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Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (81-67) and Chicago White Sox (76-72) continue a 3-game AL Central series Wednesday. 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 10-7

Cleveland took Tuesday’s series opener 10-7 in 11 innings. The Guardians are 11-2 in their last 13 games and have logged a .789 OPS over that stretch.

The White Sox have been up and down in the 2nd half, but are 13-6 since Aug. 31. Chicago has gone into extra innings in 3 of its last 4 games.

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Guardians at White Sox projected starters

RHP Triston McKenzie vs. RHP Lance Lynn

McKenzie (10-11, 3.08 ERA) has appeared in 28 games, making 27 starts. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 172 1/3 IP.

  • Owns a 2.84 ERA across his last 7 starts
  • That 7-start span includes an Aug. 14 outing against the White Sox in which he struck out 14 batters
  • Current Chicago bats own an aggregate .655 OPS

Lynn (7-5, 3.99 ERA) has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 103 2/3 IP in 18 starts.

  • Facing the Guardians for a 2nd straight start and for a 3rd time in the last 5 weeks; has a 5.46 ERA in his last 5 starts against Cleveland (2021-22).
  • Has logged a 1.89 ERA over his last 3 home starts
  • Makes this start on 5 days’ rest, which has been a preferred rest interval in recent years (.652 OPS allowed in 2022)

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 10:36 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Guardians +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | White Sox -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-180) | White Sox -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Guardians at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Guardians 4

Money line

The White Sox are a lean here. Both starting pitchers are fly-ballers, but McKenzie is more so and the weather forecast calls for a double-digit wind blowing out and helping the batters.

The recent run differential for the White Sox (plus-42 last 19 games) is compelling, and Chicago has played Cleveland tough.

The ChiSox are 16-11 in their last 27 home games.

TAKE CHICAGO (-145). Make it a partial-unit play unless it eventually gets priced at -140 or better.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS. Both games have played a lot of close games recently.

Over/Under

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. And both bullpens are the the fatigue zone, especially at the back end.

Add in the outward breeze helping fly balls, and figure a small-to-moderate lean on the OVER 7.5 (-115).

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Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Astros (98-51) and Tampa Bay Rays (82-66) clash Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. ET as they put a lid on 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 2-0

The Astros shut out Tampa 4-0 Monday and 5-0 Tuesday. They are now 9-1 over their last 10 games. Houston’s pitching of late has been tremendous. Since Aug. 21, the Astros are 21-6 with a 2.15 ERA.

The Rays had been 16-3 over their previous 19 home games, but they’ve now dropped 2 in a row while mustering just 8 combined hits. Tampa Bay is 4-8 and batting just .231/.298/.337 (.634 OPS) over its last 12 games.

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Astros at Rays projected starters

RHP Lance McCullers, Jr. vs. RHP Corey Kluber

McCullers Jr. (3-1, 2.34 ERA) owns a 1.27 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 34 2/3 IP over 6 starts.

  • Is coming off an 11-strikeout performance in his last turn, which marked his most in a single game since July 29, 2018
  • Has exhibited fastball velocity roughly a mile-an-hour slower than last season when he averaged 94.0 mph on that pitch
  • Has thrown fewer first-pitch strikes than at any full season of his career, and that has fed into a BB/9 rate which is his highest since 2017.

Kluber (10-9, 4.44 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 148 IP.

  • Has seen things go sideways in his last two starts (combined 10 ER on 17 hits over 6 1/3 IP)
  • Owns a 2.41 ERA over his last 3 home starts and a 3.92 ERA at home for the 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 10:37 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Astros -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rays +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+133) | Rays +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Astros at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Astros 4

Money line

BACKING THE RAYS (+105) here, almost exclusively due to starting pitching vs. expectations. It’s not that McCullers isn’t supremely talented or that Kluber has not scuffled, but the pricing here rewards the muddy middle, to where regression drains.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS on the more juice-laden Run Line.

Over/Under

With the slightest fade in this game’s overall pitching, but mostly due to an attractive price here, back the OVER 7.5 (+110).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (69-80) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (103-45) for the 2nd-to-last time this season Wednesday night in the 4th game of a 5-game series in Los Angeles. First pitch is 10:10 p.m ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Dodgers lead 13-4

The Diamondbacks snapped a 5-game losing streak Tuesday night, picking up a 5-2 win in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. That win was only the 2nd over the Dodgers since taking 2 of 3 games in April.

The Dodgers had their 5-game winning streak snapped with the loss in the nightcap. They are 13-4 in their last 17 games.

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Madison Bumgarner vs. RHP Dustin May

Bumgarner (6-15, 5.01 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 152 2/3 IP.

  • Has lost his last 6 decisions and the D-backs have lost 7 of his last 9 starts.
  • Has allowed 5 or more runs in 7 of his last 9 starts.

May (2-2, 3.46 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 26 IP.

  • Had his best start of the season in his last outing, pitching 5 scoreless innings in a 5-0 win over the Giants.
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 3 of his 5 starts and 10 combined in the other 2.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds

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  • Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Dodgers -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +2.5 (-125) | Dodgers -2.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 3

Money line

The Diamondbacks just don’t win many games against the Dodgers. They are 4-13 against them and 1-6 at Dodgers Stadium, picking up their 1st win of the year there Tuesday night.

Bumgarner has been fairly ineffective over the last 6 weeks.

The Dodgers are baseball’s No. 1 home team at 51-19. They should win this game, but the price doesn’t make it worth your time. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers have beaten the Diamondbacks by 3 or more runs 6 times this season.

The Diamondbacks have lost by 3 or more runs 5 times in Bumgarner’s last 9 starts and 12 times overall when he pitches.

Eleven of the Dodgers’ last 13 wins have been by 3 or more runs.

Take the DODGERS -2.5 (+102).

Over/Under

The total in 6 of Bumgarner’s last 8 starts has been 9 or more runs.

So far, only 8 of the 17 games between the 2 teams have had totals of 9 or more runs.

But between Bumgarner’s run of 7 starts with 5 or more runs allowed in his last 9 and a bullpen ERA of 4.58, if Arizona only musters 2 or 3 runs, it should be enough to hit the Over Wednesday.

Take OVER 8.5 (-115).

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Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (55-93) will conclude a 2-game series against the New York Yankees (89-58) Wednesday at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Yankees with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-1

The Pirates have had a forgettable season, evidenced by their record with 14 games remaining on their schedule. Pittsburgh is on a 5-game losing streak and all 5 of those losses have come against the New York teams.

It was a legendary night for the Yankees on Tuesday as OF Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run of the season and OF Giancarlo Stanton hit a walk-off grand slam to help New York overcome an 8-5 deficit in the 9th inning against the Pirates. The Yankees are trying to finish the season strong as they are 5 1/2 games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East.

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Pirates at Yankees projected starters

RHP Roansy Contreras vs. RHP Luis Severino

Contreras (5-4, 3.24 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 8 K/9 in 83 1/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 1 or fewer ER in 4 consecutive starts
  • The Pirates have won each of his last 3 road starts

Severino (5-3, 3.45 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 86 IP.

  • Is making his 1st start since July 13
  • July 6 at Pirates: 6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Pirates at Yankees odds

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  • Money line (ML): Pirates +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Yankees -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (+110) | Yankees -1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Pirates at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 7, Pirates 4

Money line

The Yankees are understandably massive favorites in this game as they have World Series aspirations while the Pirates are just trying to get to the end of the season. Even with New York’s high chances of winning, AVOID betting the money line in this game.

Run line/Against the spread

YANKEES -1.5 (-135) is where I’m leaning in this game with New York coming off an impressive win Tuesday. The Yankees are 6-0 in Severino’s last 6 starts against teams from the NL Central and I believe they can easily win by multiple runs.

Plus, the Pirates are 1-9 in their last 10 meetings against the Yankees on the road.

Over/Under

We have a young pitcher making his 1st career start against the Yankees and a pitcher that is making his 1st start in over 2 months Wednesday night. OVER 7.5 RUNS (-130) is the ideal play in this game given the pitching situation for both teams.

In the last 2 meetings between the Pirates and the Yankees, there have been at least 16 runs scored in each game.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (84-64) and Philadelphia Phillies (80-67) wrap up a 2-game set Wednesday 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 3-0

Blue Jays 3B Matt Chapman and RF Jackie Bradley Jr. both hit a HR in Toronto’s 18-11 win at the Phillies Tuesday. Toronto scored in every inning except the 4th and finished with 10 extra-base hits.

The Blue Jays have won 5 of 7 games and hold the top wild-card spot in the AL.

The Phillies are still 2 1/2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL’s final wild-card spot after losing to Toronto Tuesday. Philadelphia LF Kyle Schwarber hit his NL-leading 40th HR of the season Tuesday and became the first Phillies player to hit 40 since retired 1B Ryan Howard in 2009.

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Blue Jays at Phillies projected starters

RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Zack Wheeler

Gausman (12-10, 3.45 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 159 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 7 K vs. the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday
  • Won 4 of his last 5 decisions
  • Last start vs. Phillies: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 4 BB and 5 K at Citizens Bank Park April 19, 2021, as a member of the San Francisco Giants
  • Career vs. Phillies: 1-3, 5.22 ERA (29 1/3 IP, 17 ER) in 5 starts and 1 relief appearance

Wheeler (11-7, 3.07 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 through 138 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 4 BB and 6 K vs. the New York Mets Aug. 20
  • Last start vs. Blue Jays: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB and 4 K July 13 at Rogers Centre
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-2, 8.40 ERA (15 IP, 14 ER) in 3 starts

Blue Jays at Phillies odds

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

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Blue Jays at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Phillies 3

Money line

BET BLUE JAYS (-105) ML.

Toronto’s offense has been too hot to fade lately, in part thanks to a 13-game hitting streak from Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Phillies looked unfocused Tuesday with poor base running and fielding in their 5th straight loss. Expect these two teams to continue trending in opposite directions.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

This should be a lower-scoring game after Tuesday’s 18-11 offensive showcase. Toronto may have more trouble Wednesday winning by multiple runs.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-125).

Don’t overreact to Tuesday’s matchup going way over the total.

Gausman and Wheeler will both be focused to bounce back from their previous disappointing outings, while Toronto and Philadelphia’s offenses should regress toward the mean Wednesday after such a high-scoring affair.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Mets (95-55) and Milwaukee Brewers (78-70) meet for a  Wednesday matinee to cap off a 3-game series. First pitch from American Family Field will be at 2:10 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 4-1

The Mets have scored 7 runs in each of the first 2 games of this series, both of which were wins. New York has rolled 7s in 3 straight victories since Sunday, and the club has won 6 straight games overall.

The Brewers have lost 3 straight games and have coughed up 26 runs in the process. Milwaukee has allowed 4.41 runs per game (18th MLB) on the season, but since Aug. 23, the Brewers have yielded 5.26 RPG.

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Mets at Brewers projected starters

RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Adrian Houser

Walker (12-4, 3.42 ERA) has logged a 1.18 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 142 IP across 26 starts.

  • Has given the Mets 7 or more innings in back-to-back starts
  • Facing a Brewers offense that has been much tougher against right-handers (.750 OPS) than left-handers (.665 OPS)

Houser (6-9, 4.85 ERA) has appeared in 20 games this season and made 19 starts. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 through 94 2/3 IP.

  • Sporting a 5.40 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 18 1/3 IP across 5 starts since returning from a lengthy stint on the IL
  • Facing a Mets team more accomplished against righties (.756 OPS) than lefties (.704)

Mets at Brewers odds

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  • Money line: Mets -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Brewers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+122) | Brewers +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Brewers 4

Money line

The Brewers are a lean in some facets of this match-up, but Houser has been too iffy of late. Milwaukee may be worth a look on the Run Line, but even then, the better play here is the total.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Milwaukee has played well at home and its bullpen is in better shape than New York’s in the back end.

PASS on the current tag, but consider a line watch: Milwaukee +1.5 would have some value priced at -140 or better.

Over/Under

There is some fade lean to both sides of the starting pitching matchup, and the offenses favor the righty-righty matchup.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-120).

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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

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  • 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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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

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  • 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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