Taking the PIRATES tonight. Snell has some nice minor league numbers for sure. But that is exactly what it is, minor league. He has struggled a bit in the bigs. Tampa 2-8 in his last 10 road starts. The kid is just 24, so I think he has a bright future ahead of him. Rays always produce good young arms. That being said, I will back Nova as a short home fave. His home splits are very solid, 5-2 2.53 ERA in 7 starts with a .95 WHIP 4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES 

Taking the WHITE SOX again. Lost last night with Chicago, and will come back on Quintana. Yanks scored a bit last night, but I am not sold. They have struggled since starting June red hot. NY still on 3-10 run last 13 overall. 1-6 last 7 on the road. 4-9 last 13 in Serevino road starts, 1-8 in those road starts facing teams with a losing record. Is he the guy who went 3-8 with a 5.23 ERA last year? Is he the guy who is went 5-3 2.89 11 starts in 2015. I know who Quintana is. He is 32 starts, 3.40 ERA 200 innings and 180Ks every year. He had a rough start, but has been good in June. 4 starts and a 2.25 ERA .216 BA against and respectable 1.13 WHIP. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the ROYALS here. Tough not to take a streaking KC team that has reeled of 7 of 10 and 11 of 14. No doubt tough to gauge guys coming out of the bullpen build innings as this is just Strahm's 3rd start this season. That being said though, do you have faith in Verlander laying this number right now? This guy, like I have written about Felix Hernandez, has a ton of innings on his arm. He has a 4.50 ERA on the year. Hasn't won a game in over a month and has gotten out of the 6th inning just once this month. Tigers should be a seller come July in my mind. Detroit just stopped a 8 game losing streak pulling one out last in San Diego. This team is still 4-13 their last 17 overall. KC on the other side going 13-5 their last 18. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

4* Total Money OVER Brewers/ Reds

Going REDS on the RUN LINE in this spot. Sometimes you have to go against the grain a bit to make some extra cash. I think this is a good time to do it. We have the Reds back home after a 2-5 road trip. Brewers salvaged the series finale vs Atlanta. They have actually gone under in 6-1-1 under their last 8 as the bats have cooled some. Yes, I have the over in this game. Reds have gone over in 8 of their last 10. They are over machine on the year 45-26. Brewers not far behind 42-32 Series has gone over 5 of the last 6. I'm looking for a 8-4 home win tonight. 4* RL Money CINCINNATI REDS

Taking the CUBS here. I have faded Arrieta, and the Cubs on multiple times this season. They are suffering from the old World Series hangover. Or maybe they just aren't having a super year like 2016. That being said, still value in this price. I know Scherzer is a beast every time out. But all I need is for that high pitch count and that bullpen is a gas can. 8th, 9th inning. Doesn't matter. The bullpen blows games. Cubs are 8-2 last 10 in the series. They know they have something to prove. Can't believe I overlooked them last night. Too blinded by the losers I rolled out. Cubs today, and the rest of the series! 4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS 

Taking BALTIMORE here. Like the OVER 10 here also. A pair of gas-cans on the mound and plenty of big wood in the lineups to strike a match and light things up tonight. Gausman has gotten out of the 6th once in his last 5 starts. He has a 9 ERA on the road (7 starts). That being said, O's are 7-2 last 9 in the series. Jays counter with Biagini who, at first glance you would think wasn't all that bad. Oh, a nice 2.94 home ERA 11 games, 4 starts. Well, in 9 innings of relief work he gave up zero runs. 21 innings starting at home, 9 earned runs 12 total. The guy can strike people out. But I think the book is out and even with the Ks, he has been giving up some runs. 6-3-3-3-7-4 his last 5 starts. The under has cashed 14 of the last 17 in this series. But I think changes tonight as the O's have gone over in 8 of their last 10 on the road, 7 straight on the road vs righties and 7-2-1 over their last 10 overall. Jays over 8 of their last 12. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

4* Total Money OVER O's/Jays

4* Total Money OVER LAA/LAD

Taking the WHITE SOX. Faded the Yanks yesterday, and will continue to do so. They are struggling right now. That is now 10 losses their last 12. White Sox have hit lefties pretty well this season. Montgomery has put up decent numbers so far in his rookie campaign. 5-4 3.74 is something NYY would gladly take. Holmberg has bounced between the pen and rotation making his 5th start. He has decent numbers between the 2. Obviously he isn't logging huge innings out of the pen, and starting he gets stretched to 4-5. Chicago bullpen has a couple decent arms to keep things in check for us. We'll grab the nice home dogs to start the week. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX  - on a quick side note, wouldn't a Todd Frazier/ David Robertson trade here make sense for the Yanks. Not sure what they would give up, but it fits 2 needs right now if they are a World Series hunt. - 

Taking the TWINS here. No doubt that Sale is a beast. 146Ks in 107 innings. A .90 WHIP - The guy is good. Nothing to be said. But the Sox are up and down. I think we are getting nice value on Berrios who is a perfect 4-0 on the road with a 2.84 ERA. He also sports a .196 BA against and 1.03 WHIP which help the cause. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS 

First off, a terrible day to close the week. We get 8 runs in 4 innings in the Nats game and can't get over. We get 7 runs in 4 innings in the Braves game and can't get an over. Padres, Pirates and Royals let us down. Salvaged some bankroll with the A's RL and big dog Rangers That being said, we are back on the OVER in these Cincinnati games. Finnegan is fresh off a DL stint and we know the Reds bullpen can give up a run or two. Reds broke out for a little offense to salvage a game in Washington. STL exploded against the Pirates late to put some runs last night. This Cards team has been up and down all year. Wacha hasn't gotten out of the 5th inning in 5 of his last 6 starts. He has been better (3.50 ERA) at home, as opposed to the road (7.03). Still think we see runs tonight. Both teams have gone over in 7 of their last 10. Wacha has gone 5-1 over in his last 6 home starts vs Cincy and the over is 5-2-1 last 8 in the series. 4* Total Money OVER 

4* Total Money UNDER Pirates/Cardinals

Taking the PIRATES here. We end our Sunday taking another team that is looking to sweep. Plus, another dog. Leake opened with 9 great starts, but regression has set in. 4-5-6 earned in 3 of his last 5 games, pushing his ERA up over a full run over that time. Cardinals are 3-13 in Leake's last 16 home starts - 4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH PIRATES 

Taking the PADRES here. Part of me says, well the Tigers have lost 8 in a row and are favored. That always draws my eye. Like our other plays today the thinking is. Of course they don't get swept and are 'due'. But I will grab a home dog any day of the week vs a team that is struggling like Detroit is right now. Zimmerman brings a 5+ ERA to the start today, and even worse 5.98 ERA in 7 road starts with hitters stroking him at a .297 clip. Tigers with 8 straight losses are 3-13 their last 16 games. Detroit has lost Zimmerman's last 8 road starts. San Diego 7-3 in Richard's last 10 starts at home. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO PADRES 

Taking the ROYALS here. So we have a home team on a nice run, 3 straight, 8 of 10, 11 of 13 in a Pk vs a struggling Toronto team. Jays have lost 3 straight, 4 of 5 and are 1-4 their last 5 on the road. They are 2-5 in Liriano's last 7 road starts. He has a 5.40 ERA last 3 starts (5.76 on the year). The guy has a 8.53 ERA in 5 road starts, .338 BA Against and a 2.21 WHIP. He has gotten out the 5th inning once in that stretch. Hammel is no elite starter by any stretch. But he has been more than solid this month with a 2.30 ERA going 3-0 in 4 starts with a .91 WHIP in 27.1 innings. Sign me up for the KC. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

Taking OAKLAND on the RL here. Looking for the sweep out in the Windy City. Lost with the White Sox yesterday as the A's have erupted with their young power bats. Think we have a bit of an edge with Gray on the hill. He isn't what he was, but is pretty solid. Holland has been hammered in 3 of his last 4 giving up 8,6,1,7 runs in those starts with 8HRs 33 hits in 15 innings. He couldn't get out of 3 innings in 2 starts. His home splits are better than his road numbers, but he has never been better than average. I'm not going to lay 140 or anything on the road, so I will just go RL. 4* Run Line Money OAKLAND A's 

Taking the RANGERS here. Have to say, I am kicking myself for not taking Texas and the Angels yesterday. How was Cessa laying that kind of number with the way NY has been playing. Plus Price. A guy I have faded for nearly 2 years now. Shame on me for being scared of those dogs and taking the Brewers and Royals. That being said, Yanks having some offensive troubles of late. Not to mention their bullpen isn't doing the job for them. Maybe Pineda goes 7+ and gets Chapman the ball. Whatever the case, Martinez has solid numbers vs NY, 3.01 ERA in 4 career starts while Pineda counters with 4.35 ERA in 5 career starts vs Texas. NY 2-9 their last 11 overall. 4* Money Maker TEXAS RANGERS

4* Total Money OVER Reds/Nats

4* Total Money OVER Brewers/Braves

Taking the BRAVES and going RUN LINE this afternoon. Yes, we have lost with the Brewers the last 2 days and haven't had luck splitting the overs. Well, we still like the over but will flip to the home team. No way they sweep right? I mean, I said I thought Milwaukee was the better team. But lo and behold here we are as the Brewers bats have lacked any punch. Davies has a 5+ ERA on the year overall, but it dips to 4.42 on the road (6.26 at home). Each June start has been worse than the one before. 0 runs, 3 earned (4 total), 4 earned, 7 earned. Now Teheran has been downright awful at home. 1-5 6.65 in 8 starts. He has given up 1,2,3 earned runs his last 3 starts. Braves on a nice little 8-2 run and I think they close it out at home today. 4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES

4* Total Money OVER O's/ Rays

4* Total Money OVER Twins/Indians

4* Total Money OVER Brewers/Braves

Taking the BREWERS here. I would normally say this is one of those scratch your head lines. Milwaukee is leading the NL Central with a 40-36 record. But the surging Braves sit at 35-38 having won 3 straight and 7 of 10. We are also on the over here with a pair of retread arms on the hill. Just think the Brew Crew outlasts the Braves this afternoon. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

4* Total Money OVER Reds/Nats

Taking the WHITE SOX here. Was close to putting Oakland on the board last night, but went with 2 other dog losers instead (Angels-Rockies) - That being said, the A's are still a 10 win road team. And facing Mike Pelfrey is different than James Shields. Shields had a brutal run last year. But that was then. They guy was extremely sharp in his first 3 starts (1.62 ERA) before hitting the DL. His first start back was OK, pitching into the 6th, 3 earned on 7 hits. I figure Gossett is somewhere closer to the middle of his 2 starts. 7 runs 3+, 2 runs in 6. Figure he is good for a 3-4 spot along the way this afternoon. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the ROYALS here. Have to keep the fade up on Estrada. Guy is having some problems right now. His ERA is nearly up 2 full runs since May. 16.1 innings 35 hits 23 earned runs  equals a .438 BA against and 2.57 WHIP. Royals bats have to be excited to see him. Enter Jason Vargas who is only tied with Kershaw for the league lead with 10 wins. He has been super at home in 7 starts 1.81 ERA 5-1 record. A nice 1.05 WHIP helps the cause against a Blue Jays team that is now 1-7 their last 8 here in KC. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

Taking the ROCKIES here. Freeland faced LA twice in April going 10 innings giving up 2 runs on 8 hits striking out 9. Now, Wood has been fantastic. 7-0 in 10 starts, (12 games) a 1.90 ERA .87 WHIP at home. The guy is good. For what it's worth though, just 3-2 with a 5.59 ERA in 7 starts vs the Rockies. DBacks blasted the Rox the last 2 games, so I think Colorado is glad to get on the road and prove their 47 wins aren't a fluke. Have to grab them at this price. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

4* Total Money UNDER Tigers/Padres

4* Total Money OVER Brewers/Braves

Taking the ANGELS here. LAA not playing to bad lately, putting up runs in New York, and head to Boston for the weekend. Not a big fan of Porello. I think Angels can get some runs here. Meyer has a 1.91 ERA his last 6 starts. Porcello 5-6 career with a 6.26 ERA vs Anaheim. 4* Money Maker LAA ANGELS 

4* Total Money OVER O's/Rays

4* Total Money OVER Reds/Nats

Back again on OAKLAND. What can I say? Apparently I like painful dogs that are brutal to watch. A lot of times I say, oh, no way so and so sweeps on the road, and then take a fave. But I buck my own thinking this afternoon. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the BLUE JAYS here. Stroman really in a zone right now. Guy is dealing. Has had 2 bad games all year. Great road numbers on the year, 5-0 in 6 starts, 2.95 ERA. The kid is a stud, and this Toronto team is hitting. Martin Perez brings a 7 ERA to the mound in his last 3 starts. He is 3-6 on the year and all 3 wins have been at home. But that comes with a 5+ ERA in those 9 home starts with hitters batting .302 against him and a 1.65 WHIP. Jays 7-1 in Stroman's last 8 and I think they tag Perez for at least a half dozen before he exits. 5* Best Bet TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

4* Total Money UNDER Cards/Phils

Taking OAKLAND, again. Not the results I am looking for backing the A's. But I will again to the well with the small home dogs tonight. Also liking the under here. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's

4* Total Money UNDER Houston/Oakland

Taking the PHILLIES here. Just like the Reds game, we are following the line drop here on the dogs. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS

4* Total Money OVER Reds/Rays

Taking OAKLAND here. Had the A's on my YouTube free pick yesterday. Astros off the Sunday night game flying west. Well, it partially worked as the Royals beat the Red Sox. So I think that the fatigue factor sets in a bit today for Houston. Plus, Gray is the clear edge on the hill. 2-0 3.35 home split in 5 starts. Oakland bats are sometimes hit or miss for sure. But they do have some pop. Martes is the 'Stros to arm in the system. This is is first road start. He wasn't bad vs Texas in his first start. 5 innings 7Ks, 3 hits and 1 run allowed. In his first game, he went 3+ 4 hits and 4 earned for the skewed ERA. Just think we have a scheduling edge in our favor and I am trying for the big payday with the RL. You can lay the ML if you want. 4* RL Money OAKLAND A's

Taking the WHITE SOX here. We have actually cashed a couple times with the Sox as nice sized dogs. I think we score another one in this spot. Santana has nice numbers on the year. But regression is on the way, or has been starting at least. He gave up 7 in 4 innings and 5 in 5 innings in 2 of his last 3 starts. He has been good at home 3-3 3.23 ERA in 8 starts, but nothing like the road 5-1 1.71. Minny was just pummeled at home this weekend. They are now 14-24 at home. (20-9 road). Not a chance I would lay anything close to this number with the Twins right now. Value is on the dog. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the PIRATES here. Kuhl with a miserable looking 5.61 ERA on the year. In 5 road starts though, a respectable 3.42. But let's not get too giddy looking at Davies numbers also. The 7-3 looks nice, but his ERA is 4.91. Obviously the Brewers bats helping the cause. In 7 home starts he has a 5.40 ERA and opposing batters are stroking him at a .307 clip. Small do worth the price in my eyes. 4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES 

Taking the MARLINS here. Miami stole one last nigh rally back from a 6-0 hole. This line looks a bit low to me. Gio is 6-1 2.89 ERA on the year. GG is 5-1 on the road, but sports 4.09 ERA in 7 contests. Not that I have high hopes on Volquez and his 3.72 ERA, but I think he keeps us in this. Nats pen is a mess. Will also be on the over here. At worse, like last night on the Rays RL, we get a split with the side and total. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

4* Total Money OVER Nats/Marlins

Taking the RAYS here on the RUN LINE. Yes, we had the Reds all weekend long getting swept at home by the Dodgers. Cincy has now dropped 9 straight.  We cashed with the Rays as a big GOW this weekend, and they playing well. They have one of the more underrated offenses in the league as they have some nice over trends. So, I really don't want to lay the -140 as I feel that the Reds bats should eventually have a breakout. There is just too much power. That being said, Odorizzi has nice home splits. A 3.11 ERA in 6 starts with a 1.01 WHIP and respectable .231 BAA. Also a 6-3 3.12 ERA in 15 inter-league starts. Feldman had a nice 17-8 year a long time ago in Texas. The guy is basically a .500 pitcher with a 4+ ERA. He brings a 5.58 ERA to the game tonight as opponents are batting .314 against him in his 6 starts with a WHIP of 1.60. There will be runners on base for sure. Also going to go ahead with the OVER in this game as the Rays are 8-2-1 over their last 11 and Cincy 6-2-1 over their last 9. 4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

4* Total Money OVER Reds/Rays

Taking the ROYALS here. Vargas having a great year with 9 wins and a 2.10 ERA. A perfect 3-0 his last 3 starts with a 1.29 ERA and we know he will have us in the game. JC Ramirez on the opposite side of that with a 7+ ERA over his last 3 games, although he has improved in each June start. 7-4-2 runs allowed. After getting blasted 9-0 yesterday, KC comes out hungry today. 4* Money Maker KC ROYALS 

Taking the RAYS here. Cashed this guys as our big Game of the Week yesterday and will back them again today. A pair of youngsters on the hill this afternoon. But I like Faria better. Before Farmer beat a pair of struggling teams (White Sox + Angels) the guy was 0-6 and look lost on the hill. The DBacks crushed him for 6 runs in 2+ his last outing. These Rays can hit. And in Faria, I think they have the edge. Just 2 runs in 12+ innings of work with 13Ks. 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY RAYS 

4* Total Money OVER Dodgers/Reds

Taking the REDS again. Been on this train wreck the last 2 days, and will close it out on Arroyo who I don't think tops 84MPH on his pitches. We know the Reds can rake. They have some big bats. Maeda making a spot start and he isn't anything special. We also have the over in this game because we will see runs and someone is giving up 5 in 4+. Maeda with a 6.26 road ERA in 5 starts. Arroyo with a 5.49 home ERA. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS

Taking the METS on the Run Line for the extra pay-day. Like deGrom as he is off one of his better starts on the year. Nats already took the first 2, so I can see a flat spot for them. NYM do not want to get swept at home. They need to keep any glimmer of playoff hope alive as they wait for their injured players to return. Ross has a 5+ ERA in 4 stats vs the Mets. 4* RL Money NY METS 

Taking the WHITE SOX today. Not a chance the Sox sweep on the road right? I mean, how the heck is Happ laying this number? I know Shields was terrible last year. But before his DL stint, the guy rock solid in his 3 starts with a 1.62 ERA and .153 BAA and a respectable 1.14 WHIP. Happ has an ERA of 4.85 at home this year. JA is off a game going 6 allowing zero runs. That is the first time since opening day he has made it out of the 5th. The Jays have been struggling to plate runs. White Sox have now won 5 straight in Toronto and 8 of the last 9 in the series. We cashed this guys Friday night here and will look for them to close out the series with another win. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the PHILLIES, again today. Like I said in my losing write up yesterday, what is up with this line. Philly is 22 games under .500. Arizona is 42-26 and in second place in the NL West. Eickoff is 0-7 with a 5 ERA in 13 starts this year. People got some free money last night in the DBacks 5-4 win. There aren't billion dollar building in a desert because these guys lose to the public often. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

Taking the REDS again. Another ugly dog to pair with Philly who we lost with on Friday night. Reds right in that 3-1 loser last night, but I expect different results in this spot. Not a fan of Ryu on the year. The guy has been average at best on an above average team. 2-6 4.42 ERA on the year. Win-less (0-4) in his 5 road starts, Cincy got to him in his last start for 6 hits and 4 runs in 4 innings, including 3 HRs. If he was giving up 3HRs at home, then the Reds bats really have him zoned in. Cincy ends their slide. 4* Money Make CINCINNATI REDS

Taking the RAYS here. Should really just lay out the Run Line for +145 in this spot. But we have strung together a couple small losing days, we need to have a nice sweep of the board. I like Archer a lot. The kid has great stuff. Worse case scenario for him in this spot is that he has 10Ks through 3 innings and his pitch count starts climbing. I am down on the Tigers for the year, and they haven't changed my thinking of them. This is a banged up unit, the bats, and on the mound. Fulmer had an MRI that should something on his shoulder. I am no doctor, but anytime a pitcher has some kind of arm injury, I would raise an eyebrow. He gave up 5 runs in back to back starts prior to his 'inflamed bursa' being found. 10* AL Game of the Week TAMPA BAY RAYS 

Taking the REDS here. Lost with LA yesterday and will stay away from them laying this huge number. Wood has been solid all year. In his first start back from the DL he went 5.2 allowing 5 hits and 3 earned vs this Cincy team. A day later Adleman went 5 giving up 3 runs, 2 earned and 5 hits as the bullpen blew his win. Adleman with 3 quality starts in his last 4 with a 2.08 ERA 20K and 15 hits allowed in 26 innings. Reds have some bats and can score some runs. Cincy rested and ready to start off their home stand while LA in off series in Cleveland. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS 

Taking the PHILLIES here. So we have a last place team, 21 games under .500, FAVORED over a team sitting 2 games back of 1st, 15 games over with a win % of 612? Probably should make this a GOY! - Corbin brings a 9.20 ERA his last 3 starts to the Philly tonight. 0-5 on the road a 1.96 WHIP, .357 BA against aid in his 9 ERA away from Arizona. 27 hits allowed the last 14+ innings. D-Backs 1-10 in Corbin's last 11 starts. Nola has been up and down so it isn't like I can rattle off dominate numbers. Again. Tough to take a bad Philly team as fave. Seems easy to take Arizona. But sometimes things that appear too good to be true are just that.  4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

Taking the WHITE SOX here. Looks like we are going to have some ugly plays on Friday. Quintana hasn't been his usual self for sure this year. That being said, this is really a fade of Biagini. The guy started the year in the bullpen. This is his 8th start. He is off 2 straight 7 inning games, plus 6 the game before. He was under 5 in his other starts. So I am looking for a little regression as his pitch counts hit that 95-100 mark. Sox have won Quintana's last 4 starts in Toronto and have won 7 of the last 8 against the Blue Jays. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Taking the YANKEES here. Pretty simple in my thinking here. New York has been out on the coast a few days. They haven't lost 3 in a row in nearly a month. Their top bullpen guys are all ready to come in if needed tonight. A's back home after a 1-5 road trip that ending yesterday afternoon in Miami (loser for me on the under). Obviously, Oakland is better at home, 18-13, than the road, 9-25. They have dropped 3 straight, 6 of 7, 7 of 10 and 13 of 18. I do like Gray. But fact is the guy hasn't put it all together since 2015. He is 1-2 4.44 ERA in 4 career games vs Yanks. He has been good at home so far. 2-0 2.92 ERA in 4 starts. He has only really been bad in 1 start his year giving up 7 in 4+ back at the end of May. Oakland is 7-19 in his last 26 starts which is a tough trend to ignore. I did drop a play on LAA earlier this week when we faded the Yanks coming west after their Sunday win. LAA did win the next day. Yanks have won 4 straight here in Oakland and 6 of the last 7 in the series. We'll take the short road faves tonight. 4* Money Maker NY YANKEES

Taking the DODGERS here. No way the Indians get swept at home right/ I know yesterday I said the same thing about the Rockies and Pirates. And that was a Pitt loser for us. But I will stick to what has made me money over the years. 1- we get a LA team that has won 6 straight, 7 of 10, 14 of 19 and 19 of 26. Cleveland has dropped 5 of 7, they are 3-13 in their last 16 inter-league games. Tribe is 2-6 in Tomlin's last 8 home starts, 1-5 his last 6 overall. He has a 5.73 ERA on the year and has given up 3 or more runs in 9 of his 12 starts. In 7 home starts, including 2 games where he went 17 innings giving up 2 runs, he still sports a 6.49 ERA with a .159 WHIP and a whopping .349 BA against. At least we know what to expect from Rich Hill. He is going to give us 5 innings, give up a run or 2 and keep us in the game. He is 1-0 2.57 ERA 3 road starts in 14 innings of work. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS 

Taking the ORIOLES here. Now, you have seen me on many occasions go RL. But looking at the +125, and the way BLT has played recently, and Gonzalez stats at home, I will be inclined to lay the short number. And you have seen me on many occasions say no way I am getting in front of train wreck losing streaks. And the Orioles, 6 straight and 8 of 10 fit that bill to a T. That being said, at this price I will back their most reliable starter. The bats are too good to be held in check tonight by Miguel Gonzalez. A 5.89 ERA his last 3. 1-7 last 8 starts 6.56 ERA He has been brutal on the road while his home ERA is a tick over 3. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

Taking the PIRATES here. This is the conversation I believe is happening across the globe by sports bettors. No way the Rockies get swept by the Pirates! Look. I have failed with Colorado the last 2 days. Bullpen blew our road Chatwood trends out of the water last night. Marquez is rocking an ERA of nearly 6 his last 3 starts which is higher than it looks. He gave up 2 runs in 5+ vs STL, then a 6 spot at SD before leaving after 3 innings in his last start getting hit on the hand (had allowed 2 runs). Kuhl has thrown some clunkers this year. 9 in 1.2 innings vs the Cubs really hurts his ERA. He has given up 4-6-5 runs in 3 other starts. But in those 8 other starts, 10 runs total allowing 2 or less runs in those games. He is only going to give us about 5-6 innings, but I think the pen holds up as the Colorado is ending its 7 games in 7 days road trip. 4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES

Taking the PADRES on the RL this afternoon. Will probably go -120 for a few bucks also. This San Diego offense isn't exactly an juggernaut. Garrett has had some good starts, but when he is off, he is downright awful. 3 games 20 innings 4 earned 21Ks .. then 3 innings 10 runs 4 walks. Then 13 inning 4 runs in his next 2 starts. Then bam. 22 runs in 11.2 innings. Last game vs LA he was pulled after getting hit by a batted ball with an inning under his belt having allowed a HR and 2 runs. He has given up 10 HRs in his last 12+ innings of work. 8.14 road ERA 1.57 WHIP. Even against a team like SD, that translates into base-runners. We have Chacin on the bump who has been very good at Petco this year. A 1.58 ERA in his 6 home starts. .152 BAA .83 WHIP. These are some numbers I can get behind with a small fave. I know it is tough to sweep teams. But can't will continue to fade Cincy who has now lost 5 straight, 6 of 10, and 10 of 15. Reds are also 1-9 their last 10 road games. 4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES 

4* Total Money UNDER A's/Marlins

4* Total Money UNDER Arizona/Detroit

Taking the ROCKIES, again. Back to back with Colorado. Didn't work out for us last night. Rockies still 7-3 their last 10 with a robust 24-12 road record on their side. We backed Chatwood in his last start cashing as a juicy +180 dog over the Cubs. The road splits show up again for us. A 2.53 ERA with .97 WHIP and .171 BA against helping lead the way as he continues his dominate road ways. (LY 8-1 1.69 road)  Gerritt Cole is looking to find his 19-8 self of 2 years ago. He has a 3.93 ERA in his 6 home starts. More trouble for him and the Pirates is that he has given up 15HRs this year, which is double what he gave up all last year (21 starts 116 innings). He had a nice 8 game stretch after opening day where he gave up 3 earned only once. The wheels have come off as he has allowed 5,4,7,7 his last 4 starts. 39 hits in 19.1 innings including 8HRs - 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

Taking the PADRES here. Would love to go RL and grab that +170 but as much as I like to fade Arroyo, the Perdomo stats don't help the cause. Arroyo has a 6+ ERA on the year and it climbs to 7.50 in his 5 road starts. Hitters at a .306 clip against him plus a 1.71 WHIP. Perdomo has a 5+ ERA on the year, 5.57 here at Petco. Reds on 7-3 over run, Padres 8-2 over run so we will hedge our San Diego play with the over also. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO PADRES

4* Total Money OVER Reds/Padres

Going OVER the total here. Have to think Warriors come out firing away. I think the Cavs put up a fight. I can see GS going for about 130 tonight. I think Cleveland gets at least 105-110. 4* Total Money OVER Cavs/Warriors

Taking the METS on the RL tonight. We can lay the -125,130 if you chose. But I will look to add a little extra to our bankroll to start the week. Have been down on the Cubs most of the year and faded them against the Rockies this weekend. Not a fan of Lackey at all. He comes in sporting a 5+ ERA on the year, 5.13 ERA in 7 home starts, 5.10 ERA in 5 road starts. He's given up 5 runs in 4 of his last 4 starts. Mets get their big bat in Ces back in the lineup. deGrom is in off a pair of 2 terrible starts, 7 and 8 runs going 4 innings in both. Just think he bounces back to what he has been the last couple years. Cubs 3-13 last 16 on the road! Mets 9-2 last 11 in the series and have won 6 straight in the series. 4* RL Money NY METS

Going OVER the total in Washington. Strasburg has gone over in 6 of his last 7 starts vs Braves. The series has gone over 7 straight here in Washington. Over is 15-5 last 20. Foltynewicz has gone over in 16 of his last 22 starts. 4* Total Money OVER Braves/Nats

Taking the ROCKIES tonight. As much as people make a big deal out of Colorado hitters at home, this team, leading the NL West in case you haven't noticed, is 17-13 at home, and 24-11 on the road. The bullpen has been pretty good on the year. But for this spot, I think we get a slight edge with Freeland. He has solid road splits (4-0 3.18 ERA in 6 starts), not high on his K-BB ratio though (18-16). Taillon has been more than solid in his previous 6 starts. 2-1 3.31 ERA but in his only 2 home starts a 4.76 ERA in a pair of NDs. For me though, a guy coming off testicular cancer surgery? I mean, hey. I am more than happy the guy is healthy. But healthy enough to come out and fire 90mphs at MLB batters? Rocks are 8-2 in Freeland's 10 starts and a perfect 6-0 behind him on the road. Pirates are 9-2 last 11 in the series, but I will grab the small dog playing well (8-2 run) right now. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS

Taking the ROCKIES here. These guys are red hot. We opened the series with themat +185,  and we will close with them. I know everyone is thinking - No way the Cubs get swept at home - Well Arrieta is 2-2 with a 4.90 career ERA vs Colorado. He is off a 2 hit, 2 run 6 inning performance vs Miami. Senzatela doesn't have any kind of flashy numbers except his 8-2 record. Doesn't strike out a to of guys, just keeps the team in games by limiting runs. Road splits aren't all that impressive. 2-1 4.18 in 5 starts. I just think, as a collective whole, Colorado is the play this afternoon. Cubs still have not found a rhythm this year. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES 

4* Money Maker WHITE SOX

Going UNDER the total. So we like Quintana and the White Sox at the + Money, and will also go under this afternoon. Quintana has gone 8-3 under his last 11 overall and 19-7 his last 26 on the road. Carrasco has gone under in 9 of his last 12. Quintana also has gone under in 5 of his last 6 here in Cleveland and 8 of 10 vs the Indians overall. Carrasco is 5-2-1 under in his last 8 starts vs the Sox. Quintana is 7-4 2.84 in 18 starts (20games) vs Indians. We'll close out knowing that Carrasco is 4-9 4.89 in 19 career games vs Sox and 3-7 in his last 10 starts vs Chicago. 4* Total Money UNDER Sox/Indians 

Going OVER the total. Fading away on Nolasco. Guy has given up 11HRs on the road so far this year. (4.37 ERA 6 starts) - Friers is another guy prone to the long ball, 18 on the year. 7 here at home. That goes with his .308 BA against so we know the Angels will be getting some good looks. He is 0-2 at home in 4 starts with a 3.97 ERA. Think we some offense this afternoon. 4* Total Money OVER 

Taking the TWINS here. Will grab Berrios at this price. The kid has been terrific on the road. A perfect 3-0 in his starts a respectable 2.70 ERA. A .171 BA against and .85 WHIP round out his road numbers. Samardzja has been pretty decent and a hard luck 2-7 record on the year in his 12 starts. Just think at this price, Minny worth the shot. They have 19 road wins. 21-8 last 29 on the road. 14-3 last 17 vs righties. Giants under .500 at home. SF is 3-9 their last 12 with Sammy on the hill at home. Giants 3-8 last 11 overall. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS 

Taking the RAYS here. Oakland just better at home. Another loss last night as they get hammered 13-4. Normally, I would be thinking take the A's. That is a humiliating loss. Sonny Gray sports a 7 ERA on the road in his 3 starts. Oakland has lost 15 of his last 18 road starts. Ramirez is 3-0 2.86 ERA in 7 games, 3 starts at home this year. A .195  BA Against and .86 WHIP works in our favor. 4* Money Maker TB RAYS 

4* Total Money OVER

Grabbing the PADRES at home as a short fave. These guys were absolutely blitzed yesterday in Arizona. Off a loss like that, I expect pride to at least show up somewhat tonight. These are pros. Aren't they? That being said. At this price, have to take Chacin. Guy has loved pitching at Petco this year. A 1.36 ERA in his 5 home starts with a .85 WHIP and a .157 BA Against. Skoglund has 2 starts with 2 completely different results. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO PADRES

4* Total Money OVER Jays/Mariners

Going UNDER the total here. Will add a couple notes as we have a couple overs in other games tonight. Kluber has gone under in 10 of his last 11 starts vs Chicago and in 4 of his last 5 vs the Sox here at home. Series has gone 5-1-1 under last 7. Indians are under in 6 of Kluber's last 8 home starts and 5 of their last 7 overall. 4* Total Money UNDER 

4* Total Money OVER Mets/Braves

4* Total Money OVER A's/Rays 

Taking the MARINERS on the RL here. Went over the total yesterday, but today I will back this youngster. Bergman was rocked by the Nats, 10 earned in 4 innings. He's given up 7 runs in his other 31 innings over 4 starts. He has a 1.59 ERA at home .88 WHIP and hitters barely sniffing him at .169 BAA. Gibson and his +7 ERA. Really? I think Seattle can score tonight. He has a 7.20 ERA on the road with 22 hits and 10 walks in 20 innings of work. 4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

Going PENS on the PUCK LINE. Not sure why I backed away from Preds on PL in their home games and taking Pitt as a dog. I guess my thinking was there would be a split. We had Pens in Game 2 minus the goals, and will try to regain our form on the ice the same way tonight. 4* PL Money PITT PENGUINS

Taking the ROCKIES. We have made some decent coin in the past on Chatwood. The splits are back (LY 8-1 1.69 road) as he has a 2.68 ERA on the road, .168 BA against and .97 WHIP. That will keep us in any game. He is 2-0 .69 ERA in 2 starts vs Chicago. Lester has been just as impressive at home. The Cubs have been average at best, with flashes of last years dominance. At this price, have to roll the big dogs. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

Taking BALTIMORE here. O's took 2 of 3 back in early May from the Nats. I think they get to Ross tonight. He hasn't pitched well, 7.20 ERA his last 3. A 7+ ERA on the year. 6.19 at home in 3 starts and batters wrapping him at a .343 clip. Asher had a bad start at Houston giving up 6 in 2 innings of work. But his other starts this year. 1 run in 6+ 3 hits - 3 runs on 6 hits in 6 - 2 runs on 6 hits in 6+. Nats off a long, 9 game west coast road trip ending yesterday afternoon. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

4* Total Money UNDER Cards/Reds

4* Total Money OVER Twins/Mariners

Taking the CAVALIERS tonight. Looking back I probably should have grabbed Warriors minus the points in Game 1. They were waiting for that payback since last June. That being said, I would have been on Cleveland ML Game 2 and still be down a game here in the Finals. But this is it for the Cavs. This was a huge mountain to climb going in 0-0 to start the series. You get down 0-3 and you can send in the clowns. I think Cleveland slows it down some and pulls out the win. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking the BRAVES again, on the RUN LINE. Well. It didn't work out last night. And in the back of my head I hear the, no way 9 road-win Philly sweeps. They have had success vs ATL so far this year. Just think the Braves get some runs against Eickoff and his 6.94 ERA last 7. Foltynewicz really has just 2 bad starts under his belt. Cards tagged him for 7 and the Giants nailed him for 5 on the road. Those are the only 2 games he has given up more than 3 earned. 4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES 

4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Going for the big money with the YANKEES on the RL. Porcello nothing like last year's version. A 4.26 ERA his last 3. 1-3 4.78 ERA in 5 career starts at New York. CC dealing right now. And I was not a fan coming into the season. Have to back him at this short price if you are just going ML. CC with a tidy 1.48 ERA his last 4 starts. He had a terrible 4 games stretch to end April and begin May. But the guy has been super since. 4* RL Money NY YANKEES 

4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

4* Total Money OVER Tribe/Rox