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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-10) and San Francisco Giants (8-11) open a 4-game series at Oracle Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Diamondbacks won 7-6 last season

The Diamondbacks lost to the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Wednesday, closing as -122 favorites. They lost 2 of 3 in that series yet have won 5 of their last 8. Arizona is 10-9 against the spread (ATS).

The Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on the road Wednesday, winning 2 of 3 in that series. They have traded off winning and losing in their last 8 games and are 8-11 ATS on the season.

Diamondbacks at Giants projected starters

RHP Ryne Nelson vs. RHP Logan Webb

Nelson (1-2, 5.27 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 13 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4-2 home victory vs. St. Louis Cardinals Saturday
2023 road splits: 6-3, 3.46 ERA (88 1/3 IP, 34 ER — 12 HR), 23 BB, 65 K in 15 starts and 1 relief appearance

Webb (1-1, 3.80 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 23 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 11-2 victory at Tampa Bay Rays Saturday
2023 home splits: 7-6, 2.26 ERA (111 2/3 IP, 28 ER — 8 HR), 15 BB, 100 K in 16 starts

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Diamondbacks at Giants odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +144 (bet $100 to win $144) | Giants -172 (bet $172 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-152) | Giants -1.5 (+126)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Diamondbacks at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s not great value here either way, and the Giants (-172) have lost 2 of their last 3 at home and are 3-3 straight up at Oracle Park this season. Their value isn’t great here, and it should be avoided.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-152).

The Giants have traded off winning and losing in 8 straight games, and that has expanded through all or part of 3 series. San Fran has dropped 3 of its last 5 at home and is just 1-5 ATS at home, winning by 1 in 2 of its 3 wins.

The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, have played 6 games as on the road and lost in Atlanta by 1 in 2 of those. They are 3-3 ATS away. While Nelson hasn’t been as consistent as Webb this season, he was strong on the road last season. Expect the Diamondbacks to keep this one close.

Take DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-152).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8 (-172).

The Diamondbacks have gone Under in 4 of their last 5 games, and they are 0-3 O/U in Nelson’s 3 starts this season.

Arizona is 9-10 O/U on the season. The Giants have gone Under in 5 of their last 8 games. They have scored 4 or fewer in 4 straight games and have allowed 3 or fewer in 2 of their last 3.

Considering the strength of the starting pitching as well, back UNDER 8 (-172).

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Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Marlins (4-15) and Chicago Cubs (11-7) open a 4-game series at Wrigley Field Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Marlins won 4-2 last season

The Cubs finished their 3-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, winning 5-3 as +113 underdogs in the final matchup. Chicago has played 9 straight games on the road and is 5-1 straight up at home. It is 13-5 against the spread (ATS) this season.

The Marlins lost to the San Francisco Giants 3-1 Wednesday, failing to pull off the upset as +103 underdogs. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games and closed as underdogs in 12 straight. Miami is 6-13 ATS.

Marlins at Cubs projected starters

LHP AJ Puk vs. RHP Jameson Taillon

Puk (0-3, 5.91 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 2.44 WHIP, 11.8 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 10 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 2 K in 3-2 road loss to New York Yankees April 9
Marlins have been outscored 20-6 in his 3 starts
2023 road splits: 3-2, 2.22 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 16 H, 4 BB, 27 K in 24 relief appearances

Taillon (8-10, 4.84 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start of 2024. He had a 1.28 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 154 1/3 innings in 2023.

Cubs were 12-18 in his 30 appearances last season
2023 home splits: 4-6, 4.62 ERA (78 IP, 40 ER), 92 H, 19 BB, 78 K in 15 starts

Marlins at Cubs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marlins +132 (bet $100 to win $132) | Cubs -156 (bet $156 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-160) | Cubs -1.5 (+132)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Marlins at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 6, Marlins 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Cubs (-156) are fine to play on the moneyline here, but the preferred value for this one is on the spread.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CUBS -1.5 (+132).

The Cubs are the best team ATS in MLB, having covered in 13 of 18 games. The Marlins, on the other hand, are the worst team ATS in MLB at 6-13. They are 6-6 ATS as underdogs, while Chicago is 3-1 ATS as a favorite.

Puk has struggled immensely, and the Marlins have typically been blown out in his starts. While Taillon is making his 1st start, he is a veteran and should be able to perform well.

The Cubs are also 4-2 ATS at home. Considering those trends and given the plus-money value on the home favorites, back CUBS -1.5 (+132).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-118).

The Cubs have gone Over in 9 of 18 games and tallied 16 runs in their last 2. They have scored at least 8 runs in 7 of 18 games as well.

The Marlins are 11-8 O/U on the season and have alternated going Over and Under in 7 straight games. Miami has gone Over in 2 of Puk’s 3 starts.

Back OVER 7.5 (-118).

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (9-9) and Tampa Bay Rays (10-9) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Tropicana Field is at 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

The Angels entered the series having lost 4 of their last 5 games but have taken 2 of 3 so far, winning Monday’s opener 7-3 and picking up a 5-4 victory Wednesday.

The Rays are 5-3 in their last 8 games but have lost 3 of their last 5. They beat the Angels 7-6 in the 2nd game of the series Tuesday.

Angel at Rays projected starters

RHP Griffin Canning vs. RHP Ryan Pepiot

Canning (0-2, 9.88 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.83 WHIP, 4 BB and 12 K in 13 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 9 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 7-2 road loss to Boston Red Sox Saturday
Has allowed 4 or more runs in all 3 starts this season

Pepiot (1-2, 5.40 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 5 BB and 20 K in 16 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 11-2 home loss to San Francicsco Giants Saturday
Making 1st career appearance vs. Angels

Angels at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Angels +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rays -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-150) | Rays -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Angels at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Angels 5

Moneyline

The Rays (-160), who are coming off a loss, have not dropped consecutive games in their last 11 outings. They have alternated wins and losses over their last 6 games.

The Angels (+135) have not won 2 straight since a 4-game winning streak from March 31-April 3, a span of 12 contests.

Pepiot has alternated good and not-so-good starts; he allowed 4 runs in 5 innings last time out. His 1.02 WHIP suggests that he is more likely to have a good start than Canning, who has a 1.83 WHIP. Canning has allowed at least 4 runs in every start.

BET RAYS (-160).

Run line/Against the spread

Two of the 3 games in the series have been decided by 1 run.

The Rays have won 5 of their last 7 games. Two of those wins have been by 2 or more runs. They are 7-12 ATS this season.

The Angels’ last 2 losses have been by 1 run.

As much as it would be nice to say you should bet the plus odds for the Rays to cover, that’s not a bet I am confident in, and the odds for a Rays win and an Angels cover are almost the same.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Angels’ last 5 games had at least 9 total runs, as have the Rays’ last 5.

With Canning having allowed 4 or more runs in all 3 starts this season, this feels like the easiest bet of the game to make.

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (10-9) and Detroit Tigers (10-8) clash in a Thursday matinee as they close out a 4-game set in the Motor City. First pitch is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 2-1

A Josh Smith pinch-hit, RBI double in the top of the 9th vaulted Texas to a 5-4 win in Wednesday’s tilt. The 5 runs came after the Rangers had scored just 3 times over the 1st 2 games.

The Tigers won Tuesday’s game by breaking a 2-2 tie in the 8th. Four Detroit pitchers combined to scatter 6 singles and 1 walk.

Rangers at Tigers projected starters

RHP Jack Leiter vs. RHP Kenta Maeda

Leiter, the son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, will be making his Major League debut Thursday.

Leiter, who pitched at Vanderbilt, was the 2nd-overall pick in the 2021 draft
Off to a hot start at Triple-A Round Rock in 2024 after faltering in his 1st 2 pro seasons; owns a 3.77 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB in 14 1/3 IP
Last pitched April 12, filing 10 K against 0 BB in 6 IP vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate

Maeda (0-1, 6.00 ERA) is tabbed for his 4th start of the 2024 season. He has logged a 1.27 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 15 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 11-5 loss vs. Minnesota Twins Saturday
Career vs. Rangers: 2-0, 3.32 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 22 H, 10 BB, 17 K
Has been a slow starter throughout his career (.810 OPS allowed in March-April games)

Rangers at Tigers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Tigers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+150) | Tigers +1.5 (+185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

Maeda is coming off a solid start, and the veteran righty is backed by the better bullpen (although Detroit’s 1.70 ERA relief ERA has certainly been tamped down by a .199 batting average on balls in play). The Texas pen has thus far walked 3.9 batters per 9 and owns a shaky 4.96 ERA.

Leiter is a wild card, but I’m inclined to lean more on his 2-year control issues than his April, 2024. Still, some might consider going in small as far as unit size; I often apply that to any baseball betting when a new shooter is on the mound or when a hurler is short on innings and/or returning from injury.

BACK TIGERS (-110).

Run line/Against the spread

Better value on the RL: PASS.

Over/Under

The Detroit offense has been hemmed in by a 2-for-23 performance with runners in scoring position in this series.

The starting and bullpen pitching figures to skew toward fly-ball types, and a batter’s breeze is expected during game hours.

TAKE OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (12-6) and Boston Red Sox (10-9) wrap up a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 2-1

Cleveland won the first 2 games of this series Monday (6-0) and Tuesday (10-7 in 11 innings), but Boston posted a 2-0 victory Wednesday as the Under (8) was never in question.

The Guardians had scored at least 2 runs in each of their first 17 games before Wednesday’s shutout loss. Cleveland had 16 runs in the first 2 outings of this series, and 24 total runs in the 3 games prior to Wednesday night. The Over has a slight 5-3 edge in the past 8 contests for the Guardians.

Boston allowed a season-high 10 runs in Tuesday’s loss, but it recorded a 3rd shutout win in just 19 games. The Under has connected in 5 of the past 6 games for the Red Sox.

Guardians at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. LHP Brennan Bernardino

Carrasco (0-1, 3.55 ERA) makes his 4th start of the season. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 6.4 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 12 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 5 BB, 2 K in 3-2 home loss to New York Yankees Saturday
2024 road splits: 0-0, 4.50 ERA (8 IP, 4 ER), 7 H, 4 BB, 9 K, .241 opponent batting average (OBA) in 2 starts

Bernardino (0-1, 1.69 ERA) makes his 1st start and 5th appearance of the season. He has a 0.75 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 13.5 K/9 in 5 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 1 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K as an opener in a 13-1 home loss vs. Toronto Blue Jays on Aug. 6, 2023
Career vs. Guardians: 1-1, 1.59 ERA (5 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 6 relief appearances

Guardians at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Red Sox -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-185) | Red Sox -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Guardians at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Red Sox 4

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (+105) are worth a look at plus-money as Cleveland looks to get back on track after Wednesday’s shutout loss.

Cleveland has posted an impressive 9-3 road record. The Guardians have lost consecutive road games just once (March 31-April 1) so far this season. They had won 6 road games in a row until Wednesday’s loss.

The Red Sox (-125) have managed just 3 victories in 9 tries at Fenway Park, and that isn’t likely to change with the opener Bernardino on the hill — before he turns it over the bullpen.

Run line/Against the spread

The Red Sox +1.5 (-185) aren’t worth playing. The -185 juice is too much the little insurance of a run and a half.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-115) is a good play in this matinee series finale.

The Under is on a 5-1 run for the Red Sox, including 2-1 in the first 3 games of this series.

For the Guardians, the Over-Under has split 3-3 in the past 6 games. The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games on the road, too.

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Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code SBWIRE1000 | $1000 Bonus for NHL, NBA Play-In Games & More

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Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (12-5) and Boston Red Sox (9-9) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 2-0 after posting wild 10-7 victory in 11 innings Tuesday as slight underdogs (+106) with Over (8.5) easily cashing

The Guardians have unexpectedly fired out to a 12-5 start, which gives them the best record in baseball at the moment. Their success has been aided by an ability to win on the road as Cleveland is 9-2 away from home, while posting a plus-38 run differential, 2nd-best in the majors behind the equally surprising Kansas City Royals (+39).

The Red Sox have been tripped up in 6 of the past 8 games as the pitching has conceded at least 6 runs in each of the 6 losses. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5, though, as the offense has cobbled together just 3.8 runs per game (RPG), including a pair of shutout losses.

Guardians at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. RHP Tanner Houck

Lively (4-7, 5.38 ERA in 2023 with Cincinnati) makes his 1st start of 2024. He had a 1.36 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 88 2/3 innings last season.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 13 ER, 13 H (4 HR), 2 BB, 2 K in 20-9 road loss at Chicago Cubs Aug. 1, 2023 for Cincinnati
2023 road splits: 2-5, 5.90 ERA, 50.1 IP, 33 ER, 62 H, 9 BB, 40 K in 6 starts and 5 relief appearances

Houck (2-1, 2.04 ERA) makes his 4th start of the season. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 1.0 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 17 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 7 R (4 ER), 12 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 2 K in 7-0 home setback to Los Angeles Angels Friday
Career vs. Guardians: 0-1, 3.52 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 10 H, 4 BB, 14 K in 2 starts and 5 relief appearances

Guardians at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:11 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Red Sox -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-175) | Red Sox -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 7, Guardians 4

Moneyline

The RED SOX (-130) are a good play as moderate favorites against the surprising Guardians (+110).

After the season-ending injury to RHP Shane Bieber, and a doubleheader with the New York Yankees, the Guardians had to get creative with the starting rotation. Lively gets the nod here in his 1st start — coming off the 10-day injury list due to an illness — to make his Cleveland debut. It might be a bit rocky.

Run line/Against the spread

The RED SOX -1.5 (+140) are worth a look on the run line, as they try to turn things around and avoid slipping under .500. The Guardians have won the first 2 in the set, but they turn to the unproven Lively who was pounded last season, pitching for the Reds. He is likely to show some rust since it’s his 1st start of 2024, and the expectation is that Boston’s offense jumps on him early.

Divvy up 1½ UNITS between the 2 wagers — Boston ML and Boston RL — as you see fit.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play here with Lively being the driving factor.

He hasn’t pitched in a meaningful game since last summer — while with another organization. Expect nerves to be rampant as he debuts for his new team in a tough pitcher’s park.

In addition, while Houck pitched well in his first 3 starts, he is coming off a rough outing against the Halos, so the Guardians should be able to get to him.

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Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (4-14) will try to avoid the sweep as they wrap up a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (10-8) Wednesday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is at 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 2-0

The Rockies have lost 4 straight after winning the 1st outing on their current 6-game road trip. They were shut out 5-0 by the Phillies Tuesday, a step in the wrong direction after losing a close 2-1 decision in 10 innings Monday night.

Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez pitched the 2nd complete game in MLB this season, allowing 7 hits and 1 walk with 8 strikeouts in Tuesday’s win.

The Phillies will look to pick up their 1st series sweep of the year Wednesday. They are 5-2 in their last 7 but have not won more than 2 consecutive games this season.

Rockies at Phillies projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez

Feltner (1-1, 3.38 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 6 BB and 18 K in 16 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 12-4 road victory over Toronto Blue Jays Friday
Has posted a 2.54 ERA through 11 IP in his last 2 starts

Sanchez (0-2, 3.52 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 7 BB and 15 K in 15 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 5-2 home loss to Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
Phillies are 0-3 in his starts

Rockies at Phillies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Phillies -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Phillies -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Rockies 2

Moneyline

While the Phillies (-225) have not had a 3-game winning streak, swept a series, or won with Sanchez on the mound this season, Colorado’s (+185) struggles on the road are too much to ignore.

The Rockies have scored 2 or fewer runs in 7 of 12 road games. They have scored 1 run combined in the last 3 contests.

Feltner gives them a good shot at winning, but unless the offense can show more than it has, you can’t pick Colorado.

But at -225, it isn’t worth the action on the Phillies.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Ten of the Rockies’ 14 losses this season have been by multiple runs.

The Phillies have won games by exactly 1 run this season (4 of their 10 wins have been by 1 run), but it’s more common for them to win by multiple.

The Phillies have covered the spread in 2 straight games only once this season and have the opportunity to do it for a 2nd time after their 5-run win Tuesday.

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Twelve of Philadelphia’s last 13 games have finished with 8 or fewer total runs, and only one landed on 8 exactly.

Rockies games haven’t been high-scoring, either, as 6 of their last 7 have seen 8 or fewer total runs scored. Colorado has put up 3 or fewer runs in 7 of its last 9 games.

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

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NBA Play-In Tournament: Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Heat (46-36) and Philadelphia 76ers (47-35) meet in the NBA Play-In Tournament at Wells Fargo Center Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 2-2

Miami ended its season on a 2-game winning streak after taking down the Toronto Raptors 118-103 Sunday while failing to cover as a 16-point home favorite. C Thomas Bryant and G Jaime Jaquez Jr. each scored a game-high 18 points while Bryant added 10 rebounds for a double-double. Six Miami players scored in double figures, and the team shot 52.9% from the field in the win.

Philadelphia closed out the regular season on an 8-game winning streak after dominating the Brooklyn Nets 107-86 and covering as a 13-point home favorite Sunday. G Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 26 points, while F Paul Reed (13 points and 12 rebounds) had a double-double. Five 76ers players scored in double figures, and the team shot 42.7% from the field in the win.

Wednesday’s winner will clinch the 7 seed in the East and play the New York Knicks in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs, while the loser will face the winner of the game between the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls for the 8 seed.

Heat at 76ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | 76ers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +5.5 (-115) | 76ers -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Heat at 76ers key injuries

Heat

F Duncan Robinson (back) probable
G Terry Rozier (neck) out

76ers

C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable
G De’Anthony Melton (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Heat at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 112, Heat 104

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Philadelphia (-225), which has home-court advantage and has won 8 of its last 10 games, including 4 of its last 5 by 10 or more points.

Against the spread

BET 76ERS -5.5 (-105).

Philadelphia is 10-0 ATS in its last 10 games, including 7-0 ATS in its last 7 as a favorite. Philly will see Embiid return to the lineup as well, which will provide needed size against a tough Miami squad.

Miami has failed to cover the spread in 2 of its last 3 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 208.5 (-110).

While the Sixers have played good defense recently, holding opponents to 102 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 games, 208.5 is too low of a total to bet the Under. Philly has scored 120 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games and 114 or more in 6 of its last 9.

Miami has hit the Over in 9 of its last 10 games and scored 115 or more points in 7 of its last 10. It has allowed 111 or more points in 3 of its last 5 games.

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