Series Recap

The Florida Panthers drew first blood in the series and stole home ice with a 5-2 win over the Hurricanes in game one. Carter Verhaeghe opened the scoring for the Panthers 8:30 into the game on the power play before Aaron Ekblad doubled Florida’s lead less than four minutes later. Sebastian Aho got the Hurricanes on the board in the dying seconds of the first but A.J. Greer would restore Florida’s two-goal lead with the lone goal of the second period. Sam Bennett pushed the lead to 4-1 for Florida on the power play 6:08 into the 3^rd and Eetu Luostarinen made it 5-1 for Florida with just over five minutes to go. Jackson Blake scored a consolation goal for Carolina just 1:24 later, but that’s as close as the Hurricanes would get as the Panthers would slam the door shut on Carolina and open the series with a win.

Panthers Looking To Take 2-0 Lead Going Back Home

Sam Reinhart has a team-high 81 points including 39 goals and 42 assists while Sam Bennett has 51 points with 25 goals and 26 assists and Anton Lundell has 45 points of his own with 17 goals and 28 assists. Aleksander Barkov also has 71 points with 51 assists of his own while Carter Verhaeghe has 53 points with 20 goals and 33 assists and Matthew Tkachuk has 57 points with 22 goals and 35 assists. Sergei Bobrovsky is 33-19-2 with a 2.44 GAA and a .906 save percentage in goal for Florida this season. Vitek Vanecek is also 2-4-1 with a 3.00 GAA and an .890 save percentage in goal for the Panthers this year.

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Hurricanes have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Panthers and Hurricanes.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 11 of the last 12 games between the Panthers and Hurricanes.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Sam Bennett has scored a goal in each of the Panthers’ last four playoff games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Eetu Luostarinen has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last six road playoff games.
• Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one assist in each of the Panthers’ last seven Thursday games.
• Aleksander Barkov ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (4) this season.

Hurricanes Looking To Even Up Set

Sebastian Aho leads Carolina with 74 points with 29 goals and 45 assists while Andrei Svechnikov has 48 points with 20 goals and 28 assists. Jack Roslovic has 39 points with 22 goals while Shayne Gostisbehere’s added 45 points with 7 goals and 38 assists. Seth Jarvis has also chipped in 67 points with a team-high 32 goals as well this season. Pyotr Kochetkov has gone 27-16-3 with a 2.60 GAA and an .898 save percentage in goal for Carolina so far this year while Frederik Andersen is 13-8-1 with a 2.50 GAA and an .899 save percentage on the year. Spencer Martin has also gone 3-4-1 with a 3.89 GAA and an .846 save percentage and Dustin Tokarski’s 4-2 with a 2.18 GAA and a .902 save percentage this season.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last 14 games at Lenovo Center following a loss.
• The Panthers have lost three of their last four games following a road win.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last four games at Lenovo Center following a loss.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last six Thursday home games.
• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight Game 2s of a playoff series.
• Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 14 night games at Lenovo Center.
• Jackson Blake ranks 2nd amongst rookies for Plus/Minus (+10) this season.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against the Panthers following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Panthers’ last six road games have gone OVER the total goals line.

Hurricanes vs Panthers Prediction

I’m on the Hurricanes in this one. I think that the Hurricanes can ill afford to go down 0-2 in this series with a pair of games in Florida on the horizon. The Hurricanes have sent a message in this series that they’re not going to be rattled by Florida’s physical antics and I think the Hurricanes bounce back here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians will start Tanner Bibee here and Bibee is 3-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Tigers, Bibee is 1-2 with a 4.67 ERA and 25 strikeouts. Jack Flaherty will get the start for the Tigers here and is 2-5 with a 4.44 ERA and 56 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Guardians, Flaherty is 2-1 with a 1.11 ERA and 26 strikeouts.

Cleveland Guardians Recap

The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to build on their 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins from Wednesday’s matchup to improve to 26-22 on the year. After this series, the Guardians will head home for a series against the Dodgers.

Guardians Snap Five-Game Losing Streak

Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with 60 hits as part of a .317 batting average and 4 home runs, 11 doubles and 17 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 32 hits with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs and a team-high 26 RBIs as well this year. Gabriel Arias has 8 doubles but also 46 strikeouts and Manzardo has 45 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 4 home runs and 20 RBIs and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 9 home runs and 24 RBIs.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Guardians have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against the Guardians following a win.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Thursday night games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Jose Ramirez has hit at least one home run in three of the Guardians’ last four road games against the Tigers.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Double in three of the Guardians’ last four games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Carlos Santana has recorded an RBI in each of the Guardians’ last four games as underdogs.
• Steven Kwan has scored at least one run in each of the Guardians’ last five night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Single in each of the Guardians’ last nine road games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last 14 games.
• Steven Kwan ranks T4th in the league in Hits (60) this season.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals last time out to improve to 33-17 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will welcome the San Francisco Giants to town for an interleague set.

Tigers Win 7 Of Their Last 9

Spencer Torkelson has 43 hits along with a .249 batting average including a team-high 12 home runs, 13 doubles and 39 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 10 home runs and 22 RBIs while Riley Greene has 54 hits with 10 doubles, 12 home runs and 34 RBIs but also has a team-high 59 strikeouts as well this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 18 RBIs and Zack McKinstry’s added 9 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs and 17 RBIs of his own along with 44 hits as well this season. Javier Baez had added 40 hits and 8 doubles as well as 6 home runs and 29 RBIs this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won 11 of their last 12 night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Guardians have lost five of their last six games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last 12 night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games against American League opponents following a win.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as favorites.
• Kerry Carpenter has recorded at least one RBI in each of his four previous appearances with the Tigers as favorites against the Guardians.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in each of his last four home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Matt Vierling has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances with the Tigers as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
• Matt Vierling has recorded at least one Double in four of the Tigers’ last five games as favorites against the Guardians.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Riley Greene ranks T9th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Guardians’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Tigers vs Guardians Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I just haven’t loved the form of Tanner Bibee on the road and Jack Flaherty has been a lot better at home this season as have the Tigers. Flaherty also has had a lot of success going back to last year against the Guardians, and I think this ends up being a win for the Tigers to start the series. Give me Detroit to draw first blood in this one.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Baltimore Orioles will send out Cade Povich for the start here and is 1-3 with a 5.23 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. In his career, Povich is 0-2 with a 5.28 ERA and 19 strikeouts against the Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox will trot out Lucas Giolito for the start here, and Giolito is 1-1 with a 7.08 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Orioles, Giolito is 3-2 with a 5.19 ERA and 25 strikeouts.

Baltimore Orioles Recap

The Baltimore Orioles come into this game looking to build some momentum after salvaging a win from their series against the Milwaukee Brewers to start the week by a final score of 8-4 to improve to 16-32 on the year. After this series, the Orioles will head home for an interleague series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Orioles Snap Eight-Game Losing Streak

Cedric Mullins has 39 hits so far this season, as well as 9 doubles, 10 home runs, and 31 RBIs with 7 stolen bases and a .236 batting average, while Adley Rutschman has 35 hits with 7 doubles, 5 homers, and 14 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 38 hits with 10 doubles, and Jackson Holliday has 41 hits with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 6 homers, and 19 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 38 hits with 10 doubles, 2 homers, and 14 RBIs, and Gunnar Henderson has a team-high 51 strikeouts as well this season. Ryan O’Hearn also chipped in 41 hits with 6 doubles and 7 home runs with 16 RBIs, and Heston Kjerstad added 4 homers and 15 RBIs.

Why the Baltimore Orioles will win

• The Red Sox have lost each of their last nine Thursday night games against AL East opponents.
• The Orioles have won each of their last four games as road underdogs after going to extra innings.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Thursday night games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in 11 of the Red Sox’s last 12 games.

Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts

• Ramon Laureano has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances with the Orioles as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Gunnar Henderson has scored at least one run in each of the Orioles’ last four games against AL East opponents.
• Ryan O’Hearn has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Orioles as road underdogs against AL opponents.
• Ryan Mountcastle has recorded at least one hit in each of the Orioles’ last 10 games against AL opponents.
• Jordan Westburg has hit a home run in each of his two previous appearances with the Orioles as road underdogs against the Red Sox.
• Dylan Carlson has recorded an RBI in each of his last three appearances with his team as an underdog against AL East opponents.
• Ryan O’Hearn ranks 9th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.396) this season.

Boston Red Sox Recap

The Boston Red Sox come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-1 loss at the hands of the New York Mets on Wednesday to fall to 25-26 this season. After this series, the Red Sox will head on the road for an interleague series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Red Sox Fail To Complete Sweep Vs. Mets

Alex Bregman leads the Red Sox with 58 hits, including a team-high 17 doubles along with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 54 hits with 14 doubles, 10 home runs and 39 RBIs this season. Trevor Story added 43 hits with 6 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases, while Jarren Duran has 57 hits with 11 doubles, 6 triples, 3 home runs, 29 RBIs, and a team-high 12 stolen bases. Kristian Campbell added 36 hits with 8 doubles, 5 homers, and 15 RBIs while Wilyer Abreu has 11 home runs with 27 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, and Ceddanne Rafaela has 2 homers, 2 triples, 18 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases this season.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The Orioles have lost each of their last eight games following a road win.
• The Red Sox have won each of their last four night games against the Orioles following a loss.
• The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Alex Bregman has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances against AL East opponents.
• Alex Bregman has recorded a Double in each of the Red Sox’s last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Alex Bregman has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Red Sox’s last five games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• Trevor Story has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jarren Duran has scored at least one run in seven of his eight previous home appearances against the Orioles after playing the previous day.
• Lucas Giolito has recorded six or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Lucas Giolito has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Abraham Toro has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Orioles.
• Rafael Devers ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.409) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Red Sox’s last nine home games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Orioles’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction

I’m on the Red Sox in this one. I get the case to be made for an underdog in some spots, but I’m simply not getting enough plus money to take a shot on Baltimore here. Lucas Giolito is one of my least favorite options in Boston’s rotation, but the Orioles haven’t been able to cash in much against righties as of late, and I think they blow another opportunity here. Give me the Red Sox.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Andre Pallante will get the start for the Cardinals here and is 4-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. This will be Pallante’s first career start against the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to build on their 5-4 win over the Cardinals from Tuesday’s matchup to improve to 32-17 this season. After this series, the Tigers will head home for a series against the division rival Guardians.

Tigers Looking For Some Consistency

Spencer Torkelson has 41 hits along with a .240 batting average, including a team-high 12 home runs, 12 doubles, and 38 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 10 home runs and 22 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 53 hits with 10 doubles, 12 home runs, and 34 RBIs, but also has a team-high 57 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 17 RBIs, and Zack McKinstry’s added 9 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, and 17 RBIs of his own along with 44 hits this season. Javier Baez had added 39 hits and 8 doubles as well as 6 home runs and 28 RBIs this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Cardinals have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have won seven of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Cardinals.
• The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last 12 Wednesday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last five games against the Cardinals.
• Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Tigers’ last five day games.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 12 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Matt Vierling has recorded a Double in five of his last six appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Parker Meadows has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Riley Greene ranks T8th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals come into this game looking to bounce back from their loss at the hands of the Tigers on Tuesday to slip to 27-22 on the year. After this series, the Cardinals will welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks to town for a matchup.

Cardinals Alternate Wins & Losses In Four Straight

Brendan Donovan has a team-high 61 hits along with 16 doubles, 3 home runs, and 22 RBIs, while Lars Nootbaar has 48 hits with 7 home runs, 25 RBIs, and 4 stolen bases. Nolan Arenado also has 43 hits with 10 doubles, 5 home runs, and 21 RBIs of his own, and Victor Scott II has 40 hits with 8 doubles, a triple, 8 RBIs, and a team-high 13 stolen bases. Willson Contreras has also chipped in 45 hits with 6 home runs and 27 RBIs of his own this season.

Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win

• The Cardinals have won each of their last eight day games at Busch Stadium following a home loss.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four games against NL Central opponents following a win.
• The Cardinals have covered the run line in 15 of their last 16 games.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games following a win.

St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts

• Alec Burleson has hit a home run in three of his last six appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Brendan Donovan has recorded a Double in each of the Cardinals’ last four games as favorites.
• Nolan Arenado has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Cardinals’ last six home games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Masyn Winn has scored at least one run in each of his last six home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Nolan Arenado has recorded at least one Single in each of the Cardinals’ last nine day games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Brendan Donovan has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cardinals’ last 11 games as favorites.
• Brendan Donovan ranks 3rd in the league in Hits (61) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last five games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the last five games between the Tigers and Cardinals at Busch Stadium have gone OVER the total runs line.

Cardinals vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I get the case to be made for the Cardinals, who have been one of the hottest teams in baseball this season, but the thing is that the Tigers continue to hit really well against right-handed pitching. Furthermore, I’m just not buying into Andre Pallante, and I think the Tigers get the job done in this one to pick up another series win. Still crazy that the Tigers have the best record in baseball, but here we are. Give me Detroit.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Texas Rangers will send out Jacob deGrom for the start here, and deGrom is 4-1 with a 2.29 ERA and 53 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Yankees, deGrom is 2-2 with a 2.48 ERA and 34 strikeouts. Ryan Yarbrough will get the start for the Yankees and is 1-0 with a 3.70 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. In his career, Yarbrough is 0-2 with a 5.49 ERA and 16 strikeouts against the Rangers.

Texas Rangers Recap

The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-2 loss at the hands of the Yankees in Tuesday’s matchup to slip to 25-24 on the year. After this series, the Rangers will head on the road for a series against the Chicago White Sox.

Rangers Drop Back-To-Back Games

Corey Seager has 30 hits, including 6 home runs and 12 RBIs, while Adolis Garcia has 37 hits with 10 doubles, 6 home runs, 24 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 40 hits with 6 doubles, 7 home runs, and 19 RBIs, while Wyatt Langford has 35 hits with 6 doubles, 9 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 9 stolen bases, and Jonah Heim has 5 homers and 15 RBIs. Josh Smith has chipped in 39 hits with 4 doubles, 4 home runs, and 11 RBIs with 4 stolen bases, and Marcus Semien’s added 3 homers and 17 RBIs but has a team-high 43 strikeouts this season.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

• The Rangers have won each of their last seven Wednesday games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven Wednesday night games against teams that held a winning record.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Jake Burger has hit a home run in three of his last four road appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Wyatt Langford has recorded a Double in three of the Rangers’ last four games against the Yankees.
• Jonah Heim has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jacob deGrom has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances.
• Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
• Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against AL opponents.
• Corey Seager has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances with the Rangers as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Corey Seager has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents.
• Jacob deGrom ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.29) this season.

New York Yankees Recap

The New York Yankees will be looking to keep the momentum going after picking up the win in Tuesday’s matchup to improve to 28-19 on the year. After this series, the Yankees will head on the road for an interleague series against the Colorado Rockies.

Yankees Win 7 Of Their Last 10

Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 71 hits, including 15 home runs, 41 RBIs, 13 doubles, and a .401 batting average, along with 3 stolen bases, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. has 7 home runs, 17 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases. Anthony Volpe also had 13 doubles with 7 stolen bases, 6 home runs, and 25 RBIs, while Jasson Dominguez has added 9 doubles of his own. Paul Goldschmidt has 59 hits with 11 doubles and a .339 batting average, while Volpe also has a team-high 49 strikeouts so far this season. Ben Rice also has 35 hits with 10 doubles, 9 home runs, and 20 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has 7 homers with 28 RBIs, and Austin Wells has 8 home runs and 28 RBIs, with both Bellinger and Wells chipping in 8 doubles apiece.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won seven of their last eight night games against AL West opponents.
• The Rangers have lost five of their last six games at Yankee Stadium.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in six of their last seven night games against American League opponents.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as underdogs against AL East opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Cody Bellinger has recorded a Double in three of the Yankees’ last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Aaron Judge has scored at least one run in each of his last seven home appearances against the Rangers after playing the previous day.
• Aaron Judge has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last 21 games against AL opponents.
• Giancarlo Stanton has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Giancarlo Stanton has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jazz Chisholm has recorded at least one Single in each of his seven previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Rangers.
• Aaron Judge ranks 1st in the league in Hits (73) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eleven of the Rangers’ last 13 games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Yankees’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Yankees vs Rangers Prediction

I’m backing the Yankees here. I just think that while Jacob deGrom is the Rangers’ staff ace, and can undoubtedly have a good start here. Likewise, I think that the lack of consistent offense could come back to hurt the Rangers and waste a perfectly good start from deGrom here. The Yankees’ bats have been cooking as of late, and I think that they do enough to back Yarbrough here and get the win in the end. Give me the Yankees here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Arizona Diamondbacks will send out Corbin Burnes for the start here, and Burnes is 3-1 with a 2.56 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Dodgers, Burnes is 2-2 with a 2.54 ERA and 27 strikeouts. Dustin May will get the start against the Diamondbacks here and is 1-4 with a 4.43 ERA and 41 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against Arizona, May is 1-2 with a 2.92 ERA and 18 strikeouts.

Arizona Diamondbacks Recap

The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this game looking to bounce back from their 4-3 loss at the hands of the Dodgers in Tuesday’s matchup to fall to 26-23 on the year. After this series, the Diamondbacks will head on the road for a series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Diamondbacks Looking To Win Rubber Match

Corbin Carroll has a team-high 57 hits with 15 home runs, 34 RBIs, 6 triples, and 9 doubles, while Josh Naylor has 53 hits with 12 doubles, 5 home runs, and 29 RBIs as well this season. Eugenio Suarez has also added 14 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Geraldo Perdomo has 37 RBIs. Naylor has also chipped in 8 stolen bases as well up to this point in the year, while Carroll has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Diamondbacks with 57 strikeouts so far this season. Carroll also has 9 stolen bases, and Perdomo has a team-high 11 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Diamondbacks have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Moreno has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• Geraldo Perdomo has recorded a Double in three of the Diamondbacks’ last four games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
• Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• Corbin Burnes has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances.
• Corbin Burnes has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog.
• Ketel Marte has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 11 appearances with the Diamondbacks as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
• Corbin Carroll has scored at least one run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last 10 road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 road appearances against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• Corbin Carroll ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (15) this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game looking to build on their win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday to improve to 30-19 on the year. After this series, the Dodgers will head on the road for a series against the New York Mets.

Dodgers Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Shohei Ohtani has 59 hits, including 9 doubles, 17 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 4 triples, while Tommy Edman has 30 hits with 8 home runs and 26 RBIs. Michael Conforto has 24 hits with 9 doubles, while Teoscar Hernandez has 41 hits with 9 home runs, 10 doubles, and 34 RBIs as well this season. Ohtani has a team-high 11 stolen bases, while Max Muncy has 8 doubles but also has 47 strikeouts so far this season. Mookie Betts has also chipped in 8 home runs and 30 RBIs on the year.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 11 games at Dodger Stadium after going to extra innings.
• The Diamondbacks have lost seven of their last eight games at Dodger Stadium after going to extra innings.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine home games after going to extra innings.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games at Dodger Stadium after going to extra innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one Double in four of the Dodgers’ last five games against NL West opponents at Dodger Stadium.
• Tommy Edman has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances against the Diamondbacks.
• Shohei Ohtani has hit a home run in each of the Dodgers’ last five Wednesday night games as favorites.
• Andy Pages has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances against the Diamondbacks after playing the previous day.
• Dustin May has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Shohei Ohtani has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers’ last seven games as favorites against the Diamondbacks.
• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 19 games as favorites against NL opponents.
• Shohei Ohtani ranks T1st in the league in Home Runs (17) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 games following an extra innings loss have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Dodgers’ last four games after going to extra innings have gone OVER the total runs line.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction

I’m on the Diamondbacks in this one. I get that it’s never really fun to go against the Dodgers, but Corbin Burnes is finally looking like the ace-level arm that the Diamondbacks were hoping they’d get when they brought him in the offseason. Burnes also has some strong numbers against the Dodgers in his career, and I think he can get the job done here. Give me the Diamondbacks in this one.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Atlanta Braves did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. The Washington Nationals will trot out Mitchell Parker for the start here, and Parker is 3-3 with a 4.32 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. In his career, Parker is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 14 strikeouts against the Braves.

Atlanta Braves Recap

The Atlanta Braves come into this game looking to build on their series win over the Boston Red Sox, thanks to picking up a 10-4 win in Sunday’s finale to improve to 24-23 on the year. After this series, the Braves will head home for a series against the San Diego Padres.

Braves Win 5 Of Their Last 7

Austin Riley leads the Braves with 56 hits, including 8 home runs, 28 RBIs, and 8 doubles, but also has the dubious distinction of leading Atlanta with 57 strikeouts so far this season. Ozzie Albies has 42 hits with 5 home runs and 17 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases, and Matt Olson has 41 hits with 8 doubles, 9 home runs, and 25 RBIs of his own. Marcell Ozuna also has 40 hits with 8 home runs and 22 RBIs. Michael Harris II also has 40 hits with 8 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs, and 26 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases as well, and Nick Allen has 6 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Nationals have lost each of their last eight night games against the Braves at Nationals Park following a win.
• The Braves have won each of their last 25 Tuesday night games against NL East opponents.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last seven Tuesday games against NL East opponents.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Sean Murphy has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against NL opponents.
• Michael Harris has recorded at least one RBI in six of the Braves’ last seven road games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Austin Riley has recorded at least one Single in each of the Braves’ last nine night games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Michael Harris has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against NL East opponents.
• Orlando Arcia has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
• Ronald Acuna Jr. has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight road appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Marcell Ozuna ranks 4th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.420) this season.

Washington Nationals Recap

The Washington Nationals come into this game looking to build on their series sweep over the Baltimore Orioles after picking up a 10-4 win in Sunday’s final matchup. After this series, the Giants come to Nationals Park for a series.

Nationals Win Three Straight & 4 Of Last 5

Keibert Ruiz has 44 hits with 7 doubles and a pair of home runs with 17 RBIs, while James Wood has 51 hits with 11 doubles and a team-high 12 home runs, along with 30 RBIs and 7 stolen bases while also putting up 57 strikeouts. Nathaniel Lowe has 40 hits with 8 doubles and 33 RBIs, along with 8 home runs and 56 strikeouts. CJ Abrams has 8 home runs and 18 RBIs, along with 9 stolen bases, while Luis Garcia Jr. has 7 doubles and 6 stolen bases of his own this season. Dylan Crews has also logged a team-high 11 stolen bases this season.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Braves have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Nationals following a road win.
• The Nationals have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in four of their last five games.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Nathaniel Lowe has hit a home run in four of his last seven home appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Nationals’ last four games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances after not playing the previous day.
• CJ Abrams has recorded at least one hit in each of the Nationals’ last 13 games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Amed Rosario has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances at Nationals Park against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• CJ Abrams ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.574) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Braves’ last six road games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Nationals’ last seven games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.

Nationals vs Braves Prediction

I’m on the Nationals here. I’ve heard rumblings that it could be Spencer Strider who gets the start here, but the thing is that the Nationals have been providing value during this recent run. Furthermore, I keep worrying that the Braves’ offense continues to be hit-and-miss. Parker’s best stuff, more often than not over the better part of his career, has come out at home, and I think the Nationals draw first blood here. Give me Washington.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The San Diego Padres will send out Dylan Cease for the start here, and Cease is 1-2 with a 4.60 ERA and 58 strikeouts this season. In his career, Cease is 1-0 with a 0.69 ERA and 18 strikeouts against the Blue Jays. Toronto did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted.

San Diego Padres Recap

The San Diego Padres come into this game looking to rebound from a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Seattle Mariners last time out to fall to 27-18 on the year. After this series, the Padres will head on the road for a series against the Atlanta Braves.

Padres Drop Three In A Row

Manny Machado has 52 hits, including a team-high 14 doubles and 7 stolen bases, while Fernando Tatis Jr. has 52 hits with a team-high 12 home runs and 27 RBIs, along with 8 stolen bases of his own this season. Luis Arraez has added 47 hits with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs, and 15 RBIs, while Jackson Merrill’s added 29 hits with 4 home runs and 17 RBIs as well. Xander Bogaerts also has 9 doubles and 8 stolen bases this season. Gavin Sheets also has 7 doubles, 6 home runs, and 23 RBIs as well this season.

Why the San Diego Padres will win

• The Padres have won five of their last six road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Padres have covered the run line in each of their last four road games following a loss.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Tuesday home games against NL West opponents.

San Diego Padres Player Prop Facts

• Manny Machado has recorded at least one hit in each of the Padres’ last nine road games.
• Dylan Cease has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
• Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit a home run in three of the Padres’ last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Fernando Tatis Jr. has recorded at least one RBI in four of the Padres’ last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Manny Machado has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine road appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Manny Machado has scored at least one run in each of the Padres’ last six night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jackson Merrill has recorded a Double in each of his last three road appearances after not playing the previous day.

Toronto Blue Jays Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to bounce back from their 3-2 loss at the hands of the Tigers in Sunday’s rubber match to slip to 22-24 on the year. After this series, the Blue Jays will head on the road for a division series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Blue Jays Drop Back-To-Back Series

George Springer has 36 hits and Bo Bichette has 57 hits, with Springer adding 5 home runs, a triple, 10 doubles, and 18 RBIs while Bichette has 15 doubles and 22 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 25 hits with 5 doubles and 3 home runs and 10 RBIs this season, along with 9 stolen bases, while Anthony Santander has 44 strikeouts so far this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also has 5 homers, 8 doubles, and 20 RBIs, while Springer also has a .263 batting average and 43 strikeouts up to this point in the year.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Padres have lost nine of their last 10 night games against AL East opponents following a home loss.
• The Blue Jays have won 13 of their last 15 night games at Rogers Centre following a home loss.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Padres have failed to cover the run line each of their last five games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Santander has recorded a Double in three of the Blue Jays’ last four home games against NL opponents.
• Chris Bassitt has recorded a win in three of his last four home appearances against NL West opponents.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Chris Bassitt has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Daulton Varsho has hit at least one home run in each of his last three appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Myles Straw has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Anthony Santander has scored at least one run in each of his last six home appearances against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Blue Jays’ last five games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Padres’ last four games have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Blue Jays vs Padres Prediction

I’m on the Padres in this one. I get the case to be made for the Blue Jays at home, but they didn’t look great against Detroit’s right-handers at home this past weekend. Dylan Cease has gotten back into the form of the Dylan Cease that we’ve come to expect in years past, who contended for Cy Young awards perennially. To me, this feels like a Padres spot, so give me San Diego behind another strong start from Cease.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians will start Gavin Williams here, and Williams is 3-2 with a 4.29 ERA and 51 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Twins, Williams is 2-2 with a 3.79 ERA and 16 strikeouts. Chris Paddack will get the start for the Twins here and is 2-3 with a 4.05 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season. In his career, Paddack is 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA and 8 strikeouts against the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians Recap

The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to keep the ball rolling after Monday’s series opener was suspended with a score of 2-1, to be finished on Tuesday before this game. The Guardians still sit at 25-21 on the year as a result. After this series, the Guardians will continue on the road for another division series against the Detroit Tigers.

Guardians Drop 4^th In A Row Before Suspension

Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with 56 hits as part of a .311 batting average and 4 home runs, 9 doubles, and 17 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 31 hits with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs, and a team-high 25 RBIs this year. Gabriel Arias has 8 doubles but also 43 strikeouts, and Manzardo has a team-high 44 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 4 home runs and 19 RBIs, and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 9 home runs and 23 RBIs.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Guardians have won seven of their last eight night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Twins have lost six of their last seven home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 home games against the Guardians following a loss.
• The road team has covered the run line in six of the Twins’ last seven games.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in three of the Guardians’ last five games.
• Carlos Santana has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Single in each of the Guardians’ last seven road games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Steven Kwan has scored at least one run in seven of the Guardians’ last eight road games against AL Central opponents.
• Jose Ramirez has recorded a Double in each of the Guardians’ last five Tuesday night games at Target Field.
• Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last 12 games.
• Steven Kwan ranks T9th in the league in Hits (56) this season.

Minnesota Twins Recap

The Minnesota Twins come into this game looking to get their record back on track after falling short in Sunday’s finale against Milwaukee before Monday’s suspension, sitting at 26-21 at the moment.

Twins Looking To Start New Win Streak

Byron Buxton has 41 hits along with 5 doubles, a team-high 10 home runs, and 27 RBIs with 8 stolen bases and 3 triples, while Carlos Correa has 35 hits with 8 doubles, and Willi Castro has 23 hits with 7 doubles as well. Harrison Bader added 4 home runs and 18 RBIs while Buxton contributed a team-high 56 strikeouts as well this season. Ty France has also added 42 hits, 8 doubles, 3 home runs, and 23 RBIs, and Trevor Larnach chipped in 42 hits with 7 home runs and 23 RBIs as well this season.

Why the Minnesota Twins will win

• The Twins have won each of their last nine games at Target Field.
• The Guardians have lost 10 of their last 11 games on the first leg of a doubleheader.
• The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

• Bailey Ober has recorded a win in each of his last four home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Trevor Larnach has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Bailey Ober has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine home appearances against AL opponents.
• Ryan Jeffers has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
• Ty France has recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six home appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Ty France has recorded at least one Single in seven of the Twins’ last eight games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Trevor Larnach has scored at least one run in each of his last nine appearances after not playing the previous day.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Twins’ last 10 home games on the first leg of a doubleheader have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Guardians’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Twins vs Guardians Prediction

I’m on the Twins here. I just think that the Twins are the better team in better form right now, and I’m not much of a Gavin Williams fan to begin with. It’ll be interesting to see how Monday’s game being suspended affects things, but I think that the Twins can keep it going and keep a new win streak going here. Not sure this one would hit 13 games as well, but I think Minnesota gets the W here. Give me Minnesota.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Chicago Cubs will start Ben Brown in this one, and Brown is 3-3 with a 4.75 ERA and 50 strikeouts this season. This will be Brown’s second career start against Miami. The Miami Marlins will trot out Edward Cabrera here, and Cabrera is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA and 26 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Cubs, Cabrera is 3-1 with a 3.96 ERA and 39 strikeouts.

Chicago Cubs Recap

The Chicago Cubs come into this game looking to add on to their sweep of the White Sox, thanks to a 6-2 win in Sunday’s series finale to improve to 28-19 on the year. After this series, the Cubs will head on the road for a division series against the Cincinnati Reds.

Cubs Win Five Of Their Last Six

Ian Happ has 43 hits with 9 doubles, 3 home runs, and 19 RBIs. Kyle Tucker has 48 hits, including 9 doubles, 4 triples, 10 home runs, and 33 RBIs, while Seiya Suzuki also has 42 hits with 10 doubles and 11 home runs and 39 RBIs of his own. Miguel Amaya added 8 doubles and 20 RBIs, and Pete Crow-Armstrong also has contributed 53 hits, 12 doubles, 3 triples, 12 home runs, and 38 RBIs as well this season. Dansby Swanson has added 10 home runs and 26 RBIs, while Suzuki has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Cubs with 55 strikeouts so far this season. Crow-Armstrong also has a team-high 14 stolen bases, while Nico Hoerner has 10 stolen bases this season. Tucker’s also added 12 stolen bases while Michael Busch has also chipped in 7 home runs and 25 RBIs this season.

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Marlins have lost 15 of their last 17 night games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Cubs have won 14 of their last 15 games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against the Cubs following a home win.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in four of their last five games at LoanDepot Park against teams that held a losing record.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in three of the Cubs’ last four night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Carson Kelly has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL opponents.
• Dansby Swanson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 13 road games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Ian Happ has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Ian Happ has recorded an RBI in each of the Cubs’ last four games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
• Justin Turner has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Marlins.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 5th in the league in Steals (14) this season.

Miami Marlins Recap

The Miami Marlins come into this game looking to build on their 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays last time out to improve to 18-27 on the year. After this series, the Marlins will head on the road for an interleague series against the Los Angeles Angels.

Marlins Win Series Vs. Rays

Xavier Edwards leads the Marlins with 45 hits, including 3 doubles and a team-high 11 stolen bases, while Eric Wagaman has 37 hits with 10 doubles. Otto Lopez has 26 hits with 5 doubles and 3 home runs with 14 RBIs, and Matt Mervis has 7 home runs and 14 RBIs so far this year. Kyle Stowers has 46 hits with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs, and 30 RBIs, but also has 51 strikeouts, while Mervis has 43 K’s as well so far this season.

Why the Miami Marlins will win

• The Marlins have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Cubs have lost three of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against NL East opponents following a win.
• The Marlins have covered the run line in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

• Jesus Sanchez has hit a home run in four of his last 11 home appearances against NL Central opponents.
• Edward Cabrera has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Cubs.
• Otto Lopez has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances with the Marlins as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• Jesus Sanchez has recorded at least one Single in five of the Marlins’ last six night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Edward Cabrera has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his five previous appearances against the Cubs.
• Jesus Sanchez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight Monday appearances with the Marlins as underdogs.
• Kyle Stowers ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.563) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Cubs’ last eight games as favorites against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Marlins’ last seven games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Marlins vs Cubs Prediction

I’m on the Marlins and the plus money here. I think Cabrera is a far better starting pitcher than his record and ERA would indicate, and don’t look now, but the Marlins showed some life offensively against the Rays this past weekend. The Cubs are on a nice run themselves, but I just feel like they’re a bit overpriced here. Ben Brown isn’t a pitcher I’m trying to lay this kind of price with on the road, so give me Miami here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The New York Mets will start Kodai Senga here, and Senga is 4-2 with a 1.02 ERA and 42 strikeouts this season. This will be Senga’s first career start against the Red Sox. Hunter Dobbins will get the start for the Red Sox here and is 2-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 23 strikeouts this season. This will be Dobbins’ first career start against the New York Mets.

New York Mets Recap

The New York Mets come into this game looking to bounce back after ending up on the wrong side of an 8-2 loss at the hands of the New York Yankees in Sunday’s series finale to fall to 29-18 on the year. After this series, the Mets will head home for a marquee series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mets Lose Subway Series

Pete Alonso has 52 hits with 16 doubles, 9 home runs, 37 RBIs, and a .301 batting average, while Juan Soto has 41 hits with 9 doubles, 8 home runs, and 20 RBIs on the year. Francisco Lindor has 53 hits with 6 stolen bases along with 8 doubles, 9 home runs, and 28 RBIs, while Mark Vientos has 5 home runs, 18 RBIs, but 37 strikeouts so far this season. Brandon Nimmo has also added 38 hits with 9 doubles and 8 home runs, and 27 RBIs this season. Luis Torrens has also chipped in 8 doubles, and Luisangel Acuna has 10 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the New York Mets will win

• The Mets have won each of their last 15 Monday night games.
• The Red Sox have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Mets have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games following a road loss.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Kodai Senga has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his three previous appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one Single in each of the Mets’ last 11 Monday games.
• Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Juan Soto has scored at least one run in each of the Mets’ last six games as road favorites.
• Juan Soto has hit a home run in each of the Mets’ last two night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Francisco Lindor has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four road appearances against the Red Sox after playing the previous day.
• Tyrone Taylor has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances against AL East opponents.

Boston Red Sox Recap

The Boston Red Sox come into this game looking to bounce back after their 10-4 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Braves in Sunday’s series finale, falling to 23-25 on the year as a result. After this series, the Red Sox will take on the Baltimore Orioles in a divisional series at home.

Red Sox Drop Five Of Their Last Six Games

Alex Bregman leads the Red Sox with 56 hits, including a team-high 16 doubles, along with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 52 hits with 14 doubles, 9 home runs, and 38 RBIs this season. Trevor Story added 41 hits with 6 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases, while Jarren Duran has 54 hits with 10 doubles, 5 triples, 3 home runs, 27 RBIs, and a team-high 12 stolen bases. Kristian Campbell added 35 hits with 8 doubles, 5 homers, and 15 RBIs while Wilyer Abreu has 11 home runs with 27 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, and Ceddanne Rafaela has 2 homers, 2 triples, 18 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases this season.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Mets and Red Sox.
• The Mets have lost nine of their last 10 night games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The home team has covered the run line in each of the last eight games between the Mets and Red Sox.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in 14 of their last 15 night games against AL East opponents following a loss.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Rafael Devers has recorded a Double in three of the Red Sox’s last four games against NL East opponents at Fenway Park.
• Rafael Devers has hit a home run in three of the Red Sox’s last four home games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jarren Duran has recorded a Single in each of the Red Sox’s last eight games against NL East opponents.
• Jarren Duran has scored at least one run in nine of the Red Sox’s last 10 games as underdogs against NL opponents.
• Jarren Duran has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 13 games against NL East opponents.
• Triston Casas has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents.
• Alex Bregman ranks T7th in the league in Hits (56) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• • Each of the Red Sox’s last five night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Mets’ last six games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Red Sox vs Mets Prediction

I’m looking at the Mets in this one. I get the case to be made for the Red Sox as home dogs, as Hunter Dobbins has been able to provide some quality innings for the Red Sox this season. But I just think he’s going to have a hard time here matching up against Kodai Senga and matching zeroes with the Mets’ ace. I think the Mets get it done here to draw first blood, so give me New York in this one.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Washington Nationals will send out Michael Soroka for the start here, and Soroka is 0-2 with a 6.43 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season. This will be Soroka’s first career start against the Orioles. Baltimore will send out Zach Eflin for the start here, and Eflin is 3-1 with a 3.13 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Nationals, Eflin is 2-2 with a 5.14 ERA and 31 strikeouts.

Washington Nationals Recap

The Washington Nationals come into this game looking to add on to their 10-6 win over the Orioles on Saturday to improve their record to 20-27 on the year. After this series, the Nationals will head home for a division series against the Atlanta Braves.

Nationals Pushing For Sweep

Keibert Ruiz has 43 hits with 7 doubles and a pair of home runs with 16 RBIs, while James Wood has 49 hits with 11 doubles and a team-high 12 home runs, along with 28 RBIs and 6 stolen bases, while also putting up 55 strikeouts. Nathaniel Lowe has 40 hits with 8 doubles and 33 RBIs, along with 8 home runs and 54 strikeouts. CJ Abrams has 6 home runs and 16 RBIs along with 9 stolen bases, while Luis Garcia Jr. has 7 doubles and 6 stolen bases of his own this season. Dylan Crews has also logged a team-high 11 stolen bases this season.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• • The Orioles have lost each of their last seven games as home favorites.
  • The underdogs have won each of the Orioles’ last five games.
  • The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games following a home loss.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Orioles’ last seven games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Josh Bell has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against the Orioles after playing the previous day.
• Nathaniel Lowe has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Nathaniel Lowe has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Michael Soroka has recorded five or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
• Nathaniel Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against opponents that held a losing record.
• Amed Rosario has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with the Nationals as underdogs.
• James Wood ranks T7th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Baltimore Orioles Recap

The Baltimore Orioles come into this one looking to bounce back from their loss at the hands of the Nats on Saturday, dropping to 15-29 on the year. After this series, the Orioles will head on the road for another interleague series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Orioles Drop 5^th In A Row

Cedric Mullins has 33 hits so far this season as well as 7 doubles, 8 home runs, and 25 RBIs, with 6 stolen bases and a .220 batting average, while Adley Rutschman has 32 hits with 6 doubles, 4 homers, and 11 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 34 hits with 10 doubles, and Jackson Holliday has 36 hits with 4 doubles, 5 homers, with 16 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 24 hits with 10 doubles, 2 homers, and 14 RBIs, and Gunnar Henderson has a team-high 46 strikeouts as well this season. Ryan O’Hearn also chipped in 35 hits with 4 doubles and 7 home runs with 14 RBIs, and Heston Kjerstad added 4 homers and 14 RBIs.

Why the Baltimore Orioles will win

• The Nationals have lost 10 of their last 11 games against AL East opponents following a road win.
• The Orioles have won three of their last four day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against AL East opponents following a road win.
• The Orioles have covered the run line in eight of their last nine Sunday games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts

• Ramon Laureano has recorded a Double in each of his last five appearances against the Nationals.
• Ramon Urias has recorded an RBI in five of his last six appearances against NL East opponents.
• Zach Eflin has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances.
• Ramon Laureano has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Zach Eflin has recorded five or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight home appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Ryan Mountcastle has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances with the Orioles as favorites.
• Ryan Mountcastle has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Jordan Westburg has hit a home run in four of his last nine home appearances with the Orioles against NL opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Eleven of the Nationals’ last 12 games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Eleven of the Orioles’ last 12 day games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.

Orioles vs Nationals Prediction

I’m on the Nationals here. I know Eflin is one of the better options in the Orioles rotation, but right now, that’s not saying a whole lot. The Orioles are in the running for the biggest disappointment through the first third of the season so far. Soroka is far from a world-beater and an ace, but the Nationals have been playing the better baseball in this series, and at this price, I can’t turn them down.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers will send out Jackson Jobe for the start here, and Jobe is 3-0 with a 4.32 ERA and 27 strikeouts this season. This will be Jobe’s first career start against the Blue Jays. Toronto will get the start for the Blue Jays here and is 1-1 with a 4.33 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Tigers, Berrios is 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA and 35 strikeouts.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers will be out to bounce back from a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays in Saturday’s matchup to fall to 30-16 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will head on the road for an interleague series against the Cardinals.

Tigers Have Four-Game Win Streak Snapped

Spencer Torkelson has 38 hits along with a .238 batting average, including a team-high 12 home runs, 11 doubles, and 35 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 9 home runs and 21 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 47 hits with 8 doubles, 11 home runs, and 30 RBIs, but also has a team-high 53 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 16 RBIs, and Zack McKinstry’s added 8 doubles, 3 triples,2 home runs, and 17 RBIs of his own, along with 40 hits as well this season. Javier Baez had added 39 hits and 8 doubles as well as 6 home runs and 28 RBIs this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last 10 day games against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Tigers following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last 11 games between the Tigers and Blue Jays.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against American League opponents following a home win.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances after playing the previous day.
• Spencer Torkelson has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Tigers as underdogs against the Blue Jays.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Tomas Nido has recorded at least one Single in eight of his last nine appearances.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances.
• Wenceel Perez has scored a run in each of his last six road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T7th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to finish the series on a high note after picking up the win in walkoff fashion on Saturday to improve to 22-23 on the year. After this series, the Blue Jays will welcome the San Diego Padres to town for an interleague series.

Blue Jays Looking For Some Consistency

George Springer has 36 hits and Bo Bichette has 56 hits, with Springer adding 5 home runs, a triple, 10 doubles, and 18 RBIs while Bichette has 15 doubles and 22 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 25 hits with 5 doubles and 3 home runs and 10 RBIs this season, along with 9 stolen bases, while Anthony Santander has 41 strikeouts so far this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also has 5 homers, 8 doubles, and 20 RBIs, while Springer also has a .265 batting average and 42 strikeouts up to this point in the year.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The home team has won four of the Tigers’ last five games.
• The Tigers have lost 12 of their last 15 day games against AL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit a home run in two of the Blue Jays’ last three games as favorites against the Tigers.
• Jose Berrios has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• George Springer has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Blue Jays’ last six games as home favorites against the Tigers.
• Jose Berrios has recorded six or more strikeouts in 16 of his last 19 home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games as favorites.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
• Andres Gimenez has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Bo Bichette ranks T4th in the league in Hits (56) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Blue Jays’ last 10 day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Tigers’ last five games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.

Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the Tigers in this one. Berrios just has not been as sharp at home as he’s been in past seasons with the Blue Jays, and I just don’t know if I love this spot for him. The Tigers have been sharper at home for sure, but even on the road, when this team gets knocked down, they don’t stay down for long, having lost back-to-back games just four times all season. Jackson Jobe has had control issues at times, but he gets the run support as the Tigers are still 7-0 as a team in his starts. I think the Tigers salvage something here, so give me Detroit in this one.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Chicago White Sox will send out Jonathan Cannon for the start here, and Cannon is 2-4 with a 3.60 ERA and 39 strikeouts this season. This will be Cannon’s first career start against the Cubs. The Chicago Cubs will trot out Colin Rea for the start here, and Rea is 3-0 with a 2.48 ERA and 29 strikeouts this season. This will be Rea’s first career start against the White Sox.

Chicago White Sox Recap

The Chicago White Sox come into this game looking to bounce back from a 7-3 loss at the hands of the Cubs last time out to fall to 14-32 on the year. After this series, the White Sox will head home for a series against the Seattle Mariners.

White Sox Lose Three In A Row

Lenyn Sosa leads the White Sox with 40 hits, including 7 doubles and 11 RBIs. Andrew Benintendi has 19 hits, including 5 home runs, 12 RBIs, and a .224 batting average, while Miguel Vargas has a team-high 10 doubles and 17 RBIs. Brooks Baldwin has also added 16 RBIs, while Luis Robert Jr. has a team-high 17 stolen bases along with 17 RBIs so far this season. Andrew Vaughn has 5 home runs and 18 RBIs as well as 8 doubles this season.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The Cubs have lost each of their last five Sunday games as favorites.
• The White Sox have won three of their last four Sunday games as underdogs.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Sunday home games against AL Central opponents.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in seven of their last eight Sunday games as underdogs.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Miguel Vargas has hit at least one home run in six of his last eight appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Andrew Vaughn has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last 11 Sunday games.
• Austin Slater has recorded a Single in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Andrew Benintendi has recorded a Double in each of his five previous appearances at Wrigley Field.
• Andrew Benintendi has scored a run in each of his last five appearances.
• Luis Robert ranks 1st in the league in Steals (17) this season.

Chicago Cubs Recap

The Chicago Cubs come into this game looking to complete the sweep after picking up the W to improve to 27-19 this season. After this series, the Cubs will trek on the road for a series rematch against the Miami Marlins.

Cubs Win Five Of Their Last Seven

Ian Happ has 43 hits with 9 doubles, 3 home runs, and 19 RBIs. Kyle Tucker has 47 hits, including 9 doubles, 4 triples, 10 home runs, and 33 RBIs, while Seiya Suzuki also has 42 hits with 10 doubles and 11 home runs and 37 RBIs of his own. Miguel Amaya added 8 doubles and 20 RBIs, and Pete Crow-Armstrong also has contributed 51 hits, 11 doubles, 12 home runs, and 38 RBIs as well this season. Dansby Swanson has added 10 home runs and 26 RBIs, while Suzuki has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Cubs with 54 strikeouts so far this season. Crow-Armstrong also has a team-high 14 stolen bases, while Nico Hoerner has 10 stolen bases this season. Tucker’s also added 12 stolen bases, while Michael Busch has also chipped in 7 home runs and 24 RBIs this season.

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Cubs have won each of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents.
• The White Sox have lost each of their last eight games against NL Central opponents following a road loss.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against AL Central opponents.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line each of their last four road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Seiya Suzuki has hit at least one home run in seven of the Cubs’ last 13 games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one Double in three of the Cubs’ last four day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one RBI in eight of the Cubs’ last nine games against AL opponents.
• Nico Hoerner has recorded at least one Single in each of the Cubs’ last nine games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 12 games as favorites against AL opponents.
• Ian Happ has scored a run in each of his last six appearances against AL opponents.
• Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 5th in the league in Steals (14) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Cubs’ last nine games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.

Cubs vs White Sox Prediction

I’m on the Cubs here. I want to get on the White Sox, I really do, because there’s going to be value backing them in spots this season. However, this series has not been the spot for the White Sox, as the Cubs are just the better team from Chicago this season. While Jonathan Cannon is a solid option, I just don’t see this as a game where he gets the job done. Colin Rea is far from a world-beater and far from an option I’d lay this kind of price with, but it’s a price that I will back because the Cubs have been the far superior team here. Give me the Cubs -1.5.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Tampa Bay Rays will send out Drew Rasmussen for the start here, and Rasmussen is 1-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. In his career, Rasmussen is 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA and 11 strikeouts against Miami. Sandy Alcantara will get the start for the Marlins here and is 2-5 with an 8.10 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Rays, Alcantara is 2-2 with a 2.48 ERA and 32 strikeouts.

Tampa Bay Rays Recap

The Tampa Bay Rays come into this game looking to bounce back from a 9-4 loss at the hands of the Marlins on Friday to fall to 20-24 on the year. After this series, the Rays will head home for a series against the Houston Astros.

Rays Alternate Wins & Losses In Six Straight

Jonathan Aranda has 41 hits with a team-high 9 doubles, 6 home runs, and 20 RBIs. Brandon Lowe has 33 hits with 7 homers and 24 RBIs as well, while Junior Caminero has 39 hits with 6 doubles, a team-high 8 home runs, and 20 RBIs. Yandy Diaz has 38 hits with 8 doubles, 6 homers, and 20 RBIs, and Kameron Misner has 30 hits with 7 doubles, 4 homers, and 13 RBIs as well, while Christopher Morel has a team-high 46 strikeouts this season. Jose Caballero has 10 stolen bases, while Taylor Walls has 6 stolen bases, and Chandler Simpson has 7 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win

• The Rays have won each of their last eight day games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Marlins have lost nine of their last 10 games against the Rays following a home win.
• The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last six games as favorites against NL East opponents following a loss.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against the Rays following a home win.

Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts

• Josh Lowe has hit at least one home run in five of his last 14 appearances with the Rays as road favorites against NL opponents.
• Danny Jansen has recorded at least one Double in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL East opponents.
• Josh Lowe has recorded an RBI in each of his last five appearances with the Rays as road favorites against NL East opponents.
• Brandon Lowe has scored at least one run in six of his last seven road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Drew Rasmussen has recorded seven strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with the Rays as favorites against NL East opponents.
• Josh Lowe has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances.
• Josh Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his eight previous appearances against the Marlins.
• Jonathan Aranda ranks 7th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.404) this season.

Miami Marlins Recap

The Miami Marlins come into this one looking to build on their series-opening win over the Rays from Friday’s matchup to improve to 17-26 this season. After this series, the Marlins will square off against the Cubs to start the new week.

Marlins Win Back-To-Back Games

Xavier Edwards leads the Marlins with 45 hits, including 3 doubles and a team-high 11 stolen bases, while Eric Wagaman has 31 hits with 8 doubles. Otto Lopez has 25 hits with 5 doubles and a pair of home runs with 11 RBIs, and Matt Mervis has 7 home runs and 14 RBIs so far this year. Kyle Stowers has 42 hits with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs, and 29 RBIs, but also has 47 strikeouts, while Mervis has 43 K’s as well so far this season.

Why the Miami Marlins will win

• The Marlins have won each of their last five games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Rays have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
• The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last nine day games against AL East opponents.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

• Jesus Sanchez has hit a home run in three of the Marlins’ last seven home games against AL East opponents.
• Sandy Alcantara has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Marlins as underdogs against the Rays.
• Jesus Sanchez has scored at least one run in four of the Marlins’ last five home games against AL East opponents.
• Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Otto Lopez has recorded at least one RBI in three of his last four appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Otto Lopez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Kyle Stowers ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.562) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Marlins’ last nine home games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Rays’ last 10 day games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.

Marlins vs Rays Prediction

I’m on the Rays here. I think both of these starters at their cores are better than their respective numbers so far this season, but I’m just not there with Sandy Alcantara. This is weird for me because I’ve been one of his biggest backers over the years, but this season it just looks like he doesn’t have it. You can excuse stumbles against teams like the Phillies and Dodgers, but to get crushed by the White Sox is hard to look past. The Rays are a better team across the board than what we saw in Friday’s opener, and behind a strong start from Rasmussen, I think they bounce back here. Give me the Rays.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians will trot out Slade Cecconi for the start here, and Cecconi was 2-7 with a 6.66 ERA and 64 strikeouts last season. In his career, Cecconi is 0-1 with a 4.32 ERA and 10 strikeouts against the Reds. Chase Petty will get the start for Cincinnati here and is 0-2 with a 21.94 ERA and 7 strikeouts this season. This will be Petty’s first career start against the Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians Recap

The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to bounce back from a 5-4 series-opening loss at the hands of the Reds on Friday to fall to 25-19 on the year. After this series, the Guardians will head on the road for a series against the Minnesota Twins.

Guardians Drop Back-To-Back Games

Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with 55 hits as part of a .325 batting average and 4 home runs, 9 doubles, and 17 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 29 hits with 3 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs, and a team-high 25 RBIs this year. Gabriel Arias has 8 doubles but also 40 strikeouts, and Manzardo has a team-high 41 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 4 home runs and 19 RBIs, and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 8 home runs and 22 RBIs.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Guardians have won each of their last eight games as favorites against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The Reds have lost 11 of their last 12 home games against AL Central opponents following a win.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in 13 of their last 14 home games against AL Central opponents following a win.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in four of the Guardians’ last five games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
• Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Guardians’ last eight games as road favorites against the Reds.
• Jose Ramirez has scored at least one run in each of his last nine appearances with the Guardians as road favorites against NL Central opponents.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Single in 14 of his last 15 appearances with the Guardians as road favorites.
• Carlos Santana has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL opponents.
• Steven Kwan ranks T5th in the league in Hits (55) this season.

Cincinnati Reds Recap

The Cincinnati Reds look to build on their win over the Guardians from Friday’s clash to improve to 22-24 on the year. After this series, the Reds will head on the road for a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds Win Back-To-Back Outings

Elly De La Cruz has a team-high 45 hits with 8 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases, while TJ Friedl has 43 hits with 6 doubles and 17 RBIs with 8 stolen bases. Gavin Lux has added 41 hits with a team-high 10 doubles and 19 RBIs, while Spencer Steer has 4 home runs and 12 RBIs, and Matt McLain has added 6 homers, 16 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases as well on the year. Jose Trevino’s also chipped in 10 doubles this season.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Will Benson has hit a home run in each of the Reds’ last two games against AL Central opponents.
• TJ Friedl has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 10 Saturday appearances with the Reds as underdogs.
• Spencer Steer has recorded at least one hit in each of the Reds’ last nine home games.
• Jose Trevino has recorded a Double in each of his last five appearances with the Reds as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Jeimer Candelario has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against AL Central opponents.
• Jeimer Candelario has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against the Guardians.
• Elly De La Cruz ranks 4th in the league in Steals (15) this season.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Will Benson has hit a home run in each of the Reds’ last two games against AL Central opponents.
• TJ Friedl has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 10 Saturday appearances with the Reds as underdogs.
• Spencer Steer has recorded at least one hit in each of the Reds’ last nine home games.
• Jose Trevino has recorded a Double in each of his last five appearances with the Reds as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Jeimer Candelario has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against AL Central opponents.
• Jeimer Candelario has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against the Guardians.
• Elly De La Cruz ranks 4th in the league in Steals (15) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Reds’ last six games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Guardians’ last four games as favorites against the Reds have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Reds vs Guardians Prediction

I’m on the over in this game, easily. You have two questionable at best starting pitching options in Cecconi, who hasn’t started this year and wasn’t good in limited action last year, against Chase Petty. He has been blown up in his two starts so far this season. Add in the hitter-friendly nature of Great American Ballpark, and I just think we’re primed and ready for some runs here. Cleveland’s bullpen hasn’t been as sharp this season, and Cincinnati’s bullpen ERA, in my eyes, which is solid on paper, is unsustainable long term, and I think the over cashes here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Atlanta Braves will start Grant Holmes in this one, and Holmes is 2-3 with a 4.14 ERA and 44 strikeouts this season. This will be Holmes’ first career start against the Red Sox. Lucas Giolito will get the start for the Red Sox here and is 1-1 with a 5.51 ERA and 14 strikeouts this season. In his career, Giolito is 0-2 with a 12.10 ERA and 9 strikeouts against Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves Recap

The Atlanta Braves come into this game looking to add on to their 4-2 win over the Red Sox from Friday’s series opener to improve to 23-22 on the year. After this series, the Braves will head on the road for a rematch series against the Nationals.

Braves Finally Above .500

Austin Riley leads the Braves with 52 hits, including 8 home runs, 26 RBIs, and 8 doubles, but also has the dubious distinction of leading Atlanta with 55 strikeouts so far this season. Ozzie Albies has 38 hits with 5 home runs and 16 RBIs in addition to 5 stolen bases, and Matt Olson has 34 hits with 6 doubles, 7 home runs, and 21 RBIs of his own. Marcell Ozuna also has 37 hits with 6 home runs and 18 RBIs. Michael Harris II also has 39 hits with 8 doubles, 3 home runs, and 25 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases as well, and Nick Allen has 5 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won each of their last four games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Red Sox have lost each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Red Sox’s last seven games.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Sean Murphy has hit at least one home run in five of his last six appearances with the Braves as road underdogs.
• Sean Murphy has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances after playing the previous day.
• Sean Murphy has recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six appearances with the Braves as road underdogs.
• Ozzie Albies has scored at least one run in each of the Braves’ last five games as road underdogs.
• Michael Harris has recorded a Single in each of the Braves’ last seven night games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 Saturday appearances with the Braves as underdogs.
• Marcell Ozuna ranks 6th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.410) this season.

Boston Red Sox Recap

The Boston Red Sox come into this game looking to bounce back after their loss to the Braves in Friday’s series opener to fall to 22-24 this season. After this series, the Red Sox will welcome the New York Mets to town for another interleague home series.

Red Sox Lose Fourth Straight

Alex Bregman leads the Red Sox with 55 hits, including a team-high 15 doubles, along with 11 home runs and 33 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 47 hits with 12 doubles, 7 home runs, and 32 RBIs this season. Trevor Story added 39 hits with 6 home runs, 19 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases, while Jarren Duran has 49 hits with 10 doubles, 4 triples, 2 home runs, 23 RBIs, and a team-high 11 stolen bases. Kristian Campbell added 35 hits with 8 doubles, 5 homers, and 15 RBIs while Wilyer Abreu has 11 home runs with 27 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, and Ceddanne Rafaela has 2 homers, 2 triples, 18 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases this season.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The Braves have lost each of their last six road games against AL East opponents following a road win.
• The Red Sox have won four of their last five games against NL East opponents following a home loss.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six road games against AL East opponents following a road win.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Story has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
• Ceddanne Rafaela has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six home appearances after playing the previous day.
• Alex Bregman has scored at least one run in each of his last six home appearances against NL opponents.
• Lucas Giolito has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite.
• Trevor Story has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 appearances with his team as a home favorite against NL East opponents.
• Triston Casas has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents.
• Masataka Yoshida has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Red Sox as favorites against NL opponents.
• Alex Bregman ranks T5th in the league in Hits (55) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Braves’ last seven road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the last eight games between the Braves and Red Sox have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Red Sox vs Braves Prediction

I’m on the Braves in this game. I get that the Red Sox still have a solid lineup and Giolito looked good last time out, but the thing is that he was rocked in his first start at Fenway. The Braves are a team that’s playing with some confidence right now. Grant Holmes isn’t my favorite option in this Braves’ rotation, but I think he and the Braves’ bullpen will be good enough to get the win here. Give me Atlanta.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Detroit Tigers will send out Jack Flaherty for the start here, and Flaherty is 1-5 with a 4.61 ERA and 50 strikeouts this season. In his career, Flaherty is 3-1 with a 2.35 ERA and 29 strikeouts against the Blue Jays. Bowden Francis will get the start for the Blue Jays here, and Francis is 2-5 with a 5.40 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. This will be Francis’s first career start against Detroit.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to build on their 6-5 win over Boston on Wednesday to improve to 29-15 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will head on the road for an interleague series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Tigers Win Three Straight & 8 Of Their Last 10

Spencer Torkelson has 37 hits along with a .240 batting average, including a team-high 11 home runs, 11 doubles, and 34 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 9 home runs and 21 RBIs, while Riley Greene has 45 hits with 7 doubles, 10 home runs and 27 RBIs but also has a team-high 49 strikeouts this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 16 RBIs and Zack McKinstry’s added 8 doubles, 3 triples, a home run and 16 RBIs of his own along with 39 hits as well this season. Javier Baez has added 38 hits and 8 doubles as well this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games at Rogers Centre.
• The road team has covered the run line in nine of the Tigers’ last 10 games.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Zach McKinstry has recorded a Double in four of the Tigers’ last five games against AL East opponents.
• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Tigers as favorites against AL East opponents.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in three of his four previous appearances against the Blue Jays.
• Spencer Torkelson has scored at least one run in each of the Tigers’ last seven road games.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded a Single in each of his last seven appearances in night games against AL East teams that held a losing record.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded five or more strikeouts in 15 of his last 16 appearances with his team as a favorite against AL opponents.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Spencer Torkelson ranks T8th in the league in Home Runs (11) this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Recap

The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to bounce back from an 8-3 loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays last time out to fall to 21-22 on the year. After this series, the Blue Jays will welcome the San Diego Padres to town.

Blue Jays Looking For Some Consistency

George Springer has 36 hits and Bo Bichette has 53 hits, with Springer adding 5 home runs, a triple, 10 doubles, and 18 RBIs while Bichette has 14 doubles and 21 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 25 hits with 5 doubles and 3 home runs and 10 RBIs this season, along with 9 stolen bases, while Anthony Santander has a team-high 41 strikeouts so far this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also has 5 homers, 8 doubles, and 20 RBIs, while Springer also has a .279 batting average up to this point in the year.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Blue Jays have won 13 of their last 14 night games at Rogers Centre following a home loss.
• The Tigers have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against AL East opponents following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last nine games between the Tigers and Blue Jays.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against the Blue Jays following a win.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Anthony Santander has hit at least one home run in each of his two previous appearances with his team as a home underdog against the Tigers.
• Bo Bichette has recorded a Double in three of the Blue Jays’ last four home games against AL opponents.
• George Springer has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Blue Jays’ last six games against the Tigers at Rogers Centre.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in 10 of the Blue Jays’ last 11 night games.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one Single in 12 of the Blue Jays’ last 13 home games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine home appearances against the Tigers after playing the previous day.
• Bo Bichette ranks 7th in the league in Hits (53) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Ten of the Blue Jays’ last 11 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Tigers’ last 10 road games have gone OVER the total runs line.

Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction

I’m on the over here. I get the case to be made for either side here, but you have two starting pitchers that haven’t necessarily been the most reliable options for their respective teams this season. In terms of keeping runs off the board. Bowden Francis has been one of the most home run-prone pitchers in baseball. Despite the Tigers’ stellar record, Flaherty has been on the bump for almost half of their losses as a team this season and has been far less effective on the road. Give me the over here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Tampa Bay Rays will send out Taj Bradley for the start here, and Bradley is 3-2 with a 4.24 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. This will be Bradley’s second career start against the Marlins. The Marlins did not have a starter announced at the time that this article was posted.

Tampa Bay Rays Recap

The Tampa Bay Rays come into this game looking to build on their series win over Toronto, thanks to an 8-3 win over the Blue Jays from Thursday’s series finale, to improve to 20-23 on the year. After this series, the Rays will head home for a series against the Houston Astros.

Rays Looking For Some Consistency

Jonathan Aranda has 41 hits with a team-high 9 doubles, 6 home runs, and 20 RBIs. Brandon Lowe has 33 hits with 7 homers and 24 RBIs as well, while Junior Caminero has 39 hits with 6 doubles, a team-high 8 home runs, and 20 RBIs. Yandy Diaz has 38 hits with 8 doubles, 6 homers, and 20 RBIs, and Kameron Misner has 30 hits with 7 doubles, 4 homers, and 13 RBIs as well, while Christopher Morel has a team-high 46 strikeouts this season. Jose Caballero has 10 stolen bases, while Taylor Walls has 6 stolen bases, and Chandler Simpson has 7 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win

• The Rays have won each of their last 10 night games against the Marlins following a win.
• The Marlins have lost each of their last six games against the Rays following a win.
• The Rays have covered the run line each of their last nine night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games against the Rays following a win.

Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts

• Brandon Lowe has hit a home run in six of his last 21 road appearances with the Rays against NL opponents.
• Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Rays’ last six night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Josh Lowe has recorded a Double in five of his last six appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Josh Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his seven previous appearances against the Marlins.
• Brandon Lowe has scored at least one run in each of his last six road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Josh Lowe has recorded at least one Single in each of his last five appearances.

Miami Marlins Recap

The Miami Marlins come into this game looking to build on their 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs last time out to improve to 16-26 on the year. After this series, the Marlins will welcome the Chicago Cubs to town for a rematch series.

Marlins Snap Three-Game Losing Streak

Xavier Edwards leads the Marlins with 45 hits, including 3 doubles and a team-high 11 stolen bases, while Eric Wagaman has 31 hits with 8 doubles. Otto Lopez has 25 hits with 5 doubles and a pair of home runs with 11 RBIs, and Matt Mervis has 7 home runs and 14 RBIs so far this year. Kyle Stowers has 42 hits with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs, and 29 RBIs, but also has 47 strikeouts, while Mervis has 43 K’s as well so far this season.

Why the Miami Marlins will win

• The Rays have lost each of their last four games against NL East opponents following a win.
• The Marlins have won each of their last four games against AL East opponents.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Marlins have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games against AL East opponents.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

• Jesus Sanchez has hit a home run in three of the Marlins’ last six home games against AL East opponents.
• Jesus Sanchez has recorded at least one RBI in three of his last four appearances after not playing the previous day.
• Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Otto Lopez has scored at least one run in six of his last eight appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
• Otto Lopez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Xavier Edwards ranks T8th in the league in Steals (11) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Marlins’ last eight home games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Rays’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Marlins vs Rays Prediction

I’m on the Rays here. The Marlins were able to pull a win back against the Chicago Cubs to close out their series, but realistically, the Marlins are still struggling at the plate more often than not. The Rays looked pretty good at winning their series with Toronto, and the bullpen has been holding it down as well for the Rays to close things out. I think the price is right to back the Rays here and to start the series with a win, so give me Tampa Bay here.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Houston Astros will send out Lance McCullers Jr. for the start here, and McCullers Jr. is 0-1 with a 15.75 ERA and 4 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against Texas, McCullers Jr. is 0-0 with a 1.37 ERA and 32 strikeouts. The Texas Rangers will start Nathan Eovaldi here, and Eovaldi is 4-2 with a 1.78 ERA and 60 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against Houston, Eovaldi is 2-2 with a 3.25 ERA and 22 strikeouts.

Houston Astros Recap

The Houston Astros come into this game looking to rebound after starting the series with a 1-0 loss at the hands of the Rangers to fall to 22-21 on the year. After this series, the Astros will head on the road for a series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Astros Lose Back-To-Back Series Openers

Jose Altuve has 41 hits, including 4 home runs and 14 RBIs. Jeremy Pena also has 52 hits with 6 homers and 23 RBIs with 6 stolen bases, while Yordan Alvarez has 4 doubles and 18 RBIs with 21 strikeouts as well. Jake Meyers has 7 doubles as well, and Christian Walker has also accrued a team-high 51 strikeouts so far this season. Altuve also has 3 stolen bases, while Jake Meyers has a team-high 7 stolen bases this season. Isaac Paredes also has a team-high 6 home runs with 19 RBIs of his own, and Cam Smith has contributed 3 homers and 11 RBIs.

Why the Houston Astros will win

• The Astros have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight Friday games as favorites against AL West opponents.
• The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last 11 games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against the Astros following a win.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

• Lance McCullers Jr. has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances in night games against AL West teams that held a winning record.
• Lance McCullers Jr. has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last eight appearances against AL West opponents.
• Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one Single in each of the Astros’ last 13 games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one hit in each of the Astros’ last 16 games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Yordan Alvarez has hit a home run in four of his last five road appearances against the Rangers.
• Yordan Alvarez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Yordan Alvarez has scored at least one run in each of his last six road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jeremy Pena ranks T8th in the league in Hits (52) this season.

Texas Rangers Recap

The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to build on their victory over the Astros to kick things off on Thursday, to improve to 24-21 on the year. After this series, the Rangers will head on the road for a series against the New York Yankees.

Rangers Win Six In A Row

Corey Seager has 30 hits, including 6 home runs and 12 RBIs, while Adolis Garcia has 36 hits with 10 doubles, 6 home runs, 24 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 37 hits with 6 doubles, 6 home runs, and 17 RBIs, while Wyatt Langford has 33 hits with 6 doubles, 8 home runs, 18 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases, and Jonah Heim has 5 homers and 12 RBIs. Leody Taveras also has 6 stolen bases on the year.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

• The Rangers have won each of their last six games.
• The Astros have lost four of their last five road games.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in 10 of their last 12 night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against American League opponents.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Nathan Eovaldi has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Nathan Eovaldi has recorded six or more strikeouts in 10 of his last 11 home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Corey Seager has hit a home run in four of his last seven appearances in night games against AL West teams that held a winning record.
• Corey Seager has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against AL opponents.
• Corey Seager has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents.
• Corey Seager has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances against AL West opponents.
• Nathan Eovaldi ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (1.78) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Thirteen of the Astros’ last 14 night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Rangers’ last six games as favorites against the Astros have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Rangers vs Astros Prediction

I’m on the Rangers here. I just can’t get on board with Houston with how they’ve had issues on the road and how Lance McCullers Jr. still doesn’t look right. It’s to be expected after such a long layoff, but the unfortunate thing is that life goes on, and it doesn’t wait for McCullers Jr. to get right. The Rangers have been finding ways to win, and Eovaldi has been outstanding in a lot of his recent starts. I think the Rangers get it done here. Give me the Rangers in this one.

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