25* MLB Playoffs TOTAL OF THE YEAR on Guardians/Yankees OVER 7.5

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this OVER 7.5 ticket between the Guardians and Yankees in Game 1 of this series tonight.  There will be 20 MPH winds blowing out to right-center at game time and 15-plus MPH winds blowing out that direction throughout.

Alex Cobb allowed 2 earned runs in 3 innings to the Tigers in his last start before the Guardians gave way to their bullpen.  Cobb has allowed 6 earned runs and 4 homers in 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts against the Yankees.

Carlos Rodon has allowed 6 earned runs, 3 homers and 15 base runners in 9 innings in his last two starts coming in.  Rodon has allowed 6 earned runs and 3 homers in 13 innings in his last two starts against Cleveland.

I don't trust either of these starters to shut down the opposition, especially given the forecast.  Both teams will likely have to go to their bullpens early in this one, and both bullpens should continue to surrender runs.  Bet the OVER in Game 1 Monday.

15* Tigers/Guardians ALDS ANNIHILATOR on Detroit -114

The Detroit Tigers have the Cleveland Guardians right where they want them.  They needed to steal one game to allow their ace in Tarik Skubal to pitch in two games in this series.  This has played out perfectly, and now I expect the Tigers to take Game 5 behind Skubal tonight.

Skubal ran away with the AL Cy Young this season by going 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 31 starts in the regular season with 228 K's in 192 innings.  He has carried over that success into the postseason, firing 13 shutout innings while allowing just 8 base runners.  Skubal has allowed just 2 earned runs in 20 innings in his last three starts against Cleveland after pitching 7 shutout innings with 8 K's and only 3 base runners allowed in a 3-0 victory in Game 2.

The Guardians are scrambling to find a starter and their starting pitchers have been their weakness all season due to injuries.  They just don't have a reliable starter to put opposite Skubal and will likely make this a bullpen game.  The Tigers will be ready, and they have the confidence after coming back from the dead to get to this point to win a winner-take-all Game 5.  Bet the Tigers Saturday.

15* Padres/Dodgers NLDS ANNIHILATOR on San Diego +131

No starting pitcher has owned the Dodgers quite like Yu Darvish.  The Padres are in good hands with Darvish going into Game 5 to take this series, and they should not be underdogs with him on the mound.  That's especially the case with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting opposite him tonight.

Darvish is 5-5 with a 2.27 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in 15 career starts against the Dodgers.  He has held them to one earned run in 14 innings in his last two starts against them this season.  That includes one earned run in 7 innings in a 10-2 victory in Game 2.

Yamamoto was the Game 1 starter and he allowed 5 earned runs in 3 innings.  Yamamoto has now allowed 11 earned runs and 3 homers in 9 innings in three starts against the Padres this season for an 11.00 ERA.  He has also allowed 11 earned runs in 11 innings in his last three starts this season with two of those starts coming against the lowly Rockies.  Wrong team favored here.  Bet the Padres Friday.

15* Yankees/Royals ALDS ANNIHILATOR on OVER 7.5

The highest-scoring game of this series was Game 1 when Gerrit Cole went up against Michael Wacha.  It was a 6-5 final as both starters got rocked, and it will be more of the same in Game 4 tonight.

Cole allowed 4 runs, 3 earned and 9 base runners in 5 innings to the Royals in Game 1.  He has now allowed 10 earned runs and 3 homers in 17 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Royals.

Wacha allowed 3 earned runs and 7 base runners in 4 innings in Game 1.  Wacha has now allowed 8 earned runs, 3 homers and 22 base runners in 17 innings in his last three starts against the Yankees.  Bet the OVER in Game 4 Thursday.

20* Phillies/Mets NLDS No-Brainer on OVER 7.5

This total is too low for these two offenses up against these two starting pitchers tonight.  Both offenses are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season.  The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings this season with 8 or more combined runs in six of those seven, including in each of the first three games in this series.

Ranger Suarez has been an absolute gas can down the stretch for the Phillies.  Suearez has allowed 15 earned runs and 38 base runners in 17 1/3 innings in his last four starts.  The OVER is 3-0-1 in his last four starts with 8 or more combined runs in all four.  The OVER is 3-0 in Suarez's last three starts against the Mets with 9 or more combined runs in all three.

Jose Quintana pitches to contact with just 135 K's in 170 1/3 innings this season.  The OVER is 3-0 in Quintana's last three starts against the Phillies this season with 11 or more combined runs in all three.  Both lineups have been great against left-handed starters this season to boot.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* Phillies/Mets NLDS No-Brainer on OVER 7

This total is too low for these two offenses up against these two starting pitchers tonight.  Both offenses are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season.  The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings this season with 8 or more combined runs in five of those six, including in each of the first two games of this series.

Aaron Nola struggled down the stretch allowing 16 earned runs and 6 homers in 27 innings in his last five starts for a 5.33 ERA.  Nola allowed 6 earned runs and 2 homers in 4 1/3 innings of an 11-3 loss to the Mets in his last start against them on September 13th.

Sean Manaea allowed 8 earned runs, 2 homers and 15 base runners in 8 2/3 innings in his last two starts for the Mets.  Manaea has not enjoyed facing the Phillies, allowing 9 earned runs and 4 homers in 10 2/3 innings in his last two starts against them this season.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* Tigers/Guardians ALDS ANNIHILATOR on Detroit -124

The Detroit Tigers are positioned perfectly to upset the Cleveland Guardians in this series. Tarik Skubal will go in Game 2 tonight and in Game 5 if necessary. I trust the AL Cy Young winner to get the job done tonight and get the Tigers back in this series.

Skubal is 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 31 starts this season with 228 K's in 192 innings. He has allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in 15 of his last 16 starts, including 2 earned runs or fewer in 12 of those. He has allowed 2 earned runs in 13 innings in his last two starts against Cleveland.

The Guardians don't have a lot of strength at the top of their rotation, they rely heavily on their bullpen. That's why they are giving Matthew Boyd a start in Game 2, and it's hard to trust this former Tiger. Boyd has allowed 9 runs, 5 earned, and 23 base runners in 11 innings in his last three starts coming in. Bet the Tigers Monday.

15* Padres/Dodgers FS1 ANNIHILATOR on OVER 7.5

Two of the best offenses in baseball square off here when the San Diego Padres meet the Los Angeles Dodgers for Game 1 of this series Saturday. This total of 7.5 is too low for a game involving these two offenses.

Dylan Cease just faced the Dodgers on September 25th. He allowed 3 earned runs and 8 base runners in 5 innings, and the Dodgers will get to him again tonight using that familiarity to their advantage after just seeing him.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has allowed 6 earned runs in 8 innings in his last two starts. Yamamoto has not been able to figure out the Padres, allowing 8 earned runs in 6 innings in two starts against them in 2024. Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

20* Braves/Padres ESPN 2 No-Brainer on San Diego -111

The Atlanta Braves are out of gas.  They have been playing playoff games for weeks now just to try to get in.  And they had to play all their best players in their double-header against the Mets on Monday because they lost Game 1, making Game 2 a must-win.

The Braves looked gassed at least at the plate last night in their 3-0 loss to the Padres.  It won't get any easier for this short-handed, weak lineup going up against Joe Musgrove tonight in Game 2.

Musgrove has allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in 11 of his last 12 starts, including 2 earned runs or fewer in 10 of them.  He has allowed a total of 2 earned runs and 13 base runners in 18 1/3 innings with 23 K's in his last three starts coming in.  Musgrove has allowed 2 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings in his last two starts against the Braves as well.  Plus, he is backed by one of the best bullpens in the league.

No question Max Fried has been an ace for the Braves this season.  He he struggled in his lone start against San Diego, allowing 3 earned runs and 12 base runners in 4 1/3 innings of a 3-1 loss to the Padres on May 17th.  He was fortunate to only give up 3 earned runs.  Atlanta has scored 3 runs or fewer in five of its last six games with one of the worst offenses in baseball.  Bet the Padres in Game 2 Wednesday.

20* MLB 2024 Postseason Opener on San Diego Padres -145

This is a terrible spot for the Atlanta Braves.  They just had to play a double-header yesterday with the New York Mets to determine their postseason fate.  Because they lost Game 1, they had to win Game 2 to make the playoffs.  They were forced to play their regulars and use all their best arms available for both games.

I think the Braves take a sigh of relief here, plus they won't have much left in the tank for the Padres in Game 1.  They also have to travel from Atlanta to San Diego overnight.  This is a Braves team that has been playing must-win games for a couple weeks now and they have to be out of gas, not to mention they are dealing with injuries to many of their top players in Acuna Jr, Riley and Sale who are all out.

Michael King has been one of the most underrated starters in baseball this season for the Padres.  He is 13-9 with a 2.95 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 30 starts with 201 K's in 173 2/3 innings.  King has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in 13 of his last 14 starts, and 3 earned runs in the other.  

San Diego has the best record in all of baseball since the All-Star Break going 43-20 in their last 63 games.  They are primed to make a World Series run, starting with Game 1 tonight.  Bet the Padres in Game 1 Tuesday.

15* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Reds/Cubs UNDER 7

The wind has been blowing in at Wrigley Field the last two days and we have seen a pair of 1-0 and 3-0 pitcher's duels as a result.  It will be more of the same today with the forecast calling for 20 MPH winds blowing in from left-center.

The Reds have scored a total of 3 runs in their last five games for an average of 0.6 runs per game.  They have let go of the rope.  Hunter Greene is 9-5 with a 2.83 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 25 starts for the Reds this season and should hold the Cubs in check as well.  Bet the UNDER in this game Sunday.

20* AL East GAME OF THE MONTH on Tampa Bay Rays -110

The Tampa Bay Rays have taken the first two games of this series with the Boston Red Sox to get to 80-81 on the season and one win away from .500.  Trust me, it means a lot to these players to finish .500 rather than 80-82, and the Rays will be the ones motivated to get there.

The Red Sox have really let go of the rope scoring a total of 4 runs in their last three games.  They will be sending out Quinn Priester, who is 5-9 with a 6.46 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 94 2/3 innings in his career, including 2-6 with a 5.04 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 44 2/3 innings this season.

The Rays have the clear advantage on the mound behind Ryan Pepiot, who is 8-7 with a 3.64 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 25 starts this season.  Pepiot has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in 11 of his last 13 starts coming in.  He allowed one earned run in 6 innings with 12 K's in his last start against Boston on September 18th.  Bet the Rays Sunday.

15* Padres/DBacks NL Late-Night BAILOUT on OVER 9

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 36-22 in their last 58 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 273 runs in their last 43 games for an average of 6.3 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Diamondbacks are capable of covering this total on their own against Randy Vasquez, who is 4-7 with a 5.18 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 19 starts this season.  The Padres probably won't be throwing their best bullpen arms in this one as they threw them last night and want to get them some rest before having to play in the wild card.

Eduardo Rodriquez has been a gas can for the Diamondbacks, going 3-4 with a 5.56 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in nine starts this season.  He has allowed 28 earned runs and 9 homers in 45 1/3 innings.  The Padres are scoring 4.7 runs per game this season and their offense has been at their best on the road.

The OVER is 39-15-2 in Diamondbacks last 56 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 40 of them.  The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings with 10 or more combined runs in six of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Reds/Cubs UNDER 7

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 7 ticket between the Reds and Cubs.  There are expected to be 25 MPH winds blowing in from center at Wrigley Field at the start of this game.  The Cubs won 1-0 in Game 1 yesterday and it will be a similar pitcher's duel given the forecast in Game 2.

Rhett Lowder has been impressive as a rookie for the Reds going 2-2 with a 1.40 ERA in five starts.  Kyle Hendricks has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts.  He will be good enough with the forecast to keep the Reds in check.

The UNDER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.  The UNDER is 5-0 in Reds last five games overall.  The UNDER is 4-2-1 in Cubs last seven games overall.  Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on White Sox/Tigers UNDER 7.5

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 7.5 ticket between the White Sox and Tigers today.  Tehre will be 10-15 MPH winds blowing in from left-center in Detroit for this early start time game.  

The Tigers just clinched a playoff spot and will likely rest some guys, and the White Sox just can't hit with the worst offense in baseball.  Chicago is scoring 3.1 runs per game on the season.

The UNDER is 8-0-1 in White Sox last nine games overall.  The UNDER is 4-0-1 in Tigers last five games overall.  Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday.

20* Interleague TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Pirates/Yankees UNDER 7

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 7 ticket between the Pirates and Yankees today.  There will be 10-15 MPH winds blowing in from center at Yankee Stadium today.  Of course, it helps that both teams will be sending their respective aces to the mound today for this early start time game.

Paul Skenes is 11-3 with a 1.99 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 22 starts this season and trying to solidify his case for Rookie of the Year.  Shutting down the New York Yankees would put a stamp on it, and he'll be motivated to do just that.

Luis Gil is 15-6 with a 3.27 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 28 starts for the Yankees this season.  He'll shut down a Pirates lineup that has scored 4 runs or fewer in eight consecutive games, and 3 runs or fewer in seven of those eight.  Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday.

20* Padres/DBacks NL Late-Night BAILOUT on Arizona -135

The Arizona Diamondbacks are tied with the New York Mets for the final two wild card spots in the National League.  They are just one game ahead of the Braves from being eliminated completely, so it's safe to say they are max motivated heading into this series.

The same cannot be said for their opponent in the San Diego Padres.  The Padres just lost two consecutive games to the Dodgers on Wednesday and Thursday, which allowed the Dodgers to clinch the NL West.  With the division title no longer attainable, the Padres are essentially locked into the No. 4 seed in the National League.  They have nothing to play for in this series, and they will be resting guys knowing they have to play on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Merrill Kelly is 5-0 with a 3.71 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 12 starts for the Diamondbacks this season and back to full strength.  He has allowed just one earned run and 6 base runners  in 11 innings in his last two starts with 11 K's.

Yu Darvish remains on a pitch count as he works his way back from injury and will be on one again today.  He has allowed 5 homers in his last four starts.  Darvish allowed 4 earned runs and 9 hits in 5 innings in his last start against Arizona.  Bet the Diamondbacks Friday.

15* MLB Friday Undervalued Underdog on Colorado Rockies +180

The Los Angeles Dodgers just clinched the NL West title last night in a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres.  They will be fat and happy and hungover today and not caring about winning this game against the pesky Colorado Rockies, who are always a tough out at home.

Cal Quantrill has put up respectable numbers this season when you factor in he pitches half of his games at Coors Field. Quantrill is 8-10 with a 4.72 ERA in 28 starts for the Rockies.  He'll be good enough tonight to give the Rockies a chance.

Simply put, the Dodgers shouldn't be close to -200 favorites today given the letdown spot after clinching the division last night.  The Rockies have scored at least 4 runs in six of their last eight games including 10 runs against the Cardinals last night.  They are motivated to make life difficult on the rival Dodgers in this series.  Bet the Rockies Friday.

15* Orioles/Twins AL ANNIHILATOR on OVER 8.5

Both the Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles still have something to play for and should have all hands on deck in their lineups as a result.  The Orioles are trying to clinch the 4th seed in the wild card, while the Twins are trying to just stay alive in the wild card.

These are two potent offenses with the Orioles scoring 4.8 runs per game and the Twins 4.6 runs per game.  Both offenses should have their way against these two starting pitchers tonight.

Cade Povich has been one of the worst starters in baseball this season.  He is 2-9 with a 5.59 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 15 starts while allowing 46 earned runs and 12 homers in 74 innings.  Pablo Lopez was rocked for 7 earned runs and 2 homers in 4 innings in his last start against the Red Sox.

The OVER is 4-1 in the last five meetings.  The OVER is 7-1-1 in Orioles last nine games overall.  The OVER is 4-1 in Twins last five games overall.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* NL GAME OF THE WEEK on New York Mets -119

The New York Mets are tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final two wild card spots, and they are just one game ahead of the Braves from missing the playoffs completely.  It's safe to say the Mets will be max motivated, and they will get their best hitter in Francisco Lindor back from injury in this series.  He's going to finish 2nd in MVP voting behind Ohtani he's been that good.

The Milwaukee Brewers are locked into the No. 3 seed with nothing to play for.  The Brewers are more concerned with getting their guys rested heading into the postseason knowing they will have to play on Tuesday or Wednesday.

The Mets have big rest, motivational and starting pitching advantages in this game to boot.  The Mets have had the last two days off since both games against the Braves were rained out on Wednesday and Thursday.  The Brewers just completed a 3-game series in Pittsburgh yesterday.

Sean Manaea is 12-5 with a 3.29 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 31 starts for the Mets this season.  He'll be opposed by gas can Frankie Montas, who is 7-11 with a 4.85 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 29 starts between the Reds and Brewers.  Montas allowed 7 earned runs and 3 homers in 2 2/3 innings to the Diamondbacks in his last start.  Bet the Mets Friday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Royals/Braves UNDER 7.5

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 7.5 ticket between the Royals and Braves today.  There will be 15 MPH winds blowing in from center at game time, and I trust both these starting pitchers to shut the opposition down.

Max Fried is 10-10 with a 3.42 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 28 starts for the Braves this season.  Fried has allowed just 5 earned runs in 25 innings in his last four starts coming in.  He'll be opposed by Brady Singer, who is 9-12 with a 3.73 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 28 starts for the Royals this season.

The Braves are a dead nuts UNDER team going 92-59-6 UNDER in all games this season.  The Royals are 85-68-4 UNDER in all games this season.  The Royals have scored 3 runs or fewer in seven of their last eight games, including one run or fewer five times.  Bet the UNDER in this game Friday.

20* AL GAME OF THE WEEK on Cleveland Guardians -118

The Cleveland Guardians still have something to play for trailing the Yankees by one game for the No. 1 seed in the American League.  They have already clinched a first-round bye so they will get to rest after this weekend, so they aren't concerned with resting now given what's at stake.

The Houston Astros have nothing to play for.  They have clinched the AL West and will want to rest their guys considering they will have to play on Tuesday or Wednesday in the wild card round.  They are locked into the No. 3 seed.  They are already resting their best hitter in Yordan Alvarez, and more may follow him to the bench for this series.

Joye Cantillo has been impressive in his last three starts, allowing just 2 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings with 22 K's.  He will shut down this short-handed Astros lineup tonight.  Bet the Guardians Friday.

15* AL Friday Total DOMINATOR on White Sox/Tigers UNDER 7.5

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 7.5 ticket between the White Sox and Tigers today.  Temps will be in the 60's with 25 MPH winds blowing in from left-center.  Runs will be very hard to come by in this one today folks.

The White Sox gave their ace Garrett Crochet an extra day of rest so he could start Game 1 of this series with the Tigers with the White Sox wanting to make life tough on their rivals, who are trying to clinch a playoff berth.

These are two of the worst offenses in baseball with the White Sox scoring 3.1 runs per game this season, and the Tigers at 4.2 runs per game.  Whoever the Tigers send out there will be able to shut down this weak Chicago lineup given the forecast.  

The UNDER is 7-0-1 in White Sox last eight games overall.  Bet the UNDER in this game Friday.

15* Padres/Dodgers NL Late-Night BAILOUT on OVER 8.5

Two of the best offenses in baseball square off tonight in this matchup between the Dodgers and Padres.  The Dodgers are scoring 5.1 runs per game while the Padres are scoring 4.7 runs per game and their numbers are even better on the road.

The Padres are capable of covering this total on their own against Walker Buehler, who is 1-6 with a 5.63 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 15 starts this season.  He is a shell of his former self trying to come back from injury.

But the Dodgers will do plenty to contribute.  Joe Musgrove is 6-5 with a 3.95 ERA in 18 starts this season.  He has allowed 9 earned runs and 21 base runners in 8 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Dodgers, who have owned him.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* Padres/Dodgers NL Late-Night BAILOUT on San Diego +123

The San Diego Padres have been the best team in baseball since the All-Star Break.  Don't look now but they have climbed within two games of the Dodgers for the NL West title.  Going 8-2 in their last 10 meetings this season gives them the tiebreaker, and they are out for blood now after taking Game 1 of this series last night.

Dylan Cease has fired 14 1/3 shutout innings in his last two starts coming in.  Cease has allowed just 3 earned runs without a homer in 15 2/3 innings with 24 K's in his last three starts against the Dodgers for a 1.72 ERA.

Jack Flaherty has been disappointing since the Dodgers traded for him.  Flaherty has allowed 7 earned runs and 16 base runners in 9 innings in his last two starts coming in.  He has allowed 10 earned runs, 2 homers and 17 base runners in 9 innings in his last two starts against the Padres as well.  Wrong team favored here.  Bet the Padres Wednesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Giants/Diamondbacks OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 35-21 in their last 56 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 262 runs in their last 41 games for an average of 6.4 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Diamondbacks are capable of covering this total on their own against rookie Mason Black, who is 1-4 with a 5.88 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in seven starts for the Giants this season.  He has allowed 22 earned runs and 7 homers in 33 2/3 innings.

Zac Gallen hasn't been nearly as dominant this season and hasn't made it pas the 5th inning in six of his last eight starts.  He has allowed 7 earned runs and 4 homers in 10 innings in his last two starts coming in.  Gallen has also allowed 9 earned runs and 3 homers in 16 innings in his last three starts against the Giants.

The OVER is 38-14-2 in Diamondbacks last 54 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 39 of them.  The OVER is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings with 9 or more combined runs in six of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* MLB Wednesday Total DOMINATOR on Reds/Guardians UNDER 8

The UNDER is 7-1 in the last eight meetings between the Reds and Guardians, including 4-0 in the last four meetings with 8 or fewer combined runs in all four.  It will be more of the same today with these two underrated starting pitchers.

The Guardians have clinched a bye already and have nothing to play for, and their manager has already said guys will rest here down the stretch.  That means their lineup is going to be a lot weaker.

Cincinnati's Jakob Junis should shut them down.  He has been a real bright spot for them this season, allowing just 3 earned runs, one homer and 12 base runners in 24 innings for a 1.13 ERA in his five starts this season.

Joey Cantillo has been real sharp for the Guardians down the stretch, allowing just 2 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings with 22 K's in his last three starts.  Both starters will shut down the opposition tonight.  Bet the UNDER in this game Wednesday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Cincinnati Reds +130

The Guardians have clinched a bye already and have nothing to play for, and their manager has already said guys will rest here down the stretch.  That means their lineup is going to be a lot weaker.

Cincinnati's Jakob Junis should shut them down.  He has been a real bright spot for them this season, allowing just 3 earned runs, one homer and 12 base runners in 24 innings for a 1.13 ERA in his five starts this season.

Joey Cantillo is 2-3 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in seven starts and one relief appearance for the Guardians.  He should not be this big of a favorite today, especially with the Guardians having nothing to play for.  Bet the Reds Wednesday.

15* MLB Wednesday Undervalued Underdog on Pittsburgh Pirates +143

The Milwaukee Brewers have nothing to play for.  They are essentially locked in to the No. 3 seed in the National League trailing the Phillies and Dodgers by 2.5 and 3 games respectively with five games to go.  They aren't going to catch either and they know it.

Given the circumstances, the Brewers have no business being this big of a favorite on the road over the Pirates.  I'll gladly fade the overrated Freddy Peralta, who has allowed 11 earned runs, 3 homers and 20 base runners in 15 1/3 innings in his last three starts against Pittsburgh.

Luis Ortiz is one of the most underrated starters in baseball and actually has better numbers than Peralta.  Ortiz is 6-6 with a 3.43 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 14 starts and 22 relief appearances this season.  Ortiz has allowed just 3 earned runs and zero homers in 10 2/3 innings in his last two starts against the Brewers.  Bet the Pirates Wednesday.

15* Mariners/Astros AL West Early ANNIHILATOR on UNDER 7

George Kirby is 13-11 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 32 starts this season.  Kirby has owned the Astros this season, allowing 3 earned runs in 18 innings for a 1.50 ERA in three starts against them in 2024.  The Astros are likely to rest a lot of their best players today to make his job even easier.

Yusei Kikuchi is 9-9 with a 4.19 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 31 starts this season with 198 K's in 169 2/3 innings.  Kikuchi has allowed just one earned run in 11 1/3 innings with 17 K's in his last two starts against Seattle.

The Mariners rank 1st in baseball in runs allowed per game while the Astros rank 6th.  These are two of the best staffs in the game, and I trust both starters and bullpens to hold their opponents in check tonight.

The UNDER is 7-1-1 in the last nine meetings with 7 or fewer combined runs in eight of those nine, including 6 runs or fewer in six of them.  Bet the UNDER in this game Wednesday.

25* AL West GAME OF THE YEAR on Seattle Mariners -130

The Houston Astros just clinched the AL West with a 4-3 win over the Mariners yesterday.  They celebrated hard, and now they have to come back and play the only afternoon game in MLB today.  They will be hungover and not ready to play this game.  They also have nothing to play for now as they have been locked into the No. 3 seed.

The Mariners still have a lot to play for.  They are 2.5 games back of both the Tigers and Royals in the AL wild card. They would likely need to win out to get in, but they still have a shot.  And they have the advantage on the mound this afternoon.

George Kirby is 13-11 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 32 starts this season.  Kirby has owned the Astros this season, allowing 3 earned runs in 18 innings for a 1.50 ERA in three starts against them in 2024.  The Astros are likely to rest a lot of their best players today to make his job even easier.

Yusei Kikuchi will likely be on a pitch count as they try and save him for the postseason after trading for him, and with all the injuries to their starting staff already.  Bet the Mariners Wednesday.

20* Padres/Dodgers NL Late-Night BAILOUT on OVER 8

Two of the best offenses in baseball square off in this series between the Dodgers and Padres.  The Dodgers are scoring 5.2 runs per game while the Padres are scoring 4.7 runs per game this season.

Michael King allowed 4 homers in 5 innings of a 8-7 win over the Dodgers in his lone start at Los Angeles this season.  Landon Knack has allowed 5 earned runs, 2 homers and 13 base runners in 7 innings in his last two starts for the Dodgers.

The OVER is 8-0-1 in Dodgers last nine games overall with 9 or more combined runs in all nine.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Giants/Diamondbacks OVER 8

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 35-20 in their last 55 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 262 runs in their last 40 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

Logan Webb is way worse on the road than at home throughout his career.  Webb has allowed at least 3 earned runs in five consecutive starts and a total of 19 earned runs in 26 innings for a 6.58 ERA during this stretch.

Brandon Pfaadt is 10-9 with a 4.66 ERA in 30 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.  Pfaadt is going through his worst stretch of the season, allowing 30 earned runs in 36 innings in his last seven starts for a 7.50 ERA during this stretch.

The OVER is 37-14-2 in Diamondbacks last 53 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 38 of them.  The OVER is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings with 9 or more combined runs in five of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Undervalued Underdog on Seattle Mariners +130

The Seattle Mariners have caught fire here down the stretch to give themselves a chance to make the playoffs.  They have gone 4-1 in their last five games overall to pull within 1.5 games of both the Tigers and Royals for the last two wild card spots in the American League.

While the Mariners need wins like blood right now, the Astros have a 4-game lead in the AL West and are basically a shoe-in to win the division as long as they don't lose out.  Injuries are starting to pile up as they were without their best hitter in Yordan Alvarez last night and may be cautious with him again tonight with a knee injury.

Logan Gilbert is 8-11 with a 3.24 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 31 starts for the Mariners this season.  Gilbert has allowed just 6 earned runs in 20 innings in his last three starts against the Astros for a 2.70 ERA.

No question Framber Valdez has been great down the stretch, but he does not enjoy facing the Mariners.  Valdez has allowed 19 earned runs and 5 homers in 26 innings in his last five starts against Seattle for a 6.58 ERA.  The Mariners are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings with the Astros.  Bet the Mariners Tuesday.

15* Mets/Braves NL East ANNIHILATOR on UNDER 8

The Atlanta Braves are a dead nuts UNDER team going 91-59-6 UNDER in all games this season.  The UNDER is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between the Braves and Mets with 7 or fewer combined runs in five of them.

Spencer Schwellenbach is 7-7 with a 3.61 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 19 starts for the Braves this season.  He has allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in 10 consecutive starts.  He pitched 7 shutout innings with 11 K's in his last start against the Mets.

Luis Severino is 11-6 with a 3.79 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 30 starts for the Mets this season.  Severino has allowed 6 earned runs in 25 2/3 innings in his last four starts coming in.  He has held the Braves to 4 earned runs in 10 innings in two starts against them this season.  Bet the UNDER in this game Tuesday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Red Sox/Blue Jays UNDER 8

The Boston Red Sox are banged up right now without their best hitter in Rafael Devers and possibly their best power hitter in Tyler O'Neill (31 homers), who is questionable with a back injury.  They have scored 3 runs or fewer in five of their last eight games, including 2 runs or fewer in four of them.

The UNDER is 6-0 in Blue Jays last six games overall as their offense has failed to show up here down the stretch.  They have scored a total of 10 runs in their last six games for an average of 1.7 runs per game.

Brayan Bello should shut down the Blue Jays.  He is pitching great coming in allowing 4 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts and 8 earned runs in 29 1/3 innings in his last five.  Bello pitched 8 shutout innings in a 3-0 win over the Blue Jays in his last start against them on August 28th.

Bowden Francis looks like one of the best young starters in baseball this season.  He has allowed a total of 8 earned runs in 49 innings in his last seven starts for a 1.47 ERA while lasting at least 6 innings in all seven starts.  Francis fired 7 shutout innings while allowing just one base runners in a 2-0 win over the Red Sox on August 29th in his lone start against them this season.  Bet the UNDER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Giants/Diamondbacks OVER 9

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 35-19 in their last 54 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 259 runs in their last 39 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

I expect the Diamondbacks to do the heavy lifting here and are more than capable of covering this 9-run total on their own.  They should tee off on Hayden Birdsong, who is 4-5 with a 4.74 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 14 starts this season while allowing 33 earned runs, 10 homers and 38 walks in 62 2/3 innings.  Birdsong allowed 2 earned runs and 8 base runners in 3 innings in his lone start against Arizona this season that resulted in a 6-4 loss at home.

The Giants should get their bats going today against Eduardo Rodriquez, who is 3-3 with a 5.09 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in eight starts this season.  Rodriquez has allowed 23 earned runs in 40 2/3 innings.  

The OVER is 37-14-1 in Diamondbacks last 52 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 37 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 10 runs or more in nine of its last 14 games.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Seattle Mariners -116

The Seattle Mariners (80-75) are still alive for a wild card spot despite struggling in the 2H of the season and blowing their AL West lead to the Astros.  They are only 1.5 games behind the Twins for the final wild card spot.  They have a lot to play for, while the Texas Rangers (73-82) have been eliminated from playoff contention and have let go of the rope, getting outscored 16-6 by the Mariners in the first two games of this series.

Bryan Woo is 8-3 with a 2.85 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 20 starts for the Mariners this season.  He'll be opposed by Andrew Heaney, who is 5-14 with a 3.89 ERA in 29 starts and one relief appearance for the Rangers.  Heaney has allowed 10 earned runs and 4 homers in 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts against the Mariners.

Seattle will get into this shaky Texas bullpen early.  The Mariners have absolutely owned the Rangers this season, going 9-1 in their last 10 meetings.  Bet the Mariners Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Undervalued Underdog on Arizona Diamondbacks +110

The Arizona Diamondbacks are highly motivated for wins right now.  They are one game ahead of the Mets and three games ahead of the Braves sitting in the 2nd spot in the wild card with work to do to clinch a playoff spot.  They need these games like blood right now.

The same cannot be said for the Milwaukee Brewers, who just clinched the NL Central division and could let go of the rope here down the stretch with not much to play for.  They are four games behind both the Phillies and Dodgers so their chances of catching them with 7 games to go are slim to none, and they know it.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 35-18 in their last 53 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 250 runs in their last 38 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

They should tee off on Frankie Montas, who is 7-11 with a 4.50 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 28 starts this season.  Montas has allowed 10 earned runs in 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts against Arizona.  Jordan Montgomery has only allowed 3 earned runs in 12 1/3 innings in his last two starts against Milwaukee.  Bet the Diamondbacks Sunday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Diamondbacks/Brewers OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 35-18 in their last 53 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 250 runs in their last 38 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.  The Milwaukee Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season with a solid offense.

I expect the Diamondbacks to do the heavy lifting here and are more than capable of covering this 8.5-run total on their own.  They should tee off on Frankie Montas, who is 7-11 with a 4.50 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 28 starts this season.  Montas has allowed 10 earned runs in 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts against Arizona.

The Brewers should get their bats going against Jordan Montgomery, who is 8-7 in spite of a 6.23 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 20 starts and four relief appearances for the Diamondbacks this season.

The OVER is 36-14-1 in Diamondbacks last 51 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 36 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 10 runs or more in eight of its last 13 games.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* Twins/Red Sox AL Early ANNIHILATOR on Minnesota -125

The Minnesota Twins need wins like blood right now.  They are clinching on to the final wild card spot in the American League just 0.5 games ahead of the Tigers and 1.5 games ahead of the Mariners.  They are max motivated today.

The same cannot be said for the Red Sox, who are 5 games back of the Twins with three teams ahead of them and only 8 games remaining.  They know they have no shot of making the playoffs and are letting go of the rope.  They just placed their best hitter in Rafael Devers on season-ending IR to boot.

Pablo Lopez is 15-8 with a 3.84 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 30 starts for the Twins this season.  Lopez is going through his best stretch of the season right now, allowing 2 earned runs or fewer in 10 of his last 12 starts.  He has allowed a total of 5 earned runs in 40 2/3 innings in his last six starts for a 1.11 ERA.

Lopez will be facing an ice cold Boston lineup that has scored a total of 9 runs in their last five games for an average of 1.8 runs per game.  The Twins have gotten healthy in their lineup down the stretch and will tee off on Nick Pivetta, who has allowed 11 earned runs and 5 homers in 11 innings in his last three starts against Minnesota.  Bet the Twins Sunday.

15* MLB Saturday Late-Night BAILOUT on Rockies/Dodgers OVER 8.5

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.2 runs per game this season.  They have scored at least 6 runs in six consecutive games, including 9 runs or more five times.  They have scored a total of 61 runs in those six games for an average of 10.2 runs per game.

The Dodgers are capable of covering this OVER 8.5 on their own tonight against Cal Quantrill, who is 8-10 with a 4.68 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 27 starts this season.  Quantrill does not enjoy facing the Dodgers, allowing 12 earned runs and 32 base runners in 14 1/3 innings in his last three starts against them.

The Rockies have scored at least 3 runs in eight of their last nine games, including 4 runs or more seven times.  They can get to at least 3 or 4 here off of Walker Buehler, who just hasn't been the same since Tommy John surgery.  Buehler is 1-5 with a 5.54 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 14 starts this season.  He has not enjoyed facing the Rockies, allowing 10 earned runs, 3 homers and 18 base runners in 10 innings in two starts against them in 2024.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday Undervalued Underdog on Arizona Diamondbacks +100

The Arizona Diamondbacks are highly motivated for wins right now.  They are tied with the Mets for the last two spots in the NL wild card.  They need these games like blood right now.

The same cannot be said for the Milwaukee Brewers, who just clinched the NL Central division and could let go of the rope here down the stretch with not much to play for.  They are four games behind both the Phillies and Dodgers so their chances of catching them with 8 games to go are slim to none, and they know it.

The Diamondbacks also have a huge advantage on the mound tonight. Merrill Kelly. is 4-0 with a 4.00 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 11 starts this season.  Kelly has owned the Brewers, allowing just 5 earned runs in 19 innings in his last three starts against them.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 34-18 in their last 52 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 245 runs in their last 37 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

They should tee off on Aaron Civale, who is 7-8 with a 4.48 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 29 starts this season.  The Brewers have been held to 2 runs or fewer in three of their last four games, and 3 runs or fewer in 10 of their last 14 games.  Bet the Diamondbacks Saturday.

20* MLB Saturday Total DOMINATOR on DBacks/Brewers OVER 8

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 34-18 in their last 52 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 245 runs in their last 37 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.  The Milwaukee Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season with a solid offense.

I expect the Diamondbacks to do the heavy lifting here and are more than capable of covering this 8-run total on their own.  They should tee off on Aaron Civale, who is 7-8 with a 4.48 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 29 starts this season.

The Brewers should do enough off of Merrill Kelly and this Arizona bullpen to contribute to this total.  Kelly is 4-0 with a 4.00 ERA in 11 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.

The OVER is 36-13-1 in Diamondbacks last 50 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 36 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 10 runs or more in eight of its last 12 games.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Friday Total DOMINATOR on Diamondbacks/Brewers OVER 7.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 33-18 in their last 51 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 238 runs in their last 36 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.  The Milwaukee Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season with a solid offense.

I expect the Diamondbacks to do the heavy lifting here and are more than capable of covering this 7.5-run total on their own.  They should tee off on Colin Rea, who has allowed 19 earned runs and 7 homers in 18 2/3 innings in his last four starts for a 9.16 ERA.

The Brewers should do enough off of Zac Gallen and this Arizona bullpen to contribute to this total.  Gallen allowed 3 earned runs in 5 innings of an 11-10 win over the Brewers in his last start on September 15th.

The OVER is 35-13-1 in Diamondbacks last 49 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 35 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 10 runs or more in seven of its last 11 games.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* MLB Friday Night BLOWOUT on Arizona Diamondbacks -118

The Arizona Diamondbacks are highly motivated for wins right now.  They are tied with the Mets for the 2nd wild card spot and only two games ahead of the Braves from missing the playoffs completely.  They need these games like blood right now.

The same cannot be said for the Milwaukee Brewers, who just clinched the NL Central division and could let go of the rope here down the stretch with not much to play for.  They are three games behind both the Phillies and Dodgers so their chances of catching them with 9 games to go are slim to none.

The Diamondbacks also have a huge advantage on the mound tonight.  Zac Gallen is 12-6 with a 3.61 ERA in 26 starts this season.  He has allowed just 3 earned runs in 16 innings with 22 K's in his last three starts coming in.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 33-18 in their last 51 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 238 runs in their last 36 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

They should tee off on Colin Rea, who has allowed 19 earned runs and 7 homers in 18 2/3 innings in his last four starts for a 9.16 ERA.  The Brewers have been held to 2 runs or fewer in three consecutive games, and 3 runs or fewer in 10 of their last 13 games.  Bet the Diamondbacks Friday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Braves/Marlins OVER 8.5

The Miami Marlins are a dead nuts OVER team at home this season.  The OVER is 54-22-2 in all Miami home games.  The Marlins have allowed at least 5 runs in six of their last seven home games.  They allow 5.3 runs per game on the season.

The Atlanta Braves are starting to mash here down the stretch as they try and stay alive for a NL wild card spot.  They are averaging 6.4 runs per game in their last nine games.  They are capable of covering this total on their own tonight.

Valente Bellozo is fortunate to have a 3.70 ERA in 11 starts this season when you consider he has just 39 K's in 58 1/3 innings and pitches to contact.  He has already allowed 12 homers this season as well.

The Marlins have scored a total of 38 runs in their last five home games for an average of 7.6 runs per game.  Charlie Morton has allowed 12 earned runs in 10 1/3 innings in his last two starts at Miami.  The Marlins will do enough off him to contribute to this OVER.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* MLB Thursday Total DOMINATOR on Diamondbacks/Brewers OVER 8

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 32-18 in their last 50 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 233 runs in their last 35 games for an average of 6.7 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Milwaukee Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season with a solid offense.  They should get to Brandon Pfaadt, who is 9-9 with a 4.81 ERA in 29 starts this season.  Pfaadt is going through his worst stretch of the year, allowing 25 earned runs in 22 innings in his last five starts.  He allowed 8 earned runs in 1 2/3 innings of a 15-8 loss to the Brewers in his last start, and they will tag him again today.

Tobias Myers was opposite Pfaadt in that 15-8 win on September 14th.  Myers allowed 4 earned runs and 9 hits in 6 innings in that start.  I think the fact that both lineups just recently saw these two starting pitchers gives them an advantage getting to face both less than a week later.

The OVER is 35-12-1 in Diamondbacks last 48 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 35 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 10 runs or more in seven of its last 10 games.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* MLB Thursday Afternoon ANNIHILATOR on Dodgers/Marlins OVER 8

Two dead nuts OVER teams square off tonight in Game 3 of this series after combining for 20 runs in Game 1 and 12 runs in Game 2.  The Marlins are a dead nuts OVER team at home, and the Dodgers have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.1 runs per game on the season.

Jack Flaherty allowed 4 earned runs and 9 base runners in 3 innings to the Braves in his last start.  Edward Cabrera is 4-7 with a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 18 starts this season.  Cabrera has allowed 10 earned runs and 3 homers in 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts against the Dodgers.

The OVER is 7-1 in the last eight meetings with 9 or more combined runs in seven of those eight.  The Dodgers have scored 8 runs or more in four consecutive games and are capable of covering this total on their own.  The Marlins have scored at least 9 runs in each of their last three of their last four home games.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Twins/Guardians UNDER 8.5

It was a tough break for UNDER bettors yesterday between the Twins and Guardians in a game that was tied 2-2 after 9 innings and finished 5-4 in extras.  I think that is providing us with some line value today on this UNDER 8.5 in a game between two dead nuts UNDER teams.

There will be light winds blowing in from center today in Cleveland with this 1:10 EST start time.  I like backing UNDERS in these early day games because players tend to be sleep walking through them, the sun light favors the pitchers, and many times hitters rest on getaway day.

Simeon Woods-Richardson has allowed just 3 earned runs and 8 base runners in 12 1/3 innings in two starts against the Guardians this season.  Joey Cantillo has allowed just one earned run and 6 base runners in 12 innings with 16 K's in his last two starts for Cleveland.

The Twins and Guardians have combined for 9 or fewer runs in eight consecutive meetings, including 8 or fewer after 9 innings in seven of those.  Bet the UNDER in this game Thursday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Cleveland Guardians -114

The Minnesota Twins are stumbling here down the stretch to let the Tigers and Mariners back in the wild card race.  They are dealing with some injuries and their offense hasn't been nearly as potent as it was for much of the season.  The Twins have been held to 4 runs or fewer in 15 of their last 19 games.

It won't get any easier for them today against Cleveland ace Tanner Bibee, who is 11-8 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 29 starts this season with 175 K's in 160 innings.  Bibee has owned the Twins this season, allowing 3 earned runs in 18 innings with 22 K's in three starts against them in 2024.

Bailey Ober allowed 5 earned runs in 6 2/3 innings to the Reds in his last start and 9 earned runs in 2 innings to the Braves four starts ago.  Ober allowed 5 earned runs in 4 innings in his lone road start at Cleveland this season.

The Guardians are 9-3 in their last 12 meetings with the Twins and should be bigger favorites tonight.  Bet the Guardians Wednesday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Dodgers/Marlins OVER 8.5

Two dead nuts OVER teams square off tonight in Game 2 of this series after combining for 20 runs in Game 1.  The Marlins are a dead nuts OVER team at home, and the Dodgers have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.0 runs per game on the season.

Landon Knack recently returned to the rotation and has allowed 7 earned runs, 3 homers and 13 base runners in 8 innings in his two starts since returning.  Ryan Weathers will be making his first start since June 7th and will be on a pitch count for the Marlins, meaning the Dodgers will get into their awful bullpen early.

The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings with 9 or more combined runs in six of those seven.  The Dodgers have scored exactly 9 runs in three consecutive games and are capable of covering this total on their own.  The Marlins have scored at least 9 runs in each of their last three home games.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* MLB Wednesday Early ANNIHILATOR on DBacks/Rockies OVER 10.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 31-18 in their last 49 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 224 runs in their last 34 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Colorado Rockies allow more runs than any team in baseball at 5.7 runs per game, and their numbers are better offensively but worse defensively at home.  The Rockies have scored a total of 28 runs in their last five games for an average of 5.6 runs per game.

Eduardo Rodriquez has allowed 14 earned runs in 18 1/3 innings in his last four starts for the Diamondbacks.  He has allowed 11 earned runs in 16 innings in his last three starts against Colorado.  

Austin Gomber is 5-10 with a 4.44 ERA in 28 starts for the Rockies this season with just 112 K's in 158 innings.  He will be facing the Diamondbacks for a 4th time this season, so they are very familiar with him and should get their bats going.  Gomber has allowed 8 earned runs, 3 homers and 24 base runners in 16 2/3 innings in those three previous starts.

The OVER is 34-12-1 in Diamondbacks last 47 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 34 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 16 or more runs in five of its last nine games overall.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* Astros/Padres MLB Late-Night BAILOUT on UNDER 7.5

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 7.5 ticket tonight between the Astros and Padres, who are sending two of their best starters to the mound tonight.  These teams also have two of the best bullpens in baseball to shut it down for us late.

Hunter Brown is 11-8 with a 3.59 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 28 starts this season with 168 K's in 158 innings.  Brown has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in 14 of his last 17 starts.  He has lasted at least 6 innings in 17 of his last 20 starts.

Michael King is 12-9 with a 3.06 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 28 starts this season with a whopping 191 K's in 161 2/3 innings.  King has allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in 11 consecutive starts, including 2 earned runs or fewer in 10 of those.  Bet the UNDER in this game Tuesday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on White Sox/Angels OVER 8

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this OVER 8 ticket between the White Sox and Angels tonight.  There will be light winds blowing out to center with temps in the 70's, which is bad news for these two gas can starting pitchers.

Griffin Canning is 5-13 with a 5.35 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 28 starts for the Angels this season with just 117 K's in 156 1/3 innings and a whopping 28 homers allowed.  Canning allowed 9 earned runs and 3 homers in 5 2/3 innings to the Twins in his last start.

Davis Martin is 0-4 with a 4.14 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in eight starts for the White Sox this season.  Martin has allowed 10 earned runs and 3 homers in 14 innings in his last three starts.

The White Sox are heating up at the plate scoring 19 runs in their last three games.  The Angels have scored at least 3 runs in 10 consecutive games and 4 runs or more in eight of them.  The OVER is 6-2 in the last eight meetings with 10 or more combined runs in six of those.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Diamondbacks/Rockies OVER 11

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 31-17 in their last 48 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 222 runs in their last 33 games for an average of 6.7 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Colorado Rockies allow more runs than any team in baseball at 5.7 runs per game, and their numbers are better offensively but worse defensively at home.  The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this OVER ticket at hitter-friendly Coors Field.  There will be 15-20 MPH winds blowing out to center tonight.

It's amazing the Diamondbacks continue to send Jordan Montgomery out there to get crushed.  They paid him too much in the offseason and feel obligated.  Montgomery is 8-6 with a 6.25 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 19 starts and four relieve appearances with just 73 K's in 108 innings.

Ryan Feltner is 2-10 with a 4.89 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 27 starts for the Rockies this season.  Feltner has allowed 12 earned runs and 24 base runners in 12 innings in his last three starts against the Diamondbacks.

The OVER is 34-11-1 in Diamondbacks last 46 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 33 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 16 or more runs in five of its last eight games overall.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on A's/Cubs OVER 8

The Bucs beat the A's 9-2 yesterday to cover the total on their own.  They are more than capable of doing it again with how hot they are at the plate.  The Cubs have scored 5 runs or more in seven consecutive games with the OVER going 6-1 in those seven and 8 or more combined runs in all seven.

Mitch Spence is 7-9 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 21 starts and 11 relief appearances for the A's this season.  The OVER is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings with 11 or more combined runs in six of those seven.

The A's should get their bats going today against Jordan Wicks, who is 2-3 with a 5.27 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in nine starts and one relief appearance for the Cubs this season.  Wicks has allowed 10 earned runs and 4 homers in 8 innings in his last two starts.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* NL GAME OF THE WEEK on Philadelphia Phillies -122

Getting Cy Young contender Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies as this short of a favorite against gas can Frankie Montas and the Milwaukee Brewers is a gift tonight.  We'll take advantage.

Wheeler is 15-6 with a 2.60 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 29 starts this season with 199 K's in 179 2/3 innings.  Amazingly, Wheeler has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in 13 of his last 14 starts.  That includes the one earned run in 7 innings he allowed in his lone start against the Brewers this season.

Montas is 7-10 with a 4.49 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 27 starts for the Brewers and Reds this season.  He has allowed 6 earned runs, 2 homers and 15 base runners in 10 2/3 innings in his last two starts against Philadelphia.  Bet the Phillies Tuesday.

25* MLB TOTAL OF THE YEAR on Diamondbacks/Rockies OVER 11

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 31-16 in their last 47 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 220 runs in their last 32 games for an average of 6.9 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Colorado Rockies allow more runs than any team in baseball at 5.7 runs per game, and their numbers are better offensively but worse defensively at home.  The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this OVER ticket at hitter-friendly Coors Field.  There will be 15-20 MPH winds blowing out to center tonight.

Merrill Kelly is really struggling for the Diamondbacks.  He has allowed 19 earned runs and 7 homers in 27 1/3 innings in his last five starts for a 6.26 ERA.  I expect him to get shelled by the Rockies tonight.

Antonio Senzatela is 39-43 with a 4.87 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in his career for the Rockies.  He will be making his first start of the season today, and I don't expect it to go well at all for him.  

The OVER is 34-10-1 in Diamondbacks last 45 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 33 of them.  Arizona and its opponents have combined for 16 or more runs in five of its last seven games overall.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Phillies/Brewers OVER 8

This total of 8 is too low for these two offenses up against these two starting pitchers.  The Phillies are scoring 4.9 runs per game and the Brewers are scoring 4.9 runs per game as two of the best offenses in the National League.

Aaron Civale has been one of the worst starters in baseball this season.  He is 6-8 with a 4.57 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 28 starts between the Rays and Brewers.

Rangers Suarez just returned from the IL and hasn't been the same starter since returning.  He has allowed 9 earned runs and 30 base runners in 19 1/3 innings in his last four starts since returning.  He has also been on a pitch count.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* Dodgers/Braves ESPN Sunday Night BAILOUT on OVER 8.5

This is a very low total for a game involving these two offenses and these two starting pitchers tonight.  The Dodgers have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.0 runs per game.  The Braves have gotten their bats going of late, scoring a total of 29 runs in their last four games.

The Braves should stay hot at the plate against gas can Walker Buehler, who is 1-5 with a 5.95 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 13 starts this season.  His velocity is way down since surgery with just 49 K's in 59 innings and a whopping 15 homers allowed.  Buehler has allowed 7 earned runs, 2 homers and 17 base runners in 9 innings in his last two starts against the Braves.

The Dodgers should put up their best offensive effort of this series after a slow start to it.  They will tag Charlie Morton, who is 8-8 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 27 starts this season.  Morton has allowed 10 earned runs, 3 homers and 25 base runners in 15 innings in his last three starts against the Dodgers.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Brewers/Diamondbacks OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 30-16 in their last 46 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 209 runs in their last 31 games for an average of 6.7 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season and just hung 15 runs on the Diamondbacks yesterday.  They should stay hot against Zac Gallen, who hasn't been nearly as dominant this season with a 3.55 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 27 starts.

DL Hall is 1-1 with a 4.01 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in six starts and two relief appearances for the Brewers this season.  He has been thrust into the rotation here and won't last long, meaning the Diamondbacks will get into this Milwaukee bullpen early.

The OVER is 33-10-1 in Diamondbacks last 44 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 32 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Rangers/Mariners OVER 6.5

A total of 6.5 is so low in baseball.  We've seen a total of 7 or lower in five straight meetings between the Rangers and Mariners in Seattle, and the OVER is 4-1 with 9 or more combined runs in four of those five.  I think we easily get 7-plus combined runs again today.

George Kirby is going through his worst stretch of the season for the Mariners.  He has allowed 26 earned runs and 11 homers in 36 innings in his last seven starts for a 6.50 ERA.

Andrew Heaney is 5-13 with a 3.84 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 28 starts for the Rangers this season.  Heaney has not enjoyed facing the Mariners, allowing 7 earned runs, 3 homers and 14 base runners in 10 2/3 innings in two starts against them in 2024.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Cubs/Rockies OVER 11

The weather looks good for another slug fest at hitter-friendly Coors Field today.  Temps will be in the 80's with light winds blowing out to left.  The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings between the Rockies and Cubs with 11 or more combined runs in all four.

It should be more of the same today with these two gas can starting pitchers.  Kyle Hendricks is 3-11 with a 6.51 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 21 starts and five relieve appearances this season with just 76 K's in 112 innings and 20 homers allowed.

Cal Quantrill is 8-9 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 26 starts this season.  He has been especially poor of late, allowing 29 earned runs and 8 homers in 37 2/3 innings in his last eight starts for a 6.93 ERA.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Brewers/Diamondbacks OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 30-15 in their last 45 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 201 runs in their last 30 games for an average of 6.7 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

Tobias Myers is one of the biggest regression candidates in baseball here down the stretch.  The rookie has pitched 120 innings this season and I question how well he will handle this workload moving forward.  This will be his toughest test of the season against Arizona.

The Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season and should get their bats going against Brandon Pfaadt, who is 9-8 with a 4.42 ERA in 28 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.  Pfaadt has really struggled of late, allowing 21 earned runs in 27 1/3 innings in his last five starts coming in.

The OVER is 32-10-1 in Diamondbacks last 43 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 31 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Orioles/Tigers UNDER 8

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 8 ticket between the Orioles and Tigers at pitcher-friendly Comerica Park in Detroit.  There will be 10-15 MPH winds blowing in from left, so don't expect many if any homers in this game today.

The Orioles are ice cold at the plate scoring 3 runs or fewer in seven of their last eight games while averaging just 1.9 runs per game during this stretch.  The Tigers have one of the worst offenses in baseball.

Corbin Burnes is one of the best starters in baseball at 13-8 with a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 29 starts for the Orioles this season.  Burnes has allowed just 3 earned runs in 16 innings in his last three starts coming in.

The Tigers have yet to announce a starter, but even if they make this a bullpen game they have one of the best in baseball.  They haven't been allowing anything of late, including a 1-0 victory over the Orioles yesterday.  It will be more of the same today with heavy winds blowing in from left.  Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Friday Night Line Mistake on Arizona Diamondbacks -104

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 30-14 in their last 44 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 200 runs in their last 29 games for an average of 6.9 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The Diamondbacks still have a lot to play for trying to clinch a wild card spot.  The Brewers don't have much to play for as they basically already have the NL Central locked up with a 9-game lead with only 16 games remaining.  Motivation is on Arizona's side.

The Diamondbacks also have the rest advantage after having yesterday off, while the Brewers just completed a 3-game series in San Francisco.  The Brewers have scored 3 runs or fewer in six of their last seven games overall and have gone cold here down the stretch.  Eduardo Rodriquez will be better than Freddy Peralta today.  Bet the Diamondbacks Friday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Brewers/Diamondbacks OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 30-14 in their last 44 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 200 runs in their last 29 games for an average of 6.9 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

This total of 8.5 is too low for a game involving the Diamondbacks and Brewers, who are scoring 4.8 runs per game.  I'm not a big fan of either starting pitcher tonight either.  Freddy Peralta is 10-8 with a 3.81 ERA this season, while Eduardo Rodriquez is 2-2 with a 5.83 ERA this season.

The OVER is 32-9-1 in Diamondbacks last 42 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 31 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* Brewers/Giants NL Late-Night BAILOUT on OVER 7.5

Heavy winds were blowing out last night which is why a game that involved two great starting pitchers in Blake Snell and Colin Rea saw 15 combined runs with a 7-run total.  Now the wind will be blowing out again tonight at 10 MPH and we have two much worse starting pitchers going, so both offenses should have their way.

Frankie Montas is the biggest weak link in Milwaukee's rotation.  He is 6-10 with a 4.69 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 26 starts this season.  He allowed 5 runs, 4 earned, and 8 base runners in 4 2/3 innings of a 6-5 loss to the Giants in his lone start against them in 2024.

Rookie Hayden Birdsong is in over his head thus far in the majors.  Birdsong is 3-5 with a 5.19 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 12 starts this season while allowing 10 homers and 35 walks in 52 innings.  Birdsong allowed 5 earned runs and 8 base runners in 3 2/3 innings to the Brewers in one of those 12 starts on August 29th.  Both offenses will feast in this one.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* MLB Wednesday Undervalued Underdog on Chicago Cubs +153

The Chicago Cubs are still alive for the NL wild card and every game is a must-win for them from here on in.  They have come up clutch, going 13-5 in their last 18 games overall to stay alive, including wins in each of the first two games of this series while outscoring the Dodgers 16-7 thus far.

Now the Cubs have the advantage on the mound in Game 3 and will pull off the sweep as they should not be underdogs.  Jordan Wicks is 2-3 with a 4.03 ERA in eight starts and one relief appearance this season for the Cubs.

While not great, Wicks has been much better than Bobby Miller, who has been one of the worst starters in baseball yet the Dodgers keep sending him out there.  Miller is 2-4 with a 7.79 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 11 starts this season, allowing 43 earned runs and 15 homers in 49 2/3 innings.  Wrong team favored.  Bet the Cubs Wednesday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Cubs/Dodgers OVER 9

These are two of the hottest lineups in baseball.  The forecast is going to help us cash in this OVER 9 ticket with temps around 70 and 10 MPH winds blowing out to center in Los Angeles.  This has the makings of a slug fest between the Dodgers and Cubs in Game 3 tonight after they combined for 14 runs in Game 1 and 9 more in Game 2.

The Cubs are capable of covering this total on their own.  Bobby Miller has been one of the worst starters in baseball this season, but the Dodgers just keep sending him out there to get battered.  Miller is 2-4 with a 7.79 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 11 starts this season, allowing 43 earned runs and 15 homers in 49 2/3 innings.

Jordan Wicks is the better starter in this matchup, but the Dodgers will do enough against him to help us cash in this OVER 9 ticket.  Wicks is 2-3 with a 4.03 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in eight starts and one relief appearance for the Cubs.

The OVER is 7-1 in the last eight meetings between the Cubs and Dodgers with 9 or more combined runs in seven of those eight.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Orioles/Red Sox OVER 9

Two of the best offenses in baseball square off tonight in Game 3 of this series between Baltimore and Boston.  The Orioles are scoring 4.9 runs per game while the Red Sox are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season, and this total of 9 is too short.

Dean Kremer is 7-9 with a 4.27 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 21 starts for the Orioles this season.  Kremer has allowed 9 earned runs and 4 homers in 14 innings in his last three starts against the Red Sox for a 5.79 ERA.

Nick Pivetta is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA in 22 starts for the Red Sox this season.  He has allowed 24 homers in those 22 starts, including 10 homers and 23 earned runs in 36 innings in his last seven starts for a 5.75 ERA during this stretch.  Pivetta allowed 3 earned runs and 2 homers in 5 innings in his lone start against the Orioles this season on August 15th.

Nine of the last 11 meetings between the Orioles and Red Sox at hitter-friendly Fenway Park have seen 10 or more combined runs, making for a 9-2 system backing the OVER pertaining to this 9-run total.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* Cubs/Dodgers NL Late-Night BAILOUT on OVER 8

There are two of the hottest lineups in baseball.  The forecast is going to help us cash in this OVER 8 ticket with temps in the 70's and 10 MPH winds blowing out to center in Los Angeles.  This has the makings of a slug fest between the Dodgers and Cubs in Game 2 tonight after they combined for 14 runs in Game 1 last night.

No question Shota Imanaga is having an impressive rookie season, but he hasn't faced a lineup as potent as the Dodgers.  They are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season and have been on a tear since getting healthy.  They will get to Imanaga tonight.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be making his first start for the Dodgers since June 15th.  He will be on a pitch count, and the Cubs will get to him and this Los Angeles bullpen that is pretty taxed right now.

The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings with 9 or more combined runs in six of those seven.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Rangers/Diamondbacks OVER 7.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 28-14 in their last 42 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 180 runs in their last 27 games for an average of 6.7 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.4 runs per game.

This total of 7.5 is too low for a game involving the Diamondbacks.  That's especially the case considering the Rangers are hot as well scoring 6 runs or more in five of their last eight games overall.

Nathan Eovaldi and Zac Gallen both get a lot of respect from the books, but both have struggled compared to normal this season.  Eovaldi has allowed 7 earned runs in 13 2/3 innings in his last three starts against Arizona.  Gallen has allowed 9 earned runs in 22 innings in his last four starts.

The OVER is 31-8-1 in Diamondbacks last 40 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 30 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* Padres/Mariners Interleague ANNIHILATOR on OVER 7

The San Diego Padres have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 4.8 runs per game.  They have been at their best offensively on the road as well.  The Seattle Mariners are heating up at the plate scoring a total of 38 runs in their last five games for an average of 7.6 runs per game.

This total of 7 is too low for these two offenses going up against these two starting pitchers.  Yu Darvish is working his way back from injury making just his 2nd start since May.  He allowed 3 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Tigers while throwing just 63 pitches in his first start back, and he'll surely be on a pitch count again tonight.

George Kirby is going through his worst stretch of the season for the Mariners.  He has allowed 21 earned runs and 9 homers in 31 innings in his last six starts for a 6.10 ERA.  This despite facing a soft schedule of the Tigers (twice), Pirates, Giants, Angels and A's.  The Padres will get to him tonight as well.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* AL East TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Orioles/Red Sox OVER 9

Two of the best offenses in baseball square off tonight in Game 2 of this series after a 12-3 win by the Red Sox in Game 1 that saw 15 combined runs.  The Orioles are scoring 4.9 runs per game while the Red Sox are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season, and this total of 9 is too short.

Kutter Crawford is 8-13 with a 4.08 ERA in 29 starts for the Red Sox this season.  Crawford has allowed 8 earned runs in 11 1/3 innings in two starts against the Orioles this season.  He is backed by one of the worst bullpens in baseball.

Albert Suarez has solid numbers for the Orioles, but he is one of the biggest regression candidates here down the stretch because he pitches too much to contact and isn't used to this kind of workload.  Suarez has just 87 K's in 113 1/3 innings, and he has never pitched more than 84 innings in his career.  He allowed 6 earned runs and 3 homers in 4 1/3 innings to the lowly White Sox in his last start.  

Nine of the last 10 meetings between the Orioles and Red Sox at hitter-friendly Fenway Park have seen 10 or more combined runs, making for a 9-1 system backing the OVER pertaining to this 9-run total.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

25* MLB GAME OF THE YEAR on New York Mets -122

I love everything about the New York Mets tonight.  They are streaking right now going 10-1 in their last 11 games overall.  They have come up clutch to take a one game lead on the Atlanta Braves in the race for the final wild card spot in the National League.  And I fully expect them to take care of the hapless Toronto Blue Jays tonight.

David Peterson is arguably the single-most underrated starter in baseball this season.  Peterson is 9-1 with a 2.75 ERA in 17 starts this season.  Amazingly, he has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in 15 of his 17 starts.  What more does this guy have to do to get some respect?

I'll gladly fade Chris Bassitt, who is 9-13 with a 4.30 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 28 starts for the Blue Jays this season.  Bassitt has allowed 18 earned runs, 5 homers and 41 base runners in 27 innings in his last five starts coming in.

The Blue Jays have waved the white flag.  They are 1-6 in their last seven games overall while being held to 3 runs or fewer in 9 of their last 12 games.  They were already without one of their best hitters in Bo Bichette, and they just lost their best hitter in Vlad Guerrero Jr. (.322, 28 HR, 94 RBI this season) for this series.  Bet the Mets Tuesday.

15* AL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Royals/Yankees OVER 8.5

Two of the best offenses in the American League square off in this series between the Yankees and Royals.  The Yankees are scoring 5.1 runs per game while the Royals are scoring 4.7 runs per game this season.

Seth Lugo is having a great season for the Royals, but one of his worst starts came against the Yankees on June 10th.  He allowed 4 earned runs in 7 innings for the Yankees, and they will get to him again tonight after putting up 10 runs on the Royals last night.

The Royals will get their bats going against Marcus Stroman, who allowed 5 earned runs and 10 base runners in 3 2/3 innings to the Blue Jays in his last start.  Stroman has a 4.03 ERA on the season and pitches too much to contact with just 105 K's in 143 innings.

The OVER is 3-1 in the last four meetings with 11 or more combined runs in three of the four.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* NL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Braves/Nationals UNDER 8

The Atlanta Braves are a dead nuts UNDER team.  They have gone 86-53 UNDER in all games this season.  Their lineup has been decimated by injuries, but their staff has carried them into playoff contention.  The Nationals have been even worse offensively than the Braves this season.

Reynaldo Lopez is having himself a season.  Lopez is 8-5 with a 2.04 ERA in 23 starts for the Braves this season.  He has been absolutely dominant since returning from the IL, allowing just 5 earned runs in 23 innings with a whopping 34 K's in his last four starts.  Lopez has held the Nationals to 3 earned runs in 12 innings with 14 K's in two starts against them this season.

MacKenzie Gore has been a bright spot for the Nationals this season.  He has allowed just 4 earned runs in 18 innings with 19 K's in his last three starts.  Gore owns the Braves, allowing just 3 earned runs in 17 1/3 innings with 21 K's for a 1.56 ERA in three starts against them in 2024 alone.  Bet the UNDER in this game Tuesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Cubs/Dodgers OVER 9

Two pitchers who shouldn't even be starting at the major league level right now square off tonight against two of the hottest lineups in baseball.  The forecast is going to help us cash in this OVER 9 ticket as well with temps in the 90's and 11 MPH winds blowing out to center in Los Angeles.  This has the makings of a slug fest between the Dodgers and Cubs in Game 1 tonight.

Kyle Hendricks is 3-11 with a 6.60 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 20 starts and five relief appearances for the Cubs this season.  If they had anyone other than Hendricks for those 20 starts, they would probably be in the playoffs right now.  But they keep sending him out there to get battered every start.

Walker Buehler is 1-4 with a 5.67 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 12 starts for the Dodgers this season.  They keep sending him out there thinking he'll return to form, but it's not happening.  Buehler's fastball velocity is way down from back when he was dominant and he gives up a ton of hard contact and only 7.5 K/9 this season.

Hendricks allowed 5 earned runs in 4 innings of a 9-7 win over the Dodgers in his lone start against them back on April 5th.  He has now allowed 11 earned runs and 4 homers in 15 1/3 innings in his last three starts against them.  The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings with 10 or more combined runs in five of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Marlins/Pirates OVER 7.5

The Miami Marlins have quietly been a dead nuts OVER team this season.  They are 78-62 OVER in all games.  They allow 5.2 runs per game on the season with a terrible staff.  But they are raking at the plate right now scoring 19 runs in two games against the Phillies over the weekend.

The Pirates are also raking right now, scoring at least 5 runs in five of their last seven games with the OVER going 5-2 during this stretch.  They should stay hot against Valente Bellozo, who is 2-2 with a 3.78 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in nine starts for the Marlins this season.  He pitches too much to contact with just 33 K's in 47 2/3 innings.

It's no secret that the Pirates are close to shutting down Paul Skenes.  He isn't going very deep into games and he is on a pitch count.  He hasn't pitched past the 6th inning in any of his last seven starts.  This awful Pirates bullpen will be exposed late in this game as the Marlins tack on a few extra runs if we need them.  Both teams will be scoring in the later innings as the Marlins have an awful bullpen as well.  

The OVER is 4-0 in four meetings between the Marlins and Pirates this season with 9 or more combined runs in all four games.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* DBacks/Astros ESPN Sunday Night BAILOUT on OVER 8

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 27-14 in their last 41 games overall while riding the hottest offense in baseball.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 169 runs in their last 26 games for an average of 6.5 runs per game.  They are the highest scoring offense in baseball at 5.4 runs per game.

The Astros have scored 19 runs in the first two games of this series.  I expect them to get to Ryne Nelson, who is 10-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 24 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.

Justin Verlander continuously gets too much respect from the books and is washed up.  Verlander is 3-5 with a 4.52 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 13 starts this season.  He has allowed 19 earned runs and 41 base runners in 24 2/3 innings in his last five starts for a 6.93 ERA. 

The OVER is 30-8-1 in Diamondbacks last 39 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 29 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Rays/Orioles UNDER 8

I love taking UNDERS in these early start time games.  This game is scheduled for 12:05 EST and will be the first game off the board.  Players tend to be sleep-walking through these games, and it will benefit both starting pitchers, which I am a fan of.

The Rays have one of the worst offenses in baseball.  They have been held to 3 runs or fewer in eight of their last 13 games overall.  The Orioles aren't exactly crushing the ball right now either.  They have been held to 3 runs or fewer in nine of their last 16 games overall, including a total of 4 runs in their last three games.

Corbin Burnes is 13-7 with a 3.19 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 28 starts this season.  After a rough stretch recently, he has gotten it together allowing just 2 earned runs in 10 innings in his last two starts.  Burnes has owned the Rays this season, allowing just 3 earned runs in 13 innings in two starts against them.

Zack Littell is going through one of his best stretches of the season for the Rays.  He has allowed just 7 earned runs in 26 2/3 innings in his last five starts for a 2.36 ERA.  Littell has held his own against the Orioles, allowing 7 earned runs in 17 innings in his last three starts against them this season.  Bet the UNDER in this game Sunday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Rays/Orioles UNDER 8

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this UNDER 8 ticket between the Orioles and Rays today.  There are expected to be 10-15 MPH winds blowing in from left at Camden Yards in this one that will keep the ball in the park.

The Rays have one of the worst offenses in baseball.  They have been held to 3 runs or fewer in eight of their last 12 games overall.  The Orioles aren't exactly crushing the ball right now either.  They have been held to 3 runs or fewer in eight of their last 15 games overall, including a total of 3 runs in their last two games.

Zach Eflin is 10-7 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 24 starts this season.  He is going through his best stretch of the season right now, allowing just 4 earned runs in 26 1/3 innings in his last four starts for a 1.37 ERA.  He has allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in six consecutive starts, including 2 runs or fewer in five of those.

Ryan Pepiot is 7-6 with a 3.76 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 21 starts for the Rays this season.  He is going through his best stretch of the season as well, allowing 3 earned runs or fewer in nine consecutive starts, including 2 runs or fewer in eight of those nine.  Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Diamondbacks/Astros OVER 8

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 27-13 in their last 40 games overall and closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 164 runs in their last 25 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.  They have the best offense in baseball at 5.4 runs per game.

Eduardo Rodriquez has taken a step up in competition here of late and has not fared well.  He has allowed 8 earned runs, 2 homers and 15 base runners in 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Dodgers and Mets.  Now he must face a Houston lineup that just hung 8 runs on the Diamondbacks yesterday.  Rodriquez has allowed 13 earned runs, 3 homers and 28 base runners in 14 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Astros.

Yusei Kikuchi is getting a lot of respect with this total set so low at 8.  But Kikuchi had one of his worst starts of the season against the Diamondbacks back on July 14th.  He allowed 7 earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of a 8-7 win over Arizona in a game that saw 15 combined runs.

The OVER is 29-8-1 in Diamondbacks last 38 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 28 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Diamondbacks/Astros OVER 7.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 27-12 in their last 39 games overall and closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 164 runs in their last 24 games for an average of 6.8 runs per game.  They have the best offense in baseball at 5.4 runs per game.

Framber Valdez commands a lot of respect from oddsmakers but he is getting too much here.  The Diamondbacks of all teams can get to him.  The Astros will get their offense going against Brandon Pfaadt, who has allowed 13 earned runs and 30 base runners in 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts coming in.

The OVER is 28-8-1 in Diamondbacks last 37 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 28 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* MLB Friday Night BLOWOUT on Kansas City Royals -131

I love the spot for the Kansas City Royals tonight.  They had yesterday off and were able to stay at home after being at home in their last series.  Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins just completed a 4-game series in Tampa Bay yesterday and will be a tired team with a tired bullpen with four of their last five games decided by exactly one run.

The Royals have a big advantage on the mound tonight as well.  Cole Ragans is 10-9 with a 3.46 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 28 starts this season with 197 K's in 161 1/3 innings.  Ragans has owned the Twins this season, allowing just 5 earned runs in 18 innings with 24 K's in three starts against them in 2024.

Rookie Zeb Matthews is off to a rough start for the Twins.  Matthews is 1-2 with a 7.41 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in four starts this season, allowing 14 earned runs and 5 homers in 17 innings.  Bet the Royals Friday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Baltimore Orioles -136

The Baltimore Orioles lead the New York Yankees by 0.5 games in the AL East and have a lot to play for.  The Tampa Bay Rays are all but eliminated from postseason contention and will struggle to be motivated the rest of the way.

I love the fact that the Orioles have the rest advantage over the Rays after having yesterday off, while the Rays were completing a 4-game series against the Twins yesterday.  Their 4-0 comeback attempt came up short in a 4-3 loss, and there could be a hangover effect here.

Dean Kremer has been pretty solid in his last four starts allowing 9 earned runs in 21 1/3 innings without allowing a single homer.  He has owned the Rays of late, allowing one earned run in 11 innings in his last two starts against them.  Baltimore will get to Shane Baz tonight as well.  

Baltimore is 6-1 in its last seven meetings with Tampa Bay with all six wins coming by 2 runs or more.  Bet the Orioles Friday.

15* MLB Thursday Total DOMINATOR on Phillies/Marlins OVER 8

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 4.8 runs per game.  The Miami Marlins have been a dead nuts OVER team this season due to allowing 5.1 runs per game.  They are hitting well of late scoring 4.9 runs per game in their last eight games.

Ranger Suarez just returned from injury after missing a month and has been on a pitch count with just 72 and 78 pitches in his first two starts back from injury.  Suarez allowed 4 earned runs and 2 homers in 4 innings to the Braves in his last start.  Suarez allowed 6 earned runs and 12 base runners in 4 2/3 innings in his last start against the Marlins on June 30th.

Adam Oller is getting too much respect here for the Marlins.  Oller is 4-10 with a 6.53 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 18 starts and 13 relief appearances in his career in the big leagues.  He is a pitch to contact pitcher with just 75 K's in 110 1/3 innings.  

The Marlins and Phillies have combined for at least 8 runs in nine of their last 13 meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Diamondbacks/Giants OVER 7

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 27-11 in their last 38 games overall and closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 162 runs in their last 23 games for an average of 7.0 runs per game.  They have the best offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The San Francisco Giants are improved offensively this season scoring 4.3 runs per game.  They have scored at least 3 runs in 10 of their last 11 games coming in.  The OVER is 6-1-1 in the last eight meetings between the Diamondbacks and Giants.  They have combined for at least 8 runs in seven of those eight meetings, including 10 runs or more six times.

Merrill Kelly has been a mess since returning from injury for the Diamondbacks.  He was out from April until August.  Kelly has allowed 14 earned runs, 6 homers and 31 base runners in 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts.  Kelly has allowed 14 earned runs, 5 homers and 29 base runners in 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Giants as well.

No question Blake Snell is one of the best starters in baseball.  But he struggled mightily in his lone start against the Diamondbacks this season, who have the best offense in the league.  Snell allowed 5 earned runs and 10 base runners in 4 2/3 innings of a 17-1 loss to Arizona on April 19th.

The OVER is 28-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 36 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 28 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Diamondbacks/Giants OVER 7.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 26-11 in their last 37 games overall and closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 156 runs in their last 22 games for an average of 7.1 runs per game.  They have the best offense in baseball at 5.5 runs per game.

The San Francisco Giants are improved offensively this season scoring 4.3 runs per game.  They have scored at least 3 runs in nine of their last 10 games coming in.  The OVER is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings between the Diamondbacks and Giants.  They have combined for at least 8 runs in six of those seven meetings, including 10 runs or more five times.

The Diamondbacks are capable of covering this total on their own against Hayden Birdson, who his 3-4 with a 5.14 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 11 starts for the Giants this season.  Birdsong has really struggled of late, allowing 18 earned runs and 5 homers in 18 2/3 innings in his last five starts.

Zac Gallen gets a lot of respect but he has regressed this season with a 3.87 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 23 starts.  He has huge home/road splits in his career, going 30-18 with a 3.01 ERA at home but 19-19 with a 3.63 ERA on the road.  Gallen has allowed 12 earned runs, 4 homers and 26 base runners in 16 innings in his last three starts against San Francisco.

The OVER is 27-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 35 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 27 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Giants/Diamondbacks OVER 7.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 25-11 in their last 36 games overall and closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 148 runs in their last 21 games for an average of 7.0 runs per game.  They have the best offense in baseball at 5.4 runs per game.

The San Francisco Giants are improved offensively this season scoring 4.3 runs per game.  They have scored at least 3 runs in eight of their last nine games coming in.  They should do enough against Ryne Nelson, who is 9-6 with a 4.22 ERA in 23 starts this season for the Diamondbacks.

But Arizona should do the heavy lifting today against the Giants, who are likely to make this a bullpen game.  The OVER is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings between the Diamondbacks and Giants.  They have combined for at least 8 runs in five of those six meetings, including 10 runs or more four times.  

The OVER is 26-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 34 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 26 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* MLB Tuesday Late-Night BAILOUT on Dodgers/Angels OVER 9

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finally returned to health in their lineup and it is starting to show.  They have scored 6 runs or more in nine of their last 12 games and are now scoring 5.0 runs per game on the season.  They have scored a total of 32 runs in their last four games.

The Dodgers will do the heavy lifting in us cashing this OVER 9 ticket tonight.  They should feast on Reid Detmers, who is 3-6 with a 6.14 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 12 starts this season.  Detmers will be making his first start since June 1st and will be on a pitch count.  He allowed 7 earned runs and 3 homers in 3 1/3 innings of a 10-5 loss to the Dodgers in his last start against them.

The Angels should do their fair share of damage off Walker Buehler, who just hasn't been the same pitcher he was before injury.  Buehler is 1-4 with a 5.88 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 11 starts this season.  His velocity is way down as he has just 39 K's in 49 innings.  

The OVER is 6-0 in Dodgers last six games overall with 9 or more combined runs in all six.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* NL Central TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Pirates/Cubs OVER 7

The Chicago Cubs are 9-2 in their last 11 games overall to play themselves back into NL Wild Card contention.  They are riding the hottest offense in baseball scoring a total of 102 runs in their last 11 games for an average of 9.3 runs per game.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 8-19 in their last 27 games overall to play themselves out of contention.  This Pittsburgh staff has been atrocious as the Pirates have allowed 60 runs in their last seven games overall for an average of 8.6 runs per game.

It's mind-blowing that the Cubs keep sending Kyle Hendricks out there.  He is 3-10 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 19 starts this season with just 69 K's in 102 2/3 innings.  Hendricks has allowed a whopping 13 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Pirates this season.

Paul Skenes goes for the Pirates but he is on a pitch count as they are close to shutting him down now that they are out of contention.  His pitch count has steadily decreased in his last three starts and he only lasted 5 innings in his last start against the Cubs after 82 pitches.  This Pittsburgh bullpen has been one of the worst in baseball after he departs.

The Pirates and Cubs have combined for at least 8 runs in 14 of their last 16 meetings.  The OVER is 10-1-1 in Cubs last 12 games overall with 8 or more combined runs in all 12 games, making for an 12-0 system backing the OVER pertaining to this 7-run total.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* Phillies/Blue Jays Interleague ANNIHILATOR on OVER 8.5

The Philadelphia Phillies have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 4.8 runs per game.  They are basically fully healthy right now and potent when that's the case.  The Blue Jays have a great lineup and are healthy, but their pitching staff is one of the worst in baseball, especially their bullpen.

The Phillies should have plenty of success off Chris Bassitt, who is 9-13 with a 4.27 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 27 starts for the Blue Jays this season.  Bassitt has allowed 15 earned runs in 21 2/3 innings in his last four starts coming in.

The Blue Jays should also have plenty of success against Tyler Phillips, who has allowed 17 earned runs and 4 homers in 11 innings in his last three starts for a 13.91 ERA.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on White Sox/Orioles OVER 8.5

The Orioles beat the White Sox 13-3 in Game 1 yesterday and are more than capable of covering this total on their own in Game 2 as well.  But I expect the White Sox to have plenty of success at the plate in this one.

Cade Povich is 1-7 with a 6.58 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in 11 starts for the Orioles this season.  He has allowed 41 earned runs, 9 homers and 26 walks in 52 innings.

Nick Nastrini is 0-6 with a 7.04 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in seven starts for the White Sox this season.  He has allowed 24 earned runs, 7 homers and 26 walks in 30 2/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Pirates/Cubs OVER 7.5

The Chicago Cubs are 9-1 in their last 10 games overall to play themselves back into NL Wild Card contention.  They are riding the hottest offense in baseball scoring a total of 99 runs in their last 10 games for an average of 9.9 runs per game.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 games overall to play themselves out of contention.  This Pittsburgh staff has been atrocious as the Pirates have allowed 57 runs in their last six games overall for an average of 9.5 runs per game.

Jared Jones just returned from the IL and made his first start since July 3rd in a 9-5 loss to the Cubs on August 27th.  Jones allowed 5 earned runs, 2 homers and 8 base runners in 4 innings in that contest.  I expect the hot-hitting Cubs to get to him again.

But the Pirates should do enough off Jameson Taillon to contribute to us cashing this OVER 7.5 ticket.  Taillon has allowed 17 earned runs and 5 homers in 22 2/3 innings in his last four starts for a 6.75 ERA.  Taillon has allowed 10 earned runs, 4 homers and 24 base runners in 17 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Pirates.

The Pirates and Cubs have combined for at least 9 runs in 13 of their last 15 meetings.  The OVER is 9-1-1 in Cubs last 11 games overall with 8 or more combined runs in all 11 games, making for an 11-0 system backing the OVER pertaining to this 7.5-run total.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Dodgers/Diamondbacks OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 25-10 in their last 35 games overall and closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 142 runs in their last 20 games for an average of 7.1 runs per game.  They have the best offense in baseball at 5.4 runs per game.

The Dodgers have finally returned to health in their lineup and it is starting to show.  They have scored 6 runs or more in eight of their last 11 games and are now scoring 5.0 runs per game on the season.

Eduardo Rodriquez will be making just his 5th start of the season for the Diamondbacks.  He faces the Guardians, Rockies and Marlins in his first three starts and fared decent.  But then he stepped up in class against the Mets last time out and allowed 5 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.  Rodriquez now faces his toughest task of the season against the Dodgers.  He has allowed 9 earned runs in 8 2/3 innings in his last two starts against Los Angeles.

Jack Flaherty hasn't exactly been dominant since getting traded to the Dodgers.  He has allowed 11 earned runs, 6 homers and 30 base runners in 22 1/3 innings in his last four starts coming in.  Flaherty has allowed 9 earned runs, 3 homers and 24 base runners in 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts against the Diamondbacks as well.

The OVER is 25-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 33 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 25 of them.  The OVER is 8-1 in the last nine meetings between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks with 10 or more combined runs in eight of them, including 19, 14, and 17 combined runs in the first three games of this series.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* NL West TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Dodgers/Diamondbacks OVER 9

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 24-10 in their last 34 games overall and closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West title.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now scoring 128 runs in their last 19 games for an average of 6.7 runs per game.  They have the best offense in baseball at 5.4 runs per game.

The Dodgers have finally returned to health in their lineup and it is starting to show.  They have scored 6 runs or more in eight of their last 10 games and are now scoring 5.0 runs per game on the season.

Justin Wrobleski is 1-1 with a 4.68 ERA in five starts this season with 7 homers allowed in 25 innings.  Brandon Pfaadt is 8-7 with a 4.31 ERA in 26 starts this season.  Pfaadt has allowed 14 earned runs and 3 homers in 17 innings in his last three starts coming in.

The OVER is 24-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 32 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 24 of them.  The OVER is 7-1 in the last eight meetings between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks with 10 or more combined runs in seven of them, including 19 and 14 combined runs in the first two games of this series.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Afternoon BLOWOUT on Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (-121)

The Baltimore Orioles are 1.5 behind the New York Yankees for 1st place in the AL East with a lot to play for over the final month of the season.  They should be bigger favorites on the Run Line against the Colorado Rockies, who are 51-86 this season and one of the worst teams in baseball.

The Orioles have a big advantage on the mound over the Rockies today.  Zach Eflin is 9-7 with a 3.72 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 23 starts this season.  Eflin has allowed just 3 earned runs in 19 1/3 innings in his last three starts coming in.  Eflin has allowed just 5 earned runs in 17 2/3 innings in his last three starts against the Rockies despite pitching at Coors Field in two of them.

Ty Blach is 3-6 with a 6.36 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 10 starts and eight relief appearances for the Rockies this season.  Blach has allowed 13 homers and 45 earned runs with only 34 K's in 63 2/3 innings this season.  Bet the Orioles on the Run Line Sunday.