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Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (12-5) and Boston Red Sox (9-9) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 2-0 after posting wild 10-7 victory in 11 innings Tuesday as slight underdogs (+106) with Over (8.5) easily cashing

The Guardians have unexpectedly fired out to a 12-5 start, which gives them the best record in baseball at the moment. Their success has been aided by an ability to win on the road as Cleveland is 9-2 away from home, while posting a plus-38 run differential, 2nd-best in the majors behind the equally surprising Kansas City Royals (+39).

The Red Sox have been tripped up in 6 of the past 8 games as the pitching has conceded at least 6 runs in each of the 6 losses. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5, though, as the offense has cobbled together just 3.8 runs per game (RPG), including a pair of shutout losses.

Guardians at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Ben Lively vs. RHP Tanner Houck

Lively (4-7, 5.38 ERA in 2023 with Cincinnati) makes his 1st start of 2024. He had a 1.36 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 88 2/3 innings last season.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 13 ER, 13 H (4 HR), 2 BB, 2 K in 20-9 road loss at Chicago Cubs Aug. 1, 2023 for Cincinnati
2023 road splits: 2-5, 5.90 ERA, 50.1 IP, 33 ER, 62 H, 9 BB, 40 K in 6 starts and 5 relief appearances

Houck (2-1, 2.04 ERA) makes his 4th start of the season. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 1.0 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 17 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 7 R (4 ER), 12 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 2 K in 7-0 home setback to Los Angeles Angels Friday
Career vs. Guardians: 0-1, 3.52 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 10 H, 4 BB, 14 K in 2 starts and 5 relief appearances

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Guardians at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:11 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Red Sox -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-175) | Red Sox -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 7, Guardians 4

Moneyline

The RED SOX (-130) are a good play as moderate favorites against the surprising Guardians (+110).

After the season-ending injury to RHP Shane Bieber, and a doubleheader with the New York Yankees, the Guardians had to get creative with the starting rotation. Lively gets the nod here in his 1st start — coming off the 10-day injury list due to an illness — to make his Cleveland debut. It might be a bit rocky.

Run line/Against the spread

The RED SOX -1.5 (+140) are worth a look on the run line, as they try to turn things around and avoid slipping under .500. The Guardians have won the first 2 in the set, but they turn to the unproven Lively who was pounded last season, pitching for the Reds. He is likely to show some rust since it’s his 1st start of 2024, and the expectation is that Boston’s offense jumps on him early.

Divvy up 1½ UNITS between the 2 wagers — Boston ML and Boston RL — as you see fit.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play here with Lively being the driving factor.

He hasn’t pitched in a meaningful game since last summer — while with another organization. Expect nerves to be rampant as he debuts for his new team in a tough pitcher’s park.

In addition, while Houck pitched well in his first 3 starts, he is coming off a rough outing against the Halos, so the Guardians should be able to get to him.

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Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (4-14) will try to avoid the sweep as they wrap up a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (10-8) Wednesday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is at 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 2-0

The Rockies have lost 4 straight after winning the 1st outing on their current 6-game road trip. They were shut out 5-0 by the Phillies Tuesday, a step in the wrong direction after losing a close 2-1 decision in 10 innings Monday night.

Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez pitched the 2nd complete game in MLB this season, allowing 7 hits and 1 walk with 8 strikeouts in Tuesday’s win.

The Phillies will look to pick up their 1st series sweep of the year Wednesday. They are 5-2 in their last 7 but have not won more than 2 consecutive games this season.

Rockies at Phillies projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez

Feltner (1-1, 3.38 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 6 BB and 18 K in 16 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 12-4 road victory over Toronto Blue Jays Friday
Has posted a 2.54 ERA through 11 IP in his last 2 starts

Sanchez (0-2, 3.52 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 7 BB and 15 K in 15 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 5-2 home loss to Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
Phillies are 0-3 in his starts

Rockies at Phillies 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): Rockies +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Phillies -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Phillies -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Rockies 2

Moneyline

While the Phillies (-225) have not had a 3-game winning streak, swept a series, or won with Sanchez on the mound this season, Colorado’s (+185) struggles on the road are too much to ignore.

The Rockies have scored 2 or fewer runs in 7 of 12 road games. They have scored 1 run combined in the last 3 contests.

Feltner gives them a good shot at winning, but unless the offense can show more than it has, you can’t pick Colorado.

But at -225, it isn’t worth the action on the Phillies.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Ten of the Rockies’ 14 losses this season have been by multiple runs.

The Phillies have won games by exactly 1 run this season (4 of their 10 wins have been by 1 run), but it’s more common for them to win by multiple.

The Phillies have covered the spread in 2 straight games only once this season and have the opportunity to do it for a 2nd time after their 5-run win Tuesday.

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Twelve of Philadelphia’s last 13 games have finished with 8 or fewer total runs, and only one landed on 8 exactly.

Rockies games haven’t been high-scoring, either, as 6 of their last 7 have seen 8 or fewer total runs scored. Colorado has put up 3 or fewer runs in 7 of its last 9 games.

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

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Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (10-5) take on the Houston Astros (6-12) Tuesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 1-0

The Braves took the opener 6-1, but they navigated a 2-1 lead from the 2nd inning to the 9th before posting 4 runs in the final frame. The Braves have won 2 in a row and 3 of 4. DH Marcell Ozuna recorded his league-leading 22nd RBI Monday.

The Astros laid an egg, but at least 2B Jose Altuve cashed a +115 total bases prop for us. They scored just 1 run on 7 hits, and Altuve had 3 of them. He’s hitting .403 with 5 homers, 7 RBI and 14 R on the young season. The ‘Stros have now lost 5 of 7 in a rough start to the season.

Braves at Astros projected starters

RHP Reynaldo Lopez vs. RHP Hunter Brown

Lopez (1-0, 0.75 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 over 12 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K vs. New York Mets last Tuesday
2 career starts vs. HOU: 0-1, 3.72 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, 4 K in 9 2/3 IP

Brown (0-2, 16.43 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 3.91 WHIP, 8.2 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 7 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 2/3 IP, 9 ER, 11 H, 1 BB, 0 K Thursday against Kansas City Royals
1 career start vs. ATL: No-decision, 4.2 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K

Braves at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Astros +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+135) | Astros +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Braves at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Astros 4

Moneyline

The Braves are rollin’, and the Astros are not. Nor is their pitcher on the bump Tuesday, who has allowed 14 ER in 3 2/3 IP over his last 2 starts. Brown has a lot of ability, but something clearly isn’t clicking right now. For the bargain of a price, take the BRAVES -120.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m passing on the spread and going back to the well with Altuve. He’s 3 for 8 (.375) lifetime against Lopez and has 17 total bases the last 3 games.

Take JOSE ALTUVE OVER 1.5 TOTAL BASES (+100).

Over/Under

The bats were quiet until the 9th Monday, but I think this one sneaks over. Lopez isn’t as good as his early numbers suggest. Likewise for Brown, who is better than his numbers suggest. Houston is 6-4 O/U over the last 10, and Atlanta is 7-3.

LEAN OVER 9.5 (-115).

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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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San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (10-9) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (10-5) on Tuesday night. First pitch from American Family Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 1-0

The Padres have won back-to-back games, both as road underdogs, after taking down the Brewers 7-3 on Monday. After going down by 3 runs early on, the Padres had a 6-run 5th inning to take control. CF Jackson Merrill had 2 RBIs while RHP Joe Musgrove allowed 3 ER in 6 IP to pick up the win.

The Brewers have lost back-to-back games after falling to the Padres on Monday. RF Jackson Chourio had a 2-run HR while RHP Joe Ross allowed 6 ER in 4 2/3 IP and was tagged with the loss.

Padres at Brewers projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. LHP Wade Miley

Cease (1-1, 2.16 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.84 WHIP, 3.24 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 16.2 IP.

Padres are 1-2 in Cease’s 3 starts this season
Has allowed 4 total ER in 3 games with 20 Ks and 6 BBs
Made 1 career start vs. Brewers while with the Chicago White Sox: Loss, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Miley (0-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 0.75 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 0.0 K/9 in 4 IP.

Came off injured list to make 1st start last Wednesday; 4 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K in no-decision vs. Cincinnati Reds
Has pitched for 8 teams and is in his 2nd stint with Milwaukee

Padres at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Brewers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+135) | Brewers +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 7, Brewers 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread presents better value for San Diego (-125).

Run line/Against the spread

BET PADRES -1.5 (+135).

San Diego has won 4 of its last 5 games including 3 of its last 4 on the road. In 3 of its last 4 wins, it has won by 3 or more runs including on Monday against Milwaukee, which has lost back-to-back games by 2-plus runs with each of its last 4 losses being by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Brewers have hit the over in 9 of their last 10 games and have scored 7 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 games while allowing 5 or more runs in 7 of their last 10. The Padres have hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 games and have scored 6 or more runs in 4 of their last 5.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (12-5) and Toronto Blue Jays (9-8) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Rogers Centre Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Yankees have lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 against the Blue Jays Monday. The Yankees offense stalled after an early RBI single from 3B Oswaldo Cabrera, and RHP Luis Gil picked up the loss after allowing 3 ER in 5 innings.

Toronto has won 3 straight games after Monday’s victory. After trailing 1-0 in the middle of the 2nd inning, Toronto surged for 3 runs in the 2nd and 3rd. C Alejandro Kirk scored a run and had an RBI, and RHP Chris Bassitt picked up the win after allowing just 1 ER in 6 1/3 IP.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi

Rodon (1-0, 2.87 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 7.47 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

Yankees are 3-0 in his starts
Has allowed 5 ER on the season with 13 K
Has bounced back well this year with a 2.87 ERA after posting a 6.85 ERA in 14 starts last season

Kikuchi (0-1, 2.30 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 11.49 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

Blue Jays are 1-2 in his starts
Has allowed 4 ER on the season with 20 K
Has pitched well this year but has had minimal run support; Blue Jays have scored just 5 total runs in his 3 starts

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+145) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better profit on the Yankees’ (-115) spread.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (+145).

New York is 7-3 in its last 10 games with 3 of its last 5 wins coming by more than 2 runs. It has scored 7 or more runs in 2 of its last 3 games and held opponents to 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

In 4 of Toronto’s last 5 losses, it has lost by 2 or more runs, including each of its last 3.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Yankees have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games and scored 16 runs total in their last 3. They have scored 6 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games.

The Blue Jays have scored 5 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games and 4 or more in 6 of their last 9.

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Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (10-6) and Arizona Diamondbacks (8-9) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Chase Field Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 1-0

The Cubs took Monday’s opener 3-2 in 11 innings after 2B Nico Hoerner tied it up in the 9th by scoring from 2nd base on a wild pitch. It was their 3rd straight win.

The Diamondbacks have won 4 of their last 6 games but are 4-7 in their last 11.

Cubs at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Kyle Hendricks vs. LHP Tommy Henry

Hendricks (0-2, 12.08 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 2.37 WHIP, 4 BB and 8 K in 12 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 10-2 road loss to San Diego Padres Wednesday
Has allowed 5+ ER in all 3 starts this season

Henry (0-1, 5.79 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 7 BB and 15 K in 14 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 R (2 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 5-3 road win over Colorado Rockies Wednesday
Making 1st career appearance vs. Cubs

Cubs at Diamondbacks odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Cubs +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Diamondbacks -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-185) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cubs at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 8, Cubs 5

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks (-125) have not lost consecutive games at home yet this season. They have lost the opener in their last 2 series and then won the next 2 games.

Hendricks has struggled in all 3 starts he has made. Henry has allowed 2 ER in each of his last 2 starts.

Arizona has won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Cubs (+105).

But because they usually win by multiple runs, it’s better to go with the run line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Arizona has won by 2 or more runs in 7 of their 8 victories.

Four of the Cubs’ 6 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

You have to like the plus odds for the Diamondbacks to cover here, especially with how Henry has pitched to start the season.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+150).

Over/Under

All 3 of Hendricks’ starts have had totals of 12 runs or more. He himself has allowed 5 or more in his starts.

Two of Henry’s 3 starts have had more than 10 runs as the total.

The Diamondbacks have played in 8 games this season with totals of 10 or more.

BET OVER 10 (-115).

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Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (9-8) and Detroit Tigers (9-7) meet Tuesday for the 2nd game of a 4-game series. The opening pitch at Comerica Park is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0

Four Texas hurlers combined to scatter 5 hits and 5 walks in a 1-0 triumph in Monday’s series opener. Rangers pitching held the Tigers to an 0-for-8 mark with runners in scoring position.

Detroit opened its season with 5 straight wins, but the Bengals have gone just 4-7 since. That includes the club going 1-3 over its last 4 games

Rangers at Tigers projected starters

RHP Jon Gray vs. RHP Casey Mize

Gray (0-1, 4.38 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has registered a 1.78 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 12 1/3 innings.

Last outing: Loss, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 1-0 loss vs. Oakland Athletics Thursday
Career vs. Tigers: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 0 B, 6 K in 1 start, a 7-0 road win June 17, 2022

Mize (0-0, 4.82 ERA) is tabbed for his 3rd start this season. He owns a 1.39 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 in 9 1/3 innings.

Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 5-3 win at Pittsburgh Pirates last Tuesday
Career vs. Rangers: 0-0, 2.25 ERA (8 IP, 2 ER), 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 2 starts

Rangers at Tigers odds

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

Moneyline: Rangers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Tigers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+140) | Tigers +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rangers at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Tigers 3

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-120) are 3-1 across the last 4 series games and 3-1 over their last 3 contests at Comerica.

Gray is coming off a solid turn, albeit one against the hapless Athletics. He’s been a solid road hurler (3.87 ERA, 1.18 WHIP since 2022) and is facing a Detroit (+100) offense that owns all of a .600 OPS in its last 11 games.

BACK TEXAS (-120).

Run line/Against the spread

Another low-scoring game is the lean here. PASS on trying to push the Rangers through with a cushion.

Over/Under

According to OddsShark.com, the Under has hit in 11 of the last 16 meetings between these teams in Detroit.

Bullpens are in solid shape, and an inward breeze is expected in the weather forecast. Both offenses figure to be a tad too far out over their skis with their surface numbers. Not coincidentally, both have robust ball-in-play averages in clutch situations. Texas owns a .389 batting average on balls in play with runners in scoring position. Detroit has filed a .311 BABIP in that same split.

TAKE THE UNDER 8 (-105).

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Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Guardians at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Guardians (11-5) and Boston Red Sox (9-8) square off for the 2nd time in a 4-game series on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 1-0 after a 6-0 Patriot’s Day win in Boston, cashing as an underdog (+140) while the Under (9.5) hit

The Guardians have won 2 straight as an underdog after going 1-3 in the previous 4 outings. As an underdog, Cleveland is 8-1 on the run line, winning 6 of those games outright. The Over has cashed at a 4-2 pace in the past 6 contests.

The Red Sox have been shut out in 2 of the past 4 games, bookending a pair of victories against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend. The Under has cashed in 4 in a row, too.

Cleveland has won 3 straight in the series, while the Under and Over has alternated in each of the past 7 meetings since April 28, 2023.

Guardians at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Tanner Bibee vs. RHP Garrett Whitlock

Bibee (1-0, 5.93 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.83 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 13 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 7-6 win in 10 innings last Wednesday vs. Chicago White Sox
Last road start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 9 K in 4-2 win vs. Minnesota Twins April 4

Whitlock (1-0, 1.26 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 14 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 4 K in 9-4 loss in 10 innings Thursday vs. Baltimore Orioles
Career vs. Guardians: 1-0, 2.84 ERA, 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K, 2 SV in 4 relief appearances

Guardians at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Guardians -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Red Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+155) | Red Sox +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: $100 | U: -120)

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Guardians at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, Guardians 3

Moneyline

The RED SOX (-115) are a decent play Tuesday night at Fenway Park, as Boston looks for the bounce back.

The Guardians (-105) were sharp in a 6-0 win in matinee action on Monday, but look for the Boston bats to come alive against Bibee.

Run line/Against the spread

The Red Sox +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s too expensive if you require a little bit of insurance and you can’t back Boston straight up.

PASS, and just play the moneyline.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has a 5-3 edge in the past 8 meetings since July 28, 2022. The Under also has a 5-4 edge in the past 9 games for the Guardians, while cashing in each of the past 3 outings on the road.

For the Red Sox, the Under has cashed in 4 straight games, averaging 3.0 runs per game (RPG), while allowing 4.8 RPG.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-6) and New York Mets (8-8) meet Tuesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: New York leads 1-0

New York picked up the 6-3 win in Monday’s series opener while covering as a -119 home favorite. Pittsburgh scored 3 runs in the top of the 6th, but the Mets rallied with 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th and scored 3 more in the 8th.

Reliever Aroldis Chapman took the loss, allowing 3 ER, 1 H, and 1 BB with 2 K (one on a wild pitch) in 1/3 of an inning before being ejected. The Pirates have lost 2 of their last 3 games.

Pirates at Mets projected starters

RHP Jared Jones vs. LHP Jose Quintana

Jones (1-2, 4.00 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 1.0 BB/9 and 12.5 K/9 in 18 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 1/3 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 8 K in a 5-1 road loss vs. the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday
First career start vs. Mets

Quintana (1-1, 3.45 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 15 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K in a 16-4 win over the Atlanta Braves Thursday
Career vs. Pittsburgh: 5-2, 3.33 ERA (73 IP, 27 ER), 75 H, 11 BB, 67 K across 14 starts

Pirates at Mets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Pirates +112 (bet $100 to win $112) | Mets -132 (bet $132 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-225) | Mets -1.5 (+184)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pirates at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Pirates 4

Moneyline

BET METS (-132).

New York has won the last 2 games against the Pirates in New York and the Mets are 6-1 overall in the last 7 meetings in the Big Apple. New York is 4-1 in its last 5 games while Pittsburgh is only 2-4 in its last 6.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like Pittsburgh +1.5 (-225) to cover here especially as the Pirates are 12-5 ATS this season while the Mets are only 8-8, but they are not worth the (-225) risk. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 2 of New York’s last 3 games and in 6 of the last 9 games. For Pittsburgh, the Over has hit in back-to-back games. The Over has also each of the last 3 Pirates-Mets meetings, but be aware that the Under has gone 5-5 in the last 10 meetings and that the Under has hit in 4 of New York’s last 10 and 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 10.

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