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Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees odds, picks and prediction

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

The New York Yankees (56-48) host the Baltimore Orioles (37-67) for a three-game series, beginning Monday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium will be at 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Orioles vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Orioles RHP Jorge Lopez (2-12, 6.19 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 96 IP.

  • The Orioles won the last three games started by Lopez despite him allowing 10 runs over just 11 1/3 combined innings.
  • He had a 7.20 ERA in June and July, posting a record of just 1-6 in those two months.

Yankees LHP Andrew Heaney (6-7, 5.27 ERA) makes his 19th start of the season and his first with the Yankees. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 through 94 IP.

  • Heaney is making his Yankees debut after being traded by the Los Angeles Angels; he allowed 3 or fewer runs in three of his last four starts.
  • He has five starts with at least 8 strikeouts this season and has allowed only 2 home runs in his last four starts after allowing 3 against the Yankees June 29.

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 11:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Orioles +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Yankees -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Orioles +1.5 (-105) | Yankees -1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -130 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Yankees 7, Orioles 4

Money line (ML)

The Yankees have gotten into a groove in the last week or so, going 6-2 over their last eight games. They swept the Miami Marlins and took two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays the series prior and have held opponents to 3 or fewer runs in six of their last eight games.

As much as I like the Yankees, I’ll PASS on the money line at -270 and much prefer to bet the spread.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

New York is an impressive 8-2 against the spread in its last 10 games, all of which were on the road. The Yankees covered in each of their three games as favorites against the Marlins and should keep that up against the Orioles, who are only 5-5 ATS in that same span.

Bet the YANKEES -1.5 (-130) to cover the spread at home tonight.

Over/Under (O/U)

Surprisingly, it has been the Yankees pitching that has been dominant lately, which has caused the total to go Under in nine of their last 10 games. With Heaney on the mound and Lopez pitching for the Orioles, this has the makings of a high-scoring game.

Take the OVER 9.5 (-130).

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Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals odds, picks and prediction

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

The Philadelphia Phillies (52-53) start a four-game series with the Washington Nationals (49-56) Monday. 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.

LHP Ranger Suarez is the projected starting pitcher for the Phillies. Suarez is 5-3 with a 1.12 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 9.4 K/9, and 3.1 BB/9 in 40 1/3 IP. All 27 of his appearances have come in relief.

  • Is expected to be a starter for the balance of the season after the team’s acquisition of RHP Ian Kennedy to serve as closer. Has logged six appearances of more than 2 innings but none since July 11.
  • His ERA is buoyed by a .188 batting average on balls in play and an 85.8% left-on-base rate.

RHP Josiah Gray is the projected starter for the Nationals. Gray is a rookie who came over from the Dodgers in the RHP Max Scherzer trade. He made his first Major League start on July 25.

  • Gray has coughed up 4 home runs and 6 ER in 8 IP through one start and one relief appearance. He walked 5 and struck out 13 across the two games.
  • Is a converted shortstop who has only been pitching full-time for a few years. Called up last month after clocking just 198 Minor League innings from 2018-21.

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 10:54 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Phillies -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Nationals +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Phillies -1.5 (+120) | Nationals +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -135 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Nationals 5, Phillies 4

Money line (ML)

Washington is tough on left-handed pitching, recording a league-leading .811 OPS, and righties swing the Phillies around to the lesser side of their platoon splits with a .704 OPS.

Statcast quality-of-contact numbers peg Philly as being rather lucky in their run-scoring so far; the numbers for the Nationals swing the other way.

Philadelphia is just 5-8 since July 20 and is 1-4 in road games over that stretch. The Nats are 4-2 with an .862 OPS over their last six games.

BACK THE NATIONALS (+100).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the added juice in the run line prop.

Over/Under (O/U)

Washington puts up solid offensive numbers at home and is on a nice roll with the bats. Neither bullpen should scare off an Over bettor, and both could have used a day off and figure to be tired heading into this series.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-135).

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Cleveland Indians at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and prediction

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

The Cleveland Indians (51-51) battle the Toronto Blue Jays (54-48) Monday at 3:07 p.m. ET in what marks the opening 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 Eli Morgan is the projected starting pitcher for the Indians. He is 1-3 with a 7.47 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 1.4 BB/9 over 31 1/3 IP spanning seven starts.

  • Rookie who has exhibited good control but hittable stuff through his first seven MLB starts. Yielded 3 or more runs in each outing.
  • Right-handed batters own a 1.008 OPS against him. A way-above-average 78% of Toronto’s plate appearances against right-handed pitchers are logged by right-handed bats.

LHP Robbie Ray is the projected starter for the Blue Jays. He is 9-5 with a 3.04 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 through 118 1/3 IP across 20 starts.

  • Allowed 3 home runs in a July 21 clunker against the Boston Red Sox but bounced back to allow just 1 run over 6 frames against the same BoSox squad Wednesday.
  • Has benefited from a .266 batting average on balls in play and a 90.8% left-on-base rate.

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 10:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Indians +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Blue Jays -310 (bet $31 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Indians +2.5 (-145) | Blue Jays -2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Indians 4

Money line (ML)

Cleveland has been in a tailspin since late-June and is 10-20 over its last 30 games.

Toronto has been quite good in the second half, posting a robust .852 OPS while going 9-6 through 15 games.

PASS on a money line that looks to have true odds well-bracketed on both sides.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The 2-and-a-half-run play is worth a line watch. With Morgan posting some serviceable innings over his last 2 starts and Ray coming off a 108-pitch outing, there is some value in Cleveland +2.5 if you can get a price of -125 or better.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Blue Jays offense has been cranking out impressive performances and a recent Indians downturn with the bats is partially due to some BABIP shortage.

Peg some fade to Ray’s overall numbers and figure the Indians as having a fatigued bullpen which could’ve used a Monday off day. TAKE THE OVER 9.5 (-105).

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Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and prediction

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

The Seattle Mariners (56-50) continue their 10-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (64-42) Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Mariners vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Mariners RHP Chris Flexen (9-5, 3.81 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 through 108 2/3 IP.

  • Flexen allowed 7 runs on 9 hits in only 4 innings in an 8-6 loss to the Houston Astros Tuesday his last time out.
  • The Mariners are 13-6 this season when he starts.

Rays RHP Michael Wacha (2-2, 4.79 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 71 1/3 IP.

  • Wacha lasted 3 2/3 innings and allowed 5 runs on 11 hits in a 5-1 loss at the Mariners June 18.
  • He has pitched more than 5 innings only three times this season.

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 8:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mariners +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Rays -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mariners +1.5 (-140) | Rays -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -135 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Rays 6, Mariners 5

Money line (ML)

The Mariners swept the Rays in a four-game series in Seattle in June; however, they are 23-27 on the road this season. They have lost two of the first three games of their current road trip and Flexen has lost his last two starts.

The Rays are 34-20 at home and have won four straight games. They’ve won nine of their last 12 games and are 36-29 against teams at or above .500.

Take the RAYS (-190).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Mariners are 59-47 ATS overall and 28-22 ATS on the road. They are 1-4 ATS in their last five games and failed to cover the spread in their last two games. They have not gone more than two games without covering the spread since failing to do so in six straight May 17-23.

The Rays are also 59-47 ATS overall but are 27-27 ATS at home. They are 3-1 ATS in their last four games but are 0-4 ATS against Seattle.

Take the MARINERS +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

Tropicana Field’s Over percentage this season is 49.1%.

Five of the Mariners’ last six games, and 11 of their last 12 road games, finished with 9 or more runs.

Three of the last four, and eight of the last 12, games for the Rays had totals of 9 or more runs.

Two of the four games so far in the season series had 9 or more runs.

Take OVER 8.5 (-135).

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Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

After winning two of the first three games of the series, the Colorado Rockies (46-59) hope to pick up a road series win over the San Diego Padres (60-47) Sunday. First pitch is at 4:10 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Rockies LHP Austin Gomber (8-5, 3.69 ERA) makes his 18th start of the year. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 90 1/3 IP.

  • He is facing the Padres for the fourth time this season. He is 1-0 with an ERA of 0.47 through 19 1/3 innings against them.
  • He won each of his last five decisions.

Padres RHP Reiss Knehr (0-0, 4.91 ERA) makes his second-ever start in the majors. He walked 4 and struck out 3 with 2 earned runs allowed through 3 2/3 innings against the Rockies in his MLB debut.

  • His major league debut was July 9 against the Rockies. He lasted only 3 2/3 innings but the Padres won 4-2.
  • He was 6-2 with a 3.66 ERA over 13 starts with Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso.

Rockies at Padres odds, lines, picks and prediction

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

  • Money line: Rockies +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Padres -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-160) | Padres -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Padres 5, Rockies 3

Money line (ML)

The Rockies, with two wins in a row this series over the Padres, no longer have the worst road record in the majors, although they are tied for the fewest road wins with 13. It is the second time all season they have won two consecutive road games. Their only road series win was over the Padres just before the All-Star break.

Despite two losses in a row at Petco Park, the Padres have the second-most home victories this season. While Knehr might not go deep into the game, their bullpen has an MLB-best 2.94 ERA. They have not lost three straight home games since being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in April.

Take the PADRES (-155).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Rockies have improved to 23-29 ATS on the road having gone 7-2 ATS on their current road trip.

The Padres are only 27-30 ATS at home this season and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games.

Considering the season-long performance of both teams goes against the most recent trends, it is bound to correct itself.

Take the PADRES -1.5 (+130).

Over/Under (O/U)

Over 52% of games at Petco Park this season went Over the projected total.

Four of the Rockies’ nine games on this road trip had 9 or more runs scored and four of the Padres’ last 11 games have had a total of 9-plus runs.

Only four of the 15 games this season between the two teams had 9 or more runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (59-47) and Los Angeles Angels (52-52) finish a four-game AL West set Sunday at 4:07 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium. Let’s analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Daulton Jefferies is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics. The 25-year-old is making his second career start.

  • Allowed 5 ER in 2 IP in his MLB debut against the Texas Rangers last September.
  • Recorded a 5.19 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 59 IP across 12 starts at Triple-A Las Vegas this year.

LHP Reid Detmers is the projected starter for the Angels. The 22-year-old is making his MLB debut.

  • Recently recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake where he made just one start after logging a 3.50 ERA over 12 starts (54 IP) at Double-A Rocket City.
  • Just one year removed from pitching at the University of Louisville; he was the No. 10 selection in the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Athletics at Angels odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Athletics +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Athletics -1.5 (+145) | Angels +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Angels 6, Athletics 4

Money line (ML)

In a series with box scores like those of the 1910s, the Athletics won two of the first three games. All 3 contests were shutouts.

A struggling Oakland offense owns a .647 OPS over its last 29 games. The Angels own a .628 OPS over their last 12 games.

For Sunday, peg the Angels as the side with the most value. Los Angeles is 4-1 over its last five home-series finales, and they have the more talented starter on the mound. A perceived A’s edge in relief pitching is very much due to a .272 batting average on balls in play and a 10.1% rate of fly balls landing as home runs.

Oakland is closing out a 10-game road trip.

BACK THE ANGELS (-125).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

STEER CLEAR of the juice-filled run-line action.

Over/Under (O/U)

Warm day, wind out. Despite its recent struggles, Los Angeles has a top-five offense at home. Add in a fade of the Oakland bullpen, and BACK THE OVER 9.5 (-105).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (63-43) and Arizona Diamondbacks (33-72) play the rubber match of their three-game series Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Dodgers LHP Julio Urias (12-3, 3.54 ERA) makes his 22nd start of the year. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 124 2/3 IP.

  • Urias has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in five of his last six starts.
  • He went 6 2/3 innings in his only start this season against the Diamondbacks allowing 1 run on 3 hits and striking out 8 without issuing a walk. He picked up the win in a 9-1 victory.

Diamondbacks LHP Caleb Smith (3-7, 4.61 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 through 84 IP.

  • This will be his third start of the year against the Dodgers. He lasted 1 inning and allowed 9 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in a 22-1 loss July 10 in Los Angeles last time he faced them.
  • Arizona is 2-9 when Smith starts this season.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Dodgers -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -2.5 (-110) | Diamondbacks +2.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers are now 10-2 against the Diamondbacks. Their 30 road wins are third-most in the majors, trailing just the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants. While they have lost Urias’ last two starts they are 15-6 when he is on the mound, including a 9-3 record on the road.

The Diamondbacks had their five-game home win streak snapped Saturday. You can’t ignore the fact they are 2-9 with Smith starting, and that he has allowed 5 or more runs in three of his last four starts.

Take the DODGERS (-270).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Dodgers are 50-56 ATS overall, and 25-30 ATS on the road, and will have to win by at least 3 runs to cover this afternoon. They have won by at least 3 runs only twice in their last 13 games, although six of their 10 wins over Arizona would cover that spread.

The Diamondbacks are 51-54 ATS overall but 28-23 ATS at Chase Field. Five of their nine losses with Smith starting have been by at least 3 runs, but they only have three such losses in their last 12 games.

While I expect Arizona to lose outright, I like them for the cover with the larger spread. Take the DIAMONDBACKS +2.5 (-125).

Over/Under (O/U)

Angel Stadium is the only ballpark with a higher Over percentage than Chase Field’s 62.0% this season.

Both games in the series have had double-digit totals, and seven of the 12 games between the two teams have had totals of 10 or more.

That said, only three of Urias’ last 10 starts and three of Smith’s 11 starts have had totals of 10 or more runs.

Take UNDER 9.5 (-120).

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Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Boston Red Sox (38-25) host the rival Toronto Blue Jays (31-29) for a four-game set beginning Friday. First pitch at Fenway Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Red Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Blue Jays RHP Ross Stripling (2-3, 4.71 ERA) makes his ninth start and 10th appearance. He owns a 1.41 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 over 42 IP.

  • Allowing career-worst rates of hard contact and fly balls
  • Has shown improvement over his last 17 IP (two starts, one relief appearance) with 2 ER and 14 K while going 2-0

Red Sox RHP Garrett Richards (4-4, 3.88 ERA) makes his 13th start, which will be his most since 2018. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 over 65 innings.

  • 1-1 in two starts against the Jays this season with a 4.76 ERA and 1.85 WHIP over 11 1/3 IP
  • 1-3 with a 6.38 ERA and .819 opponent OPS through four starts at Fenway Park this year

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Blue Jays at Red Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:09 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blue Jays +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Red Sox -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays +1.5 (-160) |  Red Sox -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 4

Money line (ML)

The BLUE JAYS (+115) are a good underdog pick. They’ve had success getting to Richards already this season, and the veteran journeyman has struggled in his newest home park.

Toronto also ranks better than Boston in all of OPS, wOBA, wRC+, K% and BB% against right-handed pitching. Those walk and strikeout rates loom especially large in this starter matchup.

The Boston bullpen has been the better of the two relief units over the last 14 days, but it has also been worked more.

Five Red Sox relievers saw time in Thursday’s 12-8 win over the Houston Astros. The Jays used just two relievers in a 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox Thursday.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-160) are also a nice play with the run of insurance in the event of a loss.

The Toronto bullpen has pitched to a 4.73 xFIP over the last 14 days and shouldn’t be trusted with a lead, even if Stripling is able to sustain his strong recent run.

Backing the JAYS +0.5 (-140) on the FIRST 5 INNINGS line is a less expensive play while most likely keeping the ball in the hands of the starters.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 9.5 (-115) is the best play in Blue Jays-Red Sox.

Both offenses are handling right-handed pitching well and neither starter should be expected to go too deep into Friday’s series opener.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (31-28) go for the road series win over the Chicago White Sox (37-24) Thursday. First pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field will be at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The series is tied 1-1 after Toronto’s 6-2 win Wednesday.

Blue Jays LHP Hyun Jin Ryu (5-3, 3.23 ERA) makes his 12th start. He enters with a 1.11 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 64 innings.

  • Allowing 1.1 HR/9 with his hard-hit and fly-ball rates both well above his career average
  • Gave up 7 runs (6 earned) on 7 hits and 3 walks over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Houston Astros in his last start Friday

White Sox LHP Dallas Keuchel (4-1, 4.25 ERA) has pitched a total of 65 2/3 innings over 12 starts. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 4.5 K/9.

  • His 60.0% ground-ball rate is his best since 2017 with the Houston Astros
  • Pitched to a no-decision over 6 innings Friday against the Detroit Tigers; allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on 5 hits and 1 walk with 3 strikeouts

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Blue Jays at White Sox odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:12 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | White Sox -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blue Jays -1.5 (+135) |  White Sox +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

White Sox 4, Blue Jays 3

Money line (ML)

The WHITE SOX (-105) are the team to back as slight home underdogs in the series finale off of Wednesday’s loss.

They’re tied for second in baseball with a .808 team OPS against left-handed pitching while the Blue Jays are 13th at a rate of .741. Though Toronto has a quality 40.7% ground-ball rate against lefties, it’s last in baseball with a 26.4% rate of hard contact in the split.

Ryu should bounce back from his worst outing of the season, but the hard-hit and fly-ball rates are still concerning.

The Blue Jays also used four relievers for the final four innings of Wednesday’s game, including RHP Jordan Romero, while Sox used three. Chicago already has a significant advantage in the bullpens with an MLB-best 3.58 xFIP on the season.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Back the WHITE SOX +1.5 (-165) with a run of insurance in the event of a loss, albeit as a less profitable play than the outright upset.

Ryu has the advantage in the starting pitching matchup but Chicago should be able to do its damage against the Jays bullpen.

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet UNDER 8.5 (-105). The Jays are at their worst against left-handed pitching, including 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He leads the American League with 18 home runs through 59 games but just 2 of those have come against lefties.

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

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

The St. Louis Cardinals (30-24) and Los Angeles Dodgers (32-22) tangle Tuesday in the second game of their three-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP John Gant is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He is 4-3 with a 1.81 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 and 6.2 BB/9 across 44 2/3 IP over 9 starts. Gant allowed 2 or fewer runs in 7 straight starts.

LHP David Price is the projected starter for the Dodgers. He is 1-0 with a 3.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 over 16 1/3 IP through 2 starts and 9 relief appearances. Price figures to go 2-3 innings in front of a quality L.A. bullpen which is especially effective against right-handed bats.

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Cardinals at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Cardinals +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS:  Cardinals +1.5 (-135) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 3

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers won Monday’s opener 9-4. That victory snapped a three-game losing skid, but L.A. is 14-5 dating back to May 11.

The Redbirds got off to a not-wholly-supported fast start to the season and have been a fairly solid fade candidate since mid-May. They are 7-9 over their last 16 games. St. Louis coughed up 5 or more runs in five of its last eight games.

Gant does well to limit hard contact and get ground balls, but he has also benefited from a high 85.0% left-on-base rate and an ultra-low home run/fly ball figure (3.0%).

Price and the L.A. bullpen figure as a solid combo to leverage the Dodgers relievers’ success against right-handed bats (against a Cardinals lineup that swings much more from that side than most teams).

BACK THE DODGERS (-200). Consider a split play with the L.A. side on the run line.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

BACK THE DODGERS -1.5 (+110). The expected 7 innings from the Dodgers bullpen is a slight knock against the fade of the Cardinals and a likable Over feel.

Over/Under (O/U)

TAKE THE OVER 8 (-115). A significant fade of Gant and the St. Louis bullpen is at play. Plus, a batter’s breeze hurts a more fly-prone Cardinals relief corps.

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