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08-14-23 | Angels v. Rangers -1.5 | Top | 0-12 | Win | 110 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Texas Rangers on the run line. MLB DOUBLE PLAY. Game 906. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. Texas enters Game 1 of this series on an 8-2 run, leading the AL West by 2.5 games, with the AL’s second-best mark of 70-48. Los Angeles is on a 3-7 cold streak, dwelling in the divisions fourth spot, 11.5 games back at 59-60. The Angels, which possess a 34-44 road record this season, go into Globe Life Field to face the Majors best home team, the Rangers, owning a 40-20 record in their stadium. Sandoval and Scherzer are scheduled here today. The Los Angeles left-hander is 6-8, with a 3.86 ERA this season, as the team has lost five of his last seven starts. The Texas right-hander owns a very impressive, 11-4 mark with an ERA of 3.88 on the campaign. Over his career, he has faced today’s opponent six times, dominating them, with a 4-1 record and a 2.45 ERA. Over their last 10 contests, the Angels have accounted for three or less runs eight times while their pitching staff has allowed five or more runs six times. Meanwhile, in their last 10 outings, the Rangers offense has exploded for five runs or more seven times, while their pitching staff has only allowed more than three runs just once in that same 10 game time span. Take Texas on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-13-23 | 49ers v. Raiders +4 | Top | 7-34 | Win | 100 | 52 h 2 m | Show |
Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Week 1 Best Bet. Game 134. 1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST. As of this week, the San Francisco 49ers are touted to be one of the top teams in football this season. Most sports books have them taking the NFC West with ease. And most sports books have them as one of the top two teams in the NFC. Meanwhile, questionably the most talked about team in pro football, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to finish last in the AFC West, and only win 6.5 games. There might be a little animosity here dating back to when both teams were in the same state. But there’s definitely some animosity being the quarterback for San Francisco over recent seasons is now wearing a Las Vegas jersey. Oh, by the way, to add gasoline to the fire, the last time these two teams faced one another, San Fran won in OT at Allegiant, 37-34. That game was played last January 1. Reports are that Brock Purdy is most-likely not going to play here (check status). But the offense certainly is chock-full of talent at the quarterback slot. I don’t expect head coach, Kyle Shanahan to put any of his playmakers at risk for too long. Raiders head coach, Josh McDaniels is known to put forth an effort in August action. Overall, this team is 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS their L7 in preseason games. There is a lot of pressure on the Las Vegas coaching staff, players, and front office to win here. I do see them coming out here and playing very strongly and making a splash. Giving them this many points at home is a mistake. Take the Raiders. Thank you. |
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08-12-23 | Angels v. Astros -160 | 3-11 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
Houston Astros. DP. Game 916. 4:15 pm pst/7:15 pm est. The Astros have had their way with the Angels, taking eight of the 11 meetings this season by a combined score of 72-52, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday, 11-3. Los Angeles is struggling, dropping eight of their last 10 to drop into fourth place in the A.L. West, 11.5 games back. Over that 10-game span, they lineup has accounted for five of more runs just three times while their pitching and defense has gotten smoked for five or more runs seven times. Anderson and France are scheduled to start here. The Angels LH is 0-1 with a 6.37 ERA over six career starts against the Astros. The Houston RH has been exceptional as the team has won the last seven games he has made an appearance. The big difference here is the contrast between he pitching staffs and the better and more consistent lineup of the Astros. Take Houston. Thank you. |
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08-12-23 | Colts v. Bills +4 | 19-23 | Win | 100 | 25 h 10 m | Show | |
Buffalo Bills. Bookie Buster. Game 122. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. With the news that both Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs (check status) will not be playing this Saturday, money started coming in on Indianapolis. After yet another post season, let down last year for Buffalo, they must come out here and make a statement. Being at home and getting points, especially this many points against a team that is slated to win just 6.5 games this season, can’t sit well with the Bills. They want to come out and give their very loyal, following something to be excited about. Reports are that Anthony Richardson (check status) will start at QB four the Colts. While Indianapolis has some solid names on their offense, I just don’t see them having too much success against the anticipated much-improved Buffalo defense. If you recall, a season ago The Buffalo stop-unit was a bit leaky at times. On the opposite side of the ball, the Bills possess some very good talent vying for first- and second-string slots. Besides, this is a team that has won and covered five of their last six preseason contests. Take the Buffalo plus the points. Thank you. |
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08-11-23 | Broncos -5 v. Cardinals | 17-18 | Loss | -113 | 30 h 51 m | Show | |
Denver Broncos. NFLX LAS VEGAS STRIP MOVE. Game 117. 7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST. With a new head coach and a new attitude, many feel the Denver Broncos are a much-improved team this season. For this particular matchup, starters are expected to get 15 snaps. After that they do have ample talent in key offensive backup positions, my friends. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals are predicted to be just about the worst team in the NFL as prognosticators have them winning a mere, 4.5 games this season. Colt McCoy (check status) is going to start here as Kyler Murray is not playing at all (check status). I doubt very much they will jeopardize running back, James Conner, the Broncos are 5-1 straight up and 4-2 ATS the last two preseasons. I like Denver here. Take them, lay the 5.5. Thank you. |
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08-11-23 | Commanders v. Browns -3 | Top | 17-15 | Loss | -105 | 28 h 31 m | Show |
Cleveland Browns. Friday Night Lights Winner. Game 116. 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST. Cleveland came out and took down the New York Jets this preseason already with just backups. Deshaun Watson is expected to play here a bit. But it is the deep, strong ground game of the Browns that will control the tempo and the clock here. This is a team that wants their in-state rival, division favorite, Bengals to know they are not a pushover this season. Washington covered just one preseason contest over the last two Augusts. Take Cleveland. Thank you. |
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08-11-23 | Giants -2.5 v. Lions | 16-21 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 26 m | Show | |
New York Giants. NFLX TOUCH DOWN PLAY. Game 107. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Prognosticators have the Lions running away with the NFC North this season, while the Giants are picked to finish third in the NFC East. New York has a lot more to prove here. And believe it or not, are deeper with backups at key offensive positions. Detroit has only covered just once over the last two preseasons. Take the Giants. Thank you. |
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08-11-23 | Steelers -2.5 v. Bucs | 27-17 | Win | 100 | 27 h 15 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh Steelers. High Roller. Game 109. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Oh, how the Steelers have fallen. It seems forever that they were not just the favorite to take their division, but also a top, AFC powerhouse. But when a team steeped in tradition is picked to finish last in their division, but still expected to win over nine games, something just isn’t right, my friends. Pittsburgh won six of their last seven preseason games straight up, going 5-2 ATS. The Buccaneers have talent and two able play-callers. But the defense is still quite questionable and the Steelers offense is chock-full of playmakers. Under a field goal here is a gift. Tampa Bay is 1-5 both straight up and ATS the last six preseason games. Take Pittsburgh. Thank you. |
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08-10-23 | Texans v. Patriots +3.5 | Top | 20-9 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
New England Patriots. Thursday Night Winner. Game 104. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. The line in this contest moved because it was announced that CJ Stroud is expected to start. Trust me my friends, they won’t jeopardize him for too long. And after him taking the reins will be Case Keenum. Enough said! Mac Jones is not expected to see any action here. Not to fret, the second and third stringers have not been set as of today. So, I expect some solid competition with the backup quarterbacks here tonight. The New England offense is also loaded at the running back and wide receiver positions. So, you’re going to see some good talent on the field throughout the entire game. My friends, New England is picked to be dead last in the AFC East. That doesn’t sit well with their coach, their team, or their fans. Look for a good showing at home in front of their loyal fans in Foxboro. By the way, they are also 7-3 ATS, the last four years (three preseasons). Take the Patriots plus the 3.5. Thank you. |
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08-09-23 | Rangers -1.5 v. A's | 0-2 | Loss | -165 | 4 h 0 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers on the run line. High Roller play. Game 963. 12:35 PM PST/3:35 PM EST. These two American League West representatives continue to go in opposite directions. The Texas Rangers have a stronghold in their division, in first place at 68-46, possessing a three-game lead. The Oakland Athletics, dwell in last place in the division and own the worst overall record in the Majors at 32-82. Just for the record folks, they are 36 games back in the West. The Rangers, which are on an eight-game overall win streak, have taken Games 1-2 of this series by a combined score of 11-4. As a matter fact, they have truly dominated the A’s, taking seven of nine meetings this season. In those seven victories, they have outscored their opponent by a combined 54-12. As a matter of fact, in all of their victories, over their division opponent in 2023, not one has come by less than two runs per game. Montgomery and Pruitt are expected to start here today. There is no question the Texas left-hander is the better hurler. I don’t expect the Oakland right-hander to see any more than an inning or two of action. This certainly benefits the number one ranked scoring offense in baseball of the Rangers as then they must then face the 30th ranked pitching staff of the Athletics. Take Texas on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-08-23 | Rockies v. Brewers -1.5 | 7-3 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers on the run line. MLB Double Play release. Game 910. 5:10 PM, PST/8:10 PM EST. A National League division leader, squares off here against a division doormat in Game 2 of this series. The Brewers own the top-spot in the Central. But they only have a 1.5 game lead over the Reds. They need to keep their foot on the gas. The Rockies are already making vacation reservations for October, as they own the worst record in the N.L. Milwaukee took a Game 1 of this series yesterday with authority, crushing Colorado, 12-1. The Rockies took the three earlier meetings back in May. However, a lot of things have changed for both of these teams since then. Kyle Freeland and Wade Miley are scheduled starters here. The Rockies left-hander is a dismal, 4-12 with a 4.86 ERA on the campaign. Things started OK for him in 2023. But he is now 0-8 in his last 12 starts since his last win back in mid-May. The team has dropped eight of his last 10 turns. On the road, things get worse, as he is 1-8 with a 5.33 ERA. The Brewers left-hander is 6-2 with a 3.01 ERA in 2023 and will be making his 300th career start. He seems to be getting stronger as the season is progressing, going 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA in his last six outings. As a matter of fact, in six of his last seven appearances, he has only allowed two runs or less. He has done quite well in his career against today’s opponent, possessing a 9-3 record with a 4.26 ERA in 18 games, which include 17 starts against the Rockies. My friends, Colorado happens to be the worst road team in the National League, at 19-38 away from home this season. When Freeland gets in trouble today, and trust me, he will get in trouble, things will go from bad from to worse as the Rockies staff ranks 29th in the Majors with a Team ERA of 5.55. Takes a Brewers on the runline. Thank you. |
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08-07-23 | Rangers -1.5 v. A's | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers on the run line. MLB Best Bet play. Game 971. 6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST. The Texas Rangers have taken hold of the American League West for a while now. However, they are well aware of the fact that the Houston Astros are just 2.5 games behind them. They need to keep their foot on the gas. This is a team that is riding a six-game hot streak. What better team to face than the sad sack, Oakland Athletics. While the Rangers possess one of the best overall records in baseball, the A’s own its worst. This does include the poorest home record in the Majors at 17-39 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. These two teams have met seven times in 2023, with Texas taking five of the seven matchups. Going back a bit, they have certainly dominated this division rivalry, taking seven of the last 10 overall matchups. Today’s starters are scheduled to be Dane Dunning and Ken Waldichuk. The Texas right-hander is 9-4 with a 3.14 ERA on the campaign. He’s coming off one of his best outings of the campaign. Over his career, he has faced Oakland six times, including five starts, going 1-0 with a 3.65 ERA. The A’s left-hander is 2-7 with a 6.52 ERA in 2023. What can you say about him? No matter how you look at it, his numbers are deplorable. His last three outings, he is 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA. At home this season he is 0-2 with a 4.85 ERA. As a matter of fact, the team is 4-13 in his appearances just since mid-May. He has made two starts in his career against the Rangers, with a whopping ERA of 7.20. Texas accounts for better than two runs more per game offensively, while they’re pitching staff ranks 14th and possesses a Team ERA of more than a run and a half less per game than the 30th ranked pitching staff of Oakland. Take the Rangers on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-06-23 | Rays -1.5 v. Tigers | 10-6 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays on the run line. Double Play release. Game 917. 10:40 AM PST/1:40 PM EST. To say Tampa Bay has dominated Detroit in recent seasons, would be an understatement. Despite dropping yesterday’s Game 2 match up, they have still taken eight of the last 10 meetings. As a matter fact, the last time they lost to the Tigers, they then rattled off five consecutive victories, outscoring them by a combined, 36-3. Currently, the Rays sit in second place in the American League East, 3.0 games back. Don’t feel so sorry for them my friends, they still possess the second-best overall record in the A.L. and the third best overall record in the Majors. However, the playoffs are just around the corner and they must put their foot on the gas. Tyler Glasnow and Matt Manning are scheduled today. The Tampa Bay right-hander has been superb over his last five turns, allowing just five earned runs in over 32 innings pitched. Over his last three outings, he is 2-0 with a 1.71 ERA. And on the road in 2023, he is a very respectable 3-1 with a 2.76 ERA. The Detroit right-hander is 3-3 with a 4.53 ERA on the campaign. He has an ERA at home this season of 4.61. And the team has lost his last three starts. He comes off two horrible outings, dropping both, getting plowed for 11 earned runs in 11 innings pitched. I look for the Rays to bounce back strongly here and get a big win over a lesser opponent. Take Tampa Bay on the runline. Thank you. |
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08-05-23 | Rays -140 v. Tigers | 2-4 | Loss | -140 | 3 h 17 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays. MLB Best Bet Play. Game 963. 10:10 PM, PST/1:10 PM EST. Don’t look now, but the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to get back on top of the American League East. They sit just 2.0 games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the most competitive division in baseball. They have taken all four meetings this season against the Detroit Tigers. Going back to last season, they have certainly dominated their American League Central opponent, winning nine of the last 10 matchups. Both at the plate and on the mound, they outclass their opponent here today. They average nearly a run and a half more per game offensively, while their pitching staff has a lower ERA of nearly three quarters of a run less per game. Speaking of pitching, making his debut for the Rays is Aaron Civale. The right-hander, who was just traded from the Cleveland Guardians, is having an excellent campaign, going 5-2 with a 2.34 ERA. All of his numbers have been solid this season. Over his last three outings, he is 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA. On the road in 2023, he is 2-1 with a 1.66 ERA. Over his career, he has absolutely dominated The Detroit Tigers, going 7-0 with a 2.06 ERA in 10 starts against them. Taking the mound at home is Tarik Skubal, who is 1-1 with a 4.57 ERA. The left-hander has not been good luck to his team this season, as they have lost four of his five starts. While his numbers are decent at home, over his last three outings, he is 1-1 with a 7.24 ERA. Tampa Bay looks to be back on track and are hungry to get back the top spot in their division. What better team to face than the lowly Detroit squad. Take the Rays. Thank you. |
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08-04-23 | Rockies v. Cardinals OVER 9.5 | 9-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Colorado Rockies/St. Louis Cardinals OVER. MLB Best Bet Play. Games, 907/908 5:15 PM, PST/8:15 PM EST. These two teams have met three times in 2023, combining for a total of 37 runs scored. Last season, in their six meetings, they played to five overs. Funny thing about these two teams, their pitching staffs rank among the worst in baseball. Speaking of pitching, Chris Flexen and Adam Wainwright are scheduled today. The Rockies right-hander is 0-5 with an 8.08 ERA this season. In three career appearances, which includes two starts against the Cardinals, he is 0-3 with an 11.57 ERA. The St. Louis right-hander is 3-5 with a 7.18 ERA in 2023. Over his career, he has an extremely impressive record against Colorado. However, this season is not a normal season for the veteran. Just over his last three outings, he is 0-2 with a 6.28 ERA. And playing a Busch Stadium in 2023, he is a dismal, 1-4 with an 8.16 ERA. I expect both offenses to explode and light up the scoreboard here. Take the over. Thank you. |
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08-03-23 | Diamondbacks v. Giants -124 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
San Francisco Giants. MLB Best Bet. Game 954. 12:45 PM, PT/3:45 PM, ET. It was only a month ago the Arizona Diamondbacks had full control of the National League West. Now they sit in third place, 5.5 games back in the division. Ahead of them in second place, is today’s opponent, the San Francisco Giants. The Giants have taken the last two games in this four-game stretch. They sit in second place just 2.5 games behind the Dodgers. This is an ideal opportunity for them to put a little more cushion between themselves and the rest of the Western division. Their pitching staff has been stellar, allowing three runs or less than seven of their last eight outings. Speaking of pitching, Brandon Pfaadt and Scott Alexander are scheduled here. The Diamondbacks right-hander is 0-4 with an 8.20 ERA on the campaign. The team has dropped three of his last force starts. His numbers are absolutely deplorable. On the road this season, he is 0-1 with a 7.31 ERA. His last three outings, he is 0-2 with a 7.90 ERA. The Giants left-hander has been a wonderful surprise this season, going 6-1 with a 3.13 ERA. Between starting and relieving, he has made 36 appearances already. I don’t expect him to go much more than an inning or two. But as I mentioned earlier, overall, the San Francisco pitching staff has been shutting down opponents’ lineups. By the way, just for the record, the Arizona lineup has really fallen short lately. They just can’t seem to put too many runs on the board. Take the Giants. Thank you. |
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08-02-23 | Phillies -119 v. Marlins | 8-9 | Loss | -119 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Philadelphia Phillies. Double Play release. Game 905. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. You know guys, we are closer to the end of the season then we are to the beginning. There isn’t a ton of baseball left. However, looking at the National League currently, the way the Central and west Divisions are knocking each other off, the Philadelphia Phillies have an excellent chance of at least a postseason spot. With today’s opponent, being an Eastern Division rival, they have a good chance of separating themselves a little bit and bettering their opportunity for a Wild Card spot. The Phillies come in to this match up today a little bit hotter, having taken both Games 1 and 2 of this series. Today’s schedule starters are Wheeler and Garret. The Philadelphia right-hander is 8-5 with a 3.74 ERA on the campaign. The team has won eight of his last nine outings. As a matter fact, he has allowed four runs or less in eight of those nine outings as well. He is extremely strong on the road this season, owning a 6-3 mark with a 3.48 ERA. He took a no decision in his only matchup against Miami in 2023 back on July 7, going six full innings, and only allowing three earned runs. The Marlins left-hander is 5-3 with a 4.08 ERA this season. While Miami has fared well in his turns since the end of May, he has started to spring a leak, allowing three or more earned runs in four of his last five appearances. At home, he is just 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA this season. And as I mentioned earlier, he’s started to crack a bit. Over his last three outings, he is 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA. The Phillies are certainly playing more consistent baseball and without question, have a better starter on the mound. This is an ideal opportunity to better their postseason chances while separating the team from the rest of the NL East. Take Philadelphia. Thank you. |
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07-31-23 | Padres -1.5 v. Rockies | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -125 | 13 h 9 m | Show |
San Diego Padres on the run line. Top-Rated Play. Game 907. 5:40 PM PST/8:40 PM EST. San Diego has won three in a row and six of their last 10. Meanwhile, Colorado is just awful, donning the worst overall record in the National League. Lugo and Gomber are set to take the hill today. The Padres right-hander has faced the Rockies 10 times, three of them starts, and is 3-0 with a 2.64 ERA in 30 2/3 innings. He has been significantly more reliable. Once the Colorado hurler gets in trouble, things go from bad to worse for the Rockies, as their pitching staff ranks 29th, with a Team ERA of 5.49. Take San Diego on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-30-23 | Rays v. Astros -108 | Top | 8-2 | Loss | -108 | 4 h 58 m | Show |
Houston Astros. MLB GOM. Game 966. 11:10 am pst/2:10 pm est. The Astros took Game 2 of this series with authority yesterday, 17-4. These two A.L. powerhouses are going in opposite directions as the Rays continue to slide, losing seven of their last 10, while the Astros are riding a 7-3 surge. Littell and Bielak are scheduled here today. No one expects the Rays right-hander to go more than a few innings. This is huge for us as the once solid, T.B. bullpen, has been getting plowed lately. Houston is money, and this time of year, expect them to step up. Especially against a team they may face come the postseason. Take the Astros. Thank you. |
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07-29-23 | Twins -1.5 v. Royals | Top | 7-10 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
Minnesota Twins on the run line. Double Play release. Game 913. 4:10 PM PT/7:10 PM EST. Minnesota has played solid baseball since the Opening Day of the season. However, they hit a little bit of a speedbump the last few games, dropping three in a row. This is a quality team, my friends. They are well aware of the fact that Cleveland sits just 1.5 games behind them in the Central Division. The Guardians are the only true threat in the division. They need to put some W’s on the board and they need them now. What better team to face than Kansas City. The Royals possess the second worst overall record in baseball at 29-76. Oh, and by the way, just for the record, they are 31.5 games back in the Division. This is a team that’s already making reservations for golf outings and vacations for October (LOL). The Royals did take Game 1 of this series yesterday. However, to say the Twins have gotten the better of them would be an understatement. Minnesota has taken nine of the 11 meetings in this Division rivalry this season. The last time they dropped a game to today’s opponent was at the end of April. They then rattled off four consecutive victories over their division rival. This is a team that averages nearly a run more per game while they’re pitching staff allows nearly 1.5 runs less per game. Speaking of pitching, today’s schedule starters are Bailey Ober and Jordan Lyles. The Twins right-hander is 6-4 with a 2.76 ERA on the campaign. The team has won five of his last seven turns. As a matter of fact, he has gone 10 consecutive starts allowing three or less runs. His last three outings, he is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA. And when a visitor this season, he is a very impressive 4-1 with a 2.41 ERA. The Royals right-hander is 1-12 with a 6.19 ERA on the campaign. In five career starts against Minnesota, Lyles is 0-2 with a 5.00 ERA, taking both losses this season. As a matter fact, he has made 19 starts in 2023, as the team has dropped 17 of his 19 turns. At home, he is winless this season, going 0-6 with a 4.91 ERA. I look for Minnesota to bounce back here today and make a statement and further dominate their division opponents. Take the Twins on the runline. Thank you. |
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07-28-23 | Rays v. Astros +101 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Houston Astros. Grand Slam play. Game 968. 5:10 PM PT/8:10 PM ET. These two teams are certainly two of the best not just in the American League, but in all of baseball. And they seem to be on a collision course for a postseason matchup as well. However, as we all know, baseball is a very streaky sport. Currently, Tampa Bay is starting to look fatigued, as the long season is taking its toll on the team, dropping 15 of their last 20 contests. Meanwhile, after a slow start, Houston is starting to heat up. They have won six of their last eight meetings, and are just behind Texas in the West. They have taken eight of the last 10 matchups with the Rays, including two of three this season. Starters today are McClanahan and Javier. There is no question that the Tampa Bay left-hander is one of the best in baseball this year. However, he has had problems with Houston in his career, going 0-2 with a 7.00 ERA in two lifetime starts against them, both of which came towards the end of last year. The Astros right-hander has done well against the Rays, going 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in three lifetime starts against them. The Tampa Bay pitching has been absolutely atrocious my friends, allowing five or more runs in six of their last 10 games. The way Houston’s bats are heating up, I look for them to explode once again here today and light up the scoreboard. Take the Astros. Thank you. |
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07-28-23 | Phillies -153 v. Pirates | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Philadelphia Phillies. High Roller play. Game 951. 4:05 PM PT/7:05 PM, ET. Philadelphia is a very good baseball team. Their only fault is being in the same division as Atlanta. They currently sit in second place in the NL East, 10.0 games back. Don’t fool yourself folks, this team is playoff caliber for sure. Meanwhile, after possessing the top spot in the Central for a while, Pittsburgh has now sunk to last place in the division, 11.5 games back. To say the Phillies have had their way with the Pirates would be an understatement. They have taken eight of the last 10 overall meetings going back the last two seasons. This is the first meeting between these two N.L. rivals of 2023. The Phillies enter this matchup winning three of their last four while the Pirates have dropped six off their last 10. Both at the plate and on the mound, Philadelphia outclasses Pittsburgh. Speaking of the mound, Zack Wheeler, and Mitch Keller are scheduled starters today. Both own respectable records this season. However, the Phillies, right-hander is 3-0 with a 2.30 ERA in five career starts against the Pirates. The Pittsburgh right-hander is 0-2 with a 7.80 ERA in three career starts against Philadelphia. Philly needs to put their foot on the gas to better their Wild Card situation, my friends. And facing the lowly Pittsburgh team is an ideal situation for them to do just that. Take the Phillies. Thank you. |
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07-27-23 | Cubs +102 v. Cardinals | Top | 10-3 | Win | 102 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs. Double Play GOM. Game 503. 4:45 PM PT/7:45 PM ET. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, baseball is the streakiest of all the major sports when it comes to sports betting. And inside of baseball, without question in my opinion, the Chicago Cubs are the streakiest team. They are the hottest team in the Majors, winning five in a row and seven of their last eight. They enter Game 1 of this series with the Cardinals with confidence, knowing they took the last three meetings less than a week ago against them. As a matter of fact, Chicago, sits just six games back in the NL Central, a full five games ahead of St. Louis in the division. This is a big game for the Cubs today folks, as they can reach a .500 record with a victory here. That’s right, they sit at 50-51 on the campaign and this is a very big game for them to get over the hump. St. Louis, on the other hand has fallen way short of expectations this season. They enter this series-opener, dropping four of their last six enroute to an overall record of 46-57. To be quite honest, they are just as shaky at home as they are on the road this season. Today’s schedule starters are Justin Steele and Miles Mikolas. The Chicago left-hander is a very impressive, 10-3 with a 2.95 ERA in 2023. In three starts against St. Louis this season, he is 3-0 with a 2.95 ERA. The team has won five of his last six overall turns. When he takes to the road this season, he is a very solid 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA. The St. Louis right-hander is 6-5 with a 4.33 ERA on the campaign. This season, he is winless against Chicago, going and 0-0 with a 5.79 ERA in two starts against them. He is allowing 3.2 earned runs per start on the campaign. To be quite honest, he has only had one solid year in the big leagues, and that was back in 2018. His last three starts he is 1-0 with a whopping ERA of 5.14. And playing at Busch Stadium this season, he has 2-2 with a 4.95 ERA. When he gets in trouble my friends, and he will get in trouble, the Cardinals will go to a pitching staff and a bullpen that ranks 23rd in baseball, with a Team ERA of 4.61. Oh, by the way, they also ran 25th in Quality Starts. This doesn’t bode well as the Chicago lineup has exploded, accounting for 7.3 runs per game just over their last 10 contests. Take the Cubs. Thank you. |
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07-26-23 | Marlins v. Rays -154 | 7-1 | Loss | -154 | 2 h 57 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays. Las Vegas Strip Move play. Game 968. 9:10 AM, PST/12:10 PM EST. To say Tampa Bay has had their way with Miami would be an understatement. They’ve taken nine of the last 10 meetings just since April, 2021. This does include a Game 1 victory yesterday, by a score of 4-1. The Rays still possess one of the best overall records in baseball. Although they’ve struggled a bit in July, they are still a monster team with the fourth-ranked scoring offense in baseball and the majors top pitching staff. Meanwhile, the Marlins, since All-Star Break are a dismal 1-9. They just can’t seem to do anything right. Their pitching has been steamrolled since the break. They can’t afford for their pitching to falter as they rank 27th in baseball in scoring. Speaking of pitching, Alcantara and Eflin are scheduled today. The Miami right-hander is 3-9 with a 4.70 ERA on the campaign, which does include a 0-5 record with a 4.98 ERA during day games this season. The Tampa Bay right-hander is 11-5 with a 3.36 ERA in 2023. He has been lights out at home, going 10-1 with a 2.10 ERA on the season. Miami’s pitching has been absolutely atrocious, while they’re hitting has always been less than stellar. With Tampa Bay needing wins right now as they are just 1.5-games back of Baltimore in the American League East, this is an ideal spot for them to catch a National League opponent at the right time. Take the Rays. Thank you. |
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07-25-23 | Blue Jays +124 v. Dodgers | 7-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
Toronto Blue Jays. Double Play release. Game 929. 7:30 PM, PST/10:10 PM EST. These two teams, being in different Leagues as you know, don’t face one another very often. However, Toronto took Game 1 of this series yesterday, with authority, 6-3. The Blue Jays are playing very good baseball, going 11-4 their last 15 outings. With all respect to Los Angeles, they have lost three of their last five contests. And only due to Arizona crumbling the last several weeks have they taken control of the first place in the National League West. The Dodgers do score more per game than does the Blue Jays. However, their pitching has significantly dropped off this season, ranking 20th, with a team ERA of 4.41. Meanwhile, you cannot ignore the fact that since the Opening Day of the campaign, Toronto’s pitching staff has been stellar and currently ranks seventh, with a team ERA of 3.83. Speaking of pitching, Chris Bassitt and Julio Urias are scheduled starters today. The Toronto right-hander is 10-5 with a 3.92 ERA in 2023. This season, he has done quite well against National League opponents, going 6-1 against them. The Los Angeles left-hander is 7-6 with a 5.02 ERA on the campaign. While he is good at home, his last three outings, he has an ERA of 5.29. And this season when facing American League foes, he is 0-2. With the way today’s starters have pitched against the opponents Leagues this season and the fact that Toronto has a bit better of a bullpen, we must find value in the visiting underdog. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you. |
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07-24-23 | Orioles +110 v. Phillies | 3-2 | Win | 110 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Baltimore Orioles. Double Play release. Game 967. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. At 61-38, the Baltimore Orioles possess the best overall record in the American League. This does include a 31-18 road record, which is the best away mark in all of baseball. They enter Game 1 of this series with the Philadelphia Phillies, red-hot, winning seven of the last 10 overall outings. Meanwhile, the Phillies, which have split their last 10 outings, sit in third place in the NL East, 11.5 games back. Kremer and Sanchez are scheduled here today. The Baltimore right-hander is certainly a stronger pitcher, going 10-4 with a 4.80 ERA on the campaign. He comes off a tough outing, despite the team winning. As a matter fact, the team has won six of his last seven turns. The Philadelphia left-hander has yet to earn a victory this season, going 0-3 with a 3.06 ERA. By the way folks, he is 0-3 at home this season with a 3.91 ERA. He is much stronger on the road. That is for sure. The Orioles are playing better baseball, more consistent baseball, are certainly right now accounting for more runs per game while their pitching staff sends a better starter to the mound here. Take the Orioles. Thank you. |
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07-23-23 | White Sox v. Twins -138 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 1 m | Show | |
Minnesota Twins. Double Play release. Game 916. 11:10 AM, PST/2:10 PM EST. Minnesota currently owns a two-game lead in the American League Central, and has an opportunity to further widen themselves from some of the rest of the division pack. They have taken Games 1 and 2 of this series with Chicago, to extend their domination of their division opponent this season to three consecutive wins and five of eight total meetings in 2023. The White Sox are just atrocious, sitting in fourth place in the Central, 11.0 games back at 41-59. They have dropped seven of the last 10 games coming into this Game 3 matchup. Not only do the Twins possess a better lineup, they also possess a better pitching staff. Speaking of pitching, Giolito and Ober are scheduled starters today. The Chicago right-hander is 6-6 with a 3.96 ERA on the campaign. The team has lost his last three turns. No matter how you slice it, his road numbers are just horrible, going 3-4 with a 5.74 ERA this season away from home. We spoke about those last three outings; well, his record is 0-1 with a whopping ERA of 6.48. The Twins right-hander is 6-4 with a 2.74 ERA this season. And in eight career starts against the White Sox, he is 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA. He has not allowed more than three earned runs in any appearance since May 22. His last three outings, he has been perfect at 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA. And at home this season, he owns a very low respectable ERA of 2.98. Minnesota is a better team. This is a team that scores more while they’re pitching staff ranks third in baseball. Take the Twins. Thank you. |
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07-22-23 | Royals v. Yankees -1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 2 h 22 m | Show | |
New York Yankees on the run line. Double Play release. Game 962. 10:05 AM PST/1:05 PM EST. Guys, normally, I do quite lengthy analysis on my games. Today, I’m gonna’ keep this one short and sweet… just like me because this game goes off very early and I’d like you guys to take advantage of it. The Yankees are just around the corner from getting back a couple of their starters who have been sideline with injuries. Granted they have a 51-47 record, which to be honest, would be good enough to make them a contender in any division in baseball. However, they are sitting in last place in the competitive, American League East. This does not sit well with New York. Playing Kansas City, the team of the second worst record in the American League, should certainly do wonders for them. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Royals rank among the worst in baseball, statistically. The Yankees hitting has been erratic at best, but their pitching staff continues to thrive, ranking in the top-10 in baseball. Speaking of pitching, Singer and Cole are scheduled starters today. The Kansas City right-hander is 6-8 with a 5.70 ERA on the campaign, which does include a 2-4 road record with a whopping ERA of 7.54. The New York right-hander continues to dominate. He is 9-2 with a 2.78 ERA in 2023, which does include a very impressive 6-1 record at home with a 2.91 ERA. My friends, he has not allowed more than three earned runs in any outing since the end of May. Look for him to dominate here as the Yankees bats come alive. Take New York on the runline. Thank you. |
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07-21-23 | Astros -1.5 v. A's | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. Double Play. Game 917. 6:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. Houston sits four-games behind Texas in American League West. This is unfamiliar territory for the Astros as they are so accustomed to leading the division over recent years. They need wins and they need them now. What better team to face to get those wins than the sad sack Oakland A’s. The A’s possess the worst record in all of baseball. To be quite honest, I don’t think it means much to them. They know they know they’re pretty much headed to Las Vegas in the upcoming seasons: new stadium, new fans, so they can write this season off, basically. To say Houston has had their way with Oakland would be an understatement. They have taken all seven meetings against their division rival in 2023, outscoring them, 36-10. During their current 1-9 overall slide, Oakland has only accounted for more than four runs once, while allowing five runs or more eight times during the span. Schedule starters are Framber Valdez, and JP Sears. While they both possess six defeats the season, the Houston left-hander has seven wins with a 2.76 ERA on the campaign, while the Oakland left-hander has just won once with a 3.99 ERA. Over the years Valdez has faced Oakland 11 times, which includes nine starts, going 4-3 with a 2.57 ERA. I doubt very much the second ranked pitching staff in the Majors of Houston will have any problems once again shutting down the 30th ranked scoring offense of Oakland here. Meanwhile, the Astros high-powered lineup looks like they once again will light up the 30th ranked pitching staff of their opponent here today. My friends, just for the record, Houston averages more than a run per game offensively, while their pitching staff yields more than two runs less per game. There’s no doubt that the Astros once again win big with authority over the A’s. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-20-23 | Astros -1.5 v. A's | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 25 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the runline. Las Vegas Strip Move Play. Game 965. 6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST. As we are underway in the second half of the regular season, the Houston Astros are 4.5-games behind the Texas Rangers in the American League West. They are not used to playing catch-up. At this point of the season, they are usually not even worried about looking over their shoulder (LOL). But sports fans, have no fear. They have an opportunity here to get a couple of big victories over a team they have certainly dominated. The Astros have taken all six meetings with the A’s this season. Going back a bit further, nine of the last 10 matchups. This season alone, they have outscored Oakland, 31-9. JP France and Hogan Harris are scheduled starters today. The Astros rookie right-hander is 4-3 with a 3.31 ERA on the campaign, going unbeaten his last three starts. Just since the end of June, in those last three outings, he’s 2-0 with a 2.60 ERA. And believe it or not, he’s even tougher on the road than he is at home. This season he is 3-2 is a 2.18 ERA on the road. The A’s left-hander is 2-3 with a 6.51 ERA in 2023. The team has lost his last five appearances, whether it be as a starter or a reliever. Oakland cannot compete with Houston here on the scoreboard with an offense that is League-worst in scoring, team batting average, and OPS, accounting for more than a full run less per game that their opponent here today. To make matters worse, they also rank worst in all of baseball in team ERA. No matter how you slice it, you need to take the Houston Astros on the runline. Thank you. |
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07-19-23 | Red Sox -1.5 v. A's | 5-6 | Loss | -134 | 5 h 35 m | Show | |
Boston Red Sox on the run line. MLB AFTERNOON DELIGHT. Game 913. 12:35 PM PT/3:35 PM EST. Boston has taken four of five meetings this season over Oakland. And going back to last summer, eight of the last 10 matchups with the A’s. Boston is on an 11-3 hot run, bringing the team out of the AL East basement for the first time on quite a while. Meanwhile, the sad sack Oakland possesses the worst record in the Majors. Yes, they stole a 3-0 win yesterday in Game 2 of this series. They just caught the visiting Red Sox looking. However, Boston has not been blanked very often in 2023. As a matter of fact, the last time they were shut out, they then went on that hot streak of 11-3. I look for them to bounce back strongly here. Bello and Waldichuk are scheduled starters today. The Boston right-hander is 7-5 with a 3.14 ERA this season. But seems to be getting better with each appearance. Over his last six starts, he is 4-1 with a 2.21 ERA. July has been exceptionally good for the young phenom, going 2-0 this month. On the road, he owns a very respectable 3-1 record this season with a 3.13 ERA. And the team has won five of his last six turns. The A’s left-hander is 2-6 with a 6.66 ERA in 2023. He’s only making his second start in about a month. He has only earned one win since early May. Whether it be as a starter or as a reliever, the team has dropped 11 of his last 14 appearances. He is winless this season at home, going 0-2 with a 4.41 ERA. Boston, without question certainly possesses the more explosive lineup, ranking among the upper tier in all of baseball in runs scored, Team batting average, and OPS. And just for the record, those are three areas in which Oakland ranks 30th. To make matters worse, it isn’t just the Oakland offense that is atrocious, their pitching staff also ranks dead-last in baseball, with a Team ERA of 6.02. Coming off a game yesterday, failing to put any runs on the board, I looked for the Red Sox to come back strong here today, and make a statement. Take Boston on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-18-23 | Rays v. Rangers -124 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Battle for AL Best Winner. Game 961. 5:05 PM PST/9:05 PM EST. I said it before, and I will say it again, baseball is the streakiest of all Major sports. When good teams win, you must ride them. And right now, the Texas Rangers are winning big. They enter Game 2 of the series with the Tampa Bay Rays on a four-game win streak, which does include a series-opening victory yesterday. Meanwhile, the Rays, which still possess the second-best overall record in baseball, are starting to feel fatigue. They’re certainly looking tired. They have dropped seven of their last 10 and are just one-game ahead of Baltimore in the East. Their hitting has become less than average, while their pitching staff has been getting absolutely lit up. Speaking of pitching, Bradley and Eovaldi are scheduled today. The Rays right-hander is 5-5 with a 5.43 ERA in 2023. Over his last three starts, he has been absolutely horrible, going 0-2 with 11.68 ERA. Back on June 20 he faced the Rangers, and gave up five runs on four hist in just 3 2/3 innings pitched, while walking four. The Texas, right-hander is off to one of the best starts for a season in his career, going 10-3 with a 2.83 ERA. He has pitched quite well at Globe Life Field this season, going 4-2 with a 2.93 ERA. The Rangers catch the Rays at the right time, on a losing streak. One thing about Texas, they can keep peace on the scoreboard with Tampa Bay as they on the majors top scoring offense with the number one lineup in team batting average as well. Take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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07-18-23 | Diamondbacks v. Braves -1.5 | 16-13 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 21 m | Show | |
Atlanta Braves on the run line. MLB Double Play. Game 956. 4:45 p.m. PST/7:45 PM You know sports fans, this is a very interesting matchup. And up until a few weeks back, you would’ve thought that both Atlanta and Arizona we’re on a collision course to meet in the playoffs. Since the Opening Day of the season, the Atlanta Braves have played the most consistent baseball and all of the N.L. They currently possess a 10-game lead in the East, and overall, own the best record in the Majors. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks, which held onto the top-spot in the West for quite a while, have dropped eight of the last 10, to think of the third place in the competitive division. Atlanta, as they have with just about every team they have faced this season, has gotten the better of Arizona, taking two of three meetings of the 2023 campaign against them. Going back to last season, they have taken six of the seven most recent matchups with Arizona. You know very quietly the Braves have not just taken over the best record in baseball, but they have maintained it. This is a team that possesses the top pitching staff in all of the Majors, with a team ERA are 3.67. Coincidentally enough, they rank offensively either first or second in every major category; first, in home runs, first in OPS, second in team batting average, and second in scoring. It’s no wonder they are scoring more than 5 1/2 runs a game. Their entire lineup seems to be producing both with the short ball and the long ball. Oh, by the way, they also rank ninth in baseball in stolen bases. Today’s pitching matchup heavily favors them as well as a Bryce elder takes the mound at home against the visiting Zach Davies. The Braves, right-hand is 7-2 with a 2.97 ERA on the campaign. He comes off as poorest performance of the year. However, in mid-June he had his last poor performance and followed that up with four amazing qualities starts, in which the team won all four of his outings. The Diamondbacks right-hander is 1-5 with a 6.37 ERA on the campaign. He has not had a win since June 7, going his last six starts at 0-4 with two no decisions. To be quite honest, he gives up a lot of runs, on a lot of hits, and a lot of home runs as well. On the road this season, he is 1-1 with a whopping ERA at 5.17. There is no way that Arizona can’t compete with Atlanta either on the mound or at the plate. They are significantly outclassed. Take the Braves on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-17-23 | Tigers -124 v. Royals | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Detroit Tigers. AL CENTRAL ANNIHILATOR. Game 909. 5:10 PM PT/8:10 PM ET. Detroit has had their way with Kansas City this season, taking four of the six meetings against their division rival in 2023. Going back to last season, they have taken seven of the last nine matchups in this division rivalry. Manning and Miles are set to take the mound today. The Royals right-hander is an atrocious 1-11 with a 6.42 ERA this season, as the team has only won one of his 18 starts on the campaign. He has winless at home, going 0-6, with a 5.51 ERA at Kauffman Stadium this season. The Tigers right-hander is 3-1 with a 3.72 ERA on the season. And over his last three turns, he owns a 2-0 record with a 3.12 ERA. Both on the mound and at the plate, Detroit is significantly stronger, deeper, and more talented. Take the Tigers. Thank you. |
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07-17-23 | Marlins -103 v. Cardinals | 4-6 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Miami Marlins. Home Run Play. Game 903. 4:45 PM PT/7:45 PM ET. Miami has taken three of the four meetings against St. Louis this season. And although they come in here after getting swept in a three-game series at Baltimore, this is an ideal matchup for them to get back on track. They send Jesus Luzardo to the hill today. The left-hander is 8-5 with a 3.29 ERA on the campaign. Over his past five appearances, he has allowed just four runs in nearly 32 innings pitched. Over the last month, he is a perfect 3-0 in five starts. The Cardinals right-hander is 5-5 with a 4.12 ERA in 2023. He has earned just one win since the end of May, as the team has lost seven of his last eight turns. Take Miami. Thank you. |
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07-16-23 | Rays -1.5 v. Royals | 4-8 | Loss | -130 | 4 h 29 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays on the run line. Double Play. Game 961. 11:10 am pst/2:10 pm est. The Rays took both ends of yesterday’s double header by a combined score of 10-3 to extend their domination of the Royals. They have taken four of the six meetings this season against their A.L. Central opponent. Going back a bit, Tampa Bay has won seven of the last 10 matchups. They won’t take this contest lightly, wanting to keep their foot on the gas with their next two series coming against Texas and Baltimore. Eflin and Singer are slated to start here. The Rays right-hander won both of his previous starts against the Royals, including a June 23 gem. The team has won 13 of his 17 turns in 2023.The K.C. right-hander, in three career starts against today’s opponent, is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA. The team has dropped seven of his last nine turns. He has suffered issues with control for sure. The Royals account for nearly two less runs per game while their pitching staff possesses a Team ERA of almost a run and half more than the Rays. Take Tampa Bay on the runline. Thank you. |
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07-15-23 | Astros -142 v. Angels | 12-13 | Loss | -142 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
Houston Astros. Best Bet Play. Game 919. 6:05 PM EST/9:05 PM EST. The Houston Astros are starting to pick up the pace, sitting in second place in the AL West, just two games behind the Texas Rangers. They took game 1 of this series yesterday, 7-5 to give them six wins in the eight meetings against their division rival this season alone. My friends, speaking of Los Angeles, if you look up the word “inconsistent“ in the dictionary, you would see a picture of this team. Going in to Game two here, we see an Astros team, which are 26-19 on the road this season, take on an Angels squad at home, which possess a 23-21 record at Angel Stadium in 2023. They catch their rival on a 1-9 overall slide. This is a team having trouble putting together a game in which they can both, score some runs, while they’re pitching staff can sustain. As a matter of fact, during their current 1-9 run, their pitching staff has allowed five or more runs, eight times. Speaking of pitching, Framber Valdez, and Reid Detmers are scheduled today. The Astros left-hander is 7-6, with a 2.51 ERA on the campaign. The team has won eight of his last 10 turns. The Angels left-hander is 2-6 with a 4.31 ERA. His last outing, was by far his poorest this season, allowing a whopping, seven earned runs in just 3.1 innings pitched. As a matter of fact, he has had a problem, issuing walks and yielding homeruns recently. The way the Astros are banging the ball, offensively, and the fact that the Angels pitching staff has been absolutely steamrolled lately, prompts us to side with the visitor here. Take Houston. Thank you. |
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07-14-23 | White Sox v. Braves -1.5 | Top | 0-9 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Atlanta Braves on the run line. Double Play release. Game 976. 4:20 PM PST/7:20 PM EST. Going into the All-Star Break, Atlanta won eight of their final 10 games. They currently sit in first place in the NL East, with an 8.5 game lead, possessing the best overall record in baseball, at 60-29. Way on the other side of the spectrum is the Chicago White Sox, which sit in fourth place in the AL Central, eight games back, at 38-54. They happen to be one of the poorest road teams in the Majors, going a dismal, 17-29 away from home this season. These two teams have not faced each other in four years. But I have to tell you, the White Sox are in way over their head here. They score nearly a run and a half less per game, while their pitching staff yields almost a full run more per game than today’s counterpart does. Speaking of pitchers, Michael Kopech and Charlie Morton are schedule starters today. The Chicago right-hander is 3-7 with a 4.08 ERA on the campaign. Although he has never faced today’s lineup in his career, he’s had problems with control. Just over his last three turns, he has issued 16 walks in just over 12 innings pitched. By the way, he is winless on the road this season, going 0-2 away from home. And the team has lost his last four starts. The Atlanta right-hander is 9-6 with a 3.43 ERA in 2023. His last three outings, he seems to have gotten stronger, going 3-0 with a 2.12 ERA. Meanwhile the team has won his last four outings. I just don’t see the White Sox competing here on the scoreboard at all. Takes the Braves on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-14-23 | Brewers -109 v. Reds | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers. Home Run Play. Game 957. 4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. These two teams are without question, the cream of the NL Central crop. They are the only two teams in the division sporting a winning record, with only a one game separating them. This season, these rivals have met seven times, as a Brewers have prevailed five of the seven meetings. With all respect to the Reds, they are a better road team than they are at home. They are seven games over .500 as a visitor this season, and only two games over .500 as a host. But I feel that today’s match up strongly favors the Brewers because of the starting pitchers. Corbin Burnes and Graham Ashcraft are scheduled today. The Milwaukee ace and All-Star pitcher is 7-5 with a 3.94 ERA on the campaign. He has done quite well against today’s opponent, going 3-1 with a 2.80 ERA in 16 career appearances against them, which does include six starts. The team has won the right-handers last three turns, in which he is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA. The Cincinnati right-hander is 4-6 with a 6.28 ERA in 2023. In four career starts against today’s opponent, he is winless, going 0-3 with a whopping ERA of 10.13. Although the team is 2-3 in his last five outings, he has issued quite a few walks and has had some control problems. To be quite honest, since the beginning of May he has had a lot of problems, going just 1-6 during that span. At home this season, he is a dismal 2-5, with an ERA of 7.95. After he gets beaten up, things aren’t going get better, as the team will turn to a bullpen and pitching staff ranking 27th in the League, with a team ERA of 4.87. Take Milwaukee. Thank you. |
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07-08-23 | Braves -147 v. Rays | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
Atlanta Braves. Double Play release. Game 977 4:15 pm pst/7:15 pm est. Atlanta made a statement in Game 1 of this series with Tampa Bay yesterday. These two teams possess the overall best records in baseball right now. And just in case they meet in the Fall Classic, the Braves sent a message yesterday. If that message wasn’t heard loud enough, here in Game 2, they send Spencer Strider to the mound. The right-hander is 10-2 with a 3.66 ERA this season, leading the Majors with 155 strikeouts. The team has won 16 of his 18 starts of 2023. On the road this season, he is a whopping 6-1 with a 3.35 ERA. And over his last three outings, he is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.83 ERA. The Rays have dropped six consecutive outings. Their hitting has become inconsistent, while their pitching has become vulnerable. They send Taj Bradley to the mound here. The right-hander is 5-4 with a 5.27 ERA this season. At home on the campaign, he is 3-2 with a whopping ERA of 5.70. Just over his last three outings, he is 1-1 was a huge ERA of 8.78. My friends, he’s gotten routed in his last two turns, allowing 12 earned runs in just 7.1 innings pitched, resulting in both of those games becoming losses for the team. Atlanta is playing good in every angle of this situation. They have won eight of their last nine Interleague games, five of their last six road games, and 11 of their last 12 versus teams with the winning record. Oh, by the way, Tampa Bay has lost four consecutive Interleague games and five consecutive games versus right-handed starters. Take the Braves. Thank you. |
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07-07-23 | Braves -101 v. Rays | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Atlanta Braves. Double Play. Game 921. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. This is the first meeting between these League Eastern Division-leading teams this season. Coincidentally, they own the two best record in the Majors. This series has major postseason implications. The Rays enter this series struggling a bit, going 7-11 their last 18, which includes a current five-game slide. Meanwhile, the Braves are hot, hot, hot, winning 18 of their last 20 overall outings. Charlie Morton and Tyler Glasnow are schedule starters today. Atlanta has won their right-handers last three starts. The Tampa Bay right-hander has struggled, both lately as well as at home this season, going 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA over the last three turns, and on the campaign at home, he is just 1-1 with a 5.03 ERA. The Braves have won seven of their last eight Interleague games, 10 of their 11 versus teams with a winning record, and eight of their overall last 10 road games. The Rays are 0-4 their last four games versus a right-handed starter, 2-6 their last eight Interleague games, and 0-5 LS their five overall games. Take Atlanta. Thank you. |
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07-06-23 | Cardinals v. Marlins -115 | 3-0 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 2 m | Show | |
Miami Marlins. Late Info Move. Game 956. 3:40 pm pst/6:40 pm est. The Marlins are playing some great baseball, winning three in a row and seven of the last 10. This does include the last three games, in which they have beaten St. Louis by a combined score of 30-15. Rookie right-hander Eury Perez takes the mound at home today. He is 5-2 with a 2.47 ERA this season. He is making his 11th start of 2023. He comes off his only poor performance in his last outing. Prior to that in nine starts, he has allowed a total of seven earned runs in 47 innings pitched. At home, he is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.01 ERA. Jack Flaherty takes the hill on the road. He is 5-5 with a 4.60 ERA. Over his last three outings, his ERA is a whopping 6.48. The Marlins are 5-0 the last five versus the NL Central, 18-5 the last 23 at home, and 20-7 the last 27 versus teams with a losing record. The Cardinals are 0-4 the last four versus the National League East, 0-4 the last four road games, and 1-5 the last six versus teams with a winning record. Take Miami. Thank you. |
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07-06-23 | Blue Jays -118 v. White Sox | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show |
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07-05-23 | Orioles v. Yankees +104 | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Best Bet Play. Game 914. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. New York has taken Games 1 and 2 of the series. As a matter fact, the Yankees and the Orioles have met eight times this season this far, as the Bronx Bombers have taken five of those eight matchups. The Yankees have won seven of their last 10 outings to sit in third place in the American League East, just two-games behind the second-place Orioles. This is a big game today folks. New York catches Baltimore on a slide, dropping six of their last seven contests. Kremer and Vasquez are scheduled starters today. The Baltimore right-hander is 8-4 on the season, but he does possess a high ERA of 5.04. He has had trouble in his career against New York, going 1-3 with a 5.61 ERA in seven lifetime starts against them. The New York right-hander is making only his third career start. He has pitched well so far, owning a record of 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA. The Yankees have won four straight games played in the Bronx. And going back a bit against the Orioles, at Yankee Stadium, they have taken 35 of the last 52 meetings in this division rivalry. Take New York. Thank you. |
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07-05-23 | Rockies v. Astros -1.5 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. Afternoon Delight play. Game 922. 11:10 AM, PST/2:10 PM EST. Houston took Game 1 of the series yesterday to continue their domination of Colorado. Going back a few seasons, they have taken 20 of the last 26 meetings in this Interleague rivalry. Things get even worse for the Rockies in Minute Maid Park, losing 38 of the last 51 meetings on the road to Houston. Colorado sits in last place in the National League West at 33-54. They’ve dropped three in a row and six of their last 10. Things go from bad to worse for this team when they go on the road, as they possess one of the worst overall away records in the Majors at 13-30 as a guest this season. Just over the last two weeks, the Rockies have a dropped six of their last nine outings as their pitching staff has been absolutely atrocious, allowing a whopping 84 runs during that nine-game span, which averages out to be 9.3 runs per game. As the All-Star Break approaches, the Astros sit just three games back in the American League West in second place. They are not accustomed to playing catch-up in the division. They have to keep their foot on the gas so they go into the break with momentum. They currently are on a 6-1 hot steak, as their offense has been absolutely explosive, accounting for 54 runs scored during that seven-game span. Chase Anderson and JP France are scheduled to start here today. The Colorado right-hander is 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA on the campaign. Over his last three starts, he’s gone winless, at 0-3 as his ERA is 13.81 in those three outings. Houston’s rookie right-hander is 3-3 with a 3.13 ERA in 2023. Over his last three turns, he is 1-2, with a 2.29 ERA. The Rockies are 2-9 their last 11 games played versus the American League West and 7-20 their last 27 overall. With the way their pitching has been getting steamrolled, I just don’t see them keeping pace on the scoreboard with the Astros. Take Houston on the runline. Thank you. |
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07-04-23 | Cubs v. Brewers -118 | 7-6 | Loss | -118 | 6 h 40 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers. MLB Double Play. Game 958. 1:10 PM, PST/ 4:10 PM, EST. With less than a week before All-Star Break, the Milwaukee Brewers are tied with the Cincinnati Reds atop the National League Central. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 8-6. That victory gave them their seventh overall win in their last nine outings. The Brewers have faced the Cubs four times in 2023, taking the last three matchups. Going back a bit, Milwaukee has bested Chicago five of the overall last six meetings. And when playing at American Family Field, they have won 12 of the last 17 meetings. The Cubs are one of the streakiest teams in baseball. When they win, they win big. When they turn cold, they turn ice cold. They have dropped seven of their last eight games played due to a combination of both inconsistent hitting and horrible pitching. History has repeated itself once again this season, as they are truly struggling on the road, going 17-23 away from home. Kyle Hendricks and Wade Miley are scheduled starters today. The Cubs right-hander is 3-3 with a 2.81 ERA on the campaign. The Brewers left-hander owns a 5-2 record with a 3.02 ERA this season. The team has won his last four outings. Chicago is 0-5 in their last five games played versus a team with a winning record and 2-5 in their last seven games played versus left-handed starters. Milwaukee is 6-1 in their last seven games played versus the NL Central and 5-1 in their last six games played versus a right-handed starter. Take the Brewers. Thank you. |
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07-03-23 | Royals v. Twins -1.5 | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
Minnesota Twins on the run line. Double Play. Game 914. 5:10 PM, PST/8:10 PM EST. The Kansas City Royals weren’t expected to do much this season. And yet they’re still underachieving. Lol. They dwell in the American League Central division cellar at 25-59, which happens to be the second poorest record in baseball. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are tied for the top spot in the division at 42-43. These two division rivals have met seven times in 2023 so far, as the Twins have taken six of the seven meetings, all by two runs or more. Cox and Ryan are scheduled starters here today. The Royals left-hander is only expected to pitch an inning or two at most. Meanwhile, the Twins right-hander has proven to be a workhorse this season, averaging 5 1/2 innings per outing. When the teams go to their bullpen, Minnesota has a huge advantage as they possess a pitching staff that ranks second in baseball with a Team ERA of 3.60, while the Royals pitching staff ranks 28th, with a Team ERA of 5.20. Kansas City is just 16-40 the last 56 meetings played in Minnesota. Take the Twins on the run line. Thank you. |
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07-03-23 | Braves -138 v. Guardians | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
Atlanta Braves. Best Bet. Game 915. 4:10 PM, PST/7:10 PM EST. Atlanta has taken over the NL East with authority, owning a nine-game cushions in the division. And also possessing the overall best record in baseball at 56-27. They enter today’s series opener the hottest team in the Majors, winning eighth straight and 23 of the last 26 overall contests. They have dominated opponents in the American League Central, winning 20 of the last 27 meetings against teams from the division. They face a Cleveland Guardians team currently tied for first place in their division with the Minnesota Twins. However, the Guardians still sit under .500 at 41-42. They come off two series against the Royals and the Cubs. Believe me my friends, those two teams are a far cry from today’s opponent. Bryce Elder takes the hill on the road. The right-hander is 6-1 with a 2.44 ERA are the campaign, possessing the second lowest ERA in baseball. Over his last three turns, he is 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA. Gavin Williams takes the mound at home. The rookie right-hander is 0-0 with a 2.84 ERA. Guys, this is only his third ever start. He pitched against Oakland and Kansas City. Although he put up respectable numbers, as a team won both of those games, the Braves are a big step up in class here. Let’s face it, they are first place team, possessing the best record in baseball, while both Kansas City and Oakland dwell in the cellars of their divisions. Atlanta is 6-1 the last seven overall road games, 5-0 the last five Interleague games played, 39-14 the last 53 games played following a win, and 75-24 the 99 games played versus teams with a losing record. Take the Braves. Thank you. |
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07-03-23 | Orioles v. Yankees +101 | 3-6 | Win | 101 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Game 912. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. The American League East, without questions is the most competitive division in baseball. All five teams possess winning records. Today the divisions second and third place teams fight it out in the Bronx in the series opener. Baltimore got a big win on Sunday following four consecutive losses. Meanwhile, New York is 5-3 their last eight outings. Todays is all about the starters. Wells and German are scheduled. The Orioles right-hander owns a 2-1 record on the road this season with an ERA of 4.17. The team has lost his last two turns. Over his career in 12 appearances against the Yankees, which includes six starts, he is winless, going 0-4 with a 5.26 ERA. The New York right-hander comes off the well-publicized perfect game at Oakland on June 28. Over his career in nine appearances, which includes seven starts against Baltimore, he is 6-1 with a 2.40 ERA. As I mentioned earlier, today’s game is all about the starters. The Yankees have taken 22 of the last 31 meetings with the Orioles played at Yankee Stadium. Take New York. Thank you. |
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07-02-23 | Diamondbacks -106 v. Angels | 2-5 | Loss | -106 | 6 h 42 m | Show | |
Arizona Diamondbacks. Home Run Play. Game 979. 1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST. Arizona took Games 1 and 2 of this series, to hand Los Angeles their third and fourth consecutive losses. They have dominated the Angels at Angel Stadium, taking four of the last five meetings there. Zac Gallen and Reid Detmers are scheduled starters today. The Diamondbacks right-hander is 10-2 with a 3.02 ERA on the season. He has won his last three starts, while the team has won his last four turns and 12 of the 17 outings he’s made this season. The Angels left-hander is 1-5 with a 3.77 ERA in 2023. He has pitched strong, but just doesn’t seem to get the support behind him. Arizona is 6-0 their last six Interleague road games, 5-1 their last six games versus the American League West, 5-1 their last six games versus a left-handed starter, 9-3 their last 12 overall Interleague games, 23-9 their last 32 overall road games, and 17-7 their last 24 games following a win. Take Arizona. Thank you. |
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07-01-23 | Guardians v. Cubs -126 | 6-0 | Loss | -126 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs. Diamond Play. Game 924. 4:15 PM PST/7:15 PM EST. While the American League Central division is still up for grabs this early in the season, you can’t ignore the fact the Cleveland Guardians have lost two in a row and are just 39-42 overall. Furthermore, they have a lot of problems Interleague play, winning just two of their last seven overall and just two of their last 11 on the road in Interleague play. Following a four-game win streak, the Chicago Cubs dropped four straight. But got back on the winning track yesterday with a decisive 10-1 victory in Game 1 of this series. With the All-Star Break approaching, Chicago really needs to put their foot on the gas. Please understand the NL Central is really anybody’s division to take. Five games separate Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. Tanner Bibbee and Marcus Stroman are scheduled starters here today. The Guardians right-hander is 4-2 with a 3.79 ERA in 2023. He comes off two consecutive victories. But in all sincerity, facing the Diamondbacks and Brewers are a little different than facing the Cubs in Wrigley. He did get shelled three starts ago in San Diego, allowing 6 earned runs in just four innings pitched. On the road this season, he is 1-1 with a 5.68 ERA. The Chicago right-hander is having a wonderful campaign, going 9-5 with a 2.47 ERA. After having a stretch of seven consecutive winning starts, in which he posted a 1.29 ERA, Stroman had a tough loss on Sunday in London against St. Louis. I look for him to bounce back strong here. Prior to that defeat on Sunday, in those seven consecutive victories, he yielded just two runs or less in each. Over his last three starts, he is 2-1 with a 2.76 ERA. And at home this season he is 5-3 with a 2.25 ERA. The Cubs are 5-10 their last six versus a team with a losing record, 4-0 their last four Interleague games versus a team with a losing record, and 8-3 their last 11 versus right-handed starters. Take Chicago. Thank you. |
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07-01-23 | Rays -110 v. Mariners | Top | 3-8 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Tampa Bay Rays. Double Play. Game 919. 4:15 PM, PST/7:15 PM EST. Winners of three and a row and the best overall record in the Majors, the Tampa Bay Rays are showing no signs of slowing down. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday, thumping the Seattle Mariners, 15-4. That was the first meeting between these two teams this season. However, going back a bit, the Rays have taken six of the last seven meetings. Meanwhile, the Mariners after striving for a bit, seem to have hit a wall. They have dropped three in a row and seven of their last 10 to sink down to fourth place in the American League West. Both at the plate and on the mound, Tampa Bay significantly outclasses Seattle. They possess both the third ranked, scoring offense and team batting average in baseball. By the way, they also rank second in OPS, first in stolen bases, and third in homeruns. Their offense is absolutely exploding. In all sincerity, the word “erratic” best describes the Mariners lineup. As far as starting pitchers today, Tyler Glasgow, and George Kirby are scheduled. The Tampa Bay right-hander is 2-1 with a 4.45 ERA on the campaign. While he hasn’t faced Seattle in his career, he has had a heck of a season thus far, as the team has won five of his last six turns. The Mariners right-hander is 6-7 with a 3.26 ERA in 2023. Despite two decent appearances, he has lost his last two outings. As a matter fact, the team has dropped five of his last seven turns. As the All-Star Break approaches, the Rays do not want to let their foot off the gas…at all. By the way folks, they are 40-18 their last 58 versus a team with a losing record. Meanwhile, the Mariners are just 3-9 their last 12 versus the American League East. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you. |
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06-30-23 | Rays -125 v. Mariners | Top | 15-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
Tampa Bay Rays. Double Play. Game 969. 7:10 PM, PST/10:10 PM, EST. Tampa Bay continues to play the best baseball in the Majors. Not only do they possess the best overall record in baseball at 56-28, but they are starting to surge again. Furthermore, they have had their way with Seattle, taking six of the last eight matchups. This is the first meeting this season between these two American League rivals. Speaking of the Mariners, they currently sit in fourth place in the American League West, 10-games back at 38-41. They have dropped two in a row and six of the last nine coming into this series opener. They have a lot of trouble playing the American league East, going a mere 3-8 the last 11 matchups with the division. McClanahan and Miller are scheduled starters today. The Rays left-hander is 11-1 with a 2.23 ERA in 2023. In two career stats against the Mariners, he is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA. He has made 16 starts on the campaign, as the team has gone 13-3 in those starts. To be quite honest, he has been the most dominating pitcher in the American League, in my opinion this season. Only once in those 16 starts has he allowed more than three runs. On the road he is a whopping 6-1 with a 2.58 ERA. The Seattle rookie right-hander is 5-3 with a 3.88 ERA in 2023. He will be facing Tampa Bay for the first time in his short career. To be quite honest, although he has a promising future, he has gotten plowed quite a few times this season, especially just over the last month, as the team is dropped three of his last five turns since May 29. In three of those, turns he gave up significant runs early. Tampa Bay seems to be beating everyone in the League. But when facing teams with a losing record, they are 39-18 the last 57 in that situation. Take the Rays. Thank you. |
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06-29-23 | Phillies -117 v. Cubs | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Philadelphia Phillies. Double Play. Game 905. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. If there is one team in baseball, that is streaky, it is the Chicago Cubs. When they win, they start streaking. When they lose, they start nose-diving. Currently, they are on a three-game losing streak, which includes losses in games, one and two of this series. As a matter of fact, the Philadelphia Phillies have had their way with them this season, taking four meetings in a row. Taijuan Walker and Kyle Hendricks are schedule starters today. The Phillies right-hander is 8-3 with a 4.10 ERA on the campaign. He seems to be getting better as the campaign has progressed, going 3-0 with a 0.95 ERA over the last three starts. He has won his last four overall appearances. To be quite honest, he hasn’t had a poor outing in six weeks. The Cubs right-hander is 3-2 with a 2.60 ERA. He has looked pretty good. But as I mentioned at the beginning of this break down, Chicago is nose-diving. Meanwhile, the Phillies starting pitchers have a 2.24 ERA over the last of 22 games, in which they are 17-5 in that span. They are also 10-1 their last 11 road games, 6-0 their list six road games versus right-handed starters, 4-0 their last four games versus the NL Central, and 7-2 their last nine games following a win. Take Philadelphia. Thank you. |
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06-28-23 | Marlins +135 v. Red Sox | 6-2 | Win | 135 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
Miami Marlins. Double Play. Game 975. 4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. The Marlins are starting to stride, winning three in a row and seven of their last 10 outings. This does include a decisive Game 1 victory yesterday at Fenway Park, thumping the Red Sox 10-1. This is a team that has done quite well in Interleague play, winning 19 of their last 26 overall games played in Interleague action. They are also starting to win on the road, taking five straight games as a visitor. Meanwhile, Boston, which has dropped three in a row, are sitting at 40-40. Another loss and they drop below .500. As a matter fact, this team has lost five of their last six contests, having not scored more than four runs in any outing during that span. Garret and Ort are expected to start here. The Miami left-hander is 3-2 with a 3.64 ERA on the campaign. The Boston right-hander is 1-1 with a 5.79 ERA on the campaign, and is not expected to pitch more than an inning or two today. The Red Sox pitching staff has been less than stellar to say the least, ranking 24th in the majors with a Team ERA of 4.46. This team that has struggled in Interleague play losing, six of their last eight overall in Interleague action and 16 of their last 21 Interleague games played at home. Take Miami. Thank you. |
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06-28-23 | Brewers +127 v. Mets | 5-2 | Win | 127 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers. Diamond play. Game 953. With yesterday’s defeat, Milwaukee now sits a half-game back of Cincinnati in the NL Central. With the All-Star Break coming up soon, they want to take over the top spot in the division again for sure. Yesterday’s loss was a rare one as they have had their way with New York, winning the five previous meetings between these two teams. The Mets have sunk to fourth place in the NL East, 16.0 games back and are certainly underachieving this season. Wade Miley and Kodai Senga are scheduled to start today. The Brewers left-hander is 5-2 with a 2.91 ERA on the campaign. In seven career stats against the Mets, he is 2-1 with a 3.19 ERA. The team has won his last three turns, in which he has allowed just a single earned run in 13.2 innings pitched. The New York right-hander is 6-5 with a 3.52 ERA in 2023. He has never Milwaukee. However, he has lost his last two turns. The Brewers are 4-0 in the last four games played following a loss, 4-1 in their last five games played versus the National League East, and 7-3 in their last 10 games played overall. The Mets are 1-4 in the last five games played versus left-handed starters, 3-7 in the last 10 games played at home, and 5-13 in their last 18 games played versus the NL Central. Take Milwaukee. Thank you. |
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06-27-23 | Yankees -129 v. A's | 1-2 | Loss | -129 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Game 915. 6:40 PM, PT/9:40 PM, ET. New York swept Oakland at home more than a month ago in a three-game series. The Yankees have dominated the A’s, taking eight of the last 10 meetings. Coming into this matchup, they are starting to heat up, winning four of the last six. They catch Oakland sinking further and further into the abyss, as they have a dropped nine of the last 10 outings. Brito and Blackburn are scheduled to start today. The Yankees have won their right-handers last four turns. Meanwhile, the A’s have dropped their right-handers last two outings. New York accounts for nearly one more run per game offensively, while their pitching staff yields nearly 2 1/2 runs less per game. They have also taken nine of the last 12 versus the American League West, while Oakland has dropped 37 of the last 53 at home. Take the Yankees. Thank you. |
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06-27-23 | Brewers +132 v. Mets | Top | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
Milwaukee Brewers. Game 903. 4:10 PM, PT/7:10 PM, ET. Milwaukee took Game 1 of the series yesterday, continuing to stride, as they have won seven of the last 10 contests. Meanwhile, New York has dropped seven of the last nine, continuing to struggle. The Brewers have taken all four meetings with the Mets this season. Teheran and Peterson are scheduled to start today. The Milwaukee right-hander is 2-2 with a 1.53 ERA on the campaign. And over his career, he has faced the Mets 29 times, which includes 28 starts, going 10-9 with a 2.98 ERA. The New York left-hander is 1-6 with an ERA of 8.08 in 2023. In three games, which includes two starts against the Brewers, he is 0-1 with a 10.38 ERA. Milwaukee is 4-0 the last four versus the National League East and 4-1 the last five versus a team with a losing record. New York is 1-4 the last five versus the National League Central and 2-7 the last nine at home. Take the Brewers. Thank you. |
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06-26-23 | Nationals +1.5 v. Mariners | 4-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
Washington Nationals on the run line. Game 961. 6:40 PM, PT/9:40 PM ET. Making the Seattle Mariners a big favor here in my opinion, is a huge mistake by the odds makers. This is a team that has dropped 14 of their last 23 outings coming into Game 1 of this series. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals have won their last two outings. Over the last few years, these two teams have met seven times, as Washington has taken five of the seven meetings. Going back even further, Washington have taken six of the last eight meetings at T-Mobile Park. Now it has been a while since they’ve played those eight outings, but it doesn’t change the fact that they win on Seattle’s home field. Today’s starters are Trevor Williams and Luis Castillo, who have played well this season. Not outstanding, but well. The Nationals right-hander is 2-0 in his last three turns. Meanwhile, the Mariners right-hander has lost fourth straight outings. Furthermore, Castillo is 0-5 with a 4.81 ERA in six career starts against the Nationals. I feel this is going to be a very competitive game. So, we’re going to take Seattle on the run line. Thank you |
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06-26-23 | Brewers +1.5 v. Mets | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers on the run line. Game 951. 4:10 PM, PT/7:10 PM, ET. This series puts together two teams that were supposed to run away with their divisions. However, as we approach the All-Star Break, the Milwaukee Brewers sit in second place in the NL Central, a half-game behind the Cincinnati Reds. And the New York Mets sit in fourth place in the East, 15-games back. Both teams did hold a top-spots in their division for a bit, but the long arduous campaign is certainly taking its toll on both. They have met just one series so far in 2023, as Milwaukee swept New York, three games to none. They also come in here a bit hotter, winning six of the last nine outings, while the Mets have dropped off six of their last eight contests. Rea and Velander start here today. Neither has been extremely impressive this season. So, this game in my opinion comes down to momentum and bullpen. Both of those definitely favor the Brewers. I really think this is going to be an evenly matched game. So taking Milwaukee on the run line definitely gives us an advantage as well. New York is just 2-6 the last eight at home, 4-12 the last 16 versus the NL Central, and 1-4 the last five versus right-handed starters. Take Milwaukee on the run like. Thank you. |
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06-25-23 | Rangers v. Yankees UNDER 7.5 | 3-5 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 11 m | Show | |
Under in the Rangers/Yankees matchup. Games 913/914. 10:35 AM, PT/1:35 PM ET. Games 1 and 2 of this series have both gone under the total with these two teams combining for a total of seven scored runs in the first two matchups. On the mound today is Nathan Eovaldi and Gerrit Cole. The Texas right-hander is 9-3 with a 2.80 ERA, while the New York right-hander is 8-1 with a 2.64 ERA. Both starters have done well against today’s opponents. Let’s face it, the Yankees have not been hitting at all. And, although the Rangers own the top-scoring lineup in baseball, after watching yesterday’s contest, and the fact that today’s starting pitchers are two of the best in the American League, it compels me to take the under here. These two teams have met six times in 2023 as the under has come in five of those six meetings. Going back a bit, the under is 5-0 the last five meetings in New York and 19-7-2 the last 28 meetings overall. By the way, the under is also 4-1 in Texas’ last five against is American League East and 8-1 in New York’s the last nine at home. Take the under. Thank you. |
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06-24-23 | Red Sox -108 v. White Sox | 4-5 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
Boston Red Sox. VI MOVE. Game 969. 1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST. Don’t make the mistake of disregarding the Boston Red Sox because they are in last place in the American League East. The division is the most competitive in all of baseball. All five teams in the AL East possess winning records. We have certain divisions that barely have one team with the winning record. As a matter of fact, they would be in first place in one division, and a contender and several others with their current record. On the other hand, the Chicago White Sox have really fallen. They are in fourth place in the American League Central and just can’t seem to get anything going. Boston took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 3-1. The Red Sox have heated up, winning seven of the last nine outings, while the White Sox continue to disappoint, dropping nine of the last 12 contests. Paxton and Lynn are scheduled today. The Red Sox left-hander has been more solid this season, going 3-1 with a 3.29 ERA. And in his career in five starts against the White Sox, he is 2-0 with a 3.28 ERA. The Chicago right-hander is 4-8 with a 6.51 ERA on the campaign. He has done well against Boston in his career. However, this season is a totally different story for the veteran pitcher. He has not won a decision since late-May and is just 2-4 with a 7.64 ERA at home in 2023. The team is just 1-5 the last six at home and 7-19 the last 26 versus the American League East. Take the Red Sox. Thank you. |
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06-24-23 | Royals v. Rays -1.5 | 9-4 | Loss | -125 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays on the run line. Best Bet play. Game 972. 1:10 PM, PST/4:10 PM EST. Tampa Bay does not take losing at home lightly. That is exactly what they showed following a series-opening loss to Kansas City by spanking them yesterday, 11-3. Not only do the Rays possess the best overall record in the Majors, they are the best home team in baseball at 33-9 at Tropicana Field. On the other hand, Kansas City possesses the second worst overall record in all of the Bigs and are just 11-29 on the road in 2023. Lyles 0-11, 6.72 ERA in 2023) is an atrocious 1-3 with a 5.35 ERA in seven career appearances, which includes six starts versus the Rays. This season he has made 15 appearances, and guess what folks? The team has not won a single game in which he has made an appearance. Chirinos will make his 11th appearance of 2023, going to 3-2 with a 2.72 ERA. In three games, which includes one start in his career against Kansas City, he is 2-0 with a 4.32 ERA. At home, he has pitched well, going 1-0 with a 2.57 this season. Both on the mound at the plate, the Royals are significantly outclassed here. As they score nearly two runs less per game, while their pitching staff allows nearly two runs less per game than their opponent here. There is no way their 29th ranked scoring offense can keep pace with the second ranked scoring lineup in baseball. Tampa Bay has won 12 the last 16 meetings against Kansas City at home and 21 of the last 30 overall meetings. As a matter fact, overall, they are 51-17 the last 68 at home, 20-8 the last 28 versus the American League Central, and 35-17 the last 52 following a win. Take the Rays on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-24-23 | Rangers -135 v. Yankees | 0-1 | Loss | -135 | 5 h 29 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Grand Slam play. Game 965. 1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST. Very simply, the Yankees aren’t hitting. It doesn’t matter how consistent the pitching staff is, if you can’t put runs on the board, you can’t win ballgames. Things went from bad to worse for New York when Aaron Judge went down. Now they’re facing the top-scoring offense in baseball and it’s turning out to be fatal for this team. They lost Game 1 of the series yesterday 4-2, and have dropped all four meetings with the Rangers this season. As a matter fact, they’ve been out-scored 26-6 in those four matchups. Gray and Severino are scheduled. There is no question the Texas right-hander has looked solid this season, going 6-2 with a 2.96 ERA. Away from home, he is a perfect 4-0 with a 2.02 ERA. Let’s face it, the New York right-hander has not looked sharp since his return from injury. Overall, on the campaign, he is 0-2 with a 6.30 ERA, which includes 0-1 mark with a 7.36 ERA over his last three turns. Until the Yankees get healthy and get Aaron Judge back, they just can’t contend with the top-scoring officers in baseball. Take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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06-23-23 | Braves -142 v. Reds | Top | 10-11 | Loss | -142 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Atlanta Braves. Game 903. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. The two hottest teams in baseball face each other today. The Braves, which have won eight straight, travel to Great American Ball Park to face the Reds, which have won 11 in a row. Kudos to both teams. But I do see a big disparity here, my friends. Atlanta has been winning since Opening Day of the season. And they continue to be the best road team in baseball at 24-11. With all respect to Cincinnati’s win streak, let’s face it, their opponents during that streak have been St. Louis, Kansas City, Houston, and Colorado. Only one of those teams sport a winning record. And to be honest, the Astros have struggled this season looking very mortal. Smith-Shawver and Weaver are scheduled here. The Atlanta right-hander is making just his third start of the season, which means his third start of his young career. He has pitched quite well, allowing a total of three earned runs in 13 innings pitched the season, sporting a 1-0 record with a 2.03 ERA. The Cincinnati right-hander is just 1-2 with a 6.47 ERA. In his last four starts, in which he has received no decisions whatsoever, the team had won all four, despite him allowing 18 earned runs in just 19 innings pitched. Over his career, he has not done well against today’s opponent, going 1-3 with a 4.91 ERA. As I mentioned earlier, the Braves have played more consistent baseball since the beginning of the season. And they are a great road team. They have won four consecutive games played on the road, 13 of the last 16 games played versus right-handed starters, 38 of the last 53 games played during Game 1 of the series, 36 of the last 51 games played versus the NL Central, and 19 of the last 26 games played overall. Take Atlanta here. Thank you. |
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06-23-23 | Royals v. Rays -1.5 | 3-11 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays on the run line. Game 912. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. Since the Opening Day of the 2023 baseball campaign, no team has played near the level as a Tampa Bay Rays. Not only do they possess the best overall record in baseball (52-26), they are the best home team in the Majors as well, at 32-9 at Tropicana Field. They come into Game 2 of the series, playing a bit “off“, dropping six of their last 10, which does include the series-opener yesterday. Losing at home is not something that sits well with this team. Just over their shoulder in the most competitive division in baseball, the Orioles sit 4.5 games back. With only a few weeks until the All-Star Break, this team does not want to be in a dogfight in the division. They want to be up a few more games when the midway point of the regular season arrives. What better team to face than the Kansas City Royals, which possess the second-worst record in all of baseball. Granted, they took yesterday meeting. But prior to that, the Rays has certainly have had their way in the series, taking 11 of the last 15 meetings in Tampa Bay, and 20 of the last 29 overall meetings. Starting pitchers today aren’t even close as Greinke and Eflin are scheduled. The Royals right-hander is just 1-7 with a 4.81 ERA on the campaign. This month alone, he is 0-2 with a 7.53 ERA. The Rays right-hander is 8-3 with a 3.26 mark on the campaign. He is flawless at home, sporting a 7-0 record, with a 1.85 ERA at Tropicana Field in 2023. I look for him to have a huge performance today as he comes off two losses, both on the road. He will bounce back because he is one of the best pitchers in baseball. Both on the mound and at the plate, Tampa Bay significantly outclasses Kansas City. They average nearly two runs more per game and yield nearly two runs less per game. Tampa Bay is 12-2 the last 14 games played versus the American League Central, 50-17 the last 67 games played at home, and 9-4 the last 13 games played following a loss. Take the Rays on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-22-23 | Mariners v. Yankees -107 | 10-2 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Late Bail Out Play. Game 964. 4:05 PM PT/7:05 PM, ET. Despite injuries, New York has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series against Seattle, and four of the overall five meetings this season. Woo and German are scheduled to start today. The Mariners right-hander is making just his fourth ever career start. Playing in the legendary, Yankee Stadium is going to pressure the young pitcher today like he’s never known pressure before. He has made two starts as a visitor this season, going 0-1 with a 7.30 ERA. The Yankees, right-hander comes off his worst performance this season, following a slew of quality starts. He has done well against Seattle, going 3-0 with a 4.22 ERA in four career appearances which includes three starts. Going back a bit, the Yankees are 14-4 the last 18 meetings with the Mariners played in the Bronx and 38-15 the last 53 overall meetings. They are also 7-1 the last eight versus the American League West and 25-12 the last 37 versus teams with a losing record. On the other hand, Seattle is just 1-6 the last six road games, 3-8 the last 11 versus teams was a winning record, and 1-6 the last seven versus the American League East. Take New York. Thank you. |
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06-22-23 | Braves +106 v. Phillies | 5-1 | Win | 106 | 2 h 26 m | Show | |
Atlanta Braves. Vegas Insider Move. Game 951. 10:05 AM, PT/1:05 PM ET. Sports fans, as the season progresses, we see Atlanta more and more separating themselves from the rest of the NL East. At 47-26, they own a six-game cushion in the division. Oh, and by the way, they also own the best overall record in the National League. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday, 4-2, to extend their current win streak to seven-games. Their offense has been exploding during their hot streak, accounting for over 60 runs. This does not bode well for a Philadelphia opponent, which is having trouble putting runs on the board. I just don’t think they could keep pace offensively with the Braves surging lineup. Elder and Nola are scheduled today. There is no question the Atlanta right-hander has been more consistent than the Philadelphia right-hander. Over his last five turns, Nola has allowed 22 earned runs in 31 innings pitched. The Braves are 5-1 the last six road games, 5-0 the last five versus right-handed starters, 42-16 the last 58 versus the NL East, and 16-5 the last 21 overall. Take Atlanta. Thank you. |
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06-20-23 | Cubs -127 v. Pirates | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 5 h 11 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs. VI Move. Game 953. 4:05 PM, PT/7:05 PM, ET. Chicago, which has won eight of the last 10 outings, has the opportunity to leapfrog Pittsburgh in the NL Central. Yesterday’s 8-0 victory gave the Cubs their fifth consecutive win over the Pirates. And going back a bit, nine of the last 10 meetings. Pittsburgh is riding a seven- game losing streak, which can be blamed on both their lack of consistency at the plate, and their pitching staff, which has gotten plowed. Stroman and Oviedo are scheduled today. The Cubs right-hander is 8-4 with a 2.45 ERA on the season, while the Pirates right hander is just 3-6 with a 4.40 ERA in 2023. Both starters faced off against each other on Thursday when the Cubs won 7-2. Chicago is 5-1 the last six games versus a right-handed starter, 4-0 the last four versus the NL Central, and 6-1 the last seven overall. Pittsburgh is 0-7 the last seven versus the NL Central, 8-20 in the last 28 following a loss, and 0-4 the last four versus a right-handed starter. Take the Cubs. Thank you. |
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06-20-23 | Blue Jays v. Marlins -110 | 2-0 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 51 m | Show | |
Miami Marlins. Odds Makers Mistake play. Game 976. 3:40 PM, PT/6:40 PM, ET. Miami took Game 1 of the series with authority, thumping Toronto, 11-0. That victory was the Marlins fifth consecutive win, while handing the Blue Jays their third straight loss. Kikuchi and Perez on schedule starters today. The Miami hurler has been significantly more solid. Toronto is just 0-4 the last four games versus a right-handed starter, 1-4 the last five games on the road, and 1-4 the last five games overall. Miami is 6-0 the last six games versus teams with a winning record, 10-1 the last 11 Interleague home games, and 12-2 the last 14 overall home games. Take the Marlins. Thank you. |
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06-19-23 | Red Sox +117 v. Twins | 9-3 | Win | 117 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
Boston Red Sox. Monday Money Maker. Game 913. 4:40 PM, PT/7:40 PM ET. Playing in the most-competitive division in baseball isn’t easy my friends. But the Red Sox are starting to heat up. At 37-35, there are several divisions in the Majors that they would be atop. However, they dwell in the cellar of the American League East. A few more wins, and they can climb out of last place for sure. The Minnesota Twins are in first place in the Central at 36-36. But let’s be honest my friends, the division is looking pretty weak right now. This is a team that has dropped three of the last four outings due to both a lack of offense and a pitching staff that has been getting plowed. Their pitching has been the only thing keeping this team playing .500 baseball. And now giving up 21 runs across the three losses over the last four games is going to prove to be fatal for them. Paxton and Lopez are scheduled starters today. The Boston left-hander owns a 2-1 record with a 3.09 ERA in 2023. He has made six starts in his career against Minnesota, going 3-1 was a 2.27 ERA. The Twins right-hander is 3-3 with a 4.27 ERA this season. He has not had a decision in his last three turns. He has pitched well as last couple of appearances. But overall, he gives up a lot of runs. As a matter of fact, he allows 3.5 earned runs per appearance this season. By the way, the Red Sox are on a four-game win streak, in which they have outscored opponents by a combined, 31-11. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 11-5, to give them three wins in the last four meetings with the Twins. They are also 9-4 the last 13 games played versus the AL Central. Meanwhile, Minnesota is just 2-5 the last seven games played versus the AL East. Take the Red Sox. Thank you. |
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06-18-23 | Giants v. Dodgers -112 | 7-3 | Loss | -112 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 960. 1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST. Guys, it’s no secret that the Dodgers are looking a little bit mortal this season. Losers of six of their last 10, which includes Games 10 and 2 of this series, they are now 4.0-games back in the NL West at 39-32. The series opener was a competitive contest. However, yesterdays Game 2 matchup was an absolute blowout as the Giants took them down, 15-0. Not only did they lose, they were embarrassed by a division rival. Getting embarrassed is something Los Angeles does not like. I expect up them to bounce back here today and make a statement. Prior to this series, Los Angeles took two of three meetings with San Francisco back in April. Going back a bit, they have had their way with the Giants, taking nine of the last 12 meetings in L.A. and 19 of the last 26 overall meetings. Webb and Gonsolin are scheduled to take the mound here. The Giants right-hander is 5-6 with a 3.15 ERA in 2023. After looking pretty strong in May, he’s gotten beat up in June, going 1-1 with a 4.68 in three starts this month. Over his career, in 11 starts against the Dodgers, he is 2-5 with a 4.13 ERA. The Los Angeles right-hander is 4-1 with a 1.93 ERA on the campaign. Over his last three outings, he is 2-0 with a 2.12 mark. And at home this season, he has been absolutely spectacular, going undefeated at 3-0 with an anemic ERA of 1.66. As I mentioned earlier, Los Angeles needs to make a statement here against a division rival and get back on track as they want to take over the top-spot in the NL West before All-Star Break. Long-term trends heavily favor Los Angeles, as they are 108-43 in their last 151 home games, 44-19 in their last 63 games following a loss, 53-24 in their last 77 versus the NL West, and 84-40 in the last 124 games versus a right-handed starter. Take Los Angeles. Thank you. |
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06-17-23 | Cardinals v. Mets -149 | 5-3 | Loss | -149 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
New York Mets. Clear the Bases play. Game 908. 1:10 PM, PT/4:10 PM, ET. As we are approximately one month away from the midway point of the regular season, the New York Mets are far away from where they thought they’d be. They currently sit in fourth place in the National League East, 10.5-games back at 33-36. Their opponent today is also underachieving from preseason predictions. The St. Louis Cardinals are in last place in the NL Central, 8.5-games back at 27-43. With victories in their last two outings, the Mets are starting to show signs of life. They split a two-game series with their crosstown rivals, the Yankees. And then opened this series with St. Louis with a decisive 6-1 victory. That defeat was the Cardinals sixth consecutive loss. During their current slide, St. Louis has accounted for five or more runs just once, while their pitching staff has allowed four or more runs in all six outings. Wainwright and Senga are scheduled here today. The St. Louis right-hander is 2-1 with a 5.79 ERA on the campaign. The team has dropped his last three turns. In my opinion, the veteran pitcher hasn’t had too many solid outings this season. He is allowing an average of 3.4 earned runs per appearance. His last three outings, he has a whopping ERA of 5.06, going 0-1. On the road in 2023, he is just 1-1 with a 5.06 ERA. The Mets right-hander has certainly been consistent and reliable, going 6-3 with a 3.34 ERA this season. He is only allowing 1.8 earned runs per appearance. And in his last five turns, he has shut down opponents three times. His last three outings, he is 2-0 is 1.62 ERA. And at home this season, he is a very respectable 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA. Over their last eight outings, the New York lineup has accounted for five or more runs six times. Meanwhile, over their last five games, their pitching staff has held opponents to three or less runs four times. They have taken four of their last five meetings with St. Louis in New York and 10 of their last 14 overall games played at home. Take the Mets. Thank you. |
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06-16-23 | Guardians v. Diamondbacks -132 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
Arizona Diamondbacks. Vegas Insider Move. Game 976. 6:40 PM, PT/9:40 PM ET. Despite dropping three in a row, Arizona still possesses a two-game lead in the NL West over Los Angeles. They own one of the best records in the NL and I believe today they turn things around. Their last series, they took the opening game against Philadelphia only to drop Games, 2, 3, and 4. They were just out played. This followed a six-game win streak. As I mentioned earlier, I think they bounce back here today against a Cleveland team that has problems on the road. The Guardians are just 5-12 their last 17 games played away from home. To make matters worse, they are just 5-11 their last 16 games played against Interleague opponents. McKenzie and Gallen are scheduled starters today. The Cleveland right-hander is only making his third start of the 2023 campaign. The Arizona right-hander was 7-1 and his prior 11 starts before struggling a bit and his last turn in which he received a no decision. You cannot ignore that McKenzie is a perfect 6-0 at home this season with an anemic ERA of 0.96. The Diamondbacks have won four consecutive games played in Interleague action, four consecutive games played against American League Central opponents, five consecutive games during Game 1 of a series, 16 of their last 22 games played versus right-handed, starters, and 23 of their last 32 games played against teams with a losing record. Take Arizona. Thank you. |
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06-16-23 | Rays -103 v. Padres | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Tampa Bay Rays. Oddsmakers Mistake Play. Game 979. 6:40 PM, PT/9:40 PM, EST. My friends, there is no way the Rays should be this small of a favorite over the Padres here. Tampa Bay owns the best record in baseball and starts one of the best pitchers in the Majors today. Tampa Bay has been playing on another level than any other team in baseball this season. Just over recent weeks, they are riding a 10-3 run. Going back a bit, they have dominated San Diego, winning nine of their last 10 meetings. This does include five of their last six meetings played at Petco Park. Once again, this season, the Padres have been underachieving and erratic. They have sunk to fourth place in the NL West at 33-35. Playing at home has not been a benefit for the Padres, which are they are two-games under .500 at Petco Park, at 17-19. Shane McClanahan and Yu Darvish are set to take the mound today. The Tampa Bay left-hander is a whopping, 10-1 with an ERA of just 2.18 this season. Away from home, his numbers don’t fade at all, going 5-1 with a 2.79 ERA. The San Diego right-hander is 5-4 with a 4.30 ERA on the campaign. To be quite honest, in four of his last five turns, he has given up significant earned runs. I expect him to once again get lit up here facing baseballs second-ranked scoring lineup. The Rays are 38-15 their last 53 games played versus teams with a losing record, 7-2 their last nine games played following a win, and 21-7 their last 28 games played during Game 1 of a series. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you. |
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06-16-23 | Yankees +113 v. Red Sox | 5-15 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Double Play release. Game 961. 4:10 PM, PT/7:10 PM, ET. In the most heated rivalry in baseball, New York travels to Fenway to take on Boston. Currently, the Yankees occupy third place in the most competitive division in baseball, while the Red Sox dwell in the AL East cellar. These two rivals met about a week ago, when the BoSox took two of three contests. There is no question that Domingo German has been more solid than Tanner Houck this season. As a matter of fact, New York has won the right-handers last for turns, while Boston has dropped their right-handers last six outings. I know the New York bats have been a little erratic, but their pitching has been absolutely stellar. I looked for their starter and bullpen to hold the Boston bats at bay, while offensively, they light up the 22nd ranked pitching staff of the Red Sox. The Yankees have taken seven of their last nine meetings with the Red Sox, four of their last five games played following a loss, and nine of their last 12 games played on the road. Take New York. Thank you. |
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06-15-23 | Tigers v. Twins -1.5 | Top | 8-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Minnesota Twins. MLB Game of the Month on the runline. Game 912. 4:10 PM, PST/7:10 PM EST. The Twins are starting to run away with the American League Central, now possessing a 3.5-game cushion. Meanwhile, the Tigers, which weren’t expected to do much this season, are seven games back in the division, sitting in fourth place. This is the first meeting between these two division rivals this season. But coming into this series opener, Minnesota is starting to heat up, winning four of their last five, while Detroit is on a 1-11 slide. The Tigers happened to be one of the worst road teams in baseball, at 12-21 as a visitor in 2023. They rank 29th in scoring, 29th in team batting average, 24th in team ERA, and 20th in errors. No matter how you slice it, they are outclassed here today. The Twins bats have begun to heat up, while their pitching staff has been solid all season long, currently ranked second in the Majors, with a team ERA of 3.50. Matthew Boyd and Sonny Gray are schedule starters here today. The Tigers left-hander is 3-5 with a 5.55 ERA on the campaign. And in 22 career starts against the Twins, he is 8-8 with a 4.56 ERA. Over his last three turns (which the team has lost all three), he is 0-2 with a 6.19 ERA. The Minnesota right-hander is 4-1 with a 2.25 ERA on the season. Over his career, in eight games, which includes seven starts against Detroit, he is 4-1 with a 2.47 ERA. At home this season, he has been stellar, going 3-1 with a 1.71 ERA. The Tigers are 0-6 their last six games played on the road, 1-10 their last 11 games played versus right-handed starters, 1-9 their last 10 games played following a loss, 1-5 their last six games played versus teams with a winning record, and 1-4 their last five games played during Game 1 of a series. Take the Twins on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-14-23 | White Sox v. Dodgers -1.5 | 8-4 | Loss | -130 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Game 980 7:10 PM, PST/10:10 PM EST. With Los Angeles now slipping down to second-place, trailing Arizona in the NL West, by three-games, you can expect them to start revving the engine. The Dodgers are not a team that likes to play catch-up. They are so accustomed to looking in the rearview at teams trying to catch them. They’re starting to heat up a bit. Case in point, a Game 1 winner yesterday over the Chicago White Sox, 5-1. Chicago has dropped three in a row and sits in third place in the AL Central at 29-39. To be quite honest, they are one of the worst road teams in baseball, going just 12-22 as a visitor in 2023. Clevenger and Kershaw are scheduled here today. The Chicago right-hander is 3-4 with a 4.19 ERA on the campaign. He has faced the Dodgers three times in his career, all a season ago as a member of the Padres, going 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 9.69. The Los Angeles left-hander is 8-4 with a 2.95 ERA on the campaign. In four career starts against Chicago, he owns a 2-1 record with a 2.88 ERA. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Dodgers outclass the White Sox significantly. Los Angeles has taken seven of their last eight overall meetings against Chicago. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-14-23 | Yankees -108 v. Mets | 3-4 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Game 969. 4:10 PM, PST/7:10 PM EST. The Yankees took Gam 1 of this “Subway Series” yesterday, 7-6. It was the third consecutive victory they have had over the Mets. The Mets have sunk from a division leader into fourth place in the NL East, dropping nine of their last 10 outings. Both at the plate and on the mound, this is a team that has been the epitome of the word “erratic.” I’m not trying to say the Yankees bats haven’t been inconsistent. But their pitching has been absolutely incredible, ranking fourth in the Majors, with a team ERA of 3.60. Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander are today’s starters. The Yankees right-hander is 7-1 with a 2.84 ERA on the campaign, while the Mets right-hander is 2-3 with a 4.85 ERA this season. While Cole has had some issues against the Mets in his career, he is absolutely pitching lights out this season. Just on the road in 2023, he is 3-0 with a 2.93 ERA. Verlander has done well against the Yankees in his career. But I think we can all agree that this season, him, the Mets bats, and their bullpen have been less than stellar. The Yankees have won seven straight Interleague games versus left-handed starters, five straight Interleague road games versus teams with a losing record, five of their last six games played versus the NL East, and nine of their last 11 road games. Take the Yankees. Thank you. |
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06-13-23 | Pirates +117 v. Cubs | 3-11 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh Pirates. NL Central Game of the Week. Game 903. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. My friends, with new rules and changes in the schedule this season, every division game means something. As of this point in the campaign, the NL Central is without question the weakest division in baseball. They have just two teams with winning records. And only one-game separates those two teams. Currently, the Pirates own that one-game lead over the Brewers, at 34-30. This is an opportunity for them to get a big division win over a team that’s been sliding badly. Chicago began the 2023 season at 11-6. Cub fans were certainly optimistic. But since then, they are a dismal, 17-31. And have averaged a laughable, 2.5 runs per game their last 13 outings. This is a team that normally plays much better at home than on the road. My friends, they are just 15-16 at Wrigley Field this season. In comes the Pirates, which are a very respectable, 16-14 away from home on the campaign. This is the first meeting between these two division rivals this season. However, Pittsburgh comes in here winning eight of their last 11 outings. They don’t do it flashy, but the Pirates are winning ball games. Today’s starters are Ortiz and Taillon. The Pirates right-hander, after a shaky start, has looked good in his last several outings. The Cubs right-hander is just 1-4 with a 7.02 ERA on the campaign. His last three starts, he is just 1-1 with a 5.17 ERA. And at home this season, things go from bad to worse, as he is winless, going 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 8.27. He did spend his first four seasons in the Majors with Pittsburgh. In 2022, as a member of the New York Yankees, he faced them for the first time, getting shellacked for five runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched. He’s been an absolute nightmare every time he takes the mound my friends. Only once in his last six turns has he allowed less than four earned runs. The Pirates have won seven consecutive outings against the NL Central, five of their last seven against right-handed starters, four straight following an off day, and six of their last seven during Game one of a series. Oh, by the way, the Cubs are 1-5 their last six versus the NL Central, 10-23 their last 33 versus right-handed starters, and 2-5 their last seven games played at home. Take the Pittsburgh. Thank you. |
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06-12-23 | Rays -1.5 v. A's | 3-4 | Loss | -155 | 12 h 33 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays on the run line. Game 957. 6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST. There is only one team in the Majors playing .700 ball. The Tampa Bay Rays, at .706 possess the best record in baseball, at 48-20. Whether it be at home or on the road, this team is winning games. They come into Game 1 of this series, red-hot, going 8-1 their last nine outings. They face the MLB’s worst team in the Oakland A’s. Oakland is a dismal, 17-50. Granted, they’ve won five straight games coming into this matchup. However, their last several series have been against the NL Central. There is no question that the division is the weakest in the Big Leagues. Going from the NL Central to baseball’s most competitive division, the AL East, is going to be a big problem for this team. For starters, they are just 17-38 their last 55 games played versus American League East opponents. James Kaprielian is set to take the mound at home for them today. The right-hander is an atrocious, 1-6 with a 7.21 ERA on the campaign. He was shellacked for seven runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched in an 11-0 loss at Tampa Bay in the earlier series. It was his only career turn against Tampa Bay. Taking the hill on the road is Zach Eflin. The right-hander is 8-1 with a 2.97 ERA in 2023. He comes off a spectacular shutout of 6 2/3 innings pitched, in a 7-0 home win over Minnesota last Tuesday. He’s making his second start of the season against Oakland, having beaten them back on April 7. Over his career, he has faced the A’s twice, going 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA. The Rays are averaging more than two runs more per game at the plate, while their pitching staff yields nearly 3 full runs less per game. This is a team that has won four of their last five games played on the road, 21 of their last 27 games played during Game 1 of a series, and 37 of their last 54 games played versus right-handed starters. Take Tampa Bay on the runline. Thank you. |
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06-11-23 | Royals v. Orioles -1.5 | 3-11 | Win | 117 | 3 h 58 m | Show | |
Baltimore Orioles on the run line. Game 914. 10:35 AM PST/1:35 PM EST. In the toughest division in baseball, the Baltimore Orioles are just 5.5-games back of the Tampa Bay Rays in second place, at 40-24. They have won three in a row, which includes Games 1 and 2 of this series. They have dominated the Kansas City Royals, taking four of their five meetings this season. And going back a bit, six of their last seven overall meetings. They have dominated most teams at Oriole Park. The Royals are certainly one of those teams, as they have taken 17 of their last 22 meetings at home in this rivalry. Hernandez and Gibson are scheduled starters today. The Kansas City right-hander is 0-3 with a 4.31 ERA on the campaign. Although he has made 26 appearances so far this season, he has only made three starts. I don’t expect him to pitch more than possibly two or three innings here. In three of his five career outings against Baltimore, Hernandez has been a starter, going 1-2 with a 4.32 ERA across 16 2/3 innings pitched in the five outings against the Orioles. The Baltimore right-hander is 7-3 with a 3.87 ERA on the campaign. He has been very durable, lasting at least five innings in all but one of his 13 starts in 2023. Over his career, Gibson has faced Kansas City 27 times, which includes 25 starts, accumulating a very respectable record of 10-6 with a 3.99 ERA. A victory here would match his 11 wins against the Detroit Tigers, for the most against any team in his career. Baltimore is 12-4 their last 16 games played against the American League Central, while Kansas City is 18-52 their last 70 games played on the road. Take the Orioles. Thank you. |
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06-10-23 | Red Sox v. Yankees -117 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Game 972. 4:35 PM PST/7:35 PM EST. Prior to dropping Game 1 of this series, New York had taken six in a row and 37 of the last 51 overall meetings with Boston. The Yankees are struggling a bit at the plate, especially with Aaron Judge missing. But this team has an uncanny knack of bouncing back after a defeat, going 9-4 their last 13 games played following a loss. Houck and German are scheduled here today. The New York right-hander has certainly been more stable than the Boston right-hander. The team has won his last three turns while his counterpart is riding a winless streak of seven consecutive outings. The Red Sox are 3-7 their last seven games played on the road and 1-4 their last five games played versus right-handed starters. The Yankees are 43-19 their last 62 games played versus teams with a losing record and 7-3 their last 10 games played versus right-handed starters. Take New York. Thank you. |
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06-09-23 | Nuggets -3.5 v. Heat | 108-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Denver Nuggets. Game 519. 5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST. For the third straight time in as many games in this series, the Miami Heat shot better from downtown than the Denver Nuggets. And yet, Denver leads the series 2-1. There are a few reasons for this my friends. For starters, in each matchup in the Finals, the Nuggets have outrebounded the Heat. They are winning the battle of the boards, giving themselves more second-chance opportunities on offense, and taking away their opponents second-chance opportunities on defense. Next, Jokic and Murray are playing on another level, folks. They are putting up record numbers, and are outshining their counterparts. After the Game 2 loss, Denver knows they cannot allow Miami to get back into this series. So, they put their foot on the as in game 3 and revved the engine. They will not take a chance here and allow the Heat to tie the series up. Lastly, and most importantly, they are just plainly and simply…a better team. Deeper, healthier, and better-coached. You may not realize this, but Miami has now lost five of their last seven games straight up. Denver has covered fourth straight games played on the road, four of their last five games played on one days rest, and four of their last five games played overall. Oh, by the way, the Heat have failed to cover five consecutive games played following a double-digit loss at home. Take the Nuggets. Thank you. |
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06-07-23 | Nuggets -136 v. Heat | Top | 109-94 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
Denver Nuggets on the money line. Crash the Boards GOY. Game 517. 5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST. Very simply, the Denver Nuggets are a much stronger team than the Miami Heat. They came into this series, better-rested, deeper, and hotter. They took Game 1 with authority, only to lose a heartbreaker in Game 2. The series is now tied up as it moves to Miami. The Nuggets cannot afford to allow the Heat to go up 2-1. Denver has had their way with Miami in this match up on the boards. However, very uncharacteristic for them, neither are they are hitting as many from downtown as they usually do, nor are they stopping the Heat from being successful beyond the arc. These are two areas in which the Nuggets excelled this season. They were one of the top teams in the NBA, both offensively and defensively from three-point land. They know if they are going to shut down the Heat, they must hit more shots from the outside, while beefing up their defense from the outside as well. This is a well-coached, healthy team that knows if they just tweak one or two things here, they will win the NBA Championship. But it all starts with a big victory here tonight. They are an excellent bounce-back team, covering seven of their last 10 games played following a straight up loss. They are also 9-4 ATS their last 13 games played on two days rest and 5-3 ATS their last eight games played overall. On the other hand, Miami is just 5-13 ATS their last 18 games played on two days rest and 2-5 ATS their last seven home games played following a road trip of seven or more days. They are also 0-4 ATS their last four games played at home versus the Nuggets and 10-26 overall the last 36 meetings with the Nuggets. Take Denver on the money line. Thank you. |
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06-06-23 | Cardinals v. Rangers -138 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Game 976. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. Very quietly, the Texas Rangers have taken over first place in the American League West at 39-20. They have a 3.5-game lead over the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, a preseason favorite to take their division, the St. Louis Cardinals are certainly underachieving. They dwell in the NL Central cellar, 8.0-games back, at a dismal 25-36. They have lost four in a row and seven of their last 10, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday. Granted, these two teams don’t face each other often. However, the Rangers have certainly had their way with the Cardinals, taking nine of their last 10 meetings, which does include five of their last six at Globe Life Field. Matthew Liberatore, and Dane Dunning are scheduled here. The Cardinals left-hander is 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA on the campaign. He has never faced Texas in his short career. However, there is a big disparity in how he pitches at home as opposed to how he pitches on the road. This season at home, he is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA. However, when he is away from home, he is a dismal 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA. In his career in in seven games (six starts), on the road, he is 0-3 with a 7.90 ERA. The Rangers right-hander is 4-1 with a 2.06 ERA in 2023. He comes off his worst performance of the season. He hasn’t had too many poor outings. And I expect him to bounce back very strongly here and dominate. He has done well in Interleague play, going 4-1 with a 3.34 ERA in 13 games, which includes 10 starts. You can expect him to get a lot of run support as the Texas offense tops the Majors in both scoring and team batting average. St. Louis is 0-5 their last five games played on the road, 1-10 their last 11 games played versus the American League West, and 1-4 their last five games played versus right-handed starters. Texas is 6-1 their last seven Interleague games played, 5-1 their last six games played versus left-handed starters, and 22-8 their last 30 games played at home. Take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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06-06-23 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Reds | 8-9 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Game 953. 4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. The Dodgers dropped two of three in a series with the Yankees at home the last few days. Lucky for them the Diamondbacks also lost their last two outings. The two division rivals are tied for first place in the NL West. Folks, it looks like ‘Zona isn’t going anywhere. So, L.A. must keep their foot on the gas right now. And what better team to face than the struggling Cincinnati Reds. This is the first meeting between these two National League rivals this season. However, going back a bit, Los Angeles has taken nine consecutive meetings with Cincinnati, by a combined score of 65-24. None of those victories came by a single run. Tony Gonsolin, and Luke Weaver are scheduled starters here. The Dodgers right-hander is 3-1 with a 1.77 ERA on the campaign. He has not allowed more than three runs in any outing this season. And in three career appearances, which includes two starts against Cincinnati, he is 1-0 with a 3.97 ERA. The Reds right-hander is 1-2 with a 5.36 ERA on the campaign. In eight career appearances, which includes five starts against the Dodgers, he is 1-3 with a 7.57 ERA. On the road, Gonsolin has an anemic ERA of 1.35 this season, while at home, Weaver owns a whopping ERA of 5.64. Los Angeles has won five consecutive meetings at Great American Ballpark. They are also 40-16 their last 56 games played following a loss and 52-23 their last 75 games played against the NL Central. Take the Dodgers on the runline. Thank you. |
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06-05-23 | Cardinals v. Rangers -134 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Game 914. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. Texas has won three in a row and eight of their last 10 to further their cushion in the American League West to 3.5-games. Meanwhile, St. Louis, which was a preseason favorite to take their division, dwells in the NL Central cellar, 7.5-games back in the division, at 25-35. These two teams haven’t met in a while, but it would be an understatement to say the Rangers have dominated the Cardinals, taking eight of their last nine meetings in this Interleague matchup. Wainwright and Perez are scheduled starters today. The St. Louis right-hander, although is 2-1 with a 6.15 ERA, has yet to complete six innings this season. The Texas left-hander is stirring up a lot of buzz, going 6-1, with a 4.43 ERA thus far. Whether it be at the plate or on the mound, Texas significantly outclasses St. Louis. They average nearly 2 more runs per game offensively, while they’re pitching staff yields nearly one full run less per game. St. Louis is just 1-9 their last 10 games played versus the A.L. West and 0-4 their last four games played on the road. Texas is 5-1 their last six Interleague games played and 4-0 their last four games played versus right-handed starters. Take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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06-05-23 | Brewers +119 v. Reds | 0-2 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers. Game 901. 4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. Milwaukee has taken the first three games of this series with authority, to continue their domination of Cincinnati. Going back a bit, they have taken eight of their last nine meetings against their division rival and 21 of their last 28 overall matchups. Winning three in a row and five of their last seven, the Brewers are striding. Meanwhile, the Reds are riding a four-game slide. Julio Teheran will make his third start of the campaign, while Andrew Abbott will make his Major League debut today. The Milwaukee right-hander has shown promise. The Cincinnati left-hander is in way over his head here. He faces a team that has won four of their last five games played versus division opponents, four of their last five games played on the road, eight of their last 11 games played versus teams with a losing record, and five of their last seven games played versus right-handed starters. Take the Brewers. Thank you. |
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06-05-23 | Astros +104 v. Blue Jays | 11-4 | Win | 104 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Houston Astros. Game 905. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. The Toronto Blue Jays may have won four straight outings, but today they must face a pitching staff leading the Majors, with a Team ERA of 3.22. Bielak and Manoah are scheduled starters here today. There is no question that the Astros right-hander has been more consistent than the Blue Jays right-hander. As a matter fact, Toronto has lost Manoah’s last six turns. The Blue Jays are just 2-5 their last seven games played at home. Meanwhile, the Astros are 16-5 their last 21 games played versus the American League East, 37-16 their last 53 games played on the road, 11-5 their last 16 games played versus right-handed starters, and 18-6 their last 24 games played overall. Take Houston. Thank you. |
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06-04-23 | Heat v. Nuggets OVER 215.5 | 111-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Over in the Heat/Nuggets Game 2 matchup. Games 513/514. 85:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST. There is no debating that coming into the NBA Finals, the Denver Nuggets were better-rested, hotter, and showed more consistency. But I also think there’s a lot more pressure on them to win. However, having said all that, Game 1’s are a bit unpredictable. The oddsmakers put out a total, and it flew under by more than 20-points. We all know how good both defenses play. Thus, both teams being here in the NBA finals. And, I am well aware of the fact that the Heat have played to five consecutive unders, while the Nuggets, five of their last seven games played, went under the total. But this total here today comes in a little bit low. If you look at the series-opening matchup, Miami workhorse and team leader, Jimmy Butler had a poor outing. Granted he had 13 points and seven rebounds. But for him that was way under his averages. I expect him to come back today and play very strongly as the entire team will be a lot more competitive. You will definitely see a faster pace and a lot more scoring in this matchup. Please understand that prior to Thursday’s meeting, these two teams have played the five consecutive overs, which does include all four meetings in the regular season this year. The over is 4-1 in the Heat’s last five games played on two days rest, 10-4 in their last 14 games played on the road, and 4-1 in their last five games played versus teams with a winning record. The over is also 6-1 in the Nuggets last seven games played versus teams with a winning record. Take the over. Thank you. |
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06-04-23 | Cubs -102 v. Padres | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs. Game 957. 2:30 PM PST/5:30 PM EST. Both Chicago and San Diego have underachieved so far this season. Neither team possesses winning records either at home or on the road. They have split Games 1 and 2 of this series. So far this season, the Cubs have gotten the better of the Padres, taking three of five overall meetings in 2023. Marcus Stroman and Ryan Weathers are scheduled to start this game. The Chicago right-hander is 5-4 with a 2.59 ERA, while the Padres left-hander is 1-3 with a 4.28 ERA. The Cubs hurler has become one of the toughest pitchers in the Majors this season. He leads the league with 12 starts and his 0.986 WHIP also tops all pitchers, while holding opposing batters to just .188 against him. And in four career starts versus the Padres, Stroman is 3-0 with a 2.19 ERA. The Padres pitcher is 1-3 with a 4.28 ERA on the campaign. In four career appearances, which includes three starts against Chicago, he is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA. My friends, he has gotten shelled in his last three outings. On the other hand, Stroman has pitched three stellar turns in a row, resulting in three straight wins for him. I am well aware of the fact that Chicago isn’t greatest road team. However, they have won five of their last seven meetings played at Petco Park. They are also very good against left-handers winning 15 of their last 21 games played against left-handed starters. Meanwhile, San Diego is just 2-5 their last seven games played at home and 1-4 their last five games played following a win. Take the Cubs. Thank you. |
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06-04-23 | Braves v. Diamondbacks -132 | 8-5 | Loss | -132 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Arizona Diamondbacks. Game 960. 1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST. This is a big series, my friends. Both Atlanta and Arizona are in first place in their divisions. In the NL East, the Braves own a 3.5-game lead, while in the West, the Diamondbacks are tied with the Dodgers atop the division, both possessing a 5.5-game cushion. This matchup will have serious playoff implications down the road. So far, these two teams have split Games 1 and 2 of the series. Arizona took the series-opener, only to lose yesterday’s meeting, ending their six-game win streak. For most of the season, Atlanta has been a good away team. However, they’re starting to show cracks, dropping three of their last five as a visitor. As a matter fact, they have problems at Chase Field too, where they are just 1-4 their last five meetings with the Diamondbacks. I feel today’s contest is all about the starting pitchers. Michael Soroka, and Zac Gallen are starting here. The Atlanta right-hander is making just his second appearance of the campaign. And going back a bit, if you recall, he has not pitched since 2020, prior to this season. In his first start on May 29, he got lit up by one of the worst teams in baseball, Oakland, allowing four earned runs in just six innings pitched. On the other hand, the Arizona, right-hander has been one of the most solid pitchers in the NL this season. He is 7-2 with a 2.72 ERA this season. And over his career, in two starts against the Braves, he is 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA. The ‘Zona offense has been a bit more consistent of late. And I look for them to bounce back here today. They are 6-1 their last seven games played at home, 13-3 their last 16 games played versus right-handed starters, and 15-7 their last 22 games played versus teams with a winning record. On the other hand, Atlanta is just 3-7 their last 10 games played on the road, 1-4 their last five games played versus the National League West, and 3-8 their last 11 games played versus teams with a winning record. Take the Diamondbacks. Thank you. |
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06-03-23 | Angels v. Astros -1.5 | 6-9 | Win | 112 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Houston Astros on the run line. Game 918. 1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST. The Astros are just 2.5-games back of the Rangers in the AL West. They have won two in a row and six of their last eight, en route to an overall record of 34-23. Those victories on Thursday and Friday were in Games 1 and 2 of this series with the Angels. Houston outscored Los Angeles, 11-4 in the first two meetings. What can you say about Los Angeles? There is talent on this team. But they sit just one game over .500 at 30-29. They’re hitting has been erratic, while they’re pitching staff owns a Team ERA of 4.29. Going back to the offense, they have accounted for three runs or less runs scored in five of their last eight outings coming into today’s Game 3 matchup. Maybe that’s why they’ve dropped six of their last eight contests. To say they’ve been dominated by their division opponent would be an understatement. L.A. has lost seven of their last nine meetings with Houston. This is nothing new, folks. Going back a while, they are just 27-60 their last 87 overall meetings against the Astros. Sandoval and Javier are scheduled today. The Angels left-hander is 3-4 with a 3.42 ERA on the campaign. Over his career in eight appearances, which includes seven starts against the Astros, he is winless, going 0-4 with a 7.55 ERA. The Houston right-hander is 6-1 with a 2.97 ERA in 2023. He has won each of his last four starts. And over his career in nine appearances, which includes five starts against the Angels, he is 4-1 with a 2.65 ERA. The Astros are crushing the ball right now and certainly own the better pitching staff. They are also 10-3 their last 13 games played following a win, 39-12 their last 51 games played versus left-handed starters, and 37-14 their last 51 games played versus the AL West. I mentioned earlier that they have taken seven of the last nine meetings against the Angels. Only two of those victories came by a single run. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you. |
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06-02-23 | Yankees +124 v. Dodgers | 4-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Game 977. 7:10 PM PST/10:10 PM EST. Many people out there prior to the season starting, thought both New York and Los Angeles would be leading their divisions significantly by this point. Currently, the Yankees sit in third place in the most competitive division in baseball, while the Dodgers are tied with the Diamondbacks atop their division. There is no denying that both New York and Los Angeles are chock-full of talent. The Yankees, who are known for their offense, have been erratic at the plate this season. But their pitching staff, which ranks fifth in baseball, has kept him very competitive. Meanwhile, the Dodgers, who are known for one of the best pitching staffs in baseball in recent years, rank 22nd in the Majors, with a team ERA of 4.46. These two teams last met four years ago. So trends and streaks aren’t going to play a big part between them here. However, the Yankees have won six of their last seven road games, six of the last seven Interleague games, seven other last nine games following a loss, and five of the last seven games against the NL West. One thing the Yankees do well is shine and big game situations. And I believe they will shine here again today. Luis Severino gets his third start of the campaign, while Clayton Kershaw is making his fifth career start against New York. Both have done well against today’s opposition. But I like New York as an underdog. Take the Yankees. Thank you. |
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06-02-23 | Braves v. Diamondbacks +112 | 2-3 | Win | 112 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
Arizona Diamondbacks. Game 958. 6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST. In my opinion, the Atlanta Braves are one of the best teams in the National League. However, like any good team, they are starting to show signs of cracking after several months of long, tough, baseball play. They are just 8-12 the last 20 outings coming into today’s matchup. You can point fingers at both their inconsistent offense, and their erratic pitching. On the other hand, Arizona has heated up, winning seven of the last 10 to take a share of first place in the West. Charlie Morton and Merrill Kelly are scheduled to start here today. The Braves right-hander is 5-5 with a 3.59 ERA on the campaign, while the Diamondbacks righty is 6-3 with a 2.83 ERA this season. Coming into this series, the Diamondbacks have played a little more consistently and are not looking to give up their share of first place in their division. The team has also won five straight games played at home and 12 of the last 14 games played versus right-handed starters. The Braves are just 3-7 the last 10 games played against teams with a winning record. Take Arizona. Thank you. |
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06-02-23 | Rockies +113 v. Royals | 7-2 | Win | 113 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
Today, we set out to crush the sports books on the diamond. I have my MLB VEGAS INSIDER MOVE. Ever wonder why the same sports bettors in Vegas win every MLB season? It’s because they all are privy to the same information. It’s hard to argue with an 81-22 record. Colorado Rockies. Game 975. 5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST. My friends, I am well aware of the fact that this might be one of the ugliest games on the board today. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t gold in them thar hills. Both Colorado and Kansas City are cellar-dwellers in their divisions. The Rockies are just 24-34, while the Royals are 17-39. Colorado has lost four in a row, while Kansas City is on a 2-4 run. To me, this matchup today is all about the starting pitchers. Chase Anderson and Jordan Lyles are scheduled here. Anderson has been very solid since jumping over from the Tampa Bay Rays less than a month ago. He has made three starts for the Rockies, in which he is allowed to just three earned runs in over 10.2 innings pitched. His control has been spot-on and he has been very durable, going at least five innings in each one of those turns. On the other hand, Lyles has been an absolute nightmare. He owns a record of 0-9 with the ERA of 7.30. He has made appearances in 11 games this season, in which the team has lost all 11 outings. In consecutive turns, he has allowed no less than three earned runs in 10 straight starts. He’s gonna’ get plowed by a Rockies lineup that is looking to break out of a funk. Kansas City is 8-21 the last 29 games played at home, 6-21 the last 27 games played during Game 1 of a series, and 1-10 the last 11 games played following an off day. Take Colorado. Thank you. |
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06-01-23 | Heat +9 v. Nuggets | 93-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Miami Heat. Game 513. 5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST. Well folks, the Denver Nuggets have had a full week more to rest, heal, and prepare for this series. They are also playing at home, where they own a 42-7 record this season. I believe they are the stronger team. But giving a number eight seed, which has made it to the NBA Finals. this many points, is a huge mistake by the oddsmakers. I think we can all agree that lines on the Nuggets at home tend to be inflated. They did fail to cover Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers, which were both played at the Ball Arena. While I mentioned a few benefits for Denver earlier in this analysis, I will tell you one benefit for Miami. They do not have as much pressure on them to win here. That will play a big part. I know, I know, I know. It’s the Finals and everybody wants to win. But there are people in the sports world, in the betting world, and just all over the world in general, that aren’t giving them a snowballs chance in hell in this series. I am well aware of the fact the Nuggets won and covered both meetings with the Heat this season. I am furthermore aware of the fact that Denver has covered five of the last six meetings against Miami played at home. But the Heat has played very well, and they have gotten that us bettors paid against the spread in the postseason. They have covered six of the last eight games played on the road, eight of the last 10 games played following a straight up win, and 12 of the last 16 games played overall. I just think this is way too many points. Take the Heat. Thank you. |
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05-31-23 | Yankees +132 v. Mariners | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Triple Play release. Game 969. 6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST. New York has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series with authority, outscoring Seattle by a combined 20-6. The Yankees have won four in a row and seven of their last 10 to climb into third place in the AL East, just five-games back of the Rays. The Bronx Bombers lineup have once again, come back to life. Today, Schmidt and Kirby are scheduled. The New York right-hander comes off two very strong starts, yielding just three earned runs in 10 innings pitch. The Seattle right-hander has lost his last two outings, allowing 10 runs in just 11.2 innings pitched. He has gotten plowed for five home runs those last two appearances. This does not bode well as the Yankees currently ranked fourth in the Majors in the long ball, pounding 87 round-trippers. New York is one of the best road teams in baseball, winning six straight and eight of their last nine as a visitor. They’ve also won five in a row against the AL West, seven of their last eight following a win, and four straight against right-handed starters. Take the Yankees. Thank you. |
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05-30-23 | Angels +131 v. White Sox | 3-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Angels. Double Play release. Game 917. 5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST. In my opinion, Los Angeles should in no way be an underdog here. They have won six of their last 10 outings coming into today’s contest. This includes a 6-4 win in Game 1 of this series yesterday. They have done quite well against Chicago, taking 10 of their last 14 meetings at Guaranteed Rate Field and 39 to their last 58 overall meetings. The White Sox have slipped into fourth place in the AL Central, losing three in a row and sitting at 22-34 on the season. Anderson and Giolito are starters here today. The Los Angeles left-hander has certainly been more stable than the Chicago right-hander. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Angel are significantly better. The White Sox are 7-19 their last 26 games played versus teams with a winning record, 2-6 their last eight games played versus left-handed starters, and 2-5 their last seven games played versus the AL West. Take Los Angeles. Thank you. |
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