This is a 2* play on PHI.

The Phillies need to win Game 6 to force a Game 7, but they do have a favorable pitching matchup.

Zack Wheeler was tagged for five runs on six hits over five innings in Game 2, but he should bounce back here. His previous road start in San Diego was a gem, tossing seven scoreless innings, striking out eight and allowing one hit.

Framber Valdez is suspected to have been using a foreign substance in Game 2, and after getting rocked for 10 runs on 4 2/3 innings in two starts in the World Series last year I can see why. The whole world will be watching, so it would be shocking to see him try anything here in Game 6.

Philly is 7-0 coming off an off day, and 4-1 coming off a loss.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on PHI.

After being no-hit in Game 4, look for the Phillies to bounce back in Game 5. The Phillies had averaged seven runs per game at home in the playoffs prior to last night, and they roughed up Justin Verlander in Game 1. Verlander was torched for five runs on six hits in five innings, and he's now 0-6 with a 6.07 ERA in his career in the World Series. The Phillies have won four straight coming off a loss, and they are 10-3 in their last 13 home games versus Houston.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on PHI.

The Astros are a favorite for a reason, as Houston was unfeated in this post-season prior to Game 1. They may have won all seven games, but four of those seven wins came in games decided by one run. They face the Phillies ace in Game 2, and Zach Wheeler is 1-1 with a 1.78 ERA in four starts in the playoffs. Maybe the Phillies are playing over their heads, but they have been hot at the plate, and I don't want to step in front of them here as the big underdog. The Phillies are 15-6 in their last 21 games versus a left-handed starter, and they face lefty Framber Valdez here on Saturday. 

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on PHI.

The Astros are a favorite for a reason, as Houston is still unfeated in this post-season. They may have won all seven games, but four of those seven wins came in games decided by one run. They face the Phillies ace in Game 1, and Zach Wheeler is 1-1 with a 1.78 ERA in four starts in the playoffs. Justin Verlander on the other hand has allowed seven runs on 13 hits over 10 innings in two starts. Maybe the Phillies are playing over their heads, but they have been hot at the plate, and I don't want to step in front of them here as the big underdog.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on HOU +1.5.

The Astros are undefeated in the playoffs so far, while the Yankees are hanging on by a thread. After a five game series versus Cleveland, they find themselves down 0-2 in the ALCS. This really should come as no surprise, given their second half collapse during the regular season. The Yankees have lost eight of their last 10 versus Houston, and one of the two wins during that span came in a one run game. The Yankees are the favorite with their ace on the mound, but Christian Javier has a lower ERA and WHIP than Cole. He was also 1-0 with a 0.75 ERA in two starts versus the Yankees this season.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on CLE +1.5. 

It's tough to give an analysis before the pitching matchup has been confirmed. The price has gone way up overnight after a rainout last night. Nestor Cortes will take over instead of Jameson Taillon, but he was already on the wrong side of a loss in this series. It would seem likely that Shane Beiber could go on three days rest, but Civale might get the start on a short leash. Whoever is on the mound, I think the price is too high for a Yankees team that is in danger of joining the Dodgers and the Braves on the golf course. 

GL, 

Jesse 

This is a 2* play on CLE +1.5. 

The Yankees won Game 1 of this series by a score of 4-1, but they come into Game 4 trailing 2-1. Aside from the fact that Cleveland has all the momentum, there are reasons to expect a better result here with the same pitching matchup as the series opener. 

Cal Quantrill was 9-0 with a 3.28 ERA at home during the regular season. He was also 4-0 with a 2.60 ERA in his last six starts of the season. 

The way the Yankees lost Game 3, it puts them in a tough spot mentally to overcome. 

I'll take the home dog. 

GL, 

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on PHI. 

The Phillies have all the momentum heading into Game 4, and the pitching matchup favors Philly. 

Charlie Morton will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he's 0-1 with a 5.47 ERA in five starts versus the Phillies this season. 

The Phillies hand the ball to Noah Syndergaard, who is 2-1 with a 3.20 ERA in his last four appearances. 

The Phillies are 7-3 in their last 10 Divisional Playoff home games.

GL, 

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on PHI.

The Phillies are in the driver's seat after winning Game 1, and they are in great shape with Zack Wheeler on the mound in Game 2.

Wheeler (12-7, 2.82 ERA) was scorching down the stretch, allowing just one run in his final three regular season starts. He was 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA in three starts versus the Braves this year.

Atlanta will hand the ball to Kyle Wright, who has pitched well versus Philly, but has an ERA over 5.00 in his last five starts.

The Phillies are 6-1 in their last seven Divisional Playoff road games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on LAD.

Game 1 could be an emotional let down spot for the Padres after upsetting the Mets in the Wild Card series. The pitching matchup certainly favors the home team.

Mike Clevinger will go for San Diego, and he's 0-2 with a 9.69 ERA in three starts versus the Dodgers this season. He also struggled on the road, going 4-4 with a 5.46 ERA in 14 starts.

The Dodgers hand the ball to Julio Urias, who has owned the Padres. He's 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in four starts versus San Diego.

The Dodgers are 9-3 in their last 12 Divisional Playoff home games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a free play on the Orioles.

The Blue Jays have clinched a Wild Card spot, and the Orioles have been eliminated. Game 1 in Baltimore won't have any playoff implications, but it's a chance for some players to finish strong and pad their stats at the end of the year.

Perhaps nobody has more to gain than Dean Kremer, who has had a solid season for the Orioles and will make his final start. His last home start was a complete game shutout win over Houston. He signed a one year contract with Baltimore for just 700K, and he could be in for a big pay day in the off-season.

Jose Berrios will go for the Blue Jays, and he's always been a Jeckyll and Hyde picher (home/away). He's 7-2 with a 4.25 ERA in Toronto, and 4-5 with a 6.75 ERA on the road.

The Orioles should be a favorite in this game.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on CLE+1.5.

Cleveland had won 10 of 12 heading into this series in Chicago, sitting four games clear of the White Sox in the AL Central.

Triston McKenzie will toe the slab for Cleveland in Game 2, and he's 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts versus Chicago this season.

Chicago will hand the ball to Lance Lynn, who is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in four starts versus Cleveland.

Jose Ramirez is batting .345 with four home runs lifetime versus Lynn.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Arizona.

The D'Backs have a winning record at home this season, and with the hottest pitcher in the major leagues on the mound tonight they appear to be a bargain at this price.

Zac Gallen (12-2, 2.50 ERA) hadn't allowed a run in six consecutive starts before giving up three runs on four hits while fanning 11 in six innings in a 12-6 win over the Rockies at Coors Field. Back home tonight don't be surprised to see Gallen toss another shutout.

The Padres are 4-10 in their last 14 Saturday games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on PIT.

This is not the highest profile matchup in the majors today, but I like this underdog in a battle between two of the worst teams in baseball.

Bryse Wilson will toe the slab for the Bucs, and he hasn't been great in most spots. One spot where he has been good is against the Reds (2.63 ERA in two starts) and in Cincinnati, allowing just one earned run in 6 2/3 innings at Great American Ballpark earlier in the year.

The Reds hand the ball to Mike Minor, and there isn't much positive to say about him. He's 0-7 with a 6.11 ERA at home, and 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA versus Pittsburgh.

The Reds are 3-8 in their last 11 during game 1 of a series.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on SEA.

The Mariners are a home dog, despite the fact that they are 19-6 overall in their last 25 games. They are 22-3 ATS during that span.

Robbie Ray will toe the slab for Seattle, and the reigning Cy Young winner is on top form. He's 4-0 with a 1.41 ERA in his last five starts.

The Braves hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who is 2-4 with a 5.24 ERA in a dozen road starts.

The Braves are 1-6 in the last seven meetings versus Seattle.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Colorado.

The Rockies home record is significantly better than the Brewers road record. The Rockies starting pitcher has dominated the Brewers, while Milwaukee's starter was rocked by Colorado earlier this season.

Kyle Freeland tossed seven scoreless innings, fanning seven in a win over the Brewers. Eric Lauer allowed four runs on six hits and four walks in four innings in a loss to Colorado.

The Brewers are 4-11 in their last 15 after allowing five runs or more in their previous game.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play CLE.

The Mariners are going for a sweep in Cleveland, but I like the home dog here. At first glance this looks like a pitcher's duel. George Kirby is 4-0 with a 2.15 ERA in his last five starts. Dig a little deeper though and you see those games came against the Tigers, Nationals, Rangers and home and away set versus the Angels. Cal Quantrill on the other hand is 4-0 with a 1.41 ERA in his last five starts, which came against the likes of Toronto, Houston, Baltimore and San Diego. The Guardians are 7-2 in their last nine during game 3 of a series.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on NYM.

The Mets won Game 1 by a score of 7-3, and Game 2 should be another blowout.

Mad Max will toe the slab for New York, and he's 4-2 with a 1.66 ERA in nine home starts. He's 2-0 with a 3.55 ERA in two starts versus Washington.

The Nats hand the ball to Patrick Corbin, who hasn't missed many bats this season. He's 1-10 with an 8.83 ERA in a dozen road starts. He's also 0-3 with a 6.62 ERA in four starts versus the Mets.

Pete Alonso is batting .382 with five home runs in 34 career at bats versus Corbin.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Texas.

The Rangers look good with their ace on the mound here in Game 2 of a home series versus Houston.

Martin Perez (10-4, 2.69 ERA) is 4-2 with a 2.60 ERA in a dozen home starts, and he's 1-1 with a 3.43 ERA in two starts versus Houston.

The Astros hand the ball to Christian Javier, who is 5th on the depth chart. He's perhaps been unlucky, but the Astros have lost seven of his last nine starts.

The Rangers are 18-8 in Perez 26 starts overall, but they are 22-4 on the runline in those games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on ATL.

The Braves are just three games back of the Mets in the NL East, and they have a favorable matchup in Game 1 of a home series versus Colorado Tuesday.

Jose Urena will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been just terrible all year. He's 1-2 with a 7.88 ERA in his last five starts.

The Braves hand the ball to Max Fried, who is 2-1 with a 1.61 ERA in his last four starts.

The Rockies are 3-13 in their last 16 games following an off day, and they are 15-41 in their last 56 road games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Detroit.

The Tigers lost Game 1 in Texas by a score of 7-6. They have won five of their last nine outright, and they are 7-2 on the runline in those games.

Dallas Keuchel will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's bounced around all year. No matter where he goes, he's struggles. He's 0-2 with a 10.05 ERA in his last three major league starts.

The Tigers hand the ball to Eduardo Rodrgiuez, who is not a Cy Young candidate either. He has held opponents to one run or less in three of his last four appearances.

The Rangers are 6-13 in their last 19 games following a win.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on TB.

The Rays scored 11 runs in a blowout win in Game 2 versus the Angels, and we expect more of the same in Game 3.

Shane McLannahan will toe the slab for Tampa, and he's 9-3 with a 2.38 ERA in 15 home starts.

The Angels hand the ball to Austin Powers (Mike Mayers) who has allowed seven runs on 11 hits and four home runs in 12 innings in his last three appearances.

The Angels are 6-21 in their last 27 versus the American League East.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on BAL.

The Orioles are just 6-6 in their last 12 games overall, but they are 9-3 ATS in those games. They host Chicago in Game 2 at Camden Yards and they are an underdog after winning Game 1.

Spenser Watkins will toe the slab for Baltimore, and he allowed one unearned run in five innings in a win over the White Sox earlier this year.

The Sox hand the ball to Lucas Giolito, who owns a 6.12 ERA in his last five starts.

The White Sox have lost five of their last six overall.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a free play on BAL.

The Orioles have not only been better than Boston in recent weeks, they have been the best team in the AL East since mid May. Getting them as a home dog here seems incredible.

Nick Pivetta will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's 1-2 with a 3.45 ERA in his last five starts.

The Orioles hand the ball to Dean Kremer, who is 2-2 with a 3.41 ERA in six home starts.

The Red Sox are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 versus Baltimore.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on SEA.

After taking two of three in a home series versus the Yankees, the Mariners cooled off losing two of three in Texas. They look good to bounce back in Game 1 of this series in LA.

Shohei Ohtani will toe the slab for LA, and the Angels have lost three of his last four starts. He's 1-3 with a 3.75 ERA in those games.

The Mariners hand the ball to Luis Castillo, who is coming off back to back brilliant starts in wins over the Yankees. He's 2-0 with a 2.49 ERA in three starts over the last 30 days.

The Angels are 3-2 straight up in their last five versus Seattle, but they are just 1-4 ATS in those games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on Milwaukee.

The Brewers have lost five of six and now sit second in the NL Central. The good news is that their ace is on the hill Sunday.

Corbin Burnes will toe the slab for the Brew Crew, and he's 6th in MLB with a WHIP of 0.95.

The Reds hand the ball to Graham Ashcraft, who was rocked for six runs on eight hits in five innings versus the Brewers the last time he faced them.

The Reds are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Philly.

The Phillies have won eight of nine, and they look to take advantage of a shorthanded Nationals team in Game 3 at Citizen's Bank Park on Saturday.

Ranger Suarez will toe the slab for Philly, and he hasn't surrendered an earned run in his last three starts.

The Nats hand the ball to Patrick Corbin, who is 0-5 with a 10.29 ERA in his last five starts.

The Nationals are 3-9 in their last 12 road games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on MIN +1.5.

The Twins will be a home dog in Game 1 versus Toronto, despite the fact that the Twins have a far better home record than Toronto has on the road.

Alek Manoah will toe the slab for Toronto, and while he's had a great season he's been pretty pedestrian lately. He's 2-3 with a 3.45 ERA in his last five starts.

The Twins hand the ball to Sonny Gray, who has been hot of late. He's allowed a pair of runs on seven hits, striking out a dozen over 11 innings in back to back wins over San Diego and Detroit in his last two starts.

The Twins are 10-15 straight up in Gray's 15 starts, but they are 13-2 ATS in those games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on the NYM.

The Nats dealt Josh Bell and Juan Soto on deadline day, leaving them with what might as well be a Triple A roster.

Speaking of Triple-A, starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez might find himself there soon. He's 0-3 with a 7.47 ERA in three starts.

The Mets hand the ball to Chris Bassitt, who is a solid 4-1 with a 3.13 ERA in six starts in day games.

The Nats beat the Mets yesterday, but the Mets are 28-8 in their last 36 games following a loss.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on NYM.

The Mets are just three games ahead of Atlanta in the NL East, and they will be a big favorite in Game 1 in Washington Monday.

Max Scherzer will toe the slab for New York, and he's 1-1 with a 1.39 ERA in his last five starts.

The Nats hand the ball to Patrick Corbin, who is 0-4 with a 7.99 ERA in his last five starts.

Pete Alonso is hitting .364 with four home runs over 33 career at bats versus Corbin.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on the CWS.

The Sox have split the first two games of this home series versus Oakland, but they have a favorable matchup in the rubber match Sunday.

Dylan Cease will toe the slab for Chicago, and he's 4-1 with an 0.61 ERA in his last five starts.

Oakland will hand the ball to Adam Oller, who has struggled all season long. He's only pitched 32 innings, but he's put a whopping 60 men on base during that span.

The Athletics are 4-9 in their last 13 Sunday games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Toronto.

The Jays have won nine of their last 11 overall, and eight of those nine wins came by more than one run.

Jose Berrios will toe the slab for Toronto in Game 4 versus Detroit, and he's 2-0 with a 3.41 ERA in his last four starts, and he's 5-0 with a 3.47 ERA in 10 home starts.

The Tigers hand the ball to Garrett Hill, who has lost three straight starts. He's allowed 12 runs on 16 hits and eight walks over 15 innings in those games.

The Tigers are 2-11 in their last 13 games versus a right-handed starter.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Toronto.

The Jays have split the first two games of this series versus Detroit, but they look good to win the rubber match Saturday.

Drew Hutchison will toe the slab for Detroit, and he's spent the majority of the season working out of the bullpen. He's allowed eight runs on 12 hits and four walks in 9 1/3 innings in his last two appearances.

The Jays hand the ball to Ross Stripling, who is 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA in 12 appearances this season. His best performance came against the Tigers, tossing six scoreless innings and allowing just one hit.

The Tigers are 1-11 in their last 12 games versus a right-handed starter.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on Seattle.

The Mariners were swept by Houston in a three game series in Seattle coming out of the All Star break, but they bounced back with three straight home wins over Texas. They have a favorable matchup here in Houston for Game 1. Logan Gilbert will toe the slab for Seattle, and he's 2-1 with a 2.37 ERA in three starts versus the Astros. Houston will hand the ball to Jose Urquidy, who is 1-3 with a 7.58 ERA in four starts versus Seattle. The Mariners are 14-3 in their last 17 road games versus a right-handed starter.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on the Mariners.

After beating the Rangers in back to back games to start this series, Seattle is a home dog in Game 3. Both the first two games were decided by one run, and another close game is likely here this afternoon. Marco Gonzales will toe the slab for Seattle, and he's faced Texas three times already this season. His numbers aren't great against the Rangers, but Jon Gray is 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA against Seattle. These teams have played one-run games in seven of the last 10 head to head meetings, and the Mariners are 11-4 in their last 15 home games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on the Giants +1.5.

The Giants won five of six heading into the All Star break, and they look to pick up right where they left off on the road in LA in their first game back.

Carlos Rodon will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he's absolutely owned LA. The Dodgers lineup has hit a combined .080 over 71 at bats versus the southpaw.

The Dodgers hand the ball to Mike White, who is winless in his last four starts. He's 0-1 with a 4.66 ERA in four starts over the last 30 days.

The Giants are 24-10 in their last 34 games following an off day.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Orioles.

Now winners of nine straight, and they are still an underdog to the Cubs. From top to bottom the Orioles pitching staff has been on a roll. The Cubs on the other hand rank 25th with a team ERA of 4.66, and 29th with just 17 quality starts. Chicago is just 17-28 overall, and Baltimore has battled back to .500. Spenser Watkins has allowed just two earned runs in his last three starts for the Orioles, and the bullpen has been phenomenal.

Take BAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Orioles.

The Orioles have won six straight, and four of their last five games were decided by one run. They have a better overall record than the Angels, and a far better record at home than the Angels have on the road. Their starting pitcher has better numbers, and still they are the underdog here in Game 3 of a series that they lead 2-0. The Angels are 5-17 in their last 22 road games, and they are 1-12 in their last 13 versus teams from the American League East. The Orioles are 6-4 straight up in their last 10 versus the Angels, but they are 8-2 on the runline in those games.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Atlanta -1.5.

The Braves won two of three games in Philly, and both wins came by 2+ runs. Atlanta ranks among the league leaders in wins by more than one run, The Reds have lost 10 of their last 13, and nine of those 10 losses came by more than one run. Cincinnati ranks among the league leaders with 79 percent of their losses coming by 2+ runs. Mike Minor will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's been rocked for 10 runs on 14 hits over 11 innings in his last two starts. He's 0-3 with a 7.53 ERA in three home starts.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Atlanta +1.5.

Bryce Harper leads the Phillies in hits, RBI and batting average, so it makes sense that they have lost back to back games in this home series versus Atlanta. They are the favorite here in Game 3, but I expect the Braves to give them a run for their money.

Ian Anderson will toe the slab for Atlanta, and his numbers are better on the road than they are at home. He's 5-2 with a 3.55 ERA in eight starts on the road.

The Phillies hand the ball to Aaron Nola, who is also better on the road than he is at home. His ERA at home is almost double what it is on the road.

The Braves are 11-2 in their last 13 road games, and they are 16-5 in their last 21 games following a win.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on LAA -1.5.

In general the Angels are one of the most overrated teams in the major leagues, and Shohei Ohtani as great as he is has been hyped up to the point where there is very little value backing him as a pitcher. That being said, while the Angels on the moneyline looks like a sucker bet, there appears to be value in backing LA on the runline. A glance at the MLB charts showing wins and losses by 2+ runs reveals that 30 of LA's 36 wins have come by 2+ runs. The White Sox on the other hand have a total of 38 losses, and 30 of those came by 2+ runs. This sets up a decent plus money bet on LA -1.5.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on the Orioles +1.5.  

The Orioles come into this series with more road wins than the Mariners have home wins. Seattle has won six of the last 10 head to head meetings, but only three of those wins came by more than one run.  

Dan Kremer will toe the slab for the Orioles, and he's allowed just one run in his last three starts.  

Robbie Ray is a big name Cy Young winner, but he hasn't been the same pitcher this year that he was a year ago. The Orioles haven't been fooled by Ray, batting a combined .316 over 94 at bats against him.

 The Orioles are 13-3 in their last 16 games following a loss.

GL,  

Jesse Schule 

This is a 5* play on Texas.

Texas is now in second place in the AL West, and they look good as a road favorite at Kansas City Monday.

Martin Perez will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's having a career year. He's 5-2 with a 1.96 ERA in 14 starts. He's 1-0 with a 1.76 ERA in six starts on the road.

The Royals hand the ball to Kris Bubic, who has struggled at home. He's 0-3 with a 7.78 ERA in six home starts.

The Rangers are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Kansas City, and they are 28-8 in the last 36 head to head meetings.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Boston.

The Red Sox are the hottest team in the major leagues, and they come into Toronto as winners of 10 of their last 12. The Blue Jays have lost seven of their last 10, and yet they are a big favorite in Game 1.

Kevin Gausman will toe the slab for the Jays, and he's really struggled in his last five starts. He's 1-3 with a 5.48 ERA in five starts over the last 30 days.

The Red Sox hand the ball to a 26 year old rookie making just his second career start. Needless to say, we aren't banking on Connor Seabold to be great here.

The Red Sox are 7-2 in their last nine road games versus a right-handed starter.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on ARZ +1.5.

The first two games of this series have been low scoring, and we can expect that trend to continue given the injury to Manny Machado.

Mad Bum will toe the slab for Arizona in Game 3, and he's had plenty of success against San Diego. He is is 13-13 with an ERA of 3.72 and 256 strikeouts in 42 appearances against the Padres in his career.

The Padres hand the ball to Mike Clevinger, who is making just his 5th start of the season. He's failed to go five innings in four of his five appearances this season.

The Padres rank 6th in the majors in scoring with 324 runs. The D'Backs rank 21st with just 280 runs scored. If you take away the 46 runs driven in by Machado, the Padres would have scored fewer runs than Arizona.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 8* play on Toronto. 

The Blue Jays have split the first two games of this home series versus Baltimore, but they have a favorable matchup in Game 3. 

Bruce Zimmerman will toe the slab for Baltimore, and he's been brutal this season. He was torched for seven runs on 10 hits over 4 ⅔ innings in a loss to the Royals his last time out. He's 0-3 with a 9.47 ERA in his last five starts. 

The Blue Jays hand the ball to Jose Berrios, who is 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA in five home starts. He's 3-0 with a 3.52 ERA in his last five starts overall. 

The Blue Jays are 37-14 in their last 51 games following a loss.

GL, 

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on KC.

The Royals might have the worst record in the major leagues, but after beating the Blue Jays at home Wednesday, their home record is better than the Orioles road record.

Bruce Zimmerman will toe the slab for Baltimore in Game 1, and his time in the majors might be limited. He's been torched for 15 runs on 24 hits, including nine home runs over 16 innings in his last three starts.

The Royals hand the ball to Kris Bubic, who has struggled overall this season but is coming off back to back solid outings. He allowed just one run on six hits over six innings in his last two appearances.

The Orioles are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in Kansas City.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

The Giants rank 3rd in the major leagues in runs scored, and with warm air and strong winds blowing out in San Francisco we expect a slugfest in Game 1 of this home series versus Colorado.

German Marquez will toe the rubber for Colorado, and he's struggled on the road. He's 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA in three starts on the road.

The over is 13-3 in the Giants last 16 home games, and they have gone over in five of their last six versus Colorado.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on TOR.

The Blue Jays won Game 1 by a score of 8-0, and that's not much of a surprise when you consider the Royals have the worst record in the majors. Expect more of the same in Game 2.

Alek Manoah will toe the slab for Toronto, and he's been dealing this season. Manoah (6-1, 1.98 ERA) allowed two hits while pitching seven scoreless innings in a win the last time he faced the Royals.

Kansas City will hand the ball to Brad Keller, who hasn't missed many bats lately. He's 0-4 with a 6.67 ERA in his last five starts.

The Blue Jays are 9-3 in their last 12 versus Kansas City, and they covered the spread in each of their last seven wins over the Royals.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Colorado.

The Rockies have been brutal on the road, but they do have a better overall record than the Pirates, and they have a favorable pitching matchup in Game 1 in Pittsburgh.

Chad Kuhl will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been great as long as he isn't facing the Giants. He got rocked for 11 runs on 15 hits in 7 2/3 innings in back to back losses to San Francisco. Prior to that he had gone 3-0 with a 1.90 ERA in four starts in April.

The Pirates hand the ball to J.T. Brubaker, who is still in search of his first win of the season. Brubaker (0-4, 5.50 ERA) allowed six runs on six hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings in a 7-0 loss to the Cubs his last time out.

The Rockies are 4-0 in the last four head to head meetings.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Houston.

The Astros have split the first two games of this home series versus Texas, but the first place team in the AL West looks good with their ace on the mound in the rubber match.

Justin Verlander will toe the slab for Houston, and he's turning back the clock in 2022. The 39 year old is 4-0 with a 1.65 ERA in his last five starts.

The Rangers hand the ball to Jon Gray, who hasn't missed many bats lately. He's 0-1 with a 5.51 ERA in four starts on the road.

The Rangers are 3-23 in the last 26 meetings in Houston.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on TOR.

The Blue Jays lost seven of nine games on their last road trip, but their fortunes have changed since they arrived back in Toronto. They come into today's game as winners of three of four on this current home stand.

Alek Manoah will toe the slab for Toronto today, and he's been lights out in his second year in the big leagues. Manoah (4-1, 1.71 ERA) is undefeated at home, allowing just three runs in three starts.

The Reds hand the ball to Hunter Greene, who hasn't missed many bats lately. Greene (1-6, 6.21 ERA) is 0-5 with a 7.04 ERA in his last five starts.

The Reds are 6-21 in their last 27 games as a road underdog.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Colorado.

The Giants have won the first two games of this series by a combined score of 17-7, but the pitching matchup in Game 3 favors the Rockies.

Chad Kuhl will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been dealing in 2022. Kuhl (3-0, 1.82 ERA) allowed one run on three hits, fanning five in six innings in no decision at Arizona his last time out.

The Giants hand the ball to Alex Cobb, who hasn't missed many bats lately. Cobb (1-1, 4,80 ERA) has allowed seven runs on seven hits in six innings in his last two starts.

The Rockies lead the major leagues in team batting average.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on COL.

The Giants won Game 1 of this series by a score of 8-5, and another slugfest is expected Tuesday.

Alex Wood will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he's struggled at home so far. He allowed five runs on eight hits in five innings in a loss to Washington in his last home start.

The Rockies hand the ball to Antonio Senzatela, who has been brutal on the road. He owns a record of 1-8 on the road dating back to the beginning of last season.

The Rockies rank 1st in the majors in team batting average, and the over is 5-2 in their last seven games following a loss. Colorado is 13-6 in their last 19 games versus a left-handed starter.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Colorado.

Both the Rockies and the D'Backs come into Game 1 as winners of five of their last six. The D'Backs though still rank dead last in the majors with a team batting average of .191. The Rockies on the other hand have the best team batting average in baseball (.263).

Chad Kuhl will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's 3-0 with a 1.90 ERA in four starts. The Rockies have won all four games that he's started.

The D'Backs hand the ball to Merrill Kelly, who has been dealing in his own right. He's 2-1 with a 1.27 ERA in five starts this season, but he's 0-1 with a 5.29 ERA in his last three starts against the Rockies.

The Diamondbacks are 4-17 in their last 21 games following an off day.

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Jesse Schule

    
This is a 5* play on STL.

The Giants won the NL West last year, finishing ahead of the Dodgers, Nobody expected them to do it again this season, but they got off to a surprising hot start. They come into Game 1 of this home series versus St. Louis as losers of five of six, and injuries are hurting them at the moment. They won't have Wade Jr., Belt, Longoria, Duggar or La Stella in tonight's game. While the pitching matchup favors the home team, the disparity in talent in the lineup is massive. The Cardinals are coming off a 10-0 win in Kansas City, and they have won seven of their last 10 versus the Giants.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on WAS.

The Rockies have won four of five on their current home stand, and they have been hot at the plate. The Rockies lead the major league in team batting average hitting a combined .262.

Antonio Senzatela will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he has solid numbers with a record of 3-1 with a 3.66 ERA. That doesn't tell the whole story though, as he's been putting plenty of runners on base. He's allowed 33 hits over 19 2/2 innings in four starts. 

The Nats hand the ball to Aaron Sanchez, who is making just his third start of the season. He's allowed seven runs on a dozen hits over 9 1/3 innings in two starts.

The over is 12-4 in the Nats last 16 games at Coors Field.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on KC Runline.

The Royals shut out the White Sox in Game 1 in Chicago, and despite losing eight in a row, the White Sox are the favorite in Game 2.

Zack Greinke will toe the slab for KC, and he's been solid in three starts. He was 6-2 with a 3.45 ERA in 14 starts on the road last season.

The White Sox hand the ball to Dylan Cease, who lost at Cleveland in his last start. He allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings in that game.

Chicago is dealing with several injuries to key players in the lineup, and they have lost seven of their last 10 versus the Royals.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Cinci.

The Reds have lost five straight, and they look to avoid a sweep here in LA this afternoon. With a hot starting pitcher on the mound, they have a good chance to do just that.

Tyle Mahle will toe the slab for Cinci, and he allowed on run on three hits, fanning seven in five innings in a win over Atlanta on Opening Day. The Dodgers lineup has hit a combined .243 with more strikeouts than hits over 59 at bats versus Mahle.

The Dodgers hand the ball to Andrew Heaney, who was 8-9 with a 5.83 ERA in 23 starts last season.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on TOR.

The Jays haven't quite lived up to high expectations so far, but one player who hasn't disappointed is starting pitcher Alek Manoah.

All he did is going into the Bronx and toss six scoreless innings, giving up just one hit and fanning seven in his season debut.

The A's will turn to the back end of their rotation in Game 3, and Adam Oller was lit up for five runs on five hits, a pair of home runs and three walks all in just 1 1/3 innings in his first appearance this season.

The Athletics are 2-8 in their last 10 games versus a right-handed starter, and they have lost six of their last seven versus the Jays.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Washington. 

Pittsburgh won Game 1 of this series by a score of 9-4, but the Nats have still won six of the last eight head to head meetings. 

Mitch Keller will toe the slab for the Pirates, and he wasn't sharp in his season debut. He allowed four runs on six hits and two walks in four innings in a loss to St. Louis. He was 2-8 with a 7.91 ERA in 15 home starts last season. 

The Nats hand the ball to Erick Fedde, who looked pretty good in his first start. He allowed two runs on five hits, fanning five in five innings in a win over the Mets. 

Fedde didn't allow a run in three starts in the pre-season. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Toronto.

The Blue Jays took a 2-1 series lead with a 6-4 win in Game 2 in the Bronx, and they look good as the underdog in the series finale Thursday.

Kevin Gausman will toe the slab for Toronto, and he was dealing last season. He went 14-6 with a 2,81 ERA in 33 starts for San Francisco. If you think pitching in the Giants pitcher friendly park had something to do with it, think again. He was 8-2 with a 2.33 ERA in 19 starts on the road.

The Yankees hand the ball to Luis Severino, who is coming back from a tough battle with injuries. He only last three innings, allowing a pair of runs on five hits versus Boston in his season debut.

Vladdy Jr. is coming off a three home run performance in Game 3, and the Jays have won five of their last six in the Bronx.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Toronto. 

The Blue Jays take on the Yankees in the Bronx on Monday, and they might have an advantage on the mound in Game 1. 

Alek Manoah will toe the slab for Toronto, and he is coming off a fantastic rookie season. He was 1-0 with a 2.21 ERA in two starts against the Yankees. 

The Yankees hand the ball to Jameson Taillon, who struggled against the Blue Jays last year. He was 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA in three starts versus the Jays. 

Vladdy Jr. and Bo Bichette are each 3-for-7 lifetime versus Taillon. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 9* play on Boston +1.5.

The Yankees rallied to win Game 1 in extra innings, and we can expect another battle here in Game 2 in the Bronx.

Luis Severino will toe the slab for the Bronx Bombers, and he's only managed to start a handful of games over the last three seasons. He started three games this Spring posting an ERA of 8.22.

The Red Sox hand the ball to Nick Pivetta, who is coming off a very solid 2021. He got plenty of work this Spring, and he impressed by going 1-1 with a 3.45 ERA and striking out 22 batters in 15 2/3 innings.

The Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 games versus a right-handed starter.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Boston.

The Yankees are a big favorite at home versus the Red Sox in their season opener, but the data doesn't show them to be the better team.

Gerrit Cole will toe the slab for New York, and he wasn't great at the end of last year. Cole was 2-2 with a 6.15 ERA in his final five starts. He started two games in Spring Training, posting a 6.75 ERA while failing to earn a decision.

The Red Sox hand the ball to Nate Eovaldi, who pitched well in New York last season. He was 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA in three starts in the Bronx.

The Red Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 games versus a right-handed starter.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Arizona +1.5.

The D'Backs will be a home underdog on Opening Day against the Padres, and I feel that San Diego is overvalued here.

Yu Darvish will toe the slab for San Diego, and he didn't pitch well in 2021. He was 8-11 with a 4.22 ERA in 30 starts. He was 0-2 with a 6.65 ERA in five starts versus Arizona.

The D'Backs hand the ball to Mad Bum, who pitched well in the second half of last season.

The Padres are 3-14 in their last 17 during Game 1 of a series.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 7* play on Houston +1.5.

The Astros will be an underdog on the road at LA on Opening Day, but I think expectations might be too high for the Angels.

Framber Valdez will toe the slab for Houston, and his numbers were better on the road than they were at home last year. He owned LA, going 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts versus the Angels.

The Halos hand the ball to Shohei Ohtani, who is the favorite to repeat as AL MVP. He didn't have much luck against the Astros last season, going 0-1 with a 6.10 ERA in two starts versus Houston.

Houston has won six of their last eight at Angel Stadium.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Reds +1.5.

The Atlanta Braves will be a heavy favorite on Opening Day, but a World Series hangover is a bit of a concern.

Max Fried will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he had an outstanding 2021 season. He was 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA in two starts this Spring, and he isn't expected to go deep into the ballgame so early in the season.

The Reds hand the ball to Tyle Mahle, who got plenty of work this Spring. He started four games, going 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA. He was 8-2 with a 2.30 ERA in 18 starts on the road last season.

The Braves lineup has hit just .189 against Mahle.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Royals +1.5.

Cleveland will be the favorite on Opening Day in Kansas City, but I think the home team is getting disrespected here.

Shane Beiber will toe the slab for the Guardians, and while he won the Cy Young in 2020, he is coming off a mediocre 2021 season. Beiber was 0-2 with a 13.50 ERA in two starts this pre-season.

The Royals hand the ball to Zack Greinke, who had a solid season in Houston in 2021. The veteran was 1-0 with a 3.46 ERA in two starts versus Cleveland last season.

Only Texas scored more runs than the Royals this Spring.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Atlanta.

The Braves are one win away from a Wolrd Series, and they look good as the underdog in Game 5.

Framber Valdez will toe the slab for Houston, and he was rocked in a loss in Game 1. He allowed five runs on eight hits in just two innings.

The Braves will once again turn the game over to their bullpen, a strategy that has served them well so far.

The Astros are 3-7 in their last 10 road games.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Atlanta +1.5.

The Braves are back home still ahead in this series with a 3-2 lead. The Dodgers starting rotation is being held together with duct tape and paper mache. Max Scherzer was the scheduled starter, but he's been scratched in favor of Walker Buehler. It will be just three days after Buehler was torched for four runs on six hits in a no decision in Game 3. The Dodgers rallied to win that game 6-5. The Braves hand the ball to Ian Anderson who allowed a pair of runs on three hits in three innings in a win in Game 2 in Atlanta. The Dodgers appear to be overvalued as the favorite here in Atlanta.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Atlanta.

The Braves were an underdog in Game 1 at home versus LA, and I said the following in my analysis for that game:

Max Fried will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he's been as hot as any pitcher in baseball the last few months. He's 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in his last five starts.

The Dodgers have yet to list a starter, and their rotation is being held together by chewing gum and duct tape at this point.

The Braves are 11-5 in their last 16 playoff games, and they are 7-2 in their last nine playoff home games.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Atlanta.

The Braves will be an underdog in Game 1 at home versus LA, and I think this is a let down spot for the Dodgers after their narrow win in Game 5 at San Francisco.

Max Fried will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he's been as hot as any pitcher in baseball the last few months. He's 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in his last five starts.

The Dodgers have yet to list a starter, and their rotation is being held togther by chewing gum and duct tape at this point.

The Braves are 11-5 in their last 16 playoff games, and they are 7-2 in their last nine playoff home games.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on SF.

The Dodgers are on the ropes after losing Game 1 by a score of 4-0, and it won't get any easier in Game 2 at AT&T Park.

Kevin Gausman will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he's been their ace. He allowed two runs on nine hits, striking out 16 batters in 13 innings in his last two starts.

The Dodgers hand the ball to Julio Urias, who has also been outstanding. He's 5-0 with a 2,06 ERA in his last six starts. As good as he has been, he doesn't often go past the 5th or 6th inning.

The Dodgers are 2-6 in the last eight meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Atlanta.

The Braves lost Game 1 by a score of 2-1, but they look good as the underdog in Game 2.

Max Fried will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he's been almost flawless in recent starts. He's 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA in his last five starts.

The Brewers hand the ball to Brandon Woodruf, who hasn't been all that sharp in his last four starts. He's 0-3 with a 4.09 ERA in those games.

The Braves are 28-11 in their last 39 games following a loss.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Boston +1.5.

The Red Sox will be the underdog here against Tampa, but this series could be close.

Eduardo Rodriguez will toe the slab for the Sox in Game 1, and he's 9-4 with a 3.94 ERA in 18 starts on the road this season. He was 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two starts at The Trop.

The Rays hand the ball to Shane McClanahan, who is pitching in the post-season for the first time. He's 1-1 with a 2.81 ERA in three starts versus the Red Sox.

The Red Sox are 9-1 in their last 10 playoff games as an underdog.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on STL.

The Cardinals won 19 of 20 games before they clinched a Wild Card spot. The Dodgers won nine of their last 10 games, but came up short in their quest to catch the Giants in the NL West. LA is a 2-1 favorite with Max Scherzer on the mound, but Alan Wainwright has been the better pitcher lately. Scherzer allowed 11 runs on 17 hits over 10 1/3 innings in his last two starts. Wainwright is 3-0 with a 3.86 ERA in his last five starts, and the Cardinals are 12-1 in his last 13 starts. The Cardinals are 11-1 in their last 12 games as an underdog.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Boston.

The Yankees will be a favorite in the Wild Card game at Fenway, mostly based on the pitching matchup with Cole starting opposite Eovaldi. Cole was in line to win the Cy Young before he injured a hamstring late in the season and struggled in his last three starts. He didn't fool the Red Sox this season, going 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA in four starts. Eovaldi has pitched well against the Yankees, although his most recent start against them was a disaster. He's won four of his last five starts. The Red Sox are 8-1 in their last 9 playoff games as an underdog.

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Jesse Schule

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This is a 5* play on Miami.

The Marlins have lost five straight, but they have a favorable pitching matchup here in New York today.

Trevor Rogers will toe the slab for the Fish, and he's had an outstanding season. He allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out 10 in 5 1/3 innings in a loss to Washington his last time out.

The Mets hand the ball to Marcus Stroman, who has lost his last three starts. One of those games was against Miami.

Stroman is winless in his last five starts, and winless in three starts versus Miami this season.

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Jesse Schule.

This is a 5* play on NYY.

The Bronx Bombers have won five straight, and they look good in Game 3 at Fenway on Sunday.

Jordan Montgomery will toe the slab for New York, and he's 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA in his last five starts.

The Red Sox hand the ball to Eduardo Rodriguez, who is 4-4 with a 6.16 ERA at Fenway this season.

The Yankees are 5-0 in the last five head to head meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on ATL.

The Braves blew a lead in the bottom of the ninth in a 6-5 loss in San Francisco last night, and another close game seems likely tonight.

Alex Wood will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he's won four of his last five starts. He's returning from a stint on the DL.

The Braves hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who has better numbers on the road than he does at home. He's 8-2 with a 2.91 ERA in 13 starts on the road.

The Braves are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Tigers. 

Detroit has won five of their last six, and that includes taking 2-of-3 in a home series versus Tampa. I like them as the underdog in Game 1 at Tampa Thursday.

Tyler Alexander will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been pretty solid in his last five starts. The Tigers won three of the last five games he appeared in, but they are 5-0 ATS in those games.

The Rays hand the ball to 31 year old reliever Louis Head, who will be used as an opener.

The Tigers are 9-4 in their last 13 games versus teams from the AL East.

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Jesse Schule

This is a free play on the Dodgers.

The Dodgers have been playing about as well as you could possibly expect, but still haven't gained any ground against first place San Francisco. That could change tonight, as LA is a heavy favorite while the Giants are an underdog at home versus the Padres.

Julio Urias will toe the slab for LA, and he's been dealing. He's 4-0 with a 1.14 ERA in his last four starts.

The D'Backs hand the ball to Merrill Kelly, and he's lost his last three starts. One of those was against the Dodgers, and he gave up four runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings in an 8-3 home loss.

The Diamondbacks are 9-45 in their last 54 games as a road underdog.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on LAD.

The Dodgers have won 17 of their last 24, but they haven't gained any ground on the Giants in the NL West. They face another must win against Arizona tonight.

Tony Gonsolin will go for the Dodgers, and he's allowed just three runs in his last three appearances. He's 1-1 with a 2.66 ERA in five home starts this season.

The D'Backs hand the ball to Luke Weaver, who has really struggled on the road. Despite a 1.95 ERA at home, he's 0-3 with a 8.20 ERA in four starts on the road.

The Dodgers own Weaver, batting a combined .334 against him.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Atlanta -1.5.

The Braves have a 2.5 game lead in the NL East, and they look good as a home favorite versus Washington tonight.

Huascar Ynoa will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he's been sharp at home. Ynoa is 3-2 with a 2.29 ERA in six home starts.

The Nats hand the ball to Erick Fedde, who has been lit up in his last two starts. He allowed 13 runs on 17 hits over 8 1/3 innings in consecutive losses to the Mets.

The Nationals are 6-21 in their last 27 road games.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Milwaukee.

The Brewers lost Game 1 of this home series versus Philly, but they look good as the dog in Game 2.

Eric Lauer will toe the slab for Milwaukee, and he's been solid in recent starts. He's allowed two runs or less in four of his last five starts, posting an ERA of 3.15 during that span.

The Phillies hand the ball to Aaron Nola, who has been roughed up in back to back starts. He's 0-1 with a 4.78 ERA in his last five starts.

The Brewers are 36-15 in their last 51 games versus a right-handed starter.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Detroit.

If you exclude a disastrous start to the season for Detroit, their record since May is just as good as Oakland. I like the Tigers as the home dog today.

Matt Manning will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been lights out at home. He's 2-1 with a 2.93 ERA in six appearances at Comerica Park.

The A's hand the ball to Frankie Montas, who has been hot lately. This could be a pitcher's duel.

The A's have lost six straight versus right-handed starters.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Detroit.

If you exclude a disastrous start to the season for Detroit, their record since May is just as good as Oakland. I like the Tigers as the home dog tonight.

Wily Peralta will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been lights out at home. He's 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in four apperances at Comerica Park.

The A's hand the ball to Jame Kaprielian, who was lit up by the Yankees in his last start. He's allowed twice as many runs on the road as he has at home.

The A's have lost five straight versus right-handed starters.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Tigers.

The Tigers are 2-3 in their last five overall, but all five of those games were decided by one run. If it wasn't for such a terrible start to the season, this could be a playoff team.

Casey Mize will to the slab for Detroit, and he's been solid at home. He's 3-3 with a 3.62 ERA in 11 home starts this season.

The Twins hand the ball to Bailey Ober, who is winless in seven starts on the road.

The Tigers have won four straight at home, and five of six overall versus the Twins.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Seattle +1.5.

The Mariners have won four straight, and they are an underdog in Game 3 at home versus Toronto.

Logan Gilbert will toe the slab for Seattle, and the Mariners have won 11 of his last 13 starts. Both losses during that span came by one run.

The Jays hand the ball to Stephen Matz, who was lit up in his only previous meeting versus Seattle this year. He allowed four runs on five hits in just 2 2/3 innings in that game.

The

Blue Jays are 6-14 in their last 20 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Arizona +1.5.

The D'Backs hammered the Padres in the series opener Thursday, and they draw a favorable matchup in Game 2.

Madison Bumgarner will toe the slab for the home team, and he's turned back the clock lately. Mad Bum is 2-2 with a 1.97 ERA in his last five starts. 

The Padres hand the ball to Blake Snell, who struck out 13 in a home win over Arizona his last time out. He has been brutal on the road though, going 2-3 with a 7.26 ERA in a dozen starts.

The Padres are 11-27 in the last 38 meetings in Arizona.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Phillies +1.5.

The Dodgers are still four games out of first place in the NL West, and they will be a favorite on the road against the first place Phillies.

David Price will toe the slab for LA, and he's lost three straight starts. Price hasn't fooled the Phillies, who have hit a combined .309 over 102 at bats against him,

The Phillies hand the ball to Kyle Gibson, who has won both his starts since joining the team. He allowed three runs on nine hits over 12 2/3 innings in wins over the Mets and Pirates.

The Phillies are 8-1 in their last nine overall.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers are even more formidable with the addition of Anthony Rizzo, and they are a big favorite at home versus the Orioles.

Alex Wells will toe the slab for Baltimore, and he's coming off back to back losses. He allowed seven runs on 12 hits over 10 2/3 innings in those games.

The Yankees hand the ball to Nestor Cortes, who boasts a 0.66 ERA in six appearances in New York this season.

The Orioles are 13-39 in the last 52 meetings.

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Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on Seattle +1.5.

The bookmakers don't have a lot of respect for Seattle. The Mariners are an underdog at home tonight where they have won seven of their last nine, and they are 33-21 this season.

Chris Flexen will toe the slab for Seattle, and like the rest of the team he's better at home. Flexen is 6-3 with a 1.89 ERA in 11 appearances in Seattle.

The Astros hand the ball to Lance McCullers, who is coming off a loss. McCullers allowed four runs on six hits over five innings in a home loss to Cleveland.

Houston has lost four of their last five at Seattle.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Cincinnati.

The Cubs won Game 1 with an extra innings walk off, but I really don't see this team being such a huge favorite here in Game 2. They have already started selling off players, and this team is headed toward a rebuild.

Adbert Alzolay will toe the slab for Chicago, and he's lost four of his last five starts. One of those was a 3-2 loss to Cincinnati. where he allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings.

The Reds hand the ball to Vlad Gutierrez, who has won consecutive starts on the road. He allowed three runs on 10 hits in 12 innings in wins at Kansas City and Milwaukee.

The Cubs have lost four of their last five versus the Reds.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Reds,

Cincinnati won two of three in a home series versus St. Louis this weekend, and they come into Chicago as an underdog in Game 1.

Wade Miley will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's been pretty sharp lately. Miley is 2-0 with a 2.33 ERA in his last four starts, and he's 1-0 with a 3.09 ERA in two starts versus the Cubs this season.

The Cubs hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks, who lost to the Reds a few weeks ago. He pitched well in that game, allowing one run on five hits over six innings, but the Cubs weren't able to give him any run support.

The Reds are 5-1 in their last six games as a road underdog, and they have won four straight against the Cubs.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Detroit +1.5.

The Tigers bring a seven game winning streak into Kansas City, and they look good as the underdog in the series opener.

Wily Peralta will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been dealing so far this season. Peralta (3-1, 1.64 ERA) is 3-0 with a 0.34 ERA in his last five starts.

The Royals hand the ball to Kris Bubic, who hasn't missed many bats lately. He's 0-2 with a 7.27 ERA in his last five appearances.

The Tigers are 7-3 straight up and 9-1 ATS in the last 10 head to head meetings.

GL,

Jesse Schule

5*