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07-31-18 | Rockies v. Cardinals -115 | 6-3 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cardinals over Rockies- Golly, I like this match-up. Colorado off a four-game home winning streak including a sweep of the Athletics. Then bubble was burst last night as the Cardinals rallied from a 4-0 deficit to end the Rockies streak. But, the thing I like about this encounter is the advantage I have on the mound. St. Louis is start Jack Flaherty (4-5, 3.28 ERA) who is so hard to hit opponents have just 65 safeties in 85 innings. Rockies starter Jon Gray (8-7, 5.16) is 0-1 with an 11.88 ERA in two starts against the Cardinals. Take ST.LOUIS! |
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07-31-18 | Reds v. Tigers -123 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Detroit 7:10 ET Tigers over Redlegs- Not the greatest of match-ups but as former friend would say, 'there's got to a winner.' Cincinnati will start the much heralded Homer Bailey (1-7, 6.29 ERA) who turned in his first quality start last time out since April 15. Matthew Boyd (5-9, 4.53) notched his first wins since June 7 and has had back-to-back quality efforts. Head-to-head Bailey has surrendered 86 hits in just 68 innings while Boyd gave up 93 hits in 109 innings. Advantage Boyd. Take DETROIT! |
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07-31-18 | Cubs v. Pirates +100 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Chicago at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Cubs- All of a sudden the Cubs ace Jon Lester (12-3, 3.06 ERA) is being slighted by the odds-makers and looking at his last five starts might give 'us' clue with an ERA of 6.31 and lasting under five-innings per start surrendering 14 walks and more hits then innings pitched. Lester is 7-5 with a 3.39 ERA in 15 starts against Pittsburgh and will be facing one of the 'hottest' teams in baseball. The Pirates are climbing back into the race winning 15 of their last 19. One is 'Hot' and one is 'Not.' Take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-30-18 | Giants v. Padres -105 | 5-3 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 34 m | Show | |
San Francisco at San Diego 10:10 ET Padres over Giants- Sometimes for whatever reason an anomaly shows itself for a particular team during the season. The Padres have lost five straight games and are 2-12 in their last 14 and just 8-26 since June 15. San Diego is 5-6 against the Giants including 3-1 at Petco Park but here comes the anomaly they are 1-16 in the first game of a series in their last 17 and are 7-27 series openers. Derek Holland (5-8, 3.92 ERA) will make his second start since coming out of the bullpen while San Diego starter Eric Lauer (5-7, 5.29) and has thrown 11 innings in a pair of starts against the Giants in this his rookie season. Time for the Padres to break out at home. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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07-29-18 | Brewers v. Giants -110 | 5-8 | Win | 100 | 6 h 12 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over Brewers- The Milwaukee Brewers are pushing the Giants back down the ladder as they seek a four-game sweep in San Francisco. Win or lose the Brew Crew has clinched its first series win in San Francisco since 2010 and will start Junior Guerra (6-6, 3.13 ERA). Guerra who has pitched well at home is different on the road where his ERA is two runs higher at 4.53. Andrew Suarez (3-6, 3.99) has posted a 2.63 ERA in his last eight starts and gets the win today. Take the GIANTS! |
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07-29-18 | A's v. Rockies -124 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Oakland at Colorado 3:10 ET Rockies over A's- When you are hot and are hot and when you are not you are not! The Oakland A's have come back to earth after a glorious run where they won 27 of 34 games but have managed just 1-run in each of their losses to the Rockies at Coors Field the past two days. Meanwhile, the 'hot' streak in now with the Rockies as they are 15-4 in their last 19 at home. Frankie Montas (5-2, 3.54 ERA) returned to the starting rotation after a stint in the minors and has no record against Colorado. The Rockies will start German Marquez (8-8, 5.00) who was back from paternity leave and has been better at home where his ERA is 3.15 in 10 outings. Take COLORADO! |
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07-29-18 | Phillies v. Reds -110 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 22 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 1:10 ET Reds over Phillies- After opening this four game series with a win on Thursday against the Reds the first place Phillies have dropped their last two and will need a win to keep from losing three straight series to sub-.500 teams Miami and the Mets. Philadelphia will start Zach Eflin (7-2, 3.41 ERA) is 6-0 his last eight starts but was busted out after 2.2 innings in his last start against the Dodgers but escaped with a no decision. Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.30 ERA) who has allowed just seven runs in his last four starts and has gone winless in his last 10 appearances. Reds playing much better of late and get the win here. Take CINCINNATI! |
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07-28-18 | Mariners v. Angels -119 | 5-11 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Seattle at L.A. Angels 9:07 ET Angels over Mariners- Time marches on and as it does greatness seeps slowly away from veteran stars. Felix Hernandez (8-8, 5.14 ERA) has become just another aging hurler as he fades toward the final curtain of a stellar career. 'King Felix' has slipped to the point where he has lasted five innings or less in seven of his last 12 starts and is 16-17 lifetime against Los Angeles. The Angels will start Jaime Barria (5-7, 3.80) who has dropped his last six decisions and hasn't picked up a win since June 1. He luck changes tonight. Take the ANGELS! |
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07-28-18 | A's v. Rockies -125 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Oakland at Colorado 8:10 ET Rockies over A's- After scoring 41 runs in their four game sweep of the Rangers at Texas one would expect the A's bats to add to their stat sheet in Colorado but things do not always happen they way we might expect. Oakland was shut down in 'homer happy' Coors Field Friday night managing to score one line run in their 3-1 loss. Although the loss was just their eighth is their last 35 games they have are facing the Rockies who have won 10 of their last 12 at home and 21 of their last 30. Brett Anderson ( 2-2, 5.46 ERA) will start for the A's while Antonio Senzatela (3-3, 5.55) who gets his second chance since coming off the DL. It works for him today. Take COLORADO! |
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07-28-18 | Cubs v. Cardinals -106 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 5 h 2 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis 4:05 ET Cardinals over Cubs- They may just be a .500 club this season but the Cardinals are always ready to play against the Cubs. This afternoon they will start All-Star Miles Mikolas (10-3, 2.82 ERA) who has been yanked out of last two starts after five innings by 'new' manger Mike Shildt. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (9-6, 3.87) who has won all three of his starts in July after going winless in June. He is 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA in seven career starts against St. Louis but will struggle today. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-27-18 | Mariners v. Angels -138 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show |
Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET Angels over Mariners- As the venerable Satchel Page once said 'don't look back someone might be gaining on you.' Well, for the Mariners don't look back at now as Oakland who has won 22 of their last 27 while Seattle is 8-10 in their last 18 and haven't won back-to back games since July 3. Even with the return of Robinson Cano the Mariners have scored more then three runs just three times in their last 11 games. Left-hander Wade LeBlanc (6-1, 3.44 ERA) will face-off with the Angels lefty Andrew Heaney (6-6, 3.66) who has allowed 16 less hits then innings pitched. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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07-27-18 | Cubs v. Cardinals -110 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Chicago at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cardinals over Cubs- St. Louis made a change at the top and it hasn't had an impact as of yet as they are 3-5 since the firing their manager and will be hosting their most bitter rivals the Chicago Cubs. The Cardinals will start Luke Weaver (5-9, 4.79 ERA) tonight who was bombed out by the Cubs last Saturday. The 'Baby Bears' will start Mike Montgomery (3-3, 3.73) who is just 1-1 against the Cardinals but with a fine 1.25 ERA allowing just 13 hits in 21 innings. So, with all this knowledge the 'Red Birds' open a small favorite. I'll take 'em. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-27-18 | Phillies v. Reds +108 | 4-6 | Win | 108 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Phillies- I 'hate' coming back on a previous day's loser but, this is just the way it reads to me. Philadelphia has won 17 of their last 25 and are 4-0 against the Reds this season. The unfortunate thing for them they have the 'over-rated' Nick Pivetta (6-8, 4.69 ERA) going to the hill while the Reds will start Anthony DeSclafani (4-3, 5.40) who has dropped his last two starts but is 3-1 in four appearances against the Phillies. Take CINCINNATI! |
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07-26-18 | A's v. Rangers +135 | 7-6 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Oakland at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Athletics- Shades of 2006 as the Oakland A's are 26-7 in their last 33 games and 24-8 in their last 32 road contests. The A's have outscored the Rangers 16-0 after the sixth inning the past two night and will send Trevor Cahill (1-2, 2.95 ERA) to the hill and he is 10-4 with a 2.81 ERA in 18 career starts against Texas. The Rangers will start the venerable veteran Bartolo Colon (5-8, 4.85) who will a win will become the winningest Latin American pitcher in MLB history is 10-6 with a 3.34 ERA against Oakland in 18 career starts. It a turn of events the Rangers get ti done tonight. Take TEXAS! |
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07-26-18 | Dodgers -115 v. Braves | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta 7:35 ET Dodgers over Braves- This matchup pits two clubs that are both 10-games above .500 and will send a pair of experienced hurlers to the mound. Los Angeles will start Rich Hill (3-4, 4.26 ERA) who lost a month of the season to a finger blister but has posted a 2.95 ERA since returning holding opponents to a .226 batting average. The Braves will start Anibal Sanchez (5-2, 2.76) who has been outstanding allowing just 54 hits in 72 innings (That is really good folks) and has a 1.06 WHIP on the season. He is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in six starts against the Dodgers while Hill is 4-0 with a 2.04 ERA lifetime against Atlanta. In what should be a great encounter I will take the favorite. Take the DODGERS! |
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07-26-18 | Phillies v. Reds -129 | Top | 9-4 | Loss | -129 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Phillies- For the third time in the last four days the Redlegs will face a pitcher making his MLB debut as Ranger Suarez makes his first 'big league' start and it is the 4th straight game again a rookie hurler. Cincinnati who got off to a terrible start to the season and are in last place in the NL Central have are 7-2-1 in their last 10 series and will send Tyler Mahle (7-8, 4.32 ERA). Philadelphia is on a streak of their own winning 25 of 39 and are 10-2-1 in their last 13 series. This time the home team takes advantage...play on CINCINNATI! |
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07-25-18 | Astros v. Rockies +112 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 112 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
Houston at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Astros- At first glance it would appear that the Astros have the pitching advantage when comparing tonight's starters in Colorado. Houston has Charlie Morton (11-2, 2.96 ERA) starting against the Rockies and he is having his finest career year while Colorado's Jon Gray (8-7, 5.44) is making his second start after being recalled for the minors. Looking closer we find that Morton is 2-2 with a 4.53 ERA in eight career starts and is 1-1 with an ERA near 7 at Coors Field. Gray had his finest start of the season in his first start upon returning to the 'Bigs' allowing just one-run in 7.2 innings against Seattle and this momentum will stay with him here. Take COLORADO! |
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07-24-18 | Nationals -101 v. Brewers | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
Washington at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Nationals over Brewers- The Nationals climb into contention was handed another set back Monday as they lost to the Brewers 6-1 and fell a game under .500. Milwaukee who currently has injury issues will send Junior Guerra (6-6, 3.23 ERA) to the hill in his first start off the Disabled List. The struggling Nats will send Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.29) to the mound and he has put together two straight wins where he has allowed just one run in 11+ innings. He is 4-1 with a 2.53 ERA on the road and is 3-1 lifetime against the Brewers. Take WASHINGTON! |
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07-23-18 | Cardinals v. Reds -120 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 7L10 ET Reds over Cardinals- It happens every year, a club is 'hot' before the All-Star break and the time off breaks their momentum. This year that team is the Reds who were on a 4-game win streak and had posted victories in nine of 14 games. Since the break Cincinnati is 0-4 and will be sending Luis Castillo (5-8, 5.49 ERA) against St. Louis and he is 0-3 with a 5.24 ERA on four career starts against the Redbirds. The struggling Cardinals have lost six of nine and will start Daniel Poncedeleon who at 26 has found the 'Fountain of Youth' making his first MLB start at after a season when he had brain surgery after being struck in the head by a line drive. Sorry, dude great story but this comeback falls short. Take CINCINNATI! |
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07-21-18 | Giants v. A's -126 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
San Francisco at Oakland 9:05 ET Athletics over Giants- The Bay Bridge series continues in Oakland where the A's will try and get even in this series after bowing to their cross-bridge rivals Friday night. Madison Bumgarner (3-3, 2.90 ERA) improved his record against the A's to 4-2 with a 4.62 ERA in six starts while Oakland starter Trevor Cahill (1-2, 3.10) makes just his second start since his Achilles injury and he is 7-5 with a 3.97 ERA in 18 career appearances versus San Francisco. The trends are one-sided and I will use them for support as the Giants are 2-10 in Bumgarner's last 12 road starts and the A's are 8-2 in inter-league games and 21-7 in their last 28 overall. Take OAKLAND! |
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07-15-18 | A's v. Giants -117 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -117 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
Oakland at San Francisco 4:05 ET Giants over A's- The 'Bay Bridge' series continues with both the Giants and the Athletics playing their best ball of the season. Oakland has won five straight and 7-0-1 in their last eight series while San Francisco is just 5-4 in their last nine but are 11-0-2 in their last 13 series since April. Sean Manaea (8-6, 3.44 ERA) started the year 4-2 with a 1.03 ERA in his first six starts but is 1-4 with a 7.18 ERA in his last six outings. The Jints will start Andrew Suarez (3-5, 3.75) who has surrendered just one run in each of his last four starts and has posted a 2.91 ERA at home. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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07-14-18 | A's v. Giants -105 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
Oakland at San Francisco 10:05 ET Giants over Athletics- Oakland has surprised the pundits and are just five-game out of the AL Wild Card spot having gone 7-0-1 in their last eight series. Tonight they will start Brett Anderson (1-2, 5.75 ERA) who is making his first start since joining the Disabled List on May 18. The Giants will start Jeff Samardzija (1-5, 6.42) who should have risked the injuries and played football as his baseball career has never shaped-up. He hasn't won since he's debut this season against the Angels and is 2-2 with a 7.92 ERA lifetime against Oakland. The Giants are 31-17 at home and will surprise with a win here today. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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07-13-18 | Rays v. Twins +100 | 8-11 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Minnesota 8:10 ET Twins over Rays- All of a sudden before the All-Star break the Twins have come to life winning seven of their last eight while Tampa Bay has been struggling on the road losing 15 of their last 20. The Rays will start Nathan Eovaldi (3-3, 3.35 ERA) who has flirted with a perfect game of late and is 2-2 with a 4.78 ERA lifetime against the Twins. Minnesota will send Jake Odorizzi (4-6, 4.28) to the hill who will be facing his old teammates for the first time. Take MINNESOTA! |
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07-13-18 | Rangers v. Orioles +105 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
Texas at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Rangers- The Rangers have come back to earth after finishing the month of June on an 11-2 run but have reverted back to form by dropping eight of their last 10. Baltimore who has the worst record in baseball still have the most sought after commodities in Manny Machado who is hitting .316 with 23 homers while the Orioles have lost nine of 11. Even though the Orioles will start Alex Cobb (2-11, 6.67 ERA) who has been horrid this season he is 1-0 with a 2.91 lifetime ERA against Texas while veteran Cole Hamels (4-8, 4.28) is 1-4 with a 5.35 ERA in six starts against Baltimore. Take the ORIOLES! |
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07-13-18 | Brewers v. Pirates +108 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 108 | 8 h 24 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Brewers- The Pirates appear to have picked-up the pace winning four of their last five after dropping their previous five. Milwaukee who is in first place in the NL Central have lost three of four on their current road trip and are just 19-21 within the Division. With yesterday's opening game series win Pittsburgh improved to 4-2 against the Brewers this season and will be starting rookie Nick Kingman (3-4, 4.26 ERA) who has a win over Milwaukee. Pirates at home Friday night...take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-12-18 | Phillies v. Orioles +105 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Baltimore 6:05 ET Orioles over Phillies- This is a make-up game from a rainout back in mid May. Philadelphia has won 10 of their last 14 and will send Nick Pivetta (5-7, 4.62 ERA) to the mound against Baltimore's Kevin Gausman (4-6, 4.11) who will face the Phillies for the first time in his career. With the Phillies fighting for first place and the Orioles posting the worst record in baseball I find this 'line' of virtual pick-em to be intriguing. This evening Gausman gets the support that has been lacking in his starts. Take BALTIMORE! |
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07-11-18 | Mariners v. Angels -113 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -113 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET Angels over Mariners- If the Angels who started the season with such promise are to catch Seattle for the second Wild Card spot they need to defeat them head-to-head. Last night's win for LA came after spotting the Mariners a 3-spot in the top of the first before their offensive assault started. Seattle starter Marco Gonzalez (9-5, 3.64 ERA) has five career starts against the Angels and is 1-0 with a 3.91 ERA while striking out 21 in 17 innings while LA starter Jaime Barria (5-5, 3.39) who has lost his last four decisions. This is his third start against Seattle this season and the third time is a charm...Take the ANGELS! |
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07-10-18 | Mariners v. Angels -160 | 3-9 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show | |
Seattle at L.A. Angels 10:07 ET Angels over Mariners- Not only did these two clubs meet last week but both these starting pitchers will face-off once again making it two straight head-to-head meetings between the two starters. Seattle will start Mike Leake (8-5, 4.11 ERA) who is 1-2 with 4.07 ERA against LA this season while Garrett Anderson (5-4, 3.42) makes his third straight start against Seattle (he was on the DL) and he has had success against his Western rivals going 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA. Take the ANGELS! |
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07-10-18 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -102 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Diamondbacks- The term revenge is rarely used when discussing baseball matchups but the Rockies have some motivation entering this three-game series. Arizona has won five of the six meetings this season scoring 47 runs including a 3-game sweep at Colorado in June. Tonight's matchup pits two of the 'hottest' pitchers in the NL as the Diamondbacks will send Patrick Corbin (6-3, 3.05 ERA) against the Rockies Tyler Anderson (6-3, 3.90). Corbin who is 8-3 with a 4.68 ERA in 18 games against Colorado is 0-0 in his last three starts allowing only 13 hits in his last 19 innings while Anderson has pitched eight scoreless innings in each of his last two starts. Off a dismal 3-7 home stand the D'backs struggle here. Take COLORADO! |
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07-10-18 | Nationals v. Pirates +107 | 5-1 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Nationals- The most over-rated team (Washington) with the most over-rated player (Bryce Harper) are still floundering having lost 10 of their last 14 and are the break-even mark after 90 games. Pittsburgh (Power Play winner) posted their first win in five tries against the Nats Monday and will start Joe Musgrove (3-3, 3.79 ERA) who is returning off the DL with his first start since June 29 and has no record against Washington. The Nationals will start Jeremy Hellickson (2-1,3.81) who is making his 3rd starts since coming off the DL and is 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA against the Bucs winning twice at PNC Park. The Pirates have won their last two and tonight makes three straight wins. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-09-18 | Nationals v. Pirates +102 | 3-6 | Win | 102 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Washington at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Nationals- Washington has moved one-game above .500 and already is 4-0 against Pittsburgh this season while the Pirates just ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Phillies 4-1 on Sunday. The Nationals will start rookie Jefry Rodriguez (0-0, 5.52 ERA) who has better success in the minors then his short appearances in the 'Bigs.' Ivan Nova (4-6, 4.48) is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA in five starts since coming off the disabled list. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-09-18 | Phillies v. Mets -101 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 33 m | Show |
Philadelphia at New York 4:10 ET Mets over Phillies- The Mets who started the season 11-1 have been beset with injuries and poor overall play have lost 17 of their last 20 will be sending Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.36 ERA) to the hill. Wheeler has actually pitched fairly good baseball in his last 11 outings but has a 0-4 record to show for it. He received a no-decision his last two starts despite outstanding performances before the Mets bullpen (the worst in MLB) gave up the win. Phillies starter Zach Eflin (7-2, 2.97) is working on a six-game winning streak and will most likely pitch the first game of this double-headed. You MUST have this pitching match-up! Take the METS! |
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07-08-18 | Dodgers v. Angels -100 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
LA Dodgers at LA Angels- Angels over Dodgers- The Dodgers who at one point were 10-games under .500 have the best record in baseball the last two months going 32-14. They will start Alex Wood (5-5, 3.84 ERA) has gone 5-1 during this Dodgers run but struggled in inter-league play this season getting pounded for seven runs and seven hits to Oakland in early April and is 3-6 lifetime against the Angels. The Angels will start Andrew Heaney (4-6, 3.94) who is 4-2 with a 2.18 ERA at home. The Angels have won seven of the 11 meetings in this series. Take the ANGELS! |
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07-08-18 | Braves v. Brewers -120 | Top | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 4 h 43 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 2:10 ET Brewers over Braves- Atlanta's Sean Newcomb (8-3, 3.10 ERA) has been the mark of consistency going 8-1 with a 2.33 ERA in his pervious 15 starts until his last outing against the Yankees surrendering five runs and five walks in 2.2 innings. Milwaukee will start Junior Guerra (5-5, 2.87) who is holding opponents to a .217 average and has allowed three runs or less in 11 of his 16 starts. Take the BREWERS! |
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07-07-18 | Phillies v. Pirates -120 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 4:05 ET Pirates over Phillies- I hate to come back on a loser as I posted the Pirates Friday and they were demolished by Philadelphia 17-5 for 'our' Megabucks loss. The Phillies will start former Cy Young award winner Jake Arrieta (5-6, 3.54 ERA) who has struggled in his last six starts with a 6.16 ERA. Pittsburgh will start James Taillon (5-6, 4.05) was 3-2 with a 2.90 ERA in June and is 1-1 lifetime against the Phillies. Although the Pirates have lost four straight and the Phils all five meetings this season the Buc's come through today. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-06-18 | Cardinals +110 v. Giants | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
St. Louis at San Francisco 10:15 ET Cardinals over Giants- After a disastrous home stand St. Louis has taken to the road and won 3-of-4 while scoring 27 runs. The Cardinals will start John Gant (2-3, 3.92 ERA) who has faced the Giants twice with an 0-0 record and a 2.25 ERA. San Francisco has lost four straight and will send rookie Derek Rodriguez (3-1. 3.16) who's father Pudge is a member of the Hall of Fame and the 26-year old rookie has never faced St. Louis. The Cards are hot and the Giants are not...take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-06-18 | Rockies +123 v. Mariners | 7-1 | Win | 123 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
Colorado at Seattle 10:10 ET Rockies over Mariners- Colorado is known for their home field that is primed for hitters but gives pitchers nightmares. Just about every hitter that has come to the plate in the 'Mile-High City' experiences inflated results. Pitchers on the other hand are not so comfortable on the mound there and Rockies starter German Marquez (6-8, 5.14 ERA) is a prime example. While throwing to a 2-5 home record with a 7.93 ERA he is a much more acceptable 4-3 and 2.76 ERA on the road and he is 4-0 lifetime in July. The Rockies have won six of seven and while the Mariners have won nine of 10 but fall short today. Take COLORADO! |
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07-06-18 | Phillies v. Pirates +106 | Top | 17-5 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 24 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 7:05 ET Pirates over Phillies- The last time these two met was in late April and Philadelphia swept the four-game series allowing only five total runs. They are on a current 4-games winning streak and will be sending Nick Pivetta (5-7, 4.66 ERA) to the mound who has no decisions against the Pirates and are 2-7 in his last seven starts. Pittsburgh will start Trevor Williams (6-6, 4.22) has won just one of this last eight starts and is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in two starts against the Phillies. In his lone start against them this season he allowed two runs on just one hit and took the loss. This time he gets some of it back. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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07-05-18 | Cardinals +123 v. Giants | Top | 11-2 | Win | 123 | 13 h 51 m | Show |
St. Louis at San Francisco 10:15 ET Cardinals over Giants- Johnny Cueto (3-0, 0.84 ERA) was off to a fantastic start until sidelined the past two month with an elbow injury and is making his first start since April 28. This will be his 24th career start against St. Louis and he is 7-8 with a 3.74 ERA and will be opposed by the Cardinals Luke Weaver (4-7, 5.16) and he is 1-1 lifetime against San Francisco with a 1.86 ERA. Oddly enough, all four of Weaver's wins have come on the road and with the Cards late explosion last night they have all the momentum. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-04-18 | Angels +100 v. Mariners | Top | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show |
LA Angels at Seattle 4:10 ET Angels over Mariners- The streaking Seattle Mariners have won eight straight and trail division leading Houston by just a half-game while leading the Angels by 11 games in the AL West. Los Angeles activated Shohei Ohtani from the DL Tuesday (0-4 last night) and were just 8-14 during his absence. After one of the hottest streaks of his career Mile Trout has slumped the past week and the Angels have slipped along with him. Seattle will start Mike Leake (8-4, 4.01 ERA) who is 3-1 with a 2.49 ERA in four career starts against the Angels while Garrett Richards (4-4, 3.42) gets the nod and he is 6-4 with a 3.05 ERA against Seattle in 12 career starts. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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07-03-18 | Angels +104 v. Mariners | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
L.A. Angels at Seattle 10:10 ET Angels over Mariners- The biggest surprise turn around my just be the Mariners who for the most part have been doing it without Robinson Cano who has been suspended for PED use. Los Angeles is fighting to stay in range but have dropped seven of their last nine while Seattle is on their longest winning streak of the year at seven. The Angels will start lefty Andrew Heaney (4-5, 3.95 ERA) and he is 1-2 in four career starts against the Mariners while lefty Wade LeBlanc (3-0, 3.38) has only one career appearance against the Angels. Still, Take LOS ANGELES! |
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07-03-18 | Giants v. Rockies -109 | Top | 1-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
San Francisco at Colorado 8:10 ET Rockies over Giants- The Giants who are having a big-time come-back season will have to do better when their ace Madison Bumgarner is on the mound after blowing a late 2-run lead last night. San Francisco who is just 19-27 on the road will start Chris Stratton (8-5, 4.45 ERA) who is 1-0 lifetime against Colorado but has an ERA of 6.19 in four lifetime appearances against them. The Rockies have called up from Triple-A right-hander Antonio Senzatela (2-1, 6.23) who went 3-0 with a 4.24 ERA last season against the Giants. Take COLORADO! |
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07-03-18 | Red Sox v. Nationals -107 | 11-4 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Boston at Washington 6:05 ET Nationals over Red Sox- The struggling Nationals are just 1-game over the breakeven mark and have lost their last three while Boston just continues to set the pace in the AL. Washington has dropped eight of their last 10 while Bryce Harper who has two homers in his last four games believes he belongs in the All-Star game despite his .210 batting average. Tanner Roark (3-9, 4.10 ERA) who is 1-7 in his last 11 starts owns a 3.22 ERA in 22 career inter-league games. Take the NATIONALS! |
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07-02-18 | Giants v. Rockies +110 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 110 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
San Francisco at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Giants- The Giants will be starting their best Madison Bumgarner (1-2, 2.51 ERA) who has had four quality starts in five outings since returning from the disabled list. San Francisco has been one of the worst road teams in baseball but have won their last three as visitors and have been horrid at Coors Field where they have lost 12 of their last 14. Bumgarner is 12-7 with a 2.92 ERA in 27 career starts against Colorado. Kyle Freeland (7-6, 3.29) has allowed more then three runs once in 12 starts and is 4-2 with a 2.61 ERA against the Giants. Take COLORADO! |
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07-01-18 | Pirates v. Padres +107 | Top | 7-5 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 25 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at San Diego 4:10 ET Padres over Pirates- San Diego just doesn't enjoy opening games of series when playing different rivals. The Padres are 1-18 (really), thats 1-18 the first game to start a series but their win last night brings their Game 2 of a series to 14-5 and they are 11-7 in the third game. This afternoon they will start Tyson Ross (5-5, 3.32 ERA) and they are 11-5 when he starts and 9-2 in his last 11 starts. Ross also has a 2.91 ERA at home. Take the PADRES! |
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07-01-18 | Braves v. Cardinals +102 | 6-5 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 21 m | Show | |
Atlanta at St. Louis 2:15 ET Cardinals over Braves- St. Louis has dropped their last three and now trail Milwaukee by 5-games in the NL Central while the Braves have a 3-game lead in the NL East over Philadelphia. Atlanta will start hard throwing Mike Foltynewicz (5-4, 2.14 ERA) who is making his second start since coming off the DL and has struggled against St. Louis going 1-2 with a 9.95 ERA in three career starts against the Red Birds surrendering 22 hits in 12 innings. The Cardinals will start John Gant (2-2, 3.48) who started his career in Atlanta and is off his season best performance against the Indians Monday night. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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07-01-18 | Angels v. Orioles -120 | 2-8 | Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show | |
L.A. Angels at Baltimore 1:10 ET Orioles over Angels- Okay, I realize that Baltimore has the worst record in MLB and have lost their last seven. This afternoon Kevin Gausman (3-6, 4.20 ERA) gets the start for the Orioles and he hasn't posted a win since May 11 and is favored today at Camden Yards where they have lost 17 of their last 18 games. Los Angeles will start Deck McGuire (0-0, 6.08) and this may be way the O's are favored at all. McGuire has surrendered five homers and 10 runs in just 13 innings this season. Take BALTIMORE! |
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06-30-18 | Nationals -101 v. Phillies | 2-3 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
Washington at Philadelphia 6:05 ET Nationals over Phillies- With this selection I am breaking one of own 'cardinal rules' in taking a club that has won but double-digits the night before. Friday's 'Money Game' winner Washington scored 17 runs and hit seven home runs crushing the Phillies. Jeremy Hellickson (2-0, 2.28 ERA) returns from the disabled list to start here and although he was bombed in his rehab start at Single-A he is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in eight innings against the 'Wiz-kids.' Vince Velasquez (5-8, 4.69) has dropped four of his last five decisions and is 2-2 with a 5.33 ERA lifetime against Washington. Take the NATIONALS! |
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06-30-18 | Brewers v. Reds -115 | 3-12 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Reds over Brewers- The top and the bottom of the NL Central Division clash here as Cincinnati hosts Milwaukee. The Reds started the season series with a win over their division rival but have dropped the last seven meetings against the Brewers including the first two games of this four-game series. Milwaukee will start Jhoulys Chacin (6-3, 3.82 ERA) who is 2-3 with a 4.08 ERA in nine starts against Cincinnati while Tyler Mahle (6-6, 3.98) who is 3-0 in his last three starts gets the nod for the Reds. Today take CINCINNATI! |
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06-30-18 | Indians v. A's +110 | Top | 2-7 | Win | 110 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
Cleveland at Oakland 4:05 ET A's over Indians- Where is Charlie Finley now, the A's have won five straight and are actually raising some eyebrows as they have won 11 of their last 13 and have moved into the third spot in the AL West. Cleveland sits comfortably on top of the AL Central although Oakland has more wins on the season and will start veteran Edwin Jackson (0-0, 1.50 ERA) who is 9-1 lifetime against the Indians. The Tribe will start rookie Adam Plutko (4-1, 4.65) who is facing the A's for the first time. Experience is the best teacher and Oakland has it against a rookie today. Take the ATHLETICS! |
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06-29-18 | Brewers v. Reds -110 | 8-2 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:05 ET Reds over Brewers- This is my 'Don't make sense' game of the day. The 'numbers' here just don't mesh! Cincinnati's Sal Romano (4-7, 5.40 ERA) has yet to defeat the Brewers in his career losing all four starts (0-4) while posting a 6.27 ERA. So, why is this guy favored against the Central Division leaders? Chase Anderson (5-6, 4.37) gets the nod for Milwaukee and he is 3-1 with a 3.19 ERA in eight starts against the Reds. So, I ask again...with the Reds favored, does that make sense. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-29-18 | Nationals +110 v. Phillies | 17-7 | Win | 110 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:10 ET Nationals over Phillies- Okay, here I have a winless starter Eric Fedde (0-3, 5.32 ERA) who has had seven career starts and his career ERA is 6.99 with a 1.77 WHIP (not vey impressive numbers). Philadelphia will start Nick Pivetta (4-6, 4.06) who has struggled against the Nationals going 0-2 with a 9.19 ERA in four appearances. This should be a wild one with the Nats coming out on top. Take WASHINGTON! |
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06-29-18 | Red Sox v. Yankees -121 | Top | 1-8 | Win | 100 | 8 h 36 m | Show |
Boston at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Yankees over Red Sox- 'Hot-time summer in the city' as temperatures rise the AL East is heating up as the first place Red Sox invade the Bronx with a 1-game lead over New York. Boston and the Yankees have split their six games already this season with 16 more meetings to go. The Sawx will start Eduardo Rodriquez (9-2, 3.86 ERA) who is off his worst start of the season at Seattle while New York will counter with veteran CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.18) who has lost his last two starts but has a 2.74 ERA in eight starts at Yankee Stadium where the Bombers are 29-11. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-28-18 | Brewers v. Reds -102 | Top | 6-4 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Brewers- A pair of rising clubs clash tonight in Cincinnati where the Reds who have won nine of their last 10 host the Brewers who have won five straight series. Despite their current run first place Milwaukee has lost three of their last four and will start Junior Guerra (3-5, 2.82 ERA) who has failed to win a game in his last seven starts. Cincinnati starter Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 4.09) won his third straight start against Chicago last time out holding the Cubs to two runs into the seventh inning. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-27-18 | Pirates v. Mets -111 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -111 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Pirates- New York ended a seven-game losing streak Tuesday with their 4-4 10-inning win over the Pirates which was their first back-to back win in over a month. There is another streak the Mets look to end tonight and that is with Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.85 ERA) who is winless in his last 10 starts. But, he has shown signs of life his last two times out as he has 15 strikeouts and only eight hits allowed in his last two outings. Take the METS! |
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06-26-18 | Rockies v. Giants -132 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
Colorado at San Francisco 10:15 ET Giants over Rockies- Both these clubs are virtually at the break-even mark and will meet six times in the next nine days. San Francisco has moved to 40-39 winning five of their last seven at home while Colorado has dropped their last two and will start Chad Bettis (5-1, 5.23 ERA) who has been bailed out by the Rockies offense time and again, he surrendered five runs and 10 hits in six innings against the Giants four weeks ago. Derek Holland (5-7, 4.48) is 2-1 in four June starts allowing just seven earned runs while the Giants have won five of their last six. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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06-26-18 | Cubs v. Dodgers -155 | Top | 9-4 | Loss | -155 | 12 h 40 m | Show |
Chicago at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 ET Dodgers over Cubs- If ever their was a 'stopper' needed for the Cubs it is now. Chicago has lost five straight and ace Jon Lester (9-2, 2.10 ERA) is taking the mound and is looking to stop this season high slide. Lester has a five-game win streak with a 1.64 ERA and he has pitched at least six innings in seven consecutive starts and is matched up against the Dodgers Ross Stripling (6-2, 1.99) for the second time in the last six days. Los Angeles is hot winning their last four and are 16-5 in June. The Cubs have struggled in LA going 2-8 since the start of 2015. Take the DODGERS! |
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06-26-18 | Twins v. White Sox +105 | 4-8 | Win | 105 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Twins- The White Sox are an AL high 25-games under .500 but are off 10-3 win over the A's as their youth movement is starting to show dividends. Yoan Moncada who was acquired in the Chris Sale deal had an explosive days with a homer and six RBI while the Sox have won or tied five of their past six series at home. Minnesota has been disappointing this season a after a break out year in 2017 and are just 14-20 on the road. This time out with the Twins Lance Lynn (5-5, 4.64 ERA) will try and win a second time against Chicago while the Pale Hose will start Reynaldo Lopez (2-5, 3.59) who dominated the Twins in his lone appearance this season allowing only one-hit in seven scoreless innings. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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06-25-18 | Yankees -146 v. Phillies | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
New York Yankees at Philadelphia 7:05 ET Yankees over Phillies- New York enters this contest in the mist of their first 3-game losing streak of the season while the Phillies have won 7-of-10. Philadelphia will start strikeout artist Vince Velasquez (5-7, 4.82 ERA) who should be the favorite here but as it turns out is a heavy home underdog against New York's Jonathan Loaisiga (1-0, 3.12). He will be making his third start since being called up from Double-A Trenton and yet he is favored (heavily) on the road against one of the NL's 'hottest' teams. The number can't lie and I see the Yankees here. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-24-18 | Phillies v. Nationals -111 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 8:00 ET Nationals over Phillies- Philadelphia is playing with confidence having won their last three, five of six against Washington and nine of their last 12. Meanwhile the Nationals are in a slide that has seen them lose nine of their last 12 overall averaging just three runs a game in that span. Nick Pivetta (4-6, 4.08 ERA) is winless in his last five starts but did strikeout 13 in 7.1 innings last time out against St. Louis and is 0-2 lifetime against the Nats. Washington gives Jefry Rodriquez (0-0, 4.66) who is making just his second MLB start and will get the support need tonight. Take WASHINGTON! |
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06-23-18 | Orioles +111 v. Braves | 7-5 | Win | 111 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Atlanta 4:10 ET Orioles over Braves- After last night's 10-7 win in 15 innings over the Braves the Orioles are now a solid 30-games under .500. Weak hitting and of course horrible pitching has been a combination that Baltimore has parlayed into one of the worst season in franchise history and through the years they have had some terrible seasons. Chris Davis has returned the the line-up and finally shown some life with a homer while Manny Machado snapped out of slump with his first home run since June 2. in last night's win. Dylan Bundy (5-7, 3.81 ERA) has recovered nicely since his record setting performance when he allowed seven runs and four home runs without recording an out on May 8. Take BALTIMORE! |
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06-22-18 | Cardinals +113 v. Brewers | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
St. Louis at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Cardinals over Brewers- The Cardinals who have dropped their last two games and seven of their last nine are off their worst performance of the season as they committed four errors and allowed six unearned runs in yesterday's 11-3 loss to the Brewers. This is so unusual for a team that is built on fundamentals and play the game the 'right' way that I have to come back with them tonight. St. Louis will start Jack Flaherty (3-2, 2.66 ERA) who has allowed two or fewer runs in six of his nine starts this season and has 55 strikeouts in 50 innings. Milwaukee will start Junior Guerra (3-5, 2.89) who is 2-2 with a 3.83 ERA in six career starts against the Cardinals. Look for the Cardinals to bounce-back tonight. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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06-20-18 | Mets +102 v. Rockies | Top | 8-10 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
New York Mets at Colorado 8:40 ET Mets over Rockies- Ever since their inception the Rockies have had the pleasure at least for the batters a 'hitters' park where players pad their offensive stats while pitchers 'numbers' take a beating. This could not be more evident then when Chad Bettis (5-1, 4.65 ERA) take the hill as he is 0-0 with a 7.76 ERA in six home starts. New York will start Seth Lugo (2-2, 2.49) who is 1-0 in his one start against Colorado. The Mets hitting has picked up of late and playing in the Mile High City' will help. Take NEW YORK! |
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06-20-18 | Braves v. Blue Jays -137 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 55 m | Show |
Atlanta at Toronto 12:37 ET Blue Jays over Braves- The surprising Atlanta Braves are letting people know that they are for real as they have won six of their last seven moved a season high 14 games over .500. Toronto whose loss the the Braves yesterday ended a seven-game home winning streak and dropped them to 6-3 in inter-league play. The Blue Jays will start J.A. Happ (8-3, 3.48 ERA) is 3-0 with a 2.42 ERA in eight starts against Atlanta while the Braves will start Anibal Sanchez (3-0, 1.93) is 0-1 with a 10.13 ERA in two starts against the Jays. Take TORONTO! |
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06-20-18 | Tigers v. Reds -130 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 56 m | Show |
Detroit at Cincinnati 12:35 ET Reds ver Tigers- Detroit brought a five-game win streak into Cincinnati Tuesday and were up ended by the Reds 9-5 and have now dropped to 1-6 in inter-league play. The Tigers will start Michael Fulmer (3-5, 4.13 ERA) who will be facing the Reds for the first time and has allowed just two earned runs in his last two starts while Cincinnati will send Tyler Mahle (5-6, 3.96) who lost six of his first seven decisions is 2-0 with a 1.10 ERA in June's three starts. Take the REDS! |
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06-19-18 | Tigers v. Reds -118 | Top | 5-9 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
Detroit at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Tigers- One of the biggest surprises of the MLB season to date is the play of the Detroit Tigers as they are just 1-game under the breakeven mark after going 64-98 last year. What is even more surprising is that they have been doing it of late without slugger Miguel Cabrera who is down for the rest of the season. Matt Boyd (4-4, 3.23 ERA) has been outstanding but he is 1-3, with a 7.40 ERA in six inter-league games. Cincinnati will start Sal Romano (3-7, 5.67) who is off his best performance of the season allowing four hits and one run in eight innings his last time out. Take the REDS! |
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06-18-18 | Rangers v. Royals +105 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
Texas at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over Rangers- When the season started the Royals and White Sox were expected to be the weakest teams in the AL and they are just that...the worst. Kansas City is in the middle of a six game losing streak and have lost 12 of their last 13. One of those losses happened the last time Ian Kennedy (1-6, 5.13 ERA) pitched as we went eight scoreless innings and left with a 1-0 lead before the bullpen blew the lead and the game. Texas will start Bartolo Colon (3-4, 4.94) who has been reached for six earned runs or more in three of his last five outings including eight runs in three innings his last time out. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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06-17-18 | Cubs v. Cardinals +116 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 116 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Chicago at St. Louis 8:05 ET Cardinals over Cubs- Like I stated Saturday this matchup is one of the great baseball rivalries in America as these two have gone 'at' each other for eons. Chicago has a chance tonight to sweep the Cardinals for the first time in St. Louis since 2010. St. Louis has dropped a season-high four straight and will send Jack Flaherty (3-2, 2.96 ERA) to the mound and he is facing the Cubs for the first time. The 'Baby Bears' will start Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.09) who has had just six quality starts in 13 chances but is 3-1 lifetime against the Cards. Not, tonight...Take ST. LOUIS! |
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06-17-18 | Mets +120 v. Diamondbacks | 5-3 | Win | 120 | 6 h 55 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Arizona 4:10 ET Mets over Diamondbacks- 'Break-up the Mets...' New York scored five runs last night, the first time that they scored more then three runs and had more then seven hits in any game during their 10-game losing streak. Arizona was on a batting tear winning seven of eight before last night's derailment. The Mets Zack Wheeler (2-5, 4.98 ERA) has had two straight strong outings and is 4-3 with a 3.62 ERA in nine starts against Arizona. The D'backs will start Clay Buchholz (1-1, 3.21) who is 0-1 against the Mets with a ERA of 8.90. Take New YORK! |
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06-17-18 | Phillies v. Brewers +104 | 10-9 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 12 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 2:10 ET Brewers over Phillies- Very quietly Philadelphia's Aaron Nola (8-2, 2.27 ERA) has emerged as one the NL's best going 7-1 with a 2.30 ERA in his last 10 starts. He has also had his way against the Brewers posting a 3-0 career mark with a 1.38 ERA in four lifetime starts including 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in two starts in Milwaukee. The Brewers will counter with Chase Anderson (5-5, 4.13) who is rounding into for after a 12-4 season with a 2.74 ERA. This is hIs first appearance against the Phillies since June of 2016. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-16-18 | Mets +170 v. Diamondbacks | 5-1 | Win | 170 | 12 h 36 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Arizona 10:10 ET Mets over Diamondbacks- 'Oh forgive him Lord as he know not of what he does.' Yep, I'm taking the New York Mets who have lost 12 of 13 and are now 10-games under .500 after starting the season 11-1. The futility of the Mets batting is reaching record proportions as they have scored just 15 runs in their last 10games and had not had more then seven hits in any of those contests. Arizona on the other hand has won seven of their last eight and will start Patrick Corbin (6-2, 3.21 ERA) who is just 1-3 with a 3.75 ERA in eight career games against the Mets. New York will start Steven Matz (2-4, 3.53) and break the spell. Take NEW YORK METS! |
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06-16-18 | Cubs -116 v. Cardinals | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at St Louis 8:15 ET Cubs over Cardinals- Aside from the Yankees/Red Sox (some may disagree) the Cubs/Cardinals rivalry is the most intense in baseball. After getting shut out in consecutive games Chicago won the 13-run pool (for you old-timers) and are still 1.5-games behind first place Milwaukee. St. Louis has lost four of their last five games and will start Carlos Martinez (3-3, 2.50 ERA) who is making his third start since coming of the Disabled List and has walked 12 in just 7.2 innings of work. He is 4-4, with a 4.53 ERA lifetime against the Cubs and just isn't up to par since his return. Take CHICAGO! |
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06-16-18 | Reds +105 v. Pirates | Top | 2-6 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 4:10 ET Reds over Pirates- After a quick start to the season the Pirates have leveled-off and their win Friday marked the first time in over a month that they have won consecutive games as they have fallen 1-game under the break even mark. They scored three runs in yesterday's 3-2 win with a run scoring double and two sacrifice flies. Pittsburgh was out-hit and maDe three errors. Cincinnati who is just 1-4 at PHC Park will send Luis Castillo (4-7, 5.79 ERA) to the hill and he posted a career high of 10 strikeouts in his last win against the Pirates on May 24. Ivan Nova starts for the Buc's and he is 3-7 with a 4.67 ERA lifetime against the Reds. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-15-18 | Phillies v. Brewers -134 | Top | 2-13 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Phillies- The Central Division leading Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in the National League and for the most part they are a team that relies on a powerful lineup but, it has been their pitching that has been dominate of late. Milwaukee starters have allowed no more then one run in four straight games and have a 2.55 ERA over their last 12 despite injuries to a pair of starters Jimmy Nelson and Zach Davies. Brent Suter (6-4, 4.61 ERA) gets the start for the Brewers and is 1-0 with a 0.91 WHIP in two starts against the Phillies. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-15-18 | Tigers v. White Sox -128 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -128 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Detroit at Chicago White Sox 8:10 ET White Sox over Tigers- Detroit who lost their prolific offensive force Miguel Cabrera for the season have won both games played since his injury. The Tigers enter Chicago with the second worst road record in all of baseball winning just 10 of 30 as visitors. The White Sox will start Reynaldo Lopez (2-4, 3.26 ERA) who has had four quality starts in his last five outings and has had a pair of starts against Detroit this season allowing just one and two runs in pitching seven innings in both games. Take CHICAGO! |
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06-15-18 | Rockies v. Rangers +100 | 9-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Colorado at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Rockies- This match-up pits a pair of clubs that are struggling of late. On June 7, the Colorado Rockies were in first place in the NL West and proceeded to lose five straight and 10 of its last 13 games. Texas meanwhile has dropped their last six including a four-game sweep at home against Houston and will sending Yolander Mendez to the mound making his first MLB start. Sometimes when a team is playing poorly a 'fresh' face can help turn attitudes and fortunes around. Take TEXAS! |
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06-14-18 | Rays +163 v. Yankees | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at New York Yankees 7:05 ET Rays over Yankees- The next three weeks will be a make or break for the Tampa Bay Rays as they play 16 games against MLB's best including the Yankees, Astros and Nationals. The reason I say this is that Tampa Bay has struggled against better competition as they are just 11-26 against winning teams. New York will start Domingo German (0-4, 5.32 ERA) and you are winless pitching for this power laden line-up you have issues. Blake Snell (8-3, 2.30) has a 0.98 WHIP on the season with an ERA of 0.89 in his last five starts. Take the RAYS! |
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06-13-18 | Giants v. Marlins +101 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 101 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
San Francisco at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Giants- Miami has a chance to win this series and their third in-a-row for just the second time this season with a victory tonight as they host the Giants. San Francisco will start Miami native Andrew Suarez (2-4, 5.06 ERA) who has just one quality start in seven outings and opponents are hitting .340 against him with a 6.75 ERA on the road while the Giants are just 14-23. The Marlins will also start a rookie in lefty Caleb Smith (5-6, 3.70) and he is 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA in six turns at home. Smith leads the NL rookies in strikeouts averaging 10.8 per nine innings. Take MIAMI! |
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06-12-18 | Reds v. Royals -107 | 5-1 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Kansas City 8:15 ET Royals over Reds- A pair of bottom feeders meet in Kansas City tonight as NL's worst the Cincinnati Reds (23-43) challenge the (22-44) Royals. Tonight's pitching matchup probably won't be the most memorable as the Reds will send right-hander Sal Romano (3-7, 6.23 ERA) to the hill while Kansas City will counter with veteran Ian Kennedy (1-6, 5.76). Kennedy who hasn't won since April 7 has had a time where he was under the spotlight but has fallen off in a dramatic fashion. But, he is 5-1 with a 2.33 ERA lifetime against Cincinnati while Romano is 0-2 with a 7.27 ERA in two inter-league starts. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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06-12-18 | Cubs v. Brewers +100 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Brewers over Cubs- Milwaukee had the best record in the NL before Monday's 11 inning defeat to the Cubs who have now taken over that top spot. Considering these tow have been the best in their league it is surprising that Chicago is 8-1 against the Brewers this season. The Cubs will start Tyler Chatwood (3.86 ERA) who is winless in his last five starts and defeated Milwaukee in his first start 2-0 and is 3-1 with a 4.00 ERA in five career starts against the Brewers while Chase Anderson (4-5, 4.57) has returned off the disabled list and is 3-4, with a 3.33 ERA in nine starts against the Cubs. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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06-12-18 | Giants v. Marlins +110 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 110 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
San Francisco at Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Giants- The Marlins were by far expected to be the worst team in baseball and have actually more wins then four other teams to date. San Francisco was another club that low expectations after a dismal 2017. The Giants were active in the off-season to help their pitching but have been beset with injuries to Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija and installed Chris Stratton (7-3, 4.63 ERA) as a starter. He will be facing Miami for the first time while the Marlins will start rookie Trevor Richards (0-3, 5.02) who is winless through six career starts. SF is just 14-22 on the road while Miami's 12-20 home record is not so hot but on par with the Giants. Take MIAMI! |
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06-11-18 | Angels -106 v. Mariners | 3-5 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 10 m | Show | |
L.A. Angels at Seattle 10:10 ET Angels over Mariners- The first place Mariners hosts the Angels in an AL West affair and have won 17 of their last 22 against lesser competition. Now, begin a 13-game stretch where they will play some of the best in the American League. Los Angeles who has won 10 of their last 15 games in Seattle will start Andrew Heaney (3-4, 3.13 ERA) who is 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA against Seattle and is off his first career complete game while the Mariners will start Wade LeBlanc (1-0, 2.94) who will make his first career start against the Angels. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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06-11-18 | Cubs -114 v. Brewers | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Cubs over Brewers- The two top teams in the NL Central clash as the first place Brewers will host the second place Chicago Cubs in what is a huge series for Milwaukee. The reason I say this is because the Cubs who have won 11 of 14 are tracking down the Brewers who has lost five of their last eight. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.20 ERA) who is 4-1 with a 0.63 ERA in six starts against Milwaukee while the Brewers will start Junior Guerra (3-4, 2.83) who is back on track after a shaky May. He is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA lifetime against Chicago but will fall short here as they are just 2-8 in the Last 10 meetings in Milwaukee. Take the CUBS! |
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06-11-18 | Red Sox v. Orioles +110 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Boston at Baltimore 7:05 ET Orioles over Red Sox- Until two days ago the Red Sox had the best record in baseball and Baltimore had the worst record in MLB. Since then, Boston dropped 2-of-3 to the White Sox while the Orioles continue to lose (four straight). The O's still have the worst record in baseball and have dropped nine of the last 10 meetings against the Red Sox while Boston is now a half-game behind the Yankees. Tonight the Sawx will start Steven Wright (2-0, 1.57 ERA) and the right-handed knuckleballer has been outstanding in place of Drew Pomeranz who's on the DL. Baltimore will send Dylan Bundy (4-7, 4.04) to the hill who is 2-1 with 25 strikeouts in 22 innings in his last three outings since his record setting performance when he surrendered seven runs with out recording an out. With the difference in the talent between these two clubs so vast and Vegas making this contest a virtual pick-em, something in just not right. Take BALTIMORE! |
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06-10-18 | Cardinals v. Reds +110 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 110 | 3 h 22 m | Show |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 1:10ET Reds over Cardinals- The 'Baker's Dozen' for St. Louis as they have defeated the Reds for the 13th straight time and 11th straight at the Great American Ball Park. The Cardinals will start Carlos Martinez (3-2, 1.83 ERA) who has been shaky since his return but is 4-2 with a 2.86 ERA at Cincinnati and is 7-3 overall against the Reds. With the line what it is Las Vegas is telling me he will continue to struggle as Cincy hurler Anthony DeSclafani (0-1, 7.20) and is making his second start of the season after missing all of 2017. He is 4-1 with a 2.13 ERA in seven career appearances against the Cards and breaks the spell today. Take CINCINNATI! |
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06-09-18 | Cardinals v. Reds +100 | 6-4 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 43 m | Show | |
St. Louis at Cincinnati 4:10 ET Reds over Cardinals- If there is one-sided match-up this is it. Lets start with start St. Louis who has defeated the Reds 12 straight times including 10 straight at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park dating back to last July. The Cardinals will be starting their ace and 'hottest' pitcher Michael Wacha (7-1, 2.41 ERA) who is 5-0 with a 1.60 ERA in his last six starts and is 10-1 with a 2.88 ERA in his career against the Reds. Cincinnati will counter with Luis Castillo (4-6, 5.64) who has lasted six innings just once in his last four starts. So, my question is why is this contest a virtual pick-em. I am take CINCINNATI! |
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06-09-18 | Mariners v. Rays -135 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Seattle at Tampa Bay 4:10 ET Rays over Mariners- Two clubs moving quickly in opposite directions as Seattle has moved into first place in the AL West one-game ahead of Houston while Tampa Bay has lost their last eight. The Rays were 2-games above the break-even point before their losing streak and today they send out their 'stopper' Blake Snell (7-3, 2.36 ERA) who threw six shutout innings against the Mariners last Sunday. The Mariners will start Felix Hernandez (6-4, 5.33) who is 9-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 17 career starts against the Rays and my questions is why would a team on an 8-game losing streak be such a strong favorite against a team that has won 16 of their last 20. The 'stats' that surround this meeting are one-sided but the Las Vegas odds are reversing the 'number.' I trust Vegas...take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-09-18 | Padres v. Marlins +105 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
San Diego at Miami 4:10 ET Marlins over Padres- In 1993 I took my 'poppy' to the Florida Marlins inaugural game an 8-0 win over the Dodgers. He had turned off baseball after the '84 strike and it took some doing to get him to go the the game as he was very bitter' about the players letting down America. As a small payback for all the times he took me to the Polo Grounds (NY Giants), Ebbets Field (Brooklyn) and Yankee Stadium I insisted that he go and it was great. This weekend the original Marlins (Jeff Conine) are celebrating their 25th anniversary and like that first Marlins club that was expected to be the worst in baseball the team showed more then people expected. The same goes with this year's version as they are again expected to be the 'worst.' But, this club has more talent then people realize and they show it again today. Take MIAMI! |
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06-08-18 | Diamondbacks v. Rockies -103 | Top | 9-4 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
Arizona at Colorado 8:40 ET Rockies over Diamondbacks- For the most part since the Rockies joined the NL they have had one of the strongest if not 'the' strongest home field advantage in baseball. This season things have turned upside down for Colorado as they are a dismal 11-16 but surprisingly enough Arizona is just 2-11 in their last 13 road games. First place is at stake tonight as there is just a half-game difference in the standings between these clubs as they will repeat a March 31 matchup between Zack Greinke (4-4, 3.44 ERA) and German Marquez (4-5, 4.38). In the first matchup Marquez surrendered allowed an unearned run and only four hits in five innings. Take COLORADO! |
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06-08-18 | Padres v. Marlins -130 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
San Diego and Miami 7:10 ET Marlins over Padres- It sure does look unusual to see Miami favored in any game even if they are at home especially since the Padres have won three straight series and are 19-15 since their 10-20 start. Tonight they will start rookie left-hander Eric Lauer (2-3. 6.82 ERA against the Marlins lefty Caleb Smith (4-6, 4.03) who is 4-3 with a 3.03 ERA in his last seven starts. Lauer has yet to put together back-to back quality starts and is off his best career start against the lowly Reds in an 8-2 rout but San Diego is just 2-6 in his starts. Take MIAMI! |
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06-08-18 | Yankees v. Mets -104 | 4-1 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
N.Y. Yankees at N.Y Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Yankees- Ah, the 'Subway Series' continues and the match-up is not what was expected as most believed at the beginning of the season that this would or could be a match-up between top contenders. But alas, after a 11-1 start the Mets have be besieged with injuries while the Yankees have responded as most expected with their power laden line-up. The lone issue with the Yanks lineup is strikeouts with Judge, Stanton and Sanchez leading the way averaging one 'K' for every three at bats. With Jacob deGrom (4-0, 1.49 ERA) the MLB ERA leader on the hill the Mets might let him pitch deeper into the game tonight. Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 4.79) has received great support in spite of inconsistent performances. This time out take...NEW YORK METS! |
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06-07-18 | Mariners v. Rays +102 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
Seattle at Tampa Bay 7:10 ET Rays over Mariners- Hey, has anyone checked the standings in the AL West? Well, it has the Mariners on top of the division with a full game lead (two in loss column) over Houston. Seattle had won five straight before their loss to the Astros last night and are facing Tampa Bay who has dropped their last six. Veteran Mike 'Klepto' Leak (5-3, 4.71 ERA) will start for the Mariners who swept (3-0) the Rays at home last weekend and they are 5-0 in Leak's last five starts. Tampa Bay will start Ryne Stanek (1-1, 3.65) is expected to start and go an inning or two before the managerial 'genius' gets to use five or six relievers. But, pitching has not been the Rays problem as they have score just 12 runs in their six-game losing streak. Although they are 2-8 in the last 10 games Stanek has pitched it won't matter as he won't be around that long. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-06-18 | A's v. Rangers +102 | 2-8 | Win | 102 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Oakland at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Athletics- The Rangers Bartolo Colon (2-3, 4.21 ERA) will try once again to match Hall of Fame hurler Juan Marichal for most wins by a pitcher from the Dominican Republic with 243. Texas came alive last night with a season high five home runs and will face Oakland's Daniel Mengden (6-4, 2.91) who is 1-2 with a 3.09 ERA in four starts against the Rangers. Colon is 9-6 with a 3.33 career ERA in 22 starts against the A's. Experience counts...take TEXAS! |
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06-06-18 | Phillies v. Cubs -130 | Top | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over 76ers- Two of the better NL clubs will play their second of a 3-game set in Chicago after the Phillies took the first meeting 6-1 ending the Cubs four game win streak. Philadelphia will start budding ace Aaron Nola (7-2, 2.18 ERA) who has posted nine quality starts in his last 10 outings and is 1-0 lifetime with a 4.70 ERA in his lone career start against the Cubs. Chicago will start Jose Quintana (6-4, 4.30) who has won two of his last three starts. Take the CUBS! |
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06-05-18 | Rockies v. Reds +101 | Top | 9-6 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
Colorado at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Reds over Rockies- Cincinnati has dropped their last two and is off a 3-6 road trip which included a series loss at Colorado. The Rockies have lost their last four all at home and will start Kyle Freeland (5-5, 3.43 ERA) who is 1-1 in a pair of starts against the Reds. Cincinnati will start Anthony DeSciafani who is making his first start of the season and first appearance since 2016 and has no decisions against the Rockies with one career start. This time it's...CINCINNATI! |
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06-03-18 | Reds +101 v. Padres | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at San Diego 6:10 ET Reds over Padres- This pair of also-rans meet in the rubber game in their three-game set in San Diego with an interesting pitching match-up. Luis Castillo (4-5, 5.49 ERA) just has his three-game winning streak stopped where he went 3-1 in his last five starts with a 2.83 ERA while Tyson Ross (4-3, 3.29) is 4-0 with a 1.20 ERA in five lifetime starts against Cincinnati. The Reds have gone 18-23 under interim manager Jim Riggleman after a 3-15 start. Take the REDS! |
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06-03-18 | Rays -104 v. Mariners | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Seattle 4:10 ET Rays over Mariners- Hard to believe that Seattle is in first place in the AL West percentage points ahead of Houston as they have won their last three and 12 of their last 15. Now, in the mist of their hottest streak of the season they send Felix Hernandez (5-4, 5.83 ERA) to the hill against Blake Snell (7-3, 2.56). So, the Rays open the favorite on the road against 'King Felix' 8-2 record and 1.94 lifetime ERA against Tampa Bay. Snell is 1-1 lifetime with an ERA of 0.87 in two starts against the Mariners. Numbers don't lie and they say that the Rays are the side here. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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06-03-18 | Pirates +122 v. Cardinals | 0-5 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 2:15 ET Pirates over Cardinals- The Pirates have shown some signs of improvement this season and will send their impressive rookie Nick Kingman (2-1, 3.75 ERA) to the mound against the Cardinals ace Michael Wacha (6-1, 2.71) who hasn't lost since opening Day. On May 17 Pittsburgh was in first place in the NL Central but have lost six of its last eight and 11 of 15 and have dropped into fourth place. Kingman will be making his fifth start one of which was a seven inning 1-hit performance over ST. Louis. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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06-02-18 | Phillies v. Giants -117 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show |
Philadelphia at San Francisco 10:05 ET Giants over Phillies- This is my 'Don't Make Sense' winner as their is very little evidence to support my 'side!' But, it's not about the players now is it anyway. (Ck NBA Finals Game 1) The Phillies will be starting Vince Velasquez (4-5, 4.08 ERA) and he has been over-powering in his last five starts going 3-1 while striking out 36 in just 27 innings. Meanwhile, the Giants will be starting Suarez (1-4, 5.65) and he has gotten worse as the season moves on. Well, here's the thing. Velasquez opened -125 and the line jumped to the Giants as the favorite as the 'money' poured in on San Francisco. I may be wrong but my instincts smell a rat. Take a shot with the GIANTS! |
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06-02-18 | Reds +103 v. Padres | Top | 2-8 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Cincinnati at San Diego 8:40 ET Redlegs over Padres- Oh boy! I get to bet Matt Harvey (1-3, 5.63 ERA). Since being traded from the Mets to Cincinnati he is 1-1 with a 3.72 ERA and he is 3-1 with a 3.48 ERA lifetime against the Padres. His stats are not all that great but the banana that's starting for San Diego has been even worst as Eric Lauer (1-3, 7.67 ERA) is just terrible with opponents batting .359 against him with a 2.08 WHIP. Take CINCINNATI! |