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Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (20-18) continue their series on the road against the Chicago White Sox (13-27) for the 2nd of their 3-game series on Saturday night. First pitch is 7:15 p.m. ET at Guaranteed Rate Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 3-2.

The Astros took the series opener Friday 5-1 after a rain delay of more than 2 hours. OF Ryan Tucker’s 2-run double in the 5th gave the Astros a 2-1 lead and they never looked back. RHP J.P. France picked up his 1st win of the year with 6 2/3 scoreless innings. It was the Astros’ 3rd win in a row.

The White Sox have lost 3 in a row and 4 of their last 5 games. They have scored 4 combined runs in the losing streak.

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Astros at White Sox projected starters

RHP Brandon Bielak vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Bielak (0-1, 4.15 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season and 3rd appearance. He has a 1.96 WHIP, 5 BB and 6 K through 8 2/3 IP.

Lost his last (and first) start 3-1 to Seattle, allowing 3 R (2 ER), 10 H and 2 BB in 4 2/3 IP
Has 3.18 ERA in 3 relief appearances vs. Chicago (5 2/3 IP)

Cease (2-2, 5.58 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.51 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 through 40 1/3 IP.

0-2 with 10.93 ERA in last 3 starts (14 IP)
0-3 with 5.13 ERA in 5 career starts vs. Astros

Astros at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Astros +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | White Sox -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-185) | White Sox -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Astros at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, White Sox 3

Moneyline

It is interesting to see the Astros with positive odds in this game on the moneyline. They are 12-7 on the road this season and the White Sox are 6-11 at home and are 3-6 in their last 9 games.

The Astros have won 3 in a row. They have beaten the White Sox in 5 of the last 7 meetings.

BET ASTROS (+105).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Betting the Astros to simply cover isn’t worth the -185 odds.

The White Sox only have 2 wins of 2 or more runs in their last 9 games.

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Over/Under

Only 1 of the 5 games the teams have played this season has had more than 9 total runs.

The Astros have not scored more than 5 runs in their last 6 games and also in 8 of their last 9.

The White Sox have not scored more than 3 in their last 3.

BET UNDER 9 (-120).

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (21-18) and Baltimore Orioles (25-13) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Saturday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Orioles lead 1-0

The Pirates lost 3-6 as +137 underdogs at the Orioles Friday. Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight games and 10 of its last 11.

The Orioles closed as -148 home favorites in Friday’s win. OF Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle as Baltimore won its 3rd straight game.

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Pirates at Orioles projected starters

RHP Roansy Contreras vs. RHP Tyler Wells

Contreras (3-3, 4.74 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 38 innings.

Last outing: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 10-1 loss vs. Toronto Blue Jays Sunday
First career start vs. Orioles

Wells (2-1, 3.15 ERA) makes his 7th start and 8th appearance. He has a 0.78 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 40 innings.

Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 3-2 loss in extra innings at Atlanta Braves Sunday
First career start vs. Pirates

Pirates at Orioles odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pirates +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Orioles -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-140) | Orioles -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pirates at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Pirates 4

Moneyline

PASS.

Baltimore (-175) should hand the Pirates their 4th straight loss, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Orioles should win by multiple runs. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ORIOLES -1.5 (+115).

Nine of Baltimore’s last 10 wins have been by multiple runs. The Orioles have been playing well vs. winning teams lately and are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. teams with a winning record. Five of Pittsburgh’s last 6 losses have been by multiple runs and it should struggle to keep this game close with its disadvantage at starting pitcher.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Over is 8-3-2 in Pittsburgh’s last 13 games vs. teams with a winning record and 7-3-1 in Baltimore’s last 11 after a win.

These teams tend to play high-scoring games vs. each other, with the Over going 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings, and Saturday’s matchup should be another offensive showcase with the inconsistent Contreras on the mound for Pittsburgh.

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Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (25-13) and Toronto Blue Jays (22-16) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Saturday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0

The Braves lost 3-0 as -145 favorites at the Blue Jays Friday. Atlanta has lost back-to-back games for the 1st time since April 23.

The Blue Jays closed as +134 home underdogs in Friday’s win. OF Daulton Varsho homered for the Blue Jays, who have won 4 of their last 6 games.

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Braves at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Bryce Elder vs. RHP José Berríos

Elder (3-0, 1.74 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 41 1/3 innings.

Last outing: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K in a 3-2 win in extra innings vs. Baltimore Orioles Sunday
First career start vs. Blue Jays

Berríos (3-3, 4.91 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 40 1/3 innings.

Last outing: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K in an 8-2 win at Pittsburgh Pirates last Saturday
Only career start vs. Braves: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 9 ER, 9 H, 4 BB, 7 K in a 12-7 loss August 6, 2019

Braves at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Blue Jays -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves +1.5 (-190) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Braves at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Braves 5

Moneyline

BET BLUE JAYS (-125).

Toronto appears to have come out of its recent slump after Friday’s win. The Blue Jays have played well at Rogers Centre lately and are 6-1 in their last 7 home games. Toronto is 20-6 in its last 26 home games vs. right-handed starters and should be able to take advantage of Elder, who only has 16 career starts in the majors.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Braves are 4th-best away team at covering the run line this season at 68.4%. Atlanta +1.5 (-190) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the run line when Blue Jays moneyline is the better play. Bet Toronto moneyline and/or the total instead.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9.5 (+100).

The Over is 21-6-2 in Atlanta’s last 29 road games vs. teams with a winning record and 24-9-1 in its last 34 after scoring 2 or fewer runs.

The Over has hit in 7 of Toronto’s last 9 games vs. right-handed starters and should cash again Saturday with an unproven pitcher like Elder on the mound.

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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (19-20) play the middle contest of a 3-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (24-15) Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Padres lost their 3rd consecutive game in Friday’s series opener, falling 4-2. San Diego has dropped 5 of the past 6 games overall, including 3 in a row against Los Angeles, to slip back under .500 on the season.

The Dodgers have won 3 in a row and 5 of the previous 6 contests. In addition, L.A. is an impressive 11-2 in the past 13 games dating back to April 28, opening up a 3-game lead over the 2nd-place Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Padres at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Joe Musgrove vs. LHP Julio Urias

Musgrove (1-0, 6.75 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 13 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 2 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 5-2 extra-innings home loss vs. the Dodgers last Sunday
Last season vs. Dodgers: 0-2, 3.63 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 23 K, .231 opponent batting average (OBA) in 3 starts

Urias (4-3, 3.77 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9, 9.5 K/9 in 45 1/3 IP innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 5-2 extra-innings road win vs. the Padres last Sunday
Home splits this season: 3-1, 1.82 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 5 ER), .205 OBA in 4 starts

Padres at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-160) | Dodgers -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Padres 2

Moneyline

The DODGERS (-155) are playing well, and they’re not priced out of line on their home field.

The Padres (+125) are 1-5 in the past 6 games overall, while cashing in just 2 of the previous 8 tries in Game 2 of a series. They’re also just 1-5 in the past 6 against teams with a winning overall record, too.

Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (+135) are a decent value on the run line. Not only has L.A. won 3 in a row, but it has cashed on the run line in each outing. In fact, as a favorite, Los Angeles is 10-1 in the past 11 games as a favorite, while covering the run line in 8 of the past 9 as a fave.

The Padres +1.5 (-160) failed to cover as an underdog on the run line in Friday’s opener, and they’re 0-2 on the run line in the past 2 as a ‘dog against the Dodgers.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (-115) is worth a look, as the Under is on fire for San Diego lately.

The Padres have cashed the Under in 9 straight games, including all 4 meetings with the Dodgers this season. In fact, San Diego has plated 5 total runs in the past 3 meetings with Los Angeles.

While the Under and Over has alternated for the Dodgers in the past 4 outings, the Under is 5-2 across the previous 7 games overall.

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Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland Guardians odds and lines, with expert MLB picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Angels (21-18) play the middle contest of a 3-game series with the Cleveland Guardians (17-21) Saturday at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Angels lead 1-0; Angels won the season series 4-3 in 2022, with the home team winning the past 9 meetings

The Angels scratched out a 5-4 win in Friday’s series opener. L.A. trailed 4-3 heading to the top of the 9th inning, but the Halos plated 2 runs against All-Star CL Emmanuel Clase to steal a road victory.

The Guardians posted 11 hits, but 2 errors were the difference Friday, including a miscue in the 9th. Cleveland has dropped 3 of the past 4 games, while going 4-8 across the past 12 games overall.

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Angels at Guardians projected starters

LHP Reid Detmers vs. RHP Cal Quantrill

Detmers (0-3, 5.10 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 11.4 K/9 in 30 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 10-1 home loss vs. Texas Rangers last Saturday
Last season vs. Guardians: 1-0, 4.50 ERA (10 IP, 5 ER), 7 K, .211 opponent batting average (OBA) in 2 starts

Quantrill (2-2, 3.89 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9, 4.8 K/9 in 39 1/3 IP innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 4 K in a 2-0 home win vs. Minnesota Twins Sunday
Home splits this season: 1-2, 4.70 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 8 ER), .262 OBA in 3 starts

Angels at Guardians odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Guardians +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (+135) | Guardians +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Angels at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 5, Angels 2

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (+105) are a value play as short ‘dogs at home. Detmers has been a disaster this season, posting just 1 quality start in his first 6 starts. He has also lost 3 of his past 5 outings, and he has walked at least 2 batters in the past 2 outings, and 4 of 6 starts overall.

On the flip side, Quantrill allowed just a lone hit in 7 scoreless frames last time out. Despite Friday’s loss, Cleveland is still 12-5 in the past 17 tries against AL West opponents.

Run line/Against the spread

The GUARDIANS +1.5 (-160) aren’t priced out of line if you want a little insurance, and can’t play them straight up for whatever reason.

Cleveland is 9-5 on the run line in the past 14 games as an underdog, with the Guardians winning 3 of the past 6 outright as a ‘dog.

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Over/Under

The UNDER 8 (+100) is the lean in this middle game.

The Under is 20-4-2 in the past 26 games overall for the Guardians, while going 3-0-2 in the previous 5 tries against a left-handed starting pitcher. The Under is 16-5-2 in the past 23 games at home, too.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Rays (30-10) play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the New York Yankees (22-18) on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 3-2

The Rays lost 6-5 to the Yankees Friday but won the series opener 8-2 Thursday. Tampa Bay has lost 3 of its last 4 games but remains 4 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo hit a 2-run home run in the 8th inning — his 2nd homer of the game — to give New York its 1-run victory. The Yanks are 7-3 in their last 10 contests.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

LHP Shane McClanahan vs. LHP Nestor Cortes

McClanahan (7-0, 1.76 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 46 IP.

Hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in any of his first 8 starts
Has 6-plus K’s in 7 of his 8 starts
Owns a 1-3 record with a 3.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 11.0 K/9 in 6 career starts against the Yankees

Cortes (3-2, 4.74 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 38 IP.

Has given up 3-plus ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
Has struck out 6-plus batters in 4 of his first 7 starts

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Yankees +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+135) | Yankees +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Yankees 3

Moneyline

Taking the RAYS (-135) is an easy choice on Saturday with McClanahan on the mound. Tampa Bay is a perfect 8-0 in the games that he starts this season and he’s been credited with 7 wins.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (+135) has great value with McClanahan pitching. While Cortes has been solid to begin the season for the Yankees, Tampa Bay’s lineup has a league-best 157 wRC+ against left-handed hurlers thus far.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8 (-115).

Even with 2 talented pitchers on the bump for Saturday’s AL East tilt, we seem to get high-scoring contests between the Rays and the Yankees often. The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New York and 6-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (19-18) and Chicago White Sox (13-26) open a 3-game set Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Astros won 5-4 as -125 favorites at the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday. Houston took the 3-game series 2-1 and has won back-to-back games for the 1st time since April 30-May 1.

The White Sox lost 4-3 as -107 favorites at the Kansas City Royals Thursday. Chicago has lost back-to-back games but is 6-5 in its last 11 contests.

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Astros at White Sox projected starters

RHP J.P. France vs. RHP Michael Kopech

France (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He allowed 0 ER on 3 H and 1 BB with 5 K in 5 innings in his debut at the Seattle Mariners Saturday.

2023 with AAA-Sugar Land: 2-1, 2.33 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 9 H, 0 HR, 11 BB, 26 K in 3 starts and 2 relief appearances

Kopech (1-3, 5.97 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 37 2/3 innings.

Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K in a 17-4 win at Cincinnati Reds Sunday
Career vs. Astros: 0-2, 5.25 ERA (12 IP, 7 ER), 12 H, 2 HR, 3 BB, 7 K in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

Astros at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Astros -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | White Sox +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+110) | White Sox +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Astros at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Astros 4

Moneyline

Houston has played down to the level of its competition lately and is 0-4 in its last 4 games vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400. France was dominant in his career debut, but it is unlikely that he can sustain that level of production vs. MLB hitters.

Chicago has played well vs. the Astros this season and is 4-1 in its last 5 games after a loss.

BET WHITE SOX (+125).

Run line/Against the spread

Chicago +1.5 (-135) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the White Sox should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

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Over/Under

The Over is 6-2 in Chicago’s last 8 games and 4-1 in its last 5 at home. These teams tend to play high-scoring games vs. each other, with the Over hitting in 4 of the last 5 meetings, and Friday’s matchup should be another offensive showcase as France comes back down to Earth after an impressive showing in his career debut.

BET OVER 8.5 (-120).

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Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (25-12) and Toronto Blue Jays (21-16) open a 3-game set Friday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2021; Blue Jays won 2021’s season series 6-0

The Braves lost 5-2 as -173 home favorites vs. the Boston Red Sox Wednesday. Atlanta has not lost consecutive games since dropping 4 straight from April 19-23.

The Blue Jays lost 2-1 in extra innings as +104 underdogs at the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday. Toronto was swept in the 2-game set and has lost 7 of its last 10 contests.

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Braves at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Spencer Strider vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Strider (4-0, 2.70 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 15.1 K/9 through 40 innings.

Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 10 K in a 5-4 win vs. Baltimore Orioles Saturday
Braves are 7-0 in his starts this season
First career start vs. Blue Jays

Bassitt (4-2, 4.28 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 40 innings.

Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K in a 4-0 win at Pittsburgh Pirates last Friday
Career vs. Braves: 1-2, 4.60 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 14 H, 3 HR, 6 BB, 16 K in 3 starts

Braves at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Blue Jays +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+100) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Braves at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The Braves (-160) should bounce back after losing last time out, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Atlanta should win by multiple runs. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BRAVES -1.5 (+100).

Atlanta is 6-1 in its last 7 road games vs. teams with a winning record and 4 of the Braves’ last 6 wins have been by multiple runs. Toronto has struggled recently and Bassitt has been inconsistent this season. Three of the Blue Jays’ last 4 losses have been by multiple runs and Toronto should struggle to keep it close with its disadvantage at starting pitcher.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Over is 21-5-2 in Atlanta’s last 28 road games vs. teams with a winning record and 20-5-1 in its last 26 after an off day.

The Over has hit in 8 of Toronto’s last 10 games and should cash again Friday as Bassitt regresses toward the mean after a strong showing last time out.

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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (19-19) open a 3-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers (23-15) Friday. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is at 9:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-1

The Padres have lost 4 out of their last 5 games and are facing the Dodgers for the second weekend in a row. San Diego started a 6-game road trip by losing 2 of 3 to the Minnesota Twins, including a 5-3 loss in the series finale on Thursday.

The Dodgers are in 1st place in the NL West and return home after a 4-2 road trip where they took 2 of 3 games from both the Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. Los Angeles topped Milwaukee 8-1 to secure its 4th straight series victory.

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Padres at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. RHP Dustin May

Snell (1-5, 4.89 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 35 IP.

Last start: loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 2-1 defeat vs. Dodgers Saturday
1-2 with 2.56 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 10 career starts vs, Dodgers

May (4-1, 2.68 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 40 1/3 IP.

Last start: win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 2-1 win opposite Snell Saturdy
Has a 2.20 ERA across 16 1/3 innings over his last 3 starts

Padres at Dodgers odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Padres +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-175) | Dodgers -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Padres 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers have won 10 of their last 12 games and are 12-6 at home.

The Padres have lost 4 of their last 5 games.

May outdueled Snell in San Diego Saturday in a 2-1 Dodgers win.

Betting the Dodgers (-135) on the moneyline isn’t a bad play but the plus money odds on the run line are super attractive because they more often than not win their games by more than 1 run.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Eight of the Dodgers’ last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs.

Three of the Padres’ last 5 losses have been by only 1 run, but 7 of their last 10 losses have been by more than 1 run.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+145).

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Over/Under

None of the last 10 games between the Padres and Dodgers have reached 9 total runs.

The Padres’ last 8 games have had 8 or fewer total runs.

BET UNDER 9 (+100).

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Chicago Cubs at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Cubs at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Cubs (18-19) will start a 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins (21-17) on Friday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since the 2021 season (tied 2-2)

The Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-4 on Wednesday to snap a 3-game losing streak. Chicago has gone 4-6 in its last 10 contests.

The Twins beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Wednesday, giving them 2 straight wins. Minnesota is 5-5 in its last 10 games.

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Cubs at Twins projected starters

LHP Drew Smyly vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Smyly (3-1, 3.05 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 38 1/3 innings.

Has given up fewer than 2 ER in 6 of 7 starts
Is 2-1 with a 3.03 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 7.4 K/9 in 6 career starts (16 total appearances) against the Twins

Gray (4-0, 1.35 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 40 innings.

His last start on May 6 vs. the Cleveland Guardians was his 1st start this season where he allowed more than 1 ER
Is 4-3 with a 3.11 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 11.5 K/9 in 10 career starts against the Cubs

Cubs at Twins odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cubs +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Twins -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs +1.5 (-160) | Twins -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Cubs at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 4, Cubs 2

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