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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Thursday. The Nuggets lead the series 2-0. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 7th-seeded Lakers covered as 7-point underdogs in Game 2, but the host Nuggets came away with the 101-99 victory Monday as the Under (223) hit.

G Jamal Murray hit the game-winner over C Anthony Davis as time expired to cap a 20-point comeback for the 2nd-seeded Nuggets, who have won 10 straight meetings with the Lakers. F LeBron James had a chance to put Los Angeles up 3 with 13 seconds remaining, but missed on the open shot from deep.

The Nuggets are 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 7 meetings vs. L.A., and the Under has hit in 5 of the last 6.

Nuggets at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Lakers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-120) | Lakers -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nuggets at Lakers key injuries

Nuggets

None

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 107, Nuggets 104

Moneyline

While I like the Lakers’ full-game ML (-105), the safer bet is to play them in the 1st half. L.A. has outscored Denver 119-101 before halftime in this series, but it struggles to control C Nikola Jokic (27 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 2) and the Nuggets offense over the course of a full game.

BET LAKERS 1ST HALF (-165).

Against the spread

For those who are uncomfortable laying -165 on the 1st-half ML, the 1st-half spread is low enough that the Lakers will likely cover it if they’re leading after the 2nd quarter. The 1st half of Game 3 is historically a good spot for home teams that are down 0-2 in a series, which is why we’re paying a bit of a tax on the Lakers here.

LEAN LAKERS 1ST HALF -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under has been very profitable in past meetings between these teams, and we should see a better effort from the Lakers on the defensive end after blowing a 20-point lead. While the total is a little low, it hasn’t dropped enough for me to consider playing the Over in a Nuggets-Lakers game.

BET UNDER 216.5 (-105).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (15-11) and Washington Nationals (10-13) wrap up a 3-game series at Nationals Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-2

The Dodgers have won 3 games in a row after taking down the Nationals 11-2 Wednesday and cashing as -168 road favorites. SS Mookie Betts, DH Shohei Ohtani, 1B Freddie Freeman, and 2B Gavin Lux each had 2 RBIs. RHP Landon Knack allowed 2 earned runs in 6 innings and picked up the win.

The Nationals have lost back-to-back games after failing to cash as +154 home underdogs Wednesday. DH Joey Meneses and 3B Nick Senzel each had an RBI — Senzel’s came on a solo shot. RHP Jake Irvin allowed 6 earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.

Dodgers at Nationals projected starters

RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 in 22 innings.

Dodgers are 1-4 in his starts
Has allowed 3 ER in back-to-back appearances
Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR while striking out 30 and walking just 5

Gore (2-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 in 20 innings.

Nationals are 2-2 in his starts
Has allowed 2 or more ER in 3 of his 4 starts
Has allowed 8 ER and 1 HR while striking out 27 and walking just 6

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Dodgers at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Nationals +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Nationals 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Dodgers (-190), who have won the 1st 2 games of the series.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-110).

The Nationals took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers on the road from April 15-17 and are 3-3 in their last 6 games overall. With Gore on the mound, Washington should be able to keep this game within reach. It has scored 5 or more runs in 2 of its last 4 games and allowed 4 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

Both Yamamoto and Gore have shown great control this season and combine for 57 strikeouts and just 11 walks. Los Angeles has scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 9 games, while the Nationals have scored 3 or fewer in 5 of their last 7.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (14-11) and Washington Nationals (10-12) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Nationals Park is at 6:45 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Dodgers took the series opener 4-1 Tuesday, breaking a 1-1 tie with 2 runs in the 8th inning. They have won 2 straight games after losing 7 of 9, including 2 out of 3 to the Nationals at Dodger Stadium from April 15-17.

The Nationals had their modest 2-game winning streak snapped with the loss Tuesday. They are 5-6 in their last 11 games.

Dodgers at Nationals projected starters

RHP Landon Knack vs. RHP Jake Irvin

Knack (0-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He allowed 2 earned runs on 4 hits and 1 walk with 4 K’s in 5 innings in his major-league debut last Wednesday, a 2-0 home loss vs. the Nationals.

Went 5-1 with a 2.51 ERA in 22 starts split between Tulsa (AA) and Oklahoma City (AAA) in 2023

Irvin (1-1, 3.13 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.80 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 18 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in last Wednesday’s victory
Has a 0.75 ERA in his last 2 starts (12 IP)

Dodgers at Nationals 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): Dodgers -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Nationals +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-115) | Nationals +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Nationals 3

Moneyline

The Nationals won for the 1st time this season with Irvin on the mound last Wednesday. They are 4-6 at home this season. They have lost consecutive games 3 times this season.

The Dodgers (-185) are 5-3 on the road this season. They have allowed just 1 run in their last 2 games. They are 9-2 when allowing 3 or fewer runs.

The Nationals have been held to 3 or fewer runs 7 times in their last 11 games.

I like the Dodgers to win, but betting them at -185 on the moneyline isn’t worth the action.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Nationals are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games.

However, the Dodgers’ last 7 wins have been by multiple runs. Only 3 of their 14 wins have been 1-run victories.

If you like the Dodgers to win, you should like them to cover.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Three of the 4 games between the 2 teams have stayed under 10 total runs.

The Nationals’ last 6 games and 14 of the last 16 have not reached 10 total runs.

BET UNDER 9.5 (-115).

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New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (12-10) welcome the New York Mets (11-8) to Dodger Stadium Saturday for the 2nd game of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 1-0

The Mets are on a 5-game streak following Friday’s 9-4 victory as +175 underdogs in the opener. SS Francisco Lindor broke a 4-4 tie with a 2-run homer in the top of the seventh inning. New York is 5-2 on the road and 11-8 against the spread (ATS) this season.

The Dodgers have struggled as of late, losing 4 of their last 5 games, all of which have been at home. Plus, they were favorites in each contest, including heavy chalk at -420 in a 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. They’ve actually been favored in all 22 games they’ve played this season. They’ve lost 2 straight series yet are still 8-6 straight up at home in 2024. Los Angeles is 9-13 ATS.

Mets at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Jose Butto vs. RHP Gavin Stone

Butto (0-0, 0.75 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.75 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 12 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 2-1 home win over Kansas City Royals Sunday
Never faced Dodgers before
Mets are 2-0 in his starts

Stone (1-1, 6.14 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 14 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-2 home win over San Diego Padres April 13

Never faced Mets before
Dodgers are 2-1 in his 3 starts this season

Mets at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Dodgers -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-134) | Dodgers -1.5 (+112)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Mets 5

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline on both sides is playable here, but the value is on the Mets’ spread. That’s the preferred play in his game.

Run line/Against the spread

BET METS +1.5 (-134).

New York has been on fire as of late, winning 4 straight games by 2 runs or more. The Mets torched the Dodgers Friday as well, scoring 9 for the second consecutive game. The Mets have allowed a combined 2 runs in Butto’s starts as well.

The Dodgers are reeling and, as mentioned, have lost 4 of their last 5. They still have a talented lineup; however, they are 1-2 ATS in Stone’s 3 starts this season. Los Angeles is just 5-9 ATS as home.

Take METS +1.5 (-134).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9.5 (-105).

The Mets have scored 6 or more in 6 of their last 8 games. They have consistently been strong offensively over the past 2 weeks and are 5-3 O/U since April 11. New York is 10-9 O/U on the season.

The Dodgers are 13-8-1 and have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games. Los Angeles is 9-4-1 O/U at home. Considering these trends, back OVER 9.5 (-105).

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New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (10-8) and Los Angeles Dodgers (12-9) meet Friday to open a 3-game series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; tied 3-3 last season

New York routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 Wednesday while covering as a -154 home favorite. New York has scored 6 or more runs in 3 of its last 5 games. The Mets have won 4 straight and have allowed only 1 run in 3 of their last 4 wins.

Los Angeles suffered a 2-0 loss vs. the Washington Nationals Wednesday while failing to cover as a -216 home favorite. The Dodgers have lost 3 of their last 4 games and are only 2-4 in their last 6 games, all 6 being at home.

Mets at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Manaea (1-1, 4.30 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 14 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 4 K in an 11-7 loss vs. the Kansas City Royals Saturday
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-5, 7.50 ERA (42 IP, 35 ER), 53 H, 11 BB, 39 K across 7 starts and 3 relief appearances

Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 in 16 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K in 8-7 loss to San Diego Padres on April 12
First career start vs. Mets

Mets at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mets +168 (bet $100 to win $168) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-120) | Dodgers -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Mets 3

Moneyline

PASS.

I do like the Dodgers (-200) to win here, but it is by no means a safe bet as the Mets are the hotter team, being 8-2 in their last 10 compared to LA’s 4-6. I also would not risk betting on the Dodgers as such heavy favorites, so bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET METS +1.5 (-120).

The Mets have covered the spread in each of their last 4 games and are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after starting the season 1-7 ATS. The Dodgers have covered only 2 of their last 6 games are 9-12 ATS this season. New York is also the hotter team, which makes this an even safer bet.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-114).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for LA and is 3-2 in its last 5 games. The Under has also hit in each of the last 5 New York-LA matchups and is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings between these squads.

This is only a lean because the Over is 6-4 in New York’s last 10 games and 5-5 in LA’s last 10 games.

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Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (7-9) visit the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-8) on Tuesday night. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 1-0

The Nationals got back in the win column with a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers to cover as +360 road underdogs. SS CJ Abrams had a a HR and scored 2 runs while 2B Luis Garcia Jr. had a 3-run HR. LHP Mitchell Parker pitched 5 innings and gave up 2 ER to pick up the win.

The Dodgers have lost back-to-back games, both as home favorites. DH Shohei Ohtani had 2 runs and C Will Smith had 2 RBIs in Monday’s loss. RHP Tyler Glasnow allowed 6 ER in 5 innings.

Nationals at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Bobby Miller (unconfirmed)

Corbin (0-2, 8.44 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.94 WHIP, 2.25 BB/9 and 5.63 K/9 through 16 IP.

Nationals are 1-2 in his 3 starts this season with the lefty allowing 11 ER in his last 2 outings
Has 10 Ks and 1 BB in 16 IP
Current 8.44 ERA is the highest of his career

Miller (1-1, 5.40 ERA) is likely to make his 4th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.60 BB/9 and 13.9 K/9 through 11 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K in 3-2 loss at Minnesota Twins on April 10
Has 6-3, 4.12 ERA in 11 career starts at Dodger Stadium

Nationals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Dodgers -255 (bet $255 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (+110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Nationals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Nationals 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Dodgers (-255) to beat the Nationals (+210).

Run line/Against the spread

BET DODGERS -1.5 (-135).

Three of the Nationals’ last 5 losses have come by 2 or more runs while the team has scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 10 games. With Corbin taking the mound for Washington, the Dodgers have the perfect opportunity to get back on track and get their offense going. Each of LA’s last 4 wins has come by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (+100).

Corbin has been rocked in his last 2 outings for Washington giving up 11 total runs. The Dodgers have scored 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games and have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4. Washington has had hot bats recently scoring 6 runs in each of their last 2 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 7.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-4) visit the Minnesota Twins (3-4) on Monday. First pitch from Target Field is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won 2 of 3 games at home last season

The Dodgers lost 8-1 to the Cubs on Sunday and lost the series in Chicago 2-1. Los Angeles was held to only 4 hits and the 1 run was scored on an RBI double from DH Shohei Ohtani in the 8th inning. It was the fewest runs Los Angeles has scored in a game this season. Ohtani accounted for 2 of the hits with a double and triple.

The Twins lost back-to-back games in a 2-game series sweep by the Cleveland Guardians. They fell 3-1 on Saturday after allowing a 3-run 2nd inning. Minnesota had just 2 hits in the loss.

Dodgers at Twins projected starters

LHP James Paxton vs. RHP Bailey Ober

Paxton (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.80 WHIP, 9.00 BB/9 and 9.00 K/9 in 5 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 5 BB, 5 K in 8-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants April 1
Has 4-1, 2.61 ERA (38 IP) in 7 career starts vs. Twins

Ober (0-1, 54.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 7.50 WHIP, 6.75 BB/9 and 6.75 K/9 in 1.1 IP.

Rocked in his season debut March 31 against Kansas City: 1.1 IP, 9 H (3 HRs), 8 ER
Went 8-6 last season in 26 starts with a 3.43 ERA

Dodgers 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 10:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Twins +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+115) | Twins +1.5 (-140)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Twins 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Dodgers’ run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+115).

The Dodgers have won 7 of their last 10 games with 4 of the wins coming by 2 or more runs. They have scored 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 10 and have held opponents to 4 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 10.

The Twins have dropped 4 of their last 5 and have lost 3 of the 4 by multiple runs. They have scored 2 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 5 and allowed at least 3 runs in each of their last 5.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

While the Dodgers have had hot bats to start the season, hitting the Over in 8 of their 11 games, they will not be able to carry the Over alone on Monday. Paxton pitched 5 scoreless innings in his 1st start and will look to continue the trend against a struggling Twins team.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (5-2) welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers (7-3) to Wrigley Field Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 1-0

The Cubs won the series-opening game 9-7 Friday, closing as +164 underdogs. After losing back-to-back games against the Texas Rangers to open the season, the Cubs have ripped off 5 straight wins, including a 3-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Chicago is 4-0 at home this season and sits 3rd in the NL Central.

The Dodgers started the season 3-2, and prior to Friday’s loss, they were riding a 4-game win streak of their own. Los Angeles is 4-6 against the spread (ATS) this season and has closed as a favorite in every game. Los Angeles is 1-2 straight up in games that are either on the road or at a neutral field and sits 1st in the NL West.

Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP Jordan Wicks

Yamamoto (0-1, 7.50 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 6 innings.

Allowed 5 R vs. San Diego Padres in his MLB debut March 21
Dodgers are 0-2 in his 2 starts
Has yet to face Chicago nor pitch in a true road game

Wicks (0-0, 4.50 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 5 R (2 ER) on 5 H and 3 BB with 6 K in 4 IP in his debut at the Texas Rangers Sunday, a 9-5 Cubs win.

2023 home splits: 2-0, 3.55 ERA (12 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 13 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 2 starts; he only had 7 total on the season
Has yet to face Los Angeles in his career

Dodgers at Cubs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -184 (bet $184 to win $100) | Cubs +154 (bet $100 to win $154)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Cubs +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cubs 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s just no value in taking either side here, as the Dodgers are too expensive at -184 and the Cubs are too risky at +154.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CUBS +1.5 (-110).

The Dodgers are among the most renown teams in MLB and have a stacked lineup, but the valuation here is too great for them on the road. They have lost 2 of 3 outright on the road and are 4-6 ATS on the season. In Yamamoto’s 2 starts, they have allowed a combined 16 runs and have yet to win when he takes the mound.

The Cubs are 5-2 ATS on the season and are even an 1-1 ATS in their last 2 losses. Chicago won by 4 runs in Wicks’ lone start, and he allowed 5 runs too.

Given the odds here and those trends, back CUBS +1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8 (-110).

If there’s 1 thing both teams can do at a high rate, it is score runs. Similarly, neither pitcher has quite proven themselves throughout their careers. The Cubs have gone Over in 5 of 7 games and have tallied at least 9 runs in 3 straight, scoring at least 9 in 4 of 7 on the season.

The Dodgers have scored at least 5 runs in every game this season and tallied at least 7 on their own in 4 of 10.

Back OVER 8 (-110).

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Francisco Giants (2-4) and Los Angeles Dodgers (6-2) meet Wednesday as they close out a 3-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is slated for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0

San Francisco dropped Tuesday’s game 5-4 to log its 3rd straight setback. The Giants have lost 6 of their last 7 games against Los Angeles.

The Dodgers are thus far 5-1 at Dodger Stadium (L.A. also had 1 home game in Seoul, South Korea). Los Angeles pitching owns a 2.78 ERA, 1.04 over those games in their home yard.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Kyle Harrison vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Harrison (1-0, 3.00 ERA) is tabbed for his 2nd start this season. He allowed 2 ER on 6 H and 0 BB with 5 K in 6 IP in his debut at the San Diego Padres Friday.

Posted a 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP in a 7-start 2023 rookie season
Career vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 1.74 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 2 starts

Glasnow (1-0, 2.45 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 11 innings.

Owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.20 WHIP across 129 career games; logged a 3.53 ERA for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023
Makes this start on 5-day rest, which figures as his preferred interval (.623 OPS allowed)
Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-1 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Career vs. Giants: 2-0, 0.64 ERA (14 IP, 1 ER), 8 H, 5 BB, 16 K in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

Giants at Dodgers 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: Giants +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Giants 2

Moneyline

Lots of juice clouding profit potential here. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Harrison was aided by a .236 batting average on balls in play last season. Glasnow’s early-season stuff has often been dominant over his career (.584 OPS allowed).

Peg a moderate lean on the DODGERS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Over is 4-0-1 across L.A.’s last 4 games and is undefeated across the Giants’ 6 games this season.

But there is some lean toward a pushback in Wednesday’s series finale. Most of that comes from the L.A. side of the equation, with Glasnow being a pick to click and on the Dodgers’ offensive numbers being a bit overcooked by a .358 batting average on balls in play (.379 BABIP with runners in scoring position) and a 17.1% of fly balls landing as home runs.

The back ends of both bullpens figure as mostly available.

Consider a partial-unit play on the UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Francisco Giants (2-3) and Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2) continue a 3-game NL West series Tuesday night. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is slated for 10:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

San Francisco went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position in dropping Monday’s series opener 8-3. The Giants are 1 for their last 14 in such situations.

The Dodgers are thus far 5-1 at Dodger Stadium (they also had 1 home game in Seoul, South Korea). Los Angeles pitching has been sharp at home, logging a 2.54 ERA and 0.98 WHIP.

Giants at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Logan Webb vs. Undecided

Webb (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 6 IP.

Owns a 3.07 ERA over the last 3 seasons
Last outing: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 6-4 loss at San Diego Padres
Career vs. Dodgers: 3-5, 3.96 ERA (63 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 63 H, 18 BB, 51 K
Per ESPN, current Dodger bats own an aggregate .895 OPS against him

The Dodgers are expected to go with bullpen options to make their way through Tuesday’s game.

RHP Michael Grove and LHP Ryan Yarbrough figure as likely sources of bulk innings

Giants at Dodgers 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: Giants +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-165) | Dodgers -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Giants at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 5, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

San Francisco is a respectable 4-4 over its last 8 games at Dodger Stadium. The Giants were a solid preseason futures play and figure to be a tad undervalued here.

But bullpen games, especially early-season ones, draw a caution flag in this corner. Consider a pass and going with just the stronger Over bet or going in small — like half of a half of a unit small — on the visiting GIANTS +120.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: Better relative value can be found elsewhere.

Over/Under

The Over hit Monday and is 3-0-1 across the Dodgers’ last 4 games and is undefeated across the Giants’ 5 games this season.

Los Angeles has had few problems against Webb in the past. The San Francisco right-hander is durable and can usually get fairly deep into games, but this is start No. 2 and he did register 97 pitches in his debut effort. What’s behind him are the Over-worthy numbers thus far posted by the Giants bullpen. Through 16 innings, San Francisco relievers own a 10.12 ERA.

On what is expected to be a breeze-blowing-out night at Chavez Ravine, BACK THE OVER 8.5 (+100).

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