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First look: Packers at Buccaneers odds and lines

Looking at Xday’s Team Y at Team Z Week X NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Green Bay Packers (1-1) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) Sunday for a 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX) kickoff at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Below, we look at Packers vs. Buccaneers odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

Green Bay lost in Week 1 but bounced back with a 27-10 victory over the rival Chicago Bears in Week 2. Against Chicago, the Packers scored 3 second-quarter touchdowns and were never threatened in the second half – all while holding the Bears to just 48 passing yards for the game.

The Buccaneers logged a 17-point 4th quarter in a come-from-behind 20-10 win over the New Orleans Saints Sunday. The Bucs were a plus-4 in turnovers, riding 3 picks and 2 fumble recoveries in the Week 2 road triumph. One of Tampa Bay’s interceptions turned into a pick-6. A staunch Bucs defense allowing just 276 total yards per game kept the Saints out of the end zone until late-game garbage time.

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Packers at Buccaneers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 3:36 p.m. ET.

Money line: Packers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Buccaneers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +2.5 (-105) | Buccaneers -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Green Bay 1-1 | Tampa Bay 2-0
ATS: Green Bay 1-1 | Tampa Bay 2-0
O/U: Green Bay 0-2 | Tampa Bay 0-2

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Packers at Buccaneers head-to-head

Green Bay and Tampa Bay first met in 1977. The Packers lead the all-time series 33-23-1.

That series includes the 2021 NFC Championship Game, which the Bucs won 31-26. Tampa Bay has won the last 2 meetings — straight up and against the spread.

Since 2008, the Buccaneers are 5-2 ATS vs. Green Bay. The Over has gone 5-2 across that span.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

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

The Seattle Mariners (81-65) and Oakland Athletics (53-94) swing into a 3-game set Tuesday at Oakland Coliseum, starting at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Seattle leads 8-5. Over the last 2 seasons, the Mariners are a combined 23-9 against Oakland.

The Mariners have lost 3 of their last 4 and are just 4-6 over their last 10. Seattle won at the Los Angeles Angels 9-1 Monday to avoid a 4-game sweep.

The Athletics were idle Monday. They are back in Oakland after a 2-4 road trip. But home has not exactly been kind to these A’s: The club is 6-15 with a .587 OPS over its last 21 games at the Oakland Coliseum.

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Mariners at Athletics projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. LHP J.P. Sears

Castillo (7-5, 2.68 ERA) is tabbed for his 23rd start of the season. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 134 1/3 IP.

Struggled in only other career appearance at Oakland Coliseum, allowing 4 runs in 5 innings on 8 hits and 1 walk in 5-3 loss Aug. 21
Has clocked a 2.11 ERA over last 7 starts
Season ERA and WHIP figures are would-be career bests

Sears (5-2, 3.90 ERA) has made 9 starts among 14 appearances. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 55 1/3 IP.

Owns a 3.89 ERA as a starter
Went 5 strong innings against Seattle (and Castillo) Aug. 21, notching the win: Allowed 1 run on 6 hits and a walk with 3 K’s
Struggled mightily over last 2 starts: 0-1, 16.50 ERA (6 IP, 11 ER), 5 HR allowed

Mariners at Athletics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:08 p.m. ET.

Money line: Mariners -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Athletics +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-117) | Athletics +1.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 5, Mariners 4

Money line

The Mariners have lost 4 straight series openers. It’s tough to go all-in on Sears right about now, but consider an Oakland play if the tag hits +185 or better. Otherwise, STEER CLEAR.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Would rather chance the bigger payday on the Oakland ML.

Over/Under

Castillo has the tendency of struggling a bit in the back half of 2 straight starts on the road, and these A’s had him clocked the first time they faced him.

Both Castillo and Sears have their numbers tamped down a bit by some generous clutch pitching results.

Some 2-sided regression and a batter’s breeze in the forecast is enough to tilt this one off its 6.5-run axis. TAKE OVER 6.5 (-135).

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Bet Slippin’ podcast: 2022 Week 3 NFL betting preview with Prince Grimes

Nathan Beighle invites For the Win handicapper Prince Grimes to continue the Bet Slippin’s 2022 NFL coverage with Week 3 discussion.

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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (80-67) and Chicago White Sox (76-71) open a 3-game AL Central series Tuesday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Guardians vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cleveland leads 9-7

The Guardians are coming off a 6-2 homestand that included a Thursday loss to this ChiSox squad. Cleveland went 6-1 in its first 7 games against Chicago but is just 3-6 against the Sox since.

The mercurial White Sox are back at home after a 3-1 road trip. After the all-star break, strong pitching got Chicago within a game of 1st place in the AL Central by Aug. 17.

The Sox then suffered through a 2-10 stretch in late August, however, Chicago has gone 13-5 since Aug. 31. The Pale Hose have outscored foes by 2 1/2 runs per game (5.67 runs per game vs. 3.17 allowed) across that span.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Aaron Civale vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Civale (2-6, 5.40 ERA) is tabbed for his 17th start of the season. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 75 IP.

Coming off the 15-day IL (forearm) for this turn; last pitched Aug. 28
Owns a 6.43 ERA and 1.41 WHIP on the road

Cease (14-7, 2.16 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 through 167 IP.

Sports the AL’s 3rd-best ERA
Has benefited from a .263 batting average on balls in play

Guardians at White Sox odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:43 a.m. ET.

Money line: Guardians +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | White Sox -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-155) | White Sox -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 6, Guardians 3

Money line

PASS. Look to the Run Line for the better play in this series opener.

Run line/Against the spread

The recent run differential for the White Sox is compelling, and Chicago has played Cleveland tough.

The Pale Hose opened the 2nd half with back-to-back home losses against this Cleveland club. Beginning with wins over the Guardians the next 2 days, Chicago is 16-10 over its last 26 games at home.

TAKE CHICAGO -1.5 (+125). Tag this play as a partial-unit one.

Over/Under

There is some gray area presented by Civale returning from injury (after an ineffective rehab outing in the minors). Cease has gotten by with a .162 BABIP over his last 5 starts. And both bullpens sport some luck factors of late that would support some regression toward more traffic on the bags and more runs crossing the plate.

However, both offenses profile as being slightly overcooked, so it’s not wise to lean too heavily into an Over when they are on the same diamond. So, consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 7.5 (+105).

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Saints open as road favorites against the Panthers in Carolina

Saints open as road favorites against the Panthers in Carolina at Tipico Sportsbook:

We’re on to the next. The New Orleans Saints (1-1) are looking to tread water in the NFC South after falling short against a divisional opponent last week, but they’ll be facing a similar challenge this week against another division-rival team. Fortunately for them, the Carolina Panthers (0-2) have fallen on hard times, and this could be a get-right game for New Orleans.

With that said, we shouldn’t undersell the difficulty involved here. The Saints are favored by 2.5 points in this road game at Tipico Sportsbook, which features one of the lowest point totals of the week at 40.5. That suggests a final score of about Saints 22, Panthers 19 in Carolina.

New Orleans lost in this same venue to this same opponent last year by a gnarly margin of 26-7. It’s worth noting that the Saints were without a third of their offensive coaching staff due to COVID protocols, but Jameis Winston’s second start still didn’t exactly impress anyone. He’ll be looking to bounce back again after throwing three interceptions a week ago.

As for other matchups around the NFC South: the Atlanta Falcons (0-2) have a good shot at upsetting the Seattle Seahawks on the road, with Seattle favored at home by less than a field goal. Odds for this week’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) game are not available (they’ll be hosting the Green Bay Packers) just yet, likely because the Bucs have a lot of uncertainty at wide receiver. Stay tuned on that front.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (83-64) and Philadelphia Phillies (80-66) open a 2-game set Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-0

The Blue Jays fell short of a 3-game sweep over the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-4 loss Sunday at Rogers Centre. Toronto closer RHP Jordan Romano allowed a 2-run single from Orioles C Adley Rutschman in the 9th inning to give Baltimore its first lead of the game. Blue Jays 3B Matt Chapman lined into Baltimore’s 15th triple play in team history in the 3rd inning.

Toronto All-Star C Alejandro Kirk (left hip) is expected to return Tuesday after sitting for the last 5 games.

The Blue Jays hold the top spot in the AL wild-card standings.

The Phillies were swept by the Atlanta Braves in a 3-game series after dropping a 5-2 decision Sunday at Truist Park. Philadelphia went hitless against Atlanta RHP Spencer Strider in the first 5 innings, and Braves C William Contreras hit a tiebreaking HR in the 6th.

The Phillies have lost 4 straight games after winning 5 in a row.

Philadelphia is 2.5 spots ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL’s final wild-card spot.

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Blue Jays at Phillies projected starters

RHP Ross Stripling vs. RHP Kyle Gibson

Stripling (8-4, 2.94 ERA) makes his 22nd start and 30th appearance. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 119 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 4 K vs. the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday
Won 4 of his last 5 decisions
Career vs. Phillies: 2-0, 4.08 ERA (35 1/3 IP, 16 ER) in 6 starts and 3 relief appearances

Gibson (10-6, 4.45 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 151 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB and 7 K at the Miami Marlins Wednesday
Career vs. Blue Jays: 5-1, 4.14 ERA (58 2/3, 27 ER) in 10 starts

Blue Jays at Phillies odds

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Money line (ML): Blue Jays -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Phillies +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+125) | Phillies +1.5 (-155)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Blue Jays at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Phillies 3

Money line

BET BLUE JAYS (-125) ML.

Stripling has been reliable for Toronto lately and hasn’t allowed over 3 ER since May 7 at the Cleveland Guardians. Toronto’s offense should stay hot vs. a slumping Phillies team.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+125).

The Blue Jays’ last 4 wins have all been by 3 or more runs. Toronto should be able to win by multiple runs considering how consistent Stripling has been since mid-May.

Over/Under

PASS.

The Over is 3-0-1 in Toronto’s last 4 games, but it’s unlikely that Stripling will allow more than 3 ER. There are too many conflicting trends in this matchup to bet such a high number.

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San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (70-77) continue their 7-game divisional road trip with the second game of their 4-game series against the Colorado Rockies (64-83) Tuesday. First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Giants vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Giants lead 8-5

The Giants took the first game of the series Monday night 10-7 in 10 innings. They scored 2 runs in the 9th inning to force extra innings and 3 in the 10th to win the game. The win snapped a 3-game losing skid. San Francisco is 5-9 in its last 14 games.

The Rockies were coming off a 3-2 road trip which they wrapped by taking 2-of-3 games from the Chicago Cubs over the weekend. Colorado has won 7 of its last 11 games overall.

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Giants at Rockies projected starters

RHP John Brebbia vs. LHP Kyle Freeland

Brebbia (6-2, 2.90 ERA) makes his 7th start and 70th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 62 IP.

Has been used as an opener 3 times in September and has not allowed a run in 3 innings in that role
Has not allowed a run in 54 of his 69 appearances this season

Freeland (9-9, 4.43 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 160 1/3 IP.

Is 2-0 with a 0.98 ERA over 3 starts in September
Is 0-0 with a 5.84 ERA in 2 starts against the Giants in 2022; the Rockies are 1-1 in those games

Giants at Rockies odds

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Money line (ML): Giants -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Rockies +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants -1.5 (+102) | Rockies +1.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Giants at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockies 7, Giants 4

Money line

The Giants are 4-3 at Coors Field this season but 31-41 on the road overall. San Francisco has won its last 3 road games.

The Rockies, despite being in last place in the NL West, are 40-35 at home and have won 4 of their last 6 games there.

Freeland is pitching quite well in September and has allowed only 2 runs across those 3 starts, while the Giants will rely on their bullpen, which has a 4.20 ERA this season.

Take the ROCKIES (+122).

Run line/Against the spread

The Rockies’ 81-66 ATS record is the 5th-best in all of baseball and their 43-32 ATS record at home is 3rd-best in the majors.

The Giants are 68-79 ATS overall but 37-35 ATS on the road. They are 5-8 ATS this season against the Rockies.

Take the ROCKIES +1.5 (-125).

Over/Under

Eight of the Rockies’ last 9 home games have had 10 or more runs.

Seven of the 13 games between the two teams have had 10 or more runs.

Freeland’s last 3 home starts have had 10 or more runs.

Take OVER 9.5 (-130).

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St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The St. Louis Cardinals (87-61) start a 3-game series against the San Diego Padres (81-66) Tuesday at Petco Park at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cardinals lead 3-0

The Cardinals have had a good September thus far, winning 11 of the 17 games, including 3 of their last 4. If the playoffs began today, St. Louis would be the No. 3 seed in the NL as they’re 8 1/2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.

After a shaky start to the month, the Padres have reeled off 3 wins in a row. With the season nearing a close, San Diego is fending off the Philadelphia Phillies and the Brewers for the No. 2 wild-card spot in the NL.

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Cardinals at Padres projected starters

RHP Adam Wainwright vs. RHP Mike Clevinger

Wainwright (11-9, 3.29 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 178 IP.

Has allowed multiple ER in 4 of his last 5 starts
May 31 vs. Padres: 7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 10 K

Clevinger (5-7, 4.47 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 98 2/3 IP.

Has allowed 4 or more ER in 3 consecutive starts
Hasn’t struck out more than 4 batters in 8 straight starts

Cardinals at Padres odds

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Money line (ML): Cardinals -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Padres -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+155) | Padres +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Cardinals at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Padres 3

Money line

Take the CARDINALS (-108) to secure a win on the road against the Padres. St. Louis hasn’t lost to San Diego this season and they’ve won 6 consecutive meetings with the Padres.

Run line/Against the spread

CARDINALS -1.5 (+155) is an enticing wager at plus odds as I believe St. Louis is the better team in this contest. Clevinger has struggled in recent starts for the Padres, giving me confidence the Cardinals can win this game by multiple runs.

For those that aren’t comfortable taking the Cardinals to win by 2-plus runs, you can get CARDINALS -0.5 FIRST 5 INNINGS (+120) at plus odds as well.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 RUNS (-120) is the play here with both pitchers in this game giving up multiple runs in recent starts. When the Cardinals and Padres are at their best, they are both capable of scoring 7 or 8 runs by themselves.

The Over has hit in 5 straight home games for the Padres. Also, the Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings between the Cardinals and the Padres in San Diego.

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Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (97-51) and Tampa Bay Rays (82-65) meet Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET to continue a 3-game set at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Astros vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Houston leads 1-0

The Astros shut out Tampa 4-0 Monday and are now 8-1 over their last 9 games. Houston’s pitching of late has been terrific. Since Aug. 21, the Astros are 20-6 with a 2.23 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. Houston is 9-1 over its last 10 games away from Minute Maid Park.

The Rays had been 16-3 over their previous 19 home games, but they were shut out Monday for the first time since July 28. Tampa Bay is 4-7 and batting just .241/.301/.352 (.654 OPS) over its last 11 games.

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Astros at Rays projected starters

RHP Cristian Javier vs. LHP Shane McClanahan

Javier (9-9, 2.87 ERA) has appeared in 27 games and made 22 starts. He’s logged a 1.00 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 through 131 2/3 IP.

Owns a 1.79 ERA over his last 7 starts
Coming off 6 scoreless innings Wednesday at the Detroit Tigers; has allowed 1 ER or less in 5 of his last 6 starts

McClanahan (12-5, 2.13 ERA) owns a 0.86 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 through 152 1/3 IP across 25 starts.

Has pitched 11 scoreless innings over his last 2 starts
Figures to see a heavy dose of right-handed bats in the Houston lineup; has held righties to a .508 OPS this season

Astros at Rays odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Astros +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rays -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-205) | Rays -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Astros at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Rays 3

Money line

There is some risk because of the fine pitching match-up, but HOUSTON (+110) is a workable play.

This boils down to the dependability of the Astros lineup, which has cranked out an .883 OPS over its last 11 games. McClanahan’s start is his second off a layoff, and that could bring on middle-inning fatigue. The Tampa port-sider missed the first couple weeks of September with a shoulder impingement.

Run line/Against the spread

With respect for McClanahan, bigger bankroll players may want to consider a line watch here instead of the outright ML play.

Houston +1.5 priced at either -195 or even -200 makes for solid leverage.

Over/Under

With the slightest 4-way (both starters, both bullpens) fade in this game’s pitching, and with due respect for the Houston offense — one at its best against left-handers (.772 OPS) — back the OVER 6.5 (-108).

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Mets (93-55) and Milwaukee Brewers (76-68) continue a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from American Family Field is at 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: New York leads 3-1

The Mets hoisted crooked numbers in 3 innings en route to taking Monday’s opener 7-2. New York has won 5 consecutive games and has outscored foes 30-10 in that stretch.

The Brewers had been hitting the ball well at home before running into a strong Max Scherzer effort Monday. Milwaukee had logged a fine .801 OPS while going 10-3 over its previous 13 games at home.

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Mets at Brewers projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. RHP Aaron Ashby

Carrasco (15-6, 3.70 ERA) has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 141 IP in 26 starts.

Has a 2.68 ERA over his last 7 starts
Owns a 1.66 ERA, 1.02 WHIP over his last 4 road outings
Struck out a season-high 11 batters in his last start

Ashby (2-10, 4.58 ERA) has appeared in 23 games, making 17 starts. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 96 1/3 IP.

Returning from the IL (shoulder) to serve as an opener in a bullpen game for Milwaukee
Expected to be followed by LHP Brent Suter (3.92 ERA, 1.26 WHIP)

Mets at Brewers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:08 a.m. ET.

Money line: Mets -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Brewers -105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+140) | Brewers +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 5, Mets 3

Money line

Milwaukee has played well at home. A bullpen game provides some hidden leverage for bettors, because the Brewers relief corps figures as one undervalued by its surface numbers. It’s a pen that does well to get a decent number of ground balls, yet its been tagged by a relatively high number of home runs on fly balls.

Carrasco is coming off a 105-pitch outing and his making his 2nd start off a stay on the IL. The veteran righty has gone past 95 pitches 4 times this season. The next-time-outs have resulted in a 6.52 ERA.

New York is coming off a game that saw it clinch a playoff berth for the 1st time since 2016. White the Mets still have a division flag to fight for, they may be in all-ahead-two-thirds mode in this one.

BACK THE BREWERS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID. Milwaukee is the lean in principle, but the juice wipes out any value potential.

Over/Under

Can’t parse any expected-vs.-actual results value here: PASS.

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