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Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (60-95) finish a 3-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates (58-97) Wednesday at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 12:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Pirates odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Pirates lead 11-7

The Reds have dropped the first 2 in this series by the scores of 8-3 and 4-1. Young stud RHP Hunter Greene gave up an unearned run on 4 hits and 3 walks with 10 K’s over 6 IP, and the bullpen gave it away Tuesday.

The Bucs have won 3 of 4 games as they try to battle out of the NL Central cellar. They have had Cincinnati’s number this year, winning the last 6 matchups. SS Oneil Cruz is hitting .283 with 7 homers and 21 RBIs over the last 30 days. He and 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes look to be a solid tandem to build around, and they look to finish the season strong.

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Reds at Pirates projected starters

RHP Luis Cessa vs. RHP Bryse Wilson

Cessa (4-4, 4.78 ERA) makes his 9th start and 45th appearance. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 69 2/3 IP.

  • Last 5 starts: 1-2 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 7.3 K/9
  • 2022 vs. PIT: 9 1/3 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Wilson (3-9, 5.95 ERA) makes his 20th start and 24th appearance. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 104 1/3 IP.

  • Last 28 days: 1-1, 5.32 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 7.0 K/9
  • 2022 vs. CIN: 1-1, 3.26 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 5.6 K/9, 19 1/3 IP

Reds at Pirates odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Reds -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Pirates -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+155) | Pirates +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Reds at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Pirates 3

Money line

The Reds should get some revenge Wednesday as Cessa is a much better pitcher on the road with a 3.11 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. Pittsburgh got to him at Great American Ball Park 2 weeks ago, but he hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in 6 of his 7 other latest outings.

I like the REDS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

Wilson has allowed at least 3 ER in his last 2 starts against Cincinnati and he’s allowed at least 3 ER in 6 of his last 7 starts overall. I like the Reds to get to him today, but I don’t trust the bullpen enough to go RL here. I like the REDS OVER 1.5 TOTAL RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-150) and feel it’s close to a lock.

Over/Under

It’s a chilly, 58-degree day at PNC with a 7-mph gust blowing straight out to center field. The Under is 4-0 in Cessa’s last 4 road starts. The Reds are just 2-8 O/U in the last 10 games. I think the Under sneaks by in this one but only risk a HALF-UNIT on the UNDER 8.5 (-125).

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Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Rays (85-69) and the Cleveland Guardians (86-68) play the middle contest of a 3-game set at Progressive Field Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rays vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Series tied 2-2

The Rays picked up the 6-5 victory in 11 innings in a seesaw affair as moderate underdogs Tuesday. It was especially impressive considering the players and coaches likely had their minds on family and friends back in the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area with Hurricane Ian approaching.

The Guardians saw their 7-game win streak go up in smoke with the extra-innings loss, but Cleveland likely took its foot off the gas a little after clinching the AL Central Division over the weekend.

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Rays at Guardians projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. RHP Triston McKenzie

Glasnow (5-2, 2.66 ERA in 2021) had a 0.93 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 12.6 K/9 through 88 IP in 2021 before suffering an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery.

  • Comes off the 60-day IL for his first appearance since June 14, 2021
  • Allowed just 1 R on 1 H and 4 BB with 14 K over 7 IP during his rehab stint with Triple-A Durham

McKenzie (11-11, 3.04 ERA) makes his 29th start and 30th appearance. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 180 1/3 IP.

  • Has a 5-3 record, 2.94 ERA and .198 opponent batting average over 70 1/3 IP across 11 home starts
  • Is 2-0 with a 2.28 ER, just 4 BB and 31 K across 27 2/3 IP in 4 September outings

Rays at Guardians odds

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  • Money line (ML): Rays +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Guardians -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-220) | Guardians -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Rays at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 3, Guardians 2

Money line

The RAYS (+102) are worth playing again Wednesday as they look for their 2nd win in as many nights.

The Guardians obviously haven’t seen Glasnow this season, and he has electric stuff capable of confusing them. While it’s likely Glasnow will be on a rather strict pitch count after such a long layoff, Tampa has just this opportunity — and perhaps one more — to see what he has to offer heading into the postseason.

Run line/Against the spread

The Rays +1.5 (-220) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive in a game that will be close and well-pitched. If you like Tampa, just play it straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-107) is risky business at this low, low number, but McKenzie has thrown peas this season, especially at home, and Glasnow could sparkle. He is a Cy Young caliber talent when he is 100 percent healthy. If he is anything near what he was prior to TJS, he will be special down the stretch for the Rays.

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Miami Marlins at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Miami Marlins at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (64-90) and New York Mets (97-58) wrap up a 2-game set Wednesday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Mets odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Mets lead 12-6

The Marlins have won 3 of their last 4 games after a 6-4 win at the Mets Tuesday as a +190 underdog. Miami started quickly with 2 runs in the 1st inning vs. Mets starter RHP Carlos Carrasco when CF Bryan De La Cruz hit a sacrifice fly and RF Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch.

The Mets fell into a 1st-place tie with the Atlanta Braves in the NL East after Tuesday’s loss. Carrasco allowed 4 ER on 6 H with 2 K through 3 IP in the loss. New York 1B Pete Alonso became the first Met with two 40-HR seasons after hitting a 3-run HR in the 4th inning.

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Marlins at Mets projected starters

LHP Jesús Luzardo vs. RHP Taijuan Walker

Luzardo (3-7, 3.57 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 88 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision vs. the Chicago Cubs last Wednesday with 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 11 K
  • Only start vs. Mets this season: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB and 3 K on Sept. 11

Walker (12-5, 3.53 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 148 IP.

  • Last start: Lost Wednesday at the Milwaukee Brewers with 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 3 BB and 3 K
  • 2022 vs. Miami: 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA (32 1/3 IP, 8 ER) in 5 starts

Marlins at Mets odds

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  • Money line (ML): Marlins +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Mets -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-140) | Mets -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Marlins at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 4, Marlins 1

Money line

PASS.

Mets (-200) money line should hit, but there is better value on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET METS -1.5 (+115).

Don’t expect Miami to be competitive in this meeting since Walker has owned the Marlins in 2022. Miami’s upset win Tuesday also presents a good opportunity to fade them in a short 2-game series.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (+110).

Walker’s dominance over Miami this season should help this game stay under the total. While Luzardo will give up a few runs to the Mets, it shouldn’t be enough to put the Under in danger.

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2022 Sanderson Farms Championship prop bet picks and PGA Tour predictions

Analyzing the odds for the 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship with PGA Tour picks and predictions for the top prop bets.

The PGA Tour returns to Mississippi this week for the 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship, which is once again being held at the Country Club of Jackson. It’s still early in the season so many top players are taking the week off – especially many of those who played in the Presidents Cup  – but there’s still some star power in this field.

Below, we search for the best value prop bets among the 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship odds and make our PGA Tour picks and predictions.

Sam Burns, who won this event last year, is one of 3 Presidents Cup players in the field, along with Sebastian Munoz and Christiaan Bezuidenhout. Sahith Theegala is also looking for his first career win, and it could come this week in Jackson. Sepp Straka, Keegan Bradley and J.T. Poston are among the other notable names teeing it up.

The Country Club of Jackson should favor longer hitters, playing 7,461 yards as a par 72. Although, shorter hitters can make up ground with quality ball-striking into the greens.

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Sanderson Farms Championship – Top-5 picks

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Sam Burns (+300)

Burns might be a little worn out after a long week at the Presidents Cup, but he played relatively well in Charlotte and shouldn’t have any rust whatsoever this week. He’s won here before and I don’t see any reason he can’t once again contend with a top-5.

J.T. Poston (+550)

Poston missed the cut last year, but he finished alone in 3rd the year prior and tied for 11th in 2019. He seems to be a good fit on this course and at +550, there’s plenty of upside by taking him to finish top-5.

Sahith Theegala (+480)

Theegala came close to earning his 1st career win early last season by tying for 8th at 19-under par in this event. Two weeks ago, he tied for 6th at the Fortinet Championship, so he has the benefit of course experience and recent form working in his favor.

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Sanderson Farms Championship – Top-10 picks

Davis Riley (+380)

Riley faded down the stretch last year after previously ranking near the top in strokes gained: tee-to-green, but he still finished 50th on tour. This course gives ball-strikers an edge and it’s not as if he’s short off the tee. That’s a good combination.

Trey Mullinax (+425)

Mullinax didn’t play in this event in 2019 or 2020, but he tied for 4th last year at 20-under par. If he can keep it in the fairway with his length, he should be in good shape. He appeared to find something at in July and August, too, when he notched a win and 2 other top-15s.

Kevin Streelman (+750)

Streelman has 2 top-10s in this event: T-4 in 2019 and T-10 in 2017. He tied for 31st last year and while he didn’t end the season all that well, but Streelman is a guy who has popped up in this tournament before.

Sanderson Farms Championship – Top-20 picks

Henrik Norlander (+400)

Norlander is obviously a long shot to finish in the top 20 at +400, but he actually did it in each of the last 2 years. And better yet, both of those finishes were T-4. Take a shot on him at a course that fits him.

Denny McCarthy (+140)

McCarthy has cracked the top 20 in each of his last 4 starts in the Sanderson Farms Championship, including 2 top-10s. This is a lower-risk pick, but one that has a good chance of cashing.

Sanderson Farms Championship – Matchups

Suggested play is golfer in bold.

  • J.T. Poston (-120) vs. Russell Henley (+105)
  • Davis Riley (-110) vs. Keegan Bradley (-110)
  • Trey Mullinax (-110) vs. Gary Woodland (-110)

Poston, Riley and Mullinax are three players I like this week, and they’re in good spots matchup-wise, too. Henley hasn’t played in this tournament since he tied for 54th in 2019, Bradley cooled off after a hot April-June and Woodland didn’t play well to finish last season (2 MCs and a T-51).

Sanderson Farms Championship – Top American

Sahith Theegala (+1500)

Theegala has a lot of competition in this bet, specifically Burns, but I feel good about his game coming into this week as he searches for his 1st win.

Sanderson Farms Championship – First-round leader

Sam Burns (+2000)

Burns didn’t lead after Round 1 last year when he won this event, but he did fire a first-round 68 before going 66-65-67 in the next 3 rounds. He’s the favorite to lead after Day 1, but I’m willing to take that bet coming out of the Presidents Cup.

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Bet Slippin’ podcast: 2022 Week 4 NFL betting preview with Geoff Clark

Nathan Beighle invites back Outkick handicapper Geoff Clark to continue the Bet Slippin’s 2022 NFL coverage with Week 4 discussion.

SportsbookWire.com handicapper Nathan Beighle connects with Outkick sports betting analyst Geoff Clark to preview Week 4 of the 2022 NFL season.

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Want to win your survivor pool? Who to take in Week 4

Breaking down the best strategies of how to win your NFL survivor pool, starting with who to pick in Week 4.

Another week and another set of unforeseen results. This has become the normal in a weird season.

Few people thought Indianapolis had a chance against Kansas City last week – the Colts won 20-17 as 4.5-point home underdogs. Jacksonville claimed an upset, too, winning as a 6.5-point road dog in shocking the Los Angeles Chargers 38-10.

If you were lucky enough to make it through and you are still with me on this season long journey, let us figure out who the best choices are in Week 4 in your NFL survivor pool.

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The chalk: Green Bay Packers

Who they play: Home vs. New England Patriots, 4:25 p.m.

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers did not have a great game in last week’s 14-12 win at the Buccaneers. He even threw a rare interception, but he threw TD passes to WR Romeo Doubs and WR Allen Lazard. The Packers RB combo of Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon is better than what the Patriots have faced yet this season. If rookie WR Christian Watson returns this week – a hamstring injury kept him out against Tampa Bay – it only adds another weapon for Rodgers to find in the pass game.

The Patriots are on a downward spiral. The defense gave up 37 points in an 11-point home loss to the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday and Rodgers loves facing an overmatched defense.

On offense, any chance New England had to be successful went down when QB Mac Jones suffered a severe high ankle sprain during the Ravens loss. This type of injury normally requires surgery, but the team is still deciding the best course of action. Either way, Jones will be sidelined this week and Brian Hoyer or rookie Bailey Zappe will get the nod behind center.

This is not going to be a good week for Patriots fans, but it will be a wonderful week for anyone who uses the Packers in their survivor pool. GREEN BAY IS MY FAVORITE SURVIVOR POOL PLAY in Week 4.

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Off the board: Los Angeles Chargers

Who they play: At Houston Texans, 1 p.m.

I would love to make this my chalk play, but with QB Justin Herbert still ailing and OL Rashawn Slater now out for the season (torn bicep), I cannot make it my favorite play.

The Chargers, despite their struggles, are still a good team. They might not be elite as many thoughts they could be, but they are still good.

That’s not the case with Houston. The Texans remind me of the 2021 Detroit Lions. They are not going to get blown out in many games, but they will not win much either.

Houston QB Davis Mills did not look good in Sunday’s 23-20 loss at the Chicago Bears. Even before an interception with the game tied and 1:05 to go – setting up the Bears up for a game-winning FG – Mills showed why the Texans will be in the market for a QB in the 2023 draft. He is perfect for them this season, but he is not the future.

The Chargers secondary, led by S Derwin James, is better than the Bears. While a groin injury to DE Joey Bosa is significant, LB Khalil Mack and company will still get pressure on Mills and affect the run game of Texans RB Dameon Pierce.

This game will be close, but the Chargers will win. So, I still like it as a secondary option in any survivor contest.

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Detroit Lions: Home vs. Seattle Seahawks, 1 p.m.

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Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Texas Rangers (65-87) and Seattle Mariners (83-69) meet Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET to open a 3-game AL West series at T-Mobile Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Seattle leads 12-4

Texas has lost 3 games in a row and 6 of its last 8. The Rangers offense has produced a mere .610 OPS over that stretch. Earlier in the season series, and across multiple series, Texas lost 9 in a row to the Mariners. However, the club enters Tuesday — after an off day — having won 2 in a row against Seattle (Aug. 13-14).

The Mariners are back at home — after a Monday off day — on the heels of a 3-7 road trip. Seattle is 15-12 at home in the 2nd half. Mariners hurlers have compiled a 2.99 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over those 27 games.

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Rangers at Mariners projected starters

RHP Jesus Tinoco vs. LHP Robbie Ray

Tinoco (0-0, 1.72 ERA) owns 0.96 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 15 2/3 IP across 13 games.

  • Expected to be the opener for a Texas bullpen game
  • Has only pitched in relief in 44 career MLB games
  • RHP Tyson Miller is expected to get bulk innings behind Tinoco; he has allowed 6 ER in 3 MLB innings this season and owns a Triple-A ERA of 4.52

Ray (12-10, 3.60 ERA) is tabbed for his 31st start of the season. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 177 2/3 IP.

  • Has held current Texas batters to a whiff-laden .570 aggregate OPS
  • Owns a 2.59 ERA over his last 7 starts

Rangers at Mariners odds

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  • Money line: Rangers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Mariners -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-135) | Mariners -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Rangers at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Rangers 3

Money line

Seattle is the lean but only an actionable play up to -200. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Texas is at its best against port-siders (.755 OPS), but Robbie Ray is on an exceptional roll and he’s held the Rangers in check in the past.

The Mariners offense has run hot-and-cold recently, but it has reeled in 6 or more runs in 3 of its last 4 games. The off day may help the Seattle bats: the club has had some big-production days after off days in the second half.

BACK SEATTLE -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

With some fade lean into both bullpens, there is a slight lean on the OVER 7.5 (-105).

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Yankees (94-59) and Toronto Blue Jays (87-67) clash Tuesday as they continue a 3-game series at Rogers Centre. First pitch will be at 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: New York leads 9-8

New York had a 7-game win streak snapped in a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Toronto in Monday’s series opener. A Yankee offense that had cranked out a robust .878 OPS over its previous 13 games was held to 2 runs on 6 hits and struck out 14 times.

The Blue Jays won their 3rd straight game Monday, and the club has allowed just 4 combined runs along the way. Toronto had a couple of shaky home series in mid-August, but the Jays are now 8-4 over their last 12 games in their home yard.

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Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Jameson Taillon vs. RHP Jose Berrios

Taillon (13-5, 3.9 ERA) makes his 31st start of the season. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 164 IP.

  • Has a 2.67 ERA in 5 starts against the Jays this season
  • Current Toronto bats own an aggregate .694 OPS against him
  • Has logged a 4.97 ERA on the road over the last 3 seasons

Berrios (11-6, 5.27 ERA) has logged a 1.41 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 160 2/3 IP across 30 starts.

  • Allowed 6 R in just 2 IP in his last start Thursday at the Tampa Bay Rays
  • Has allowed 9 ER on 17 hits in 17 IP against New York this season
  • Current Yankee batters own a .756 OPS against him

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

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  • Money line: Yankees -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+155) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Yankees 3

Money line

Peg this one as a true pick ’em, so it’s priced the right way. Consider a line watch, and be ready to grab Toronto at +110 or better, but PASS until such a price. But the best play for this one likely lies in the O/U action.

Run line/Against the spread

STEER CLEAR. The extra juice here cuts into any potential value.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 4 straight series matchups.

Taillon has been sharp most of the season and has been of late. He’s had good, consistent turns against the Blue Jays all season. Berrios is better at home (3.98 ERA) and for the season has been undone by a .326 batting average on balls in play.

The price here is a workable one. BACK THE UNDER 7.5 (-102).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (106-47) start their final road trip of the regular season with the opener of a 3-game series against the San Diego Padres (85-68) Tuesday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Dodgers lead 12-4

The Dodgers close out the regular season with 3 road games against the Padres and 6 home games against the Colorado Rockies. They are coming off winning 2-of-3 games against the St. Louis Cardinals. Los Angeles is 16-6 in its last 22 games.

The Padres close out the regular season with 9 home games, starting with this series against the Dodgers. They took 2-of-3 games on the road from the Rockies and have won 7 of their last 9 games. San Diego is currently the No. 2 wild card team in the National League and holds a 1 1/2-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies for the final spot.

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Dodgers at Padres projected starters

LHP Tyler Anderson vs. LHP Blake Snell

Anderson (15-4, 2.52 ERA) makes his 27th start in 29th appearance. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 167 2/3 IP.

  • Is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA against the Padres in 3 starts this season
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 17 starts

Snell (8-9, 3.62 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 through 117 IP.

  • Is 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in 2 starts against the Dodgers, both of which the Padres lost
  • Has allowed 1 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 starts.

Dodgers at Padres odds

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  • Money line (ML): Dodgers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Padres -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+145) | Padres +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Padres 3

Money line

Both teams are playing quite well right now as the regular season comes to a close, but the Dodgers have absolutely dominated the Padres this season, winning 12-of-16 games this year.

The Dodgers have won 4 of the 6 games this season at Petco Park.

The Dodgers are 20-6 when Anderson starts, while the Padres are 8-14 in Snell’s starts.

The Dodgers have won 7 of their last 9 road games.

Take the DODGERS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

Of the Dodgers’ 106 victories, 91 have been by at least 2 runs. All 12 of their wins over the Padres have been by more than 1 run.

The Padres have the league’s worst ATS record at home. They are 24-48 ATS at Petco Park this season, while the Dodgers are 47-31 ATS on the road.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+145).

Over/Under

The last 6 games between the Dodgers and Padres, and 10 of the 16 games they have played all season, have had 8 or more runs.

Three of the Padres’ last 4 games have had 8 or more runs.

Three of the Dodgers’ last 7 have had 8 or more runs.

Take OVER 7.5 (-122).

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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Atlanta Braves (96-58) and Washington Nationals (53-100) continue a 3-game set Tuesday. First pitch from Nationals Park is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Atlanta leads 13-4; the Braves are 27-9 over their last 36 games against the Nationals

In a tight series played in Atlanta last week (Monday-Wednesday), the Braves took 2-of-3 games from the Nationals. However, Atlanta left no doubt Monday as it clobbered its host 8-0. The Braves have scored 16 runs over their last 2 games and 22 over their last 3.

Washington’s offense has slid the other way of late. The Nationals have gone 2-6 while scoring 17 runs in their last 8 games and are 3-15 since Sept. 6.

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Braves at Nationals projected starters

LHP Kyle Muller vs. RHP Paolo Espino

Muller (1-1, 10.57 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.83 WHIP, 8.2 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 7 2/3 IP.

  • Being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett where he has notched a 3.41 ERA and 1.18 WHIP through 134 2/3 IP
  • Owns a 5.28 ERA over 44 1/3 IP at the Major League level in his career
  • Has scuffled over his last 3 Triple-A starts, allowing 12 ER in 16 IP

Espino (0-7, 4.17 ERA) has appeared in 40 games this season (17 as a starter). He owns a 1.32 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 108 IP.

  • Last outing was as a starter and came against these same Braves Wednesday: 4 IP, 2 R (1 ER)
  • Has logged a 4.94 ERA as a starter and a 2.21 mark as a relief pitcher

Braves at Nationals odds

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  • Money line: Braves -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Nationals +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (-130) | Nationals +1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Braves at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Nationals 4

Money line

Take the Nationals if the price reaches +225 — there would be value there. Otherwise, PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

With a likable Over, PASS on trying to get by with a Washington plus play.

Over/Under

For a second straight day at Nationals Park, there is a general, all-the-way-around lean against the pitching. The Nats didn’t help on Monday, and the Over 8.5 did not cash.

The lean is worth sticking to, though. Now we add the southpaw Muller, and Atlanta pummels lefty pitching (.785 OPS).

TAKE THE OVER 8.5 (-120).

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