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New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Mets at Boston Red Sox sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

After taking the first game of the series by a 7-4 count, the New York Mets (2-2) will once again take on the Boston Red Sox (1-3) Tuesday night. The first pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Mets-Red Sox betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Mets at Red Sox: Projected starting pitchers

LHP David Peterson vs. LHP Matt Hall

Peterson will be making his MLB debut tonight after posting a 3-6 record with a 4.19 ERA in 24 starts at Class-AA last season.

  • He struck out 9.5 batters per nine innings last year , but his WHIP left something to be desired at 1.345.
  • Peterson was a first-round pick by the Mets in 2017 but has yet to rise past Class-AA.

Hall has never started a game in the majors and has appeared in only 21 games across the last two seasons with the Tigers.

  • In his career, Hall has a 9.48 ERA but has averaged 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings pitched.
  • This will be his first appearance against the Mets, but in his lone interleague game, he allowed one home run in 1 1/3 innings.

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Mets at Red Sox: Key injuries

Get all the latest injury news here.

Mets

  • 2B Jed Lowrie (knee) out
  • 2B Eduardo Nunez (knee) questionable

Red Sox

  • SP Eduardo Rodriguez (COVID-19) out
  • RP Darwinzon Hernandez (COVID-19) out

Mets at Red Sox: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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

Prediction

Mets 8, Red Sox 6

Moneyline (ML)

The Mets’ bats finally came alive against the Red Sox Monday night, and I’d expect that to continue against Hall. They’ve gotten solid performances from their starting staff, and if the bats begin to heat up, New York will go on a run.

At -115, the METS are still a good value on the moneyline because this is a game they should win. They just have to hope Peterson can keep Boston’s bats somewhat quiet.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Mets are -1.5 (+120) on the run line, but that’s a spread they should be able to cover. It’ll come down to pitching with a rookie on the bump, but it’s not as if Boston is trotting out an ace.

Bet the METS (+120) against the spread while expecting them to win by at least two runs.

Over/Under (O/U)

Once again, Mets-Red Sox has the highest total of the night at 11.5 runs. There’s plenty of unpredictability with each team’s pitcher, but both squads possess potent lineups.

Mets 1B Pete Alonso will begin to heat up, as should Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts and DH J.D. Martinez. Bet the OVER 11.5 (-110) tonight.

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The San Francisco Giants (2-2) host the San Diego Padres (3-1) in their home opener at 9:45 p.m. ET in Oracle Park. We analyze the Padres-Giants betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Padres at Giants: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Zach Davies vs. RHP Jeff Samardzija

Davies in 2019: 10-7 with a 3.55 ERA in 31 games started.

  • 2019 vs. Giants: 0-1 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts (3 ER, 11 IP).
  • Career vs. Giants: 0-2 with a 2.05 ERA in four starts (5 ER, 22 IP).

Samardzija in 2019: 11-12 with a 3.52 ERA in 32 games started.

  • 2019 vs. Padres: 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA in four starts (10 ER, 24 1/3 IP).
  • Career vs. Padres: 9-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 19 starts and 21 appearances (49 ER, 123 1/3 IP).

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Padres at Giants: Key injuries

Current listed MLB injuries include:

Padres

  • 1B Eric Hosmer (illness) questionable

Giants

  • 1B Brandon Belt (heel) out
  • 3B Evan Longoria (oblique) out
  • C Buster Posey (personal) out
  • RP Reyes Moronta (shoulder) out
  • LF Austin Slater (hip) questionable
  • OF Billy Hamilton (undisclosed) questionable

Padres at Giants: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Padres 5, Giants 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Padres (-143) have looked good through four games after winning the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, three games to one. The Giants (+130) surprisingly split their opening series against the defending National League West champion Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego was projected to win more games than San Francisco and has looked more impressive in its victories than the Giants, so I lean to them in this game.

But I do not like the Padres (-143) pricepoint and I am PASSING on this moneyline.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

I leaned toward San Diego (-1.5, +105) in the moneyline handicap, but that doesn’t mean I like San Francisco (+1.5, -129). There’s a lot of reasons to like the Padres here, and on the moneyline, so call me a nit, but I’m PASSING on the run line, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both starting pitchers have pitched well in recent outings against their respective opponents. Davies is 0-2 in his four career starts against the Giants but has a low 2.05 ERA in those games. Samardzija has a 3.38 ERA and is 1-1 in his last five starts against the Padres.

The injury report is crucial here. The absences of Posey (out for the year), Belt, and Longoria don’t bode well for a lineup that scored the third-fewest runs per game in the majors last season. Also, the Padres could be without Hosmer, who drove in seven runs in his two games.

Take the UNDER 8.5 (-110). 

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Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Chicago Cubs (3-1) play the Cincinnati Reds (1-3) in the second game of a four-game series Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park. We analyze the Cubs-Reds betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Cubs at Reds: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Alec Mills vs. RHP Tyler Mahle

Mills got into the rotation due to SP José Quintana slicing his thumb on broken glass while washing dishes.

He is 1-1 with a 3.77 ERA through six career starts and 19 total appearances. He has struck out 69 hitters over 57 1/3 innings pitched.

Mahle (2019): 3-12 with a 5.14 ERA over 25 starts and 129 2/3 innings

  • 2019 vs. Cubs: 0-0 with a 5.73 ERA in two starts (eight strikeouts in 11 IP).
  • Career vs. Cubs: 2-1 with a 3.64 ERA over five starts (25 strikeouts in 29 2/3 IP).

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Cubs at Reds: Key injuries

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Reds

  • 2B Mike Moustakas (illness) out
  • C Tucker Barnhart (personal) out
  • 1B Matt Davidson (COVID-19) out
  • OF Nick Senzel (illness) questionable

Cubs at Reds, lines, picks and betting tips

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

Prediction

Cubs 8, Reds 4

Moneyline (ML)

Despite their current 1-3 record, the Reds (-115) had three straight quality starts (six or more innings pitched and three or fewer earned runs) out of their first three starters. Monday, the Cubs (+105) got to SP Wade Miley early, chasing him after 1 2/3 innings pitched and five earned runs surrendered, in an 8-7 win.

Tuesday’s Reds’ starter, Mahle, fills in for regular No. 5 starter Anthony DeSclafani, who’s recovering from a shoulder injury. There’s a reason Mahle isn’t a regular starter; he has an 11-23 career record with a 4.88 ERA. Look for Cubs SS Javier Baez and LF Kyle Schwarber to find their stride—both of which have four hits in 10 at-bats against Mahle.

Also, the absence of Moustakas in the Reds lineup will make it easier for Mills, an inexperienced major league starter, to navigate. Cincinnati is ranked 22nd in batting average and has the second-most runners left on base.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Reds (+1.5, -176) have lost three games by a combined four runs. Seven of the Cubs’ (-1.5, +145) eight wins over the Reds last year were by two-plus runs.

Since we are betting Chicago on the moneyline I lean to them here, however, I’ll PASS on the run line because of the suboptimal value.

Over/Under (O/U)

I LIKE OVER 10 (-110) in Cubs-Reds. The Over has cashed in the last four Cubs road games and in the last five starts for Mahle at home.

Cincinnati is due for some runs because of all those runners left on base and their 27th ranking in BABIP (batting average on balls in play).

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Colorado Rockies at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies Oakland Athletics sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Colorado Rockies (2-1) continue their season-opening road trip against the AL West with the first of two games against the Oakland Athletics (3-1) Tuesday night at Ring Central Coliseum with first pitch at 9:40 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rockies-Athletics betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Rockies at Athletics: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Antonio Senzatela vs. RHP Daniel Mengden

Senzatela (2019): 11-11, 6.71 ERA, 76 K, 57 BB, 124 2/3 IP

  • No Oakland batter in their lineup has more than three at-bats against Senzatela.

Mengden (2019): 5-2, 4.83 ERA, 42 K, 27 BB, 59 2/3 IP

  • Only two Rockies batters in the lineup have faced Mengden. Both Matt Kemp and Daniel Murphy have two hits in three at-bats.
  • Oakland has won two straight games. Mengden gets the start after A.J. Puk suffered a shoulder injury.

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Rockies at Athletics: Key injuries

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Colorado

  • OF Ian Desmond (personal) out
  • RP Scott Oberg (back) out

Oakland

  • SP A.J. Puk (shoulder) out

Rockies at Athletics: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rockies 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline (ML)

The A’s (-154) are the favorites on the money line. Colorado gives you good value, though, at +140. The Rockies are hot right now and get to face an expected reliever as a spot starter in Mengden. Senzatela struggled last season but added a new pitch to his arsenal.

I like the Rockies to kick off the two-game set with a win. Take the ROCKIES (+140).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Oakland is favored on the run line at -1.5 (+125) to win by at least two runs. Colorado has covered all three games they have played this season. Oakland isn’t far behind, going 3-1 against the spread so far. Expecting the Rockies to win straight up, the easy bet is to take COLORADO +1.5 (-150).

Over/Under (O/U)

The total is set at 9.5 runs for Tuesday’s contest. The Rockies’ games have gone Under in all three. The A’s are 2-2 O/U. Go with the UNDER 9.5 RUNS (-110).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (2-2) and Houston Astros (3-1) will play the opener of a short two-game set Tuesday at 9:10 p.m. ET (on FS1) at Minute Maid Park. We analyze the Dodgers-Astros MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Dodgers at Astros: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Walker Buehler vs. LHP Framber Valdez

Buehler had a breakout campaign in 2019, posting a 14-4 record with a 3.26 ERA across 182 1/3 innings over 30 starts. He also registered 215 strikeouts.

  • Buehler loves the night life, baby. He posted an 11-1 record with a 2.96 ERA across 22 evening starts with a .212 opponent batting average last season. During the day, he was 3-3 with a 4.22 ERA and .259 batting average in eight starts.
  • Buehler has faced the Astros just once in his career, allowing two earned runs, four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a 3-2 win at Dodger Stadium Aug. 5, 2018.

Valdez posted a shaky 4-7 record last season with a 5.86 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 70 2/3 innings across 26 appearances, including eight starts.

  • Valdez was a train wreck on the road in 2019, going 1-6 with a 7.76 ERA over 29 innings. However, his home splits were decent. He was 3-1 with a 4.54 ERA, .231 opponent batting average and 42 strikeouts across 41 2/3 innings in five starts and nine relief appearances at MMP.
  • This will be Valdez’s first career appearance against the Dodgers.

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Dodgers at Astros: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Dodgers

  • SP Clayton Kershaw (back) is the only major Dodgers player on the injury list at the moment. He was scratched from his Opening Day start due to a stiff back but should be able to return shortly.

Astros

  • OF Yordan Alvarez (knee) is out indefinitely as he is battling soreness in both of his knees.
  • SS Aledmys Diaz (groin) also has no timetable for a return. He is on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right groin.
  • SP Justin Verlander (forearm) landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a strained right forearm, but he refuted reports he is done for the season.

Dodgers at Astros: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Dodgers 7, Astros 4

Moneyline (ML)

The DODGERS (-139) are the play here. Not only is Tuesday Buehler’s 26th birthday, this contest will come down to the starting pitching matchup. Buehler was an elite-level pitcher last season while Valdez bounced back and forth between the bullpen and rotation with very shaky results. Buehler also posted impressive splits in evening games, and he’ll be jacked up to kick off this 2017 World Series rematch.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Roll the dice with a small-unit wager on the DODGERS (-1.5, +110). They have the potential to tune up Valdez, who isn’t likely to last very long against their stacked All-Star-laden lineup. Buehler will hold down the Astros, and Valdez will give the L.A. offense plenty of cookies.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 9 (-110) is the way to go, only because of Valdez. He just wasn’t dialed in during the 2019 season, and it’s hard to project success on his part against a murder’s row lineup like the Dodgers possess. They’re going to pile up the hits in this 2017 “Fall Classic” rematch and come away with a high-scoring road win to kick off the set.

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Atlanta Braves at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Tampa Bay Rays sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (2-2) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (3-1) at Tropicana Field Tuesday evening with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. ET. We analyze the Braves-Rays MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Braves at Rays: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Kyle Wright vs. RHP Yonny Chirinos

Wright (2019): 0-3, 8.69 ERA in 19 2/3 IP

  • A former first-round draft choice (2017), Wright began last season in the Atlanta rotation. The now-24-year-old was farmed out after three starts and went on to log a 4.17 ERA in 21 starts at Class Triple-A.
  • A well-rested bullpen – one that has pitched better than its 4.67 ERA would indicate – is behind Wright in this one.

Chirinos (2019): 9-5, 3.85 ERA in 133 1/3 IP

  • Chirinos had a 2.88 ERA through his first 14 starts last season, and the 26-year-old right-hander registered a 3.10 ERA at home. His career mark at Tropicana Field is 3.34.
  • Chirinos does a nice job against lefty bats (.629 OPS allowed over his career), and that’s a key to success against Atlanta.

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Braves at Rays: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Braves

  • C Travis d’Arnaud (illness) out
  • C Tyler Flowers (COVID-19) out
  • RP Mark Melancon (back) questionable

Rays

  • OF Austin Meadows (COVID-19) out
  • RP Diego Castillo (personal) out
  • RP Colin Poche (elbow) out

Braves at Rays: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML)

The Rays (-128) look to be too far out over their skis with early run production and may be getting too much attention with this price. This one is close to the fence line, but the price is more likable for the visitors. TAKE ATLANTA (+115).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Pass on the run line of Atlanta +1.5 (-189) without enough value.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 9 (-110) is a solid play for this game. If Wright can hold up as Atlanta’s starter, you get good pitching and capable bullpens in a yard that tamps down on scoring.

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Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Seattle Mariners (1-3) begin a three-game set against the AL West-rival Los Angeles Angels (1-3) Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. We analyze the Mariners-Angels betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Mariners at Angels: Projected starting pitchers

LHP Justus Sheffield vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval

Sheffield (2019): 0-1, 5.50 ERA (22 ER over 36 IP) across seven starts and one relief appearance

  • Struck out 37 batters in his 36 innings but walked 18 and surrendered 5 home runs.
  • Former first-round pick of the Cleveland Indians has never faced the Angels in 11 career games.

Sandoval (2019): 0-4, 5.03 ERA (22 ER in 39 1/3 IP) across nine starts and one relief appearance

  • Held right-handed batters to just a .218/.310/.355 slash line vs. a .306/.390/.639 line for lefties.
  • Was 0-3 in five starts at home but pitched to a 3.60 ERA over 20 innings.

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Mariners at Angels: Key injuries

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Mariners

  • OF Mitch Haniger (hernia) out
  • C Tom Murphy (foot) out

Angels

  • 3B Anthony Rendon (oblique) out
  • 2B Luis Rengifo (hamstring) out

Mariners at Angels: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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

Prediction

Angels 7, Mariners 4

Moneyline (ML)

Back the ANGELS (-193) as heavy favorites over the Mariners (+170) as both teams seek their second win. The Angels were dropped 3-0 by the rival Oakland Athletics Monday, while the M’s fell 8-5 to the Houston Astros in another AL West contest.

The Angels won the 2019 season series 10-9 despite losing the first four games. Even without Rendon in the lineup, they have the offense with the most potential, led by OF Mike Trout.

Sheffield-Sandoval has the makings of an excellent intra-divisional pitching matchup for years to come, but Sandoval has the edge early in both of their careers, particularly in his home park.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Get better value with the ANGELS -1.5 (+105) by backing them to win by at least two runs. The Angels’ bullpen has the advantage early in the season with 6 earned runs allowed over 18 1/3 total innings, while M’s relievers have given up 8 runs across 17 2/3 innings.

Expect Sandoval to go a little deeper into the game with the Angels being able to tack on an extra couple of runs after Sheffield is pulled.

Over/Under (O/U)

The line is set at an even 9 runs, leaving the door open for a push in a tight divisional matchup. Err on the safe side and take the OVER 9 (-110). Seattle is 3-0-1 against the O/U through four games while exceeding the projections by 2.2 runs per game. The Angels are 2-2 against projected run totals.

Esten’s 2020 MLB betting record: 7-7

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Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates will kick off a three-game series Monday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh at 7:05 PM Eastern. We analyze the Brewers-Pirates betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Brewers at Pirates: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Adrian Houser vs. LHP Steven Brault

Houser was a pleasant surprise for the Brewers in 2019, when he posted a 3.72 ERA across 35 appearances (18 starts).

  • The right-hander worked just seven innings against the Pirates in 2019, allowing five earned runs during that time, with a 9:6 K:BB.
  • Houser was more effective at home than on the road, as there was nearly a full run difference in his ERA (3.17 vs 4.14).

Brault worked mostly as a starter in 2019, as 19 of his 25 appearances came in that role. Overall, he put up a 5.16 ERA in 113 1/3 innings.

  • He made five starts against the Brewers a season ago and came away with a 3.51 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 25 2/3 innings.
  • Brault is only expected to take the mound for about three innings in his season debut, before giving way to RHP Chad Kuhl.

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Brewers at Pirates: Key injuries

(List of injuries around the league)

Brewers

  • OF Ryan Braun (general soreness), questionable
  • 2B Brock Holt (ankle), questionable

Pirates

  • RP Keone Kela (COVID-19), IL
  • OF Gregory Polanco (COVID-19), IL

Brewers at Pirates: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Pirates 5, Brewers 4

Moneyline (ML)

While the Brewers were pretty dominant at home in 2019 (49-32), they were a game under .500 on the road, at 40-41. Houser was solid in 2019, but given his less than impressive track record, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a step back from him in 2020.

With the PIRATES +155 playing in their home park, this line should be closer to even. Expect a close game and take the plus odds on the home team.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Pirates are even money (+1.5, +100), which is tempting, but the best value seems to be in them winning the game outright. In taking Milwaukee (-1.5, -121), you would still have to lay some odds, which doesn’t seem like a wise investment. PASS on the run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

Both offenses have been a little slow out of the gate. The Brewers have tallied just nine runs through three games, while the Pirates have scored 10.

Neither pitcher in this matchup should be expected to completely shut his opponent down, but we’ll give a slight edge to the UNDER 9.5 (-110) in this one.

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New York Mets at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Mets at Red Sox sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Mets (1-2) will make the short trip north to take on the Boston Red Sox (1-2) on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET from Fenway Park. We analyze the Mets-Red Sox betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.

Mets at Red Sox: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Michael Wacha vs. LHP Josh Osich

Wacha is in his first season with the Mets after going 6-7 with a 4.67 ERA with the Cardinals in 2019.

  • Wacha has never faced the Red Sox but is 6-7 with a 4.02 ERA in interleague play in his career.
  • He’s 39-19 all-time against teams that are below .500.

Osich will operate as the Red Sox’s opener and won’t be a true starting pitcher Monday.

  • He has appeared in one game so far this season, pitching one inning with one hit allowed and a strikeout.
  • Osich has never started a game in the majors and owns a career ERA of 4.86.

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Mets at Red Sox: Key injuries

Get all the latest injury news here.

Mets

  • 2B Jed Lowrie (knee) on 10-day IL
  • 2B Eduardo Nunez (knee) questionable

Red Sox

  • SP Eduardo Rodriguez (COVID-19) on 10-day IL
  • RP Darwinzon Hernandez (COVID-19) on 10-day IL

Mets at Red Sox: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Mets 7, Red Sox 5

Moneyline (ML)

The moneyline for each team is set at -106, almost making it a pick-em. Neither team is off to a great start this season, going 1-2 in their first three games, but the Mets are the wiser bet in this one.

With Wacha on the bump against an opener in Osich, New York is at an immediate advantage. Boston doesn’t lack offense, but the pitching staff is weak, and that’ll show tonight against reigning NL Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso and the rest of the solid-to-great Mets lineup.

Bet on the METS to win outright. (New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Mets to win returns a profit of $9.43.)

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Mets are favored by 1.5 runs on the road tonight, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise. The Red Sox aren’t rich with bullpen arms, and going with an opener will put them at a disadvantage. They’ll keep it close thanks to their bats but will still fall by two runs.

Bet the METS (+135) to cover the run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

The over/under is set at 11 runs, the highest total of any game Monday night. Each team’s offense can score in a hurry, and neither Wacha nor Osich is dominant.

Bet the OVER (-110) in this one.

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Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

MLB “Western Regional” action continues this week with the Seattle Mariners (1-2) closing out a four-game series at the Houston Astros (2-1). The Astros head into the 7:10 p.m. ET Minute Maid Park finale looking to take the series, three games to one, after winning Friday and Saturday and losing on Sunday. We analyze the Mariners-Astros betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Mariners at Astros: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Kendall Graveman vs. RHP Josh James

Graveman: 4.38 career ERA (78 games started)

  • The veteran hurler pitched for Toronto and Oakland from 2014-18 and is making his first start off Tommy John surgery. Graveman hasn’t pitched in a Major League game since May 11, 2018.

James: 4.06 ERA in 55 career games (4 games started)

  • The 27-year-old is a starter prospect, but his 2019 campaign (4.70 ERA) was comprised of 48 relief appearances and one start. James averaged 14.8 SO per nine innings, which was the fifth-best mark by a rookie in Major League history.
  • James should be ready to give the Astros perhaps five innings-plus. He threw 82 pitches in an intrasquad game last Wednesday.

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Mariners at Astros: Key injuries

Current listed MLB injuries include:

Mariners

  • OF Mitch Haniger (hernia) out

Astros

  • OF Yordan Alvarez (knee) out
  • RP Joe Smith (personal) out

Mariners at Astros: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML)

STEER CLEAR OF THE BIG PRICE HERE: the Astros are priced at -239.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

With this being a bad-new-going-around-the-game and a get-away day for the Mariners … and with the question mark on the mound … and with the Astros having a strong offense, TAKE HOUSTON -1.5 (-125).

Josh won’t be pushed to shoulder a tremendous load, and he has great stuff. Haniger is more of a key injury for Seattle than comes across at first glance.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lock in on some value with the OVER 9 (-110).

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