20* MLB Wednesday Total DOMINATOR on Cubs/Nationals OVER 9.5

The Nationals are 64-52-5 OVER in all games this season.  They are scoring 5.4 runs per game and allowing 5.2 runs per game.  The Cubs are scoring 5.2 runs per game and have been red hot at the plate of late.  They have scored at least 5 runs in six of their last eight games overall.

The Cubs will stay hot at the plate against rookie Zak Kent, who will be making his MLB debut for the Nationals.  Kent is backed by a poor Washington bullpen with a 4.82 ERA this season and a 5.32 ERA at home.

But the Nationals should hang a big number on the Cubs, too.  David Peterson is the weakest link in this Chicago rotation.  He is 6-7 with a 5.35 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 15 starts and eight relief appearances this season.  He has allowed 63 earned runs and 159 base runners in 106 innings.  Peterson has allowed 8 earned runs and 15 base runners in 8 2/3 innings in two starts against the Nationals in 2026 alone.

The Cubs and Nationals have combined for at least 9 runs in each of their last five meetings.  They combined for 14 runs in Game 1 Tuesday, and it should be more of the same in Game 2 today.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* MLB Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (-130)

The Tampa Bay Rays are 8-0 in their last eight games overall to improve to 73-46 on the season with the best record in the American League.  They have six wins by multiple runs during this 8-game winning streak, including a 10-6 win over the A's in Game 1 and a 12-4 win over the A's in Game 2 of this series.  It should be another blowout victory in their favor tonight.

The A's are extremely banged up offensively and have the worst staff in baseball.  The A's are 7-31 in their last 38 games overall with 23 losses by multiple runs during this stretch.  They are allowing 5.8 runs per game this season.

The Rays have a big advantage on the mound today with ace Drew Rasmussen, who is 11-5 with a 2.75 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 22 starts this season, including 4-2 with a 2.73 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 11 road starts.  Rasmussen is 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA and 0.57 WHIP in four career starts against the A's, allowing just 6 earned runs and 12 base runners in 21 innings.

Jack Perkins has been a dumpster fire for the A's this season.  He is 2-8 with a 7.04 ERA in 10 starts and 18 relief appearances, allowing 60 earned runs and 15 homers in 76 2/3 innings.  Perkins is 1-4 with a 7.20 ERA at home this season, allowing 36 earned runs and 10 homers in 45 innings.  The A's have the worst bullpen in baseball with a 5.85 ERA on the season and a 7.40 ERA at home.  Bet the Rays on the Run Line Wednesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Late-Night BAILOUT on Royals/Dodgers OVER 8

The Royals and Dodgers both blew through their bullpens last night in a 6-5 win by the Dodgers that saw 11 combined runs.  The Royals and Dodgers have now combined for at least 9 runs in seven of their last 10 meetings.

Michael Wacha is 2-5 with a 3.87 ERA in 13 road starts for the Royals this season.  Wacha does not enjoy facing the Dodgers, going 1-4 with a 8.73 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in five career road starts against them while allowing 22 earned runs in 22 2/3 innings.  He has allowed a whopping 20 earned runs and 7 homers in 11 1/3 innings in his last three starts against the Dodgers for a 15.89 ERA.

Blake Snell will be on a pitch count as he makes just his 2nd start of the season and his 1st since May 9th.  Snell is a notorious slow starter and gets stronger the more reps he gets.  I expect Snell to get shelled tonight, and for this depleted Dodgers bullpen to be in a world of hurt after using all of their top arms last night.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Night BLOWOUT on Texas Rangers -137

The Texas Rangers have gone 5-1 in their last six games overall while scoring at least 4 runs in five of those six games.  They have pulled within 0.5 games of the Astros for 1st place in the AL West.  They have a lot to play for unlike the Los Angeles Angels, who are 3-10 in their last 13 games overall and have the worst record in all of baseball at 45-74 on the season.  They were big sellers at the deadline to boot.

The Rangers should stay hot at the plate against Ryan Johnson, who has been an absolute gas can for the Angels this season.  Johnson is 2-6 with a 7.11 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 10 starts and three relief appearances this season, allowing 40 earned runs and 13 homers in 50 2/3 innings.

Cody Bradford will be making his 2nd start of the season for the Rangers.  He fired 4 1/3 shutout innings with 5 K's in a 6-0 win over the Giants in his first start on August 5th.  Texas should be able to stretch him out even further today.  Bet the Rangers Tuesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Cubs/Nationals OVER 9

The Nationals are 63-52-5 OVER in all games this season.  They are scoring 5.4 runs per game and allowing 5.2 runs per game.  The Cubs are scoring 5.2 runs per game and have been red hot at the plate of late.  They have scored at least 5 runs in five of their last seven games overall.

The Cubs will stay hot at the plate against Jake Irvin, who is 2-5 with a 5.23 ERA in 13 starts this season, including 0-3 with a 6.65 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in five home starts.  Irvin does not enjoy facing the Cubs, going 1-4 with a 9.82 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in his last five starts against them while allowing 24 earned runs and 9 homers in 22 innings.

Shota Imanaga is 8-9 with a 3.66 ERA in 23 starts for the Cubs this season while allowing 25 homers.  Imanaga allowed 4 earned runs and 8 base runners in 5 innings of a 6-3 loss to the Nationals in his lone start against them this season.  

The Cubs and Nationals have combined for at least 9 runs in each of their last four meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Rockies/Diamondbacks OVER 8.5

The Rockies and Diamondbacks have combined for at least 9 runs in six of their last nine meetings, and 10 runs or more five times.  This total of 8.5 is too short tonight.  The Rockies have scored at least 8 runs in four of their last eight games overall.  The Diamondbacks have scored at last 4 runs in seven of their last 10 games overall.

Rookie Gabriel Hughes is 0-3 with a 4.25 ERA this season for the Rockies.  He is 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in two road starts.  Hughes has allowed 8 earned runs in 10 1/3 innings in his last two starts coming in.  The Rockies have a 4.96 ERA as a bullpen this season.

Mike Soroka returns from the IL tonight making his first start since June 19th.  It's safe to say he will be on a pitch count, which will expose this taxed Arizona bullpen that just played three straight games with the Dodgers over the weekend decided by 1, 1 and 2 runs.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* AL West GAME OF THE MONTH on Texas Rangers -109

The Texas Rangers have gone 4-1 in their last five games overall while scoring at least 5 runs in four of those five games.  They have pulled within 0.5 games of the Astros for 1st place in the AL West.  They have a lot to play for unlike the Los Angeles Angels, who are 3-9 in their last 12 games overall and have the worst record in all of baseball at 45-73 on the season.  They were big sellers at the deadline to boot.

MacKenzie Gore is due some positive regression for the Rangers.  He is 6-9 with a 4.55 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 24 starts this season with 140 K's in 128 2/3 innings.  Gore allowed one earned run in 6 innings in his last start in Los Angeles on May 24th earlier this season.

Reid Detmers is 3-8 with a 4.19 ERA in 23 starts this season, including 0-5 with a 4.06 ERA in 12 home starts.  Detmers allowed 5 earned runs and 3 homers in 4 innings of a 7-6 loss in his last start against them on July 9th about exactly a month ago.  Bet the Rangers Monday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Phillies/Cardinals OVER 9

The Phillies upgraded their offense at the deadline by adding Luis Arraez who is hitting .320 this season.  The Phillies have scored at least 4 runs in 11 consecutive games.  They have gone 9-3-2 OVER in their last 14 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 10 of those 14 games.

The Cardinals have scored at least 5 runs in four of their last seven games.  With temps in the 90's and light winds blowing out runs should be plentiful tonight.  That's especially the case with these two gas can starting pitchers going for their respective teams.

Andrew Painter is the weakest link in this Philadelphia rotation.  He is 1-8 with a 6.48 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 14 starts and two relief appearances this season while allowing 54 earned runs and 15 homers in 75 innings.  Painter is 0-3 with a 6.35 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in six starts and one relief appearance on the road.

Hunter Dobbins is no more than a fill in starter for the Cardinals.  He is 2-2 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in five starts and three relief appearances this season.  With five straight games decided by 3 runs or fewer the Cardinals have a taxed bullpen as well.  The Phillies have an even more taxed bullpen off two straight extra innings games against Toronto over the weekend.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Detroit Tigers -117

The Detroit Tigers have gone 22-11 in their last 33 games overall to get back into contention for a playoff spot.  They are just 3.5 games back of 1st place in the AL Central and 2 games back in the wild card.  They face a San Francisco Giants team that were sellers at the deadline and have the 2nd-worst record in the National League at 49-68.

Troy Melton has been one of the most underrated starters in baseball this season and is a big reason the Tigers felt like they needed to trade Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, who were both going to walk in free agency anyway.  Melton is 7-1 with a 1.58 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 12 starts this season while allowing just 13 earned runs in 74 innings. He is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in six road starts as well.

Logan Webb is going through one of the worst seasons of his career.  He is 7-7 with a 3.82 ERA in 20 starts this season, including 3-4 with a 3.88 ERA in 10 home starts.  Webb is 2-2 with a 5.45 ERA in his last six starts, allowing 21 earned runs in 34 2/3 innings.  He allowed 3 earned runs and 8 base runners in 6 innings of a 3-1 loss to the Tigers in his last start against them.  Bet the Tigers Sunday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Rockies/Cardinals OVER 9

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 9 ticket between the Rockies and Cardinals today.  Temps will be in the 90's with 10 MPH winds blowing out to left-center.  It was a similar forecast yesterday when these teams combined for 14 runs, and it should be more of the same today.

The Cardinals are capable of covering this total on their own against Michael Lorenzen, who has been one of the worst starters in baseball this season.  Lorenzen is 3-10 with a 7.11 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in 23 starts and one relief appearance.  He has allowed 85 earned runs in 107 2/3 innings.  Lorenzen allowed 7 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of a 10-7 win over the Cardinals in his last start against them.

Michael McGreevy has regressed big time here down the stretch and may be showing signs of fatigue in his first full season as a starter.  McGreevy has allowed 13 earned runs and 25 base runners in 12 1/3 innings in his last three starts for a 9.49 ERA during this stretch.   He allowed 3 earned runs in 6 innings of a 6-5 loss to the Rockies in his last start against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Blue Jays/Phillies OVER 8.5

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 8.5 ticket between the Blue Jays and Phillies today.  Temps will be in the 90's with 10 MPH winds blowing out to right-center.  These teams combined for 9 runs in Game 1 and 12 runs in Game 2, and both have taxed bullpens right now.

Shane Bieber has been a shell of his former self this season for the Blue Jays.  He is 3-2 with a 5.11 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in eight starts while allowing 21 earned runs, 7 homers and 62 base runners in 37 innings with just 28 K's.  Bieber is 1-2 with a 8.40 ERA and 2.40 WHIP in four road starts.  Philadelphia should hang a big number on him today.

Jesus Luzardo has big home/road splits this season and has been much worse in Philadelphia.  Luzardo is 4-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 11 home starts this season while allowing 36 earned runs and 10 homers in 65 innings.  He is 1-1 with a 10.13 ERA and 2.375 WHIP in two career starts against the Blue Jays, allowing 9 earned runs and 19 base runners in 8 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

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

It's going to be hot in St. Louis tonight with temps in the 80's and light winds blowing out.  The ball should be flying out, especially with these two gas can starting pitchers taking the mound for their respective teams.

Kyle Freeland is 0-7 with a 8.29 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 10 starts and one relief appearance on the road this season.  He has been worse away from Coors Field, allowing 47 earned runs and 12 homers in 51 innings on the highway this season.  Freeland is 1-3 with a 4.17 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in eight career starts against the Cardinals.  He threw 115 pitches in his last start and will likely be fatigued from that outing.

Matthew Liberatore is the weakest link in this St. Louis rotation.  He is 4-8 with a 4.97 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 22 starts, including 3-3 with a 4.80 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 11 home starts.  Liberatore allowed 3 earned runs in 4 innings to the Rockies in his lone career start against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

20* MLB DOG OF THE WEEK on Tampa Bay Rays +104

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the most underrated teams in baseball.  They are 68-46 with the best record in the American League.  And yet we are getting them as underdogs to the Seattle Mariners today despite having the advantage on the mound, at the plate and in rest.  The Rays had yesterday off while the Mariners were losing 11-0 to the Tigers.

Speaking of underrated, Drew Rasmussen has been the clear ace of this Tampa Bay staff.  He is 10-5 with a 2.91 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 21 starts this season.  Rasmussen has never lost to the Mariners, going 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in five career starts against them while allowing just 4 earned runs in 24 innings.

Logan Gilbert has been at his worst at home with a 4.12 ERA in 13 starts while allowing 16 homers.  He is 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA in six career starts against the Rays.  Gilbert allowed 4 earned runs and 10 base runners in 6 2/3 innings in a 6-1 loss to the Rays in his last start against them on July 11th less than a month ago.  Bet the Rays Friday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Dodgers/Diamondbacks OVER 9

The Dodgers have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.1 runs per game this season.  Look for them to take out their frustration at the plate tonight against Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks and hang a big number on them.  But I'm confident Arizona can match them score for score as well with an offense that has scored at least 4 runs in five of their last seven games overall.

Arizona will likely go with gas can Merrill Kelly.  He is 8-9 with a 5.04 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 20 starts this season while allowing 23 homers.  Kelly has been at his worst at home, going 4-3 with a 6.33 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in eight starts while allowing 30 earned runs and 12 homers in 42 2/3 innings.  Kelly does not enjoy facing the Dodgers, going 1-11 with a 5.38 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 18 career starts against them.

Roki Sasaki is 5-5 with a 4.64 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 19 starts for the Dodgers this season while allowing 20 homers.  Sasaki has been at his worst on the road at 3-3 with a 4.81 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in nine starts away from home.  He allowed 5 earned runs and 2 homers in 4 innings of a 14-11 win over the Diamondbacks in his lone career start against them.

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks have combined for at least 9 runs in eight of their last 14 meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* MLB Friday No-Doubt Rout on Cleveland Guardians -125

I love the spot for the Cleveland Guardians Friday.  They trail the White Sox by 3 games for 1st place in the AL Central so they will be max motivated.  That's especially the case after getting swept by the Mets last series.

But this is more of a play against the White Sox than it is a play on the Guardians.  This is a terrible spot for Chicago, which just lost a 12-11 marathon in 13 innings in Boston late last night.  The White Sox now have to travel back home after getting swept by Boston, and they will be taxed both mentally and physically.

But the biggest reason I'm on the Guardians is their massive advantage on the mound.  Parker Messick is one of the most underrated starters in baseball.  He is 8-6 with a 2.57 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 22 starts this season, including 5-4 with a 2.20 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 10 road starts.  Messick is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in three career starts against the White Sox, allowing just 4 earned runs in 18 2/3 innings.

Noah Schultz is the weakest link in this Chicago rotation.  He is 3-8 with a 5.82 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 13 starts and one relief appearance this season.  Schultz has allowed 42 earned runs and 31 walks in 65 innings.  Bet the Guardians Friday.

15* MLB Thursday Total DOMINATOR on Nationals/Phillies OVER 8.5

The Washington Nationals are a dead nuts OVER team scoring 5.3 runs per game and allowing 5.2 runs per game this season.  The Philadelphia Phillies are heating up at the plate scoring 4 runs or more in nine of their last 10 games, and 5 runs or more seven times.

The Phillies should stay hot at the plate against Miles Mikolas and this putrid Washington bullpen. Mikolas is 3-8 with a 5.50 ERA and 1.34 WHIP this season while allowing 66 earned runs and 26 homers in 108 innings. He is 0-3 with a 5.64 ERA in four career starts at Philadelphia. Washington has a 4.97 ERA as a bullpen.

Cristopher Sanchez has posted a 5.20 ERA in his last five starts overall for the Phillies. Sanchez allowed 5 earned runs in 5 innings of a 10-5 win over the Nationals in his last start against them on June 25th. He is 3-2 with a 3.57 ERA in 10 career starts against them.

The Phillies and Nationals have combined for at least 9 runs in 10 of their last 14 meetings. This total of 8.5 is too short tonight. Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* MLB Thursday Early ANNIHILATOR on Pirates/Brewers OVER 7.5

These are two of the most underrated offenses in baseball. The Pirates are scoring 5.1 runs per game while the Brewers are scoring 5.0 runs per game. This total of 7.5 is too short today.

Braxton Ashcraft comes in really struggling with a 8.05 ERA in his last four starts while allowing 17 earned runs and 5 homers in 19 innings. One of those starts came against the Brewers on July 11th when he allowed 5 earned runs and 2 homers in 5 innings of a 7-6 victory.

Dustin May is 5-7 with a 4.38 ERA in 21 starts this season. He does not enjoy facing the Pirates, going 0-2 with a 6.48 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in three career starts against them while allowing 12 earned runs and 29 base runners in 16 2/3 innings. Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* MLB Wednesday No-Doubt Rout on Kansas City Royals -114

The Royals just got back their best hitter in Bobby Witt Jr. to give their offense a big boost. He had 3 hits in his return to action in a 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of this series Tuesday.

The Minnesota Twins are without their best hitter in Byron Buxton due to injury. They have lost three in a row, and they are getting too much respect tonight. The Royals have a huge advantage on the mound in this one.

Noah Cameron simply owns the Twins. He has gone 3-0 with a 0.57 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in five career starts against them, allowing just 2 earned runs, one homer and 24 base runners in 31 1/3 innings.

Dean Kremer will be making his first start for the Twins since getting traded from the Orioles. Kremer is 1-4 with a 6.50 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in seven starts this season. He has been at his worst on the road, going 0-3 with an 8.55 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in four starts away from home, allowing 19 earned runs in 20 innings. Bet the Royals Wednesday.

20* AL GAME OF THE WEEK on Baltimore Orioles -118

The Baltimore Orioles are only 1.5 games back in the wild card with a lot to play for despite making a bunch of trades at the deadline. Getting them as short home favorites against the lowly Los Angeles Angels is tremendous value tonight.

The Angels are 43-70 with the worst record in baseball and nothing to play for. They have gone 2-9 in their last 11 games overall. They tried to trade away tonight's starter in Reid Detmers which has to make this an awkward situation for him.

Detmers is 3-7 with a 4.10 ERA in 22 starts this season, including 3-2 with a 4.17 ERA in 10 road starts. Detmers allowed 4 earned runs and 2 homers in 7 innings in his last start against Baltimore.

Trevor Rogers is 3-0 with a 1.85 ERA in his last seven starts for the Orioles while allowing just 9 earned runs and one homer in 43 2/3 innings. Bet the Orioles Wednesday.

15* MLB Wednesday Total DOMINATOR on Giants/Rangers OVER 8

The Texas Rangers have quietly been a dead nuts OVER team in the 2nd half of the season.  They have gone 34-12 OVER In their last 46 games overall and 20-5 OVER in their last 25 games.  The Rangers and their opponents have gone for at least 9 combined runs in 19 of their last 25 games overall.

The Giants have been quietly very productive offensively scoring 4 runs or more in nine of their last 13 games overall, and 3 runs or more in 12 of those. Both offenses should have a lot of success against these two suspect starting pitchers today.

Rookie Carson Whisenhunt has had a rough go of it thus far for the Giants. He is 2-2 with a 6.63 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in four starts, allowing 14 earned runs, 4 homers and 33 base runners in 19 innings.

Cody Bradford will be making his first start since 2024 for the Rangers. He is 10-6 with a 4.28 ERA in 132 1/3 innings in his career in the big leagues. No question the Rangers will be cautious with him and make this a big bullpen game. They have a very taxed bullpen right now. Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Cincinnati Reds -129

The Cincinnati Reds have gone 8-4 in their last 12 games overall and are still battling to try to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

The A's are 5-25 in their last 30 games overall and well out of contention. The biggest problem for them is injuries throughout their lineup. They have been held to 2 runs or fewer in 19 of their last 36 games overall.

Brady Singer has been dominant at home this season for the Reds with a 2.73 ERA in 10 starts while allowing just 16 earned runs in 52 2/3 innings. Singer has allowed just 3 earned runs and 11 base runners in 12 innings in his last two starts against the A's.

J.T. Ginn is 2-4 with a 3.60 ERA in 10 road starts for the A's this season. Ginn allowed 4 earned runs and 2 homers in 5 innings in his lone career road start at Cincinnati. He is backed by a terrible A's bullpen with a 5.69 ERA this season. Bet the Reds Tuesday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Nationals/Phillies OVER 9

The Washington Nationals are a dead nuts OVER team scoring 5.4 runs per game and allowing 5.2 runs per game this season.  The Philadelphia Phillies are heating up at the plate scoring 4 runs or more in seven of their last eight games, and 5 runs or more six times.

The Phillies should stay hot at the plate against Zack Littell, who is 7-8 with a 4.94 ERA in 14 starts and eight relief appearances this season. Littell is 3-3 with a 5.31 ERA on the road this season.

Jesus Luzardo has huge home/road splits this season. He has been much worse at home, going 3-5 with a 5.68 ERA in 10 home starts while allowing 36 earned runs and 10 homers in 57 innings. Luzardo is 2-4 with a 5.20 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 10 career starts against the Nationals, including 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in three home starts.

The Nationals and Phillies have combined for at least 9 runs in nine of their last 12 meetings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

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

This total of 8.5 is too low for a matchup of two gas can starting pitchers up against these two lineups. These are also two poor bullpens.

Grayson Rodriquez is 3-3 with an 8.18 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 10 starts for the Angels this season. He has allowed 40 earned runs, 10 homers and 78 base runners in 44 innings.

Cade Povich is 1-1 with a 5.12 ERA in three starts and one relief appearance for the Orioles this season. He is most likely to get the bulk of the innings for Baltimore in this one. Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Monday Night BLOWOUT on Houston Astros -127

The Houston Astros have gone 11-1 in their last 12 games overall while scoring 5 runs or more in nine of those 12 games.  They are absolutely raking right now and have moved into 1st place in the AL West.

The Toronto Blue Jays are 52-59 on the season with a very slim chance of making the postseason a year after making the World Series. The biggest difference is they have one of the worst offenses in baseball this season scoring just 3.9 runs per game.

Shane Bieber is 2-2 with a 5.74 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in seven starts for the Blue Jays this season. He has allowed 20 earned runs and 7 homers in 31 1/3 innings. Bieber has been at his worst on the road, going 0-2 with a 12.54 ERA and 2.68 WHIP while allowing 13 earned runs in 9 1/3 innings in three starts away from home. He has allowed 7 earned runs and 4 homers in 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Astros.

Christian Javier is having a rough go of it in limited action this season, but I trust him and this Houston offense over Bieber and the Blue Jays. Javier is 2-1 with a 3.52 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in three career home starts against Toronto. Bet the Astros Monday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Blue Jays/Astros OVER 9

The Astros are also swinging a hot bat right now during their 11-1 run int their last 12 games overall.  They have scored at least 5 runs in nine of their last 12 games. The Blue Jays have scored at least 3 runs in seven of their last nine games. Both offenses should have their way with these two suspect starting pitchers tonight.

Shane Bieber is 2-2 with a 5.74 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in seven starts for the Blue Jays this season. He has allowed 20 earned runs and 7 homers in 31 1/3 innings. Bieber has been at his worst on the road, going 0-2 with a 12.54 ERA and 2.68 WHIP while allowing 13 earned runs in 9 1/3 innings in three starts away from home. He has allowed 7 earned runs and 4 homers in 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Astros.

Christian Javier is 1-1 with a 7.17 ERA and 1.83 WHIP this season for the Astros while allowing 17 earned runs and 39 base runners in 21 1/3 innings. Javier allowed 4 earned runs in 6 innings in his last start against the Blue Jays. Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

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

The Washington Nationals are a dead nuts OVER team scoring 5.4 runs per game and allowing 5.2 runs per game this season. The Philadelphia Phillies are heating up at the plate scoring 4 runs or more in six of their last seven games, and 5 runs or more five times.

Aaron Nola is one of the most overrated starters in baseball. He is 3-9 with a 5.61 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 22 starts this season while allowing 71 earned runs and 26 homers in 114 innings. Nola has been at his worst at home, going 0-4 with a 6.70 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 10 home starts.

The Nationals will likely make this a bullpen game with a heavy dose of Trevor Williams. He is 53-65 with a 4.44 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in over 1,000 innings in his career in the big leagues. The Nationals have one of the worst bullpens in baseball with a 4.92 ERA this season.

The Nationals and Phillies have combined for at least 9 runs in eight of their last 11 meetings. Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Rangers/Astros OVER 8.5

The Texas Rangers have quietly been a dead nuts OVER team in the 2nd half of the season.  They have gone 32-11 OVER In their last 43 games overall and 18-4 OVER in their last 21 games.  The Rangers and their opponents have gone for at least 9 combined runs in 17 of their last 22 games overall.

The Astros are also swinging a hot bat right now during their 10-1 run int their last 11 games overall.  They have scored at least 5 runs in eight of their last 11 games.  The OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings with 9 or more combined runs in all five.

Kumar Rocker is 4-8 with a 4.03 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 18 starts and two relief appearances for the Rangers this season.  He has not enjoyed facing the Astros, going 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA in two career starts against them while allowing 11 earned runs and 4 homers in 10 2/3 innings.  He allowed 7 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings in his last start against them opposite Lambert on July 11th.

Peter Lambert hasn't fared well against the Rangers this season, either. He is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in two starts against Texas while allowing 6 earned runs and 2 homers in 12 innings. Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

20* MLB Sunday No-Doubt Rout on Houston Astros -124

The Houston Astros have gone 10-1 in their last 11 games overall while scoring 5 runs or more in eight of those 11 games. They are absolutely raking right now and have moved into 1st place in the AL West.

Fatigue is starting to really set in for the Texas Rangers, who are 0-4 in their last four games overall while playing their 16th game in 17 days since the All-Star Break. They have been held to a total of 8 runs in the four losses.

The Astros have a big advantage on the mound today behind Peter Lambert, who is 8-5 with a 3.06 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 18 starts this season. Lambert has a 1.88 ERA in his last five starts while allowing just 6 earned runs and one homer in 28 2/3 innings. He allowed one earned run in 6 innings of a 9-3 win over the Rangers in his last start against them on July 11th.

Kumar Rocker is 4-8 with a 4.03 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 18 starts and two relief appearances for the Rangers this season. He has not enjoyed facing the Astros, going 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA in two career starts against them while allowing 11 earned runs and 4 homers in 10 2/3 innings. He allowed 7 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings in his last start against them opposite Lambert on July 11th. Bet the Astros Sunday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Phillies/Orioles OVER 7.5

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 7.5 ticket between the Phillies and Orioles today.  Temps will be in the 80's with 10-15 MPH winds blowing out to left.

Zack Wheeler was rocked for 5 earned runs and 2 homers in 3 innings of a 8-7 loss to the Marlins in his last start on July 27th. Wheeler was rocked even worse in his last start against the Orioles, allowing 8 earned runs and 4 homers in 4 1/3 innings of a 8-3 loss to Baltimore.

Kyle Bradish was rocked for 5 earned runs and 11 base runners in 4 2/3 innings in his last start, a 8-5 win over the Tigers on July 27th. Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Saturday Night BLOWOUT on Detroit Tigers -134

The Detroit Tigers are coming off a 13-1 victory over the A's in Game 1 to pull within 6.5 games of the White Sox for 1st place in the AL Central.  They are far from dead, and they have played well over the past month to get back into the discussion.

The A's are 5-23 in their last 28 games overall and have been held to 2 runs or fewer in 15 of those 28 games.  The injuries just keep piling up for them as they are without several of their best hitters.

Framber Valdez isn't having his best season in Detroit, but he faces this weak A's lineup that he has owned in the past.  Valdez is 10-4 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 17 career starts against the A's.  That includes 4-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his last five starts against them.

I'll gladly fade Jack Perkins, who is 2-6 with a 6.45 ERA and 1.36 WHIP for the A's this season.  Perkins is 1-3 with a 6.81 ERA and 1.44 WHIP at home allowing 30 earned runs and 7 homers in 39 2/3 innings.  He is 10-3 with a 6.99 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in his eight games as a starter this season.  Bet the Tigers Saturday.

20* MLB Saturday Late-Night BAILOUT on Milwaukee Brewers -120

The Milwaukee Brewers have the 2nd-best record in baseball at 68-41 this season.  They should be much bigger favorites over the Los Angeles Angels, who have the worst record in baseball at 42-68 this season.  That includes 1-7 in their last eight games overall coming into this one.

Robert Gasser has been a tough luck pitcher to have a 4.71 ERA in spite of a 1.17 WHIP in his 11 starts.  He is better than the numbers suggest.  Gasser has really flashed his potential in his last two starts allowing just 3 earned runs and 8 base runners in 11 innings.

Jose Soriano is getting too much respect here.  He is 3-2 with a 3.81 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 10 home starts this season.  Soriano allowed 3 earned runs in 1 1/3 innings of a 9-2 loss to the Brewers in his lone career start against them last season.  Bet the Brewers Saturday.

15* NL Saturday Total DOMINATOR on Giants/Padres OVER 8.5

The Padres are swinging the bats as well as they have all season.  They have scored 75 runs in their last 12 games for an average of 6.3 runs per game.  The Giants have scored at least 3 runs in 24 of their last 28 games overall.  Both offenses will have their way with these two gas can starting pitchers tonight.

Tyler Mahle is 3-9 with a 4.96 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 17 starts this season.  But Mahle has been so bad away from pitcher-friendly San Francisco.  He is 0-6 with an 8.06 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in eight road starts this season, allowing 34 earned runs, 8 homers and 67 base runners in 38 innings.

Walker Buehler is 6-5 with a 5.13 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 21 starts for the Padres this season while allowing 57 earned runs in 100 innings.  Buehler has been real bad in his last five starts with a 9.82 ERA while allowing 24 earned runs and 7 homers in 22 innings.  He has allowed 10 earned runs in 13 1/3 innings for a 6.75 ERA in his last three starts against San Francisco.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* AL Saturday Total DOMINATOR on Rangers/Astros OVER 8.5

The Texas Rangers have quietly been a dead nuts OVER team in the 2nd half of the season.  They have gone 31-11 OVER In their last 42 games overall and 17-4 OVER in their last 21 games.  The Rangers and their opponents have gone for at least 9 combined runs in 16 of their last 21 games overall.

The Astros are also swinging a hot bat right now during their 9-1 run int their last 10 games overall.  They have scored at least 5 runs in seven of their last 10 games.  They racked up 11 runs and 18 hits in Game 1 of this series against the Rangers.  The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings with 10 or more combined runs in all four.

Jacob DeGrom is 0-3 with a 5.82 ERA in his last three starts against the Astros while allowing 11 earned runs and 8 homers in 17 innings.  He has been at his worst on the road this season, going 3-4 with a 4.33 ERA while allowing 11 homers in 10 starts away from home.

It has been a rough return for Ronel Blanco from IL.  He is 0-1 with a 8.10 ERA in two starts this season, allowing 9 earned runs and 4 homers in 10 innings.  Both offenses will crush today.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Phillies/Orioles OVER 8

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 8 ticket between the Phillies and Orioles today.  Temps will be in the 80's with 10-15 MPH winds blowing out to left.  The Orioles used 4 relievers and the Phillies used 3 relievers in Baltimore's 6-4 victory yesterday.  It should be another slug fest today with a couple taxed bullpens.

Cristopher Sanchez is really struggling allowing 16 earned runs in 21 2/3 innings in his last four starts for a 6.65 ERA during this stretch.  Sanchez has been very hittable on the road, going 4-3 with a 4.97 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in nine starts away from home while allowing 30 earned runs and 10 homers in 54 1/3 innings.

Shane Baz is 4-9 with a 3.98 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 21 starts for the Orioles this season, including 3-3 with a 3.95 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 10 home starts.  Baz allowed 6 earned runs in 3 1/3 innings in his last start against the Phillies last season.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday Undervalued Underdog on Baltimore Orioles +128

The Baltimore Orioles have gone 12-5 in their last 17 games overall to get back into contention for a wild card spot.  The Philadelphia Phillies are 1-8 in their last nine games overall and there is a ton of turmoil in the locker room right now.  I'll gladly side with the Orioles as home underdogs to the Phillies tonight.

Cristopher Sanchez is really struggling allowing 16 earned runs in 21 2/3 innings in his last four starts for a 6.65 ERA during this stretch.  Sanchez has been very hittable on the road, going 4-3 with a 4.97 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in nine starts away from home while allowing 30 earned runs and 10 homers in 54 1/3 innings.  He is getting way too much respect as a road favorite here.

Shane Baz has been solid with a 3.98 ERA in 21 starts this season and a 3.95 ERA in 10 home starts.  Baz is going through his best stretch of the season with a 2.89 ERA in his last five starts while allowing 2 earned runs or fewer in four of them without allowing a single homer.  Bet the Orioles Saturday.

25* American League GAME OF THE YEAR on Tampa Bay Rays -158

The Tampa Bay Rays are the better team and have a big advantage on the mound today over the Chicago White Sox.  They should be bigger favorites as a result.  The White Sox are coming off two huge extra innings wins over the Yankees last series before taking Game 1 of this series, plus they have a taxed bullpen now.  They will be playing for a 15th consecutive day since the All-Star Break and are a tired team.  This is their letdown spot today.

The Tampa Bay Rays are 64-45 with the best record in the American League.  They have done their damage at home where they are 40-16 this season.  I fully expect them to bounce back in a big way over the White Sox thanks to their massive advantage on the mound.

Drew Rasmussen is 9-5 with a 3.07 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 20 starts for the Rays this season.  He is 0-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in two career home starts against the White Sox, allowing just 2 earned runs and 8 base runners in 11 innings.

Jordan Hicks will serve as the opener for the White Sox to try and give Noah Shultz some help.  Schultz has been a disaster this season, going 3-7 with a 6.15 ERA in 13 starts, including 2-5 with a 7.03 ERA in seven road starts.  One of those starts came against the Rays when he allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, and 7 base runners in 4 1/3 innings.  Schultz will get the bulk of the innings today and I expect Tampa Bay to pound him.  Bet the Rays Saturday.

20* AL West GAME OF THE MONTH on Houston Astros -122

The Houston Astros have the rest advantage after having Thursday off while the Texas Rangers were completing a series in Tampa Bay.  The Rangers will now be playing for a 8th consecutive day and have a taxed bullpen right now.

The Astros also have the advantage on the mound behind Hunter Brown, who is 2-1 with a 3.45 ERA in nine starts this season while allowing just 18 earned runs and 5 homers in 47 innings.  Brown tossed 7 shutout innings while allowing just two base runners in a 4-1 win over the White Sox in his last start.  He has held the Rangers to 3 earned runs in 12 innings in his last two starts against them.

Nathan Eovaldi is 10-8 with a 4.05 ERA in 20 starts this season while allowing 22 homers.  Eovaldi allowed 5 earned runs and 2 homers in 7 innings in a 5-1 loss to the Astros in his last start against them on May 28th.

The Astros are 8-1 in their last nine games overall to get right back in contention in the AL West trailing the Rangers by 0.5 games for first place.  They will be max motivated at home in Game 1 today.  Bet the Astros Friday.

20* MLB GAME OF THE MONTH on Tampa Bay Rays -133

The Tampa Bay Rays are the better team and have a big advantage on the mound today over the Chicago White Sox.  They should be bigger favorites as a result.  The White Sox are coming off two huge extra innings wins over the Yankees and are in a prime letdown spot, plus they have a taxed bullpen now.  They will be playing for a 14th consecutive day since the All-Star Break.

The Rays are 8-2 in their last 10 games overall to improve to 64-44 which is the best mark in the American League.  Nick Martinez has been one of the most underrated starters in baseball this season.  He is 10-2 with a 2.45 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 20 starts this season.  He has fired 12 shutout innings while allowing just 6 base runners in his last two starts against the White Sox.

Erick Fedde has big home/road splits this season.  Fedde has been awful on the road, going 3-5 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.41 WHIP while allowing 28 earned runs in 46 2/3 innings away from home.  Fedde allowed 3 homers in his last start against the Astros.  Bet the Rays Friday.

15* Interleague PLAY OF THE DAY on Baltimore Orioles -106

The Baltimore Orioles have gone 11-5 in their last 16 games overall to get back into contention for a wild card spot.  The Philadelphia Phillies are 1-7 in their last eight games overall and there is a ton of turmoil in the locker room right now.  I'll gladly side with the Orioles as short home favorites tonight.

Brandon Young has been one of the most underrated starters in baseball this season going 8-2 with a 3.41 ERA in 17 starts, including 2-1 with a 3.35 ERA in nine home starts.  He has only allowed 9 homers all season.

The Orioles should stay hot at the plate against Andrew Painter.  He is 1-8 with a 7.06 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 12 starts and two relief appearances this season.  Painter has allowed 51 earned runs and 14 homers in 65 innings.  It's surprising to see the Phillies add him back to the rotation today.  Bet the Orioles Friday.

20* MLB BLOWOUT GAME OF THE WEEK on Boston Red Sox -1.5 (-110)

The Red Sox have gone 19-3 in their last 22 games overall while scoring at least 5 runs in 14 of those 22 games.  The A's are 5-21 in their last 26 games overall and have been held to 2 runs or fewer in 14 of those 26 games.  The injuries just keep piling up for them as they are now without All-Star C Shea Langeliers and arguably their best hitter in Nick Kurtz among others.

The Red Sox have a big advantage on the mound tonight that should lead them to winning by multiple runs again.  Sonny Gray is 12-21 with a 2.78 ERA in 19 starts this season allowing just 33 earned runs and 12 homers in 106 2/3 innings.  He is backed by one of the best bullpens in baseball with Boston having a 2.99 ERA this season.

The A's will make this a bullpen game starting with Mason Barnett, who is 1-1 with a 4.74 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this season while allowing 13 earned runs and 5 homers in 24 2/3 innings.  The A's have one of the worst bullpens in baseball with a 5.54 ERA on the season and a 6.91 ERA at home.  Bet the Red Sox on the Run Line Thursday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Cubs/Cardinals OVER 8

After combining for 10 runs and 22 hits in Game 1 and 12 runs and 24 hits in Game 2, the Cubs and Cardinals were held to just 5 runs and 10 hits in Game 3 yesterday.  I think they get the bats going again in Game 4 today given the poor quality of these two starting pitchers.

Javier Assad has posted a 3.86 ERA this season.  But he has big home/road splits with a 5.11 ERA on the road, allowing 21 earned runs and 7 homers in 37 innings away from home.

Andre Pallante is 10-6 with a 3.89 ERA on the season.  But he is 5-6 with a 4.48 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 12 home starts allowing 34 earned runs in 68 1/3 innings.  Pallante is 0-3 with a 8.62 ERA and 2.30 WHIP in four career home starts against the Cubs, allowing 15 earned runs in 15 2/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

15* MLB Thursday Total DOMINATOR on Royals/Twins UNDER 9

The Kansas City Royals have one of the worst offenses in baseball and it hasn't gotten any better due to injuries here of late.  They are without arguably their two best hitters in Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, and Vinnie Pasquantino is out as well among others.  The Royals are scoring just 3.2 runs per game in their last 10 games.

The Twins just lost their best hitter in Byron Buxton to yet another hip injury and he was placed on the IL yesterday.  The Twins have been held to 3 runs or fewer in eight of their last 11 games overall, including getting shut out 4-0 yesterday.

Noah Cameron has owned the Twins going 3-0 with a 0.77 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in four careers starts against them while allowing just 2 earned runs in 23 2/3 innings with 24 K's.  Bailey Ober is 5-0 with a 2.68 ERA in eight home starts for the Twins this season.  He has also owned the Royals, allowing just 3 earned runs in 18 innings for a 1.50 ERA in his last three starts against them.

The UNDER is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings with 8 or fewer combined runs in nine of them.  Bet the UNDER in this game Thursday.

15* MLB Wednesday Late-Night BAILOUT on Houston Astros -127

The Houston Astros are highly motivated for wins right now.  They are just one game out of the wild card and just 2 games out of 1st place in the AL West.  The Angels are tied with the Rockies for the worst record in baseball at 42-66 this season.  Given their motivational advantage and their advantages both on the mound and at the plate, getting the Astros as short favorites tonight is a gift from the books.

Hayden Wesneski makes his return from injury tonight.  He posted a 2.25 ERA in five minor league rehab starts and looks primed for a return.  Wesneski is 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA in three career starts against the Angels.

Grayson Rodriquez has been an absolute gas can for the Angels this season.  He is 3-3 with a 8.77 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in nine starts while allowing 38 earned runs in 39 innings.  Rodriquez has been at his worst at home, going 1-3 with a 10.58 ERA and 2.11 WHIP in six home starts.  He has allowed 9 earned runs in 10 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Astros.  Bet the Astros Wednesday.

20* AL TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Rangers/Rays OVER 7.5

The Texas Rangers have quietly been a dead nuts OVER team in the 2nd half of the season.  They have gone 30-9 OVER In their last 39 games overall and 16-2 OVER in their last 18 games.  The Rangers and their opponents have gone for at least 9 combined runs in 15 of their last 18 games overall, and 8 runs or more in 16 of them.

The Rays have a solid offense scoring 4.5 runs per game.  I expect them to crush MacKenzie Gore, who is 3-6 with a 6.02 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 12 road starts this season while allowing 39 earned runs in 58 1/3 innings away from home.  He has a 7.66 ERA in his last five starts overall while allowing 21 earned runs and 6 homers in 24 2/3 innings.

The Rangers are red hot at the plate scoring 3 runs or more in 13 of their last 15 games overall, including 7 runs or more six times.  They should also get to Casey Legumina, who will be making just his 4th start of the season for the Rays.  He has posted a 3.95 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 43 1/3 innings this season, mostly in relief.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Rockies/Padres OVER 8

The San Diego Padres have finally come to life at the plate.  They have scored 4 runs or more in seven consecutive games.  They are averaging 7.3 runs per game in their last nine games.  The Rockies have scored at least 5 runs in six of their last nine games overall.

The Padres should hang a big number on rookie Gabriel Hughes, who will be making just his 4th start of the season for the Rockies.  Once he exit, Colorado will be left with a tired, shaky bullpen that has posted a 5.02 ERA this season.

It looks as though Kyle Hart will serve as the opener for the Padres before giving way to Griffin Canning.  Thats a bad combo as Hart has a 5.21 ERA allowing 22 earned runs in 38 innings, including a 6.06 ERA at home.  Canning is 1-9 with a 6.97 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 11 starts and four relief appearances for the Padres.  He has allowed 48 earned runs in 62 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Night BLOWOUT on San Diego Padres -1.5 (+120)

The Padres just swept the Marlins over the weekend winning all three games by multiple runs.  They climbed to within 1.5 games of the final wild card spot in the National League and are highly motivated to get into the playoffs.  The Colorado Rockies have the worst record in baseball at 42-65 on the season and are just simply playing out the string at this point.

The Padres have a massive advantage on the mound tonight that should have them winning this game by multiple runs.  Michael King is 6-7 with a 3.24 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 21 starts this season, including 4-4 with a 3.11 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 11 home starts.  He is 4-3 with a 2.25 ERA in 13 night starts this season.  He tossed a complete game shutout in a 6-0 victory over the Rockies in his last start against them.

Michael Lorenzen is one of the worst starters in baseball.  He is 3-9 with a 6.71 ERA and 1.79 WHIP in 22 games this season, which includes 21 starts.  He has allowed 75 earned runs in 100 2/3 innings.  Lorenzen does not enjoy facing the Padres, going 0-2 with a 8.68 ERA and 1.98 WHIP in four career starts against them, allowing 18 earned runs and 37 base runners in 18 2/3 innings with just 11 K's.  

The Padres are 8-1 in their last nine meetings with the Rockies with seven wins by 2 runs or more.  That includes 6-0 in their six meetings in San Diego with all six wins coming by 2 runs or more.  Bet the Padres on the Run Line Tuesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Late-Night BAILOUT on Houston Astros -105

The Houston Astros are highly motivated for wins right now.  They are just 1.5 games out of the wild card and just 2 games out of 1st place in the AL West.  The Angels are tied with the Rockies for the worst record in baseball at 42-65 this season.  Given their motivational advantage and their advantages both on the mound and at the plate, getting the Astros at nearly even money tonight is a gift.

Peter Lambert is 8-5 with a 3.03 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 17 starts this season allowing just 33 earned runs and 11 homers in 98 innings with 94 K's.  He has actually been at his best on the road, going 3-1 with a 2.78 ERA in six road starts.  Lambert has been on a roll of late with a 1.52 ERA in his last four starts while allowing just 4 earned runs in 23 2/3 innings with 26 K's.  He held the Angels to 2 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings in his lone start against them this season.

Reid Detmers is 3-7 with a 4.13 ERA in 21 starts for the Angels this season, including 0-5 with a 4.09 ERA in 11 home starts.  Detmers does not enjoy facing the division rival Astros, going 1-4 with a 7.19 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 11 career starts against them.  He has allowed 41 earned runs and 9 homers in 51 1/3 innings in those 11 starts.  Bet the Astros Tuesday.

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

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 8 ticket between the Yankees and White Sox tonight.  Temps will be in the 70's with whopping 15-20 MPH winds blowing out to right-center.  It was a similar forecast last night when these teams combined for 14 runs, and it will be more of the same in Game 2 tonight.

The White Sox are scoring 4.8 runs per game this season with one of the most improved offenses in baseball.  They should get to the overrated Garret Cole, who is 3-5 with a 3.92 ERA in 11 starts this season while allowing 11 homers.  Cole is 1-3 with a 4.73 ERA in five road starts.  He has posted a 3.99 ERA in six career starts against the White Sox allowing 17 earned runs and 6 homers in 38 1/3 innings.

The Yankees are scoring 4.7 runs per game this season and just broke out for 9 runs in Game 1 yesterday.  They should get to Anthony Kay, who is 7-4 with a 4.30 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 19 starts and two relief appearances this season.  He is 0-1 with a 9.72 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in two career starts against the Yankees, allowing 9 earned runs and 15 base runners in 8 1/3 innings.

The White Sox and Yankees have combined for at least 8 runs in five of their last six meetings, including 14 runs or more three times.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* NL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Diamondbacks/Pirates OVER 9

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 9 ticket between the Diamondbacks and Pirates tonight.  Temps will be in the 70's with 12-15 MPH winds blowing out to right-center in Pittsburgh.

The Pirates have one of the most improved offenses in baseball scoring 5.2 runs per game this season.  They have scored at least 5 runs in 14 of their last 21 games overall.  The Diamondbacks have scored at least 3 runs in 14 of their last 16 games, and at least 5 runs in nine of their last 14 games.  Both offenses should stay hot given the favorable forecast tonight.

Brandon Pfaadt is 5-1 in spite of a 4.71 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in eight starts and 10 relief appearances this season.  He has allowed 34 earned runs in 65 innings.  Pfaadt does not enjoy facing the Pirates, going 1-0 with a 6.06 ERA in three career starts against them while allowing 11 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings.

Bubba Chandler has been a major disappointment for the Pirates this season.  He is 3-8 with a 4.47 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 19 starts and one relief appearances this season.  Chandler has been at his worst at home, going 2-3 with a 4.62 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in eight starts while allowing 20 earned runs in 39 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* AL Tuesday Total DOMINATOR on Rangers/Rays OVER 8

The Texas Rangers have quietly been a dead nuts OVER team in the 2nd half of the season.  They have gone 30-8 OVER In their last 38 games overall and 16-1 OVER in their last 17 games.  The Rangers and their opponents have gone for at least 9 combined runs in 15 of their last 17 games overall, and 8 runs or more in 16 of them.

The Rays have a solid offense scoring 4.5 runs per game.  I expect them to get to Cal Quantrill, who is 3-3 with a 4.05 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this season.  He is 0-2 with a 4.29 ERA in five starts, allowing 10 earned runs and 5 homers in 21 innings.  He allowed 6 earned runs in 4 innings of a 15-1 loss to the Braves in his last start.

The Rangers are red hot at the plate scoring 3 runs or more in 12 of their last 14 games overall, including 7 runs or more six times.  That's bad news for Griffin Jax, who has regressed big time of late with a 5.00 ERA in his last five starts while allowing 15 earned runs in 27 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Night Line Mistake on Orioles/Tigers OVER 9

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 9 ticket between the Orioles and Tigers tonight.  Temps will be in the 70's with whopping 15-20 MPH winds blowing out to right-center.  These teams combined for 13 runs in Game 1 yesterday, and it should be more of the same today given the forecast.

The Orioles have scored at least 3 runs in 14 of their last 15 games overall including 5 runs or more in nine of them.  This is where regression finally hits Detroit starter Troy Melton, who has posted some unsustainable numbers in 10 starts this season.  Melton has walked 8 batters in his last two starts and has allowed 17 base runners in 10 2/3 innings to two of the worst offenses in baseball in the Royals and Angels.

The Tigers have scored at least 4 runs in 18 of their last 26 games overall.  They will hang a big number on Dean Kremer, who is 1-3 with a 5.06 ERA in six starts this season while allowing 18 earned runs and 10 homers in 32 innings.  Kremer is 0-2 with a 6.19 ERA in three road starts.  He is 0-2 with an 8.43 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in two career starts against Detroit, allowing 10 earned runs and 21 base runners in 10 2/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Phillies/Marlins OVER 8

The Marlins and Phillies combined for 15 runs in Game 1 yesterday.  They also combined for 16 and 10 runs in their previous two meetings.  It will be more of the same tonight in Game 2, and this total of 8 is too low as both of these starting pitchers are getting too much respect.

Aaron Nola may be the most overrated starter in baseball.  He is 3-8 with a 5.82 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 21 starts this season while allowing 70 earned runs and 25 homers in 108 1/3 innings.  He has allowed multiple earned runs in 19 of his 21 starts this season.

Sandy Alcantara is 10-6 with a 4.07 ERA in 22 starts for the Marlins this season while allowing 65 earned runs in 143 2/3 innings with just 110 K's.  He is 1-3 with a 6.63 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in his last four starts against the Phillies, allowing 14 earned runs and 4 homers in 19 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Cubs/Cardinals OVER 9.5

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 9.5 ticket between the Cubs and Cardinals tonight.  Temps will be in the 90's throughout the entire game with light winds blowing out to center.  The Cubs have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.2 runs per game.  Both offenses should have their way with these two gas can starting pitchers tonight.

David Peterson is 5-7 with a 5.97 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 12 starts and eight relief appearances for the Cubs.  He has allowed 59 earned runs in 89 innings.  His worst start of the season came against the Cardinals on July 3rd when he allowed 10 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of a 17-1 home loss.

Matthew Liberatore is 5-7 with a 5.18 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 20 starts for the Cardinals this season.  He has allowed 57 earned runs and 18 homers in 99 innings.  He allowed 4 runs, 3 earned, in 5 innings of a 6-4 loss to the Cubs in his last start against them on July 5th.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* Interleague GAME OF THE WEEK on Washington Nationals -115

The Washington Nationals are 54-52 and in contention for a wild card spot in the National League sitting just one game back.  The Toronto Blue Jays are 48-58 on the season and playing their way out of contention quickly.  They have gone just 3-9 in their last 12 games overall and the World Series hangover is real.

The Nationals lead the majors in almost every major statistical category offensively, including scoring 5.5 runs per game.  The Blue Jays are scoring just 3.9 runs per game this season.  They have been held to 2 runs or fewer in six of their last nine games.

Max Scherzer will be making his first start since June 10th as he will be returning from injury.  He has been a dumpster fire this season, going 1-4 with a 10.23 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in six starts while allowing 25 earned runs and 9 homers in 22 innings.  Scherzer is getting way too much respect here.

The Nationals will go with opener Eddy Yean, who has fired 5 1/3 shutout innings this season while allowing just 3 base runners.  They will likely turn to Andrew Alvarez for the bulk innings.  He has posted a 4.22 ERA in 53 1/3 innings with 55 K's this season.  Bet the Nationals Monday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Diamondbacks/Pirates OVER 9

The Pirates have one of the most improved offenses in baseball scoring 5.2 runs per game this season.  They have scored at least 5 runs in 14 of their last 20 games overall.  The Diamondbacks have scored at least 3 runs in 14 of their last 15 games, and at least 5 runs in nine of their last 13 games.  Both offenses should stay hot against these two gas can starting pitchers.

Merrill Kelly is 8-8 with a 5.12 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 18 starts for the Diamondbacks this season.  He has allowed 59 earned runs and 22 homers in 103 2/3 innings.

Mitch Keller is 6-7 with a 5.15 ERA in 20 starts this season.  He is 4-5 with a 5.68 ERA in 11 home starts.  He is backed by a poor Pittsburgh bullpen with a 4.53 ERA on the season and a 4.96 ERA at home.  

Temps will be in the 80's with light winds blowing out to left to aid us in cashing this OVER 9 ticket.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

20* MLB BLOWOUT GAME OF THE MONTH on Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (-145)

Instead of laying the -360 on the Brewers on the Money Line today, I'll gladly take this massive discount on the Run Line and back them as -145 favorites.  They have such a big advantage on the mound today that they should have no problem winning this game by multiple runs over the Colorado Rockies.

Jacob Misiorowski is the best starter in baseball.  He is 10-4 with a 1.57 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 19 starts this season allowing just 20 earned runs and 89 base runners in 115 innings with a whopping 173 K's.  He fired 7 shutout innings in a 7-1 win at Coors Field on June 6th in his lone career start against the Rockies.

Kyle Freeland is one of the worst starters in baseball.  He is 2-9 with a 7.28 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 18 starts and one relief appearance this season.  He has actually been at his worst on the road, going 0-6 with a 8.28 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 10 outings while allowing 42 earned runs and 11 homers in 45 2/3 innings.

Freeland has not enjoyed facing the Brewers over the last two seasons.  He has allowed 14 earned runs in 15 1/3 innings for a 8.22 ERA in his last three starts against them.  The Rockies are 0-3 in those three starts losing those three games by 8, 6 and 4 runs.  Bet the Brewers on the Run Line Sunday.

15* MLB Saturday Night BLOWOUT on Tampa Bay Rays -114

The Tampa Bay Rays (60-43) have the best record in the American League and continue to lack the respect they deserve.  They are 4-1 in their last five games overall while outscoring the opposition 35-11 in the process.

The Cleveland Guardians (54-51) or only in contention in the AL Central because it is a bad division.  They have lost three consecutive games coming in, and they have one of the worst offenses in baseball scoring just 4.0 runs per game compared to 4.6 runs per game for the Rays.

Speaking of underrated, Nick Martinez is quietly having a dominant season for the Rays going 9-2 with a 2.59 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 19 starts this season.  He has allowed one earned run in three of his last four starts and 2 earned runs in the other.  He tossed 7 shutout innings in a 1-0 win over the Guardians in his last start against them on April 28th.

Tanner Bibee is 4-9 with a 3.86 ERA in 21 starts for the Guardians this season while allowing 20 homers.  Bibee is 0-3 with a 4.18 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in his last four starts against the Rays, allowing 11 earned runs and 5 homers in 23 2/3 innings.  Tampa Bay is 36-15 at home this season.  Bet the Rays Saturday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on Boston Red Sox -101

The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball going 16-1 in their last 17 games overall.  They take on a hapless, defeated Toronto Blue Jays team that has gone 2-8 in their last 10 games overall to fall out of contention in the AL East a year after making the World Series.  Their World Series hangover is real, and they have been held to 4 runs or fewer in nine consecutive games.

Sonny Gray is a legit Cy Young contender going 12-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 18 starts this season.  Gray is 5-0 with a 2.10 ERA in nine home starts.  He has allowed just 4 earned runs in 17 innings in his last three starts against the Blue Jays to improve to 5-4 with a 2.89 ERA in 16 career starts against them.

Dylan Cease is having a solid season, but he's also getting too much respect here.  He allowed 5 runs, 3 earned, and 2 homers in 6 innings of a 7-1 loss to the Rays in his last start.  Cease does not enjoy facing Boston, either.  He is 2-2 with a 5.31 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in eight career starts against the Red Sox, allowing 23 earned runs and 65 base runners in 39 innings.  Bet the Red Sox Saturday.

20* NL GAME OF THE MONTH on Washington Nationals -136

The Washington Nationals have a big advantage on the mound over the Arizona Diamondbacks today that should have them listed as bigger favorites.  They also have the best offense in baseball scoring 5.5 runs per game compared to 4.5 runs per game for the Diamondbacks.

Foster Griffin is the clear ace of this staff going 11-2 with a 2.68 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 20 starts this season.  Griffin has allowed just 35 earned runs in 117 1/3 innings with 111 K's.  Amazingly, he has allowed one earned run or fewer in eight consecutive starts.  That includes one earned run in 5 innings of a 14-1 win over the Diamondbacks on June 5th in his last start against them.

It has been a rough start for rookie Mitch Bratt.  He is 0-0 with a 5.06 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in three starts this season, allowing 6 earned runs, 3 homers and 19 base runners in 10 2/3 innings with just 7 K's.  He will be overmatched by this potent Washington lineup today.  Bet the Nationals Saturday.

15* MLB Friday Night Line Mistake on Reds/Cardinals OVER 8

The Reds and Cardinals have combined for at least 8 runs in six consecutive meetings.  This total of 8 is too short in a game involving these two suspect starting pitchers up against these two underrated lineups.

The Reds have scored at least 3 runs in eight of their last nine games overall.  They should stay hot against Dustin May, who is 5-7 with a 4.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 19 starts this season while allowing 52 earned runs in 98 innings.  May has a 9.92 ERA in his last five starts while allowing 18 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings.

The Cardinals are scoring 4.5 runs per game this season.  They should feast on Rhett Lowder, who is 3-7 with a 5.75 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 14 starts and three relief appearances this season.  Lowder has been really bad on the road, going 2-6 with a 8.27 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in nine road starts while allowing 34 earned runs and 74 base runners in 37 innings.  He is backed by a poor Cincinnati bullpen with a 4.79 ERA this season and a 5.22 ERA on the road.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* AL Friday Total DOMINATOR on A's/Twins OVER 9.5

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 9.5 ticket tonight.  Temps will be in the 80's with 14 MPH winds blowing out to left for the first couple hours of this game.  The A's are scoring 4.5 runs per game and allowing 5.7 runs per game this season.

The Twins are a dead nuts OVER team going 61-42-1 OVER in all games this season.  They are scoring 4.8 runs per game and allowing 5.1 runs per game.  Both teams have terrible bullpens.  The A's have a 5.62 ERA as a bullpen while the Twins have a 5.02 ERA.

Jacob Lopez is one of the worst starters in baseball.  He is 4-4 with a 6.64 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 12 starts and three relief appearances this season.  Lopez has allowed 44 earned runs, 11 homers and 102 base runners in 59 2/3 innings.

Zebby Matthews is 4-7 with a 5.40 ERA in 12 starts for the Twins this season. He has allowed 42 earned runs and 15 homers in 70 innings.  Matthews allowed 8 earned runs in 3 innings of a 10-1 loss to the Cubs in his last start on July 19th.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* MLB Friday No-Doubt Rout on Miami Marlins -130

I love the spot for the Miami Marlins tonight.  They are riding a 9-game losing streak, but they just had Thursday off to regroup.  The Padres don't have that same luxury as they played Thursday in a 6-5 road loss to the Braves in which they blew a 3-0 lead.  They haven't had a day off since the All-Star Break.

I'll gladly fade one of the worst starters in baseball in German Marquez, who is 4-2 with a 5.24 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in nine starts for the Padres this season.  He has allowed 26 earned runs, 11 homers and 69 base runners in 44 2/3 innings.  Marquez has allowed 9 earned runs, 3 homers and 21 base runners in 10 innings in his last two starts against the Marlins.

Ryan Gusto is 0-1 with a 2.70 ERA and 0.98 WHIP at home this season for the Marlins.  he has allowed 4 earned runs without a homer and 13 base runners in 13 1/3 innings.  He allowed just 2 earned runs in 5 innings in his last start against the Padres.  Miami is 31-20 at home this season.  Bet the Marlins Friday.

20* NL Friday Total DOMINATOR on Diamondbacks/Nationals OVER 9.5

The Washington Nationals are a dead nuts OVER team.  They are 57-42-4 OVER in all games this season scoring 5.5 runs per game and allowing 5.3 runs per game.  The Nationals lead the majors in runs (567), stolen bases (113), home runs (150) and slugging percentage (.443).  They have scored 7 runs or more in three consecutive games and a total of 51 runs in their last six games for an average of 8.5 runs per game.

The Diamondbacks are hot at the plate right now which is a big reason for their 9-2 run in their last 11 games overall.  They have scored 5 runs or more in eight of their last 10 games.  They just scored 10 runs on the Cardinals on Thursday after putting up 15 runs on the A's on Wednesday.  Arizona is averaging 7.3 runs per game in its last 10 games.

The Diamondbacks will stay hot against opener Carson Palmquist and bulk reliever Zach Littell.  Palmquist is 0-1 with a 8.74 ERA this season while allowing 11 earned runs in 11 1/3 innings.  Littell is 7-7 with a 5.34 ERA this season allowing 57 earned runs and 25 homers in 96 innings.  Palmquist has a 9.00 ERA in two career starts against the Diamondbacks allowing 8 earned runs in 8 innings.  Littell allowed 8 earned runs in his last game, a 15-1 loss to the A's.

Regression has hit Eduardo Rodriquez hard.  He allowed 5 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of a 8-7 win over the Cardinals in his last start.  Rodriquez has allowed 8 earned runs and 2 homers in 11 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Nationals.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* MLB Friday Night BLOWOUT on Detroit Tigers -1.5 (-115)

The Detroit Tigers are surging right now going 14-5 in their last 19 games overall with 12 of those 14 wins coming by 2 runs or more.  They have climbed back into contention in the AL Central, and I would argue they are the best team with a +29 run differential this season despite being 5 games below .500.  

The Royals are 43-61 and just playing out the string at this point.  Injuries have taken their toll as the Royals are without their best player in Bobby Witt Jr, and they are also without both Maikel Garcia and Jac Gaglione offensively due to injury.

Ace Tarik Skubal gets the ball for the Tigers.  He is 6-5 with a 2.83 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 14 starts this season. Skubal has owned the Royals, tossing 14 shutout innings in his last two starts against them.  He is back to full strength and back to being one of the best starters in baseball allowing 4 earned runs in 23 innings with 32 K's in his last four starts.

Beck Way will be making his first career start for the Royals tonight.  He has made 18 appearances in relief this season with a 3.22 ERA and 1.52 WHIP.  Way will be backed by a terrible Kansas City bullpen with a 5.43 ERA on the season, including a 6.29 ERA on the road.  Bet the Tigers on the Run Line Friday.

20* MLB Thursday No-Doubt Rout on Detroit Tigers -1.5 (+100)

The Detroit Tigers are surging right now going 13-5 in their last 18 games overall with 12 of those 13 wins coming by 2 runs or more.  They have climbed back into contention in the AL Central, and I would argue they are the best team with a +28 run differential this season despite being 6 games below .500.  The Royals are 43-60 and just playing out the string at this point.

The Tigers have a massive advantage on the mound today that should have them winning this game by multiple runs once again.  Troy Melton is 5-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in nine starts this season, allowing just 11 earned runs and 48 base runners in 55 innings.  He has allowed a total of 3 earned runs in 29 1/3 innings in his last five starts for a 0.92 ERA during this stretch.

Randy Dobnak will be making just his 2nd start of the season for the Royals.  He is fortunate to have a 1.93 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP this season allowing 21 base runners in 14 innings with just 7 K's.  Dobnak is due some major ERA regression.  He is 9-12 with a 4.60 ERA in his career in the big leagues with just 92 K's in 154 2/3 innings.  Bet the Tigers on the Run Line Thursday.

15* MLB Thursday Total DOMINATOR on Rays/Blue Jays OVER 8.5

The Rays and Blue Jays combined for 8 runs on 21 hits in Game 1 while stranding 13 base runners.  They came back for 14 runs and 28 hits in Game 2.  After a low-scoring Game 3, look for runs to be plentiful in Game 4 today.  The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings in this series.

Ian Seymour is 6-2 with a 4.79 ERA this season, including 3-0 with a 6.23 ERA on the road while allowing 18 earned runs and 6 homers in 26 innings on the highway.  Seymour has been rocked in his last two starts allowing 8 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings.  He allowed a whopping 6 earned runs in 3 1/3 innings in his last start against Toronto.

Shane Bieber is working his way back from injury and has been a gas can in the process.  He is 1-1 with a 5.70 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in five starts this season, allowing 15 earned runs, 7 homers and 41 base runners in 43 2/3 innings.  The red hot Rays will shell him today.  Bet the OVER in this game Thursday.

20* MLB BLOWOUT GAME OF THE WEEK on Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-120)

The Atlanta Braves have massive advantages on the mound and at the plate today over the San Diego Padres that will have them winning this game by multiple runs.  The Braves are scoring 5.0 runs per game compared to 4.1 runs per game for the Padres this season.  The Braves have scored 6 runs or more in four of their last six games overall.

Chris Sale is 10-6 with a 2.06 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 18 starts this season, including 6-2 with a 1.35 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in nine home starts.  Sale has never lost to the Padres, going 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in six career starts against them.  That includes 2-0 with a 0.78 ERA and 0.52 WHIP in three career home starts against San Diego.

The Padres will go with opener Kyle Hart before giving way to gas can Griffin Canning.  Hart is 0-2 with a 5.66 ERA this season, allowing 22 earned runs in 35 innings.  Canning is 1-8 with a 6.67 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 11 starts and three relief appearances this season.  He has allowed 44 earned runs and 9 homers in 59 1/3 innings.  Bet the Braves on the Run Line Thursday.

20* AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on White Sox/Rangers OVER 8.5

The Texas Rangers are a perfect 12-0 OVER in their last 12 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in all 12 games, and 10 or more in 11 of them.  They are 18-3 OVER in their last 21 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 18 of those 21 games.  They are scoring and allowing a ton of runs right now.  This total of 8.5 is too low for a game involving the Rangers.

A big reason for the turnaround for the White Sox this season is the fact that they have a potent offense scoring 4.8 runs per game.  They have scored a total of 49 runs in their last eight games for an average of 6.1 runs per game.  These teams went for 13 combined runs in Game 1 and 10 runs in Game 2, and it should be another slug fest tonight.

Anthony Kay is 1-2 with a 5.80 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in nine road starts for the White Sox this season.  He has allowed 26 earned runs and 9 homers in 40 1/3 innings on the highway.  He is backed by a Chicago bullpen with a 4.81 ERA on the road this season.

Tyler Alexander will serve as an opener before giving way to Cal Quantrill to take the bulk of the innings for the Rangers.  He has just 31 K's in 50 1/3 innings this season and is a contact pitcher.  Quantrill allowed 6 runs and 11 hits in 4 innings to the Braves in a 15-1 loss in his last action on Friday.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* MLB Wednesday Night Line Mistake on Rays/Blue Jays OVER 8

The Rays and Blue Jays combined for 8 runs on 21 hits in Game 1 while stranding 13 base runners.  They came back for 14 runs and 28 hits in Game 2.  The OVER is 5-0 in the last five meetings with 8 or more combined runs in all five games.  This total of 8 is too short for Game 3 tonight.

Griffin Jax is 5-7 with a 3.95 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 15 starts and 11 relief appearances for the Rays this season.  Jax has been at his worst on the road, going 2-5 with a 4.23 ERA and 1.41 WHIP.  He has allowed 4 earned runs, 2 homers and 14 base runners in 10 innings in two career starts against Toronto.

The Blue Jays will make this a bullpen game and already have a taxed bullpen after getting crushed in the first two games of this series against the Rays.  Braydon Fisher will serve as their opener.  I expect the Rays to hang another big number on them today and stay red hot at the plate after having 13 hits in Game 1 and 21 hits in Game 2.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Dodgers/Phillies OVER 9.5

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 9.5 ticket between the Dodgers and Phillies tonight.  Temps will be in the 80's with light winds blowing out to right field.  That's bad news for these two suspect starting pitchers tonight up against these two potent lineups.

Eric Lauer is 4-5 with a 4.81 ERA in 12 starts and three relief appearances this season allowing 41 earned runs and a whopping 18 homers in 76 2/3 innings.  Lauer has allowed at least one homer in seven consecutive starts.

Aaron Nola is one of the most overrated starters in baseball.  He is 3-7 with a 5.68 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 20 starts this season allowing 65 earned runs and a whopping 23 homers in 103 innings.  Nola is 0-3 with a 6.50 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in nine home starts.  Bet the OVER in this game Wednesday.

20* NL TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Nationals/Rockies OVER 13

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 13 ticket between the Nationals and Rockies tonight.  Temps will be in the 80's with 10-15 MPH winds blowing out to center at hitter-friendly Coors Field.  That's bad news for two of the worst starters in baseball tonight.

Miles MIkolas is 3-7 with a 5.34 ERA while allowing 56 earned runs and 20 homers in 94 1/3 innings.  Mikolas is 1-1 with an 11.94 ERA and 2.54 WHIP in four career starts at Coors Field, allowing 23 earned runs, 8 homers and 44 base runners in 17 1/3 innings.  He has allowed 16 earned runs in 7 2/3 innings in his last two starts at Colorado.

Michael Lorenzen is 3-9 with a 6.40 ERA and 1.77 WHIP allowing 69 earned runs in 97 innings for the Rockies this season.  Lorenzen is 1-4 with an 8.21 ERA in nine home starts, allowing 38 earned runs in 41 2/3 innings.  He is 1-2 with a 4.56 ERA in five career starts against the Nationals, allowing 13 earned runs in 25 2/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Tuesday Night Line Mistake on White Sox/Rangers OVER 8.5

The Texas Rangers are a perfect 11-0 OVER in their last 11 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in all 11 games, and 10 or more in 10 of them.  They are 17-3 OVER in their last 20 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 17 of those 20 games.  They are scoring and allowing a ton of runs right now.  This total of 8.5 is too low for a game involving the Rangers.

A big reason for the turnaround for the White Sox this season is the fact that they have a potent offense scoring 4.8 runs per game.  They have scored a total of 49 runs in their last seven games for an average of 7.0 runs per game.  They went off again last night in a 10-3 win over the Rangers.

Chicago should stay hot at the plate against Kumar Rocker, who is 2-8 with a 4.40 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 16 starts and two relief appearances this season.  Rocker is 1-7 with a 4.91 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 11 home starts.  He allowed 7 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings to the Astros in his last start at home.

Noah Schultz is 3-6 with a 5.60 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 11 starts for the White Sox this season.  He has been at his worst on the road, going 2-4 with a 6.35 ERA in six starts away from home while allowing 20 earned runs in 28 1/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

20* AL East TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Rays/Blue Jays OVER 7.5

The Rays and Blue Jays combined for 8 runs on 21 hits last night and stranded 13 base runners.  They should have a lot more success offensively tonight against these two struggling starting pitchers.

Kevin Gausman is 4-8 with a 4.41 ERA in 20 starts for the Blue Jays this season.  Gausman has really struggled of late with a 7.46 ERA in his last five starts while allowing 21 earned runs in 25 1/3 innings.  He allowed 6 earned runs and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 8-5 loss to the Rays in his lone start against them this season.

Drew Rasmussen has allowed 11 earned runs and 3 homers in 7 1/3 innings in his last two starts for a 13.51 ERA during this stretch.  He has allowed 6 earned runs and 2 homers in 12 innings in his last two starts against the Blue Jays.  

The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings with 8 or more combined runs in all four.  This total of 7.5 is too low tonight.  Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

15* MLB Monday Total DOMINATOR on Nationals/Rockies OVER 11.5

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 11.5 ticket between the Nationals and Rockies tonight.  Temps will be in the 90's with light winds blowing out at hitter-friendly Coors Field.  It was a similar forecast the last two days when the Rockies and Reds combined for 15 and 13 runs.

The Nationals are a dead nuts OVER team going 56-40-4 OVER in all games this season.  They lead the majors scoring 5.5 runs per game while also allowing 5.3 runs per game.  The Rockies scored 16 total runs in their last two games against the Reds and are much more potent offensively at home.

Kyle Freeland is 2-8 with a 7.36 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 18 starts this season allowing 72 earned runs and 18 homers in 88 innings.  He is backed by a terrible Colorado bullpen with a 4.88 ERA on the season and a 5.49 ERA at home.

Andrew Alvarez is 2-3 with a 4.04 ERA and 1.43 WHIP this season while allowing 22 earned runs and 70 base runners in 49 innings.  He won't go very deep into this game, which means a lot of action for a terrible Washington bullpen with a 5.15 ERA on the season.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* MLB Monday Night BLOWOUT on Washington Nationals -118

The Washington Nationals come out of the All-Star Break motivated after opening 50-50 this season and 2 games back in the wild card.  They have been the best bet on the road in baseball by a wide margin going 30-19 on the highway.  The Nationals are led by one of the best offenses in the league scoring 5.5 runs per game this season.

Washington should be a bigger favorite today against the Colorado Rockies, who are 40-61 on the season with the second-worst record in baseball, only a half-game ahead of the Angels.  That's especially the case when you consider Washington will be up against one of the worst starters in baseball tonight.

Kyle Freeland is 2-8 with a 7.36 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 18 starts this season allowing 72 earned runs and 18 homers in 88 innings.  The Nationals will go with Andrew Alvarez, who is 2-3 with a 4.04 ERA this season, but 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA on the road.  Bet the Nationals Monday.

20* Interleague TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Tigers/Cubs OVER 11

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 11 ticket between the Tigers and Cubs tonight.  Temps will be in the 80's with 15-20 MPH winds blowing out to left-center at hitter-friendly Wrigley Field.

The Cubs have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.1 runs per game this season.  They have scored at least 5 runs in seven of their last 10 games overall.  The Tigers are as hot as they've been all season offensively during their 11-4 run.  They have scored at least 4 runs in 13 of their last 18 games overall, and 6 runs or more 10 times.

Jack Flaherty is 3-8 with a 4.48 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 18 starts for the Tigers this season.  Flaherty is 1-4 with a 5.75 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 10 career starts at Wrigley Field, allowing 26 earned runs, 9 homers and 66 base runners in 40 2/3 innings.

Jameson Taillon is 2-5 with a 5.19 ERA in 13 starts this season while allowing a whopping 20 homers in 67 2/3 innings.  This forecast won't do the fly ball pitcher any favors today.  He is 2-2 with a 5.81 ERA in five career starts against the Tigers, including 1-2 with a 7.90 ERA in three career home starts allowing 12 earned runs and 5 homers in 13 2/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* AL PLAY OF THE DAY on White Sox/Rangers OVER 7.5

The Texas Rangers are a perfect 10-0 OVER in their last 10 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in all 10 games, and 10 or more in nine of them.  They are 16-3 OVER in their last 19 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 16 of those 19 games.  They are scoring and allowing a ton of runs right now.  This total of 7.5 is too low for a game involving the Rangers.

A big reason for the turnaround for the White Sox this season is the fact that they have a potent offense scoring 4.8 runs per game.  They are fully healthy right now with Murakami (20 HR) back in the lineup.  They have scored a total of 39 runs in their last six games for an average of 6.5 runs per game.

The Rangers are capable of covering this total on their own against Erick Fedde, who is 5-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.42 WHIP this season, including 3-5 with a 5.48 ERA and 1.45 WHIP on the road while allowing 26 earned runs in 42 2/3 innings away from home.

Jacob DeGrom is 7-5 with a 3.49 ERA in 18 starts for the Rangers this season while allowing 16 homers.  He has allowed multiple earned runs in five consecutive starts with a 4.20 ERA during this stretch.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

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

It's going to be hot in Atlanta again tonight with temps approaching 90 degrees at game time.  It was a similar forecast over the weekend when the Rangers and Braves combined for 16 runs in Game 1, 13 runs in Game 2 and 13 runs in Game 3.  It should be more of the same against the Padres in Game 1 tonight.

The Braves are scoring 5.0 runs per game this season with one of the best offenses in baseball.  They just put up 29 runs in their three games with the Rangers.  The Padres come in swinging a hot bat as well going 4-1 OVER in their last five games overall while scoring 5 runs or more in four of those five games, and a total of 39 runs in their last five games.

JP Sears is a gas can and is 2-2 with a 5.03 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in four starts for the Padres this season.  He has allowed 11 earned runs and 4 homers in 19 2/3 innings.  Sears is 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA in his last three starts against the Braves, allowing 9 earned runs in 17 2/3 innings.

Bryce Elder comes in really struggling for the Braves allowing 22 earned runs and 8 homers in 18 innings in his last four starts for a 11.00 ERA during this stretch.  He is 0-2 with a 9.82 ERA and 2.73 WHIP in two career starts against the Padres, allowing 8 earned runs and 20 base runners in 7 1/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

15* MLB Sunday Afternoon BLOWOUT on Detroit Tigers -147

The Detroit Tigers are 11-3 in their last 14 games overall to get back in contention in the AL Central.  They are only 5.5 games out of first place and believe they can catch up.  The Tigers are the best team in this division in my opinion and one of the most underrated teams in baseball with a +32 run differential despite being six games below .500.

The Angels are 2-12 in their last 14 games overall to fall to 38-61 on the season with the worst record in the American League.  They will struggle to be motivated the rest of the way.

The Tigers have a big advantage on the mound today behind Casey Mize, who is 4-6 with a 2.79 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 14 starts this season.  He has allowed just 24 earned runs, 5 homers and 18 walks in 77 1/3 innings.  Mize has never lost to the Angels, going 3-0 with a 3.26 ERA in six career starts against them, and the Tigers are 5-1 in those six starts.

Rookie Ryan Johnson has been a disaster in the big leagues for the Angels.  He is 2-5 with a 6.94 ERA and 1.65 WHIP, allowing a whopping 37 earned runs and 13 homers in 48 innings.  That includes 1-4 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 33 1/3 innings in 2026.  He is backed by a terrible Angels bullpen with a 4.54 ERA this season.  Bet the Tigers Sunday.

20* Interleague GAME OF THE WEEK on Washington Nationals -131

The Washington Nationals come out of the All-Star Break motivated after opening 49-50 this season and 4 games back in the wild card.  They have been the best bet on the road in baseball by a wide margin going 29-19 on the highway.  The Nationals are led by one of the best offenses in the league scoring 5.5 runs per game this season.

The A's are 1-10 in their last 11 games overall to fall completely out of contention at 42-55 on the season.  Injuries offensively have been the big story as the A's have been held to 2 runs or fewer in seven of their last 10 games overall.  They just don't have the firepower to match the Nationals in this one.

The Nationals have a big advantage on the mound over the A's today and should be bigger favorites as a result.  Foster Griffin has been the clear ace of this staff, going 10-2 with a 2.77 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 19 starts while allowing just 34 earned runs in 110 1/3 innings with 109 K's.  Griffin is 5-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 10 road starts as well.

Jacob Lopez is one of the worst starters in baseball for the A's.  He is 4-3 with a 6.83 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 11 starts and three relief appearances this season, allowing 42 earned runs and 11 homers in 55 1/3 innings.  Lopez has posted a 8.31 ERA and 1.75 WHIP at home, allowing 20 earned runs and 5 homers in 21 2/3 innings.  He is backed by a terrible A's bullpen with a 5.55 ERA on the season and a 7.08 ERA at home.  Bet the Nationals Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Afternoon Line Mistake on Twins/Cubs OVER 7.5

The Cubs and Twins went under the total in the first two games of this series with just 7 combined runs in Game 1 and an 11-run total and 8 combined runs in Game 2 with a 8.5-run total.  Now the books have adjusted this total for Game 3 down too much to 7.5 and there's clearly value with the OVER.

The Twins are a dead nuts OVER team going 58-40-1 OVER in all games this season.  They are scoring 4.8 runs per game and allowing 5.0 runs per game.  The Cubs have a potent offense scoring 5.0 runs per game.  They have scored at least 5 runs in six of their last nine games overall.

Zebby Matthews is an absolute gas can for the Twins, and the Cubs are capable of covering this total on their own against him and this awful Minnesota bullpen that has a 5.11 ERA on the season.  Matthews is 2-3 with a 6.17 ERA in six road starts this season, allowing 24 earned runs and 10 homers in 35 innings.

The Twins have a lot of power, and Shota Imanaga has had a problem with giving up the long ball this season.  Imanaga is 5-8 with a 4.25 ERA in 19 starts while allowing 22 homers.  He is 3-4 with a 4.50 ERA in 11 home starts while allowing 13 homers.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

20* Orioles/Astros AL No-Brainer on Houston -110

I love the spot for the Houston Astros today.  They will be highly motivated to avoid the sweep after dropping the first two games of this series to the Baltimore Orioles.  They lost 3-2 in Game 1 and in extra innings in Game 2.

Houston sends Ace Hunter Brown to the mound to get the job done today.  Brown is 1-0 with a 3.57 ERA in seven starts this season and should be back to full strength now.  He went 12-9 with a 2.43 ERA in 31 starts for the Astros last season.

The Orioles will go with Brandon Young, who has regressed big time this season after a solid start.  Young has a 3.74 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 15 starts, including a 3.89 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in seven road starts.  He has allowed 7 earned runs and 20 base runners in 12 innings in his last two starts.  Young does not enjoy facing the Astros, allowing 17 runs, 11 earned, and 4 homers in 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts against them.  He is 1-2 with a 7.27 ERA in three career starts against Houston.  Bet the Astros Sunday.

15* AL Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Orioles/Astros OVER 8

The total for Game 1 was set at 8.5 and the total for Game 2 was set at 9.  After going under the total in both games, the Game 3 total has been set at 8 which is too big of an adjustment down.  That's especially the case after two tight games where the bullpens got heavy usage, especially in extra innings in Game 2.

The Orioles will go with Brandon Young, who has regressed big time this season after a solid start.  Young has a 3.74 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 15 starts, including a 3.89 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in seven road starts.  He has allowed 7 earned runs and 20 base runners in 12 innings in his last two starts.  Young does not enjoy facing the Astros, allowing 17 runs, 11 earned, and 4 homers in 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts against them.  He is 1-2 with a 7.27 ERA in three career starts against Houston.

The Astros will go with Hunter Brown, who will be making just his 8th start of the season as he works his way back from injury.  Brown is 1-0 with a 3.57 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in seven starts this season.  He has allowed 9 earned runs and 3 homers in 10 innings in his last two starts.  Brown also does not enjoy facing the Orioles, going 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in three career starts against them, allowing 13 earned runs and 5 homers in 17 1/3 innings.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Marlins/Brewers OVER 8

The Brewers have one of the best offenses in baseball scoring 5.1 runs per game.  The Marlins have an underrated offense scoring 4.5 runs per game.  The Marlins have scored at least 6 runs in six of their last 11 games.  That includes their 8-6 loss to the Brewers yesterday that saw 14 combined runs.  It should be more of the same in Game 3 today in this matchup between two suspect starting pitchers.

Eury Perez is 2-4 with a 4.43 ERA in eight road starts this season allowing 20 earned runs and 7 homers in 40 2/3 innings.  He'll be opposed by Robert Gasser, who is 2-4 with a 5.24 ERA in nine starts this season, allowing 27 earned runs and 10 homers in 46 1/3 innings.  Gasser allowed 7 earned runs in 3 innings to the Pirates in his last start.  He allowed 4 earned runs and 10 hits in 6 innings of a 7-5 win over the Marlins in his lone career start against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* Interleague Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Rangers/Braves OVER 9

Temps will be in the 90's again in Atlanta on Sunday with light winds blowing out.  It was a similar forecast for the first two games of this series when the Rangers and Braves combined for 16 runs in Game 1 and 13 runs in Game 2.  It should be more of the same in Game 3 Sunday.

The Rangers are a perfect 9-0 OVER in their last nine games overall with 9 or more combined runs in all nine games, and 10 or more in eight of them.  They are 15-3 OVER in their last 18 games overall with 9 or more combined runs in 15 of those 18 games.  They are scoring and allowing a ton of runs right now.  The Braves have a potent offense scoring 5.0 runs per game this season.

Nathan Eovaldi is 9-7 with a 4.04 ERA in 18 starts for the Rangers this season allowing 50 earned runs and 19 homers in 111 1/3 innings.  Grant Holmes is 5-4 with a 3.61 ERA in 18 starts for the Braves allowing 15 homers.  He is 4-3 with a 3.98 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in nine home starts.  Holmes allowed 4 earned runs in 4 innings of a 6-5 loss to the Rangers in his lone career start against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

20* MLB BLOWOUT GAME OF THE WEEK on Detroit Tigers -1.5 (-114)

The Detroit Tigers are 10-3 in their last 13 games overall to get back in contention in the AL Central.  They are only 6.5 games behind the White Sox, and they believe they can catch them.  The Tigers are the best team in this division in my opinion and one of the most underrated teams in baseball with a +25 run differential despite being seven games below .500.

The Angels are 2-11 in their last 13 games overall to fall to 38-60 on the season with the worst record in the American League.  They will struggle to be motivated the rest of the way.  That's especially the case now after blowing a 1-0 lead in the 9th inning to lose 2-1 to the Tigers in Game 1 of this series yesterday.

The Tigers have a big advantage on the mound tonight behind ace Tarik Skubal, who now looks back to full strength after an injury-plagued 2026 campaign thus far.  He has still managed to go 5-5 with a 3.09 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 13 starts this season, including 3-3 with a 2.40 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in seven road starts.  Skubal is 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA and 0.54 WHIP in two career road starts at Los Angeles, alowing 2 earned runs in 13 innings with 17 K's in a pair of blowout victories for the Tigers by 9 and 8 runs.

Grayson Rodriquez has been one of the worst starters in baseball this season going 3-2 with a 7.84 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in seven starts.  Rodriquez has been particularly poor at home, going 1-2 with a 10.02 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in five home starts while allowing 23 earned runs in 20 2/3 innings.  Bet the Tigers on the Run Line Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday Late-Night BAILOUT on Washington Nationals +111

The Washington Nationals come out of the All-Star Break motivated after opening 49-49 this season and 3 games back in the wild card.  They have been the best bet on the road in baseball by a wide margin going 29-18 on the highway.  

The Nationals are led by one of the best offenses in the league scoring 5.5 runs per game this season.  That offense exploded in Game 1 with a 23-4 victory over the A's.  I expect more of the same in Game 2, and the wrong team is favored here.

The A's are in the midst of a 10-game losing streak to fall completely out of contention at 41-55 on the season.  Injuries offensively have been the big story as the A's have been held to 2 runs or fewer in seven of their last nine games overall.  They just don't have the firepower to match the Nationals in this one.

Zack Littell has inflated numbers due to a poor start to the season.  But Littell has been much better since, allowing 2 earned runs or fewer in nine of his last 11 appearances.  He fired 7 innings without allowing an earned run in his lone career start against the A's.

Like most of these A's starters, J.T. Ginn has been at his worst at home.  He has posted a 3.94 ERA and 1.58 WHIP at home this season, allowing 21 earned runs and 76 base runners in 48 innings.  He is backed by one of the worst bullpens in baseball with the A's having a 5.55 ERA on the season and a 7.08 ERA at home.  Bet the Nationals Saturday.

20* MLB TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Rays/Red Sox OVER 9.5

The forecast will aid us in cashing this OVER 9.5 ticket between the Rays and Red Sox today.  Temps will be in the 70's with 20 MPH winds blowing out to left-center throughout the entirety of the game.  The ball should be flying out at Fenway Park today.

The Rays have a potent offense scoring 4.5 runs per game this season despite playing at a pitcher-friendly park.  The Red Sox are red hot at the plate during their current 11-game winning streak.  They have scored at least 5 runs in eight of their 11 wins.  They have scored 4 runs or more in 18 of their last 22 games.  

Both bullpens are taxed today after a double-header yesterday.  That puts a lot of pressure on two starters who aren't known for going deep into games.  Ian Seymour has been used as an opener and in relief this season.  He is 6-2 with a 4.59 ERA overall and 3-0 with a 5.87 ERA on the road, allowing 15 earned runs in 23 innings away from home.

Patrick Sandoval will be making just his 2nd start of the season and just his 2nd start over the last two seasons after sitting out all of 2025.  No question he's going to be on a pitch count.  Sandoval is 0-2 with a 4.61 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in three career home starts against Tampa Bay.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday UPSET SHOCKER on Chicago White Sox +102

The White Sox are scoring 4.9 runs per game despite playing much of the first half of the season without their best hitter.  But Munetaka Murakami (20 HR) returned right before the All-Star Break, and the White Sox have had one of the most potent offenses in baseball since his return.  They have scored a combined 36 runs in their last four games for an average of 9.0 runs per game.

This Toronto offense has been disappointing all season scoring just 4.1 runs per game.  It won't get much easier today against Davis Martin, who is 9-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 18 starts for the White Sox this season.  Martin fired 6 shutout innings in a 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays earlier this season in his only career start against them.

Shane Bieber is washed and he is one of the worst starters in baseball this season.  Bieber is 0-1 with a 7.64 ERA and 2.04 WHIP in four starts, allowing 15 earned runs, 7 homers and 36 base runners in 17 2/3 innings.  He allowed 6 runs, 5 earned, and 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 8-3 loss to the White Sox in his last start against them.

The White Sox are now 5-0 in their last five meetings with the Blue Jays including a 12-4 victory in Game 1 of this series.  It will be more of the same today, and the wrong team is favored here.  Bet the White Sox Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday Total DOMINATOR on White Sox/Blue Jays OVER 8.5

The White Sox are scoring 4.9 runs per game despite playing much of the first half of the season without their best hitter.  But Munetaka Murakami (20 HR) returned right before the All-Star Break, and the White Sox have had one of the most potent offenses in baseball since his return.  They have scored a combined 36 runs in their last four games for an average of 9.0 runs per game.

The Blue Jays went into the All-Star Break swinging the bats very well scoring 4 runs or more in five consecutive games.  They made its six in a row in their 12-4 loss to the White Sox in Game 1 of this series.  They are 6-1 OVER in their last seven games overall with 9 or more combined runs in six of them.  This total of 8.5 is too short again today after combining for 16 runs in Game 1.

Davis Martin has been at his worst on the road this season.  He is 4-3 with a 4.72 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 10 road starts.  But he has been much better than Shane Bieber, who is one of the worst starters in baseball this season.  Bieber is 0-1 with a 7.64 ERA and 2.04 WHIP in four starts, allowing 15 earned runs, 7 homers and 36 base runners in 17 2/3 innings.  He allowed 6 runs, 5 earned, and 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 8-3 loss to the White Sox in his last start against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.

20* AL GAME OF THE WEEK on Detroit Tigers -109

The Detroit Tigers went 9-3 in their final 12 games going into the All-Star Break to get back in contention in the AL Central.  They are only 6.5 games behind both the White Sox and Guardians, and they believe they can catch them.  The Tigers are the best team in this division in my opinion and one of the most underrated teams in baseball with a +24 run differential despite being eight games below .500.

The Angels went 2-10 in their final 12 games heading into the All-Star Break to fall to 38-59 on the season with the worst record in the American League.  They will struggle to be motivated the rest of the way.

The Tigers have a big advantage on the mound tonight behind Troy Melton, who is 5-1 with a 1.82 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in eight starts this season, including 2-0 with a 1.33 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in four road starts.  He is backed by a solid Detroit bullpen with a 3.88 ERA this season.

Reid Detmers is 3-6 with a 4.47 ERA in 19 starts this season, including 0-4 with a 4.77 ERA in nine home starts.  Detmers has allowed 10 earned runs and 4 homers in 9 innings in his last two starts.  He allowed 4 earned runs and 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings in his last start against Detroit.  Bet the Tigers Friday.

20* AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Orioles/Astros OVER 8.5

The Orioles are 53-41-3 OVER in all games this season while the Astros are 52-42 OVER in all games.  Both teams are averaging 4.6 runs per game.  The Astros are 4-0 OVER in their last four games overall.  The Astros have gone for 9 or more combined runs in six consecutive games.

Dean Kremer is 1-2 with a 4.09 ERA in four starts this season.  Kremer allowed 6 earned runs and 3 homers in 5 innings of a 9-8 loss to the Astros in his last start against them.  He allowed 4 homers in 5 innings in his last start against the Cubs prior to the All-Star Break.

Pter Lambert is 8-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 15 starts this season.  Lambert allowed 2 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of a 10-3 loss to the Orioles in his lone career start against them, which came earlier this season.  

The OVER is 7-2 in the last nine meetings between the Orioles and Astros with 9 or more combined runs in seven of them.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

15* MLB Friday Total DOMINATOR on White Sox/Blue Jays OVER 8.5

The White Sox are scoring 4.8 runs per game despite playing much of the first half of the season without their best hitter.  But Munetaka Murakami (20 HR) returned right before the All-Star Break, and the White Sox will have one of the most potent offenses in baseball coming out of it.

The Blue Jays went into the All-Star Break swinging the bats very well scoring 4 runs or more in five consecutive games.  They went 5-1 OVER in their final six games with 9 or more combined runs in five of them.  This total of 8.5 is too short tonight.

Anthony Kay has been a gas can for the White Sox especially on the road.  He is 1-2 with a 5.94 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in eight road starts, allowing 24 earned runs and 8 homers in 36 1/3 innings.

Converted reliever Spencer Miles gets the start for the Blue Jays.  He has allowed 8 earned runs in 11 innings for a 7.20 ERA in his three starts this season.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

20* AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK on Astros/Rangers OVER 8.5

The Texas Rangers are 6-0 OVER in their last six games overall finishing with 9 or more combined runs in all six games.  The Houston Astros are 9-3-1 OVER in their last 13 games overall finishing with 9 or more combined runs in 11 of those 13 games.  This total of 8.5 is too short for a game involving the Astros and Rangers right now.

Cristian Javier is 0-1 with a 10.22 ERA and 2.27 WHIP this season allowing 14 earned runs and 28 base runners in 12 1/3 innings with just 8 K's.  He is backed by a poor Houston bullpen with a 4.31 ERA this season and a 4.48 ERA on the road.

MacKenzie Gore is 5-8 with a 4.72 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 19 starts for the Rangers this season.  Gore allowed 7 earned runs to the Angels and 5 earned runs to the Guardians in his last two starts coming in.  He allowed 6 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings to the Astros in his last start against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Braves/Cardinals OVER 7.5

After two straight unders to start this series, this total of 7.5 has been set too low today and there's clear value with the OVER.  These two starting pitchers aren't good enough to warrant this low of a total.  The Braves are scoring 4.9 runs per game and the Cardinals 4.5 runs per game this season.

Danny Young will serve as an opener for the Braves before giving way to JR Ritchie, who is 1-2 with a 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP this season while allowing 23 earned runs in 45 innings.

Dustin May is 5-6 with a 4.55 ERA in 17 starts for the Cardinals this season.  May has really struggled of late allowing 11 earned runs in 7 1/3 innings in his last two starts.  He doesn't enjoy facing the Braves, either, allowing 9 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings in his last two starts against them.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday Afternoon BLOWOUT on Boston Red Sox -107

The Boston Red Sox have won 8 consecutive games to make a charge prior to the All-Star Break.  They would love to make it 9 in a row and finish the right way going into the break.  The New York Mets are just ready for the All-Star Break to get here.  They are 6-15 in their last 21 games overall and already out of contention at 40-56 on the season.  They have been lifeless in getting outscored 10-2 in losing the first two games of this series.

The Red Sox also have a big advantage on the mound today with Payton Tolle, who is 5-6 with a 3.36 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 14 starts this season.  Tolle has been at his best on the road, going 3-3 with a 2.87 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in six starts away from home.

Left-handed Zach Thornton will be making his 3rd career start.  He is 0-1 with a 4.35 ERA in two starts this season allowing 5 earned runs in 10 1/3 innings.  The Red Sox have crushed left-handed pitching all season and will knock Thornton out early in this one.  Bet the Red Sox Sunday.

20* MLB Sunday Total DOMINATOR on Yankees/Nationals OVER 9

The Nationals are a dead nuts OVER team going 54-38-4 OVER in all games this season.  They are scoring 5.3 runs per game and allowing 5.3 runs per game.  The Yankees are scoring 4.8 runs per game, and they finally are getting healthier and swinging the bats well again.  They just had 11, 13 and 14 hits in three of their last five games, and 9 hits yesterday.

Will Warren is 7-4 with a 4.05 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 18 starts this season, including 3-2 with a 4.30 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in nine road starts.  Warren has allowed a whopping 13 earned runs and 5 homers in 15 innings in his last three starts coming in.

Cade Cavallie is 5-4 with a 3.88 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 19 starts this season, including 2-2 with a 4.01 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 10 home starts.  He is backed by a poor Washington bullpen with a 5.03 ERA this season and a 5.69 ERA at home.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

15* MLB Sunday No-Doubt Rout on Washington Nationals -106

The Washington Nationals will be highly motivated for a victory in Game 3 after losing the first two games of this series to the New York Yankees.  I like their chances with a big advantage at the plate scoring 5.3 runs per game compared to 4.8 runs per game from a banged up Yankees lineup.

I also give the Nationals the advantage on the mound today.  Cade Cavalli is 5-4 with a 3.88 ERA in 19 starts this season with 105 K's in 92 2/3 innings.  Cavalli has been consistent allowing 3 earned runs or fewer in 17 of his 19 starts, and 4 earned runs in the two starts he didn't.

Will Warren is 7-4 with a 4.05 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 18 starts this season, including 3-2 with a 4.30 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in nine road starts.  Warren has allowed a whopping 13 earned runs and 5 homers in 15 innings in his last three starts coming in for a 7.80 ERA during this stretch.  Bet the Nationals Sunday.

15* NL PLAY OF THE DAY on Atlanta Braves -114

The Atlanta Braves have a big advantage on the mound over the St. Louis Cardinals tonight and should be bigger favorites as a result. They also have the hitting advantage scoring 4.9 runs per game compared to 4.5 runs per game for the Cardinals. They have the better bullpen as well.

Reynaldo Lopez has been one of the most underrated starters in baseball over the last couple seasons. Lopez is 4-1 with a 3.18 ERA this season allowing 20 earned runs and only 7 homers in 56 2/3 innings. He held the Cardinals to one earned run in 5 innings with 6 K's in a 5-1 victory on July 1st in his last start against them.

Matthew Liberatore is a gas can for the Cardinals. He is 4-6 with a 5.34 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 18 starts this season, allowing 52 earned runs and 17 homers in 87 2/3 innings. Liberatore has allowed 7 earned runs and 2 homers in 8 innings in his last two starts against the Braves. Bet the Braves Saturday.

15* MLB Saturday Total DOMINATOR on Rockies/Giants OVER 8.5

The Rockies and their opponents have gone for at least 9 combined runs in 12 of their last 16 games overall.  They have scored at least 6 runs in nine of those 16 games so they are swinging the bats very well.

The Giants are 7-2-2 OVER in their last 11 games overall going for 9 or more combined runs in 10 of those 11 games.  They have scored 6 runs or more in five of their last nine games overall and are swinging the bats well also.  This total of 8.5 is too short today.

Kyle Freeland is one of the worst starters in baseball. He is 2-7 with a 7.46 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 17 starts this season, including 0-5 with an 8.62 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in nine road starts.

Tyler Mahle hasn't been much better for the Giants. He is 1-8 with a 5.70 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 14 starts this season. Mahle allowed 3 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of a 7-6 loss to the Rockies in his last start against them on July 5th. Now they get to see him less than a week later, which is a big advantage for them.

The Rockies and Giants have combined for at least 10 runs in seven of their last eight meetings. Bet the OVER in this game Saturday.