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San Diego Padres at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Diego Padres at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The San Diego Padres (61-47) travel up to the Bay Area to start a two-game interleague series with the Oakland Athletics (60-47) Tuesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Padres vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1.

LHP Blake Snell is San Diego’s projected starter. He is 4-4 with a 5.44 ERA (84 1/3 IP, 51 ER), 1.61 WHIP, 5.9 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 over 19 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss, 10-4, with 4 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 4 BB and 1 K against the A’s at home Wednesday.
  • 2021 road stats: 1-3 with an 8.02 ERA (42 2/3 IP, 38 ER), 2.02 WHIP and 1.4 BB/K rate through 11 starts.

LHP Sean Manaea makes his 22nd start for the A’s. He is 8-6 with a 3.01 ERA (122 2/3 IP, 41 ER), 1.14 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 this year.

  • Last outing: Win, 10-4, with 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB and 9 K against the Padres Wednesday.
  • 2021 home stats: 4-2 with a 3.34 ERA (64 2/3 IP, 24 ER), 1.25 WHIP and 5.4 K/BB rate across 11 starts.

Padres at Athletics odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 5:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Padres +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Athletics -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Padres +1.5 (-150) | Athletics -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Athletics 4, Padres 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the ATHLETICS (-180) for a half unit because Oakland’s lineup scores more runs per nine innings against left-handed pitching than San Diego’s and ranks higher in both wRC+ and wOBA against lefties. Also, Snell has been awful on the road this season and was roughed up by the A’s last week.

Snell has a 5.97 FIP, 6.7 K-BB% and .415 opponent wOBA on the road, compared to a 3.19 FIP, 20.5% K-BB% and .271 wOBA at home. Furthermore, Snell’s Fangraphs game scoreof 15 for his previous start against the A’s was his second-worst of the season.

On the other side, Manaea’s game score of 81 in his previous start against San Diego was his third-best of the season and his 1.25 xFIP was his best mark this year.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because I need better than Athletics -1.5 (+120) to bet against a San Diego team that has the fourth-best cover rate as a road underdog at 10-3 ATS and a share of the best cover rate in interleague play at 9-2 ATS.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (+105) for a half unit.

Snell has bounced back nicely from terrible starts a couple of times earlier this year and both bullpens have been awesome since the All-Star break.

Oakland’s bullpen has the second-best FIP in the second half of the season and San Diego’s bullpen has the best xFIP and SIERA.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Philadelphia Phillies (53-53) continue a four-game series with the Washington Nationals (49-57) Tuesday. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET at Nationals Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Phillies vs. Nationals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Zack Wheeler is the projected starting pitcher for the Phillies. Through 21 starts this season, the veteran hurler is 8-6 with a 2.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 across 139 2/3 IP.

  • Has been ultra-consistent while giving the Phillies 7-plus innings in nine of his last 13 starts (2.20 ERA over that stretch).
  • Has logged a career-best 12.7% swinging-strike rate and has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5.2-to-1.

LHP Patrick Corbin is the projected starter for the Nationals. He is 6-9 with a 5.78 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 through 109 IP over 20 starts.

  • Going through a rough stretch of late and owns a 7.18 over his last 26 1/3 IP (five starts).
  • Facing the Phillies for a second straight start; allowed 4 ER on 8 hits (including 3 homers) over 5 IP Thursday. Philadelphia batters own an aggregate .771 career OPS against him.

Phillies at Nationals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 2:55 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Phillies -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Nationals +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Phillies -1.5 (-108) | Nationals +1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Prediction

Phillies 5, Nationals 4

Money line (ML)

Philadelphia — which won Monday’s series opener 7-5 —  is tough on left-handed pitching with .7561 OPS. Washington — owner of an overall .830 OPS since July 6 — has logged a league-leading .807 OPS against southpaws but a mere .729 mark against righties.

Wheeler has been a tremendous second-half pitcher over his career with a 2.94 ERA after the All-Star break. In his two years with the Phillies, he’s become a big-time ground-ball pitcher, and that cuts into a weakness for Washington (.667 OPS vs. ground-ball pitchers).

With Wheeler being dialed in and Corbin being an iffy proposition, the PHILLIES (-180) are a solid play in Tuesday’s contest in D.C.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS: both these clubs get mired in a lot of one-run games.

Over/Under (O/U)

Washington puts up solid offensive numbers at home and the Nats own MLB’s top second-half OPS with an .850 figure.

The Phils own an .830 OPS over their last 12 contests on the road. With both bullpens leaning toward the fatigue end on the energy-meter, Monday’s game was ripe for an Over. So is Tuesday’s.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-102).

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Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Baltimore Orioles (38-67) look to make it back-to-back wins against the New York Yankees (56-49) Tuesday night after taking Monday’s series opener 7-1. Let’s analyze the lines around the Orioles vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Orioles LHP Alexander Wells (1-1, 5.28 ERA) makes his third start. He has allowed 9 ER on 17 H and 9 BB with 12 K through 15 1/3 IP.

  • Wells has made just two starts and four total appearances as a rookie this season. In his two starts, he allowed 7 total runs over 10 2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts and 3 home runs allowed.
  • He walked at least 2 batters in each of his four outings, most recently walking 3 across 5 innings in a loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes (0-0, 1.93 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 32 2/3 IP.

  • Cortes has made only three starts this season but has appeared in 11 total games with 7 earned runs allowed.
  • His longest outing of the season was last Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays when he spun 5 innings with 5 strikeouts and only 1 run allowed.

Orioles at Yankees odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Orioles +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Yankees -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Orioles +2.5 (-125) | Yankees -2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Yankees 6, Orioles 3

Money line (ML)

The Yankees have Cortes on the mound, which means their bullpen is likely to get a good amount of work – not necessarily a good thing for New York. Still, Wells is making just his third start of the season for the Orioles and his first two didn’t go well.

Although I like the Yankees to win outright, the money line is far too chalky for me at -280. I would PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

New York is a heavy favorite at home and needs to win by at least 3 runs to cover the run line. It may seem like a tough line to bet after the Orioles just pulled off the 7-1 upset Monday; however, the Yankees should bounce back and put up quite a few runs against Wells.

Cortes has pitched well enough when called upon, too, even if his starts haven’t gone deep into games. Bet the YANKEES -2.5 (+100).

Over/Under (O/U)

The total went Under Monday night with a total of 8 runs. The Under also hit in each of the Orioles’ last five games and10-1 over the Yankees’ last 11 games, so this trend has been strong for both teams.

Take the UNDER 9.5 (+105) again Tuesday.

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Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Seattle Mariners (57-50) continue their three-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays (64-43) Tuesday with first pitch from Tropicana Field scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mariners vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Seattle won the first game of the series Monday, 8-2, as the Mariners roughed up Rays starting RHP Michael Wacha for 6 earned runs. Seattle’s 1B Ty France stood out by hitting 3-for-5 with 1 home run and 3 RBI.

Season series: Mariners lead 5-0.

LHP Yusei Kikuchi makes his 20th start for the Mariners. Kikuchi is 6-6 with a 4.01 ERA (114 1/3 IP, 51 ER), 1.16 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9.

  • Last outing: Loss, 11-4, with 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB and 7 K Wednesday against the Houston Astros.
  • Kikuchi beat Tampa June 18 with 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB and 6 K in Seattle’s 5-1 home victory.

RHP Luis Patino is on the mound for the Rays. Patino 2-2 with a 4.26 ERA (31 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 over six starts and two relief appearances.

  • Last outing: Win, 14-0, with 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB and 8 K Thursday against the New York Yankees.
  • 2021 home splits: 1-1 with a 0.61 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 7 H, 4 BB and 16 K in three starts and one bullpen outing.

Mariners at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

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

  • Money line: Mariners +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Rays -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mariners +1.5 (-160) | Rays -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Prediction

Rays 5, Mariners 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the RAYS (-170) for a half unit – if at all – because we are getting the worst of the number as there has been “sharp” line movement toward Tampa.

Steam on the Rays has pushed them up from a -135 money line favorite on the opener to the current price based on the following reasons: Patino’s fantastic numbers at home, Tampa’s clear-cut edge in relief pitching and the recent acquisition of DH Nelson Cruz should improve the Rays’ hitting vs. left-handed pitching.

First of all, the Rays’ relievers are ranked first or second as a unit in WAR, SIERA, FIP, K-BB% and home run per nine-inning rate.

While Seattle’s bullpen has pitched well this season, we saw a Mariners collapse Sunday against the Texas Rangers thanks in large part to Seattle trading away awesome closing RHP Kendall Graveman at the trade deadline.

Also, Tampa’s lineup struggled against lefty pitching during the first half of the season which prompted the Rays to trade for Cruz who’s deadly vs. left-handed pitching. Moreover, Cruz is 4-for-5 lifetime against Kikuchi with 2 home runs 100.6 mph exit velocity.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS since I don’t “like” Tampa enough to lay it with the Rays -1.5 (+125).

Furthermore, Tampa is 18-23 ATS as a home favorite and Seattle is 27-20 as a road underdog.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 8.5 (-125) for a half unit because we are seeing “reverse line movement” despite one-sided action and Over-friendly trends which are most certainly baked into the price.

For instance, according to Pregame.com, more than 80% of the bets placed are on the Over but the Under is heavily juiced and is heading to a flat 8-run total. It’s always a red flag in sports betting when the House makes the more popular side cheaper.

That said, Seattle is 30-16-1 O/U as a road underdog and the Over has cashed in three of the five Mariners-Rays meetings this season.

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Cleveland Indians at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cleveland Indians at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Indians (52-51) battle the Toronto Blue Jays (54-49) Tuesday at 7:07 p.m. ET in what marks the second game of a four-game set at Rogers Centre. Let’s analyze the lines around the Indians vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Zach Plesac is the projected starting pitcher for the Indians. Across 14 starts Plesac is 6-3 with a 4.26 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 5.8 K/9, and 1.8 BB/9 in 80 1/3 IP.

  • Has struggled a bit on the road posting a 4.59 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 33 1/3 IP through six starts.

LHP Hyun Jin Ryu is the projected starter for the Blue Jays. He is 10-5 with a 3.26 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 7.3 K/9, and 1.9 BB/9 in 116 IP over 20 starts.

  • Threw 6 shutout innings against the Boston Red Sox in his last start.
  • In limited plate appearances, Cleveland batters own an aggregate .599 OPS against Ryu.

Indians at Blue Jays odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Indians +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Blue Jays -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Indians +1.5 (-115) | Blue Jays -1.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Indians 3

Money line (ML)

Cleveland took Monday’s opener but has otherwise been in a tailspin since late June. The Indians are 11-20 over their last 31 games.

Toronto has been quite good in the second half, posting a robust .852 OPS going into Monday’s contest.

Toronto is a lean at around -200. PASS on the current tag.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Toronto’s offense, Ryu’s history vs. Cleveland and the Jays’ average margin of victory over their last six wins being 4.57 runs makes for value to leverage in a TORONTO -1.5 (-107).

Over/Under (O/U)

Too many signals at cross purposes. PASS.

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Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Houston Astros (64-42) kick off a two-game road series Tuesday against the defending world champion Los Angeles Dodgers (64-43). First pitch coming at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze the lines around the Astros vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (8-2, 3.23 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 through 97 2/3 IP.

  • He has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 12 of his 17 starts.
  • Has a 6.55 ERA through his last two starts after allowing 4 earned runs in each.

Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler (11-1, 2.19 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 135 2/3 IP.

  • Buehler has given up 2 or fewer earned runs in 16 of his 21 starts.
  • He has an ERA of 0.99 across his last four starts; the Dodgers are 3-1 in those games.

Astros at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Astros +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Astros +1.5 (-145) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Dodgers 5, Astros 4

Money line (ML)

The Astros have lost two in a row and are 3-3 on their road trip. They have the third-highest road-winning percentage in the league this year.

The Dodgers have won two games in a row and are 33-18 at Dodger Stadium. They are 14-7 with Buehler on the mound.

These teams split a two-game series at Houston in May.

Take the DODGERS (-180).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Astros are 55-51 ATS overall and 27-25 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games but did cover it in six of the seven games prior.

The Dodgers are 51-56 ATS overall and 25-26 ATS at Dodger Stadium. They have covered the spread in four of their last 14 games.

Take the ASTROS +1.5 (-145).

Over/Under (O/U)

Four of McCullers’ last five, and eight of his last 10, starts had totals of 9 or more runs. Eight of the Astros’ last 11 games have had totals of 9 or more runs.

Three of Buehler’s last five starts have had totals of 9 or more runs. Three of the last five games for Los Angeles had totals of 9 or more runs.

Take OVER 8.5 (-115).

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New York Mets at Miami Marlins odds, picks and prediction

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

The New York Mets (55-49) and Miami Marlins (44-61) open a four-game NL East series Monday at 7:10 p.m. ET at loanDepot park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mets vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Tylor Megill is the projected starting pitcher for the Mets. He is 1-0 with a 2.04 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 through 35 1/3 IP spanning seven starts.

  • Enters this start on a roll with a 1.04 ERA and 1.04 WHIP across 5 starts in July.
  • Has benefited from a .270 batting average on balls in play and a 93.0% left-on-base rate.

LHP Jesus Luzardo is the projected starter for the Marlins. He is 2-4 with a 6.87 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 over 38 IP across six starts and seven relief appearances.

  • Was acquired from the Oakland Athletics last week. Owns a 4.79 career ERA.

Mets at Marlins odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Mets -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Marlins +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mets -1.5 (+105) | Marlins +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Marlins 4, Mets 3

Money line (ML)

The Mets are just 4-6 — with four 1-run victories — over their last 10 games. They are on the road after an 11-game homestand, and New York is just 6-9 over its last 15 games away from Citi Field.

The Marlins were swept over the weekend by the New York Yankees. The Marlins are just 6-14 since July 8. At home this season the Fish are a respectable 24-26 with a plus-21 run differential.

Luzardo is a wildcard, but MIAMI (+140) is a solid play. Megill is too far over his skis with a 2.04 surface ERA, and the New York bullpen isn’t in the best of shape heading into this set.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the run line and concentrate on the straight-up Miami play to get the best bang for your buck.

Over/Under (O/U)

Not much of a lean here — just a sliver of room on the UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-65) and Milwaukee Brewers (63-43) open a three-game NL Central series Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET at American Family Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Bryse Wilson is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 2-3 with a 5.88 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 over 33 2/3 IP spanning eight starts.

  • Was activated Saturday after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves. Has spent most of this season with Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Has been undone by a .345 batting average on balls in play in the majors.

LHP Eric Lauer is the projected starter for the Brewers. Through 14 games (10 starts), he is 3-4 with a 3.78 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 over 64 1/3 IP.

  • Facing the Pirates for a second straight start. Allowed 1 ER over 3 IP (2 BB, 4K) out of the bullpen Wednesday.
  • Owns a 1.54 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over his last four starts.

Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Pirates +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Brewers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-110) | Brewers -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -133)

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Prediction

Pirates 5, Brewers 4

Money line (ML)

Wilson has been hurt by a .345 BABIP; Lauer has been aided by a .266 figure.

The Bucs took two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend and also performed well in recent road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. The recent play makes for a lean toward the visiting nine in Monday’s series opener.

TAKE PITTSBURGH (+200).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Bettors looking to leverage a run-and-a-half of insurance should consider a line watch. PIRATES -1.5 (-105) makes for some value.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. A -125 tag on the Under would make for a lean that way. Milwaukee does not have a good offense, and righties swing them around to the lesser side of their splits.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-65) and Milwaukee Brewers (63-43) open a three-game NL Central series Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET at American Family Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Bryse Wilson is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 2-3 with a 5.88 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 over 33 2/3 IP spanning eight starts.

  • Was activated Saturday after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves. Has spent most of this season with Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Has been undone by a .345 batting average on balls in play in the majors.

LHP Eric Lauer is the projected starter for the Brewers. Through 14 games (10 starts), he is 3-4 with a 3.78 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 over 64 1/3 IP.

  • Facing the Pirates for a second straight start. Allowed 1 ER over 3 IP (2 BB, 4K) out of the bullpen Wednesday.
  • Owns a 1.54 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over his last four starts.

Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pirates +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Brewers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-110) | Brewers -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -133)

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Prediction

Pirates 5, Brewers 4

Money line (ML)

Wilson has been hurt by a .345 BABIP; Lauer has been aided by a .266 figure.

The Bucs took two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend and also performed well in recent road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. The recent play makes for a lean toward the visiting nine in Monday’s series opener.

TAKE PITTSBURGH (+200).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Bettors looking to leverage a run-and-a-half of insurance should consider a line watch. PIRATES -1.5 (-105) makes for some value.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. A -125 tag on the Under would make for a lean that way. Milwaukee does not have a good offense, and righties swing them around to the lesser side of their splits.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-65) and Milwaukee Brewers (63-43) open a three-game NL Central series Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET at American Family Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Bryse Wilson is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 2-3 with a 5.88 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 over 33 2/3 IP spanning eight starts.

  • Was activated Saturday after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves. Has spent most of this season with Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Has been undone by a .345 batting average on balls in play in the majors.

LHP Eric Lauer is the projected starter for the Brewers. Through 14 games (10 starts), he is 3-4 with a 3.78 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 over 64 1/3 IP.

  • Facing the Pirates for a second straight start. Allowed 1 ER over 3 IP (2 BB, 4K) out of the bullpen Wednesday.
  • Owns a 1.54 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over his last four starts.

Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pirates +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Brewers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-110) | Brewers -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -133)

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Prediction

Pirates 5, Brewers 4

Money line (ML)

Wilson has been hurt by a .345 BABIP; Lauer has been aided by a .266 figure.

The Bucs took two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend and also performed well in recent road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. The recent play makes for a lean toward the visiting nine in Monday’s series opener.

TAKE PITTSBURGH (+200).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Bettors looking to leverage a run-and-a-half of insurance should consider a line watch. PIRATES -1.5 (-105) makes for some value.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. A -125 tag on the Under would make for a lean that way. Milwaukee does not have a good offense, and righties swing them around to the lesser side of their splits.

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