the Dodgers the last time he faced them (in June) and he was lucky the damage wasn't worse than the 4 earned runs he allowed in that game. Hale has a 6.32 ERA on the season and the over is 5-2 in his home starts this year. Both starters get pummeled here and Rockies bullpen is awful at home and the Dodgers bullpen is awful on the road and that is why the OVER in Colorado is a *10* Top Play Friday. |
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09-25-15 | New York Mets v. Cincinnati Reds OVER 8 | 12-5 | Win | 110 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 or 8 runs in Cincinnati vs New York Mets @ 7 ET Friday - Snydergaard continues to be plagued by the home run ball. Also, he's 1-5 with a 4.78 ERA in road starts this season. Snydergaard will be making his 12th road start of the season tonight and so far only 3 unders have been recorded in his road outings this year! Descalafani gets the start for the Reds here. He got rocked by the Brewers in his most recent start with 4 earned runs allowed in 4 and 1/3 innings of work. Descalafani has struggled at home all season with a 4.71 ERA on the year. The Reds are 8-3 to the over in their last 11 games. The Mets have gone over the total in 4 of their last 5 games. The Reds are 16-6 to the over as a home dog priced up to +125. The Mets are 27-15 to the over in their last 42 games against teams with a losing record. |
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09-25-15 | Minnesota Twins v. Detroit Tigers OVER 9 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 9 runs in Detroit vs Minnesota @ 7 ET Friday - Pelfrey has a 7.05 ERA in his last 3 starts for the Twins. On the season, Pelfrey is 2-6 with a 6.21 ERA and a 1.79 WHIP. Tigers are simply too powerful and will take advantage of him as his struggles continue. Detroit will have some pitching issues of their own with Boyd taking the hill. Boyd is 1-5 with a 7.40 ERA on the season. Also, each of his last 3 starts have resulted in overs and the southpaw has an 8.25 ERA in those three outings. The Tigers are off of a 7-4 win yesterday and they are 41-26 to the over this season when they are off of a win. The Twins are off of a 6-3 loss yesterday that also went over and the Minnesota lineup has averaged nearly 5 runs per game in their last 11 games. |
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09-24-15 | New York Mets v. Cincinnati Reds OVER 8 | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Cincinnati vs New York Mets @ 7:10 ET - Josh Smith of the Reds has pitched in 6 games at the MLB level this season and has a 7.71 ERA and is allowing 2 baserunners per inning. Steven Matz of the Mets has good overall numbers in his limited appearances this season but he has allowed 13 hits in his last two outings which have spanned only 11 innings of work. The over is 7-3 in the Reds last 10 games. The over is 23-12 in Cincy home games this season with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. The over is 26-15 in the Mets last 41 games against teams with a losing record on the season. Look for New York's over record to add another one today and go to 12-5 this season in Thursday games. Play OVER 8 runs in Cincinnati as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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09-24-15 | Philadelphia Phillies v. Miami Marlins OVER 8 | 0-1 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Miami vs Philadelphia @ 7:10 ET - The Phillies Alec Asher is 0-4 with a 9.77 ERA in his 4 MLB starts and he's been allowing an average of 2 base runners per inning. Asher is constantly getting himself into trouble with too many base runners and too many big hits. He's just not quite ready for the big league level. The over is a perfect 4-0 in his MLB starts and I look for another one here. He'll be opposed by Jarred Cosart of the Marlins. Though Cosart has pitched better recently his overall numbers on the season certainly tell the full story. Cosart has a 4.43 ERA in his 13 appearances (11 starts) on the year. The righty most recently faced the Phillies back in early May and he allowed 3 earned runs in his 5 innings of work. The match-up between these clubs last night stayed under the total but Marlins brought a 5-2 run to the over into last night's game. The over is 10-4 in Phillies Thursday games and 57-37 in night games and 66-44 against right-handed starters. Play OVER 8 runs in Miami as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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09-24-15 | Chicago White Sox v. New York Yankees OVER 7 | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 6.5 or 7 runs in New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox @ 7:05 ET - The Yankees Michalel Pineda has allowed 8 earned runs in 11 and 1/3 innings of work in his last 2 home starts. In these outings he has also given up 4 home runs! With this low total today, certainly he is being paid way too much respect. Though the White Sox Chris Sale has great numbers on the season, he is struggling overall in September just like he did in July. His season has been a bit up and down and he has a 5.29 ERA in his last 3 starts. As you can see from that stat he has been far from dominant in recent outings. The over is 8-4 in Sale's road starts this season and the over is 3-0 in Pineda's last three home starts. The over is also 9-3 in Pineda's night starts this season. At home with a total of 7 runs or less this season, the over is a perfect 6-0 in Yankees games. As a road dog of +100 to +125 the White Sox have gone 17-8 to the over this season. Play OVER 6.5 or 7 runs in the New York Yankees game as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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09-24-15 | Baltimore Orioles v. Washington Nationals OVER 8 | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 46 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Washington vs Baltimore @ 4:05 ET - Tyler Wilson of the Orioles has given up 8 earned runs in his 12 innings on the road in his past two starts. Tanner Roark has a 5.79 ERA in his last three starts and in his home starts this season he has a 6.60 ERA. The over is 6-3 in all his starts this season and the over is 2-0 in Wilson's two road starts this season. The Nationals come into this game having logged just two unders in their last seven games. The Orioles come into this one with just 7 unders in their 20 games in the month of September. The over is 15-6 in Nats games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs this season. Play OVER 8 runs in Washington as an *8* selection Thursday afternoon. |
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09-23-15 | Cleveland Indians v. Minnesota Twins OVER 7.5 | 2-4 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 runs in Minnesota vs Cleveland @ 8:10 ET - The Indians were 9-2-1 to the over before last night's game stayed under the total easily. The fact is this is a bit of a contrarian play tonight considering the numbers that Corey Kluber has on the season. But the fact is that the Indians right-hander can be expected to struggle here and the Indians sticks will also resume their hot hitting in support of him. Kluber has only lasted 10 innings i his last two starts and he allowed 3 homers in these games. Additionally, the Indians are just 4-11 in his road starts this season as his ERA is roughly a full run higher on the road compared to at home. Kluber won't be the only pitcher struggling tonight. The Twins send Phil Hughes to the mound and he's 0-3 with a 10.03 ERA and a 2.06 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Also, the Twins right-hander has been rocked for 15 earned runs on 27 hits in the 16 innings spanning his last 3 starts against Cleveland. All of those outings came this season and so there is every reason to believe the Indians offensive onslaught against Hughes continues here. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Minnesota as an *8* selection Wednesday. |
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09-23-15 | Seattle Mariners v. Kansas City Royals OVER 8 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in Kansas City vs Seattle @ 8:10 ET - The Mariners have averaged 10 hits per game in their last 7 games as the M's offense exploded again in their 11 to 2 win at Kansas City last night. The Mariners have recorded just three unders in their last nine games and there is no reason to expect that trend to change right now. The Mariners should enjoy plenty of success tonight against Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura. He has struggled lately with 24 hits allowed in his last 16 innings of work. Now he must deal with a Seattle team that has exploded for 20 runs in their last two games. Thats' a tough test for Ventura. He's also walked 10 in those 16 innings of work. So command and control issues hvae led to Ventura missing the plate too frequently and, when he has found the plate, he's been getting hit far too frequently as evidenced by the numbers above. As for Mariners starter Roenis Elias, he's given up 13 runs (11 earned) in his last 15 and 1/3 innings against the Royals. The KC lineup has had his number and they will again here. The over is 40-28 in Mariners games this season when they are off of a win. The over is 46-28 in Royals games this season against teams with a losing record. The over is also 14-5-1 in Kansas City games so far this month. The Royals had averaged 6.75 runs per game in their last 4 games before they were held to just two runs last night. They'll get right back on track tonight. Play OVER 8 runs in Kansas City as a *10* Top Play Wednesday. |
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09-23-15 | Tampa Bay Rays v. Boston Red Sox OVER 8.5 | 6-2 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8.5 runs in Boston vs Tampa Bay @ 7:10 ET - Even though they certainly wasted some fantastic scoring opportnities last night, the Rays did manage to plate five runs yesterday. Tampa Bay has now scored 19 runs in their last 3 games and they should have no trouble tonight against the offerings of Rick Porcello. The Red Sox right-hander has a 5.16 ERA on the season and the Rays have seen him often this season (including an outing less than two weeks ago). Look for Tampa Bay to do more damage than the 3 earned runs they've pushed across in each of their last two meetings with Porcello. With each game against him, the Rays are getting more and more familiar with his offerings and, right now, the TB sticks are hot. The Rays will need to score a lot tonight because southpaw DrewSmyly is likely to get pounded. The left-hander gave up two homers in his most recent start and that helped lead to 5 earned runs in less than 6 innings of work. Also, Smyly gave up 4 earned runs (and also 2 homers as well) in his most recent road start and that outing only lasted 5 innings. The over is 26-9 in the Red Sox last 35 games against teams with a losing record. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Boston as an *8* selection Wednesday. |
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09-22-15 | Tampa Bay Rays v. Boston Red Sox OVER 8.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -119 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8.5 runs in Boston vs Tampa Bay @ 7:10 ET - The Rays Matt Moore finally had a good start in his most recent outing but overall he's been getting pummeled recently. Additionally, he now must deal with a red hot Red Sox lineup. Boston has averaged 6 runs per game in their last 6 games and should have no trouble with Moore who has a 1-4 record and a 7.06 ERA on the season. Moore also has an awful history against the Red Sox in his career with a 2-5 mark and a 7.03 ERA and he's been pummeled in his two starts against Boston this season. Moore's counterpart tonight will be Boston's Henry Owens. The Red Sox southpaw will be facing a Rays lineup that is averaging 6 runs per game in their last 4 games. Owens has struggled with a 6.86 ERA in his four home starts this season. Also, the over is an incredible 7-1 in his 8 starts this season and the over is a solid 4-2 in Moore's 6 starts this season. Both starters are likely to get roughed up and add another over to the ledger. The over is 26-8 in the Red Sox last 34 games against teams with a losing record. Look for the over to improve to 15-8 for the Rays in Tuesday games this season. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Boston as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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09-22-15 | Philadelphia Phillies v. Miami Marlins OVER 8 | 6-2 | Push | 0 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Miami vs Philadelphia @ 7:10 ET - The Phillies Aaron Harang is 5-15 on the year with a 5.04 ERA. Things have only regressed for the veteran right-hander as the season has gone on. Harang has gone winless in his three most recent starts while compiling a 7.36 ERA in those outings. Harang has allowed 8 earned runs in his last 10 and 2/3 innings at Miami and, overall, has struggled against the Marlins in his career with a 6.00 ERA. Look for more struggles from the aging hurler whose season truly needs to mercifully end. It's just not getting any better. His counterpart, Tom Koehler, has fared much better this season but he has a 4.50 ERA in his last 3 starts against the Phillies. All three of those outings have come in the past 12 months so no improvement should be expected here. The Phillies, playing very loose at the plate since their season has long been over, can be very dangerous at the plate. It was only a week ago that the Phillies scored 7 runs in three straight games and they will surprise many tonight. The Marlins have averaged 5 runs per game in their last 6 games and they'll have no trouble with Harang here. The over is 16-5 this season in Phillies' Tuesday games. The over is 65-44 in their games against righties this season. Play OVER 8 runs in Miami as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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09-22-15 | Chicago White Sox v. Detroit Tigers OVER 8.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 runs in Detroit vs Chicago White Sox @ 7:05 ET - Jose Quintana has only allowed 3 earned runs in each of his last two starts against the Tigers. However, he has been fortunate - to say the least! - as he's allowed 20 hits in the 13 innings spanning those two starts against Detroit. The Tigers crush lefties as a general rule and I expect them to bounce back tonight at the plate after three straight disappointing peformances at the plate in their last three games. The issue for Detroit tonight will be their own pitching situation as southpaw Daniel Norris is likely to struggle. The lefty is winless in his three home starts this season and has a 9.00 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP in those outings. Also, none of his last four starts overall have stayed under the total and he's allowed 13 earned runs in just 17 and 2/3 innings of work spanning those four starts. As a home dog of +100 to +125 the over is 14-5 in Detroit games this season. The over is 22-9 in the White Sox last 31 games against teams with a winning record. The over is 45-26 this season in Tigers games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs this season and I see great value with this total in this range today. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Detroit as a *10* Top Play Tuesday. Â |
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09-21-15 | Pittsburgh Pirates v. Colorado Rockies OVER 10.5 | Top | 9-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* OVER 10.5 runs in Colorado vs Pittsburgh @ 8:40 PM ET - The Pirates are coming off of a series at pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium and yet they are still on a 9-4 run to the over in their last 13 games. Now their venue switches to hitter-friendly Coors Field and I look for the Pittsburgh lumber to quickly return to its hot-hitting ways. The Rockies are coming off of a 3 game set with the Padres in Denver where all 3 games went over the total. In fact, Colorado is 6-2 to the over in their last 8 home games. Tonight's weather is going to be beautiful in Denver and the pitching match-up is certainly conducive to an over as well. The Rockies Jon Gray takes the mound at home tonight where all four of his starts have gone over the total. Part of the reason for this 4-0 mark to the over is that Gray has a 7.87 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP in his four starts at Coors Field this season. Gray also faced the Pirates less than a month ago in Pittsburgh and he was hit hard! The good news for Rockies fans tonight is that Colorado should be able to match the Pirates run for run tonight. Pittsburgh is sending the veteran AJ Burnett to the mound tonight and the right-hander is winless in his last three starts with a 7.37 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP. In his last start in Colorado, Burnett was rocked for 5 earned runs in less than 6 innings of work. In his most recent road start this season, the righty allowed 7 earned runs in just 4 and 1/3 innings of work. He gets hammered again here. Play OVER 10.5 runs in Colorado as a *10 Top Play Monday. |
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09-21-15 | Chicago White Sox - Game #2 v. Detroit Tigers - Game #2 OVER 9 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 9 runs in Detroit vs Chicago White Sox @ 7:05 ET Monday - While it is true that the White Sox have struggled against left-handed pitching this season, Randy Wolf is honestly at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to southpaws pitching in the bigs right now. No disrespect is intended to the veteran hurler but the fact is that the numbers do not lie. Wolf is winless in his last three starts and the deepest he worked in any of those starts was just 4 and 1/3 innings! Wolf's ERA in this three start stretch is an 11.45 with an ugly WHIP of 2.46 in these three outings. That means he's giving up an average of 10 baserunners via walks and hits every four innings! In the 2nd game of this day/night double header Monday, look for his struggles to continue. Wolf has allowed 10 earned runs in the 8 and 2/3 innings of work spanning his last two starts against the White Sox. He'll be in trouble again early and often in this one. Wolf will be opposed by Erik Johnson this evening. The White Sox hurler has been rocked for 16 hits in the 10 and 1/3 innings spanning his two career starts against the Tigers. Overall, Johnson comes into this start with 8 walks and 10 hits for 18 baserunners in his last 11 innings of work since the 11th of the month. Look for him to get rocked again here. 8 of 12 games between these teams have gone over the total this year. In games played at Detroit the over is 5-1 this season and on a long-term 17-7 run the last 3 years! After their 10-1 loss yesterday, the over is 7-1-1 in the Tigers last 9 games. For the White Sox, the over is 8-2-2 in their last 12 games. Play OVER 9 runs in Detroit in GAME TWO of the DH Monday. |
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09-20-15 | New York Yankees v. New York Mets OVER 7 | Top | 11-2 | Win | 112 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 7 runs in New York Mets vs New York Yankees @ 8:05 ET Sunday - Before yesterday's shutout loss the Mets were 9-2 in their last 11 games and had scored at least 5 runs in 8 of those 11 games. The Yankees, with their 5-0 win yesterday, have scored at least 4 runs in 6 of their last 9 games. That said, there is great value with such a low total posted on this game. CC Sabathia has allowed 18 hits in his last 10 and 2/3 innings of work against the Mets. Included in that hit barrage is 3 round-trippers in his most recent start against the Mets. As for the Mets Matt Harvey, he's been quite hittable in his recent outings with 11 earned runs allowed on 17 hits in his last 11 and 2/3 innings of work. There is controversy surrounding the fact that Harvey may have been overused and that "tired arm" is catching up to him. Look for him to get hit hard once again today. The over is 15-8 in Yankees games with a posted total of 7 runs or less this season. The over is 15-9 in the Mets Sunday games this season. Play OVER 7 runs in the New York Mets game as a *10* Top Play. |
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09-20-15 | Arizona Diamondbacks v. San Francisco Giants OVER 8 | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 21 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in San Francisco vs Arizona @ 4:05 ET - The Giants, amazingly, have been shutout in each of the first two games of this series. That is highly unlikely to happen again today. Arizona is sending Jeremy Hellickson to the mound this afternoon. This will be his 2nd start since returning from a left hamstring strain. His first start was very ugly as he allowed 5 runs (3 earned) in just one inning of work. It was clear that the injury is on his mind a little bit and possibly effecting the way he strides toward the plate. I look for that to again be an issue today. As for the Giants hurler today it's the veteran Tim Hudson who gets the call. The right-hander is making his third start since returning from the disabled list. He had a solid start against the Dbacks in his first start back but they now get a quick "second look" at him today. Hudson did struggled with his command against the Reds in his most recent start and that could be an issue again today against Arizona. The over was 6-0 in the Giants last six games before their shutout losses in each of the first two games of this series resulted in unders. The over is 12-6 this season in Giants games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. The over is 36-26 this season in Dbacks games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. Play OVER 8 in San Francisco as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-19-15 | San Diego Padres v. Colorado Rockies OVER 11 | Top | 2-10 | Win | 113 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 10.5 or 11 runs in Colorado vs San Diego @ 8:10 ET - The Padres Robbie Erlin has been in the minors all season long. He last pitched in the majors in 2014 before an elbow injury forced him to miss three months. This is a tough assignment for the southpaw as he makes his first start at the MLB level in 2015 at Coors Field of all places. It's the most hitter-friendly venue in the league and the lefty wasn't exactly throwing well in the minors this season. In fact, Erlin was 7-6 with a 5.60 ERA in his 24 minor league starts at Triple A El Paso this season. He better hope for a lot of run support today and, actually, I do expect him to get that. The Padres should pound the Rockies Yohan Flande in this one. The lefty has given up 10 runs on 14 hits in just 8 innings of work spanning his last two starts. The southpaw now must deal with a Padres team that has got to him for 8 earned runs in just 10 innings of work in his last two starts against them. By the way, Erlin has a 5.93 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP in his 3 career starts agianst the Rockies. Both pitchers get pounded here. The over is 12-5 in Padres games in the month of September. The over is 14-8 in Rockies home games where they are priced between -100 and -125. Play OVER 10.5 or 11 runs in Colorada as a *10* Top Play Saturday. |
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09-19-15 | Seattle Mariners v. Texas Rangers OVER 8.5 | Top | 1-10 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 runs in Texas vs Seattle @ 8:05 ET - Vidal Nuno has struggled on the road this season. The southpaw is winless in his three road starts this season and he's compiled a 7.71 ERA in those outings and all three games went over the total. Look for another over on the road today. After Texas was held to just one run in yesterday's game, their offense will get right back on track today. The Rangers, before yesterday's loss, had won 5 straight games and had scored an average of 9 runs per contest during this hot streak. Nuno will provide the perfect remedy to get their sticks back on track after yesterday's rare "off night". The Mariners also should hit the ball well here as they're getting to see the Rangers Cole Hamels for the fourth time already since he moved to the AL from the NL Phllies. Hamels hasn't exactly mowed the Mariners down the first three times either. Against Seattle, the Rangers southpaw has allowed 11 earned runs on 23 hits in 20 innings of work. This equates to a 4.95 ERA and the Mariners are seeing him for the 4th time in a span of only 9 weeks! Play OVER 8.5 runs in Texas as *10* Top Play selection Saturday. |
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09-18-15 | San Diego Padres v. Colorado Rockies OVER 11 | Top | 4-7 | Push | 0 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 10.5 or 11 runs in Colorado vs San Diego @ 8:40 ET - These teams are 5-2-1 to the over in their last 8 meetings. With this pitching match-up tonight and beautiful weather expected at Coors Field this evening this should be another high-scoring slugfest. The Padres Ian Kennedy has allowed 13 runs (11 earned) in his last two starts and those outings have totaled just 9 and 2/3 innings of work. The Rockies send Chad Bettis to the mound tonight and he is off of a solid start at Seattle but in his two prior starts, both at home, allowed 8 earned runs on 19 hits in his last 10 and 1/3 innings of work. The Padres are 5-1 to the over in their last 6 games. San Diego is also 14-5 to the over this season when they are on the road as a small favorite (money line range up to -125). The Padres had an off day yesterday but they had a victory the game before and they are 42-24 to the over this season when off of a win in their prior game. The over is also a sparkling 67-39 in their games against right-handed starters this season. The Rockies, like the Padres, were also not in action yesterday but they were shutout 2-0 on Wednesday and Colorado is 49-33 to the over this season when they are off of a loss. Play OVER 10.5 or 11 runs in Colorado as a *10* Top Play Friday. |
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09-18-15 | Kansas City Royals v. Detroit Tigers OVER 8.5 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8.5 runs in Detroit vs Kansas City @ 7:05 ET - Johnny Cueto has great numbers on the season but the Royals right-hander is simply a mess right now. In his last five starts he's given up 30 runs (28 earned) in 26 and 1/3 innings of work. Of course these are disastrous numbers and it's a big part of the reason I am backing the over in Detroit Friday night. The Tigers potent lineup will take full advantage of a struggling Cueto. The only hope for the Royals tonight is to outhit Detroit and they might just do that. Kansas City will be facing the Tigers Justin Verlander tonight and he gave up 5 earned runs on 10 hits the last time he faced KC in Detroit. Also, the Tigers righty has allowed 7 earned runs in his last 13 innings on the mound spanning his last two starts. Each of the last four meetings between these clubs has gone over the total and I look for more of the same tonight. The Tigers enter this game on a 4-1-1 run to the over. The Royals enter this game on a 5-2 run to the over. Detroit is 43-26 to the over when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season. Kansas City is 42-28 to the over when playing against a team with a losing record this season. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Detroit as an *8* selection Friday. |
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09-18-15 | St. Louis Cardinals +101 v. Chicago Cubs | Top | 3-8 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 34 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play St Louis Cardinals Money Line +101 @ Chicago Cubs @ 2:20 ET Friday - The Cardinals come into this series having won 4 straight (and 5 of their last 6) on the road. They are arguably the best team in baseball and I won't hesitate to step in with the Cards in a rare underdog role on Friday. These teams recently met and these pitchers actually matched up in one of the games in that series. It was all the Cubs and Haren in that game as the Cardinals and Lynn faltered. Historically when this happens and then there is a rematch soon after, the roles often do reverse and I expect the Cubs and Haren to be on the wrong end of the beating this afternoon. Haren got rocked by the league-worst Phillies in his most recent start and that is certainly not a good sign for Cubs fans. As for Lynn, he has allowed just 3 earned runs on 10 hits in the 13 innings spanning his last two road starts. Look for another big effort away from home this afternoon. Play St Louis on the money line as a *10* Top Play Friday. |
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09-17-15 | Baltimore Orioles v. Tampa Bay Rays OVER 8 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 0 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in Tampa Bay vs Baltimore @ 7:10 ET - The Rays Matt Moore gave up four homers in his most recent start and, as you can see from that effort, he is certainly showing no signs of turning anything around in what has been an absolutely dreadful season for the southpaw. He is 1-4 with an 8.42 ERA on the year and the Rays have recorded only one under in his 8 starts this season. Even more concerning for Moore today is the fact that he has given up 14 runs (13 earned) in his last two starts against the Orioles and those outings spanned just ten innings. More struggles on tap again today as the O's come into this game on a 5-1 run to the over. The Rays offense should also enjoy a big game tonight as Tampa Bay is looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss yesterday. In their nine prior games the Rays had recorded double digits in hits 6 times and their offense will get right back on track against the Orioles Chris Tilman. It's been an "up and down" season for the Baltimore right-hander this year and he's certainly in a down cycle again now. He has lost four straight games and has an ugly 11.77 ERA in his last three starts. Tillman has allowed at least 5 earned runs in two of his last 3 starts against the Rays. Both of those starts were this season and Tillman was unable to complete 5 innings in either start. The over is 10-4 in the Orioles games so far this month. Play OVER 8 runs in Tampa Bay as a *10* Top Play Thursday. |
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09-17-15 | Miami Marlins v. Washington Nationals OVER 8 | 6-4 | Win | 105 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Washington vs Miami @ 7:05 ET Thursday - The Nationals Tanner Roark has been quite fortunate in each of his last two start. He's only allowed a combined 3 earned runs but he gave up 13 hits and 4 walks in only 9 innings  of work. That's quite close to allowing an average of two baserunners per inning and Roark will be in trouble here against the Marlins with those types of numbers. Roark's most recent start was against Miami so they are getting the added benefit of seeing him for the second time in less than a week. Same goes for the Nationals situation here. Washington is facing Jarred Cosart for the second time in less than a week. He held the Nats without a run in that recent start but he did give up 4 hits and 3 walks in just 5 innings of work. The over is 3-1 in Cosart's road starts this season and the over is 5-2 in Roark's last seven starts. As a home favorite in a price range of -175 to -200, the Nationals are 8-0 to the over this season and on a long term 44-25 run to the over. The over is also 14-5 this season in Washington's games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. The Marlins come into this game off of back to back victories and have averaged 7.5 runs in those two games. The Nats come into this game on a 4 game winning streak that has seen them average 7.25 runs per game. Play OVER 8 runs in Washington as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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09-16-15 | Oakland A's v. Chicago White Sox OVER 9 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 or 9 runs in Chicago White Sox vs Oakland @ 8:10 ET - There were 23 runs scored in yesterday's contest and I look for another wild one today in Chicago - although the scoring should certainly be a little more balanced between the clubs today. The White Sox are 19-6 to the over in their last 25 games against teams with a losing record. The ChiSox will have Erik Johnson on the mound tonight and he has walked 9 batters in his last 6 and 2/3 innings of work at home. His road start in the middle of these two home outings saw him allow 3 homers in a six inning stint. As you can see, Johnson is either wild or - when he does find the plate - he's giving up some big bombs. The A's are very confident at the plate right now as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game in their last 8 games. The over is 8-4 in their last 12 games. The over is also a red hot 8-3-1 in the ChiSox last 12 games. Their hot hitting won't be stopped by the A's Cody Martin tonight. The young right-hander will be making just his 2nd big league start tonight and the first one saw him get crushed for 5 earned runs in just 3 innings of work. He recently came to Oakland from the Braves and he worked out of the bullpen in Atlanta. Martin's results with the Braves were not impressive as he compiled a 5.40 ERA and was hit hard (at a .296 clip) with Atlanta. The over is 51-34 in Athletics' night games this season. The over is 4-1 (80%) in meetings between these clubs this year. Play OVER 8.5 or 9 runs in the Chicago White Sox game as a *10* Top Play Wednesday. |
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09-16-15 | Boston Red Sox v. Baltimore Orioles OVER 8.5 | Top | 10-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 runs -115 in Baltimore vs Boston @ 7:05 ET - Yesterday's 6-5 Orioles win flew over the total and the over is now 24-8 in Boston's last 32 games against teams with a losing record. After a big night at the plate last night for the O's, look for a repeat perfomance here as the Orioles have averaged 7 runs per game in their last 6 games and Baltimore is on a 6-1 run in their last 7 games. The Red Sox have now lost two straight games but they had previously won 7 of their last 9 and they have averaged 6 runs per game in their last 12 games. The over is 8-4 in those 12 games for Boston. The over is 9-4 in Baltimore's 13 games in the month of September. The Orioles will have Mike Wright on the hill tonight. He's made two starts since returning to the bigs this month. They have not been strong outings! Wright has allowed 7 earned on 11 hits (including 3 homers) in just 9 innings of work. Overall, Wright is winless with a 9.58 ERA in his last three starts. He'll be opposed by southpaw Henry Owens of the Red Sox tonight. The left-hander is walking too many batters and is winless with a 6.75 ERA in his last three outings. He's allowed 2 baserunners per inning during this 3 start stretch and he now faces an Orioles lineup filled with talented hitters. One final important key here is that both teams used a lot of bullpen in last night's 13-inning affair and neither one of today's starting pitchers has shown the ability to work deep into games at this level. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Baltimore as a *10* Top Play Wednesday. |
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09-15-15 | Oakland A's v. Chicago White Sox OVER 8 | 17-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Chicago White Sox vs Oakland @ 8:10 ET - The White Sox won 8-7 last night and have actually scored 6 runs or more in 8 of their 13 games so far this month. The OVER is 18-6 in the ChiSox last 24 games against teams with a losing record. The A's have stayed under the total just 4 times in their 12 games so far this month. Oakland has scored at least 4 runs in 8 of their last 11 games and we're dealing with a low total on tonight's match-up which is a little surprising based on how these hurlers have been performing. Oakland's Aaron Brooks is winless in his last 3 starts with a 9.49 ERA. He has a 2.11 WHIP during this rough stretch. The over is 4-2 in Brooks six overall starts this season and he has compiled a 7.44 ERA on the season. He's opposed by the ChiSox Jeff Samardzija who has a 6.27 ERA with a 1.61 WHIP in his last 3 starts. All 3 of those outings have resulted in overs and Samardzija has given up 4 homers in those outings. The over is 50-34 in A's games under the lights this season. Play OVER 8 runs in the Chicago White Sox game as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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09-15-15 | Detroit Tigers v. Minnesota Twins OVER 8.5 | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 runs in Minnesota vs Detroit @ 8:10 ET - Despite giving up 7 runs yesterday the Tigers game stayed under the total but they are 23-8 to the over this season in road games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. Also, the over is 20-11 in Detroit road games when the Tigers are in an underdog price range of +125 to +175. Look for the trend of overs to resume tonight. Yesterday's under was just the 4th that Detroit has had in their 13 games so far this month. As for the Twins, the over is 7-4-1 in Hughes' 12 home starts this season. Phil Hughes gets the ball tonight for Minnesota for his first start since early August...he was 1-2 with a 9.88 ERA in his 3 starts prior to going on the disabled list. Hughes has made 3 starts against the Tigers this season and he has gone 1-2 with 11 earned runs allowed on 23 hits (including 3 homers) given up in just 16 innings of work. He'll be opposed by Alfredo Simon tonight. The last time Simon faced the Twins was only two months ago and he got rocked for 7 runs (5 earned) on 10 hits in just 2 and 1/3 innings of work. The over is 10-4 in Simon's road starts this season as he has compiled an unsightly 6.18 ERA away from home this season. Look for more struggles for each of these right-handers tonight. One last note, the Tigers bullpen ERA on the road this season is an ugly 5.48 so far on the year. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Minnesota as a *10* Top Play. |
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09-15-15 | New York Yankees v. Tampa Bay Rays OVER 7.5 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 runs in Tampa Bay vs New York Yankees @ 7:10 ET - Even though yesterday's Yankees win was just their 2nd in their past 7 games, the Yanks have been hitting the ball better of late as they have averaged 5.2 runs per game in their last 5 games. We are getting line value with the over in this spot because Jake Odorizzi certainly has good numbers on the season. Herein lies the key to this play, Odorizzi has good numbers overall but the Yanks have been a nemesis of his. He's 2-4 with a 5.77 ERA in his 7 career starts against the Yankees. Odorizzi's most recent start against the Bronx Bombers saw them live up to that moniker as they hit 3 homers against him! The Rays should also do their fair share of damage at the plate today. Tampa Bay has struggled at the plate in their last two games but, prior to this, the Rays had been swinging the bats well with an average of 6 runs per game in their last 6 games. Facing the Yanks Adam Warren should help them return to those types of numbers. Warren has allowed 7 earned runs on 13 hits (including 3 homers) in his two career starts at Tropicana Field. Look for more of the same this evening. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Tampa Bay as an *8* selection. |
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09-14-15 | Kansas City Royals v. Cleveland Indians OVER 7.5 | Top | 3-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 7.5 runs in Cleveland vs Kansas City @ 7:10 ET - The Indians send Carlos Carrasco to the mound tonight and he struggled in his first start after coming off the disabled list. He's been struggling with his shoulder and it showed again on Tuesday as the right-hander lasted less than 3 innings against the White Sox. Carrasco gave up 4 earned runs in less than 3 innings of work and the ChiSox even got to him for two homers in the short stint. Carrasco just isn't right at the present time and I look for him to struggle again as the Indians host the Royals tonight. Kansas City is 8-3-1 to the over so far this month. Cleveland is a perfect 5-0 to the over in their last 5 games. The Indians should have no trouble with the offerings of the Royals Edinson Volquez tonight. The Royals right-hander has made five starts against the Indians so far in his career. Not a single one stayed under the total and Volquez compiled an unsightly 9.31 ERA in tihese outings. Look for him to get rocked again here. He has given up 8 earned runs in the 10 innings spanning his two most recent starts heading into this divisional match-up tonight. It will be beautiful weather in Cleveland tonight and the over is 40-26 in their home games this season. The over is 41-27 in Royals games against teams with a losing record this season. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Cleveland as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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09-13-15 | Kansas City Royals v. Baltimore Orioles OVER 8 | Top | 2-8 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in Baltimore vs Kansas City @ 8:05 ET - Johnny Cueto has lost four straight for the Royals. He's allowing an average of 2 baserunners per inning during this rough stretch which has been the worst of his career. He's compiled a 9.45 ERA during this four game stretch. One of these four outings was against the Orioles and Cueto got rocked for 6 earned runs on 8 hits (including 3 homers) in just 5 innings of work against Baltimore. Look for more of the same tonight. Cueto was opposed by Wei-Yin Chen in that start and he'll face him again tonight. Chen is also struggling as he's given up a pair of homers in each of his past two starts and this has helped lead to 10 runs (9 earned) on 18 hits in his last 9 and 2/3 innings of work. In his start prior to these dreadful two outings, Chen was also hit hard. That was the start against Kansas City where he was fortunate to allow only 3 earned runs as he did get rocked for 10 hits in less than 7 innings of work. Each of Chen's last 3 starts have gone over the total and only 2 unders have been recorded in his last 9 starts. Each of Cueto's last 5 starts have gone over the total. The over is 7-3-1 in the Royals last 11 games and 8-3 in the Orioles last 11 games. Play OVER 8 runs in Baltimore as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-13-15 | San Diego Padres v. San Francisco Giants OVER 7.5 | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 runs in San Francisco vs San Diego @ 4:05 ET -Â Odrisamer Despaigne is making this start only because Colin Rea has soreness in his right elbow and forearm. Despaigne certainly hasn't truly 'earned' this opportunity. In fact, the Padres right-hander has made 17 starts this season and has a 5.25 ERA in these outings. Out of the bullpen Despaigne has compiled a 7.33 ERA this season. He got hammered by the Giants the last time he saw them (less than 2 months ago) and he'll get rocked again here! San Francisco is 5-2 in their last 7 games and they've been hot at the plate with 7.4 runs per game scored in those five victories including yesterday's dominating win. The Giants send Mike Leake to the mound and he has not yet recorded a victory since being acquired from Cincinnati in July. The San Francisco right-hander is winless with a 5.68 ERA in his three most recent start and he also was rocked for 11 hits in less than 6 innings of work the last time he faced the Padres. Play OVER 7.5 runs in San Francisco as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-13-15 | Oakland A's v. Texas Rangers OVER 9.5 | 4-12 | Win | 100 | 4 h 10 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 9.5 runs in Texas vs Oakland @ 3:05 ET - Chi Chi Gonzalez is returning from AAA Round Rock to make this start for the Rangers. He is 0-2 with a 4.97 ERA in his two career starts against the A's and will get hit hard again here. Oakland sends southpaw Felix Doubront to the mound for this one. The over is 5-2-1 in the 8 starts he's made for the A's this year. Even though he's gone 2-0 in his last 3 starts, Doubront has a 5.14 ERA and a 1.71 WHIP in these outings and all the hits he's been allowing is going to catch up to him here. Oakland is 38-21 to the over in divisional games this season. Yesterday's game stayed under the total as the teams combined to leave 19 runners on base. Look for today's game to make up for that. Play OVER 9.5 runs in Texas as an *8* selection. |
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09-12-15 | Colorado Rockies v. Seattle Mariners OVER 8 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 40 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 8 runs in Seattle vs Colorado @ 9:10 ET - It may seem a little surprising to see a total of 8 on a game in pitcher-friendly Seattle. So often the totals in the Pacific Northwest are in the 6.5 to 7.5 range. The fact that this one is an 8 should not scare you. It should actually encourage to play the over because it was purposely set higher by the odds makers because of what is expected to occur at Safeco Field Saturday night...plenty of runs! The Rockies Yohan Flande got rocked in his most recent start with 6 runs allowed on 8 hits in less than five innings of work. The Colorado southpaw has a 6.91 ERA and a 1.94 WHIP in his last three starts. He will be opposed by another left-hander tonight as southpaw Roenis Elias gets the start for the Mariners. The Seattle lefty was recalled from AAA Tacoma a few weeks back and has been winless in his four starts while compiling a 4.42 ERA since coming back to the big club. Big hits have been a problem for him in his last three starts and he's walked six in his last 10 and 2/3 innings of work. The Rockies have hit lefties well this year and should pound Elias. The over is 31-16-2 in the Mariners last 49 games and 19 of their last 25 games against teams with a losing record have resuted in an over. Play OVER 8 runs in Seattle as a *6* selection Saturday. |
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09-12-15 | Houston Astros v. Los Angeles Angels OVER 7.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 7.5 runs in LA Angels vs Houston @ 9:05 ET - The Angels are getting their third look at Lance McCullers in less than 3 months and I expect the third time to be the charm for Angels hitters. The Astros right-hander hasn't recorded a victory since late July and he is 1-5 with a 5.09 ERA in road games this season. He's opposed by southpaw Hector Santiago tonight. The Angels left-hander has struggled in recent outings with a 6.92 ERA in his last three starts. Though he's had some success against the Astros this season, this will be the third time they've seen him in the past four months. Couple that with the fact that he's in poor current form and you have the perfect recipe for Houston to enjoy success at the plate tonight. The over is 7-3-1 in the Astros last 11 games. After last night's pitchers' duel look for a return to some hot hitting tonight. Play OVER 7.5 runs in the LA Angels game as a *6* selection Saturday. |
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09-12-15 | Oakland A's v. Texas Rangers OVER 9 | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 9 runs in Texas vs Oakland @ 8:05 ET - The A's Sean Nolin is making just the third start of his career and only his 2nd one of the season since coming off of the disabled list. He did allow only 5 hits in his first start but he walked three while striking out only one and did end up allowed 3 earned runs in his 6 innings of work. That outing came at home in pitcher-friendly Oakland but now his second start of the season comes at hitter-friendly Texas. Look for the inexperienced southpaw to get rocked here. He'll be opposed by Yovani Gallardo of the Rangers tonight. Though the right-hander has pitched well of late he's winless in 3 starts against Oakland this season and he compiled a 4.58 ERA against the Athletics. The over is 7-3-1 in the A's last 11 games. Oakland was averaging 5.6 runs per games in their last 10 games prior to being shutout yesterday. Look for them to respond at the plate in this one. The over is 38-20 in A's divisional games this season. Play OVER 9 runs in Texas as a *6* selection. |
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09-12-15 | Minnesota Twins v. Chicago White Sox OVER 8 | 2-8 | Win | 111 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *6* OVER 8 runs in Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota @ 7:10 ET - Yesterday's game pushed the total but the over is now 30-12-1 in Chicago's last 44 games! The White Sox are 7-1 to the over in Jose Quintana's last 8 starts. The southpaw has struggled in each of his last two home starts with 8 runs allowed (7 earned) on 16 hits in just 10 and 1/3 innings of work. Quintana gave up 6 earned runs in 6 innings of work in his last start against Minnesota and that outing was in Chicago. He's opposed by fellow left-hander Tom Milone tonight. The Twins southpaw did pitch better in his most recent start but he's stll trying to recover from his trip to the disabled list and in his prior road start he gave up 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits in only 5 and 1/3 innings of work. Play OVER 8 runs in the Chicago White Sox game as a *6* selection Saturday. |
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09-11-15 | Oakland A's v. Texas Rangers OVER 9.5 | Top | 0-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 9.5 runs in Texas vs Oakland @ 8:05 ET - Off back to back shutout losses in Seattle, the Rangers are happy to be back home where they have won 13 of their last 16 games. Texas averaged 5.4 runs per game at home in August and this is their first home game in September. The Rangers potent offense will get right back on track at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The A's are 38-19 to the over in divisional match-ups this season and they send a struggling Jesse Chavez to the mound tonight. The Oakland right-hander is 0-2 with a 9.25 ERA and a 2.57 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Not surprisingly, all 3 games went over the total. Look for another slugfest today as the Rangers Colby Lewis is also in poor current form. The Texas right-hander is 0-3 with an 8.62 ERA and a 2.04 WHIP in his last 3 starts. Opponents have hit .343 against him during this stretch. Lewis allowed 2 homers in his most recent home start and Chavez has allowed at least one homer in 8 consecutive starts. The over is an incredible 11-1-1 in the 13 home starts Lewis has made this season. The A's have stayed under the total just twice in their last ten games. Oakland is averaging 5.6 runs per game during this 10 game stretch and Lewis is the perfect match-up to keep the hot hitting going. Play OVER 9.5 runs in Texas as a *10* Top Play Friday. |
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09-11-15 | Washington Nationals v. Miami Marlins OVER 7.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7.5 runs in Miami vs Washington @ 7:10 ET - The Nationals are on a 9-1 run to the over. The Nats have lost 3 straight games entering Friday's action and the over is 12-2 in Washington's game this season when they enter a contest on a losing streak of three games or more. The Marlins are 14-7 to the over this season when they are a home dog in the +100 to +125 price range. The over is 17-10 this season in Miami's games against left-handed starters. As impressive as the Nationals Gio Gonzalez has been at times this season, note that he's only 4-4 on the road this year and has compiled an unimpressive 4.81 ERA away from home. Earlier this season he got throttled at Miami. The over is 9-4-1 in the 14 road starts Gonzalez has made this season. The Marlins will have Jarred Cosart on the mound tonight and he's compiled an ugly 9.25 ERA and unsightly 1.80 WHIP in his last three starts. He's 1-4 this season and has been pounded by Washington in his career. With this total also on the move downward it is definitely "go time" with this one. Play OVER 7.5 runs in Miami as an *8* selection Friday. |
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09-11-15 | G1 Chicago Cubs v. G1 Philadelphia Phillies OVER 7 | 5-1 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 7 runs in Philadelphia vs Chicago Cubs (G1 of DH) @ 5:05 ET - Well aware of the fact that Jake Arrieta has been absolutely insane for the Cubs this season. However, this is actually a dangerous opponent for him to face. The Phillies season was over long ago. They have some big sticks that can do some damage and certainly no one is putting any pressure on themselves at the plate because there is definitely no "pennant race pressure" for this team. Arrieta has allowed 3 earned runs or more only once in his last 16 starts. Who was that outing against? The Phillies of course! The point is that this is a bit of a contrarian angle but I do expect the Phils sticks to again make a little noise against Arrieta. Of course the biggest key to this play is that the Cubs should pound Philadelphia's Adam Morgan. The southpaw hurler has struggled in two of his last three starts and has a 6.19 ERA over these last three outings. The over is 5-1 in Morgan's six home starts this season. Overall, in their last 8 games, only two unders have resulted for the Phillies. As for the Cubs, the over is 6-2-1 in their last 9 games. The over is 7-1 this season in Phillies home games where they are an underdog of +175 or more. Play OVER 7 runs in Philadelphia in Game One of the double header as an *8* selection Friday. |
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09-10-15 | Detroit Tigers v. Cleveland Indians OVER 8 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 102 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in Cleveland vs Detroit @ 7:10 ET - The Indians 6-4 victory over the White Sox in Chicago flew over the total with plenty of home runs leading the way. The Tigers are off of an 8-0 home loss to the Rays yesterday that stayed under the total and one can fully expect the Detroit sticks to get back on track after that poor performance at the plate. The Tigers had scored at least 5 runs in 5 of their 8 prior games before that horrible effort against Tampa Bay. Detroit should enjoy much more success at the plate against Danny Salazar of the Indians tonight. Though Salazar has great overall numbers on the season, he has been roughed up in recent starts as evidenced by his 7.04 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in his last three outings. Salazar also is 0-3 in his last 3 starts against the Tigers and he's been particularly rocked in each of the last two. He'll be opposed by Alfredo Simon of Detrotit tonight. Though the right-hander has enjoyed success against the Indians this season, his current form suggests that will quickly come to an end tonight. Simon has a 7.72 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP in his last three starts. The over is 9-4 in his road starts this season as Simon has struggled (6.13 ERA) away from home all year. The over is 5-0 in Detroit's last 5 road games. The over is 9-2 in the Indians last 11 home games. Play OVER 8 runs in Cleveland as a *10* Top Play Thursday. |
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09-09-15 | Cleveland Indians -107 v. Chicago White Sox | Top | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play Cleveland Indians Money Line -107 @ Chicago White Sox @ 8:10 ET - Though his season got a late start, Josh Tomlin has simply been amazing for the Indians this year. He's gone 4-1 with a 2.55 ERA since returning to the Tribe and he's held opponents to a .173 batting average. The White Sox have seen him only one time since the 2012 season and Tomlin struck out 8 batters in just 5 innings of work. It's a big edge for the pitcher when the opponent hasn't seen much of him in recent years. Tomlin has simply been very crafty this season and is doing a great job of keeping hitters off balance. This continued in his most recent start as he held the powerful Tigers to just one run on only 4 hits in a 9 inning complete game gem at Detroit last week! Tomlin stays hot on the hill here while I expect Jeff Samardzija's recent struggles to continue against Cleveland. The White Sox right-hander has allowed at least 4 earned runs in 8 of his 10 starts since the All Star break. Samardzija lost all six of his August starts and he's truly not shown any signs of turning things around. Though Chicago got the win yesterday, they had lost 4 of their 6 previous home games and the ChiSox were shutout in two of those games and held to just 2 runs in another game. Tomlin is completely capable of another dominant performance on the road here. He should get plenty of run support as the Indians are getting their third look at Samardzija this season and this is the first time they've seen him since his awful late season swoon began. Big edges for the Indians here. Play Cleveland on the money line as a *10* Top Play Wednesday. |
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09-09-15 | Tampa Bay Rays v. Detroit Tigers OVER 9 | Top | 8-0 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 9 runs in Detroit vs Tampa Bay @ 7:05 ET - The wind is expected to be blowing out in Detroit this evening. While I certainly have a ton of respect for the Rays Jake Odorizzi, he's coming off of a start where he allowed 3 homers to the Bronx Bombers in New York and now he must face the Tigers powerful lineup in Detroit on a night when the wind is expected to be blowing out to right center. It's a good match-up for some big power to come from each of these lineups. Odorizzi has given up 18 earned runs in his last five starts spanning 29 and 1/3 innings of work. That equates to a 5.52 ERA and shows that Odorizzi certainly hasn't been as dominant lately as he was earlier this season. As for the Tigers hurler tonight, it will be Kyle Lobstein who takes to the mound. The Detroit southpaw is just coming back from the disabled list and he got rocked in his first start back. Lobstein gave up 6 earned runs on 8 hits in just 4 and 1/3 innings of work. On the season, the Tigers lefty has a 1-5 mark with a 6.19 ERA in his home starts. Tampa Bay has pounded southpaw starters this season as the Rays have a stellar .441 slugging percentage in games against left-handed starting pitchers. The over is 7-2-1 in the Tigers last 10 games. The over is 11-4-1 in the Rays last 16 games. Play OVER 9 runs in Detroit as a *10* Top Play Wednesday. |
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09-08-15 | San Francisco Giants v. Arizona Diamondbacks OVER 8.5 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 runs in Arizona vs San Francisco @ 9:40 ET - This was the only game on the card yesterday where both teams produced double digits in hits and yet the game stayed under the total. These teams combined for 22 hits and yet the game painstakingly stayed under the total as my clients and I know. It was my lone blemish on a four play card and I will get my revenge today. It's a perfect pitching match-up to again see plenty of hits but this time look for more of the opportunities to be cashed in. The Giants send Tim Hudson to the mound. The veteran right-hander is making his first starts since July 26th and he had been removed from the rotation for good reason. He's struggled this season and the only reason he's coming back in for this start is because Ryan Vogelsong has struggled so badly for the Giants. As for Hudson, he's compiled a 6.32 ERA in his last 3 starts, a 5.50 ERA with a 1.62 WHIP on the road this season, and he's allowed 7 homers in his 7 road starts. Hudson's counterpart tonight is the Dbacks Chase Anderson. The Arizona right-hander got absolutely crushed by the Giants lineup in his most recent start against them (in July) with 7 earned runs allowed on 10 hits in less than 4 innings of work. By the way, Hudson's most recent start against Arizona was earlier this season and he was rocked for 5 earned runs in 5 innings of work. Both hurlers are likely to get knocked around here as Anderson was lucky to only give up 3 earned runs in his most recent start considering he was rocked for 8 hits in just 5 innings of work. The over is 41-26 in Giants road games this season. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Arizona as a *10* Top Play Tuesday. |
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09-08-15 | Tampa Bay Rays v. Detroit Tigers OVER 9 | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 9 runs in Detroit vs Tampa Bay @ 7:05 ET - The Tigers send Matt Boyd to the mound and the southpaw's struggles continue. An interesting stat about Boyd that shows just how bad he is struggling to fool hitters is this: Boyd is getting hit at a .417 clip (25 for 60) when he is AHEAD in the count. It's no wonder that the Tigers left-hander is getting rocked so often when you consider a stat like that. Dertroit is now 1-7 in Boyd's 8 starts this season and he's compiled an 8.36 ERA on the year. Boyd has a 1-5 record and has allowed 12 homers in his 8 starts this season even though he's averaging less than 5 innings per start. Boyd will be opposed by the Rays Erasmo Ramirez in this one. He's another struggling hurler. Ramirez has given up 4 homers in his last 3 starts and this has certainly been a factor in the Rays right-hander compiling a 5.87 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP over his last three outings. In his 12 road starts for Tampa Bay this season, only 4 have resulted in unders. The over is 12-4 this season in Tigers games where they are a home dog in a price range between +100 and +125. The over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between these clubs at Comerica Park. Only 2 of the Tigers past 9 games have stayed under the total. The overs is 10-4-1 in Tampa Bay's last 15 games. Play OVER 9 runs in Detroit as an *8* selection Tuesday. |
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09-07-15 | Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies OVER 8.5 | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 in Philadelphia vs Atlanta @ 7:05 ET - The Phillies Aaron Harang is having an awful season and he's showing no signs of turning things around. After back to back starts where he's combined to give up 9 earned runs on 14 hits (including 4 homers) in less than 11 innings of work, Harang is now 5-14 with a 4.89 ERA on the season. The Braves Williams Perez is also having an awful time on the mound. He's compiled a 14.29 ERA and a 2.47 WHIP in his last 3 starts. On the season Perez has a 5.65 ERA. The Atlanta right-hander was absolutely awful in his only career start against the Phillies and that was only a little over 5 weeks ago so there is no reason Philadelphia shouldn't be able to pound him once again today! The over is 10-4-1 in the Braves last 15 games. The over is 13-5-1 in the Phillies last 19 games. The over is a perfect 4-0 in the last 4 starts Perez has made for Atlanta. The over is 5-2 in Harang's last 7 starts at home. At home with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs, the over is 15-7 in Phillies games this season. Also, the Braves have one of the worst bullpens in baseball and they've particularly struggled on the road this season. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Philadelphia as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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09-07-15 | San Francisco Giants v. Arizona Diamondbacks OVER 8 | 1-6 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Arizona vs San Francisco @ 4:10 ET - Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Diamondbacks here. Though he's off of a solid outing he has allowed 3 homers in his last two starts and has compiled a 4.40 ERA in his last 3 starts overall. He certainly hasn't been dominant and the Arizona southpaw is 0-3 in his last 3 starts against the Giants with 10 earned runs on 21 hits in 18 innings of work for a 5.00 ERA in those three starts. He'll be opposed by Mike Leake for San Francisco. The right-hander is winless in his four starts since coming over from the Reds in a trade. Though he hasn't pitched poorly in those outings, the key here is that Leake is getting hit at a .288 clip in day games this season and it certainly is no fluke as he was hit at a .285 clip in day games last season. The Dbacks should get to him early and often in this one as they have scored at least four runs in seven of their last eight games. The Giants have "rallied the troops" a bit as they are off back to back games where they scored 7 runs in each game and their hot offense will carry right over into this game. San Francisco is 12-4 to the over this season in road games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. Play OVER 8 runs in Arizona as an *8* selection Monday. |
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09-07-15 | Baltimore Orioles v. New York Yankees OVER 8 | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 4 h 10 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in New York Yankees vs Baltimore @ 1:05 ET - Wei-Yin Chen gets the start for the O's here and he's been crushed in each of his last two outings. The Orioles southpaw has given up 8 earned runs on 19 hits in just 11 and 1/3 innings of work spanning his last two starts. In Chen's most recent start in the Bronx, in July, he was fortunate to only allow 3 earned runs as he gave up 10 hits in only 6 and 1/3 innings of work. He's opposed by the Yankees Michael Pineda in this one. The right-hander had a fine start against the Orioles back on Mothers Day this year (on May 10th) as he amazingly struck out 16 O's that day. But Pineda quickly came back down to earth the next time he faced Baltimore as the Orioles got to him for 6 runs (5 earned) on 9 hits in just 4 and 1/3 innings of work then they saw him in June. Pineda is off of a surprisingly strong start against Boston in his most recent outing but, in his three prior starts, he gave up 14 earned runs in 16 innings of work! As for Chen, only two of his last eight outings have resulted in unders. Each of these teams had their games go over the total yesterday and, for the Orioles, that was their 5th over in their last 6 games. Play OVER 8 runs in the NY Yankees game as an *8* selection Monday. |
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09-06-15 | Texas Rangers v. Los Angeles Angels OVER 8 | Top | 0-7 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 11 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in LA Angels vs Texas @ 3:35 ET - Colby Lewis of the Rangers is 6-10 with a 5.83 ERA in his career starts against the Angels. Lewis comes into this start having been crushed in each of his last two starts. The Rangers right-hander has given up 11 runs (9 earned) in his last 10 and 2/3 innings of work spanning his last two starts and he took the loss in each outing. His struggles continue here against a team whom truly has been a nemesis for him. The Angels have some pitching concerns of their own here as they send Hector Santiago to the mound in this one. The LAA southpaw is 0-3 in his last 3 starts with a 10.12 ERA and a 2.25 WHIP. This match-up truly has "over" written all "over" it! The Angels are 38-26 to the over this season when they are off of a loss. The Rangers are riding high with confidence as they have won 7 of their last 9 games. That means plenty of big hits at the plate today with two struggling hurlers on the mound. Play OVER 8 runs in the LA Angels game as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-06-15 | Arizona Diamondbacks v. Chicago Cubs OVER 9.5 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 9.5 runs in Chicago Cubs vs Arizona @ 2:20 ET - Favorable weather at Wrigley Field this afternoon as a late summer pattern is still in place before an early taste of autumn comes in early this week. Until then, enjoy the summer sunshine and plenty of offense at Wrigley Field this afternoon. After yesterday's rare pitchers' duel at Wrigley, look for 'normalcy' to return here. The Cubs first four games of this homestand saw an average of 14.5 runs per game scored. Look for that type of an affair this afternoon. The Diamondbacks send Rubby De La Rosa to the mound and he's compiled a 5.00 ERA in his last 3 starts and has a 4.48 ERA as a starter away from home this season. He has allowed 3 homers in his last two starts and that is a concern with the wind expected to be blowing out at Wrigley Field this afternoon. It's not a major weather factor but it is enough of a breeze to be helpful. As for the Cubs starter this afternoon, it's Kyle Hendricks getting the start. The Chicago right-hander has compiled a 5.62 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP in his last three starts. In his last 11 innings on the bump Hendricks has walked 6 batters. The Diamondbacks had scored at least 4 runs in each of their last 6 games before being shutout yesterday. Arizona will respond today. The Cubbies had averaged 7 runs per game in their last 4 games before getting just a pair in yesterday's 2-0 shutout win. Normal "Wrigley summer offense" returns this afternoon. Play OVER 9.5 runs in the Chicago Cubs game as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-06-15 | Chicago White Sox v. Kansas City Royals OVER 8 | Top | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 47 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in Kansas City vs Chicago White Sox @ 2:10 ET - Johnny Cueto certainly is a big name pitcher but the results haven't lived up to the billing for the Royals right-hander of late. Cueto is 0-3 with an 8.47 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP in his last 3 starts! He's been getting absolutely pounded and he's unlikely to turn things around today against a White Sox team that he's compiled a 6.23 ERA against in his career. The only good news for Cueto is that he should get plenty of run support here. The Royals sticks will be teeing off against Erik Johnson of the White Sox. He has a 9.00 ERA in his career against Kansas City and Johnson also is making his first big league start since April of last year. Pitching at Kauffman Stadium is certainly not a desirable place to make your first start at this level after a long time away. The Royals are one of the best home hitting teams in the majors and I look for them to pound him early and often in this one. The ChiSox were on a 5-1 run to the over before yesterday's under. The Royals were on a 4-0 run to the over before yesterday's game stayed under the total. The big hitting resumes here. Play OVER 8 runs in Kansas City as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-06-15 | New York Mets v. Miami Marlins OVER 8 | 3-4 | Loss | -108 | 3 h 23 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Miami vs NY Mets @ 1:10 ET - Certainly Steven Matz performed well when the young southpaw was up with the big club earlier this season. However, he's now trying to come back from an injury (his lat) on the left side and I have no doubt this is in the back of his mind as he takes the mound today. Look for him to struggle against the Marlins but he should get plenty of run support here because the Mets will pound Miami's Jarred Cosart in this one. Cosart has compiled a 5.36 ERA overall in the bigs this season and is now returning from being demoted to the minors. He has a 12.27 ERA in his last three starts in the majors. The right-hander will get pounded by a Mets team that has averaged nearly 7 runs per game in their last 12 games. The Marlins will respond at the plate after being shutout yesterday. Play OVER 8 runs in Miami as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-06-15 | Cleveland Indians v. Detroit Tigers OVER 8.5 | 4-0 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 44 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8.5 in Detroit vs Cleveland @ 1:05 ET - The Indians were shut out yesterday. The last two times they were held to 1 run or less they responded each time. One time scoring 11 runs in a win and the other time scoring 8 runs in a win. They may not win today but I certainly do look for them to respond at the plate today against Justin Verlander. Overall, the Indians have hit Verlander well in 3 meetings with him over the past 12 months. 11 of the last 14 meetings between these clubs have gone over the total. The over was 6-0 in the Tigers last 6 games before yesterday's under. After scoring 6 runs yesterday, Detroit stays hot against Cody Anderson who has a 6.92 ERA in his last 3 starts. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Detroit as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-06-15 | Baltimore Orioles v. Toronto Blue Jays OVER 9 | 4-10 | Win | 102 | 4 h 43 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 9 runs in Toronto vs Baltimore @ 1:05 ET - Certainly some respect is owed to Marco Estrada based on his recent overall performances. However, this guy still gives up too many long balls and that will prove to be his undoing today. Estrada has given up 4 homers in his last 3 starts and is facing a powerful Orioles lineup Sunday. Baltimore was held to 1 run yesterday but previously had scored 17 runs in their two prior games combined. 8 of the 13 games between these clubs have gone over the total. The Blue Jays should enjoy success at the plate against Chris Tillman. The O's right-hander has been absolutely horrific against the Jays this season with 18 earned runs allowed in his last 12 and 1/3 innings of work. Play OVER 9 runs in Toronto as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-05-15 | San Francisco Giants v. Colorado Rockies OVER 11 | Top | 7-3 | Loss | -115 | 19 h 31 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 11 runs in Colorado vs San Francisco @ 8:10 ET - Yesterday's 2-1 final was certainly an atypical result in hitter-friendly Colorado. That said, look for the big sticks to resume the big hitting tonight. The Rockies had scored 32 runs in their first 5 games of this homestand before being held to just two runs last night. Colorado should have no trouble with the offerings of Jake Peavy tonight. The Giants right-hander has a 4.81 ERA away from home this season and he's compiled a 5.00 ERA in his last three starts overall. Peavy has been rocked for 9 earned runs on 15 hits (including 2 homers) in his last two starts (a combined 12 innings) at Coors Field. Chad Bettis gets the start for the Rockies tonight and he's compiled a 5.28 ERA in his home starts this season. After his last outing, he's fortunate that home ERA didn't balloon even higher! Bettis gave up just 4 earned runs to the Diamondbacks in his most recent start but they pounded out 11 hits in just 6 innings against him. Unlike Arizona, San Francisco will cash in those types of opportunities tonight and they'll certainly have plenty of them. The Giants are 40-24 to the over in road games this season. San Franicsco is 15-7 to the over in Saturday gams this season. The over is 35-25 in Giants games against teams with a losing record this season. The over is 35-22 in Rockies games against teams with a winning record this season. Also, the over is 32-21 in Colorado games against divisional foes this season. The over is 13-8 this season in Rockies home games where they are in a price range of -100 up to -125. Play OVER 11 runs in Colorado as a *10* Top Play Saturday. |
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09-05-15 | Chicago White Sox v. Kansas City Royals OVER 8 | 6-1 | Loss | -114 | 18 h 32 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Kansas City vs Chicago White Sox @ 7:05 ET - With yesterday's 12-1 loss, the over is now 4-0 in the Royals last 4 games. All 4 games totaled at least 11 runs. Kansas City has recorded just 3 unders in their last 12 games. The over is 11-4 in the White Sox last 15 games. Hot hitting for both clubs continues Saturday. The ChiSox hand the ball to Jose Quintana this evening. The southpaw has a 1.78 WHIP in his last 3 starts as he's struggled to keep guys off base. Quintana has given up 24 hits in his last 3 starts spanning a total of just 16 and 1/3 innings. As you can see, he's been very hittable! More of the same this evening as he's 0-2 in his last two starts against the Royals with 8 earned runs allowed on 18 hits in just 12 innings of work. His counterpart tonight, Kansas City's Danny Duffy, is also unlikely to enjoy success this evening. He gave up three earned runs in just 3 and 1/3 innings of work against the White Sox in a match-up less than 4 weeks ago. Duffy has a 4.59 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP in his last 3 starts. The southpaw has given up 19 hits in his last 15 and 2/3 innings of work. 5 of the last 7 match-ups between these teams in KC have gone over the total. The Royals are 37-26 to the over this season in their games against teams with a losing record. The White Sox are 16-9 to the over in their road games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs this season. The ChiSox are also 13-6 to the over in Saturday games this season. Play OVER 8 runs in Kansas City as an *8* selection Saturday. |
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09-05-15 | Cleveland Indians v. Detroit Tigers OVER 8 | 0-6 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 28 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Detroit vs Cleveland @ 7:05 ET - After getting drilled 8 to 1 yesterday, the over is now 6-0 in the Tigers last 6 games! As for the Indians, with yesterday's victory, they have now won 7 of their last 9 games and have averaged 6 runs per game in doing so! The Tribe should stay hot at the plate tonight as they face Alfredo Simon of the Tigers in this one. The Detroit right-hander has been absolutely crushed in each of his last two starts with 14 earned runs allowed in just 9 and 1/3 innings of work. These teams have combined to go over the total in 11 of their 13 match-ups this season. Although Indians hurler Danny Salazar has some strong overall numbers this season, he's given up 14 hits in his last 11 and 2/3 innings of work. Also, the Cleveland right-hander is winless in his last two starts against the Tigers and they got to him for 10 runs (9 earned) in just 11 and 1/3 innings of work. Play OVER 8 runs in Detroit as an *8* selection Saturday. |
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09-04-15 | Chicago White Sox v. Kansas City Royals OVER 8.5 | Top | 12-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 runs in Kansas City vs Chicago White Sox @ 8:10 ET - The White Sox John Danks is 2-8 on the road this season with a 6.48 ERA and he's been hit at a .311 clip away from home this year. He certainly faces a tough challenge here as the Royals are a RED HOT 9-3 in their last 12 games and they've averaged 6.5 runs per game in those contests. They should have no trouble staying hot against the ChiSox southpaw as his road struggles continue. Danks is opposed by the Royals Kris Medlen in this one. The Kansas City right-hander has allowed just 3 earned runs in each of his first two starts with the Royals this season. however, he now faces a White Sox team that is off of a 6-4 win and has now scored 6 runs in 4 of their last 5 games. The OVER is 7-2 in the White Sox last 9 road games and the Royals have gone over the total in 4 of their last 5 games entering this contest. Kansas City has scored at least 5 runs in 9 of their last 12 games. With hot hitting from both clubs, and two pitchers certainly not likely to dominate, you have the perfect recipe for an over here. The White Sox are 15-9 to the over this season in road games wth a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. The Royals pound the ball once again tonight. Play OVER 8.5 runs in Kansas City as a *10* Top Play Friday. |
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09-04-15 | Cleveland Indians v. Detroit Tigers OVER 8 | 8-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Rickenbach MLB *8* OVER 8 runs in Detroit vs Cleveland @ 7:05 ET - ADDED NOTE: ***Josh Tomlin is now expected to get the start for the Indians and this doesn't hurt this play in any way whatsoever. In fact, Tomlin has allowed 7 homers in his 4 starts so far this year and he's now facing one of the most powerful lineups in the American League. He's also 1-4 with an ugly 7.27 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP in his career starts against the Tigers. That doesn't bode well for him tonight. Look for Detroit to score early and often in this one!*** There is no doubt that Corey Kluber of the Indians is a rock solid hurler. But still, this is the Tigers, and this is in Detroit. Not an easy match-up for any hurler! In fact, Kluber has allowed 5 homers in his last 3 starts against the Tigers and he totaled only 14 innings of work in those 3 outings. With Detroit's 15-7 loss at Kansas City yesterday the OVER is 5-0 in the Tigers last 5 games. The Indians come into this game off of back to back losses to the Blue Jays but previously Cleveland had won 6 straight games and averaged nearly 7 runs of offense per game. The Tribe can certainly get their sticks right back on track against the Tigers tonight. Detroit sends Kyle Lobstein to the mound tonight and he's 0-3 with a 5.68 ERA in six outings in his recent minor league assignment. When you're struggling like that in the minors, coming up to the big show isn't likely to help matters. Look for him to get pounded here as both lineups produce early and often in this one! Play OVER 8 runs in Detroit as an *8* selection. |
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09-03-15 | Detroit Tigers v. Kansas City Royals OVER 8 | Top | 7-15 | Win | 100 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8 runs in Kansas City vs Detroit @ 8:10 ET - The over is 20-8 this season in Tigers road games with a posted total of 8 or 8.5 runs. Detroit enters this match-up having gone over the total in each of their last 4 games. The Royals have recorded just 3 unders in their last 12 games. Edinson Volquez gets the start for Kansas City and he's given up 8 runs (7 earned) on 15 hits in his last 13 and 1/3 innings of work. The right-hander is facing the Tigers for the 3rd time this season and he allowed 6 runs (5 earned) in 7 innings in his most recent outing against them. He'll be opposed by Matt Boyd of Detroit. The southpaw has been rocked by the longball in recent starts. Boyd has given up 13 earned runs on 18 hits (including 6 homers!) in his last 3 starts which have spanned 17 innings of work. He's facing a powerful Royals lineup that has produced an average of nearly 6 runs per game in going 8-3 in their last 11 games. Kansas City is red hot at the plate and Boyd has little chance of slowing them down. He last pitched here just over three weeks ago and he was rocked for 9 hits in just 5 and 1/3 innigns of work. He gave up 3 earned runs in that outing and was fortunate that the damage wasn't worse! It will be tonight! Play OVER 8 runs in Kansas City as a *10* Top Play Thursday. |
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09-02-15 | Arizona Diamondbacks v. Colorado Rockies OVER 11 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 8 h 43 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 11 in Colorado vs Arizona @ 8:40 ET - Yesterday's games both stayed under the total and all three games in this series have stayed under the total thusfar. Despite 61 hits so far in 3 games the big runs just haven't hit the scoreboard yet. They will today. Look for some clutch hitting and some big hits with these two hurlers on the mound! Chase Anderson gets the start for the Diamondbacks. He's off of back to back quality starts but previously had been rocked for 36 earned runs in his last 8 starts which spanned 42 and 1/3 innings. That equates to a 7.65 ERA and Coors Field is the perfect place for those types of struggles to resume. In fact, in his most recent start here (on June 23rd), Anderson gave up 8 earned runs in less than 5 innings of work. He's allowed 5 homers to the Rockies in his last 16 innings of work against them. Anderson faces a tall order here as Colorado is primed for a big day at the plate after getting swept at home in yesterday's day/night double-header! The Rockies concerns tonight will be relating to their own pitching. Not only do bullpens get stretched out because of double-headers, Colorado has to be concerned with what they will get from their starting pitcher tonight. Jon Gray has a 9.00 ERA in his last three starts. At home this season he's compiled an 8.43 ERA in three starts. The Rockies are 4-1 to the over in the five starts that the right-hander has made this season. Gray gets pounded by a Dbacks lineup that has hit right-handers well this season. Play OVER 11 runs in Colorado as a *10* Top Play Wednesday. |
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09-02-15 | Pittsburgh Pirates v. Milwaukee Brewers OVER 9 | Top | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 9 in Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh @ 8:10 ET - The Brewers are starting Zach Davies tonight. He's making his major league debut after being acquired recently from the Orioles at the non-waiver trade deadline. Davies does have a good change-up but he's not a hard thrower. That will make it tough to get hitters out at this level. The Pirates have scored at least 4 runs in 9 of their last 13 games and had been very hot before losing two straight games. They will get right back on track here as they take advantage of a young hurler making his MLB debut. Davies, in his 5 starts with AAA Colorado Springs has gone 1-2 with a 5.00 ERA and a 1.85 WHIP. After getting hit at a .333 clip for Colorado Springs it won't get any easier facing major league hitting tonight. The Pirates send a struggling hurler to the mound tonight. Jeff Locke gets the start and the over is 6-2 in his road starts this season and none of his last 7 starts have resulted in an under! In fact, Locke has allowed 24 earned runs in 38 innings spanning those 7 starts. That equates to a 5.68 ERA during this rough stretch and, though he's off a rare quality start in his last outing, that doesn't erase the facts surrounding his overall current form of late. It also helps the Brewers lineup that this will be the fourth time this season that they are seeing him! Play OVER 9 runs in Milwaukee as a *10* Top Play Wednesday. |
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09-01-15 | New York Yankees v. Boston Red Sox OVER 9 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
Rickenbach MLB *10* Top Play OVER 8.5 or 9 runs in Boston vs New York Yankees @ 7:10 ET - Yesterday's game was a 4-3 win for the Red Sox in this massive rivalry. That stayed under the total but look for much more scoring today. Boston came into this series on a 24-6-2 (80%) run to the over and has averaged 5 runs per game over their last 13 games. Their lumber will resume the hot hitting today against Michael Pineda of the Yankees. Pineda has allowed 20 hits and 14 earned runs in his last 16 innings of work. His 7.87 ERA in recent outings is likely to balloon today as the Red Sox are hitting a stellar .293 in home games. The Yankees also should enjoy plenty of success at the plate today as well. Porcello's most recent home start saw him get clobbered by the White Sox with 6 runs (5 earned) on 10 hits (including 2 homers) in just 2 innings of work. Porcello has been hit hard in his last 3 starts against the Yankees with 24 hits allowed in 20 innings of work. The Yankees, even with yesterday's loss, are 3-1 in their last 4 games and have averaged 10 runs per game. After being held in check yesterday they will bounce back quickly at the plate today with Porcello providing the perfect remedy to yesterday's hitting woes at the plate. The Yanks did get 10 hits yesterday but just couldn't get the clutch hits they needed. Plenty of baserunners again for New York tonight, but against Porcello look for "clutch" to come back tonight and some big bases clearing hits come tonight. Play OVER 8.5 or 9 runs in Boston as a *10* Top Play Tuesday. |
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