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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 6 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Game 6 odds and lines, with MLB betting picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to win the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays in Tuesday’s Game 6 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. Since the Dodgers had the better regular-season record, they are the official home team and will be batting in the bottom of the inning in Game 6 and 7 (if necessary).

Below, we analyze the Rays-Dodgers World Series Game 6 MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Series: Dodgers lead 3-2.

Rays vs. Dodgers: Projected starting pitchers

LHP Blake Snell vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin

Snell (regular season): 4-2 with a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 50 IP across 11 starts.

2020 postseason: 2-2 with a 3.33 ERA, 18 H, 28 K and 14 BB in 24 1/3 IP over 5 starts.
Snell battled for 4 2/3 IP in Tampa Bay’s Game 2 win. He struck out 9 batters, walked 4 and allowed just 2 hits but gave up a 2-run home run to Dodgers OF Chris Taylor in the fifth inning.

Gonsolin (regular season): 2-2 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 and 1.4 BB/9 in 46 2/3 IP across 9 games (8 starts).

2020 postseason: 0-2 with a 9.39 ERA, 6 H, 9 K and 7 BB in 7 2/3 IP over 3 games (2 starts).
Gonsolin was Game 2’s losing pitcher because of a first-inning solo home run hit by Rays 2B Brandon Lowe, which was Gonsolin’s only run allowed. He was on a short leash as he was pulled after 1 1/3 IP with 1 hit, 1 strikeout and 1 walk.

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Rays vs. Dodgers: Key injuries

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Rays vs. Dodgers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:40 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Rays 7, Dodgers 4

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers (-129) turned to LHP Clayton Kershaw in Game 5 to take control of the World Series and he delivered. Kershaw threw 5 2/3 frames, while striking out 6 and giving up only two runs to earn his second win of the World Series (Game 1).

The Rays (+115) need 2018 Cy Young Snell to keep their season alive and their bullpen to continue to be more reliable. Expect to see a similar pitcher sequence for the Dodgers as Game 2, going to the bullpen early and often. In Game 2, L.A. pulled Gonsolin after 1 1/3 innings and used seven pitchers.

Tampa Bay had 23 fewer strikes by contact with four fewer batters faced in Game 2. How I interpret that is the Rays hitters are better locating pitches from L.A.’s bullpen than the Dodgers are versus Tampa Bay relievers.

Also, we’ve seen the Dodgers make fielding mistakes, and just putting the ball in play increases the probability of errors. L.A. has four errors in this series and Tampa Bay hasn’t committed one.

I’ll take the RAYS (+115) to send the World Series to Game 7 because of their sturdier bullpen and the starting pitching matchup.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the listed run line price because the insurance is too expensive.

Rays +1.5 (-189)
Dodgers -1.5 (+155)

Just to get a little extra value, and keeping in mind only Game 4 was decided by a single run, I’ll PUT A 1/4 UNIT ON RAYS -1.5 (+170) on the alternate run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

Five of the six World Series games have gone Over the total and it’s as simple as the hitting is more locked in than the pitching. I expect this trend to continue with Game 6 going OVER 8 (-115). The market is hitting the Over with 64% of the money wagered on the Over, according to Pregame.com, and I say we side with the market here.

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Game 1: New York Mets at New York Yankees odds, picks and best bets

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

The New York Mets (15-17) and New York Yankees (17-13) will continue their Subway Series with a Sunday twin bill at Yankee Stadium. Game 1 is slated for a 1:05 p.m. ET start. We analyze the Mets-Yankees betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

The Yanks will be the home team (and bat last) for Sunday’s opener. The Mets will play as the home team in Game 2 (4:05 p.m. ET scheduled start).

Mets at Yankees: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Rick Porcello vs. RHP Michael King

Porcello owns a 6.43 ERA through six starts. The veteran hurler has allowed 8 ER on 15 hits over his last 9 IP (2 GS).

The right-hander has a solid history as a road pitcher, and he owns a 3.96 ERA at Yankee Stadium.
Porcello has yielded his fair share of hard contact this season, but he’s been undone by a .413 batting average on balls in play.

King: 1-1, 6.59 ERA, 1.098 WHIP, 12 K, 5 BB, 13 2/3 IP, 1 start, 3 relief appearances

Went 3 2/3 innings with 3 earned runs allowed in his only start of the season thus far.

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Mets at Yankees: Key injuries

Get the latest injury news here.

Mets

2B Jed Lowrie (knee) out
2B Eduardo Nunez (knee) out

Yankees

RP Zack Britton (hamstring) out
RP Tommy Kahnle (elbow) out
OF Aaron Judge (calf) out
OF Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) out
2B Gleyber Torres (hamstring) out
3B Gio Urshela (elbow) questionable

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Mets at Yankees: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML)

New York’s American League entry is a banged-up club that has cranked out all of 2.6 runs per game (on a lowly .644 OPS) since Aug. 18. The Yankees (+100) have solid Major League depth, but against quality opponents like the Tampa Bay Rays, Atlanta Braves, and Mets (-110) the junior varsity is being exposed.

Porcello is backed by a Mets bullpen which has turned things around the last couple weeks. Broad analytics peg them as a top-10 unit. The Yankees pen has been scuffling to a 5.67 ERA over the last two weeks and the injury-marred core of that group may not have much in the tank Sunday.

The opener is a likable play for the National Leaguers. TAKE THE METS (-110) as slight favorites.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The visitors are the lean on what may set up for an Over. A better price on the Mets would trigger a play here, but the METS -1.5 (+145) draws a layoff.

Over/Under (O/U)

Keep in mind this line is for a seven-inning game which is part of a twin bill. The total — currently OVER 8 (-110)/UNDER 8 (-110) — jumped during the writing of this sentence. If it dips back to 7.5, take the Over.

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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and best bets

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

The Atlanta Braves (18-13) will look to rebound from a 7-4 loss against the rival Philadelphia Phillies (13-14) Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is set for 1:15 p.m. ET. We analyze the Braves-Phillies betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Braves at Phillies: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Josh Tomlin vs. RHP Zach Eflin

Tomlin: 1-1, 3.93 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 23 K, 4 BB, 18 1/3 IP, 2 starts, 8 relief appearances

Moved from the bullpen to the rotation to start each of his last two games. Didn’t go deeper than 4 innings in either outing.
Started the year with five straight scoreless outings but gave up 4 runs in just 3 innings last time out.

Eflin: 1-1, 5.12 ERA, 1.552 WHIP, 29 K, 8 BB, 19 1/3 IP, 4 starts

Is striking out 13.5 batters per nine innings but with 3.7 walks per nine. Has been saved a bit by a 0.9 HR/9.
Earned the win last time out by holding the Braves to 3 earned runs over 5 1/3 IP. The Phillies won 5-4 in Atlanta.

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Braves at Phillies: Key injuries

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Braves

2B Ozzie Albies (wrist) out
OF Adam Duvall (ankle) questionable

Phillies

OF Jay Bruce (quadriceps) out
RP David Robertson (elbow) out

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

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Braves 7, Phillies 4

Moneyline (ML)

The Phillies (-129) won Friday’s series opener, but look for the BRAVES (+115) to flip the script as underdogs in Game 2. They’ve been the better team all season and still sit first in the National League East.

The head-to-head season series is tied 4-4 with all but two games being decided by multiple runs. Tomlin can be given a very slight edge in the starting pitching matchup, and the Braves have MLB’s fifth-ranked bullpen with a group ERA of 3.29. Phillies relievers combine for a league-worst 7.27 ERA.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Get better value with the BRAVES -1.5 (+165) on the alternate run line. Three of four wins for both teams have been decided by 2 or more runs this season. The Braves also rank fourth in MLB with a .814 team OPS against right-handed pitching and will be able to get to Eflin early.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lean slightly to the OVER 10.5 (-110). Five of the eight head-to-head meetings this season played to the Over, and they combined for 11 runs Friday.

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New York Mets at New York Yankees odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s New York Mets at New York Yankees sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Mets (15-16) and New York Yankees (16-13) play the third game of a five-game set Saturday. First pitch at Yankee Stadium is set for 1:05 p.m. ET. We analyze the Mets-Yankees betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Mets at Yankees: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Robert Gsellman vs. LHP J.A. Happ

Gsellman: 0-0, 7.71 ERA, 2.143 WHIP, 4 K, 2 BB, 4 2/3 IP, 2 starts, one relief appearance

Has allowed eight hits but just one home run.
Last pitched 1 2/3 innings as an opener in an 11-4 Mets win over the Miami Marlins Aug. 17.

Happ: 1-1, 6.39 ERA, 1.579 WHIP, 6 K, 10 BB, 12 2/3 IP, 3 starts

The walks are an obvious red flag and equate to a 7.1 BB/9
He has also allowed 4 home runs

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Mets at Yankees: Key injuries

Get the latest injury news here.

Mets

2B Jed Lowrie (knee) out
2B Eduardo Nunez (knee) out

Yankees

RP Zack Britton (hamstring) out
OF Aaron Judge (calf) out
2B DJ LeMahieu (thumb) out
OF Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) out
2B Gleyber Torres (hamstring) out
3B Gio Urshela (elbow) questionable

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Mets at Yankees: 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

Mets 7, Yankees 5

Moneyline (ML)

Side with the healthier METS (+105) offense in a high-scoring game. The Yankees have dropped seven straight after a blistering start to the season, including the first two of the series. The Mets are still priced as slight underdogs after outscoring the Yanks 10-7 through two games.

The Mets bullpen ranks just 15th in baseball with an aggregate 4.40 ERA and will be used in full force behind the opening Gsellman. The Yankees (-118) bullpen hasn’t been all that much better with a 4.30 group ERA and Happ has been in bad form to start the season.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The METS -1.5 (+150) are favored on the run line as the book tries to hedge against having the higher-profile Yankees (+1.5, -183) as favorites on the moneyline.

The Yankees are 18-11 on the run line this season, but they’re in a downward spiral and struggling to score runs without Stanton, Judge and others. Happ isn’t the pitcher to get them back on track.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 10 (-110) in a lackluster pitching matchup. The bullpens offer little reprieve if they’re forced into action early.

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