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Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Indians at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (21-16) and Seattle Mariners (20-20) wrap up a four-game set Sunday at T-Mobile Park with a 4:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Indians vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Shane Bieber is the projected starting pitcher for the Indians. He is 4-2 with a 2.95 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 13.9 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 over 55 IP through 8 starts.

Bieber allowed two earned runs, nine hits and three walks with eight strikeouts across 6 2/3 innings in a home win over the Chicago Cubs Tuesday. He has lasted at least six innings, posting quality starts, in each of his eight games to date.

RHP Robert Dugger is the projected starting pitcher for the Mariners. He is 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 1.1 BB/9 over 8 IP across four relief appearances.

Dugger will serve as an opener in this series finale as it will be a bullpen game for the Mariners. He faced the Indians Thursday in his most recent outing, allowing one hit in two scoreless innings with no walks and three strikeouts in relief.

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Indians at Mariners odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Indians -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Mariners +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Indians -1.5 (-120) | Mariners +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (Over +100 | Under -120)

Prediction

Indians 8, Mariners 2

Money line (ML)

The INDIANS (-200) won the series opener 4-2 Thursday, but the Mariners followed with back-to-back 7-3 victories. Cleveland should be able to gain the series split before heading out of town as the M’s will have a bullpen game, and that’s not terribly even against the ace of the Indians.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

INDIANS -1.5 (-120) are worth a roll of the dice with Bieber on the hill as it’s hard to imagine the Mariners being able to scratch out much offense against the ace. When you like Cleveland, you should like the run line. The Indians have won by two or more runs in 18 of their 21 victories this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is the OVER 7.5 (+100) despite the fact Bieber is on the bump. The Under is 5-3 in Bieber’s eight starts, although the Over has hit in two of his past three outings.

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Texas Rangers at Houston Astros odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Texas Rangers at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Texas Rangers (18-20) and Houston Astros (20-17) play the opener of a four-game series Thursday at Minute Maid Park with a 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Mike Foltynewicz is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers. He is 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 over 40 IP through 7 starts.

Foltynewicz has lasted at least six innings in each of his past two outings, and three of his past four starts. However, he has just one win to show for his efforts, a 6-1 win April 27 against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.

RHP Cristian Javier is the projected starting pitcher for the Astros. He is 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9 over 31 IP through 6 starts.

Javier was pounded for five runs, four hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings in a loss against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays last time out, and he served up two homers in the outing.

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Rangers at Astros odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Rangers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Astros -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-115) | Astros -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 9 (Over -105 | Under -115)

Prediction

Astros 6, Rangers 4

Money line (ML)

The Astros (-200) will cost you two times your potential return, and even though the pitching matchup appears to be in their favor, it’s still risky business.

PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

ASTROS -1.5 (-105) is a much better play on the run line at even money. Javier had been rolling along until his most recent start, and he should bounce back against the Rangers +1.5 (-115).

Remember, Houston is 13-3 in the past 16 home games against Texas, and 12-5 in the previous 17 meetings. They just seem to have the number of the Rangers.

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean is OVER 9 (-105) but go very, very lightly. The Over is 5-2 in the past seven division games for the Rangers, while cashing in five of the past seven series openers for Texas, too. Meanwhile, the Over is 7-2-1 in the past 10 games overall for Houston.

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Miami Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Miami Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (15-18) and Arizona Diamondbacks (15-19) play the opener of a four-game set Monday at Chase Field with a 9:40 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Marlins are expected to treat Monday’s contest as a bullpen game. They will face the Diamondbacks for the first time since 2019. The last time they were in Arizona, the Fish lost two of three games.

As of this publishing, the Marlins haven’t announced their “opening” pitcher. Two possibilities are RHP Luis Madero or RHP Jordan Holloway. Madero, who would be making his MLB debut, is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 over 3 1/3 IP in 1 start with Triple-A Jacksonville this season. Holloway has made 5 relief appearances with the big-league club in 2021, posting a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 over 10 IP.

RHP Luke Weaver is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 1-3 with a 6.07 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9 over 29 2/3 IP through 6 starts.

Weaver faced the Marlins in Miami last time out, and he was bounced for six earned runs, six hits and two walks with six strikeouts across just four innings in a loss. He hasn’t worked more than five innings since April 11.

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Marlins at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Marlins +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Diamondbacks -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Off the board
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (Over -115 | Under -105)

Prediction

Marlins 8, Diamondbacks 7

Money line (ML)

The MARLINS (+105) will have a bullpen game in the opener of this four-game set. The Marlins just handled the Diamondbacks and Weaver last week, so play the underdogs in Game 1 of this series.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS with the RL off the board.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 8.5 (-115) is the best play on the board here. In fact, the Marlins posted an 8-0 win over Weaver and the Snakes in Miami Wednesday, taking care of the Over on their own. Don’t be surprised if they can do that yet again, although the Diamondbacks will score plenty in this bullpen game for the Fish.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (18-16) and Los Angeles Angels (14-18) play the finale of a three-game set Sunday at Angel Stadium with a 4:07 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Trevor Bauer is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers. He is 3-1 with a 2.44 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 over 44 1/3 IP through 7 starts.

Bauer has posted quality starts in five of his past six outings, although he allowed one run, four hits and four walks in just 4 1/3 innings last time out on the road against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday. It was his shortest start of the season.

RHP Jose Quintana is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels. He is 0-3 with a 10.59 ERA, 2.24 WHIP, 14.8 K/9 and 7.4 BB/9 over 17 IP through 5 starts.

Quintana has recorded plenty of strikeouts, whiffing 28 batters in just 17 innings. That’s great, but he has also issued 14 walks while serving up three homers while lasting just 17 innings.

He was tuned up for five runs, six hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings in a loss against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday.

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Dodgers at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Angels +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (-115) | Angels +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (Over -110 | Under -110)

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Angels 2

Money line (ML)

The DODGERS (-190) are just a little above my personal money line limit of -180, but sometimes you have to make exceptions. Bauer toeing the slab for the Dodgers against the very erratic Quintana is too hard to pass up.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The DODGERS -1.5 (-115) are a much better play behind Bauer in this pitching mismatch. Quintana has been too wild, as he has struck out plenty of batters, but walked many more and been very hittable, too.

The Dodgers bats came alive in a 14-11 win on Saturday which resembled a beer-league softball game, and they’ll continue the conga line around the bases on Sunday.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 8.5 (-110) is the lean here, but just ever so slightly. Play a small-unit wager only. Bauer won’t allow much to the Angels, but the Over is the lean because the Dodgers should be able to tee off on Quintana.

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (18-15) and San Francisco Giants (19-13) play the second of a three-game set Saturday at Oracle Park with a 4:05 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Padres vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Joe Musgrove is the projected starting pitcher for the Padres. He is 2-3 with a 2.38 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 12.4 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 over 34 IP through 6 starts.

In his most recent start, Musgrove allowed six runs (five earned) and four hits with two walks and six strikeouts across five innings in a loss against the Giants at Petco Park on Sunday.

RHP Kevin Gausman is the projected starting pitcher for the Giants. He is 2-0 with a 2.04 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 over 39 2/3 IP through 6 starts.

Gausman outdueled Musgrove in that outing on Sunday, allowing just one run, six hits and a walk with six strikeouts over six innings in a victory in San Diego. He also allowed just one run, five hits and a walk with five strikeouts over seven innings in a no-decision at Petco April 7.

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Padres at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Padres -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Giants +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Padres -1.5 (+120) | Giants +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under: 7 (Over -115 | Under -105)

Prediction

Giants 3, Padres 2

Money line (ML)

The GIANTS (+120) are a solid value in their home park. Gausman has been very hard on the Padres (-145) to date, going 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA and .224 opponent batting average with 11 strikeouts over 13 innings and just one homer allowed. There is no reason to bet against he or the Giants, especially after he topped the Padres last time out at their place.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The GIANTS +1.5 (-145) aren’t terribly expensive if you’d like a little insurance and do not trust them straight up. And four of their past eight games have been one-run losses.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 7 (-105) is the play in San Francisco. While the Giants have been on an Over run lately, and the Under was 7-5-2 in the first 14 home dates for San Francisco.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (15-15) and Miami Marlins (13-16) play the finale of a three-game set Thursday at loanDepot park with a 6:40 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Madison Bumgarner is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 3-2 with a 5.58 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 9.7 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 over 30 2/3 IP through 6 starts.

Bumgarner started off super shaky in allowing 5 or more runs in each of his first 3 outings, but he has allowed 2 earned runs over 17 innings across his past 3 contests. That includes a 7-inning no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves April 25.

RHP Pablo Lopez is the projected starting pitcher for the Marlins. He is 0-2 with a 2.34 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 over 34 2/3 IP through 6 starts.

Lopez is coming off his best start of the season. He allowed just 6 hits with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts across 7 scoreless innings in a no-decision Friday against the Washington Nationals. He allowed just 1 earned run across his past 19 innings over 3 starts.

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Diamondbacks at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Marlins -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-185) | Marlins -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (Over +100 | Under -120)

Prediction

Diamondbacks 3, Marlins 2

Money line (ML)

The DIAMONDBACKS (+110) are looking to salvage a victory after being thoroughly outplayed through the first two games of this series.

The Marlins outscored the Snakes 17-3 in the first two outings and cashed as favorites. I like MadBum to serve as the stopper and give Arizona something positive before flying out.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Diamondbacks +1.5 (-185) are a little too expensive for my liking, as I’d prefer to just play them straight up for the plus-money upset.

AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 7.5 (-120) looks like a risky play since the first two games saw a total of 20 runs scored.

Bumgarner and Lopez have each been humming along and tossing up plenty of donuts, so the runs will be at a premium on getaway day.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (15-14) and Oakland Athletics (19-13) play the finale of a four-game set Thursday at RingCentral Coliseum with a 3:37 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu is the projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays. He is 1-2 with a 2.60 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 over 27 2/3 IP through 5 starts.

Ryu will be making his first start since April 25 when he left in the fourth inning due to a strained glute. He was on his way to a solid outing in St. Petersburg in that game against the Rays, too, allowing just three hits and a walk in 3 2/3 scoreless innings before departing.

RHP Mike Fiers is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 4.5 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 over 6 IP through 1 start.

Fiers made his season debut April 30 against the Orioles after recovering from a hip injury. He allowed three earned runs, six hits and two walks with three strikeouts across six innings in an 83-point effort, although he was on the short end of a 3-2 loss despite the quality start.

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Blue Jays at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Blue Jays -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Athletics +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays -1.5 (+115) | Athletics +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under: 8 (Over -115 | Under -105)

Prediction

Athletics 4, Blue Jays 3

Money line (ML)

The ATHLETICS (+120) are a solid value as short ‘dogs at home. Oakland won the first two games of this series, and it appeared on the way to a third consecutive victory before the bullpen imploded in the eighth and ninth innings, coughing up seven runs to fall 9-4.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

If you’re not feeling the ATHLETICS +1.5 (-140) straight up, they’re not terribly costly if you want to buy a little insurance. This is a strange pitching matchup, as Ryu is coming back from an injury, and Fiers is still getting his sea legs with just six innings under his belt to date.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 8 (-105) is the lean. If you were holding an Under ticket on Wednesday, my condolences. There were just five total runs on the board heading to the top of the eighth before the A’s bullpen coughed up five runs to flip an Under to the Over.

The Under is 5-0 in Toronto’s past five as a road favorite, while going 10-4 in their past 14 road games vs. RHP. The Under is 9-3 in the past 12 as a home ‘dog for the A’s, while going 6-2 in the past eight against winning teams.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-16) and San Diego Padres (17-14) play the finale of a three-game set Wednesday at Petco Park with an 8:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP JT Brubaker is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 2-2 with a 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 over 27 1/3 IP through 5 starts.

Brubaker allowed 3 or fewer runs in each of his 5 outings. Statistically, he had his worst outing of the season last time out Friday, allowing season highs of 3 earned runs and 7 hits in just 5 innings for his shortest outing since April 5.

RHP Yu Darvish is the projected starting pitcher for the Padres. He is 3-1 with a 2.13 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 11.6 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 over 38 IP through 6 starts.

Darvish turned in a quality start in each of his past 5 outings, and he struck out a season-high 12 batters last time out in 6 1/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants. He also allowed just 1 run on 3 hits and 1 walk with 6 strikeouts over 7 innings in a victory in Pittsburgh April 12.

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Pirates at Padres odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Pirates +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Padres -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-110) | Padres -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (Over -115 | Under -105)

Prediction

Padres 4, Pirates 1

Money line (ML)

The Padres (-250) will cost you two and a half times your potential return, and that’s risky business considering they have had difficulty scoring runs lately.

PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The PADRES -1.5 (-110) are worth a small-unit play, as they have one of their best pitchers on the bump.

Darvish has allowed just 5 earned runs across his last 33 1/3 innings spanning 5 starts. It won’t take much offense for the Padres to cover the run line here, and that’s good since they have managed just 4 runs in their last three games.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 6.5 (-105) is the lean, although it’s a very, very low number.

San Diego isn’t producing much with the bats, and Darvish won’t yield much, either. The Padres should win this series finale in a low-scoring game.

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Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (13-15) and Seattle Mariners (16-13) play the opener of a three-game set Monday at T-Mobile Park with a 10:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Dean Kremer is the projected starting pitcher for the Orioles. He is 0-2 with an 8.40 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 over 15 IP through 4 starts.

Kremer was hammered for 6 earned runs on 10 hits in just 4 1/3 innings in a loss against the New York Yankees last time out. He has served up 4 homers this season.

RHP Erik Swanson is the projected starting pitcher for the Mariners. He allowed no hits with just 1 walk and 1 strikeout in 2 innings out of the bullpen in his lone MLB appearance this season.

Swanson is expected to head up a bullpen game for the M’s. They’re in dire straits as they look to replace injured starters Marco Gonzalez, Nick Margevicius and James Paxton. RHP Robert Dugger also should eat some innings Monday.

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Orioles at Mariners odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Orioles +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Mariners -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Orioles +1.5 (-175) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under: 8 (Over -115 | Under -105)

Prediction

Mariners 7, Orioles 6

Money line (ML)

The MARINERS (-130) are the play, even though they’re expected to have a bullpen game. Even so, Kremer has been super shaky and the Seattle offense should pile up plenty of runs against him.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Mariners -1.5 (+145) are a risky play with a series of unheralded pitchers expected to toe the slab.

Just play the money line and AVOID laying the run and a half.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 8 (-115) is the best play on the board. Kremer has served up at least one home run in three of his four starts. The Orioles should be able to get to the Mariners, who will be using a series of pitchers in a bullpen game. This one should see plenty of offense.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (14-12) and Oakland Athletics (17-12) play the opener of a four-game set Monday at RingCentral Coliseum with a 9:40 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Steven Matz is the projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays. He is 4-1 with a 4.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 over 27 IP through five starts.

Matz started out well for the Jays, posting three straight quality starts. However, he has allowed nine runs and 13 hits while totaling just 8 2/3 innings across his past two outings.

RHP Frankie Montas is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is 2-2 with a 6.20 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 over 24 2/3 IP spanning five starts.

Montas allowed three earned runs, six hits and two walks with five strikeouts across six innings in a quality start and loss against the Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., last time out Tuesday.

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Blue Jays at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Blue Jays +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Athletics -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays -1.5 (+155) | Athletics +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (Over -105 | Under -115)

Prediction

Athletics 6, Blue Jays 3

Money line (ML)

The ATHLETICS (-120) are a solid play at home, even though the Blue Jays (+100) have won six straight meetings with the A’s. Toronto has won just four of their past 14 as a road underdog, and Oakland has won nine of their previous 11 at home. Teams have also started to figure out the southpaw Matz after a few nice outings in his first foray into the AL.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (-190) are the play on the money line here if you would like a little insurance. They’re a much better, cheaper option just straight up, however.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER (-105) is the lean here, as the A’s should be able to pile up plenty of offense against the southpaw Matz. The Over is 4-1 in Oakland’s past five as a home favorite, and the Over is 5-2 in the past seven meetings between these two in the Bay Area. This won’t be a huge offensive showing, but it will inch across the line for the Over. A small-unit play is in order.

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