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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

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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

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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

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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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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (86-51) open a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (69-66) Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Dodgers RHP Max Scherzer (12-4, 2.40 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a league-low 0.86 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 12.1 K/9 through 146 IP.

Scherzer’s first win of the year came April 21 against the Cardinals. He pitched 6 scoreless innings and struck out 9 in a 1-0 Washington Nationals victory.
The Dodgers have won all six of Scherzer’s starts since he was traded from Washington; Scherzer has a 1.29 ERA across that span.

Cardinals RHP Miles Mikolas (0-1, 4.41 ERA) makes his fifth start. He has allowed 18 H and 5 BB with 14 K through 16 1/3 IP.

Mikolas has not pitched more than 5 innings in any start this season and has only completed the full 5 innings once.
He has allowed 3 or more earned runs in each of his last two starts.

Dodgers at Cardinals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:24 a.m. ET.

Money line: Dodgers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Cardinals +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (-125) | Cardinals +1.5 (+102)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cardinals 2

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers are coming off losing two of three games to the San Francisco Giants but otherwise have been rolling. They won four of their last six, eight of their last 12, and 21 of their last 27 games. They are 40-28 on the road.

The Cardinals return home after a 5-5 road trip. They lost two of three games to the Milwaukee Brewers before this series. They are 1-2 against the Dodgers and are 35-30 at Busch Stadium.

The Dodgers are in the middle of a pennant race with an ace in the mound while the Cardinals are battling for the wild card.

Take the DODGERS (-220).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Dodgers are 65-72 ATS overall and 33-35 ATS on the road, and covered the spread in only one of their last five games. 16 of their last 24 wins have been by at least 2 runs. Only two of Scherzer’s starts for the Dodgers have been 1-run games.

The Cardinals are 68-67 ATS overall but 29-36 ATS at home, and are 37-30-1 ATS as underdogs. Four of their last 10 losses have been by exactly 1 run.

Take the Dodgers -1.5 (-125).

Over/Under (O/U)

Only 43.3% of the games at Busch Stadium have gone Over the projected total.

Only three of the last 12 games for the Dodgers have had totals of 8 or more runs. Only two of Scherzer’s six starts as a member of the Dodgers have finished with totals of 8 or more runs.

Six of the Cardinals’ last 13 games have had 8 or more runs.

Take UNDER 7.5 (-108).

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Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros odds, expert picks and prediction

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

The Seattle Mariners (75-62) and Houston Astros (79-57) play the opener of a three-game series Monday 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 LHP Yusei Kikuchi (7-7, 4.12 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9 through 144 1/3 IP.

Twirled 7 scoreless frames with 4 hits and 2 walks allowed in a no-decision against the Astros Tuesday.
Was hammered for 7 runs on 7 hits and 3 homers in just 2 2/3 IP in a loss Aug. 20 at Houston.

Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (10-4, 3.20 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 4.3 BB/9 through 132 1/3 IP.

Allowed just 4 hits and 3 walks across 5 scoreless innings in a no-decision in Seattle Tuesday.
Allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits and a walk with 8 strikeouts over 6 innings in a win against the Mariners Aug. 20, also opposite Kikuchi.

Mariners at Astros odds, lines, picks and prediction

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Money line: Mariners +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Astros -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Mariners +1.5 (-117) | Astros -1.5 (-103)
Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Prediction

Astros 6, Mariners 3

Money line (ML)

The Astros (-220) will cost you more than two times your potential return and that’s a bit too expensive.

AVOID and look to the spread instead.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

ASTROS -1.5 (-103) are a much better play at near even money on the run line. Houston took two of three from Seattle from Aug. 20-22, and they won the first two games by a combined score of 27-4. One of those games was a 12-3 win Aug. 20 with McCullers on the hill against Kikuchi.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit play.

The Over has connected in seven of the last nine games on the road for the Mariners and 4-1 in their last five against a right-handed starting pitcher.

The Over is 5-0 for the Astros in their last five at home against a team with a winning record.

The Over has also hit in four of the last five meetings of these clubs at Minute Maid Park.

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San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies odds, expert picks and prediction

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

The San Francisco Giants (87-50) and Colorado Rockies (63-74) play the opener of a three-game series Monday at Coors Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Giants vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Giants RHP Kevin Gausman (12-5, 2.52 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 through 157 IP.

Allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits and a walk with 7 strikeouts across 5 innings in a no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday.
Hasn’t taken a loss in six starts dating back to July 30 against the Houston Astros, and hasn’t taken a loss across four road starts dating back to June 29 at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (5-6, 4.22 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 through 91 2/3 IP.

Left his last start in Texas after 21 pitches and just 1 inning due to a left hip impingement but is expected to be fine to start here.
Started the season 1-6 but has won four straight decisions over his last six starts dating back to July 29.

Giants at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Giants -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Rockies +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread/ATS: Giants -1.5 (+100) | Rockies +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under: 10.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

Prediction

Giants 5, Rockies 3

Money line (ML)

The first-place GIANTS (-155) are a risky play at this price, but with Gausman on the hill, they’re the play on the road. San Francisco has cashed in four straight as a road favorite and is 23-11 in its last 34 games overall.

You’ll be betting against Freeland and playing the percentages as the Rockies have won six straight starts with the left-hander on the hill.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

GIANTS -1.5 (+100) are worth a small-unit play. Six of San Francisco’s last seven wins against Colorado have been by 2 or more runs, so if you like them on the money line you have to like them on the run line too.

Over/Under (O/U)

Playing the UNDER 10.5 (+105) is always risky business in the rarefied air at Coors Field as the game can turn at the drop of a hat. However, we have two pitchers playing well and the offense should be limited – even at a mile above sea level.

The Under is a perfect 5-for-5 in the last five for the Giants as favorites and 5-1-1 in their last seven on the road.

The Under is 8-1 in the last nine for the Rox as home underdogs and 9-2 in their last 11 inside the division.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers odds, expert picks and prediction

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

The Philadelphia Phillies (70-66) and Milwaukee Brewers (84-54) play the opener of a three-game series Monday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Phillies vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (11-9, 3.01 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 through 182 2/3 IP.

Allowed 4 earned runs on 5 hits and 4 walks in 6 innings in a win Aug. 30 at the Washington Nationals.
Has given up 4 or more earned runs in four consecutive starts and 3 or more earned runs in eight of his previous 10 outings.

Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff (9-7, 2.35 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 through 157 1/3 IP.

Allowed just 1 run on 5 hits and 3 walks with 8 strikeouts across 6 innings in a win at the San Francisco Giants Tuesday. Has won each of his last two starts.
Posted a 2-1 record and 2.77 ERA with 33 strikeouts across 26 IP in five August starts.

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 8:52 a.m. ET.

Money line: Phillies +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Brewers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Phillies +1.5 (-190) | Brewers -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under: 7.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

Prediction

Brewers 4, Phillies 2

Money line (ML)

The BREWERS (-145) are the play with Woodruff on the hill as he looks for his third consecutive victory. While he has been impressive this season, he is especially great at home. Woodruff has a 4-1 record with a 2.08 ERA in 12 starts at Am-Fam Field.

While he lost May 6 in Philadelphia in his only appearance against the Phillies, he was sharp with 1 run and 2 hits allowed with 11 strikeouts over 6 2/3 IP. Back Woodruff and the Brew Crew.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

BREWERS -1.5 (+155) is a strong play on the run line. The Brewers have won by 2 or more runs in 11 of their 12 victories since Aug. 17. They’re humming along right now, so if you like them to win straight up you should like them on the run line too.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 7.5 (-135) as Wheeler and Woodruff should be locked in a pitcher’s duel.

While the Over is 4-1 in the last five starts by Woodruff, it is mostly due to an overwhelming amount of run support or relief pitching issues.

The Under is 10-3-1 in the last 14 games for the Phillies against teams with a winning record and 6-2-1 in their last nine as an underdog.

The Under is 8-3-1 in Milwaukee’s last 12 games and 10-4-2 in its last 16 at home against teams with a winning mark.

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