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.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on New York Mets -1.5 (-104)

The New York Mets are trying to chase down the Atlanta Braves in the NL wild card race.  They cannot afford to take the Chicago White Sox lightly and they haven't.  The White Sox are 31-106 this season and setting records for being the worst team in baseball.

Sean Manaea is 10-5 with a 3.51 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 26 starts this season and one of the most underrated starters in baseball.  He has allowed 3 earned runs or fewer in seven consecutive starts and will extend that streak to eight today.

Chicago ace Garrett Crochet gets the ball today.  But the White Sox are close to shutting him down as they have pulled him after 4 innings in nine consecutive starts now.  That means the Mets will get to batter this awful Chicago bullpen for at least 5 innings, and that should be enough to win this game by multiple runs.  Bet the Mets on the Run Line Sunday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Chicago Cubs -115

The Chicago Cubs are 8-1 in their last nine games overall to play themselves back into NL Wild Card contention.  They are riding the hottest offense in baseball scoring a total of 85 runs in their last nine games for an average of 9.4 runs per game.

Jordan Wicks is 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA in six starts and one relief appearance for the Cubs this season.  He'll be opposed by Mitchell Parker, who is 7-8 with a 4.26 ERA in 24 starts for the Nationals this season.  Parker has allowed 12 earned runs, 3 homers and 25 base runners in 14 innings in his last three starts coming in.  Bet the Cubs Sunday.

15* MLB Saturday Night BLOWOUT on Baltimore Orioles -151

The Baltimore Orioles are one game 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 closer to -200 favorites today against the Colorado Rockies, who are 50-86 this season and one of the worst teams in baseball.

I like what I've seen from Dean Kremer here of late.  He has allowed just 5 earned runs without a single homer in 18 innings in his last three starts against the Astros, Mets and Nationals.  I expect him to hold the Rockies in check today.

The Orioles should hang a big number on Ryan Feltner, who is 1-10 with a 4.95 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 24 starts for the Rockies this season.  This is a big step up in class for him here after getting to face the Giants (twice), Marlins, Angels and Mets in his last five starts.  The Orioles are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season with one of the best offenses in baseball.  Bet the Orioles Saturday.

20* Dodgers/DBacks NL West No-Brainer on OVER 9

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 24-9 in their last 33 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 122 runs in their last 18 games for an average of 6.8 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 seven of their last nine games and are now scoring 5.0 runs per game on the season.

It has been a rough return from injury for Merrill Kelly, who has allowed 12 earned runs and 25 base runners in 16 innings in his three starts since returning from the IL.  Kelly has allowed 7 earned runs and 20 base runners in 11 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Dodgers.

Gavin Stone pitches too much to contact and the Diamondbacks should get after him.  Stone has allowed 8 earned runs, 2 homers and 19 base runners in 9 innings in two starts against Arizona in 2024.

The OVER is 23-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 31 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 23 of them.  The OVER is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks with 10 or more combined runs in six of them, including 19 combined runs yesterday.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday Total DOMINATOR on Cubs/Nationals OVER 9

The Chicago Cubs are 7-1 in their last eight games overall to play themselves back into NL Wild Card contention.  They are riding the hottest offense in baseball scoring a total of 80 runs in their last eight games for an average of 10.0 runs per game.

Rookie DJ Herz is getting too much respect from oddsmakers here.  He is 2-6 with a 3.84 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 14 starts this season.  This may be his tallest task of the season trying to tame this red-hot Chicago lineup.

Javier Assad is very fortunate to have a 3.15 ERA this season when he has a 1.34 WHIP and pitches to contact.  The Nationals have scored 4 runs or more in four of their last five, and 5 runs or more in five of their last nine and will do enough today to contribute to us cashing this OVER ticket.

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

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Chicago Cubs -105

The Chicago Cubs are 7-1 in their last eight games overall to play themselves back into NL Wild Card contention.  They are riding the hottest offense in baseball scoring a total of 80 runs in their last eight games for an average of 10.0 runs per game.

Javier Assad has been the model of consistency for the Cubs allowing 3 earned runs or fewer in eight consecutive starts coming in.  Assad is now 6-4 with a 3.15 ERA in 24 starts this season.

Rookie DJ Herz is getting too much respect from oddsmakers here.  He is 2-6 with a 3.84 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 14 starts this season.  This may be his tallest task of the season trying to tame this red-hot Chicago lineup.  Bet the Cubs Saturday.

15* MLB Friday UPSET SHOCKER on Arizona Diamondbacks +118

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 24-8 in their last 32 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 113 runs in their last 17 games for an average of 6.6 runs per game.

Now they get to host the Dodgers to try and gain more ground on them.  I like their chances of upsetting the Dodgers in Game 1 tonight due to their advantage on the mound.  Zach Gallen has huge home/road splits and has been dominant at home.  Gallen is 30-18 with a 2.93 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 68 career homes starts.

Clayton Kershaw allowed 5 earned runs and 11 base runners in 5 innings to the light-hitting Rays in his last start.  Kershaw allowed 6 earned runs in 1/3 of an inning in a 11-2 loss to the Diamondbacks in his last start against them.  He has now allowed 11 earned runs and 4 homers in 11 1/3 innings in his last three starts against them.  Wrong team favored here.  Bet the Diamondbacks Friday.

20* Dodgers/DBacks NL Late-Night BAILOUT on OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 24-8 in their last 32 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 113 runs in their last 17 games for an average of 6.6 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 six of their last eight games and are now scoring 4.9 runs per game on the season.

The OVER is 22-7-1 in Diamondbacks last 30 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 22 of them.  The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks with 10 or more combined runs in five of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* MLB Friday Night BLOWOUT on Baltimore Orioles -130

The Baltimore Orioles should be much bigger favorites over the Colorado Rockies tonight.  They have big advantages on the mound and at the plate and should be much closer to -200.

Albert Suarez is one of the most underrated starters in baseball.  He has gone 6-4 with a 3.18 ERA in 102 innings for the Orioles this season.  Suarez has allowed just 2 earned runs in 23 1/3 innings in his last four starts coming in.

Austin Gomber is 4-9 with a 4.70 ERA in 25 starts for the Rockies this season.  He has allowed a whopping 26 homers in those 25 starts.  The ball will be flying out tonight in Coors Field with temps in the 80's and light winds blowing out to left, which is bad news for Gomber.  Bet the Orioles Friday.

20* AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Royals/Astros OVER 7.5

The Kansas City Royals are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 23 runs in their last four games.  The Astros are scoring 4.6 runs per game this season.  They have scored 16 runs in their last two games and have scored at least 5 runs in seven of their last 11 games.

Seth Lugo has really faltered of late for the Royals.  He has allowed 18 earned runs in 21 2/3 innings in his last four starts.  Lugo has allowed 12 earned runs in 15 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Astros as well.

Framber Valdez consistently gets too much respect from oddsmakers.  He allowed 6 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of a 7-5 loss to the Royals in his last start against them.

The Astros and Royals have combined for at least 8 runs in seven of their last nine meetings, including 11 runs or more five times.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* Interleague TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Orioles/Dodgers OVER 9

Temps will be in the 70's with 10 MPH winds blowing out to right-center in Los Angeles tonight.  These are two of the best offenses in baseball with the Orioles scoring 5.0 runs per game and the Dodgers scoring 4.9 runs per game as well.

The Dodgers have finally returned to health in their lineup and it is starting to show.  They have scored 6 runs or more in five of their last seven games despite facing the Mariners and Rays, which both have good staffs.

Two gas cans go tonight on the mound so this total should be higher.  Cade Povich is 1-6 with a 6.10 ERA and 1.62 WHIP In 10 starts for the Orioles this season with just 34 K's in 48 2/3 innings.  He has allowed 9 homers, 25 walks and 33 earned runs in those 48 2/3 innings.

Bobby Miller is 1-3 with a 7.49 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in nine starts for the Dodgers this season.  He has allowed 33 earned runs, 11 homers and 69 base runners in 39 2/3 innings this season.

The Orioles and Dodgers have combined for at least 10 runs in seven of their last nine meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Mets/Diamondbacks OVER 8

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 24-7 in their last 30 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 111 runs in their last 16 games for an average of 6.9 runs per game.

David Peterson is a big regression candidate here down the stretch.  He has a 2.85 ERA this season but just 66 K's in 85 1/3 innings and pitches too much to contact to have that low of an ERA.  Peterson has allowed 6 earned runs and 15 base runners in 10 1/3 innings in his last three starts against Arizona.

Ryne Nelson is 9-6 with a 4.29 ERA in 22 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.  He also pitches to contact with 108 K's in 130 innings.  Nelson does not enjoy facing the Mets, allowing a whopping 13 earned runs and 4 homers in 7 1/3 innings in his last two starts against them.

The OVER is 22-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 29 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 22 of them.  The OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings with 13, 11, 9, 15 and 19 combined runs.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* MLB Thursday Early ANNIHILATOR on Padres/Cardinals OVER 7.5

Temps will be in the 90's with light winds blowing out to left in St. Louis and the ball should be flying out this afternoon.  The first two games of this series saw 11 and 12 combined runs before settling for 7 runs in Game 3 in a walk off by the Cardinals.  I think we get 8-plus today in the series finale.

Michael King is one of the biggest regression candidates down the stretch because he had never pitched more than 105 innings in any season before throwing 146 1/3 innings thus far this season.  I question how well he'll handle this workload the rest of the way.

Sonny Gray is one of the most overrated starters in baseball, and he is showing signs of wearing down of late.  Gray has allowed 13 earned runs, 6 homers and 26 base runners in 16 innings in his last three starts.  The Padres are capable of covering this total on their own.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

20* Orioles/Dodgers MLB Late-Night BAILOUT on OVER 8.5

Temps will be in the 70's with 10 MPH winds blowing out to center in Los Angeles tonight.  These are two of the best offenses in baseball with the Orioles scoring 5.0 runs per game and the Dodgers scoring 4.9 runs per game as well.

The Dodgers have finally returned to health in their lineup and it is starting to show.  They have scored 6 runs or more in four of their last six games coming in despite facing the Mariners and Rays, which both have good staffs.

Corbin Burnes is going through his worst stretch of the season for the Orioles.  He has allowed 20 earned runs and 36 base runners in 20 2/3 innings in his last four starts for a 8.71 ERA.

The Dodgers keep throwing Walker Buehler out there hoping he returns to form.  It keeps backfiring as Buehler is 1-4 with a 6.09 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 10 starts for the Dodgers this season.  He has allowed 30 earned runs and 11 homers in 44 1/3 innings this season.

The Orioles and Dodgers have combined for at least 10 runs in six of their last eight meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* Mets/DBacks NL No-Brainer on OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 23-7 in their last 30 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 103 runs in their last 15 games for an average of 6.9 runs per game.

Luis Severino is an absolute gas can for the Mets.  He has allowed 15 earned runs and 5 homers in 27 innings in his last five starts coming in.  Severino allowed 4 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of a 10-9 win over the Diamondbacks in his lone start against them this season.

Eduardo Rodriquez is working his way back from injury and has been on a pitch count.  He will be making just his 4th start of the season.  He'll be facing a very good Mets lineup that scores 4.8 runs per game this season.  This is a big step up in class for him after facing the Marlins, Rockies and Guardians in his first three starts. 

The OVER is 21-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 28 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 21 of them.  The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings with 11, 9, 15 and 19 combined runs.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* Padres/Cardinals NL No-Brainer on OVER 8

Temps will be in the 90's tonight in St. Louis and the ball should be flying out tonight in what should be a high-scoring affair as these two lineups crush these two starting pitchers.  The first two games of this series saw 11 and 12 combined runs, and it should be more of the same tonight.

Joe Musgrove is 4-4 with a 4.43 ERA in 13 starts for the Padres this season.  Andre Pallante is 6-6 with a 3.84 ERA in 14 starts and nine relief appearances for the Cardinals this season.  Both starters are getting too much respect with this total set at only 8 runs tonight given the forecast.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Late-Night BAILOUT on Orioles/Dodgers OVER 8.5

Temps will be in the 70's with 10 MPH winds blowing out to center in Los Angeles tonight.  These are two of the best offenses in baseball with the Orioles scoring 5.0 runs per game and the Dodgers scoring 5.0 runs per game as well.

The Dodgers have finally returned to health in their lineup and it is starting to show.  They have scored 6 runs or more in four of their last five games coming in despite facing the Mariners and Rays, which both have good staffs.

The Dodgers will tee off on Cole Irvin, who is 6-5 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.41 WHIP for the Orioles this season.  Irvin has allowed 28 earned runs and 9 homers in 30 2/3 innings in his last nine outings for a 8.22 ERA.

Jack Flaherty hasn't exactly been dominant since getting traded to the Dodgers.  He has allowed 8 earned runs, 4 homers and 22 base runners in 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts coming in despite getting to face the Mariners and Pirates.  

The Orioles and Dodgers have combined for at least 10 runs in six of their last seven meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* Mets/Diamondbacks NL No-Brainer on OVER 8.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 23-6 in their last 29 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 100 runs in their last 14 games for an average of 7.1 runs per game.

Sean Manaea has allowed at least 3 runs in three consecutive starts coming into this one despite facing the Mariners and Marlins, two of the worst lineups in baseball.  This is a big step up in class for Manaea here.  He allowed 5 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of a 10-5 loss to the Diamondbacks in his lone start against them this season.

Eduardo Rodriquez is working his way back from injury and has been on a pitch count.  He will be making just his 4th start of the season.  He'll be facing a very good Mets lineup that scores 4.8 runs per game this season.  This is a big step up in class for him after facing the Marlins, Rockies and Guardians in his first three starts.  

The OVER is 20-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 27 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 20 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* Padres/Cardinals NL No-Brainer on OVER 8

It's going to be approaching 100 degrees in St. Louis tonight with light winds blowing out to center.  The ball should be flying out tonight in what should be a high-scoring affair as these two lineups crush these two starting pitchers.

The Padres are capable of covering this total on their own against Miles Mikolas, who is 8-10 with a 5.19 ERA in 26 starts this season.  Mikolas has allowed 14 earned runs in 19 2/3 innings in his last four starts coming in.

Dylan Cease has regressed since throwing a no-hitter.  He has allowed 11 runs, 7 earned, and 26 base runners in 17 innings in his last three starts.  Cease allowed 5 earned runs in 6 innings in his last start against the Cardinals.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* Interleague Tuesday Night BLOWOUT on New York Yankees -1.5 (-140)

The Yankees are scoring 5.1 runs per game this season and have scored a total of 39 runs in their last seven games for an average of 5.6 runs per game.  They are basically as healthy as they have been all season in their lineup and it is showing.

Speaking of healthy, Gerrit Cole finally has returned to form after battling injury earlier this season.  Cole has allowed just one earned run in 17 1/3 innings with 20 K's in his last three starts for a minuscule 0.52 ERA.  He has allowed just 2 earned runs in 12 innings in his last two starts against the Nationals as well.

The Yankees have a big advantage on the mound with Cole over Patrick Corbin, who is one of the worst starters in baseball.  Corbin is 3-12 with a 5.73 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 26 starts for the Nationals this season.  He has allowed 21 earned runs and 5 homers in 23 1/3 innings in his last five starts coming in.  He has allowed 6 homers in 18 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Yankees.  

The Yankees are 5-1 in their last six games overall with all five wins coming by 3 runs or more.  The Nationals are 4-8 in their last 12 games and have scored 2 runs or fewer seven times.  Bet the Yankees on the Run Line Tuesday.

15* Astros/Phillies Interleague ANNIHILATOR on OVER 8.5

Two hot offenses square off in this series between the Phillies and Astros.  Temps will be in the 80's with light winds blowing out to center, so the ball should be flying out in Game 2 in Philadelphia tonight.

The Astros have scored at least 5 runs in five of their last eight games overall and are scoring 4.6 runs per game on the season.  The Phillies are scoring 4.9 runs per game on the season after scoring a total of 25 runs in their last three games coming in.

Justin Verlander will be making his 2nd start back from injury since June 9th and will be on a pitch count.  Verlander has allowed 6 earned runs and 16 base runners in 10 innings in his last two starts against the Phillies.

Aaron Nola has allowed 23 homers in 26 starts this season as giving up the long ball has been his issue.  Nola has allowed 9 earned runs and 3 homers in 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Astros.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* NL Tuesday Night BLOWOUT on Chicago Cubs -113

The Cubs have scored a total of 50 runs in their last five games for an average of 10.0 runs per game.  They are absolutely raking at the plate right now, and they have the advantage on the mound over the Pirates tonight as well.

Justin Steele is 4-5 with a 3.07 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 21 starts for the Cubs this season.  He is in the midst of his best stretch of the year, allowing just 4 earned runs in 22 2/3 innings with 27 K's in his last four starts.

Jared Jones will be making his first start since July 3rd and will be on a pitch count.  This Pirates' bullpen got battered for 16 runs by the Cubs yesterday and will be short-handed.  Bet the Cubs Tuesday.

20* Cubs/Pirates NL Central No-Brainer on OVER 7.5

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this OVER 7.5 ticket between the Cubs and Pirates tonight.  Temperatures will be in the 90's with light winds blowing out to center, so the ball should be flying out.

The Cubs have scored a total of 50 runs in their last five games for an average of 10.0 runs per game.  The Pirates have scored a total of 27 runs in their last five games for an average of 5.4 runs per game.

Jared Jones will be making his first start since July 3rd and will be on a pitch count.  This Pirates bullpen got battered for 16 runs by the Cubs yesterday and will be short-handed.

Justin Steele has allowed 16 earned runs and 5 homers in 12 2/3 innings in his last three starts against the Pirates, who have just had his number.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Padres/Cardinals OVER 9

It's going to be approaching 100 degrees in St. Louis tonight with light winds blowing out to left-center.  The ball should be flying out tonight in what should be a high-scoring affair as these two lineups crush these two below-average starting pitchers.

Randy Vasquez is 3-6 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 17 starts for the Padres this season with just 53 K's in 81 2/3  innings.  Kyle Gibson is 7-5 with a 4.22 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 24 starts for the Cardinals this season.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Yankees/Nationals OVER 9

Temps will be approaching 90 in Washington tonight and the ball should be flying out.  I'll gladly back the OVER in a matchup between two starting pitchers that I'm just not that fond of.

Mitchell Parker has allowed 10 earned runs, 2 homers and 18 base runners in 10 innings in his last two starts.  Now he must face a potent Yankees lineup that is about as healthy as they have been all season.  The Yankees are scoring 5.1 runs per game this season and have scored a total of 34 runs in their last six games.

The Nationals have scored at least 5 runs in four of their last seven games.  They should do some damage against Nestor Cortes, who is 7-10 with a 4.00 ERA in 26 starts for the Yankees this season.  Cortes has allowed 24 earned runs in 37 1/3 innings in his last seven starts for a 5.79 ERA.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* Astros/Phillies Interleague ANNIHILATOR on OVER 8

Two hot offenses square off in this series between the Phillies and Astros.  Temps will be in the 80's with light winds blowing out to right-center, so the ball should be flying out in Game 1 in Philadelphia tonight.

The Astros have scored at least 5 runs in five of their last seven games overall and are scoring 4.6 runs per game on the season.  The Phillies are scoring 4.9 runs per game on the season after scoring a total of 22 runs in their last two games coming in.

The Phillies are capable of covering this total on their own against Ronel Blanco, who allowed 5 earned runs and 10 base runners in 3 2/3 innings to the Red Sox in his last start.  Regression has really hit Blanco hard in recent starts.

I think the Astros will do enough off of Zack Wheeler to contribute to cashing this OVER 8 ticket.  Wheeler has allowed 12 earned runs and 6 homers in 31 innings in his last five starts coming in.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* Interleague TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Phillies/Royals OVER 9

Temps will be in the 90's with 15 MPH winds blowing out to left field today at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.  The ball will be flying out of the park again today.  The OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings with 11 or more combined runs in all five. 

The Royals are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season while the Phillies are scoring 4.8 runs per game.  These are two of the best offenses in baseball.  The Royals have scored at least 5 runs in six of their last eight games overall.  The Phillies just hung 11 runs on the Royals yesterday.

Kolby Allard is 10-24 with a 5.97 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in his career in the big leagues.  Regression has hit Seth Lugo hard lately.  Lugo has allowed 20 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings in his last five starts for a 5.87 ERA.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Diamondbacks/Red Sox OVER 9.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.4 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 93 runs in their last 13 games for an average of 7.2 runs per game.  The OVER is 19-6-1 in Diamondbacks last 26 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 19 of them.

The Boston Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 23-8-1 OVER in their last 32 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 25 of those 32 games.  The Red Sox are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season and they have one of the worst bullpens in baseball.

Merrill Kelly will be making his 3rd start back from injury.  He was shaky in his first two allowing 8 earned runs and 15 base runners in 10 innings to the Rays and Phillies.  I don't expect it to go much better for him today at hitter-friendly Fenway Park.

Regression has hit Tanner Houck hard since being named an All-Star.  Houck has allowed 26 earned runs in 49 1/3 innings in his last nine starts for a 4.74 ERA.  He allowed 4 earned runs and 2 homers in 4 innings in his lone career start against Arizona.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Saturday Late-Night BAILOUT on Rays/Dodgers OVER 7.5

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back to near full strength offensively and one of the best offenses in baseball when that's the case.  They have scored a total of 21 runs in their last three games and will do the heavy lifting tonight in us cashing this OVER 7.5 ticket.

The Tampa Bay Rays have gone 5-1 in their last six games and have scored at least 4 runs in four of them.  They will do enough against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers to get this OVER 7.5 ticket home.

Kershaw has been on a pitch count and this Dodgers bullpen will be tested today.  Kershaw allowed 4 earned runs in 5 innings in his last start against the Rays.  But Taj Bradley has struggled lately for the Rays, allowing 18 earned runs and 5 homers in 20 innings in his last four starts for a 8.10 ERA.

Temps will be in the 70's with 10 MPH winds blowing out to center to aid us in cashing this OVER 7.5 ticket tonight.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

20* Phillies/Royals Interleague No-Brainer on OVER 9

The Royals are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season while the Phillies are scoring 4.8 runs per game.  These are two of the best offenses in baseball.  With temps in the 90's and 13 MPH winds blowing out to left in Kansas City tonight, the ball should be flying out of the park.

The Royals have scored at least 5 runs in six of their last seven games overall.  Ranger Suarez returns from the IL today and hasn't pitched since July 22nd.  He will be on a pitch count.  Suarez has allowed 18 earned runs in 21 innings in his last four starts coming in.

Brady Singer has allowed 10 earned runs and 27 base runners in 16 2/3 innings in his last three starts for the Royals.  I expect the Phillies to get their bats going against him today to help contribute to us cashing this OVER ticket.

The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings with 11 or more combined runs in all four.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

20* DBacks/Red Sox Interleague No-Brainer on OVER 9.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.3 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 89 runs in their last 12 games for an average of 7.4 runs per game.  The OVER is 19-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 25 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 19 of them.

The Boston Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 23-7-1 OVER in their last 31 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 25 of those 31 games.  The Red Sox are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season and they have one of the worst bullpens in baseball.

Zac Gallen is having a down year at 9-6 with a 3.85 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 21 starts.  Gallen has allowed 27 earned runs in 46 1/3 innings for a 5.24 ERA in his last nine starts.

Kutter Crawford has really struggled of late for the Red Sox and now he must face the hottest offense in baseball.  Crawford has allowed 29 earned runs and a whopping 14 homers in 29 1/3 innings in his last six starts for a 8.90 ERA.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday Afternoon BLOWOUT on Milwaukee Brewers -124

The Milwaukee Brewers are 74-54 this season and have the best run differential (+108) in the National League.  They have been one of the most underrated teams in all of baseball, and they should be bigger favorites over the lowly Oakland A's today.

For starters, the Brewers have a big advantage on the mound today.  Colin Rea is 11-4 with a 3.52 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 135 1/3 innings for the Brewers this season.  Rea has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in 12 of his last 15 starts.

Joe Boyle is 3-5 with a 6.21 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in nine starts for the A's this season.  Boyle has allowed 26 earned runs and 29 walks in 37 2/3 innings.  The Brewers scored 11 runs yesterday and should hang another big number on Boyle and company today.

The A's have been held to 3 runs or fewer in four consecutive games, including 2 runs or fewer in three of them and a total of 7 runs in those four games.  Bet the Brewers Saturday.

15* MLB Friday Late-Night BAILOUT on Rays/Dodgers OVER 8.5

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back to near full strength offensively and one of the best offenses in baseball when that's the case.  They just scored 14 runs in their last two games against the Mariners and two of their best starting pitchers coming into this series.

The Tampa Bay Rays are heating up at the plate winners of five straight while scoring at least 4 runs in four of those five victories.  I think both offenses stay hot tonight against these two gas can starting pitchers, especially with the forecast calling for 10 MPH winds blowing out to straightaway center.

Bobby Miller is 1-3 with an 8.02 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in eight starts for the Dodgers this season.  He has allowed 30 earned runs, 9 homers and 19 walks in 33 2/3 innings.  He'll be opposed by Tyler Alexander, who is 5-3 with a 5.17 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in six starts and 10 relief appearances for the Rays this season.  Alexander has allowed 44 earned runs and 16 homers in 76 2/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* Phillies/Royals Interleague No-Brainer on OVER 9

The Royals are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season while the Phillies are scoring 4.8 runs per game.  These are two of the best offenses in baseball, and I expect both lineups to have success today against these two starting pitchers.

The Royals have scored at least 5 runs in five of their last six games overall and will be licking their chops tonight.  They get to face Taijuan Walker, who is 3-4 with a 5.69 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 12 starts for the Phillies this season while allowing 15 homers in 61 2/3 innings.

Michael Wacha is having another solid year for the Royals, but I expect the Phillies to get to him tonight.  Wacha has allowed 5 homers in his last 5 starts.  He allowed 3 earned runs, one homer and 10 base runners in 4 innings to the Phillies in his last start against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* DBacks/Red Sox Interleague No-Brainer on OVER 9.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.3 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 77 runs in their last 11 games for an average of 7.0 runs per game.  The OVER is 18-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 24 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 18 of them.

The Boston Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 22-7-1 OVER in their last 30 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 24 of those 30 games.  The Red Sox are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season.

Both starting pitchers have struggled overall this season and will continue to struggle today against these two hot lineups.  Brayan Bello is 11-5 with a 4.80 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 23 starts for the Red Sox.  Ryne Nelson is 8-6 with a 4.35 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 21 starts for the Diamondbacks.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Mets/Padres OVER 7

Both the New York Mets and San Diego Padres are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season as two of the best offenses in the National League.  The Mets have scored at least 4 runs in eight of their last nine games.  The Padres have scored at least 4 runs in five of their last seven games, including 7 runs or more three times.

The Padres are capable of covering this total on their own against Luis Severino.  He has allowed at least 4 earned runs in three of his last four starts while not making it past the 5th inning in three of them.

Dylan Cease has struggled since throwing a no-hitter a few weeks ago.  He has allowed 8 runs, 5 earned, 2 homers and 16 base runners in 10 2/3 innings in his last two starts against the Marlins and Rockies.  Cease allowed 7 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of a 11-6 loss to the Mets in his lone start against them this season on June 16th.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Astros/Orioles OVER 8

The Orioles are scoring 5.0 runs per game while the Astros are scoring 4.6 runs per game this season.  These are two of the best offenses in the American League currently, and this total of 8 is too low today.

Spencer Arrighetti is 5-11 with a 5.20 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 22 starts for the Astros this season.  He has allowed 6 homers in his last four starts.  This is a very tough spot for the rookie on the road against one of the best offenses in baseball.

Corbin Burnes continues to get too much respect from the books.  He has allowed 15 earned runs, 3 homers and 26 base runners in 15 innings in his last three starts coming in.  Burnes has allowed 9 earned runs and 6 homers in 12 innings in his last two starts against Houston.  

The Astros and Orioles have combined for at least 9 runs in nine of their last 11 meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

20* AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Guardians/Yankees OVER 8

There will be 10-15 MPH winds blowing out to center at Yankee Stadium tonight.  That's bad news for these two gas can starting pitchers in what should be an absolute slug fest tonight after the 12-inning marathon last night that taxed both bullpens.

Joey Cantillo is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in three starts for the Guardians this season.  He has allowed 9 earned runs, 4 homers and 21 base runners in 13 innings.

Nestor Cortes has allowed at least 3 earned runs in seven of his last nine starts.  He has allowed 24 earned runs and 6 homers in 30 1/3 innings in his last six starts for a 7.12 ERA.  Cortes allowed 4 earned runs and 2 homers in 4 innings of an 8-7 loss to the Guardians in his lone start against them this season.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.3 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 67 runs in their last 10 games for an average of 6.7 runs per game.  They are capable of covering this total on their own like they did in Game 1 in a 9-6 win over the Marlins.

But Miami is a much better offensive team than they get credit for.  The Marlins have scored at least 5 runs in five of their last nine games overall.  They are 69-55-2 OVER in all games this season.  They have a terrible staff and bullpen and give up 5.1 runs per game.

Two gas can starting pitchers go tonight.  Roddery Munoz is 2-7 with a 5.88 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 15 starts for the Marlins this season.  He has allowed a whopping 22 homers in 78 innings.  Jordan Montgomery is 8-6 with a 6.25 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 18 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.

The OVER is 17-5-1 in Diamondbacks last 23 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 17 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Twins/Padres OVER 8

The Twins are scoring 4.9 runs per game while the Padres are scoring 4.8 runs per game as these are two of the best offenses in baseball.  This is a very low total of 8 given what these two offenses are capable of up against these two gas can starting pitchers.

Rookie Simeon Woods-Richardson is 4-3 with a 3.77 ERA in 21 starts for the Twins this season.  He has allowed 13 earned runs and 4 homers in 19 1/3 innings in his last four starts coming in for a 6.05 ERA.

Matt Waldron is 7-10 with a 4.29 ERA in 25 starts for the Padres this season.  Waldron has allowed 18 earned runs and 5 homers in 19 2/3 innings in his last four starts coming in for an 8.24 ERA.

The Twins and Padres have combined for at least 7 runs in nine of their last 11 meetings.  There are expected to be 10-15 MPH winds blowing out to right-center in San Diego tonight.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* NL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Brewers/Cardinals OVER 7.5

The Milwaukee Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season with one of the most underrated offenses in baseball.  This is a very low total for a game involving the Brewers.

The Cardinals have been an average offensive team, but they should get their bats going against gas can Frankie Montas tonight.  Montas is 5-8 with a 4.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 22 starts for the Brewers this season.

The Cardinals traded for Erick Fedde from the White Sox.  While he was decent in Chicago, it has been a struggle for him of late.  Fedde has allowed 15 earned runs and 7 homers in 26 1/3 innings in his last five starts coming in.  He allowed 4 earned runs and 13 base runners in 5 innings of a 12-5 loss to the Brewers in his lone start against them this season.

The OVER is 7-0 in Montas' last seven starts with 9 or more combined runs in all seven.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* Interleague TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Orioles/Mets OVER 8

The Baltimore Orioles are scoring 5.0 runs per game while the New York Mets are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season.  This total of 8 is too low for a game involving these two offenses up against these two suspect starting pitchers.

Dean Kremer is 5-9 with a 4.48 ERA in 17 starts for the Orioles this season.  Kremer has allowed 10 earned runs and 24 base runners in 15 1/3 innings in his last three starts coming in.

Jose Quintana is 6-8 with a 4.26 ERA in 24 starts for the Mets this season.  Quintana has allowed 12 earned runs and 24 base runners in 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts coming in despite facing three of the worst offenses in baseball in the Angels, Mariners and A's.  

The OVER is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings with 9 or more combined runs in 10 of those 14 games.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Diamondbacks/Marlins OVER 7.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.3 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 64 runs in their last nine games for an average of 7.1 runs per game.  They are capable of covering this total on their own like they did in Game 1 yesterday in a 9-6 win over the Marlins.

But Miami is a much better offensive team than they get credit for.  The Marlins have scored at least 5 runs in five of their last eight games overall.  They are 69-54-2 OVER in all games this season.  They have a terrible staff and bullpen and give up 5.1 runs per game.

Eduardo Rodriquez will be making just his 3rd start of the season.  He has allowed 6 earned runs and 2 homers in 10 2/3 innings. Edward Cabrera is an absolute gas can for the Marlins.  He is 2-4 with a 5.76 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 13 starts this season while allowing 38 earned runs and 11 homers in 59 1/3 innings.

The OVER is 17-4-1 in Diamondbacks last 22 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 17 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Monday Late-Night BAILOUT on Twins/Padres OVER 7

The Twins are scoring 4.9 runs per game while the Padres are scoring 4.8 runs per game as these are two of the best offenses in baseball.  This is a very low total of 7 given what these two offenses are capable of.

Rookie Zebbie Matthews will be making just his 2nd start of the season for the Twins.  Michael King is having a solid season, but he is also getting too much respect here.  He isn't used to eating up this many innings and regression will hit him sooner rather than later.

The Twins and Padres have combined for at least 7 runs in seven of their last nine meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* Red Sox/Astros AL No-Brainer on OVER 8

The Boston Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 20-6-1 OVER in their last 27 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 22 of those 27 games.  The Red Sox are scoring 5.0 runs per game while the Astros are scoring 4.6 runs per game.

The Astros and Red Sox have combined for at least 8 runs in 10 consecutive meetings, including 9 runs or more in nine of those.  That makes for a 9-0-1 system backing the OVER pertaining to this 8-run total.

Yusei Kikuchi does not enjoy facing the Red Sox, allowing 15 earned runs and 7 homers in 12 2/3 innings in his last three starts against them.  Regression has hit Tanner Houck hard since the All-Star Break.  He has allowed 24 earned runs in 43 1/3 innings for a 4.98 ERA in his last eight starts.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* Orioles/Mets Interleague No-Brainer on OVER 8.5

The Baltimore Orioles are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season while the New York Mets are scoring 4.8 runs per game.  These are two of the best offenses in baseball, and the result should be a slug fest tonight in New York.

Trevor Rogers has been an absolute gas can all season.  He is 2-11 with a 4.89 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 24 starts between the Marlins and Orioles.  Rogers has allowed 12 earned runs and 27 base runners in 14 1/3 innings in his three starts since getting traded to Baltimore.

David Peterson is having a solid season for the Mets but he is fortunate to have a 3.04 ERA in 13 starts when you consider he has a 1.39 WHIP and just 56 K's in 71 innings.  Regression will hit him, especially taking a big step up in class here against the Orioles.

The OVER is 5-1 in the last five meetings.  The OVER is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings with 9 or more combined runs in 10 of those 13 games.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* Interleague GAME OF THE MONTH on Arizona Diamondbacks -110

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be highly motivated for a victory after losing the first two games of this series to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Diamondbacks are 18-5 in their last 23 games overall and not only motivated to make the postseason, but to catch the Dodgers in the NL West as well.

Reinforcements are on the way as Merrill Kelly just returned from injury and allowed just 2 earned runs in 5 innings to the Phillies in his last start. He should only get stronger as the season goes on.

Drew Rasmussen will be making just his 2nd start of the season for the Rays. He allowed 3 earned runs in one innings of a 7-5 loss to the Orioles on August 10th. Bet the Diamondbacks Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Red Sox/Orioles OVER 9

The Boston Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 20-5-1 OVER in their last 26 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 22 of those 26 games.  The Baltimore Orioles are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season behind one of the best offenses in baseball.

Regression has hit Kutter Crawford hard in recent weeks.  Crawford has allowed a whopping 26 earned runs and 13 homers in 24 innings in his last five starts coming in.  He allowed 5 earned runs in 6 innings to the Orioles in his last start against them as well. The Orioles will do the heavy lifting as we easily cash this OVER 9 ticket. Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

20* AL East GAME OF THE MONTH on Baltimore Orioles -125

The Baltimore Orioles will be highly motivated for a victory after losing the first two games of this series to the Boston Red Sox. They will avoid the sweep today due to their big advantage on the mound.

Albert Suarez is 5-4 with a 3.39 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 90 1/3 innings this season. Suarez held the Red Sox to 2 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings in his lone career start against them.

Regression has hit Kutter Crawford hard in recent weeks. Crawford has allowed a whopping 26 earned runs and 13 homers in 24 innings in his last five starts coming in. He allowed 5 earned runs in 6 innings to the Orioles in his last start against them as well. Bet the Orioles Sunday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Dodgers/Cardinals OVER 8

The Dodgers are back to near full strength offensively and one of the most potent offenses in baseball when that's the case. They have scored at least 4 runs in nine consecutive games.

The Dodgers and Cardinals have combined for at least 9 runs in seven consecutive meetings, making for a 7-0 system backing the OVER. Miller and Pallante are both overmatched starters in this one. Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

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

The Boston Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 20-4-1 OVER in their last 25 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 22 of those 25 games.  The Baltimore Orioles are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season behind one of the best offenses in baseball.

This total is too short tonight when you consider there will be 11 MPH winds blowing out to left in Baltimore today.  The OVER is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings with 11 or more combined runs in five of them. Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* NL Saturday Total DOMINATOR on Marlins/Mets OVER 8.5

The forecast is going to aid us in cashing this OVER 8.5 ticket between the Marlins and Mets today. There will be 13 MPH winds blowing out to left with temps in the 80's at Citi Field.

Max Meyer has allowed 14 earned runs and 4 homers in 15 1/3 innings in his last three starts. Luis Severino has allowed 14 earned runs and 5 homers in 13 innings in his last three starts. Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on DBacks/Rays OVER 7.5

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.3 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 47 runs in their last six games.  They are capable of covering this total on their own today.

The OVER is 15-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 19 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 15 of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* Braves/Angels MLB Late-Night BAILOUT on Atlanta -134

The Atlanta Braves have a big advantage at the plate over the Los Angeles Angels tonight. They have scored at least 5 runs in six of their last nine games overall. The Angels have been held to 2 runs or fewer in five of their last nine games.

I like what I've seen from Spencer Schwellenbach, who is 4-5 with a 3.95 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 12 starts for the Braves this season. He has allowed just 5 earned runs and 16 base runners in 20 innings with 28 K's in his last three starts coming in. Bet the Braves Friday.

15* Guardians/Brewers Interleague ANNIHILATOR on OVER 8

Two gas can starting pitchers go tonight against two of the most underrated lineups in baseball. The Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game while the Guardians are scoring 4.6 runs per game this season.

Gavin Williams is 2-4 with a 4.38 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in eight starts for the Guardians this season. Williams has allowed 7 earned runs and 2 homers in 10 innings in his last two starts coming in.

Aaron Civale is 3-8 with a 5.02 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 23 starts this season. He has allowed 7 earned runs and 2 homers in 10 1/3 innings in his last two starts coming in. Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.3 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 43 runs in their last five games.  They are capable of covering this total on their own today.

The OVER is 14-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 18 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 14 of them. Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* DBacks/Rays Interleague ANNIHILATOR on Arizona -102

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.3 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 43 runs in their last five games. The Diamondbacks are 18-3 in their last 21 games overall and rolling right now.

The Tampa Bay Rays are all but eliminated from the playoffs after being big sellers at the deadline. This is a cold Tampa Bay offense right now as well.

Ryne Nelson should hold the Rays in check. He has allowed 4 earned runs or fewer in eight consecutive starts, including one earned run or fewer four times. Bet the Diamondbacks Friday.

20* NL East TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Nationals/Phillies OVER 9

Patrick Corbin is 2-12 with a 5.98 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 24 starts this season. Corbin has allowed 18 earned runs and 4 homers in 13 innings in his last three starts. He has also allowing 11 earned runs in 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts against Philadelphia.

The Phillies are capable of covering this total on their own considering they have scored 22 runs in their last two games. But the Nationals should get to Aaron Nola as well. Nola has allowed 7 earned runs and 3 homers in 11 innings in his last two starts. Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* Twins/Rangers AL ANNIHILATOR on OVER 8

The Minnesota Twins have one of the most potent offenses in baseball.  They are scoring 4.9 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 22 runs in their last three games.  The Texas Rangers have scored at least 4 runs in five consecutive games.  Both teams will get 4-plus runs today.

Bailey Ober is 12-5 with a 3.52 ERA in 22 starts for the Twins this season.  Ober has allowed 7 earned runs and 3 homers in 9 innings in his last two starts against Texas.

Cody Bradford is making his way back from injury making just his 3rd start since April.  Bradford has allowed 4 earned runs and 2 homers in 8 2/3 innings in his last two starts coming in.  He will be on a pitch count, and the Twins will get into this awful Texas bullpen early.

The Twins and Rangers have combined for at least 8 runs in eight of their last 10 meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

20* AL East TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Red Sox/Orioles OVER 8.5

The Boston Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 19-3-1 OVER in their last 23 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 12 consecutive games and 21 of those 23 games.  The Baltimore Orioles are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season behind one of the best offenses in baseball.  This total is too short tonight.

Nick Pivetta is 5-7 with a 4.44 ERA in 18 starts for the Red Sox this season.  He has allowed 12 earned runs and 6 homers in 14 innings in his last three starts coming in.

Zach Eflin is one of the most overrated starters in baseball.  He is 8-7 with a 3.83 ERA in 22 starts between the Orioles and Rays this season.  Eflin has allowed 9 earned runs and 3 homers in 15 innings in his last three starts against Boston.

The OVER is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings with 11 or more combined runs in four of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* Dodgers/Brewers NL ANNIHILATOR on OVER 9

The Los Angeles Dodgers are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season.  They just got Mookie Betts back from injury and are almost back to full strength offensively.  They have scored at least 4 runs in six consecutive games.

The Milwaukee Brewers are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season behind one of the most underrated offenses in baseball.  They have scored a total of 50 runs in their last eight games for an average of 6.3 runs per game.  Both offenses should have their way against these two starting pitchers tonight.

Frankie Montas is 5-8 with a 5.10 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 21 starts for the Brewers and Reds this season.  Montas has allowed 22 earned runs and 6 homers in 25 innings in his last five starts coming in. Montas has allowed 15 earned runs and 6 homers in 11 2/3 innings in his last three starts against the Dodgers.

Walker Buehler is 1-4 with a 5.84 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in eight starts for the Dodgers this season.  He will be making his first start since June 18th as he works his way back from injury.  Buehler will be on a pitch count, meaning the Brewers should get into the Dodgers' bullpen early.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* Cubs/Guardians Interleague ANNIHILATOR on OVER 8.5

The offenses should have their way against these two suspect starting pitchers in Game 3 between the Cubs and Guardians tonight.  I'm expecting both teams to get 4-plus runs to cash this OVER 8.5 ticket.

James Taillon has allowed 12 earned runs, 5 homers and 22 base runners in 15 1/3 innings in his last three starts for the Cubs.  He allowed 6 runs, 4 earned, in 5 innings of an 8-6 loss to the Guardians in his last start against them.

Alex Cobb will be making just his 2nd start of the season for the Guardians and will be on a pitch count.  His first was ugly as he allowed 5 runs, 4 earned, and 10 base runners in 4 2/3 innings of a 6-3 loss to the Twins on August 9th.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* Interleague TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Nationals/Orioles OVER 8.5

The Baltimore Orioles are scoring 5.1 runs per game this season with one of the best offenses in baseball.  The Washington Nationals have scored at least 4 runs in six of their last seven games overall.  I expect both offenses to get 4-plus runs against these two gas can starting pitchers tonight.

DJ Herz is 2-4 with a 4.41 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 11 starts for the Nationals this season.  Herz hasn't made it past the 5th inning in any of his last five starts, so the Orioles are likely to get into this suspect Washington bullpen early.

Dean Kremer is 4-9 with a 4.70 ERA in 16 starts for the Orioles this season.  Kremer has allowed 9 earned runs in 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts coming in.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* AL Wednesday Total DOMINATOR on Rangers/Red Sox OVER 9

The Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 18-3-1 OVER in their last 22 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 11 consecutive games and 20 of those 22 games.  Two gas can starting pitchers go tonight in what should be a slug fest between the Red Sox and Rangers.

Regression has hit Tanner Houck hard in recent starts.  He has allowed 22 earned runs and 6 homers in 36 1/3 innings in his last seven starts for a 5.45 ERA during this span.  One of those starts came against Texas on August 3rd when Houck allowed 6 earned runs, 2 homers and 10 base runners in 5 innings of a 7-4 defeat.

Dane Dunning is 4-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 12 starts and eight relief appearances for the Rangers this season.  The Rangers will be making this a bullpen game, and their bullpen has been absolutely rocked in recent weeks.

The OVER is 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings with 9 or more combined runs in all seven.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* NL Wednesday Total DOMINATOR on Rockies/Diamondbacks OVER 9

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.2 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 32 runs in their last four games.  The OVER is 13-3-1 in Diamondbacks last 17 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 13 of them.  The Rockies have scored a total of 30 runs in their last five games.

Both offenses should have their way against these two gas can starting pitchers today.  Tanner Gordon is 0-3 with a 6.15 ERA in five starts for the Rockies this season while allowing 18 earned runs and 7 homers in 26 1/3 innings.

Jordan Montgomery is one of the most overrated starters in baseball, and it's amazing that the Diamondbacks keep sending him out there.  Montgomery is 7-6 with a 6.37 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 17 starts this season.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* NL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Pirates/Padres OVER 8

The OVER is 10-5 in Padres last 15 games overall.  They are the hottest team in baseball since the All-Star Break.  They have scored at least 6 runs in 12 of their last 15 games overall.

The OVER is 10-5 in Pirates last 15 games overall.  They have scored at least 4 runs in 12 of their last 16 games overall.  This total of 8 is very low tonight for a game involving these two offenses.

Regression has hit Luis Ortiz hard recently.  Ortiz has allowed 13 earned runs and 20 base runners in 16 1/3 innings in his last three starts.  He just faced the Padres in his last start and allowed 4 earned runs in 6 innings of a 7-6 defeat.  Ortiz has now allowed 8 earned runs and 4 homers in 10 2/3 innings in two career starts against San Diego.

Michael King also faced the Pirates in his last start and it did not go well for him.  He allowed 4 runs and 8 base runners in 5 innings of a 9-8 victory on August 7th.  So both lineups will have the advantage having just seen these two starters less than a week ago.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks are scoring 5.2 runs per game this season.  They have scored a total of 28 runs in their last three games.  The OVER is 13-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 16 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 13 of them.

Arizona should stay hot at the plate against Austin Gomber, who is 3-8 with a 4.92 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 22 starts for the Rockies this season.  Gomber has allowed 18 earned runs and 8 homers in 24 1/3 innings in his last five starts.  Gomber has allowed 12 earned runs, 4 homers and 27 base runners in 16 innings in his last three starts against Arizona.

The Rockies have scored a total of 27 runs in their last four games.  They should do enough against Eduardo Rodriquez, who will be making just his 2nd start of the season for the Diamondbacks.  Rodriquez threw only 65 pitches and allowed 3 earned runs and 2 homers in 5 2/3 innings against the Guardians in his first start back from injury.  He will be on a pitch count again today.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Undervalued Underdog on Chicago White Sox +250

The New York Yankees are 2-4 in their last six games overall.  That includes losses to the White Sox as -340 favorites, to the Angels as -245 favorites and to the Angels as -225 favorites.  They should not be -300 favorites against the White Sox today.

Nestor Cortes has no business being a -300 favorite against anyone right now.  Cortes has allowed 24 earned runs, 6 homers and 45 base runners in 22 1/3 innings in his last five starts for a 9.67 ERA.  The White Sox just busted out for 12 runs yesterday and should stay hot against Cortes today.

Jonathan Cannon has been one of the bright spots for the White Sox this season.  Cannon has posted a 3.91 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 12 starts and two relief appearances.  He has been very sharp in his last three starts, allowing just 4 earned runs in 19 innings for a 1.89 ERA.  The value on Cannon and Chicago is too good to pass up today.  Bet the White Sox Tuesday.

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

Two of the best lineups in the American League today square off against two starting pitchers that are getting too much respect.  The Twins are scoring 4.9 runs per game while the Royals are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season, so this total of 8 is pretty low given these two offenses.

Zebby Matthews will be making his MLB debut for the Twins tonight.  While Matthews dominated at the A and AA levels, he has pitched to a 5.68 ERA in four starts at Triple-A.  I don't expect it to go well for him tonight in his first start in the majors.

Regression has hit Seth Lugo hard in recent starts.  He has allowed 13 runs, 11 earned, and 22 base runners in 19 2/3 innings in his last three starts coming in.  This will be Minnesota's 3rd time seeing him this season and they will be ready for him.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Rangers/Red Sox OVER 10

The Red Sox are a dead nuts OVER team, going 17-3-1 OVER in their last 21 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 10 consecutive games and 19 of those 21 games.  Two gas can starting pitchers go tonight in what should be a slug fest between the Red Sox and Rangers.

Jose Urena is 42-76 with a 4.78 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in his career in the big leagues.  Urena just faced the Red Sox on August 2nd and allowed 7 earned runs and 10 base runners in 4 innings of an 11-6 loss.

Kutter Crawford was opposite Urena on August 2nd and allowed 5 earned runs and 4 homers in 5 1/3 innings of that 11-6 win.  Regression has really hit Crawford hard of late as he has allowed a whopping 22 earned runs and 13 homers in 18 2/3 innings in his last four starts coming in.

The OVER is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings with 9 or more combined runs in all six.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Nationals/Orioles OVER 9

The Baltimore Orioles are scoring 5.1 runs per game this season with one of the best offenses in baseball.  The Washington Nationals have scored at least 4 runs in five of their last six games overall.  I expect both offenses to have their way against these two gas can starting pitchers tonight.

Jake Irvin has really struggled of late as regression has hit him hard.  Irvin has allowed 25 earned runs and 10 homers in 33 innings for a 6.82 ERA in his last six starts.

Trevor Rogers is 2-10 with a 4.71 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 23 starts between the Orioles and Marlins this season.  Rogers has allowed 7 earned runs, 3 homers and 17 base runners in 13 innings in his last three starts against Washington.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.