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Cincinnati Reds at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Cincinnati Reds at Minnesota Twins sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Cincinnati Reds (30-29) and Minnesota Twins (36-23) wrap up the regular season at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sunday with the first pitch scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Reds-Twins MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Reds at Twins: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Rich Hill

Gray enters the season finale with a 5-3 record, 3.73 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 68 strikeouts across 50 2/3 innings over 10 starts. Plus, he’s allowed just four homers on the season.

  • Gray allowed just one earned run on two hits, including a solo homer, one walk and eight strikeouts over five innings in a no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday.
  • It’s been an awful September for Gray, as he is 0-2 with a 12.00 ERA in just nine innings across three starts.

Hill has posted a 2-2 record, 3.27 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 27 strikeouts, 14 walks and just three home runs allowed across 33 innings over seven starts.

  • Hill yielded just one run, three hits and two walks with five strikeouts across seven innings in a hard-luck, 1-0 loss last time out at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 18.
  • Hill has allowed two or fewer runs in each of his three September starts, going 1-1 with a 2.65 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 17 innings.

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Reds at Twins: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:23 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Twins 5, Reds 2

Money line (ML)

The playoff-bound TWINS (-129) need a win or a Chicago White Sox loss to clinch the AL Central title. The Reds (+115) are also headed to the postseason and could finish as high as the No. 5 seed and as low as the No. 8 seed in the NL playoff picture.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The TWINS (-1.5, +155) are worth a roll of the dice at this price level, as they’ll have the pedal to the metal trying to finish off the regular season in style with a division banner.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 8 (-110) is the play despite Hill being 3-1 O/U in his past four starts. But that’s mainly because the Twins have given him a ton of run support. In his past four outings, the Minnesota offense is averaging 5.3 runs per game. He has yielded two or fewer runs in five straight appearances, so Under is the play in this one.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Cleveland Indians sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (19-40) and Cleveland Indians (34-25) meet in the regular-season finale at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Sunday with first pitch scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Pirates-Indians MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Pirates at Indians: Projected starting pitchers

RHP JT Brubaker vs. RHP Cal Quantrill

Brubaker heads into his final start with a 1-3 record, 4.46 ERA and 1.32 WHIP while posting 45 strikeouts across 42 1/3 innings over eight starts and two relief appearances.

  • Brubaker faced the Indians on Aug. 18, allowing three earned runs, three hits and three walks in three innings in a no-decision in the Steel City.
  • Two of the hits Brubaker allowed against the Indians in that mid-August start were doubles to 2B Cesar Hernandez and RF Tyler Naquin, and he threw just 31 of his 57 pitches for strikes.

Quantrill has not factored into a decision while posting a 1.54 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts in one start and six relief appearances since coming over from the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline.

  • Quantrill worked four scoreless innings with one hit allowed and one walk while striking out four batters in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
  • Quantrill has allowed just one home run across his past 15 appearances over 23 1/3 innings since Aug. 1 when he was with the Padres.

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Pirates at Indians: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Indians 7, Pirates 3

Money line (ML)

The Indians (-139) are still playing for playoff seeding, and cannot afford to be tripped up by the lowly Pirates (+125) again. They took it on the chin 8-0 in Saturday’s game. You cannot afford to risk this kind of money for a small return. AVOID, and focus on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The INDIANS -1.5 (+130) are worth a small-unit bet with the steady Quantrill on the hill, even as their top starting pitchers are unavailable to get ready for the first round of the playoffs. The Pirates (+1.5, -154) are the worst team in baseball, and the Indians are playing for something on the final day. Cleveland should be able to win by at least two runs.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8 (-110) is the way to go here, as Brubaker has been more than generous to opposing hitters, and the Pirates should be able to scratch across a few runs against Quantrill, too.

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Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Boston Red Sox (22-36) and Atlanta Braves (35-23) each play their penultimate games of the season at Truist Field in Atlanta on Saturday with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Red Sox-Braves MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Red Sox at Braves: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Tanner Houck vs. LHP Tucker Davidson

Houck has made two starts so far, allowing only one unearned run, three hits and six walks with 11 strikeouts over 11 innings while winning his first two major league starts.

  • Houck has posted an 0.82 WHIP in his two outings, and the 24-year-old is likely to compete for a rotation spot in spring training in 2021.
  • Houck carried a no-hit bid into the sixth innings last time out against the New York Yankees last Sunday.

Davidson, a 24-year-old southpaw from Amarillo, Texas, will make his major league debut. The Braves already have the National League East wrapped up, so he gets the call-up with nothing on the line.

  • Davidson was selected in the 19th round in the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft. He posted an impressive 2.15 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 134 strikeouts and 54 walks across 129 1/3 combined inning for Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett last season.

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Red Sox at Braves: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Red Sox 4, Braves 1

Money line (ML)

The RED SOX (+125) are worth backing with Houck on the mound, as he has allowed nothing so far in his two outings. He is an impressive looking pitcher, and he’ll be opposed by a guy making his first career start. The Braves (-139) have nothing to play for, and it’s likely some of their regulars grab some pine for rest, too.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Red Sox (+1.5, -167) are not worth playing at this price, as you should just take the better value on the money line. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 9.5 (-110) is the way to go, as Houck has been giving opponents nothing so far. He is definitely a bright spot in an otherwise dismal and forgettable 2020 campaign. The Over/Under is 1-1 in his two outings, but that’s because the Red Sox backed him with 10 runs last time out. They’re middle of the road offensively, however, as they’re scoring 4.89 runs per game this season to rank 13th.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia Phillies (28-30) and Tampa Bay Rays (38-20) square off Saturday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. with first pitch scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (on FOX). We analyze the Phillies-Rays MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Phillies at Rays: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. RHP John Curtiss

Wheeler makes his final start of the regular season, putting his 4-1 record, 2.67 ERA and 1.13 WHIP on the line.

  • Wheeler has registered 45 strikeouts across his 64 innings of work, including at least six strikeouts in three of his four September starts.
  • Wheeler has allowed three or fewer earned runs in all 10 of his outings to date, and he has surrendered just two home runs across his past eight outings across 51 innings.

Curtiss will serve as the opener for Saturday’s game against the Phillies. He is 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 24 1/3 innings in his 16 appearances and two starts.

  • Curtiss has been impressive so far, turning in 25 strikeouts and just three walks, or an 8.33 K/BB ratio.
  • Curtiss faced the Phillies in his most recent appearance, posting a perfect inning while striking out the side on Friday night.

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Phillies at Rays: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Phillies

  • 1B Rhys Hoskins (elbow) out

Rays

  • 1B Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) out
  • 3B Yandy Diaz (hamstring) out
  • OF Austin Meadows (oblique) out

Phillies at Rays: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Phillies 4, Rays 2

Money line (ML)

The PHILLIES (-106) are the play here, as they still have postseason aspirations, and need to win, while the Rays (-106) have already nailed down the AL East Division title and the top spot in the American League. They do not have anything left to play for this weekend. The Phillies have their best starting pitcher, while the Rays are using an opener. While Tampa’s bullpen is strong, and this is a bullpen game for them, roll with Philadelphia.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Phillies (-1.5, +150) is not a big enough payout. Philadelphia on the money line is the only play on sides since their top pitcher is on the hill.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 7.5 (-110) is the play, as Wheeler will hold the Rays at bay. And while it’s a bullpen game for Tampa, don’t take that as a bad thing. They have a top ‘pen, and the Phillies will struggle to scratch out runs against them, too.

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Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Angels (26-32) and Los Angeles Dodgers (41-17) tangle at Dodger Stadium on Saturday with the first pitch scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Angels-Dodgers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Angels at Dodgers: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Dylan Bundy vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin

Bundy has been a bright spot for the Halos in an otherwise bleak season. He is 6-3 with a 3.29 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 72 strikeouts across 65 2/3 innings over his 11 starts.

  • Despite his overall impressive body of work, September has been a struggle for Bundy. He is 2-1 with a 4.91 ERA in 22 innings across four innings. His previous ERA month high was 2.84 in July.
  • Bundy was roughed up in his most recent start against an NL team, coughing up six runs – five earned – and six hits in 2 2/3 innings in a loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sept. 16.

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Gonsolin is 1-2 with a 1.77 ERA and 0.79 WHIP with 40 strikeouts across 40 2/3 innings in seven starts and one relief appearance.

  • Gonsolin is coming off a 10-strikeout appearance in Colorado, although he allowed two earned runs, three hits and a walk in five innings in a loss last Sunday.
  • The Dodgers have won four straight battles against the Angels.

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Angels at Dodgers: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Angels

  • No injuries to report

Dodgers

  • 1B Max Muncy (wrist) questionable

Angels at Dodgers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Angels 4, Dodgers 3

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers (-176) have nothing to play for, as they’ve already locked in for the postseason, while the ANGELS (+155) are eliminated from the playoffs. Despite the fact they have no shot at the postseason, take the Halos to end on a high note, especially with one of their top pitchers on the hill.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ANGELS (+1.5, -134) are worth a look if you want a little insurance and don’t trust them on the money line. While they’re out of the race for the playoffs, they are finishing on a high note with six wins in the past eight outings, and they’re 5-3 in the past eight vs. NL West squads.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 9 (-110) is the play on Saturday night after a high-scoring battle on Friday night. Despite Friday’s Over, the Under is still 7-2 in the previous nine meetings at Dodger Stadium between these two SoCal rivals.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Cleveland Indians odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Cleveland Indians sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (18-40) and Cleveland Indians (34-24) battle at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Pirates-Indians MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Pirates at Indians: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Joe Musgrove vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Musgrove has had a difficult 2020 campaign, struggling with an 0-5 record, 4.68 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 45 strikeouts over 32 2/3 innings in his seven starts this season.

  • Musgrove is coming off his best outing of the season, allowing just three hits and one walk with 11 strikeouts in six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals last Sunday.
  • Musgrove is enjoying his best month of the season, going 0-2 with a 3.00 ERA, four walks and 28 strikeouts across 18 innings in four September outings.

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Civale has been so-so this season, going 4-5 with a 3.99 ERA and 1.26 WHIP and 65 strikeouts across 70 innings in 11 starts.

  • Civale has been an innings eater for manager Terry Francona, lasting at least six innings in each of his 11 starts so far this season.
  • Civale’s only complete game of the season came against the Bucs, allowing just one earned run, five hits and no walks with six strikeouts in a 6-1 win at Pittsburgh Aug. 19.

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Pirates at Indians: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Indians 7, Pirates 3

Money line (ML)

The Indians (-182) are a little too expensive for my liking, although unlikely some playoff-bound teams, they still have a lot left to play for. They trail the Minnesota Twins by one game with two left for the American League Central title, and they’re tied with the Chicago White Sox for second place. They cannot afford a loss to the lowly Pirates (+165). AVOID, and look to the run line.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The INDIANS (-1.5, +110) are a much better play on the run line at plus-money against the winless Musgrove. Cleveland will break out the lumber against the Pirates, who have long since mailed it in.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8 (-110) is a good play, as the Indians should manage more runs against Musgrove than the Tribe did in Friday’s interleague series opener against a left-handed starter. The over is 9-4 in the past 13 interleague road games for the Bucs, while going 8-3 in Cleveland’s past 11 with a total set between 7.0 and 8.5 runs.

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Detroit Tigers (22-32) and Kansas City Royals (23-33) kick off a four-game set Thursday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City with first pitch scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (on FOX Sports 1). We analyze the Tigers-Royals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Tigers at Royals: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Michael Fulmer vs. LHP Kris Bubic

Fulmer will make his final start of the season, and the campaign cannot end quick enough for him. He is 0-2 with an 8.17 ERA and 1.97 WHIP with 20 strikeouts across 25 1/3 innings in his nine previous outings.

  • Fulmer has served up seven homers, which isn’t awful, but he has also issued 38 hits and 12 walks in his 25 1/3 innings, as he has just been terrible with his location.
  • Fulmer hasn’t faced the Royals since July 27. He allowed four earned runs, five hits and a walk with two strikeouts in just 2 2/3 innings in a no-decision. And three of the seven homers he has allowed this season came in that outing.

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Bubic has a poor 1-6 record, but a respectable 3.97 ERA and 1.39 WHIP, with 44 strikeouts across 45 1/3 innings in nine starts.

  • Bubic hasn’t allowed a homer in four of his past five starts, and he has allowed two or fewer earned runs in three of his previous four outings, yet he has just one win to show for his efforts.
  • The Royals have scored a total of 22 runs in his nine starts this season, or an average of just 2.45 runs per outing.

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Tigers at Royals: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Tigers

  • 2B Jonathan Schoop (hamstring) out

Royals

  • OF Bubba Starling (back) out

Tigers at Royals: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Royals 8, Tigers 3

Money line (ML)

The ROYALS (-150) are a little on the expensive side, not because the bet is expensive, but because it is the Royals. They’re just one game ahead of the Tigers in the standings, and neither will be playing baseball after this weekend. However, Bubic has been at least respectable, as he just hasn’t gotten any offensive support. Fulmer has been a trainwreck, and that’s why you’re backing K.C. here.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ROYALS (-1.5, +125) are definitely worth a roll of the dice to win by more than two runs, as Fulmer has been serving batting practice this season. Even Kansas City will be able to slap him around.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 9.5 (-110) is the lean in this AL Central battle, even though it is not usual for the Royals to score big runs when Bubic is on the mound. It’s uncanny, actually, as they have failed to give him much support. But it would be shocking if Fulmer didn’t allow a ton of runs here.

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Kansas City Royals at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Kansas City Royals at Milwaukee Brewers sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Kansas City Royals (21-31) and Milwaukee Brewers (25-26) finish their three-game interleague series at Miller Park Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Royals-Brewers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Royals at Brewers: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Brad Keller vs. RHP Josh Lindblom

Keller has posted an impressive 4-2 record, 2.06 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 26 strikeouts across 43 2/3 innings in seven starts with a complete game shutout last time out on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

  • Keller has lasted at least six innings in five of the past six outings, and he has allowed just three walks across the past 22 innings.
  • The right-hander has not allowed a home run since Aug. 9, 2019 in Detroit, a span of 10 straight starts.

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Lindblom has registered a 1-3 record with a 5.26 ERA across eight starts and two relief appearances this season.

  • Lindblom allowed just three hits and no walks with six strikeouts over five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the St. Louis Cardinals in his most recent appearance Monday.
  • Lindblom is enjoying his best month of the season, posting a 3.00 ERA across 12 innings in four appearances in September, lowering his ERA from 6.31 to 5.26 since Aug. 27.

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Royals at Brewers: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Royals

  • SP Matt Harvey (shoulder) out
  • OF Jorge Soler (oblique) out
  • RP Ian Kennedy (calf) out

Brewers

  • OF Ben Gamel (quadriceps) questionable
  • SP Josh Lindblom (personal) probable

Royals at Brewers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Royals 4, Brewers 2

Money line (ML)

The ROYALS (+135) are strong play behind their best pitcher. In fact, Kansas City is 5-2 in his seven starts this season. Kansas City is also a respectable 7-4 in their past 11 games overall, and 5-2 in the past seven against a right-handed starter.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The ROYALS (+1.5, -162) isn’t a bad play if you’re looking for a little insurance, but know you’re going to pay for that extra security. You could do a little cross-sport Kansas City parlay, taking the Royals +1.5 (-162) and the Chiefs -8.5 (-110) at +209. A $10 two-team parlay would return a profit of $20.94.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is a good move. The Under has cashed in four of the Royals’ past seven as an underdog, and five of the past seven on the road, too. The Under is 4-1-1 in the Brewers’ past six games as a favorite.

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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Yankees (31-21) and Boston Red Sox (19-34) wrap up their three-game series at Fenway Park Sunday at 1:07 p.m. ET (on TBS). We analyze the Yankees-Red Sox MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Yankees at Red Sox: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Deivi Garcia vs. RHP Tanner Houck

Garcia enters with a 2-1 record, 3.28 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 24 strikeouts across 24 2/3 innings across four starts. He has allowed just four walks with four homers allowed.

  • The 21-year-old Garcia has been sharp since making his major league debut Aug. 30, posting three quality starts in his four outings. He allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings in a win against Toronto last time out on Tuesday.
  • Garcia has been extremely consistent, logging exactly six strikeouts in each of his four starts so far.

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Houck made quite the major league debut on Tuesday in Miami, twirling five scoreless innings with two hits and three walks allowed while striking out seven batters in a victory.

  • Houck threw 49 of his 86 pitches for strikes, including first-pitch strikes to 11 of the 19 batters he faced.
  • The Red Sox have dropped 23 of the past 28 meetings against the Yankees, including each of the past five meetings at Fenway.

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Yankees at Red Sox: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Yankees

  • RP Aroldis Chapman (suspension – appealing) available

Red Sox

  • 3B Christian Arroyo (back) questionable
  • OF Alex Verdugo (hamstring) questionable
  • OF Andrew Benintendi (ribs) out
  • 3B Yairo Munoz (back) out

Yankees at Red Sox: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Yankees 4, Red Sox 3

Moneyline (ML)

The YANKEES (-182) streak into this one with a 10-game winning streak, and suddenly they’re nipping at the heels of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays again, just 3.5 games back in the AL East. They need to stay hot, and they’ll do just that against the cellar-dwelling Red Sox (+160).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Yankees (-1.5, -121) are not a recommended play, as Houck was outstanding last time out and this one has the potential for a close pitcher’s duel. Plus, it’s a lot more attractive taking a team on the run line when you’re getting plus-money. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 9.5 (-110) is the way to roll in this afternoon finale. Garcia has been pitching tremendously well, and while the sample size isn’t large, Houck looked awfully sharp last time out, too. The future looks bright for both of these pitchers, and the future is bright for Under bettors in this one, too.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-33) and Cincinnati Reds (24-26) close out a four-game series at Great American Ball Park with a 6:40 p.m. ET game Wednesday. We analyze the Pirates-Reds MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Pirates at Reds: Projected starting pitchers

RHP JT Brubaker vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Brubaker has exhibited signs of better things to come but has been inconsistent and prone to barrel contact while posting a 5.34 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in eight games (six starts).

  • Allowed 7 ER in his last start, throwing a season-high 98 pitches along the way.

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Castillo is coming off a sparkling nine-inning effort against the St. Louis Cardinals Sept. 11. He owns a 3.44 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 9 starts.

  • Has held current Pittsburgh bats to a .660 OPS and .091 ISO.

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Pirates at Reds: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Pirates

  • RP Keone Kala (forearm) out
  • OF Anthony Alford (elbow) out

Reds

  • RP Tyler Thornburg (elbow) out
  • 3B Eugenio Suarez (personal) out

Pirates at Reds: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML)

Cincinnati (-239) swept Pittsburgh (+210) in a doubleheader Monday and then won Tuesday’s game 4-1. So the Reds are looking to close out the four-game sweep against a Pirates club which is 1-8 over its last nine get-away games. Pittsburgh is 0-5 with a minus-24 run differential over its last five road get-away tilts.

The Pirates’ .597 road OPS ranks last in MLB, and Cincinnati stakes its pitchers to a fighting chance at home with an above-average .800 OPS. And as bad as the Bucs’ offense is, right-handed pitching brings out the lesser side of the Pirates’ platoon numbers (.638 OPS vs. RHP).

Both bullpens are middle-third units comparative to the league, but Castillo is more of an elite hurler than what’s indicated by a 3.44 ERA. He has endured a .338 BABIP and a high rate of scoring-position damage.

CINCINNATI (-239) is worth the buy.

New to sports betting? A winning $100 bet on Cincinnati returns a profit of $42, while a $100 wager on Pittsburgh (+210) nets a profit of $210 if the Pirates win.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Reds have been a shaky run-line proposition in 2020. They are tagged with an attractive line for a second straight day, however, and eight of Pittsburgh’s last nine losses have been by multiple runs. Consider the REDS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The calculus here is filled with too many crisscrossing variables. PASS on the Over 8 (-110)/Under 8 (-110).

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