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2024 Zurich Classic odds, picks and PGA Tour predictions

Analyzing the golf odds to win the 2024 Zurich Classic, with PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.

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After back-to-back weeks of loaded fields at the Masters and RBC Heritage, players get a little bit of a break at the 2024 Zurich Classic this week. It’s a team event that features 80 total pairings at TPC Louisiana, with the 1st round beginning on Thursday morning in New Orleans.

Below, we look at the 2024 Zurich Classic odds and make our PGA Tour picks and predictions.

The Zurich Classic will feature 2 rounds of alternate shot and 2 rounds of best ball. Teams will begin with best ball on Thursday and Saturday, while they’ll play alternate shot on Friday and Sunday. Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay won this event in 2022 and come in as the betting favorites (+450). Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are teaming up for the 1st time and have the 2nd-best odds (+750). Defending champs Nick Hardy and Davis Riley, who won at 30-under 258, are at +5000.

TPC Louisiana is a par 72 and 7,425 yards, a traditional layout with two par-5s and two par-3s on each side. There is minimal elevation change on this course, a stark contrast to Augusta National, but it does favor long hitters due to the overall length of the course. The winning score has been between 20-under and 30-under in each of the last 6 years.

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Zurich Classic – Expert picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 4:09 p.m. ET.

Will Zalatoris/Sahith Theegala (+1000)

Zalatoris is one of the best iron players on tour and has the length off the tee to make this course more manageable. Theegala is fresh off a solo 2nd at the RBC Heritage and is having a terrific 2024 season. There’s a lack of experience with this pairing, but their ball-striking prowess is there.

Tom Hoge/Maverick McNealy (+2500)

Hoge made a quintuple-bogey on the last hole Sunday to tumble down the leaderboard, but he played well otherwise. He and Harris English tied for 13th here last year so he’ll have a new teammate in McNealy, but he’s a steady player who consistently finishes top-40.

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Zurich Classic picks – Contenders

Adam Hadwin/Nick Taylor (+4000)

Hadwin and Taylor were runners-up to Hardy and Riley last year, finishing just 2 shots out of the lead. Hadwin had a decent week at the RBC Heritage outside of a 1-over finish on Sunday, while Taylor is continuing to become an exciting player to watch.

Billy Horschel/Tyson Alexander (+4500)

Horschel won the Corales Puntacana Championship on Sunday and now teams up with the big-hitting Alexander, who’s made 3 straight cuts. Horschel and Scott Piercy won the event in 2018 so Billy knows what it takes to win here.

Zurich Classic picks – Long shots

Aaron Rai/David Lipsky (+6600)

Rai is 29th on tour in strokes gained: tee-to-green so he’s hitting the ball well. He just needs to improve on the greens, but in a 2-man event, putting is less essential because he’ll have Lipsky to fall back on.

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Baltimore Orioles at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Baltimore Orioles (14-7) and Los Angeles Angels (9-13) begin a 3-game series at Angel Stadium Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Orioles lead 2-1 with favorite 2-1, Over 2-1

The Orioles picked up a road series win by taking 2 of 3 games in Kansas City over the weekend. Baltimore has won 6 of the past 7 outings, while cashing the Over at a 9-2 clip in the previous 11 contests.

Baltimore won 2 of 3 from the Angels back on March 28-31 to open the season, winning the first 2 games by a combined 24-7 margin, before LHP Reid Detmers, Monday’s starter for the Halos, helped the team salvage the series with a 4-1 finale win March 31.

The Angels were swept over the weekend on the road by the Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles has dropped 4 straight outings. The offense has struggled, scoring a total of 7 runs in the 4-game slide, with 5 of those runs coming in Saturday’s loss. The Under is 3-1 in the skid, but the Over has a slight 4-3 edge in the past 7 games thanks to shoddy pitching.

Orioles at Angels projected starters

RHP Albert Suarez vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Suarez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start in 2024. He has a 0.53 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 5 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 4-2 home win vs. Minnesota Twins Wednesday
Last road start: Loss, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in a 7-2 road loss vs. San Diego Padres Sept. 23, 2016, as a member of the San Francisco Giants

Detmers (3-0, 1.19 ERA) makes his 5th start in 2024. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 in 22 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-4 road win vs. Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday
Last home start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 2-1 victory vs. Boston Red Sox April 6
Last start vs. Orioles: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 4-1 road win March 31

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Orioles at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Orioles -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Angels -115 (bet $115 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles -1.5 (+155) | Angels +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Orioles at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, Orioles 3

Moneyline

The ANGELS (-115) are a strong play at home against the team’s strongest pitcher through the early part of this season.

Detmers has been surprisingly tough, winning 3 times against AL East opponents this season with a no-decision last time out in St. Petersburg. He is a much better option to back than a guy making just his 2nd appearance since the 2017 season. Suarez is a great comeback story for the Orioles (-105), but if you’re betting money, it’s a little less heartwarming.

Run line/Against the spread

The Angels +1.5 (-190) will cost nearly 2 times your potential return if you’re looking for a little insurance, and you just can’t bring yourself to back the Halos and the southpaw Detmers straight up. If you like Los Angeles, just bet it straight up and save a ton.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the play but be careful.

The Baltimore bats punished Los Angeles pitching, especially the bullpen, with 24 runs in the first 2 games.

Detmers pitched the Angels to a win, and the only Under result of the 3-game series back in late March to open the season. Go low and feel confident in doing so.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (11-12) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (9-13) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: D-backs lead 2-1

The Diamondbacks, who are coming off a 4-game split at San Francisco, are feast or famine. They are 5-5 in their last 10, and one stretch saw them lose 5-0 and follow that up with a 17-1 win. Arizona took 2 of 3 at home against St. Louis 2 weekends ago. The D-backs are tied for 3rd with 5.7 runs per game and 4th with a .334 OBP.

The Cards were swept at home by the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. They were outscored 16-6 as the Cards repeatedly left the bases loaded and failed to drive in runners in scoring position with less than 2 outs — Five of those 6 runs were scored in the Saturday game. 1B Paul Goldschmidt was dropped from 2nd to 5th in the order Sunday as he’s hitting .179 with 1 homer and 8 RBIs.

Diamondbacks at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Brandon Pfaadt vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Pfaadt (1-1, 5.32 ERA) makes his 5th start of 2024. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 over 23 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 5-3 home defeat vs. Chicago Cubs Wednesday
April 12 vs. Cards: No-decision, 6 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 9-6 home loss

Lynn (1-0, 2.18 ERA) also makes his 5th start of the season. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 3-2 victory at Oakland Athletics Tuesday
Last 5 regular-season starts vs. D-backs: 3-1, 3.30 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 33 K in 30 IP

Diamondbacks at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:25 p.m. ET.

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

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Diamondbacks at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

Lynn’s biggest issue has been giving up the long ball, and he has given up 4 of them this year. Three came in one start, though. Busch Stadium has played like a pitcher’s paradise thus far, and the Cards got to Pfaadt for 6 runs 10 days ago.

Take the CARDINALS (-110) to snap their 4-game losing streak.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m foregoing the spread here and honing in on Lynn. He has gone exactly 6 IP in his last 5 starts against Arizona. He went 7 IP in his last start, and he admitted his game plan was to allow hitters to swing early in counts and get themselves out. He was fine with just 1 K. The Diamondbacks are the 2nd-toughest team to whiff, and I could see a similar gameplan.

Take LANCE LYNN OVER 16.5 OUTS (-120).

Over/Under

This one is dicey, but I’m siding with the Under. These teams hit 2 Unders in Arizona, more of a hitters’ park. Arizona is 4-5-1 O/U in their last 10, and St. Louis is 3-7.

Take the UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago White Sox (3-18) take on the Minnesota Twins (7-13) Monday in the opener of a 4-game set at Target Field at 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Twins won 9-4 last year

The White Sox are becoming an abomination, losers of 9 of 10, and they kept it within a run in just 1 of those losses. 3B Yoan Moncada (thigh) and OF Luis Robert Jr. (hip) are on the IL, and the White Sox are last with 2.1 runs/game, a .188 BA, .264 OBP and .288 SLG%.

The Twins are also flailing with SS Carlos Correa (oblique) out. They’ve lost 6 of 7, and the Twins are 28th with 3.4 R/game and 29th with a .195 BA. OF Byron Buxton is hitting just .217 with no homers and 9 RBIs on the young season. On the plus side, though, the Twins have beaten the White Sox in 7 of 8 games.

White Sox at Twins projected starters

RHP Jonathan Cannon vs. RHP Chris Paddack

Cannon allowed 1 ER on 3 H, 1 BB and struck out 3 in 5 IP in a no-decision against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday in his major-league debut.

2024 stats with Charlotte (AAA): 0-0, 2.79 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 11 K in 9 2/3 IP in 2 GS
Utilizes a 4-seam fastball (95 mph), a sinker, sweeper, cutter and changeup

Paddack (0-1, 8.36 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 2.07 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 in 14 IP.

Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 9 ER, 12 H, 1 BB, 2 K Tuesday against Baltimore Orioles
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White Sox at Twins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): White Sox +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Twins -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-120) | Twins -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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White Sox at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 4, White Sox 2

Moneyline

The Twins are heavy favorites for good reason, but we’re not taking a 7-13 team at -200.

PASS and look to the spread.

Run line/Against the spread

We mentioned in the opener that of the White Sox’s 9 losses in the last 10 games, 8 of them were by multiple runs.

The Twins’ offense is nothing to write home about since it has scored more than 4 runs once in 10 games. The White Sox have scored 11 runs in 6 games.

Take the TWINS -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

The White Sox are 5-5 O/U in their last 10, and the Twins are 5-4-1. With both teams struggling to score runs, this one goes UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 6-seed Philadelphia 76ers and 3-seed New York Knicks meet Monday in Game 2 of a 1st-round best-of-7 Eastern Conference series. Tip-off from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Series record: Knicks lead 1-0

The Sixers fell 111-104 in NYC Saturday as 4.5-point dogs. They led 34-25 after the 1st period, but a 12-point 2nd quarter seemed to seal their fate. C Joel Embiid had 29 points, 8 boards and 6 assists, and he was constantly haggled in the paint. He also left after tweaking his surgically repaired left knee. He returned to the game, but that will be something to watch. G Tyrese Maxey had 33 points and hit 3 triples.

G Jalen Brunson had 22 points, but F Josh Hart opened eyes with 22 points, 13 boards and 4 triples. The Knicks also received 21 points and 5 treys from G Miles McBride off the bench. The Knicks reeled in 23 offensive rebounds to Philly’s 9. The Knicks did most of their damage when Embiid was off of the court and McBride was on.

76ers at Knicks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Knicks -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +5.5 (-105) | Knicks -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 205.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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76ers at Knicks key injuries

76ers

F Robert Covington (knee) out
C Joel Embiid (knee) questionable
G Tyrese Maxey (illness) questionable
G De’Anthony Melton (back) out

Knicks

F Julius Randle (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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76ers at Knicks picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 113, 76ers 109

Moneyline

Because of the uncertainty about Embiid’s knee, and now Maxey was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, I’m siding with the Knicks. I think they’re far too expensive, though.

Instead, I’m going with MITCHELL ROBINSON OVER 7.5 REBOUNDS. He had 8 points and 12 boards in 30 minutes in Game 1, and his size is hindering Embiid’s ability to get to the basket on a balky knee.

Against the spread

The Sixers are catching too many points here. They beat the Knicks at MSG without Maxey or Embiid March 10. They’re also 8-2 ATS over the last 10 games.

Take the 76ERS +5.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Sixers are 7-3 O/U in their last 10, and the Knicks are 9-1. These teams cashed an Over 208.5 in Game 1, and they should smash an OVER 205.5 (-105) that the market has overcorrected itself on.

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New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Mets at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (12-9) and San Francisco Giants (10-13) open a 3-game series at Oracle Park Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Mets won 4-3 last season

The Mets are coming off a 10-0 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday with the Over (9) cashing in Southern California. New York, which was a +214 underdog, had won 6 straight and back-to-back games as an underdog of +151 or more.

The Giants, who were -131 home favorites, lost 5-3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday as the total (8) pushed. San Francisco has alternated wins and losses over its last 4 games and is 8-8 in its last 16.

Mets at Giants projected starters

LHP José Quintana vs. RHP Keaton Winn

Quintana (1-1, 3.05 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 3-1 home victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
2024 road stats: 1-0, 3.27 ERA (11 IP, 4 ER), 1.46 WHIP in 2 starts
Career vs. Giants: 1-3, 4.30 ERA (29 1/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.13 WHIP in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance — last faced San Francisco in 2022

Winn (1-3, 4.09 ERA) makes his 5th start. The rookie has a 1.09 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 22 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-1 victory at Miami Marlins Wednesday
2024 home stats: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 1 start, a 4-0 loss to San Diego Padres April 6
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Mets at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Giants -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+155) | Giants +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Giants 4

Moneyline

The METS (-105) have not lost back-to-back outings since they opened the season on a 5-game skid from March 29-April 4. Since then, they’re 12-4 overall and 5-3 as underdogs. Quintana has also been slightly better than expected, allowing 2 earned runs or fewer in 3 of his 4 starts.

BET METS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

Taking New York as a slight underdog to win straight up is the safer play in this series opener. The Mets should bounce back after getting blown out at the Dodgers last time out, but it’s unlikely they win by 2 or more runs.

PASS. Bet Mets ML and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

The Over is 7-2 when the Mets are on the road this season, which is the highest clip in MLB for a team’s away games. The Mets are also 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games.

Winn’s worst outing of the season so far was his only home start April 6 when he gave up 4 earned runs to the Padres, who average 1.31 fewer runs per road game than the Mets.

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Marlins (6-17) and Atlanta Braves (14-6) open a 3-game series at Truist Park Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 2-1

Miami split its series with the Chicago Cubs 2-2 this past weekend after winning 6-3 Sunday and cashing as a +110 road underdog. Five different Marlins players scored a run, while RF Jesus Sanchez had 2 runs and 2 RBIs, including a solo shot in the 2nd inning. RHP Edward Cabrera allowed 3 earned runs in 5 innings and picked up the win.

The Braves failed to complete a 3-game sweep of the Texas Rangers after falling 6-4 Sunday as -150 home favorites. DH Marcell Ozuna had 3 RBIs and a home run, while RF Ronald Acuna Jr. scored 2 runs. RHP Darius Vines allowed 4 earned runs in 5 innings and picked up the loss.

Marlins at Braves projected starters

LHP Ryan Weathers vs. RHP Bryce Elder

Weathers (2-1, 2.70 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 10 K in 6-3 home victory vs. San Francisco Giants Tuesday
Marlins are 2-2 in his 4 starts this season and 2-0 in his last 2
Has struck out 22 batters this season while walking 9

Elder (12-4, 3.81 ERA in 2023) makes his season debut. He had a 1.28 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 174 2/3 innings across 31 starts last season.

2024 stats with Gwinnett (AAA): 2-0, 3.31 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.16 WHIP in 3 starts
2023 home stats: 7-1, 3.61 ERA (94 2/3 IP, 38 ER), 1.23 WHIP in 17 starts
Career vs. Marlins: 1-2, 3.38 ERA (40 IP, 15 ER), 1.18 WHIP in 7 starts

Marlins at Braves odds

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Moneyline (ML): Marlins +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Braves -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-110) | Braves -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Marlins at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Marlins 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Braves (-210), who are 14-6 this season and 7-3 in their last 10 games, to beat a Marlins squad that is 6-17 on the year.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BRAVES -1.5 (-110).

The Marlins are averaging 3.7 runs per game, while the Braves are averaging 6.25. Miami has lost by 2 or more runs in 5 of its last 6 losses, while Atlanta has won by 2 or more in 6 of its last 7 victories. Expect Elder to make the most of this opportunity after being called up from the minors.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9.5 (-115).

While the Braves offense can carry this game to the Over, both Weathers and Elder are capable of keeping runs off the board. The Braves have held opponents to 3 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 6 games, while the Marlins have scored 3 or fewer in 4 of their last 5.

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Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Detroit Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (12-10) and Tampa Bay Rays (12-11) open a 3-game series at Tropicana Field Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tigers vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Rays won 5-1 last year

Detroit is coming off a 2-1 road series win after taking down the Minnesota Twins 6-1 Sunday and cashing as a +110 underdog. LF Riley Greene scored 3 runs, while 2B Buddy Kennedy had a home run and 3 RBIs. RHP Casey Mize pitched 6 scoreless innings to pick up the win.

Tampa Bay is coming off a 2-1 road series loss against the New York Yankees after falling 5-4 Sunday and failing to cash as a +116 underdog. A 3-run 8th inning fell just short of the comeback. RF Amed Rosario scored 2 runs and had 2 RBIs, while RHP Aaron Civale allowed 5 earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.

Tigers at Rays projected starters

LHP Tarik Skubal vs. RHP Zack Littell

Skubal (2-0, 2.28 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.80 WHIP, 1.90 BB/9 and 9.89 K/9 in 23 2/3 innings.

Tigers are 3-1 in his starts
Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 3 of 4 starts
Has struck out 26 batters this season while walking just 5; he’s projected to set a career-high in K’s at this pace

Littell (1-0, 2.14 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 2.14 BB/9 and 9.43 K/9 in 21 innings.

Rays are 2-2 in his starts
Has allowed 3 or fewer runs in each appearance and 1 or fewer in 3 of the 4
Has struck out 22 batters and walked just 4 this year
Has allowed just 1 home run on the season (against Los Angeles Angels CF Mike Trout)

Tigers at Rays nickname odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tigers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers -1.5 (+150) | Rays +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tigers at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

BET TIGERS (-115).

The Tigers are coming off a road series win in Minnesota and have had hot bats recently. They have scored 5 or more runs in 3 of their last 4 games while giving up 4 or fewer in each of their last 3.

Skubal has had a hot start to the season and will look to continue that dominance Monday against a Rays team that is 3-3 in its last 6 home games.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Both pitchers in this game can retire opposing offenses in stunning fashion with both striking out more than 22 batters and walking 5 or fewer in each of their 1st 4 starts. As a result, expect this game to stay close with the value on the spread becoming minimal.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-110).

While this game features 2 pitchers who have started the season off hot, 7.5 is too low of a total to be comfortable with.

Detroit has scored 5 or more runs in 3 of its last 4 games and 4 or more in 7 of its last 10.

Tampa Bay has scored 4 or more runs in 4 of its last 8 games and allowed 4 or more in 7 of its last 9.

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LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (44-27-11) and the Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) meet Monday to open a best-of-7 1st-round Western playoff series. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Los Angeles ended its regular season with a 5-4 overtime win over Chicago on Thursday to cover as a -410 home favorite. LW Viktor Arvidsson had 2 goals and an assist while C Phillip Danault assisted on 3 goals. 4 Kings players scored in the win.

The Oilers lost back-to-back games to end the regular season after falling 5-1 against Colorado and failing to cover as a +217 road underdog. LW Dylan Holloway scored the lone goal for Edmonton. The team allowed 4 goals in the 1st period of the loss.

The Oilers won 3 of 4 meetings against the Kings this season.

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Kings at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Oilers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-185) | Oilers -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Kings at Oilers projected goalies

Cam Talbot (27-20-6, 2.5 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO)

Talbot has been the most consistent goalie for the Kings this season and his rankings prove that. His record and SO each rank 11th in the league, his SV% is tied for 10th-best, and his 2.5 GAA is the 7th-best. The Kings are 4-2 in his last 6 starts.

Skinner has the 3rd-best record in the NHL with 36 wins. His other stats are middle-of-the-pack with his GAA being 14th-best and his SV% ranking 25th. The Oilers are 3-2 in his last 5 starts while he has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 4 of those 5 games.

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Kings at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

BET OILERS (-175).

The Oilers are among the best teams in the NHL and are a real threat to win the Stanley Cup. They are 28-9-4 at home this season, including 3-2 in their last 5. They let their foot off the throttle slightly toward the end of the regular season, but on Monday they will pick up where they left off. They face a Kings team that is 1-3 in their last 4 road games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

While the Oilers are the better team, the Kings can keep this game within reach. However, Kings +1.5 (-185) holds minimal value to make a wager.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

This series will feature 2 premier goalies along with 2 great defenses. The Kings have a 30-49-3 Over record this season while the Oilers have a 35-43-4 Over record. LA has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 7 while Edmonton has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 9.

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