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Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago Cubs (64-75) host the Cincinnati Reds (73-66) Tuesday for the second game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Reds vs. Cubs odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Chicago upset Cincy in the series opener 4-3. The Cubs came out the gate with a 3-run bottom of the 1st before the Reds tied the game with a 3-run top of the 6th but Chicago 1B Frank Schwindel‘s go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the 8th was the difference-maker.

Season series: Reds lead 10-7.

LHP Wade Miley gets the nod for the Reds. Miley is 11-5 with a 2.97 ERA (148 2/3 IP, 49 ER), 1.27 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 25 starts.

Last outing: Loss, 5-4, with 4 IP, 5 ER, 12 H, 1 BB and 2 K vs. the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday.
Miley is 2-0 against Chicago this season with a 2.74 ERA (23 IP, 7 ER), 1.52 WHIP and 1.7 K/BB in four starts.
vs. Cubs on the current roster (120 PA): 2.58 FIP with a .239 batting average (BA), .284 wOBA, .338 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 15.8 K% and 85.4 mph exit velocity (EV).

RHP Adrian Sampson is Chicago’s projected starter. Sampson is 0-1 with a 1.59 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 2 ER) with 10 H, 2 BB and 11 K across one start and four relief appearances.

Sampson got a no-decision in Chicago’s 7-1 win in Cincy Aug. 18 in his only start this season. He had 4 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB and 2 K in the outing.

Reds at Cubs odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Reds -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Cubs +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
Against the spread/ATS: Reds -1.5 (-105) | Cubs +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Prediction

Cubs 6, Reds 5

Money line (ML)

If anyone has guesses as to how the tanking Chicago Cubs are on a seven-game win streak I’m all ears. Chicago moved its championship core and three best relief pitchers at the trade deadline but have been three games better over the past 20 than a Cincy team in the NL Wild Card hunt.

Over the past two weeks, Chicago’s lineup is in the top 10 of wRC+, wOBA and WAR while Cincy’s has ranked 24th or worse in each metric. Also, we are getting a substantial “line freeze” in the betting market.

According to Pregame.com, nearly 80% of the cash wagered is on the Reds but their price hasn’t budged since the opening number. It’s pretty sketchy that four of five bettors are taking Cincy but the line hasn’t moved. Hmmmmm.

Slight “LEAN” to the CUBS (+133) for a tiny wager because Chicago’s run line has more value in my opinion.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Definitely BET the CUBS +1.5 (-115) heavier than or instead of their money line because of the aforementioned analysis.

We have the same “line freeze” situation with the run line as the money line market. Also, Cincy’s bullpen has been its biggest question mark all season. Chicago’s lineup could certainly “sneak in the backdoor” and cover against the Reds relievers if this game doesn’t go the way we expect it.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with a slight “lean” to the UNDER 9.5 (-115) because both sides of the market are hammering the Under for reasons I’m not very clear on. Since I cannot find any Under-friendly angles, I’ll stick with the Cubs’ sides wagers.

However, the sportsbooks have reacted by bringing the Reds-Cubs total down from the 10.5-run opener to the current price so the House is leery about all the pro-Under money.

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Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Washington Nationals (57-80) meet the Atlanta Braves (72-64) Tuesday to start a three-game set at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Nationals vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Braves lead 12-4.

RHP Paolo Espino is Washington’s projected starter. Espino is 4-4 with a 4.08 ERA (86 IP, 39 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 14 starts and 16 relief appearances.

Last outing: No-decision in Washington’s 7-6 home loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday with a stat line of 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB and 5 K.
Espino lost to Atlanta Aug. 15, 6-5, with 4 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 BB and 3 K. He has a 5.00 ERA (9 IP, 5 ER) in one start and four bullpen outings against the Braves this season with 8 H, 3 HR allowed, 2 BB and 7 K.
vs. Braves on the current roster (38 PA): 8.69 FIP with a .257 batting average (BA), .391 wOBA, .657 expected slugging percentage (xSLG), 21.1 K% and 87.6 mph exit velocity (EV).

LHP Max Fried makes his 24th start for the Braves. Fried is 11-7 with a 3.51 ERA (130 2/3 IP, 51 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 this year.

Last outing: No-decision with 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB and 9 K in Atlanta’s 4-3 loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday.
Fried is 3-1 this season against Washington with a 4.76 ERA (22 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.54 WHIP and 5.6 K/BB in five starts.
vs. Nationals on the current roster (68 PA): 1.61 FIP with a .258 BA, .267 wOBA, .259 xSLG, 26.5 K% and 80.0 mph EV.

Nationals at Braves odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Nationals +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Braves -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Nationals +1.5 (-103) | Braves -1.5 (-117)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

Prediction

Braves 9, Nationals 4

Money line (ML)

PASS because Atlanta’s likelihood of winning this game is accurately priced with the Braves (-260) number.

This money line is too expensive to add as a parlay leg even though I cannot make a pro-Washington argument in this spot. The only case I can make for the Nationals (+205) is their lineup has impressive advanced hitting numbers against left-handed pitching and Washington has chased Fried early in two outings already.

However, the Nationals are just 16-26 overall vs. lefty starters and Fried has been dialed in lately so PASS on the money line.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

GIMME the BRAVES -1.5 (-117) for 1 unit because these teams are headed in opposite directions, Fried has been lights out following the All-Star Game and both sides of the betting market have steamed Atlanta’s price up.

The Braves are peaking as fall approaches while the Nationals were trade deadline sellers. Atlanta’s recent losses came at the Colorado Rockies (tough place to play), at the Los Angeles Dodgers and against the San Francisco Giants. Whereas Washington is just 9-24 since the start of August.

Furthermore, Fried is 5-2 in the second half of the season with a 2.02 ERA (4.71 first-half ERA), 0.91 WHIP (1.39 first-half WHIP) and 5.9 K/BB (2.9 first-half K/BB).

Both the “pros” and “Joes” are backing the Braves -1.5 (-117), which has caused oddsmakers to push Atlanta’s run line price up from -106 on the opening line to the current number according to Pregame.com.

BRAVES -1.5 (-117) is the best bet in this contest due to Atlanta’s sky-high money line price.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight “LEAN” OVER 8.5 (-130) for a half unit because Atlanta is 32-19-4 O/U as a home favorite and both sides are barreling into the Over hence it being more expensive.

Since I like the Braves to handle the Nationals easily in this spot, we could see some of Atlanta’s less effective relievers against a Washington lineup that still has pop and could send this game Over in the late innings.

However, my favorite play remains Atlanta’s run line.

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Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Rays (87-51) and Boston Red Sox (79-61) will play their 18th and penultimate game of the season series Tuesday at Fenway Park. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rays vs. Red Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen (1-1, 3.38 ERA) makes his seventh start and 32nd appearance. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 56 IP.

Rasmussen hasn’t gone more than 5 innings in any of his last four starts and has allowed just 3 runs across 17 innings in that span.
He’s allowed 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks with 9 strikeouts over 8 innings in his two starts against Boston.

Red Sox LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (11-7, 4.88 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 through 132 2/3 IP.

Earned the win against the Rays with 0 runs allowed and 6 strikeouts over 6 innings in his last start.
The Red Sox are 12-4 in his last 16 starts dating back to June 5. Rodriguez has just two losses in that span.

Rays at Red Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Rays -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Red Sox -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Rays -1.5 (+140) | Red Sox +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

Prediction

Rays 6, Red Sox 4

Money line (ML)

The Red Sox have been wildly inconsistent as of late. They’ve lost three in a row, won four straight, and now dropped their last two outings across their last nine games. The Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 and have won three of their last five against Boston.

I like the RAYS (-110) to win outright on the road tonight, coming off a dramatic 6-run comeback on Monday.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Rays are 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games and just pulled off a wild win over Boston. Boston probably has the edge with Rodriguez starting Tuesday, but Rasmussen hasn’t allowed more than 1 run in an outing since July 5.

Bet the RAYS -1.5 (+140) to cover the spread and win by 2 or more runs.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total has gone Over eight times in the last nine meetings between these clubs at Fenway Park. The Over is 14-6 in the last 20 games between the Rays and Red Sox as they score in bunches when they meet on the diamond.

Bet the OVER 9.5 (-120) tonight.

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Los Angeles Angels at San Diego Padres odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Angels at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Angels (68-70) and San Diego Padres (73-64) play the opener of a two-game interleague series Tuesday at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Angels vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Angels LHP Packy Naughton makes his second start and fourth appearance. He has allowed 6 runs (4 earned) on 11 hits and 5 walks with 4 strikeouts over 9 total innings spanning one start and two relief appearances.

Allowed 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks over 3 2/3 IP in his first major-league start Wednesday in a loss to the New York Yankees.
Faced the Padres in long relief at Angel Stadium Aug. 27, and allowed just 2 unearned runs on 3 hits and 2 walks over 4 1/3 IP.

Padres LHP Blake Snell (7-5, 4.31 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 and 5.0 BB/9 through 121 IP.

Walked 2 and struck out 10 across 7 no-hit and scoreless innings in a win Aug. 31 at the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Capped off August with a 3-1 record and 1.72 ERA, while striking out 54 batters across 36 2/3 IP over six starts.

Angels at Padres odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Angels +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Padres -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Angels +2.5 (-115) | Padres -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Prediction

Padres 6, Angels 1

Money line (ML)

The Padres (-370) are a little on the expensive side. Snell has been dominant, but you can’t risk this much for so little reward.

AVOID, and look to the run line.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PADRES -2.5 (-105) are a tremendous play in this interleague series opener in this pitching mismatch. The southpaw Snell has been lights out lately, while Naughton is making just his second career start.

As such, take the home side to win by at least 3 runs. In four of the Padres’ last five wins, they won by 2 or more runs, too, so you can feel confident in this wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 7.5 (-107) is the play here, as nobody has been able to get anything off of Snell lately.

The Under connected in four of the last five games for the Halos, while going 7-2 in their last nine games on the road against winning teams.

The Under is 6-2-2 in the Padres’ last 10 home games, while also cashing in four of the last five meetings between these two teams.

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San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The San Francisco Giants (88-50) and Colorado Rockies (63-75) play the second game of a three-game series Tuesday at Coors Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Giants vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Giants RHP Logan Webb (8-3, 2.56 ERA) makes his 21st start in his 22nd game. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 through 112 1/3 IP.

Is 4-0 with a 1.64 ERA across 10 second-half starts. The Giants are 9-1 across those games.
His 60.5% ground-ball rate is well above the league average of 42.7%.

Rockies RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez (3-6, 6.13 ERA) makes his 18th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.0 K/9 through 98 1/3 IP.

Is 0-1 with a 9.18 ERA over 16 2/3 IP across four starts and one relief appearance in the second half.
Has the fifth-worst ERA, worst xERA and third-worst SIERA of any pitcher with 90 innings pitched.

Giants at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Giants -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread/ATS: Giants -2.5 (+100) | Rockies +2.5 (-120)
Over/Under: 11.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Prediction

Giants 7, Rockies 4

Money line (ML)

The Giants are the right pick here for a number of reasons – they have a major starting pitching edge, a notable advantage in bullpen pitching and an enormous advantage in the platoon split at the plate.

Colorado may be one of the league’s premier home teams but San Francisco has been equally successful on the road. The Rockies are 2-3 in their last five home games when faced with strong competition from the Atlanta Braves and the Giants in Monday’s series opener.

This is all unfortunately baked into the money line price. The play here is to play the game with another favorite in a parlay or PASS on the money line.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

As mentioned above, San Francisco has a sizable advantage in terms of platoon splits on the offensive side of the game.

The Giants rank fifth in OPS, eighth in wRC+ and sixth in wOBA against right-handed pitching. While their bats have cooled a bit in the last couple of weeks a trip to the hitter-friendly Coors Field should provide an opportunity to get back on track.

The Rockies are absolutely abysmal against right-handed pitching in contrast. Colorado is 30th in wRC+ and 20th in both OPS and wOBA against righties and hitters will have their work cut out for them against Webb. A previous meeting at Oracle Park in August against the extreme ground-ball pitcher resulted in just 3 hits and 0 runs over 6 innings.

If you’re feeling the value of the -2.5(+100) you can look to this run line, but there it is more reasonable to look to the ALTERNATE RUN LINE of GIANTS -1.5 (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Giants may comfortably get to Gonzalez Tuesday but there is reason to believe the Rockies may not do enough damage to pull their weight in this double-digit total.

Coors Field has a well-deserved reputation as a hitters park but those factors seem to be often weighed too heavily into the number. Coors has played to the eighth lowest Over percentage of any park.

With a small “lean” and perhaps a partial-unit play (in case the Giants go off) back the UNDER 11.5 (-107).

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Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Chicago White Sox at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Chicago White Sox (79-58) and Oakland Athletics (74-63) play the opener of a three-game series Tuesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the White Sox vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

White Sox RHP Jimmy Lambert (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his third start and fourth appearance. He has allowed 13 H and 4 BB with 8 K through 8 IP.

Recalled Monday from Triple-A Charlotte as LHP Carlos Rodon’s start has been pushed to Wednesday.
Received no-decision and allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits and a walk with 2 strikeouts over 3 innings Aug. 1 against the Cleveland Indians in his most recent start in the majors.

Athletics RHP James Kaprielian (7-4, 3.87 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9 through 97 2/3 IP.

Yielded 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks across 4 innings in a no-decision Wednesday at the Detroit Tigers.
Hasn’t taken a loss in five starts since his July 27 defeat at the San Diego Padres.

White Sox at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: White Sox +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Athletics -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: White Sox +1.5 (-170) | Athletics -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

Prediction

Athletics 8, White Sox 4

Money line (ML)

The ATHLETICS (-140) are worth playing lightly at home against Lambert, who has been shaky in his brief stints with the big club. Take advantage of the spot starter who is likely to turn it over to the Chicago bullpen fairly early. Kaprielian and the A’s are the play.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

ATHLETICS -1.5 (+135) are a decent play in the series opener, mainly because of the pitching disparity.

Bats haven’t been a problem for Oakland lately, save for its 8-0 Sunday loss at the Toronto Blue Jays. The A’s posted 6 or more runs in five of their last six games and won by 2 or more runs in each of their last three victories dating back to Aug. 29.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 9.5 (-102) is the way to go.

The Over is 5-1 in the Athletics’ last six outings as they are averaging 6.8 runs per game during the span. They have also allowed 6 or more runs in each of their last five outings.

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Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Seattle Mariners (75-63) and Houston Astros (80-57) play the second game of a three-game series Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mariners vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert (5-5, 5.14 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 10.0 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 through 91 IP.

Posted five scoreless innings with four hits and no walks allowed last time out against Houston at T-Mobile Park Wednesday in a no-decision
Was hammered for nine runs, eight hits and a walk in just 4 2/3 IP in a loss at Houston Aug. 21.

Astros RHP Jake Odorizzi (6-7, 4.32 ERA) makes his 20th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 through 89 2/3 IP.

Yielded just one run, two hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across 5 IP in a hard-luck 1-0 loss in Seattle Wednesday.
Allowed just one run, four hits and four walks with eight strikeouts across 5 2/3 IP in a win at home against the Mariners Aug. 21.

Mariners at Astros odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Mariners +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Astros -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Mariners +1.5 (-145) | Astros -1.5 (+120)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

Prediction

Astros 6, Mariners 3

Money line (ML)

The ASTROS (-175) are a little on the expensive side, but play them against the Mariners (+140) and Gilbert. The latter was absolutely hammered last time he worked at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Expect more of the same.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

ASTROS -1.5 (+120) easily cashed the run line in Monday’s 11-2 series opener win. Three of the past four victories for Houston have been by two or more runs. Houston is also 6-2 in eight home games against Seattle this season, and each victory has been by two or more runs, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8.5 (-130) is worth playing lightly. The Over has connected in each of the past four meetings between these teams at Minute Maid Park. The Over is also 5-1 in the past six road games for the M’s against a right-handed starting pitcher, and the Over is a perfect 6-0 in the past six at home for the Astros against teams with a winning overall mark.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Philadelphia Phillies (71-66) and Milwaukee Brewers (84-55) play the second game of a three-game series Tuesday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Phillies vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Phillies RHP Aaron Nola (7-7, 4.54 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 through 152 2/3 IP.

Pounded for six earned runs, six hits and two walks in just four innings in a no-decision at Washington Thursday.
Allowed just one run, five hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts May 4 in a win in his only previous appearance vs. MIL this season.

Brewers LHP Eric Lauer (4-5, 3.43 ERA) makes his 16th start and 20th appearance. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 through 89 1/3 IP.

Yielded just one run, three hits and a walk with four strikeouts across seven innings in a no-decision in San Francisco Thursday.
Coughed up six runs – two earned – and eight hits with seven strikeouts across six innings in a loss at Philadelphia May 4 opposite Nola.

Phillies at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Phillies -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Brewers -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Phillies -1.5 (+145) | Brewers +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

Prediction

Phillies 6, Brewers 4

Money line (ML)

The PHILLIES (-112) are the slight road favorites, and they’re worth playing because of the pitching matchup.

Philadelphia has won each of Nola’s past two starts, and he handled himself well in his first meeting with Milwaukee.

Oh, and the Phillies are 5-1 in their past six trips to Cream City, and they have won five straight meetings overall with the Brewers.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PHILLIES -1.5 (+145) is worth a small-unit play behind Nola and because of their dominance against the Brewers +1.5 (-180) recently.

Philadelphia won and covered 12-0 in the series opener, its largest margin of victory ever against Milwaukee. It might not be as lopsided, but Philly is still the play.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 7.5 (-130) as this one should have plenty of offense. Nola and Lauer are good but not great. The left-hander is especially hittable. While we aren’t likely to see anybody hit double digits like Philly did in the opener, the total number of runs should be in the double digits before the dust settles.

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Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees odds, expert picks and prediction

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

The Toronto Blue Jays (74-62) and New York Yankees (78-59) play the second game of a four-game series Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Blue Jays at Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Blue Jays LHP Steven Matz (10-7, 3.80 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 through 123 IP.

Allowed two runs, five hits and four walks with five strikeouts across five innings in a 100-pitch no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday.
Gave up just one run, six hits and no walks with a season-high 10 strikeouts across 6 2/3 IP in a win May 25 in his only appearance this season vs. NYY.

Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole (14-6, 2.73 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 through 155 IP.

Allowed just one run, four hits and no walks with a season-high 15 strikeouts across 7 IP in a win against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim Wednesday.
Has a 2-0 record, 2.33 ERA and .171 opponent batting average with 20 strikeouts across 19 1/3 IP in three starts vs. TOR this season.

Blue Jays at Yankees odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Blue Jays +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Yankees -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays +1.5 (-120) | Yankees -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

Prediction

Yankees 5, Blue Jays 2

Money line (ML)

The Yankees (-210) will cost you more than two times your potential return, which is just too risky despite the red-hot Cole being on the mound.

AVOID.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

YANKEES -1.5 (+100) is worth playing while Cole is running hot. The Yankees have covered the run line in each of his past three starts outscoring the opposition 19-4 during the stretch.

Pitching matchups are half the battle when wagering on baseball, and it’s the same reason why we suggested Hyun Jin Ryu for the Jays in the series opener.

Go lightly, however, as the Yankees have failed to hit the run line in each of the past four as a favorite, losing outright on three of those occasions.

Yes, the Blue Jays +1.5 (-120) have won five in a row, but they’re still just 2-6 in the past eight as an underdog. And Toronto is still just 1-4 in the past five meetings with New York.

New York has also won four in a row, and six of the past eight, with Cole on the bump.

Over/Under (O/U)

Play UNDER 8.5 (-102) lightly with two solid pitchers going.

The Under is 4-1 across the past five for the Yankees, including the opener on Labor Day, which cashed by a run-and-a-half.

The Under is also 4-0 in the past four on the road for the Jays, while going 9-2 in their past 11 games against a right-handed starter. The Under is 10-2 in Toronto’s past 12 as an underdog, too.

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New York Mets at Miami Marlins odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Mets at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The New York Mets (69-69) and Miami Marlins (57-80) play the opener of a three-game series at loanDepot park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mets at Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 6.59 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 through 28 2/3 IP.

Allowed three earned runs, four hits and a walk with five strikeouts across 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Marlins last time out Thursday.
Has lasted at least five innings in each of his past three outings, and he has allowed just two home runs across the past 17 1/3 IP during the span.

Marlins RHP Edward Cabrera (0-1, 5.23 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 3.5 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 through 10 1/3 IP.

Allowed three earned runs, seven hits and no walks with two strikeouts across four innings for his first major-league loss at Citi Field against the Mets last time out Aug. 31.
Has served up three homers in just 10 1/3 IP through his two major-league starts so far.

Mets at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Money line: Mets -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Marlins +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: Mets -1.5 (+100) | Marlins +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

Prediction

Mets 4, Marlins 3

Money line (ML)

The METS (-175) have alternated wins and losses in the past four outings. The last time the Mets faced the Marlins (+140) with Carrasco on the bump, it also resulted in a 4-3 win in Flushing. He has pitched well since returning to the team, and each of his past three outings have been one-run games. Look for another tight affair.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The METS -1.5 (+100) are worth a small-unit play in this road series opener. They outscored the Marlins +1.5 (-120) 7-4 in a quick two-game sweep Aug. 31-Sept. 2. New York and Miami are just 6-6 against each other, so go lightly. But take a chance on the visitors working against a guy making just his third-career start.

Over/Under (O/U)

Play UNDER 7.5 (-105). The Under has cashed in five straight series openers for the Mets, while going 11-4-1 in the past 16 games on the road.

The Under is also 6-1 across the past seven for the Marlins against winning teams, too, while cashing in five of the previous six home games. Like the Marlins, the Under is 4-1 in the past five series openers, too.

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