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Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kansas City Royals (5-12) and the New York Yankees (10-8) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Royals vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-0

The Yankees won the first 2 games of this series, posting a 4-1 victory in the series opener Monday as a moderate favorite (-145) as the Under (9) cashed. The Yankees doubled up the Royals 4-2 as a heavy favorite (-250) as the Under (8.5) once again came through.

Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez had the big stat line Tuesday, going 3-for-3 with 2 singles and a double, while driving in 3 runs. Royals OF MJ Melendez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, his first long ball of the season.

The Yankees are going for their first series sweep since annihilating the Milwaukee Brewers in 3 games to open the season March 27-30.

Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt returns from the 15-day injured list to make his season debut Wednesday after recovering from a sore shoulder.

The Royals have lost 4 of the past 5 outings, and the Under has cashed in 3 consecutive outings, while going 8-2 across the previous 10 outings.

Royals at Yankees projected starters

LHP Kris Bubic vs. RHP Clarke Schmidt

Bubic (2-1, 0.96 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 18 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 6 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 5 K in 7-0 road loss vs. Cleveland Guardians Friday
  • 2025 road splits: 1-1, 1.50 ERA (12 IP, 2 ER), 9 H, 4 BB, 13 K, 1.08 WHIP in 2 starts
  • 2024 splits vs. Yankees: 0-1, 0.00 ERA (2 1/3 IP, 2 R — 0 ER), 1 BB, 2 K in 2 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Yankees: 0-2, 3.45 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 9 H (4 HR), 3 BB, 13 K, 0.77 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 5 appearances (2 starts)

Schmidt (5-5, 2.85 ERA) made 16 starts in 2024. He had a 1.18 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 85 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 2 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 2 H (1 HR), 4 BB, 3 K in 4-2 home setback vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 28, 2024
  • 2024 home splits: 2-2, 4.50 ERA (40 IP, 20 ER), 37 H (6 HR), 13 BB, 47 K in 8 starts
  • 2024 vs. Royals: 1 start, no decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-2 road win in Game 3 of the ALDS
  • Career vs. Royals: 2-0, 3.29 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 16 H, 2 HR, 2 BB, 11 K, 1.32 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 in 4 appearances (2 starts)

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Royals at Yankees odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Royals +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Yankees -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-130) | Yankees -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Royals at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Yankees 3

Moneyline

The ROYALS (+145) are worth a look as moderate underdogs behind Bubic, who has been mostly untouchable so far this season.

With Schmidt coming back from a long-term injury, there is concern. Back the Royals to salvage the finale before booking it out of town.

Run line/Against the spread

KANSAS CITY +1.5 (-130) isn’t priced out of line if you’d like some insurance in his series finale. The Royals are 0-5 in the past 5 games on the run line as an underdog, so tread lightly.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The total has gone low in 3 straight games for the Royals, while cashing at an 8-2 clip in the previous 10 outings.

For the Yankees, the Under has hit in the past 2 outings, while going 4-0-1 in 5 tries against AL teams this season.

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Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (5-12) and the Toronto Blue Jays (10-8) wrap up a 3-game interleague series Wednesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 1:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Braves vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Braves won the series opener 8-4 Monday as slight road favorites (-120) as the Over (8.5) cashed. 3B Austin Riley was the big man on offense, swatting 2 homers while driving in 5 runs. C Sean Murphy hit a homer while driving in a pair of runs, too.

On Tuesday, the Blue Jays returned the favor with a 6-3 win as slight underdogs (+105) as the Over (7.5) came through again. DH Anthony Santander went 2-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBIs, while OF Alan Roden went 2-for 3-with a double, his first homer of the season and 2 RBIs.

Atlanta has alternated wins and losses over its last 11 games dating back to April 2. The Over has hit in 4 straight, with the offense averaging 4.6 runs per game (RPG) during that stretch. Meanwhile, the pitching staff has allowed at least 4 runs in 5 consecutive games and in 8 of the last 9.

Braves SP Spencer Strider (elbow) is set to make his season debut Wednesday after being limited to just 2 starts in 2024 due to a UCL injury in his throwing arm. In 3 minor-league rehab starts, Strider posted a 1.32 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with 27 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings.

Toronto has managed victories in 5 of the past 8 outings, while the Over has cashed in 4 straight. The Jays have allowed 5.2 RPG in the previous 5 contests.

Braves at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Spencer Strider vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Strider (0-0, 7.00 ERA) made 2 starts in 2024. He had a 1.67 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 in 9 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (1 HR), 3 BB, 4 K in 6-5 home win in 10 innings vs. Arizona Diamondbacks April 5, 2024
  • 2024 road splits: 1 start (March 29), no-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 8 K in 9-3 victory vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 1 road start (May 12, 2023), loss, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 5 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 3-0 defeat

Bassitt (1-0, 0.98 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 18 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 4-3 setback in 10 innings at Boston Red Sox Thursday
  • 2025 home splits, 1 start, win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 3-1 victory vs. Baltimore Orioles March 30
  • 2023 vs. Braves: 1 home start (May 12, 2023), win, 9 IP (CG), 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 3-0 victory
  • Career vs. Braves: 2-2, 2.92 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 16 H, 3 HR, 8 BB, 24 K, 0.97 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 4 starts (1 CG)

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Braves at Blue Jays odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+115) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Braves at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Braves 3

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (+125) are a tremendous play in this interleague series finale.

Toronto took care of SP Spencer Schwellenbach in Tuesday’s victory, and he had been untouchable this season. Now, it gets a chance to face Strider, a pitcher who hasn’t taken the mound in over a calendar year. Strider might have some rust after such a long layoff, so back the Jays.

Run line/Against the spread

TORONTO +1.5 (-140) is worth a play if you’re a little on the conservative side and would like a little bit of insurance.

The good news is that Atlanta hasn’t lost consecutive games since losing the first 7 games from March 27 to April 2, but the bad news is that it hasn’t won 2 straight outings at any point this season, either.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-115) is a solid play in this matinee action north of the border.

The total has gone high in 4 straight games for the Braves, while cashing at a 5-0-1 clip in the past 6 road contests.

For the Blue Jays, the Over has hit in 4 consecutive games, too. Go high, and feel confident in doing so.

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Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (5-11) face the Toronto Blue Jays (9-8) for the second game of a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is slated for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Braves vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 1-0 after 8-4 win Monday

The Braves’ bats warmed up Monday as 3B Austin Riley hit 2 homers and drove in 5 RBIs. Riley is on a tear, going 14-for-27 (.519) over the last 7 games. After an 0-7 start, the Braves are 5-4 over the last 9 games.

The Jays have lost 3 of 4 as they’re battling inconsistency. They’ve scored 4+ runs 5 times over the last 10 games and went 3-2 in those. He went 0-for-4 with 3 K’s Monday, but SS Bo Bichette has a .297/.346/.711 slash line to open the year.

Braves at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Spencer Schwellenbach vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

Schwellenbach (1-0, 0.45 ERA) is making his fourth start. He has a 0.65 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 20 innings.

  • Had a no-decision in his last start Thursday against the Phils, allowing 1 ER on 7 H and 2 BB while fanning 5 in 6 IP
  • In his 1 career start vs. Toronto Sept. 7, he allowed 3 ER (6 R) on 10 H, 0 BB with 3 K’s in 5 IP

Gausman (1-1, 2.33 ERA) is making his fourth start. He has a 0.62 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 19 1/3 innings.

  • Allowed an unearned run in his no-decision against Boston Wednesday, giving up just 4 hits and 0 walks while fanning 10 over 8 IP
  • In 3 career GS vs. Atlanta: 0-1, 2.29 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 12 K in 19 2/3 IP

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Braves at Blue Jays odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+154) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Braves at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Braves 4

Moneyline

The Jays are short dogs at home, and I’m feeling them and Gausman here. Schwellenbach has been great thus far, but it doesn’t feel authentic. He pitched around 7 hits and 2 walks in his last start, and he has a .191 BABIP that is bound to turn around.

Take the BLUE JAYS -105.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m not interested in either side here.

PASS.

Over/Under

I like the OVER 7.5 (-110) here. The Braves have scored 3+ runs in 7 straight, and the Jays have done so in 6 of 7. The Braves have a hideous 4.50 bullpen ERA, and we’re in a hitters’ park.

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Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (11-8) and the San Diego Padres (14-3) play the middle contest a 3-game series Tuesday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Padres routed the Cubs 10-4 as -139 favorites in the series opener Monday despite the fact both teams piled up 11 hits apiece. Of course, the Over (7.5) hit.

CF Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his hot hitting for the Cubs, going 3-for-4 with 2 singles and an RBI double. Meanwhile, 1B Michael Busch homered for the third straight game, while C Miguel Amaya also went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI.

For the home side, RF Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a pair of homers from the leadoff spot, finishing 2-for-4 with 3 runs and 3 RBIs, while 1B Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo homer and 2 runs. DH Gavin Sheets reached 10 RBIs on the season with 2 more runs driven in during a 2-for-4 night.

The 10 runs allowed matched a season high, as Chicago was beaten 10-6 in a series finale in Arizona March 30. Chicago has dropped 3 of the past 5 games, while the Over is 7-2 in the past 9 outings, and 11-3 across the previous 14 contests.

The Padres have won 5 in a row, and even more impressive, they’re 11-0 at home this season. However, it was San Diego’s first time reaching double digits in runs in 2025. The Over at home was a rarity, too, as the Under is 6-3-1 in the past 10 at Petco Park.

Cubs at Padres projected starters

LHP Shota Imanaga vs. RHP Randy Vasquez

Imanaga (2-1, 2.70 ERA) makes his fifth start of 2025. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 in 23 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 4 K in 6-2 home setback vs. Texas Rangers Wednesday
  • 2025 road splits: 1 start, win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 4-3 victory at Arizona Diamondbacks March 29
  • 2025 vs. Padres: 1 start, win, 7 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H (1 solo HR), 0 BB, 4 K in 3-1 home victory April 4
  • Career vs. Padres: 1-0, 1.88 ERA (14 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 2 HR, 0.84 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 2 starts

Vasquez (1-1, 1.72 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 6.9 BB/9 and 3.4 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 2-1 victory at A’s Wednesday
  • 2025 home splits: 1 start, no-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 1-0 win vs. Atlanta Braves March 29
  • 2025 vs. Cubs: 1 start, loss, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER (3 R), 2 H, 5 BB, 2 K in 3-1 road setback April 4
  • Career vs. Cubs: 0-1, 3.00 ERA (9 IP, 3 ER), 7 H, 5 BB, 8 K, 1.33 WHIP in 2 starts

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Cubs at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Padres +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+105) | Padres +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cubs at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 4, Cubs 3

Moneyline

The PADRES (+135) are worth a look as underdogs at home.

Yes, it’s “Shota Day” for the Cubs, and that usually means Chicago is in good shape. He already beat San Diego 11 days ago … and the Cubs did beat Vasquez at Wrigley Field last week.

However, the Padres are 11-0 at home, and that can’t be understated. For San Diego to be plus-money despite being unbeaten at Petco Park is a value. Keep riding that wave until it crashes.

Run line/Against the spread

SAN DIEGO +1.5 (-130) is still worth a look if you’re a little more on the conservative side, and you’re scared off by the Imanaga-Vasquez pitching matchup.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) has been risky business in games involving the Cubs. The Over has been the rule for Chicago, which has the best Over record in the majors at 13-5-1. We saw the total go Over in Monday’s series opener between 2 shaky starters.

We should see a lot more donuts on the board Tuesday.

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Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (3-13) and the LA Dodgers (12-6) play the second game of a 3-game series Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

The Dodgers beat the Rockies 5-3 as -352 favorites in the Monday opener with the Under (8.5) cashing. SS Mookie Betts launched a 2-run homer in the first inning, driving in DH Shohei Ohtani, who added a solo shot in the third.

The MLB-worst Rockies avoided a fourth consecutive shutout, but extended their losing streak to 4 games. Colorado has dropped 6 of its last 7 games and is just 1-9 on the road.

Rockies at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. RHP Dustin May

Feltner (0-0, 2.81 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 16 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 7-2 home victory vs. Milwaukee Brewers Thursday
  • 2025 road stats: 1 start, no-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-4 setback at Tampa Bay Rays March 30
  • 2024 vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 4.91 ERA (11 IP, 6 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-2, 5.79 ERA (28 IP, 18 ER), 1.43 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance

Knack (1-0, 10.38 ERA) makes his second start and third appearance. He has a 2.08 WHIP, 8.3 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 4 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 6-5 victory at Washington Nationals Wednesday
  • 2024 home stats: 1-4, 3.71 ERA (34 IP, 14 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 7 starts
  • Career vs. Rockies: 0-0, 1 road relief appearance (Sept. 29, 2024), 4 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 2-1 victory

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Rockies at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (-145) | Dodgers -2.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockies at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Rockies 2

Moneyline

It’s unlikely that the Dodgers (-300) will lose to the team with the worst record in MLB, but the price is too high on their ML.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Only 1 of the Dodgers’ last 12 games has resulted in them winning by 3 or more runs. They just haven’t been scoring enough lately, putting up 4 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 10 games.

The Rockies, meanwhile, showed signs of life by scoring 3 runs in the Monday opener after being shut out in 3 consecutive games at the San Diego Padres from Friday to Sunday.

BET ROCKIES +2.5 (-145).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 3 straight games overall for the Rockies, while the Dodgers are 5-2 to the Under in their last 7 at home.

Colorado has scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 7 games, while LA has put up 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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Seattle Mariners at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Seattle Mariners at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (8-8) and the Cincinnati Reds (8-8) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mariners vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Seattle won 3-0 last season

Seattle extended its win streak to 4 games with a 3-game sweep of the Texas Rangers, capping the series with a 3-1 win Sunday as a -141 home favorite. C Cal Raleigh’s 2-run homer in the first inning proved decisive, and LF Randy Arozarena added an insurance run in the sixth after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.

Cincinnati pushed its win streak to 3 games and has now taken 5 of its last 6 after completing a 3-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with Sunday’s 4-0 win as a -175 home favorite. The top of the Reds’ order accounted for all 4 RBIs, highlighted by 2B Santiago Espinal’s 2-run single in the third inning. The Reds held Pittsburgh to just 2 hits in the shutout.

Mariners at Reds projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. LHP Nick Lodolo

Castillo (1-1, 2.12 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 17 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 2-1 home setback in 12 innings vs. Houston Astros Tuesday
  • 2024 road stats: 4-7, 4.25 ERA (78 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.28 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 14 starts
  • Played for Reds for first 5½ years of his career before being traded to Mariners
  • Has never faced Reds

Lodolo (2-1, 0.96 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 0.70 WHIP, 0.5 BB/9 and 3.9 K/9 through 18 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 1-0 victory at San Francisco Giants Tuesday
  • 2025 home stats: 1 start, win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 3-2 victory vs. Giants March 29
  • Has never faced Mariners

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Mariners at Reds odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mariners -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Reds +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+145) | Reds +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Mariners at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

BET REDS (+100).

Both teams enter Tuesday coming off series sweeps, but the Reds have the edge playing at home. Cincinnati has caught fire over its last 2 series, winning 5 of 6 with 3 shutouts and allowing 3 runs or fewer in each of those victories. The Mariners will pose a challenge — especially with Castillo making his first start in Cincinnati since being traded in 2022 — but the Reds should notch their first win over Seattle in more than a year.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the Reds’ run line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

This matchup features a pair of aces on the mound. Castillo has surrendered just 4 earned runs across his first 3 starts, with the Mariners allowing 2 runs or fewer in each of his last 2 outings.

Lodolo has been dominant, tied for the second-lowest ERA in baseball at 0.96 and ranking fifth in WHIP at 0.70. He’s allowed just 2 earned runs across 3 starts, with none in his last 2. The Reds have held opponents to 2 or fewer runs in each of his outings.

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New York Mets at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Mets at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (11-5) and Minnesota Twins (5-12) play the middle game of a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Target Field in Minneapolis is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 1-0

The Mets started their road series in Minnesota on a high note, picking up a 5-1 win Monday as +101 underdogs as the Under (7.5) hit. OF Juan Soto broke things open in the seventh with a 2-run blast—just his second homer of the year. SP Clay Holmes fanned 8 and allowed only 1 run in 5 innings.

The loss was the Twins fourth in the last 5 games. They had just 3 hits  Monday and their lone run came on a sac fly from C Christian Vazquez. Starter Joe Ryan turned in a solid outing, giving up only 1 ER in 5 innings.

Mets at Twins projected starters

RHP Tylor Megill vs. RHP Bailey Ober

Megill (2-1, 0.63 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 14 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 0 ER (2 R), 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 5-0 home loss vs. Miami Marlins Wednesday
  • Only start vs Twins: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 2-0 road win Sept. 10, 2023

Ober (0-1, 7.11 ERA) also makes his fourth start. He has a 1.74 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 12 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-2 loss at Kansas City Royals Thursday
  • First time facing the Mets

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Mets at Twins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Twins +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+145) | Twins +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 4, Twins 2

Moneyline

BET METS (-120).

It’s hard not to like the Mets heading into Tuesday’s matchup. They’ve won 9 of their last 11 games and 3 of their last 4 outings on the road, backed by the best team ERA in NL at 2.22. Megill has been a big part of that success, giving up just 1 ER in 14 1/3 IP. He doesn’t have much history against Minnesota, but he tossed 5 scoreless innings in his only start against them.

The Twins have been cold at the plate, batting just .203 as a team—fourth worst in the majors. On the mound, Ober hasn’t looked sharp, allowing 10 ER in 12 2/3 IP. With the way New York is rolling and the matchups favoring them, I’m locking in the Mets to keep it going on Tuesday.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s  nothing wrong with taking the Mets on the run line with the plus odds, but personally I’ll play it safe and take the moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

While Megill has been outstanding, Ober has also settled in, allowing just 1 ER in each of his last 2 starts. The Twins have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10 games, largely due to their offensive struggles. The Mets have also leaned toward lower-scoring affairs, with the Under cashing in 4 of their last 5 games.

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Cleveland Guardians at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (11-7) and the Baltimore Orioles (6-9) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Guardians vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Guardians won 4-3 in 2024

The Guardians won 2 of 3 games over the weekend at Progressive Field against the Kansas City Royals, dropping the series finale 4-2 Sunday as short ‘dogs (+125) as the Under (7) cashed. Still, Cleveland has won 5 of the past 6 games, while the Over is on a 4-2-1 run in the previous 7 contests.

Guardians 2B/3B Daniel Schneemann was a bright spot with the only extra-base hit for the team, recording a double with a run scored and his second RBI of the season. Cleveland struck out 14 times, though, with Schneeman whiffing twice.

The Orioles were rained out Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, so they ended up splitting in the 2 games at Oriole Park. Baltimore is just 1-3 in the past 4 games, while the Over has cashed in each of the past 2 outings, while going 5-3-1 in the past 9 outings.

In Saturday’s 7-6 loss against the Jays, SS Gunnar Henderson collected a team-best 3 hits with a triple and 2 runs scored in 5 at-bats. 1B Ryan Mountcastle and OF Tyler O’Neill each socked solo homers, too.

Guardians at Orioles projected starters

LHP Logan Allen vs. RHP Charlie Morton

Allen (0-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his third start. He has a 1.80 WHIP, 6.3 BB/9 and 4.5 K/9 in 10 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 3-2 home win vs. Chicago White Sox Wednesday
  • 2025 road splits: 1 start, Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H (1 HR), 5 BB, 1 K in 7-0 loss vs. San Diego Padres April 1
  • 2024 vs. Orioles: No-decision, 3 IP, 6 ER, 9 H (3 HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 10-8 road win June 25, 2024
  • Career vs. Orioles: 1-0, 5.40 ERA (10 IP, 6 ER), 3 HR, 1.50 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 in 2 starts

Morton (0-3, 8.78 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.88 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 13 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 4 H (1 HR), 5 BB, 4 K in 4-3 road setback vs. Arizona Diamondbacks last Tuesday
  • 2025 home stats: 1 start, Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 6 H (2 HR), 2 BB, 10 K in 8-4 loss vs. Boston Red Sox April 3
  • 2024 vs. Guardians (w/Braves): 1 start, No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 4-2 home loss in 11 innings April 27, 2024
  • Career vs. Guardians: 4-2, 2.53 ERA (42 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 5 HR, 1.10 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 in 7 starts

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Guardians at Orioles odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Guardians +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Orioles -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-190) | Orioles -1.5 (+154)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 7, Orioles 4

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (+120) are worth a roll of the dice in this series opener in Baltimore.

Allen hasn’t been great, but at least he has given Clveland a chance to win. Morton is 41 years old, and he is on his way to being designated for assignment if he continues to get knocked around, losing every start.

Run line/Against the spread

CLEVELAND -1.5 (+190) – ATERNATE RUN LINE is worth playing, again, mainly due to the struggles of Morton.

The veteran right-hander hasn’t lasted longer than 5 innings, and he has served up 3 HRs in the past 2 games, while allowing at least 4 ER in all 3 outings. He has a dismal 8.78 ERA and 1.88 WHIP, and that needs to turn around in a big hurry. Until it does, keep facing the O’s when he is on the bump.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board.

The Guardians should be able to jump all over Morton, and therefore the FIRST 5 INNINGS – OVER 4.5 RUNS (-118) is worth a look, too.

The Over is 2-1 in 3 starts by Morton this season, while the Over is 4-1 in 5 home games for the O’s.

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Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (3-12) and the LA Dodgers (11-6) open a 3-game series Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won 10-3 last year

The Rockies were not only swept in a 3-game weekend series at the San Diego Padres, they were shut out. Colorado lost 8-0 Friday, 2-0 Saturday and 6-0 — as +209 underdogs — Sunday with the Under (7) cashing. The Rockies hit just .102 (9-for-88) with 3 extra-base hits (all doubles by 2B/DH Kyle Farmer) in the series. Famer had 5 hits in the first 2 games, going 5-for-8 (.714), but went for 0-for-3 in a DH role in the finale.

The Dodgers are coming off a series loss to the Chicago Cubs, dropping 2 of 3 at Dodger Stadium. They fell 4-2 in Sunday’s finale as -215 favorites with the Under (9) hitting. DH Shohei Ohtani struggled, going 1-for-12 (0.83) with no extra-base hits in the series, including an 0-for-5 outing Sunday. After an 8-0 start to the season, LA has stumbled to a 3-6 mark over its last 9 games.

Rockies at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Antonio Senzatela vs. RHP Dustin May

Senzatela (0-2, 5.14 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 2.14 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 3.9 K/9 in 14 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 8 ER (9 R), 8 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 17-2 home defeat vs. Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday
  • 2025 road stats: 0-1, 0.00 ERA (9 2/3 IP), 2.17 WHIP, 2.8 K/9 in 2 starts
  • 2024 vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 6.75 ERA (9 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 11 H, 2 HR, 6 BB, 5 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 4-6, 6.08 ERA (74 IP, 50 ER), 1.65 WHIP, 5.1 K/9 in 15 starts and 2 relief appearances

May (0-1, 0.82 ERA) makes his third start. He has a 0.91 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 in 11 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER (3 R), 3 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 6-4 setback at Washington Nationals April 7
  • 2025 home stats: 1 start, no-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER (1 R), 1 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 3-1 victory vs. Atlanta Braves April 1
  • Missed 2024 season recovering from surgeries for an elbow injury and an esophageal tear
  • Career vs. Rockies: 0-0, 2.81 ERA (16 IP, 5 ER), 1.00 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance — last faced them in 2021

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Rockies at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:42 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Dodgers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (-120) | Dodgers -2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rockies at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Rockies 2

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-350) should bounce back after 2 straight losses, but it’s unrealistic to recommend a bet at this price.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

Eight of Colorado’s last 12 games have resulted in losses by 3 or more runs. The last time Senzatela faced the Dodgers (Sept. 28, 2024), he allowed 6 earned runs over 4 1/3 innings in a 13-2 loss in Denver.

The number is high, but Colorado has struggled to keep games close.

BET DODGERS -2.5 (+100).

Over/Under

The Dodgers are 10-7 to the Over this season (58.8%) and lead MLB with a 110-78-7 Over record (58.5%) since the start of 2024, per TeamRankings.com. LA tagged Colorado for 13 runs the last time it faced Senzatela, but the Rockies’ offensive struggles — getting shut out across the weekend series in San Diego — add some pause to Over bettors.

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (11-7) and the San Diego Padres (13-3) open a 3-game series Monday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 2-1

The Cubs took 2 of 3 at Dodger Stadium over the weekend. They were shut out 3-0 in Friday’s opener but bounced back with a shutout of their own in a 16-0 rout Saturday and a 4-2 victory on Sunday Night Baseball. The Under went 2-1 in the series in which Chicago was an underdog in all 3 games, including a +195 cash in the finale.

CF Pete Crow-Armstrong was the hitting hero Sunday with a pair of solo homers, a triple and 2 RBIs — the second HR broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the seventh. 1B Michael Busch went 2-for-4 and swatted his third homer of the season and the second of that series.

The Padres absolutely shut down the visiting Colorado Rockies over the weekend. Not only did San Diego record a 3-game sweep, the pitching staff didn’t allow a run. The Padres outscored the Rockies 16-0 in the 3-game set behind SPs Nick Pivetta (7 IP, 3 H, 10 K in 8-0 win Friday), Kyle Hart (6 IP, 1 H, 4 K in 2-0 victory Saturday) and Michael King (9 IP, 2 H, 8 K in 6-0 blanking Sunday).

Cubs at Padres projected starters

RHP Jameson Taillon vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Taillon (1-1, 6.06 ERA) makes his fourth start of 2025. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 16 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 6 K in 10-6 home win vs. Texas Rangers Tuesday
  • 2025 road splits: 1-1, 6.97 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 8 ER), 3 HR, 3 BB, 8 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Padres: 2-0, 2.19 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 1 HR, 1.01 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 4 starts — last facing San Diego in 2023

Cease (1-1, 7.98 ERA) also makes his fourth start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 14 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 9 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 10-4 setback at A’s Tuesday
  • 2025 home stats: 1-0, 3.38 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 1 HR, 3 BB, 14 K in 2 starts
  • 2024 vs. Cubs: 2-0, 0.00 ERA (13 IP, 0 ER), 2 R, 3 H (1 HR), 4 BB, 19 K across 2 starts
  • Career vs. Cubs: 4-2, 2.38 ERA (41 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 0.98 WHIP, 11.9 K/9 in 7 starts

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Cubs at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Padres -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-190) | Dodgers -1.5 (+154)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Cubs at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Cubs 4

Moneyline

The PADRES (-150) are a strong play as moderate favorites at home in this series opener.

It won’t be easy, even though the Padres are unbeaten at home so far at 10-0. This matchup between Taillon and Cease will likely come down to the bullpen. San Diego relievers have sparkled with an MLB-best 1.51 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP, which is second behind the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 0.84.

Chicago (+125) has won consecutive series in California, sweeping the A’s March 31-April 2 and the weekend W at Dodger Stadium. The Cubs are 7-3 on the road, but their bullpen has an overall 4.28 ERA and 1.57 WHIP … and that’s where this game will be won.

Run line/Against the spread

Chicago +1.5 (-190) is a bit costly. Stick to the Padres ML and PASS on a RL wager.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (+100) might be the best play on the board.

Taillon has a 6.06 ERA and Cease has a 7.98 ERA on the young season. As such, playing the FIRST 5 INNINGS: OVER 4 RUNS (-110) line is also a solid play.

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